Demolition is mostly complete at the former Immaculate Conception Church site in Streator, with the main church building still standing.

A tornado warning has been issued for southeast La Salle County and northwest Livingston County as a severe storm moves toward Streator.

Severe storms were moving through La Salle County as of about 7:40 p.m. on Tuesday night, with multiple weather alerts in effect, according to the National Weather Service.

The Streator Chamber of Commerce 112th annual awards dinner saw some of the city’s most community-drive individuals and businesses rewarded for their efforts over the past year.

As Shaw Media continues to celebrate its 175th anniversary, we looked back at four front pages from March 10

Pi Day falls on Saturday, March 14 and the library’s festivities will go from noon to 2 p.m., with pie entries required to arrive by 11:30 a.m. Organizers recommend registering pie entries in advance.

The Streatorland Historical Society is raising funds to place a historical roadside marker near the grave of Sgt. George Poundstone, a Civil War soldier remembered for his actions during a deadly charge in Mississippi.

The Free Lunch Program, sponsored by Deacon’s and Hardscrabble Lions, serves a free meal the second Saturday of each month at Park Place, 406 E. Hickory in Streator, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Local historian Dave Reed will explore Streator’s connection to the Gettysburg Address at the JOY senior group’s first program of 2026 on Wednesday, March 18 at 1 p.m. at Park Place.

The Streator Family YMCA will host a free wellness program offering tools to manage stress.

Catch up on the week’s top Illinois Valley news in minutes for March 1-7. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you

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

The Streator Public Library recently announced its upcoming events and programs for the third week in March.

The Streator Lions Club is gearing up for several community events and service projects this year.

Streator Fest announced their lineup for their annual show this summer, with tickets expected to go on sale this Friday.

A single-family home in Peru that sold for $700,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in La Salle County in the past week.

Cozy Corner in Streator reopened this week following a fire at the restaurant in January.

The Streator Public Library recently announced its upcoming events and programs for the second week in March.

Streator Fest will host its annual Cash Bash Drawdown fundraiser Saturday, Feb. 28, at the Knights of Columbus.

As Shaw Media celebrates its 175th anniversary, we looked back at four front pages from February 25

St. Michael the Archangel Parish has released architectural renderings of its proposed new church in Streator, offering a first look at the structure parish leaders say is needed to address long-term structural concerns at their current building.

Streator City Council approved a $275K contract for street work planned next week.

Logan’s Oasis playground project at Marilla Park cleared its final hurdle as Streator City Council voted to approve a $199,580 contract for installation during their meeting this week.

The Streator Police Department will be replacing one of their squad cars, following Streator City Council’s approval during their meeting this week.

Two new firefighters officially began their careers with the Streator Fire Department this week.

A residential home in Grand Ridge that sold for $370,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in La Salle County over the past week

Streator city manager Dave Plyman announced his retirement this week, effective in May.

The Streator Public Library, 130 S. Park St., recently announced its upcoming events and programs for March.

Streator Township High School has named its February students of the month, recognizing achievement across 10 academic departments.

The train was traveling westbound when a mechanical failure in the train’s engine caused a diesel fuel leak and fire.

Eastwood Golf Course in Streator is temporarily closed because recent weather has made the course too soft for play.

Editor’s note: Today, Shaw Local is publishing the first installment of its two-part series about human trafficking and the scope of the problem in northern Illinois

Streator police are seeking information on a shots-fired incident Sunday afternoon in the area of East Elm and North Illinois streets.

A free 12-week brain fitness program will begin Feb. 17 at the Streator Family YMCA, offering older adults a chance to do brain workouts.

The Streator Public Library, 130 S. Park St., recently announced its upcoming events and programs for February.

Real estate news: The 2,122-square-foot house, built in 1889, was sold for $185,000, or $87 per square foot

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.

A free lunch is scheduled from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb.14, at Park Place, 406 E. Hickory St., Streator.

The body of a Streator man reported missing Jan. 11 has been located in rural Utica, the La Salle County Sheriff’s Office reported Monday.

The Streator Public Library recently announced its upcoming events and programs for February.

During the Streator City Council meeting on Wednesday night, the Streator Fire Department honored several individuals and crews for life-saving actions in the past few months.

Real estate news: A 1,130-square-foot residential property, built in 1880, has changed hands in Streator

Illinois Valley Community College recently announced its Presidential Honors List for the fall 2025 semester.

An offer has been submitted to purchase the former Eagle 6 movie theater in Streator, a potential first step toward reopening, however, only if enough community support is shown.

Today marks the first of a two-part series about the use of automated license plate readers, commonly known as LPRS or Flock cameras, in northern Illinois. Today’s installment focuses on how cities use the cameras and the successes they have noted

The Streator City Council will vote on several police department purchases while discussing ambulance services and updating regulations on non-highway vehicles when it gets together on Wednesday night.

Illinois Valley Community College recently announced its academic honors list for the fall 2025 semester.

As Shaw Media continues to celebrate its 175th anniversary, we looked back at four front pages from February 2, including the Groundhog Day blizzard from 2011, and another major winter storm in 2015

Here's the area's prep sports schedule in the Ottawa/Streator area for the coming week.

The Streator Public Library recently announced its upcoming events and programs for February.