By Haley Kosik/WJEZ News As Illinois’ 2010 construction program comes to an end, state spending on roads and transit will drop from $1.1 billion this year to $352 million next year. According to the Transportation for Illinois Coalition, at least $1.8 billion dollars is needed every year. This past spring, Governor Bruce Rauner, along with…… MORE
Rules of the Road, Important for Pedestrians and Motorists
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News With foot and bicycle traffic increased during the summer months, Pontiac Police are urging residents to become familiar with Rules of the Road. Pontiac Police Major Dan Davis said there have been several accidents in the past few years involving cars versus pedestrians or bicyclists. He suggests children always stay with…… MORE
Two Health Care Bills Await Rauner’s Approval
By Haley Kosik/WJEZ News A couple of bills await action by Governor Bruce Rauner addressing health care. The first bill would require doctors to provide a hepatitis C screening for patients who are baby boomers born between 1945 to 1965. Hepatitis C is a liver disease whose symptoms don’t appear until the patient is very…… MORE
Livingston County War Museum Receives “Remarkable” Donation
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News The Livingston County War Museum-Dal Estes Education Center recently received material for a new World War II exhibit. Ed Long, museum president, said through a private donation from Beth Kelley Schneider of Phoenix, they received 32 posters from the National Archives. Long said the posters contain copies of many key documents…… MORE
PTHS Participates in 59th Annual Pantagraph All-Star Game
By Mark Myre/WJEZ Sports Coach Lambert had a great year at PTHS with The Tribe, and last night his success continued. Coach Lambert led the area to a win in The Pantagraph’s 59th Annual All-Star Game at Illinois Wesleyan University’s Horenberger Field last night 3-2. Coach Lambert watched two of his own get hits in the 10th…… MORE
State Cancer Registry Celebrates 17 Years Strong
By Haley Kosik/WJEZ News The Illinois State Cancer Registry received another North American Association of Central Cancer Registries gold certification. The director of the Illinois Department of Public Health, Dr. Nirav D. Shah announced yesterday of the state’s 17th consecutive year receiving the gold certification upholding honor. Only those registries meeting the highest standards are…… MORE
Illinois’ Federal Funding Falls Short Due to State Size
By Haley Kosik/WJEZ News An Illinois congressman says Illinois is getting the short end of the stick at both ends from the federal government. U.S. Rep. Bill Foster (D-Naperville) says Illinois has and continues to pay higher taxes due to our high incomes. However, the state gets less in federal spending because of funding formulas…… MORE
Oregon’s New Tax Structure Inspires Illinois to Rethink Theirs
By Haley Kosik/WJEZ News Five-thousand volunteers in Oregon are participating in this new tax where drivers are charged based on how many miles they drive instead of how many gallons of fuel they buy. Oregon will be the first state beginning July 1st to actually attempt it. Michelle Godfrey, spokeswoman for Oregon’s Road Usage…… MORE
Charges against Bagnell dismissed
Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News At the Pontiac Fire and Police Commission meeting Monday, all charges against Officer Daron Bagnell were dismissed. Pontiac Police Chief Jim Woolford said Bagnell has completed the suspension, additional training and voluntarily withdrawn his rank. “Officer Bagnell has worked a shift. He’s out there and his supervisors have given him great reviews…… MORE
Pool presentation given during city council
Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News The City of Pontiac came one step closer to building an outdoor aquatic center after last night’s City Council meeting. FGM, pool consultants came in for a presentation for feasibility for the aquatic center, and the city requested the information printed and sent to them for a better review. Mayor Bob Russell…… MORE
