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Tom Patel

Tom Patel

Reporter · Bloomington, IL

With a background in educational policy and a degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago, Tom has spent the last 6 years covering the Bloomington school district for various outlets. He is passionate about education and has won awards for his investigative pieces on local school funding and reforms.

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Congratulations to the Pantagraph Athlete of the Week, Jayden Reed of Pontiac — The Pantagraph (Bloomington-Normal)
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Congratulations to the Pantagraph Athlete of the Week, Jayden Reed of Pontiac

The Pontiac High School football team won its first playoff game since 2018 on Saturday with a 44-26 Class 3A decision over Chicago Dyett at Lane Stadium in Chicago. Jayden Reed paced a powerful Pontiac ground game with 220 yards…

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