Local News | Bureau County Republican
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Princeton's Christmas Walk Weekend kicks off Friday, Nov. 21 and runs through Sunday, Nov. 23.
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Bureau County Sheriff republican candidates Edward "Ed" Jauch, and Princeton Police Chief Tom Kammerer attended a meet and greet on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025 at the Prouty Building in Princeton. The event was hosted by the Bureau County Republican Women's group.
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The Princeton High School junior varsity scholastic bowl team recently competed in the Butterfield-Pitz Memorial JV Scholastic Bowl Tournament on Saturday, Nov. 8, in Moline.
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The Evangelical Covenant Church in Princeton will partner with St. Louis Catholic Church and St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church to serve its 25th annual free Thanksgiving dinner from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 27.
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The Prairie Arts Council will usher in the holiday season with The Magic of Christmas, a charming community theater children’s musical written and directed by Rachel Gorenz-Johnson. Performances will be held at the Prairie Arts Center, 24 Park Ave East in Princeton, on Dec. 5 and Dec. 6 at 7 p.m., with a matinee on Dec. 7 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children, and may be purchased by calling (719) 290-0954. The production is supported in part by grants from the Illinois Arts Council and The Princeton Closet, helping bring this seasonal tradition to the community.
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Attendees can run or walk two miles of wooded trails. Participants also are encouraged to wear Thanksgiving costumes to win a Best Costume contest.
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Citizenship ideals at Logan Junior High School in Princeton emphasize curriculum and extracurricular activities.
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Take a look at some of the week’s best photos, captured by Illinois Valley photographers from Sunday, Nov. 9, to Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025.
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Visitors got a jump start to their holiday season on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, with a visit to Spring Valley's annual Christmas in the Valley celebration. Check out these photos by MaKade Rios.
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