Streets and Solar Farms on Pontiac Council Agenda

Posted on April 3, 2019

Pontiac Mayor Bob Russell/WJEZ file photo By Neil Doyle with Todd Wineburner The Pontiac City Council met April 1st and one of the key items on the agenda was city streets. In a conversation with WJEZ, Pontiac Mayor Bob Russell says there’s now a plan in place for addressing much-needed street repairs. “This year our…… MORE

District 429 Calendar in Limbo

Posted on April 2, 2019

By Neil Doyle Pontiac District 429 Superintendent Brian Dukes says he doesn’t have many answers for parents asking about the calendar for the upcoming school year. The Illinois General Assembly continues to debate student attendance questions and that’s making it impossible for districts across Illinois to commit. “The state has not opened up the calendar…… MORE

Pontiac Area Chamber Seeks New Director

Posted on April 1, 2019

By A.J. Harris The Pontiac Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors is accepting applications for a new Executive Director. The board describes the position as the driving force of the Chamber–vital to the success of its mission and programs. The position was held most recently by Mindi Terrell, who retired from the position and…… MORE

State Police Officer Killed in Chicago-area Collision

Posted on April 1, 2019

By A.J. Harris with Todd Wineburner For the 3rd time in 2019, a trooper with the Illinois State Police has died in the line of duty on state highways. 36-year-old State Trooper Gerald Ellis was westbound on Interstate 94 in a suburban area north of Chicago when a car traveling the wrong direction hit the…… MORE

PJHS Still Celebrating Outstanding Wrestlers

Posted on March 28, 2019

By Todd Wineburner Pontiac District 429 Superintendent Brian Dukes says the district is still celebrating the outstanding performances of three Jr. High wrestlers at the state level earlier this month. Pontiac has a co-op agreement with Dwight and the program sent three wrestlers to the IESA state tournament—Aidan Scholwin wrestling in the 65 pound weight…… MORE

Pontiac Council Approves 2019-2020 Budget

Posted on March 27, 2019

By Katherine Murphy The Pontiac City Council has approved a budget for the 2019-2020 fiscal year. The city’s financial plan was approved earlier this week, well in advance of the April 1st deadline. City officials were presented with a 16.9 million dollar budget which does not include another necessary expenditure—15 million dollars for modifications to…… MORE

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