Streator City Council

The Streator City Council approved a 2025 budget Wednesday with room for projects, including the construction of pickleball courts, new lights at Bodznick Park and replacing the electrical generator at City Hall.

During its meeting last week, the Streator City Council approved a 4.99% increase to the city's tax levy, bringing the total levy for the year to $4,673,263.

The Streator Salvation Army is seeking volunteers for its annual Red Kettle Campaign this year.

A job fair will take place in Streator next Tuesday, Dec. 10, providing local residents an opportunity to connect with area employers.

The Streator City Council approved revisions to the city’s liquor license ordinance on Wednesday, creating opportunities for local businesses on the waitlist to receive licenses.

Streator is set to host a holiday celebration on Saturday, with a full day of events including small business shopping, holiday markets, ice sculpting, and the annual Light Up Streator celebration at City Park.

The Streator City Council placed the agenda item regarding the proposed pickleball courts on file until they receive a more accurate cost estimate.

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

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.

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.

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

Streator City Council approved an ordinance Wednesday night annexing a parcel of land located at 1517 E. First Street into the city’s boundaries.

Streator officials are exploring adding another investigator to the police department within the next year.

A house at 1513 N. Bloomington St. in Streator was approved for demolition.

The Streator City Council approved funding to move forward with the long-anticipated Kelly Street Bridge project, which has been closed since 2016. The bidding process is expected to begin in March 2025, according to City Engineer Jeremy Palm.

The Streator City Council approved changes to the ambulance service agreement with Allen Township, allowing for quicker response times by dispatching Streator's ambulance simultaneously with the first page, while also expanding the service area.

Streator officials and police hosted a public hearing Tuesday night which saw over 100 residents show up at City Hall to discuss where the issue stems from as well as possible solutions. Reviving the Neighborhood Watch was a main topic brought up during the meeting.

The Streator Parks and Open Spaces Board is looking into adding new pickleball courts at Anderson Fields because of its good visibility and access. This plan looks to provide more recreational options for Streator as participation in pickleball grows nationally.

A decision on the solar project off Golf Road is expected in late November after the Streator Planning Commission postponed Tuesday the public hearing, which is set to reopen on Nov. 12.

The Streator Chamber of Commerce hosted an event Thursday to connect local students with career opportunities in manufacturing, featuring tours of four local companies and a career fair. Students are seeking careers after graduation.

The Streator City Council voted 4-1 Wednesday against an ordinance that would have restricted non-resident parking on Morrell Street near Streator High School. Superintendent Scott Cameron expressed concerns the measure would not effectively address parking issues.

Proposed community solar projects in Streator – one of which drew about 30 people to a recent meeting – will be sent back to the Plan Commission for further review, the Streator City Council decided Wednesday.

The Streator City Council will vote on an ordinance aimed at regulating street parking by nonresidents in the 100 to 200 block of Morrell Street, adjacent to Streator High School, during next month’s meeting.

The Streator Plan Commission recommended the approval of 2 of 3 proposed community solar panel projects, but did not endorse a project on the northwest part of the city after about 30 people showed up to the meeting against it.

Bing Armstrong Memorial Park, a community project from 1998 in memory of Bernard "Bing" Armstrong, faces a turning point as its outdated and unsafe playground is removed. As the equipment is removed, the history of the park remains.

A two-way V-shaped electronic billboard is being erected Wednesday at the corner of Bloomington and Frech streets in Streator – part of a development that may also include a coffee chain.

Streator has announced that petitions for the city council election on Apr. 1, are now available at Streator City Hall, 204 South Bloomington Street.

Logans Oasis Organization has raised over $17,000 in an effort to place a new playground at Marilla Park in Streator.

The Streator City Council approved a resolution to award a construction contract for the pond improvement project at Marilla Park. The project will bring gabion baskets, a new sidewalk, picnic shelters and a resurfacing of the parking lot.

The playground at Bing Armstrong Park on Wasson Street in Streator will be closed, then removed.

A look at how Streator’s PPG Flyers use their hobby to engage with the community.

Streator’s Plan Commission has recommended a modification to the facade grant for 115 E. Main St., which the owners plan to put up a mural instead of windows on the upper facade of the building.

Two electronic radar speed signs have been installed on North Bloomington Street in Streator, just before the Morrell Street intersection, to warn motorists to slow down near Streator High School.

The development of an Arby’s in Streator may need another year.

After years without a Labor Day parade, Streator will once again be hosting the event sponsored by the Streator Chamber of Commerce.

Streator City Council held a special meeting on Wednesday night to approve the bid from Vissering construction to complete Streator’s oxidation ditch project in the amount of $3,149,815.

In a move aimed at bolstering Streator's downtown revitalization efforts, the City Council recently approved a series of facade grants during its latest meeting for Blue Eyed Rascal, Vette to Vette and Curley’s Furniture.

Streator City Council members discussed Wednesday an ongoing issue of street parking by non-residents on the 100-200 block of Morrell Street, directly across from Streator High School.

Streator’s City Council decided to table the decision on funding the oxidation ditch project at the wastewater treatment plant during Wednesday’s meeting.

The Streator Plan Commission recommended Tuesday two $15,000 facade grants for Blue Eyed Rascal Baking Company at 121 E. Main St. and 106 S Park St.

Streator City Council approved an update to its comprehensive plan to include a hazard mitigation component, a move aimed at securing a Federal Emergency Management Agency grant potentially worth $150,000.

The Streator City Council asked City Manager David Plyman last week to provide some more information before it decides whether to spend reserves or borrow money to make up about $1.45 million to complete an oxidation ditch update to the wastewater treatment plant.

The Streator Police Department will be adding a new squad car to the force.

Two houses were approved for demolition during the Streator City Council meeting on Wednesday night. The properties are located at 812 Hoyne Street and 101 South 2nd Avenue.

The Streator City Council joined Ottawa and Marseilles city councils, as well as the La Salle County Board, in opposing OSF’s plans to build a new hospital in Ottawa and move obstetrics and ICU services outside of the city.

An increase in equipment and labor costs have put Streator in a situation where it must find about $1.45 million to complete work an oxidation ditch for the wastewater treatment plant.

The Streator City Council approved an item Wednesday that could lead to the construction of a Scooter’s Coffee at the corner of Bloomington and Frech streets.

Improvements to the pond area of Marilla Park in Streator may begin as soon as fall.

The Streator Plan Commission approved a recommendation Tuesday that could set in motion the opening of a coffee chain store at the corner of Bloomington and Frech streets.

The Streator City Council soon will vote on rules for non-profit organizations soliciting money at intersections, in an effort to make the events safer.