Bill Freskos

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’s community choir will perform Handel’s Messiah at 3 p.m. Sunday at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, continuing their bi-annual holiday tradition.

The Streator United Way surpassed its fundraising goal for the year, raising about $250,595 in pledges, exceeding its target of $250,572.

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.

Ottawa Elementary School District will host a Truth in Taxation hearing during its next school board meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 17, to discuss a proposed increase in the district’s levy.

Owens employees share what made the glass factory in Streator a unique place to work as it was a big part of the city's identity for decades.

In a semifinal showdown that looked to be closely contested, the outcome defied expectations as Lena-Winslow flexed its backfield versatility and stout run defense, cruising to a 46-13 win over one-seeded LeRoy.

Lena-Winslow faces LeRoy in the semifinals of the 2024 Class 1A IHSA football playoffs. Friday Night Drive reporter Bill Freskos will have live updates, scores and news from the game

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

Two men from Streator have been charged in connection with a residential burglary in rural Cornell, following an investigation by the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office.

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

This Friday, local boutiques and shops in Streator will join the nationwide Pink Friday event, encouraging shoppers to support local small business.

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.

Streator officials hosted a meeting on Nov. 18, 2024, to reestablish the Neighborhood Watch program, with Mayor Tara Bedei, Police Chief John Franklin, and former watch leader Toni Pettit addressing residents.

Farmington ended Dwight/GSW's Cinderella season 42-7 in the IHSA Class 2A quarterfinals Saturday afternoon, riding a balanced offense and key defensive takeaways.