{"id":7796,"date":"2025-05-21T08:56:41","date_gmt":"2025-05-21T08:56:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/princetonillinois.com\/?p=7796"},"modified":"2025-05-21T08:56:41","modified_gmt":"2025-05-21T08:56:41","slug":"aldi-eyes-mid-november-opening-in-princeton-shaw-local","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/princetonillinois.com\/?p=7796","title":{"rendered":"Aldi eyes mid-November opening in Princeton – Shaw Local"},"content":{"rendered":"


Excavators clear a lot for a future Aldi store on the corner of North Main Street and Backbone Road on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, in Princeton. Aldi broke ground last week. The timeline is to have the store open by Thanksgiving this year. <\/span>(Scott Anderson)
The Aldi sign at Backbone Road and Main Street in Princeton <\/a>has caught the attention of residents.
City Manager Theresa Wittenauer said work is underway on the new grocery store at the site of the former Midland Bank, with more businesses in the works to be added to the development.
Wittenauer said Aldi is looking to complete construction and open in mid-November.
\u201cYou might be able to do some Thanksgiving shopping there,\u201d Wittenauer said during Monday\u2019s Princeton City Council<\/a> meeting.
Mayor Ray Mabry said the grocery store is being built with no economic incentives from the city. He told those in attendance that the city supports its existing businesses while also encouraging new business developments.
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