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Streator Strong benefit raises funds for tornado recovery
Streator Strong benefit raises funds for tornado recovery
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- Streator Strong benefit raises funds for tornado recovery · 3 minA "Rocking for Recovery" concert benefit supported the Starved Rock Country Community Foundation's fund for Streator-area tornado victims. This episode includes AI-generated…
- Petitions available for two Utica fire district trustee seats on 2027 ballot · 1 minCandidates for two Utica Community Fire Protection District trustee seats can file petitions during a filing period scheduled for Nov. 16-23. This episode includes AI-generated…
- L-P girls swimming co-op sends 4 to IHSA State Meet; Streator boys bowling opens: The Times Saturday Roundup · 2 minAt Normal on Saturday, Sam Nauman, Anna Weitl, Finley Jobst and Dawsynn Kettman qualified for the IHSA State Meet at the Normal Community Sectional, winning the 200-yard medley…
- Princeton High drama department hosts trivia night to fund spring musical · 1 minPrinceton High School's drama department plans a trivia night fundraiser Nov. 14 to help pay for its spring "Aladdin Jr." production. This episode includes AI-generated content.
- Princeton JV Scholastic Bowl team takes second at novice tournament · 3 minPrinceton High School's junior varsity Scholastic Bowl A team went 7-1 at a novice tournament hosted by Limestone, losing only to champion Dunlap. This episode includes…
- Textile artist Jacqueline Hughes to speak at Princeton quilters guild · 2 minTextile artist Jacqueline Hughes is scheduled to share her designs and how she makes them at the Covered Bridge Quilters Guild meeting in Princeton. This episode includes…
- Alzheimer’s caregivers support group to meet Nov. 16 at Peru library · 1 minThe Illinois Valley Alzheimer’s Caring Friends Support Group is scheduled to meet at 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, in the lower level of the Peru Public Library, according to the…
- Four million miles, one safe decision at a time · 5 minJames “Jim” Cosentino, employee at XPO in La Salle, was recognized Thursday morning for achieving 4 million accident-free miles. Cosentino received a $25,000 check, a custom…
- L-P co-op’s Sam Nauman, relay qualify for state swimming: Saturday’s NewsTribune/BCR roundup · 6 minLa Salle-Peru co-op's Sam Nauman qualified for state swimming in two individual events and a relay, area runners competed at state cross country and more in Saturday's…
- Service is way of life for Bureau Valley’s Noel Warkins · 5 minNoel Warkins entered the Illinois National Guard while still a student at Bureau Valley, and he continues to honor his instinct to serve as a volunteer coach and game-film…
- ‘We need to join together’ · 6 minNeed a veteran to handle military graveside rites? One call to Andy Ruggerio will get it done. The Ladd native and Air Force veteran is passionate about memorials. This episode…
- Paperwork: The dictionary has plenty of words, but I’d sure like to add one more · 5 minLonny Cain engages in a bit of word play in this week's column. This episode includes AI-generated content.
- Streator Honor Guard continues to serve · 4 minThe Streator Honor Guard continues to serve, paying tribute to the deceased. This episode includes AI-generated content.
- From soldier to official, Earlville native Steve Osborne keeps serving others · 5 minEarlville's Steve Osborne has spent much of his adult life serving others, through the military and as an IHSA official. After more than 30 years officiating soccer and other…
- Growing up fast: Trio of Streator veterans reflect on military service shaping their lives · 4 minVeterans Jack Graham, Mark Lowe and Reno Pence Sr. from Streator reflect on their service and how it affected the rest of their lives. This episode includes AI-generated content.
- ‘He is about as dedicated as they come’ · 5 minHe was and is a small man, but Phil Valle of La Salle was always big-hearted. The veteran of the Vietnam War serves as chaplain to local veterans groups. This episode includes…
- Vietnam veterans’ effort 40 years ago gave birth to Streator Veterans Plaza · 4 minVietnam War veteran Doug Patterson Sr. remembers it was a cold, rainy autumn day when the Vietnam War Memorial was dedicated 40 years ago in Streator’s City Park. This episode…
- ‘She loves America and what it stands for’ · 6 minHer military career was brief, interrupted by motherhood, but Ottawa Navy veteran Charlotte (McGrath) Seeger is an admired advocate for military service and especially for Honor…
- St. Bede cross country coach Marty Makransky found direction in the Air Force · 5 minLooking for direction after two years at IVCC, Marty Makransky found it in the Air Force. He served for more than 20 years before returning to the Illinois Valley where he's been…
- L-P celebrates official opening of Eureka Savings Bank Agriculture Center · 5 minLa Salle-Peru Township High School officially celebrated its new agriculture center Thursday evening, marking a building students have been learning in since August and a program…
