Streator Cops 4 Kids Gearing Up for Another Season of Giving
Each holiday season in Streator, a small community miracle takes shape—fueled not by sleigh bells or snowfall, but by generosity, planning, and shopping carts stacked high at
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People, places and businesses that make Streator, Streator.
Streator Museum Keeps Local History Alive and Relevant
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
Library Quietly Becomes Most Fun Place in Town
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
NAPA’s New Look Courtesy of Easton Tinting & Wraps
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
Joe Starkey Brings Decades of Financial Experience Downtown
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
From Secrets to Spotlights on Park St: Silver Fox and 122 Club
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
Monarchs Take Flight in Streator Thanks to Local Mission
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,
Paul Webster and Tony Ross Tune In to Streator’s Heartbeat
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
BUSINESS OF THE MONTH: Heard It Here First, Folks
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
“It Can Happen Here”: Derek Barichello Brings Optimism and Action
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
Reel in the Fun at the Bluegill Rodeo!
If you've never seen a rodeo where the competitors have gills and the grand prize is a trophy shaped like bragging rights, you're in
Drive-Thru Prayer at City Park Offers Peace Without the Wait
On the evening of Saturday, May 31st, something quietly profound took place in Streator’s City Park. While most residents were stuck in the McDonald’s drive-thru
Summer Arrives in Streator, Just Like the Song Promised
“In the good old summertime…” even if it’s not exactly how they imagined it" By the time June rolls in and the scent of cut grass
The Streator Standard: A quiet surprise on the media prairie
There’s a difference between being the subject of the news and having your own voice. Streator has long found itself mentioned in passing—sometimes fondly, more often
Nashville Vibes, Streator Roots: Wild Hearts Boutique Turns Heads
May 29, 2025 If you’ve ever said, “There’s nothing like that in Streator,” you clearly haven’t stepped inside Wild Hearts Boutique. Owned by Deb Sergeant