Woodland Blood Drive Wednesday Supports Scholarships
The Key Club drive runs 1 to 6 p.m. Wednesday in the school’s multipurpose room, and donations help graduating seniors earn scholarships.
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People, places and businesses that make Streator, Streator.
Bryan Park Knows Where He Comes From
Before Bryan Park ever wore the chief’s badge, before the radios and reports and emergency operations meetings, he was a kid on East Wilson Street with a
A Fundraiser for the Streator Ramp Builders
A wheelchair ramp is easy to overlook until one step becomes the thing keeping someone inside. For years, the Streator Ramp Builders have been answering that problem with
Flowers Instead of Grates at the Library
Sometimes progress in Streator doesn’t come with a groundbreaking or a big check from Springfield. Sometimes it comes with a trowel, a watering can, and someone who
Building on Heritage: Three Wishes is July Business of the Month
In a move that charms Main Street with hometown warmth, the Streator Chamber has named Three Wishes as the July 2025 Business of the Month. Nestled in the
Streator Wins District 20 Title Behind Sullivan’s Perfect Game
The Streator Youth Baseball 9-10-11 year old All-Star team has captured the Illinois District 20 Championship with a dominant 15-0 win over Ottawa. The
Nourishing Streator: The Pantry That Feeds With Dignity
It doesn’t look like much from the outside—just a modest building tucked along N. Wasson Street, sharing a block with the fire station and the echoes
Friday Night Lights Up Downtown Streator
This Friday night, downtown Streator is throwing a musical block party—and everyone’s invited. Three beloved bands, three different venues, all within walking distance. You won’t
Streator Fest Calls for Volunteers to Power 2025 Celebration
The biggest party in North Central Illinois is almost here—and it needs your help to make it happen. Streator Fest, the city’s signature summer event, is
Streator Hosts Christmas in July With Santa, Sales, and Fun
While the North Pole may be thawing out under summer sun, Streator’s holiday spirit is just heating up. The Streator Chamber of Commerce is flipping the calendar
From Gold Bars to Bourbon: The Reinvention of a Streator Landmark
Once, it stored family fortunes. Now, it serves craft cocktails. Welcome to Gaetano’s Vault—Streator’s boldest experiment in memory, atmosphere, and Main Street reinvention. Located on
Joy, Inclusion, and Community at Streator Unlimited’s Fun Day
An afternoon of music, laughter, and purpose at City Park On July 1st, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Streator City Park will be the site
A Young Raptor’s Lesson in Streator City Park
Why We Don’t Chase the Wildlife (Even If It’s Cute) In Streator City Park this week, a young hawk made quite the entrance—right onto the
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
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