Attempted Escape in Pontiac Central Illinois Proud, IL - WMBD/WYZZ ? PEORIA - A Pontiac prisoner is back behind bars after he attempts to escape from the correctional facility. Sunday night, a 23 year old inmate ... Escape attempt thwarted at Pontiac prison Pontiac Inmate Injures Officer in Attempted Escape Pontiac inmate subdues guard, steals uniform, attempts escape |