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OSF St. Elizabeth welcomes first baby of 2025

New Year’s Day baby born to Streator parents

By Derek Barichello

Miriam was born on Jan. 1 to parents Tamyra Byrne and Jarred Clark of Streator. — Miriam was born on Jan. 1 to parents Tamyra Byrne and Jarred Clark of Streator. (Photo provided by JoEllyn Gahan)

January 04, 2025 at 5:48 am CST

Miriam said hello to the world Wednesday.

She was the first baby born in 2025 at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Ottawa.

Miriam was born Jan. 1 to parents Tamyra Byrne and Jarred Clark of Streator.

The newborn weighed 6 pounds, 9 ounces and measured 19½ inches long.

Miriam was the first baby born in 2025 at OSF HealthCare Saint Elizabeth Medical Center in Ottawa. — Miriam was the first baby born in 2025 at OSF HealthCare Saint Elizabeth Medical Center in Ottawa. (Photo provided by JoEllyn Gahan)