Streator High School Board approves additional dog therapy program
STREATOR – Streator High School is welcoming an additional therapy dog program. Sophie the K9 will be the new support pup for the FUSE program for students with special needs. Tom Edwards, instructor of
Man sentenced to 3.5 years in prison after transferring $23,500 on ex-girlfriend’s phone by pulling up her eyelid
What happened next is that Dong fell asleep after taking the medicine. Then, Huang unlocked the woman’s phone with her fingerprint and pulled up her eyelids to transfer the money using facial recognition.
Eric Clapton successfully sues 55-year-old German widow for listing bootleg CD on eBay for $11
The Düsseldorf Regional Court ruled in Clapton’s favor, and yesterday (December 15) rejected Gabriele P’s appeal on the initial ruling, saying that the facts that she neither bought the CD herself initially nor knew, at the time she listed it
Peru airport to receive FAA infrastructure funds
PERU – A portion of the $123.6 million FAA infrastructure dollars awarded to Illinois airports will be coming to Peru. The US Department of Transportation announced that 77 airports in the state will receive funding. Peru
2021 winners announced for Christmas Lighting Contest
STREATOR – The third annual Streator Chamber of Commerce Christmas Lighting Contest announced the 2021 winners. Most Creative is awarded to Mr. and Mrs. Danko in the 200 block of Ninth Street. Most Eccentric to
City of Streator approves 2022 budget, 4.99% tax levy increase
STEATOR – The city of Streator has approved the 2022 budget and property tax levy. General fund expenses for the city this coming year are expected to be around $10.2 million and revenue just over that
Mendota Bowlers finalists in IHSA TikTok Challenge
MENDOTA – The Mendota High School boys bowling team will need your online votes to win an IHSA TikTok Challenge presented by two dairy companies. Voting runs from December 16 to December 19. The highest
Holiday meal pickup set for Friday in Mendota
MENDOTA – A holiday meal distribution will take place tomorrow in Mendota. The First Presbyterian Church will be giving away complete meal kits at 7 PM at the church. No sign up is required, and availability will
Marseilles basketball player subject of viral video gets visit from TV meteorologist
MARSEILLES – A viral video from an area 7th-grade boys basketball game led to a visit to Marseilles school from a Chicago TV meteorologist. Fox 32 weatherman Mark Strehl surprised the boy and his teammates Wednesday.
No injuries after tree falls on LaSalle apartment building
LASALLE – Two apartments reportedly had to be evacuated temporarily Wednesday night after a tree crashed into the roof of a building in LaSalle. Authorities were called to the 900 block of Grant St in LaSalle