Opinion
AI Asks About Challenges—Streator Says “We Moved Away”
When escape becomes the solution, what happens to those still here? A pink-and-orange Facebook post popped up this week in the group Positive Streator Happenings—a
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BREAKING: Superdog Unleashed in Streator
Today on Reading & 5th, a Rottweiler achieved what most of us only dream of—tearing off part of a porch and dragging it down the street like
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BREAKING: Joe’s Pizza Sign Vanishes, Entire Town Spirals
This week, Streator faced a near existential crisis when resident Barbie Que innocently asked: "Is Joe’s Pizza closing??? I just drove by and the sign is
Community
Local Voices, Lasting Stories: Streator Authors Write On
Streator has always had a thing for storytelling. Maybe it’s the long winters or the wide porches. Maybe it’s something in the Vermilion River. Whatever the
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Liberty Fest 2025 Set for July 5–6 in Downtown Streator
Streator’s summer is about to heat up—and not just from the weather. Liberty Fest 2025, proudly presented by Streator Fest, is just around the corner, and
Opinion
Let ’Em Ride: Brett Baumrucker's Off-Road Downtown Dream
There are two kinds of people in every town: those who complain about what can’t be done, and those who ask, “Why not?” Brett Baumrucker is clearly
Opinion
What Galena Got Right—And What Streator Can Still Do
A roadmap for becoming a destination, even without an interstate It’s easy to look at Galena, Illinois—a postcard town tucked into hills along the Mississippi River—
History
The Kangley Standard: When Streator Built Itself From Within
Before the grants, consultants, and economic development buzzwords, there was a simpler, stronger model—the one that actually built Streator. It was a model rooted in presence: people
Opinion
What Did We Really Get for the Bill Walsh TIF?
And what didn’t we get because of it? From the Mailbag An anonymous reader asks: What was the sales tax revenue over the life of the TIF,
Opinion
Bill Walsh Streator Closing After Millions in Taxpayer Support
Bill Walsh Streator closes after TIF deal expires, proving Ed Benner was right all along By The Streator Standard The Bill Walsh Chevrolet dealership on Bloomington and Oakley
History
Anderson Fields: A Gift From the Past, A Question for the Future
Anderson Fields Golf Course has been a quiet part of Streator life for nearly a century. Tucked just off Bloomington Street, it’s easy to drive past without
History
100 Years Ago Today, Streator Got Its First Motorcycle Cop
Would bringing back just one be such a bad idea? On this day a century ago, Streator introduced its first motorcycle policeman. Officer Irwin Pugh had just arrived
Community
Open House Set for “Coming Together to Get Ahead” Program
Residents of Streator and surrounding areas are invited to attend an open house for the Coming Together to Get Ahead (CTGA) program on Monday, July 29, 2025, from
Community
Streator Heats Up—Stay Cool at These Local Spots
Streator has officially entered the “walk outside and immediately regret it” portion of the summer. According to the National Weather Service, we’ll be under a Heat Advisory
Community
The Chamber Was Closed for Juneteenth — Wait, We Have a Chamber?
Learning about a federal holiday and a local organization at the same time. Wednesday morning delivered one of those classic Streator moments: people showing up to the bank,