By Neil Doyle The Pontiac Area Chamber of Commerce has several events coming up in the next few weeks. Chamber Director Cathi Coppinger told WJEZ’s Todd Wineburner an informational workshop will discuss businesses using social media. “We’re going to have students and faculty from Pontiac Township High School about businesses using social media. Then I’ll…… MORE
Many communities in Illinois are facing a shortage of qualified first responders, so OSF St. James-John W. Albrecht Medical Center is working to fill that void by offering Emergency Medical Responder courses. The training is designed with flexibility in mind. Courses will be offered online, with only three in-person sessions in Pontiac. OSF St. James…… MORE
By Neil Doyle The State Board of Education is looking for input on the state’s budget for public education. Several hearings will be held, including one in Central Illinois. The ISBE said feedback and funding requests received at the hearings and online will inform the board’s budget recommendation that will be submitted to Gov. JB…… MORE
State Representative Dan Brady/Photo courtesy of WJBC.com By Neil Doyle State Rep. Dan Brady has announced he will seek re-election for his seat in the 105th District. Brady (R-Bloomington) has served the 105th District since 2001. He’s currently the Deputy Republican Leader in the Illinois House. “Our campaign will focus on my legislative record of…… MORE
By Neal Doyle Livingston County Sheriff Tony Childress was one of over 200 sheriffs from 40 states who met with Donald Trump at the White House last week. Trump spoke to the gathering about immigration and border security.. Trump said he was honored, and has tremendous respect for the Sheriffs standing next to him.… MORE
By Neil Doyle Starting October of next year, Illinoisans wishing to fly or enter a military base will need the REAL ID or have a valid passport. Secretary of State spokesman Dave Drucker told WJBC’s Scott Miller a passport works in place of a REAL ID, but the new cards will not work in place…… MORE
By Neil Doyle The Illinois Lottery announced Wednesday a gas station in Saunemin sold a $400,000 winning Lucky Day Lotto ticket. The ticket was purchased Tuesday at the Marathon gas station, located at 17970 N. 2700 East Road. The winning ticket matched all five numbers – 4 – 13 – 14- 23- 37. The Marathon…… MORE
By Neil Doyle Gov. JB Pritzker announced Tuesday that Taiwan has made a $2.2 billion commitment to purchase Illinois corn and soybeans over the next two years. “Illinois corn and soybean producers have cultivated a world-class industry with customers in all parts of the world, and this $2.2 billion commitment is a testament to their…… MORE
Livingston County Coroner Danny Watson/WJEZ file photo By Neil Doyle CHATSWORTH – Livingston County Coroner Danny Watson has identified a man involved in a fatal crash over the weekend. Nicholas Vanover, 18, of Strawn, was pronounced dead at 3:09 p.m. Sunday after his car crashed near 3550 East and 500 North Road, just south of…… MORE
By WJEZ staff At the latest Pontiac City Council meeting, representatives of the Farnsworth Group talked about the realities of a proposed bike path system for Pontiac. The proposal presented to the council includes a system of several different paths, covering a distance of just over 29 miles. The cost of the project as proposed…… MORE
