By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News The Livingston County Adapted Recreation held its second event Saturday evening. The swimming party was held at the Pontiac Rec Center and many enjoyed pool fun, games and a cookout. Nathan Joerndt has attended both the swim party and the dance held earlier in the summer and he shared his enthusiasm…… MORE
Double the turnout for Iron Pigs
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News With more than 240 people registered for the Central Illinois Iron Pigs Motorcycle Club’s Kasey Kohlmeier Memorial Ride, club members deemed the event a success. Club Chapter President Michael Wittenberg said the club appreciated the great weather for the day and the turnout of supporters. “Oh, it was amazing. It was…… MORE
“Insights from Women” hugely popular
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News Dozens of women in business gathered to hear “How Being Different Makes a Difference: Insights from Women” Friday afternoon at Caterpillar in Pontiac. The event, which was sponsored by the Greater Economic Development Council, was a chance for women in the workplace to network and learn from each other, along with…… MORE
Here’s what’s happening in the State of Illinois
By Haley Kosik/WJEZ News Two topics were discussed at a breakfast seminar in Springfield yesterday. Attorney Chrissie Peterson, with law firm Heyl, Royster, Volker, and Allen, was one of the presenters at the seminar hosted by Springfield-Area Chamber of Commerce, discussing medical marijuana and concealed guns in the workplace. Peterson said businesses have the rights…… MORE
Women in Business symposium today
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News A special symposium, sponsored by the Greater Economic Development Council, is scheduled for later this morning at the Pontiac Caterpillar plant. Adam Dontz, CEO of the GLCEDC, said this event is full of female leadership speakers on “How Being Different Makes a Difference: Insights from Women.” “The Economic Development Council has…… MORE
Check your salad dressing for possible recall
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News Wishbone, a popular salad dressing, is currently experiencing a voluntary recall of its ranch variety. The dressing, which is sold in 24-ounce bottles, is being recalled after some of the product was accidentally mixed with its blue cheese variety. Blue cheese contains eggs, which can potentially cause allergic reactions to consumers…… MORE
Adaptive Recreation pool party Saturday
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News The Pontiac Rec Center will be home to the Livingston County Adaptive Recreation Family Swim Party Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m. Taylor Baxter, parks and rec supervisor, said the event is open to children and adults with disabilities along with their parents or caregivers. He said the event will include…… MORE
New website ‘one stop shop’
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News The Livingston County Sheriff’s Department is unveiling a new website. Sheriff Tony Childress said this was a dream he had long before he was elected sheriff. He said it only makes sense his department would have a website with everything a person would need when it comes to jail, animal control…… MORE
Here’s what’s happening in the State of Illinois
By Haley Kosik/WJEZ News Gov. Bruce Rauner signed the bill to pay for public elementary, secondary, and early childhood education. The bill will increase K-12 education funding for the 2015-2016 Fiscal Year by about $244 million, early childhood education by $25 million. State Sen. Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill), one of the bill’s sponsors, said he…… MORE
Dwight cruise night Saturday
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News The 10th annual Let’s Buzz the Gut Cruise Night is slated for Saturday from 4 to 9 in downtown Dwight. This event is sponsored by the Dwight Economic Alliance. Classic cars, 80s music by our very own Lane Lindstrom, food and vendor sales, demonstrations, contests and a 50/50 raffle will take…… MORE
