By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News For the past two months, WJEZ has been featuring the Livingston County’s Most Wanted on our Facebook and website. Sheriff Tony Childress explained the criteria looked at when choosing the most wanted for the county. “We look at how long the person’s been wanted and how big the bond amount is,”…… MORE
Saturday isn’t the only day to get tested for HIV
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News Even though Saturday is National HIV Testing Day, the Livingston County Health Department isn’t directly recognizing the day. Linda Rhodes, health education director for the health department, said they don’t put as much emphasis in the day because they offer the same testing Monday through Thursday year-around. Rhodes said while HIV…… MORE
Here’s what’s happening in the State of Illinois
By Haley Kosik/WJEZ News Gov. Bruce Rauner has a search and rescue team ready for deployment to assist local responders after a couple fierce storms and tornadoes ripped through some Northern Illinois counties. The 80-member team is known as Illinois Task Force 1. It’s the state’s urban search and rescue team specializing in training and…… MORE
OSF offices in Streator moving soon
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News The OSF Medical Group office in Streator is moving. The new office will open July 1 at 2377 North Bloomington Street, Suite B in the Kroger plaza. The current office on Bridge Street will be open during regular hours on June 29, but will be closed on June 30. Contact the…… MORE
July Wellness Clinics scheduled
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News July Wellness Clinics at the Livingston County Health Department begin July 1. These clinics are open to any adult in Livingston County and will include blood pressure screening, metabolic syndrome screening and a blood chemistry profile. Additional services are available for an additional fee. Those include a prostate specific antigen test,…… MORE
Don’t worry – it’s just a drill
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News If you see emergency crews on the Vermilion River tomorrow, don’t panic. Enbridge will be performing an emergency response drill near the Illinois American Water Plant on Water Street beginning around 8:30 and is simulating how to take care of the river in the event of an oil leak. Lara Burhenn,…… MORE
Help the Iron Pigs raise $10,000
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News The Central Illinois Iron Pigs Motorcycle Club’s annual Casey Kohlmeier Memorial Ride is set for Saturday. The day begins with registration at Freaksters Roadhouse on Custer Avenue in Pontiac with the ride beginning at noon. Nick Taylor, club member, said this ride has grown every year and with about 200 people…… MORE
State may have to carry own insurance burden
By Haley Kosik/WJEZ News The U.S. Supreme Court may rule this week on whether tax credits can be given to those who buy health coverage in states without their own insurance exchanges. Illinois is one of the states which use the federal marketplace. The plaintiffs in the King vs. Burwell case argue the Affordable Care…… MORE
Lightning safety awareness week
By Haley Kosik/WJEZ News This week is Lightning Safety Awareness Week. The Illinois Emergency Management Agency, the National Weather Service and local emergency management agencies is urging people to stay safe by heading indoors during storms during the week of June 21-27. IEMA Director James K. Joseph said, “If you’re close enough to hear thunder,…… MORE
Illinois could face a shortage of nurses
By Haley Kosik/WJEZ News Illinois could be on the verge of a nursing shortage in the coming years, according to a new survey. Linda Roberts, manager of the Illinois Center for Nursing, said many retirements are coming. “About 40 percent of the nurses who responded are ages of 55 to 65 years of age or…… MORE
