I turned around to find Santa Claus walking towards me out of uniform ...

Streator’s historic Old No. 3 church will open for a special Christmas Eve service.

Plans for the new hospital in Ottawa could be heard as early as January.

A stuffed animal sleepover is planned Friday at Streator Public Library.

An Icelandic tradition will make its way Monday to Reddick Library in Ottawa.

The Streator Chamber of Commerce has announced the winners of the 2024 Holiday Lighting and Decorating Contest, awarding several local residents and businesses.

Streator senior Noah Russow posted a team-leading 15 goals and 13 assists this past fall. The 4-time Illinois Central Eight All-Conference selection and 3-time IHSSCA All-Sectional honoree is the 2024 Times Boys Soccer Player of the Year.

Here are the best boys soccer players across The Times coverage area, The 2024 Times All-Area Boys Soccer Team.

Seneca High School sophomores Dane Ferrara, Tori Skelton, Alexander Gagnon and Grace Smith have been selected to attend the 2025 HOBY Leadership Seminar.