Streator

Streator closed out a grant project that funded the rehabilitation of 11 homes.

Was it a firecracker or a gunshot heard last summer at Hi-Tide Campground near Leland? A Streator man needs a judge to believe it was a firecracker or he could face prison.

Streator firefighters rescued two residents trapped on the second floor of a house fire earlier this month.

Streator native Tony Obrohta will be on national TV Friday morning playing guitar for the band Chicago, whose original lineup was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Switching to a city manager would increase efficiency in Oglesby and save taxpayers money, two advocates said.

Two Streator residents were arrested in South Streator last week on Friday, Jan. 17, after a search warrant led to the seizure of firearms, ammunition and drugs.

With cold temperatures predicted Tuesday morning, schools in La Salle, Bureau and Putnam counties are taking precautions to keep students safe.

Streator High School Assistant Principal Nick McGurk was named the 2025 Illinois Assistant Principal of the Year.

The following events in La Salle, Bureau and Putnam counties have been cancelled, and these businesses and organizations will be closed Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025.

Gardeners looking to start seeds can learn from local experts before spring begins at a free seed-starting workshop in Streator hosted by the Bureau, La Salle, Marshall-Putnam Master Gardener program.

Streator’s rental property registration program is entering its next phase in 2025, with a focus on making sure all rental units are registered and compliant with city codes.

St. Michael the Archangel Catholic School in Streator announced its honor roll for the second quarter of the 2024-2025 school year.

The Streator Public Library will be hosting life size Battleship games Friday, Jan. 24.

A schedule of high school sporting events in the Ottawa/Streator area for the coming week of Jan 19-Jan. 25, 2025.

When the temperatures drop and the snow starts to fall, it’s the perfect time to indulge in a relaxing indoor activity.

The Streator City Council approved on Wednesday no parking ordinances for Bronson Street and East Stanton Street.

A theft at the Streator Public Library was resolved after police located the suspect, who had stolen a donation box from the library on Tuesday.

The Streator City Council is set to vote on a proposal to install stop signs at the intersection of Prairie Court following concerns raised by residents about traffic safety in the area.

Through the generosity of several donors, more than $45,000 in scholarships will be available in 2025 from the Starved Rock Country Community Foundation, including two new awards.

The Streator City Council has approved a new four-year collective bargaining agreement with the Streator Fire Department.

The Storytellers Studio Session, a Mad Hatter Ball, dinosaur-themed activities, swing music and a painting party are some activities this weekend in the Illinois Valley.

A fundraising painting party will be held Saturday, Jan. 18, to support the Logan’s Oasis Playground fundraiser at the Church of the Open Bible, 701 S. Sterling St., Streator.

The Streator Elementary Board of Education president said Tuesday the board was not surprised by the teachers' union’s strike authorization vote.

A La Salle County grand jury convened Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025, and returned the following indictments.

Logan’s Oasis Organization’s planned playground at Marilla Park in Streator took a big step Tuesday when Melissa Crank announced she recently received blueprints.

Woodland High School in rural Streator released its honor roll for the first semester of the 2024-2025 school year.

The Streator boys basketball team beat La Salle-Peru 58-50 on Tuesday.

Woodland Elementary and Junior High School in rural Streator announced the honor for the second quarter of the 2024-2025 school year.

The Streator Education Association voted in favor Monday of taking another step closer to a strike.

The Streator Fire Department quickly extinguished a storage building fire at 609 E. Hickory St. early Monday morning.

Streator High School announced its honor roll for the second quarter of the 2024-2025 school year.

The Princeton High School Scholastic Bowl varsity and JV teams competed Saturday at the La Salle-Peru High School Invitational “Nerd Bowl.”

Dig Doug’s BBQ in Streator has recently reopened its doors after a break-in that left the restaurant’s front door shattered and cash stolen.

The Streator Public Library is celebrating dinosaurs the week of Jan. 13, including a Saturday afternoon full of dinosaur-themed activities.

Here is the list of couples who applied for La Salle County marriage licenses from Dec. 1 through Dec. 31, 2024.

The union representing Streator Elementary district teachers is conducting a strike vote at 4 p.m. Monday, Jan. 13.

Streator High School gave the incoming freshman class Wednesday a preview of what to look forward to in their high school education.

Take a winter nature hike or enjoy comedy, art or Christian music, there's something for people looking to head outdoors or stay inside this weekend in the Illinois Valley.

A free lunch is planned from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11, at Park Place, 406 E. Hickory St., Streator.

Logan’s Oasis Organization will host a Playground Fundraising Quarter Auction on Jan. 16 at the Knights of Columbus Hall, located at 806 Oakley Ave. in Streator.

Six people are accused of seeking government aid through false claims made during the novel coronavirus pandemic. Each now faces up to 15 years if convicted.

Two of the alleged fraudsters didn’t bother naming the business they claimed to own. Another claimed to own a limited liability corporation, but the LLC wasn’t created until after he got his money.

Two Streator residents were rescued by firefighters Tuesday morning from the second floor of a burning house.

The Streator Chamber of Commerce is kicking off the new year by extending an invitation to non-member businesses to join the Chamber before participating in their its Caffeinate and Connect networking event of the year.

Two Streator FFA members were awarded at the end of December a $1,000 grant from the National FFA Organization thanks to two industry sponsors: Rabo Agrifinance and EDP Renewable North America.

Streator Woodland's principal was named as the Elementary Principal of the Year

The Streator Public Library will host a mushroom scavenger hunt the week of Jan. 6.

A Streator man charged with shooting three people, killing one, will stand trial for murder on March 3.

OSF changed Tuesday its mask requirement for visitors of all its hospitals to a recommendation.

The Streator Police Department is alerting residents to a phone scam in which fraudsters posing as law enforcement officers try to trick people into sending money for fake arrest warrants or bail claims.