Death toll falls in Sunday update on COVID-19

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health Sunday announced 867 new confirmed cases of coronavirus disease in Illinois, including 43 additional confirmed deaths, with only one reported from outside Chicagoland.  Since the pandemic began, the IDPH

Number of vehicles entered in Streator over the weekend

STREATOR- The Streator Police Department say a number of vehicles were entered over the weekend, with the person or persons allegedly responsible taking a number of items.  Four vehicles were reportedly entered along the 600 block of

Ottawa student earns OSF scholarship

OTTAWA – Ottawa Township High School graduate, Kylee Zoran, is the 2020 recipient of the Don Morehead Community Service Scholarship. The OSF Medical Group – Ottawa announced the $1,000 award will assist Ms. Zoran’s higher education goals.

Dog perishes after Saturday fire in Streator

Photo Streator Fire Department STREATOR – A dog perished after a house fire Saturday in Streator.   The Streator Fire Department say they were called to a home in the 1200 block of Arthur Street around 7