Homestead Festival parade committee in Princeton announces lead couples, grand marshals

This year’s 53rd annual Homestead Festival held Sept. 5-8 in Princeton is set to bring nostalgia and fond memories.
Volleyball: Princeton’s Chrissy Sierens signs with St. Ambrose

Princeton’s Chrissy Sierens said St. Ambrose checked off all the boxes on her list of what she wanted out of a college.
Volleyball: Princeton’s Chrissy Sierens signs with St. Ambrose

Princeton’s Chrissy Sierens said St. Ambrose checked off all the boxes on her list of what she wanted out of a college.
Stamp Out Hunger food drive returns to Princeton

Princeton mailer carriers and volunteers will be collecting nonperishable food items Saturday from residents as part of the Stamp Out Hunter initiative.
Oglesby honors former mayor Jerry Scott

A plaque commemorating longtime Oglesby Mayor Jerry Scott will be on permanent display at Oglesby City Hall.
Oglesby honors former mayor Jerry Scott

A plaque commemorating longtime Oglesby Mayor Jerry Scott will be on permanent display at Oglesby City Hall.
Mendota sees uptick in retail sales

Mendota City Clerk Emily McConville reported February retail sales were down 9% year over year, but year-to-date sales in 2024 remain up by 1%.
Mendota sees uptick in retail sales

Mendota City Clerk Emily McConville reported February retail sales were down 9% year over year, but year-to-date sales in 2024 remain up by 1%.
Photos: Peru council meets Haven, the city's new therapy dog

Haven was the belle of the ball during Monday’s Peru City Council meeting as residents, city officials and visitors fawned over the pup and new member of the Peru Police Department.
Photos: Peru council meets Haven, the city's new therapy dog

Haven was the belle of the ball during Monday’s Peru City Council meeting as residents, city officials and visitors fawned over the pup and new member of the Peru Police Department.