A line of storms was forecast to push through most of central and northern Illinois, and the forecast was borne out as 6 p.m. approached.

The Streator Chamber of Commerce recently recognized Poco a Poco as its June Member of the Month as the annual music festival celebrates its 10th year in the community.

A free lunch is scheduled from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 13, at Park Place, 406 E. Hickory St., Streator.

The Streator Elks Flag Day Ceremony will be at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, June 13 in the Plumb Pavilion in the Streator City Park. As usual, performing for the presentation will be the award winning Joliet American Legion Band.

After a delay, work on the Kelly Street Bridge in Streator has recently resumed and is expected to be completed this summer.

The Streator Public Library recently announced its upcoming programs and events for the fourth week in June.

Streator is considering increasing rental fees for the clubhouse at Anderson Fields Golf Course as officials look to expand use of the recently updated facility.

Engle Lane Theatre in Streator will present Disney’s Frozen Jr. beginning Tuesday, June 9, with performances running through Sunday, June 14.

Woodland Elementary and Junior High School in Streator announced its honor roll for the fourth quarter of the 2025-2026 school year.

The Streator Fire Department is looking to use grant money buy new equipment while some repairs to its training center following damage caused by a burst pipe last winter.

The future of Streator’s Canteen Memorial remained under discussion Wednesday night as city officials continued conversations about whether the memorial should remain near the former Santa Fe Depot or eventually be relocated.

A Streator man charged with sexually abusing a dog has been granted pre-trial release, albeit with multiple conditions.

The Streator City Council spent part of Wednesday night’s Committee of the Whole meeting continuing work on a potential ordinance that would allow golf carts and other low-speed vehicles on certain city streets.

Mediacom Communications recently named Streator Township High School senior McKayla McBride as a recipient of its World Class Scholarship Program.

A Streator man faces up to three years in prison if convicted of sexually abusing a dog.

The Streator Fire Department announced that firefighter Dustin Holland successfully completed his EMT Basic Course and passed the National Registry EMT examination last week.

The Streator City Council will continue discussions Wednesday night on a potential ordinance that would allow golf carts and certain low-speed vehicles to operate on some city streets.

Demolition is almost complete at the former Immaculate Conception Church site in Streator, with the main church building being taken down this week.

The Streator Public Library recently announced its upcoming events and programs for the third week in June.

The Streator Public Library recently announced its upcoming programs and events for the second week in June.

As Shaw Media celebrates its 175th anniversary, we looked back at four front pages from May 30

A large early morning fire on Wednesday damaged a garage, several vehicles and nearby buildings on Streator’s south side, prompting a large emergency response from multiple area fire departments.

The Streator Lions Club recently held its bi-monthly meeting Wednesday, May 20, at the Oakley Club.

The Streator Fire Department extinguished an apartment dryer fire last week on Friday afternoon after smoke detectors alerted residents to evacuate safely.

The Illinois Valley Brain Injury Clubhouse was awarded a Starved Rock Country Community Foundation community grant to develop its Enterprise Pathways Initiative.

Woodland High School announced its high honor and honor rolls for the second semester of the 2025-2026 school year.

While the vacant Streator city manager role was filled with a new face, the next fire chief will be a familiar one. After a short stint as the interim chief, Captain Bryan Park has been named the next fire chief, the Streator Fire Department announced Tuesday morning.

As Shaw Media celebrates its 175th anniversary, we looked back at four front pages from May 26. These archives serve as a time capsule, capturing everything from historic infrastructure projects to local public school shifts and global postwar conflicts

The Streator City Council officially approved the hiring and welcomed Yates McLaughlin as the city’s next city manager during Wednesday night’s meeting.

The Streator City Council heard a proposal during their meeting Wednesday night to move and improve the Canteen memorial, A.K.A “Coffee Pot Lady” memorial which currently sits near the former Santa Fe Depot site.

Engle Lane Theatre will host a “Cookout Cabaret” to celebrate its 2026 season at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 23, at the William C. Schiffbauer Center for the Performing Arts, 1012 Columbus Road, Streator.

The University of Illinois Extension will hold a Grilling and Summertime Salads program series for residents to learn about ideas and practical tips for healthy summer meals.

The Streator High School Class of 2026 held its annual commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 17, 2026 in Pops Dale Gymnasium.

A Streator man died late Friday night after being struck by a train near the Main and James Street crossing, according to the Streator Police Department.

The Streator Food Truck Festival was held on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at Streator City Park. The festival started in 2017 as a fundraiser for the Streator Walldogs Murals. The event continues to raise funds for murals and public art in Streator.

The purpose of this group is to provide men and women 55 and older with programs that are informational and or entertaining. The club hopes to offer an opportunity to socialize with old friends and to make some new ones.

Poison frontman Bret Michaels will headline Streator Fest on Saturday, Aug. 8. Other weekend performers include country star Jo Dee Messina and rock band Skillet.

Woodland High School in Streator recently held its Academic Honors Night on Wednesday, May 6.

Streator Fire Department Captain Bryan Park will serve as the interim fire chief following the appointment of Chief Gary Bird as interim city manager.

The Streator Public Library recently announced its upcoming programs and events for the fourth week in May.

Streator High School recently held its prom and recognized its prom royalty.

After serving as chief of the Streator Police Department since 2022, John Franklin announced his retirement from the department on Friday, with Deputy Chief Robert Wood set to serve as interim chief while city officials search for a permanent replacement.

Frozen Jr. is set to sweep into Streator’s Engle Lane Theatre later this month, bringing a cast of kids from all over the Illinois Valley together for a familiar Disney favorite and Engle Lane’s first show of the year.

Years of community effort in Streator will culminate later this month with the grand opening of Logan’s Oasis Playground at Marilla Park later this month.

The Streator City Council will meet Wednesday night to continue the discussion of updating city laws regarding non-highway vehicles.

For many in Streator, the arrival of the brown UPS truck often meant more than just their package being delivered- it meant seeing a familiar and friendly face. For almost half a century, that face belonged to Spring Valley native Jim Bezely.

The meal is free and open to the public. There are dine-in or carryout options available.

As Shaw Media celebrates its 175th anniversary, we are diving into our archives to examine four front pages from early May

The Streator Public Library recently announced its upcoming programs and events for the second week in May.

As Shaw Media celebrates its 175th anniversary, we looked back at four front pages from May 1