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Streator approves Beck’s Oil gas station on former church site

Beck’s Oil will tear down the former Immaculate Conception Church and build a gas station, convenience store and car wash in Streator.

By Maribeth M. Wilson●

State rep nixes Sauk Valley Chamber membership over prayer wording at fundraiser, DEI statement on its website

State Rep. Brad Fritts, R-Dixon, announced Wednesday that he withdrew his membership in the Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce after the Chamber added a DEI statement to its website and removed the word “God” from a prayer at its annual scholarship fundraiser

By Brandon Clark●

Clinard retires as Oglesby City Clerk

Oglesby City Clerk Becky Clinard is officially retired. The city council is expected to name a replacement Sept. 2, 2025.

By Tom Collins●

Beck’s Oil proposal, Oakland Park soccer fields to be voted on Wednesday night

The Streator City Council will meet Wednesday at 7 p.m. to consider the Beck’s Oil proposal, along with a vote to add soccer fields at Oakland Park.

By Bill Freskos●

Underwood decries Yorkville’s stance on fining, possibly jailing homeless people during town hall meeting

Oswego Village President Ryan Kauffman moderated the town hall, which was part of Underwood’s summer town hall series. The congresswoman has three more scheduled over the next week in DeKalb, LaSalle and Bureau counties.

By Eric Schelkopf●