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Weekend Fatality Reported in Livingston County
By A.J. Harris A rural Pontiac man has been killed in a two-vehicle accident early yesterday (Sunday) morning in Livingston County. The victim’s vehicle and a semi-tractor trailer collided at the intersection of Illinois Route 47 and 2300 North Road near Saunemin. No details of the crash have been released and the man’s name has…… MORE
Suspect in Custody After Fairbury Incident
By Neil Doyle A man who fled from police in Fairbury has turned himself in. Published reports say that Fairbury Police were called to the Circle K gas station Saturday night for an unknown problem. Officers located a man who had broken a car windshield and injured himself. According to police, the man fled the…… MORE
Getting Kids Back to School Means Getting Them in For Exams
By Neil Doyle School is right around the corner and many parents may be wondering about back to school physicals. If kids are participating in sports, a yearly physical is required. When it comes to regular check-up requirements, that varies at each school. “The best way to find out if children need physicals on a…… MORE
In Pontiac, Cleary Street Issues Find Their Way to the City Council
By Neil Doyle The Pontiac City Council heard complaints from residents Monday night who live in a Cleary Street neighborhood. Published reports say residents from the neighborhood complained about an abated property, where one particular resident parks vehicles in a way that blocks the street. The resident allegedly runs a business out of his home.…… MORE
Counterfeit Money Leads to Three Arrests
By Neil Doyle Three Chicago men were arrested Sunday for trying to use counterfeit 100-dollar bills in Pontiac and Dwight. 27-year old Jerome Mims, 21-year old Raheem Johnson and 25-year old Gregory Guy were taken into custody near Lexington by the Livingston County Sherrif’s Department, Chenoa Police and Illinois State Police. Officers said the men…… MORE
Former Normal Unit 5 Teacher Under Arrest on Child Molestation Charges
By A.J. Harris A former first grade teacher at Unit 5’s Glenn Elementary School remains jailed for allegedly molesting two students, while Normal Police investigate whether there are other victims. 47-year old Jonathon Hovey of Forsyth, who taught at Glenn for 18-years, has to post 10-thousand dollars cash to be released on bond. If Hovey…… MORE
Win Tickets to Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Band ZZ Top
ZZ Top, celebrating their 50th Anniversary, with a stop at the Peoria Civic Center Theater Sunday, November 3rd at 7:00pm.… MORE
Win Tickets to Bad Company at the Illinois State Fair
One of the most acclaimed bands of the classic rock era, Bad Company with Paul Rodgers will perform on the grandstand at the Illinois State Fair Saturday, August 10th in Springfield.… MORE
Jimmy John’s Up, Running, and Busy in Pontiac
By Neil Doyle A sandwich shop with the saying “Freaky Fast” is now open in Pontiac. Jimmy John’s officially opened its doors Wednesday in the 1000 block of West Reynolds Street. This is the first Jimmy John’s to open in the city. Owner Marc Largent said he plans to hire around 25 employees. The sandwich…… MORE
