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May 08, 2025
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‘We all need to work together,’ more than 150 attend Streator town hall to discuss recent violence

‘We all need to work together,’ more than 150 attend Streator town hall to discuss recent violence

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.

By Derek Barichello●
May 08, 2025 at 11:33 pm CDT

Taxpayers who sued win another $240K back from Marengo District 154

Taxpayers who sued win another $240K back from Marengo District 154

Marengo High School District 154 has settled to pay back over $241,000 to taxpayers who filed a lawsuit claiming the district levied an “excessive” amount in 2023 after losing another similar lawsuit.

By Michelle Meyer●
May 08, 2025 at 6:43 pm CDT

Stamp Out Hunger collection set Saturday in Princeton

Stamp Out Hunger collection set Saturday in Princeton

Princeton residents have a challenge before them. Postal carriers will collect nonperishable food items Saturday, May 10, from residents’ porches or curbs for the Bureau County Food Pantry.

By Derek Barichello●
May 08, 2025 at 6:09 pm CDT

Kankakee police arrest Kentucky shooting suspect

Kankakee police arrest Kentucky shooting suspect

A man wanted for a shooting that occurred last month in Paducah, Kentucky, was arrested Monday by Kankakee police.

By Jeff Bonty●
May 08, 2025 at 6:00 pm CDT

‘He’s got the right heart’: McHenry County Catholics celebrate new, Chicago-born pope

‘He’s got the right heart’: McHenry County Catholics celebrate new, Chicago-born pope

From a kindergartner named Leo to pastors and faithful at churches, McHenry County-area Catholic react with excitement to the new pope - and his Chicago ties.

By Claire O'Brien●
May 08, 2025 at 5:59 pm CDT

Oswego Police issue 89 hands-free tickets as part of traffic enforcement campaign

Oswego Police issue 89 hands-free tickets as part of traffic enforcement campaign

The Oswego Police Department joined forces with the Illinois State Police, local law enforcement and highway safety partners for this enforcement effort.

By Eric Schelkopf●
May 08, 2025 at 5:47 pm CDT

Marseilles man to remain in jail after police say he didn’t put down gun in Streator park

Marseilles man to remain in jail after police say he didn’t put down gun in Streator park

A Marseilles man will be detained after he allegedly refused to put down a handgun Tuesday at Streator City Park and then led police on a foot chase.

By Tom Collins●
May 08, 2025 at 5:40 pm CDT

St. Charles-based Compact Industries breaks ground on warehouse expansion

St. Charles-based Compact Industries breaks ground on warehouse expansion

The $3.2 million project will increase the warehouse’s capacity from 43,000-square-feet to 76,000-square-feet, and is expected to take about five months to complete.

By David Petesch●
May 08, 2025 at 5:36 pm CDT

Judge recuses herself from Streator man’s Class X weapon case

Judge recuses herself from Streator man’s Class X weapon case

A Streator man facing bank robbery and firearm charges still needs a lawyer – Charles Spencer will need a new judge, too.

By Tom Collins●
May 08, 2025 at 5:22 pm CDT

DNA testing in Rock Falls’ Valentine’s Day fatal stabbing hits legal snag, May 13 trial faces delay

DNA testing in Rock Falls’ Valentine’s Day fatal stabbing hits legal snag, May 13 trial faces delay

A Whiteside County judge will decide Friday, May, 9, whether Kyle Cooper’s trial will begin Tuesday, May 13. That decision will follow a hearing on whether the Illinois Attorney General's Office will be able to intervene in the case on behalf of the Illinois State Police.

By Charlene Bielema●
May 08, 2025 at 4:39 pm CDT
Folk artist to play Mother’s Day show at Princeton church

Folk artist to play Mother’s Day show at Princeton church

Open Prairie United Church of Christ in Princeton will host a free concert by folk artist Bobby Jo Valentine at 7 p.m. on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 11.

By Tom Collins●
May 08, 2025 at 4:23 pm CDT
Spring Valley letter carriers to stamp out hunger

Spring Valley letter carriers to stamp out hunger

On Saturday, May 10, volunteers will be headquartered at the Food Pantry, 500 N. Terry St., Spring Valley, as well as following carriers collecting donations.

By Tom Collins●
May 08, 2025 at 4:21 pm CDT

Latest News

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‘We all need to work together,’ more than 150 attend Streator town hall to discuss recent violence


2

Taxpayers who sued win another $240K back from Marengo District 154


3

Stamp Out Hunger collection set Saturday in Princeton


4

Kankakee police arrest Kentucky shooting suspect


5

‘He’s got the right heart’: McHenry County Catholics celebrate new, Chicago-born pope


6

Oswego Police issue 89 hands-free tickets as part of traffic enforcement campaign


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Marseilles man to remain in jail after police say he didn’t put down gun in Streator park


8

St. Charles-based Compact Industries breaks ground on warehouse expansion


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1

Judge recuses herself from Streator man’s Class X weapon case


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DNA testing in Rock Falls’ Valentine’s Day fatal stabbing hits legal snag, May 13 trial faces delay


3

Folk artist to play Mother’s Day show at Princeton church


4

Spring Valley letter carriers to stamp out hunger


5

Photos: Utica Mill Street dining begins its 2025 season


6

Deb Johnston memorialized with renaming of Kankakee softball field


7

‘Great joy and great excitement‘: Northern Illinois Catholic leaders welcome 1st American pope


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NCI ARTworks to show works of Jagitsch, Jandrey on May 9


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