Central Bank Illinois recently announced that it made a sizable donation to the Princeton Foundation.

The “9th Annual Mendota Polar Plunge” at Lake Mendota saw about 125 participants from 13 different teams take a dip into the water to support Special Olympics of Illinois.

The Friends of Princeton Public Library will be hosting its Spring Book Sale over March 26-28 in the Library’s Friends Sale Room.

Princeton senior Keighley Davis and sophomore Payton Brandt were selected first team Three Rivers East All-Conference for the 2025-26 season. Bureau Valley junior Libby Endress and sophomore Brynley Doty were named first team Lincoln Trail All-Conference.

Here's a look at Bureau County area regional championships over the years

St. Thomas More Church in Dalzell is holding its annual ravioli/tortellini fundraiser, ending March 31.

A Mendota man accused of holding up a bank Friday – no weapon was displayed or even suggested – was released from custody Monday into home confinement.

A Peru woman awaiting trial for possession of nearly 2 pounds of cocaine was ordered detained Monday after a La Salle County judge concluded she’d committed too many violations of pre-trial release.

Five Three Rivers Conference teams played for regional championship, but only two won - Newman (1A) and Riverdale (2A). Orion lost in 1A and Mendota and Sherrard fell in 2A. Four Tri-County Conference teams played for regional championships and two won - Marquette and Woodland

For $30, you get a basket with four dozen eggs. For $15, you get a personalized basket with different toys and candies, with your name on the basket.