Photos: Princeton welcomes new Jersey Mike’s Subs location

Crews are building the exterior for a new Jersey Mike’s Subs location on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026 in Princeton. The business is located at the corner of Illinois Route 26 and Backbone Road. The restaurant is expected
Covered Bridge Quilter’s Guild to meet March 5 in Princeton
Covered Bridge Quilter’s Guild will hold its monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 5 in the New Hope Church of the Nazarene, Princeton. This month’s program will feature Brian “Fox” Ellis, an author, storyteller, historian, and
Covered Bridge Quilter’s Guild to meet March 5 in Princeton
Covered Bridge Quilter’s Guild will hold its monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 5 in the New Hope Church of the Nazarene, Princeton. This month’s program will feature Brian “Fox” Ellis, an author, storyteller, historian, and
Covered Bridge Quilter’s Guild to meet March 5 in Princeton
Covered Bridge Quilter’s Guild will hold its monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 5 in the New Hope Church of the Nazarene, Princeton.
Princeton’s state wrestling medalist honor roll
Princeton’s state wrestling medalist honor roll
Princeton’s state wrestling medalist honor roll

A look at Princeton’s state wrestling medalists over the years from Dennis Taylor (first) in 1980 to Casey Etheridge (second), Augustus Swanson (second) and Kane Dauber (fourth) in 2026
Peter J. Locascio

Peter J. Locascio, 87, of Streator passed away on Friday, February 20, 2026 surrounded by his family at OSF St. Joseph Hospital, Bloomington. Born April 7, 1938 in Streator he was the son of Paul and Dora
Deborah L. “Deb” Thomas

Deborah L. “Deb” Thomas, 57, of Streator passed away Thursday, February 19, 2026 at O.S.F. Center for Health – Streator. Funeral services will be at 7:00 PM. Tuesday, February 24th at the Solon-Telford Funeral Home, Streator.
The Times Athlete of the Week: Woodland’s Jaron Follmer

Congratulations to The Times Athlete of the Week, Woodland boys basketball’s Jaron Follmer!