While many people are given gift cards for birthdays and holidays, instead of saving them for a rainy day, State Treasurer Michael Frerichs urges people to spend them.… MORE
Your morning look at sports
Illinois tries again for its first Big Ten win as the Illini visit Wisconsin tonight… MORE
Pint Sized Hero blood drive Tuesday in Fairbury
When people are too young to donate blood, one way to be able to involve them in the process is to recruit adults to donate for them.… MORE
Power to the Polls march in Pontiac Sunday
In honor of the first anniversary of the Women’s March in Washington, the “We’re Here” group has organized a local march at 1:30 Sunday in Pontiac.… MORE
How Pontiac deals with inclement winter weather
Livingston County has dealt with plenty of snow and ice this winter, but what does the City of Pontiac do to clear roads and make it safe for people to travel?… MORE
Your morning look at sports
At the McLean County/Heart of Illinois Conference Tournament, the girls’ semifinals are tonight at Illinois Wesleyan’s Shirk Center.… MORE
Learn about ‘rTown’ at the library Tuesday
The Pontiac Public Library is joining the “rTown” bandwagon with the City of Pontiac and is holding a special program to teach people about the way the app makes it easier to be aware of their activities.… MORE
OSF Life Flight expanding locally
The Pontiac Kiwanis Club met for lunch Wednesday and learned the history of OSF Life Flight and a new expansion currently underway.… MORE
Once ‘n Again holding annual food/necessity drive
For the 16th year in a row, Once ‘n Again is holding its annual Food and Necessity Drive for the local food pantries through January 31.… MORE
Your morning look at sports
The ‘War on 74’ is rekindled tonight as Illinois State hosts Bradley. It’s an early 6 p.m. start at Doug Collins Court at Redbird Arena. … MORE
