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Opportunity for Chenoa Residents: Part-time Office Assistant Position Open at City Hall
The City of Chenoa is hiring a Part-time Office Assistant. This position requires computer skills, excellent customer service, and the ability to manage phone calls. The assistant will also be responsible for data entry related to water, sewer, and garbage services.
Pontiac steps forward in creating venue overlooking Vermillion River
The City of Pontiac has purchased another piece of property in its efforts to help beautify the community. The latest purchase was at 210 S. Mill St. This was approved after the city council came out of executive session at Monday’s regular meeting. ...
Homes in Livingston County sold for higher prices recently: See how much here
Newly released data from Realtor.com for January shows that potential buyers and sellers in Livingston County saw houses sell for higher than the previous month's median sale price of $121,000. The median home sold for $140,000, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows. That means January, the most recent month...
Illinois EPA investigating after dead fish found floating in Rooks Creek in Pontiac
A potential liquid nitrogen leak near Soil Fertility & Pest Management on March 29 resulted in dead fish in Rooks Creek from Weston to Pontiac. According to a report from the Illinois Emergency Management Agency, a leak was discovered about 11 a.m. on March 29 at 3112 N. 3350 E. Road. This placed the leak about three-quarters of a mile south of U.S. 24. The plant is located on the Weston Blacktop just north of U.S. 24.
Livingston County home listings asked for more money in March – see the current median price here
The median home in Livingston County listed for $142,450 in March, up 9.7% from the previous month's $129,900, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows. Compared to March 2023, the median home list price decreased 1.7% from $144,975. The statistics in this article only pertain to houses listed for sale...
🚧 Update: Scheduled Nighttime Closures on I-55 at IL 17 Interchange in Dwight
The time displayed is local to the original X account in Illinois. Local drivers should be aware of upcoming disruptions on a major roadway in Livingston County. Starting from Monday, April 1, to Thursday, April 4, there will be nightly closures on Interstate 55 at the Illinois 17 interchange, specifically at exit 217 in Dwight. These closures will begin at 9 p.m. and conclude at 5 a.m. the following mornings. The action is a necessary measure to facilitate the safe demolition of the north half of the Illinois 17 bridge over I-55. Motorists are advised to plan accordingly and seek alternative routes during these hours. For more information, please visit the provided link: https://t.co/cp7Dbof1W6.
I-55 interchange near Pontiac to have overnight closures in April
The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced that weather permitting, Interstate 55 at the Illinois 17 interchange at Dwight will be closed for four consecutive nights from Monday, April 1, through Thursday, April 4. The closure is necessary to demolish the north half of the Illinois 17 bridge over I-55.
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