The Streator City Council backed multiple annexation agreements with property owners in the Circle Drive Subdivision, setting the stage for the city to extend sewer service to the area.

During their meeting on Tuesday night, Streator Plan Commission recommended a $15,000 facade grant for Bowl Mor, a bowling alley and restaurant at 2416 N. Bloomington Street.

A proposal to rezone a Morrell Street property to allow multi-family housing met resistance Tuesday night, as the Streator Plan Commission unanimously recommended denial of the request.

Utica has a moratorium on solar farms. But does that apply to residents who want to mount energy-saving panels on the roofs of their homes? The Utica Village Board decided Monday it shouldn’t.

La Salle County voters will have new election equipment ready for the spring 2026 primary.

The Marseilles Lions Club recently presented the city with a $3,500 donation, completing its $7,000 pledge to support construction of a new pavilion at the recently renovated Broadway Park.

Both the Streator City Council and Plan Commission will meet Tuesday night to consider multiple annexations, facade grants, and other items, starting at 6 p.m. at Streator City Hall.

The move is in response to Illinois eliminating its 1% statewide grocery tax, a change passed in the state’s 2025 budget. When the state tax ends, municipalities are allowed – but not required – to enact their own replacement tax to avoid losing revenue.

Revenue from the storage facility may help fund a $1.5 million extension of Centennial Drive, improving access to the site. While no construction timeline has been announced, this approval marks a key step forward for development in north Ottawa.