Plan Commission sets rules for Facade Grant Program in Streator
STREATOR – Pretty soon there could be rules included in Streator’s Facade Grant Program. Every year businesses in Streator apply for the grant, some twice. City Manager David Plyman says its a good problem to have, but
Illinois First State to Test for Novel Coronavirus
CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health is now able to conduct testing for the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV). Illinois is the first state to be able to do in-state testing. According to the IDPH, once
Person identified in crash on I-80
UTICA – A LaSalle woman was identified as the victim in the Tuesday fatal accident on I-80. According to the Solon-Telford Funeral Home, 32-year-old Chelsea B. Davis of LaSalle, formerly of Streator, passed away as a
Cannabis Tax a go in Bureau County
PRINCETON – Bureau County Board voted to approve a retailers’ occupation tax for cannabis at Tuesday night’s meeting. The board has been discussing the 3% tax for the county for months, as April 1st is the deadline for
Plainfield Fire Dept rescue dog that had fallen through ice
PLAINFIELD – A German Shepherd named Maverick is recovering after falling through the ice on a frozen pond in Will County Tuesday. The Plainfield Fire Department say they were called around 7 AM to rescue
Plan commission gives green light for council to pass greenhouse
STREATOR – Streator’s Plan Commission is recommending that council allow a family operated medical marijuana company to grow on the city’s west side. Tuesday night before plan commission, Llerem LLC Co-CEO Paul Magelli discussed the ins and
Mendota Lutheran Home files for bankruptcy; plans to close
MENDOTA- In a filing in Chicago January 31st, the Mendota Lutheran Home filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy. The son of a resident was told on Monday in a call from the staff that they would
Ottawa and Peru PADS asking for air-matresses
UNDATED – The Ottawa and Peru PADS are asking the public for air mattresses to help former clients get settled into their new homes. The shelters announced that within a three week time period, Ottawa Pads
City of Oglesby accepting Chief of Police applications
OGLESBY – The city of Oglesby is now accepting applications for Chief of Police. Last week, Chief Jim Knoblauch announced his plans for retirement by the end of April. Resumes, qualifications and letters of reference will be
Tonica welcomes new ambulance
TONICA – The Tonica Fire Department announced that they recieved a brand new Ambulance. According to the department, it will be a few weeks until the ambulance is in service. They want to thank everyone for donating