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Pontiac Woman's Club Annual House Walk
The Pontiac Woman's Club will hold thier Annual House Walk onThursday, October 27, 2011.  ...
 Tue Oct 11, 2011 at 12:30 pm by OOC
2012 Election First Test For New Map
The ink on the new legislative maps in Illinois isn’t even dry and lawmakers are weighing options ...
 Mon May 23, 2011 at 4:06 pm by OOC
School Districts Not Phased By Union Protests
Lawmakers, teachers’ unions and education reformers may be pulling hairs over objections to ...
 Mon May 09, 2011 at 10:50 am by OOC
IL House Takes Budget Behind Closed Doors
When it comes to the Illinois Legislature and its budgeting process, few know what goes on behind ...
 Mon May 09, 2011 at 10:50 am by OOC
Lawmakers: Audit Illinois’ Pension Fund
Illinois' public employee pension system appears to be on Uncle Sam’s radar. The U.S. Securities ...
 Tue Jan 25, 2011 at 9:56 pm by OOC
NJ Gov Defends Brady’s Campaign Promises
SPRINGFIELD  –  Bill Brady finally found someone who agrees with his wait-and-se...
 Wed Oct 06, 2010 at 5:22 pm by OOC
Watchdog’s Pork Report Called Bull
With a multi-billion dollar bag of unpaid bills and a $13 billion operating budget deficit...
 Wed Oct 06, 2010 at 5:17 pm by OOC
County Officials Tour Site
Livingston County officials toured the site of the Livingston County Law & Justice Cen...
 Tue Oct 05, 2010 at 2:49 pm by OOC
Back Taxes? No Worries – For Now
Tax evaders, late filers and others delinquents and debtors have been granted a stay of ex...
 Tue Oct 05, 2010 at 2:02 pm by OOC
Edgar: Take A Chance On Brady
Former Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar’s recent endorsement of fellow Republican Bill Brady has ca...
 Tue Oct 05, 2010 at 1:53 pm by OOC
Schools Predict Harm From End Of Hold Harmless
For many officials at Illinois' smallest schools, they knew the days of hold harmless aid...
 Tue Oct 05, 2010 at 1:50 pm by OOC
ISBE Begins Budget for 2012
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Board of Education is launching a series of public budget...
 Mon Oct 04, 2010 at 4:33 pm by OOC
Voter Registration Deadline: Oct 5
The traditional deadline for registering to vote in the Nov. 2 general election is Oct. 5....
 Mon Oct 04, 2010 at 11:51 am by OOC
PUBLIC NOTICE: Voting Information (Revised)
PUBLIC NOTICE ABSENTEE, GRACE AND EARLY VOTING DATES   The County Clerk’s Offi...
 Thu Sep 30, 2010 at 10:29 am by OOC
Quinn, Brady Debate Expected To Avoid Details
Voters have been bombarded with advertising and campaign mailers in a heated race for gove...
 Tue Sep 28, 2010 at 10:00 pm by OOC
Aquatic Classes For Arthritis
OSF Saint James – John W. Albrecht Medical Center, in conjunction with the Arthritis Found...
 Tue Sep 28, 2010 at 9:43 am by OOC
Nov 2 Election Preparations (Livingston County)
Livingston County Clerk Kristy Masching has announced preparations for the November 2, 201...
 Mon Sep 27, 2010 at 2:09 pm by OOC
7th Annual "Indian Showdown"
Saturday night marching bands battled a constant drizzle at Williamson Field during marchi...
 Mon Sep 27, 2010 at 1:45 pm by OOC
Childress Declares Write-In Candidacy For Sheriff
In a brief ceremony before the Livingston County courthouse, in Pontiac, Lead Sheriff's D...
 Sat Sep 25, 2010 at 9:47 pm by OOC
IL Unemployment Dips Under 10%
The August statewide unemployment rate is 9.9 percent and in single digits for the first A...
 Thu Sep 23, 2010 at 8:15 pm by OOC
Illinois Receives Funds To Enhance Specialty Crops
Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) Director Tom Jennings today announced that farme...
 Thu Sep 23, 2010 at 8:09 pm by OOC
Giannoulias-Kirk Race Pitches Curveballs to Voters
Behind the contentious issue debates between Democratic Illinois Treasurer Alexi Giannouli...
 Thu Sep 23, 2010 at 8:02 pm by OOC
"Obama Seats" in Statehouse Subject to Voter Swing
SPRINGFIELD — This Nov. 2, the most vulnerable lawmakers up for re-election in the General...
 Thu Sep 23, 2010 at 8:00 pm by OOC
Lawmakers Split On AFSCME Deal Impact
Illinois lawmakers agree that it may not look good that Gov. Pat Quinn has cut a deal with...
 Thu Sep 23, 2010 at 7:56 pm by OOC
NEWS FEED: Welcome Newest OOC Communities: Milford, IL (Iroquois County), Rossville, IL (Vermilion County), Flanagan, IL (Livingston County), and Fairbury, IL (Livingston County).
 Wed Sep 22, 2010 at 8:39 pm by OOC
State Elementary School Testing Trends
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) released statewide test results today that sh...
 Wed Sep 22, 2010 at 11:52 am by OOC
Libertarian Party of IL Convention Held
Libertarians throughout Illinois gathered at Springfield's Hilton Garden Inn for the 2010...
 Wed Sep 22, 2010 at 10:54 am by OOC
NEWS FEED: RASMUSSEN REPORTS: 52% of Voters say their views are more like Palin's than Obama's.  61% of Voters favor repeal of Health Care Law.
 Wed Sep 22, 2010 at 9:12 am by OOC
Rutherford's iPhone App Flap
The web site TheScottMcCoyReport.com exposes State Treasurer Candidate Dan Rutherford's i...
 Sun Sep 19, 2010 at 4:40 pm by OOC
NEWS FEED: RASMUSSEN REPORTS: "Conservative" is still the most positive political label for candidates. But voters now have stronger reactions-positive and negative-- to the Tea Party label than they do to the more traditional labels.
 Sun Sep 19, 2010 at 3:33 pm by OOC
Save Money: Diversify with Trees
Saving money by reducing heating and cooling bills is a topic that we can all value. ...
 Fri Sep 17, 2010 at 11:32 am by OOC
New TV Drama Coming To Chicago
Governor Pat Quinn today joined the cast and crew of the new television drama “Ride-Along”...
 Thu Sep 16, 2010 at 10:45 pm by OOC
Illinois’ Jobless Picture Improving
One in ten people in Illinois is still out of work, but the latest numbers show the jobles...
 Thu Sep 16, 2010 at 10:20 pm by OOC
Open Seats Guarantee New Faces to General Assembly
SPRINGFIELD  –  In Illinois’ incumbent-take-all political culture will still pla...
 Thu Sep 16, 2010 at 10:16 pm by OOC
Illinois Picks Northstar to Run State Lottery
SPRINGFIELD  –  Illinois is banking its luck on a few businesses to help boost i...
 Thu Sep 16, 2010 at 10:14 pm by OOC
Illinois Ag Receives Fed Funds To Prevent Mad Cow
The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) will receive more than a million dollars in ...
 Tue Sep 14, 2010 at 9:57 pm by OOC
Simon: We’re Not Trailing Badly Downstate
If the Quinn/Simon ticket is not competing in downstate Illinois that’s news to Sheila Sim...
 Tue Sep 14, 2010 at 9:52 pm by OOC
Local U of I Extension Reorganization Under Way
Reorganization of University of Illinois Extension operations in McLean, Livingston and Wo...
 Thu Sep 09, 2010 at 8:37 pm by OOC
Corn Field Fire Near Saunemin
Around 2:00pm on Thursday, the Saunemin Fire Department was called to a corn field fire ju...
 Thu Sep 09, 2010 at 7:22 pm by OOC
NEWS FEED: RASMUSSEN REPORTS: Latest Poll for IL Governor shows Brady (R) 46%, Quinn (D) 37%, other candidate 6%, unsure 11%.
 Thu Sep 09, 2010 at 12:40 pm by OOC
NEWS FEED: RASMUSSEN REPORTS: Latest poll for IL U.S. Senate Seat shows Kirk (R) 41%, Giannoulias (D) 37%, LeAlan Jones (G) 9%, other candidate 5%, undecided 9%.
 Thu Sep 09, 2010 at 12:37 pm by OOC
E-Cigarettes: Questions and Answers
Q: What are electronic cigarettes? A: Electronic cigarettes are products designed to deli...
 Thu Sep 09, 2010 at 12:31 pm by OOC
GOP Momentum Has Dems Spending for Seats
If the Republicans have the momentum this election year, the Democrats in Illinois have th...
 Thu Sep 09, 2010 at 9:02 am by OOC
Illinois Counties Pay Millions to Get Cash
Illinois counties spent millions of taxpayer dollars to lobby other government agencies, a...
 Thu Sep 09, 2010 at 8:57 am by OOC
Push For Road Money Hits Same Political Speed Bump
One of Illinois biggest transportation advocates wants to make last year's road, bridge, ...
 Wed Sep 08, 2010 at 9:28 pm by OOC
Parents Urged To Get Car Seats Inspected
National Child Passenger Safety Week is September 19-25, 2010 and the Ford-Iroquois Publi...
 Wed Sep 08, 2010 at 5:03 pm by OOC
Upcoming Events at OSF
CPR & First Aid Class OSF Saint James – John W. Albrecht Medical Center will be holdi...
 Fri Sep 03, 2010 at 10:20 am by OOC
NEWS FEED: 65% of Likely Voters in Illinois are at least somewhat angry at the current policies of the federal government, according to a new Rasmussen Reports statewide telephone survey.
 Fri Sep 03, 2010 at 9:43 am by OOC
Resignation Points To Political Problems For Quinn
There is a lot of talk of Gov. Pat Quinn's top people falling on swords lately. Another ...
 Fri Sep 03, 2010 at 9:38 am by OOC
Lots of Lawmakers on the Ballot, Few Races Close
SPRINGFIELD — This Nov. 2 every seat in the Illinois House and more than one third of the ...
 Fri Sep 03, 2010 at 9:35 am by OOC
Rising School Fees Result of State's Late Payments
This school year, many parents across the state are having to pay a little more to send th...
 Fri Sep 03, 2010 at 9:33 am by OOC
Photos of the Week (Sept 2, 2010)
Photos of the Week for September 2, 2010....
 Thu Sep 02, 2010 at 5:39 pm by OOC
First Human West Nile Case Reported
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has confirmed the firs...
 Tue Aug 31, 2010 at 9:01 pm by OOC
NEWS FEED: Rasmussen Reports: 38% of voters say that most judges in U.S. are too liberal. 18% believe most judges are too conservative and 31% say the judges are about right ideologically.
 Tue Aug 31, 2010 at 8:57 pm by OOC
NEWS FEED: A new Rasmussen Reports survey finds 75% of Likely Voters nationwide want Congress to cut its own pay until the federal budget is balanced. 16% disagree with that approach and nine percent (9%) are not sure. 
 Tue Aug 31, 2010 at 8:54 pm by OOC
Illinois Awarded $12M For Rural Broadband Access
Governor Pat Quinn today celebrated a $12 million federal award to expand broadband access...
 Tue Aug 31, 2010 at 8:52 pm by OOC
IL Libertarian Party Candidates On Ballot
The Libertarian Party of Illinois (“LP Illinois”) proudly announces that our state-wide sl...
 Tue Aug 31, 2010 at 8:50 am by OOC
Blagojevich Retrial Set, Brother's Charges Dropped
CHICAGO — Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich is looking at a new trial in January, but t...
 Fri Aug 27, 2010 at 10:57 am by OOC
Quinn: Income Tax Hike for Property Tax Cut
If the state of Illinois raises income taxes for schools, and if local schools want some o...
 Thu Aug 26, 2010 at 8:42 pm by OOC
Candidates for Gov, Senate Talk Ag on the Farm
The campaigns for Illinois’ U.S. Senate seat and the governor’s mansion both came though a...
 Thu Aug 26, 2010 at 8:40 pm by OOC
Lawmakers: Blago Ain’t Coming Back
SPRINGFIELD  –  Just days after the conclusion of his federal corruption trial, ...
 Wed Aug 25, 2010 at 2:56 pm by OOC
Schools Dismiss State Funding Maneuver as Useless
Local school officials across Illinois say they can think of a lot better ways to help cas...
 Wed Aug 25, 2010 at 2:47 pm by OOC
Quinn's Chief Of Staff Problems
Gov. Pat Quinn replaced his chief of staff just two days after the aide resigned amid an e...
 Wed Aug 25, 2010 at 2:45 pm by OOC
NEWS FEED: Illinois once again loses Race to the Top grant.  ISBE Superintendent Koch said he feels Illinois did better this time, but says local districts who didn't sign on affected the application.  Koch said Illinois is still behind paying schools for FY10 for $700,000,000.
 Tue Aug 24, 2010 at 1:34 pm by OOC
Civil Unions on the Horizon in Illinois?
Civil unions for same-sex partners in Illinois may be on the agenda for the November legis...
 Mon Aug 23, 2010 at 10:13 pm by OOC
GOP Candidates: Merge Treasurer and Comptroller
SPRINGFIELD  –  Two Republican candidates are criss-crossing the state with a un...
 Mon Aug 23, 2010 at 10:08 pm by OOC
State Leaders Confident of 2010 Prospects
Local Republican leaders are hoping a strong state ticket and energized grassroots organiz...
 Mon Aug 23, 2010 at 1:57 pm by OOC
Pontiac's Rebellion At Chicago Film Festival
A film that follows the fight to save the Pontiac Prison will be featured at the Chicago U...
 Mon Aug 23, 2010 at 12:50 pm by OOC
Rients Running For County Board
Livingston County District 1 voters have an additional choice for the County Board this No...
 Mon Aug 23, 2010 at 11:32 am by OOC
URGENT Nationwide Egg Recall
Eggs in Their Shells May Put Consumers at Risk for Salmonella Fast Facts: T...
 Fri Aug 20, 2010 at 9:32 am by OOC
Illinois State Fair To Welcome Stanley Cup
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Chicago Blackhawk fans will have an opportunity to see and take pictur...
 Thu Aug 19, 2010 at 9:30 pm by OOC
Illinois' School ACT Scores Up
Springfield – The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) today announced the Graduating ...
 Wed Aug 18, 2010 at 9:05 pm by OOC
Illinois Politicians Disappointed in Blago Verdict
Illinois’ political leaders are clinging to the one conviction in the Rod Blagojevich fede...
 Wed Aug 18, 2010 at 8:37 am by OOC
NEWS FEED: Generic Ballot: Republican 48%, Democrat 36%.  Republican candidates jumped to a record-setting 12-point lead over Democrats on the Generic Congressional Ballot. This is the biggest lead the GOP has held in over a decade of Rasmussen Reports surveying.
 Tue Aug 17, 2010 at 9:42 pm by OOC
Blago Jury: Guilty On Only One Count
Blagojevich\'s Jury came back this afternoon with a guilty verdict on only one count -- ...
 Tue Aug 17, 2010 at 4:40 pm by OOC
NEWS FEED: Blagojevich Jury reaches verdict.  Waiting for verdict.
 Tue Aug 17, 2010 at 4:13 pm by OOC
NEWS FEED: Blagojevich Trial Update: Possible Jury partial-verdict expected any time.  Jury asked Judge how to complete the verdict form.
 Tue Aug 17, 2010 at 2:03 pm by OOC
Serious Flaws in IL Prisoner Release Program
Criminal justice expert David Erickson released his review of the Illinois Department of C...
 Fri Aug 13, 2010 at 4:05 pm by OOC
NEWS FEED: New Rasmussen poll shows Brady leading Quinn for Illinois Governor, 48% to 35%.  6% favor other candidates.  12% undecided.  [ResmussenReports.com]
 Fri Aug 13, 2010 at 1:32 pm by OOC
Illinois Small Business Tax Credit
Small businesses that create new jobs between July 1, 2010 and June 30, 2011 may be able t...
 Fri Aug 13, 2010 at 1:26 pm by OOC
Libertarian Party Withstands Petition Challenges
After an arduous eight day petition challenge, the Libertarian Party of Illinois (”LP Illi...
 Fri Aug 13, 2010 at 1:22 pm by OOC
Lawmakers React to Possible Blagojevich Mistrial
State lawmakers reacted with frustration on Thursday to the news that Rod Blagojevich’s fe...
 Fri Aug 13, 2010 at 1:15 pm by OOC
State Fair Opens Today
Governor Pat Quinn today officially opened the 2010 Illinois State Fair, “The Cream of the...
 Fri Aug 13, 2010 at 1:09 pm by OOC
United Way Kick Off Breakfast Scheduled
The United Way of Pontiac will launch its 2010 – 2011 fundraising campaign with a Kick Off...
 Fri Aug 13, 2010 at 12:06 pm by OOC
Blagojevich Jury Deadlocked
CHICAGO — The jury in the corruption trial of former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich is now ...
 Wed Aug 11, 2010 at 10:21 pm by OOC
Pontiac Walldogs Paint In Danville
This is the "Walldog" crew that worked on the Star Fireworks mural in Danville, ...
 Wed Aug 11, 2010 at 9:27 pm by OOC
Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday
With the first statewide back-to-school sales tax holiday starting Friday, August 6 a...
 Mon Aug 09, 2010 at 9:42 pm by OOC
MTVs “MADE” Hosts Auditions At Illinois State Fair
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Do you want to be MADE?  Have you ever dreamed of being a reality...
 Mon Aug 09, 2010 at 9:39 pm by OOC
Sheila Simon Stops in Pontiac
The Democratic Party's 2010 nominee for Lieutenant Governor (Sheila Simon) stopped i...
 Wed Aug 04, 2010 at 5:25 pm by OOC
Lawmakers Talk Merging Youth Agencies
State officials, public employee unions and policy groups are conflicted over which agency...
 Thu Jul 29, 2010 at 6:30 pm by OOC
Jurors Begin Deliberations as Blago Looks to God
CHICAGO – Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich is hoping the 12 men and women on the jury ...
 Thu Jul 29, 2010 at 6:27 pm by OOC
Childress Ballot Controversy Continues...
If Erle Stanley Gardner were alive, he would call it "The Case of the Contested ...
 Thu Jul 29, 2010 at 3:56 pm by OOC
Supersitters First Aid, CPR, and Safety Classes
OSF Saint James – John W. Albrecht Medical will offer the SuperSitters® first aid, CPR and...
 Tue Jul 27, 2010 at 2:51 pm by OOC
Illinois ‘Race to the Top’ Finalist
Governor Pat Quinn today issued a statement regarding Illinois’ selection as a finalist fo...
 Tue Jul 27, 2010 at 2:38 pm by OOC
Frontier Acquires Verizon's Local Operations
Frontier Communications Corporation (NYSE: FTR) announced that it has completed its a...
 Tue Jul 27, 2010 at 9:44 am by OOC
Upgrades To Scanner Reduce Radiation Exposer
OSF Saint James – John W. Albrecht Medical Center has recently invested in an upgrade to t...
 Mon Jul 26, 2010 at 9:49 pm by OOC
Helicopter Crash Near Blackstone
A small helicopter crashed near Blackstone, Illinois last week. Residents in and around B...
 Sat Jul 24, 2010 at 9:32 pm by OOC
Photos of the Week (July 24, 2010)
Photos of the Week for July 24th, 2010....
 Sat Jul 24, 2010 at 9:10 pm by OOC
New Toolkit To Help Businesses Recycle
The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) in partnership with th...
 Sat Jul 24, 2010 at 12:05 pm by OOC
State Fair Deadlines Approaching
As the 2010 Illinois State Fair rapidly approaches, so does the deadline to enter the Dog...
 Sat Jul 24, 2010 at 12:01 pm by OOC
Quinn Mixing Bill Signings With Campaigning?
Gov. Pat Quinn has been busy during the month of July, signing into law a slate of bills r...
 Fri Jul 23, 2010 at 5:00 pm by OOC
Prison Documentary Released Online
Independent film maker and Director Brian Seay has announced the release of "Pon...
 Thu Jul 22, 2010 at 12:21 pm by OOC
RECALL: Wal-Mart Chicken Nuggets
Perdue Farms, Inc., a Perry, Ga. establishment, is recalling approximately 91,872 pounds o...
 Wed Jul 21, 2010 at 4:38 pm by OOC
NEWS FEED: Illinois seat belt compliance reaches 92.6% in 2010.  Overall fatalities on IL roads down 16.8% from last year.  (IDOT)
 Wed Jul 21, 2010 at 4:31 pm by OOC
High-Speed Rail Construction To Begin
Governor Pat Quinn today announced that construction will begin in early September on the ...
 Wed Jul 21, 2010 at 1:06 pm by OOC
Quinn, Brady Cash Dash Unique
Both of the men running for Illinois governor are bragging about their fundraising prowess...
 Wed Jul 21, 2010 at 1:02 pm by OOC
Blagojevich Doesn’t Take Stand - His Defense Rests
CHICAGO– “At this time the defendant Rod Blagojevich rests.” Sheldon Sorosky’s brief word...
 Wed Jul 21, 2010 at 12:58 pm by OOC
Former Mayor Finally Meets Former Governor
"It's an amazing thing to witness in person." The corruption trial of former G...
 Wed Jul 21, 2010 at 12:18 pm by OOC
Warning: Avoid Contact With Bats
Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Damon T. Arnold is warning Illinoisans t...
 Mon Jul 19, 2010 at 12:02 pm by OOC
Livingston County 4-H Fair Starts Monday
The Livingston County 4-H Fair starts Monday, July 19th, 2010. Preparations were underway...
 Sun Jul 18, 2010 at 9:03 pm by OOC
Quinn Reacts To Pay Raise Controversy
SPRINGFIELD  –  After more than a week of being hounded for doling-out raises to...
 Sat Jul 17, 2010 at 2:02 pm by OOC
NEWS FEED: The Livingston County Health Department will be offering school/sports physicals at the Health Department on August 4, 2010.  The fee is $40, or bring a copy of your Medical card.  Call 1-815-844-7174 to schedule an appointment.  
 Sat Jul 17, 2010 at 2:00 pm by OOC
June Unemployment
The Illinois seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped -0.4 point to 10.4 percent in J...
 Sat Jul 17, 2010 at 1:57 pm by OOC
Photos Of The Week (July 16th, 2010)
Photos of the Week for July 16, 2010....
 Fri Jul 16, 2010 at 8:35 pm by OOC
Education Union Backs Quinn
One of the state’s largest teachers’ unions has backed Pat Quinn to remain governor of Ill...
 Thu Jul 15, 2010 at 10:11 am by OOC
Blago Expected To Take Stand In Own Defense
CHICAGO–The federal government had three months to prove former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojev...
 Thu Jul 15, 2010 at 10:06 am by OOC
New Law Allows Gov Candidates To Pick Running Mate
SPRINGFIELD  –  The days of wealthy political outsiders being nominated as runni...
 Tue Jul 13, 2010 at 11:56 am by OOC
Legislation to Create Joint Nomination
Governor Pat Quinn today signed legislation into law to require candidates of the same par...
 Tue Jul 13, 2010 at 11:54 am by OOC
Cooling Off In The Water
Central Illinois continues to be hot and sticky.  These kids enjoy cooling off by j...
 Mon Jul 12, 2010 at 9:50 pm by OOC
Photos of the Week (July 9, 2010)
Photos of the Week for July 9, 2010....
 Fri Jul 09, 2010 at 5:07 pm by OOC
New Laws To Protect Rights Of Assault Victims
On Tuesday, Illinois Governor Pat Quinn signed two bills into law that will protect t...
 Wed Jul 07, 2010 at 10:24 pm by OOC
Biking Across America For A Good Cause
A team of bicyclists peddled their way across Iroquois, Ford, and Livingston counties on W...
 Wed Jul 07, 2010 at 5:39 pm by OOC
NEWS FEED: The U.S. Postal Service is asking to increase a First-Class stamp 2 cents, from 44 to 46 cents.  USPS projects a deficit of nearly $7 billion for next fiscal year.  If approved, the cost increase will go into effect January 2, 2011.
 Wed Jul 07, 2010 at 4:44 pm by OOC
Quinn Defends Staff Raises, Defers on Borrowing
Last week Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn said the state is going to have to tighten its belt, and...
 Wed Jul 07, 2010 at 4:37 pm by OOC
Illinois Sales Tax Holiday For Back-To-School
Governor Pat Quinn today signed legislation to create Illinois’ first-ever statewide sales...
 Wed Jul 07, 2010 at 4:33 pm by OOC
The June 2010 Employment Situation
Total nonfarm payroll employment declined by 125,000 in June, and the unemployment rate ed...
 Mon Jul 05, 2010 at 1:10 pm by OOC
Streator & Dwight Mayors To throw First Pitch
The American Red Cross of the Heartland and Normal CornBelters invited Mayors Jimmie Lansf...
 Mon Jul 05, 2010 at 11:05 am by OOC
Happy 4th Of July!
Happy 4th of July! Thank you to all the Vets, Military, Law Enforcement, and First Respon...
 Sun Jul 04, 2010 at 9:59 am by OOC
Medicaid Changes Precede Quinn’s Budget
Lost in all of the breathless talk about Gov. Pat Quinn’s budget cuts and borrowing is a M...
 Sat Jul 03, 2010 at 2:36 pm by OOC
Volunteers Needed At Illinois State Fair
The Illinois State Fair is looking for volunteers to help in a number of areas throughout ...
 Sat Jul 03, 2010 at 11:26 am by OOC
Illinois' Minimum Wage Rises to $8.25
The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) is reminding thousands of Illinois workers that th...
 Sat Jul 03, 2010 at 11:25 am by OOC
Public Schools Spent $10k+ Per Student
In 2008, public school systems spent an average of $10,259 per pupil, a 6.1 percent increa...
 Tue Jun 29, 2010 at 1:10 pm by OOC
Gun Ruling Could Spark Push in Springfield
If Illinois wasn’t facing such desperate financial times, the fight over gun control could...
 Tue Jun 29, 2010 at 12:10 pm by OOC
Leave Fireworks To The Professionals
While the rockets’ red glare and bombs bursting in air are fun and exciting, the Office of...
 Mon Jun 28, 2010 at 6:17 pm by OOC
State Unemployment Rates Improve
In May, the not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased over-the-year in nine metr...
 Mon Jun 28, 2010 at 6:13 pm by OOC
Blago Pondered Oprah For Senate Seat
CHICAGO – Rod Blagojevich flirted with celebrity long before he and his wife ever hit the ...
 Mon Jun 28, 2010 at 6:10 pm by OOC
Law To Reduce Bullying In Schools
Governor Pat Quinn signed a bill into law that is aimed at reducing bullying in schools. S...
 Mon Jun 28, 2010 at 5:55 pm by OOC
New Online Community Menu
With the increadible growth and popularity of this online community site, we wanted to fin...
 Mon Jun 28, 2010 at 5:27 pm by OOC
IL Adopts New Learning Standards For K-12 Students
SPRINGFIELD ― The Illinois State Board of Education today adopted a revised set of l...
 Thu Jun 24, 2010 at 6:25 pm by OOC
State's Economic Report Released
The Economic Recovery Commission today presented its final report to Governor Pat Quinn de...
 Thu Jun 24, 2010 at 6:18 pm by OOC
Proposed Rules - Equal Hospital Visitation Rights
WASHINGTON, DC - On April 15, 2010, the President issued a Presidential memorandum to the ...
 Thu Jun 24, 2010 at 6:04 pm by OOC
Blago Played Political Games with Senate Seat
CHICAGO — While Illinois was waiting for its newest U.S. senator to be named, FBI wiretaps...
 Wed Jun 23, 2010 at 10:18 am by OOC
Free Recycling For Agrichemical Containers
The Illinois Department of Agriculture is encouraging farmers to save their empty agrichem...
 Tue Jun 22, 2010 at 6:57 pm by OOC
Aide: Blago Plotted to Fill Senate Seat
CHICAGO — Just one week before the 2008 election, former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s t...
 Tue Jun 22, 2010 at 6:45 pm by OOC
Scott Lee Cohen Files For Governor’s Race
Scott Lee Cohen is clear about one thing.  He thinks it’s unfair that he has to colle...
 Tue Jun 22, 2010 at 6:42 pm by OOC
Monday Night Lights
Monday night was very eventful as several severe storms developed over Central Illinois, e...
 Mon Jun 21, 2010 at 11:08 pm by OOC
Sam Adam Sr. Enters Blagojevich Trial
CHICAGO — Sam Adam Sr. may be one of the most storied trial lawyers at Chicago’s 26th and ...
 Mon Jun 21, 2010 at 5:02 pm by OOC
$80M for Streetscape, Trails and Beautification
SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Transportation Secretary Gary Hannig announced today that about $80...
 Mon Jun 21, 2010 at 4:00 pm by OOC
Happy Father's Day!
Happy Father's Day!...
 Sat Jun 19, 2010 at 10:56 pm by OOC
Photos Of The Week (June 19, 2010)
Photos of the Week for June 19, 2010....
 Sat Jun 19, 2010 at 8:30 pm by OOC
Web Site Changes This Weekend
With the incredible growth of this community web site, we are making some changes to the l...
 Fri Jun 18, 2010 at 11:07 am by OOC
Judge: Special Election Needed to Replace Burris
Illinois voters may have to make two selections on their ballot for U.S. Senator during th...
 Fri Jun 18, 2010 at 10:31 am by OOC
Judge Scolds Blago's Attys On Witness Treatment
When former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich was assembling his legal team, it’s a safe bet h...
 Fri Jun 18, 2010 at 10:26 am by OOC
New mailing Rules For Tobacco Products
To comply with legislation passed by Congress and signed into law by the President, cigare...
 Thu Jun 17, 2010 at 2:34 pm by OOC
Illinois Adds 70,000 Jobs So Far in 2010
The Illinois seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped -0.4 point to 10.8 percent in M...
 Thu Jun 17, 2010 at 2:29 pm by OOC
State Fair Mega Pass Available
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois State Fair is offering fairgoers an opportunity to enjoy ...
 Thu Jun 17, 2010 at 12:10 pm by OOC
NEWS FEED: Today, Governor Quinn proclaimed June "Homeownership Month" in the state of Illinois.
 Thu Jun 17, 2010 at 12:07 pm by OOC
Witness: Blagojevich Planned Kickbacks
A friend of convicted influence peddler Tony Rezko said the developer told him of plans to...
 Thu Jun 17, 2010 at 7:35 am by OOC
Red Cross Tornado Update
The American Red Cross continues to progress in the relief effort that began when tornadoe...
 Tue Jun 15, 2010 at 5:00 pm by OOC
Blago's Defense Team Grills Monk
CHICAGO–Rod Blagojevich’s defense team laid into a star government witness on Tuesday morn...
 Tue Jun 15, 2010 at 2:16 pm by OOC
Political Benefit From Treasurer’s Office?
The Illinois Treasurer’s office says giving same sex partners the ability to take time off...
 Tue Jun 15, 2010 at 11:57 am by OOC
U.S. Rep Slams Attempts to Eliminate Ethics Office
WASHINGTON – Rep. Timothy V. Johnson today responded to ongoing efforts to weaken the Offi...
 Sat Jun 12, 2010 at 10:34 pm by OOC
Red Cross Tornado Response & Statistics
OVERVIEW OF RESPONSE Late Saturday night, the American Red Cross arrived on the scene in...
 Sat Jun 12, 2010 at 10:27 pm by OOC
Hot Weather Tips
With the high temperatures in the 90s, heat indices registering in the 100s, and tornado r...
 Fri Jun 11, 2010 at 4:43 pm by OOC
Photos of the Week (June 11, 2010)
Photos of the Week for June 11, 2010. ...
 Fri Jun 11, 2010 at 11:44 am by OOC
Text "REDCROSS" to 90999 To Help Tornado Relief
The American Red Cross tornado relief efforts in Streator, Dwight, Elmwood, Magnolia, Hopk...
 Wed Jun 09, 2010 at 10:01 pm by OOC
Work To Begin On Illiana Expressway
Governor Pat Quinn was joined by Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels today to sign legislation ...
 Wed Jun 09, 2010 at 3:35 pm by OOC
Blago Trial: Powerpoint vs. Power Tie
Opening arguments in the federal corruption trial of former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich ...
 Tue Jun 08, 2010 at 11:32 pm by OOC
NEWS FEED: Blago walking into court this morning: "you're about to witness history."  (ISN)
 Tue Jun 08, 2010 at 11:14 am by OOC
Governor Surveys Tornado Damage
Gov. Pat Quinn on Monday traveled to the central Illinois community of Dwight to assess th...
 Tue Jun 08, 2010 at 11:11 am by OOC
Illinois Rated 49th out of 50 States
Illinois' ongoing financial problems have landed it at the virtual bottom of the rating l...
 Mon Jun 07, 2010 at 6:48 pm by OOC
Subway Salmonella Now at 48 Cases
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 48 cases of Salmonella ser....
 Mon Jun 07, 2010 at 6:26 pm by OOC
Blago Jury Nearly Finalized
Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich said he wanted to finish up the jury selection process today a...
 Mon Jun 07, 2010 at 10:59 am by OOC
Tornado Hits Dwight Golf Course; Major Damage
Just before the Saturday evening tornado hit the Village of Dwight, Illinois, it ran into ...
 Sun Jun 06, 2010 at 6:26 pm by OOC
Tornado Hits Dwight Illinois
Saturday evening storms and a tornado caused heavy damage in Dwight, Illinois. According ...
 Sun Jun 06, 2010 at 6:16 pm by OOC
Watch Out For Unlicensed Roofing Contractors
All too often – especially during the summer construction season or after a major storm – ...
 Fri Jun 04, 2010 at 3:39 pm by OOC
Photos of the Week (June 4, 2010)
Photos of the Week for June 4, 2010....
 Fri Jun 04, 2010 at 1:16 pm by OOC
Blagojevich Calls Corruption Charges “Kafkaesque”
CHICAGO — Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich on Friday morning made his first public sta...
 Fri Jun 04, 2010 at 12:58 pm by OOC
U.S. Unemployment Down: 9.7%
Total nonfarm payroll employment grew by 431,000 in May, reflecting the hiring of 411,000 ...
 Fri Jun 04, 2010 at 12:53 pm by OOC
Central Illinois Salmonella Linked to Subway
The Illinois Department of Public Health and local health departments throughout the state...
 Fri Jun 04, 2010 at 12:41 pm by OOC
New Fees For State Police at Expense of Local PDs
Gov. Pat Quinn may help bolster the budget of the Illinois State Police — on the backs of ...
 Fri Jun 04, 2010 at 10:21 am by OOC
Judge, Bugs Outshine Blago Among Jury Pool
CHICAGO — It may have been former Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s trial, but it was federal Judge J...
 Fri Jun 04, 2010 at 10:12 am by OOC
IL GOP Tracks Blago Trial
The Illinois Republican Party has launched a comprehensive web site that is following the ...
 Thu Jun 03, 2010 at 2:42 pm by OOC
Blagojevich Trial: Jurors Will Remain Anonymous
Federal Judge James Zagel on Thursday  ruled the jury in former Illinois Gov. Rod Bla...
 Thu Jun 03, 2010 at 12:34 pm by OOC
NEWS FEED: Rod and Patti Blagojevich arrive at court, shaking hands. Former gov stays mum; Patti says "my husband is a good, honest man" (ISN) 
 Thu Jun 03, 2010 at 11:15 am by OOC
NEWS FEED: Blago stays home.  Trial pushed back to 11am.  Judge Zagel to rule on media petition to open up identities of jurors. (ISN)
 Thu Jun 03, 2010 at 10:27 am by OOC
Lawmakers Show Willingness to Cut Medicaid
While lawmakers were piecing together the state budget last week, a group of Chicago-area ...
 Thu Jun 03, 2010 at 10:24 am by OOC
Tale of Two Jurors
After months of waiting, former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich will finally face a jury of ...
 Wed Jun 02, 2010 at 7:57 pm by OOC
NEWS FEED: Former Governor Rod Blagojevich's corruption trial begins tomorrow (Thursday, June 3rd, 2010) in Chicago.  OOC News will have daily recaps from the trial.
 Wed Jun 02, 2010 at 6:41 pm by OOC
Summer Fishing Clinics
Learning how to fish is fun, easy and free for youngsters and families throughout Illinois...
 Wed Jun 02, 2010 at 5:02 pm by OOC
Illinois Tries Again for Federal Education Funds
Illinois education officials on Tuesday submitted an application for the second round of “...
 Wed Jun 02, 2010 at 1:18 pm by OOC
Lightning Safety
Warm weather is finally here and people throughout Illinois are taking advantage of the ba...
 Wed Jun 02, 2010 at 1:15 pm by OOC
State Fair Grandstand Box Office To Open
Beginning this weekend, tickets for 2010 Illinois State Fair concerts can be purchased at ...
 Wed Jun 02, 2010 at 1:09 pm by OOC
Experts See A Dire Time For Illinois Budget
Budget experts don’t have a rosy outlook on the state’s financial situation heading into a...
 Tue Jun 01, 2010 at 2:16 pm by OOC
Memorial Day Around The Area
Photos from Memorial Day from around Central Illinois....
 Tue Jun 01, 2010 at 2:07 pm by OOC
Senators Pass Legislation to Quinn
SPRINGFIELD – -Just before they adjourned on Thursday evening, state senators passed a cou...
 Fri May 28, 2010 at 10:59 am by OOC
Senate Skips Town With Budget Hanging
The Illinois Senate finished its week by sending another few pieces of the budget package ...
 Fri May 28, 2010 at 10:54 am by OOC
Regional Economies Improve Across Illinois
Not seasonally adjusted unemployment rates were above previous-year levels in all 12 metro...
 Thu May 27, 2010 at 12:58 pm by OOC
Back to the Illinois Senate
The Illinois House did its heavy lifting for next fiscal year’s budget late Tuesday evenin...
 Thu May 27, 2010 at 12:45 pm by OOC
Lawmakers Split Along Party Lines On Budget
House lawmakers on Wednesday were split along political party lines regarding the state bu...
 Thu May 27, 2010 at 12:43 pm by OOC
Photos of the Week (May 26, 2010)
Photos of the Week for May 26, 2010....
 Wed May 26, 2010 at 4:19 pm by OOC
Water Safety Tips
Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start to the summer season and a time when many swi...
 Wed May 26, 2010 at 11:51 am by OOC
Lawmakers Reject Proposed Cuts
A day after a coalition of Democratic lawmakers proposed $1.3 billion in cuts in an effort...
 Wed May 26, 2010 at 11:48 am by OOC
House Passes A Budget to Quinn
Gov. Pat Quinn will have a budget plan to consider this summer, as House lawmakers approve...
 Wed May 26, 2010 at 11:46 am by OOC
Illinois Museums Open Doors to Military Families
NEA Chairman Rocco Landesman and Blue Star Families Chairman Kathy Roth-Douquet have annou...
 Tue May 25, 2010 at 3:51 pm by OOC
May 25: Missing Children’s Day in Illinois
Governor Pat Quinn, along with the Illinois State Police and Department of Children and Fa...
 Tue May 25, 2010 at 3:47 pm by OOC
Patchwork of Bills Part of Budget Package
SPRINGFIELD — Lawmakers could finalize a package of budget proposals to send to Gov. Pat Q...
 Mon May 24, 2010 at 10:33 pm by OOC
Democratic Lawmakers Pitch Deep Cuts
A coalition of Democratic lawmakers from the Illinois House and Senate on Monday pitched m...
 Mon May 24, 2010 at 10:29 pm by OOC
ALERT: AMBER ALERT ISSUED
RELAYED BY ONEONLINECOMMUNITY BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED CHILD ABDUCTION EMERGE...
 Mon May 24, 2010 at 10:18 pm by OOC
Conservatives Want Veto On Proposed FOIA Changes
Last month, lawmakers passed a proposal that would prohibit state agencies from releasing ...
 Mon May 24, 2010 at 10:14 pm by OOC
Free Counseling for Homeowners Facing Foreclosure
A new round of more than $1.4 million in federal grant money will enable thousands of home...
 Sat May 22, 2010 at 10:02 pm by OOC
IL Adds 19,100 Jobs in April; Unemployment Dips
The Illinois seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped -0.3 points to 11.2 percent in ...
 Thu May 20, 2010 at 6:59 pm by OOC
Illinois Students Spread Internet Safety Message
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) Thursday recognized the student winners of th...
 Thu May 20, 2010 at 4:10 pm by OOC
Little Towns Have Big Voice With Lobbyists
Local governments have sent millions of taxpayer dollars to lobbying firms to peddle influ...
 Thu May 20, 2010 at 1:18 pm by OOC
Madigan May Bypass Republicans To Pass Budget?
Republican lawmakers in the Springfield area are lamenting that the General Assembly could...
 Wed May 19, 2010 at 9:25 am by OOC
Blagojevich Trial Could Affect Election Season
There are a few weeks left until the federal corruption trial of former Gov. Rod Blagojevi...
 Wed May 19, 2010 at 9:21 am by OOC
Community Alert System Released
This Online Community site now has a the Local Alert System. In the case of a local situa...
 Tue May 18, 2010 at 9:23 pm by OOC
Gov: Lawmakes Will Have Budget By May Deadline
Illinois lawmakers are going to cut it close, but Gov. Pat Quinn said he's confident that...
 Mon May 17, 2010 at 7:53 pm by OOC
Over $13 Million Available to Local Governments
Governor Pat Quinn today announced the availability of $13.1 million in federal stimulus f...
 Mon May 17, 2010 at 4:52 pm by OOC
Click It or Ticket 2010
The Illinois Department of Transportation’s Division of Traffic Safety (IDOT/DTS) today an...
 Mon May 17, 2010 at 10:36 am by OOC
Illinois Taxes: Same Data, Different Conclusions
Illinois tax rates are the most talked about issue on the campaign trail and in the stateh...
 Sat May 15, 2010 at 9:06 pm by OOC
Illinois Gets a “D” on Business
Budget instability, taxes and regulations combine to make Illinois a hostile place to do b...
 Sat May 15, 2010 at 9:03 pm by OOC
State: 'Put Illinois to Work' Creates 3,886 Jobs
Governor Pat Quinn today visited the Peoria YWCA to announce that 577 employers across the...
 Sat May 15, 2010 at 8:40 pm by OOC
Photos of the Week (May 15, 2010)
Photos of the Week for May 15, 2010....
 Sat May 15, 2010 at 12:35 pm by OOC
Quinn sign Insurance Bill
Governor Pat Quinn today signed legislation into law that ensures unemployed small busines...
 Sat May 15, 2010 at 12:20 pm by OOC
State’s Housing Market In Flux
The state’s housing market is going through a period of fluctuation marked by rising forec...
 Fri May 14, 2010 at 3:44 pm by OOC
Local Communities Need Next Year’s Budget to Plan
Local communities in Illinois are stuck in uncertainly while they wait for the General Ass...
 Fri May 14, 2010 at 3:39 pm by OOC
First Birds in Illinois Positive For West Nile
SPRINGFIELD – Dr. Damon T. Arnold, state public health director, today announced the first...
 Thu May 13, 2010 at 4:44 pm by OOC
Post Online Garage Sales
The Online Community now has the ability for you to post your garage sales online for FREE...
 Thu May 13, 2010 at 10:09 am by OOC
UofI Selects Hogan for President
The state’s flagship university system has chosen a new permanent president. The Universi...
 Thu May 13, 2010 at 8:48 am by OOC
Saluting Caregivers Of Nursing Homes
In recognition of this week’s National Nursing Home Week observance, Illinois Department o...
 Wed May 12, 2010 at 6:04 pm by OOC
Some Wary of Emergency Powers for Quinn
Gov. Pat Quinn may have to shoulder the bulk of budget responsibilities for the upcoming f...
 Wed May 12, 2010 at 10:33 am by OOC
Illinois Schools Waiting on Lawmakers for Budget
Illinois’ public universities are struggling to plan for next year after lawmakers left Sp...
 Wed May 12, 2010 at 10:30 am by OOC
Recycle Old Appliances, Get $75
Consumers who received rebates on ENERGY STAR qualified appliances through the Illinois EN...
 Tue May 11, 2010 at 9:00 pm by OOC
Budget On Pause; Quinn Considers Other Proposals
SPRINGFIELD  –  Gov. Pat Quinn is still waiting for lawmakers to send him a prop...
 Tue May 11, 2010 at 1:05 pm by OOC
Durbin Likes Kagan For Supreme Court
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Assistant Senate Majority Leader Dick Durbin (D-IL) made the following...
 Mon May 10, 2010 at 7:25 pm by OOC
May is Older Americans Month
Governor Pat Quinn has proclaimed May as Older Americans Month in Illinois and joins the I...
 Mon May 10, 2010 at 7:24 pm by OOC
Johnson Opposes International Bailouts
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Timothy V. Johnson today joined leading Republicans in object...
 Mon May 10, 2010 at 7:11 pm by OOC
NEWS FEED: Nonfarm payroll employment rose by 290,000 in April, the unemployment rate edged up to 9.9 percent, and the labor force increased sharply, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
 Mon May 10, 2010 at 6:40 pm by OOC
Lawmakers Fail to Pass Budget, Go Home — For Now
SPRINGFIELD — Despite a Friday scheduled adjournment date, Illinois lawmakers failed to re...
 Sat May 08, 2010 at 6:14 pm by OOC
Quinn, Brady Spar At Business Lunch
SPRINGFIELD  –  Election Day is months away, but Gov. Pat Quinn and Republican c...
 Fri May 07, 2010 at 10:02 pm by OOC
Busy End To Legislative Session
SPRINGFIELD  –  Illinois lawmakers didn't give Gov. Pat Quinn his income t...
 Fri May 07, 2010 at 9:56 pm by OOC
Census Door-to-Door Visits Begin
About 635,000 2010 Census takers across the nation begin going door to door tomorrow to fo...
 Fri Apr 30, 2010 at 11:16 am by OOC
Seeking Applicants for Student Advisory Council
The Illinois State Board of Education is accepting applications for the Student Advisory C...
 Thu Apr 29, 2010 at 3:27 pm by OOC
Mishur: Borderline Judgment
There's no need for additional wind turbines between Arizona and Washington D.C. as there...
 Thu Apr 29, 2010 at 3:21 pm by OOC
NEWS FEED: Germantown Hills Chamber of Commerce joins the Online Community.
 Wed Apr 28, 2010 at 10:06 pm by OOC
Senate Nixes Taxpayer-Funded Blago Portrait
A proposal that would keep tax money from funding a statehouse portrait of former Gov. Rod...
 Wed Apr 28, 2010 at 6:35 pm by OOC
Civic Federation: No Support for Quinn Budget
Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn’s “credit card” solution to the state’s budget is coming under fir...
 Wed Apr 28, 2010 at 6:31 pm by OOC
Mishur: A Crabby Decision
"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting t...
 Wed Apr 28, 2010 at 9:09 am by OOC
CAT Posts Profit; Increases 2010 Outlook
Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) today reported a first-quarter profit of $0.36 per share, up ...
 Mon Apr 26, 2010 at 12:56 pm by OOC
NEWS FEED: Fulton County unemployment rate 14% for March, 2010. (IDES)
 Mon Apr 26, 2010 at 8:46 am by OOC
NEWS FEED: Woodford County unemployment rate 10.1% for March, 2010. (IDES)
 Mon Apr 26, 2010 at 8:46 am by OOC
Red Light Camera Measure Ready for Gov Signature
A compromise proposal outlining the use of red light cameras at traffic intersections is h...
 Mon Apr 26, 2010 at 8:41 am by OOC
Push to Restrict Illinois' FOIA Law
Less then five months after Gov. Pat Quinn signed what he called a major new law to open u...
 Sun Apr 25, 2010 at 11:24 am by OOC
Mishur: Weekend Wrap Up (April 24, 2010)
In an audacious grab of judicial power, an unnamed federal judge in Wisconsin, of all plac...
 Sat Apr 24, 2010 at 12:43 pm by OOC
NEWS FEED: The Community Review - an e-mail review for the Online Community is released today.
 Fri Apr 23, 2010 at 10:49 pm by OOC
Photos of the Week (April 23, 2010)
Photos of the Week (April 23, 2010)  ...
 Fri Apr 23, 2010 at 10:39 pm by OOC
NEWS FEED: Short Point Creek joins the Pontiac, Illinois Online Community.
 Fri Apr 23, 2010 at 10:32 pm by OOC
The Community Review (e-Subscriptions)
Your local Online Community web site has released a new "e-mail newspaper" calle...
 Fri Apr 23, 2010 at 10:29 pm by OOC
America Matches 2000 Census Participation Rate
U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke today congratulated the nation for its strong participa...
 Fri Apr 23, 2010 at 4:34 pm by OOC
Enjoying Earth Day
Earth Day was observed by children and adults today, in many different ways. Some people&...
 Thu Apr 22, 2010 at 7:36 pm by OOC
Brady to Release Tax Returns
Governor candidate Bill Brady today said to avoid distracting from the failures of the Qui...
 Thu Apr 22, 2010 at 2:07 pm by OOC
Mishur: Bringing Back The Old Days
As I'm sitting here contemplating the evening sky on a Wednesday night, storm clouds are...
 Thu Apr 22, 2010 at 8:59 am by OOC
Heartland Community College Names Goben President
The Heartland Community College Board of Trustees voted unanimously in their April 20 regu...
 Wed Apr 21, 2010 at 7:35 pm by OOC
Tree Giveaway in Honor of the 40th Earth Day
Illinois Transportation Secretary Gary Hannig today announced that the Illinois Department...
 Wed Apr 21, 2010 at 3:56 pm by OOC
Illinois Main Street Tops Endangered List
The Illinois Main Street program, which has saved historic buildings in downtowns across t...
 Wed Apr 21, 2010 at 9:46 am by OOC
No Bones About It: Bones are Unsafe for Your Dog
The idea that it’s natural for dogs to chew on bones is a popular one. However, it’s a dan...
 Tue Apr 20, 2010 at 5:01 pm by OOC
Mishur: Outback Strikes Out
Over this past weekend, viewers were presented with a unique golf tournament called the Ou...
 Tue Apr 20, 2010 at 9:06 am by OOC
Mediacom To Raise Rates
Mediacom, an area cable television, high-speed Internet, and phone service provider, has a...
 Mon Apr 19, 2010 at 7:53 pm by OOC
Farming Begins
The farming season officially began with the favorable Spring weather. Farmers are in the...
 Mon Apr 19, 2010 at 7:32 pm by OOC
Locomotive Fire
A diesel locomotive being used by the Prairie Central Co-Op elevator just north of Pontiac...
 Mon Apr 19, 2010 at 7:28 pm by OOC
Watseka's Online Community Launches
The CommunityOfWatseka.com online community is now released! While the Watseka online com...
 Mon Apr 19, 2010 at 1:08 pm by OOC
Ford & Iroquois Counties Under EAB Quarantine
The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) has added Ford and Iroquois counties to its...
 Mon Apr 19, 2010 at 12:19 pm by OOC
NEWS FEED: New OneOnlineCommunity: Watseka, Illinois
 Mon Apr 19, 2010 at 12:19 pm by OOC
Illinois Broadband Efforts
Governor Pat Quinn today reinforced his commitment to winning competitive federal funding...
 Mon Apr 19, 2010 at 12:17 pm by OOC
Legislation to Boost Illinois Small Business Jobs
Governor Pat Quinn today signed a bill into law that will help boost Illinois’ economy by...
 Mon Apr 19, 2010 at 12:17 pm by OOC
Mishur: Then ... And Now
A recent trip to the Chicago suburbs included a visit to a local Borders Bookstore, where...
 Mon Apr 19, 2010 at 12:17 pm by OOC
Rep. Tim Johnson Mobile Office Hours
U.S. Rep. Timothy V. Johnson’s mobile office hours program continues in April in Ford, Iro...
 Mon Apr 19, 2010 at 12:16 pm by OOC
NEWS FEED: The Illinois seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 11.5% in March, up one-tenth from February. [IDES]
 Mon Apr 19, 2010 at 12:16 pm by OOC
IL Energy Star Rebates Exceed $6M in One Day
Governor Pat Quinn announced that retail sales trends from 600 participating Illinois reta...
 Mon Apr 19, 2010 at 12:15 pm by OOC
Route 66 - On Stilts!
Frenchman Manu Cuadra arrived in Chicago earlier this week in preparation for his trek of...
 Sat Apr 17, 2010 at 10:16 pm by OOC
PJHS Performs at State Band Contest
The Pontiac, Illinois Junior High School Concert Band performed Saturday morning for the S...
 Sat Apr 17, 2010 at 8:08 pm by OOC
Mishur: A Meeting Of Minds?
It's a well known fact that President Obama invited leaders of the nations of the wo...
 Fri Apr 16, 2010 at 9:06 pm by OOC
IEMA Director Appointed to FEMA
Governor Pat Quinn today issued a statement on the appointment of Illinois Emergency Manag...
 Fri Apr 16, 2010 at 6:27 pm by OOC
NEWS FEED: Germantown Hills Garden Club joins online Community!
 Fri Apr 16, 2010 at 5:31 pm by OOC
NEWS FEED: THE RED FLAG WARNING for Thursday has expired.
 Thu Apr 15, 2010 at 11:25 pm by OOC
Enbridge Donates Vehicle To Fire Department
This week, Enbridge donated a 2005 Chevy Trailblazer to the Pontiac Rural Fire Protection ...
 Thu Apr 15, 2010 at 7:41 pm by OOC
Get Fit Boot Camp This Saturday
Who: Adults Interested In Getting Fit & “Get Fit Pontiac” Participants who are lo...
 Thu Apr 15, 2010 at 2:36 pm by OOC
PTHS National Honor Society
The Pontiac Township High School held its National Honor Society banquet and program Wedne...
 Thu Apr 15, 2010 at 11:41 am by OOC
Mishur: And Now The Fun Begins
Although the biggest news of the day is the masterful performance by such luminaries as Ph...
 Wed Apr 14, 2010 at 7:51 am by OOC
PTHS At 2nd Annual Sustainable Schools Symposium
April 9, 2010. Governor Pat Quinn today delivered the keynote address at the 2nd Annual Su...
 Tue Apr 13, 2010 at 9:00 am by OOC
NEWS FEED: The Pontiac Grade School District #429 Negotiations Committee Meeting scheduled for today (Monday, April 12, 2010) has been cancelled.
 Sun Apr 11, 2010 at 8:05 pm by OOC
Donkey Basketball at PTHS
PTHS Varsity Club sponsored Donkey Basketball Friday night at the Pontiac Township High Sc...
 Sat Apr 10, 2010 at 11:31 am by OOC
Donkey Basketball at PTHS (Part 2)
PTHS Donkey Basketball.  [Part 2 - Additional Photos]...
 Sat Apr 10, 2010 at 11:30 am by OOC
Mishur: Weekend Wrap Up (April 10, 2010)
POTUS? This acronym for President Of The United States is much beloved by journal...
 Sat Apr 10, 2010 at 10:45 am by OOC
Two Million Taxpayers E-Filed
The Illinois Department of Revenue announced that electronic filing of individual tax retu...
 Fri Apr 09, 2010 at 2:27 pm by OOC
USPS Tests Direct-Mail Product Sampling
Eighty-one percent of consumers will buy a product after they receive a free sample, and m...
 Fri Apr 09, 2010 at 12:55 pm by OOC
How Did That Get Into Downtown?
Two of the first art-vehicles were briefly displayed in downtown Pontiac, Illinois this we...
 Fri Apr 09, 2010 at 12:18 pm by OOC
Staying Afloat in Science
Staying afloat in your high school class is only part of the challenge -- the other part i...
 Fri Apr 09, 2010 at 12:09 pm by OOC
NEWS FEED: New OneOnlineCommunity: Germantown Hills, Illinois
 Thu Apr 08, 2010 at 1:36 pm by OOC
Pontiac High School Awarded $480,000
The Illinois State Board of Education announced today it will distribute $10 million in re...
 Thu Apr 08, 2010 at 12:55 pm by OOC
NEWS FEED: PJHS Track meet at Morris for today has been cancelled.
 Thu Apr 08, 2010 at 12:40 pm by OOC
IL Lottery Statement on Private Manager
Illinois Lottery Statement on Private Manager Contract The Illinois Lottery’s intent to h...
 Thu Apr 08, 2010 at 10:06 am by OOC
OOC Looking For Writers
OneOnlineCommunity is expanding and adding new communities. As we continue to grow, we ar...
 Thu Apr 08, 2010 at 10:01 am by OOC
Mishur: The Numbers Game
We must admit that this column, on occasion, has attempted to be humorous; and, we have, t...
 Thu Apr 08, 2010 at 9:43 am by OOC
2010 Illinois State Fair Line-Up
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The 2010 Illinois State Fair will feature Grandstand entertainment eve...
 Wed Apr 07, 2010 at 10:09 am by OOC
Four Honored For Saving Life
Four women were honored at last night's Pontiac City Council meeting, for saving a local...
 Tue Apr 06, 2010 at 1:34 pm by OOC
Tornado & Severe Storm Tips
Prepare a Home Tornado/Severe Storm Plan ·        ...
 Tue Apr 06, 2010 at 12:40 pm by OOC
Mishur: Let The Games Begin
It's official! The 2010 golf season may now begin. Everything up to now has been mere pro...
 Tue Apr 06, 2010 at 9:02 am by OOC
Mishur: Weekend Wrap Up (April 3, 2010)
Happy Easter It's Spring. It's Easter time. The weather's warm; the birds are singing...
 Fri Apr 02, 2010 at 9:39 pm by OOC
Last Day to Mail Census
Today (April 1st), is the last day to mail-in your U.S. Census form -- and that's no joke...
 Fri Apr 02, 2010 at 5:50 pm by OOC
Quinn Grants 147 Pardons
Governor Pat Quinn today acted upon 407 clemency petitions. Of the 407 petitions, Governor...
 Fri Apr 02, 2010 at 5:50 pm by OOC
Polls Show Brady Over Quinn
Three polls this month have shown Bill Brady with a lead against Pat Quinn. Comexpre...
 Fri Apr 02, 2010 at 5:49 pm by OOC
Let's Go Fly A Kite!
These Central Illinois girls are enjoying the nice weather, and a day off of school, by fl...
 Fri Apr 02, 2010 at 4:56 pm by OOC
U.S. Employment Report - March 2010
Nonfarm payroll employment increased by 162,000 in March, and the unemployment rate held a...
 Fri Apr 02, 2010 at 3:31 pm by OOC
NEWS FEED: REPORT: A child born today is projected to incur college costs of more than $180,000 at a four-year, public university.
 Fri Apr 02, 2010 at 3:25 pm by OOC
Pontiac Fire's New Engine
The Pontiac Fire Department has taken delivery of a new 2010 Pierce Impel Fire Engine. Th...
 Fri Apr 02, 2010 at 3:12 pm by OOC
Washing the Ride
Like many people in the area, Mike Dawson of Pontiac, Illinois takes advantage of the beau...
 Fri Apr 02, 2010 at 3:12 pm by OOC
NEWS FEED: Michael's Italian Feast joins Germantown Hills Online Community!
 Fri Apr 02, 2010 at 9:53 am by OOC
NEWS FEED: How Sweet It Is - Chocolate Cafe joins the Pontiac Online Community!
 Thu Apr 01, 2010 at 4:01 pm by OOC
NEWS FEED: More than 50% of U.S. households have returned their 2010 Census forms as of Tuesday.
 Thu Apr 01, 2010 at 8:38 am by OOC
Mishur: What's So Funny?
Happy April Fools' Day! Notice the plural, for there are many fools among us, and this i...
 Wed Mar 31, 2010 at 8:35 pm by OOC
OSF HealthCare Leadership Transition Announced
In a recent memo to Executives of OSF Healthcare System, Sister Judith Ann, O.S.F. announc...
 Wed Mar 31, 2010 at 9:12 am by OOC
SBA Warning on Fraudulent Attempts
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is warning small businesses to u...
 Tue Mar 30, 2010 at 4:17 pm by OOC
2009 Summary of Revenue (4th Qtr)
2009 Summary of State and Local Government Tax Revenue: 4th Quarter — Tax revenues grew fo...
 Tue Mar 30, 2010 at 9:38 am by OOC
Mishur: Saving the State
The Prairie State is in a perilous state these days, at least financially speaking. Illino...
 Mon Mar 29, 2010 at 7:11 pm by OOC
Illinois Emerging Writers Competition
Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White and the Illinois Center for the Book ha...
 Mon Mar 29, 2010 at 6:08 pm by OOC
P429 Pull Tabs For Charity
Pontiac District 429 schools are going to participate in the Ronald McDonald House Pull...
 Mon Mar 29, 2010 at 2:42 pm by OOC
NEWS FEED: The U.S. Postal Service Board of Governors approved request to move forward with its five-day delivery proposal, and to file a request for an advisory opinion with the Postal Regulatory Commission on March 30.
 Mon Mar 29, 2010 at 12:02 pm by OOC
IL College Aid Applications Up 37%
The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) says time is running out to complete the...
 Mon Mar 29, 2010 at 11:59 am by OOC
Canton Businesses Runoff Causing Fish Kills
Illinois  Environmental Protection Agency Director Doug Scott has asked the Illinois ...
 Mon Mar 29, 2010 at 9:21 am by OOC
ENERGY STAR Rebates End April 5
The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) today announced that r...
 Sun Mar 28, 2010 at 5:01 pm by OOC
Photos of the Week (March 27, 2010)
Photos of the Week (March 27, 2010)...
 Sun Mar 28, 2010 at 1:17 pm by OOC
Mishur: Weekend Wrap Up (March 27, 2010)
  And The Saga Continues   The latest development in the health care hurrican...
 Sat Mar 27, 2010 at 6:37 pm by OOC
Emerald Ash Borer Confirmed in Iroquois County
A destructive pest that feasts on ash trees has been discovered in Iroquois County.  ...
 Thu Mar 25, 2010 at 4:52 pm by OOC
Illinois February Unemployment at 11.4%
The Illinois seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased slightly to 11.4 percent in F...
 Thu Mar 25, 2010 at 2:30 pm by OOC
Mishur: A Tale of Two Cities
Some media pundits have decried the use of so-called "Chicago-style" politics in...
 Thu Mar 25, 2010 at 9:47 am by OOC
Tough Times Taking Toll on IL School Districts
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) released its annual financial profile of the...
 Wed Mar 24, 2010 at 8:34 pm by OOC
Petitions Available For Illinois Commodity Board
Farmers who would like to run for a three-year term on the Illinois Corn Marketing Board, ...
 Wed Mar 24, 2010 at 8:11 pm by OOC
Out With The Old
This week, the City of Pontiac has begun removing the large, concrete and steel lights fro...
 Wed Mar 24, 2010 at 5:26 pm by OOC
Cracking Down on Excessive Speeders Approved
Legislation proposed by Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White to crack down on excessive...
 Wed Mar 24, 2010 at 10:30 am by OOC
OSF Receives $40,000 Donation
The OSF Saint James Auxiliary recently donated $40,000 to OSF Saint James – John W. Albrec...
 Wed Mar 24, 2010 at 10:23 am by OOC
Mishur: Hold Your Nose!
There is a certain noxious odor wafting its way westward from Washington this week. It is...
 Tue Mar 23, 2010 at 9:11 am by OOC
Launch of Improved Birth Registration System
Dr. Damon T. Arnold, director of the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), is annou...
 Mon Mar 22, 2010 at 2:10 pm by OOC
IL Changes Resulting from National Health Reform
The health care reform legislation passed yesterday by Congress will change the performanc...
 Mon Mar 22, 2010 at 2:08 pm by OOC
NEWS FEED: Happy First Day of Spring!
 Sat Mar 20, 2010 at 3:08 pm by OOC
Photos of the Week (March 20, 2010)
Photos of the Week for March 20, 2010....
 Sat Mar 20, 2010 at 11:58 am by OOC
ASTA Easter Egg Hunt
ASTA Care's annual Easter Egg Hunt was another huge success this year, despite the very c...
 Sat Mar 20, 2010 at 11:46 am by OOC
Mishur: Weekend Wrap Up (March 20, 2010)
Big Daddy Was Right "Mendacity!" he cried. This was Big Daddy, played by Burl...
 Sat Mar 20, 2010 at 11:22 am by OOC
NEWS FEED: ASTA Care's Easter Egg Hunt to be held Saturday, March 20th at 10:00am.
 Fri Mar 19, 2010 at 6:47 pm by OOC
New Germantown Hills Community Web Site
We want to congratulate the Community of Germantown Hills, Illinois on the launch of their...
 Fri Mar 19, 2010 at 12:34 pm by OOC
OSF Holding CPR Course for Healthcare Providers
OSF Saint James – John W. Albrecht Medical Center is holding a CPR course designed specifi...
 Fri Mar 19, 2010 at 10:52 am by OOC
Dr. Steve Norris Becomes V.P. of OSF
Steve Norris, MD has accepted the position of Vice President and Chief Medical Officer at ...
 Fri Mar 19, 2010 at 10:48 am by OOC
Rep. Johnson on Dems: An Arrogant Abuse of Power
U.S. Rep. Timothy V. Johnson issued the following statement today after the House majority...
 Thu Mar 18, 2010 at 10:06 pm by OOC
Public's Access to Grant Information Unveiled
The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) has launched a new web...
 Thu Mar 18, 2010 at 8:04 pm by OOC
NEWS FEED: Village of Germantown Hills, Illinois launches their official Village web site on OneOnlineCommunity!
 Thu Mar 18, 2010 at 3:40 pm by OOC
NEWS FEED: Scott McCoy of OneOnlineCommunity spoke to the Germantown Hills Business Association today, regarding this new community web site.  OOC is now available to local businesses.
 Thu Mar 18, 2010 at 3:06 pm by OOC
Mishur: Happy Day After!
It was an evening that would have made St. Patrick proud. There was more green inside the...
 Thu Mar 18, 2010 at 9:27 am by OOC
NEWS FEED: Pontiac's P.R.O.U.D. learned today they did not advance to the final round for the Great American Main Street Award.
 Wed Mar 17, 2010 at 4:50 pm by OOC
NEWS FEED: Governor Pat Quinn today signed a bill into law that moves Illinois’ general primary election to the third Tuesday in March of even-numbered years. Currently, the primary election is held on the first Tuesday in February of even-numbered years. 
 Wed Mar 17, 2010 at 3:50 pm by OOC
Spring Activities At Noah's Ark
Noah's Ark Preschool in Pontiac, Illinois held a fun outdoor activity toda...
 Wed Mar 17, 2010 at 3:40 pm by OOC
Scott McCoy To Speak At GTH Business Association
The owner and creator of OneOnlineCommunity, the online community-based web site system, w...
 Wed Mar 17, 2010 at 3:06 pm by OOC
Early Morning Fog
Early morning fog photos....
 Wed Mar 17, 2010 at 11:19 am by OOC
Illinois January 2010 Unemployment Rates
In January 2010, unemployment rates were above previous year levels in all 12 metro areas...
 Tue Mar 16, 2010 at 10:12 pm by OOC
2010 Art Competition Now Under Way
U.S. Rep. Timothy V. Johnson is again hosting his annual high school art competition, with...
 Tue Mar 16, 2010 at 9:34 pm by OOC
Illinois Spring Trout Season Opens April 3
The 2010 spring trout fishing season in Illinois will begin at 5 a.m. on Saturday, April 3...
 Tue Mar 16, 2010 at 9:31 pm by OOC
IL Counties With Top Soybean Yields For 2009
Farmers in Champaign and Piatt counties led the way in soybean yields for the 2009 crop ye...
 Tue Mar 16, 2010 at 8:37 pm by OOC
Happy Saint Patrick's Day!
Happy Saint Patrick's Day! Links to Saint Patrick's Day sites: StPatricksDay.com Wiki...
 Tue Mar 16, 2010 at 1:15 pm by OOC
Mishur: They Just Don’t Get It
Sometimes you just have to wonder what the people in Washington are thinking; or if they a...
 Tue Mar 16, 2010 at 12:16 pm by OOC
2010 Census Forms Arrive
     Asking just 10 questions and taking about 10 minutes to comp...
 Tue Mar 16, 2010 at 9:57 am by OOC
Tastefully Simple Recall
Tastefully Simple is voluntarily recalling select 1.1-ounce retail packages and 0.3-ounce ...
 Mon Mar 15, 2010 at 7:25 pm by OOC
March is Red Cross Month
“This month, let us come together to celebrate the American spirit of generosity, and the...
 Mon Mar 15, 2010 at 11:35 am by OOC
Photos of the Week (March 14, 2010)
Photos of the Week for March 14, 2010....
 Sun Mar 14, 2010 at 7:32 pm by OOC
Fine Arts Night
During the pork dinner at Pontiac Township High School, the crowds were entertained by loc...
 Sun Mar 14, 2010 at 7:31 pm by OOC
Spring Forward! Daylight Savings Begins
Don't forget to Spring Forward and set your clocks ahead by one hour Saturday night befor...
 Sat Mar 13, 2010 at 8:50 pm by OOC
New Illinois Government Web Site for Transparency
Governor Pat Quinn today unveiled the Illinois Sunshine Portal, Sunshine.Illinois.gov, a n...
 Fri Mar 12, 2010 at 8:17 pm by OOC
Mishur: Weekend Wrap Up (March 13, 2010)
Weekend Wrap Up   Economic Development This is an exciting time for Livingston Cou...
 Fri Mar 12, 2010 at 8:09 pm by OOC
PTHS Spring Play Opens Today
Pontiac Township High School's music department's Spring Musical of Annie Get Your...
 Fri Mar 12, 2010 at 11:39 am by OOC
NEWS FEED: U.S. Rep. Tim Johnson, after Rep. Caucus adopted unilateral ban on all earmarks: “While worthwhile endeavors throughout the 15th District will be impacted by this ban, the abuse and corruption of this process by people in this chamber demand that we take drastic action."
 Thu Mar 11, 2010 at 7:57 pm by OOC
OOC Live Community Channel
OOC Live Community Channel OneOnlineCommunity is currently testing our live channel....
 Thu Mar 11, 2010 at 11:30 am by OOC
NEWS FEED: PTHS Releases March, 2010 edition of The Chief. http://www.pontiac.k12.il.us/
 Thu Mar 11, 2010 at 10:03 am by OOC
Recall: Dean's Dip Products
Brea, Calif – Ventura Foods, LLC is voluntarily recalling seven of its Dean's® Dip produc...
 Thu Mar 11, 2010 at 9:57 am by OOC
100th Anniversary of Scounting
The W.D. Boyce Council, Boy Scouts of America, celebrated the 100th Anniversary of the Boy...
 Thu Mar 11, 2010 at 9:47 am by OOC
Mishur: Talking Trash
Spring is coming; the snow is melting; and all of nature seems to cry out for joy. And we...
 Thu Mar 11, 2010 at 9:22 am by OOC
Durbin, B-N Officials Discuss Economic Priorities
U.S. Senator Dick Durbin today met with leaders from the Bloomington-Normal area who were ...
 Wed Mar 10, 2010 at 7:46 pm by OOC
Johnson on Afghanistan Withdrawal
U.S. Rep. Timothy V. Johnson today issued the following statement as he joined with Rep. D...
 Wed Mar 10, 2010 at 7:43 pm by OOC
Vaccinating Children against Flu Helps Community
Results of a clinical trial conducted in a largely self-contained religious community duri...
 Wed Mar 10, 2010 at 6:34 pm by OOC
Recalling Two Flavors of Pringles
The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE:PG), in response to a recommendation from the Food ...
 Wed Mar 10, 2010 at 6:30 pm by OOC
Illinois Unemployment 11.3%
The Illinois seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for January 2010 was 11.3 percent, up f...
 Tue Mar 09, 2010 at 2:03 pm by OOC
Musical: Annie Get Your Gun (& Dinner)
Pontiac Township High School's music department rehearses the Spring Musical at the schoo...
 Tue Mar 09, 2010 at 10:21 am by OOC
Foggy Night
Much of Central and Northern Illinois had a very thick cover of fog overnight. Here are s...
 Tue Mar 09, 2010 at 10:21 am by OOC
Mishur: A Glock With Your Latte?
Guns have been in the news lately. And this is not surprising, for firearms are legendary...
 Tue Mar 09, 2010 at 9:48 am by OOC
U.S. Flu Update
During week 8 (February 21-27, 2010), influenza activity remained at approximately the sam...
 Mon Mar 08, 2010 at 11:11 am by OOC
Illinois State Police District 21 Traffic Crash
The Illinois State Police are investigating seven crashes involving 12 vehicles which occu...
 Mon Mar 08, 2010 at 11:06 am by OOC
Photos of the Week (Mar 8, 2010)
Photos of the Week (March 8, 2010)...
 Mon Mar 08, 2010 at 10:33 am by OOC
Calls To Justify Premium Insurance Hikes
In a letter to the CEOs of UnitedHealth Group Inc., WellPoint Inc., Aetna Inc., Health Car...
 Mon Mar 08, 2010 at 10:10 am by OOC
120M Households Begin Receiving Census Letters
The U.S. Census Bureau today began mailing advance letters to about 120 million addresses ...
 Mon Mar 08, 2010 at 8:36 am by OOC
Brady for Governor 'Thank You' Fryaround on Monday
Senator Bill Brady, Republican candidate for Governor, will be on a eight-city flyaround M...
 Sun Mar 07, 2010 at 12:31 pm by OOC
NEWS FEED: Panno Realty joins OneOnlineCommunity!
 Fri Mar 05, 2010 at 10:15 pm by OOC
Mishur: Weekly Wrap Up (Mar 6, 2010)
EDITORAL by Dave Mishur The Daly News Big John Daly, the pro golfer known for booming dr...
 Fri Mar 05, 2010 at 8:22 pm by OOC
NEWS FEED: [ELECTION UPDATE] Kirk Dillard officially conceds defeat today to Bill Brady.
 Fri Mar 05, 2010 at 1:41 pm by OOC
NEWS FEED: [ELECTION UPDATE] At 10:40am today, the State Board of Elections certified the election results showing Bill Brady the winner of the Republican primary for Governor by a 193-vote margin.  Statements from Brady and Dillard expected this afternoon.
 Fri Mar 05, 2010 at 12:13 pm by OOC
NEWS FEED: Senator Dillard announcement today at 1:30pm.  Senator Brady scheduled announcement at 2:30pm.  State Board of Elections certifying results of primary today.
 Fri Mar 05, 2010 at 9:49 am by OOC
Illinois Named ‘Race to the Top’ Finalist
Governor Pat Quinn today announced that Illinois is one of 16 finalists in the U.S. Depart...
 Thu Mar 04, 2010 at 3:45 pm by OOC
County Republican Central Committee Convention
The Livingston County Republican Central Committee held is biennial County Convention on W...
 Thu Mar 04, 2010 at 1:40 pm by OOC
Mishur: Bully For You
EDITORIAL by Dave Mishur President Obama has called for the use of a tactic called “Recon...
 Thu Mar 04, 2010 at 1:28 pm by OOC
NEWS FEED: Pontiac Public Library joins OneOnlineCommunity!
 Wed Mar 03, 2010 at 6:44 pm by OOC
NEWS FEED: Pontiac FFA (PTHS) joins OneOnlineCommunity!
 Wed Mar 03, 2010 at 6:43 pm by OOC
PTHS Students Spread The Word To End The Word
Pontiac Township High School's "Peers in Action" club recorded a public service...
 Wed Mar 03, 2010 at 4:46 pm by OOC
2009-2010 Poetry Out Loud State Final
The Illinois Arts Council is pleased to announce Illinois’ 2009-2010 Poetry Out Loud State...
 Wed Mar 03, 2010 at 11:44 am by OOC
Where Do Jobs Come From? A New Analysis
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Over a recent 15-year period, small businesses created some 65 percent ...
 Wed Mar 03, 2010 at 11:40 am by OOC
Black Pepper Recall
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - March 1, 2010 – Indianapolis, IN – Heartland Foods, Inc. of India...
 Wed Mar 03, 2010 at 11:01 am by OOC
PTHS Ecology Class Talks Light Savings
Pontiac Township High School's Ecology Class presented to the Pontiac, Illinois City Coun...
 Wed Mar 03, 2010 at 11:01 am by OOC
Mishur: Rushing The Season
And so, already it begins. Statisticians and pundits, experts of all stripes and ages, and...
 Wed Mar 03, 2010 at 10:59 am by OOC
[NOTICE] Mediacom DNS Changes
Mediacom, a local provider for high-speed Internet services for residential and businesses...
 Wed Mar 03, 2010 at 10:58 am by OOC
Cal Ripken, Jr. to Speak in Normal
Tickets are available now for the seventeenth annual American Red Cross of the Heartland E...
 Wed Mar 03, 2010 at 10:57 am by OOC
NEWS FEED: The 2008 U.S. Health and Diet Survey found, for the first time, more than half surveyed “often” read a label the first time they buy a product. Yet, consumers are skeptical of claims such as “low fat,” “high fiber,” or “cholesterol free” on the front of packages. [FDA]
 Tue Mar 02, 2010 at 10:11 pm by OOC
NEWS FEED: City of Pontiac, Illinois leases downtown building for the International Walldog Museum, which is slated to open by May 1st.
Tue Mar 02, 2010 at 6:23 pm by OOC
Women-Owned Small Business
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration today released a proposed rule aimed at expanding federal contracting opportunities for women-owned small businesses (WOSB). The proposed rule is available for public comment for 60 days. ...
 Tue Mar 02, 2010 at 1:52 pm by OOC
Operation Snowflake
Livingston County's 2010 Operation Snowflake ...
 Tue Mar 02, 2010 at 10:47 am by OOC
NEWS FEED: Pontiac city council meets at 7pm tonight at city hall.  Agenda includes lease agreement for Walldog museum, presentation by PTHS Ecology class, and Prairie Street no parking.
 Mon Mar 01, 2010 at 6:03 pm by OOC
NEWS FEED: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today invited insurance company chief executive officers to a March 3 meeting at HHS to discuss their companies’ insurance premiums. 
 Mon Mar 01, 2010 at 5:24 pm by OOC
Illinois Products Expo (March 6 & 7)
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Tasty, Illinois-made food products from more than 60 companies are on...
 Mon Mar 01, 2010 at 2:14 pm by OOC
Chebanse Elementary School Gets "Excellence Award"
Chebanse Elementary School CUSD #4 is recognized as an "Academic Excellence Award&quo...
 Mon Mar 01, 2010 at 1:52 pm by OOC
Rep. Johnson Wants Pelosi to Remove Rangel
U.S. Rep. Timothy V. Johnson today criticized House Speaker Nancy Pelosi for failing to re...
 Mon Mar 01, 2010 at 11:20 am by OOC
Census Begins Delivering Census Questionnaires
About 56,000 census workers today began hand delivering 2010 Census questionnaires to roug...
 Mon Mar 01, 2010 at 11:17 am by OOC
Nominations for Gov’s Volunteer Service Award
Governor Pat Quinn and the Serve Illinois Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service...
 Mon Mar 01, 2010 at 11:13 am by OOC
PTHS Spaghetti For Relay
The Pontiac Township High School sponsored a spaghetti supper for Relay for Life last...
 Mon Mar 01, 2010 at 10:20 am by OOC
American Red Cross March 2010 Blood Drives
AMERICAN RED CROSS OF THE HEARTLAND MARCH 2010 BLOOD DRIVES Monday, March 1 American Re...
 Mon Mar 01, 2010 at 9:20 am by OOC
Community College Record Enrollment
Both headcount and Full Time Equivalency (FTE) Spring enrollments at Illinois community co...
 Sun Feb 28, 2010 at 5:22 pm by OOC
Pontiac Over Rantoul 61-56
The Pontiac Indians won their last game of the regular season, beating Rantoul 61 - 56 on...
 Sun Feb 28, 2010 at 3:07 pm by OOC
PTHS Senior Night
PTHS Senior Night (Friday, Feb 26, 2010)...
 Sun Feb 28, 2010 at 3:06 pm by OOC
PTHS's Kyle Rich Places 2nd at State
By PTHS Coach Christenson: Thursday Feb. 18th, we Sr. Kyle Rich and the coaching staff he...
 Sun Feb 28, 2010 at 2:52 pm by OOC
NEWS FEED: AMBER ALERT CANCELLED (SUN, FEB 28, 2010)
 Sun Feb 28, 2010 at 2:31 pm by OOC
Mishur: Weekend Wrap Up (Feb 27, 2010)
To Your Health! Not unexpectedly, nothing of consequence developed as a result of the big...
 Fri Feb 26, 2010 at 10:09 pm by OOC
Two Pontiac Schools Recognized
Two Pontiac schools were recognized by the State Board of Education for 2009. 2009 ILLINO...
 Fri Feb 26, 2010 at 4:53 pm by OOC
Bring Your Tractor To School Day
It was "bring your tractor to school day" at Pontiac Township High School in Pon...
 Fri Feb 26, 2010 at 4:35 pm by OOC
OSF Auxiliary Donates $3,500 to H.O.S.A.
OSF Saint James-John W. Albrecht Medical Center's Auxiliary recently donated $3500 to sup...
 Fri Feb 26, 2010 at 1:24 pm by OOC
NEWS FEED: The PTHS Athletic Hall of Fame Committee is seeking contact:  Mgr. Roger Trent (1962 Basketball), Jeff B. Thompson (1965 Basketball), Coach Hartman (1962 Basketball), John Evvard (1904 Track and Field), and Robert Gutierrez (1984 Wrestling).  Contact Heather at 815-844-6113.
 Fri Feb 26, 2010 at 12:56 pm by OOC
NEWS FEED: College Illinois! prepaid tuition program deadline is Sunday, February 28th.
 Fri Feb 26, 2010 at 12:48 pm by OOC
NEWS FEED: IL State Police report 2009 Fatalities were 924, down from 1,043 in 2008.  Year to date for 2010 is 114.
 Fri Feb 26, 2010 at 12:46 pm by OOC
Johnson Joins Bill to Expand Exports to Cuba
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Timothy V. Johnson has joined as a cosponsor of legislation t...
 Fri Feb 26, 2010 at 12:31 pm by OOC
Mishur: Candy For Your Ears
You can give your ears a treat this weekend with a visit to Streator to attend a unique an...
 Fri Feb 26, 2010 at 10:26 am by OOC
NEWS FEED: Short Point Creek Landscaping joins OneOnlineCommunity!
 Tue Feb 23, 2010 at 6:40 pm by OOC
Raising Funds To Reach Carnegie Hall
Pontiac Township High School student and band member Natashia Coan is trying to raise enou...
 Tue Feb 23, 2010 at 6:06 pm by OOC
PJHS 5th/6th Basketball Tourney (Finals)
19th Annual Pontiac Junior High School 5th/6th Grade Basketball Tournament Finals Monday...
 Tue Feb 23, 2010 at 3:58 pm by OOC
PJHS Tourney: Tournament Championship
Photos from the Tournament Championship game of the Pontiac Jr. High School 5th/6th Grade...
 Tue Feb 23, 2010 at 3:58 pm by OOC
PJHS Tourney: 3rd Place
Photos from the 3rd Place game of the Pontiac Jr. High School 5th/6th Grade Basketball Tou...
 Tue Feb 23, 2010 at 3:57 pm by OOC
PJHS Tourney: Consolation Championship
Photos from the Consolation Championship game of the Pontiac Jr. High School 5th/6th Grade...
 Tue Feb 23, 2010 at 3:57 pm by OOC
NEWS FEED: Natashia Coan fundraiser today at 4:30pm for her trip to Carnegie Hall.  [See calendar for details.]
 Tue Feb 23, 2010 at 3:29 pm by OOC
Explosion and Fire at Elevator in Pontiac
Several area fire departments were called to an explosion and fire at the Prairie Central ...
 Tue Feb 23, 2010 at 12:49 pm by OOC
Mishur: Games For All Ages
Television is a wonderful invention. It brings the world to our homes, allowing us to part...
 Tue Feb 23, 2010 at 9:58 am by OOC
NEWS FEED: PJHS Tourney: Consulation Champs St. Mary's; Third Place Lorenzo Smith; Tournament Champions Holy Trinity 6th Grade [Photos/Story to be posted Tuesday]
 Mon Feb 22, 2010 at 9:04 pm by OOC
NEWS FEED: PJHS Basketball Tourney final day.  5pm: PC vs St. Mary's; 6pm Pontiac vs Lorenzo Smith; 7pm Holy Trinity vs Fieldcrest
 Mon Feb 22, 2010 at 4:55 pm by OOC
Advantages of College Illinois
Central Illinois residents are being urged to take advantage of College Illinois!, a 529 p...
 Mon Feb 22, 2010 at 2:39 pm by OOC
School Bus Accident; No Injuries
A school bus was involved in a single vehicle accident this morning around 6:30am accordin...
 Mon Feb 22, 2010 at 10:53 am by OOC
NEWS FEED: Tonight's winter storm will miss most of Central Illinois.
 Sun Feb 21, 2010 at 7:56 pm by OOC
NEWS FEED: Dillard: "The election authorities have until February 23rd to report their totals... The race for governor is a statewide election, and we want the state board to give us its official number."
 Sat Feb 20, 2010 at 8:57 pm by OOC
PJHS 5th/6th Basketball Tourney (Days 2 & 3)
Results for the 19th Annual Pontiac Jr. High 5th & 6th Grade Basketball Tournament --...
 Sat Feb 20, 2010 at 6:11 pm by OOC
School Libraries Receive Grants
Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White has awarded Fiscal Year 2010 School Dis...
 Sat Feb 20, 2010 at 1:18 pm by OOC
PJHS 5th/6th Basketball Tourney (Day 1)
Here are some highlight photos of the first day of the 19th Annual Pontiac Jr. High 5th &a...
 Sat Feb 20, 2010 at 1:15 pm by OOC
Two Join Public Service As Firemen
The Pontiac, Illinois city Fire Department has two new firefighters on its roste...
 Sat Feb 20, 2010 at 12:57 pm by OOC
Mishur: Weekend Wrap Up (Feb 20, 2010)
A number of notable issues grazed our consciousness during the past week: some guy crashed...
 Sat Feb 20, 2010 at 12:29 pm by OOC
$13 Million for Illinois Broadband Access
Governor Pat Quinn today announced more than $13 million to improve broadband access in no...
 Fri Feb 19, 2010 at 9:23 pm by OOC
NEWS FEED: With all 110 jurisdictions reporting, Bill Brady had a lead of 247 votes over Dillard for GOP Governor race. [Brady Camp]
 Fri Feb 19, 2010 at 8:36 pm by OOC
NEWS FEED: Community of Saint David, Illinois joins OneOnlineCommunity.
 Fri Feb 19, 2010 at 4:02 pm by OOC
P429 Doubling Cuts Next Year
In another marathon meeting, the Pontiac Elementary School District 429 school board decid...
 Fri Feb 19, 2010 at 3:22 pm by OOC
Where there’s Smoke...
A $10 smoke alarm-sometimes offered free of charge by local fire departments-can be the di...
 Fri Feb 19, 2010 at 12:57 pm by OOC
NEWS FEED: P429 revises projected cuts for next year from $950,000 to $1,800,000.
 Fri Feb 19, 2010 at 11:24 am by OOC
NEWS FEED: Christy's Mercantile joins OneOnlineCommunity.
 Fri Feb 19, 2010 at 11:08 am by OOC
NEWS FEED: 19th Annual PJHS 5th/6th grade basketball tournament begins this evening.
 Thu Feb 18, 2010 at 4:53 pm by OOC
NEWS FEED: Short Point Creek landscaping and nursery joins Pontiac's OneOnlineCommunity.  Their web presence will be online soon.
 Thu Feb 18, 2010 at 3:50 pm by OOC
NEWS FEED: First Presbyterian Church joins OneOnlineCommunity in Pontiac, Illinois!  Their web presence will be online soon.
 Thu Feb 18, 2010 at 3:45 pm by OOC
PTHS Annual Pops Concert Scheduled
The PTHS Music Department will present their annual Pops concert Thursday evening, Februar...
 Thu Feb 18, 2010 at 3:37 pm by OOC
Mishur: We All Fall Down
Some of us of a certain age can recall a childhood rhyme that we used to chant in a sort o...
 Thu Feb 18, 2010 at 2:01 pm by OOC
NEWS FEED: Local gas prices jumped 11-cents from one week ago.
 Thu Feb 18, 2010 at 9:31 am by OOC
PTHS Releases Club Videos
The Pontiac Township High School in Pontiac, Illinois has released videos created by high...
 Thu Feb 18, 2010 at 8:57 am by OOC
"Ash" Wednesday?
Ash Wednesday took on a new meaning as the Pontiac Fire Department (of Pontiac, Illinois),...
 Wed Feb 17, 2010 at 9:41 pm by OOC
NEWS FEED: $22,000,000 awarded for the Normal Multimodal Transportation Center in downtown Normal, IL. It will serve as a transportation hub for Amtrak and more.  The Normal Amtrak station is the 2nd busiest in Illinois. 
 Wed Feb 17, 2010 at 12:10 pm by OOC
Methodist Pancake & Sausage Day
The First United Methodist Church's annual Pancake & Sausage Day was held Tuesday at the church in Downtown Pontiac, Illinois. Dozens of volunteers fixed thousands of pancakes during the day, serving hundreds of hungry patrons....
 Wed Feb 17, 2010 at 11:28 am by OOC
Freshman Orientation at PTHS
Pontiac Township High School held its Freshman Orientation for the incoming class of 2014, Tuesday night. Incoming Freshman and their parents were able to tour the high school, and experience the many classes, clubs, and sports available at PTHS....
 Wed Feb 17, 2010 at 11:23 am by OOC
Community Search Released
OneOnlineCommunity, the system that runs this community web site, has released one of our ...
 Wed Feb 17, 2010 at 11:01 am by OOC
NEWS FEED: OOC has released community search (upper-right).  This will search entire community; all features.  We are still testing and debugging. [OOC]
 Tue Feb 16, 2010 at 5:31 pm by OOC
NEWS FEED: PTHS Freshmen Orientation is this evening at 7:00pm.
 Tue Feb 16, 2010 at 4:42 pm by OOC
Mishur: A Good Walk Spoiled
There is a most wondrous store in Bloomington that offers an array of some of the oddest c...
 Tue Feb 16, 2010 at 3:11 pm by OOC
Consumers Encouraged To Review Earthquake Coverage
In the wake of the 3.8-magnitude earthquake that surprised residents of northern Illinois ...
 Tue Feb 16, 2010 at 2:20 pm by OOC
NEWS FEED: PTHS Spaghetti Supper scheduled for Feb 26th [Calendar]
 Tue Feb 16, 2010 at 11:14 am by OOC
Wilken Seeds Strikes Deal With Beck's Hybrids
Atlanta, Indiana , February 15, 2010 - After making the difficult decision to exit the see...
 Tue Feb 16, 2010 at 10:39 am by OOC
Downtown To Get More Vehicles
At Pontiac's City Council meeting Monday night, P.R.O.U.D. Director Lori Fairfield told t...
 Tue Feb 16, 2010 at 10:28 am by OOC
NEWS FEED: Lost Pelican Resort Joins Lewistown OOC Community.
 Mon Feb 15, 2010 at 12:26 pm by OOC
Photos of the Week (Feb 14, 2010)
Photos of the Week for February 14, 2010....
 Sun Feb 14, 2010 at 2:26 pm by OOC
Mishur's Weekend Wrap Up (Feb 13, 2010)
Once again this week there is so much nonsense going on in our world that it's difficult...
 Sun Feb 14, 2010 at 1:00 pm by OOC
NEWS FEED: Happy Valentine's Day!
 Sat Feb 13, 2010 at 9:06 pm by OOC
Durbin, Brown Traveling to Africa
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Assistant Senate Majority Leader Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Senator Sherrod...
 Sat Feb 13, 2010 at 8:56 pm by OOC
$18.8M for Electronic Health Records Efforts
Governor Pat Quinn today announced that Illinois will receive $18.8 million in federal fun...
 Sat Feb 13, 2010 at 7:46 pm by OOC
NEWS FEED: Gov Quinn declared Feb 12th “Illinois 2010 Winter Olympics Athletes Day” in honor of the athletes with Illinois ties, who will be representing our country at the 2010 Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver. 
 Sat Feb 13, 2010 at 7:43 pm by OOC
Library Bake Sale
On Friday, February 12, and Saturday, February 13, the library will hold a bake sale in or...
 Sat Feb 13, 2010 at 2:58 pm by OOC
$500,000 in Funding for Rockford Airport
WASHINGTON, DC] - Assistant Senate Majority Leader Dick Durbin (D-IL) announced today that...
 Fri Feb 12, 2010 at 3:26 pm by OOC
Illinois To Receive Specialty Crop Grant Funds
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - The Illinois Department of Agriculture will receive an additional $209...
 Fri Feb 12, 2010 at 3:23 pm by OOC
Solo & Ensemble Contest Held at PTHS
Pontiac High School music students participated in Solo & Ensemble Contest on Thursday...
 Fri Feb 12, 2010 at 3:18 pm by OOC
Mishur: Praising Whom?
Not everyone was pleased with the outspoken profession of faith uttered by Super Bowl MVP,...
 Thu Feb 11, 2010 at 10:14 am by OOC
PTHS Feb Edition of The Chief Released
Pontiac Township High School has released the February edition of The Chief, the PTHS scho...
 Thu Feb 11, 2010 at 10:01 am by OOC
NEWS FEED: A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit Northern Illinois at approximately 4:00am.  No reports of damage or injuries.  The quake could be felt as far south as Streator and Dwight.  
 Wed Feb 10, 2010 at 9:29 am by OOC
State Police Seize $9M in Cannabis
The Illinois State Police (ISP) announced a large seizure of cannabis with an estimated st...
 Tue Feb 09, 2010 at 3:29 pm by OOC
PTHS Math Team Takes 1st Place
[From PTHS] The PTHS Math Team competed in the 16th annual Illinois Wesleyan University P...
 Tue Feb 09, 2010 at 3:21 pm by OOC
NEWS FEED: Pontiac 5th/6th grade basketball practice cancelled for tonight.  
 Tue Feb 09, 2010 at 1:37 pm by OOC
NEWS FEED: During 2003-2006, small businesses accounted for over 90% of jobs created in Illinois. [Durbin Release]
 Tue Feb 09, 2010 at 12:05 pm by OOC
NEWS FEED: Saunemin Fire Department awarded $61,750 grant from Dept of Homeland Security, FEMA.
 Tue Feb 09, 2010 at 12:02 pm by OOC
Snow and Snow and Snow
There's a winter wonderland right outside your front door today, and there's not much yo...
 Tue Feb 09, 2010 at 11:38 am by OOC
NEWS FEED: THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A WINTER STORM WARNING TILL NOON WEDNESDAY . [NWS]
 Mon Feb 08, 2010 at 4:38 pm by OOC
Caterpillar Joining FutureGen Alliance
Governor Pat Quinn and U.S. Senator Dick Durbin today announced that Caterpillar, a global...
 Mon Feb 08, 2010 at 3:51 pm by OOC
NEWS FEED: American Red Cross of the Heartland deploys 3rd volunteer Emily Barr of Bloomington, IL to Miami to assist with people relocated from Haiti.
 Mon Feb 08, 2010 at 3:21 pm by OOC
OSF Nursing Open House
OSF Saint James Medical Center is hosting an open house to meet with representatives from ...
 Mon Feb 08, 2010 at 3:17 pm by OOC
OSF Supersitters Class Scheduled
OSF Saint James Medical Center will offer the SuperSitters first aid, CPR, and safety clas...
 Mon Feb 08, 2010 at 3:11 pm by OOC
Family Home Fire In Pontiac
A single family residence at 100 Diller street in Pontiac, Illinois was damaged by a...
 Mon Feb 08, 2010 at 1:15 pm by OOC
NEWS FEED: THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A WINTER STORM WATCH... IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT. [NWS]
 Sun Feb 07, 2010 at 9:44 pm by OOC
NEWS FEED: Super Bowl parties bring good friends together for an evening of fun -- even if your primary team didn't make the big game this season. Here are some photos from a couple Super Bowl parties in Pontiac, Illinois.
 Sun Feb 07, 2010 at 9:39 pm by OOC
NEWS FEED: A power outage affected most homes and businesses on Reynolds street, including Wal-mart.  A down power line in an alley just off Reynolds caused the issue.  ComEd crews were on scene within half hour to fix the outage.
 Sun Feb 07, 2010 at 1:08 pm by OOC
Mishur: Weekend Wrap Up
Well, it's Super Bowl weekend, that annual bacchanalia of violence and hype, endless and ...
 Sat Feb 06, 2010 at 10:56 am by OOC
NEWS FEED: NWS: SNOW WILL CONTINUE INTO THE EVENING. SEVERAL INCHES OF ACCUMULATION EXPECTED BY THE TIME THE  SNOW ENDS LATE TONIGHT.
 Fri Feb 05, 2010 at 7:02 pm by OOC
Mishur: Therapy For the Board
Those of you who have had the dubious pleasure of reading my commentary in the past may re...
 Fri Feb 05, 2010 at 4:58 pm by OOC
IL State Police Superbowl Weekend
Throughout Super Bowl weekend, the Illinois State Police will be enforcing driving un...
 Thu Feb 04, 2010 at 6:07 pm by OOC
Relay For Life Kick-Off Event Scheduled
The Livingston County Relay for Life annual "Kick-Off" event has been scheduled...
 Thu Feb 04, 2010 at 2:53 pm by OOC
Mishur: Earmarking Economic Development
A rather thoughtful person (who happens to be my beloved spouse) recently had a letter pub...
 Thu Feb 04, 2010 at 10:25 am by OOC
NEWS FEED: PTHS senior Sarah Follmer has been named an ICCA All-State Cheerleader. [PTHS Release]
 Wed Feb 03, 2010 at 4:30 pm by OOC
$3.1M To Reduce Obesity And Smoking In Illinois
SPRINGFIELD - Dr. Damon T. Arnold, director, Illinois Department of Public Health, today a...
 Wed Feb 03, 2010 at 4:27 pm by OOC
Electronic Products Recycling Requirements
Springfield, IL - Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Director Doug Scott has notifie...
 Wed Feb 03, 2010 at 4:24 pm by OOC
Photos of the Week (Feb 3, 2010)
Photos of the Week for Feb 3, 2010.  Enjoy!...
 Wed Feb 03, 2010 at 4:14 pm by OOC
A Winter Harvest
This local farmer in Pontiac, Illinois was out in the field on Wednesday, harvesting corn ...
 Wed Feb 03, 2010 at 4:05 pm by OOC
Voters Confused By Software
A minor software issue with electronic voting machines caused some voter confusion during ...
 Wed Feb 03, 2010 at 1:10 pm by OOC
NEWS FEED: U.S. unemployment rate 9.7%.  Illinois 10.8%. [December 2009; IDES]
 Wed Feb 03, 2010 at 12:43 pm by OOC
NEWS FEED: Fulton County unemployment at 13.3% [IDES] 
 Wed Feb 03, 2010 at 12:41 pm by OOC
NEWS FEED: Livingston County unemployment at 11.3% [IDES]
 Wed Feb 03, 2010 at 12:41 pm by OOC
ELECTION RESULTS
OneOnlineCommunity streamed live election results Tuesday evening, direct from the Livi...
 Wed Feb 03, 2010 at 12:36 pm by OOC
Pontiac FFA Auction Raises $33,550
The Pontiac FFA held its 3rd annual auction fundraiser Saturday. Parker Bane, a PTHS teac...
 Wed Feb 03, 2010 at 12:23 pm by OOC
Mishur: A Sad Day
The landscape of Livingston County is littered today with the charred remains of two schoo...
 Wed Feb 03, 2010 at 11:41 am by OOC
Meredith Wins Tight Sheriff Race
The Sheriff race in Livingston County, Illinois was tight the entire night.  As resul...
 Wed Feb 03, 2010 at 9:51 am by OOC
NEWS FEED: Both school district referendums (429 & 90) fail.  Dist 429 27% Yes, 73% No.  Dist 90 35% Yes, 65% No.
 Tue Feb 02, 2010 at 11:01 pm by OOC
NEWS FEED: Marty Meredith wins Livingston County Sheriff race by 66 votes.
 Tue Feb 02, 2010 at 10:59 pm by OOC
NEWS FEED: Pontiac Fire Dept called to County Market around 5:00pm Tuesday.  False alarm from fire alarm system.
 Tue Feb 02, 2010 at 5:53 pm by OOC
NEWS FEED: According to the Livignston County Clerk's office, a little over 600 early votes were cast for the primary election.
 Tue Feb 02, 2010 at 9:00 am by OOC
Mishur: Winning The Drug War
Monday's Daily Leader contains an excellent editorial by managing editor, Erich Murphy, w...
 Tue Feb 02, 2010 at 8:57 am by OOC
NEWS FEED: Pontiac Dist 429 school board votes 7-0 in full support of Superintendent Graham; discard public and teachers concerns.
 Tue Feb 02, 2010 at 8:53 am by OOC
Dist 429 Board Emphatically Supports Graham
In an effort to help pass the Pontiac Elementary School District 429 referendum, and group...
 Mon Feb 01, 2010 at 11:26 pm by OOC
NEWS FEED: Exelon Corporation will join other energy corporations as a member of the FutureGen Alliance; ahead of the U.S. Department of Energy’s pending decision to move ahead on FutureGen construction.
 Mon Feb 01, 2010 at 10:33 am by OOC
Mishur: Golf As Usual
CBS committed all the typical golf broadcast sins this past weekend with their coverage of...
 Mon Feb 01, 2010 at 10:01 am by OOC
Community News Feeds Feature Released
OneOnlineCommunity, the company that operates this community web site, has released a new ...
 Sun Jan 31, 2010 at 8:59 pm by OOC
NEWS FEED: Pontiac School Dist 429 reports the state owes the District $353,296.84 as of Jan 25th. 
 Sun Jan 31, 2010 at 2:37 pm by OOC
$2.2M In FEMA Grants To Illinois Fire Departments
[WASHINGTON, DC] - U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) announced today that the Federal Emergency...
 Sat Jan 30, 2010 at 8:19 pm by OOC
Johnson Responds to President's Speech
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Timothy V. Johnson made the following statement after the Pre...
 Sat Jan 30, 2010 at 8:12 pm by OOC
$1.2B For Chicago to St. Louis High Speed Rail
January 29, 2010. Governor Pat Quinn and U.S. Senator Dick Durbin kicked off a series of a...
 Sat Jan 30, 2010 at 8:03 pm by OOC
NEWS FEED: Pontiac FFA joins OneOnlineCommunity!  Their site will be coming online soon. 
 Sat Jan 30, 2010 at 7:58 pm by OOC
Undervoting Law Causes Questions
A new law in Illinois is causing some controversy, and some questions among voters....
 Sat Jan 30, 2010 at 3:40 pm by OOC
NEWS FEED: OOC News will have live election results throughout Tuesday evening, posted on this community web site. 
 Sat Jan 30, 2010 at 2:02 pm by OOC
Mishur: Weekend Wrap Up
Although Sheriff's Deputy Marty Meredith has run an aggressive and sophisticated campaign...
 Sat Jan 30, 2010 at 12:38 pm by OOC
Video of First County Wind Turbine
A video has been released, showing the first wind turbine that was activated&nbs...
 Fri Jan 29, 2010 at 7:32 pm by OOC
NEWS FEED: Pontiac FFA Auction is on Saturday, January 30th. The meal and silent auction will begin at 4:00pm and the live auction will begin at 6:00pm. 
 Fri Jan 29, 2010 at 1:33 pm by OOC
NEWS FEED: Illinois is among only three states to receive at least $1 billion for high-speed passenger rail. 
 Fri Jan 29, 2010 at 1:32 pm by OOC
PTHS District 90 Demonstrates Need
The Pontiac Township High School held its second public open house Wednesday evening.  The...
 Fri Jan 29, 2010 at 11:09 am by OOC
Mishur: PGA Pays for Tiger's Transgressions
It's no wonder that the PGA Tour is paying the price for the misdeeds of its hero. A fron...
 Fri Jan 29, 2010 at 10:47 am by OOC
NEWS FEED: "We're P.R.O.U.D." video exceeds 1,000 views on YouTube.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hOPL1xPpzk
 Thu Jan 28, 2010 at 3:03 pm by OOC
Group Calls For Resignation; Referendum Passage
A group of concerned citizens have decided to organize and form a group that will focus on...
 Thu Jan 28, 2010 at 2:47 pm by OOC
NEWS FEED: PTHS held its second referendum open house tonight.  OOC News will be posting a news story tomorrow. 
 Thu Jan 28, 2010 at 11:56 am by OOC
NEWS FEED: OOC News has unconfirmed reports that some members of the District 429 School Board will request Superintendent Steve Graham's resignation during a special meeting scheduled for Monday evening. We are continuing to investigate these reports.
 Thu Jan 28, 2010 at 11:33 am by OOC
NEWS FEED: Pontiac School Dist 429 today calls special board meeting for Monday, Feb 1, 2010 at 7:00pm. 
 Wed Jan 27, 2010 at 8:58 pm by OOC
Dave Mishur: Good News & Bad News
Word has recently come out that Ford Motor Company will begin to hire additional workers t...
 Wed Jan 27, 2010 at 8:43 pm by OOC
NEWS FEED: Ford Motor Company announced the addition of 1,200 new jobs at Chicago-based manufacturing facilities to produce the next-generation Ford Explorer SUV.
 Wed Jan 27, 2010 at 8:32 pm by OOC
Coca Cola Classic Tournament Concludes
The 20th annual Coca Cola Classic 5/6th grade basketball tournament came to an end today. ...
 Sun Jan 24, 2010 at 4:47 pm by OOC
Dave Mishur: Weekend Wrap Up
Beating the Banks No sooner did the results come in from the Massachusetts Senate race th...
 Sat Jan 23, 2010 at 12:01 pm by OOC
New Ambulance In Pontiac
There have been some questions about the large blue and white ambulance that has been driv...
 Fri Jan 22, 2010 at 3:11 pm by OOC
Sheriff Candidates Showcase Ideas at PTHS Forum
It was meet the candidates\' night at PTHS on Thursday evening, as Chief Deputy Ken Whit...
 Fri Jan 22, 2010 at 1:45 pm by OOC
Please Watch Your Language
Thank you, President Obama, for shooting off your mouth about \"fat cat\" bankers ...
 Fri Jan 22, 2010 at 9:09 am by OOC
Freezing Rain Advisory
Today\'s rain is starting to freeze throughout Central Illinois this afternoon. ...
 Thu Jan 21, 2010 at 2:23 pm by OOC
Full House at Mario's
The crowd didn\'t come just for the great pizza. The main attraction was the opportunity t...
 Thu Jan 21, 2010 at 2:23 pm by OOC
P429 Provides Incorrect Referendum Numbers
EDITORIAL/REPORT by Scott McCoy For the past several years, the Pontiac Elementary School...
 Wed Jan 20, 2010 at 8:30 pm by OOC
Walldog Museum In Works
The Pontiac, Illinois City Council heard the preliminary plans for the world\'s first &quo...
 Wed Jan 20, 2010 at 4:45 pm by OOC
Dave Mishur: A Mass(ive) Train Wreck
Somebody derailed the Obama victory express somewhere between Boston and Springfield, Mass...
 Wed Jan 20, 2