Streator

The regular monthly meeting of Streator’s Leading Ladies was held on Thursday, June 19, at Chipper’s Grill.

The Streator Moose Family Center Lodge will host a chicken dinner and raffle fundraiser on Saturday, June 28, at its lodge, 2007 Skelgas Road.

A missing person search launched Tuesday evening ended Wednesday with the discovery of a body north of Streator.

Bill Walsh Streator will close its doors July 31 after 35 years in business, the dealership announced Tuesday, due to rising operational costs and increased demands from its manufacturer.

Streator Unlimited will hold its third annual Fun Day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 1, at City Park in Streator to celebrate the agency’s 60th anniversary with live music, food trucks and activities for all ages.

Bountiful Blessings Food Pantry will host its first annual silent auction fundraiser on Saturday, June 28, at the former Oakland Park School 701 S. Sterling St. in Streator.

A Streator woman was arrested on Thursday night after officers discovered drugs and a stolen pistol following a routine traffic stop.

The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for the region, warning of "oppressively hot and humid" weather until early next week.

Grand Ridge’s zip code is 61325, and when a town’s zip code matches the date, it’s Zip Code Day.

A Streator man is facing multiple charges after allegedly pointing a firearm at people while riding an ATV through city streets Wednesday evening, according to police.

The Streator City Council approved a resolution requesting that the Illinois Department of Transportation install traffic safety controls at the intersection of Illinois Route 18 and East 15th Road, following a fatal crash and growing safety concerns from residents.

A funeral service business on the east side of Streator will soon receive a fresh look, thanks to a $15,000 facade grant approved Wednesday night by Streator City Council.

“Day” Jones interviews Derrick Barichello about his transition from working with The Times and NewsTribune to the Streator Chamber of Commerce and the chamber’s upcoming events

After over a year of planning and fundraising, Logan’s Oasis Organization has completed its fundraising goal - thanks in large part to a $36,000 donation from energy company Constellation to support a new inclusive playground at Marilla Park in Streator.

A $36,000 donation from Constellation La Salle Clean Energy Center helped to fund the future home of Logan's Oasis Playground on Monday, June 16, 2025 at Marilla Park in Streator. The playground will be in memory of Logan Crank who died in a tragic accident in 2023 at age 26. Ground for the playground will be broken this summer. A fund is also established through Starved Rock Country Community Foundation. Logan's Oasis is a non-for-profit organization with a beautiful mission to build a playground in Logan's memory that celebrates joy, inclusion and community at Marilla Park.

A Streator man will stand trial Aug. 4 for carrying a firearm that police said had been converted into an automatic weapon.

The teenager charged in the Arthur Street shooting in Streator will stand trial Aug. 11.

Engle Lane Theatre in Streator will present "These Shining Lives," a drama based on the true story of the women who worked at the Radium Dial Company in Ottawa, beginning Sunday, June 15.

Two Streatorites reopened the West Side Cafe, 101 Armory Court, this week. Jeff and Ginger Walter opened the cafe Monday after it closed less than a year ago.

A two-day disc golf fundraiser, Throwing for Logan, will be held July 12-13 at Marilla Park in Streator to support the installation of a playground in memory of Logan at the park.

Streator High School is moving forward with plans to build a new Career and Technical Education building along West Lincoln Avenue, with construction expected to be completed by early next year.

Diversified Sheet Metal has been named the Streator Area Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Business of the Month for June.

The Jammin’ at the Clock summer concert series will return to Heritage Park in downtown Streator for its 10th year, beginning with a performance by Noreen Stark on Friday, June 6.

A Streator man was picked up by Streator police early Wednesday morning following a house fire on Everett Street on Tuesday night in Streator.

Logan’s Oasis will host a Motorcycle Run on Saturday, June 14, beginning at Mugshots, 809 S. Illinois St.

A house fire broke out Sunday night on the 700 block of Fuller Avenue in Streator, severely damaging a single-family home.

The Streator Family YMCA has been named the Streator Area Chamber of Commerce’s Business of the Month for May.

The splash pad at City Park in Streator is expected to open Monday, June 2, if final testing goes well, the city announced Friday on Facebook.

The Streator Public Library will kick off its summer activities with a fun fair from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 14.

Children and their families across La Salle County will receive extra groceries in part thanks to a recent grant awarded by the Starved Rock Country Community Foundation.

The Arts of Starved Rock Country Fund is set to award grants to eight organizations this spring, including a combined $6,000 to theater groups in La Salle, Streator and Princeton.

Woodland Elementary and Junior High schools in rural Streator announced the honor roll for the fourth quarter of the 2024-2025 school year.

A Streator man was charged Friday in connection with a shooting Sunday that seriously injured a woman.

Trinkets & Treasures has opened in a newly renovated storefront at 409 E. Main St. in downtown Streator.

A woman shot early Sunday in Streator has shown improvement, Streator police said Tuesday, but her condition remains serious

Here is the list of La Salle County couples who applied for marriage licenses from May 1 through May 16, 2025

The Walldogs Food Truck Festival returned for its 9th year on Saturday, May 17, drawing crowds to City Park in Streator for a day of food, music, and art.

Streator Park Fest got off to a strong start on Saturday, with cool weather and big crowds coming out to City Park for the city’s annual Memorial Day weekend celebration.

Streator Park Fest got off to a strong start on Saturday, May 24, 2025, with cool weather and big crowds coming out to City Park for the city’s annual Memorial Day weekend celebration.

A woman was shot early Sunday in Streator. Authorities have described the injury as life-threatening

La Salle County residents may participate in one of the local Memorial Day observances in honor of those who gave the ultimate sacrifice. A list is available here.

A La Salle County grand jury convened Tuesday, May 20, 2025, and returned the following indictments.

It’s been two years since, Amos D. Morgan, a 63-year-old Joliet man, disappeared while traveling in the Streator area and multiple questions remain unanswered.

Streator High School recognized 10 students as 2024-2025 Illinois State Scholars.

A Streator woman was ordered detained Wednesday for allegedly setting fire to a residence – damage was limited – while she wore an ankle monitor.

Streator Township High School students were awarded over $340,000 in scholarships that were provided by local sponsors at the 45th annual honor awards ceremony this month.

Two Streator High School seniors, Jaxin Goodrich and Aaron Henson, signed letters of intent on Tuesday, May 20, to begin full-time careers at Vactor Manufacturing following graduation during the school’s Signing Day event.

A Streator woman was expected to appear for a detention hearing Wednesday after being picked up on multiple charges led by aggravated arson and home invasion.

A Streator man convicted of firing a gunshot at a fire pit at Hi-Tide Campground near Leland avoided prison or jail with a last-minute agreed sentence.

Streator Township High School held their Class of 2025 Commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 18, 2025 at Streator Township High School.