The Streator Area Chamber of Commerce will host a pair of holiday shopping events as the city kicks off a weekend of Christmas activities.

The Streator Public Library will host a variety of holiday programs from Monday, Dec. 15, through Saturday, Dec. 20.

A look at why drivers see a price gap from one end of La Salle County to the other.

A free lunch is scheduled from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, at Park Place, 406 E. Hickory St., Streator.

Here is the list of couples who applied for La Salle County marriage licenses from Nov. 14 through Nov. 28.

Manteno's defense got off to a hot start Monday against Illinois Central Eight Conference opponent Streator, pitching a shutout in the first quarter of an eventual 44-9 win that improved its record to 7-1 overall and 3-0 in ICE play.

The triggerman in the Easter Sunday murder in Streator was sentenced Friday to 117 years.

The Streator Public Library has opened its new Fabric and Friends Room, giving residents a place to sew using library-provided machines, tools and materials.

The Hardscrabble Lions Club in Streator recently raised $1,000 during a raffle.

The Streator Public Library will host a variety of programs from Monday, Dec. 8, through Saturday, Dec. 13.

Streator’s Leading Ladies held its monthly meeting on Thursday, Nov. 20, at Chipper’s restaurant.

The JOY group for senior men and women will meet at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10, at Park Presbyterian Church, 201 N. Vermillion St., Streator.

Poco a Poco recently welcomed three new board members to its board of directors for 2025-2026.

A Streator man was sentenced to 80 years in prison in the shooting that killed one and injured two others.

The Streator High School Board endorsed a tax levy request that increases the overall levy by 7.92% but still lowers the district’s tax rate during their meeting on Monday night.

The Streator Public Library will host a variety of programs from Sunday, Dec. 1, through Friday, Dec. 6.

The Streator Fire Department quickly contained an electrical fire in an attic on Tuesday morning at 313 W. Sumner St., Captain Bryan Park said in a news release.

The Quilts of Valor Foundation recently held a Quilt of Valor presentation on Sunday, Nov. 9, at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Streator.

A free lunch will be offered at 12:30 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 27, at Park Place, 406 E. Hickory St., Streator.

The Streator Public Library will host a variety of holiday-themed programs from Sunday, Nov. 24, through Friday, Nov. 29.

Streator rang in the Christmas season on Saturday, Nov.15, 2025, with the Mistletoe Market. Visitors enjoyed local shops and holiday displays.

Streator author Julie Stroebel Barichello unveiled “The Mountain of Dempsey Molehill,” Saturday at the Streator Public Library, where a dozen readers and fans gathered for face time and autographed copies.

The Streator City Council approved an additional $80,000 in Motor Fuel Tax funds to cover final costs for the ongoing Iowa Avenue reconstruction project during their meeting on Wednesday night.

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.

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.

Local businesses will stay open late this weekend as part of the Streator Chamber of Commerce’s annual Mistletoe Market Holiday Open House.

Local author Julie Barichello will celebrate the release of her new middle grade novel, “The Mountain of Dempsey Molehill,” with a book launch party at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, at the Streator Public Library, 130 S. Park St.

The Streator City Council will get together on Wednesday night to vote on the annexation of Circle Drive Subdivision, as well as a resolution for a $500,000 federal grant to support a planned solar array project and funding for the Iowa Avenue reconstruction.

A Wendy’s spokesperson confirmed the news on behalf of the franchisee. Restaurant team members have been offered employment opportunities at nearby restaurants.

There are hundreds of World War I monuments across Illinois – remain silent reminders of a war legacy that still lingers more than a century later.

After spending two years in Okinawa, Ramseyer was stationed in Quantico, Virginia, about 25 miles south of Washington. Through the church there, he and his wife Lydia went overseas as missionaries in Macedonia. They returned when Ramseyer accepted a position at a church in Dumfri

Illinois lost an estimated 2,936 men in Vietnam – the sixth-highest toll among all states. Dozens were from local communities, and their sacrifices continue to resonate with family and friends

Here is a look at the second-round playoff matchups awaiting Seneca, Morris and Dwight this weekend.

A La Salle County grand jury convened Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, and returned the following indictments.

Streator High School senior Gabriel Gutierrez has been selected as the school’s Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Good Citizen Award recipient for the 2025-26 school year.

A free lunch is scheduled from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, at Park Place, 406 E. Hickory St., Streator.

Woodland Elementary and Junior High schools recently announced the honor roll for the first quarter of the 2025-2026 school year.

The Streator Township High School Drama Department will perform Divided We Fall, a monologue-based play by Bryan Starchman, on Oct. 30-31 at 7 p.m. and Nov. 1 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students with a school ID.

Here is a look at the opening-round playoff matchups awaiting Seneca, Marquette, Dwight and Flanagan-Cornell/Woodland this weekend.

The Streator Public Library is hosting a variety of events from Nov. 10 to Nov. 15 for all ages, featuring activities ranging from scavenger hunts to art and gaming.

Streator Ace Hardware marked a new chapter Monday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the Streator Chamber of Commerce.

More from the Week 9 sideline across The Times area, including notes on Ottawa, Flanagan-Cornell/Woodland and more.

The suspect in the Streator City Park shooting will stand trial Feb. 2.

St. Michael the Archangel Catholic School in Streator announced its honor and high honor rolls for the first quarter of the 2025-2026 school year.

The Streator Chamber of Commerce hosted its Halloween Spooktacular event on Friday, Oct. 26, 2025, in downtown Streator. The event featured a scavenger hunt, a tarot card reader, a haunted house and more activities.

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The Streator Public Library, 130 S. Park St., recently announced its upcoming programs and events for November.

A look at Week 9 across The Times coverage area, including games lined up for Marquette, Flanagan-Cornell/Woodland, Seneca, Sandwich, Streator, Ottawa, Dwight and Fieldcrest.