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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.
The fundraiser will offer personal-sized frozen food meals from Custom BBQ Catering. The frozen meals feature 10 individually-sized dinners.
La Salle County Farm Bureau to hold freezer food fundraiser
The fundraiser will offer personal-sized frozen food meals from Custom BBQ Catering. The frozen meals feature 10 individually-sized dinners.
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February 13, 2026 at 12:02 PM
The fundraiser will offer personal-sized frozen food meals from Custom BBQ Catering. The frozen meals feature 10 individually-sized dinners.
There was an extra energy Thursday at Ottawa’s Kingman Gym for senior night. The Pirates girls basketball team fed off it, and into it, making nine 3-pointers, and giving the larger crowd plenty to cheer about on their way to a 45-29 victory against Rochelle.
Ottawa celebrates seniors with 45-29 win against Rochelle
There was an extra energy Thursday at Ottawa’s Kingman Gym for senior night. The Pirates girls basketball team fed off it, and into it, making nine 3-pointers, and giving the larger crowd plenty to cheer about on their way to a 45-29 victory against Rochelle.
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February 13, 2026 at 5:04 AM
There was an extra energy Thursday at Ottawa’s Kingman Gym for senior night. The Pirates girls basketball team fed off it, and into it, making nine 3-pointers, and giving the larger crowd plenty to cheer about on their way to a 45-29 victory against Rochelle.
Marquette finished the regular season in unceremonious fashion at Midland on Thursday night, losing to the Timberwolves 74-42.
Marquette falls to Midland 74-42 in regular-season finale
Marquette finished the regular season in unceremonious fashion at Midland on Thursday night, losing to the Timberwolves 74-42.
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February 13, 2026 at 4:14 AM
Marquette finished the regular season in unceremonious fashion at Midland on Thursday night, losing to the Timberwolves 74-42.
The Somonauk/Leland girls basketball team defeated Earlville on Thursday to complete an undefeated Little Ten Conference regular-season championship.
Somonauk/Leland wraps up undefeated Little 10 championship: The Times Thursday Roundup
The Somonauk/Leland girls basketball team defeated Earlville on Thursday to complete an undefeated Little Ten Conference regular-season championship.
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February 13, 2026 at 4:04 AM
The Somonauk/Leland girls basketball team defeated Earlville on Thursday to complete an undefeated Little Ten Conference regular-season championship.
From Capitol News Illinois: Rick Heidner was a late entrant into the GOP gubernatorial primary, but is betting that his alignment with President Donald Trump, business background and outsider status will persuade enough Republican primary voters
Rick Heidner casts himself as ‘Trump Republican’ in bid to unseat Pritzker
From Capitol News Illinois: Rick Heidner was a late entrant into the GOP gubernatorial primary, but is betting that his alignment with President Donald Trump, business background and outsider status will persuade enough Republican primary voters
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February 13, 2026 at 12:12 AM
From Capitol News Illinois: Rick Heidner was a late entrant into the GOP gubernatorial primary, but is betting that his alignment with President Donald Trump, business background and outsider status will persuade enough Republican primary voters
A 2,112-square-foot residential property has changed hands.
Sale closed in Ottawa: $1 million for a residential home
A 2,112-square-foot residential property has changed hands.
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February 13, 2026 at 12:02 AM
A 2,112-square-foot residential property has changed hands.
Warehouse Pollution Reduction Act described as 'first in the nation' would monitor and regulate warehouse pollution across Illinois.
Joliet lawmaker proposes legislation to curb warehouse pollution
Warehouse Pollution Reduction Act described as 'first in the nation' would monitor and regulate warehouse pollution across Illinois.
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February 12, 2026 at 10:04 PM
Warehouse Pollution Reduction Act described as 'first in the nation' would monitor and regulate warehouse pollution across Illinois.
A 2,396-square-foot residential property, built in 1920, has changed hands.
Residential home built in 1920 sells for $152,500 in Ottawa
A 2,396-square-foot residential property, built in 1920, has changed hands.
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February 12, 2026 at 7:48 PM
A 2,396-square-foot residential property, built in 1920, has changed hands.
Most Republicans vying to replace outgoing U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin contend U.S. support for Ukraine is crucial as it battles Russia, although some raised concerns about the cost.
Ukraine support key for GOP Senate candidates despite cost concerns
Most Republicans vying to replace outgoing U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin contend U.S. support for Ukraine is crucial as it battles Russia, although some raised concerns about the cost.
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February 12, 2026 at 6:22 PM
Most Republicans vying to replace outgoing U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin contend U.S. support for Ukraine is crucial as it battles Russia, although some raised concerns about the cost.
From Capitol News Illinois: None directly criticized President Donald Trump, but each signaled differences on tariffs and rejected his call to “nationalize” elections, backing voter ID while keeping election administration in state hands
Illinois GOP Senate candidates take stage in first major debate
From Capitol News Illinois: None directly criticized President Donald Trump, but each signaled differences on tariffs and rejected his call to “nationalize” elections, backing voter ID while keeping election administration in state hands
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February 12, 2026 at 6:12 PM
From Capitol News Illinois: None directly criticized President Donald Trump, but each signaled differences on tariffs and rejected his call to “nationalize” elections, backing voter ID while keeping election administration in state hands
Real estate news: The 2,122-square-foot house, built in 1889, was sold for $185,000, or $87 per square foot
Single-family home built in 1889 sells for $185,000 in Streator
Real estate news: The 2,122-square-foot house, built in 1889, was sold for $185,000, or $87 per square foot
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February 12, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Real estate news: The 2,122-square-foot house, built in 1889, was sold for $185,000, or $87 per square foot
R Cary Capparelli: AI is scary and Congress needs to control its use in both the private and public sectors by instituting protective laws.
2026 Election Questionnaire: R Cary Capparelli, United States Senate
R Cary Capparelli: AI is scary and Congress needs to control its use in both the private and public sectors by instituting protective laws.
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February 12, 2026 at 2:28 PM
R Cary Capparelli: AI is scary and Congress needs to control its use in both the private and public sectors by instituting protective laws.
From Capitol News Illinois: Marimar Martinez, the Chicago teacher’s aide shot five times by a Border Patrol agent last fall, will release evidence that was recently unsealed from the government’s dismissed case against her
Marimar Martinez, Chicago woman shot and briefly charged by Border Patrol, moves to sue
From Capitol News Illinois: Marimar Martinez, the Chicago teacher’s aide shot five times by a Border Patrol agent last fall, will release evidence that was recently unsealed from the government’s dismissed case against her
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February 12, 2026 at 2:18 PM
From Capitol News Illinois: Marimar Martinez, the Chicago teacher’s aide shot five times by a Border Patrol agent last fall, will release evidence that was recently unsealed from the government’s dismissed case against her
The Streator City Council recently approved two police department purchases during its meeting last week, including a replacement vehicle and new laptops for all of their patrol cruisers.
Streator police get new community service vehicle, patrol laptops
The Streator City Council recently approved two police department purchases during its meeting last week, including a replacement vehicle and new laptops for all of their patrol cruisers.
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February 12, 2026 at 12:22 PM
The Streator City Council recently approved two police department purchases during its meeting last week, including a replacement vehicle and new laptops for all of their patrol cruisers.
The University of Illinois Extension and Master Naturalist volunteers will offer children a hands-on birdhouse workshop from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 7, at Nell’s Woodland.
Illinois Extension to offer birdhouse workshop March 7 in Ottawa
The University of Illinois Extension and Master Naturalist volunteers will offer children a hands-on birdhouse workshop from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 7, at Nell’s Woodland.
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February 12, 2026 at 12:12 PM
The University of Illinois Extension and Master Naturalist volunteers will offer children a hands-on birdhouse workshop from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 7, at Nell’s Woodland.
In order to be at SoFi Stadium on Valentine’s Day 2027, the Bears must get to work immediately on many issues that need to be addressed now that the offseason has officially begun, Marc Silverman writes
If Ryan Poles delivers this defense, the Bears can win it all in 2026: Silvy
In order to be at SoFi Stadium on Valentine’s Day 2027, the Bears must get to work immediately on many issues that need to be addressed now that the offseason has officially begun, Marc Silverman writes
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February 12, 2026 at 12:02 PM
In order to be at SoFi Stadium on Valentine’s Day 2027, the Bears must get to work immediately on many issues that need to be addressed now that the offseason has officially begun, Marc Silverman writes
Ottawa's girls basketball team triumphed, but Streator's Ava Gwaltney scored 20 points to surpass 1,000 in her career. Plus wins for Somonauk/Leland's girls and Sandwich's boys in The Times Wednesday Roundup.
Streator’s Ava Gwaltney reaches 1,000 points, but Ottawa gets victory: The Times Wednesday Roundup
Ottawa's girls basketball team triumphed, but Streator's Ava Gwaltney scored 20 points to surpass 1,000 in her career. Plus wins for Somonauk/Leland's girls and Sandwich's boys in The Times Wednesday Roundup.
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February 12, 2026 at 3:50 AM
Ottawa's girls basketball team triumphed, but Streator's Ava Gwaltney scored 20 points to surpass 1,000 in her career. Plus wins for Somonauk/Leland's girls and Sandwich's boys in The Times Wednesday Roundup.
Correct Hardwood in Ottawa was sold on Monday, Feb 2 by Ed Bertrand to Jared and Chris Stewart.
Correct Hardwood in Ottawa sold
Correct Hardwood in Ottawa was sold on Monday, Feb 2 by Ed Bertrand to Jared and Chris Stewart.
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February 12, 2026 at 12:22 AM
Correct Hardwood in Ottawa was sold on Monday, Feb 2 by Ed Bertrand to Jared and Chris Stewart.
From Capitol News Illinois: A federal judge has upheld a first-of-its-kind Illinois law that protects consumers and retailers from paying so-called credit card “swipe fees” on taxes and tips
In a blow to banks, pioneering swipe fee law survives first legal challenge
From Capitol News Illinois: A federal judge has upheld a first-of-its-kind Illinois law that protects consumers and retailers from paying so-called credit card “swipe fees” on taxes and tips
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February 12, 2026 at 12:04 AM
From Capitol News Illinois: A federal judge has upheld a first-of-its-kind Illinois law that protects consumers and retailers from paying so-called credit card “swipe fees” on taxes and tips