Illinois Valley News
Streator murder suspect uttered threats, witness says
The police never found DNA, fingerprints or a weapon linking Tyler Skerett to the Easter Sunday shooting in Streator. What they do have is a witness who says he heard Skerett utter threats and some…
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4mGrand Bear to cut ribbon on villas rebuilt after 2022 fire
Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock is proud to announce the grand opening of the newly rebuilt units, marking the completion of a remarkable journey that began after a devastating fire impacted the resort homes in May 2022.
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2mBureau County marriage licenses through June 4, 2026
The following marriage licenses were recently recorded at the Bureau County Courthouse:
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2mSecond mural in downtown Mendota completed
A second mural in downtown Mendota is now complete.
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5mBureau County Property Transfers: May 16-31, 2026
The following property transfers were recently recorded at the Bureau County Recorder of Deeds’ office in the Bureau County Courthouse:
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6mFrom Japan to Peru: Onozaki twins chase baseball dreams together with Pistol Shrimp
More than 6,000 miles from their hometown, Japanese twin brothers Yamato and Takeru Onozaki have reunited in the Illinois Valley this summer to take the next step in their baseball careers together with the Pistol Shrimp.