Heroin; Crack Found in Latest Trident Bust

STREATOR – An investigation into heroin sales in Streator by the Tri-County Drug Enforcement Narcotics Team has left one man facing four felony drug charges. According to Tri-dent, on Tuesday they were conducting a controlled purchase in

No Tuition For Pre-School in Marseilles

MARSEILLES – The Marseilles Elementary has been awarded with the “Preschool for All” Grant beginning with the 2018-19 school year. The grant will result in over 1 million dollars in total funding for the next five years.

Community Members Launch Live Well Streator

STREATOR – A group of community members have joined together with the hopes of making Streator a place where generations of people want to live because they can enjoy longer, healthier, and happier lives. “Live Well Streator

First Case of West Nile in Illinois

SPRINGFIELD – A 60 year-old woman is the first confirmed human case of West Nile virus in Illinois for 2018, according to The Illinois Department of Public Health. Because the case occurred earlier in the season than

High Winds Damage Crops Tuesday

TONICA – Gusty winds associated with a storm that had warnings issued by the National Weather Service flattened corn and knocked over a power pole Tuesday evening. No significant damage to homes or structures was reported, but

Vacant Home Burns Wednesday Morning

STREATOR – An early morning fire engulfed the back part of a vacant house on the southeast side of Streator Wednesday morning. After midnight the Streator Fire Department was called to the 1100 block of Arthur Street

Paw Paw Consolidation Meeting Thursday

PAW PAW – The Paw Paw Board of Education will hold a special board meeting in conjunction with the Indian Creek Board tomorrow. The meeting will be held to present the findings from the feasibility study concerning the

Dog Park to Open in Streator

STREATOR – The Hardscrabble Lions Club Dog park will have its ceremonial opening tomorrow in Streator. The Lions Club will host the ribbon-cutting event at 3 p.m. Thursday, at 820 James Street at the corner of IL

First Vehicle accident on new Spring Valley Bridge

SPRING VALLEY – A three vehicle accident on the new Spring Valley Bridge has injured six people Tuesday afternoon. Spring Valley fire department and EMS were dispatched to  the Route 89 Bridge to find 2 buses and a