Informational mural coming to Heritage Park in Streator
STREATOR – Heritage Park in Streator will be getting an information mural. The 48 inch high, 24 inch wide pedestal was created by local artist Ray Paseka to serve as an informational plaque. Steve Broadus says the
Spring Valley man faces bench trial in February
PRINCETON – A Spring Valley man charged with murder will face a bench trial. 37-year-old Eddie L. Mentgen is charged with first degree murder for his alleged involvement in the April homicide of 28-year-old Marissa Roberts. Thursday
Diver Identified as Mokena Man From Tuesday Power Plant Incident
MARSEILLES – The diver that died after an incident Tuesday afternoon at a power station in LaSalle County has been identified. The LaSalle County Coroner stated that 37-year-old Brett A. Roberts of Mokena was found deceased after
Bengals fan enters second month living on roof after pledging to stay until a win
Parks committee hopes to pin vandals of trails in Streator
STREATOR – Committee members for Streator’s parks are concerned over vandalism along trails. Members are considering putting trail cameras at Hop-Along-Cassidy park to find out who the culprits are to the frequent vandalism to garbage cans and
Grand Ridge girl bakes thousands of cookies for children in Uganda
GRAND RIDGE – A nine-year-old girl from the Grand Ridge area baked over 3,000 cookies to support children in Uganda. Kieran Black’s goal was to raise $100 towards her church’s mission for children in Uganda by baking
Streator Lions Club and OSF team up for World Diabetes Day
STREATOR – Thursday is World Diabetes Day. The Streator Hardscrabble Lions Club and OSF HealthCare’s Care-a-Van will be promoting Diabetes awareness through a free diabetes screening at the Streator Kroger parking lot from 10 a.m. to 2
Plan commission recommends code change for fencing
STREATOR – Streator’s Plan Commission is recommending a code change to allow taller fencing for certain corner lot properties. City Engineer Jeremy Palm says the code change will only apply to corner lot properties with a wide
City departments request new vehicles for 2020
STREATOR – New vehicles are a common need among Streator’s department heads. On Tuesday, department heads were given the opportunity to discuss their 2020 budget and request any increases to certain areas. The fire, police and the
Diver Dies After Mishap at LaSalle County Generation Station
MARSEILLES – The Nuclear Regulatory Commission confirmed this morning that the diver that was found unresponsive yesterday at a power plant has died. Emergency crews were called Tuesday afternoon to the LaSalle County Generating Station for a