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Justin Sullivan, Getty As Facebook goes public, GM pulls ads
Yesterday
So, Facebook is about to go public, meaning now you and I can buy a stake in the social networking site. It is expected that the company could bring in billions immediately, so with that news, they have decided to sell even more!
(WJEZ file photo) Tourism numbers climbing for Pontiac
Yesterday
PONTIAC - This past week, 472 visitors were counted at the Route 66 Museum Complex and 791 people stopped at the Pontiac Oakland Automobile Museum.
According to Pontiac Tourism, visitors came from 18 states and 18 different countries, including: Australia, Czech Republic, Ireland, Poland, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
(WJEZ file photo) Relay team raises over $1,000
Yesterday
PONTIAC - The Country Financial Big Hitters Relay for Life team has announced the winner of the Mother’s Day gift certificate bouquet.
Mary Maurer of Strawn won the bouquet of gift certificates valued at $600, which includes money toward various restaurants and stores in the area.
Photo by Getty Images Entertainment Some surprises in TV cancellations
2 days ago
Some of them were crystal clear, but others took viewers by surprise. Did one of your favorites get its walking papers?
Photo by Getty Images Entertainment Big selection of DVD and Blu-ray releases today
2 days ago
After a slow couple of weeks, our choices for home viewing today shoot up. We have five movies to choose from today.
TMZ Ashton Kutcher looks like Steve Jobs, but can he act like him
2 days ago
Ashton Kutcher is getting into character for his role as Apple co-founder Steve Jobs.
Photo by Getty Images News Zuckerberg celebrates birthday by taking Facebook public
2 days ago
Today the creator of Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg is 28 years-old! Twenty-eight years-old! Talk about a phenom! This billionaire boy has set his sights on Wall-Street as Facebook will go public later this week making this kid even more dough!
(WJEZ file photo) PTHS hires assistant principal
2 days ago
PONTIAC - The District 90 Board of Education has approved the hiring of an assistant principal at Pontiac Township High School.
PTHS Principal Jon Kilgore says Brian Hensley spent some time as a teacher and administrator.
Ag scholarship deadline approaching
2 days ago
PONTIAC - The application deadline for the George McKibben Memorial Scholarship is Wednesday.
The Association of Illinois Soil and Water Conservation Districts is accepting applications for the scholarship, which was established to assist agriculture students in their completion of their education at any Illinois state college.
California man faces drug charges
PONTIAC - A California man is facing drug charges here in Livingston County.
Nothing new in warden investigation
PONTIAC - Officials remain tight-lipped on the investigation surrounding the acting warden at the Pontiac Correctional Center.
The Illinois Department of Corrections issued a statement Friday saying Randy Pfister will be placed on administrative leave due to an ongoing investigation.
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