By Neil Doyle A local community college is seeking nominations for its distinguished alumni award. The award recognizes notable Heartland Community College alumni who demonstrate exceptional achievement in their profession and make a positive impact on their community, according to a news release. “We encourage co-workers, family members, friends and professors to consider taking a…… MORE

U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL)/WJEZ file photo By Neil Doyle The Livingston County Housing Authority is getting $562,985 in federal funding that will go towards the development, financing and modernization of public housing. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) on Thursday announced more than $21 million in federal funding that will go…… MORE

  Livingston County State’s Attorney Randy Yedinak/WJEZ file photo By Todd Wineburner Legal cannabis is selling well in Illinois, but Livingston County State’s Attorney Randy Yedinak says there are still more questions than answers when it comes to marijuana. Yedinak says questions concerning recreational cannabis have dominated his professional conversations for the last several weeks.…… MORE

By Neil Doyle February is National Heart Month and OSF St. James in Pontiac has some tips on how you can keep your heart healthier. Wellness Coordinator Matt Janus told WJEZ’s Todd Wineburner the best way to start is by looking at the risk factors you can control. “Some risk factors we don’t have any…… MORE