Opportunity Zone Designated in Streator
STREATOR – A special tax zone created to spur business has been designated in Streator. Governor Bruce Rauner and Mayor Jimmie Lansford announced that an ‘Opportunity Zone’ could bring new businesses to the city. It would be
Splash Pad Opens Friday in Streator
STREATOR – The newest addition to Streator City Park opens Friday with a ceremony at 9 AM. The northeast side of the park will now feature ‘Paul’s Pad’, a splash pad named after Paul E. Dieken. The
Woman Killed Tuesday Identified
STREATOR – The Streator woman who was shot and killed in the 200 block of 9th street has been identified. According to the LaSalle County Coroners Office 33-year-old Maria M De la Torre was pronounced dead
3 in Custody After Woman Shot Dead in Streator
STREATOR – A woman was shot and killed in Streator and three suspects are in custody after a high speed chase across two counties. According to Streator Police Chief Kurt Pastirik, before 9 PM Tuesday they were
Woman Killed in Shooting Tuesday Night in Streator
STREATOR – The Illinois State Police and Streator Police Department are investigating a deadly shooting Tuesday evening. According to the Streator Police Department around 9 PM they were called to the 200 block of 9th Street for
Sports Facility Proposed for Princeton
PRINCETON – The Princeton City Council issued a permit to a group to construct an outdoor sports complex in the city Monday night. The proposed outdoor multi-sports complex would be built at Logistics Park on 29 acres,
Area Libraries Share Grant Money For Improvements
DEPUE – A new roof is on the way for the library in DePue and easier access is coming to the Toluca library. State librarian and Secretary of State Jesse White announced Tuesday that over $700,000 in
Morris Woman Missing
MORRIS – The Morris Police are attempting to locate 35-year-old Elizabeth Johnson of Morris. Elizabeth was last seen by her family on Monday, May 14 at around 5 am. She is believed to be traveling in a
Teens Involved in Fight; Hit and Run Northwest of Streator
STREATOR – Two vehicles with teens were involved in a hit and run and a fight in rural LaSalle County Monday Morning. According to the LaSalle County Sheriff’s Office, they received a report of a battery and
Earlville Pair Arrested on Heroin Charges
EARLVILLE – An investigation into heroin sales in Northern LaSalle County led to two arrests on Thursday. According to the Tri-County Drug Enforcement Narcotics Team, an investigation involving multiple departments culminated in arrests of two persons who