Livingston County News
(WJEZ file photo by Kent Casson) First rain report of season released
5 weeks ago
PONTIAC - The Livingston-McLean-Woodford County University of Illinois Extension Office has released the first rainfall report of the season.
(courtesy of Livingston Co. Humane Society) WJEZ’s Pet of the Week
Daisy is a six month old sweetie. We cannot possibly say enough about this little girl as she is so special to everyone at the Livingston County Humane Society.
(WJEZ file photo) Uphoff tackles fleeing defendant
5 weeks ago
PEORIA - The republican nominee for Livingston County State’s Attorney put his former football skills to use last week.
Seth Uphoff is currently a felony prosecutor in Peoria County and apparently chased down and tackled a defendant who was being sentenced in court.
(Photo by Erik S. Lesser/Getty Images) Farm Bureau awards scholarships
5 weeks ago
PONTIAC - The Livingston County Farm Bureau Foundation Board has announced the winners of the 2012 Farm Bureau Foundation/Ethel K. Hoerner Scholarships and the Livingston County Farm Bureau Foundation Elite Scholarship.
(WJEZ file photo) Plans for high-speed rail station revealed
5 weeks ago
PONTIAC - Designs for a new high-speed rail station were presented to members of the Pontiac City Council on Monday night.
The group viewed images of three different building designs, which included the shapes of a kite, teardrop and bullet.
(Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) Tri-Point School holds book fair
5 weeks ago
KEMPTON - The Tri-Point Elementary School book fair continues today, at the Kempton west gym from 7:30-8:10; 11:10-12:15; and 3-3:45. Also, a family and community book fair open house takes place from 5-8 p.m.
(WJEZ file photo) Grand opening held for art school
PONTIAC - The Grand Opening Ceremonies for the Dongbai International Airbrush Art School located at 425 West Madison Street in Pontiac, was held on Saturday.
A ribbon-cutting took place with the Mayor, members of the Pontiac City Council, Pontiac Tourism, The Pontiac Area Chamber of Commerce, and Pontiac P.R.O.U.D. in attendance.
(WJEZ file photo) City to discuss rail station design
April 16, 2012
PONTIAC - Members of the Pontiac City Council will learn about the design for a new rail station from the Illinois Department of Transportation during tonight’s regular meeting.
Horses will be auctioned at the annual Salem event near Flanagan this weekend (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images). Salem auction set for Saturday
April 13, 2012
FLANAGAN - A fundraising tradition continues near Flanagan this weekend.
The Salem Charity and Horse Auction will be held on Saturday at Salem 4 Youth, which is a residential facility for teenage boys.
(photo by Kent Casson/WJEZ) Local organization seeks board members
April 12, 2012
PONTIAC - A not-for-profit organization in Pontiac is asking others for their time and talents.
The Livingston Family Care Center is urging people to become a member of the center’s board of directors, as no prior experience or medical knowledge is required to serve on the board.
Dan Rutherford speaks at a Cash Dash event in Pontiac in Feb. (photo by Kent Casson/WJEZ). Rutherford’s Cash Dash to visit Dwight
April 11, 2012
DWIGHT - State Treasurer Dan Rutherford is encouraging Livingston County residents to attend his Cash Dash event in Dwight today (Wednesday).
Rutherford’s Cash Dash staff will be at the Dwight Village Hall, on South Prairie, from 11-1 to help local residents find out if they have unclaimed property.
(WJEZ file photo) Extension announces prison partnership
April 10, 2012
DWIGHT - The Livingston-McLean-Woodford County University of Illinois Extension office has announced a partnership with the Dwight Correctional Center.
A crew will oversee garden and composting projects at the facility. The collaboration began with the center being awarded a state grant for a large-scale worm composter.
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
