Deb Howard, Executive Director of the United Way of Livingston County, talks about some of the things going on at the Pontiac Area Chamber of Commerce. The Community Forum on WJEZ is sponsored by K & S Ford in Fairbury.… MORE
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Livingston County Seeking Interim Sheriff
By Todd Wineburner Livingston County is seeking an interim sheriff to replace Sheriff Tony Childress. Childress’s retirement was officially accepted by the Livingston County Board at its February 24th meeting, so it falls to County Board Chair Kathy Arbogast to appoint an interim sheriff. Anyone seeking the position should submit a letter of interest to…… MORE
Community Forum: Exciting New Arrivals at the Livingston County Humane Society Shelter
Beth Peabody, Shelter Director at the Livingston County Humane Society, talks with Todd Wineburner about some new arrivals who are coming to the area from other parts of the country just to meet folks here in central Illinois who are looking for a new addition to the family. The Community Forum on WJEZ is sponsored…… MORE
Community Forum: United Way Close to Meeting Fundraising Goal
Deb Howard, Executive Director of the United Way of Livingston County, talks with Todd Wineburner about the completion of this campaign and about the start of the next one. The Community Forum on WJEZ is sponsored by K & S Ford in Fairbury.… MORE
Community Forum: Sports and More In Full Swing at the Boys and Girls Club
Jodi Martin, CEO of the Boys and Girls Club of Livingston County, talks with Todd Wineburner about sports programs, the teen center, an upcoming recognition banquet and more. The Community Forum on WJEZ is sponsored by K & S Ford in Fairbury.… MORE
Community Forum: Barickman Condemns the Governor’s Silence Regarding PCC
Residents of Livingston County are concerned about recent activity at the Pontiac Correctional Center and State Senator Jason Barickman says he’s been trying to get more information, but he’s met only silence from the governor. Barickman talked with WJEZ’s Todd Wineburner on the Community Forum, sponsored by K & S Ford in Fairbury.… MORE
Community Forum: District 429 Dealing with Changing Mandates
Mask requirements are changing in Illinois and Pontiac District 429 Superintendent Brian Dukes talks with Todd Wineburner about how his district is dealing with the situation. He talks, too, about developing an E-sports team with the Parks and Rec Department. The Community Forum is sponsored by K & S Ford in Fairbury.… MORE
Community Forum: Bennett Asking For More Information About PCC
106th Legislative District Representative Tom Bennett says he’s reached out to various state authorities including the governor’s office, but he isn’t getting many answers regarding unusual activity at the Pontiac Correctional Center. Bennett also talks with Todd Wineburner about the current status of mask mandates in Illinois schools. The Community Forum on WJEZ is sponsored…… MORE
Pontiac PD Names Officer of the Year
Officer Joshua Bray of the Pontiac Police Department has earned the title Officer of the Year for 2021. Pontiac Police Major Dan Davis says Bray is a 3-year veteran of the department who’s dedicated himself to self-improvement and career development. Davis says Bray adapted to conditions imposed by the pandemic and thrived in that environment.…… MORE
Community Forum: Meet Pogo at the Livingston County Humane Society
Beth Peabody, Director of the Livingston County Humane Society Shelter, talks about Pogo–a cat that needs a forever home. The Community Forum on WJEZ is sponsored by K & S Ford in Fairbury.… MORE
