Looking back – 13 years after Streator Tornado
Looking back – 11 years after Streator Tornado STREATOR – It has been thirteen years since 17 people were injured and over 100 buildings damaged in Streator after a tornado struck the city around 9 PM on
98 kids participate in La Salle Kid’s Fishing Tournament
Families participated in the 36th annual Kid’s Fishing Tournament on Saturday at Lock 14 in La Salle. The event was sponsored by the Better Fishing Association of Northern Illinois, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and the
Streator police investigating a homicide, after shooting occurred Sunday afternoon
A 33-year-old man died Sunday after he was involved in a shooting in Streator, said Streator Police Chief John Franklin. Streator police received reports of two cars shooting at each other at about 1:22 p.m. on the
La Salle County rainfall report: Crops are planted, farmers hope for rain
The summer crop and rainfall report, which features crop condition and rainfall updates from La Salle County farmers, is published regularly during the growing season. This is the first report of the summer. The following report covers
EPA to host open house June 13 in DePue
Environmental Protection Agency representatives will be available to speak to residents Tuesday, June 13, one-on-one about the soil cleanup process, soil sampling or any other topics related to the superfund site. The meetings will be from 4
La Salle County police report: June 4, 2023
Streator police received a report 9:56 a.m. Saturday a 2008 Bronc Adventure Moped was stolen from the 500 block of Sterling Street. Streator police received a report 7:02 p.m. Saturday a .22 magnum pistol was stolen out
Highways in Miller, Rutland townships to close, have lane closures June 5
North 32nd Road in Miller Township will have temporary lane closures as the highway undergoes resurfacing beginning Monday, June 5. The project begins at County Highway 15 (East 24th Road) and continues about 3 miles east to
Registration open June 5-10 for Spring Valley library summer reading program
The Richard A. Mautino Memorial Library in Spring Valley will be conducting registration for its Summer Reading Program “Read Beyond the Beaten Path” from June 5 through June 10 during the regular children’s library hours. Latecomers will
Tom Pigati retires from Eureka Savings Bank board after serving 25 years
Tom Pigati retired in May from the Eureka Savings Bank Board of Directors after serving on the board for 25 years, including as board chairman since 2011. Pigati presided over the evolvement of Eureka Savings Bank into
La Salle County police reports: June 3, 2023
Dominique L. Washington, 26, of Mendota, was cited by Mendota police 1:30 a.m. Saturday near the intersection of First Avenue and Cherry Street on a complaint of driving while license suspended. Streator police received a report 8:43