Crews are building the exterior for a new Jersey Mike's Subs location on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026 in Princeton. The business is located at the corner of Illinois Route 26 and Backbone Road. The restaurant is expected to open in late spring.

Postal workers gathered in Peru to picket for higher wages, better working conditions and an end to forced overtime.

For $35, participants receive a 16×20 canvas and access to paint supplies and guidance.

A “Fight Like Hell” rally was held by the National Association of Letter Carriers on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026 at the United States Post Office in Peru. The rally is happening just a few days before the letter carriers group is set to open contract negotiations with the United States Postal Service. Employees want higher pay due to staffing shortages and high turnover rates.

The following property transfers were recently recorded at the Bureau County Recorder of Deeds’ office in the Bureau County Courthouse:

At the Mendota Township High School District 280 Board of Education’s last meeting, a number of personnel employment actions were approved.

Brody Hahn, 18, of La Salle will go on tour with Yo-Yo Ma and Interlochen Arts Academy March 7-15.

The Hegeler Carus Mansion in La Salle is celebrating Women’s History with new tour experiences, events and workshops.

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