Streator

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.

Here is a schedule of high school sporting events in the Ottawa/Streator/Seneca area for the week ahead.

The Streator Food Truck Festival brought a big crowd to City Park on Saturday, May 17. People lined up at food trucks, shopped at vendor tents, and listened to live music from Big Boss and the Toes.

A new playground is on the way for Merriner Park in Streator, with installation work expected to begin as early as next week

Logan’s Oasis will host a dodgeball tournament fundraiser Saturday, May 31, at the Streator Armory

Marilla Park’s disc golf course in Streator could soon see an expansion, with three additional holes possibly installed in time for a tournament later this month

Engle Lane Theatre will present The Wedding Singer, a musical comedy set in the 1980s, from Sunday, May 18, through Friday, May 23

The Streator Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed new Executive Director, Derek Barichello, who will also be head of the Streator Area CEO program

Eight current and former members of the Streator Fire Department were honored Tuesday at the 32nd Annual Illinois Fallen Firefighter Memorial and Firefighting Medal of Honor Ceremony for their life-saving actions during a house fire on Jan. 1, 2024

Freedom House celebrated Founder’s Day on Friday, May 9, marking the life and enduring legacy of Nedda Simon, who died last year on the agency’s 42nd anniversary.

Covering May 11 through May 17, here's a schedule of high school sporting events in the Ottawa/Streator/Seneca area for the coming week.

More than 150 people attended a town hall meeting Thursday night at Streator High School to discuss recent violence in the community and solutions moving forward, including a pair of high school seniors who asked questions about safety.

A Streator man facing bank robbery and firearm charges still needs a lawyer – Charles Spencer will need a new judge, too.

A Marseilles man will be detained after he allegedly refused to put down a handgun Tuesday at Streator City Park and then led police on a foot chase.

A Streator man on probation for arson – he had set fire to the New Brite Spot in Ottawa in 2023 – has been arrested on a new felony. John F. Smith will be held in La Salle County Jail.

Two new members took their seats Wednesday on the Streator City Council.

Teaching dual credit courses for Illinois Valley Community College puts Vince Brolley back in high school, where he feels right at home.  

There are teachers who just do their job, and then there are teachers like Woodland’s Lisa Jackson who change people’s lives.

A 28-year-old man was arrested Tuesday after police said he displayed a handgun in the area of City Park in Streator.

A Streator man was indicted Tuesday for a Class X weapons charge.

Organizer Nolan Stueckrad led a peace rally Tuesday at Streator's City Park. The idea was to create awareness of recent shootings and promote positive change.

Eight Spring Valley first responders were honored Friday for their life-saving actions during an April 2 call.

A total of 167 school staff members were recognized May 1 at the 37th Annual Excellence in Education Awards Ceremony for La Salle, Marshall and Putnam counties.

The JOY program, a program geared for men and women 55 and older, will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, at Park Place, 406 E. Hickory St., Streator.

A free lunch serving sloppy joes, pasta salad, cookies and a beverage will be served 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 10, at at Park Place, 406 E. Hickory St., Streator.

The Streator Public Library will host a workshop for children to make a Mother’s Day craft bouquet.