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Streator police are seeking information on a shots-fired incident Sunday afternoon in the area of East Elm and North Illinois streets.
Police seeking info after shots fired Sunday in Streator
Streator police are seeking information on a shots-fired incident Sunday afternoon in the area of East Elm and North Illinois streets.
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February 16, 2026 at 4:18 PM
Streator police are seeking information on a shots-fired incident Sunday afternoon in the area of East Elm and North Illinois streets.
Be prepared for sudden changes in visibility with some locally dense patches of fog Monday morning.
Areas of dense fog across northern Illinois Monday
Be prepared for sudden changes in visibility with some locally dense patches of fog Monday morning.
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February 16, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Be prepared for sudden changes in visibility with some locally dense patches of fog Monday morning.
As Shaw Media continues to celebrate its 175th anniversary, we are looking back at front pages from February 16 across the decades
Judge refuses to release jury and more historical covers for February 16
As Shaw Media continues to celebrate its 175th anniversary, we are looking back at front pages from February 16 across the decades
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February 16, 2026 at 12:16 PM
As Shaw Media continues to celebrate its 175th anniversary, we are looking back at front pages from February 16 across the decades
The residential property located at 804 East 12th Street in Streator was sold on Jan. 29, for $141,500, or $133 per square foot.
Residential home in Streator sells for $141,500
The residential property located at 804 East 12th Street in Streator was sold on Jan. 29, for $141,500, or $133 per square foot.
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February 16, 2026 at 12:06 PM
The residential property located at 804 East 12th Street in Streator was sold on Jan. 29, for $141,500, or $133 per square foot.
A 1,860-square-foot residential property, built in 1998, has changed hands.
Sale closed in Ottawa: $160,000 for a residential home
A 1,860-square-foot residential property, built in 1998, has changed hands.
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February 16, 2026 at 12:02 AM
A 1,860-square-foot residential property, built in 1998, has changed hands.
It has been over two weeks since we said goodbye to our beloved black Labrador, Zeke.
Spirit Matters: ‘Say goodnight, not goodbye’ when letting go of a pet
It has been over two weeks since we said goodbye to our beloved black Labrador, Zeke.
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February 15, 2026 at 6:14 PM
It has been over two weeks since we said goodbye to our beloved black Labrador, Zeke.
A free 12-week brain fitness program will begin Feb. 17 at the Streator Family YMCA, offering older adults a chance to do brain workouts.
Wits Workout series to promote brain health at Streator YMCA
A free 12-week brain fitness program will begin Feb. 17 at the Streator Family YMCA, offering older adults a chance to do brain workouts.
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February 15, 2026 at 6:04 PM
A free 12-week brain fitness program will begin Feb. 17 at the Streator Family YMCA, offering older adults a chance to do brain workouts.
A single-family home in Somonauk that sold for $600,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in La Salle County during the past week
How much were the 10 most expensive home sales in La Salle County in the week of Feb. 2?
A single-family home in Somonauk that sold for $600,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in La Salle County during the past week
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February 15, 2026 at 12:16 PM
A single-family home in Somonauk that sold for $600,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in La Salle County during the past week
The Ottawa City Council approved a public hearing for a business development district redevelopment plan on Mar 3. The hearing will address an increase in the sales tax to help the city of Ottawa pay for public projects.
Ottawa City Council approves hearing for possible sales tax change
The Ottawa City Council approved a public hearing for a business development district redevelopment plan on Mar 3. The hearing will address an increase in the sales tax to help the city of Ottawa pay for public projects.
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February 15, 2026 at 12:06 PM
The Ottawa City Council approved a public hearing for a business development district redevelopment plan on Mar 3. The hearing will address an increase in the sales tax to help the city of Ottawa pay for public projects.
A total of 13 Times-area wrestlers earned trips to next weekend's state tournament at sectionals on Saturday, while the girls basketball teams from Marquette, Serena, FCW and Fieldcrest all won regional openers. Plus, more results from around the Times area.
13 Times-area wrestlers advance to state tournament: The Times Saturday Roundup
A total of 13 Times-area wrestlers earned trips to next weekend's state tournament at sectionals on Saturday, while the girls basketball teams from Marquette, Serena, FCW and Fieldcrest all won regional openers. Plus, more results from around the Times area.
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February 15, 2026 at 5:22 AM
A total of 13 Times-area wrestlers earned trips to next weekend's state tournament at sectionals on Saturday, while the girls basketball teams from Marquette, Serena, FCW and Fieldcrest all won regional openers. Plus, more results from around the Times area.
The Ottawa boys basketball team outscored rival Streator 17-7 in the final eight minutes to earn a 64-51 victory at Kingman Gymnasium on Saturday night.
Ottawa’s burst in the fourth keys win over Streator
The Ottawa boys basketball team outscored rival Streator 17-7 in the final eight minutes to earn a 64-51 victory at Kingman Gymnasium on Saturday night.
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February 15, 2026 at 3:06 AM
The Ottawa boys basketball team outscored rival Streator 17-7 in the final eight minutes to earn a 64-51 victory at Kingman Gymnasium on Saturday night.
From Capitol News Illinois: Illinois citizens and retailers are grappling with the slow disappearance of the penny in the Land of Lincoln
Penny shortage causes headaches for retailers in the Land of Lincoln
From Capitol News Illinois: Illinois citizens and retailers are grappling with the slow disappearance of the penny in the Land of Lincoln
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February 15, 2026 at 12:07 AM
From Capitol News Illinois: Illinois citizens and retailers are grappling with the slow disappearance of the penny in the Land of Lincoln
A 1,296-square-foot single-family residence, built in 2001, has changed hands.
Single-family home sells in Marseilles for $250,000
A 1,296-square-foot single-family residence, built in 2001, has changed hands.
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February 14, 2026 at 6:06 PM
A 1,296-square-foot single-family residence, built in 2001, has changed hands.
Recently I had a curtain-opening experience after reading a poem that left me kind of excited. About breaking more rules with the English language.
Paperwork: If you love playing with words, you will love this poem
Recently I had a curtain-opening experience after reading a poem that left me kind of excited. About breaking more rules with the English language.
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February 14, 2026 at 4:04 PM
Recently I had a curtain-opening experience after reading a poem that left me kind of excited. About breaking more rules with the English language.
From Capitol News Illinois: Federal Judge Jeffrey Cummings ordered the Department of Homeland Security on Friday to release four people arrested without warrants amid ‘Operation Midway Blitz’ by Monday evening
Judge rules four people arrested by ICE without warrants should be released
From Capitol News Illinois: Federal Judge Jeffrey Cummings ordered the Department of Homeland Security on Friday to release four people arrested without warrants amid ‘Operation Midway Blitz’ by Monday evening
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February 14, 2026 at 12:04 PM
From Capitol News Illinois: Federal Judge Jeffrey Cummings ordered the Department of Homeland Security on Friday to release four people arrested without warrants amid ‘Operation Midway Blitz’ by Monday evening
The Seneca boys basketball team - led by 18 points and 11 rebounds from Zeb Maxwell - rolled to a Tri-County Conference win over Lowpoint-Washburn on Friday. Plus, more results from around in The Times Friday Roundup.
Zeb Maxwell’s 18-point, 11-rebound double-double leads Seneca to Tri-County win: The Times Friday Roundup
The Seneca boys basketball team - led by 18 points and 11 rebounds from Zeb Maxwell - rolled to a Tri-County Conference win over Lowpoint-Washburn on Friday. Plus, more results from around in The Times Friday Roundup.
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February 14, 2026 at 5:12 AM
The Seneca boys basketball team - led by 18 points and 11 rebounds from Zeb Maxwell - rolled to a Tri-County Conference win over Lowpoint-Washburn on Friday. Plus, more results from around in The Times Friday Roundup.
A perfectly executed sequence in the final seconds of the third quarter swung all momentum to Marquette in the Crusaders' 64-40 win over host Henry-Senachwine during Friday's Tri-County boys basketball game. It was Marquette's 20th win of the season.
Late third-quarter sequence sparks Marquette’s runaway win over Henry-Senachwine
A perfectly executed sequence in the final seconds of the third quarter swung all momentum to Marquette in the Crusaders' 64-40 win over host Henry-Senachwine during Friday's Tri-County boys basketball game. It was Marquette's 20th win of the season.
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February 14, 2026 at 4:52 AM
A perfectly executed sequence in the final seconds of the third quarter swung all momentum to Marquette in the Crusaders' 64-40 win over host Henry-Senachwine during Friday's Tri-County boys basketball game. It was Marquette's 20th win of the season.
Jackson Mason wanted the ball. He wanted to win the game for Princeton. And he did exactly that, hitting a step-back jumper at the buzzer for a 67-65 overtime victory over the rival Hall on Friday.
Jackson Mason says ‘give me the ball,’ shoots Princeton over rival Hall
Jackson Mason wanted the ball. He wanted to win the game for Princeton. And he did exactly that, hitting a step-back jumper at the buzzer for a 67-65 overtime victory over the rival Hall on Friday.
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February 14, 2026 at 4:28 AM
Jackson Mason wanted the ball. He wanted to win the game for Princeton. And he did exactly that, hitting a step-back jumper at the buzzer for a 67-65 overtime victory over the rival Hall on Friday.
Woodland's boys basketball team shot a blazing 62.8% from the field and held off a frantic fourth-quarter comeback effort from Dwight to clinch at least a share of the Tri-County Conference title with a 77-69 win Friday night.
Woodland shoots 62.8%, clinches share of Tri-County Conference title with win at Dwight
Woodland's boys basketball team shot a blazing 62.8% from the field and held off a frantic fourth-quarter comeback effort from Dwight to clinch at least a share of the Tri-County Conference title with a 77-69 win Friday night.
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February 14, 2026 at 4:12 AM
Woodland's boys basketball team shot a blazing 62.8% from the field and held off a frantic fourth-quarter comeback effort from Dwight to clinch at least a share of the Tri-County Conference title with a 77-69 win Friday night.
Students throughout northern Illinois walked out of school on Friday to protest the actions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Photos: Students across northern Illinois walk out to protest ICE actions
Students throughout northern Illinois walked out of school on Friday to protest the actions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement
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February 14, 2026 at 12:40 AM
Students throughout northern Illinois walked out of school on Friday to protest the actions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement
A single-family residence located at 1409 Little Main Street in Streator has a new owner since Jan. 26.
Streator: Single-family home sells for $185,000
A single-family residence located at 1409 Little Main Street in Streator has a new owner since Jan. 26.
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February 13, 2026 at 6:12 PM
A single-family residence located at 1409 Little Main Street in Streator has a new owner since Jan. 26.
From Capitol News Illinois: A bill that would give state insurance regulators authority to review and modify homeowners insurance rates failed on the floor of the House last year but could be revived for a second vote when lawmakers return to the Statehouse
Bill to regulate homeowners insurance rates could reemerge this session
From Capitol News Illinois: A bill that would give state insurance regulators authority to review and modify homeowners insurance rates failed on the floor of the House last year but could be revived for a second vote when lawmakers return to the Statehouse
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February 13, 2026 at 6:02 PM
From Capitol News Illinois: A bill that would give state insurance regulators authority to review and modify homeowners insurance rates failed on the floor of the House last year but could be revived for a second vote when lawmakers return to the Statehouse
Their lawsuit, led by Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul, argues that the health care cuts violate the Constitution by imposing retroactive conditions on funding that Congress already awarded
Judge temporarily blocks Trump officials from rescinding health grants to Illinois, some Democratic-led states
Their lawsuit, led by Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul, argues that the health care cuts violate the Constitution by imposing retroactive conditions on funding that Congress already awarded
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February 13, 2026 at 1:14 PM
Their lawsuit, led by Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul, argues that the health care cuts violate the Constitution by imposing retroactive conditions on funding that Congress already awarded
The Streator Public Library, 130 S. Park St., recently announced its upcoming events and programs for February.
Streator library events set for February
The Streator Public Library, 130 S. Park St., recently announced its upcoming events and programs for February.
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February 13, 2026 at 12:22 PM
The Streator Public Library, 130 S. Park St., recently announced its upcoming events and programs for February.
During this two-hour session, participants will learn practical strategies to manage stress and maintain healthy eating habits during the busiest times of the year.
Nutrition & wellness seminar coming to La Salle County Farm Bureau
During this two-hour session, participants will learn practical strategies to manage stress and maintain healthy eating habits during the busiest times of the year.
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February 13, 2026 at 12:12 PM
During this two-hour session, participants will learn practical strategies to manage stress and maintain healthy eating habits during the busiest times of the year.