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Freedom House has announced that Pam Horwitz has been elected to a three-year term on its Board of Directors. (Photo provided by Trisha Schafer)
Freedom House has announced that Pam Horwitz has been elected to a three-year term on its Board of Directors.
“[Horwitz’s] business expertise ranges far and wide, including stints as executive director for the American Corn Growers Institute for Public Policy and a fellowship at the Mid-America Regional Public Health Leadership Institute,” Executive Director Michael Zerneck said.
Howitz is also a former restaurateur of the Four and Twenty Cafe.
“Freedom House Founder Nedda Simon is my friend and mentor,” Horwitz said. “From humble beginnings in 1983, she and the agency staff and board have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to the communities and families they serve. I want to be part of that mission.”
Horwitz said that she hopes to help the agency by providing development support, strategic planning and policy and advocacy work.
Freedom House is the domestic and sexual violence agency for Bureau, Henry, Marshall, Putnam and Stark counties in Illinois. Headquartered in Princeton they have satellite offices in Geneseo, Kewanee, Cambridge and Lacon,
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Child shot during response to hostage situation, police say  FOX 2
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The University of Illinois Extension will offer a free Tomato Troubles educational program from 4 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 23, at the Seneca Public Library, 210 N. Main St.
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Logan Junior High School in Princeton recently announced its high honor roll for the first quarter of the 2025-26 school year.
Fifth grade: Duilio Sebastian Alvarado, Jayden M. Anderson, Bayli Ryan Bice, William Thomas Blanford, Emmett William Blogg, Stormi Grey Calderon, Bennett Anthony Carter, Jessa Jo Cassidy, Bennett Burr Davis, Aidan Ryan Fetzer, Eva Claire Fredericks, Evan John Gabrys, Elias Garcia, June Claire Glover, Parker Gene Gustafson, Tyler Joseph Gustafson, Rayelynn Marie Hartmann, Samuel Shepherd Heaton, Liam Edward Hofmann, Madelyn Jo Holland, Jaymesen Auguste Hubbard, Liam Albert Hubbard, Mia Alisabeth Jacobs, Daniel Joseph Kitchens, Alice Athena Kay Klein, Ella Leeann Laethem, Ella Maeve Linsey, Hazel Magnolia Lyon, Kate Mya Mabry, Easton Miles Mangrich, Bennett David Mathesius, Carson Bridger May, Nora Joyce McNabb, Aiden Wade Menerey, Rosalie Lynn Nelson, Ruby Frances Ohlson, Gavin Dean Ozburn, Ada Ajay Patel, Asher Jonah Pattar, Trenton James Pierson, Keagan Michael Prokes, Rylee Jo Puckett, Mackson Tyler Sandrock, Hudson Charles Sayler, Tessa Alexis Sayler, Grayson Eugene Scruggs, Wyatt Matthew Stalter, Graham Thomas Strouss, Jacob Clark Taylor, Avery Renee Trotter, Maxwell David Turner, Emmett John Vowels, Tanner William Widmer, Jaxson Judd Brendan Winters, Rowan Hazel Young
Sixth grade: Chloe Elizabeth Anderson, Brooke Elizabeth Beaber, Koby David Berlinski, Ettalynn Marjorie Blair, Olive Evangeline Boggs, Emmitt Wade Bohm, Peter Anthony Bonucci, Ashton David Cain, Brooklin Grace Cain, Kambelle Jean Cook, Isabelle Rose Cullum, Croix Nicholas Cumpton, Cole Matthew Dall, Charlotte Grace DeRose, Adyn Joesyph Dickey, Jayce Michael Ellberg, Karlee Janette Elliott, Oliver James Falkenhayn, Adelina Marie Gibson, Karter Alexander Gill, Harmony Elizabeth Gurley, Aubrey Marie Harris, Estella Faith Hattan, Brysan W. Hayden, Rori Jean Hayes, Jaxson Vincent Hofmann, Juniper Rose Hopkins, William Timothy Howard, Greyson Jeffrey Hubbard Gugerty, Elijah D. Johnson, Karissa Nicole Johnston, Kaylee Ann Johnston, Sophia E. Kautz Ayala, Nathan Austin Knaak, Edith Marie Krabill, Kota Alexander Kuhlmann, Olivia Jeanine Kunkel, Reagan Sharon Loiseau, Emmalyn Paige Love, Barrett Arthur Lyon, Rhylan Kael Maloy, Nolan Steven Matlick, Axel Blade Aries Maynard, Emerson Lynn McCauley, Brayden Andrew Mecum, Apollo Anthony Mencos, Jordan Azra Mendez, Aiden LJ Michalek, Lydia Francis Moore, Jeremy Mason Morales, Max Dano Morris, Jonah Thomas Nesbitt, Ariella Marie Nowatka, Sawyer Anthony Nyman, Anna June Ohlson, Chase Michael Wayne Oliver, Harper Addison Ori, Emmalynne Aurora Pinter, Serenity Ezmae Rodriguez, Anastasia Danielle Rucinski, Dawn Marie Schafer, Sophia Penelope Schirmer, Georgia Raye Schlender, Rilee Lynn Searle, Harper Grace Shaw, Avery Renee Sims, Addison Charlene Slutz, Eli Samuel Smith, Oakley Adelia Sprague, Abigail Faith Stewart, Elijah Robert Strickler, Ava Marie Taylor, Micah Angel Tegg, Reign Havoc Thomas, Chandler D. Thompson, Gunnar Clark Todd, Wyatt Anthony Vladika, Peyton Thomas Ward, Paxton Oliver Warren, Echo Aura Weime, Amelia Grace Whitfield, James Sampson Wiggin, William Ralph Williams, Carter Lee Wright, Myles Matthew Wright, Charlotte Rose Yepsen
Seventh grade: Allison Ann Anderson, Evelyn True Brown, Elyssa Grace Carlson, Eli Jacob Cochran, Joclyn Avery Cooney, Briinuh Nicole Mae DePauw, Ryker Alan Robert Drinkwine, Lauren Paige Driscoll, Hunter Anthony Droysen, Aubrey Lynn Dunn, James Louis Foley, Eli Christopher Gabrys, Jada Quinn Gartin, Kaitlin Nicole Gill, Gabriel Gage Glover, Kipton Seth Gutshall, Leena Grace Gutshall, Harper Marie Hodge, Kaden Ryker Jaques, Charlotte Ann Junis, Avery Marie May, Ashlyn Brooke McConnell, Abigail Jean Michlig, Lucy Anne Moats, Jaxson Reed Munson, Maycie Lorrayne Munson, Charlotte Grace Newton, Kara Leigh Otley, Avery Raine Pease, Matthew Granville Quick, Dezirae Aaliyah Rivas, Colin Jacob Schultz, McKenna Ann Strack, Jayden Sherman Taylor, Elizabeth Jane Trotter, Kiera Rose VandeVenter, Brecken Michael Waca, Kendall Murphy Walters, Alyxis Dorthea Watson, Evie Dawn Weyer
Eighth grade: Jameah D. Anderson, Theodore Louis Bonucci, Bryce Duggan Brandt, Ailyn Shantel CanoConsileon, Collin Joseph Dever, Breanna Grace Fetzer, Izaiah David Fox, Kalliope LittleFeather Gasperecz, Jeffrey Alexander Greenwell, Delilah Joy Gyurkovics, Grant Edward Hardy, Sophie Noelle Harp, Emma May Hensley, Emily Faith Jaeger, Liam Jay Johnson, Michael David Jones, Elizabeth Marie Keutzer, Kendall Renee Keutzer, William George Keutzer, Taleya Presley Kinsley, David Andrew Kirkpatrick, Lydia Jane Kyle, Harper Vaughan Linsey, William David Lyon, Ethan James Meyer, Layla Jo Monier, Gabriella Anna Mucha, Sadie Avery Ori, Sadie Evelyn Rutledge, Telly Summit Sanders, Harper Genevieve Sayler, Tucker Paul Schafer, Annabelle Elizabeth Schlender, Adleigh Francis Seitz, Elloise Rose Stocker, Tessa Jean Thornton, Ethan Lee Turpen, Fern Aline Unzicker, Sophia Rose Arlene Vest, Charley Angel Wade, Harper Claire Ward, Garrett Lee Widmer, Westyn Porter Widmer, Grant Michael Zimmerman

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Model train enthusiasts and farm toy collectors will gather on Saturday at the Bureau County Fairgrounds in Princeton for the annual Model Train Fair Toy Show.
Vendors will sell model trains in multiple scales, including N, HO and O, along with various parts and accessories.
According to a news release, attendees can view operating model railroad displays and a farm-themed layout. Farm toys will be available, along with Hot Wheels cars and other die-cast cars and trucks.
The show will run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in three buildings filled with new and used toys for sale. Admission is $5 for adults; children 10 and younger are admitted free.
Also, a concession stand will serve breakfast and lunch items during the show.
For more information, visit the Bureau County Fair’s website or call Kathy at 815-303-2905.
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.

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Flagship U.S. Facility Will Include Biologic Manufacturing and Late Stage Research and Clinical Development of Innovative Cancer Medicines
Sixth U.S. Location Adds to Global Expansion and Brings New Jobs to New Jersey
BeiGene, Ltd. (NASDAQ: BGNE; HKEX: 06160; SSE: 688235), a global biotechnology company focused on developing innovative and affordable medicines to improve treatment outcomes and access for patients worldwide, today announced the groundbreaking of its flagship U.S. manufacturing and clinical R&D center at the Princeton West Innovation Campus in Hopewell, N.J.
“Our planned flagship U.S. R&D and manufacturing center supports our commitment to fight for life for people living with cancer around the world, through state-of-the-art commercial-stage biologic pharmaceutical manufacturing, late-stage research and clinical development capabilities,” said John Oyler, Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO of BeiGene. “The Princeton-Hopewell area is an excellent location for BeiGene and the thriving life science community, with a deep talent pool as we continue to advance our pipeline of innovative cancer medicines and work to diversify our global supply chain.”
The initial phase of construction is expected to include approximately 400,000 square feet of dedicated commercial-stage biologic pharmaceutical manufacturing space, with capacity for up to 16,000 liters of biologics formula. BeiGene intends to recruit hundreds of new hires from the area’s attractive talent market to support its continued growth and its commitment to producing life-saving oncology medicines.
“BeiGene’s plans for hundreds of new jobs in New Jersey speak to our efforts to grow our state’s business-friendly environment and to our commitment to fostering innovation,” said Governor Phil Murphy. “We are proud to welcome BeiGene to the Princeton area and look forward to the company manufacturing innovative cancer medicines in its new state-of-the-art facility.”
In November 2021, BeiGene acquired the Hopewell property from Lincoln Equities Group and has retained DPR Construction as its construction management firm and IPS-Integrated Project Services, LLC as its architectural and engineering firm. The property has more than one million square feet of developable real estate for future potential expansion.
Added Oyler: “At BeiGene, we are committed to not only delivering innovative and affordable medicines but also to upholding the highest standards of ethics and integrity, operational excellence, and environmental stewardship. This commitment applies to everything we do, including the development of BeiGene’s Hopewell project.”
“As a leader with a long history in New Jersey’s biotech industry, Hopewell Township welcomes BeiGene to our community,” said Hopewell Mayor Courtney Peters-Manning “We are pleased that BeiGene will bring their state-of-the-art technologies, manufacturing, and R&D center to Hopewell, whose products will help countless people all over the world. We look forward to continuing to work with BeiGene and are excited about what will be produced here in Hopewell.”
BeiGene currently has five offices in the U.S., in San Mateo and Emeryville, Calif., Cambridge, Mass., Ridgefield Park, N.J. and Fulton, Md. Globally, the company has more than 30 offices across five continents.
BeiGene Oncology

BeiGene is committed to advancing best- and first-in-class clinical candidates internally or with like-minded partners to develop impactful and affordable medicines for patients across the globe. We have a growing R&D and medical affairs team of approximately 2,900 colleagues dedicated to advancing more than 100 clinical trials that have involved more than 14,500 subjects. Our expansive portfolio is directed predominantly by our internal colleagues supporting clinical trials in more than 45 countries and regions. Hematology-oncology and solid tumor targeted therapies and immuno-oncology are key focus areas for the Company, with both mono- and combination therapies prioritized in our research and development. BeiGene currently has three approved medicines discovered and developed in our own labs: BTK inhibitor BRUKINSA in the United States, China, the EU and U.K., Canada, Australia and additional international markets; and the non-FC-gamma receptor binding anti-PD-1 antibody tislelizumab as well as the PARP inhibitor pamiparib in China.
BeiGene also partners with innovative companies who share our goal of developing therapies to address global health needs. We commercialize a range of oncology medicines in China licensed from Amgen, Bristol Myers Squibb, EUSA Pharma and Bio-Thera. We also plan to address greater areas of unmet need globally through our other collaborations including with Mirati Therapeutics, Seagen, and Zymeworks.
In January 2021 BeiGene and Novartis announced a collaboration granting Novartis rights to co-develop, manufacture, and commercialize BeiGene’s anti-PD1 antibody tislelizumab in North America, Europe, and Japan. Building upon this productive collaboration, including a biologics license application (BLA) under FDA review, BeiGene and Novartis announced an option, collaboration and license agreement in December 2021 for BeiGene’s TIGIT inhibitor ociperlimab that is in Phase 3 development. Novartis and BeiGene also entered into a strategic commercial agreement through which BeiGene will promote five approved Novartis Oncology products across designated regions of China.
About BeiGene

BeiGene is a global, science-driven biotechnology company focused on developing innovative and affordable medicines to improve treatment outcomes and access for patients worldwide. With a broad portfolio of more than 40 clinical candidates, we are expediting development of our diverse pipeline of novel therapeutics through our own capabilities and collaborations. We are committed to radically improving access to medicines for two billion more people by 2030. BeiGene has a growing global team of over 8,000 colleagues across five continents. To learn more about BeiGene, please visit www.beigene.com and follow us on Twitter at @BeiGeneGlobal.
Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other federal securities laws, including statements regarding BeiGene’s plans to establish a new manufacturing and clinical R&D center in New Jersey and to manufacture commercial-stage medicines and drug candidates at the site and to diversify its global supply chain, the expected timing for construction, the expected size and capacity of the site and potential for future expansion, BeiGene’s anticipated investment in and recruiting and hiring of talent for the new manufacturing and R&D center, BeiGene’s commitment to upholding the highest standards of ethics and integrity, operational excellence, and environmental stewardship, and BeiGene’s plans, commitments, aspirations and goals under the headings “BeiGene Oncology” and “About BeiGene”. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements as a result of various important factors, including BeiGene’s ability to demonstrate the efficacy and safety of its drug candidates; the clinical results for its drug candidates, which may not support further development or marketing approval; actions of regulatory agencies, which may affect the initiation, timing and progress of clinical trials and marketing approval; BeiGene’s ability to achieve commercial success for its marketed medicines and drug candidates, if approved; BeiGene’s ability to obtain and maintain protection of intellectual property for its medicines and technology; BeiGene’s reliance on third parties to conduct drug development, manufacturing and other services; BeiGene’s limited experience in obtaining regulatory approvals and commercializing pharmaceutical products and its ability to obtain additional funding for operations and to complete the development and commercialization of its drug candidates and achieve and maintain profitability; the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on BeiGene’s clinical development, regulatory, commercial, manufacturing, and other operations, as well as those risks more fully discussed in the section entitled “Risk Factors” in BeiGene’s most recent annual report on Form 10-K as well as discussions of potential risks, uncertainties, and other important factors in BeiGene’s subsequent filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. All information in this press release is as of the date of this press release, and BeiGene undertakes no duty to update such information unless required by law.

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PRINCETON, Illinois — According to the CDC, sexual violence affects millions of people each year in the US, and a domestic and sexual violence treatment center in the Quad Cities area is getting the word out on how to be aware.
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and Freedom House in Princeton, Illinois is educating people on how to be aware.

News 8’s Charles Hart spoke with officials from the non-profit who said some of the most important things to know are:
You can find more facts, as well as ways to be aware of sexual abuse by visiting the following links:
Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network: Tips for talking with survivors of sexual assault
Center for Disease Control and Prevention: Fast facts, preventing sexual violence

National Sexual Violence Resource Center: Sexual violence statistics

Outreach and Facilities Manager for Freedom House, Trisha Schafer, said one of the most common reactions to sexual abuse is victim blaming.
“Changing ourselves to not victim blame and to look at the survivor and why it would have taken that survivor, you know, why didn’t you tell right away, and so, for them to be able to come out and tell about something horrific like that, the worst time of their life,” Schafer said.
Sexual Violence Program Manager for Freedom House Melanie Whitmer told News 8, it’s important to know your resources. 
“A lot of times survivors are not comfortable, maybe telling a friend or a family member,” Whitmer said. “For whatever reason, there’s multiple reasons why they may or might not. But the number one thing is, as a survivor is the support that you can receive, to begin your healing, and also know how to get through it.”
Freedom House offers treatment to survivors of domestic and sexual violence. Leaders of Freedom House said around 90% of survivors experience sexual abuse from someone they know. The non-profit currently serves over 200 survivors, just in their sexual violence program.
According to a press release, Freedom House is holding the following events throughout the month of April, shining a light on sexual abuse awareness:
“Silent Witness” silhouettes, representing sexual violence homicide victims in our communities over the years, are displayed at Princeton’s Rotary Park (April 5-18 and IVCC (April 18-30).
Clothesline Project –At Blackhawk College East Campus (during the month of April) – A display of T-shirts with graphic messages and illustrations designed by survivors of violence or by someone who loves a victim who has been killed.
Law enforcement, State’s Attorney’s Offices, Emergency Room, and Health Department staff throughout the region will be wearing teal ribbons to indicate their support for victims.
Earth Day-Wild Flower Seed Balls initiative – Freedom House will distribute seed balls to celebrate the renewal of spring and the idea of “letting healing take root.”
The “Start By Believing” campaign asks community members, businesses, and partnering agencies to sign the pledge. “My name is _____, When someone tells me they were raped or sexually assaulted, I pledge to: Start By Believing.”
Denim Day, April 26 – Encourages the wearing of denim in honor of survivors of sexual violence who have experienced victim blaming.
According to the CDC, half of women and 1 in 3 men will experience sexual violence involving physical contact during their lifetime.
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BUREAU COUNTY, Ill. — A 3-year-old child was killed after being shot as police responded to a hostage situation on Sunday in rural Bureau County, Illinois. 
The Bureau County Sheriff’s Office and Princeton Police Department responded to a domestic disturbance call at a trailer park in the 2700 block of East Street on May 10. Illinois State Police assisted with perimeter security. 
ISP said a man was armed and holding several people hostage inside the trailer, including children. Officers entered the home and shots were fired, ISP said in its press release.
The man and the 3-year-old child were hit by gunfire, ISP said. The child was taken to the hospital, where they were pronounced deceased. An autopsy showed that the child “suffered a gunshot injury inconsistent with sustaining life,” according to the Bureau County Coroner. 
The child was identified as 3-year-old Damian Camacho. 
The man whom the ISP said took the group hostage was also taken to the hospital with gunshot wounds. He was identified as Anthony D. Rodriguez. He faces three counts of aggravated unlawful restraint, two counts of domestic battery and three counts of aggravated assault. 
Off camera, News 8 spoke with several people who were in the home at the time of the incident.
Damian’s mother said that Rodriguez was armed with a knife and was threatening to hurt her children. When police got to the scene, she said he locked himself and three children in his bedroom, threatening to kill them if police entered the home. 
Soon after, she said police kicked the door down, and that shots were fired immediately after. She said there was too much chaos in the moment to see how her son died. 
The mom said Damian was a joyful kid. A GoFundMe has been set up to help cover funeral expenses. 
ISP and the Bureau County Sheriff’s Office have not provided any additional details to News 8 or the family, saying it’s an active and ongoing investigation.  
News 8 will provide updates on this incident as they are made available. We have submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for the officers’ body-worn camera video. That was denied due to the ongoing investigation, but we will work to obtain the video when it can be made available. 

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A single semi rollover occurred in the eastbound lane of Interstate 80 at the Interstate 39 interchange on Thursday, May 28, 2026 near La Salle. The incident happened shortly after 7a.m. Illinois State Police, Illinois Department of Transportation, Utica and La Sallle fire and EMS were all dispatched to the scene. The driver was uninjured and a leak was reported coming from the engine.
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