Chicago author melds lessons with life
On his way into Pontiac Township High School, Chicago author Adam Selzer said having never been to Pontiac before, the Burma Shave signs threw him for a loop."I was wondering, did I go back in time?...
View ArticleKickoff event to 'Give Boot to Cancer'
It’s the time of year again for the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life of Livingston County kickoff festivities.Relay teams, supporters, survivors or anyone interested in taking part will meet at...
View ArticleExhibit opens Saturday
Every traveler has a story — whether it’s a difficult journey of a migrant worker or a carefree trip along Route 66 — and these and others are being told in pictures at the new exhibit opening in...
View ArticlePE brought back; day extended
While school board members could not bring back all previously cut programs and maintain fiscal responsibility, they did take a step in that direction Thursday by adopting a plan to bring back physical...
View Article2 longtime city employees honored
More than 20 people crowded into City Hall as two dedicated employees were recognized by members of the Fairbury City Council Wednesday night.Judy Smith and Dave Buchanan are both retiring after...
View ArticleProgram fills artistic void
Children looking for a little more than basic art instruction may nurture their artistic gifts through Young Rembrandts, a program that helps fill a void left from art programs no longer offered during...
View ArticleStatehouse Insider: Is state planning for a strike?
SPRINGFIELD -- The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees is certainly rattling the saber when it comes to the idea of a strike by state workers.
View ArticleState budget crisis hampers progress in tobacco prevention
Deadbeat Illinois: Illinois receives more than $250 million annually from the landmark 1998 settlement with tobacco companies that promised state governments an unending stream of cash and at least...
View ArticleCentral students pull pork lesson
Pontiac Township High School agriculture teacher Jesse Faber and a handful of Pontiac FFA members engaged the minds and creativity of kindergarten and first grade students at Central School on the...
View ArticleNew squad purchase finalized by Chenoa City Council
Financing for a new police car was finalized Monday at the Chenoa City Council meeting.The city is purchasing a 2013 Ford Explorer to replace a 2001 Ford Crown Victoria. The actual cost of the new...
View ArticleWoman reconnects with family
A Pontiac woman searched far and wide trying to reconnect with her family, only to discover decades later that many had been living right under her nose.Patty Fry, who many will recognize from her job...
View ArticleT-shirt design contest draws enthusiasm for March 9 event
Teaching youngsters they’re as individual as snowflakes and where they land is in their control is the aim of a longtime drug-prevention program offered in Livingston County.Operation Snowflake...
View ArticleMore snow socks area
Livingston County and the surrounding area awoke to sleet and slush Tuesday morning, and the road workers have been busy keeping the streets as safe as possible for people traveling.Dave Winters,...
View ArticleIce cream parlor was Pontiac hot spot
During "Sentimental Journey," the Vermillion Players’ tribute to the city and county’s 175th birthday this past summer, Wilson’s Ice Cream Parlor was used as part of the backdrop for the production...
View ArticleCafe helps create 1700s atmosphere
Pontiac Township High School freshman Cameron Brown didn’t eat breakfast Thursday morning. His skipped meal was in anticipation of the high school’s modern world history class trip to Lydia’s Cup cafe...
View ArticleBaylee Ritter is environmental globetrotter
Paul Ritter was awakened three weeks ago by a 5 a.m. phone call asking his daughter Baylee, 15, to come to Nairobi, Africa, to attend a United Nations conference for free. Thinking the people on the...
View ArticleRetired teachers crack open books for event
A dozen former teachers attended Lincoln Grade School’s celebration of Reading Across America Day and the birthday of children’s author Dr. Seuss. The Friday celebration offered former educators the...
View ArticleMedicaid contract's savings uncertain
SPRINGFIELD -- The fact that the largest union representing state workers is fighting to alter a state contract designed to cut $350 million in waste from Illinois’ Medicaid program surprised some...
View ArticleStatehouse Insider: AFSCME contract not a done deal yet
SPRINGFIELD -- There was a certain amount of rejoicing last week when it was announced Gov. PAT QUINN’s administration had reached a tentative agreement on a new labor contract with the American...
View ArticleQuinn to deliver budget speech amid ongoing state financial problems
SPRINGFIELD -- Gov. Pat Quinn is scheduled to outline his plan for next year's budget Wednesday against a backdrop of deep budget problems that continue to dog the state despite a steep increase in the...
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