The state treasurer’s office, due to a lawsuit, can’t audit an insurance company to make sure policy holders are getting their benefits. The suit contends the companies, which include United Insurance in Illinois, Reserve National in Oklahoma and Reliable Life in Missouri, don’t have to pay benefits unless the beneficiaries or their families file claims,…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News The Pontiac City Council met last night and discussed signing off on the railroad crossing plan for the intersection of Ladd and Reynolds Street. Mayor Bob Russell said there would be a lot of work done at that intersection, including the crossing, curbs and the addition of several stop lights. “The…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News Livingston County Associate Judge Mark Fellheimer announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Circuit Judge in the March Republican primary to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Circuit Judge Charles Reynard. Fellheimer was introduced to the crowd by former Livingston County State’s Attorney and Eleventh Circuit Judge…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News The Livingston County Sheriff’s Police and Livingston County Coroner are releasing more information about the weekend incident in rural Cornell that included two fatalities. According to Coroner Mike Burke, 56-year-old Dawn Thorson and 62-year-old Wesley Thorson were found deceased at a residence in rural Cornell Saturday evening. In a press release…… MORE
By Cat What would you do differently if you could live your life over again? People gave 50 different answers in a new survey and there’s one big takeaway. You NEED to save more money. Thirty-five percent of people said not saving money was their biggest mistake, making it the top answer overall. Also, be…… MORE
So celebrities are known for going all-out for Halloween, especially when we’re talking parties and costumes. A few that come to mind are model Heide Klum as Jessica Rabbit, Neil Patrick Harris’ family dressing up as several characters from “Star Wars” and Justin Beiber as Jackie Moon, which is Will Ferrell’s character from the film…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News Illinois American Water recently received recognition for its Mobile Education Center. The second place Management Innovation Award was given for the company’s Moving Water Forward through Education, which is an innovative approach to educating customers, young and old. The National Association of Water Companies said the program is a great example…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News Fresh Fare: Pizza Pizzaz is coming to Evenglow Inn through a partnership with the University of Illinois Extension Wednesday, November 11 from 6 to 7. This class will teach people to make a dynamite crust and a variety of sauces and toppers. Participants will have a booklet of recipes to…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News The United Way of Livingston County is having a fundraiser at Pontiac’s Fiesta Lanes Friday at 6 p.m. Executive Director Deb Howard said for $20, participants get their bowling shoes, Pizza Hut pizza and can enjoy Moonlight Nine-Pin Bowling. “We’re also having a silent auction. We have a Brett Favre…… MORE
By Mark Myre/WJEZ Sports Today I’m very proud of the Pontiac Indian Football team. Before the year I didn’t know what to expect from this team, but at the end of the year, all I can say is wow. The Indians went 7-2 on the year. Pontiac only losses in the regular season were to…… MORE
