The Streator Plan Commission tabled a decision Tuesday night on whether to recommend a $15,000 facade grant for the Ace Hardware downtown, with concerns the owners proposal did not align with the program’s historic restoration goals.

During a special meeting Tuesday night, the Streator City Council reviewed a draft agreement with Beck’s Oil to tear down the former Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and build a gas station, convenience store and car wash.

Jim Spelich announced his re-election campaign for La Salle County treasurer.

The Streator City Council met on Tuesday night for a special meeting where they approved demolition to three residential properties.

The Streator Park District board will address a variety of items on Wednesday night during their regular meeting.

The Marseilles Public Library will host an open house from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, at 155 E. Bluff St. to celebrate its 120th anniversary.

Illinois residents could pay hundreds more for their marketplace insurance plans in 2026, said U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Naperville, to dozens of constituents Saturday.

The Ottawa City Council took one of the final steps in allowing a $2 million state grant to move forward for Illinois Valley PADS’ new homeless shelter project in Ottawa during their regular meeting on Tuesday night.

U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood told a crowd at a Joliet town hall that she’s received no response from top federal officials regarding a report of a “reckless” immigration enforcement incident in the city.