Reservations open for free Thanksgiving luncheon in Streator
The Streator Ministerial Association is offering a free luncheon on Thanksgiving Day.
Crash alert: Cement truck overturns on Route 251 in Peru
A cement truck overturned on Route 251 near the U.S. 6 interchange in Peru, closing the highway.
Earthquake in Putnam County measured 3.6, felt across Illinois Valley region
The Illinois Valley was visited by a 3.6 magnitude earthquake reported at 4:41 a.m. in Putnam County, about 2.2 miles from Granville.
Six reported dead, multiple injured in high school bus crash in Ohio
Six people are reported dead and 15 others were left injured after a charter bus carrying high school band students collided with a semi-truck in Ohio on Tuesday morning. The Associated Press reported that approximately 57 people
Arrest made in suspected on-ice manslaughter of hockey player Adam Johnson
A man has been arrested in connection to the death of former NHL hockey player Adam Johnson. The BBC confirmed the arrest on Tuesday on suspicion of manslaughter following the 29-year-old British athlete’s death on Oct. 28
Zach Bryan to headline ‘Bud Light Backyard Tour’
Anheuser-Busch announced that Zach Bryan is the official headliner of the Bud Light Backyard Tour, set to kick off Super Bowl LVIII weekend in Las Vegas next February. Brendan Whitworth, CEO, Anheuser-Busch, said in a statement: “Anheuser-Busch and
Jonas Brothers and Bailey Zimmerman team up for ‘Strong Enough’
Jonas Brothers and Bailey Zimmerman have teamed up for their new single entitled “Strong Enough”. Said the Jonas Brothers of Bailey: “We’re so excited to team up with Bailey for ‘Strong Enough!’ He’s such a talented artist
4-H Cloverbuds to make holiday crafts Nov. 18 in Ottawa
Youth ages 5 to 7 will be creating five hand-crafted gift-giving crafts along with wrapping and holiday card making. In addition to craft making, youth will enjoy games, refreshments, holiday photo booth fun and a take-home treat.
4-H holiday workshop set Dec. 10 in Ottawa
A 4-H holiday workshop is scheduled 9:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 10, at the La Salle County University of Illinois Extension office located at 1689 N. 31st Road, Ottawa.
Higher property values in Streator, despite proposed lower rate to lead to higher tax bills
Chances are Streator residents will be paying more on their property tax bills, not because of an increase in the tax rate, but because their property has been assessed at a higher value.