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Shutdown not affecting some agencies, yet
With President Donald Trump demanding $5.7 billion be budgeted for a border wall with Mexico, and with a Democratic majo…
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New gun law similar to order of protection
In Thursday's edition of the Daily Leader, it was noted that there would be more than 250 new state laws on the book…
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Self-motivation strong in new year's first few days
The gym is no longer just a location for muscle-bound men and women to work up a sweat. While the emphasis on self-i…
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River could rise higher with more precipitation
The new year is off to a sloppy mess of rain and cold, thanks in large part due to some arctic air that brought in s…
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New laws now taking effect as new year arrives
It's the start of a new year, which means there's a wave of new laws set to hit the books for Illinois residents - m…
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Ideas for 5 spaces that could deliver more 'you' time
I spend my days as an organizer helping clients optimize their storage and use their living space in efficient and sensible ways. Although every house is different - small or large, new or old, modern or traditional, one level or four...
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Eastons welcome son as 2019 first born at St. James
Pontiac's first child of the year was born during the afternoon on New Year's Day. Ellar Dean, the first-born so…
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VCom adds Nixle for emergency communication
In the event of an emergency, the Vermilion Valley Regional Emergency Communications Joint Authority Board (VCom) wi…
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Annual levy to go up to help pay for pensions
Having been put in an unenviable position, the Pontiac City Council took a step at its Dec. 3 meeting that it was un…
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McCoy tapped for PHT Fan Appreciation Award
A man who played in the very first Pontiac Holiday Tournament hosted in the gym of Pontiac Township High School was awar…
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Pool demo, protest tops 2018 stories
By The Daily Leader StaffA new year will begin after this weekend, when "Auld Lang Syne" will be sung around the world M…
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Serving up grub no mean feat at holiday tourney
Scott Rowan, culinary arts instructor chef with the Livingston Area Career Center, and six of his top students have been…
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Drengwitz reflects on 88th edition of PHT
Even after all his years as Director of the Pontiac Holiday Tournament, Jim Drengwitz still gets a little bit starst…
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Pot operation quashed in drug bust
A Roberts man was taken into custody in Strawn on Dec. 20 for what Sheriff Tony Childress alleged to be a "very larg…
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Initial Nerf wars to take place at rec center on Jan. 5
The foam will be flying as Pontiac Parks and Recreation and Three Roses Bed and Breakfast host the community's first…
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Yields increase despite falling temperatures
It's an exceptional rarity that local temperatures exceed 100 degrees; according to data from the National Oceanic and A…
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