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
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: $37 million makeover begins at beloved Starved Rock State Park
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

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
Area girls earn Three Rivers East, Lincoln Trail all-conference honors
Area girls earn Three Rivers East, Lincoln Trail all-conference honors
Area girls earn Three Rivers East, Lincoln Trail all-conference honors

Princeton senior Keighley Davis and sophomore Payton Brandt were selected first team Three Rivers East All-Conference for the 2025-26 season. Bureau Valley senior Libby Endress and sophomore Brynley Doty were named first team Lincoln Trail All-Conference.