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High school group offers message against drugs
The theatrical troupe Messages Which Are Hopeful! spoke to students at Prairie Central Junior High School about a nu…
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Tax credit should ease burden
In some corners of society today, there still exists an unfavorable image of teachers as affluent, elitist and, if t…
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'Southern Fried Murder' a delicious whodunit
When your distant, cold, uber-wealthy and (possibly) moribund relative calls on you for a family reunion, it's not t…
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District 429 gets positive audit report
A positive report from auditor Tim Custis was the big news at Thursday's regular meeting of the District 429 Board o…
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How much schools will receive from lottery unknown
The Illinois Lottery is nearing a deal with private management firm Camelot Illinois, but the finer details remain h…
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Abatement allowed by city council
Fairbury's city council has given its blessing for a tax abatement agreement. A couple of existing companies in t…
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Miniature horses promote lesson to SMS students
Had a Pontiac resident chanced a drive south on Chicago Street in the early afternoon hours Monday, he or she may ha…
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Student body begins new program of awareness
Pontiac Township High School will begin its first PTHS Month of Giving collection in just a few weeks. PTHS Student …
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Council gives approval for PPD drone
The Pontiac Police appear set to recruit an aerial servant to its ranks. The Pontiac City Council approved a request…
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Cornell honors Van Weelden with naming of gym
The gymnasium at Cornell Grade School will be dedicated to one of the school's most devoted coaches, Will Van Weelde…
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Wingo-Cappis team creates mural for Lexington
Business owner Karen Wingo and Ana Cappis, a high school student from Lexington, teamed up over the summer to give t…
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Dist. 429 adds sports streaming
As difficult as it may be to explain to youthful District 429 athletes, sometimes loved ones are unable to watch the…
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Indians rebound in big way by taming Sabers
Pontiac picks up important fifth win on Senior Night
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School's successful fund drive results in new roof
Part of Cornell Grade School has received a critically-needed new $65,000 roof thanks to donations collected by a lo…
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