Princeton Area Chamber of Commerce Guide_2023

2023

Princeton Area

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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Welcome

HELLO CHAMBER MEMBERS, RESIDENTS OF PRINCETON AND A WARM WELCOME TO OUR VISITORS,

On behalf of the Princeton Area Chamber of Commerce, I would like to say hello and welcome you to our beautiful, Midwest community and all that it has to offer. Whether you are visiting for the day or call Princeton home, you will be amazed with our wonderful amenities and boundless opportunities. As the Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce, I am pleased that you have picked up a copy of our annual Chamber & Community Guide and hope that you will find it to be a valuable resource. At the Chamber, our mission is clear: we exist to serve our members, promote the needs of business and industry, and create the best community in which to live, work and play!

Since 1947, the Princeton Area Chamber of Commerce has been dedicated to serving the Princeton, Illinois area businesses and community. We believe that a strong business community is essential to the success of our town, and we work tirelessly to support our members. We are a constant advocate of growth, development, prosperity, business education and connectivity to our leaders. We thrive on creating networking, educational and promotional opportunities to help our members flourish. It is truly an exciting time to be part of the Princeton Area Chamber of Commerce with our growing membership and positive mission. The Chamber believes that a strong business community is the foundation of a strong community as a whole. That is why we work to create an environment in which everyone can prosper. We want our town to be a place where people want to live, work and play – and where visitors feel welcome!

I would like to express my gratitude to our members. Your support of the Chamber is what allows us to do the work that we do. We are committed to continuing to serve you, to promote your interests, and to work together to create a community that we can all be proud of. We appreciate you and we appreciate what each and every one of you do for our community. Our members and their success truly continue to be our greatest asset!

To our visitors, we sincerely extend a warm welcome and invite you to indulge in the enchantment of our historic small town’s boutique shopping and quaint dining. We hope that you will join us at one of our many Chamber sponsored events and take the time to explore all that our community has to offer. Enjoy some time in Princeton, Illinois and you will find yourself immersed in our small-town charm! Go ahead, experience Princeton!

With

Warmest Regards, Jenica Cole

Executive Director Princeton Area Chamber of Commerce

Mission Statement:

To serve our members, promote the needs of business and industry, and create the best community in which to live, work and play.

Letter f rom the Board President

GREETINGS!

As we begin our 76th year of service to our community, the Princeton Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to continue serving our members, promote the needs of business and industry, and create the best community in which to live, work and play!

The Chamber understands that in order to have a strong economic environment you must have a strong community. We are truly blessed to have leaders, business owners, organizations, and citizens who realize that we all share the responsibility of creating economic success and happiness within our community. Our Chamber membership represents all sectors of business and community found in Princeton and the surrounding areas. Our dedicated 12-member Board of Directors, Executive Director, and staff work diligently on behalf of the membership and the community to realize our mission.

The Chamber has the pleasure of celebrating with all our members! Whether that is a Ribbon Cutting for a new or relocated business, an anniversary, Business After Hours, Morning Mingle, Lunch and Learn, or exciting signature community events and fundraisers, we look forward to continuing to support and celebrate with our members!

Our Ambassador program has played a big role in making these events and celebrations possible. Check out our Ambassador Program and find out how you can become more involved.

We want to be known as the connector of choice for our membership. We know how important it is to be networked within our community and making connections among our diverse membership is key to our continued growth. Our wide variety of events is one way to make connections happen.

I want to thank you all for your support. I especially want to thank the Executive Board, Board of Directors, and Ambassadors. I appreciate your efforts and countless volunteer hours in promoting our business community, strengthening community relationships, and making our city a better place to live. Our success in achieving our mission is due to a collaborative effort from the Chamber Board of Directors, Chamber Ambassadors, City of Princeton, Chamber members, and area professionals.

The Chamber invites you to call, click, or stop by to learn more about the area and our member businesses. We encourage you to think and “shop local”! By supporting the businesses in our directory, you are reinvesting in your community. We appreciate your membership and we appreciate your referrals as well. If you are not a member, please consider joining the Princeton Area Chamber of Commerce, Your Bridge to Opportunity and Growth.

Highest Regards,

Trisha Schafer

2023-2024 President Princeton Area Chamber of Commerce

Board of Directors

TRISHA SCHAFER

President

Freedom House & Princeton Junior Woman’s Club

RYAN KEUTZER

President-Elect

studioK Architecture & Rotary Club of Princeton

BRIAN CHURCH

Secretary

Individual Member | Retired Professional

DAN LEGNER

Treasurer

Compeer Financial & Rotary Club of Princeton

TRACY GRIMMER

First State Bank & Rotary Club of Princeton

PAM PRATT-MARSH

Individual Member | Retired Professional & Chamber Ambassador

SHELLEE MONIER

Meadows Home Décor and Gifts & Rotary Club of Princeton

ROXANA NOBLE

Berkshire Hathaway & Rotary Club of Princeton

LYNN OLDS

Greenfield Retirement Home & Rotary Club of Princeton

DANA PIACENTI

Ace Distribution Retail Support Center

DAVE SHOUSE

Individual Member | Retired Professional

DAVE YEPSEN

Yepsen Insurance Agency

Chamber Staff

JENICA COLE

Executive Director Princeton Area Chamber of Commerce

DEB COOLS

Administrative Assistant Princeton Area Chamber of Commerce

DAVA

ROCHELLE

RACHEL

LINDSEY

Chamber Benefits & Services

The Princeton Area Chamber of Commerce is a service and action organization for business as well as a community development organization. It provides a venue through which businesses can take effective action for the progress of Princeton. If you have a business in Princeton, you can best be safeguarded by working with others through the Chamber to protect and advance all businesses. The Chamber’s Board of Directors and full-time staff act as a proactive voice for the membership.

The Princeton Chamber also provides a number of services to its members including business referrals, networking opportunities, co-op advertising, educational seminars, a gift card

program, and a website. In addition, there are many community development activities that the Chamber is actively involved in, including economic development, downtown revitalization, tourism support, a community calendar, and we act as a clearing house to community information. Some of our most popular events are Witches Night Out, Christmas time in Princeton and the annual Chamber Golf Classic to fund our Building Improvement Grant program.

The growth and success of your Chamber is made possible by the dedicated and committed support of existing members, in addition to welcoming new ones.

2022 CHAMBER AWARDS

MEMBER OF THE YEAR

Max Halberg

Wyaton Hills Golf Course

ORGANIZATIONS OF THE YEAR

The Princeton Closet

Jenn Conwell

Arukah Institute of Healing

Sarah Scruggs

AMBASSADOR OF THE YEAR

Pam Pratt-Marsh

Also pictured is Derek Fetzer, recognized for his long-standing commitment to the Chamber Board of Directors as well as, Tom Tester, the 2022 Homestead Festival Grand Marshall. Not pictured is Steve Bouslog, outgoing Chamber Board President.

Letter f rom the Mayor

THE WELCOME MAT IS ALWAYS OUT WHEN VISITING PRINCETON!

Located on Interstate 80, in the middle of north central Illinois, Princeton is easy to find; a quintessential small midwestern town that has something for everyone.

Our Main Street is unique. We have an uptown business district to the north that is separated by a half mile from a downtown business district to the south, where it meets a courthouse square that is home to an historic winged monument that serves as a memorial to those from Princeton and Bureau County who served in the civil war.

It all begins where Main Street meets I-80 to the north, or if you prefer to see the countryside on your way to town, US Routes 6 and 34 make their way through town and Amtrak serves Princeton with eight stops a day.

Our unique uptown and downtown business districts are on the National Register of Historic Places, and it is where you will find a full complement of exceptional boutiques, wonderful restaurants, coffee shops and friendly residents and tourists alike. During the summer months, on the weekends, an old fashion trolley transports shoppers, residents and tourists from downtown to uptown and back again, with multiple stopping points along the way.

If it’s culture you’re looking for, you need to look no further than Princeton. We are home to Festival 56, the State’s largest summer theatre festival (they also add special theatrical events during the fall and winter).

Professional actors from around the country migrate to Princeton to live and perform during their summer season. Festival 56 presents a wide selection of memorable plays and musicals. And every Sunday the festival presents a fully staged, free production of a William Shakespeare play, on the court house square… it’s Shakespeare in the Park!

Speaking of the arts, Princeton has its own Walk of Fame where we recognize, with a star and plaque, those from Princeton who have made a name for themselves nationally and internationally, such as Academy Award nominated actor, Richard Widmark, Soup Opera star Kathryn Hayes, who portrayed Kim, on As the World Turns, for 38 years, Nick Young, retired CBS News correspondent who anchored CBS’ World News Roundup, and Keith Knudsen, former drummer for the Doobie Brothers during the 1970’s and early 80’s and again in the 90’s.

During the summer months Princeton Tourism presents our popular Down on Main Street Concert Series. We close down a section of our downtown Main Street business district five times a year beginning in June and ending in early September. Bands from throughout the region play in front of crowds exceeding 2500. If you make it to town for the September concert, you’ll find yourself in the midst of our annual Homestead Festival, a threeday event that draws thousands to town year in and year out. And if outdoor adventures are your thing, check out our annual Z Tour Bike Ride that attracts hundreds of riders each year!

If you’re a history buff, we have you covered there as well. We are home to Owen Lovejoy, a famous abolitionist during the early to mid-1800s. He served as a representative in the U.S. Congress and did so until he passed away. Shortly after Owen Lovejoy died, Lincoln said that, “Lovejoy was the best friend I had in Congress”. Lovejoy’s home, which is open for tours, is located on the east edge of town. It is listed as a National Historic Landmark; one of only 2600 National Landmarks throughout the country. In October, Princeton is home to one of the largest Civil War re-enactments anywhere, Shadows of the Blue & Gray. It is held at our beautiful City-County park, which provides a truly unique setting for such a popular event.

We are also home to two covered bridges; the youngest and oldest in the state. The oldest is the Red Covered Bridge, built in 1863, and it is still in use today. The Bureau County Historical Museum and Research Library, located on the court house square, is a treasure trove of artifact collections from around Bureau County and the state. It is home to the famous H.W Immke Photography Collection, some 20,000 glass plate negatives and photographs taken between the years 1866 and 1923. Also preserved is photographic equipment owned and used by Mr. Immke.

We invite you to visit and explore Princeton. We have so much to offer, not only for our residents but for business, industry and tourists alike. Princeton… it’s the gold standard of where to live, work, visit and play!

Mayor Ray Mabry

Jeff Borell President Tom Hancock Vice President

John Riva Corporate Consultant

Nathan Blauvelt Corporate Consultant

Government

CITY OF PRINCETON OFFICIALS

Ray Mabry - Mayor

Theresa Wittenauer - City Manager

Hector Gomez - Commissioner

Martin Makransky - Commissioner

Michael McCall - Commissioner

Jerry Neumann - Commissioner

STATE AND LOCAL OFFICES

Governor - JB Pritzker

James R. Thompson Center

100 W. Randolph, 16-100

Chicago, IL 60601

Phone: (312) 814-2121

Lieutenant Governor - Juliana Stratton

Attorney General - Kwame Raoul

Secretary of State - Alexi Giannoulias

Comptroller - Susana Mendoza

Treasurer - Michael Frerichs

US SENATE

U.S. Senator - Tammy Duckworth

230 S. Dearborn St. • Ste. 3900 Chicago, IL 60604

(312) 886-3506

U.S. Senator - Richard J. Durbin

230 S. Dearborn St. • Ste. 3892 Chicago, IL 60604 (312) 353-4952

US REPRESENTATIVE

16TH DISTRICT

Darin LaHood

100 NE Monroe St. • Room 100

Peoria, IL 61602

(309) 671-7027

STATE SENATOR

37TH DISTRICT

Senator - Win Stoller

5415 N. University St. • Ste. 105

Peoria, IL 61614

105B State House

Springfield, Illinois 62706

(217) 782-1942

STATE REPRESENTATIVE

73RD DISTRICT

Ryan Spain (R - 73)

Springfield Office: (217) 782-8108

DISTRICT OFFICE

5407 North University St.

Arbor Hall • Ste B

Peoria, IL 61614

(309) 690-7373

Brent Yepsen Charmaine hansen

Dave Yepsen KaYla KunKel

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History

The early settlement of Princeton began in the 1830’s when families from New England and later the Mid-Atlantic states, traveled west seeking good farm land. Princeton proved to be an ideal location because the land was an undulating, mostly treeless, grass-covered plain. In addition, the soil was very fertile and well drained.

When settling new land, it became common for new arrivals to come in groups to ensure congenial neighbors, schools, and religious affiliations. The Hampshire Colony is believed to have been the first of these organizations to settle in Northern Illinois. The settlers arrived in Princeton in 1831, the same year the city was surveyed and a rough draft was laid out. They soon built the Hampshire Colony Congregational Church and employed as one of its earliest pastors, Owen Lovejoy, the well-known abolitionist. In addition, Reverend Lovejoy used his own home to hide runaway slaves and in 1854 he was elected to the Illinois House of Representatives. Prior and during the Civil War, Princeton became an important station on the Underground Railroad.

Shortly before the Civil War broke out, the citizens were able to convince the Burlington Railroad to lay its rails within a mile of the city. Within a few years the community had expanded its main street to meet the railroad and this action indeed benefited the community and insured its future growth.

The first high school in the state of Illinois was built in Princeton between 1866 and 1868 with the first commencement taking place in 1870. Unfortunately, this building was destroyed by fire in 1924 and was replaced by the present building in late 1925. Those early settlers to Princeton thrived on the rich prairie and many became very wealthy. Thus, they were able to contribute in many ways to the growth and development of the community. As they retired and passed their farmland to the next generation, it became a tradition for retirees to move into town and build a grand home for their retirement years. Many of these large, beautiful homes remain and are lovingly cared for by today’s residents.

HISTORY OF BUREAU COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

The Society is an outgrowth of the Old Settlers Meeting held in Princeton’s Converse Hall on January 12, 1865. The Early Settlers Society of Bureau County was proposed as a permanent organization in September 1867, and members were encouraged to save items for use in a future museum.

A resolution was adopted at the 46th Annual Meeting in 1911 to officially begin organizing a Bureau County Historical Society. The Early Settlers Society disbanded in 1920 and

united with the Bureau County Historical Society. The society was then given space in the new Courthouse for a museum where exhibits were on display from 1938 to 1948. In 1946, the Clark-Norris home was bequeathed to the Historical Society by Grace Clark Norris, daughter of the original owners,

and the BCHS moved there in 1948.

Because of storage and space constraints, we are not able to accept every item that is offered to us. But articles of significant historical value, particularly to Bureau County, continue to be gratefully received by the Historical Society.

For more information, visit the Bureau County Historical Society Museum at www.bureaucountyhistoricalsociety.com.

Visit & Live in Princeton

interesting and quirky history dating back to 1831; year-round festivals and exciting events; nature trails, and parks; and a unique Main Street that offers fun, food, and affordable shopping treasures.

doesn’t stop there: In addition to a classic, old-timey main street, the town is also home to the Lovejoy Homestead, a stop on the Underground Railroad.

Our quaint little town is the kind of place where everyone knows just about everyone else and visitors are made to feel like they are a long-lost member of our community!

Whether you are visiting for a day, a week, or a lifetime, all of us in Princeton welcome you. But Princeton is much more than just friendly: we’ve got a flair for the arts; an

Relax and enjoy! Spend some time in a cozy downtown café with a book or a newspaper and a cup of hot coffee. Find out why Bureau County was ranked the 5th best place to live in the Midwest and the 21st best rural county to live in the whole United States.

In fact, PureWow just ranked Princeton #3 most charming small town in the entire state of Illinois, trailing only Galena and Woodstock.

What’s more picturesque than a covered bridge? Two covered bridges, which sit just a smidgen outside of Princeton’s city limits. The historical preservation around Princeton

You might end up wanting to do more than visit! Get off the Highway where the four Flags of Freedom wave and feel your life slow down just a notch and although the pace may be slow, don’t worry; we have high speed wireless hotspots for you to stay connected!

Located in the heart of Bureau County, Princeton is an easy drive from Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, and Chicago. Conveniently located in the center, we often hear our visitors say that Princeton is an easy place for friends and family to “meet in the middle”. Amtrak makes several stops at Princeton’s faithfully restored depot throughout the day and is a designated stop on the Carl Sandberg train.

Festivals

Throughout the year, Princeton festivals and events will give you dozens of reasons to visit!

Each year, our Homestead Festival, a celebration of the Owen Lovejoy Homestead’s remarkable place in history, is held during the second weekend in September. The weekend’s activities include a window display contest; museum tours; a pulled pork barbecue dinner and ice cream social; horse-drawn wagon rides; car show; helicopter rides; an arts and crafts show and market; a BBQ rib cook-off; a 5K race; class reunions; and the Homestead Festival parade.

Through the summer, Festival 56 provides a wonderful range of theatrical events from comedies and musicals to dramas, as well as Shakespeare in the Park performances on Sunday afternoons and Wednesday evenings.

The Main Street Summer Concert Series is excuse enough to look forward to warm, sunny days! A variety of bands, playing on various days during the summer on Main Street… a crowd pleaser for all ages. Admission is free and our local food and beverage vendors will have you coming back for more. Wrap up your summer late August with a trip to the

Bureau County Fair, one of the longest-running county fairs in the state!

Bicyclists at all skill levels look forward to the annual June Z Tour Ride. See picturesque Princeton and surrounding beautiful Bureau County from a two-wheeled prospective. This popular biking event provides four routes ranging from ten to one hundred miles.

In October, Shadows of the Blue and Gray offers a chance for families to see how Civil War soldiers lived and fought. The campgrounds are open for tours on Friday and Saturday evening, and a Civil War battle re-

creation is the focus of Sunday’s events.

Throughout the year, our Chamber of Commerce, in cooperation with local merchants, hosts several special seasonal events bringing shopping, entertainment and fun together along our two unique Main Street shopping districts. Whether it be strolling the street during Summer Solstice, embracing your inner witch during Witch’s Night Out, or participating in the magical transformation of our town during the holidays, you are sure to fall in love with what Princeton has to offer year round.

the Arts

FESTIVAL 56/PRINCETON THEATER GROUP

316 South Main Street • Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 879-5656 • Email: boxoffice@festival56.com

www.festival56.com • Find us on Facebook: Festival 56

Festival 56 is a professional theater festival, run by the Princeton Theater Group, located at the Grace Theater in Princeton. Each season, we offer several productions in the summer, including FREE Shakespeare in the Park, Camp 56, with additional special events and productions in the fall and winter. Performances at Festival 56 feature a cast and crew of professional theater artists assembled from across the country who live and work in Princeton during the season. One mission of Festival 56 is to present a wide selection of the most memorable plays and musicals throughout history, from the plays of William Shakespeare to the new generation of Broadway composers. Another mission of Festival 56 is promoting theater arts education and enrichment to children and adults through Learning Stage, the education committee of the PTG. We sponsor Camp 56, a two-week summer theater camp for children.

JD & Janice Smallwood

PRAIRIE ARTS COUNCIL/PRAIRIE ARTS CENTER

24 Park Avenue East • Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 875-2787 (875-ARTS) • Email: prairieartsprinceton@gmail.com

Find us on Facebook at: Prairie Arts Council Instagram at: prairieartsprinceton

The Prairie Arts Council was organized in 1995 with the vision of establishing a community center for the arts. The Council acquired a building in 1996 which had been built in 1930 as a church. Located on Princeton’s courthouse square, the Prairie Arts Center has added to the cultural and historical heritage of the community. Since opening, the PAC has sponsored hundreds of successful programs, classes, musical and theatrical productions and visual arts exhibits for people of all ages and abilities. The goal is to continue to carry our mission with increased participation, attendance and diversity.

The Prairie Arts Council is a regional nonprofit 501 (c) (3) organization whose mission is to strengthen and support the participation in the arts in North Central Illinois. These include drama, music, art, literature and history.

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Shopping

Shopping in Princeton is an experience you haven’t had anywhere else because Princeton is a wonderful one-of-a-kind shopping town! Spend the day…bring your girlfriends...and be sure to give yourself plenty of time to explore our Main Street, home to over a mile of great shopping! Princeton treasures two shopping districts both of which developed in the 1800’s as Princeton began to grow. Many of these shops still have the beautiful weathered hardwood floors and the unique decorative ceiling that were standard when these buildings were built.

Every little store in Princeton is unique, and, in most of them, the owners themselves will be right there serving you. Ask them about the history of their stores; one of our gift boutiques still has the original drawers, racks and rolling ladders that were part of the hardware store that originally occupied the space. Many of our shop owners can boast that their stores are filled with items that are

Made in America, and more specifically, right here in Bureau County. Local artisans, from potters, to woodworkers, to jewelry artists, sell their handmade products in local stores.

If you’re looking for the perfect gift that nobody else will be giving, you’re in the right place. Each shop is filled with remarkable treasures: unusual collection of kitchen items and linens, refrigerator magnets, pet accessories, scarves, unique clothing, jewelry, home decorating items, perfumes, garden accessories, candles, great wines and liqueurs, stationery, greeting cards, teas, coffees…well, you get the idea!

Antique shops? Trendy NEW fashion? China replacement on your list? We have a variety of choices for your shopping pleasure. And every year, more new shops open, so your Princeton shopping experience never gets old.

Next time you’re thinking about shopping, give yourself a break, hop in the car with some girlfriends, and head out to Princeton, Illinois. From master

artisans to one-of-a-kind gift shops, you will find plenty of treasures to fill your suitcase. We’re waiting for you!

Education

HIGH SCHOOL

PRINCETON HIGH SCHOOL

DIST. 500

103 South Euclid Ave.

Princeton, IL 61356

(815) 875-3308

www.phs-il.org

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

PRINCETON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Dist. 115 - District Office

506 East Dover Rd.

Princeton, IL 61356

(815) 875-3162

www.princeton115schools.org

DOUGLAS SCHOOL

220 East LaSalle St.

Princeton, IL 61356

(815) 872-9741

JEFFERSON SCHOOL

725 West Putnam

Princeton, IL 61356

(815) 875-4417

LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

501 South Euclid Ave.

Princeton, IL 61356

(815) 875-1164

LOGAN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

302 West Central St.

Princeton, IL 61356

(815) 875-6415

PRESCHOOL

HAPPY HANDS PRESCHOOL

Evangelical Covenant Church

24 North Main St.

Princeton, IL 61356

(815) 875-2124

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

PRINCETON CHRISTIAN

ACADEMY (K-8)

21890 Us Highway 34

Princeton, IL 61356

(815) 875-2933

www.princetonchristianacademy.com

ZEARING CHILD

ENRICHMENT CENTER

633 Masonic Drive

Princeton, IL 61356

(815) 875-2335

www.zcec.org

COMMUNITY COLLEGE

ILLINOIS VALLEY

COMMUNITY COLLEGE

815 North Orlando Smith Avenue

Oglesby, IL 61348

(815) 224-2720

www.ivcc.edu

 Princeton High School (officially Princeton Township High School) is a high school located at 103 S. Euclid Ave in Princeton, Illinois. It is the oldest township high school in Illinois. Princeton High School was founded in 1867 and graduated its first class in 1869.

 Logan Junior High is located at 302 West Central Avenue in Princeton, Illinois and serves students in grades 5 through 8.

PRINCETON PUBLIC LIBRARY

698 East Peru St., Princeton, IL (815) 875-1331

www.princetonpl.org

By adoption of an ordinance on April 18, 1885, a donation of $11,862.67 made to the City of Princeton by the last will of Nehemiah Matson for the purpose of establishing a free public library was accepted by the city council in trust. On February 27, 1886, the first Board of Directors of Matson Public Library was confirmed by the city council and the library opened its doors.

The first meeting of the new Board of Directors took place on March 10, 1886 and for the next three years, the Nehemiah Matson fund was held as an investment until a location for the library was decided upon and secured. After a lengthy process, it was decided that the

first library was to be located in the building at what is now 529 South Main Street in Princeton, IL.

In 1890, we were already expanding. The Matson Public Library located on South Main Street in Princeton was first opened for use by the public. It remained in use for 22 years. In the summer of 1912, the Chicago architectural firm of Patton & Miller was contracted to begin work on the permanent library facility in the main square of Princeton. A year later, the new facility was opened to the public.

94 years later, a city-wide referendum was passed to allow construction to begin on a new, 28,000 square foot facility at 698 East Peru Street. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held in August 2007 when the new facility was given to the people of Princeton.

BUREAU COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY

629 South Main St., Princeton, IL (815) 879-3133 or (815) 303-7386 bcgenealogy.org

Come visit this free genealogical library. Regular hours of operation are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm and the first Saturday of each month during the same hours. This family history library contains a large collection of historical Bureau County Records consisting of obituaries, burial locations, marriage records, historical plat

maps, county and town histories, county newspapers, farm records, and so much more. If desired, an experienced volunteer will assist you in using its vast collection of Bureau County records to help you find exactly what you are looking for. Be sure to check out their website, www. bcgenealogy.org, for helpful tips on how to get started on your ancestry journey. The library has programs each month on the fourth Thursday at 7:00 pm. The final two months are combined into one program on the first Thursday following Thanksgiving. All programs are free and open to the public and feature genealogical or historical topics. Many visitors have said this is perhaps the best county genealogical library they have ever visited.

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JANELLE MCCARTER ERIC JOHNSTON LARRY THOMAS BRENDA STANFIELD

JOSH KLECKNER

NEIL KING SARA OSBORN

LAUREN SMITH MASON KIMBERLEY

JACKIE MARTIN

Parks & Recreation

Created in 1946, the Princeton Park District maintains over 200 acres of parks, the Bureau County Metro Center, and the outdoor Alexander Swimming Pool.

It is our mission to provide leisure and recreation services to our communities and to provide safe, inviting and family oriented activities for all residents.

ZEARING PARK

Zearing Park is a hub of action from March to November. Baseball and soccer abound at the sprawling 72-acre park on the southeast corner of Princeton. You find 3 baseball diamonds, shelters, picnic and barbecue areas, sand volleyball, horseshoe pits, playground, and concession stand. Zearing Park is also the home of a 3 acre fully stocked pond, 1.7 mile walking path, and outdoor soccer complex.

CITY COUNTY PARK

Our City County Park is a 65-acre park nestled throughout a natural woodland setting just north of town offering barbecue areas, log cabin shelter, playground, ball field, and restrooms. It is often the location of Boy and Girl Scout Day Camps and our annual Shadows of the Blue and Gray Civil War Reenactment each October.

WEST SIDE BALLPARK

Westside Ball Park is hustling and bustling with activity during the baseball and softball seasons. Princeton Youth Softball and Princeton Youth Baseball as well as Princeton Church League, the Bureau County Metro Center Leagues and many others play at Westside Park.

ALEXANDER PARK

This 12-acre park hosts a 9-hole disc golf course, pickleball courts, tennis courts, barbecue & picnic areas, shelter, restrooms, playground, sand volleyball court, and the outdoor Alexander Pool.

BUREAU COUNTY METRO CENTER

The Bureau County Metro Center is a 50,000 square-foot recreation center featuring a full-size gymnasium; 25-yard indoor swimming pool with wading pool and observation deck; racquetball court; state of the art weight room and cardio room; elevated running/walking track above the gym; locker rooms. A multi-purpose room with adjacent kitchen provides the perfect setting for conventions, expos, meetings, or wedding receptions. The Park District Staff and the Bureau County Metro Center strive to provide a continuous schedule of fun and exciting events, leagues and classes keeping our residents and visitors active & entertained all year long.

168th Bureau County Princeton, IL

August 23-27, 2023

Fair

Bring the whole family and make a Lifetime of memories!

Josh Turner with Special Guest Sara Evans on 8/24

Veteran’s Program

Demolition Derby & Figure 8 Race Tractor & Truck Pull

Friday & Sat Nights in October

“Nightmare” - Haunted Attraction

www.bureaucountyfair.com

ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS HELD ALL YEAR LONG

LOANS DESIGNED AROUND YOU!

CAPTAIN SWIFT BRIDGE

1600 North Epperson Rd.

Located one mile west of Princeton. Built in 2006, the bridge derives its strength from its Burr arch design, an idea patented by Theodore Burr of New York in 1804. Made entirely of wood using 1800s concepts, the Captain Swift Covered Bridge is the only two-lane covered bridge in Illinois. It has a 16’-3” vertical clearance, a 28 foot minimum roadway width and a 128’ span over the Big Bureau Creek.

RED COVERED BRIDGE

2 mi. North of Princeton, IL off IL 26 on Old Dad Joe Trail

The Red Covered Bridge is a wooden, covered bridge that runs over Big Bureau Creek north of Princeton in Dover Township, Bureau County, Illinois. It was originally built in 1863, at a cost of $3,148.57. The 149-foot (45 m) span is one of five remaining covered bridges in Illinois, and it is still open to traffic, though now covered with CCTV cameras. The bridge was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places on April 23, 1975.

Golf Courses

CHAPEL HILL GOLF COURSE AND EVENTS CENTER

12927 IL Highway 26

Princeton, IL

(815) 879-6531

Chapelhillprinceton.com

Chapel Hill Golf Course and Event Center is a public 18 hole golf course and event venue located southeast of Princeton, in north-central Illinois. Tracing its roots to the original Bureau Valley Country Club (BVCC), this once private course is steeped in tradition and history dating back to 1909, where it began as a simple stop along the Inter-Urban rail line between Princeton and Bureau Junction.

WYATON HILLS GOLF COURSE

17879 1500 North Avenue

Princeton, IL

(815) 872-2641

A beautiful nine-hole course with rolling terrain and elevated greens overlooks a scenic valley. Driving range, Pro-shop, cart rental, full bar and snack bar are available. Designed by Carl Gustason, the Wyaton Hills golf course opened in 1968. Max Halberg manages the course as the Owner/Manager.

Healthcare

OSF HEALTHCARE SAINT CLARE MEDICAL CENTER

530 Park Ave. E., Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 875-2811

osfsaintclare.org

Health care is more than treating illness or injury. It’s about everything that helps you live your best life.

At OSF HealthCare, we listen to you and work with you and your family to achieve that active lifestyle you desire.

We provide:

• Individualized, coordinated care with access to specialists

• Education and information on health and wellness topics

• Financial and nurse navigators to support you and ease concerns

• Encouragement to help you live the life you want

After 145 years, our Mission remains unchanged. No matter who you are or where you’re going, we’re dedicated to providing transformational care that helps you live your best life – because our Mission is you.

Our Mission is more than a statement. It’s who we are. From our clinics and hospitals to our labs and cafeterias, we live to serve you with the greatest care and love.

OSF Saint Clare provides a broad range of options for quality services and expert providers to support your health and wellness journey.

• Cardiopulmonary rehabilitation

• 24-hour physician-staffed Emergency Department

• Gastroenterology

• General and orthopedic surgery

• Medical Imaging Center – CT, MRI, nuclear image and 3D mammography

• Laboratory testing

• Physical and occupational rehabilitation

• Primary care and prompt care

• Pain management services

• Swing bed services

• Respiratory care featuring sleep testing

• Senior behavioral wellness

• Wound care clinic

OSF MEDICAL GROUP –PRIMARY CARE

535 Park Ave. E., Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 875-4531

osfhealthcare.org/primary-care

t’s important to establish a relationship with a primary care provider. They will respect and listen to you, get to know you and your family and become your trusted health and wellness partner. At OSF Medical Group – Primary Care, our team can help guide you through your health care journey – whether it’s getting preventive care such as wellness checks and routine checkups to stay healthy or referrals to specialists if needed.

Working together with OSF primary care clinicians, you will have access to health education, disease prevention and healthy living options. When needed, you’ll find knowledgeable, highly-skilled care teams to diagnose and treat both acute and chronic illnesses.

OSF PROMPTCARE

535 Park Ave. E., Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 875-4531

For minor illness and injury requiring immediate attention, OSF PromptCare offers convenient care, seven days a week. Our walk-in clinic is designed to assess and treat sudden minor illnesses and injuries for patients when their primary care provider is busy or unavailable. OSF PromptCare has on-site lab and X-ray services available, as well as treatment rooms for performing minor procedures.

OSF MYCHART

OSF MyChart gives secure, 24/7 online access to your electronic health record from your computer or mobile device. Visit osfhealthcare.org/mychart to learn about getting started and download the app.

With OSF MyChart you can:

• Make appointments

• View your medical history

• Send messages to your care team

• Ask for prescription refills

• Access your family’s records

• Get test results faster

• Use eCheck-In for most visits before you ever leave home

OSF ONCALL VIRTUAL URGENT CARE osfoncall.org

Available 24/7/365

It’s your health care journey. You choose the way. With OSF OnCall, you have more power in your hands. You have tools to tailor your health care experience to your needs, all while receiving personal, high-quality care.

With cutting-edge tools and accessibility, we deliver simplified, convenient options that work for you. OSF OnCall Virtual Urgent Care gets you the care you need on your schedule. Treating minor illnesses and injuries whenever, wherever you need it. No appointment needed.

ST. MARGARET’S CENTER FOR FAMILY HEALTH

1916 N. Main Street, Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 915-8748 www.aboutsmh.org

St. Margaret’s Center for Family Health offers a full range of primary care for all ages, including walk-in care for minor injuries and illnesses. Economical lab services and diagnostic testing, including digital x-rays, are also performed on- site. The clinic sees all walk-in patients, regardless of your primary care provider or their hospital affiliation. Together, board certified physicians, Benjamin Shepherd, MD, and Travis Swink, DO, along with Tamara Workman, PA-C, Jennifer Gutshall, PA-C and Pamela Hansen, PA-C, bring complete family care to the area.

Where to Worship

ASSEMBLY OF GOD

THE PEOPLE CHURCH

3525 North Main St. Princeton, IL 61356

(815) 915-8229

Pastor Bob Henkelman www.thepeoplechurch.com

BIBLE

PRINCETON BIBLE CHURCH

21890 US Hwy 34 Princeton, IL 61356

(815) 875-2933

Pastor Curtis Odell www.princetonbible.com

CATHOLIC ST. LOUIS CATHOLIC CHURCH

616 South Gosse Blvd. Princeton, IL 61356

(815) 879-0181

Msgr. James Kruse www.stlouisprinceton.org

CHRISTIAN

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH (Disciples of Christ)

105 South Main St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 879-0916

www.princetonfirstchristian.com

CHURCH OF CHRIST CHURCH OF CHRIST

211 North Pleasant St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 872-7871

CONGREGATIONAL HAMPSHIRE COLONY CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH

604 South Church St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 875-2329

Pastor Michael Freeman

www.hampshirecolonycc.com

EVANGELICAL EVANGELICAL COVENANT CHURCH

24 North Main St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 875-2124

Pastor Derek Boggs www.eccprinceton.org

EVANGELICAL FREE

CHRIST COMMUNITY CHURCH

1719 South Euclid Ave. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 879-3227

Pastor David Mundt

LUTHERAN

FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH OF PRINCETON

116 North Pleasant St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 875-1685

Pastor Bill Shields www.flcprinceton.org

ST. JOHN EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH

“The Church on the Hill” 15199 2825 East St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 875-2313

www.churchonthehillonline.org

ST. MATTHEWS LUTHERAN CHURCH

416 Dover Rd. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 879-6491

Pastor Scott Schmidt www.stmatthewsprinceton.org

METHODIST

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

316 South Church St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 872-2821

Pastor Ryan Sutton www.princetonfirstumc.com

NAZARENE

NEW HOPE CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

30 North 6th St.

Princeton, IL 61356

(815) 875-1900

Pastor Laura Tanner

www.mynewhopeonline.org

PENTECOSTAL UNITED PENTECOSTAL CHURCH

2303 South Main St.

Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 872-1831

Pastor Ron Townsley

PRESBYTERIAN

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

320 Park Ave. East Princeton, IL 61356

(815) 875-1306

www.1stpresprinceton.com

SOUTHERN BAPTIST

BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH

1028 South 6th St.

Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 879-9181

Pastor Frank Gervasi

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST OPEN PRAIRIE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

25 East Marion St.

Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 872-5150

Pastor Adam Webber

www.openprairie.org

WESLEYAN

PRINCETON WESLEYAN CHURCH

421 East Dover Rd.

Princeton, IL 61356

(815) 879-4481

Pastor Doug Kirkpatrick

www.princetonwesleyan.org

AMVETS POST #180

1549 West Peru St.

Princeton, IL 61356

(815) 872-1171

ARUKAH INSTITUTE OF HEALING

Sarah Scruggs

535 Elm Place Suite 7

Princeton, IL 61356

(815) 872-2943

BEST, INC

Carrie Folken

225 East Backbone Rd.

Princeton, IL 61356

(815) 872-0255

BUREAU COUNTY AGRICULTURAL BOARD

Pete Reviglio

P. O. Box 238

Princeton, IL 61356

(815) 875-2905

BUREAU COUNTY

AMERICAN RED CROSS

Lori Compton

435 South Main St.

Princeton, IL 61356

(815) 879-2231

BUREAU COUNTY

DEMOCRATIC PARTY

Rick Wilkin

934 North Main St.

Princeton, IL 61356

(815) 878-2990

BUREAU COUNTY FARM BUREAU

Jill Frueh

1407 North Main St.

Princeton, IL 61356

(815) 875-6468

BUREAU COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY

Carol McGee

629 South Main St.

Princeton, IL 61356

(815) 879-3133

BUREAU COUNTY

HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Lex Poppens 109 Park Avenue West

Princeton, IL 61356

(815) 875-2184

BUREAU COUNTY SENIOR CITIZENS ASSOCIATION

Denise Ihrig

16 West Marion St.

Princeton, IL 61356

(815) 879-3981

BUREAU COUNTY UNITED WAY

Victoria Yepsen

2 South Main St.

Princeton, IL 61356

(815) 879-2631, Ext. 100

COMMUNITY BAND

Ginger Freeberg

838 Park Ave. West

Princeton, IL 61356

(815) 878-0367

COVERED BRIDGE BARBERSHOP CHORUS

Marvin Strom

649 West Central Ave.

Princeton, IL 61356

(815) 303-8071

FARM STEW INTERNATIONAL

Joy Kauffman

P. O. Box 291

Princeton, IL 61356

(815) 200-4925

FLAGS OF FREEDOM

Terry Robison

P. O. Box 283

Princeton, IL 61356

(309) 854-2692

FREEDOM HOUSE

Michael Zerneck

440 Elm Place

Princeton, IL 61356

(815) 872-0087

FRIENDS OF STRAYS

Bev Eden

2845 North Main St.

Princeton, IL 61356

(815) 872-7387

FUR REAL HEROES

Kim Adams

437 Lynn Court

Des Plaines, IL 60016

(815) 314-4572

GATEWAY SERVICES

Tracy Wright

P. O. Box 535

Princeton, IL 61356

(815) 875-4548

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

Jessica Brayfield

1101 Shooting Park Rd.

Peru, IL 61354

(815) 434-2041

ILLINOIS NATIONAL GUARD RECRUITING

Jacob Love

111 North East St.

Kewanee, IL 61443

(309) 567-7065

ILLINOIS VALLEY PADS

Carol Alcorn

P. O. Box 1012

LaSalle, IL 61301

(815) 224-3047

LIONS CLUB OF PRINCETON

Jim Argo

(815) 872-6181

NORTH CENTRAL BEHAVIORAL SYSTEMS

Jodi Mahoney

2960 Chartres St. LaSalle, IL 61301

(815) 224-1610

(815) 879-3981

NORTH CENTRAL ILLINOIS COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS

Kevin Lindeman

613 West Marquette St.

Ottawa, IL 61350

(815) 433-5830

PRINCETON CHAMBER AMBASSADORS

Taylor Paull

435 South Main St.

Princeton, IL 61356

(815) 875-2616

PRINCETON ART DISTRICT

Mary Van Keulen

1001 North Main St.

Princeton, IL 61356

(815) 579-6993

PRINCETON CIVIL WAR ORGANIZATION SHADOWS OF THE BLUE & GRAY

Debbi Johnson

(815) 699-7238

(815) 878-5005

PRINCETON CLOSET

Jennifer Conwell

2026 North Main St.

Princeton, IL 61356

(815) 875-3145

PRINCETON JUNIOR WOMAN’S CLUB

Trisha Schafer

P. O. Box 541

Princeton, IL 61356

(815) 303-0896

PRINCETON MOOSE LODGE

Pat Lilley

1339 North Euclid Ave.

Princeton, IL 61356

(815) 879-5261

PRINCETON ROTARY CLUB

Jeff Hunt

317 South Main St.

Princeton, IL 61356

(815) 875-3463

SECOND STORY TEEN CENTER

Jeff & Dana VanAutreve

1033 1/2 North Main St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 875-3444

STARVED ROCK COUNTRY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

George Carizey 241 Marquette St. LaSalle, IL 61301 (815) 252-2906

STARVED ROCK REGIONAL CENTER FOR THERAPY & CHILD DEVELOPMENT

Paula Williamson

1013 Adams Street

Ottawa, IL 61350 (815) 434-0857

TRI-COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY

Nancy Bland 540 Elm Place

Princeton, IL 61356

(815) 875-1150

TRI-COUNTY OPPORTUNITIES

Vanessa Hoffeditz 1019 North Main St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 875-6064

W.D. BOYCE COUNCIL

Ben Blumenberg 614 N.E. Madison Avenue Peoria, IL 61603 (309) 673-6136

YOUTH SERVICE BUREAU

Lisa Gustafson 1702 1/2 West Peru St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 872-2119

ClothingBoutiqueforWomen andMen–Fun,trendy,clothing &accessoriesatmoderateprices

Seed & Agronomy

Ashton, Buda, Henry, LaMoille, Princeton, Toulon, Varna, Walnut, Walton Energy Bradford, Buda, Manlius, Princeton, Toulon, Varna, Walton, Wyoming Technology Princeton Serving

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ACCOUNTANTS

Clifton Larson Allen LLP

123 South Pleasant St. Princeton IL 61356

(815) 875-4541

Gebeck & Associates, Inc.

15 West Warren St. Suite 1 Princeton IL 61356

(815) 915-8732

Hopkins & Associates, CPA’s Inc.

726 South Main St. Princeton IL 61356

(815) 339-6630

Monica Robbins, CPA, P.C.

850 East Thompson St. Princeton IL 61356

(815) 872-3330

ADVERTISING

Link Media

2968 St. Vincent’s Ave. LaSalle IL 61301

(815) 224-4742

AGRICULTURE

Ag View FS

22069 US 34 Princeton IL 61356

(815) 875-2800

Corteva Agriscience

2700 Pioneer Dr. Princeton IL 61356

(815) 875-2845

Douglas Plant Health

21417 1950 East St. Princeton IL 61356

(815) 872-1190

Hefty Seed Company - Princeton

20270 1800 North Ave. Princeton IL 61356

(815) 879-8720

Prairie State Tractor 20144 1800 North Ave. Princeton IL 61356

(815) 875-3838

Timpte Trailers 160 Progress Drive Princeton IL 61356

(815) 875-2242

ANTIQUES

Grand Plaza Antiques, Etc.

531 South Main St. Princeton IL 61356

(815) 437-2856

J&S Antique Mall 16713 IL 40 Sheffield IL 61361

(815) 454-2066

THE ARTS

B.L. Kassabaum Artist’s Gallery 117 North Pleasant Princeton IL 61356

(815) 872-7081

Main Street Dance Academy 621 South Main St. Princeton IL 61356

(815) 872-0830

Prairie Arts Center (& Prairie Arts Council) 24 Park Ave. East Princeton IL 61356

(815) 875-2787

ATTORNEYS

Angel, Isaacson and Tracy 111 Park Ave. East Princeton IL 61356

(815) 875-6551

Carson LLP 7382 2325 East St. Tiskilwa IL 61368 (260) 423-9411

Langhenry, Gillen, Lundquist & Johnson, LLC 605 South Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 915-8540

Law Offices of May May Angel & Harris 708 South Pleasant St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-3808

Russell, English, Scoma and Beneke 10 Park Ave. West Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-4555

AUTO PARTS & SERVICE

Napa Auto Parts 2106 North Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 915-8012

Shane’s Shine Shop 611 North Pleasant St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 872-4301

AUTOMOTIVE DEALERSHIPS

Princeton Chevrolet GMC 1402 North Main St. Princeton IL 61356

(815) 875-4411

Prescott Brothers of Princeton 1502 West Peru St. Princeton IL 61356

(815) 875-1180

BUSINESS/RETAIL

A & M Products 575 Elm Place Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-2667

Austin Parker Naturals 509 South Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-1751

Beck Oil Company 850 East Thompson St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-6451

Beetz Me! Inc. 952 North Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 879-7777

Blue Jay Way Records 524 South Main St. Princeton IL 61356

(815) 872-1935

Boek-el-ZOO

419 South Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 915-8442

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Car Wash Brokers of IL, LLC

712 North Main St. Princeton IL 61356

(815) 875-3601

Corner Chair Market

414 South Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 910-2717

Creations Unlimited 15 West Peru St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 872-0905

Downtown Liquidation 540 South Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 876-6804

Eclectic Joy

529 South Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 872-3569

Finders Keepers Resale Store 230 Backbone Road East Princeton IL 61356 (815) 879-7387

Five 22

522 South Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 872-3522

Four Seasons

643 South Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 872-2225

Fresh Finds Hallmark

460 South Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-1039

Hoffmans Patterns of the Past 513 South Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-1944

Hotsy Equipment Co. 17 West Peru St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-4564

Johnson’s Carpet Shoppe 1033 North Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-3444

Lee’s Water Systems 1790 North Euclid Ave. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-2506

Little Blue Dress

514 South Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 872-2880

Lodestone

528 South Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-2793

Meadows Home Decor & Gifts

501 South Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 872-2811

NiciLynn Shoes 535 South Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 872-3445

Once Upon a Craft 518 South Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 501-8278

Optimal Health 918 North Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 915-4115

Premier Refrigerated Transport 27268 1500 North Avenue Princeton IL 61356 (877) 599-8737

Princeton Liquor Wine & Spirits 106 South Main Street Princeton IL 61356 (815) 915-8145

Rachel Rene Bath & Body 620 South Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 915-2001

Refaced 502 South Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 878-3873

Sayler’s General Store 618 South Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 872-3725

Sean Philip Bridals 902 North Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 915-8772

Sherwin Williams Paint Company 623 South Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 879-8731

Someone’s In The Kitchen 1619 North Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 879-0604

Sterling Business Machines 501 Locust St. Sterling IL 61081 (815) 625-4375

T & T Metal Designs

400 North Main St., Suite #1 Princeton IL 61356 (815) 915-8694

Tailholt Trading Post 925 North Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 876-0631

The Bike Place 22 East Columbus St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 797-2399

The Milk Moustache 944 North Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-6455

The Princeton Closet 2026 North Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-3145

Tractor Supply Company 2110 North Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-1176

Walmart Super Center 2111 Claude Bailey Parkway Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-4521

Wild Honey Boutique 512 South Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (309) 525-1585

Wyanet Carpet Flooring America 816 North Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 879-0005

CHILD CARE SERVICES

Zearing Child Enrichment Center 633 Masonic Dr. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-2335

CHIROPRACTORS

Farrell Chiropractic 682 East Peru St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-4408

Princeton Chiropractic Center 222 North Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-3861

CHURCHES & RELIGIOUS

Cornerstone Community Wellness, Inc. 302 North Mason St. Sheffield IL 61361 (815) 454-8020

First Presbyterian Church

320 Park Ave. East Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-1306

First United Methodist Church

316 South Church St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 872-2821

Hampshire Colony Congregational Church

604 South Church St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-2329

Open Prairie UCC

25 East Marion St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 872-5150

The People Church 3525 North Main St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 915-8229

St. Louis Parish 616 South Gosse Blvd. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 879-0181

St. Matthews Lutheran Church 416 East Dover Rd. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-6491

United Pentecostal Church

2303 South Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 872-1831

CLEANING SERVICE

Combined Cleaning & Restoration

1503 Olympic Road Princeton IL 61356 (815) 872-5326

ServiceMaster Restoration DSI 123 West Progress Dr. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 879-4411

COFFEE HOUSE

Bean Buzz 130 North Main St. Princeton IL 61356 beanbuzz130@gmail.com

Flour House Bakery & Coffee 950 North Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 989-8700

Scooter’s Coffee

15 East Century Dr. Princeton IL 61356

www.scooterscoffee.com

Simply Nutrition 418 South Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (779) 239-1781

COMPUTER SERVICE AND SUPPLIES

BC Tech Group, LLC

1005 North Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 915-8328

Connecting Point 1622 Fourth St. Peru IL 61354 (815) 223-1052

CONCRETE & ASPHALT COMPANIES

Advanced Asphalt

308 West Railroad Ave. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 872-9911

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CONSTRUCTION

ARK Building Solutions, Inc.

105 South Main St., Suite 1 Princeton IL 61356

(815) 915-8284

BuildRite Home Pro’s

457 South Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (309) 865-2129

Bullington-Isaacson Construction Inc.

106 South Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 879-3103

Hartman Statewide Buildings 13062 IL Hwy. 26 Princeton IL 61356 (815) 830-1975

Key Builders Construction 118 West Progress Dr. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-6114

Kramer’s Garage Door, Inc. 17861 2200 East Street Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-2715

Ray Swanson Construction Company 204 Lake Street Princeton IL 61356 (815) 872-1525

DENTISTS

Kheshgi, Laura Krabill, DMD

475 West Peru St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-6449

Mueller Dental Care 102 West Progress Dr. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-1138

Timothy Puhr DDS PC 832 South Sixth St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-1217

ELECTRICAL SERVICES

Big Sky Wind

103 East Lincoln H Normal IL 61761 (309) 255-8129

Crescent Electric Supply 555 Elm Place Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-6421

Elmore Electric, Inc.

205 North St. - Dover Princeton IL 61356

(815) 643-2354

EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

BEST, Inc.

225 East Backbone Rd. Princeton IL 61356

(815) 872-0255

ENTERTAINMENT/RECREATION

Apollo Theater 455 South Main St. Princeton IL 61356

(815) 875-1707

Community Band Ginger Freeberg

838 Park Ave West Princeton IL 61356

(815) 878-0367

freebergs4@yahoo.com

Festival 56

316 South Main St. Princeton IL 61356

(815) 879-5656

Glenhagen Farm Retreat 25821 2300 North Ave. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 719-3379

Hickory Grove Campground 7478 1745 North Ave. Sheffield IL 61361 (815) 454-2600

Menno Haven Camp and Retreat Center 9301 1575 East St. Tiskilwa IL 61368 (815) 255-4649

Second Story Teen Center 1033 1/2 North Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 303-4111

EXCAVATING

D Fox Excavating, Inc.

1607 West Peru St. Princeton IL 61356

(815) 866-6035

FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS/ SERVICES

Central Bank 317 South Main St. Princeton IL 61356

(815) 875-3333

Community Lenders 124 South Main St. Princeton IL 61356

(815) 872-1900

Compeer Financial 2950 North Main St. Princeton IL 61356

(815) 872-0067

Cyr Financial, Inc.

636 South Main St. Princeton IL 61356

(815) 303-9713

Edward D. Jones - Joe Kitchens

616 North Main St. Princeton IL 61356

(815) 915-8256

Edward Jones Investments

200 East Ace Rd. Princeton IL 61356

(815) 875-6565

First State Bank

1693 North Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 872-0002

Gleason Finance 928 North Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 872-1000

Heartland Bank & Trust

606 South Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-4444

Illinois Valley Credit Union 200 Ace Rd. Princeton IL 61356 (800) 842-8534

KB Elliott Financial Advisors 306 Backbone Road East Princeton IL 61356 (815) 915-8646

Midland States Bank 815 South Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-2828

Thrivent Financial 105 South Main St., Suite 2 Princeton IL 61356 (309) 852-0708

FLORISTS

Blooms on Elm 14 Elm Place Princeton IL 61356 (815) 915-8537

Flowers By Julia 811 East Peru St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-3819

FUNERAL HOMES

Grant-Johnson Funeral Homes, Inc. 30 West Mechanic St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 699-7711

Norberg Memorial Home 701 East Thompson St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-2425

GAS STATIONS

Beck’s - West 605 West Peru St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 872-0731

Beck’s - North 1838 North Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 872-0630

Princeton Amoco/MSG Petro Inc.

720 North Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 872-0706

Shell Gas Station - Johnson Oil Co. 2225 North Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 872-3100

Sullivan’s Fuels 125 Backbone Road East Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-1494

GOLF CLUBS

Chapel Hill Golf Course and Event Center, Inc. 12927 IL Hwy. 26 Princeton IL 61356 (815) 879-6531

Wyaton Hills Golf Course 17879 1500 North Ave. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 872-2641

GOVERNMENT Bureau County Government

700 South Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 876-3555

Illinois House of Representatives Ryan Spain P. O. Box 1575 Peoria IL 61655 (217) 782-8108

Illinois State Senator Winston Stoller 5415 University Suite 105 Peoria IL 61614 (309) 693-4921

GROCERY STORES

Sullivan’s Foods 125 Backbone Rd. East Princeton IL 61356 (815) 879-7351

HARDWARE STORES

Neighborhoood Ace Hardware 525 North Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 879-2791

HEALTH CARE SERVICES

Catching Joy Midwifery 334 Backbone Rd. East Princeton IL 61356 (815) 878-8811

In-Home Care Connection 680 West Peru St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 343-0572

OSF St. Clare Medical Center 530 Park Ave. East Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-2811

St. Margaret’s Center for Family Health 1916 North Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 915-8748

St. Margaret’s Hospital

600 East 1st St. Spring Valley IL 61362

(815) 664-5311

HEALTH/FITNESS

Bureau County Metro Center 837 Park Avenue West Princeton IL 61356 (815) 872-0840

On the Homestead CrossFit 21943 US Hwy 34 Princeton IL 61356 (815) 219-4150

HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING

Grassers Plumbing & Heating

404 Main St. McNabb IL 61335 (815) 882-2111

Town & Country Services 537 West Peru St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 872-2200

HOTELS/LODGING

AmericInn Lodge & Suites

2120 Claude Bailey Parkway Princeton IL 61356 (815) 872-5000

Econo Lodge

2200 North Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 872-3300

The Flats at Elm Place 14 Elm Place Princeton IL 61356 flatsatelmplace.com

Starved Rock Lodge & Conference Center Rt.178 & Rt.71 Utica IL 61373 (815) 667-4211

HUMAN SERVICES

Bureau & Putnam County Health Department 526 Bureau Valley Parkway Princeton IL 61356 (815) 872-5091 ex 2113

INSURANCE

American Family Insurance

15 West Warren St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 872-1517

Assurance, a Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC

666 Park Avenue East Princeton IL 61356

(309) 219-4621

COUNTRY Insurance & Financial Services - Elm Place

535 Elm Place, Suite 1 Princeton IL 61356

(815) 872-0914

COUNTRY Insurance & Financial Services - Main St

204 North Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 872-3333

Dave Yepsen - Comprehensive Insurance 717 South Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-6079

Dimond Bros. 245 Backbone Rd. East Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-4404

Nyman Insurance Agency, Inc. 15 West Warren St. Suite 2 Princeton IL 61356 (815) 879-2721

State Farm Insurance 324 North Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-2393

The Cornerstone Agency 306 Backbone Rd. East Princeton IL 61356 (815) 438-3923

LIBRARY & RESEARCH CENTER

Bureau County Genealogical Society

629 South Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 879-3133

Princeton Public Library

698 East Peru St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-1331

MANUFACTURING

Ace Hardware Retail Support Center

2123 North Euclid Ave. Princeton IL 61356

(815) 872-3000

Champion Gardner Denver 1301 North Euclid Ave. Princeton IL 61356

(815) 875-3321

LCN/Allegion 121 West Railroad Ave. Princeton IL 61356

(815) 875-3311

LW Schneider, Inc.

1180 North Sixth St.

Princeton IL 61356

(815) 875-3835

Michlig Energy 105 1st Street Manlius IL 61338

(815) 445-6921

MTM Recognition

615 South Sixth St.

Princeton IL 61356

(815) 876-2694

Princeton Flighting

145 West Progress Dr. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 872-1431

MEDIA

Bureau County Republican

426 2nd St. LaSalle IL 61010 (815) 875-4461

Jamison Media Services

P. O. Box 595 Walnut IL 61376 (815) 866-9352

News Tribune

426 Second St. LaSalle IL 61301 (815) 220-6953

Starved Rock Country

110 West Jefferson St. Ottawa IL 61350 (815) 433-2000

Starved Rock Media

1 Broadcast Lane Oglesby IL 61348 (815) 223-3100

Studstill Media 3905 Progress Blvd. Peru IL 61354 (815) 224-2100

MUNICIPALITY

City of Princeton

2 South Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-2631

OPTOMETRY

Bureau Valley Vision Care

200 Ace Rd. - Suite 4 Princeton IL 61356 (815) 872-3937

ORCHARDS/GARDENS

Hornbaker Gardens

22937 1140 North Ave. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 659-3282

Shovelhead & Lawncare 310 Bryant Avenue

Princeton IL 61356

(815) 303-1187

Taylor’s Way 14057 IL Highway 26

Princeton IL 61356

(815) 875-8231

ORGANIZATIONS

AMVETS Post #180 - Princeton, IL

1549 West Peru St.

Princeton IL 61356

(815) 872-1171

Arukah Institute of Healing

535 Elm Place, Suite 7

Princeton IL 61356

(815) 872-2943

Bureau County Agricultural Board

811 West Peru St.

Princeton IL 61356

(815) 875-2905

Bureau County American Red Cross 435 South Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 879-2231

Bureau County Democratic Party 934 North Main St.

Princeton IL 61356 (815) 878-2990

Bureau County Farm Bureau 1407 North Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-6468

Bureau County Historical Society

109 Park Avenue West Princeton IL 61356

(815) 875-2184

Bureau County Senior Citizens Assoc. 16 West Marion Princeton IL 61356 (815) 879-3981

Bureau County United Way 2 South Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-2631 ext. 1006

Covered Bridge Barbershop Chorus 649 West Central Avenue Princeton IL 61356 (815) 303-8071

FARM STEW International P. O. Box 291

Princeton IL 61356 (815) 200-4925

Flags of Freedom

P. O. Box 283

Princeton IL 61356 (309) 854-2692

Freedom House 440 Elm Place Princeton IL 61356 (815) 872-0087

Friends of Strays 2845 North Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 872-7387

Fur Real Heroes 437 Lynn Court Des Plaines IL 60016 (815) 314-4572

Gateway Services 406 South Gosse Blvd. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-4548

Habitat for Humanity 1011 Shooting Park Rd. Peru IL 61354 (815) 434-2041

Chamber Member Directory

Illinois Valley PADS

P. O. Box 1012

LaSalle IL 61301

(815) 224-3047

Lions Club of Princeton

1028 South Church St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 872-6181

North Central Behavioral Health Systems

526 Bureau Valley Parkway

Princeton IL 61356

(815) 875-4458

North Central Illinois Council of Government

613 West Marquette St. Ottawa IL 61350 (815) 433-5830

Princeton Civil War Re-enactment Committee

Sheryl Woodberg www.shadowsbluegray.com (815) 878-0741

Princeton Chamber of Commerce 435 South Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-2616

Princeton Community Band 838 Park Avenue West Princeton IL 61356 (815) 878-0367

Princeton Junior Woman’s Club P. O. Box 541 Princeton IL 61356 (815) 303-0896

Princeton Moose Lodge 1339 North Euclid Ave. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 879-5261

Princeton Rotary Club 317 South Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-3463

Princeton Tourism 2 South Main St. Princeton IL 61356

(815) 875-2631 ex 1014

Second Story Teen Center

1033 ½ North Main St. Princeton IL 61356

(815) 875-3444

Shadows of the Blue & Gray

20198 2400 North Ave. Ohio IL 61349

(815) 878-0741

Starved Rock Country Community Foundation

718 Columbus St.

Ottawa IL 61350 (815) 252-2906

Starved Rock Regional Center for Therapy & Child Development

1013 Adams St. Ottawa IL 61350 (815) 434-0857

Tri-County Humane Society 540 Elm Place Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-1150

Tri-County Opportunities Council

1019 North Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-6064

W.D. Boyce Council

614 N. E. Madison Ave. Peoria IL 61603 (309) 828-6983 x202

PHARMACIES

Fawcett’s Pharmacy 519 South Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 872-3251

Princeton Pharmacy 610 North Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-1237

PHYSICAL THERAPY/MASSAGE

Princeton Family Therapeutic Massage

682 East Peru St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-3175

PRINTING & DESIGN Sights Ink

Kevin Sights P. O. Box 192 Wyanet IL 61379 (815) 699-2454

PROFESSIONAL

Butler Concierge Services

956 North Main St. Princeton IL 61356

(815) 878-9006

Four Flags LLC

P. O. Box 374 Princeton IL 61356

(772) 473-0314

Hudson Lawn Service 443 East Peru St. Princeton IL 61356

(815) 303-2760

H.B. Wilkinson Title Co., Inc.

108 Park Avenue East Princeton IL 61356

(815) 875-1300

Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network 1945 Van’s Way

Princeton IL 61356

(815) 875-2999

Illinois SBDC at the Alliance

401 West Bridge St. Streator IL 61364

(844) 369-8898

Midwest Partners 13165 1995 East St. Princeton IL 61356 (608) 345-0750

Nick Klein Trucking & Excavating, Inc. 1546 Walnut St. Henry IL 61537 (309) 712-5154

studioK Architecture, LLC

910 North Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 872-2478

PUBLIC UTILITY

Big Sky Wind 103 East Lincoln H Normal IL 61761 (309) 255-8129

Comcast 2001 York Rd. Oak Brook IL 60523 (815) 218-6179

Cornbelt Energy Corp Northern Division 1702 West Peru St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-4480 ex.305

Republic Services

1530 Peggy Lane Princeton IL 61356 (312) 286-2111

RWE Renewables

314 East Backbone Rd. Princeton IL 61356 (312) 241-3570

REALTOR

Capital Agricultural Property Services, Inc.

22263 1365 North Ave. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-7418

Harvest Realty and Development 620 North Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 878-1981

Landmark Realty of Illinois, LLC

1221 North Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-1221

Success Realty

426 North Main St. Princeton IL 61356

(815) 872-7653

RESTAURANTS/BARS/ FAST FOOD/ CATERING

Alexander Park Tavern

815 Park Ave. West Princeton IL 61356

(815) 872-9091

Barrel Society, Inc.

930 North Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (630) 973-3478

Café Grace

1009 North Main St. Princeton IL 61356

(815) 872-4000

Crazy Kernel Kettle Corn 1019 North Jacqualine Lane Princeton IL 61356 (815) 501-0354

Culver’s 224 Ace Road Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-3131

Dairy Queen 615 North Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 872-1721

Didough’s Twisted Pretzel Co. 605 Sherwood Glen Princeton IL 61356

(815) 238-5278

Downtown Pub 432 South Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 915-8275

Farmer Smoked BBQ Craig Hoffman 22620 US Hwy. 6 Princeton IL 61356 (815) 878-1129

Flo’s on Pulaski 1309 Pulaski Peru IL 61354 (815) 223-9791

Grandma Rosie’s Sweet Treats 920 West Peru St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 872-1200

Hawg House Saloon 18066 US Hwy. 6 Princeton IL 61356 (815) 915-8582

Jimmy John’s 1210 North Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 915-2070

Los Ranchitos Mexican Restaurant 1204 W. Peru St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-1200

McDonald’s 2139 North Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 872-2281

Myrtle’s Pie 927 North Main St, Princeton IL 61356 (815) 915-8397

Nelson Family Concessions 709 Greencastle Dr. Wyanet IL 61379 (336) 740-5810

Oriental Gardens

428 South Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-2560

Paisanos Ristorante

1007 North Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 915-8727

Pizza Hut

520 North Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-6434

Prime Quarter Steakhouse 250 Backbone Rd. East Princeton IL 61356 (815) 872-3500

Sisler’s Ice Cream, LLC 421 South Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 878-8145

Somewhere Else

406 South Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-6216

The Black Rose Saloon

802 East Peru St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 915-8003

Tony’s Butt Shack BBQ & Catering 601 US Highway 6 Hollowayville IL 61356 (815) 894-2277

RETIREMENT COMMUNITY

Aperion Care

515 South Sixth St. Princeton IL 61356

(815) 875-3347

Country Comfort Retirement Home

802 North Mercer Princeton IL 61356

(309) 339-5794

Diamond Senior Apartments of Princeton

1000 Diamond Circle Princeton IL 61356 (815) 915-8243

Greenfield

508 Park Ave. East Princeton IL 61356

(815) 872-2261

Liberty Village of Princeton

140 North Sixth St. Princeton IL 61356

(815) 875-6600

SALON/SPA SERVICES

Guys ‘N Gals Salon

507 South Main St. Princeton IL 61356

(815) 875-4075

Jillian’s Hair Design

611 South Main St. Princeton IL 61356

(815) 872-0600

Sophisticuts 1001 North Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-4332

The Studio 809 North Main St. Princeton IL 61356

(815) 872-5252

Ultimate Salon & Spa 408 South Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-8321

SCHOOLS

Illinois Valley Community College 815 North Orlando Smith Ave. Oglesby IL 61348 (815) 224-2720

Princeton Elementary Schools 506 East Dover Rd. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-3162

Princeton High School 103 South Euclid Ave. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-3308

SIGNAGE/GRAPHICS

Princeton Graphics & Signs 946 North Pleasant St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 879-2128

TRAVEL AGENCY

Your Fairytale Vacation 727 South Euclid Ave. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 719-7857

VETERINARIAN

Princeton Animal Care Clinic 1616 North Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-4419

WEB DESIGN 815 Media 21419 1950 East St. Princeton IL 61356

(815) 277-1127

Jamison Media Services

P. O. Box 595 Walnut IL 61376 (815) 866-9352

WEDDING & EVENT CENTER Advance Event Group, Inc. 15 West Warren St. Suite 1 Princeton IL 61356 (800) 670-6820

Downtown Pub & Event Center 432 South Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 915-8275

The Barn at Hornbaker Gardens 22937 1140 North Ave. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 659-3282

The Cider Mill at A Hundred Acres Orchard 14180 1800 East St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 303-1045

The Cliff Event Center 1105 E. Peru St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 915-1399

The Elowen Room 938 North Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-6455

Illinois’ longest operating lumberyard continues to thrive along Peru’s historic riverfront. Maze Lumber has been providing top quality building materials to Illinois Valley contractors and homeowners for 175 years, still owned by the founding fathers (Maze). Located in a 15,000-square foot showroom and office, we offer building materials for the modern home as well as a full line of the traditional lumber items used in home building, commercial construction, and industrial applications. Our experienced sales staff takes pride in their ability to provide knowledgeable assistance along with prompt delivery at reasonable prices.

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