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Police looking for man in connection with deadly Princeton, Illinois shooting incident  ourquadcities.com
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An aerial view of Marquis Energy on Monday, June 15, 2026 near Hennepin. (Scott Anderson)
The Princeton City Council backed an expansion of the Bureau/Putnam County Area Enterprise Zone to include hundreds of acres of Marquis-owned land near Hennepin, although no specific development project has been proposed yet.
According to city documents, the expansion would add about 764 acres of Marquis-owned property near Hennepin to the enterprise zone.
The expansion is part of a larger request that must be approved by all eight local governments in the zone before it can be submitted to the state.
James Durden of the North Central Illinois Council of Governments spoke to the council on Monday, explaining the approval process behind the expansion while answering questions. NCICG is involved because it serves as the administrator of the zone.
Durden told council members that Marquis approached the Enterprise Zone Board about including the land as it explores creating an industrial park that could provide more than 2,500 acres of development property. After the presentation, the proposal was approved 5-0 by the board before being sent to the other boards and councils.
Princeton was one of the first few cities to vote on it, but Durden noted Putnam County, Bureau County and Ladd have tabled their decisions on the proposal.
When asked by the council why the other boards had tabled, Durden gave a lengthy answer but essentially said officials wanted more information before making any decision.
He also pointed to concerns raised during the public comment period from residents during those meetings that included the worry of tax incentives for Marquis and rumors of a future data center project.
“All these are just rumors at this point,” Durden said. “We are submitting an application and that means there is no current project in mind.”
James Durden of the North Central Illinois Council of Governments explains a proposed expansion of the Bureau/Putnam Area Enterprise Zone to the Princeton City Council on Monday. The expansion would add about 764 acres of Marquis-owned property near Hennepin to the enterprise zone. (Bill Freskos)
With that said, the vote on Monday was about approving the enterprise zone expansion rather than any single proposal that could come later within it. That later proposal would most likely go through Putnam County officials.
“We approve it as a whole, but Putnam County has the final say on individual projects because it’s on their turf,” Mabry said, referring to how any future development would still have to go through local zoning approval.
Princeton Mayor Ray Mabry said while details remain up in the air on what future development could be there, he supports moving the process forward because he trusts Marquis’ intentions based off their reputation.
“Their track record is tremendous- what they’ve done taking blighted property and creating jobs is something that we recognize and value,” Mabry said.
When asked directly after the meeting if Princeton would support any AI data center projects in the future, Mabry said he most likely would not due to the unknown cost to residents and the environment.
Looking ahead, the proposal must still receive approval from all of the other boards and councils before it can be sent to a state board for final approval.
In a statement, Marquis held firm that there are no definite plans in place and expanding the zone will add significant value to the local economy.
“As local officials have indicated, no specific development proposal has been formally presented as part of this Enterprise Zone expansion request.
The proposed Bureau/Putnam Area Enterprise Zone expansion is a proactive economic development tool designed to ensure our region remains competitive for future investment opportunities.
Since the Bureau/Putnam Area Enterprise Zone was established in 2017, it has supported approximately 50 projects totaling more than $750 million in investment and has contributed to the creation of over 1,000 permanent jobs throughout the region.”
An aerial view of Marquis Energy on Monday, June 15, 2026 near Hennepin. (Scott Anderson)
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 Valley Senior League baseball team enjoyed what coach Lance Siebert called "an incredible week long celebration of baseball" at the World Series in South Carolina.
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Illinois State Police are investigating after a 3-year-old child was killed and a suspect was injured in an officer-involved shooting over the weekend.
According to Illinois State Police, the Bureau County Sheriff’s Office and Princeton police responded to a call of a domestic disturbance in the 2700 block of East Street on Sunday.
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Illinois State Police also assisted at the scene with perimeter security, according to a press release.
According to Princeton police, officers were told a suspect armed with a knife had barricaded himself inside of the residence, holding multiple individuals hostage, including children.
According to Illinois State Police, officers entered the residence and fired shots, striking the suspect and a 3-year-old boy.
That toddler, identified by the Bureau County Coroner as 3-year-old Damian Camacho according to NBC-affiliate KWQC, was pronounced dead at a nearby hospital.
The suspect was also hospitalized, and is facing charges of aggravated unlawful restraint, aggravated assault and domestic battery.

Illinois State Police are investigating the use-of-force in the incident.
No further information is available.

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An investigation was underway after a mass shooting in Chicago’s Princeton Park community left at least 12 people injured. Rose Schmidt reports.
At least 13 people were injured late Friday night when two gunmen opened fired from a vehicle into a crowd in the city’s Princeton Park neighborhood, Chicago police said.
Police said at around 11 p.m., officers were called about a person who had been shot along West 95th Street near South Wentworth Avenue. A preliminary investigation determined a red SUV pulled alongside a large crowd, and two suspects inside the vehicle began firing gunshots before fleeing the scene.
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When officers arrived on the scene, they found two people who had sustained gunshot injuries.
A 32-year-old woman was shot twice in the back and taken to an area hospital in good condition. The second victim, a 44-year-old man, sustained four gunshot wounds to his back, and was transported to a local hospital. He was also listed in good condition.
At least 10 other people sustained gunshot wounds, with the victims ranging between 17 and 47 years old.
The circumstances of the shooting are under investigation by Area Two detectives.

Mayor Brandon Johnson released the following statement regarding the shooting on X:
“I am heartbroken by the violence in Princeton Park last night.

What should have been a night of celebration and community reflection for Juneteenth was shattered by a horrific act of violence. My thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their loved ones.
I am profoundly grateful for the swift, lifesaving work of our Chicago Police Department, medical professionals, and the Office of Emergency Management and Communications.

To support those affected, CPD is opening an emergency assistance center in the community. Community-based CVI workers are on the ground working tirelessly alongside us, and the City’s Crisis Assistance Response and Engagement (CARE) program remains fully activated and will begin canvassing the neighborhood on Monday. Residents in need of mental health support can also call 211 to be connected to services.
Violence has no place in our city, and those responsible will be held accountable. As temperatures rise, please stay vigilant, check in on your neighbors, friends, and family, and remind one another of the importance of de-escalation. The City is showing up for Princeton Park; let’s reach out, support each other, and keep our community safe.

Please keep all victims of violence, their loved ones, and communities impacted by this tragedy in your thoughts and prayers.”

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Princeton Park District has promoted Richard F. “Frank” Bollinger from Park Maintenance Coordinator to Superintendent of Parks, effective immediately.
Princeton Park District has promoted Richard F. “Frank” Bollinger from Park Maintenance Coordinator to Superintendent of Parks, effective immediately.
Bollinger joined the district in February 2025 as maintenance coordinator, where he streamlined operational processes and maintained park standards. He is a military veteran.
In his new role, Bollinger will oversee maintenance, development, and strategic management of the district’s parks, facilities, and open spaces.
“We are fortunate to have his leadership guiding our outdoor spaces forward,” Executive Director Tammy Lange said.
For more information, visit www.princetonparkdistrict.org.
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SHOREWOOD, IL – An autopsy performed Monday at the Will County Coroner’s Office determined that a man from Princeton, IL, died of multiple injuries during a weekend crash along I-80. At 1:10 p.m. Saturday, authorities pronounced Mark L. Booth dead at the scene. Following a collision with another vehicle near mile marker 126 in Troy Township, Booth was thrown from his semi tractor-trailer, and he landed in a ravine, where he was pronounced dead, according to the coroner’s office.
The Illinois State Police District 5 is investigating the fatality and the final cause and manner of Booth’s death are pending the results of the crash investigation and toxicology reports. Information surrounding the other driver involved in the wreck hasn’t been made available.
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Princeton, Illinois man arrested for child pornography  OurQuadCities
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Princeton High School announced its honor and high honor rolls for the second semester of 2021-2022.
Honor roll
Melany Arellano-Garcia, Kaden Baker, Alicyn Bice, Alexia Bohms, Wyatts Bohms, Jeremy Borsch, Madelynne Borys, Georgie Breeding-Fulton, Neveah Briddick, Mia Buccini, Jessica Carlone, Addison Carr, Augie Christiansen, Justin DePauw, Nora Eiken, Micahel Ellis, Jayden Elmore, Paige Fox, Maya Gartin, Olivia Gartin, Olivia Giaquinto, Kailee Gilbertson, Gabriel Glass, Amelia Gonzalez, Emiliana Gonzalez, Trent Goodale II, Alea Goodman, Abby Goodrum, Mackenzie Gothard, Ella Grey, Giovanni Gualandi, Katelynn Hartmann, Hannah Herro, Kimberly Imsland, Kyle Jaeger, Teresa Kelly, Grace Killin, Jackson Killin, Dawsyn Kinsley, Chirstopher Kleckner, Wyatt Koning, Cameron Lawrence, Anthony Lewis, Kylen Lewis, Joshua Martin, Noah Martin, Erin May, Evan May, Jack May, Kaitlyn McCarter, Ely Mehlbrech, Rachelle Newberry, Hailee Pembleton, Lea Quinlan, Jordan Reinhardt, Brayden Scaggs, Niklas Schneider, Nora Schneider, Brayden Schwartz, Ashlynn Scott, Elijah Skaggs, Michael Smallwood, Emily Smith, Luke Smith, Rilee Sterling, Connor Stopka, Cohen Vetter, Kamden Wahlgren, Ethan Wallace, Alexia Wawrzyniak, Ashten Wilson and Dylan Youngren.
High honor roll
Onnestee Adams, Cameron Adkisson, Olivia Alter, Ashley Anderson, Benjamin Anderson, Nolan Anderson, Luke Atilano, Courtney Atkinson, Noah Baker, Wyatt Baker, Morgan Bartkiewicz, Katie Bates, McKenzie Borys, Alexia Bouslog, Elizabeth Boyles, Kiana Brokaw, Caden Brooks, Abigail Brown, Arthur Burden III, Connor Bushell, Sophia Carlson, Anthony Carr, Jacklynn Cartwright, Nicholas Chase, Selina Chin, Ace Christiansen, Daniel Cihocki, Morgan Coleman, Ean Compton, Hope Crouch, Margaret Davis, Emma DePauw, Devin Dever, Kaylee Dowda, Jackson Dressler, Grace Eggers, Jaden Eggers, Alexis Emmett, Carson Etheridge, Natasha Faber-Fox, Kambri Fisher, Morgan Foes, Keegan Fogarty, Miyah Fox, Emma Frost, Claire Grey, Drew Harp, Ellie Harp, Sarah Harris, Ethan Hassler, Adeline Hecht, Mckenzie Hecht, Connor Hickey, Mariah Hobson, Savannah Hollars, Micah Hult, Isabella Ibarra, Andrea Imsland, Anagrace Isaacson, Alex Jagers, Riley Jansen, Paige Jesse, Katherine Kammerer, Season Karns, Lily Keutzer, Ella Kinnamon, Rachel Kirkpatrick, Kelsea Klingenberg, Kennedy Kloepping, Nolan Kloepping, Jacob Knickerbocker, Andrew Knipper, Matthew Kolb, Emma Kruse-Carter, Noah LaPorte, Allie Leone, Josephina Leone, Timothy Lewis, Jenna Loftus, Anthony Maciczak, Nolan Mallery, Anastasia MallerySondgeroth, Madison Marquez, Olivia Mattingly, Nicholas Mecum, Walker Menzel, Emilee Merkel, Caitlin Meyer, Payne Miller, Kelsea Mongan, Ian Morris, Mariska Mount, Sydney Mount, Hannah Muehlschlegel, Audrey Nelson, Robert Nelson, Caleb Novak, Sophia Oester, Liam Orozco, Reid Orwig, Anisha Patel, Kailey Patterson, Kamryn Patterson, Karter Patterson, Andrew Peacock, Abigail Peterson, Tyson Phillips, Gavin Pinter, Mia Quinlan, Joel Renner, Madison Richards, Morgan Richards, Kaia Robbins, Brennan Roden, Clayton Rokosz, Christian Rosario, Joshua Roth, Crawford Salisbury, Kyle Sarver, Norah Schultz, Ty Scott, Victoria Segerstrom, Brayden Shaw, Jadah Shipley, Bennett Sierens, Christiane Sierens, Chase Sims, Matthew Sims, Michael Smith, James Starkey III, Ashleigh Tapanes, Ethan Thompson, Grady Thompson, Makayla Thompson, Sadie Thornton, Arianne Tirao, Veronica Tirao, Kole Transou, Konner Tucker, Mary Underwood, Jordan VandeVenter, Aubreanna Vogel, Kaiden Wahlgren, Madelyn Walters, Annaca Watson, Ashlynn Weber, Ellie Grace Welte, Fiona Wempe, Taylor Wetsel, Isabella Whitfield, Khristian Whitfield, Maximus Wilborn, Bennett Williams, Mark Williams Jr, Adam Windham, Kailee Winner, Morgan Wood, Rachael Woolley, Samantha Woolley and Isaac Wright.
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