Sayler’s General Store in Princeton soon will close.

There will be opportunities to holiday shop and take part in season activities this weekend during Princeton's Christmas Walk and the Holiday Market at the Starved Rock Lodge and Conference Center.

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The Hall Township Food Pantry in Spring Valley served more than 300 families Wednesday during its curbside Thanksgiving distribution in Spring Valley.

The Evangelical Covenant Church in Princeton along with St. Louis Catholic Church and Christ Community Church will be providing a free Thanksgiving dinner from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 28.

The Bureau County Christmas For Kids toy drive will continue Saturday, Nov. 23, at The Heartland Bank on South Main Street and at The Milk Mustache on North Main Street in Princeton.

Barring an appeal, Amy “Murri” Briel will succeed state Rep. Lance Yednock as the 76th District state representative.

Princeton’s Christmas Walk is scheduled this weekend, putting a spotlight on local downtown businesses and kicking off the holiday with seasonal activities.

The Rotary Club of Princeton announced the application for its Love Our Community grant is available.

The April 2025 ballot is starting to take shape in the Illinois Valley. Here is who filed in La Salle, Mendota, Oglesby, Peru, Princeton, Spring Valley, Streator and Utica.