Illinois Valley

No one injured after bus rear ended in Streator

Occupants were taken to OSF Center for Health-Streator as precaution

A bus carrying with two adults and four children was rear ended Wednesday morning at Lundy and Everett streets in Streator.

A bus carrying with two adults and four children was rear ended Wednesday morning at Lundy and Everett streets in Streator.

While no one appeared injured, all occupants were taken to OSF Center for Health-Streator for examination by Streator Ambulance. Damage to both vehicles was minimal. The bus was for a head start program.

The Streator Police Department is encouraging motorists to leave ample room between their vehicle and the one in front of them.

The Streator Fire Department also assisted at the scene.

Derek Barichello

Derek Barichello

Derek Barichello is the news editor for The Times in Ottawa and NewsTribune in La Salle, part of Shaw Local News Network, covering La Salle, Bureau and Putnam counties. He covers local and breaking news in the areas of government, education, business and crime and courts, among others.