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Mosquitos in Pontiac test positive for West Nile Virus
While there is only about a month and a half left before the first frost of the year kills the mosquito population, …
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Teams compete for bragging rights for donations
Pontiac's junior high baseball and softball teams competed to see who could collect the most food supplies for the Livin…
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Barickman-sponsored bill gets signed into law
With Gov. Bruce Rauner's signature, a sweeping reform of state grants was signed into law on Monday. Sen. Jason Bari…
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After 50 years of service, Carstens feels it's time
Having a trusting individual on staff for half a century makes for a strong business relationship with customers. Ho…
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10 bad habits that can cost homeowners in the long run
Every homeowner makes mistakes. The real trouble, however, starts when these blunders become habits that cost a lot of money over time. Some behaviors also create safety issues.
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Cooler temps not expected to hang around long
After last week's consistent temperatures in the mid-to-high 80s, along with high levels of humidity, Monday's rain …
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City agrees to allow PPD to supply officer for schools
Following the discussion centered on school resource officers that took place at several Livingston County committee…
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OSF HealthCare in Dwight makes move
After roughly three years of planning and 30 years at the previous location, 105 S. John St., Dwight, OSF HealthCare …
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More money coming to Prairie Central
The Prairie Central School District will receive an additional $95,750.64 in evidence-based funding this year. "…
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First Street in Fairbury about ready to re-open
After more than two months of construction, the portion of First Street between the intersections of Cherry through …
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Is God getting the short end of the deal?
Father David Sabel's Pastoral Perspective
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Distinguished alumni tell of meeting challenges
Before the first day of school ended for the student body at Pontiac Township High School on Thursday, they met in t…
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Cooperative effort keeps departments together
By Paul WestermeyerStaff Reporter Among the most important aspects of firefighting is camaraderie; without a solidari…
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Board votes down idea of recording meetings
The Livingston County Board moved on two items that have generated considerable public interest in recent weeks: fir…
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There's some crowing taking place as fair opens
It took six crows in less than 10 minutes to win this year's Rooster Crowing contest. Each year, the contest is one …
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