Streator Fire Department Captain Bryan Park will serve as the interim fire chief following the appointment of Chief Gary Bird as interim city manager.

Streets Department Director Nick Stremlau said that the reasoning behind this is that grass left in the street could eventually clog storm drains.

Congratulations to The Times Athlete of the Week, Ottawa softball's Teagan Darif!

A Mendota man was charged with multiple offenses -- with more under review -- after leading police on a Saturday pursuit.

Here's a preview of the Bureau County area's girls track sectionals. Amboy co-op, Bureau Valley, DePue, Putnam County and St. Bede will run at Erie in 1A with Princeton, L-P, Mendota, Ottawa, Streator at Mendota in 2A.

From Capitol News Illinois: JB Pritzker sent a letter to U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on Tuesday, urging the release of $1 billion in broadband infrastructure funds previously allocated to Illinois

Should the application be accepted, the Rotary will spend $2,500 in foliage or trees for the park within one year of the grant’s acceptance.

Princeton Tourism recently announced the city will hold an America 250 Celebration Parade at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 4, in downtown Princeton.

OSF Saint Elizabeth Medical Center will host a community blood drive Tuesday, May 26, seeking donations to support local hospital blood supplies.

Officers will conduct high-visibility enforcement focusing on seat belt violations. Motorists who fail to buckle up can expect to be stopped and ticketed.