Streator News

The sight of a foster child's first smile - nothing beats it. That's a satisfaction foster mother Cindy Killian has enjoyed more than once.

The Streator Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition is out to make another difference.

A stabbing was reported in Streator City Park on May 25 during Park Fest. Streator Police Chief Jeff Anderson confirmed a Chicago man told an officer he was stabbed but then fled the scene.

Jim and Judy Kerestes of Streator are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary today.

Timothy L. Jackson, 52, of Ottawa, passed away Wednesday, May 30, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

ILLINOIS VALLEY BRAIN INJURY SUPPORT GROUP The Illinois Valley Brain Injury Support Group met May 1 at Holy Trinity Church.

The Hardscrabble Lions Club of Streator had help this year with the display of American flags in Streator.

AHEARN Elinor J. Ahearn, 87, of Streator, died Wednesday, May 30, at her residence in Streator.

At 9 a.m. Saturday, June 2, the Streator Farmers' Market will open for the 2012 season.

THUMBS UP TO ... Jerry Halterman, the deserving recipient of the Leo Parkerson Award at Wednesday's Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce annual dinner.

The eight Aurora police officers who assisted with crowd control during the NATO Summit in Chicago this month praised the city's planning and security.

To all parents: Read this. Teachers and school officials: Read this, then share it with your students.

Thomas and Dorothy Vagasky of Streator will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary.

Richard and Carol Ann Hatzer of Pontiac will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary.

Mary Jean Dzurisin is the second in what Streator hopes will be a series of local artists featured at City Hall.

The Illinois Central College Educational Foundation has awarded more than 800 scholarships totaling more than $1 million to ICC students for the 2011-2012 academic year, including an award to a local student.

STREATOR'S LEADING LADIES Streator's Leading Ladies met May 17. Paula Evans, who joined the club, and Stephanie Doyle were guests.

With the weather cooperating, workers are able to work long hours this week on the new water treatment plant project in Princeton.

William F. "Will" Morstatter, 63, of Phoenix, Ariz., formerly of Streator, passed away Feb.

His clients might never guess, but Brian Neilsen Jr. was shy growing up. "I used to hate public speaking, so it's funny that's what I do now," he said.