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Fr. Jeff Windy offered Holy Thursday Mass on Thursday, March 2, 2026 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Utica. It was on Holy Thursday 351 years ago that Fr. Marquette offered the first Mass in Illinois territory here. Utica is historically the spot where the first Mass was said in Illinois.
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Along the tour, a guide will explain the stories behind the home’s architecture and history, the region, and the family and their legacy.
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Joe Kitchens joined Midland Wealth Management, a division of Midland States Bank, as wealth advisor serving clients in Bureau County. (Photo provided by Anna Strong)
Joe Kitchens joined Midland Wealth Management, a division of Midland States Bank, as a wealth adviser serving clients in Bureau County.
“We are excited to introduce Joe as a dedicated adviser in our Princeton office,” Executive Vice President of Consumer Banking and Wealth Management Dan L. Stevenson said in a news release. “In addition to his professional expertise, Joe shows genuine care and interest in the well-being of his clients, fostering trust and long-term loyalty, all of which resonate strongly with our core principles.”
Before joining Midland, Kitchens was a financial adviser at Edward Jones. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Millikin University and his Master of Arts from Wheaton College. Kitchens maintains FINRA Series 7 and 66 licenses.
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The Princeton Area Chamber’s Lunch and Learn on Thursday, June 13, will focus on Managing Stress and Improving Sleep. (Shaw File Photo)
The Princeton Area Chamber’s Lunch and Learn on Thursday, June 13, will focus on Managing Stress and Improving Sleep.
The talk is scheduled noon to 1 p.m. at the Prouty-Zearing Community Building, 430 S. Main St. Learn how to close the stress cycle and improve sleep with simple techniques from Joy Meachum, behavioral health provider with OSF HealthCare.
Anyone wishing to attend needs to register by Wednesday, June 12. Registration and payment can be done through the QR code on the Chamber’s Facebook page or by calling the office at 815-875-2616. Payment can be made by check or cash prior to the event date or day of. An invoice will be sent for payments not received.
Lunch will be provided by Los Ranchitos for $15 per person.
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Fr. Jeff Windy offered Holy Thursday Mass on Thursday, March 2, 2026 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Utica. It was on Holy Thursday 351 years ago that Fr. Marquette offered the first Mass in Illinois territory here. Utica is historically the spot where the first Mass was said in Illinois.
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Here are the police reports for Bureau County for Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023. (Stock image)
Alexis S. Vonperbandt, 30, of Princeton was picked up by the Bureau County Sheriff’s Department at 6:39 p.m. Oct. 26 at 2125 Westmore Dr. in Princeton on a failure to appear warrant.
Katina D. Williamson, 51, of Princeton was picked up by the Bureau County Sheriff’s Department at 9:18 p.m. Oct. 27 at 2122 Westmore Dr. in Princeton on a failure to appear warrant.
Kevin D. Schnaiter, 31, of Seatonville was picked up by the Bureau County Sheriff’s Department at 2:52 a.m. Oct. 29 on U.S Hwy 6 and 3150 E. St. on a failure to appear warrant.
Shaw Local News Network relies on reports furnished by police in our coverage area. Individuals in Police Reports who have been charged with a crime have not been proved guilty in court.
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Prescribed fire is among the topics at The Prairie Habitat Tour: 2024 Landowner Event is scheduled 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 10, at Warnecke Woods, County Road 1835 North, Princeton. (Michael Krabbenhoeft)
The Prairie Habitat Tour: 2024 Landowner Event is scheduled 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 10, at Warnecke Woods, County Road 1835 North, Princeton.
Learn about the history of Warnecke Woods and how to manage upland habitat. Topics will include herbaceous weed identification and control, woody weed control, prescribed fire, wildlife and environmental benefits, plant identification and funding opportunities for landowners.
Coffee and doughnuts will be provided courtesy of the Bureau County Pheasants Forever Chapter. Experts speaking at the event will be from the Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever, as well as the Bureau County Soil and Water Conservation District.
This is a free event of the Bureau County Soil and Water Conservation District but RSVP is required. Contact the Bureau County SWCD at 815-875-8732, ext. 3 or email ashley.aber@il.nacdnet.net with any questions.
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