Two men were charged with multiple crimes after a pair of police pursuits in Ottawa and Morris.

About 1.9 million Illinois residents are enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program this year.

As the holidays approach, a community-wide effort is underway in Streator to help local families and individuals in need. A food and essential item drive will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, at the Streatorland Food Pantry, 210 N. Wasson St.

Lori Mahan and Marla Merritt recently presented a $950.50 check to the Streatorland Food Pantry.

The Streator City Council voted Wednesday to approve the annexation of the Circle Drive Subdivision into city limits during their meeting on Wednesday night.

Audiences will notice some real magic inside Stage 212 now that the La Salle theater has undergone major improvements. And what better way to showcase the overhaul than with a little on-stage magic?

The Illinois Valley Symphony Orchestra will perform its first regular-season concert in Streator in recent history at 3 p.m. Nov. 9 at Streator High School.

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Hundreds of people waited in line for free gift bags during the grand-opening of Aldi on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025 at the corner of Backbone Road and North Main Street in Princeton. The 12,000 square feet store began construction in May of this year. The first 100 people in line were given a chance to win a golden ticket to win a $100 gift card. The store hours are 9a.m.-8p.m. daily.

An Ottawa man was ordered detained Wednesday after being arrested twice for drugs, both times while wearing an ankle monitor.