Illinois State men’s basketball coach Dan Muller says he’s had to scale back practice time a bit during the preseason because he has just eight scholarship players available because of injuries.… MORE
District 429 implementing YouTube for sporting events
With sports already underway at Pontiac Junior High School this year, some parents, family and friends are finding it difficult making it to all the games for one reason or another.… MORE
Important dental health tips after sugary Halloween treats
With kids and adults alike dipping into the sweet treats from Halloween earlier this week, dental health needs to be considered.… MORE
Meadows Communities to hold Gospel Fest
The Meadows Communities are holding its annual Gospel Fest from 11 to 2 Saturday at Christ Community Church in Gridley.… MORE
Your morning look at sports
The Houston Astros are World Series champions for the first time, just four years after losing more than 100 games in 3 consecutive seasons.… MORE
Reminder: local photo contest ends Saturday
Humiston Woods Nature Center in rural Pontiac has been holding a “Take only Pictures” photo contest since summertime, and people have until Saturday to get their submissions turned in.… MORE
Fundraising brings in record donation for local man
Pontiac’s Oscar Gorbet made his annual donation to the Muscular Dystrophy Association Wednesday morning, giving a check for $15,500.… MORE
Kiwanis hears about student run donation drive
The Pontiac Kiwanis heard about the Pontiac Month of Giving, a student run initiative through Pontiac Township High School.… MORE
Your morning look at sports
The University of Illinois athletic department says it’s set the goal of raising $300 million as part of the school’s “With Illinois” university-wide fundraising initiative.… MORE
Sunday fire destroys empty home in Pontiac
Pontiac Fire responded to a two-story home on the 400 block of West Henry Street Sunday morning after reports of a blaze.… MORE
