Bureau County Marriage Licenses: Through Aug. 2, 2025
These marriage licenses were recently recorded at the Bureau County Courthouse.
Last suspect pleads guilty in La Salle stabbing

Last suspect pleads guilty in La Salle stabbing
The last suspect in a Sept. 29 stabbing in La Salle pleaded guilty to a felony Thursday and was placed on probation.
Bishop announces 2026 campaign for Illinois’ 76th District

Bishop announces 2026 campaign for Illinois’ 76th District
Republican Liz Bishop of La Salle officially announced Thursday her candidacy for state representative in Illinois’ 76th District.
Bishop announces 2026 campaign for Illinois’ 76th District
Republican Liz Bishop of La Salle officially announced Thursday her candidacy for state representative in Illinois’ 76th District.
New playground installed at Merriner Park in Streator
Children in Streator have a new place to play, as city officials and the Streator Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday morning at Merriner Park to celebrate the installation of a new playground.
New playground installed at Merriner Park in Streator

Streator library to host book clubs, story time, scavenger hunts and more

Streator library to host book clubs, story time, scavenger hunts and more
The Streator Public Library is offering a full schedule of free events and activities for all ages the week of Aug. 18, including scavenger hunts, crafts, book discussions, and games.