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Thursday, January 18, 2018
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Barickman realistic about upcoming election cycle
In Illinois and, indeed, across the entire country, the 2018 election cycle is shaping up to be a pivotal one, increa…
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City looks over public fund usage
Ahead of passing a budget in the near future, the Pontiac City Council spent most of its Monday night meeting mulling…
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Respect campaign brings new opportunities
After years of community exposure to Pontiac Township High School's "Spread The Word To End The Word" campaign, toda…
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Jones still gets his kicks talking about Route 66
At the age of 84, Route 66 Association Hall of Fame and Museum volunteer Jim Jones isn't meeting with tourists at th…
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Rauner says cutting taxes is important for Illinoians
Rolling back taxes and letting residents take control were themes promoted by Gov. Bruce Rauner during a stop in Pon…
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Weather conditions help cause one-vehicle accident
Just when Livingston County seemed poised to shake off some of the whiteness of winter for an extended stretch, it c…
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Indians cruise by Hawks in rivalry game Friday
The Pontiac Indians boys' basketball team entered Friday night's rivalry matchup with Prairie Central at Fairbury with a…
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Fairbury arm of Salvation Army nets $17K in Red Kettle Drive
The Fairbury Salvation Army made hay this holiday season, as local bell ringers raised $17,000 for the Fairbury iteratio…
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Bike path in doubt after split with IDOT
Given the threat of worsening weather and road conditions, the Livingston County Board had its Thursday night meeting…
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Pancake and Sausage Stuffer celebrates 70 years
Although the weather conditions weren't particularly pleasant, temporary temperatures in the upper 50s and sprinklin…
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Jalene Woolford 'signed' by Bradley Braves today
Bradley University's women's basketball program will "sign" 8-year old Jalene Woolford as an honorary Bradley Brave. The…
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PC Elementary scene of fire on cancelled day
Hours before students would have started arriving at Prairie Central Upper Elementary in Forrest for the first day o…
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Chamber, Farm Bureau partner up
In a county where agriculture is the community's lifeblood, it only makes sense that its farm bureau partners with t…
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After 31.5 years, 'the anchor' of First Financial ready to retire
Some people aspire to be doctors or lawyers, others aspire to start their own business, or work their way to the top…
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Dist. 90 mulls change in class ranking
In addition to discussions about the Pontiac Township High School natatorium, Monday night's District 90 Board of Ed…
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