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Marseilles Man Charged After Alleged Trip to Meet a Minor in Forrest

Fairbury police arrested 53-year-old Chad Cavanaugh of Marseilles on November 9 after he traveled to Forrest, where he is accused of planning to meet a child. The arrest is still at the charge stage. Cavanaugh faces two felonies and has been released on pretrial conditions, WCSJ News reported Wednesday, citing area authorities.

Fairbury, IL · 20h
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On the market: Pontiac home is on a tree-filled corner lot

Address: 301 S. Oak St., Pontiac Property description: This three-bedroom, two-bathroom, two-story home built in 1930 on a tree-filled corner lot has 1,800 square feet of living space. The interiors are highlighted by hardwood flooring and a woodburning fireplace. There is a main floor laundry room and full bathroom. The three bedrooms and another full bathroom are upstairs. There is storage space in the full basement. There is a two-car attached garage and a detached storage shed. The home has an open front porch, open side porch and a covered side porch. Asking price: $279,000 Listing agent: Craig Meyer, Meyer-Jochums Agency, 309-432-2517 About this series Each week, we feature a unique property for sale in the area. Have a property you'd like to see featured? Email newsroom@pontiacdailyleader.com and put "on the market" in the subject line. Kathi Edwards is a freelance contributor to the Pontiac Daily Leader. This article originally appeared on Pontiac Daily Leader: On the market: Pontiac home is on a tree-filled corner lot

Pontiac, IL · 2d

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LaSalle County, IL: 3 Charged After Violent Armed Robbery Report

Police say a victim was assaulted and robbed of cash before officers located three suspects.

Streator, IL · 1d

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Bloomington Man Gets 12 Years After Fentanyl Killed Sisters a Day Apart

A Bloomington man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison after pleading guilty to drug-induced homicide in the deaths of two sisters who died one day apart after taking fentanyl he supplied. Shaquan D. Hosea, 31, was sentenced in McLean County court on two counts of the Class X felony, closing out a case that began with a pair of overdose deaths in June 2025.

Bloomington, IL · 2d
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Gas Price Difference Widens From Western La Salle County To Eastern Part

A few miles these days means a huge difference in the price your paying at the pump. According to Gas Buddy, you can find gas for $3.47 a gallon in Oglesby and as low as $3.49 a gallon in La Salle, Peru and Utica. On the flip side, unleaded in Streator, Ottawa, Princeton, and Mendota ranges from $4.35 to $4.49 a gallon.

La Salle County, TX · 1d

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These Seven Illinois Ice Cream Dairies Keep Scooping Right Through Harvest Season

Summer gets all the credit for ice cream, but some of the best scoops in Illinois come straight from working farms and dairy shops that stay open well into fall. While combines roll through the fields and the leaves start turning, these spots are still pouring soft serve, churning gelato, and handing out waffle cones.

Livingston County, IL · 3d

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McLean County Board approves $150 million budget, lowers tax rate

The McLean County Board on Thursday approved a $150 million budget, increasing spending by $5.9 million but lowering the property tax rate for the third time in three years. The budget will lower the county’s property tax rate to its lowest level in 20 years, largely due to a 6.72% increase in the county’s equalized assessed valuation. The tax rate will drop from $0.83 to $0.81 per $100 assessed valuation, amounting to a decrease of $15.86 for the owner of a $255,000 home. However, because of the increases in valuation, some homeowners may not see a decrease in their actual county tax bill.

Mclean County, IL · 1d

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B-N labor leaders support data centers built with community-minded regulation, union labor

McLean County residents have shared their opposition to hyperscale data centers, and they were a major issue in the recent midterm elections. But one group in particular stands to gain from their construction: labor unions. In a report from the Illinois Economic Police Institute, a group which advocates for "data...

Mclean County, IL · 18h

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Fifth Force rules at regional trivia bowl

There is nothing trivial about Twin City Trivia, an annual competition that challenges trivia teams across central Illinois to match their wits and collective wisdom for prizes and a coveted trophy. The big event was held Saturday, Nov. 7, at Smash House Bar and Restaurant on Normal’s east side, where 25 teams — including two Springfield teams — gathered to face off.

Springfield, IL · 1d

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The Eastern Illinois Santa Fe in HO scale

Facts and features Name: Eastern Illinois Santa Fe Scale: HO (1:87.1) Size: 26 x 48 feet Prototype: Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Locale: Joliet to Streator, Ill. Era: 1995 (before the merger with Burlington Northern) Style: double-deck walk-in Mainline run: 200 feet (double-track main) Minimum radius: 30″ (main) Minimum turnout: No. 6 Maximum grade: 2% [...] Read More...

Streator, IL · 1d

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Holiday Family Fun Guide Presented by McLean County Museum of History

Looking for the best Winter events and holiday fun in McLean County for 2026? We've got you covered! From dazzling light displays and Santa visits to holiday parades, tree lightings, festive markets, and free family activities, there's plenty to celebrate this season. Macaroni KID Bloomington-Normal is your guide to Christmas...

Mclean County, IL · 2d