Shaw Wins Big, But What Does “Local” Even Mean Anymore?
Shaw Local just took home 33 awards at the Illinois Press Association’s annual banquet—an impressive haul that included honors in photography, general excellence, opinion writing, and
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Shaw Local just took home 33 awards at the Illinois Press Association’s annual banquet—an impressive haul that included honors in photography, general excellence, opinion writing, and
In a town where every empty lot has a story and every old building has a soul, the Streatorland Historical Society Museum stands as the keeper of the
Streator’s most underrated party venue isn’t a bar, a rec center, or even a festival tent. It’s the library. With no ribbon-cuttings, no big
It’s the little things that can make a big difference—like a cooler storefront, less sun glare, and products that don’t fade before they sell. Easton
The dumpsters at Bodznick Field—home to Streator Girls Softball—have once again been filled with garbage that has nothing to do with softball. Photos show individuals unloading
There were no fireworks at the June 4th Streator City Council meeting—just the usual business, a few nods of agreement, and not a single lawsuit filed mid-
COUNTRY Financial - Joe Starkey Brings Decades of Experience Downtown Downtown Streator just got a little more secure—and a little more financially savvy. COUNTRY Financial – Joe Starkey has
At the corner of Park and Hickory, something sacred happens nearly every weekend. No, it’s not a secret handshake or a ceremonial rite—unless you count tequila
Native plants, community pride, and a little bit of milkweed magic In a town once defined by the rumble of coal carts and the glow of molten glass,
In a town often defined by what it used to be, We Are Here is a gentle but insistent reminder of what Streator still is — and what it
A Streator man is in custody after a house fire on the 1000 block of Everett Street Tuesday night led to a criminal investigation and an arrest on
Two cats lost, one subject questioned after late-night blaze A Tuesday evening fire at 1001 North Everett Street in Streator drew a multi-agency response and has
Let it be known—once again—The Streator Standard beats the big boys to the punch. While you wait for the official headline in the Times sometime around
Derek Barichello isn’t just changing careers—he’s shifting roles from storyteller to storymaker. In a recent episode of the We Are Here podcast hosted by Paul
Kenna King, a resident of the 900 block of South Vermillion Street, recently posted a concern on Facebook following a city drainage project that left her yard damaged.
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