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Ryan Briscoe takes Indy 500 pole

A great, smooth four-lap run puts Ryan Briscoe on the pole for the Indy 500. What speed did he crank out?

Pontiac man found dead in quarry

An 84 year old Pontiac man was found dead yesterday afternoon in a private quarry in Rooks Creek Township.

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Parents should plan for immunizations

PONTIAC - As summer vacation begins, many students and parents are already planning for the upcoming school year.

An important part of the planning process involves the healthcare and immunization of a child.

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Facebook off and running

The debut of Facebook has begun. What is its stock trading at?

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The Queen of Disco had privately been battling cancer

Yesterday we learned the Queen of Disco, Donna Summer, had lost her battle with cancer at the age of 63. A source close to the singer said that Summer had been trying to keep her condition private and was even recording material for a new album. She was a Golden Globes nominee and winner!

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Summer movie season continues this weekend

Three major motion pictures come to theaters this weekend. Our selections range from babies to battleships to Borat.

County approves coroner’s salary

PONTIAC - After a lengthy discussion, members of the Livingston County Board voted 12-9 on a salary proposal for the Livingston County Coroner.

The proposal includes a salary of $45,000 with $2,500 increases during the next four years.

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Facebook starts trading today

After months of buzz, Facebook will be a publicly traded company today. What is its launch price?

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Seniors say goodbye to PTHS

PONTIAC - Pontiac Township High School will be filled with friends and family members of students tonight, during the school’s graduation.

The ceremony starts at 7:30 p.m. and PTHS principal Jon Kilgore is telling people not to be alarmed if the event doesn’t start right away.

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Vermillion Players to hold auditions

PONTIAC - Auditions for the Vermillion Players children’s theatre production of “Li’l Abner” take place today (Friday) from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon.

Auditions will be held at the First Presbyterian Church on West Livingston Street in Pontiac.  Everyone should enter through the west door by the parking lot.

Officers from Pontiac, Fairbury and Dwight have been pulled from the county's Proactive Unit (WJEZ file photo). Officers from Pontiac, Fairbury and Dwight have been pulled from the county's Proactive Unit (WJEZ file photo).

Officers pulled from Proactive Unit

PONTIAC - Police officers from Pontiac, Dwight and Fairbury have been pulled from the Livingston County Proactive Unit.

The mayors of Pontiac, Dwight and Fairbury are expected to meet with the Livingston County Board chair, regarding a possible suspension of an intergovernmental agreement for the anti-gang and drug unit which also consists of officers from the Sheriff’s Department.

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Disco Queen dead at the age of 63

Early reports are out saying the Disco Queen Donna Summer is dead at the age of 63. She had been battling cancer.