City of Streator approves 2020 budget, 4.81% tax levy increase
STREATOR – The city of Streator approved their 2020 budget and tax levy increase. As part of efforts to zero down an over $200,000 deficit while increasing police and fire pension contributions, the city will implement a
Streator Township High School District to potentially receive more funding
STREATOR – Streator Township High School’s district will be getting more funding due to a higher property tax base. At Tuesday night’s board meeting, Superintendent Dr. Matt Seaton reported that projections of a 4% increase in property
Excavation work starts January for coal tar cleanup at Ottawa’s former Central School site
OTTAWA – Workers involved in the coal tar cleanup at the former Central School site in Ottawa are preparing for heavy duty work in the new year. The site that was once home to a former gas
Winners announced for Streator’s Holiday Lighting Contest
STREATOR – Winners have been announced in the 2019 Streator Holiday Lighting Contest. The contest hosted by the Streator Chamber of Commerce, had five categories: most creative, most eccentric, most religious, business display and best overall.
Ottawa Tax Levy Increases
OTTAWA – Ottawa City Council’s levy for 2020 will increase 9.5% over the amount extended last year. City Treasurer Don Harris explained that they city is asking for around $6.8 million this year, up around $595,000 from