Derek Barichello is a journalist for Sauk Valley Media, focusing on local news in Streator, Illinois. With a keen interest in community events, local government, and human interest stories, Derek aims to provide accurate and engaging coverage that reflects the unique experiences and concerns of Streator residents.
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Derek's coverage is heavily focused on local news, events, and community developments in Illinois, specifically Streator. His articles predominantly cover crime-related incidents along with government announcements and evolving stories.
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By: Derek Barichello
Bureau County Ag in the Classroom will kick off the holiday season Nov. 23-24 by hosting a free Reindeer Feed Store at the Princeton Christmas Walk.
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By: Derek Barichello
Mackenzie Sherman, a dedicated 4-H member from Bureau County, earned seventh place in the Public Speaking Contest held Nov. 8-9, at the Eastern National 4-H Roundup, at the Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center in Louisville, Kentucky.
Spring Valley Community Consolidated School District 99 announced the hiring of Julie L. DeFore as superintendent beginning the 2025-2026 school year.
This is the first year two Belmont University students were awarded the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board scholarship – and one of them is a Spring Valley native.
Malden Grade School teacher Tiffany Trotter was named Q Hit Music's October Teacher of the Year finalist.
Firefighters contained a fire Wednesday night to the middle of a Spring Valley house undergoing rehabilitation.
Police believe suspect barricaded themselves at a nearby residence
Handel’s Christmas “Messiah” concert will be performed 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 1, at First Baptist Church, 103 W. McKinley Road, Ottawa.
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By: Derek Barichello
A Streator man who police said barricaded himself in a residence Sunday in South Streator recently was charged with sexual exploitation of a child and predatory criminal sexual assault of a child.
The next history lecture for the Ottawa Historical and Scouting Heritage Museum is scheduled 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24, at the museum, 1100 Canal St.
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