Streator High School aims for partial occupancy of auditorium in mid March
STREATOR – Streator High School is on target to have limited use of their auditorium in just a few weeks. Architect George Reigle says the renovation project is about 90 percent completed, with just a few loose
Tax levy referendum for healthcare program on Livingston County ballot
PONTIAC – On March 17th, Livingston County voters will be asked whether to allow a property tax levy to support the Community Healthcare Program. The .025% tax levy would cost an additional $7.50 to an owner of
Streator Unlimited issues statement regarding Illinois proposed budget
STREATOR – Streator Unlimited issued a statement in response to Governor J.B. Pritzker’s Budget Address, highlighting the proposal to increase wages for direct care staff. Pritzker’s proposal included increasing Direct Support Professional wages by $1.00/hour in July and
Peru man seriously injured after being struck by vehicle
PERU – A Peru man was seriously injured and taken to Peoria after being struck by a vehicle Saturday night. Peru police say around 7 PM they were called to 4th Street and Pike for a report
No injuries in Friday Washington Street fire
STREATOR – No injuries were reported after a Friday night fire in Streator. According to the Streator Fire Department, they were called to the 100 block of Washington Street for an electrical fire in the ceiling of
Riverton police officer charged with head-butting suspect
RIVERTON, Ill. (The State Journal-Register) — A central Illinois police department has been charged with felony aggravated battery and official misconduct after he allegedly head-butted a drunken driving suspect earlier this month. Riverton Police Officer Grant D.
Academic scheduling change in Streator High School’s future
STREATOR – Streator Township High School could be making an academic scheduling change in the future. According to Principal Amy Jo Mascal, a schedule support committee has been working to study different forms of academic scheduling for
LaSalle-Peru High School approves bids for East Gym renovations
LASALLE – LaSalle-Peru High School’s East Gym and ACC Building renovation plans are coming to fruition. Friday morning, board members approved to award bids for components like general construction for the over $7 million project. Plans include
Weger freed after 59 years
PINCKNEYVILLE, Ill. (Chicago Tribune) — An 80-year-old man has been freed after spending nearly 60 years in prison following his 1961 conviction in the killing of one of three suburban Chicago women who were bludgeoned to death
Human brain seized in mail truck on US-Canada borde
PORT HURON, Mich – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers seize human brain in international mail at Blue Water Bridge in Port Huron last week. On February 14, CBP officers assigned to the Area Port of Port