By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News The Livingston County Historical Society kicks off its fall schedule with its meeting Thursday. Bob Sear, president of the historical society, was a recent guest on Community Forum and talked about how interested individuals could get involved. “The dues are $15 a year, so it’s very inexpensive. Just come and get…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News Evenglow’s Third Annual Community Health and Wellness Fair is happening today at the Pontiac First United Methodist Church from 9-1. There will be more than 30 vendors offering healthy living tips, and it is open to people of all ages. Amy Bomarito, wellness director for Evenglow, described a few of the…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News Breast Cancer Awareness Month begins Oct. 1, and the Livingston County Public Health Department is doing its share to bathe everything in pink. For $4, people can purchase pink light bulbs at the department, located on Torrance Avenue. They are also invited to sell the pink light bulbs as a fund…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News The Pontiac City Council met last night and had a presentation about the expansion of the Central Illinois Regional Broadband network. Mayor Bob Russell explained that this expansion would help with both new and existing businesses. “We currently have it running down Reynolds Street in front of a lot of businesses.…… MORE
Illinois has lost its singing state legislator. State Rep. Esther Golar (D-Chicago) was known for introducing her bills by singing, not reading, the language of the legislation on the House floor. In a statement, Gov. Bruce Rauner praised her, saying “She championed change in the areas of housing, education, restorative justice and mental illness. She…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) will begin on Thursday, October 1 and concludes May 31 (or until funds are exhausted). Applications will be taken by appointment only for the 2015 LIHEAP application period. The focus of the program is gas heat and electric services. Payment amounts will be…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News The Pontiac 66ers are coming to Pontiac in January! It was announced the new expansion team for the Midwest Professional Basketball Association is making its home in Pontiac. The team will play games at Pontiac Township High School and is being operated as a joint venture between the MPBA and a…… MORE
By Mark Myre/WJEZ Sports When Buck Casson took the Indian program over he wanted to get into the playoffs every year. Last night after beating Mahomet, he might of just did that. Pontiac football is all about the team, I guess you would say, it’s the ‘next man up’ theory. Pontiac beat Mahomet on the…… MORE
The re-opening is underway at Chicago’s Second City. Fire destroyed two offices at the comedy troupe’s headquarters a few weeks ago, and the company’s mainstage has reopened, to be followed soon by the comedy club. The performance areas sustained only minor damage. In other state news, former U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson, Jr., (D-Chicago) has returned…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News September is National Preparedness Month, and the American Red Cross asks eligible donors to help their communities prepare for emergencies by giving blood regularly. There will be plenty of chances in several communities in the county Wednesday. First, the Pontiac VFW will hold their blood drive from 11:30 a.m. to…… MORE
