Expect the last of the “Arctic Blast” tonight
PERU – Snow is beginning to taper off after several inches fell across north-central Illinois this Veteran’s Day. The arctic blasts that plunged down through the northern Plains and upper Midwest Sunday night brought up to six
Hegeler-Carus family member passes
LASALLE – A member of the Hegeler-Carus family has passed away. Mary Louise Carus was born in 1922 and died on November 3rd. A memorial celebration will be held at the Hegeler Carus Mansion at 3:00 p.m.
Vactor Manufacturing’s temp road to be installed
STREATOR – A Streator manufacturing plant’s temporary road to service a new employee parking lot is expected to be installed this year. The TIF funded Vactor Manufacturing project includes the installation of the roadway base for the
Half Price Fridays – Clarks Run Creek

Clarks Run Creek is this weeks Half Price Friday deal. At 9am this Friday and purchase a $50 gift certificate for just $25. Clarks Run Creek Antiques and Gifts and Clarks Run Wine Bar invite you to
Ironic Crash Monday in Plainfield- Car Strikes Sign Displaying Travel Safety Message
PLAINFIELD- No injuries were reported after a car struck an outdoor sign asking if “Your Vehicle is Ready For Winter”. Via Plainfield, Illinois Police Department
(VIDEO) Plane Slides Off Runway at O’Hare
Streator Veteran Event Cancelled
STREATOR – Veterans were to be honored Monday at the annual Veteran’s Day commemoration at the Plumb Pavilion, however, mother nature had other plans. Due to the cold temperatures and snow, the decision was made to cancel
Libraries Erase Fines for Food Donations
PERU – Area libraries are kicking off their food for fines program today. Through November 23rd, you can erase your library fines with donations as payment. Each donated item will wipe out a dollar in fines. Food
Organization pairs dogs with veterans