Streator chamber looks to expand network ahead of Caffeinate and Connect event
The Streator Chamber of Commerce is kicking off the new year by extending an invitation to non-member businesses to join the Chamber before participating in their its Caffeinate and Connect networking event of the year.
James F. Sherwood
James “Jim” F. Sherwood, 81, of Streator passed away Saturday, January 4, 2025 at the Arc of Streator. Jim was born September 22, 1943 in Streator, a son of C. Lawrence and Mildred (Connor) Sherwood. He married
Judge denies Trump’s latest request to delay sentencing in hush money case
Attorneys for President-elect Donald Trump asked a New York judge on Monday to delay his sentencing on Jan. 10 in his “hush money” criminal case. Trump’s lawyers had again appealed Justice Juan Merchan’s decision to deny Trump’s
Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel sues Biden administration over decision to block merger
Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel said on Monday that it they are suing the Biden administration over the decision to block its sales agreement, alleging that the White House used the government review process as a pretext
Jacksonville Jaguars fire head coach Doug Pederson after three season
Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shad Khan announced Monday that they have fired coach Doug Pederson after three seasons with the organization. According to Khan, the team will retain general manager Trent Baalke (who is entering the final year
Cincinnati Bengals shakeup staff, fire defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo and 3 other assistants
The Cincinnati Bengals have fired defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo, offensive line coach Frank Pollack, linebacker coach James Bettcher and defensive line coach Marion Hobby (per Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic). Anarumo, who has served as Bengals
Hummingbird native to California is wintering in Princeton, only 2nd recorded sighting in Illinois
An Anna’s hummingbird, native to the Pacific Coast, is wintering in Princeton, and it’s only the second recorded sighting in Illinois. The bird’s rare visit has led to more than a hundred spectators to get a glimpse.
President Biden awards Presidential Medal of Freedom to Denzel Washington, Michael J. Fox and more
President Joe Biden awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor, to 19 people on Saturday. According to the White House, the Presidential Medal of Freedom is “presented to individuals who have made exemplary
Ted Danson honored with Carol Burnett Award at 2025 Golden Globes
The Golden Globes honored Ted Danson with the 2025 Carol Burnett Award. Danson was the fifth recipient since the award’s inception in 2019, with previous recipients including Ryan Murphy, Norman Lear, Ellen DeGeneres and Burnett herself with
Holiday pop-up shop to remain open in Ottawa
601 Mercantile & Gifts was set to close at the end of December, but is staying in downtown Ottawa.