Marseilles council to continue negotiations for IV Cellular building
The Marseilles City Council by a 3-2 vote approved continuing negotiations for the IV Cellular building, possibly for a new city hall.
Streator council says yes to Arby’s, $30,000 TIF incentive
The Streator City Council approved a $30,000 economic incentive Wednesday to build a possible Arby’s restaurant on the corner of Oakley Avenue and Bloomington Street, reversing course of a previous council that rejected the proposal in November
2023 The Times girls volleyball preview capsules
Volleyball season previews for Ottawa, Streator, Marquette, Seneca, Woodland, Sandwich, Flanagan-Cornell, Fieldcrest, Leland, Newark, Serena, Earlville and Somonauk.
Girls volleyball: 5 to watch across The Times area
The Times coverage area has a wealth of strong volleyball players. Here are just five we’re expecting to have big seasons when matches get underway next Monday across the state.
Promoting literacy, Marseilles Rotary donates books to local grade schools
The Marseilles Rotary Club donated dictionaries and books to four grade schools in Marseilles and Ottawa to help promote literacy for students.
Beep baseball coming to Streator
A beep baseball game against the Chicago Comets is scheduled at noon Saturday, Aug. 20, at the Streator Northlawn baseball field, 202 E. First St., enter from Bloomington Street.
Hornbaker Gardens to hold free Artisan Market Sept. 16 in Princeton
The event will feature an art market with over 35 artists specializing in pottery, wood, photography, painting, jewelry, fiber, glass, metal, leather, mosaics and more.
American Red Cross to hold blood drive Aug. 28 in Walnut
The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 1 to 6 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 28 at the Walnut Community Bible Church, located at 125 Jackson St.
Photos: Streator Elementary begins school year
Streator Elementary Schools started their school year Wednesday.
The Times Area Roundup: Sandwich, Woodland golf suffer close defeats
a roundup of golf action from Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023.