The Times from Streator, Illinois (2024)

14 DAILY mJESfRESS, StrMtor, HL, Tuesday, November 6. 1979 (CLIP AND SAVE) 1. CARD OF THAXKS CARD OF THANKS The family of Claude E. Mor- rlson wishes to thank relatives, friends and neighbors for flowers, food, monetary gifts and cards during our recent 10. AUTOS ACCESSORIES FOR SALE 1975 Malibu 4 -door, good condition, $1,250 or best offer.

1 block east of Kang ley Inn or 672-2773 after 5. 10. AUTOS ACCESSORIES FOR SALE 1973 Chevy Vega. 4 cylinder, standard shift, 30 mpg, looks and runs good, asking 5400. Phone 672-4639 after 4 pm.

12. MOTORCYCLES 1973 FORD LTD Country Squire. Full power. AMFM stereo radio. Heavy duty towing package.

Steel belted radiate. 'ione YOUR ELECTED OFFICIALS STATE LEGISLATIVE DISTRICTS bereavement. Mrs. Nettie Momson Mr. Mrs.

Clair Brewick Mr. Mrs. Virgil Brewtck and1wrh Mr. Mrs. Peter Christodolos and family CARD OF THANKS I would like to thank my family and friends.

Alsomy co- Whaakhyoaud you. Thank youn g.th IN MEMORIAM In memory of Paul Micklos who passed away 5 years ago today. Nov. 6. Sadly missed but not forqotten.

Often a silent tear of one we love so dear. Wife and daughters and grandchildren IN MEMORIAM In loving memory of Roy Hilliard, who passed away four years ago today. 74 Ford Van '69 Ford FI 00 70 Chevy El Cammo '69 Volvo, extra sharp 70 Camaro one owner 75 Dodqe Van carpeted 73 Pinto Wagon 4 cyl. 71 Monte Carlo like new 73 BuickElectra 903 Main St Ph 672-1859 FOR SALE 1973 Pontiac Bon-ATTcunnw 1 ahipqi nevtlle 4 door, tuned up and 1 ,0 winterized, new battery and Come to Spice niilif exhaust, 2 barrel carburetor. Program at the Open Bible ooci gas mileaae, runs good, 4.

Church. 404 Powell. 10 am. iage STATE OFFICIALS 38th LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT NATIONAL OFFICIALS Sa. ChftriM H.

Prcy (R 4321 Dkksen Senate Office Building Washington, O. C. 20510 Area Office: 230 S. Dearborn St Room 3559 Chicago. HI.

60604 Ph: (312) 353-4952 Sen. Adlai E. Stevenson, (D) 456 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, D. C. 20510 Area Office: 230 S.

Dearborn St. Room 3960 Chicago, IN. 60604 Ph: (312)353-5420 Rep. Tom Corcoran, (R) 1107 Longworth House Building Washington, D. C.

20515 Ph: (202) 225-2975 Area Office: lOOW.LaFayetteSt. Ottawa, III. 61350 Ph: 434-5686 Toll-free phone: (800)942-0637 Sen. John E. Grotberg(R) Room 4A State Capitol Bldg.

Springfield. IH. 62706 Ph: (217)782-3650 Home Office: 100 W. Main St. St.

Charles, IH. 60174 Ph: (312)564-1641 Sen. Jerome J. Joyce (D) Room C4 State Capitol Bldg. Springfield, IH.

62706 Ph. (217)782-8204 Home Office: 258 E. Court St. Kanhaked, HI. 60901 Ph: 939-1661 Sen.

Roger A. Sommer, (R) Room 1027 State Office Bldg. Springfield, 111.62706 Home Office: 14 S. Fourth St. Pekin, III.

61554 Ph. (309)346-7509 1978 YAMAHA DT 400. Good condition. $875. Phone 672-7610.

LE1POLD MOTOR SALES Honda, Yamaha, Evtnrude Motors and Boats Rte.6East Ottawa, IIL 433-0713 stfzuKr Motorcycles Snowmobiles Sales, Service, Parts, Accessories Open weekdays 9 a m. -6 p.m. Monday and Friday 'til 8 p.m. BLAKELYS SUZUKI SKVRAMCH 1V4Mries North of St. Bede Academy BUSINESS SERVICES HAVE A highly profitable and beautiful Jean shop of your own.

Featuring the latest jeans, denims and sportswear. $15,500. includes beginning inventory, fixtures ana training. You may have your store open 'in as little as 15 days. Call any time for Mr.

Loughlin (612) 835-1304. ROTO-ROOTER SERVICE Sewers, sinks, floor drains, etc. Dial 223-3700 LaSalle PAULKINSELLA 30. HELP WANTED Jet Mechanic trainees. No experience.

Menwomen. In Streator, call Navy 1-800-322-2640. ENGINEER technician with two or more years of experience in highway design and construction. Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Hospitalization, retirement and vacation plan.

Send resume with salary history to Box 47 in care of Times-Press. REGISTERED PHARMACIST Position open in Streator for a Registered Pharmacist. Com-petitive salary, flexible schedule. Please send resume to M. Cleveland, Streator Drugs, 109 E.

Main, Streator, II. 61364 FULL-TIME experienced bookkeeper capable of maintaining a complete set of books, through monthly statements. Attractive salary and benefits. Please send applications or write to Box 45 Times-Press. HELP WANTED Teller position open in downtown financial, office.

Typing and 10 key adder ability necessary. Reply to Box 44 Times-Press. FIELD ENGINEER -International design and building firm looking for responsible person for field engineering work. Person selected will work in central Illinois area for present Degree in civil engineering or construction management preferred. For further infor-FORSALE 1976 Chevy.

Short Phon 815-842-2892. box, V-8 3 speed Excellent or send resume to O. Box65, Pontiac, Illinois 61764. WANTED Lady to work days for 4 to 6 weeks. Send full resume to Box 46 in care of Times-Press.

AUTOMATIC transmissions repaired. Art's Phillips 68'' Service, 201 Mam. Coronet Toyota Across from Peru Mall III. Ph 224-2525 TRUCK TIRES. Davton rims.

Nice condition. $225 pair. Phone 433-21 08 QUALITY BUYS DRASTIC REDUCTION ON 79 CARS IN STOCK Ford Mustang Ghia Thunderbird red and white Monte Carlo Chevy Nova Bulck Regal 2 door Ford Pickup F-1 50 GOODWIN BROTHERS Wenona, III. Phone 853-4510 GENE HARSTED, OWNER SALE 1975 Ford Elite, low mileage, very clean, loaded, $2400. Ph.

672-1395 or SHARPEST CARS IN TOWN DANS MOTOR SALES 407 N. Bloomington SIERRA VOLKSWAGEN Rte. 6 71 Ottawa, III. 433-1666 JIM THORNTON PONTIAC-CADILLAC, INC. 1512 N.

LaSalle St. Ph. 433-1092 Ottawa, II. The only dealer youll ever need Bensen Reiter Datsun Mercedes-Benz 51. Peru Ph 223-7000 JERRY HENDERSON "mmmmsmmm.

condition Phone 6727811. CHEVY '4 wheel drive Silverado equipped. Post end, air, tilt, cruise, power windows hnd steering. AMFM Rep. Betty J.

Rep. Peg McDonnell Hoxsey, (R) Bresiin, (D) Room 2070 Room 2102 State Office Bldg. State Office Bldg. Springfield, III. 62706 Springfield.

III. 62706 Ph. (21 7) 782-7380 Ph. (21 7) 782-51 09 Tuesday's. WOULD THE party who took a grey tweed coat at the St.

Stephen's salad luncheon, lease return to the lobby of St. tephen's Hall. Rep. Thomas W. Ewing, (R) Room 2055 State Office Bldg.

Springfield, Ul. 62706 Ph. (217)782-8158 Home Office: 402 N. Plum St. 'Pontiac, HI.

61764 Ph. 644-7860 Home Office: 105 W. Madison St. Ottawa, III. 61 350 Ph.

433-5321 Home Office: RFD3 Ottawa, IH 61359 Ph: 434-0611 43rd LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT FARM BUILDINGS to be torn down. House, barn and leather sears, 4 new tiresT snow cribs Phone 672-3436 after 6. on rear, new battery tuneup, ARE YOU READY TO exhaust, winterized no rust, TKANttP your LIFE'? runs excellent, $975. Best of-Nov3Century 21Chuck fer, 208 Water St, 672-091 3. Giacmto Realty is holding a Career Night.

For more information and your FREE registration, call Chuck. Do It Now' 672-5751 Coupe DeVille, full power. DODGE VAN Recently customized, all work professionally done, 318 cubic inch, 15 mpq, 48,000 miles, ice box Peru, per 79 78 78 77 78 78 FOR 672-4220 Rte 11. 1979 rear 40 channel CB, running boards, rubber fender extenders, sliding rear window.7 More extras. Phone 672-7771 after 3 30.

1971 FORD F-250. Power steerina and brakes Air $500 or best offer. Phone 672-1912. Streator GMC TRUCK SALES 1001 N. Vermillion 672-8421 ALWAYS OVER 100 Reconditioned Used Trucks STAHLY TRUCK CITY Bloomington, III.

309-662-1331 Champaign, III. 217-359-1511 4. NOTICE Rep. George H. Ryan St.

(R) Room 300 State Capitol Bldg. Springfield. III. 62706 Ph: (217)782-4014 Home Office: TOMeadowview Kankakee, IH. 60901 Ph.

939-7826 Rep. Edward Me Broom (R) Room 632 State Capitol Bldg. Springfield, III. 62706 Ph. (217)782-5345 Home Office: 820 S.

Main St. Kankakee, IH. 60901 Ph. 933-5541 45th LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT Rep. James Von Boeckman, (D) Room 2121 Rep.

Donald B. Anderson, (R) Room 2035 State Office Bldg. Springfield, III. 62706 Home Office: 720 Second St. LaSalle, HI.

81301 Ph. 224-1399 State Office Bldg. Springfield, 111.62706 Home Office: 1607 Hamilton St. Pekin, III. 61554 Ph.

(309) 346-6250 4a. MILADYS The new Jodee Bra and breast form for after breast surgery at KRISTAL'S. 5. RUMMAGE SALES FURNITURE, dishes, many miscellaneous. Friday, Saturday, Sunday.

409 S. Bloomington St BARGAIN RUMMAGE SALE everything goes for Vi price. Many good buys. Wed. only, 9-4, 1214 Oakley Ave.

RUMMAGE SALE Mon-Sat. Clothing, knickknacks, dishes 904 Cotton. 7 FAMILY GARAGE sale tonight, (Tuesday) 4-7. Books, collector whiskey decanters. Coats, infants through adults clothing Many miscellaneous items.

805 James St. (Across from Tony's Meat Market 6. LOST AND FOUND PETS FEMALE Red Pomeranian pup. Female Yorkshire, 3 old. Must sell.

Phone WANTED TO GIVE away to good home, purebred St Bernard female, AKC. registered. Phone 673-1769. FREE PUPPIES AND mother tzz. ears old, female puppies to good home, they will be emalf dogs.

Mother is Miniature Collie, good children's dogs. Call anytime between 9-2 m. 672-3737. 3 MONTH OLD, male kitten, litter trained phone 672-1 944. EOa.

HORSES FOR SALE Registered 48 gray Arabian filly, 2Mr years old, 3 white socks, white blaze, needs experienced horseman. Dam's mother out of Rhythm Rock. $1,500 or best offer. Call after 4 30 m. 452-2183.

62. FARMERS FEEDER pigs for sale. 40 to 50 lbs Phone 249-5081. CUSTOM PLOWING, chisel plowing, and combining. Phone 934-791 2 or 998-2254.

CASE POWER EQUIPMENT Ph. 673-3363 Farm Machinery Sales and Service. Rte. 18 East and Airport Rd Streator. Walter Seed-Fertilizer Inc.

Ortho 20-10-10 Phone 249-6211 Grand Ridge, Illinois 1978 JOHN DEERE 2240. See Elmer Lock, Ottawa, Rte. 3. 434-0532 GOULD PUMP SALES and Service. Wilkinson Plumbing and Heating, 705 E.

Main. Ph 672-2809. STREATOR IMPLEMENT CO. John Deere Sales Sendee 1601 E. Main Ph.

672-2353 Tombaugh Equipment Sperry New Holland Steiger Lely Ph. 673-2306, 672-3066 RFD 5, Streator 10. AUTOS ft ACCESSORIES BECKMAN MOTOR CO. NEW AND USED Where Its the dttference that counts, plus, the finest service anywhere. 215 W.

Main -Streator CHECK WITH US FOR QUALITY COMFORT ECONOMY NEW and USED CARS J. D. OBRIEN OLDS and CADILLAC 119 S. Sterling Street Phone 672-21 58 SMIDS AUTO REPAIR SPECIALIZING IN IMPORTS. Also Domestic Autos And Light Trucks COMPLETE AUTO REPAIR SERVICE TOWING SERVICE 4x4 SERVICE 706 Powell SL Phone 673-2860 OUR LOW PRICES ON' USED CARS COT OF0' JUST TAKE A LOOKSEE 75 PLY.

WINDOW VAN 5 passenger, V8, automatic, power steering 77 FORD E-150 Window Van with Camper jpackage and sun top, fully equipped, dual air, Silver with Red shag and Red velvet seats. Only 8,000 miles. 76 CHRYSLER LEBARON 4 only 42,000 miles. 73 MUSTANG MACH I Silver with Black interior and chrome uihoola 78 AMC GREMLIN 3 Dr. 6 cyl.

automatic, air, only 18,000 miles 77 DODGE ASPEN 2 door, 6 cyl. automatic, power steering, yellow with white roof 77 CADILLAC COUPE DEVILLE Yellow with Yellow Interior, and Yellow roof, loaded with accessories. $5777 77 FORD MAVERICK ONLY $2253 II Jtrrf CtnitxKi hJCaTAEI FORD-LINCOLN-MERCURY Streator) i Loading Doalar" WltTMiW Sat TVS 60. Rep. Ray! A.

Christensen, (D) Room 2115 State Office Bldg. Springfield, III. 62706 Home Office: 304 Liberty St. Morris, IH. 60450 Ph.

942-t161 John C. Ackernan (R) Room 2029 State Office Bldg. Springfield, 111.62706 Home Office: 219 N. Main St. Morton, III.

61550 Ph. (309)267-7973 NON-COMMERCIAL TRANSIENT AD RATES CLASSIFIED 1974 CHEVY Malibu Classic. Beige with black interior. Excellent condition Phone 673-1258 before 2 or after 7. 1975 PONTIAC CATALINA 2 door, hard top, vinyl top, new tires, exhaust and brakes, power steering and brakes, cruise, has good mileage for frone 854-2223.

pinto ru a 0 t. runs good, needs body ftSL Call after 6 pm. FSALE-tgyT Veaa Automat fadii. 25.0&) miles! clean. Phone 672-5753 af- FOR SALE 1979 Olds Cutlass Supreme, full power, air, AMFM cassette, cruise, 260 cubic inch, V8, 5,173 miles, plus much more, Phone 672-7530.

$675 best offer, 21 Bloomington St 673-2812. FOR SALE or Trade 1969 Chevy van 307. 3 speed with mags Phone 672-2252. FOR SALE 1972 Cadillac cabinet and hide-a-bed can be removed for hauling, captains seats recline and swivel. Asking $3,195.

Phone 672-3400. FOR SALE 1973 Olds 98 L-S hard top, full power, tinted glass, cruise control, new tires, new exhaust system, new shocks and springs. Extra nice car. Must be seen. For more details call 672-6620 after 5 or come to 1209 N.

Bloomington St Streator 1974 DODGE Coronet $500, or best offer. Phone 672-1 91 2. 73 CHEVY CAMARO, good condition, Phone 672-7769 after 3. entl Pfione CLASSIC 1959 pink Cadillac. Phone 672-1 165.

B. Thorpe Complete Insurance Programming 117N Monroe Ph672-2912 Streator LAWN GARDEN We don't meet competition We create it. Tonica Engine Ph. 422-3113 Tonica, III. LOANS Citizens Loan Finance Co.

Loans for any worthwhile purpose. 117jN Monroe Street Phone 672-2911 LOCAL PEST CONTROL- Ar Best Pest Control TERMITES Mice, rats roaches. water bugs BudorTomTramor. Jim Hefler. RonTramor Phone 672-4337 Rate Hike Request Of TV Gable To Gome Up Tonight The request from Sammons ordinance on contracts over Communications for a rate $1,900.

At the last meeting, increase will be heard again at Public Health and Safety tonights regular city council Commissioner Kenneth Lowe payrolls, petition for rezoning meeting, according to the announced that the health for Knights of Columbus new tentative agenda released by department superintendent building, petition to solicit City Clerk Edward had gone to various tire funds, sign petition, ap-Nowotarski. The meeting will companies in town to ask for plication for excavation and p.m. in council sealed bids for 12 tires and curb removaL start at 7 1974 CHEVY window van. Carpeted with dual air conditioning. Power steering, Power brakes, 350 engine, hone 672-9887 or inquire 514 1 1,11 Grant St answers'toat- 197s8tenanCRbLr ches.

Lost in vicinity of Me- ill! Donalds Phone 672-3280 wndlt.o! Ph. 434-7789 after 4 pm. FOR SALE 1973 4 door Phone 672-8971 Oil, Grease Filter ONLY $16.49 Pulp RUTLEDGE BuickPontlac RL 23 So. A 18, StrMtor Ph. 673-3303 LOST Mens brown tri-leather billfold.

Return driver's license and other important papers We are offering a reward Ph. 673-2407. TAKEN FROM St. Stephen's Hall Thursday during the salad luncheon. Long grey coat with belt.

Square pockets. Reward No questions asked. Return to 1807 S. Bloomington St 4. NOTICE Whom chambers.

Sammons, who supplies TV cable service in Streator, is asking for a $1.50 per month rate hike. The council has had the request under study for over a month and at an OcL 16 hearing on the request, Virgil Mcc*msey, 216 W. Second SL, was the only person who voiced a protest. Rates would go from $5.75 to $7.23 for regular subscribers and from $5 to $6.50 for senior citizens. Also to come up tonight is an tubes for garbage trucks.

However, the city had not publicly advertised for bids. City Attorney Frank Harrison bad stated at the time that the city is required to get bids on all contracts over $1,500, unless four of the five council members agree. Other items on the agenda are: letter of retirement of fire CapL Robert Lee, resolution for final approval of Broadfield Estates final plat, letters from SERVICE! JO CALL FOR BUSINESS AND INDIVIDUAL SERVICE SPECIALISTS TVradio repair. S. grads, ages 17-31.

Open to men and women In Streator, call Navy 1-800-322-2640. COULD YOU use more income? If you can find a use for more money, we will find a use for your talent Everyone has some! Won you let us help you find yours? Hours, salary open. Write P. O. Box 116, Streator or call 672-5500 for Interview scheduling.

INCREASE YOUR INCOME Become an Avon Representative. Excellent earning opportunity. Flexible hours. For information, call 672-4625. Two openings in Streator.

WANTED Person for general office in the Daily Times-Press circulation department. Should have basic bookkeeping knowledge, good telephone communications and ability to meet the public. Please tell us about your qualifications in a resume to Nick Nicks, circulation manager, Daily Times-Press, 122 S. Bloomington All replies in confidence. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY Call for your reservation to attend our Career Night Nov.

13 at 7.30 at our office Century 21 Chuck Giacinto Realty Ph 672-5751 MANAGER TRAINEE, 10 week training program, company benefits. Apply in person, Maiestic Theatre. 40. BUSINESS OPP. NEED EXTRA Income working part-time.

Give qualifications, name, address and phone to Box 17 Times- Press. SINGLE OR couples interested in making extra income working from their home. Write Box' 16 Include name, address and phone number. 60. PETS PUPPIES WANTED AM breeds.

Will find good loving homes. We buy pedigree pups. Phone (312) 594-2240. FOR SALE AKC registered German Shepherd puppies, Charles Cravatta, Rt, 1, Man-villa. Phone 81 5-358-2255.

FOR SALE Coon Hounds, 1 Walker 5 years old, 1 English, 3 years old. Phone 672-1463. RICHARDS KENNEL Modern boarding facilities. Clean Individual runs. Ph.

672-4396. Lines 1-3 Days 4-6 Days 3 cash $2.50 cash $4.50 charge $2.75 charge $5.00 4 cash $3.00 cash $5.50 CHARGE $3.25 CHARGE $6.00 5 cash $3.50 cash $6.50 CHARGE $3.75 CHARGE $7.00 6 cash $4.00 cash $7.50 charge $4.25 charge $8.00 Extra Line 50 $1.00 If paid within 10 days, equivalent to cash rate. News and paragraph column 45 per line per day Cards Of Thanks 45 per line. (Business Contract Rates Are Available) To Place Your Classified Ad Phone 672-21 11 Ask For Classified -(Call Before 9 30 a For Same Day Publication LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TOCREDITORS Estate of Catherine Savage, Deceased Notice is hereby given of the death of the above-named decendent and that letters testamentary were issued on October 19, 1979, to Joseph A. Savage, RR.

2, Streator, Illinois 61364 whose attorneys are M.G. Gulo A Associates, 123 S. Monroe Streator, Illinois. Claims against said estate may be filed in the office of the Oerk of this court. County Courthouse, Ottawa, Illinois, within 6 months from the date of the issuance of Letters of Office, and copies mailed or delivered to the executor and to the attorney.

Any claim not filed within that period is barred as to the Estate which la inventoried within that period. Dated October 20, 1979 LAWRENCE F. WHALEN Clerk of hn Circuit Court fv OFFICE FURNITURE and MACHINES YOUR TYPE PLACE (Formerlyfledman s) When it comes to buying a new typewriter or adding machine remember who serviced your old one 416 Mam Ph 672-3656 PLUMBING CONTRACTOR Residential Commercial-Industrial Plumbing Heating 104 E. Stanton Street Streator Phone 672-0422 READY-MIXED CONCRETE The Glenn McCann Co. Large or Small We Deliver Anywhere in Streatojland Ransom, III.

Phone 586-4235 SCRAP METALS Streator Northside -Iron Metal. Inc. Buyers of metal and iron New and Used steel for sale. 605 Freeh Street Phone 672-8881 TREE SERVICE I Kaschke ree Service Ph. 672-3098 Free Estimates Lie.

insured. Capture Youth In Stolen Vehicle After Chase State Police were led on a another four or five cars were high-speed chase in Livingston involved in the search. Speeds County Monday afternoon, were up to 100 miles per hour in hea 10 police cars pursued a the chase. 15-year-old youth in a stolen The Winnebago Co. squad squad car.

car was damaged when the The youth, who overpowered youth drove through several a probation officer and took a barbed wire fences and hit a Winnebago County squad car, post The cars windshield was was arrested on the Gridley- damaged- Long Point blacktop and Police said the squad car turned over to juvenile closest to the youths vehicle authorities. had to give up the chase near Dist 6 State Police, Pontiac, the end because flying gravel said the youth overpowered a from the fleeing car broke the Winnebago County probation headlights of the pursuing officer at Flanagan and drove vehicle. away with a county car. The Charges against the juvenile officer had been transporting include auto theft, fleeing and the youth from Livingston attempting to elude police. County to Winnebago County, reckless driving, speeding and State Trooper Dan several minor traffic offenses.

Falcomata, acting on a lead from people who saw the car, chased it for 15 minutes in the Flanagan area, but lost the vehicle. The chase began shortly after the probation officer called police at 3:51 p.m. and ended at 5:25 p.m., when the youth was arrested by Trooper Dick Hurley. Trooper Hurley was one of four or five state police cars chasing th vehicle and 1 neniilwwrt. ymUib 1 AUTO SERVICEREPAIR Art sAuto Service Complete Auto Service 900 Illinois Street Phone 673-1 117 BUILDING SUPPLIES Lumber Coal Co.

Quality and Service -for all your building needs. Ph. 432-2513 Minonk, III. CATERING Pic-A-Pac Liquors Complete Bar Service Weddings Anniversaries Parties etc. 306 Blpomington St Phone 672-7161 CEMENT FINISHING Poured Foundations Sidewalks-Patios-Driveways William Vietti 807 Cable St Phone 672-4848 TT (7.

The Times from Streator, Illinois (2024)

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In time, these supplanted coal as Streator's leading exports, but Streator was best known for its glass bottle industry. In the early 20th century Streator held the title of "Glass Manufacturing Capital of the World." Streator continued to flourish for much of the early 20th century.

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Streator is the birthplace and boyhood home of Clyde Tombaugh, the person who discovered Pluto in 1930 while working at the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona.

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La Salle NewsTribune | La Salle IL.

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Streator, city, La Salle county, north-central Illinois, U.S. It lies on the Vermilion (locally Vermillion) River, about 90 miles (145 km) southwest of Chicago.

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Streator sees 76.3% less property crime than the state and 81.2% less than the country. Streator has a low crime rate and plenty of safe neighborhoods.

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Ridgway. The village, once home to a popcorn plant, is the former self-proclaimed "Popcorn Capital of the World". Popcorn Day continues as part of the Gallatin County Fair and is held the second Saturday in September.

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White: 82.91% Two or more races: 6.47% Other race: 6.14%

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The State Journal-Register is the Springfield, Illinois' area's No. 1 news source.

How old is Streator, Illinois? ›

Streator, first called Hardscrabble, and then Unionville, was christened with its current name in 1868 when the Vermillion Coal Company acquired mining rights to large tracts of land along the Vermillion River near the boundary of LaSalle and Livingston Counties.

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Streator has an overall crime rate of 8 per 1,000 residents, making the crime rate here near the average for all cities and towns of all sizes in America. According to our analysis of FBI crime data, your chance of becoming a victim of crime in Streator is 1 in 126.

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The City Clerk and City Manager can be reached at 815 672-2517, ext 1232. Both offices are located at 204 S. Bloomington St.

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Toledo: The Glass Capital of the World. While Toledo did not become Jesup Scott's Great City of the World, his dream inspired the city to become the Glass Capital of the World.

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Kirkpatrick's wood mill is an example of Edwardsville's early industry; flour mills, clay mining and brick manufacturing were also established. Richards Brick Company is still in operation. As the center of government and commerce with abundant visitors, Edwardsville was home to numerous hotels.

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Kaskaskia, the oldest town in the state and the first capitol of Illinois | Library of Congress.

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