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Princeton Mobile Meals in need of volunteers – Shaw Local

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Volunteers with Princeton Mobile Meals pick up meals for delivery. Warm meals are provided six days a week, and a brown bag sack lunch for Sunday can be delivered with Saturday’s meal if needed. (BCR photo)
Princeton Mobile Meals continues to need volunteers.
The organization delivers hot lunch meals and supper sack lunches to clients within the city of Princeton on Mondays through Saturdays with an option to purchase a cold sack lunch delivered on Saturday for a Sunday meal.
These are meals prepared at OSF St. Clare Medical Center accommodating individual diet demands at a very reasonable price. Volunteers would only have to spend about an hour, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., delivering these meals to individual homes or the Clark House or the High Rise.
This is a very necessary job for those that cannot get out or cannot fix their own meals. Please contact Deb Rabe now at volunteerrabe@yahoo.com or at 815-866-1963 to volunteer for this very essential task that would only take you an hour out of your whole week to do.
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Photos: Semi strikes Illinois Route 251 bridge over Interstate 80 in Peru – Shaw Local

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Emergency crews responded to the scene of a semi truck that struck the overpass of Illinois Route 251 and Interstate 80 on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025 in Peru. The incident happened shortly after 7:15a.m. The driver of the semi had to be extricated and taken to OSF in Peru for minor injuries. Illinois State Police, Peru Fire and EMS, Senica Towing and Illinois Department of Transportation were all on the scene.
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Princeton, Sublette men die in 2-vehicle crash southwest of LaMoille – Shaw Local

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Two men were killed in a head-on collision around 7:10 a.m. Saturday at U.S. 34, just west of 2750 East Road, between LaMoille and Dover in Bureau County.
Randy A. Jackson, 66, of Sublette and Chad A. Monier, 48, of Princeton died at the scene, Bureau County Sheriff James Reed said in a news release.
The Bureau County Sheriff’s Office, Illinois State Police Traffic Accident Reconstructionist and Bureau County Coroner’s Office are investigating.
Other agencies that responded were LaMoille Fire and Ambulance, Illinois State Police and the Illinois Department of Transportation.
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Princeton band teacher Steven Olson a 3-day champ on ‘Jeopardy!’ – Shaw Local

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Steven Olson, band teacher at Princeton High School and Logan Junior High, met Jeopardy host Ken Jennings (left) when he taped a show in August in Los Angeles. Olson is a 3-day champ heading into the airing of the Wedensday’s Sept. 24 show. (Photo provided by Steven Olson)
Steven Olson, a band instructor from Princeton High School and Logan Junior High School, has won his first three games on the popular TV game show “Jeopardy!”
Olson fulfilled a lifelong dream to be invited to appear on “Jeopardy” in Los Angeles, which Shaw Local News Network was first to report Sept. 9.
He first appeared Friday, Sept. 19, winning $19,602. The PHS band surprised him by playing a rendition of the “Jeopardy!” theme song at halftime of Friday’s football game.
On Monday’s show, he finished first with a winning prize of $26,849.
In his latest show, on Tuesday, Olson ran his total up to $27,800 before settling for a first-place prize of $10,638 after losing out on $17,162 in the Final Jeopardy round.
His three-day cash prize total stands at $57,089.
Olson was scheduled to appear at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday on KWQC Channel 6 on the Princeton Comcast network.
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Princeton Park District aims for grant to build all-inclusive playground at Zearing Park – Shaw Local

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The Princeton Park District announced plans for an all-inclusive playground at Zearing Park, designed to provide a welcoming space for children of all abilities. (Tommy Rose for Shaw Media)
The Princeton Park District announced plans for an all-inclusive playground at Zearing Park, designed to provide a welcoming space for children of all abilities.
This project will be submitted for funding through the Illinois Department of Natural Resources Open Space Land Acquisition and Development Grant Program.
The project includes installation of all-inclusive playground equipment, safety-focused playground underlayment and a sidewalk to connect the playground to existing pathways, ensuring full accessibility.
The total estimated cost is $431,965, with funding split 50/50 between the park district and the OSLAD Grant Program. The Princeton Park District, with the help of Community Funding and Planning Services, is preparing a comprehensive grant application for submission by Sept. 13.
The park district has a strong track record with the OSLAD Grant Program, having successfully completed two previous projects in 2006 and 2008 on time and within budget, the park district said in a news release. This history of success, combined with the community’s support, positions the Zearing Park improvement project for success, the park district said.
If awarded, a small group of community members will collaborate with the park district along with Community Funding and Planning Services and a representative from Play&Park Structures to fine-tune the design, ensuring the best possible selection of equipment. Pending approval, construction is expected to begin in the spring.
“The current playground equipment at Zearing Park, installed in 1992, has impressively outlasted its expected lifespan and served the community well,” said Tammy Lange, executive director of the Princeton Park District. “However, after more than three decades of service, it is time for a much-needed upgrade to ensure the safety and enjoyment of our community’s children for years to come.
“Our goal with the Zearing Park improvement project is to create an inclusive and enjoyable space for all children in the community and anyone who visits the park. By incorporating all-inclusive playground equipment, we’re ensuring that every child, regardless of ability, has a place to play and thrive. We are excited to work with community members and Play&Park Structures to bring this vision to life and are grateful for the support we’ve received so far.”
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