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No relief for La Salle County drug hauler, court rules

An appeals court acknowledged that his English was bad – and that the cops’ Spanish wasn’t that great, either – but the language barrier wasn’t enough for Roberto Carias-Moran to reverse his drug conviction and 30-year sentence.

By Tom Collins●

‘Songs of the Illinois Freedom Road’ coming to Ottawa next week

The Illinois Arts Council and the Ottawa Historical and Scouting Heritage Museum will sponsor a concert and program about the Underground Railroad next week.

By Bill Freskos●

Streator man charged in dog abuse case gets pre-trial release

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

By Tom Collins●

Streator moves closer to approving golf cart, low-speed vehicles on city streets

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.

By Bill Freskos●

5 Things to Do: Spring Valley Summer Fest, Jammin’ at the Clock, Shrimp Fest & Brew Hullabaloo

Zydeco Voodoo kicks off the 2026 season of Jammin' at the Clock in Streator on Friday, June 5.

By 5 Things to Do in Illinois Valley●