> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.thestreatorstandard.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Council to Vote on Cruise Night, Facade Grant, Safety Fixes - URL: https://www.thestreatorstandard.com/f/council-to-vote-on-cruise-night-facade-grant-safety-fixes/ - Published: 2025-06-16T18:51:22.000Z - Updated: 2026-10-19T13:59:03.000Z - Author: The Streator Standard - Tags: News The Streator City Council meets this **Wednesday, June 18 at 7:00 p.m.** at City Hall, with an agenda full of seasonal logistics, overdue fixes, and one heartfelt push for safer roads. From car shows to carnival permits, this meeting offers a snapshot of a city trying to balance celebration with responsibility. ### 🚗 Cruise Night Takes Over Main Street (Temporarily) Top billing goes to **Resolution 2025-22**, a request to IDOT for temporary road closures in support of **Dream Machines Car Club’s Cruise Night**, scheduled for **Saturday, August 30**. This year’s event expands into new territory—literally. Main Street from Illinois to Park will be closed from **9 a.m. to 9 p.m.**, allowing for a **daytime car show** right downtown before rolling straight into the evening cruise. Park Street (IL 23) and Bridge Street will also see partial lane closures. This is more than just rerouting traffic. It’s a coordinated attempt to make Cruise Night a full-day draw while minimizing confusion and keeping things safe. If all goes to plan, it should be smoother than a fresh coat of wax on a '57 Chevy. ### 🏚️ Northpoint Facelift: Facade Grant for Schultz Funeral Services While downtown gets most of the attention, this week’s **Resolution 2025-26** reminds us that **Northpoint matters too**. The council will consider awarding a **Building Repair and Façade Grant** to **Schultz Funeral Services**, located at **1 Elizabeth Place**—just across from the Northpoint strip. The proposed renovations include: - Full repainting of the **east façade** - **Three new windows** and a **12-foot garage door** - Replacement of worn wood shingles with **metal roofing** - Modern **wall signage** Though the grant program typically focuses on downtown revitalization, the city notes that these updates meet its design standards and are consistent with broader efforts to enhance commercial corridors. For a part of town better known for what it used to be, any visible investment is welcome. ### ⚠️ Dangerous Intersection Finally Gets State Attention After Fatality **Resolution 2025-27** is the city’s formal plea to the **Illinois Department of Transportation** to take action at the notorious intersection of **IL Route 18 and East 15th Road** in LaSalle County. Locals have known for years that this intersection is a problem—fast traffic, poor visibility, and frequent close calls have made it a quiet hazard. But in Springfield, it seems to have flown under the radar. That changed recently when a **local woman, whose significant other was tragically killed at that intersection**, addressed the Streator City Council with a powerful and emotional appeal. This resolution is a direct result of her advocacy. While it doesn’t prescribe a specific fix, it formally requests that IDOT study the site and take steps to improve safety. It’s a somber reminder that some changes don’t happen until the community demands them. ### 🎪 City May Let Nonprofits Skip Carnival Fees Two ordinances—**2025-18** and **2025-19**—propose changes to how **carnival, circus, and parade permit fees** are handled under the Streator municipal code. The most notable update would give the **City Manager the authority to waive these fees for nonprofit organizations**. It’s a small but meaningful change—one that could make it easier for fundraising groups like **Streator Fest and other community organizations** to host events without extra financial hurdles. ### 🗓️ Committee of the Whole Meetings Could Return A proposed motion would amend the city’s 2025 calendar to include **Committee of the Whole meetings**, giving council members more opportunities for informal discussion before formal votes. For local government watchers, this is where the real sausage gets made—and occasionally, burned. ### 👥 Mayoral Appointments Mayor **Tara Bedei** will recommend the following appointments: - **Plan Commission**: Jason Telford (reappointed), Patrick Chismarick (new appointment) - **Library Board of Trustees**: Sandy Austin, Spencer Lawrence, and Jack Schuler (all reappointed through June 30, 2028) ### 💸 Consent Agenda The council will also vote to approve: - A fund warrant of **$1,095,095.67** - Meeting minutes from **May 7 and May 21** - Financial reports for **May** - Permission for the **Streator Chamber of Commerce** to supervise the **Labor Day Parade** on **Sunday, August 31 at noon** ### 🏛️ Want a Say? Show Up. The meeting is open to the public and takes place at **204 South Bloomington Street**. Whether you want to voice support, raise a concern, or just see democracy in action, this is your chance. Because if there's one thing this agenda shows, it’s that **local government still matters**—especially when residents speak up and leaders are willing to listen.