Homestead Festival announces 2026 theme, ‘Let Freedom Ring in Bureau County’

Streator Elementary offering local assistance following tornado

Following the tornado that touched down in south Streator on Thursday, Streator Elementary School District 44 announced it has a plan in place to help those recovering.

Marquette drops 6-1 decision to Asher Pruemer, St. Joseph-Ogden in Class 2A state semifinals

The Marquette baseball team managed just four hits off St. Joseph-Ogden's Asher Pruemer in a 6-1 loss in Friday night's IHSA Class 2A State semifinal at Illinois Field in Champaign. The Crusaders play Freeburg for third place at 4 p.m. on Saturday.

Mendota chamber seeks Sweet Corn Festival mini-royalty contestants

Candidates must be five years of age on or by the date of the contest or entering kindergarten, and must be a resident of the Mendota Elementary School district.

Hartauer Foundation helps Horizon House’s ‘Road to Independence’ campaign eclipse $110K

The annual “Road to Independence” campaign utilizes a dedicated team of community volunteers to secure donations for Horizon House

Streator businesses rally to aid tornado victims

Streator businesses and organizations are offering support to the community they serve in the aftermath of a tornado on Thursday.