Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker/WJEZ file photo By Neil Doyle After a decade, Illinois State University will finally get an update to its fine arts complex. Gov. JB Pritzker visited ISU Thursday and announced the state has released $52.3 million to renovate the Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts. The school can now move forward with…… MORE
State Senator Jason Barickman Talks with WJEZ About the New Leadership in the Illinois Senate
State Senator Jason Barickman/WJEZ file photo By Todd Wineburner State Senator Jason Barickman says he had a good working relationship with former Illinois Senate President John Cullerton, and he’s hoping that he has a similar experience with new Senate President Don Harmon. In a recent interview with WJEZ, Barickman said that he and Cullerton differed…… MORE
Support Services Expanding at Pontiac’s District 429
Pontiac District 429 Superintendent Brian Dukes/WJEZ file photo By Neil Doyle A new furry staff member will be joining the team at Pontiac District 429. The district has secured a new therapy dog named Mason, according to Superintendent Brian Dukes. “Thankfully our counselor Marci Hunt, who has just been outstanding, was able to secure a…… MORE
F.O.I.D. Cards Are A GOP Priority in Spring Session
By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – As lawmakers prepare to come back to the Illinois State Capitol this week, some Republicans want to address delays in renewing Firearm Owners’ Identification cards. State Sen. Jason Plummer, R-Edwardsville, said there had been a lot of conversation at the statehouse about the Firearm Owners’ Identification card process. “The bureaucratic…… MORE
Highly Contagious Coronavirus Confirmed in Illinois
By A.J. Harris The latest case of Coronavirus was reported in Chicago and the Livingston County Health Department wants everyone to be prepared and knowledgeable about the illness. Coronavirus is a respiratory illness that is believed to have jumped from animals to people, and is now being spread person to person. Symptoms include severe respiratory…… MORE
Accused Christmas Day Murderer Pleads Not Guilty
By HOI-ABC PONTIAC – A Cullom man accused of murder in a Christmas Day triple homicide has pleaded not guilty. Clifford Brewer, 53, made the plea during his arraignment Thursday in Livingston County court, according to our news partner Heart of Illinois ABC. He is charged with six counts of first degree murder, two for each…… MORE
Brady Expresses Concerns About Automatic Voter Registration
State Representative Dan Brady represents portions of Livingston County/Photo courtesy of WJBC.com By Neil Doyle State Rep. Dan Brady (R-Bloomington) and other House GOP members are asking for an investigation into the automatic voter registration system. The Illinois Secretary of State’s office said it improperly registered 574 non-citizens through the program and 19 actually voted.…… MORE
Changes Mark 2020 at the Pontiac Library
By Neil Doyle There are some new changes to start the year at the Pontiac Public Library. Director Kristin Holzhauer told WJEZ’s Todd Wineburner the library has joined other departments around the city and has changed its phone system. “We have changed to a phone system called VoiP and this system is a considerable upgrade…… MORE
Another Potentially Icy Weekend Forecast
By Neil Doyle More winter weather will pass across central Illinois throughout today and into Saturday. The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory starting this afternoon. Its in effect until 6 a.m. Saturday. The weather service says snow accumulations could reach 1 to 3 inches. Later in the night a wintry mix…… MORE
Bennett: Republican Voices Ignored in Property Tax Discussion
State Representative Tom Bennett (R-Gibson City)/Photo courtesy of Representative Bennett’s office By Neil Doyle Illinois House GOP members are again criticizing the governor’s “property tax relief task force”, which, they say, is strictly Democrat-driven. Several central Illinois Republicans gathered for a news conference at the Capitol this week. State Rep. Tom Bennett represents Livingston County…… MORE
