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Pontiac, IL
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721 W Washington St.
Pontiac, IL 61764

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This town was named for the Ottawa Indian chief who was once very powerful in this region. Development of the town began in 1837. Restored historic buildings, brick streets, swinging bridges and beautiful parks highlight the downtown area.

Unstaffed station; waiting area opened and closed by caretaker.

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POINTS OF INTEREST

Catherine V. Yost Museum
 298 W Water St - 0.5 mi E
(815) 844-7401
Portrays the life of an upper middle class family during the late 1800s and early 1900s.
Route 66 Hall of Fame and Museum
 110 W Howard St - 0.5 mi E
(815) 844-4566
Memorabilia from the Illinois portion of historic U.S. Hwy 66.
Pontiac Township High School
 1100 E Indiana Ave - 1.1 mi E
(815) 844-6113
Humiston Woods Nature Center
 E Road 2100 N - 10.0 mi NW (5 mi W of Route 23)
(815) 844-7350
400-acre site, including 15 acres of restored prairie. Hiking trail, fishing, ice skating, canoeing, pavilion. Open daily 8:00a-dusk.
UPCOMING EVENTS

Aug 28 - Sep 1 Central States Threshermen's Reunion (Reunion)
Thresherman's Park
Aug 29 Pontiac Indians v. Olympia (Football)
Williamson Field
Sep 5 Pontiac Indians v. Eureka (Football)
Williamson Field
Sep 19 Pontiac Indians v. Rochester (Football)
Williamson Field
Sep 26 Pontiac Indians v. Rantoul (Football)
Williamson Field
Sep 26-27 Threshermen's Bluegrass Festival (Festival)
Threshermen's Park
Oct 17 Pontiac Indians v. U-High (Football)
Williamson Field
Dec 29-31 Pontiac Holiday Tournament (Basketball)
Pontiac Township High School
 
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PARKING

Short/long term 20 spaces. Lot adjacent to station. Free. Unattended; park at own risk.
RENTAL CAR LOCATIONS

A-1 Rent-A-Car 611 Osage St - 36.5 mi SW (in Normal)
(309) 454-6747
HOTELS

Fiesta Motel 915 W Reynolds St - 0.4 mi SW
(815) 844-7103
comfort 1821 W Reynolds St - 0.4 mi SW
(815) 842-2777, 1-800-228-5150
holiday 1822 W Reynolds St - 0.4 mi SW
(815) 844-4444, 1-800-HOLIDAY
bandb Three Roses Bed and Breakfast 209 E Howard St. - 0.6 mi E
(815) 844-3404
Will pick up with advance notice.
Downtowner Motel 100 N Main St - 1.0 mi E
(815) 844-5102
LOCAL TRANSIT

Airport Central Illinois Regional - BMI
3201 CIRA Drive - 34.4 mi SW
(309) 663-7383
Regional and commuter carriers. Taxi transfers available.

Taxi Bee Express
(815) 842-1098

LOCAL NEWS OUTLETS

The Daily Leader  •  www.pontiac.townnews.com
VISITOR INFORMATION

Pontiac Visitor Welcome Center 120 W Howard St
Pontiac, IL 61764-1820
(815) 844-6692
CONGRESSIONAL REPRESENTATIVES


Rep. Timothy V. Johnson
(R-IL, dist. 15)

 1207 Longworth House Office Bldg
Washington, DC 20515
(202) 225-2371
Fax: (202) 226-0791
Sen. Barack Obama
(D)

 713 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
(202) 224-2854

Sen. Richard Durbin
(D)

 309 Dirksen Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
(202) 224-2152
dick@durbin.senate.gov
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