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Sexual violence affects millions each year in the US; how a local treatment center is getting the word out  wqad.com
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Large fire breaks out in rural Bureau County  wqad.com
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Two Princeton men charged in killing, vehicle fire investigation | Local News | bdtonline.com  Bluefield Daily Telegraph
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Princeton High School coach Pat Hodge has announced the cross country/fitness runs for PHS for the rest of June.
Tuesday, June 16 at 7 p.m.
Thursday, June 18 at 7 p.m.
Tuesday, June 23 at 7 p.m.
Friday, June 26 at 7 p.m.
Runners will be meeting in front of PHS off Euclid Ave.
Kevin has been sports editor of the BCR since 1986, covering Bureau County and IL Valley Sports. Was previously sports editor of the St. Louis Daily News and a regular contributor for the St. Louis Cardinals Magazine. He is a member of the IBCA and Illinois Valley Hall of Fames. He is one of 4 sportswriters from his tiny hometown Atlanta, IL

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One of the featured dishes at Paisano’s is hand-battered chicken strips and fries accompanied by a signature sauce, a tangy sweet-tart dipper.
If you’re looking for an appetizing take on Illinois Valley Italian favorites, look no further than Paisano’s.
The Princeton pizzeria is known equally for its handmade pizza and hand-battered chicken strip dinner, but it also serves up a whole host of classic go-to choices, including pastas, fresh Italian subs, appetizers and breadsticks. Each dish is fresh and has a home-cooked flavor that stands up to any local pizza place.
My gang and I decided to forgo pizza on this outing, opting instead to explore some of the other menu offerings, including double-layered cheese sticks, a chicken strip dinner, baked cheese ravioli, a beef roll, a sub sandwich and a house salad.
The cheese sticks, served with a side of meat sauce, and the beef roll, accompanied by au jus, hit all the right and expected notes, with a crispy, chewy, tender, pizza-dough crust, a large amount of melty mozzarella and tasty, thin-sliced beef. Both dishes are large enough to share as an appetizer for a group or as dinner for one to two people.
Paisano’s beef roll is as good as any you’ll find in the area, featuring tender beef and mozzarella in a handmade dough served with au jus
The cheese ravs, which can be ordered topped with melted cheese for an upcharge, was a large portion of heavily meat-sauced cheese ravioli. These weren’t typical small square ravs, these were monsters – dollar-sized pasta purses filled with slightly salty, creamy ricotta, which played well off the acidity and meatiness of the sauce.
Giant cheese-filled ravioli is the perfect dish for pasta lovers, combining Italian cheeses with pasta and homemade meat sauce. The Paisano’s pasta comes with a loaf of homemade bread included.
The paisanwich, a supreme pizza riff on a sub, was a large crusty white roll stuffed with shaved beef, ham, mozzarella and a mix of green and black olives, onions, bell peppers and mushrooms. The sandwich was delivered still warm and crispy, and again was large enough for a very hungry diner or to enjoy as a next-day leftover.
The paisanwich, a loaded pizza-style beef and ham sub, mixes in all the toppings you’d find on a supreme pizza in sandwich form.
Paisano’s is known, for good reason, for its chicken strips, a half-dozen, hand-battered and perfectly fried chicken tenderloins served with battered fries and a side sauce that’s reminiscent of a tangy honey mustard.
The virtuous member of my party ordered a house salad, which, for only $3, was a nice surprise, consisting of a large, crisp iceberg lettuce salad with tomatoes, shredded cheddar and cucumbers.
My entire party filled up after spending just over $50, and had enough food left for everyone to get some of everything for the next day’s lunch. If you’re looking for traditional Italian comfort food, a large varied menu and reasonable prices for large portions, Paisano’s is just what you’re looking for.
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Double-layered cheese sticks feature a heaping helping of gooey melted cheese atop a homemade pizza crust served with house-made meat sauce.
IF YOU GO
WHAT: Paisano’s Ristorante
WHERE: 1007 N. Main St., Princeton
PHONE: 815-915-8727
MENU INFO: m.zmenu.com/paisanos-ristorante-princeton-online-menu

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Illinois Valley Community College will host an Express Registration for new students from 3 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 23, at the college’s Ottawa Center, 321 W. Main St., Ottawa.
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PRINCETON, Ill. (KWQC) -Steven Olson, a longtime band teacher at Princeton High School and Logan Elementary, will make his national television debut as a contestant on Jeopardy! airing Friday, Sept. 19 at 4:30 p.m. on KWQC.
A lifelong fan of the iconic quiz show, Olson taped his episode in August at the Sony Pictures Studios in Los Angeles.
He appeared on Quad Cities Live ahead of the broadcast and viewers can catch the guest interview in the attached video.
Getting on Jeopardy! is no small feat—Olson completed a multi-step audition process that included online testing, live proctoring, and a Zoom audition before being selected for the contestant pool.
Olson says the experience was fast-paced and far more intense than playing along at home. He spent weeks preparing, studying past clues and practicing buzzer timing.
The outcome of the show remains under wraps until the episode airs.
The episode will also be available for streaming on Hulu and Peacock the following day, Sept. 20.
Olson’s students and colleagues have rallied around the news, and his family plans to host a watch party on Saturday, Sept. 20.
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Princeton’s Kristian Wahlgren (front center), who is the only time two-time state wrestling champion from the Illinois Valley, was accompanied by family and friends for his induction into the Shaw Media Illinois Valley Hall of Fame on Thursday, June 6. Other Bureau County honorees were retired Hall athletic director Frank Colmone, Hall’s 2001 state championship football team, legendary St. Bede coach John Bellino, former Bureau Valley standout Garrett Barnas and DePue basketball great Ron Marroquin. (Kevin Hieronymus)

Kevin has been sports editor of the BCR since 1986, covering Bureau County and IL Valley Sports. Was previously sports editor of the St. Louis Daily News and a regular contributor for the St. Louis Cardinals Magazine. He is a member of the IBCA and Illinois Valley Hall of Fames. He is one of 4 sportswriters from his tiny hometown Atlanta, IL

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The University of Illinois Extension will partner with Stronger YOU Bureau County to hold a free Stronger YOU Wellness Experience for community members from 4 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 9, at Princeton High School, 103 S. Euclid Ave.
“This is not your typical conference or health fair. You’ll be stepping into an experience that goes beyond information. This is your opportunity to connect, learn, and grow stronger in your wellness journey.” Stronger YOU Wellness Experience chair Stefanie Morris said in a news release.
The event’s keynote speaker is GrowthPlay managing director and HX Collective founder Deb Knupp. Knupp will lead a “Whole-Being and Well-Being: Activating the 8 Dimensions of Wellness” presentation. Attendees can explore how wellness dimensions work to support a healthier, more balanced life. The wellness experience also includes interactive and hands-on breakout sessions led by community professionals and speakers.
A Wellness Resource Room is available to connect participants to local organizations. The resource room features bingo cards. Prizes will be awarded.
Sammiches and sides, loaded baked potatoes, nachos, loaded mac and cheese and egg rolls will be served from 5 to 7 p.m. by Rossy’s Food Truck.
Registration is encouraged. Walk-ins also will be accepted. To register, visit go.illinois.edu/strongerYOU or call 815-433-0707.
Early accommodation requests for access needs are encouraged. To make a request, email susang@illinois.edu or call 815-433-0707.

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Heidi Johnson Obituary (1965 – 2025) – Princeton, IL – News Tribune  Legacy | Obituary Search
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