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Community Forum: The Pontiac Area Chamber Can Help New Members Join

Community Forum: The Pontiac Area Chamber Can Help New Members Join

Cathi Coppinger, Director of the Pontiac Area Chamber of Commerce, talks with Todd Wineburner about grants that can help new businesses join the chamber, and about the upcoming banquet (which they’re planning to do live and in-person). The Community Forum on WJEZ is sponsored by K & S Ford in Fairbury.MORE

Community Forum: April 6th is Election Day

Community Forum: April 6th is Election Day

Livingston County Clerk Kristy Masching talks with Todd Wineburner about the upcoming elections and about how voters can get the information they need to be a part of it. The Community Forum on WJEZ is sponsored by K & S Ford in Fairbury.MORE

COVID-19 Update from LCHD

COVID-19 Update from LCHD

By Todd Wineburner The latest figures from the Livingston County Health Department say that 41 new cases of COVID-19 infection were reported between March 23rd and 29th. 38 of those cases were county residents and the remaining three were inmates at Pontiac Correctional Center. Those figures bring the total number of positive tests to 4.391.…MORE

COVID-19 Vaccination Update

COVID-19 Vaccination Update

By Todd Wineburner As of March 26th, Livingston County health officials have administered nearly 14,000 doses of the Moderna and Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines. That’s according to Health Department Administrator Jackie Dever. Dever says the vaccines present unique challenges because they have a relatively short shelf life and must be used in accordance with a strict…MORE

Community Forum: Positive Energy Flowing Through District 429

Community Forum: Positive Energy Flowing Through District 429

Superintendent Brian Dukes from Pontiac’s District 429 talks with Todd Wineburner about getting the students back into the school and about preparations for pre-school and summer sessions. The Community Forum on WJEZ is sponsored by K & S Ford in Fairbury.MORE

58 New COVID-19 Cases Reported

58 New COVID-19 Cases Reported

by Todd Wineburner The latest numbers from the Livingston County Health Department show 56 new cases of COVID-19 infection in the county, as well as 2 new infections at Pontiac Correctional Center. The latest figures pertain to March 16th through the 22nd. During this time period, no new deaths were attributed to COVID-19 complications, so…MORE