Category Archives: Local News

Community Forum: Fundraisers Planned at the United Way

Community Forum: Fundraisers Planned at the United Way

Deb Howard, Executive Director of the United Way of Livingston County, talks with Todd Wineburner about their fundraising shortfall and about the events they’re planning to raise more money. The Community Forum on WJEZ is sponsored by K & S Ford in Fairbury.MORE

Community Forum: Moving Into the Summer Session at District 429

Community Forum: Moving Into the Summer Session at District 429

Superintendent Brian Dukes from Pontiac’s District 429 talks with Todd Wineburner about getting the school year wrapped up, getting ready for summer school, and dealing with the teacher shortage. The Community Forum on WJEZ is sponsored by K & S Ford in Fairbury.MORE

Community Forum: State Representative Tom Bennett

Community Forum: State Representative Tom Bennett

State Representative Tom Bennett talks with Todd Wineburner about redistricting, the budget, and about things that aren’t getting enough attention in Springfield. The Community Forum on WJEZ is sponsored by K & S Ford in Fairbury.MORE

New COVID-19 Numbers from the LCHD

New COVID-19 Numbers from the LCHD

By Todd Wineburner The Livingston County Health Department is reporting 23 new positive COVID-19 tests for the period from May 18th through the 24th. One fatality was reported during that period as well. That brings the county’s total number of COVID-19-related fatalities to 87, while the total number of infections rises to 4,849. COVID-19 testing…MORE

Community Forum: The Boys and Girls Club is Eyeing Expansion

Community Forum: The Boys and Girls Club is Eyeing Expansion

Jodi Martin, CEO of the Boys and Girls Club of Livingston County, talks with Todd Wineburner about programs at the club and Chief Operating Officer Kam Sallee joins the conversation as well to talk about new programs in new parts of the county. The Community Forum on WJEZ is sponsored by K & S Ford…MORE

Community Forum: Wrapping Up the School Year at PTHS

Community Forum: Wrapping Up the School Year at PTHS

Superintendent Jon Kilgore from Pontiac’s District 90 talks with Todd Wineburner about the end of the school year and the plans for summer and beyond. The Community Forum is sponsored by K & S Ford in Fairbury.MORE

Latest Figures from the Livingston County Health Department

Latest Figures from the Livingston County Health Department

By Todd Wineburner The latest figures released by the Livingston County Health Department show 37 new positive COVID-19 tests for the period of May 11th through the 17th. That leaves the county’s fatality rate at 86. Overall 4,707 people have been diagnosed with COVID-19 during the pandemic. COVID-19 testing remains available at local pharmacies by…MORE