The Streator City Council has approved a $15,000 facade grant to help Bowl Mor, bowling alley and restaurant on N. Bloomington St., upgrade its exterior.

From September 22 through 27, the Streator Public Library invites residents of all ages to join a week packed with creative and engaging activities, including a special Lord of the Rings-themed scavenger hunt.

The Streator City Council has officially rejected a proposal to rezone 110 W. Morrell St. to allow a duplex, officially siding with the Streator Plan Commission and nearby residents who opposed the change.

Week 4 across The Times coverage area includes conference openers for Marquette and Ottawa, Coal City coming to Streator, road games against 2024 playoff teams for FCW and Seneca, plus more.

The Streator City Council will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday at city hall to decide on a rezoning request for a house across from Streator High School and a facade grant for the Bowl-Mor bowling alley and restaurant.

Thousands of dead fish were reported Tuesday near the Streator dam in Livingston County, prompting an ongoing review by state and local agencies.

Work is now officially underway on the long-awaited replacement of the Kelly Street Bridge on the north side of Streator.

The Streator Public Library is offering a week of free events and activities from Monday, Sept. 15, through Saturday, Sept. 20, including crafts, book clubs, STEM activities and pirate-themed activities.

More from sidelines around The Times area after Week 3 of the IHSA football season.

Here is a schedule of prep sporting events in the Ottawa/Streator/Seneca area for the coming week.

A buyer is still being sought for Bizzy Bee Activity & Learning Center in Streator. 

Walldogs artists work on a vibrant mural at Streator's City Park on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025. Check out these photos by MaKade Rios.

After back-to-back losses, the St. Bede girls volleyball team bounced back with a win over Woodland on Thursday.

The event raised $1,500, which was donated to Streator Cops for Kids. Organizers said the funds were made possible by the generosity of the community and local business sponsors.

Engle Lane Theatre in Streator will present the comedy “Moon Over Buffalo”, with performances running through Sept 12.

The Streator City Council backed multiple annexation agreements with property owners in the Circle Drive Subdivision, setting the stage for the city to extend sewer service to the area.

During their meeting on Tuesday night, Streator Plan Commission recommended a $15,000 facade grant for Bowl Mor, a bowling alley and restaurant at 2416 N. Bloomington Street.

Here are our Week 3 high school football previews for games across The Times area, including Ottawa, Streator, Sandwich, Marquette, Seneca, Dwight, Flanagan-Cornell/Woodland and Fieldcrest.

A proposal to rezone a Morrell Street property to allow multi-family housing met resistance Tuesday night, as the Streator Plan Commission unanimously recommended denial of the request.

Pluto Fest is from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Streator City Park, while the Fall Food Truck Festival is 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. just south of the park. Both events are on Saturday, Sept. 13.

The meal is free and the public is invited to attend. The meal will have dine-in or carryout options.

Both the Streator City Council and Plan Commission will meet Tuesday night to consider multiple annexations, facade grants, and other items, starting at 6 p.m. at Streator City Hall.

More from the Ottawa, Seneca, Marquette and Flanagan-Cornell/Woodland sidelines in The Times Week 2 Football Notebook.

A schedule of high school sporting events in the Ottawa/Streator area for the coming week

Week 2 in The Times coverage area includes the on-field debuts of Flanagan-Cornell/Woodland and Dwight, Marquette's home opener and Streator visiting Ottawa to continue the state's third-oldest rivalry.

Streator residents gather on Main Street for the Labor Day Parade festivities on Aug 31, 2025. Check out these photos from MaKade Rios.

Here's a game-by-game look at Week 1 across The Times area, with games including Streator, Ottawa, Marquette, Seneca, Fieldcrest, Dwight, Sandwich and Flanagan-Cornell/Woodland.

Streator’s Labor Day parade will return this weekend, continuing a tradition revived last year by the Streator Chamber of Commerce after a three-year break.

The Streator Public Library is offering a week full of free events and activities for all ages from Monday, Sept. 8, through Saturday, Sept. 13, including crafts, book clubs, painting classes and STEM activities.

Kate Tombaugh, a Streator native and founder of the nonprofit music organization Poco a Poco, was honored earlier this month as a recipient of the Illinois Theatre Association’s 2025 Award of Excellence.

Beck’s Oil will tear down the former Immaculate Conception Church and build a gas station, convenience store and car wash in Streator.

The Streator City Council will meet Wednesday at 7 p.m. to consider the Beck’s Oil proposal, along with a vote to add soccer fields at Oakland Park.

The Streator Public Library is offering a week full of free events and activities for all ages from Tuesday, Sept. 2, through Saturday, Sept. 6, including storytimes, crafts, games, S.T.E.M. activities and Harry Potter-themed fun.

One person was killed and three others were injured Monday afternoon in a two-vehicle head-on crash on Route 18 in Putnam County, the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office said in a Tuesday news release.

Community members are invited to attend “Dish with the Dietitian,” a free lunchtime session with registered dietitian Anne Lauterjung, on Wednesday, Aug. 20, from noon to 1 p.m. at the OSF Center for Health, 111 Spring St., Streator.

Dr. Susan Buchanan of the University of Illinois Chicago School of Public Health said lead found in paint used inside older homes remains the primary source of lead exposure for children

A new mural will be getting set up soon on the east side of Streator at the former Lipton Tea building lot on the corner of Wasson and Main streets, right across from the fire station.

FiberMeFast, an internet service provider out of Geneseo, recently announced they will open a new office in Peru, located at the Janko Center, Ste. D2, 2011 Rock St.

The possibility of installing community soccer goals at Oakland Park took center stage during Wednesday night’s Streator Park Board meeting.

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.

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.

A La Salle County grand jury convened Tuesday and returned the following indictments.

After 75 years, WJ Stone Ace Hardware in Streator has received a new name and owners.

Pam Helfers Riss of Streator has created the Frank C. Oathoudt Memorial Scholarship through the Starved Rock Country Community Foundation (SRCCF) to honor her late brother-in-law’s legacy as a Vietnam War veteran and journalist.

On Tuesday night, Logan’s Oasis Organization held a groundbreaking ceremony for the new inclusive playground at Marilla Park in Streator, coinciding with the second anniversary of Logan Crank’s death.

Children in Streator have a new place to play, as city officials and the Streator Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday morning at Merriner Park to celebrate the installation of a new playground.

The Streator Public Library is offering a full schedule of free events and activities for all ages the week of Aug. 18, including scavenger hunts, crafts, book discussions, and games.

The meal is free and the public is invited to attend. The meal will have dine-in or carryout options.