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At the Sept. 28 La Salle City Council meeting, First Ward Alderman Bob Thompson called for the city to crack down on regulating electric vehicles. This was due to a collision that left $4,200 in damages.
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Spring Valley’s first Arbor Day with a newly formed tree board culminated in the planting of “Carlos,” a Kentucky Coffeetree.
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An alleged cocaine dealer was arrested by the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office after a traffic stop near Interstate 80 and Brisbin Road in Morris around 8 p.m. on Friday, June 19th. Police officials say the traffic stop was conducted due to expired registration on a vehicle driven by Dacia Nelson, 31, of Tiskilwa. During the traffic stop, a search of the vehicle resulted in the discovery of drug paraphernalia, a suspected Ecstasy pill, and additional controlled substances.
During the investigation, Nelson admitted to possessing additional narcotics concealed on her person. She is accused of possessing 29 grams of powdered cocaine and 11 grams of crack-cocaine. She was charged with Manufacturing and Delivering between 15 and 100 grams of cocaine, a class X felony; Unlawful Possession of Cocaine, a class one felony and for the unlawful possession of a controlled substance, a class four felony.
Nelson was transported to the Grundy County Jail and later released on pretrial conditions.
Information provided in this report has been obtained from area authorities, including but not limited to local police, fire and emergency dispatch officials. Information is sourced only from official sources of public information unless otherwise stated. Subjects listed who have been charged or cited for crimes have not been proven guilty in court and all acts are alleged.
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Entries are being accepted for the 2026 Homestead Baby Contest, with voting to begin Aug. 14. (Photo provided by Princeton Junior Woman’s Club Baby Contest)
Entries are being accepted for the 2026 Homestead Baby Contest, with voting to begin Aug. 14.
The Princeton Junior Woman’s Club is accepting entries for its 2026 Homestead Baby Contest. Entrants must be Bureau County residents under 24 months old as of Sept. 11, 2026.
To enter, email a high-resolution color photograph of the child to princetonjuniors@gmail.com by 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 12. The photo must be unaltered and not professionally taken.
The email must include the child’s name, sex, birthdate and address, along with the parent’s name and two contact phone numbers.
In-person voting begins at noon on Friday, Aug. 14 and continues until noon on Friday, Sept. 11. Voting canisters will be displayed at four locations, rotating weekly: Midland States Bank (Aug. 14-21), First State Bank (Aug. 21-28), Central Bank (Aug. 28-Sept.4) and Heartland Bank – South Branch (Sept. 4-11). Canisters move at noon on Fridays.
The club is also accepting votes through Venmo. To vote, send a transaction to @P-Juniors-71 and include the baby’s name in the “What’s it for?” line. One dollar equals 100 votes. Venmo voting runs from noon on Aug. 14 through noon on Thursday, Sept. 10.
Winners will be notified Sept. 11 and announced during that evening’s Homestead Festival announcements. Prizes will be awarded to boy and girl winners and runners-up. All winners and their parents will participate in the Homestead Festival parade on Saturday, Sept. 12.
The Princeton Junior Woman’s Club is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Proceeds from the contest will be donated to communities and organizations within Bureau County through club projects.
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For Cyle Dickens, coming to KWQC-TV6 was a dream come true. Cyle grew up watching TV6 from his hometown of Princeton, Illinois. At an early age, Cyle knew broadcast meteorology was his calling. As a child, Cyle was glued to the radar and tracking storms.
Cyle went on to other professions before achieving his life-long goal of being a TV meteorologist. In 2020, Cyle’s dreams finally came true when he became a meteorologist for WSNN-TV in Sarasota, FL. After a 2-year stint in Florida, Cyle moved to KWQC-TV6 in late 2022. Since coming to KWQC, Cyle has covered some of the areas biggest weather and news events, including the Davenport building collapse, the March 2023 tornado outbreak, and several other tornado and severe weather events. On top of tracking the crazy Midwest weather, Cyle is also our Assistant News Director and graphic designer.
In his spare time, Cyle enjoys golfing, bowling and catching the beauty of Mother Nature. Another passion of Cyle’s is talking to local schools and organizations about the weather.
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The work getting Illinois Valley Regional Dispatch was more daunting than anybody dreamed. Five workers who joined at the inception were honored for their critical work on Tuesday.
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Princeton Logan Junior High won the eighth-grade 3A boys sectional championship and qualified eight athletes for the IESA State Track Meet this weekend in East Peoria, including Theo Bonucci (from left) Ethan Turpen, Levi Brisbois, Jayden Reynolds, Vincent Alvarado, Robert Comer and Kinleigh Dall. Absent from photo is Kameron Baumgartner. Turpen swept the throws, Bonucci won pole vault and Reynolds won high jump while Dall won the girls discus title. (Photo provided by Logan)
Kevin has provided award-winning coverage for the BCR since 1986, covering Bureau County/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.
Here's Brian Hoxsey's look at Week 6 of the 2026 IHSA football season across The Times area, including Marquette traveling to Seneca, Ottawa and Streator on the road and Dwight's showdown with St. Bede.
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Local veterans and community members gathered Monday for Princeton’s Memorial Day services. (Mike Vaughn for Shaw Media)
The Princeton Veterans Group is currently seeking donations for its upcoming Oct. 27 and Oct. 28 garage sales that will be held at the Princeton American Legion, 1549 W. Peru St.
Items can be dropped off at the American Legion entryway at anytime. Donations can also be picked up if necessary. Call Brad Oeder at 815-866-9349 for pickup.
The group asks for no large furniture.
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