By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News The Pontiac District 429 Board of Education approved a tentative levy at its most recent meeting. Superintendent Brian Dukes was a guest on Community Forum and detailed the levy. “We’re very lucky to have Enbridge to go on the tax rolls this year, which brings in roughly $11 million to our…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News State Representative Tom Bennett filed approximately 1,900 petition signatures to the State Board of Elections obtained from registered voters in support of his re-election. Bennett said he is very thankful for the support he received from those voters agreeing to put his name on the ballot so he could run for…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News Pontiac Police nabbed a suspected car burglar in the early morning hours Saturday. According to Pontiac Police Major Dan Davis, officers were responding to a call of a possible car burglary and while on the scene they found other vehicles that had apparently been burglarized. While on the scene, they ran…… MORE
By Cathi Coppinger Here’s a new first date strategy for all the single women out there: Ask the guy if he wants to go to a BUFFET. Sure, it might not be the most romantic option, but it’s your best way to figure out how he feels about you. A new study by Cornell University…… MORE
Does driving in your area make you frustrated? Or, on the flip side, do people honk at you a lot or do you have a long list of fender benders to your credit? Well, a new study ranked the states with the best and worst drivers, based on things like the number of fatal crashes…… MORE
Some powerful Democrats in Illinois are backing different candidates in the party’s U.S. Senate primary. All the candidates have big-time backers: State Sen. Napoleon Harris (D-Harvey), has the endorsement of Illinois Senate President John Cullerton. Former Chicago Urban League president Andrea Zopp has said former U.S. Commerce Secretary and short-lived governor candidate Bill Daley helped convinced…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News Tickets for “Home for the Holidays,” the Vermillion Players debut show at the Eagle Performing Arts and Conference Center, are now on sale for the six show dates. Julie Peterson, creator and director of the show, said the show will have a lot of familiar Christmas music, as well as chances…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News Livingston County State’s Attorney Seth Uphoff had another chance to visit Prairie Central High School students to discuss hot topics for student aged young adults. During his Power Point presentation, Uphoff touched on situations that include drinking, drugs and sex crimes, and the consequences that come along with them. Uphoff asked…… MORE
SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY WILL TAKE PLACE SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28TH. PLEASE SHOP LOCAL! —————— In conjunction with Small Business Saturday, the newly renovated Eagle Performing Arts and Conference Center will hold a Community Open House on Saturday from 10 to 2. The event is free and open to the public. Holiday treats will be available…… MORE
Donations at Illinois food pantries during the holiday season helps them stay open year round. The line was out the door at a large food pantry in Chicago ahead of Thanksgiving, which isn’t unusual, according to Greater Chicago Food Depository executive director Katie Maehr. She says reliance on food banks like hers is at a…… MORE
