Coal Mine History Day, Fall Festival to entertain, educate visitors in Toluca

Toluca Coal Mine Association is sponsoring a Coal Mine History Day from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13, along with its annual Fall Festival at 101 W. Bennington St., Toluca.
Coal Mine History Day, Fall Festival to entertain, educate visitors in Toluca

Toluca Coal Mine Association is sponsoring a Coal Mine History Day from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13, along with its annual Fall Festival at 101 W. Bennington St., Toluca.
Tiskilwa Historical Society to host screening of ‘Voices from Mount Bloom’ on Oct. 14

The Tiskilwa Historical Society announced an exclusive screening of the movie “Voices from Mount Bloom,” a vibrant and engaging film that brings local history to life.
Friends of the Princeton Library to sponsor cafe in October

The Princeton Public Library Cafe is celebrating the Friends of the Princeton Public Library through October.
Burgoo 2024: Small Town Celebration Brings Big Family Fun To Starved Rock Country

Utica’s Famed Fest Returns Oct. 12 and 13
Habitat for Humanity selects family with 4 children for Princeton build, eyes spring groundbreaking

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.
Illinois unveils $27 million plan to electrify public transit, combat climate change

The Illinois EPA will give out grants to replace public buses will electric options to encourage environmental sustainability
Bureau Valley High School crowns 2024 homecoming court

Bureau Valley High School crowned its homecoming king and queen last week.
Princeton explores America in Bloom participation

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.
Oglesby homeowners may soon get funds for life-safety improvements as city looks into program

Monday, the Oglesby City Council laid the groundwork for opening itself to federal housing grants. When up and running, homeowners in need can apply for assistance with life-safety improvements in their home, such as adding handlebars to