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.

Streator Fest drew crowds Friday, Aug. 1, 2025, with live performance from Aaron Lewis, along with the carnival. The festival continued throughout the weekend. Check out these photos from Kyle Russell.

This highly-anticipated summer festival July 31-Aug. 3 will feature a large carnival and spectacular fireworks.

Connor Hopkins of Shaw Local Radio interviewed guitarist Greg Polcari of Britny Fox, the band opening for Quiet Riot at Streator Fest

For over five decades now, Linda and Arthur Simpson have been fixtures in the Woodland School community - not just as longtime bus drivers, but as part of the school’s extended family.

A Streator man accused of killing a teen – and injuring two others in the Easter Sunday shooting – pleaded innocent Tuesday and was given an Oct. 6 trial date.

The Streator Public Library is offering a week of free events for all ages, including scavenger hunts, crafts and video games.

A Streator man accused of setting fire to a Streator residence will undergo a mental health evaluation before standing trial.

Courtney Perkins remains convicted for a shot fired in a Streator drug bust, but his prison time was shaved by eight years due to sentencing errors.

“Day” Jones interviews Derek Barichello of the Streator Chamber of Commerce on the chamber’s “Christmas in July” event this weekend

A La Salle County jury will decide Thursday whether Malcolm Whitfield fired the shots that killed Shaquita Kelly and injured two others.

Five days after Shaquita Kelly was shot and killed, Malcolm Whitfield sat for a police interview and admitted being at a fight in Streator – but said he wasn’t the instigator and he wasn’t carrying any gun.

Even with summer temperatures soaring, Streator will be in the Christmas spirit this week as over 20 local businesses will participate in the Streator Chamber of Commerce’s inaugural Christmas in July event at Heritage Park.

A Streator man charged with shooting three people, killing one, turned down an offer by La Salle County prosecutors. Instead, Malcolm Whitfield plans to argue self-defense.

Fan-favorite fest to feature large carnival, spectacular fireworks

Harback joined the Streator Family YMCA in June of 2021 as Program Director during a period of significant challenge and transformation in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The former K’s Secret Garden building at 215 E. Main St. in downtown Streator is set to become a space for small events, following Streator City Council’s approval of a facade grant on Wednesday night.

Streator shoppers will continue paying a 1% sales tax on most grocery items starting next year, after Streator City Council voted on Wednesday night to keep the city’s existing share of the tax after the state repeals its portion.

Streator took major steps to pave the way for a proposed Beck’s gas station near City Park, as Streator City Council approved six ordinances related to tax increment financing (TIF) districts that will support the project.

From 2Toots to Pilot Pete's, here's a list of some themed restaurants for a fun-filled meal the whole family can enjoy.

The strike by 25 teamsters is just one of a series of actions that have expanded to involve thousands of workers nationwide.

After four years serving the Streator Family YMCA in different roles, including two as Program Director and two as Executive Director, Shannon Harback officially announced her resignation

Three Wishes has been named the Streator Area Chamber of Commerce’s Business of the Month for July

A proposed Beck’s Oil gas station, car wash and convenience store planned for the corner of Park and Broadway will be the focus of Wednesday night's Streator City Council’s regular meeting

Nearly 100 law enforcement personnel from across the state will bike to Northern Illinois University in DeKalb Saturday, their latest stop in an almost 400-mile bicycle journey across Illinois to honor their fallen comrades. Stops also in LaSalle, Kendall, Kane, DuPage counties

A Streator man charged with shooting three people, killing one, will stand trial for murder on July 21.

Engle Lane Theatre in Streator will showcase a cast of young talent this July with its upcoming production of The Music Man Jr., a youth adaptation of the classic Broadway musical.