On June 11, 2026 Streator, Illinois and its surrounding areas were struck by a devastating tornado. The storm damaged at least 79 homes, with 44 homes having severe or complete destruction. Other significant damages occurred.
Streator Strong held a “Rocking for Recovery” benefit on August 16, 2026, raising $6,500 toward tornado recovery efforts with Starved Rock Country Community Foundation’s fund. “Rocking for Recovery” featured eight solo artists and bands, including Hollow Days, Leslie Nicole, Victor Raul, Lucas Fraga Band, All In, Zazzle, 80s Bush, and Snap Holiday.
Business donations and sponsorships included S.O.C.U. – Angie Blanton Kusnerick, Stertil – John Cinotto, Ginger Tyne Insurance, Joe Hatzer & Sons – Jeff & Dennis Hatzer, DJL Sound & Lighting – Don & Tara Lewis, Streator Eagles Club #645 – Eric Paul, The Bullpen, Cozy Corner Restaurant, and Todd Campbell Trucking.
Personal donations were made by Rick & Shelly Krumscheid, Jeri DeRango, and Mary K Bay. Streator Strong also thanks the volunteers, without whom the event would not have been such a success: Marcy Munks, Randy Jon Tunget, Jon Stevens, Susan Tucker, Tomyee Lundy, Heather Hinze, Spring Simmons, Mary Beth Cunningham, Cindy Carbone, Tricia & Kerry Von Ruden, Jane & Fred McClellan, Chad & Melissa Puckett, Linda & Dan Soltis, and Tricia & Kerry Von Ruden.
Streator Strong also thanks the following chairpersons and planners: Scott Munks – President, Beth Hall Kirchner – Co President, Michelle Renee Jakupcak – Co President , Jane Stansbury, and Randy Jon Tunget.
For more information about Streator Disaster Relief and Recovery Fund, click here.
