Early Morning Fire Heavily Damages Peru Home
PERU – An early Thursday morning home fire heavily damaged a home in Peru. According to Peru Fire Chief Jeff King, they were called to the 1600 Block of 5th Street after a resident reported a fire
City of Streator approves 2020 budget, 4.81% tax levy increase
STREATOR – The city of Streator approved their 2020 budget and tax levy increase. As part of efforts to zero down an over $200,000 deficit while increasing police and fire pension contributions, the city will implement a
Streator Township High School District to potentially receive more funding
STREATOR – Streator Township High School’s district will be getting more funding due to a higher property tax base. At Tuesday night’s board meeting, Superintendent Dr. Matt Seaton reported that projections of a 4% increase in property
Excavation work starts January for coal tar cleanup at Ottawa’s former Central School site
OTTAWA – Workers involved in the coal tar cleanup at the former Central School site in Ottawa are preparing for heavy duty work in the new year. The site that was once home to a former gas
Winners announced for Streator’s Holiday Lighting Contest
STREATOR – Winners have been announced in the 2019 Streator Holiday Lighting Contest. The contest hosted by the Streator Chamber of Commerce, had five categories: most creative, most eccentric, most religious, business display and best overall.
Ottawa Tax Levy Increases
OTTAWA – Ottawa City Council’s levy for 2020 will increase 9.5% over the amount extended last year. City Treasurer Don Harris explained that they city is asking for around $6.8 million this year, up around $595,000 from
Foreign exchange student coming to Streator Township High School
STREATOR – Streator Township High School will be welcoming their first foreign exchange student after winter break. As part of a program with Foreign Services China Group, the high school will be hosting senior Yang Ruoheng for
Canna-preneur wants to start dispensary and social club in LaSalle and Spring Valley
SPRING VALLEY – Spring Valley will allow recreational marijuana dispensaries to operate in the city, come January. Andrew Martinez, a business owner, attended the Monday meeting and is moving forward with his plans after hearing the news.
Nonprofit cat rescue program offers support in LaSalle
LASALLE – A trap, neuter and rescue program wants to help the city of LaSalle with their stray cat dilemma. Earlier this month, Mayor Jeff Grove voiced his concern regarding stray cats in the area. On Monday
One person dead, one charged in Sunday night Dekalb shooting
DEKALB – An Aurora woman faces multiple charges in connection to a shooting that left one person dead. 28-year-old Vanity Garcia is charged with concealment of a homicidal death and aggravated fleeing to elude after a