Streator City Council

A downtown Streator building is one step closer to becoming a small event venue, as the Streator Plan Commission voted Tuesday to recommend a facade grant.

The Streator City Council approved a resolution requesting that the Illinois Department of Transportation install traffic safety controls at the intersection of Illinois Route 18 and East 15th Road, following a fatal crash and growing safety concerns from residents.

A funeral service business on the east side of Streator will soon receive a fresh look, thanks to a $15,000 facade grant approved Wednesday night by Streator City Council.

After over a year of planning and fundraising, Logan’s Oasis Organization has completed its fundraising goal - thanks in large part to a $36,000 donation from energy company Constellation to support a new inclusive playground at Marilla Park in Streator.

A two-day disc golf fundraiser, Throwing for Logan, will be held July 12-13 at Marilla Park in Streator to support the installation of a playground in memory of Logan at the park.

Streator High School is moving forward with plans to build a new Career and Technical Education building along West Lincoln Avenue, with construction expected to be completed by early next year.

A Streator man was picked up by Streator police early Wednesday morning following a house fire on Everett Street on Tuesday night in Streator.

The Walldogs Food Truck Festival returned for its 9th year on Saturday, May 17, drawing crowds to City Park in Streator for a day of food, music, and art.

Streator Park Fest got off to a strong start on Saturday, with cool weather and big crowds coming out to City Park for the city’s annual Memorial Day weekend celebration.

More than 150 people attended a town hall meeting Thursday night at Streator High School to discuss recent violence in the community and solutions moving forward, including a pair of high school seniors who asked questions about safety.

Two new members took their seats Wednesday on the Streator City Council.

The Streator Police Department will be purchasing four more Flock license plate reading cameras to be placed strategically at high traffic areas.

The portion of the garbage and sewer bill for Streator residents paying for garbage will increase by $5 per month beginning in May.

If unofficial results hold from the April 1 election, La Salle, Streator, Princeton and Spring Valley figure to have some new faces on their city councils.

Here’s a look at how candidates across the Illinois Valley reacted to Tuesday’s unofficial election results.

Daniel Danko and Scott Scheuer are the apparent winners in the Streator City Council race, according to unofficial election results.

I am running for City Council as it is an opportunity to show gratitude through service to a community that has offered my family and me so much. The opportunity presented at a good time; my family and friends are offering full support.

I want to make Streator a safe and thriving community for my two daughters to grow up in. It has been a lifelong dream of mine to stay in Streator, and run for City Council.

I can see how strong volunteerism is in Streator, this is how I want to give back.

Streator residents will need to hang on to their Waste Management garbage and recycling containers.

Reconstruction of Iowa Avenue from Main to Johnson streets in Streator may begin as soon as early summer.

Streator Police Chief John Franklin shared a letter of commendation for Officer John Thompson to the Streator City Council on Wednesday, after the officer's work led to two arrests following a reported incident with a gun.

If grant funds are secured, Streator will move forward on constructing a pair of pickleball courts in Merriner Park.

The former Lipton Tea building lot on the corner of Wasson and Main streets, Merriner Park and Oakland Park emerged Wednesday as possible sites for pickleball courts in Streator.

The Streator Plan Commission endorsed a $15,000 façade grant for Michael Recycling & Disposal’s building at 506 E. Hickory St. as part of the city’s Downtown Building Repair and Façade Grant Program.

Schultz Crematory and Funeral Services is aiming to open at the former McGrath’s Seafood location in Northpoint Plaza, and the Streator Plan Commission recommended its approval.

The Streator City Council approved several roadwork items, including land dedications for a road expansion and a roadwork contract to improve North Illinois and East Morrell streets.

Streator closed out a grant project that funded the rehabilitation of 11 homes.

Streator’s rental property registration program is entering its next phase in 2025, with a focus on making sure all rental units are registered and compliant with city codes.

The Streator City Council approved on Wednesday no parking ordinances for Bronson Street and East Stanton Street.

The Streator City Council is set to vote on a proposal to install stop signs at the intersection of Prairie Court following concerns raised by residents about traffic safety in the area.

The Streator City Council has approved a new four-year collective bargaining agreement with the Streator Fire Department.

Logan’s Oasis Organization’s planned playground at Marilla Park in Streator took a big step Tuesday when Melissa Crank announced she recently received blueprints.

A look at how Streator officials are adapting after a challenging year of gun violence, with a focus on their partnership with Tri-DENT and new strategies to boost public involvement.

The Streator Chamber of Commerce has announced the winners of the 2024 Holiday Lighting and Decorating Contest, awarding several local residents and businesses.

The Streator City Council approved a 2025 budget Wednesday with room for projects, including the construction of pickleball courts, new lights at Bodznick Park and replacing the electrical generator at City Hall.

During its meeting last week, the Streator City Council approved a 4.99% increase to the city's tax levy, bringing the total levy for the year to $4,673,263.

The Streator Salvation Army is seeking volunteers for its annual Red Kettle Campaign this year.

A job fair will take place in Streator next Tuesday, Dec. 10, providing local residents an opportunity to connect with area employers.

The Streator City Council approved revisions to the city’s liquor license ordinance on Wednesday, creating opportunities for local businesses on the waitlist to receive licenses.

Streator is set to host a holiday celebration on Saturday, with a full day of events including small business shopping, holiday markets, ice sculpting, and the annual Light Up Streator celebration at City Park.

The Streator City Council placed the agenda item regarding the proposed pickleball courts on file until they receive a more accurate cost estimate.

After more than two months of deliberation, the Streator City Council voted 3-2 Wednesday against a proposed solar project off Golf Road.

The April 2025 ballot is starting to take shape in the Illinois Valley. Here is who filed in La Salle, Mendota, Oglesby, Peru, Princeton, Spring Valley, Streator and Utica.

The Streator Parks and Open Spaces Board has moved forward with a recommendation to the Streator City Council for pickleball courts at Anderson Fields Golf Course in Streator.

The Streator Plan Commission was split 2-2 Tuesday on its recommendation to the City Council regarding a solar project off Golf Road.

Streator City Council approved an ordinance Wednesday night annexing a parcel of land located at 1517 E. First Street into the city’s boundaries.

Streator officials are exploring adding another investigator to the police department within the next year.

A house at 1513 N. Bloomington St. in Streator was approved for demolition.

The Streator City Council approved funding to move forward with the long-anticipated Kelly Street Bridge project, which has been closed since 2016. The bidding process is expected to begin in March 2025, according to City Engineer Jeremy Palm.