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Streatorland Museum to host holiday open house Dec. 8

Museum decorated for the holidays

The new Streatorland Historical Society Museum at 109 E. Elm St. features a display on Clyde Tombaugh, discoverer of Pluto, who was born in Streator.

The Streatorland Museum, 109 E. Elm St., will host a holiday open house 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8.

Enjoy the holiday decorations and refreshments and browse 14 exhibit rooms of the city’s history.

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.