Photos: Princeton draws nearly 200 people for Charlie Kirk vigil
About a dozen people spoke during a vigil for Charlie Kirk on the front steps of the Bureau County Courthouse on Monday, Sept. 15, 2025, in Princeton. Around 200 people attended the vigil on the courthouse lawn.
Photos: Princeton draws nearly 200 people for Charlie Kirk vigil

Mendota seeks $600K grant for major Lake Mendota Park upgrades
Mendota is applying for an Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development Grant, a program administered by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources for improvements to Lake Mendota Park.
Mendota seeks $600K grant for major Lake Mendota Park upgrades
Mendota is applying for an Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development Grant, a program administered by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources for improvements to Lake Mendota Park.
Mendota seeks $600K grant for major Lake Mendota Park upgrades

Jason Stubler sworn in as La Salle’s new police chief
Stubler retired recently from the Naperville Police Department after 21 years’ service and replaces Chief Mike Smudzinski.
N. 36th Road to close for bridge repair starting Sept. 22

IVCC to host Day of the Dead tribute starting Sept. 26

Jason Stubler sworn in as La Salle’s new police chief
Stubler retired recently from the Naperville Police Department after 21 years’ service and replaces Chief Mike Smudzinski.
L-P’s JJ Raffelson, Hall’s Nick Sterling earn first wins: NewsTribune/BCR football notebook
L-P’s JJ Raffelson and Hall’s Nick Sterling earned their first coaching wins, Princeton had a week off and more in the NewsTribune/BCR football notebook.