Princeton

I am running for reelection because I find great satisfaction in making a positive, direct impact on our community.

I am seeking reelection for City Council, that I have been a part of for the past four years. When I originally ran for office back in 2021, my main reason was to help support small businesses.

I was born and raised in Princeton. As a native I have gained a great knowledge of our town and its rich history.

A look at the best girls wrestlers in the NewsTribune area during the 2024-25 season.

Arukah Institute of Healing’s Living Room is moving to a new location in Ottawa.

Two more “Love Our Community” grant recipients have each received $1,000 from Princeton Rotary Club. 

Princeton Christian Academy was awarded a $1,000 Spring Ag Literacy Grant through the Bureau County Farm Bureau Foundation.

Princeton Christian Academy first through eighth grade speech team contestants recently competed at Christian Hills School in Orland Hills and at the Bureau Valley Elementary Conference Meet at Bureau Valley Junior High.

The L-P baseball and softball teams won and more baseball, softball and track and field results in Saturday's NewsTribune roundup.

The L-P baseball team earned its first win of the season, and more baseball, softball and track results in Friday's NewsTribune roundup.

A look at the La Salle-Peru, St. Bede, Mendota and Princeton boys tennis teams for the 2025 season.

The Princeton Public Library is inviting the community to transform discarded books into creative works of art.

A look at the La Salle-Peru, DePue-Hall, Mendota and Princeton girls soccer teams for the 2025 season.

This spring, La Salle and Bureau county voters get to decide who will make the important decisions regarding their communities, schools, townships, fire departments, parks and libraries.

Students from Princeton, La Moille, DePue and Bureau Valley schools attended the 29th annual Ag Fair on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at the Bureau County Fairgrounds in Princeton.

A look at the top boys wrestlers in the NewsTribune area for the 2024-25 season.

Bean Buzz is closing in Princeton.

Princeton firefighters responded to a semi crash on Interstate 80 on top the U.S. 34 overpass on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, in Princeton. The crash occurred in the eastbound lane shortly after 5 p.m. Illinois State Police also responded to the incident. Traffic was down to one lane for about an hour.

Two more Love Our Community grant recipients have received $1,000 from Princeton Rotary Club. 

Payton Frueh was selected as the District FFA Proficiency Winner in Equine Entrepreneurship.

The 2025 Arts of Starved Rock Country Fund grant period is underway for art projects.

Volunteer Tammi Lanxon worked day and night to make sure the warming center in Princeton was staffed and operational.

The following marriage licenses were recorded Feb. 6 to March 8, 2025, at the Bureau County Courthouse.

The Princeton-Illinois Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution held its Youth Luncheon on Friday, March 7, at Ye Olde Underground Inn.

The 2025 Bureau County Land Atlas and Plat Book now is available.

With the softball season getting underway Monday, here are five storylines to watch in the NewsTribune area this season.

​Join author Tamara Gaumond on an exploration of Door County, including insights and travel tips, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 24, at the Princeton Public Library, 698 E. Peru St. 

The Bureau County History Center in Princeton announced its exhibits and events for 2025.

Casey Etheridge made the state tournament a year ago, but was the only wrestler of four from Princeton not to medal. He didn’t forget it. This year, Etheridge made it through the “blood round” at State, taking his place on the podium, placing fourth at 165 pounds.

The Bureau County History Center hosted members of the Princeton Fire Department on Feb. 20.

Multiple tanker trailers were damaged Thursday near Walnut after a brush fire led to an explosion.

The following property transfers were recorded Feb. 18 through Feb. 28 at the Bureau County Recorder of Deeds’ office.

The Coalition for Constitutional Rights will feature two guest speakers at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 27, at the Prouty Building, 435 S. Main St., Princeton.

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

Illinois Valley residents will have opportunities to celebrate St. Patrick's Day across the region with a number of events, including parades in La Salle, Utica and Marseilles.

Princeton Public Library extends its gratitude to the Friends of the Princeton Public Library for the donation of two additional tables for the Matson Meeting Room.

Bureau County will not enter into an agreement to house Cook County inmates at its jail.

The Generic’s St. Patty’s Day Dance is scheduled 6:30 to 9 p.m. Friday, March 14, at the Princeton Moose Lodge, 1339 N. Euclid Ave.

The Flags of Freedom Committee chairman Rod Johnson was in the Walls 102 studio to talk about the Flags of Freedom 20th Anniversary celebration coming up April 5 in Princeton

The Princeton Public Library and the Princeton High School Drama Department invite children between 3 and 10 (along with their adults) to a Princess Tea Party at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 22.

The Bureau County Genealogical Society March program will be on the use of GPS in cemeteries and cemetery records.

Crews will begin removal of any remaining winter decorations and grave coverings from the city of Princeton cemeteries on March 15.

The Bureau County Senior Center will host a baked potato fundraiser 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, March 21, at the senior center, 16 W. Marion St., Princeton.

To commemorate its two decades, the Flags of Freedom Committee will host its Star Spangled 20-Year Anniversary.

For the Fall 2024 semester, the following students were named to the Presidential Honors list at Illinois Valley Community College. 

For the Fall 2024 semester, the following students were named to the Academic Honors list at Illinois Valley Community College. 

Last fall, a total of 162 students earned 185 degrees and certificates from Illinois Valley Community College. 

Going anywhere this summer? Some residents in northern Illinois were planning on visiting U.S. National Parks once school is out. Recent events have some visitors thinking twice.

Special dining experience to feature whisky selection by Princeton’s Barrel Society.

The Tri-County Conference has released its boys and girls basketball all-conference teams, while the Three Rivers, HOIC and Lincoln Trail announced their girls basketball all-conference squads.