A single-family home in Ottawa that sold for $585,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in La Salle County in the past week

The Streator Fire Department were approved this week for repairs at their training center and spectrometer for their hazmat equipment.

Following months of discussion, Streator City Council approved non-highway vehicles, like golf carts, to be on certain city streets during their meeting on Wednesday night.

The Streator City Council approved an emergency declaration Wednesday night as officials detailed the growing scope of damage and ongoing recovery efforts following last week’s EF3 tornado.

Residents affected by last week’s tornado will have an opportunity for assistance Thursday at a Multi-Agency Resource Center at Northlawn Junior High in Streator.

Conditions are favorable on Wednesday for two rounds of fast-moving severe storms bringing not only heavy rains but the chance of hail, damaging winds, and even tornadoes, the National Weather Service said

Streator City Council will meet Wednesday night to vote on a variety of different items while addressing the public with a presentation about last week’s tornado and recovery efforts going forward.

After 17 tornadoes struck northern Illinois last week, experts say the state is nearing another record-breaking year for tornado activity

Volunteers work to clear debris along Sunbury Drive on Monday, June 15, 2026, following the tornado that struck Streator. The twister caused wreckage throughout the northeast side of the city, including damage to aircraft at Rothrock Airport and a caboose that was overturned on its tracks along Airport Road.

Forecasters warn northern Illinois could see long-track tornadoes, destructive winds, and flash flooding on Wednesday as a powerful storm system moves in

At least 70 properties were damaged by last week’s tornado in Streator, according to updated assessments from La Salle County officials on Monday.

Woodland Community School in Streator is continuing its donation drive through to help south Streator residents get back on their feet after the tornado last week.

Northern Illinois is under a Level 3 severe weather risk on Wednesday as forecasters warn of tornadoes, damaging winds, large hail, and flash flooding

The Streator Fire Department announced an open burn ban in the areas impacted by the tornado until further notice due to the increased risk of fire associated with damaged utilities and debris.

North Central Behavioral Health Systems announced a Mobile Crisis Response van will be in Streator through 7 p.m. Saturday to help those impacted by the tornado.

A suspected tornado hit Bartlett Thursday. leaving a swath of damage around the area of Route 59 and Stearns Road.

Following the tornado that touched down in south Streator on Thursday, Streator Elementary School District 44 announced it has a plan in place to help those recovering.

Streator businesses and organizations are offering support to the community they serve in the aftermath of a tornado on Thursday.

After promoting Bryan Park to be the next fire chief, the Streator Fire Department still had some leadership positions to fill. This week, the department officially announced internal promotions to round things out.

Illinois communities assess damage after 48 hours of severe storms, that including high winds, flooding and multiple tornadoes.

A tornado that tore through south Streator Thursday evening damaged about 11 homes, several of them severely or completely destroyed, and injured four people, according to city officials on Friday morning.

Extreme damage from the tornado was located in the areas of Sunbury Drive, Saragota Lane, Airport Road, and Aquaduct Road on Friday, June 12, 2026 in Streator.

A tornado had touched down Thursday in an open crop field off East 12th Street near South Streator, leaving those nearby scrambling for shelter.

A multi-vortex tornado struck the City of Streator on Thursday, June 11, 2026. The tornado struck just before 6 p.m. The heaviest damage occurred on the east side of the city.

Funnel clouds were spotted in the Streator area and south of the La Salle County panhandle, including a confirmed tornado touchdown.

The Streator Chamber of Commerce recently recognized Poco a Poco as its June Member of the Month as the annual music festival celebrates its 10th year in the community.

A free lunch is scheduled from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 13, at Park Place, 406 E. Hickory St., Streator.

The Streator Elks Flag Day Ceremony will be at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, June 13 in the Plumb Pavilion in the Streator City Park. As usual, performing for the presentation will be the award winning Joliet American Legion Band.

After a delay, work on the Kelly Street Bridge in Streator has recently resumed and is expected to be completed this summer.

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

Streator is considering increasing rental fees for the clubhouse at Anderson Fields Golf Course as officials look to expand use of the recently updated facility.

Engle Lane Theatre in Streator will present Disney’s Frozen Jr. beginning Tuesday, June 9, with performances running through Sunday, June 14.

Woodland Elementary and Junior High School in Streator announced its honor roll for the fourth quarter of the 2025-2026 school year.

The Streator Fire Department is looking to use grant money buy new equipment while some repairs to its training center following damage caused by a burst pipe last winter.

The future of Streator’s Canteen Memorial remained under discussion Wednesday night as city officials continued conversations about whether the memorial should remain near the former Santa Fe Depot or eventually be relocated.

A Streator man charged with sexually abusing a dog has been granted pre-trial release, albeit with multiple conditions.

The Streator City Council spent part of Wednesday night’s Committee of the Whole meeting continuing work on a potential ordinance that would allow golf carts and other low-speed vehicles on certain city streets.

Mediacom Communications recently named Streator Township High School senior McKayla McBride as a recipient of its World Class Scholarship Program.

A Streator man faces up to three years in prison if convicted of sexually abusing a dog.

The Streator Fire Department announced that firefighter Dustin Holland successfully completed his EMT Basic Course and passed the National Registry EMT examination last week.

The Streator City Council will continue discussions Wednesday night on a potential ordinance that would allow golf carts and certain low-speed vehicles to operate on some city streets.

Demolition is almost complete at the former Immaculate Conception Church site in Streator, with the main church building being taken down this week.

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

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

As Shaw Media celebrates its 175th anniversary, we looked back at four front pages from May 30

A large early morning fire on Wednesday damaged a garage, several vehicles and nearby buildings on Streator’s south side, prompting a large emergency response from multiple area fire departments.

The Streator Lions Club recently held its bi-monthly meeting Wednesday, May 20, at the Oakley Club.

The Streator Fire Department extinguished an apartment dryer fire last week on Friday afternoon after smoke detectors alerted residents to evacuate safely.

The Illinois Valley Brain Injury Clubhouse was awarded a Starved Rock Country Community Foundation community grant to develop its Enterprise Pathways Initiative.

Woodland High School announced its high honor and honor rolls for the second semester of the 2025-2026 school year.