The Friends of Extension and 4-H will hold a cash raffle fundraiser for community members to support the University of Illinois Extension – Bureau County and 4-H and Youth Development Program.

Ryan Jagers has been selected as the male Elks Teen of the Year nominee by the Mendota Elks Lodge.

A single-family home in Princeton that sold for $289,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Bureau County over the past week.

The Rotary Club of Princeton will hold its fifth annual ShrimpFest and Brew Hullabaloo from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, June 6, at Rotary Park, 13593 Bicentennial Drive, Princeton.

Protesters gathered for the Workers Over Billionaires rally on Friday, May 1, 2026 at Rotary Park in Princeton.

The Princeton Park District has announced a new addition to the playground at Zearing Park, made possible through a donation from longtime community supporters Don and Barb Schiff.

Construction is underway at the Princeton Fire Department to add new sleeping quarters adjacent to the fire trucks, creating more space and improving efficiency for crew members. The expansion comes after space concerns were raised to the Princeton City Council last June, marking the first major update to the station since 1978, with completion expected by early fall.

The Illini and Princeton-Illinois chapters of the Daughters of the American Revolution celebrated their mutual 130th anniversaries Saturday, April 4.

Firefighters responded to the scene of a house fire in the 800 block of North Mercer Street on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 in Princeton.

Central Bank is exploring options to expand its Princeton location, with president Jeff Hunt presenting the proposal to the Princeton City Council after months of discussion with the city’s planning and zoning commission.

The Princeton City Council received an update on the recently approved business development district during their meeting on Monday night.

A single-family home in Princeton that sold for $410,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Bureau County in the past week

The Princeton-Illinois and Illini chapters of the Daughters of the American Revolution celebrated their mutual 130th anniversary Friday with a luncheon at Lock 16 Cafe in La Salle.

The Princeton Area Chamber of Commerce recently marked the expansion of two businesses into the community with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Bureau County will host a free electronics recycling event from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 25, at the Bureau County Highway Department, 595 Elm Place, Princeton.

The Princeton-Illinois and Illini chapters of the Daughters of the American Revolution recently celebrated their 130th anniversaries with a luncheon Saturday, April 4, at Lock 16 Cafe in La Salle.

A condominium in Princeton that sold for $355,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Bureau County during the past week

The Princeton High School scholastic bowl team recently recognized its players and season accomplishments during its annual Masonic banquet Tuesday, March 31.

Logan Junior High School announced its honor roll for the third quarter of the 2025-26 school year.

Festival 56 will host two off-season events in April at the Grace Theater in Princeton.

The Princeton Rotary Club has announced the final recipients of its 2026 “Love Our Community” grant program, awarding $1,000 each to two local nonprofit organizations.

The Princeton Public Arts Commission recently announced the launch of its Community Art Grant Program to support local businesses and nonprofit organizations by bringing to life public art projects.

Pancheros Mexican Grill is expected to open the Princeton location this summer and the Sterling location in the fall.

The “Love Our Community” grant program’s goal is to award $10,000 annually to local nonprofits in appreciation of the resources and time they provide to the community, subject to funds permitting.

When Walmart opened its first store in Peru on Tuesday, April 1, 1986, it marked a major retail milestone for the Illinois Valley.

When Walmart opened its first store in Peru on Tuesday, April 1, 1986, it marked a major retail milestone for the Illinois Valley. Check out photos from when the store originally opened and the grand-opening ads.

Arukah Institute received a $2 million federal funding award on Tuesday to support major renovations at its Princeton facility, with Congressman Darin LaHood on hand to present the check after getting the funding through legislation.

The Covered Bridge Quilters Guild will hold its monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 2 in the New Hope Church of the Nazarene, Princeton.

Greenfield Retirement Home will hold “A Night at Tiffany’s” 115th anniversary celebration and fundraiser beginning at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, April 11, at Chapel Hill Golf Course and Event Center, 12927 Illinois State Route 26, Princeton.

Over 100 people gathered for a "No Kings" rally on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at Rotary Park in Princeton.

Construction will mill and resurface I-80 and the ramps of the Illinois 26 and I-180 interchanges. The entire project is anticipated to be completed in October.

Princeton Christian Academy recently released its honor roll for the third quarter of the 2025-26 school year.

The Princeton High School drama department will present “The Addams Family Musical: School Edition” at 7 p.m. Friday, March 27, and at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 29, at the high school, 103 S. Euclid Ave.

Panchero’s Mexican Grill officially confirmed that it will be opening up a new location in Princeton as early as this summer.

The University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners will host an indoor gardening program from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. April 2 at the Princeton Public Library, 698 E Peru St.

The Princeton-Illinois chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution held its annual luncheon on Friday, March 6, to honor area high school Good Citizens and American History Essay contest winners.

A single-family home in Princeton that sold for $325,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Bureau County over the past week

The Rotary Club of Princeton awarded $10,000 in grants to 10 local nonprofits through its “Love Our Community” program.

Students from 5th-8th grades held an inaugural "Tape the Teacher" fundraiser on Friday, March 20, 2026 at Logan Jr. High School in Princeton. Each grade level was assigned a designated time and had the opportunity to tape one of our four pre-selected staff members to the wall. The cost was $1.00 per strip of duct tape. Students got to purchase as many strips of duct tape to help get their favorite staff member get “stuck” to the wall. The proceeds from the event benefited the Logan JH Booster Club, which directly supports students.

“I’m super excited,” Wittig said. “We had a lot of people put in a lot of hard work and the vote turned out in our favor.”

Tom Kammerer won the vote over Edward Jauch for the Republican nomination for Bureau County Sheriff, according to unofficial results on Tuesday night.

Polling places in the Illinois Valley were full on Tuesday morning – with election judges, that is. Voters, on the other hand, were pretty scarce.

The Bureau County Genealogical Society will host a Zoom presentation on finding and connecting with distant cousins on March 23 at 7 p.m.

The Princeton City Council officially approved the business development district following a public hearing during their meeting on Monday night.

Snow and wind caused nearly whiteout conditions across the Illinois Valley on Monday, March 16, 2026. The storm sharply reduced visibility, and dangerous travel conditions were reported across the region.

The RT 6 & 34 Special Olympics men’s team won the state basketball championship in the SR12 division on Saturday, March 14 at ISU's Horton Field house in Normal

Here is a roundup of weather-related cancellations in the Illinois Valley.

A Panchero’s Mexican Grill appears to be planning a location in Princeton, according to city officials.

This month’s Friends of the Hennepin Canal hike will be held on Sunday, March 15, and will travel from Lock 3 to Lock 1 on the Illinois River. This hike is approximately 3.8 miles and is called “Walk on the Wild Side.” Meet at 1:30 p.m. at Lock 3, where the hike will begin.

Real estate news: A single-family house located at 902 South Euclid Avenue in Princeton changed owners on Feb. 20.