Starved Rock State Park will begin an $18M trail upgrade this winter, including renovating the Tonti Canyon- which will allow it to open after being closed for more than a decade. The project is expected to continue through 2026.

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.

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The closure will begin at 7 a.m. each day and the road is expected to reopen by the end of the workday.

For the 38th consecutive year, the Putnam County Food Pantry is teaming up with Toys in the Pantry, local organizations, businesses, churches and schools to deliver Christmas baskets to families struggling this holiday season.

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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.