The state’s transportation chief lays out what is—and isn’t—included in his vision for the future of transportation in Illinois. In the shorter term, Illinois Department of Transportation Secretary Randy Blankenhorn favors implementing high-occupancy toll lanes in parts of Illinois, meaning you can be charged less in tolls for having more passengers in your car. What…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News The fifth annual Vermilion River Cleanup Day is happening Saturday, Sept. 19 from 8 to noon. People are asked to bring gloves, hats, drinking water, sunscreen, insect repellant and a canoe. Organizers also remind people to plan to get dirty throughout the cleanup efforts. For more information and a complete list…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News Saturday is a chance for people to come together to raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Oscar Gorbet of Pontiac has been raising funds for this organization for several years and will be presenting a check to the MDA next week. This is one of his last fundraisers for this…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News The United Way of Livingston County is kicking off its campaign September 17. This annual drive collects donations for the United Way, which helps more than 15 local agencies. Deb Howard, executive director of the United Way of Livingston County, said every dollar donated makes a difference. “We don’t look for…… MORE
By Mark Myre/WJEZ This week is the game for the area. It’s Prairie Central at 2-0, and the Pontiac Indians at 1-1. Prairie Central has won big in the first two games over Clifton Central and Olympia. In my mind the winner of this game goes to the playoffs. Both teams have all the big…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News Three Dwight residents were arrested Thursday after a search warrant came up with drugs. According to Livingston County Sheriff Tony Childress said the execution of the search warrant came up with 3.1 grams of a controlled substance and a weapon. Anthony Barrera, Star Martinez and a juvenile were arrested for delivery…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News The Pontiac Police Department is promoting Illinois Rail Safety week from Sept. 13 though 19th. Some guidelines are given to motorists and pedestrians alike to encourage safety around railroad tracks. A few of those include reminding people trains cannot stop quickly, motorists are 40 times more likely to die in a…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau.WJEZ News Livingston County State’s Attorney Seth Uphoff announced late last week he is seeking re-election. Uphoff has been the Livingston County State’s Attorney since 2012 and has handled and won several high profile cases, including murder, reckless homicide and child sexual assault. Uphoff says he is ready to take on four more…… MORE
What was touted as landmark, comprehensive legislation to attack Illinois’ heroin problem has survived a governor’s veto, so far. Gov. Bruce Rauner, while praising the idea of trying to turn addicts into recovering addicts and not prison inmates, used his amendatory veto power to cut $15 million of a Medicaid-funded component out of the bill.…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News State Representative Tom Bennett will be a guest on Community Forum TUESDAY and you still have time to e-mail your questions over the long holiday weekend. Curious how things are going in Springfield? Have a specific question for the Representative? Send your questions to [email protected]. We will ask him YOUR question…… MORE
