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Princeton, Illinois Patch AM: a 4 min readHello again Princeton! Weāre bringing you the latest town highlights. Donāt miss out, keep going! āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- How will Princetonās new business district sales tax actually be used?
- Could Princeton give up a city street for a bank expansion?
- How Princetonās bats powered a key conference road victory
Also on today's calendar: Princeton VFW Meeting and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Very warm with some sun, with a high of 79 and low of 55 degrees.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, windy and warm, temps: high: 79, low: 59.
- Friday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 71 and low of 47 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Princeton outlines next steps for business development district (shawlocal.com) ā Princeton officials are moving ahead with a new business development district funded by an added sales tax on items like restaurant meals and snacks, but not groceries or prescriptions. A consultant outlined how applications, scoring, and a five-year strategic plan will guide which local projects get funded and how success is measured, with a draft plan expected by mid-summer. 
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ā¢ Central Bank in Princeton proposes expansion, seeks input from council (shawlocal.com) ā Central Bank is asking Princeton officials to consider vacating part of Company Street so it can expand and consolidate its South Main Street operations into one larger building. Council members voiced mixed feelings about giving up a public road, and the proposal now heads back to the planning and zoning commission for more study on traffic and infrastructure impacts. Ā Ā Ā
ā¢ Hall softball tops Newman for conference win: Monday's NewsTribune roundup (shawlocal.com) ā Princeton High Schoolās baseball team picked up a Three Rivers East road win, with Braden Shawās three-hit night and Noah Mortonās two RBIs powering a 5-2 victory over Erie-Prophetstown. The roundup also highlights strong performances from nearby schools in softball, baseball, and soccer across the Illinois Valley. Ā Ā Ā
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Princeton Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting
The Barn At Hornbaker Gardens, 22937 County Rd 1140 N, Princeton
6:00 pm
Friday April 24
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Other local events
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Princeton VFW Meeting
American Legion , 1549 W Peru St , Princeton
6:00 pm -
Go & Tell Workshop
Princeton Public Library , 698 E Peru St , Princeton
10:30 am -
May 20, 2026
Chamber of Commerce , Community Building , 435 S Main St , Princeton
10:00 am -
Amvets Post #180 Meeting
American Legion , 1549 W Peru St , Princeton
6:00 pm
Wednesday May 6
Saturday May 16
Wednesday May 20
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Wilmington Girls Varsity Soccer @ DePue
Depue Unit Schools , 204 Pleasant St , DePue
4:30 pm -
Orion Girls Varsity Soccer @ DePue
Depue Unit Schools , 204 Pleasant St , DePue
11:00 am -
Track Meet @ Princeton High School
Princeton High School Malden, IL 61337
4:00 pm -
Monmouth-Roseville Girls Varsity Soccer @ DePue
Depue Unit Schools , 204 Pleasant St , DePue
4:30 pm -
Hinckley-Big Rock Girls Varsity Soccer @ DePue
Depue Unit Schools , 204 Pleasant St , DePue
4:30 pm -
Mother's Day Brunch
Hegeler Carus Foundation , 1307 7th St , La Salle
11:00 am -
Motherās Day Brunch
Hegeler Carus Foundation , 1307 7th St , La Salle
11:00 am
Wednesday April 22
Saturday April 25
Wednesday April 29
Friday May 1
Tuesday May 5
Saturday May 9
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- This is my son's business.
He has 20 yrs experience in construction/landscaping. He would be happy to give you a free estimate on any size project. Text or call 309.909.3348ā¦ (Nextdoor Princeton)
- MS Companies posted a job opening for Quality Inspector in Princeton. Apply here.
- Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Team Member in Princeton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Princeton here.
š Nearby News
Spring Valley
- Garden Planning Workshop in Spring Valley Offers Hands On Tips and Custom Plans on May 12, 2026 (regionalmedianews.com)
- Aseret Loveland Receives IVCC Support Staff Distinguished Service Award for Student Advocacy (regionalmedianews.com)
Peru
- Hogan praised for decades' service to Peru (shawlocal.com)
- Illinois Valley Herb Guild to hold annual plant sale May 9 in Peru (shawlocal.com)
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