State Senator Jason Barickman/WJEZ file photo State Senator Jason Barickman says it’s time to take a look at the number of gambling machines currently operating in Illinois. According to a new report, video gambling is more popular than ever in Illinois, with 30,000 machines operating statewide. Given that number, Barickman says it’s time for the…… MORE
Livingston County Employment Numbers
By A.J. Harris Unemployment is trending upward in Illinois, and Livingston County isn’t exempt. According to data released last week by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Illinois Department of Employment Security, unemployment has risen everywhere, including Pontiac and the greater Livingston County area, the Pontiac Daily Leader reports. In Pontiac, the unemployment…… MORE
Lovie Gets More Time in Urbana
By Kevin Bessler The University of Illinois athletic director is rewarding head football coach Lovie Smith with a contract extension that would keep as Illini coach through the 2023 season. U of I A-D Josh Whitman said he’s seen steady-enough progress to add two years to Smith’s initial six year deal. The Illini were 4…… MORE
Direct Travel’s All Inclusive Winter Getaway To Ixtapa
Direct Travel is back with another amazing trip! This time enjoy an ALL INCLUSIVE vacation to the Sunscape Dorado Pacifico Ixtapa Resort!… MORE
State Fire Marshall Says “Keep Thanksgiving Safe”
By Neal Doyle State Fire Marshall Matt Perez is encouraging Illinoisans to be safety-conscious when preparing the Thanksgiving feast. Perez says smokers and deep-fryers are fire hazards when used properly, and even more dangerous when misused. According to Perez, smokers are often moved indoors because of cold November weather, but he adds that it’s always…… MORE
Pontiac’s Salvation Army Still Accepting Coat Donations
Pontiac’s Salvation Army continues to take coat donations at locations throughout the community. The annual drive provides outerwear for those in need, and a trip to the Salvation Army office isn’t necessary. Donations can be left in barrels located at OSF St. James-John W. Albrecht Medical Center, Big R in Pontiac, or at the County…… MORE
County Assesses Its First Significant Snowfall for 2018
By Todd Wineburner/Photo by Cathi Coppinger Early assessments say that 4 inches of snow fell on Livingston County early today (11/15) and the National Weather Service says there may be more coming. Most of the systems that left snow behind early this morning have moved on to other parts of the country, but the National…… MORE
Deer Hunters Looking Forward to Friday
Firearm deer hunting seaons kicks off Friday in Illinois. The first period of the state’s most popular hunting runs through Sunday. State Department of Natural Resources Spokesperson Ed Cross reminds hunters that chronic wasting disease is a problem in many northern Illinois counties, and special reporting procedures are in place. Hunters are required in some…… MORE
District 429 Sets Tentative Levy
By Neal Doyle A tentative levy was approved at the last meeting of Pontiac District 429’s Board of Education, and the proposal is now available for public examination. The proposal will be examined again in December, as new construction in the area has been estimated at a growth of $2.6 million according to the Pontiac…… MORE
Monday Morning Scores and Schedules
By Kevin Bessler NFL- Chicago Bears 34 Detroit Lions 22 The Bears built a 26 point lead in the 1st half and went on to win their first divisional games in 11 attempts. Mitchell Trubisky threw for 355 yards and three touchdowns. Chicago is now 6 & 3 and will host the Minnesota Vikings Sunday…… MORE
