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Schools in Livingston County Dealing with Winter Weather
District 429 Superintendent Brian Dukes/Photo courtesy of District 429By Neil DoyleWinter weather conditions have set in across central Illinois and have caused some schools to be closed over the last...
Jan 25, 2019
Winter Car Care Tips
By WJEZ staff/WJEZ file photoWinter weather puts some serious demands on your vehicle, and experts say there are strategies that will give you a fighting chance against Old Man Winter.Those who don...
Jan 21, 2019
STEAM Curriculum Expands at Pontiac District 429 Schools
By A.J. HarrisStarting next year in School District 429, there will be a STEAM teacher in every building.The Pontiac District 429 Board of Education approved job postings for STEAM teachers at Central...
Jan 21, 2019
From the Livingston County Highway Department
(Downtown Pontiac almost exactly one year ago on January 15th, 2018/Photo by Todd Wineburner)By WJEZ StaffWith significant snowfall in the forecast, the Livingston County Highway Department has issued...
Jan 18, 2019
National Weather Service: Snow to Hit this Weekend, Lesser Amounts Compared to Last Week
By Neil DoyleMore serious winter weather is anticipated this weekend, but the area probably won’t set any records.The National Weather Service is predicting snow to start late Friday night and w...
Jan 17, 2019
Pontiac District 90 Holds First Board Meeting of 2019
By Neil DoyleA new year is underway and Pontiac District 90 held its first school board meeting of 2019.It was a light agenda for January, but one item discussed was a recap of the 2018 Pontiac Holida...
Jan 17, 2019
Heartland C.C. Calling Off Classes
By Todd WineburnerWith significant snowfall expected throughout central Illinois on Saturday, January 12th, Heartland Community College is closing its facilities in Pontiac, Normal, and Lincoln for th...
Jan 11, 2019
Livingston County Faces a Snowy Weekend Forecast
By Neil DoyleA Winter Weather Advisory takes effect at midnight tonight and continues into tomorrow (Friday 1/11 into Saturday 1/12).The National Weather Service is expecting widespread snow, with Liv...
Jan 11, 2019
Alexander Lumber Moving Resources to Fairbury
By WJBC Newsroom/Photo courtesy of WJBCIn an announcement that should benefit Livingston County, Alexander Lumber Company has announced it will merge its location in Gilman to lumberyards in Fairbury ...
Jan 10, 2019
“Summer Shindig” Plans Not Settled in Pontiac
By WJEZ StaffPontiac City Administrator Bob Karls says there are still details that need to be addressed before the city gives its blessing to a proposed community event this summer. Pontiac bus...
Jan 09, 2019
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