Matthiessen Park Damaged; DNR Seek Public’s Help

UTICA – Last weekend a building and a number of signs were defaced at a state park and in the community of Utica and the DNR are seeking the public’s help in locating those responsible. According to

Early Wednesday Garage Fire on Bloomington Street

STREATOR – An early Wednesday morning garage fire in the 1500 block of North Bloomington Street was extinguished with no injuries. According to the Streator Fire Department the structure was heavily damaged. The department was on scene

Suspect Identified in Streator Beating

STREATOR – A suspect has been identified in the beating of a man in Streator last December. According to the Streator Police Department on December 16th 45 year-old David Cross was found laying in the road in

IV Food Pantry Reopens Today

LASALLE – The Illinois Valley Food Pantry reopens today after moving to 122 Wright St in LaSalle.   Donna Hess, the executive director, said that they had outgrown their old location they have had for the last 14