Streator parks board pushes to complete Central Park project
STREATOR – Streator’s Parks and Open Spaces advisory board is recommending that funds appropriated for Central Park be carried over next year to complete restoration plans. During public comment at October’s Parks and Open Spaces meeting, a
Relay for Life LaSalle County and Illinois Valley come together for ‘Days of Hope’
LASALLE COUNTY- Relay For Life of LaSalle County and Relay For Life of Upper Illinois Valley have joined forces to create the LaSalle County Days of Hope. The LaSalle County Days of Hope will consist of multiple
Byron man charged in death of ex-wife and son after house fire in 2016
BYRON – A Byron man faces multiple charges, including first degree murder, in the death of a woman and her child as a result of a house fire. According to the Ogle County Sheriff’s Office, an 18
Streator City Council to discuss facade grant recommendation
STREATOR – Streator’s commission is referring two facade grant applications to city council to discuss. Streator’s plan commission recommends that council look into facade grants of $15,000 each for a property owner of 125 and 127 South Park Street. City
Potential agreement to be reached for Mendota teachers this week
MENDOTA – The Mendota Elementary Teacher’s union, the Mendota board and a federal mediator will meet Thursday to potentially hash out a contract agreement. Teachers announced an intent to strike next week if a consensus isn’t agreed
Booking Required for Soldiers and Sailors Park
PRINCETON – The Bureau County Board has made a slight change regarding the use of Soldiers and Sailors Park. They request that the park be reserved in advance for any large events. In doing this, they hope