Public Weighs In on Proposed TIF Changes and Beck's Site
At the July 2nd public hearing, the City of Streator laid out its plans to amend TIF District II and create a new TIF District VI, sparking at
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Speak Now, Streator: TIF Hearing Set for Wednesday
There’s a meeting at City Hall this Wednesday, July 2nd, at 6:00 PM—and if you care about Streator’s future, you should probably be there.
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
Sewer Project Nears Completion, But the Work Is Deeper Than That
Mayor Tara Bedei has announced that the Leroy & Milner sewer separation project is nearly complete—a milestone in the city’s long and winding journey to get
Council to Vote on Cruise Night, Facade Grant, Safety Fixes
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
Streator’s Liberty Fest Parade Returns July 6
Streator’s biggest red-white-and-boom tradition is back: the Liberty Fest Parade will roll down Main Street on Sunday, July 6 at 12:00 PM, with
Marilla Park Upgrades Begin After Two-Year Delay
For anyone who’s taken a walk, cast a line, or squinted at the crumbling south bank of Marilla Park Pond, the phrase “long overdue” doesn’t even
Prescription Drug Take Back Set for June 21 at City Park
Streator residents have a safe and easy way to clean out their medicine cabinets this month. A Prescription Drug Take Back Event will be held on Saturday, June
What’s in a TIF? Streator’s New Districts and the Beck’s Dilemma
Most residents are confused, but millions could be on the line. By The Streator Standard Editorial Team Another legal notice. Another acronym. Another public hearing. This time it’
School Registration Is Coming—Yes, Already
Ah, summer. The kids are sunburned, the popsicles are melting, and parents are already asking, “How is it almost time to think about school again?” But like a
“Not Your Dumpster”: Trash Dumpers Hit SGS Again
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
Streator Council Meeting Wraps Peacefully, Unlike Our Neighbors
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-
Streator Man Charged with Arson After House Fire on Everett
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
Suspicious Fire on Everett Street Under Investigation
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
Resident Seeks Answers After Drainage Work Leaves Yard Damaged
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.