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The following provides information and news about Livingston County for current and future residents.
Livingston County Information | Chambers of Commerce | Newspaper | Radio | Transportation | Utilities | Housing
Phone and Internet | Health | Workforce Development | Higher Education
Livingston County Information
Livingston County Communities
Livingston County Schools
Livingston County Chambers of Commerce
Dwight, IL Chamber of Commerce
Fairbury, IL Chamber of Commerce
Pontiac, IL Chamber of Commerce
Newspaper
Daily Leader
Find local news, sports, and classified information by visiting the Daily Leader website.
The Pantagraph
News for Central Illinois.
Radio Stations
Lite Rock 98.9
107.7 The Bull (country)
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Transportation
Amtrak
Central Illinois Regional Airport
Utilities
Nicor (natural gas company)
20266 E 1600 North Rd ,
Pontiac , IL
(815) 842-2573
ComEd (electric company serving central and northern Livingston County)
AmerenCILCO (electric company serving southern Livingston County)
Illinois American Water Company
401 W Howard St
Pontiac , IL 61764-1771
(815) 844-5369
Housing
Livingston County Board of Realtors
Phone and Internet
MediaCom
199 Orchard Rd
Dwight , IL
(815) 584-9426
AT&T
(800) 733-2351
U.S. Cellular
503 W Howard St
Pontiac , IL
(815) 842-1200
Verizon
Health
OSF St. James
Hospital / OSF Saint James - John W. Albrecht Medical Center
Livingston County Health Department
Workforce Development
Grundy, Livingston, Kankakee Workforce Board
This tri-county board was created in 1998 by the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) to enhance workforce quality to meet regional needs. Workforce and organizational news as well as information on the Board's services can be found on the organization's website.
Manpower Inc.
Manpower Inc. is a world leader in employment services for those seeking temporary and fulltime employment. Their website provides job search capabilities and online training. Contact the local Manpower Inc. office for more information:
809 W Cleary Ave
Pontiac, IL 61764
Phone: 815-844-5091
Fax: 866-804-3791
Email: Pontiac.IL@na.manpower.com
Experis
This website, established by Manpower Inc., provides valuable information from a variety of experts on getting a job, progressing in your career, and employment trends. The website is free to join.
Illinois workNet Center
This website allows job seekers to set up a free account to access a career and job search planner, create a resume, locate Adult Education or GED programs, and connect to local services. Employers are able to set up a free account in order to search for talent and locate information and resources to manage your business.
Go to the website for more details.
Livingston Workforce Services
Livingston Workforce Services assists residents
in finding training and employment opportunities. Services include; resume writing, interviewing skills, career research, training, and FAFSA application. Contact Livingston Workforce Services for more information:
741 W. Washington, Suite 2
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 842-6535
Higher Education
Heartland Community College (HCC)
HCC is a fully accredited, 2-year institution of higher learning with a main campus in Normal, IL. HCC's Pontiac branch offers a wide array of educational opportunities. Contact their office for enrollment and class information.
211 E. Madison St.
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 842-6777
Joliet Junior College
JJC is a comprehensive community college and provides occupational education leading directly to employment, adult education and literacy programs, workforce development services, and student support services. Follow the link to JJC's webpage for more information.
Livingston Area Career Center
LACC is a vocational school offering courses in the following areas: Automotive Technology, Child Care, CISCO-Computer Technology, Computer Maintenance Technology, Construction Trades, Cosmetology, Drafting/CAD, Dual Credit Courses, Health Science Technology, Law Enforcement, and Welding. Contact LACC for more information.
1100 E Indiana Ave.
Pontiac , IL 61764
(815) 842-2557
Illinois State University
ISU is located in Normal, IL, a short 35 mile drive from Pontiac. ISU offers Bachelors, Masters, and PhD programs in a variety of different subjects. Visib the ISU website for more information.
Educational Assistance Programs
Several employers in Livingston County offer education assistance programs to residents. For more information on the OSF St. James educational assistance program, click here. For more information on the Evenglow educational assistance program, click here. For more information on the Doc's Drugs educational assistance program, please contact Doc's Drugs.
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