By Neil Doyle State health officials reported 461 new COVID-19 cases Monday, bringing the state total to 5,057. There are seven more deaths, now a total of 73, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health. There are still two confirmed cases in Livingston County. Just south, health officials in McLean County reported four new…… MORE
County Board President Issues Disaster Proclamation
From WJEZ News Livingston County Board Chair Kathy Arbogast has signed a disaster proclamation for the county. The proclamation states “It is the policy of Livingston County to be prepared to address any disasters and therefore, it is necessary and appropriate to make additional resources within Livingston County available to ensure that the effects of…… MORE
Dwight Mayor Urges People to Avoid Unnecessary Headaches
From WJEZ News Dwight mayor Jared Anderson has released a county-wide statement reminding people, while disinfecting one’s home is very important, not to flush those Clorox wipes. Anderson says it is important to throw those disinfecting wipes in the garbage and not in the toilet, as the last thing anyone needs at this point in…… MORE
Berwyn Woman Killed in Livingston County Highway Accident
By Neil Doyle A woman walking on a Livingston County road was struck by a car and died Thursday morning. Illinois State Police said Kenisha Hall, 25, of Berwyn was walking in the northbound lane of Illinois Route 23 around 4:30 a.m. when a vehicle hit her. The accident occurred near the intersection of Route…… MORE
2nd Coronavirus Case Diagnosed in Livingston County
By Neil Doyle Health officials have announced a second positive COVID-19 test in Livingston County. Officials at the Livingston County Health Department were notified of the second positive case Thursday. The patient is a man in his 60s and is currently hospitalized. The man has no known history of exposure, according to the LCHD.…… MORE
Illinois Tax Deadline Extended 3 Months
By Neil Doyle Illinois taxpayers are getting more time to file their state taxes. Gov. JB Pritzker has announced a three-month extension due to the coronavirus pandemic. “Illinois will delay the tax filing deadline from April 15 to July 15, aligning our tax day with the federal government and giving our millions of tax payers…… MORE
Buy Local in Livingston County
In these unprecedented times, WJEZ wants to remind you it is more important than ever to support our local Livingston County businesses… MORE
Important COVID-19 Information Sources from State Representative Tom Bennett’s Office
State Representative Tom Bennett of the 106th legislative district/Photo courtesy of Representative Bennett’s office The Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity has established a helpline for business owners who have questions about whether they are considered essential. That number is 1-800-252-2923. All the latest information from state government is available at coronavirus.illinois.gov and by visiting…… MORE
Livingston County COVID-19 Patient Talks About Her Condition
The Covid-19 virus/Photo courtesy of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention By Neil Doyle The first Livingston County coronavirus patient is speaking out about her experience with the virus. The woman is in her 60s and recently traveled, and is recovering at home in isolation. Wanting to remain anonymous, the woman says she had…… MORE
1st COVID-19 Case Diagnosed in Livingston County
By A.J. Harris A woman in Livingston County has tested positive for COVID-19, the county’s first case. The woman is in her 60s and recently traveled, and is recovering at home in isolation. Livingston County Health Department officials were notified of the positive test, according to state and local public health protocol. In a press…… MORE
