Fired Chicago Police superintendent getting $190K pension
CHICAGO (Chicago Tribune) — A report says Chicago’s fired police superintendent is receiving a monthly pension of more than $15,800. The Chicago Tribune, citing records it obtained under Illinois’ Freedom of Information Act, reports Eddie Johnson was
Road work included in Streator’s 5-year plan begins this year
STREATOR – Road work on East 1st, Colorado, Elm and Wilson Streets are the first in line to be repaired in Streator. City Engineer Jeremy Palm says the general revenue construction project for East 1st street, South
Streator Fire Dept. gets equipment upgrades
STREATOR – Streator’s Fire Department will be purchasing a self-contained breathing apparatus, through grant funds received last year. In September, the Illinois Department of Homeland Security awarded Streator’s Fire Department with just over $143,600 for 20 breathing
Trial set in April for LaSalle man accused of suffocating infant son
OTTAWA – A LaSalle man accused of smothering his infant son will stand trial in April. 24-year-old Kenneth Herbst is charged with first-degree murder for the spring 2019 incident in LaSalle where he allegedly suffocated his
Medicinal cultivators granted permit to operate at John and Joe’s Florist
STREATOR – A medical cannabis cultivator that plans to operate at John and Joe’s Florist in Streator received approval from that city’s council on Wednesday night. Llerem, LLC will be granted a special use permit to operate
SHS annual Winter Choir Concert is Thursday
STREATOR – Streator High School’s choir groups will be putting on a Folk themed Winter Concert at 7 p.m. on Thursday. The concert and choir groups will sing an array of folk songs from different counties in
Peru recieves funding for natural gas generator for waste water treatment plant
PERU – The city of Peru is taking extra measures at its waste, water treatment plant in the event of a flood. After news of availability for funding with the Illinois Emergency Management Association, the city will
Joliet man arrested for purported ecstasy possesion, attempting to flee police
OTTAWA – A Joliet man faces drug charges and attempting to flee authorities on Sunday. According to the Ottawa Police Department, 21-year-old Corey Dusean Ross is charged with unlawful possession with intent to deliver ecstasy and aggravated
Alderman retires in Mendota; seat opens at end of month
MENDOTA- Mendota Mayor David Boelk announced that fourth ward alderman Bill Hunt will retire later in the month. Boelk expresses regret at having to announce Hunt’s resignation, as he was a great asset to the city of
Streator High School signs on for more exchange students next year
STREATOR – Streator High School will be hosting up to 20 exchange students next school year. At Tuesday night’s boards meeting, a contract renewal was passed with Foreign Services Group, Ltd., to enroll up to 20 Chinese