By Neil Doyle and HOI-ABC A Livingston County judge has set bond at $5 million for a Cullom man accused of killing three people Christmas Day. Clifford Brewer, 53, faces six counts of first-degree murder for allegedly shooting his wife Shirley Brewer, son Christian Brewer, and his neighbor Norman Walker early Wednesday morning in Cullom. Brewer,…… MORE
Coroner Releases Identity of Christmas Eve Accident Victim
By Neil Doyle Livingston County Coroner Danny Watson has identified the Odell man who died in a single-vehicle accident late Christmas Eve in Livingston County. 51-year-old David L. Fairchild lost his life just before 9 p.m. Tuesday near 2400 North Road in Union Township, just east of Odell. Fairchild was alone in the vehicle when…… MORE
United Way Announces Changes for 2020
By Todd Wineburner Starting January 1st, the United Way of Livingston County has a new phone number. That may not seem that exciting at face value, but Executive Director Deb Howard says the phone number is just one aspect of some changes going on at the charity. Howard says her hours with the organization are…… MORE
New Developments in Cullom Triple Murder
Livingston County Coroner Danny Watson/WJEZ file photo By Neil Doyle Livingston County Coroner Danny Watson has identified the three victims of a triple homicide on Christmas in Cullom. Norman Walker, 51, Shirley Brewer, 48, and Christian Brewer, 27, were the three victims, according to a news release. Clifford Brewer, 53, of Cullom, is accused of…… MORE
Accident Takes One Life Christmas Eve
By A.J. Harris A Christmas Eve accident claimed the life of a 51-year-old Odell man. Livingston County Coroner Danny Watson says that just before 9 p.m. Tuesday, a 2001 Oldsmobile left the road and rolled over into a field. The driver was killed when he was thrown from the vehicle. The driver was the only…… MORE
Tragic Christmas News: 3 Dead in Cullom
By A.J. Harris A suspect is in custody after a triple homicide early Christmas Morning in Cullom. Emergency crews were dispatched at around 2:05 AM to the 400 block of East Jackson Street, where Livingston County Coroner Danny Watson pronounced three individuals dead at the scene. The victims included a 51-year-old man, a 48-year-old woman,…… MORE
Kids Bored on School Break? Get Them in the Kitchen
By Todd Wineburner Connections between parents and children can be strengthened in the kitchen. That’s according to Monica Nyman, a registered dietitian and Senior Nutrition Educator with the St. Louis District Dairy Council. Nyman says one of the obvious benefits of bringing children into meal preparation is extra hands to help with the work. She…… MORE
Don’t Let The Holiday Spirit Move You Into a Bad Pet Decision
By Todd Wineburner Karen Gregory from the Livingston County Humane Society is encouraging central Illinois residents to think carefully before adopting a new pet as part of the season’s celebrations. “When a person takes on that responsibility, they need to give it a lot of serious thought,” Gregory said during a recent interview with…… MORE
GED Prep Classes Could Make 2020 a Great Year for Some Livingston County Residents
By Todd Wineburner The next GED preparatory classes at Heartland Community College start on January 13th, and Steve Fast, Heartland’s Director of Public Information, says the free courses can mark an important change in a person’s working life. “Studies show that having a high school credential is almost essential to get any job,” Fast said…… MORE
Three Pontiac Football Alums Are Bracing for a National Championship Game
Pontiac Superintendent Jon Kilgore sings the praises of three former Pontiac players on the Podcasts page at WJEZ.com By Todd Wineburner NCAA football’s Division III National Championship game is Friday night (12/20/19) and three Pontiac alums will be part of the action. Colton Bauknecht, Tyler Rich, and Gavin Bauknecht are all on the roster at…… MORE
