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Wilmington continues to storm its way through the 2A field, can anyone slow down the Wildcats? Steve Soucie breaks down the semifinal round of the 2025 IHSA Class 2A playoffs.
THe Fieldcrest and Bureau Valley girls basketball teams won, plus more in Tuesday's NewsTribune roundup.
The Princeton and Hall girls basketball teams won Tuesday during the Princeton Holiday Tournament.
Hall defeated Stark County during the Tiger Girls basketball Holiday Tournament on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025 at Princeton High School.
Princeton defeated Putnam County during the Tiger Girls basketball Holiday Tournament on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025 at Princeton High School.
Illinois Valley Central defeated Mendota during the Tiger Girls basketball Holiday Tournament on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025 at Princeton High School.
Here are Mike Vaughn's photos of Monday's Princeton Holiday Tournament game
The La Salle-Peru, Fieldcrest and Earlville girls basketball teams won their season openers, plus more in Monday's NewsTribune roundup.
La Salle-Peru volleyball coach Mark Haberkorn was honored at the IHSA state tournament over the weekend for his induction into the Illinois Volleyball Coaches Association Hall of Fame.
A look at the Mendota, Bureau Valley, Earlville, Fieldcrest and Henry-Senachwine girls basketball teams.
Bureau Valley’s first adventure in the Lincoln Trail Conference was a big success last year. The Storm ran the table 11-0 to claim the LTC crown on the way to a 21-12 campaign. They are hopeful to maintain that level of success.
The quarterfinal round was an absolute breeze for some teams while others experienced significantly more stress in keeping their postseason runs alive. Steve Soucie takes a look at what we learned in Week 12.
L-P co-op junior Sam Nauman, a Henry-Senachwine student, placed fourth in the 100-yard backstroke in 55.38 seconds and also finished 10th in 2:04.01 at the IHSA state meet Saturday.
In a defensive slobberknocker Saturday, Amboy’s offense found the gear it needed in the second half to defeat Milledgeville 18-8 in their Illinois 8-Man Football Association state semifinal at The Harbor.

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2024 Trunk or Treat event set for October 26 in Princeton – KTTN


A Trunk or Treat event is scheduled to take place on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at Princeton Square. The event will run from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., and attendees are encouraged to note the recent time change. Organized by the local chamber and supported by area businesses, this community event invites children and their families to enjoy a festive afternoon of trick-or-treating in a safe environment.
The event will feature creatively decorated car trunks, and businesses will offer treats to children dressed in their Halloween costumes. Costume and decorated trunk prizes will be awarded, providing an extra incentive for participants to get creative. Families are encouraged to explore the trunks for treats while supporting participating local businesses.
Individuals or businesses interested in participating by decorating their vehicle trunks or donating prizes for the costume contest can contact a chamber member for more information. Details and registration for participation are available through this link.
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Aldi opening new store in Princeton on Nov. 13 – WQAD


PRINCETON, Ill. — Aldi is expanding in Illinois with a new store opening in Princeton on Nov. 13.
The Princeton store is located at 146 Backbone Rd. E. Doors open at 8:30 a.m., and regular store hours will be 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.
The first 100 customers will receive a gift bag and gift card.
Aldi also opened a new store in Moline on Oct. 9 at the former Hy-Vee building near John Deere Road and 7th Street. The building had been vacant for nearly three years. 
Both stores are part of the company’s broader growth strategy. In 2024, Aldi announced plans to open 800 additional U.S. stores within five years and invest more than $9 billion nationwide. The company is headquartered in Batavia, Illinois.
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Princeton man killed, 2 family members seriously injured after fatal crash Friday – kwqc.com


OTTAWA, Ill. (KWQC) – A Princeton man was killed, and two of his family members were airlifted to a Rockford hospital, after a two-vehicle crash in LaSalle County Friday afternoon, the family told KWQC.
A family member, who was also a victim in the crash, identified the man who died to KWQC as David Camp, 58, of Princeton, Illinois.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, it happened around 1:15 p.m. at the intersection of Illinois Route 23 and North 32nd Road near Ottawa.
In a press release, the Sheriff’s Office said four people were taken to Ottawa Hospital by ambulance.
Camp’s family told KWQC two family members were later airlifted to a Rockford hospital with serious injuries. A third family member was released from Ottawa Hospital with no injuries.
The Sheriff’s Office says the Illinois State Police Accident Reconstruction Team is assisting their investigation.
This is a developing story. KWQC will provide updates on air and online as they become available.
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