Princeton

The annual Shadows of the Blue and Gray Civil War Reenactment was held Saturday and Sunday at City County Park in Princeton.

Members and guests of Chief Senachwine Chapter National Society Daughters of America toured Pulsifer House in Hennepin during its regular October meeting.

The following marriage licenses were recorded Sept. 10-Oct. 2, 2024, at the Bureau County Courthouse.

Visitors attended the inaugural Monster Mash Balloon Bash on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at the Bureau County Fairgrounds in Princeton. Inclement weather didn't allow for the balloon companies to fly their balloons.

A crowd attended the sixth annual Halloween parade on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in downtown Princeton, prior to a full night of activities at the Bureau County Fairgrounds.

The IHSA recently released the seeds and pairings for the upcoming volleyball and boys soccer postseasons. Here’s a look at where all the teams in the NewsTribune area are headed.

The IVCC men's and women's cross country teams each placed top three in the Arrowhead Conference Meet along with other cross country, volleyball and soccer results in Saturday's NewsTribune roundup.

Freedom House was awarded $15,000 by the Community Foundation of Central Illinois to help fund the agency’s Youth Therapy and Counseling program.

The following property transfers were recorded Sept. 16-30, 2024, at the Bureau County Recorder of Deeds’ office.

The Princeton Masonic Lodge donated $907 to the Princeton High School Scholastic Bowl team.

The Princeton Knights of Columbus will host a community blood drive from 3 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15, with ImpactLife, the provider of blood components for local hospitals.

The aurora borealis dazzled the skies over the Illinois Valley. A powerful geomagnetic storm pushed the Northern lights into the Northern Illinois viewing area.

A look at the statistical leaders in the NewsTribune area through Week 6 of the 2024 season.

A look at the Week 7 matchups for the La Salle-Peru, St. Bede, Hall-Putnam County, Mendota, Princeton, Bureau Valley, Fieldcrest and Amboy co-op football teams.

The Rotary Club of Princeton helped with local efforts, tackling the pollinator garden at the Princeton Public Library to ready it for winter.

Calling all Potterheads! The Princeton Public Library will host a Triwizard Trivia Tournament on Friday, Oct. 18.

Makayla Hecht dished out 28 assists, largely divided between juniors Caroline Keutzer (10 kills), Kathy Maciczak (9 kills) Keighley Davis (7 kills) as the Tigresses rolled to a 25-8, 25-22 win over Kewanee in a Three Rivers East match at Prouty Gym.

It's Burgoo weekend in La Salle County, but there's plenty of activities throughout the area, including the inaugural Monster Mash Balloon Bash in Princeton and Smoketoberfest in Ottawa.

The Bureau County Board approved Tuesday a pair of measures to allow a grain transloading facility along Route 40, just north of Interstate 80, that county board members said will provide an economic boost.

The hot air balloons from last year’s Homestead Festival are returning to Princeton on Saturday, and will be a centerpiece to an inaugural all-out Halloween event that begins downtown and concludes at the Bureau County Fairgrounds.

Henry-Midland's Daniella Bumber won the Lowpoint-Washburn/Roanoke-Benson Invitational and more cross country, volleyball and soccer results in Tuesday's NewsTribune roundup.

Witches will be taking to the streets of downtown Princeton on Friday.

The Princeton Public Library Cafe is celebrating the Friends of the Princeton Public Library through October.

Habitat for Humanity La Salle-Bureau-Putnam Counties has selected a family for a new Princeton home and hopes to break ground in the spring.

Princeton Mayor Ray Mabry and Zoning/Planning administrator Michael Zearing took a trip to Columbus, Ohio to take part in the American in Bloom’s annual conference.

The Princeton City Council reached a consensus Monday that would allow non-highway vehicles, such as UTVs and golf carts, a route to Sullivan Foods and Walmart.

Bureau Valley coach Mat Pistole is encouraged entering the final three games after a close loss to 5-1 Elmwood-Brimfield, L-P extended its streak against Ottawa and more in the NewsTribune football notebook.

The city of Princeton received a gift from a group of bicycle riders that stayed overnight Sept. 27 at Princeton High School during their annual Gold Star 500 ride across the state.

Golfers from Hall, Bureau Valley, Henry-Senachwine and Fieldcrest advanced to the state tournament along with volleyball, soccer and tennis results in Monday's NewsTribune roundup.

Princeton hosted its annual Oktoberfest celebration Saturday with themed activities and a performance from Mae Estes.

The Mendota boys soccer team topped Earlville and more soccer, volleyball and cross country results in Saturday's NewsTribune roundup.

There is a nationwide EMS shortage, and Bureau County communities have not been immune to the issue. There are upcoming EMT and EMR classes in Princeton to join a local department.

Crews from Elmore Electric loaded two trailers of donated supplies on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024, at the business in Dover. The crews are headed to Hendersonville and Spruce Pine, North Carolina, to assist in the hurricane relief efforts. More than 100 donations of food, clothes, medicine, personal care products and much more were donated by people in Princeton and surrounding communities to help those in need in western North Carolina.

The following property transfers were recorded Sept. 1-15, 2024, at the Bureau County Recorder of Deeds office.

The American Legion Auxiliary 125 will be meeting 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9, at the Legion Post, 1549 W. Peru St., Princeton.

Adam Brooks Webber will perform a concert of his original music Friday, Oct. 18, and Saturday, Oct. 19, in the sanctuary of the Open Prairie United Church of Christ, 25 E. Marion St., Princeton.

The Bureau County Retired Teachers Association will host its next meeting at noon Wednesday, Oct. 16, beginning with a catered luncheon at the Princeton Public Library, 698 E. Peru St.

Princeton High School held its annual homecoming parade on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024, on South Main Street in Princeton. The Tigers will host the Hall Red Devils in football on Friday.

A look at the statistical leaders in the NewsTribune area through Week 5 of the 2024 season.

Bureau County needs a new state’s attorney to replace Tom Briddick. The county’s appointed coroner is seeking her first election. Voters will have contested races for both posts.

A look at the Week 6 matchups for the La Salle-Peru, St. Bede, Hall-Putnam County, Mendota, Princeton, Bureau Valley and Amboy co-op football teams.

Oktoberfest is not limited to human parties, Ottawa's Barktoberfest is proof of that. Along with Barktoberfest, there are fall/Oktoberfest celebrations planned in Princeton, Marseilles and Walnut over the weekend.

The Coalition for Constitutional Rights held a candidates forum featuring candidates for Bureau County's offices of States Attorney and Coroner on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024 at the Moose Lodge in Princeton. Candidates for the offices are Dan Anderson, Republican, and Brad Popurella, Democrat, and Kurt Workman, Republican, and Lexi Wamhoff, Democrat.

Princeton advanced four golfers and Bureau Valley three golfers at Wednesday's regional tournaments. That, plus volleyball and soccer results in Wednesday's News-Tribune roundup.

A look at the volleyball statistical leaders in the NewsTribune area through Sept. 28.

Heratland Bank recently made a $1,000 to the Zearing Child Enrichment Center in Princeton with proceeds from the Homestead Festival Fun Fair sponsored and run by Heartland Bank. The event is in its 36th year.

The Mendota volleyball team beat Hall in a conference match and more volleyball, cross country, soccer, swimming, tennis and golf results in Tuesday's NewsTribune roundup.

A Princeton man charged with firing a firearm near two individuals and pushing them to the ground now has an arraignment date, according to court records.

After serving the Princeton Public Library for 14 years, Jane Morris is set to retire.

Ian Morris, the son of John and Susan Morris of Princeton, was selected as the Class of 2025 Princeton High School Sons of the American Revolution Outstanding Citizen Award winner.