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Best of ILV Nominate Now
Now through March 28, recognize the Best Businesses, Best People and Best Places in the Illinois Valley with your nominations in over 100 categories. Only the top five business will make it to the Voting Phase in May, so make sure your favorites make it on the Nomination Ballot now!
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Princeton native Taylor Wetsel joins police department – Shaw Local

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Princeton Police Officer Taylor Wetsel recites her oath Monday, May 5, 2025, with City Clerk Janet Henning at Princeton City Hall. (Derek Barichello)
Taylor Wetsel is where she wants to be.
On her application to become a Princeton police officer, she said she wanted to become an officer since she graduated Princeton High School in 2022 and she loves her hometown.
“Taylor is a lifelong resident of Princeton,” Princeton Police Chief Tom Kammerer said at Monday’s City Council meeting. “We look forward to her having a long career of service in her hometown.”
Wetsel was sworn into the department Monday. She has started her field training and will do so until August, Kammerer said. She will succeed Officer Erik Sorenson, who is retiring June 3.
“We will remain at full staff,” Kammerer said.
Wetsel is an Illinois Valley Community College graduate where she played softball and volleyball. Several members of Wetsel’s family was present for the swearing in and helped pin her badger onto her uniform.
Princeton Police Chief Tom Kammerer (left) introduces new officer Taylor Wetsel on Monday, May 5, 2025, during the Princeton City Council meeting at City Hall. (Derek Barichello)
Princeton Police Officer Taylor Wetsel gets her badge put on her uniform by family members Monday, May 5, 2025, at Princeton City Hall. (Derek Barichello)
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Jane Morris to retire from Princeton library after 14 years – Shaw Local

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After serving the Princeton Public Library for 14 years, Jane Morris is set to retire. (Photo provided by Samantha Holt)
After serving the Princeton Public Library for 14 years, Jane Morris is set to retire.
Growing up on a farm, she assisted her parents with their large vegetable garden, gladiola and rose garden. Her love for working outside and beautifying the surroundings led her to pursue a degree in Ornamental Horticulture and Landscape Design from Illinois State University.
During her time with the library, Morris has evolved her gardening style. She once shared there are two kinds of gardeners – those who prefer a neat and tidy look and those who aim for a more natural appearance. Over the years, she has leaned towards a more natural style, allowing native plants to flourish where seeds have been scattered by local wildlife, leading to the growth of beautiful sunflowers and vibrant orange butterfly milkweed.
Her favorite plant is the little blue-stem prairie grass found in front of the library, surrounding the statue on the northwest side of the building. Her goal for the library’s landscape was to complement the modern prairie-style building. Some of her fondest memories include patrons entering and leaving the library, complimenting her work, and finding solace in the plant life she has dedicated her time to.
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Interstate 80 crash near Spring Valley exit snarls traffic – Shaw Local

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Vehicles pile up on interstate 80 on Sunday, May 4, 2025 in Spring Valley. (MaKade Rios For Shaw Media)
First responders from multiple agencies were on scene near the Spring Valley/Ladd exit of Interstate 80 after a Sunday night crash.
The crash snarled westbound traffic back to the Route 251 exit of Peru.
Details of the crash were not available late Sunday. Shaw Local News Network will update the story as more information is released.
Vehicles pile up on interstate 80 on Sunday, May 4, 2025 in Spring Valley. (MaKade Rios For Shaw Media)
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Aldi eyes mid-November opening in Princeton – Shaw Local

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Excavators clear a lot for a future Aldi store on the corner of North Main Street and Backbone Road on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, in Princeton. Aldi broke ground last week. The timeline is to have the store open by Thanksgiving this year. (Scott Anderson)
The Aldi sign at Backbone Road and Main Street in Princeton has caught the attention of residents.
City Manager Theresa Wittenauer said work is underway on the new grocery store at the site of the former Midland Bank, with more businesses in the works to be added to the development.
Wittenauer said Aldi is looking to complete construction and open in mid-November.
“You might be able to do some Thanksgiving shopping there,” Wittenauer said during Monday’s Princeton City Council meeting.
Mayor Ray Mabry said the grocery store is being built with no economic incentives from the city. He told those in attendance that the city supports its existing businesses while also encouraging new business developments.
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Estate of Jean Lawton donates $80,000 to Princeton Public Library – Shaw Local

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The Princeton Public Library announced a donation of $80,000 from the estate of Jean Lawton, which will significantly enhance the library’s educational programs, community outreach efforts and infrastructure improvements. (Shaw File photo)
The Princeton Public Library announced a donation of $80,000 from the estate of Jean Lawton, which will significantly enhance the library’s educational programs, community outreach efforts and infrastructure improvements.
Lawton grew up in Princeton and will be remembered by many longtime Princeton residents. She was a lifetime reader who looked back fondly on trips with her mother to Matson Public Library in childhood, who later in life expanded her reading horizons through membership in a book discussion group, and who occasionally gave iPhone photography workshops at the Princeton Public Library on return visits to her hometown.
The Princeton Public Library is committed to providing resources and programs that cater to the diverse needs of its community. In addition to a robust collection of print materials, the library offers DVDs, e-books, audiobooks, wifi and public computers, among other items. The library building houses spaces for community programs, meetings and research, along with its own cafe, which welcomes visitors six days a week from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
“We are incredibly grateful for this generous bequest,” said Director Julie Wayland. “This donation will allow us to expand services, reach more people, and improve our facilities. It is a remarkable contribution that will have a lasting impact on our community.”
The funds will be allocated toward developing new multigenerational initiatives, enhancing our outreach programs, and making necessary upgrades to the library’s facilities, ensuring it continues to serve as a vital community resource.
For more information about the Princeton Public Library and how you can support its mission, visit the website www.princetonpl.org.
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