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Pontiac, Illinois Patch AM: a 3 min read

Good morning Pontiac! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Monthly Entrepreneur Meet Up in Livingston County, IL at Christine Brown Photography
  • City Council Meeting at Pontiac, IL Calendar
  • American Legion Post 78 Meeting at Pontiac, IL Calendar

... and check out 4 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: What's a good time to go to the dentist? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Partly sunny, breezy and warm, with a high of 84 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Friday: Sunny to partly cloudy, temps: high: 81, low: 59.
  • Saturday: Warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 84 and low of 52 degrees.

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday May 28
  • Playful Pages →
    Streator Public Library, 130 S Park St, Streator
    10:00 am
  • Strikes & Bites Club →
    Bowl Mor Streator, 2416 IL-23, Streator
    12:30 pm
    • Friday May 29
  • PJ Masks Playtime!
    Streator Public Library, 130 South Park Street, Streator
    4:00 pm
  • HS Percussion & Color Guard Camp
    El Paso-Gridley Jr High School Gridley, IL 61744
    5:00 pm
    • Saturday May 30
  • Boys IHSA State Track Meet
    El Paso-Gridley Jr High School Gridley, IL 61744
    8:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Arby's Restaurant posted a job opening for Team Member in Pontiac. Apply here.
  • Kentucky Fried Chicken posted a job opening for KFC Team Member in Pontiac. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Pontiac here.

🗞 Nearby News

Streator

  • Streator names former captain next fire chief (shawlocal.com)
  • Woodland High School honor roll, 2nd semester 2025-2026 (shawlocal.com)

Ok Pontiac! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: 2:30 (tooth hurty) (Thank you Pat A. for sending it in!)
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