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Justin McIntire (Photo provided by Ottawa Police Department)
A Princeton man has been charged with a felony in connection with an investigation into sexual contact with a juvenile in Ottawa.
Justin G. McIntire, 23, of Princeton, turned himself in Thursday to the Bureau County Sheriff’s Office on one count of aggravated criminal sexual abuse to a victim between the ages of 13 and 17, a Class 2 felony carrying three to seven years in prison. He posted bond and was released.
In a news release issued Friday, Ottawa police said they began in January an investigation into a reported criminal sexual abuse between an adult and a juvenile. The reported incident occurred in December.
Ottawa police were assisted in the investigation by the Bureau County Sheriff’s Office and the La Salle County State’s Attorney’s Office.
McIntire will next appear April 27 in La Salle County Circuit Court before Chief Judge H. Chris Ryan Jr.
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Coborn’s Inc. of St. Cloud, Minnesota is acquiring Sullivan’s Foods, including stores in Mendota and Princeton, according to WJON radio in St. Cloud.
Coborn’s Inc. of St. Cloud, Minnesota is acquiring Sullivan’s Foods, according to WJON radio in St. Cloud.
Sullivan’s Foods has 11 grocery stores, including locations in Princeton and Mendota, among other holdings. All 800 employees will be hired by Coborn’s and make the transition. Coborn’s said the locations still will operate under the Sullivan’s Foods name going forward, according to the report.
The purchase is expected to close in May, reported WJON radio. The transaction will push Coborn’s portfolio to 77 locations.
Sullivan’s Foods started in 1967. John Sullivan took a part-time job as a meat cutter while serving in the U.S. Army and then bought his own store when he moved to Savanna, Illinois with his wife June. The company has since expanded to the central and northern parts of Illinois.
The acquisition was announced late Friday afternoon.
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Alexia Bouslog poses at the Princeton High School Awards Night on May 15. Bouslog received the Charles Phelps Family Scholarship along with many others. (Photo provided by Elena Hilmes)
Over $200,000 in scholarship were awards at the Princeton High School Awards Night held on May 15. The 2023 Princeton High School award and scholarship winners are as follows:
• Valedictorian – Kailey Patterson
• Salutatorian – Alexia Bouslog
• Class of 2023 Top Ten – Kailey Patterson, Alexia Bouslog, Christian Rosario, Robert Nelson, Sadie Thornton, Veronica Tirao, Allie Leone, Claire Grey, Isabella Whitfield, Lily Keutzer
• Board of Education Academic Excellence Awards:
Seniors – Alexia Bouslog, Kiana Brokaw, Emma Frost, Claire Grey, Mariah, Hobson, Lil Keutzer, Allie Leone, Kailey Patterson, Christian Rosario, Veronica Tirao, Jesse Wright
Juniors – Morgan Bartkiewicz, Abigail Brown, Morgan Foes, Adeline Hecht, Caitlin Meyer, Caleb Novak, Tyson Phillips, Ellie Welte, Bennett Williams
Sophomores – Ellie Harp, Micah Hult, Nolan Kloepping, Ian Morris, Kamryn Patterson, Gavin Pinter
Freshmen – Levi Boggs, Casey Etheridge, Makayla Hecht, Ryan Jagers, Lydia Johnson, Kathy Maciczak, Haylee Mancini, Ashley Richardson, Sydney Scully
• IPA Principal’s Award – Teegan Davis, Isabella Ibarra
• Princeton Lions Club Scholarship (Dave Gillispie Memorial) – Lily Keutzer, Christian Rosario
• Optimist Club of Princeton (Robert Lautzenhiser Service Learning Award) – Claire Grey, Christian Yepsen
• FFA Senior Award – Anthony Carr, Madison Doran, Lily Keutzer, Hailee Pembleton, Chase Wright, Jesse Wright
• FFA Alumni Scholarship – Lily Keutzer, Chase Wright
• Smallwood Sportsman of the Year – Jarrett Carr
• Karen Carlson Greer Scholarship – Isabella Ibarra, Isabella Whitfield
• Palmer Science Award – Christian Rosario
• Princeton Chapter DAR American History Award – Cayden Hansen
• Patterson Lang History Essay – Emma Frost
• Terri L. Simon Words Matter Award – Jessica Fisher
• Princeton Public Schools Foundation IVCC Tuition Program – Kiana Brokaw, Carson Etheridge, Julia Johnson, Allie Leone, Erin May, Matthew Sims
• Princeton Public Schools Foundation Healthcare Scholarship – Christian Rosario, Annaca Watson
• Velma and Hugh Morrison Scholarship – Sadie Thornton
• Nelson Family Trust Scholarship – Anthony Carr, Carson Etheridge
• Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizen Award – Sadie Thornton
• Sons of the American Revolution Outstanding Citizen Award – Alexia Bouslog
• Bureau County Democratic Party Scholarship Foundation – Kyle Jaeger
• Kurt Garvin Memorial Princeton Jaycees Scholarship – Anthony Carr, Lily Keutzer
• Princeton Youth Soccer League Memorial Scholarship – Mariah Hobson, Matthew Sims
• Princeton Youth Baseball and Softball League Scholarship – Isabella Ibarra
• The Princeton Closet Scholarship – Olivia Gartin, Claire Grey, Christian Rosario, Sadie Thornton
• Betty Pretzsch Memorial Reading Award – Kailey Patterson
• Princeton Rotary Scholarship – Madison Doran, Kyle Jaeger, Lily Keutzer, Kailey Patterson, Isabella Whitfield
• Princeton Rotary Vocational Scholarship – Anthony Carr, Carson Etheridge
• Elks Lodge Female of the Year, Great Northwest District Female of the Year, State Female of the Year – Lily Keutzer
• National Honor Society – Alexia Bouslog, Kiana Brokaw, Jessica Fisher, Mariah Hobson, Isabella Ibarra, Lily Keutzer, Kailey Patterson, Isabella Whitfield
• ImpactLife LifeSavings Grant Scholarship Award – Allie Leone
• Marcella Borge Keener Art Award – Kaylee Dowda
• Chris Friend Graphic Arts Scholarship – Brennon Mills
• The Dramatic or Elocutionary Performance Award – Emma Frost
• Outstanding Business Student – Carson Etheridge
• Perfect Attendance Awards: Seniors – Jaden Eggers Juniors – Noah Baker, Anagrace Issacson, Caitlin Meyer, Sydney Mount, Tyson Phillips Freshmen – Nolan Brongel, Landon Davis, Haylee Mancini
• Service Learning Hours Accomplishment:
Seniors – Alexia Bouslog, Anthony Carr, Madison Doran, Morgan Forristall, Claire Grey, Mariah Hobson, Lily Keutzer, Kailey Patterson, Grady Thompson, Chase Wright, Jesse Wright, Christian Yepsen
Juniors – Morgan Bartkiewicz, Carlos Benavidez, Ashton Bland, McKenzie Borys, Georgie Breeding-Fulton, Scarlet Breeding-Fulton, Abigail Brown, Carson Burger, Justin DePauw, Natasha Faber-Fox, Kambri Fisher, Morgan Foes, Olivia Giaquinto, Austin Gordon, Micah Harris, Charlie Hartz, Adeline Hecht, Savannah Hollars, Anagrace Isaacson, Katherine Kammerer, Isaac Knickerbocker, Jacob Knickerbocker, Josephina Leone, Kylen Lewis, Olivia Longville, Caitlin Meyer, Kelsea Mongan, Sydney Mount, Sophia Oester, Tyson Phillips, Brenna Powelson, Morgan Richards, Brennan Roden, Jadah Shipley, Christiane Sierens, Jayden Sims, Bennett Williams
• Keith Schultz Memorial Award – Abigail Brown, Morgan Foes, Caitlin Meyer, Bennett Williams
• Lyle King Award – Brady Byers, Augie Christiansen, Teegen Davis, Isabella Ibarra, Grady Thompson
• Outstanding Senior Athlete – Alexia Bohms, Kiana Brokaw, Augie Christiansen, Daniel Cihocki, Teegan Davis, Olivia Gartin, Mariah Hobson, Isabella Ibarra, Matthew Sims, Grady Thompson
• IHSA Scholastic Achievement Award:
Seniors – Kiana Brokaw, Anthony Carr, Kaylee Dowda, Jaden Eggers, Carson Etheridge, Emma Frost, Gabriel Glass, Claire Grey, Connor Hickey, Mariah Hobson, Isabella Ibarra, Lily Keutzer, Dawysn Kinsley, Emma Kruse-Carter, Erin May, Robert Nelson, Kailey Patterson, Karter Patterson, Christian Rosario, Matthew Sims, Grady Thompson, Sadie Thornton, Veronica Tirao, Isabella Whitfield, Kailee Winner
Juniors – Cameron Adkisson, Benjamin Anderson, Abigail Brown, Sophia Carlson, Natasha Faber-Fox, Kambri Fisher, Morgan Foes, Miyah Fox, Olivia Giaquinto, Adeline Hecht, Anagrace Isaacson, Katherine Kammerer, Jacob Knickerbocker, Josephina Leone, Kylen Lewis, Olivia Longeville, Caitlin Meyer, Payne Miller, Kelsea Mongan, Sophia Oester, Anisha Patel, Andrew Peacock, Tyson Phillips, Morgan Richards, Brennan Roden, Joshua Roth, Christiane Sierens, Michael Smith, James Starkey, Kole Transou, Abigail Ward, Bennett Williams
• IHSA All Academic Team Nominees – Jaden Eggers, Kailey Patterson
• Masonic Athlete of the Year – Isabella Ibarra, Teegan Davis
• German Award – Alexia Bouslog, Madison Doran, Jaden Eggers, Kaegan Hansen, Kyle Jaeger, Lily Keutzer, Emma Kruse-Carter, Kailey Patterson, Karter Patterson, Christian Yepsen
• Spanish Award – Kiana Brokaw, Olivia Gartin, Emiliana Gonzalez, Claire Grey, Connor Hickey, Mariah Hobson, Isabella Ibarra, Noah Martin, Robert Nelson, Hailey Peterson, Christian Rosario, Elliott Weddell, Isabella Whitfield
• Art I Emerging Artist – Sasha Kusmierz, Kathy Maciczak, Alliyah Shurts
• Art II Emerging Artist – Grace Killin
• Art III Outstanding Class Artist – Allie Leone
• Art IV Outstanding Class Artist – Heather Elmore
• Chopin Piano Award – Lily Keutzer
• National School Choral Award – Emma Frost
• Michael Skean Award – Sadie Thornton
• John Philip Sousa Award – Sadie Thornton
• Louis Armstrong Jazz Award – Isabella Whitfield
• Director’s Award – Kailey Patterson
• Adele Zearing Gibbs Performing Arts Scholarship – Emma Frost
• Illinois State Scholars – Alexia Bouslog, Claire Grey, Lily Keutzer, Allie Leone, Robert Nelson, Kailey Patterson, Christian Rosario, Sadie Thornton, Veronica Tirao
• Roger W. Gustafson Memorial Scholarship – Claire Grey
• Mildred A. Eckstrom Memorial Fund – Jaden Eggers, Kyle Jaeger
• Jim and Lynn Mortensen Scholarship – Anthony Carr , Madison Doran, Kaylee Dowda, Carson Etheridge, Emma Frost, Isabella Ibarra, Lily Keutzer, Christian Rosario, Sadie Thornton Isabella Whitfield
• Charles Phelps Family Scholarship – Alexia Bouslog
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Two OSF HealthCare lifeflight helicopters landed on a farm in the 13000 block of County Road 950 North just south of Granville after two people fell into a grain bin on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026. Emergency responders worked to extract the victims from the hazardous situation. Residents are advised to avoid the area during emergency operations.
An Ottawa woman was injured after her vehicle struck the BP service station Saturday afternoon.
The shop, currently at 225 Backbone Road, will move to 902 N. Main St., the former location of Sean Philip Bridals, which closed in March 2025.
Peru officials announced Monday that, due to continuing emergency electrical work in the area, Shooting Park Road will be closed Monday between Pulaski and Walnut streets.
The suspect in the Streator strangulation will stand trial for murder on June 1.
Earlville Jr./Sr. High School is having a fundraiser to raise money for the class of 2032.
The Reddick Public Library District in Ottawa will host several programs and events in February.
The Putnam County Public Library District’s McNabb Branch will host “Bird Snack Station” at 4 p.m. on Wednesday.
The Putnam County Public Library District’s Granville Branch will host a free craft workshop at 4 p.m. Tuesday.
The Streator Public Library recently announced its upcoming events and programs for February.
Streator firefighters extinguished a fire at a restaurant at 720 East Main St. on Saturday morning despite subzero temperatures.
Spring Valley Ford will consolidate with Schimmer Ford in Peru and Mendota Ford, following nearly 17 years of operation, Owner and President Jeff Schimmer announced.
As Shaw Media celebrates its 175th anniversary, we looked back at four front pages from January 26, including coverage of the infamous 1967 blizzard
School districts across the Illinois Valley have announced full closures, shifts to e-learning or delays on Monday due to dangerously cold temperatures and wind chills forecast for the region.

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Two OSF HealthCare lifeflight helicopters landed on a farm in the 13000 block of County Road 950 North just south of Granville after two people fell into a grain bin on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026. Emergency responders worked to extract the victims from the hazardous situation. Residents are advised to avoid the area during emergency operations.
The shop, currently at 225 Backbone Road, will move to 902 N. Main St., the former location of Sean Philip Bridals, which closed in March 2025.
The suspect in the Streator strangulation will stand trial for murder on June 1.
Earlville Jr./Sr. High School is having a fundraiser to raise money for the class of 2032.
The Reddick Public Library District in Ottawa will host several programs and events in February.
The Putnam County Public Library District’s McNabb Branch will host “Bird Snack Station” at 4 p.m. on Wednesday.
The Somonauk Public Library, 700 E. La Salle St., will host several programs and events in February.
The Putnam County Public Library District’s Granville Branch will host a free craft workshop at 4 p.m. Tuesday.
The Streator Public Library recently announced its upcoming events and programs for February.
Streator firefighters extinguished a fire at a restaurant at 720 East Main St. on Saturday morning despite subzero temperatures.
Spring Valley Ford will consolidate with Schimmer Ford in Peru and Mendota Ford, following nearly 17 years of operation, Owner and President Jeff Schimmer announced.
As Shaw Media celebrates its 175th anniversary, we looked back at four front pages from January 26, including coverage of the infamous 1967 blizzard
School districts across the Illinois Valley have announced full closures, shifts to e-learning or delays on Monday due to dangerously cold temperatures and wind chills forecast for the region.
Streator City Council voted to ratify a $60K payment of delinquent property taxes on the former Eagle 6 Theater property at North Point Plaza.

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Graduates and their degrees or certificates are listed by hometown. The students are eligible to participate in the college’s spring commencement.
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The Streator Public Library recently announced its upcoming events and programs for February.
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Dennis and Connie (Cramer) Anderson, of Princeton, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Aug. 4 with a card party. (Photo provided by Meredith Hattan)
Dennis and Connie (Cramer) Anderson, of Princeton, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Aug. 4 with a card party.
Friends and family are asked to send a card to 26743 2100 N. Ave. Princeton, IL, 61356 to help them celebrate.
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The complete schedule for the 2023 Homestead Festival has been announced. The annual celebration will take place Sept 8-10 in Princeton. (Scott Anderson – sanderson@shawmedia.com)
The complete schedule for the 2023 Homestead Festival has been announced. The annual celebration will take place Sept 8-10 in Princeton.
Visitors will be able to take trolley rides to Zearing Park from 4 to 9 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. The trolley will be providing free rides with pick up and drop off locations at Zearing Park, the Prouty Building and the Knox Hotel.
The schedule for this year’s activities are as follows:
Friday, Sept. 8
Noon to 5 p.m. – Bureau County Historical Society exhibits at 634 South Pleasant St.
5 p.m. to 8 p.m. – bounce houses at Zearing Park
5 p.m. to 7 p.m. – Lego Contest reception at Prairie Arts Center at 24 Park Ave. E.
5:30 to 9:30 p.m. – tethered hot air balloon rides at Zearing Park
6 to 10 p.m. – music, drinks, food trucks and Brass from the Past performing at Zearing Park
7:30 to 9 p.m. – hot air balloon glow at Zearing Park
Saturday, Sept. 9
8:30 a.m. – Underground Railroad 5k Race at the Bureau County Metro Center
9 to 11 a.m. – Homestead Festival Fun Fair at the Heartland Bank Parking Lot
9 a.m. to noon – stamp collection on display at the Princeton Post Office
9 a.m. to 6 p.m. – Beta Sigma Phi Arts and Craft Show at the Bureau County Courthouse lawn
9:30 a.m. to noon – 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament
11 a.m. to 5 p.m. – 4-H Club BBQ at Soldiers and Sailors Park and a drive-thru at the Bureau County Fairgrounds
Noon to 5 p.m. – Bureau County Historical Society exhibits at 634 South Pleasant St.
1:30 p.m. – Homestead Festival Parade on Main Street with Grand Marshal Jeff Hunt
5 to 8 p.m. – bounce houses in Zearing Park
5:30 to 9:30 p.m. – tethered hot air balloon rides in Zearing Park
6 to 8 p.m. – Mississippi Heat to perform at Zearing Park
7 to 8:30 p.m. – hot air balloon glow at Zearing Park
Dusk – rootbeer floats and outdoor movie at Covenant Church at 24 North Main St.
Sunday, Sept. 10
6 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. – 12th annual Homestead BBQ Rib Cook Off at Central Bank Parking Lot
8 a.m. to noon – Pancake and Sausage Breakfast at the Princeton Moose Lodge
8 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Homestead Flea Market at the Bureau County Fairgrounds
8 a.m. to 3 p.m. – 43rd annual Car Show on South Main Street
9 a.m. to noon – Chainsaw Artist Tim Bryner will be in Soldiers and Sailors Park
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Beta Sigma Phi Arts and Crafts Show on the Bureau County Courthouse Lawn
10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Bureau County 4-H Clubs BBQ at Soldiers and Sailors Park
Noon to 3:30 p.m. – kids activities including horse rides, bounce houses and more at Soldiers and Sailors Park
12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. – Children’s Tractor Pull, registration at noon at Soldiers and Sailors Park
3:30 p.m. – Homestead Festival 50/50 Ticket Drawing in front of the Apollo Theater on Main Street.
Members of the L-P High School band perform in the 51st annual Homestead Festival on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022 in Princeton. (Scott Anderson – sanderson@shawmedia.com)
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