California man faces drug charges
PONTIAC - A California man is facing drug charges here in Livingston County.
Nothing new in warden investigation
PONTIAC - Officials remain tight-lipped on the investigation surrounding the acting warden at the Pontiac Correctional Center.
The Illinois Department of Corrections issued a statement Friday saying Randy Pfister will be placed on administrative leave due to an ongoing investigation.
Springfield woman faces charges
PONTIAC - A Springfield woman is accused of possessing cannabis and hydrocodone in Livingston County.
(courtesy: Livingston Co. Humane Society) WJEZ’s Pet of the Week
Leo is a three-year-old pekingese mix. He is a very sweet loving little boy & seems to like other dogs and cats, according to the Livingston County Humane Society.
Standing water reported around county
SAUNEMIN - Because of all the rain, State Police are reporting that the intersection of Illinois Route 116 and 47 is closed at Saunemin this morning – due to flooding.
(photo provided) Champion Fitness wins MBI Invitational
PONTIAC - Team Champion Fitness 11U went 4 & 0 on the day in route to the tournament win.
Two face drug charges
PONTIAC - Two people have been charged with unlawful possession of cannabis in Livingston County Court.
Tarowe Evans, 34, of Danville and Nereida Crosby of Rocky Ford, Colorado, will both appear in court later this month for preliminary hearings.
(WJEZ file photo) Group votes to keep Dwight open
SPRINGFIELD - A legislative commission will advise Gov. Pat Quinn to keep the Dwight and Tamms Correctional Centers open.
The ten member Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability voted seven to three Tuesday.
(courtesy: Livingston County Humane Society) WJEZ’s Pet of the Week
Nellie is a beautiful diluted tortie with white paws and a white chest. She is 3 years old and she has been at the Livingston County Humane Society since she was a kitten.
Sheriff Marty Meredith (left) is reportedly being investigated (WJEZ file photo). Report: Sheriff Meredith under investigation
PONTIAC - Livingston County Sheriff Martin Meredith is being investigated for allegedly using a county owned GPS unit to track an ex-girlfriend, according to a published report.
(courtesy of the Livingston Co. Humane Society) Woman’s seizure leads to car crash
CHENOA - A Chenoa apartment complex sustained extensive damage after an SUV crashed into the building on Sunday afternoon.
Authorities say the woman who was driving had a seizure and her 10-year-old son took over the steering wheel to avoid hitting other vehicles.
Officers pulled from Proactive Unit May 17, 2012
Disco Queen dead at the age of 63 May 17, 2012
Kelly Clarkson looking slim and trim! May 17, 2012
Did you purchase Skechers Shape-Ups? May 17, 2012
