Kathryn Patton/Photo courtesy of the Livingston County Sheriff’s Department By Neil Doyle A Dwight Township High School teacher is facing charges of criminal sexual assault involving an underage male student. Livingston County Sheriff Tony Childress said an investigation led to the arrest of Kathryn Patten, 34, of Dwight on Friday. Patten was charged with criminal…… MORE
The Pontiac softball team keeps moving toward the state finals. After trailing for the first time this postseason, the Indians were able to come back Friday afternoon and beat Geneseo 4-2 to win the class 3A Peoria Notre Dame Sectional Softball Tournament at the Louisville Slugger Complex in Peoria. The win moves their overall record…… MORE
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Tax Notices Are On the Way
By Neil Doyle Real estate tax bills are on their way to Livingston County property owners. Livingston County Treasurer Nikki Meier says a total of 25,926 tax bills were mailed. The estimated tax revenue to be collected on behalf of the 206 taxing bodies in the County is $70,637,454.22. The first installment will be due…… MORE
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All the week of June 3rd-7th win 2-tickets to see Styx on June 27th at the Peoria Civic Center in Peoria. … MORE
Legislation Sponsored by Bennett Moves Forward in Springfield
State Representative Tom Bennett represents the 106th legislative district/Photo courtesy of Rep. Bennett’s office. By Neil Doyle State Representative Tom Bennett (R-Gibson City) wants more clarity in reports that document infant deaths and he’s the sponsor of a bill to achieve it. Under current law, when an infant two years of age or younger in…… MORE
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Pontiac Indians Bracing for Sectional Softball Action
By WJEZ staff The Pontiac Indians softball squad takes on Galesburg today at 4:30 after overcoming both U-High and Mother Nature to take the regional trophy. Last Friday’s championship game had to be moved when heavy rains flooded the field just before game time at Bloomington’s Illinois Wesleyan University. Rather than calling the game, officials…… MORE
District 429 Students Recognized in Springfield
District 429 Superintendent Brian Dukes/WJEZ file photo By Neil Doyle Several local students recently visited the state capital and presented what’s new in Pontiac District 429. This is the second year students from Pontiac have made the trip, as students from around Illinois flock to Springfield to discuss projects and activities happening at different schools.…… MORE
