Trapped Worker Now Recovering

Posted on October 10, 2019

WJEZ file photo By Neil Doyle A man’s condition is unknown after being rescued from a trench hole in Pontiac. Pontiac Fire Chief Jacob Campbell said crews were called Wednesday at 3:19 p.m. after a man got trapped in a hole in the 700 block of Countryside Road. Campbell said the man was stuck from…… MORE

Pontiac Area Chamber Focuses on Social Media

Posted on October 8, 2019

By Neil Doyle The Pontiac Area Chamber of Commerce has several events coming up in the next few weeks. Chamber Director Cathi Coppinger told WJEZ’s Todd Wineburner an informational workshop will discuss businesses using social media. “We’re going to have students and faculty from Pontiac Township High School about businesses using social media. Then I’ll…… MORE

EMR Courses Offered at OSF

Posted on October 7, 2019

Many communities in Illinois are facing a shortage of qualified first responders, so OSF St. James-John W. Albrecht Medical Center is working to fill that void by offering Emergency Medical Responder courses. The training is designed with flexibility in mind. Courses will be offered online, with only three in-person sessions in Pontiac. OSF St. James…… MORE

ISBE Seeks Input

Posted on October 3, 2019

By Neil Doyle The State Board of Education is looking for input on the state’s budget for public education. Several hearings will be held, including one in Central Illinois. The ISBE said feedback and funding requests received at the hearings and online will inform the board’s budget recommendation that will be submitted to Gov. JB…… MORE

Brady Announces Re-Election Bid

Posted on October 1, 2019

State Representative Dan Brady/Photo courtesy of WJBC.com By Neil Doyle State Rep. Dan Brady has announced he will seek re-election for his seat in the 105th District. Brady (R-Bloomington) has served the 105th District since 2001. He’s currently the Deputy Republican Leader in the Illinois House. “Our campaign will focus on my legislative record of…… MORE

Sheriff Tony Childress Visits White House

Posted on September 30, 2019

By Neal Doyle Livingston County Sheriff Tony Childress was one of over 200 sheriffs from 40 states who met with Donald Trump at the White House last week. Trump spoke to the gathering about immigration and border security.. Trump said he was honored, and has tremendous respect for the Sheriffs standing next to him.… MORE

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