National Emergency Alert Test on Wednesday
WASHINGTON – A nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System is scheduled for Wednesday around 1:20PM. The Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau of the Federal Communications Commission will perform the test, which will be similar to
National Night Out in Princeton a Success
PRINCETON – The community gathered for a night of fun, education, and entertainment at the National Night Out in Princeton Tuesday night. The Princeton Police Department and the Bureau County Sheriff’s Office were on hand along
Mendota votes against raising age for tobacco purchase
MENDOTA – Mendota’s city council voted against raising the age for the purchase and use of tobacco products. A 3-3 split lead Mayor David Boelk to vote and determine whether the amendment would pass. Boelk said
City burn pit restrictions in Mendota
MENDOTA – Mendota is implementing burn restrictions due to dry weather. According Fire Chief Dennis Rutishauser, the city will place a restricted burn status at the city burn pit. Rutishauser says it is not a district burn
City of Princeton affirms recommendation for OSF HealthCare and Perry Memorial Hospital to consider partnership options
PEORIA – The City of Princeton voted at its August 5th meeting in favor of Perry Memorial Hospital formally beginning a process to consider a variety of partnership options with OSF HealthCare. Perry Memorial Hospital has been an independent
OSF HealthCare gives back to Streator Township High School
OTTAWA – OSF HealthCare donated $1,225 to Streator Township High School athletic programs. This donation is a result of the sports physical fundraiser that took place at Streator Township High School on May 23. “Our partnership with
Train Derails in Bureau County
PRINCETON – A train carrying sand derailed Monday in Bureau County, tumbling ten cars onto their sides. No injuries were reported at the scene just west of Zearing. Crews from BNSF were assessing the damage and there
Roundabout; Road Repairs Reviewed
PERU – Peru City Council approved a motion to allow the city engineer to take bids for the road improvement project at North Peoria Street. City Engineer Eric Carls explained that the overall improvement project, which includes
Potential Peru Public Pool Proposed
PERU – Alderman discussed future plans for a public pool at Monday night’s City Council meeting in Peru. City Engineer Eric Carls explained that the city will first be looking at the costs for a pool and