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Tornado warnings issued across QCA, live report from Princeton, Illinois, part 2 – KWQC
Two Illinois DAR chapters celebrate 130 years of service and friendship – Shaw Local
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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Photos: Spring Valley street corner explodes in annual tulip glory – Shaw Local
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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AARP offers free tax preparation at Bureau County Senior Center – Shaw Local
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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La Salle to consider amending certification process for golf carts – Shaw Local
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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La Salle Public Library offers passport program, cold case talk and puzzle race in April – Shaw Local
The La Salle Public Library, 305 Marquette St., will hold several events and programs in April.
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Free prom for special needs guests set April 18 in Princeton – Shaw Local
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.
