Category Archives: Local News

Threshermen’s Parade Moving Forward

Threshermen’s Parade Moving Forward

PONTIAC – Pontiac Mayor Bill Alvey says plans are moving forward for the Threshermen’s Parade. Earlier this summer, the Pontiac Area Chamber of Commerce had announced that it didn’t have enough resources to successfully mount the annual event. Alvey says the city has now joined forces with the chamber and adds that everything is falling into…MORE

Community Forum: Area Schools Preparing for a New School Year

Community Forum: Area Schools Preparing for a New School Year

Mark Jontry, Regional Superintendent of Schools for Livingston, McLean, DeWitt, and Logan Counties, talks with Todd Wineburner about some of the things going on to get area schools ready for the return of area students. The Community Forum is sponsored by K & S Ford in Fairbury.MORE

Community Forum: Projects In Progress at PTHS

Community Forum: Projects In Progress at PTHS

Jon Kilgore, Superintendent of Pontiac Township High School District 90, talks with Todd Wineburner about how the summer is progressing and about preparations for getting the next school year started. Plus, PTHS has a new football coach (and he’s got a Super Bowl ring!) The Community Forum on WJEZ is sponsored by K & S…MORE

COVID-19 Update: More Cases Identified in Livingston County

COVID-19 Update: More Cases Identified in Livingston County

by Todd Wineburner In its latest report, the Livingston County Health Department says nine county residents and one inmate at Pontiac Correctional Center have been diagnosed with COVID-19 infection. Those numbers reflect tests performed between June 29th and July 12th. Over the course of the pandemic, Livingston County has officially seen 4,913 cases of COVID-19…MORE