Pontiac

Two Accidents on Route 50 Near Manteno Saturday Afternoon

Manteno, IL - Emergency crews are on the scene of two separate accidents on Route 50 near 10000 N Road in Manteno, which have disrupted traffic flow in both...

Mechanical Issue leads to Emergency Closure of Route 53 Ruby Street Bridge over the Des Plaines River

Joliet, IL - The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has announced the immediate closure of the Ruby Street...

Kankakee County Alert: Computer Scam involving Gift Cards Causes $25K in Local Losses, Police Warn

Bradley, IL - A new scam has surfaced in Kankakee County, targeting unsuspecting victims with fraudulent computer pop-ups.  According...

Will County, IL – Sheriff’s Office Issues 424 Citations During Distracted Driving Awareness Month

Will County, IL - In April, the Will County Sheriff's Office took decisive action against distracted driving, issuing...

Schaumburg, IL – Felony Charges for Local Woman Accused of Damaging Police Property

Schaumburg, IL - A 35-year-old woman is facing felony charges following an incident at the Island Lake Police...

Stolen Gun Recovered Following False 911 Report

PONTIAC, Ill — Police responded to a possible "drive-by" shooting into a residence on Payson Street on March 2, 2023.  No injuries were reported, and preliminary...

IG Report: Pontiac Corrections Officials fired after failing to respond to 2018 hazing prank 

PONTIAC - A handful of officials at Pontiac Corrections Center have been fired after failing to respond to a hazing and harassment complaint in 2018. The...

Aurora Man found guilty, Life in Prison possible after gas station robbery ended with crash into Kankakee homes  

PONTIAC - A man accused of robbing a Livingston County BP gas station and later leading police on a six hour car chase that ended...

Man found guilty on six counts of Murder in Christmas Day Killings 

PONTIAC - A Cullom man has been found guilty on six counts of Murder in the killing of his wife, adult son, and neighbor on...

Christmas Day triple murder trial begins 

PONTIAC - A trial begins today for a man accused in the triple murder of his wife, son, and neighbor on Christmas Day in 2019. Clifford...

Christmas Lights couple among people that saved lives in Pontiac House Fire

PONTIAC - A couple driving around looking at Christmas Lights Sunday ended up being part of a heroic effort by area residents that resulted...
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