Category Archives: Local News

The American Red Cross anticipates needing hundreds more volunteers for the relief efforts after Hurricane Florence. (Photo Flickr/tctrow)By Neil DoyleThe American Red Cross is preparing for a large r...

By Neil DoyleRedevelopment efforts continue at Pontiac’s Vermillion Plaza with new businesses and attractions being discussed.With attractions like the Basketball Museum of Illinois another addi...

By the Illinois Radio NetworkMore families in Illinois could be eligible for free and reduced school lunches. The USDA increased the eligibility to a family of four making up to $32,630 a year, or $65...

By Katherine MurphyHoops there it is – The proposed Basketball Museum of Illinois has no plans to “travel” out of Pontiac.Rumors have been dribbling out about a possible departure by...

By Katherine MurphyCould the return of a major retailer be on the horizon?A cryptic message on its website suggests that Bergner’s and other Bon-Ton Stores are on their way back.The department s...

By Katherine MurphyIn an effort to raise breast cancer awareness the Chenoa Police Department is looking to go pink for the month of October.Pink badges for every officer is the goal but the departmen...

By Katherine MurphyThings are on the rise as a new state-of-the-art country grain elevator climbs to new heights west of Chenoa. Prairie Central Cooperative held an open house and dedication ceremony ...

From the Illinois Radio NetworkIllinois latest Top 200 list could be the toughest vote yet.Illinois’ bicentennial best-of voters are picking the state’s top entertainers. But the choices a...

State and local police are stepping up patrols for the Labor Day weekend. State officials know the long weekend often means parties and drinking. Illinois Department of Transportation Spokesperson Guy...

By Katherine MurphyMost everyone knows that distracted driving is a problem, but not everyone thinks that it’s a problem that applies to them.In July, the Pontiac Police Department conducted sur...