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Hunters in Illinois garnered 54,661 deer during the first weekend of the Illinois firearm deer season between Nov. 22-24. (Mark Busch)
Hunters in Illinois garnered 54,661 deer during the first weekend of the Illinois firearm deer season between Nov. 22 and 24.
Comparatively, hunters took 53,348 and 52,354 deer during the first firearm weekends in 2023 and 2022, respectively.
Although hunting numbers were up across the state, deer taken in La Salle, Bureau and Putnam counties was lower than the previous year. There were 628 deer hunted in Bureau County, 392 in La Salle County, 229 in Putnam County and 462 in Marshall County. Those totals are 107 less in La Salle County than the previous year, 67 less in Bureau County and 15 less in Putnam County. There were 33 more deer taken in Marshall County than the previous year.
Illinois’ seven-day firearm deer season will conclude Dec. 8.
Remaining 2024-25 deer-hunting opportunities in Illinois include muzzleloader-only deer season from Dec. 13 to 15, and late-winter antlerless-only and chronic wasting disease deer seasons in select counties only from Dec. 26 to 29 and Jan. 17 to 19.
Archery deer season continues through Jan. 19. Archery deer hunting is closed Dec. 5 to 8 in counties open for firearm deer season.
For information, visit dnr.illinois.gov/hunting.
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Grandma Rosie’s Sweet Treats in Princeton announced Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024, “with a heavy heart” it would be closing. (Scott Anderson)
Grandma Rosie’s Sweet Treats in Princeton announced Thursday “with a heavy heart” that it would be closing.
“We want to thank every one of you for the continued support we have received over the years,“ the business said on its Facebook page. ”My heart is just not in the right space for the location anymore. My dream for as long as I can remember has been to do what I love in Florida.“
The business ended the post by telling followers to reach out if they wanted to continue to follow the business.
Rosie’s opened in Princeton in 2013, previously called the Tastee Freez.
For more information, visit facebook.com/@GrandmaRosies.
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A 21-year-old Mendota man was arrested Friday night on a complaint of aggravated battery to a police officer. (Shaw Local File photo)
A 21-year-old Mendota man was arrested Friday night on a complaint of aggravated battery to a police officer.
Police said the battery occurred at 10:05 p.m. Friday on the 600 block of Fifth Street, after police received report of a disturbance. Joseph W. Turner was taken to the Mendota Police Department where he was processed and later released with a La Salle County Court date.
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The Illinois Valley Democrats are scheduled to meet 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23, at La Salle VFW, 2325 Donahue St. (Shaw file photo)
The Illinois Valley Democrats are scheduled to meet 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23, at La Salle VFW, 2325 Donahue St.
Attendees at the monthly meeting for Democrats in La Salle, Bureau and Putnam counties will start to strategize on the upcoming consolidated election. Democrats are encouraged to attend.
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Greenfield Retirement Home in Princeton recently underwent renovations to its sheltered care wing. (Photo provided by Lynn Olds)
Greenfield Retirement Home in Princeton recently underwent renovations to its sheltered care wing.
Board Trustee Tracy Grimmer and Administrator Lynn Olds worked with a healthcare design team to select furniture, flooring, and window treatments. Their choices considered the safety and well-being of residents, while also aiming for a soothing, home-like atmosphere.
Sue Stutzke volunteered to complete the décor, selecting pictures, knickknacks and clocks to add personality and charm. Her efforts were made possible through the Adeline E. Prouty trust, which funded all materials.
The common areas now feature healthcare-grade furniture designed for durability, moisture resistance and easy sanitation and an innovative carpet made from recycled plastic bottles. The eco-friendly material combats allergens and infections, and also reduces noise and provides high traction for safety.
Greenfield also added a history wall that begins with the story of Adeline E. Prouty’s life through Greenfield in the present day. Greenfield is owned and operated by the Adeline E. Prouty Trust which has been providing services at 508 Park Ave. East in Princeton since 1911.
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Princeton Knights of Columbus will host a community blood drive with ImpactLife, the provider of blood components for local hospitals. (Gregory Shaver for Shaw Media/Gregory Shaver for Shaw Media )
Princeton Knights of Columbus will host a community blood drive with ImpactLife, the provider of blood components for local hospitals.
The blood drive will be from 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 24, at 616 S. Gosse Blvd., inside the school gymnasium.
To donate, contact Jim Whiteaker at 815-879-0181 or visit www.bloodcenter.org and use code 4138 to locate the drive.
Potential donors must be at least 17 years of age (16 with parental permission form available through www.bloodcenter.org) and weigh more than 110 pounds. A photo ID is required to donate. For questions about eligibility, call ImpactLife at 800-747-5401. Donors who last gave blood on or before Nov. 29 are eligible to give at this drive.
Blood donation is a safe, simple procedure that takes about 45 minutes to one hour. Individuals with diabetes or controlled high blood pressure may be accepted as eligible donors.
ImpactLife is a nonprofit community organization providing blood products and services to more than 100 hospitals and emergency medical service providers in Illinois, Iowa, Missouri and Wisconsin, as well as researchers and resource sharing partners across the country.
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Greenfield Retirement Home in Princeton recently underwent renovations to its sheltered care wing. (Photo provided by Lynn Olds)
Greenfield Retirement Home in Princeton recently underwent renovations to its sheltered care wing.
Board Trustee Tracy Grimmer and Administrator Lynn Olds worked with a healthcare design team to select furniture, flooring, and window treatments. Their choices considered the safety and well-being of residents, while also aiming for a soothing, home-like atmosphere.
Sue Stutzke volunteered to complete the décor, selecting pictures, knickknacks and clocks to add personality and charm. Her efforts were made possible through the Adeline E. Prouty trust, which funded all materials.
The common areas now feature healthcare-grade furniture designed for durability, moisture resistance and easy sanitation and an innovative carpet made from recycled plastic bottles. The eco-friendly material combats allergens and infections, and also reduces noise and provides high traction for safety.
Greenfield also added a history wall that begins with the story of Adeline E. Prouty’s life through Greenfield in the present day. Greenfield is owned and operated by the Adeline E. Prouty Trust which has been providing services at 508 Park Ave. East in Princeton since 1911.
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“Family Countdown: A Children’s New Year’s Eve Event,” is a child friendly party presented at 9 and 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 31, at the theater, 700 First St., La Salle, including performances by the Paw Patrol. (Tom Sistak for Shaw Media)
Stage 212’s New Year’s Eve event this year will pique the interest of children.
“Family Countdown: A Children’s New Year’s Eve Event” is a child-friendly party presented at 9 and 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31, at the theater, 700 First St., La Salle.
Hosted by Wednesday and Joy, the event will include performances and skits by a variety of characters, including Disney princesses, Paw Patrol characters and others. Each guest will receive New Year’s Eve props and a seat for the performance. There also will be a countdown to the new year with the cast, and everyone that attends will have the opportunity to take pictures with their favorite characters.
Tickets for the event are on sale for $12 and can be bought online at www.stage212.org or by calling the box office at 815-224-3025 and leaving a message. Reservations are encouraged, but tickets will be available at the door. All patrons age 1 and older must have a ticket. All children must be properly chaperoned. Performances may be added as ticket sales demand.
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Julia Baggesen of Ottawa was recently appointed to the Starved Rock Country Community Foundation board. The former Julia Yaklich is a business professional with more than 30 years of success in manufacturing, banking and philanthropy. (Photo provided by Fran Brolley)
Julia Baggesen of Ottawa was recently appointed to the Starved Rock Country Community Foundation board. The former Julia Yaklich is a business professional with more than 30 years of success in manufacturing, banking and philanthropy.
She retired in April as director of advancement and major gifts at St. Bede Academy where she oversaw the development department and fundraising efforts for more than 10 years. She helped to raise more than $13.5 million for the Legacy Project capital campaign.
“We are thrilled to welcome Julia to our board and bring on her deep and meaningful connections in the community,” said SRCCF President Fran Brolley.
“As a St. Bede grad myself, I saw firsthand the magnificent job she and her team did raising capital and funding projects such as the recent renovations to the Academy and the Perino Science Center, now a focal point of academic life.”
Baggesen is eager to contribute to SRCCF.
“Throughout my life, I’ve taken an active role in organizations, events and causes that make a difference,” she said. “I look forward to serving on the SRCCF board and spreading and supporting its mission alongside others who share the same passion for our community.”
Baggesen, formerly of Princeton, worked previously as vice president and regional marketing manager at Heartland Bank of Bloomington and was senior vice president of marketing at Citizens First National Bank of Princeton.
She was vice president of Heritage Corridor Convention and Visitors Bureau, vice president of Princeton Tourism, president of the St. Louis Elementary School PTO and a merit badge counselor for Boy Scouts of America.
She is the mother of three grown children and St. Bede graduates, Nicole, Jon and Mark.
For information about Starved Rock Country Community Foundation, contact Brolley at 815-252-2906 or fran@srccf.org.
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Since 2019, Streator’s Rental Property Registration Program has registered over 2,100 properties, with 50 demolished to improve neighborhood stability. The city plans to focus on unregistered properties as it enters its sixth year. (Shaw Local News Network file photo)
Streator’s rental property registration program is entering its next phase in 2025, with a focus on making sure all rental units are registered and compliant with city codes.
Since the program began in 2019, City Engineer Jeremy Palm said it’s made progress in tracking rental properties, conducting inspections and addressing different code violations.
Palm provided an update on the program to Streator City Council during their meeting on Wednesday, showing the progress made last year.
Seven rounds of mail were sent to property owners using utility billing and county records to identify rental units. To this point, 608 permits have been filed, and 2,167 properties have been categorized as compliant.
However, 349 properties still remain unregistered, and the city plans to focus on those properties in 2025.
“We believe there are around 1,400 rental properties in Streator. The census data says there are about 1,197, but we’ve backtracked to come up with 1,400,” Palm said during the meeting. “There’s some margin of error, but we’re confident that number is close.”
Palm noted a challenge the program faces is tracking properties that frequently change ownership.
“A lot of properties have changed hands since we started this program, and some went from being rental properties to owner-occupied,” he said. “That’s made tracking more difficult, but we’re still making good progress.”
A major development in the program is the implementation of BSNA software, which Palm believes will help streamline the registration process.
“The software now lets us flag properties as rental properties when new utility bills come in, which will make it easier to track moving forward,” Palm said. “We’ve used Excel sheets in the past, but this new system is much more efficient.”
In addition to registration, the city has taken proactive steps to address problem properties. Since 2019, 50 properties have been demolished, with more expected to be torn down.
“We’re removing properties that were not paying taxes anyway, but more importantly, we’re stabilizing neighborhoods,” he said.
As the program moves into its sixth year, Palm expressed confidence in the future of the program with a fresh plan and improved software.
“I think we’re in a good place with the program, but there’s still work to do,” Palm said. “The software will definitely help us track properties easier and we’ll continue working to get everyone on board.”
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