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The Princeton-Illinois and Illini chapters of the Daughters of the American Revolution celebrated their mutual 130th anniversary Friday with a luncheon at Lock 16 Cafe in La Salle.
The Princeton-Illinois and Illini chapters of the Daughters of the American Revolution celebrated their mutual 130th anniversary Friday with a luncheon at Lock 16 Cafe in La Salle.
The two chapters are among the oldest in Illinois and the nation. Princeton-Illinois was chartered on April 13, 1896, as the 12th chapter in Illinois. Illini was chartered one month later on May 29, 1897, as the 13th chapter.
The chapters honored their organizing regents: Darlene Stevens Reeve, daughter of Justus Stevens, the first mayor of Princeton, and Phebe Anthony Sherwood of Ottawa.
State Regent Marria Blinn, Honorary State Regent Debra Coe, State Chaplain Debby Katzman and District II Director Laurie Perry attended the celebration.
The Daughters of the American Revolution is a women’s service organization dedicated to promoting historic preservation, education and patriotism. The organization honors current military and veterans while fostering lifelong friendships.
Any woman age 18 and older may join by documenting her lineage to a man or woman who aided the cause of American Independence through military, civil or patriotic service.
For more information about local chapters, visit dar.org/membership.
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More than 1,000 tulips bloom beneath flowering redbud trees on Monday, April 21, 2026, outside a home at the corner of Greenwood and Fourth streets in Spring Valley. The tulips return each year at this location, creating a vibrant display that serves as a sure sign of spring.
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Bureau County Senior Center
The AARP Foundation will offer free tax preparation services at the Bureau County Senior Center in Princeton beginning Feb. 13.
The Tax-Aide program provides free in-person tax assistance and preparation through April 10. All volunteers are IRS-certified tax counselors.
Appointments are scheduled between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays.
Although the program is aimed at older adults with a low to moderate income, anyone may use Tax-Aide regardless of age. AARP membership is not required.
To schedule an appointment, call the Bureau County Senior Center at 815-879-3981 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. beginning Monday, Feb. 2.
The Bureau County Senior Center is located in Princeton.
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The city of La Salle is going to consider amending its newly implemented process for certifying non-highway motor vehicles, including golf carts, utility task vehicles and side-by-sides.
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The La Salle Public Library, 305 Marquette St., will hold several events and programs in April.
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The Evangelical Covenant Church will host a special needs prom night on Saturday, April 17. The church is located at 24 N. Main St. in Princeton. (Shaw Local News Network)
A free prom night designed for people with special needs at high school age or older will return this spring at a new location in Princeton.
The event is scheduled for 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 17, at the Community Life Center (west building) of Evangelical Covenant Church, 24 N. Main St., Princeton. Organizers ask guests to arrive by 5:15 p.m. for the 5:30 p.m. red-carpet entrance.
Each guest will receive a crown, reflecting the theme: “In God’s eyes we are all Kings and Queens.”Corsages and boutonnieres will be provided.
Attire is semi-formal, but organizers suggest dresses or dress pants for women and a shirt and tie for men.
Refreshments will include cupcakes, cookies, ice cream and punch. A photo booth will also be available.
Those planning to attend are asked to RSVP by April 1 to Dianne Van Drew by email at vandrewd49@comcast.net or by calling or texting 815-677-2263.
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.

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The Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network (ICAHN) recently recognized OSF HealthCare Saint Clare in Princeton and Saint Luke in Kewanee for their ongoing commitment to exceptional quality of care. (Photo provided by OSF HealthCare)
The Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network recently recognized OSF HealthCare St. Clare in Princeton and St. Luke in Kewanee for their ongoing commitment to exceptional quality of care.
As part of the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy Medicare Beneficiary Quality Improvement Program, OSF St. Clare, OSF St. Luke and other critical access hospitals were asked to voluntarily participate in four defined domains of quality outcomes.
These four domains include patient safety/inpatient, patient engagement, care transitions and outpatient measures.
“Often, in rural hospitals, having a devoted staff member to abstract and submit this data can be both time-consuming and burdensome,” Laure Fischer, ICAHN Flex Grant project manager said. “These hospitals realize how important quality of care and an engaged staff is for patients. From top leadership on throughout the facility, each strives for continued quality on a daily basis.”
OSF St. Clare and OSF St. Luke were recognized for being in the top 10% of all critical access hospitals in the country for outpatient quality measures.
“We are very proud of our teams for achieving this level of excellence in health quality,” Jackie Kernan, president, OSF Saint Clare and OSF Saint Luke said. “This is truly a team effort that recognizes our dedication to delivering a health care experience of which our patients and Mission Partners can be proud.”
The Medicare Beneficiary Quality Improvement Program began in 2011 as a way for critical access hospitals to demonstrate the quality of care they provide. The program has continued to evolve, adding new measures and removing outdated ones.
In 2016, the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy deemed it necessary for critical access hospitals to participate in at least one measure of one domain to receive Flex Grant funding opportunities.
Each year, FORHP has increased the level at which the hospital must participate to remain Flex Grant eligible. For more information, visit osfhealthcare.org/news.
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CBI Community Bank President Jeff Hunt presents Princeton Foundation Community Director Sue Stutzke with an inaugural donation. (Photo provided by Erica Smith)
The Princeton Foundation has officially launched operations to support charitable, educational and civic needs in Princeton and surrounding communities.
Former Central Bank Illinois President Rick Clary founded the organization, which will be overseen by a board of directors including Clary and Central Bank officers Jeff Hunt, Beth Standley, Jason VanLanduit, Tevis Mott and Luke Lanxon, along with community director Sue Stutzke.
The foundation aims to enhance quality of life for residents, particularly vulnerable populations, by inspiring community involvement and providing support.
Board members will address emerging community needs as they arise, providing direct aid to vulnerable populations while also supporting human knowledge advancement and scientific or medical research.
The foundation welcomes contributions from individuals, businesses and organizations.
For more information about the foundation’s initiatives or how to contribute, visit www.princetonfoundation.org.
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