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Citizenship ideals at Logan Junior High School in Princeton emphasize curriculum and extracurricular activities.
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.
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.
Illinois Department of Natural Resources held a press conference and announcement on Friday, Nov. 14, 2025 at Starved Rock State Park. Starved Rock State park will receive a total of 37 million upgrade to trail improvement and facilities. The project is expected to get underway this winter and continue through 2026.
About 1.9 million Illinois residents are enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program this year.
Hundreds of people waited in line for free gift bags during the grand-opening of Aldi on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025 at the corner of Backbone Road and North Main Street in Princeton. The 12,000 square feet store began construction in May of this year. The first 100 people in line were given a chance to win a golden ticket to win a $100 gift card. The store hours are 9a.m.-8p.m. daily.
Princeton High School and Logan Junior High School students recently participated in the ILMEA District 2 music festival on Saturday, Nov. 8.
The event runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. both days in the Prouty Building on Main St. in Princeton.
Shaw Local Radio's Annie interviews Terry and Rodney Johnson of Princeton. Terry runs local Quilts of Valor and Rodney runs Flags of Freedom I-80.
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