Category Archives: Local News

Community Forum Extra: Join A Local Church in Celebrating 150 Years

Community Forum Extra: Join A Local Church in Celebrating 150 Years

Andy Flessner from St. John’s Lutheran Church in Cullom talks with Todd Wineburner about the special activities that are planned for Saturday and Sunday (6/12 and 6/13) at the church. The congregation is celebrating the church’s 150th anniversary with games, food, and fellowship as well as a special service and meal on Sunday.MORE

Community Forum: IHR Moving to a New Location

Community Forum: IHR Moving to a New Location

  Joe Vaughan, Executive Director of IHR in Pontiac, talks with Todd Wineburner about the agency’s move from Torrance Avenue to Custer Street. The Community Forum on WJEZ is sponsored by K & S Ford in Fairbury.  MORE

Community Forum: Fall Registration In Progress at HCC

Community Forum: Fall Registration In Progress at HCC

Steve Fast, Director of Public Information at Heartland Community College, talks with Todd Wineburner about fall registration and much more. The Community Forum on WJEZ is sponsored by K & S Ford in Fairbury.MORE

Community Forum: Stay Safe in the Sun this Summer

Community Forum: Stay Safe in the Sun this Summer

Matt Janus, Wellness Coordinator at OSF St. James-John W. Albrecht Medical Center, talks with Todd Wineburner about staying safe in the sunny weather. The Community Forum on WJEZ is sponsored by k & S Ford in Fairbury.MORE

Community Forum: Fundraisers Coming Up for Futures Unlimited

Community Forum: Fundraisers Coming Up for Futures Unlimited

Patty Haberkorn, Executive Director of Pontiac’s Futures Unlimited, talks with Todd Wineburner about the upcoming 50th Anniversary celebration, the golf outing, and more. The Community Forum on WJEZ is sponsored by K & S Ford in Fairbury.MORE

Recent Report: 25 New Cases of COVID-19 Infection

Recent Report: 25 New Cases of COVID-19 Infection

by Todd Wineburner The Livingston County Health Department reports 25 new COVID-19 infections for the period from May 25th to June 1st. One new fatality occurred during that time period as well. That brings the county’s overall total to 4,874 positive tests over the course of the pandemic. Of those, the majority have recovered, 20…MORE

Livingston County Real Estate Tax Bills Are on the Way

Livingston County Real Estate Tax Bills Are on the Way

By Todd Wineburner Livingston County Treasurer Nikki Meier says Livingston County real estate tax bills were mailed yesterday (6/1/21) with first installments due on July 14th. In-person payments can be deposited in the drop boxes at the historic courthouse. There are two available, one at the west side of the building, the other on the…MORE

Community Forum: Frankie Needs a Forever Home

Community Forum: Frankie Needs a Forever Home

Skylar Dohman from the Livingston County Humane Society talks about Frankie, a dog who needs a forever home. The Community Forum on WJEZ is sponsored by K & S Ford in Fairbury.MORE