VFW Auxiliary Department of Illinois announced the kickoff of the VFW Auxiliary’s annual Illustrating America art contest.

A La Salle County man in his 60s died in the past week from complications related to COVID-19, according to the La Salle County Health Department.

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Siberian huskies were the stars of the show Sunday at Starved Rock State Park Visitor Center parking lot. Free Spirit Siberian Rescue hosted sled dog demonstrations throughout the afternoon, also allowing attendees to meet and greet with the dogs.

Livingston County Board member Jason Bunting was selected Saturday to represent the 106th Illinois House District, which includes Streator, Ransom and portions of Marseilles and Seneca.

Led in part by its support of the community through local fundraisers, the Law Offices of Reilly & Skerston, LLC, were named the Streator Area Chamber of Commerce’s January 2023 Business of Month.

Illinois Valley Community College is addressing a critical community need by producing Emergency Medical Service professionals through courses at its Ottawa Center at 321 W. Main St. There are eight area fire and ambulance members in Ottawa Center’s program.

Students planning to attend Illinois Valley Community College this fall can apply for IVCC Foundation scholarships online by Thursday, Feb. 9.

Biden said he wanted the balloon downed on Wednesday, but was advised that the best time for the operation would be when it was over water.

National Pizza Day is Thursday, Feb. 9, and to celebrate it the Streator Public Library is conducting a pizza slice scavenger hunt, encouraging patrons to find all of the hidden pizza slices throughout the building.