Pontiac apartments ​for rent saw price increases since last October

Renters in Pontiac saw apartment listing prices increase 5% from October 2025's median of $2,095, an analysis of new data from rental marketplace Zumper shows. The typical apartment listed for rent at $2,199 in October. Median listing prices in Pontiac are trending essentially the same as the previous month's $2,195 price. The data covers all bedroom sizes, ranging from studios to four-bedroom units, within the specified metropolitan area. It reflects the median rent for all listings that were active at any given point during the month, according to Russell Middleton, co-founder of Zumper. New construction is included in the data and listings that are currently occupied or no longer available are excluded. data.gadsdentimes.com Out of 31,885 rental listings in Pontiac, 104 are subsidized. When those are excluded, the overall median rent for listed apartments goes to $2,200. One-bedroom apartments listed to rent at a median of $2,095, no change since September, when they were $2,095. Since October 2025, one-bedroom rental prices rose 10% from $1,901. Two-bedroom apartments listed for rent were basically flat to September at a central price of $2,300, compared to $2,295. Since October 2025, two-bedroom rental prices slightly dropped from $2,300. Statewide, Illinois rental listing prices are

Statewide rules for e-bikes and scooters begin Jan. 1

New Illinois laws governing the operation and classification of micromobility devices such as e-bikes and e-scooters are set to take effect on Jan. 1.

150 and Counting: Byron’s Jeff Boyer Reaches a Milestone as the Unbeaten Tigers Roll On

(11-9-26) Saturday afternoon’s win over Pontiac marked a milestone: Byron (Illinois) head football coach Jeff Boyer picked up his 150th career win. The Tigers did it in style. No. 2 seed Byron (11-0) rolled past No. 23 seed Pontiac 47-8 in an IHSA Class 3A second-round game Saturday at Pontiac High School, leading 34-0 at halftime and never letting the game get close.

Suspected dealer gets 12 years for drug-induced homicide in 2025 fentanyl deaths

A Bloomington man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison in connection with two drug overdose deaths last year. Shaquan D. Hosea, 31, pleaded guilty to drug-induced homicide and was sentenced in McLean County court last week. He was accused of supplying the fentanyl that killed sisters Angel Cornett,...

Four area schools play in volleyball super-sectionals Monday

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD/WYZZ) — Four area teams play for trips to the state volleyball finals on Monday. Washington, Normal West, Tri-Valley and Illini Bluffs play in supersectionals. Wins will send them to the state tournament at CEFCU Arena in Normal this weekend. Washington, which is in the class 3A Elite 8 for a second straight […]

Retiring probation officer Charlene Beringer helped people in McLean County's criminal justice system feel special

Before McLean County had its own juvenile detention center, young people detained by the county stayed in a designated hallway of the county jail. “It was very stark, it’s very different from what we have today,” said Charlene Beringer, who began working in McLean County’s justice system in 1987.

Boilermakers Beat Redbirds 76-59 as Jacobsen Scores 20

The Purdue Boilermakers beat the Illinois State Redbirds 76-59 at Mackey Arena. The post Boilermakers Beat Redbirds 76-59 as Jacobsen Scores 20 appeared first on Ball Exclusives .

Antoine West Hits Step-Back Three As Time Expires, Extending Purdue's Lead Over Illinois State

Prep sports recap for Nov. 9, 2026: volleyball supersectionals

PEORIA, Ill (WMBD/WYZZ) — Two area high schools are headed to the state volleyball tournament this weekend. Illinis Bluffs (class 1A) and Tri-Valley (2A) were impressive winners in supersectionals Monday and punched their ticket to the state finals at CEFCU Arena in Normal this weekend. Washington and Normal West were both eliminated from the class […]

ISU Hosts its 3rd Band Competition with Bands all across the State

This past Thursday, bands from across the state battled out in the Battle of Bands competition. This event was held by Illinois State’s WZND radio station. Seven bands from across Illinois came together to compete. Elizabeth Zoerner, organizer of the event, says the goal of this event was to...

ISU heads to Purdue Monday, Bradley hits road too

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD/WYZZ) — A week into the season, Illinois State gets a Big Ten test. The Redbirds (1-1) travel to Purdue for a non-conference game Monday night. ISU is 0-8 all-time against the Boilermakers and has not played them since 2001. Bradley is heading out Monday as well. The Braves embark on their first […]

Parents worry about the future of ISU lab schools program for kids with vision or hearing disabilities

The looming end of a contract for a program that supports students with hearing or vision needs at Illinois State University’s lab schools has put their services’ future in doubt and caused anxiety for the students’ families. The Heart of Illinois Low Incidence Association [HILIA] is an...

IHSA Football Round Two Recap

NORMAL, Ill. — Only two teams in the Bloomington-Normal area remain standing in the IHSA State Playoffs. Normal West and Normal Community looked to continue their class 6A and 7A state championship hopes alive in round two. Normal Community came out on top in a nail bitting win against...