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Suspect vehicle in Wisconsin murder found in Illinois, driver dead – WQAD

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PRINCETON, Illinois — A death investigation is underway after a vehicle wanted in connection with a Wisconsin homicide was found near Princeton, Illinois, state police said. The driver and only occupant was found dead inside. 
Around 9:50 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 10, troopers with the Illinois State Police and other law enforcement officers found a suspect vehicle wanted in connection with a homicide in Rock County, Wisconsin. 
Police said they attempted to conduct a traffic stop when a pursuit started. It ended at the Great Sauk Trail Rest Area on I-80 westbound, just north of Wyanet. 
When officers approached the vehicle, ISP said they found the driver had died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. 
ISP said it is conducting an investigation and will remain in contact with the Bureau County State’s Attorney on the incident. No additional information is available. 

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Illinois State Police investigating death in Bureau County – Shaw Local

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The Illinois State Police is investigating a death in Bureau County.
At 9:51 p.m. Dec. 10, troopers, along with other local law enforcement partners, located a suspect vehicle wanted in connection to a homicide in Rock County, Wisconsin, the agency said in a press release.
A traffic stop was attempted, and a pursuit ensued, ending at the Great Sauk Trail Rest Area on Interstate 80 west of Princeton.
Law enforcement attempted to contact the driver and officers approached the vehicle. The driver, who was alone in the vehicle, was discovered deceased with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
The ISP said in the release that it will conduct a thorough investigation and remain in contact with the Bureau County State’s Attorney’s Office regarding the incident. The investigation is active and ongoing and no additional information is available at this time.
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Princeton library commemorates new donor recognition wall – Shaw Local

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Princeton Public Library board members (from left) Jerry Thompson, president Tony Bonucci, director Julie Wayland, Jan English, secretary Lani Swinford, Lauren Smith and son Eli pose next to the new donor recognition wall Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024, at the Princeton Public Library. The Princeton Public Library Board of Trustees and staff are celebrating 17 years at the Peru Street location. (Scott Anderson)
The Princeton Public Library installed a new donor recognition wall, commemorating it Thursday.
The Princeton Public Library Board of Trustees and staff celebrated 17 years at the Peru Street location.
The occasion provided the perfect opportunity for the library to publicly announce the installation of its new donor recognition wall. The new structure highlights the most generous, one-time donations the library has received since the opening. Initially, the library opened the Americans with Disabilities Act compliant facility on Aug. 1, 2017. The upgrade was primarily funded through the generosity of the community. These donors are prominently displayed throughout the building.
A view of the new donor recognition wall Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024, at the Princeton Public Library. (Scott Anderson)
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Photos: 2025 in focus, best images of the year from our photographers across northern Illinois – Shaw Local

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Shaw Local photographers across northern Illinois captured some amazing moments this year, including the excitement and drama of high school sports, the hometown pride of a summer festival, and the reality of the news events that shaped our communities. Together, these images preserve not just what happened in 2025, but how it felt to live in the towns and neighborhoods we call home.
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Princeton Rotary honors 2023-2024 President Joe Park – Shaw Local

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Princeton Rotary Club’s 2023-2024 President Joe Park was presented with a plaque in appreciation for his year of leadership. He is pictured holding the plaque after receiving it from incoming president for 2024-2025, Eric May. (Photo provided by Tracy Wright)
Princeton Rotary Club’s 2023-2024 President Joe Park was presented with a plaque in appreciation for his year of leadership.
He is pictured holding the plaque after receiving it from incoming president for 2024-2025, Eric May. More information about the Club is available at www.princetonrotaryclub.com.
The third annual ShrimpFest netted more than $18,000 for the Scholarship Fund. The auction in November 2023 was a success with Quilts of Valor receiving $9,475. The annual Foundation dinner in April raised $4,525 for the Rotary Foundation and $5,778 for Second Story Teen Center.
Various fundraising events during the year netted about $10,000 that helps support scholarships and “Love Our Community” grants for local non-profit organizations.
In this Rotary year, the club won the World Series of Giving trophy and were treated to a Quad Cities River Bandits game. It was recognized for best website by the District’s Public Image Committee. Throughout the year, Rotarians demonstrated “service above self” by conducting park cleanups and helping Braveheart Children’s Advocacy Center with an outdoor project. The club hosted the community Easter egg hunt, assisted with Z-Tour, participated in a food drive for Arukah, donated gifts to Second Story, provided provided gift cards to the Bureau County Food Pantry, among other activities.
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