Streator News

Alanna Rodrick, daughter of Laurie Rodrick and Gary Rodrick, both of Streator, was named to the first-semester dean's list at the College of Arts and Sciences of Loyola University of Chicago.

Heidi Elaine Isermann and Lucas Jeffrey Kling, both of Alachua, Fla., and formerly of Streator, were married at 5 p.m. July 22, at Starved Rock State Park in Utica, by the Rev.

BARTOLUCCI Lorraine M. Bartolucci, 91, of Peru, died Wednesday, Feb. 8, at Heritage Healthcare Center in Peru.

Most people living in downtown Streator are doing so illegally. In order to remedy a recent image concern with citizens moving into storefronts, the City Council agreed Tuesday people living in the Central Business District without a special use permit are violating zoning ordinances established in 2004.

THE ISSUE: Streator dealing with vacant homes OUR VIEW: Officials in a difficult position with growing problem Streator's problem with vacant homes has gone from bad to worse as several such properties have been targeted in recent months with intentional fires.

DOVIN Bernadine "Bernie" Dovin of Streator will celebrate her 96th birthday. She was born Feb.

Editor's note: This is the first in a two-part series analyzing the growth of wrestling in the area.

The Majestic Theater in Streator is planning some special events surrounding the showing of "Act of Valor," a drama featuring active-duty Navy Seals as main characters in authentic combat sequences.

A solution is still being sought for a vacant house considered a fire hazard at 210 S. Park St.

The competition is held annually. Winners were selected by audition in January and will solo with the orchestra at the upcoming orchestra concert at 3 p.m. March 11 in the Ottawa High School auditorium.

Streator officials are reviewing parking regulations in the central business district after a member of the Streator Downtown Area Businesses presented a petition signed by other business owners at last month's City Council meeting.

In an effort to improve its bond rating with Standard & Poor's, Streator is seeking to put into place a financial funds policy, particularly with its reserves policy at this time.

Streator City Council members reviewed a draft of a site plan for City Park improvements Tuesday at a Committee of the Whole meeting.

Joseph M. Sedlock Sr., 83, of Streator, passed away at 7:23 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 5, at Heritage Health Therapy and Rehabilitation.

Nicholas B. Arellano, 18, Spring Valley, was cited on a complaint of failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident.

A Ford failed to ford the Vermilion River Sunday night in Streator. Joseph R. Kmetz, 29, 308 W. Morrell St., drove his 1992 Ford truck into the river at the canoe launch, along West Main Street, about 10:25 p.m., then became stuck.

Jason P. Augustine, 28, 301 W. Stanton St., was arrested at 11:53 p.m. Saturday in the 200 block of Lundy Street on a complaint of domestic battery.

After searching until 1:15 a.m. Monday and again from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Monday, the victim of a Sunday evening motor vehicle accident approximately a half mile north of Twin Creeks Golf Course south of Streator was located safe in a home in Streator.

Streator Police reported an attempted abduction Friday at Lundy and Vermillion streets.

ILLINOIS VALLEY BRAIN INJURY SUPPORT GROUP The Illinois Valley Brian Injury Support group met Jan.