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Panthers run all over Falcons in clash of late-season unbeatens
Oct. 19—LEROY — Friday night needed to happen. For both the LeRoy and Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley football teams. A couple undefeated teams that, for the most part, had breezed through the first seven weeks of the season and sat side by side at the top of the Heart of Central Illinois Conference small school standings. Win or lose, they needed that game just two weeks before the playoffs. "We ...
Pontiac football seniors hope they've created a blueprint for future success
Senior Night can be bittersweet because the attention is directed at the seniors as they play their final game in front of the home crowd. For Pontiac’s group of seniors, it was a bit more bitter than sweet Friday, as PTHS dropped a 34-13 decision to Chillicothe (Illinois Valley Central) at Williamson Field. “Tonight, it was about the seniors,” PTHS coach Zach Gadbury said. “The last few weeks it’s been about the seniors. I’m really proud with...
Boil order in affect for Village of Crescent City
CRESCENT CITY, Ill. (WCIA) — A boil order has been issued for the Village of Crescent City in Iroquois County. On Oct. 19, ERH Enterprises, Inc. sent out a boil order that effects the general population as well as two restaurants, a school and two bars in the village. This is a developing story. WCIA […]
Week 8 high school football roundup: EPG inches closer to playoffs
Pontiac completed the home portion of its high school football schedule Friday with a 34-13 loss to Chillicothe (Illinois Valley Central), leaving just one more week in its season. There will be a lot riding on it as PTHS travels to Bethalto to take on Civic Memorial in its last chance at posting a W. To this point, PTHS (0-8) saved its best for the last, at least in showing its ability to move the ball. The...
Find out who won Daily Leader Athlete of the Week poll for Oct. 7-12
Dylan Crouch scored more than 50 percent of the total vote tally for this week’s Athlete of the Week honor. Crouch of Dwight was the top vote-getter in being named the Pontiac Daily Leader Athlete of the Week, which covered Oct. 7-12. He topped Hudson Ault of Prairie Central as the football players collected more than 85 percent of the vote. ...
Thomasboro residents to vote on 1% property tax increase for the school district
THOMASBORO, Ill. (WCIA) — One bubble on the ballot for voters in Thomasboro is whether or not to raise property taxes for the school district. It would be the first time in 40 years. The referendum is asking for a 1% increase. This means if you have a $100,000 home, your property tax would go […]
UIUC Research Park looking to rezone
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — The University of Illinois Research Park is already one of the largest employers in Champaign County, and they’re looking to expand. The park is trying to change the zoning of land surrounding Fourth street and Hazelwood Drive to better attract business owners. “We want to be prepared to meet the demands […]
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