Streator News

Hank Kovach's family wants to buy a dog for him. But this dog will be more than just a companion.

WellCare Health Plans, Inc. , a leading provider of managed care services for government-sponsored health care programs, and The Results Companies, a provider of outsourced customer experience management services, today announced the expansion of call center operations at the Streator Contact Center.

Jack and Lois Freeman, of Streator, recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary.

In the spirit of Relay for Life last week, Theresa Benckendorf, of Streator, wanted to honor those close to her who had been affected by cancer.

Year after year, The Times shares with readers photos and stories from one of the area's largest fundraising events - La Salle County Relay for Life.

A Streator man was arrested Friday night after allegedly stabbing a man and woman at the Pines Motel, according to the La Salle County Sheriff's Office.

Teachers from 10 Illinois Valley school districts gathered for professional common core training this past week at Streator Township High School.

Photo: Provided Jim Stansfield, a World War II veteran from Streator, traveled with Honor Flight Chicago on May 14 to Washington, D.C., with 84 other veterans and their personal assistants for a day of visiting various national monuments.

South Otter Creek Road Construction Project: Sidewalk construction will be completed in the 500 to 700 blocks of South Otter Creek.

The following is provided by the La Salle County Sheriff's Office, listing those processed at the jail, with their age, address, day of processing and pending charge : Troy C. Baker, 42, 121 E. Main St., Streator, Friday, domestic battery, driving under the influence, Illegal transportation of alcohol, driving on a revoked license.

Marie Durdan, of Streator, will celebrate her 95th birthday. She was born June 13, 1918, in Streator to Phillip and Mary Oster.

Don and Patty Leonard, of Cornell, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary.

The annual Twin Creeks Junior Golfers Pancake Breakfast will be held Sun., June 30 from 7-11 a.m. at the golf course a few miles southeast of Streator, with proceeds going to benefit junior golf programs in the Streatorland area.

Bruce Maynard, at age 79, has nothing to lose but is gaining much on his walk across America.

To the Editor: We drove to Streator from Northwestern Illinois on May 29 to visit the Weber House and Garden.

THE ISSUE: Streator band chosen to perform at all-state conference OUR VIEW: Recognition an immense honor for Streator, band members The Streator Township High School concert band next year will be in the state spotlight.

The attorney for a former Streator man, imprisoned for drug dealing in McLean County, is turning up his nose at the use of a drug sniffing police dog.

THE ISSUE: Relay for Life returns this weekend OUR VIEW: Never too late to get involved Have weekend plans yet? We suggest a visit to the annual American Cancer Society Relay for Life of La Salle County.

Streator's Vermilion River Greenway Trail Plan could take a big step forward in the coming year.

Walt Willey lists classic comedians Bill Cosby, Red Foxx and Bob Newhart as influences on his interest in the art.