Kristin Holzhauer, Director of the Pontiac Public Library, talks with Todd Wineburner about fewer restrictions and more books at the Pontiac library. The Community Forum is sponsored by K & S Ford in Fairbury.… MORE
Category Archives: Local News
COVID-19 Update: 76 New Cases, 2 Fatalities Reported
by Todd Wineburner The Livingston County Public Health Department is reporting 76 new positive COVID-19 tests for the period of April 6th through the 12th. That brings the county’s overall total to 4,526 positive cases since pandemic tracking began, with the majority of those cases considered recovered. Two fatalities reported during that same time frame…… MORE
Community Forum: Heartland CC Registration Open for Summer and Fall
Steve Fast, Director of Public Information for Heartland Community College, talks with Todd Wineburner about Summer and Fall registration and about some classes and gatherings that are being offered just for fun. The Community Forum on WJEZ is sponsored by K & S Ford in Fairbury. … MORE
The Latest COVID-19 Information from the Livingston County Health Department
Erin Fogarty, Health Education and Marketing Director at the Livingston County Public Health Department, talks with Todd Wineburner about the current state of COVID-19 infection in Livingston County, and about the vaccine clinics scheduled throughout the area. The Community Forum on WJEZ is sponsored by K & S Ford in Fairbury.… MORE
Community Forum: Pontiac’s Golf Director Says Things are Going Well So Far
Shannon Campbell, Director of Golf for the City of Pontiac, talks with Todd Wineburner about how things are going at the former Pontiac Elks Golf Course. The Community Forum is sponsored by K & S Ford in Fairbury.… MORE
Community Forum: Programs for Young People Happening at IHR
Christine McMillion from IHR talks about programs for young people that are designed to educate young people and help them appreciate the importance of making good choices. The Community Forum on WJEZ is sponsored by K & S Ford in Fairbury.… MORE
Unofficial Consolidated Election Results are In
By Todd Wineburner A large number of county and municipal offices were decided in yesterday’s Consolidate Election. Here are some of the highlights: In Pontiac, Bill Alvey was retained as mayor with 56 percent of the vote. Jeff Wallace was victorious in Flanagan with 81 percent. In Dwight, Paul Johnson carried the day with 67…… MORE
Community Forum: United Way Planning Spring/Summer Fundraisers
Deb Howard, Executive Director of the United Way of Livingston County, talks with Todd Wineburner about the need for more donations and plans for fundraising activities in the warmer weather. The Community Forum is sponsored by K & S Ford in Fairbury.… MORE
Health Department Releases Latest COVID-19 Figures
By Todd Wineburner The Livingston County Health Department is reporting 59 positive COVID-19 tests for the period from March 30th to April 5th. There was one fatality during that time frame as well. The total number of fatalities now stands at 81. Overall the county has seen 4,450 positive tests and most of those infected…… MORE
Community Forum: Don’t Let Stress Get the Best of You
Matt Janus, Wellness Coordinator for OSF St. James-John W. Albrecht Medical Center, talks with Todd Wineburner about April’s designation as National Stress Awareness Month. He also talks about resources that are available if stress is overwhelming. The Community Forum on WJEZ is sponsored by K & S Ford in Fairbury. … MORE
