The Streator City Council recently approved two police department purchases during its meeting last week, including a replacement vehicle and new laptops for all of their patrol cruisers.

The GriefShare support group is returning to Evangelical Covenant Church, Princeton.

Model train enthusiasts and farm toy collectors will gather on Saturday at the Bureau County Fairgrounds for the annual Model Train Fair Toy Show.

Correct Hardwood in Ottawa was sold on Monday, Feb 2 by Ed Bertrand to Jared and Chris Stewart.

Herrera, 50, of Streator, was reported missing Jan. 11 after being involved in a motor vehicle accident nearby.

The LaMoille Lions Club will hold a fish fry 5-7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20 at the club, 308 Howard St.

At Tuesday night’s Ottawa City Council meeting, a resolution was adopted to temporarily close La Salle Street for the Fall Festival Parade.

Using a different theme for each date, “Theater Tots” will foster and expand young children’s imagination, confidence, creativity and joy of theater through stories, music, movement and pretend play.

Illinois Valley Community College’s popular Edible Car Contest is back for its 20th year.