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The Princeton Mile was held on Saturday, June 7, 2025. More than 100 runners came out for the inaugural race. Participants began at the Apollo Theatre and ended at Rotary Park. Every participant who crossed the finish line received a complimentary doughnut from Miss Betsy’s Bakery and a$1,000 prize was awarded to one female and one male runner registered in the elite category.
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The Princeton Rotary Club hosted its annual ShrimpFest & Brew Hullabaloo on Saturday, June 4, 2022 at Rotary Park in Princeton.
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More than 100 runners entered the inaugural Princeton Mile Race up Main Street in Princeton, including seven in the elite division. Race winners in the elite division were Jake Gillum, 27, of Metamora (4:08) for the men and Claire Fuhlhagge, 25, of Normal (5:04).
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Shaw Local photojournalists took home nine Illinois Press Association awards for 2024 coverage on Thursday, June 5, at the Illinois Press Association Convention and awards ceremony at Par-A-Dice Hotel and Casino in East Peoria.
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Marquette sailed to a 16-1 victory over Lexington in the IHSA Class 1A State semifinal at Illinois Field in Champaign on Friday, June 6, 2025.
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The Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp held a celebration for the 2024 Championship team on Thursday, June 5, 2025 at Schweickert Stadium in Peru. The organization raised the 2024 championship banner along with the Prospect League Trophy during a presentation before the game against the Alton River Dragons. The Shrimp lost by a final of 6-5.
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Here are Mike Vaughn's photos of Saturday's Paws on Park Avenue event at Greenfield. All food sales proceeds went to benefit local animal shelters.
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The Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp faced the Normal Corn Belters during their home opener on Friday, May 30, 2025 at Schweickert Stadium in Peru.
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OSF staff attended a blessing event of the new OSF Resilient Healing care program that will represent hope, healing and a renewed commitment to the recovery of sexual assault survivors in the I‑80 Region on Friday, May 30, 2025 at OSF HealthCare Saint Paul Medical Center in Mendota. OSF Resilient Healing care is offered at two locations: Ottawa and Mendota. These strategically chosen sites ensure that survivors throughout the region can get the care they need in a supportive, safe and accessible setting.
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