Dear GLCEDC Members & Friends I hope this letter finds you as well as possible given the current circumstances due to COVID-19. The GLCEDC understands businesses need more support now than ever and we encourage you to call on us for help at anytime… [CLICK FOR REST OF DOCUMENT]
No longer is Bill Alvey to be referred to as “acting mayor” of Pontiac. Instead, he is the actual mayor. Alvey officially resigned his position as city alderman and acting mayor to become the official mayor at Monday’s city council meeting… [CLICK FOR REST OF DOCUMENT]
A cruise-in is coming to downtown Fairbury during the big Prairie Dirt Classic Weekend this summer.The Fair bury City Council approved a request from Doug Aaron Wednesday night to close part of east Locust Street on Saturday, Aug. 1 1 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aaron appeared before the council and said others he […]
Dear GLCEDC Members & Friends The GLCEDC has been active in the community, judging at the Pontiac Township High School Innovator’s Competition, and working to retain and attract businesses to the area. See our updates below for further details… [CLICK FOR REST OF DOCUMENT]
Dear GLCEDC Members & Friends Summer is off to an eventful start at the GLCEDC. Over the last couple of months, the GLCEDC approved a $45,000 Economic Incentive Grant to Alloy Specialties in Blackstone. Also, the GLCEDC approved an $8,000 Community Enhancement and Economic Stimulus Grant for a joint program between Woodland High School and […]
There is currently an open position on the Livingston County Board after the resignation of Carolyn Gerwin at the April 11 meeting.Gerwin stepped down from her seat as a representative in District 1 because she is in the process of moving out of state. Her replacement might be selected as early as the next meeting, […]
Dear GLCEDC Members & Friends Spring is off to an eventful start at the GLCEDC. Over the last few months, the GLCEDC approved a Building Improvement Grant for Sister’s Inn and Wells on Main, both businesses are located in Fairbury. Also, an Economic Incentive Grant to Vactor Manufacturing in Streator was approved. Dontz visited the […]
Dear GLCEDC Members & Friends The GLCEDC had a productive and eventful winter. Over the last few months, the GLCEDC held a Workers’ Compensation Roundtable Discussion, elected new GLCEDC leadership, approved grants to the Boys and Girls Club of Livingston County and Timber and Fieldstone, and added three new members… [CLICK FOR REST OF DOCUMENT]
By Erich MurphyMarch 5, 2019 Director of Parks and Recreation Taylor Baxter told the Pontiac City Council his idea for program fee and pass changes, as well as his thoughts on furnishings for the new splash pad at its meeting Monday night at City Hall. In regard to the rec center fees, Baxter proposed a […]