Streator

After years without a Labor Day parade, Streator will once again be hosting the event sponsored by the Streator Chamber of Commerce.

OSF HealthCare announced the expansion of its OSF Medical Group - Orthopedic Services to Peru.

You soon may be able to find an Illinois Valley staple anywhere in the country.

Streator City Council held a special meeting on Wednesday night to approve the bid from Vissering construction to complete Streator’s oxidation ditch project in the amount of $3,149,815.

OSF HealthCare requested a deferral last week for its permit applications to discontinue Ottawa’s current hospital facility and build a new one.

The Illinois Valley PADS homeless shelter is another step closer to its goal after the La Salle City Council voted in favor of the city donating $4,000 to the creation of new websites.

Streator police said Monday two men had an apparent dispute in the parking lot of City Park that led to the Saturday shooting.

Here are the La Salle County marriage licenses for July 1 through July 12, 2024.

The gunshot victim injured Saturday in Streator is expected to recover from his injuries, Streator police said Sunday.

A meeting to volunteer during Streator Fest will be 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 23, at the Moose Lodge, 2007 Skelgas Road.

The Streator Public Library will host a potion scavenger hunt the week of July 22 and potion making session 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 24.

A man was shot Saturday and flown to OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria following an altercation at City Park in Streator, police said.

The Streator Dairy Queen recently received a PRIDE (Personal Responsibility in Delivering Excellence) Award from the Dairy Queen system for achieving a high level of cleanliness and food safety, and was named a Treat Store Training Location - one of only three in the U.S.

David Reed will be giving a presentation on John E. Williams at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 20, at the Streatorland Historical Museum.

In a move aimed at bolstering Streator's downtown revitalization efforts, the City Council recently approved a series of facade grants during its latest meeting for Blue Eyed Rascal, Vette to Vette and Curley’s Furniture.

Streator City Council members discussed Wednesday an ongoing issue of street parking by non-residents on the 100-200 block of Morrell Street, directly across from Streator High School.

The St Vincent De Paul Society of St. Michael the Archangel Parish in Streator is having an open house 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 30, at Bruce Township Hall, 216 N. Sterling St., to provide information on the upcoming Coming Together to Get Ahead program.

Streator’s City Council decided to table the decision on funding the oxidation ditch project at the wastewater treatment plant during Wednesday’s meeting.

The Starved Rock Country Community Foundation, in collaboration with the National Endowment for the Arts and the Illinois Arts Council, recently awarded $7,000 to support four local nonprofit groups.

Third Friday returns this Friday in downtown Ottawa. The Overdrive Monster Truck Show also is back in Princeton on Saturday.

Scattered tree limbs, utility wires and some poles were downed across La Salle, Bureau and Putnam counties Monday night after storms with wind gusts as high as 60 to 70 mph passed through the region.

The Streator Elks Club, 202 N. Park St., will celebrate the one-year anniversary of music bingo on Tuesday, July 16.

Follow updates on storms as they move through La Salle, Bureau and Putnam counties on Monday night.

Storms made their way through La Salle, Bureau and Putnam counties late Sunday and early Monday causing power outages, downed trees and power lines and even a tornado warning.

A tornado warning was issued until 12:30 a.m. in La Salle and Livingston counties for Streator, Pontiac and Dwight.

Streator shut out Ottawa American 5-0 in the 11-12 year old championship game on Sunday, July 14, 2024 at Washington Park in Peru.

The Streator Public Library’s book sale continues 10 a.m. to noon Monday, July 15, through Friday, July 19, in the basement.

A bicyclist was injured Friday morning after being struck by a vehicle in Streator, police said.

The Starved Rock Country Community Foundation board recently approved more than $45,000 in grants supported by its fundholders.

First State Bank locations are hosting a school supply donation drive until Aug. 31.

The 400 block of East Main Street in Streator will be hosting Sidewalk Chalk Art Saturday at 9 a.m. Saturday, July 27.

Eagles Club in Streator donated $1,000 to Logan’s Oasis Organization for the building of a playground at Marilla Park in memory of Logan Crank. The playground will be dedicated to his children and the children of the Streator area.

Artist, poet, language arts instructor and entrepreneur René Parks Wendinger of Streator has been hired by the Starved Rock Country Community Foundation to head its arts program.

Prosecutors said Alex Brown had no justification for firing a shot that injured a man in Streator. Now, Brown hopes to persuade a jury he acted in self-defense.

With the demand for tickets high for “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” Engle Lane Theater in Streator added an additional performance.

Engle Lane in Streator will present “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 14, and then at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 16, through Saturday, July 20.

Shannon Vincent of Streator was awarded a P.E.O. Program for Continuing Education scholarship.

The Streator Plan Commission recommended Tuesday two $15,000 facade grants for Blue Eyed Rascal Baking Company at 121 E. Main St. and 106 S Park St.

Melissa Crank and her family are turning a personal tragedy into a heartfelt initiative: Logan’s Oasis Organization.

Carnival mega passes for the upcoming Streator Fest are on sale for $60.

The Streator Public Library will host a presentation Friday, July 12, about the Poundstone Flag from David Reed.

The Timber Ridge Farmer’s Open is set Friday, Aug. 16, at the Lacon course, presented by Prairie State Tractor.

Streator City Council approved an update to its comprehensive plan to include a hazard mitigation component, a move aimed at securing a Federal Emergency Management Agency grant potentially worth $150,000.

A free lunch will be served 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 13, at Park Place, 406 E. Hickory St., Streator.

I recently went into St. Stephen Church in Streator for the first time since it was permanently shuttered in October, as a result of structural concerns.

The 2024 Streator Liberty Fest Parade entry winners were announced Wednesday.

A La Salle County grand jury convened Tuesday and indicted a Marseilles man with murder for allegedly killing his father.

Here are the La Salle County marriage licenses for June 17 through June 30, 2024.

A La Michoacana “mini” store soon will open in Streator.

Enrollment for the next session of Rock Steady Boxing at the Streator Family YMCA is open.