Streator’s updated five year road plan is out
STREATOR – The city of Streator’s five year road plan is updated, featuring dozens of streets that are scheduled for fixing. City Engineer Jeremy Palm says changes were made to the program based on pavement condition,
Streator High School committee issues survey on academic schedule change
STREATOR – Streator High School is asking teachers how they feel about an academic schedule change. According to Principal Amy Jo Mascal, the Schedule Support Committee has been working for over a year to study three different forms
Strike Continues in Mendota; No School Through Friday
MENDOTA- Teachers gathered outside the three District 289 schools in Mendota Wednesday morning and held up signs on the first day of the strike. A notice sent to parents Wednesday afternoon stated that no classes would be
Critics of legal weed speak out in Ottawa
OTTAWA – The city of Ottawa has already voted to collect a 3% tax on recreation cannabis, however some residents have expressed their objection to allowing the sale of cannabis in the city. Residents spoke at Monday
Streator’s board nods window beautification
STREATOR – Streator High School’s board agreed to move forward in plans to beautify five windows on the east side of their gymnasium. Some board members commented on the facade of the five windows overlooking Bloomington Street,
Bureau County Combine Fire Extinguished
SPRING VALLEY – A Tuesday afternoon combine fire in Bureau County was quickly extinguished. According to the Spring Valley Fire Department they were called to 3450 E County Road for a field and equipment fire.
Squad Car & Gun Stolen During Burglary
MORRIS – A Grundy County Sheriff’s squad car was reportedly stolen Monday after a burglary. The Morris Police Department say that they are investigating a purported residential burglary around 4AM at the residence of a deputy
Railroad maintenance in Kernan begins Wednesday
KERNAN – Begining Wednesday, County Highway 15 grade crossing over the BSF in Kernan will be closed from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. for railroad maintenance. Motorists are advised to use alternate routes around the site.
Streator considers amending code to allow taller fences
STREATOR – Streator’s council is debating on whether to enforce the city’s fence code or amend it to allow up to a 6 foot high privacy fence in limited situations. According to City Engineer Jeremy Palm,
Waste Management in Streator proposes rate increase
STREATOR – Waste Management Services is proposing a rate increase in the city of Streator. Due to the motor fuel tax increase and China’s disruption of the export market for recyclables, the waste service says they