Thornton’s gas station in Streator closes until May 13 for renovations
Thornton’s, 1810 N. Bloomington St., in Streator closed Monday to begin renovations.
Thornton’s gas station in Streator closes until May 13 for renovations

Work begins at Five Below in Peru, after some time of no activity on project
Construction began Monday at Five Below in Peru.
Work begins at Five Below in Peru, after some time of no activity on project

Photos: Five Below construction begins in Peru

Photos: Five Below construction begins in Peru
Crews begin work on a future Five Below discount store Monday between Kohl’s and PetSmart in Peru.
Arts of Starved Rock Country grant period underway
The 2025 Arts of Starved Rock Country Fund grant period is underway for art projects.
Arts of Starved Rock Country grant period underway
The 2025 Arts of Starved Rock Country Fund grant period is underway for art projects.
Arts of Starved Rock Country grant period underway

Softball preview: A look at the seasons ahead for Seneca, Sandwich, Fieldcrest and our Little Ten teams
Here’s a team-by-team season preview for softball teams across The Times coverage area, including Seneca, Fieldcrest, Sandwich, Serena, Earlville, Newark and Somonauk/Leland.