Princeton

Three Princeton wrestlers won their brackets Saturday in Iowa, the Princeton girls basketball team placed XXXX in the Ottawa tournament and more basketball, wrestling and swimming results in Saturday's NewsTribune roundup.

Check out these decorative Christmas homes and parks throughout the Illinois Valley.

The Mendota girls basketball team beat Earlville and more basketball results in Friday's NewsTribune roundup.

La Salle-Peru's Andy Medina, Princeton's Cade Odell and Amboy's Quinn Leffleman were selected for the Shrine Game and more in the NewsTribune sports briefs.

Bureau County 4-H hosted a holiday workshop on Dec. 7 for 4-H members ages 8-18.

Grandma Rosie’s Sweet Treats in Princeton announced Thursday “with a heavy heart” it would be closing.

Bureau County 4-H Federation is hosting its annual Hands to Larger Service winter accessory donation drive. Visit University of Illinois Extension at 850 Thompson St., Princeton, and trim the trees with new winter accessories.

The L-P boys bowling team beat St. Bede along with basketball and wrestling results in Thursday's NewsTribune roundup.

A Princeton man charged with six counts of possessing child sexual abuse images is scheduled for a March 31 jury trial after pleading not guilty to the charges.

The Princeton Park District was awarded a $216,000 grant from Illinois' Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development program to build an all-inclusive playground at Zearing Park.

For those of you still looking for Christmas activities prior to the holiday, there are some weekend events and attractions to keep the spirit going in La Salle, Ottawa, Princeton and Streator.

Princeton residents who have their garbage picked up on Wednesdays will have it picked up on Thursday the week of Dec. 23 and Dec. 30 because of the holidays.

The historic Apollo Theater has served Princeton as an entertainment venue for 141 years and continues to show modern films in a classic venue.

Visitors flocked to one of the Utica-area state parks in 2024, filling the parking lots and smashing attendance records along the way. It wasn’t Starved Rock, however.

Princeton intends to keep a 1% sales tax on groceries in place after the state passed legislation that would eliminate the tax in 2026.

Emergency crews rescued a man who was entrapped in a grain bin Monday morning.

Spring Valley will receive a $600,000 OSLAD grant to help it build new ball diamonds near JFK school.

Home Hardware shoppers have undoubtedly noticed new signage and remodeling at the Ottawa store.

The date was Dec. 15, 1924. The time was about 8:15 p.m. The place was the Charles and Edna Crownover home in the 400 block of East Crown Street, just south of the 1867 Princeton High School building.

Princeton Christian Academy hosted the Princeton High School Madrigal Singers in a mini concert, directed by Mr. Brandon Crawford, on Thursday, Dec. 12.

Early Beginnings Parents as Teachers program recently added a Little Free Library at its location 605 S. Pleasant St. in Princeton, courtesy of Rick Brooks at The Bike Place.

The winning ticket of a raffle conducted by Second Story Teen Center and Friends of Scouting was purchased by Nedda Simon, a well known figure in the Princeton area, prior to her passing.

The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 125, Princeton, met Wednesday and assembled and delivered 30 bags for veterans at home and in local nursing and retirement facilities.

A live nativity is scheduled 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, at First Presbyterian Church, 320 Park Ave. E., Princeton.

The Father Edward Farrell Knights of Columbus 5591 in Princeton presented a check for $3,000 to Gateway Services.

A look at the top volleyball players in the NewsTribune area during the 2024 season.

Princeton Public Library announced the Friends in Council women’s study group will sponsor the library cafe for December.

NCI ARTworks to host an opening reception from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, for the month-long exhibition called “A Brush with Art,” featuring the work of Bill Swisher of Spring Valley, Earlene Campbell of Princeton and Gayle Akerman of Streator.

When the temperatures drop and the snow starts to fall, it’s the perfect time to indulge in a relaxing indoor activity.

Princeton High School’s Varsity Scholastic Bowl Team competed at the Riverdale Early Season Tournament this past Saturday, winning second place out of 10 teams.

Women Inspired Network, a component organization of the Starved Rock Country Community Foundation, hosted its 2024 Celebration of Giving Sunday by awarding $9,100 in grants to local nonprofits that empower women and benefit children and teens.

The Princeton-Illinois chapter Daughters of the American Revolution held its annual celebration of the season Friday with a potluck at Christ Community Church.

Country music star Trace Adkins is coming to Princeton in August.

The Lighted Christmas Parade sponsored by the Lions Club was held on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, in Princeton. Check out photos from photographer Mike Vaughn.

Princeton’s police chief has been meeting with the Princeton Ministerial Association and Arukah Institute of Healing the past several months to come up with solutions for what he said is “a pretty significant unhoused population.”

The Princeton City Council approved Monday a tentative tax levy of $2,380,982, which is an increase of less than 5% from the previous year.

Marion Street residents in Princeton may soon get some relief from flooded basements.

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

The Princeton Moose Lodge and the Generic’s Band will host a holiday party 6:30 to 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20.

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

Bureau County State’s Attorney Daniel Anderson said his mission in his new role is to prioritize cases with victims, particularly violent crimes.

The following marriage licenses were recorded through Dec. 1, 2024, at the Bureau County Courthouse.

There are a number of community holiday activities scheduled across the Illinois Valley, including events in La Salle, Peru, Princeton, Marseilles and Mendota this weekend.

Illinois Valley Flute Ensemble will present the 33rd annual Festival of Flutes at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, in Peru and Flutes by the Fireplace at 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 16, at the Great Hall of the Starved Rock Lodge.

Dixon's Fresh Finds Boutique, which celebrated its first anniversary last month, offers high-end women’s fashion clothing from designer labels, such as Birkenstock, Judy Blue and Vervet.

The American Legion Auxiliary 125 will be meeting 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11, at the Legion post, 1549 Peru St., Princeton.

A look at the top boys soccer players in the area during the 2024 season.

Princeton will continue its holiday celebration with a series of events this weekend, including the Night of Lights featuring the Lions Club Lighted Parade on Friday night.

The Hall girls basketball team won a nonconference game, St. Bede boys opened Tri-County play with a win and more basketball, wrestling and bowling results in Tuesday's NewsTribune roundup.

The Bureau County United Way kicked off its campaign season Tuesday with donations collected from financial institutions around Princeton and the welcoming of its new executive director.