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Community Forum: Barickman Displeased with Law Enforcement Bill

Community Forum: Barickman Displeased with Law Enforcement Bill

State Senator Jason Barickman talks with Todd Wineburner about the lame duck session of the Illinois General Assembly. Law Enforcement reforms moved to the governor’s desk but Barickman says the bill is plagued by problems. The Community Forum on WJEZ is sponsored by K & S Ford in Fairbury.MORE

Almost 70 New COVID-19 Infections Reported Monday

Almost 70 New COVID-19 Infections Reported Monday

By Todd Wineburner The latest report from the Livingston County Health Department says 67 new cases of COVID-19 infection have been added to the totals. Another county resident is reported as a fatality, as well. Over 3000 positive COVID-19 tests have been recorded in Livingston County over the course of the pandemic. Of those, 142…MORE

Illinois American Water Will Be Flushing Water Mains Starting Next Week

Illinois American Water Will Be Flushing Water Mains Starting Next Week

By Todd Wineburner Illinois American Water will be flushing water mains and fire hydrants starting next week, with the work scheduled to continue throughout Livingston County through September 25th. Karen Cotton, Illinois American’s External Affairs Manager, says the flushing of the system is an annual process that removes sediment from the water mains and tests…MORE

COVID-19 Numbers As Of 8-21-20

COVID-19 Numbers As Of 8-21-20

By Todd Wineburner Two more cases of COVID-19 infection reported yesterday have raised the overall total in the county to 167. The latest positive tests came from young women—one in her 20s and the other under the age of 20. To date, 139 of the county’s positive cases have been removed from isolation, 21 cases…MORE

Buy Local in Livingston County

Buy Local in Livingston County

In these unprecedented times, WJEZ wants to remind you it is more important than ever to support our local Livingston County businessesMORE

Cirque du Soleil Cancels OVO Performances in Bloomington

Cirque du Soleil Cancels OVO Performances in Bloomington

Bloomington, IL (March 13, 2020) – In light of the COVID-19 pandemic and following the World Health Organization and Center for Disease Control’s recommendation of social distancing, performances of Cirque du Soleil’s OVO from May 7-10, 2020 at Bloomington’s Grossinger Motors Arena have been cancelled. All ticket buyers will be refunded and will be notified…MORE