Author: princetonmays

Blue Margaritas opens second Illinois Valley location in Princeton – Shaw Local

Uncategorized


A Blue Margaritas Restaurant will be opening in Princeton at 105 Ave Road. (Stephanie Jaquins)
Blue Margaritas opened on Wednesday at 105 Ace Road in Princeton.
The restaurant specializes in traditional Mexican dishes inspired by cuisine from different regions of Mexico, according to its website.
Blue Margaritas opened its first Illinois Valley location in Oglesby in June 2023. The chain also operates locations in Germantown Hills, Peoria, Springfield and Washington.
The company was established in 2015.
For more information, visit bluemargaritas.com or find Blue Margaritas Mexican Bar & Grill Princeton on Facebook.
The Times / NewsTribune / Bureau County Republican is committed to keeping readers up to date with business happenings in the area. Much of our reporting relies on what we see and hear, but we’re also reaching out to readers for tips on business items. If you have a tip to share for Eyes on Enterprise, email newsroom@mywebtimes.com.

source

Brush fire near Hennepin Canal brought under control near Princeton – Shaw Local

Uncategorized


Heavy smoke blows over Interstate 180 about a half-mile south of the Illinois Route 26 and Interstate 180 intersection on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026 near Princeton. A Mutual Aid Box Alarm (MABAS) was dispatched around 12:30p.m. Bureau County Fire departments from Bureau, Ladd, Wyanet, Princeton, Hennepin and others assisted with the brush fire. (Scott Anderson)
Firefighters put out an estimated half-mile-wide brush fire on Tuesday afternoon near Princeton.
The fire was located near the Hennepin Canal and just south of the Interstate 180, Route 26 intersection.
There were no injuries reported and information on the cause of the fire and any damage was not immediately available.
Smaller brush fires were also reported in Grand Ridge and Ottawa as of Tuesday afternoon.
Shaw Local News Network will update this story as more information becomes available.
Bill Freskos is a multimedia journalist based in the Illinois Valley. He covers hard news, local government, sports, business enterprise, and politics while contributing to Shaw Local Radio stations for Shaw Media across La Salle, Bureau, and Putnam counties.

source

Photos: Masters Walleye Circuit kicks off 2026 season in Spring Valley – Shaw Local

Uncategorized


The Masters Walley Circuit began its 2026 season on Friday, March 20, at the Spring Valley Boat Club. A total of 95 teams were registered for the tournament. The circuit has been running since 1984. Anglers from across the country compete for a chance at winning over $86,000 of cash and prizes. Weigh-ins begin at 3:30 p.m. at the Spring Valley Boat Club during the two-day tournament.
Got a news tip? Email ntnewsroom@shawmedia.com
Copyright © 2026 Shaw Local News Network
Copyright © 2026 Shaw Local News Network

source

Tossed & Found Resale relocates to larger Princeton location – Shaw Local

Uncategorized


Tossed & Found Resale + Consignment is relocating to a larger space in Princeton in March. (Scott Anderson)
Tossed & Found Resale + Consignment is relocating to a larger space in Princeton in March.
The shop, currently at 225 Backbone Road, will move to 902 N. Main St., the former location of Sean Philip Bridals, which closed in March 2025.
The current location will remain open until mid-February, when staff will begin the moving process.
The relocation will provide more space for merchandise, according to the business.
The Times / NewsTribune / Bureau County Republican is committed to keeping readers up to date with business happenings in the area. Much of our reporting relies on what we see and hear, but we’re also reaching out to readers for tips on business items. If you have a tip to share for Eyes on Enterprise, email newsroom@mywebtimes.com.

source

Large fire breaks out in rural Bureau County – WQAD

Uncategorized


To stream News 8 on your phone, you need the News 8 app.
Next up in 5
Example video title will go here for this video
Next up in 5
Example video title will go here for this video

PRINCETON, Ill. — Crews are responding to a large fire northeast of Princeton in rural Bureau County on Wednesday afternoon. 
News 8 was at the scene. According to Walnut Fire Chief Bobby Miller, the initial report was of a small fire burning brush before the wind picked it up and caused it to spread. Crews got to the scene around 3 p.m. A map of where the fire broke out can be found below. 
Miller said no injuries have been reported. He said they responded to a brush fire on Tuesday, but that Wednesday’s was more uncontrollable. 
Miller said the Ohio Volunteer Fire Department is the main agency responding, with assistance from departments in Princeton, Walnut, Wyanet, Spring Valley, Malden, Lemoyle, Manilus, Amboy, Sublette and Mendota. The Bureau County Emergency Management Agency is also at the scene. 
At least 100 acres were impacted, Miller said, with spots left to burn out. The fire approached a house but was knocked out quickly. 
“There was some fire that was within 10 feet of the main house right at the entrance, and then about a mile from here another house, the fire got to the back wall, and the back wall caught fire but we were able to extinguish that rather quickly so it didn’t take the rest of the building,” Miller said.
News 8 spoke with the property owner, who said the area is not farmland but is part of the USDA’s Conservation Reserve Program. The owner said she doesn’t know how the fire started. She and the habitat manager do controlled burns every few years, but nowhere near the size of this fire.
Our team received several photos and videos showing a large plume of smoke in the area north of Dover. 
The entire News 8 viewing region was under a Red Flag Warning Wednesday due to dry conditions, low humidity and wind gusts. The Ohio Volunteer Fire Department just posted on Facebook Wednesday morning, urging folks not to burn. 

source

1 … 11 12 13 14 15 … 854