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Fireworks were launched during the Christmas Fireworks Spectacular on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025 at the Bureau County Fairgrounds in Princeton. The fairgrounds also holds a Home for the Holiday Light Show. The show is a family drive-thru experience featuring light displays and a few special guests to greet you. The show is open Friday's and Saturday's generally runs from 5:00p.m. to 9:00p.m. and on Sunday's 5p.m.-8p.m. through Christmas Day.

Although we always have to be prepared for our safety, experts urge pet owners to take precautions for the furry members of their families, too.

The holiday performances are scheduled for 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, and 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14, at La Salle-Peru Township High School District 120.

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The Peru Veterans Memorial Group held its 46th annual Pearl Harbor parade and memorial service on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, at the South Shore Boat Club in Peru.

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The City of Princeton celebrated their "Night of Lights" event on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. The event featured the Christmas tree lighting at Veterans Park a lighted Christmas parade down Main Street, Living Windows, a Candy Cane Hunt, and visits with Santa.

Bishop Louis Tylka has renewed the Archbishop Fulton Sheen Foundation Advisory Board amid growing public interest in the venerable’s legacy and canonization cause.

The Rotary Club of Princeton recently partnered with the Princeton Area Chamber of Commerce and Bureau County Senior Center to hold a drive-thru food drive to support the Bureau County Food Pantry.

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St. Bede defeated Midland 40-37 on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025 at St. Bede Academy. St. Bede freshman Hannah Heiberger hit a 3 with 4.8 seconds left to bring the Lady Bruins a victory.

Stage 212 will host three performances of 'Joy to the World: A Holiday Revue to Benefit the Auditorium' this weekend.