In the midst of grief, an expression of gratitude from the father of fallen U.S. Army Ranger Josh Rodgers. Just two days after his son was laid to rest, Kevin Rodgers personally thanked Bloomington’s mayor and aldermen for their tribute.… MORE
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Stamp out Hunger Food Drive happening Saturday
The National Association of Letter Carriers will be holding the Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive and Pontiac’s employees and many other volunteers will be out collecting throughout the day Saturday.… MORE
Your morning look at sports
The Cardinals rolled to a 9-4 win over the Marlins for their fourth straight victory, the best winning streak of the season.… MORE
IESA issues scholar attitude awards
A Central Illinois boy who developed a fighting spirit an early age is among Illinois’ top scholars.… MORE
Register for the Summer Ag Institute
Teachers of children in grades Pre-K through 8 can attend the summer ag institute “A Taste of Illinois Agriculture,” June 5 through 9 at the Livingston County Farm Bureau office.… MORE
OSF St. James welcomes new anesthesiologist
OSF Saint James-John W. Albrecht Medical Center recently welcomed Dr. Timothy Koritz to its staff.… MORE
Your morning look at sports
Tommy Pham’s 2-run homer in the 14th inning, his second long ball of the game, led the St. Louis Cardinals to a 6-4 win in Atlanta as the Cardinals sweep the three-game series. The Cardinals play in Miami tonight. … MORE
Chamber’s Issues and Eggs happening Thursday
The Pontiac Area Chamber of Commerce is holding its Issues and Eggs featuring guest speaker Livingston County State’s Attorney Randy Yedinak at 7:30 Thursday morning at the Old Log Cabin.… MORE
State Farm to close 11 facilities starting in 2018, some jobs move to Bloomington
Starting next year, State Farm Insurance will close 11 offices in eight states, and transfer operations at those sites to its headquarters in Bloomington, plus offices in Dallas, Atlanta, Phoenix, and a number of other existing State Farm locations.… MORE
Recognizing, responding and recovering from strokes
May is Stroke Awareness Month, and educators are reaching out to teach people how they can recognize, respond to and recover from strokes.… MORE
