Livingston County News
A view of the Dwight Correctional Center (courtesy: Illinois Department of Corrections). Governor targets Dwight prison for closure
DWIGHT - Governor Pat Quinn's budget proposal includes four facilities run by the Human Services Department and two run by Juvenile Justice, as well as eight corrections department facilities.
(WJEZ file photo) Grace registration, voting begins
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PONTIAC - Grace registration and voting begins today and runs through March 13.
This is for unregistered qualified voters who wish to vote this election. The voter will register or change their registration and vote at this time, as long as they have resided at the address for 30 days prior to the upcoming election.
(WJEZ file photo) Bane Memorial Scholarship offered
PONTIAC - In the spirit of a woman’s commitment to advancing patient care, Champion Fitness and the Bane family are offering the Jill Bane Memorial Scholarship.
This scholarship is available to any senior who plans to pursue a career in either physical therapy or athletic training. Applicants must reside within a 30-mile radius of any of the 17 Champion Fitness Physical Therapy clinics in Central Illinois and have maintained a 3.0 GPA.
Circuit Clerk candidates Judy Cremer (L) and Cheri Lambert (R) are shown at Tuesday's candidate forum in Pontiac (photo by Kent Casson/WJEZ). Candidates voice opinions at forum
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PONTIAC - The candidates seeking the republican nomination for Livingston County Circuit Clerk and State’s Attorney expressed differing viewpoints during a candidate forum at Pontiac Township High School Tuesday night.
Pontiac Police say a car crashed into this home, on North Mill Street, Sunday (photo by Kent Casson/WJEZ). Car crashes into Pontiac home
PONTIAC - A Pontiac woman was hospitalized and cited for driving under the influence, improper lane usage and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident – after a car struck a house on Sunday.
Glen Zehr & Bart Flack raced through the aisles of County Market on Tuesday (photo by Kent Casson/WJEZ). Men race through store for food pantries
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PONTIAC - Shoppers at Pontiac’s County Market store witnessed quite a commotion on Tuesday morning.
Glen Zehr from Evergreen FS and Bart Flack with Crop Production Services took part in the Livingston County Farm Bureau’s annual Shopping Cart Race, to mark Food Check-Out Week.
(WJEZ file photo) Downtown plans discussed by Pontiac leaders
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PONTIAC - Plans for redeveloping the block south of the courthouse were discussed by members of the Pontiac City Council on Monday night.
Mayor Bob Russell says City Engineer Brian Verdun has completed the design plans and he has been given permission to start seeking bids for work.
WJEZ File Photo Cash Dash program to stop in Pontiac
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PONTIAC - A Pontiac event on Friday will help attendees locate lost or forgotten property.
State Treasurer Dan Rutherford is encouraging Livingston County residents to attend his Cash Dash event at the Pontiac City Hall to determine if the state is holding any money or unclaimed property entitled to them.
(WJEZ file photo) County candidate forum is tonight
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PONTIAC - Tonight’s the night for our second candidate forum of the season.
Those running for circuit judge, circuit clerk and state’s attorney have been invited to the event, which takes place at 6:30 p.m. in the Pontiac Township High School Auditorium. The forum is sponsored by WJEZ, the Daily Leader and the Livingston County Farm Bureau.
David Ochs of St. James presents a check to Ruth Ann Rodino for the HOSA program at the Livingston Area Career Center (photo provided). St. James donates to LACC program
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PONTIAC - The CEO of St. James Medical Center, David Ochs, recently presented a check to the Health Occupational Students of America at the Livingston Area Career Center.
The $3500 check was given to Ruth Ann Rodino, a Health Science Tech-CAN-EMT basic instructor and local leader of the H.O.S.A. program.
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