Livingston County News
(WJEZ file photo) No charges for prison warden
15 hours ago
PONTIAC - A special prosecutor has recommended to a Livingston County judge that no charges be filed against the acting warden at the Pontiac Correctional Center.
(WJEZ file photo) Pontiac City Council to meet
16 hours ago
PONTIAC - An Illinois Transportation Enhancement grant and Community Center fees will be considered by the Pontiac City Council tonight.
Pontiac man found dead in quarry
2 days ago
An 84 year old Pontiac man was found dead yesterday afternoon in a private quarry in Rooks Creek Township.
(Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) Parents should plan for immunizations
2 days ago
PONTIAC - As summer vacation begins, many students and parents are already planning for the upcoming school year.
An important part of the planning process involves the healthcare and immunization of a child.
County approves coroner’s salary
3 days ago
PONTIAC - After a lengthy discussion, members of the Livingston County Board voted 12-9 on a salary proposal for the Livingston County Coroner.
The proposal includes a salary of $45,000 with $2,500 increases during the next four years.
(WJEZ file photo) Seniors say goodbye to PTHS
3 days ago
PONTIAC - Pontiac Township High School will be filled with friends and family members of students tonight, during the school’s graduation.
The ceremony starts at 7:30 p.m. and PTHS principal Jon Kilgore is telling people not to be alarmed if the event doesn’t start right away.
(WJEZ file photo) Vermillion Players to hold auditions
PONTIAC - Auditions for the Vermillion Players children’s theatre production of “Li’l Abner” take place today (Friday) from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon.
Auditions will be held at the First Presbyterian Church on West Livingston Street in Pontiac. Everyone should enter through the west door by the parking lot.
Officers from Pontiac, Fairbury and Dwight have been pulled from the county's Proactive Unit (WJEZ file photo). Officers pulled from Proactive Unit
4 days ago
PONTIAC - Police officers from Pontiac, Dwight and Fairbury have been pulled from the Livingston County Proactive Unit.
The mayors of Pontiac, Dwight and Fairbury are expected to meet with the Livingston County Board chair, regarding a possible suspension of an intergovernmental agreement for the anti-gang and drug unit which also consists of officers from the Sheriff’s Department.
(WJEZ file photo) County to consider coroner’s salary
4 days ago
PONTIAC - A resolution establishing the coroner’s salary and an intergovernmental agreement with Showbus are among the items to be considered by members of the Livingston County Board tonight.
(photo courtesy of PTHS) Doran receives music scholarship
4 days ago
PONTIAC - A Pontiac Township High School junior received a summer music camp scholarship from the Pontiac Women’s Club.
(WJEZ file photo) Tourism numbers climbing for Pontiac
5 days ago
PONTIAC - This past week, 472 visitors were counted at the Route 66 Museum Complex and 791 people stopped at the Pontiac Oakland Automobile Museum.
According to Pontiac Tourism, visitors came from 18 states and 18 different countries, including: Australia, Czech Republic, Ireland, Poland, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
(WJEZ file photo) Relay team raises over $1,000
5 days ago
PONTIAC - The Country Financial Big Hitters Relay for Life team has announced the winner of the Mother’s Day gift certificate bouquet.
Mary Maurer of Strawn won the bouquet of gift certificates valued at $600, which includes money toward various restaurants and stores in the area.
Another Disco icon passes away May 21, 2012
Zuckerberg had a busy week! May 21, 2012
Warm weather means air conditioner maintenance time May 21, 2012
No charges for prison warden May 21, 2012
