Bill Freskos

After more than two months of deliberation, the Streator City Council voted 3-2 Wednesday against a proposed solar project off Golf Road.

Two men from Streator have been charged in connection with a residential burglary in rural Cornell, following an investigation by the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office.

This Friday, local boutiques and shops in Streator will join the nationwide Pink Friday event, encouraging shoppers to support local small business.

The April 2025 ballot is starting to take shape in the Illinois Valley. Here is who filed in La Salle, Mendota, Oglesby, Peru, Princeton, Spring Valley, Streator and Utica.

Streator officials hosted a meeting on Nov. 18, 2024, to reestablish the Neighborhood Watch program, with Mayor Tara Bedei, Police Chief John Franklin, and former watch leader Toni Pettit addressing residents.

Farmington ended Dwight/GSW's Cinderella season 42-7 in the IHSA Class 2A quarterfinals Saturday afternoon, riding a balanced offense and key defensive takeaways.

Farmington faces Dwight/GSW in the quarterfinals of the 2024 Class 2A IHSA football playoffs. Friday Night Drive reporter Bill Freskos will have live updates, scores and news from the game

The Streator Parks and Open Spaces Board has moved forward with a recommendation to the Streator City Council for pickleball courts at Anderson Fields Golf Course in Streator.

Tuesday was the first day candidates could file for municipal races in the consolidated election in April – and candidates filed in La Salle, Mendota, Peru, Princeton, Spring Valley, Streator and Utica.

The Streator Plan Commission was split 2-2 Tuesday on its recommendation to the City Council regarding a solar project off Golf Road.

Streator will host a meeting 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 18, at City Hall to discuss the potential revival of the Neighborhood Watch program.

A fundraising event for Logan’s Oasis Foundation will be Saturday, Nov. 16, at the Silver Fox/122 Club in Streator to raise funds for a new, accessible play area planned for Marilla Park.

Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley relied on a dominant defensive performance and a standout game from Jacob Chase to shut out Newman Central Catholic 28-0 in the second round of the Class 1A playoffs.

After a fire that caused extensive damage too much of the fellowship hall at New Beginnings Baptist Church in Streator, church leaders are finding creative ways to keep their services and outreach programs going while they rebuild.

Chandler Bedecker, a Streator native, recently made the transition from being in the military service to a career in civilian life as a mill helper at Nucor Tubular Products in Marseilles.