Plunging with a purpose: Residents brace frigid waters at 9th Annual Mendota Polar Plunge

The “9th Annual Mendota Polar Plunge” at Lake Mendota saw about 125 participants from 13 different teams take a dip into the water to support Special Olympics of Illinois.
Plunging with a purpose: Residents brace frigid waters at 9th Annual Mendota Polar Plunge
Friends of Princeton Public Library hosts Spring Book Sale March 26-28

The Friends of Princeton Public Library will be hosting its Spring Book Sale over March 26-28 in the Library’s Friends Sale Room.
Plunging with a purpose: Residents brace frigid waters at 9th Annual Mendota Polar Plunge
Friends of Princeton Public Library hosts Spring Book Sale March 26-28

The Friends of Princeton Public Library will be hosting its Spring Book Sale over March 26-28 in the Library’s Friends Sale Room.
Friends of Princeton Public Library hosts Spring Book Sale March 26-28
Photos: $37 million makeover begins at beloved Starved Rock State Park
Photos: $37 million makeover begins at beloved Starved Rock State Park

Crews started cutting trees near the trailhead to French Canyon on Monday, March 2, 2026 at Starved Rock State Park. A newly constructed bridge will be built here beginning this month. Starved Rock State Park received a
Photos: 9th Annual Mendota Polar Plunge draws 125 brave participants to support Special Olympics

Over 125 participants from 13 teams plunge into the frigid waters of Lake Mendota during the 9th Annual Mendota Polar Plunge on Saturday, Feb. 28. The event, held in support of Special Olympics of Illinois, raised $36,000
Photos: 9th Annual Mendota Polar Plunge draws 125 brave participants to support Special Olympics