By Neil Doyle Pontiac Holiday Tournament Director Jim Drengwitz is recapping some of the numbers from this year’s tournament. The Pontiac Daily Leader reports Drengwitz addressed the District 90 School Board this week and said ticket sales this year totaled $55,390. He said money collected from sponsorships was $37,880, with a $10,000 boost from the…… MORE
Illinois Ag Director Steps Down
By Neil Doyle Illinois Department of Agriculture Director John Sullivan has resigned after he apparently knew about a 2012 email from former top lobbyist Mike McClain over an alleged “rape in Champaign.” Sullivan, who at the time was a state senator, supposedly knew about the email and did not handle it appropriately, according to the…… MORE
Fairbury Police Seeking Robbery Suspect
Surveillance footage of the suspect/(Image courtesy of Fairbury Police via Facebook) Police are investigating a weekend gas station robbery in Fairbury. Officers were called to the Casey’s at 109 East Oak Street around 8:55 p.m. Saturday. Police said a male suspect entered the store and displayed a gun. The suspect demanded money from an employee…… MORE
Election Judges Needed
By A.J. Harris Livingston County Clerk Kristy Masching is looking for election judges to staff polling places throughout the county when ballots are cast in March. Election judges ensure that election rules are followed and that voting records are properly handled once the polls are closed. Being an election judge is a paid position, but…… MORE
Flood Watch Issued For the Weekend
By Neil Doyle The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch due to heavy rain expected Friday night and into Saturday. The watch goes into effect Friday at 6 p.m. and lasts until 6 p.m. Saturday. The weather services says torrential rainfall is possible Friday evening in portions of the watch area, which may…… MORE
Walmart Focuses on Wellness
By Neil Doyle To help people start the new year all Illinois Walmart stores will be offering free wellness services. “Walmart Wellness Day” will take place Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at all locations. The event will offer affordable flu shots, free health screenings, and an opportunity to talk with a local pharmacist…… MORE
Make the New Year Healthier with a Sensible Approach
By Neil Doyle Over a week into the new year and some people may be struggling or are trying to start a healthier lifestyle. OSF St. James Wellness Coordinator Matt Janus told WJEZ’s Todd Wineburner before starting an exercise routine you should check with your doctor if you have any health concerns. “Especially if your…… MORE
AAA: National Gas Price Average Holds Steady Amid Tensions with Iran
By Neil Doyle The national gas price average held steady on the week at $2.58, but that could change depending on the movement of crude oil prices due to geopolitical concerns. Following airstrikes in Baghdad last Friday, crude oil prices increased, causing market speculation about what could happen to gas prices in the near-term, according…… MORE
OSF St. James-John W. Albrecht Medical Center Recognized for Excellence
By Neil Doyle Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois has selected OSF HealthCare Saint James – John W. Albrecht Medical Center as a Blue Distinction Center for Knee and Hip Replacement, part of the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program. Blue Distinction Centers are nationally designated healthcare facilities shown to deliver improved patient safety and…… MORE
Gas Prices on the Upswing
By A.J. Harris After dropping for the last seven weeks, gas prices are going up in Central Illinois. Gasbuddy.com reports prices rose 4.6 cents last week to an average of $2.62/gallon. That is 3.8 cents per gallon lower than a month ago, but 57.2 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. Prices also went up…… MORE
