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Eighth grade class holds interview with author
Eighth grade students in Caila Smith's English and Language Arts class at Pontiac Junior High School were treated to…
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Two businesses recently open at Pontiac depot
Opening a small business often takes every ounce of confidence and optimism in one's possession. But opening two? In…
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Pontiac opting to look at TCB rather than ISBE
The Illinois State Board of Education announced last month that it will use scores from the spring SAT, which is giv…
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Gardening program successful
The Pontiac City Council fielded a number of subjects at a medley of a meeting Monday night. Among the topics and di…
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Disabled Dwight man dies as result of garage fire
A Saturday night garage fire proved fatal for a 53-year-old disabled Dwight man, who ended up trapped in the structu…
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PC's FFA ag mechanics team wins national title
Four seniors from Prairie Central High School make up the high school's FFA Ag Mechanics team. Although they have at…
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More treasure to be studied found at Yost House
The Yost House has been one of Pontiac's most notable historical attractions for more than three decades now, so it …
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County gives approval to bridge petitions
A $350,000 price tag on replacing a bridge between Amity and Long Point townships apparently raised eyebrows at Thur…
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Eggleston awestruck by support shown at SMS
As some of us can probably remember, it's not easy being a teenager. But few have had a rougher go of it than Austin…
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Westergreen receives IBEA teacher of year award
Flanagan-Cornell High School Business and Computer teacher Betsy Westergreen was honored with the IBEA Secondary Tea…
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Fairbury dealing with greasy issue in sewers
Grease entering wastewater was among the talking points at Wednesday's regular meeting of the Fairbury City Council.…
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Chamber celebrating 100 years of service
Despite the ravaging of customs and institutions that the simple passage of time often brings, the Pontiac Area Cham…
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Santa's house in place after needed repairs
Santa Claus has some new digs in Pontiac - a cozy home that will feel less like an authentic North Pole experience w…
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Dist. 429's curriculum moving full STEAM ahead
It's been almost a year since the District 429 Board of Education approved implementation of the STEAM curriculum for ki…
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