Many restaurants have come and gone, but people still remember the food and the good times. Pontiac has had many such establishments, and many that area readers wish could make a comeback.

There have been quite a few restaurants in the Pontiac are that have come and gone over the years, and some that folks wish would come back. We asked readers to vote for their favorites. Carol’s Pizza ...

A Streator man has been arrested on charges that he killed a teenager on Easter this year. According to a news release from the Streator Police Department, Tyler D. Skerett, was taken into custody ...

U.S. 136 at the Center Street railroad crossing in McLean will close Sept. 8. According to a community announcement, the closure is necessary for Union Pacific to replace its crossing and is expected ...

Renters in Pontiac saw apartment listing prices decrease 7% from last year's median of $2,200, an analysis of new data from rental marketplace Zumper shows. The typical apartment listed for rent at $2 ...

It’s summer and many families look to get fried chicken for their family gatherings. The Daily Leader asked who had the best fried chicken and readers voted for Dave’s Supermarket in Fairbury. Dave’s ...

An Illinois State Police trooper's squad car was struck by a vehicle on I-55 in Livingston County in the early morning hours of Sept. 2, according to a news release from the state. Illinois State ...

If you're tired of turning the clocks back every year when the end of daylight saving time rolls around, you might be in luck. President Donald Trump is aiming to end that process, "The Republican ...

Daily Leader readers were asked to vote for the meat they preferred to smoke. The readers said that turkey is their favorite. There are competitions for smoking meat all over the country. There are ...

The average American spends nearly $14,600 per year on personal healthcare, according to the most recent estimates from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. But are all state healthcare ...

Readers can vote for their chosen athlete on the Pontiac Daily Leader website until noon on Friday. Nominees include athletes from various local schools like Dwight, WFC, Pontiac, Lexington-Ridgeview, ...

A buyer with $20,000 looking for a late model used car will have a hard time finding one. The average list price for a used 3-year-old vehicle is now $32,600, up nearly $9,500 since 2019. Some tips in ...