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Obituary: Kade
Neil A. (Johnson) Kade, 47, of Massachusetts, a beloved son, husband, father and scientist, passed away on September 17, 2025, in...
Kent Casson
Oct 82 min read


Fatal Woodford Co. motorcycle wreck
A motorcyclist is dead after being thrown from the motorcycle north of Goodfield on Woodford County Tuesday. The Woodford County...
Kent Casson
Oct 81 min read


NYE celebration returns to Pontiac
A longtime tradition is returning to Pontiac on New Year’s Eve under a new name. “Last Nite” is planned throughout the community on Dec....
Kent Casson
Oct 82 min read


Transportation investments for 53rd
Senator Chris Balkema (R-Channahon) is highlighting a historic level of infrastructure investment coming to the 53rd Senate District...
Kent Casson
Oct 51 min read


Public transportation offered
Futures Unlimited in Pontiac is temporarily accepting phone calls to provide needed public transportation. Anyone needing public...
Kent Casson
Oct 41 min read


Police make ATM burglary arrests
Pontiac Police have made numerous arrests of individuals suspected of statewide ATM burglaries. A recent crime known as “ATM Jackpotting”...
Kent Casson
Oct 41 min read


Obituary: Baker
Louise Baker, 88, of Colfax, passed at away at 6:05 am, September 25,2025, at Fairview Haven Retirement Community, Fairbury. Her funeral...
Kent Casson
Sep 271 min read


Obituary: Skaggs
Allen Michael Skaggs, 42, of Bloomington, died at 9:12 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025, doing one of the things he loved most: riding his...
Kent Casson
Sep 273 min read


Pontiac woman dies in Thursday crash
An accident Thursday morning at the intersection of West Reynolds Street and Wal-Mart Drive in Pontiac claimed the life of a Pontiac...
Kent Casson
Sep 271 min read


Accidents reported at Chenoa, Ocoya
State Police have released information on a couple of accidents around Chenoa and Ocoya this week. A two-vehicle crash Wednesday morning...
Kent Casson
Sep 251 min read


Man accused of traveling to meet minor
A 45-year-old Benson man was arrested Monday after police say he traveled to the El Paso area to meet a minor he met online and believed...
Kent Casson
Sep 231 min read


Motorcyclist critically injured in wreck
A motorcycle driver is in critical condition following a wreck just south of Eureka in Woodford County at State Route 117 and County Road...
Kent Casson
Sep 231 min read


Man arrested on weapons charges
A shots fired arrest has been made in Bloomington. Officers were dispatched to the 700 block of east Jefferson Street on Saturday as...
Kent Casson
Sep 231 min read


Route 66 legislation reintroduced
Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16) reintroduced the Route 66 National Historic Trail Designation Act, alongside Congresswoman Teresa...
Kent Casson
Sep 212 min read


Obituary: White
Gladys Justine White, 90, Chenoa, died at 3:11 am Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at Carle-BroMenn Regional Medical Center, Normal. Her...
Kent Casson
Sep 181 min read


Woodford Pro Active arrest made
An investigation from members of the “predator team” within the Woodford County Sheriff’s Office Pro Active Unit resulted in the arrest...
Kent Casson
Sep 181 min read


Obituary: Krones
Lois M. Krones, 88 of Chenoa, passed away at 6:33pm, Saturday, September 13, 2025 at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington. Mass of...
Kent Casson
Sep 151 min read


Sheriff Bohm to run again
Livingston Co. Sheriff Ryan Bohm shown in the Route 24 Radio studio last week. Livingston County Sheriff Ryan Bohm intends to run for...
Kent Casson
Sep 141 min read


Heat-related calls at band event
The El Paso-Gridley marching band shown Saturday at the Pontiac Indian Showdown competition. The Pontiac Fire Department responded to a...
Kent Casson
Sep 141 min read


Tree coming to downtown for Christmas
Pontiac will have a new focal point for the upcoming holiday season. Members of the City Council earlier this month decided to plant a...
Kent Casson
Sep 91 min read
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