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Streator Fire Department (Sanderson@shawmedia.com)
A two-story home in the 1000 block of Everett Street in Streator was severely damaged after a fire broke out Tuesday evening.
Firefighters were dispatched to the scene at 6:36 p.m. after reports of smoke and flames coming from the home, the Streator Fire Department said in a news release. All occupants were outside, and crews were able to extinguish the fire within 20 minutes of arriving at the scene.
Two cats were found dead, and two others remain missing. No injuries were reported, according to the release.
The cause of the fire is suspicious, according to the fire department. Crews remained at the scene until about 1 a.m. to assist with the investigation.
Eight Streator firefighters worked to extinguish the blaze with additional help from the Reading Township and Grand Ridge fire departments.
According to the release, the house sustained heavy smoke damage throughout, with heavy fire and water damage limited to the rear porch and kitchen areas. The residents are being assisted by the American Red Cross.
Streator Police Chief John Franklin said Timothy L. Sellers, 29, was taken into custody shortly after the fire was reported at 6:36 p.m.
Sellers was booked into La Salle County Jail custody at 3:23 a.m. Wednesday, according to jail records.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the Streator Police Department alongside the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal.
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Time-Out Ice Cream in Streator is scheduled to reopen Monday, March 3. (Derek Barichello)
Time-Out Ice Cream, 915 E. Main St., Streator, opens for the season Monday, March 3.
Hours will be 2 to 9 p.m. with the lobby closing 30 minutes prior. Easton Tinting & Wraps added a new decorative perforated vinyl film to the shop’s windows.
Tone’s Cones is accepting applications for the 2025 season as is Dairy Queen in Princeton with plans to open in early March. Tastee Freez in Spring Valley, Johnny’s Old Fashioned Ice Cream in Marseilles, and Twisty Freeze in La Salle have not made an announcement about their opening dates. Streator’s Dairy Queen has reopened for the season.
The Times / NewsTribune / Bureau County Republican is committed to keeping readers up to date with business happenings in the area. Much of our reporting relies on what we see and hear, but we’re also reaching out to readers for tips on business items. If you have a tip to share for Eyes on Enterprise, email newsroom@mywebtimes.com.
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Arukah Institute of Healing’s Living Room is moving to a new location in Ottawa. (Bill Freskos)
Arukah Institute of Healing’s Living Room is moving to a new location in Ottawa.
Open in 2023 at 613 W. Marquette St., the location serves as a “living room” for people dealing with mental health or personal issues. The staff can deliver on-site care or make referrals for substance abuse or mental health treatment.
The Ottawa location is open daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. The new location will open Friday at 3107 N. Route 23, Ottawa. A living room location also is in Princeton, where Arukah, a nonprofit mental health organization, is based.
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Freedom House in Princeton is raising money to help its organization continue to provide free and confidential services to survivors of domestic or sexual assault. (Photo provided by Diana Whitney)
Freedom House in Princeton is raising money to help its organization continue to provide free and confidential services to survivors of domestic or sexual assault.
Engraved bricks will be placed on the south side of the Nedda and Donald Simon Conference Center in the new Farmer’s Garden. Each brick serves as a tribute, etching a loved one’s name or message into the foundation of the Farmer’s Garden.
Access to the online ordering form can be found at freedomhouseillinois.org or through the direct online ordering site at bricksrus.com/DONORSITE/FREEDOMHOUSEIL.
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Woodland High School in rural Streator released its honor roll for the first semester of the 2024-2025 school year. (Derek Barichello)
Woodland High School in rural Streator released its honor roll for the first semester of the 2024-2025 school year.
Kaydee Bliss, Sydney Ewing, Myleigh Muhlstadt, Alan Rodriguez, Madelyn Starkey, Jaedon Wulzen
Lydia Chapman, Maia Hanafin, Aubrey LaValle, Isabella Moore, Brezdyn Simons
Kolton Highland, Jaylei Leininger, Hailey Ruff, Justice Weidert, Layna Wilcoxen
Connor Decker, Aubrey DeMoss, Ella Derossett, Connor Dodge, Adalynn Lopez, Landon Muhlstadt, Malayna Pitte, Nicholas Plesko, Aydan Radke, Zandar Radke, Claire Sass, Samuel Schmitz, AV Weidert, Aidan Zeilman
Richard Benton, Nathan Berry, Jillian Clift, Addison Drysdale, Brayden Matsko, Liam Moxley, Elijah Quaintance, Travis Tyler, Tyler Whalen
Marley Adams, Emma Childers, Colin Cunningham, Elly Jenkins, Ali Lefler, Grace Longmire, Gracie Milligan, Trevor Miskell, Emma Palaschak, Caragan Puckett, Charles Reeland, John “Jack” Starkey, Piper Steinquist, Ella Venturi
Tucker Berry, Cole Bradbury, Lilly Brinkmeyer, Brian DeLara, Zane Drysdale, Hadley Lowe, Trayton Majercin, Ryan Powers, Nolan Price, Kyle Tangman, Ellie Vickers, Sydney Wright
Dekin Childers, Olivia Chismarick,, Gabriella Milligan, Eric Miramontes, Quentin Porter, Mollie Rose, Adam Westerhold, Jadyn Yuhas
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Thank You, Teachers Contest ILV
Shaw Local News Network will be dedicating the May 8th editions of its newspapers to teachers as a “Thank You” for their selfless service and dedication to our children. The Thank You, Teachers Contest asks current and former students of all ages for nominations of outstanding teachers in their local area. Nominations end on April 20th. One lucky participant will be selected at random to receive a $100 Visa gift card!
To nominate a deserving teacher, click on the appropriate publication link below:
Bureau County Republican Thank You, Teachers Contest, CLICK HERE
NewsTribune (LaSalle area) Thank You, Teachers Contest, CLICK HERE
The Times (Ottawa area) Thank You, Teachers Contest, CLICK HERE
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Due to the warmer temperatures forecasted for next week, the Princeton High School summer cross country conditioning will be switching to morning runs for the week.
They will be meeting at 8:30 a.m. in front of PHS on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
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The 2024 Homestead Festival Car Show was conducted Sept. 8 in Princeton. (Gregory Shaver/Gregory Shaver Shaw Media )
The 2024 Homestead Festival Car Show was conducted Sept. 8 in Princeton.
Organizer Don Saletzki shared the results.
Mike Peterson of Port Byron was named Mayors Choice winner with a 1972 Chevrolet K-20, Larry Kohr of La Salle the Steering Committee Choice winner with a 1971 VW Super Bettle convertible and Ron Bernard of Marseilles won the Bill Wirges Craftsman Award with a 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk.
The other winners include:
First Bill Duncan, Sterling, 1959 Chevrolet Impala
Second John and Becky Kehoe, Mendota, 1930 Ford Model A Coupe
Third Steve Kazenske, LeClaire, 1956 Buick Roadmaster
First Larry Roth, Colona, 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
Second Jim Knight, Ashton, 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1
Third Bill Sherman, Peru, 1962 Pontiac Gran Prix
First Bud and Kim Cruse, Dixon, 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1
Second Mike Tara, Tiskilwa, 1970 Ford Mustang
Third Rick Robinson, Davenport, 1972 Dodge Challenger
First Keith and Teresa Haga, Galva, 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS
Second Maurice Zimmerlein, Sublete, 1984 Chevrolet ElCamino
Third Doug and Julie Burcham, Spring Valley, 1987 Chevrolet Camaro Iroc Z28
First Drea Sluis, Henry, 2014 Dodge Viper SRT
Second Bob Cullers, Kewanee, 1993 Chevrolet Indy Pace car
Third Mike and Nancy Nieslawski, LaSalle, 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
First Jim Reynolds, Streator, 2017 Dodge Challenger T/A
Second Julie Vocke, Sheffield, 2018 Dodge Charger Daytona
Third Steve and Pam Jansen, Machesney Park, 2023 Dodge Charger Wide Body
First Walt Brandt, Sterling, 1967 Olds 442
Second Linda, John and Dana Glenn, Port Byron, 1963 Chevrolet Nova II
Third Diz Demes, La Salle, 1954 Chevrolet Pro Street Pickup
First Larry Evoskis, Spring Valley, 1966 Chevrolet Corvette L72
Second Keith Smith, La Moille, 1961 Chevrolet Corvette
Third Craig Jenkins, Clinton, 1979 Chevrolet Corvette L82
First Bill Garthe, Peru, 1980 Datsun 280 ZX
Second Karl Wollerman, Sheffield, 1987 Mitsubishi Conquest
Third Martin Garcia, Dekalb, 2015 Nissan 370Z Nismo
First Lauria Bass, Fulton, 1929 Ford Roadster
Second Kenny and Nancy Rollins, Altona, 1938 Cadillac 60 Special
Third Mike Salsman, Princeton, 1933 Ford 3-Window
First Tom Danhof, Sparling, 1956 Chevrolet 210
Second Randy Etheridge, Tampico, 1934 Chevrolet 2-dr Sedan
Third Ron Bernard, Marseilles, 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk
First Rita and Steve Salsman, Tiskilwa, 1965 Mercury Cyclone
Second Ed Johnson, Peoria, 1962 Chevrolet Impala
Third Randy Regan, LaSalle, 1965 Pontiac Tempest custom
First Joe Ludwig, Rock Falls, 1966 Dodge Coronet 500
Second Ted and Sharon Mochel, Princeton, 1969 Chevrolet Malibu conv
Third Dennis Gaylord, Oregon, 1967 Chevrolet Biscayne
First Jim Fusinetti, Spring Valley, 1972 Olds Cutlass S
Second Chris and Kathy Gomes, Lafayette, 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle SS
Third Todd Obenhaus, Princeton 1970 Plymouth Satellite
First Thomas Danhof, Coal Valley, 1984 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Second Phil Conkling, Princeton, 1986 Ford Thunderbird
First Randy and Pam Spencer, Streator, 2004 Ford Mustang Cobra
Second Trevon Spencer, Princeton, 2003 Ford Mustang Cobra
Third Kory Rokey, Princeton, 1993 Ford Mustang GT
First Brennen Bolt, Spring Valley, 2014 Dodge Challenger R/T Shaker
Second Mark Bryan, Peru, 2012 Ford Mustang GT
Third Dustin Schaill, Wyanet, 2022 Dodge Challenger
First Kenny and Shirley Lewis, Dunlap, 1979 Chevrolet Suburban and camper
Second Rod Majchrzak, Henry, 1955 Ford F-100
Third Jerry Krause, Kewanee, 1933 Ford 2-Dr Sedan
First Tyler Thompson, Princeton, 1946 Willys CJ
Second Andrea Williams, Thomson, 2015 Jeep Wrangler
Third Joe Johnson, Princeton, 2009 Jeep Wrangler
First Gary Daniel, Peoria, 1954 Chevrolet COE
Second Linda Grimes, Colona, 1955 Chevrolet C-3100
Third Linda Denhof, Sparling, 1949 Chevrolet 3100
First Mike Peterson, Port Byron, 1972 Chevrolet K-20
Second Remy Vocke, Sheffield, 1985 Chevrolet Scottsdale
Third Russ Shuck, Dixon, 1974 Ford Bronco
First Bill Squires, Princeton, 1964 Int’l C-1200 3/4 Ton Pickup
Second Larry and Veronica Piper, Princeton, 1975 Chevrolet 3100
Third Don Adcock, Abingdon, 1975 Chevrolet El Camino Conquista
First Dalen Fillenwarth, Princeton, 1971 Plymouth Barracuda
Second Charlie Ortiz, Princeton, 1954 Chevrolet Belair
Third Johnny Spellman, Dixon, 1937 Chevrolet Coupe
First Kyle Jackson, Princeton, 1941 Chevrolet Pickup
Second Doug Bass, Fulton, 1951 Ford Victoria
Third Josh Martinez, DePue, 1949 Ford F-1
First Brian Walters, Princeton, 2005 Harley Fat Boy
Second Dan Sluis, Henry, 2013 Harley Road King
Third Shawn Nelson, Henry, 2018 Harley Street Glide special
First Korey Rokey, Princeton, 2013 Harley Street Glide
Second Bob Shaffer, Illinois City, 2006 Harley Street Glide
Third Doug and Jackie Wyman, Kewanee, 1987 Honda Goldwing Trike
First Steve Gross, Princeton, 1955 Harley Servi-Car
Second John Shofner, Tiskilwa, 1970 Kawasaki Bushmaster G3TR
Third Dave Both, Princeton, 1949 Indian Arrow
First Trevon Spencer, Princeton, 2013 Harley Sportster
Second Kevin Baumgartner, Princeton, 2012 Harley Heritage Softtail
First Kyle Jackson, Princeton, 1980 Kawasaki K2
Second Trevon Spencer, Princeton, 1967 Kawasaki F2
Third John Shofner, Tiskilwa, 1977 BMW R75/7
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One person died in a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 80 on Sunday morning near Peru, according to the Illinois State Police. (Scott Anderson)
One person died in a single-vehicle crash Sunday morning on Interstate 80 near Peru, according to the Illinois State Police.
The ISP was called to I-80 west of Plank Road at 10:18 a.m. Sunday for a report of a single-vehicle fatal crash.
ISP Sergeant Albert-Lopez said a preliminary investigation indicates a vehicle left the roadway and struck the concrete embankment. One person died at the scene and one person was taken to an area hospital, according to the ISP.
All I-80 westbound traffic was being diverted off at Plank Road, Albert-Lopez said, as ISP troopers respond to the crash.
An investigation is ongoing.
• This is a developing story.
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Prescribed fire is among the topics at The Prairie Habitat Tour: 2024 Landowner Event is scheduled 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 10, at Warnecke Woods, County Road 1835 North, Princeton. (Michael Krabbenhoeft)
The Prairie Habitat Tour: 2024 Landowner Event is scheduled 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 10, at Warnecke Woods, County Road 1835 North, Princeton.
Learn about the history of Warnecke Woods and how to manage upland habitat. Topics will include herbaceous weed identification and control, woody weed control, prescribed fire, wildlife and environmental benefits, plant identification and funding opportunities for landowners.
Coffee and doughnuts will be provided courtesy of the Bureau County Pheasants Forever Chapter. Experts speaking at the event will be from the Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever, as well as the Bureau County Soil and Water Conservation District.
This is a free event of the Bureau County Soil and Water Conservation District but RSVP is required. Contact the Bureau County SWCD at 815-875-8732, ext. 3 or email ashley.aber@il.nacdnet.net with any questions.
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