Bureau County Tourism Guide_2020

2020 a vision into Bureau County

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Bureau County Illinois Inside this FREE publication: • 2020 Calendar of Events • Places to Visit • Map of Bureau County

• Historical Sites • Outdoor Activities • Barn Quilts

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BUREAU COUNTY

“Simple Pleasures and Hidden Treasures” Welcome to beautiful Bureau County. When you visit you will find the “Simple Pleasures and Hidden Treasures” that make our county a great place to visit and to live. The Calendar of Events in this guide just barely skims the surface of the many events, small and large, that take place throughout Bureau County each year.

Bureau County is located in North Central Illinois. Bureau County is located 100 miles west of Chicago, one hour east of the Quad Cities and one hour north of Peoria. Princeton is an Amtrak community with a depot that services over 30,000 people a year. Eastbound trains go to Chicago’s Union Station daily or you can hop on the California Zephyr to head west.

Interstate 80 runs right through the middle of the county, making it easily accessible to visitors.

As you travel down Interstate 80 watch for the four huge Flags of Freedom that are located at exit 56 in Princeton which honor our veterans. Bureau County has 869 square miles of fertile farm land, beautiful rural country sides, and many unique villages and towns. We hope you will visit the many communities in Bureau County. Each one has something special to offer, from historical sites to antique shops, recreational areas, festivals, museums and great shopping experiences.

As you flip through our Visitors Guide you will find information about our community festivals, Festival 56 Theater performances, 5K races, and much more. You can also view our Facebook page (Bureau County Tourism) for a list of events. This Guide also features each of our area museums, parks and golf courses and the 98 colorful Barn Quilts located all over the County.

If you like quieter activities, a day spent fishing or walking along the Hennepin Canal is ideal.

Along its banks you will find areas for camping, fishing, horseback riding, canoeing and bicycling. Bureau County is well known for unique restaurants which specialize in delicious fried chicken and other homestyle specialties. The Chestnut Street Inn in Sheffield is an award winning bed & breakfast that features gourmet Mediterranean cuisine featuring locally grown foods. A relaxing night’s stay there will recharge and refresh.

As you plan your visit we hope you will plan an overnight stay in beautiful Bureau County.

There is something for everyone in the family to enjoy. You will want to come back again and again to experience all of the “Simple Pleasures and Hidden Treasures” we have to offer.

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Volunteers Make It Happen!

As you look through the Calendar of Events listed in this Tourism Guide stop for a minute and think about the work that is done behind the scenes to put these events on. Volunteers plan these events, sometimes years in advance, work for hours before the event, during the event and then meet after the event to plan the next one.

We want to thank them for all of the hard work that they do and let them know that they are greatly appreciated! When you enjoy an event in Bureau County please let a volunteer know. They will be easy to find, usually wearing a brightly colored t-shirt, working behind the counter selling food or setting up chairs, picking up trash or selling tickets. A thank you or kind word is usually the only pay they receive.

Inside Flags of Freedom.......................................3 Historic Bridges..........................................4 Unusual Places around Bureau County.. 6-7 Calendar of Events.............................. 9-27 County Map........................................ 28-29 Barn Quilts of Bureau County........... 32-33 More on 34......................................... 34-35 Bureau County Museums.................. 36-37 Bureau County Parks......................... 38-41 What is the Hennepin Canal............. 42-43 Where is Bureau County?.................. 44-45 Places to Stay/Camping..........................46 Soldiers & Sailors Monument.................49

Communities Of Bureau County

Arlington Buda Bureau Jct. Cherry Dalzell Depue Dover Hollowayville

Ladd LaMoille Malden Manlius Mineral Neponset New Bedford Ohio

Princeton Seatonville Sheffield Spring Valley Tiskilwa Walnut Wyanet

Content has been provided by the Bureau County Tourism committee. Every attempt has been made to verify the information provided in this publication but due to the COVID-19 virus events may have been cancelled or rescheduled following publication. To avoid disappointment check the Facebook or web page or call ahead. Bureau County Tourism is not responsible for incorrect, outdated or omitted information.

The Bureau County Tourism committee would like to thank our advertisers in the 2020 Tourism Guide. We couldn’t present this guide without them. If you see their advertisement in this guide, please let them know you saw it.

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Proud to be part of Ladd

Village of Ladd 121 N. Main Ave. Ladd IL 61329 (815) 894-2440

Ladd, IL 61329 • 815-894-2348 June 6: Ladd’s Village Wide Garage Sales Sale times set by individual sellers.

Maps available @ Casey’s, North Central Bank, Village Hall, Post Office and online @ www. villageofladd.com or Village of Ladd Facebook page.

July 18: Convoy Against Cancer BIG Truck Show 1am – 3pm on Main Street. Truck display, food, music, raffles, etc. to benefit the American Cancer Society Relay for Life.

July 18-19: Ladd Daze. War Memorial Park. Beer Garden with

music sponsored by the Ladd Men’s Club to benefit community.

August 8: Breast Fest II: 12pm – 12:00am on corner of South Main & West Pine Streets. Food, music, raffle baskets, & more to benefit Cops 4 Cancer.

October 24: Halloween Hustle 5K Walk/Run. 9am @ Ladd Community Consolidated School Sponsored by the Ladd Education & Enrichment Foundation to benefit the school.

December 12: Ladd’s Christmas Walk & Lighted Snowman Parade.

2pm – 5pm on Main Street.

Children’s activities, trains rides, craft & vendor show, refreshments.

Mondays, June 8th thru September: Farmer’s Market Taps 4pm – 6pm in War Memorial Park. 11th day of each month: Taps 11am at Veteran’s Monuments in War Memorial Park Taps is played over the Main Street speakers.

More information on these events can be found on the Village’s website www.villageofladd.com or on the Village of Ladd Facebook page.

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Flags of Freedom Flag photographed at a Fall Concert on Main

The Flags of Freedom Memorial was completed on Sept 10, 2005. Four flagpoles are located at the intersection of exit 56 from Interstate 80 and Rt. 26 at the north edge of Princeton. The flagpoles are positioned on each corner of the intersection. The “Flags of Freedom” stand in tribute to the men and women who have served, are currently serving or will serve our country in the future. They are a reminder to future generations of the sacrifices made to keep our Nation free and secure.

flags remain flying. The weather is very harsh on the flags. They try to lower them or take them down completely when there is inclement weather to prevent them from getting torn. The flags are expensive

costing $1500.00 each and 12 to 15 are needed each year. The current committee consists of approximately 15 members who are diligently trying to get donations to “keep the flags flying”. They have purchased a sewing machine and do their own repairs as the flags get tattered. They are rotated approximately every six weeks to be repaired. Repaired flags that are too short to be used are sold as “repurposed” to anyone wishing to use them in parades or special events. To donate to the fund – see their Facebook page “Flags of Freedom I-80”.

Each flag weighs 100 pounds and measures 30’ X 60’ feet (1800 square feet) and are hung on 135-foot tall poles. A standard flag is 3 x 5 feet so you can see why these four magnificent lighted flags capture the attention of travelers on Interstate 80.

The “Flags of Freedom” committee, a nonprofit organization, was re-established in July of 2016 in order to financially support the four large flags. The committee is working to raise funds to ensure that these Simple Pleasures, Hidden Treasures

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Historic Bridges of Bureau County

Captain Swift Bridge

Location: West of Princeton (Directions) From North Main St. in Princeton, turn west on Backbone Road at (Beck’s Gas Station) to Epperson Road and turn left. Go 1 mile and road will fork. Take the right fork and the Bridge will be around the curve. You can also take W. Railroad Ave in Princeton to Epperson Road and turn left.

The second covered bridge in Bureau County When the 90-year-old, steel bridge over Big is called the Red Covered Bridge. To go to the Bureau Creek in Princeton Township needed bridge travel 1 mile north on Main Street (Rt. 26) replacement, the Township envisioned a timber covered bridge that would complement the from Princeton. Cross over I-80 and turn left on picturesque rural landscape of the area. An 1990 East Street (just past Midwest Bus Co.) The innovative design from Willett, Hofmann & bridge is 1 mile from the intersection.

Associates, Inc. made the bridge economical by You are still able to drive through the unique requiring the minimum amount of wood possible. bridge but take it slow since it is only one lane.

Built entirely out of wood using 1800’s Watch for oncoming vehicles before you proceed concepts, the Captain Swift Timber Covered into the bridge. Be sure to stop in the picnic area Bridge offers two traffic lanes, a 16’-3” vertical on the north side. As you walk through the unique clearance, a 28-foot minimum roadway width, wooden structure that was built in 1863 you will and bragging rights as the only two-lane, alltimber covered bridge in Illinois. The bridge see a plaque in the bridge that says “For three was completed in 2006. Though it has the look quarters of a century this bridge, defying storms and feel of a 19th century covered bridge, the and floods, has carried the traveler across Bureau Captain Swift Bridge was designed to 21st century Creek. It well represents the unyielding character safety and traffic standards through a unique of those who erected it. meld of modern materials, historical accuracy, In tribute, to the building committee and to and innovative design. What may appear as an the other citizens of Bureau County who, with old fashioned timber bridge is truly a modern foresight and faith, planned and builded well, this engineering marvel.

The bridge uses a burr arch in combination memorial tablet is today dedicated - September with an inverted kingpost truss. The burr arch was 5th, 1938. patented in 1804, and the kingpost truss was the There is a sign on the end of the bridge that most common truss used in the 19th century for states “Five dollars fine for driving more than timber covered bridges. twelve horses, mules or cattle at one time or for Rather than using timber solids, glulam (glueleading any beast faster than a walk on or across laminated wood, stronger than solid timber and this bridge.” fabricate-able in any length) was used for the main The photogenic bridge is enjoyed by load-carrying components. An all-wood structure photographers during all the seasons of the year. raised concerns about fire protection, so spray-on fire retardants were used and heat detectors, Please watch for “no trespassing” signs and installed and linked to the sheriff’s department and respect them. When the bridge was originally fire station. built in 1863, it cost $3,148.57. The 149-foot (45 While the initial cost of the timber covered m) span is one of six remaining covered bridges bridge surpasses that for an equitable steel in Illinois, and it is still open to traffic. It was once structure, the wood will not deteriorate from part of the Peoria-Galena Trail. winter salt, and the roof will protect the structure The bridge was added to the U.S. National and extend its life. The Captain Swift Bridge may Register of Historic Places on April 23, 1975. last 150 years or more.

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Red Covered Bridge

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Unusual Places around Bureau County – by Kathy Bauer

2020

There are hidden historical treasures all around our county if one just knows where to look for them.

In Bureau County there are numerous markers, memorials, and historical places that lie just off the main road, and well worth the time and effort to go find them.

There is a monument tucked away in the trees in Coal Hollow (one mile east of I-80 on Rt 6) that remembers the 13 coal mines and 50 homes that were there shortly after the Civil War. Are they listening to you? Did you see the cluster of multi colored satellite dishes along Interstate 80 just west of the Spring Valley exit? They really aren’t listening to you or controlling anyone’s GPS. They are just a whimsical art installation for you to enjoy.

If you attend events in downtown Princeton you may see the Popcorn wagon owned by Don Saletzki. He purchased the wagon in 2015 but it has had a long history of creating tasty snacks in Princeton. Years ago it was quite common to see people sitting in their cars, eating popcorn and watching the Friday night shoppers. The wagon was originally permanently parked across the street from the Apollo Theater. Wheels were added at a later date and it was placed on a 1940’s Chevy truck axle making the stand mobile. Saletzki had to rewire and

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rebuild the towing frame, reworked the popper and strip the old white house paint to uncover the white steel porcelain panels that you see today.

In 1907, The Princeton Sealing Wax Inc., was founded in Princeton, and is located near the Train Depot. Their sealing wax was used mainly for sealing envelopes. Occasionally, a drop of warm wax was dropped over the closure and stamped with a seal containing the personal logo of the sender. As technology changed, they found customers to use their wax for different purposes including for optical lens, lapidary, milk distributors, jewelry, gage calibration and scientific supply companies.

The unique sculpture at the Princeton Public Library was created by O.V Shaffer in 1977 and donated by the Poppens family in 2010. Shaffer was born and raised in Princeton during the 1930s. He has created over 1200 pieces of art in his career.

Arlington has the most unusual water tower which looks like a small grain bin.

A bronze sidewalk star and plaque that commemorate the life and career of Hollywood movie star Richard Widmark (1914-2008), a former Princeton resident, are in place in front of the Apollo Theater. He was an American film, stage, and television actor and producer.

A second star was added for longtime soap opera actress, Kathryn Hays, who was born in Princeton in 1933. From 1972 to 2010, she played Kim Hughes on the CBS daytime soap opera, “As the World Turns.” Hays moved back to Princeton in 2019 from Connecticut to be closer to family. Throughout the 1960s and ‘70s, Hays appeared on numerous TV shows, including “Route 66,” “Dr. Kildare,” “Bonanza,” “The Man from U.N.C.L.E.” and “The High Chaparral” and even in an episode of Star Trek.

You never know what kind of unique items you will find as you travel through beautiful Bureau County.

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For current season & events: www.festival56.com POLKADOTS - theater for young audiences

GODSPELL - Prepare ye for the timeless tale of friendship, loyalty, and love based on the Gospel According to St. Matthew that took the world by storm with a parade of beloved songs, including “Day by Day,” “All Good Gifts,” “Turn Back, O Man,” and “By My Side,” in a revised version with contemporary references and new arrangements.

As the first Polkadot in her school in the “Squares Only” town of Rockaway, Lily faces an almost impossible task of gaining acceptance from her peers.

Lily’s quest seems hopeless until she meets Sky, a shy Square boy whose curiosity for her uniqueness blooms into an unexpected pal-ship. Inspired by the events of The Little Rock 9, POLKADOTS serves as a colorful history lesson for children, reminding them that our individual differences make us awesome, not outcasts.

Both shows running in repertory from July 30 - August 16, with 7:30 cabarets on July 23, August 9, and 16, and a latenight cabaret at 10:00 pm on August 13.

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APR 26 – Wyanet, Wyanet Firemen’s Brunch 7 a.m. at Wyanet VFW

MAY 3 – Langley, Psycho Silo Saloon The Blessing of the Bikes 1 p.m. & 3 p.m. 8811 U.S. 6 Intersection of US HWY 6 and, IL-40, Sheffield.

APR 26 – Princeton, Community Safety Workshop for Children – Sullivan’s Parking lot from 2-4 p.m. 125 Backbone Rd E, Princeton. Featuring police officers, paramedics, fire trucks, popcorn, bounce house, face painting, teaching railroad, street, pool, summer and community safety.

MAY 4 – Princeton, Hornbaker Gardens, 22937 1140 N. Ave. Princeton, Monday, 6:30 p.m. (Evenings on The Patio series) Enjoy your evening on the patio series at our event center, The Barn. Enjoy the fresh air and peaceful surroundings, and a complimentary beer or wine. Plan a date night, a girl’s night out, or come on your own.

APR 28 - Princeton, Bureau County Historical Society will host a lecture series about Illinois history that will be presented by members of the Princeton Friends in Council organization. 6:30 p.m. Jessica Gray will present “New Philadelphia: Sundown Towns”. 109 Park Ave W, Princeton.

MAY 9 - Princeton, Hornbaker Gardens 22937 1140 N. Ave, Princeton, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Kids’ Containers for Mother’s Day: Here’s a chance for the kids to come get their hands dirty and create something pretty for Mom, for Mother’s Day.

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MAY 9 – Dalzell, 10th Annual Spring Vendor Show. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Dalzell Fire Protection District, 402 Lucy St. Our 10th Annual Spring Vendor Show, 40 Direct Sale Vendors, 50/50, Areas Largest Raffle Row, Bouncy House and Fire Truck Rides for the Kids, Bake Sale.

MAY 9 & 10 – Walnut, Sunset Ridge Motocross Track, 24558 1100 E St., Walnut, 815-379-9534 Loretta Lynn Area Qualifier (Bikes Only).

MAY 2 - Spring Valley, Cinco de Mayo Celebration, downtown, 5-9 p.m. Music, dancers, food & beer garden. Student activity booths from 5-7 p.m.

MAY 11 - Tiskilwa, The Tiskilwa Historical Society at 7 p.m. will host Dennis Stroughmatt, historian and musician, for his program, “Mussels, Moonshine, and Music: Mississippi Valley

MAY 2 – Princeton, “Rock A Doo Wop” Just for Kix Princeton Spring Show 2020 Sat 5:30 p.m. Princeton High School, 103 S Euclid Ave, Princeton.

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Migrant Life in the Early 20th Century.”

Using artifacts, photos, oral histories, and fiddle music, Dennis takes his audience on an exciting voyage of discovery. Sponsored by the Illinois Humanities Council’s Road Scholar program, the presentation at Museum on Main is free and open to the public. Programs are always followed by refreshments and social time in the museum galleries. 110 East Main Street, Tiskilwa. Check the website for details: www.tiskilwahistoricalsociety.org.

& friends. Over 40 VA and VA-contracted resources and services available under one roof to answer all your questions and discuss your benefits!

MAY 17 - Sheffield, Hike with the Friends of the Hennepin Canal Sun 1:30 p.m., Hennepin Canal State Park. Meet at Lock 6 (Tiskilwa). Check the website for details: https://friends-hennepin-canal.org/ activites/hikes.

MAY 22 – 25 - Langley, Psycho Silo Saloon Memorial Day Weekend Celebration– Bands Friday through Monday. Sat 8 p.m.

Hairbangers Ball, Monday Memorial Day Service, 3 p.m. 8811 U.S. 6 Intersection of US HWY 6 and, IL-40, Sheffield.

MAY 17 - Spring Valley, Veterans VA Resources 2020 Expo, Sunday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., 215 N. Greenwood Street, Spring Valley. Premiere event for veterans, spouses of veterans and supporting family

J 4-Season Event Center J Seats up to 350 J Weddings J J Meetings & Special Events

• Garden Center • Arboretum • Botanical Gardens Area’s Largest Selection of Plants

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MAY 23 – Princeton, Cars N Coffee Hotcakes & Hot Rods! Advanced Auto Parts, Main St, Princeton, 8-10:30 a.m. Pancakes, sausage, donuts, coffee, tea.

& US Newspaper and Directories – Good News” presented by Jacquie Shattner.

Newspapers and directories may be the key to finding your ancestors. Meeting at the Genealogical Society Library, 629 S Main St, Princeton at 7 p.m.

MAY 30 - Buda, Buda Car Show and 5K. Registration for 5K begins at 7 a.m. Car show starts at 10 a.m.

MAY 25 -Tiskilwa, Memorial Day Ceremony at 11:00 a.m. in the East Park, Tiskilwa.

U.S. Navy veteran Jennifer Fisher will host Tiskilwa’s annual ceremony. An honor guard, a noteworthy speaker, and other patriotic events will be part of the program.

Following the ceremony, the Tiskilwa Historical Society is planning a special event at its new Gallery on Galena, the former American Legion Hall, just south of the railroad tracks on Galena Street. It has been restored by the T-H-S to display military memorabilia as well as a replica of a oneroom country school. 110 East Main Street, Tiskilwa.

MAY 31 - Princeton, Pancake & Sausage Breakfast, 7:00 a.m. to Noon. American Legion Post 125, 1549 W. Peru Street, Princeton.

JUNE JUN 4-6 - Spring Valley, Spring Valley Citywide Garage Sale Days JUN 6 - Ladd, Ladd’s Village Wide Garage Sales. Sale times set by individual sellers.

Maps available @ Casey’s, North Central Bank, Village Hall, Post Office and online @ www.villageofladd.com or Village of Ladd Facebook page.

May 26 - Princeton, Bureau County Historical Society will host a lecture about Illinois history that will be presented by members of the Princeton Friends in Council organization. 6:30 p.m. Dana Collins will present “Lincoln in Illinois “. 109 Park Ave W, Princeton.

JUN 6 – Princeton, 7th Annual Great Strides Walk for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

Check in: 9:00 a.m., Speaker: Kate Johnson 10:00 a.m., City-County Park, Rt 26 N, Princeton. Please register online: http://

MAY 28 - Princeton, Bureau County Genealogical Society Program “European Simple Pleasures, Hidden Treasures

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Experience Bureau County Events may have been rescheduled or canceled due to COVID-19. fightcf.cff.org/Princeton. Lunch provided - Balloon Creations - Face Painting - DJ Raffles & More! Looking for donations and sponsors! Contact Cheriz Kunkel :309-4027129.

be open until 7:00 p.m. Come check out the Open House specials and stroll the beautiful display gardens. Grandma Rosie’s Wood Fired Pizza and Sweet Treats will be serving.

Mini bar with wine and beer.

June 6 – Princeton, Living Works Suicide Walk Starts at Darius Park to Bureau County Fairgrounds. Check website for details [ www.cpasa.org

JUN 12 – 13 – Princeton, Sweet Repeat Kids Resale, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Bureau County Fairgrounds, 811 W Peru St, JUN 12 – 13 – Neponset, Neponset Picnic Days. Friday there will be a Taste of Neponset competition and live entertainment. Saturday there will be the 5K run, pancake breakfast, parade, kid’s games, and a band at night with a beer garden.

June 7, 21, July 5, 12, 26, Aug 2 – Princeton, Princeton Community Band concerts – Soldiers and Sailors Park, 14 Park Ave E, Princeton.

JUN 7 – Princeton, Starved Rock Radio Club’s Hamfest, Computer and Hobby Show Sun 8 a.m. Amateur radio hobbyist and collectors show for Ham Radio, RC Models & computer flea market. Bureau County Fairgrounds, 811 W Peru St, Princeton.

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JUN 8 – SEPT – Ladd, Mondays thru September: Village of Ladd Farmer’s Market, 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. in War Memorial Park. A variety of items available.

• Lawn Ornaments & Statuary • Annuals • Perennials • Trees - Shrubs • Lawn & Garden Fertilizers

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JUN 12 – Princeton, Hornbaker Gardens 22937 1140 N. Ave., Princeton, 5-7 p.m.

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JUN 12,19, 26 – Spring Valley, Friday Night Outdoor Municipal Band Concerts, 7:30 p.m. in the Mini-Park, 100 block of E. St. Paul Street, Spring Valley. Portable seating recommended.

special historical exhibits. 110 East Main Street, Tiskilwa. Check the website for details: www.tiskilwahistoricalsociety.org.

JUN 14 - Sheffield, Hike with the Friends of the Hennepin Canal Sun 1:30 p.m., Hennepin Canal State Park. Meet at Geneseo Campground. Check the website for details: https://friends-hennepin-canal. org/activites/hikes.

JUN 13 - Langley, Summer Photo Fest at Psycho Silo Saloon, 8811 U.S. 6 Intersection of US HWY 6 and, IL-40, Sheffield.

Photographers, models, hot rods, rat rods, motorcycles, live music all day, on site concession, ice cold beer, merchandise vendors, the ever-popular Miss Psycho Silo Saloon contest! See whatcha got with Rocket Axe Throwing. Free admission. Gates open at 10 a.m. Photo shoots start at 10 a.m. First band, “3 On The Tree” takes the stage at 1 p.m. Miss Psycho Silo Saloon contest 5:306:30 p.m. (subject to change) Headlining band 303 takes the stage at 7 p.m.

JUN 17 to OCT 7 - Spring Valley, Farmers Markets on Wednesdays from 4 – 6 p.m., on the corner of East Dakota & Cornelia Street, Spring Valley. Local vendors of home grown produce, natural and homemade products.

JUN 19 - Princeton, Down on Main Street Concert Series in front of the Prouty Building, 435 South Main St. The Chicago Experience Band. 5 – 9 p.m. Bring your lawn chair & enjoy the live music and great food. Free admission.

JUN 13 – Tiskilwa, “The Welcome Summer!

Festival” will be in full swing on Saturday beginning at 10:00 a.m., on the west lawn of Museum on Main in Tiskilwa. Once again, local produce will be available for purchase, along with work by artists, artisans, and other town organizations. Tiskilwa Historical Society creates an event for the whole family, with children’s games, music, and art projects as well as ice cream, pizza, and

JUN 19 & 20 – Princeton, Princeton American Legion Garage Sale (More on 34). Open 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Friday and 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 on Saturday.

American Legion Post 125, 1549 W. Peru Street, Princeton.

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July 3 - July 5, 2020

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Fireworks At Dusk Sunday, July 5

Live Bands, Dancing, Beer Tent, Car Show, Kid’s Activities, Rides & Great Food!

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JUN 19 & 20 – LaMoille, More on 34 Sale, LaMoille HIgh Scool parking lot with hot dogs, pop, water, popcorn and candy. 801 Main Street.

JUN 25 - Princeton, Bureau County Genealogical Society Program “Who Do We Think We Are? Inside America’s Genealogy Boom” - Presented by Jacqueline Hogan – her book explores the surprising story behind America’s obsession with genealogy.

Meeting at the Genealogical Society Library, 629 S Main St, Princeton at 7 p.m.

JUN 20 - Wyanet, Buddy Bags Cookout at Wyanet Locker from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. All proceeds go towards Bureau Valley Buddy Bags. 218 Railroad St, Wyanet.

JUN 27 – Princeton, Bureau County Farm Bureau, Tractor Trek, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

JUN 20 – Princeton, Princeton Beef & Ag Day, Soldiers & Sailors Park, 14 Park Ave E, Princeton. Steak dinner, music and more.

JUN 19 & 20 – Princeton, Princeton Bureau County Fairgrounds More on 34 Garage Sale 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 811 W Peru St. JUN 19 & 20 – Route 34, More on 34 Garage Sales all along Rt 34 from Neponset to LaMoille and points in between.

JUN 20 & 21 – Walnut, Sunset Ridge Motocross Track, 24558 1100 E St. 815-379-9534 ATV National (ATV’s Only)

JUN 27 – Princeton, Old Wheels Car Show, First Lutheran Church,116 N Pleasant St. Antique cars, trucks, tractors, motorcycles, great food & music. Bake sale too.

June 25 – Princeton, Job Fair at Bureau County Fairgrounds, 811 W Peru St, Princeton. 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Employers call 815-303-2905 to participate.

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City Clerk – Rebecca L. Hansen • City Attorney – James Andreoni • City Treasurer – Jack Boroski Aldermen–Michael Herrmann, Ed Jauch, Christopher Affelt, Frederick West, Jeff Janusick, Debra Baltikauski, Kenneth Bogacz and Dave Pellegrini Simple Pleasures, Hidden Treasures

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Valley, IL. JUL 3 - 5 – Walnut, 2020 Walnut Days Celebration - Famous fireworks display ALWAYS on Sunday at dusk in Walnut! King Jeremy is the band for Friday July 3rd. 8:3012:30. (TBA) is the band for Saturday July 4th, 8:30 to 12:30 and Ron Eckberg Band on Sunday July 5th 4-7. Fireworks will be held at dusk on Sunday July 5th 2020! Miss Independence Pageant; Car Show; 5K Run Walk for ALS; St Jude’s Volleyball Tourney; 3 on 3 basketball tournament; Parade. We will once again have a 50/50, Golf Cart Raffle and Duck Race Tickets

JULY JUL 10, 17 & 24 – Spring Valley, Friday Night Outdoor Municipal Band Concerts, 7:30 p.m. in the Mini-Park, 100 block of E. St. Paul Street, Spring Valley. Portable seating recommended.

JUL 4 - Princeton, Princeton Fireworks at dusk, Zearing Park

JUL thru SEPT, Village of Ladd, Farmer’s Market, Monday from 4-6 p.m. in War Memorial Park. A variety of items available.

JUL 10-11 -Wyanet, Wyanet Summer Festival – Parade, beer garden, carnival, music, food stands, craft & vendor show, Queen pageant, lots of entertainment.

JUL – Oct. 7 - Spring Valley, Farmers Markets on Wednesdays from 4–6 p.m., on the corner of East Dakota & Cornelia Street.

Local vendors of home grown produce, natural and homemade products.

JUL 10-11 - Princeton, 2020 Illini Summer Spectacular Myotonic Goat Show (Tennessee Fainting Goats) Jul 10 showing at 4:30 p.m., July 11 at 7:30 a.m. Bureau County Fairgrounds, 811 W Peru St, Princeton.

JUL 3 - Princeton, Down on Main Street Concert Series in front of the Prouty Building, 435 South Main St. Princeton. Joe Stamm Band. 5–9 p.m. Bring your lawn chair & enjoy the live music and great food. Free admission

JUL 10-17-24- Spring Valley, Friday Night Outdoor Municipal Band Concerts, 7:30 p.m. in the Mini-Park, 100 block of E. St. Paul Street, Spring Valley. Portable seating recommended.-

JUL 3 - Mineral, Fireworks starting at dusk.

Mineral Baseball Park.

JUL 11 – Sheffield, Sheffield Tractor Pull, 4th annual Tractor/Truck Pull, North Reed St. Gates open at 8 a.m. Pull will begin at 10 a.m. If entering Sheffield from the east, turn right onto North St. If entering from the west, turn left onto North Main St. near Red’s Bar & Grill. Watch for signs.

JUL 3-4 – Spring Valley, Park Board Summerfest & Fireworks (4th), Kirby Park, Spring Valley. Food, beer garden, carnival, kids water fights with SVFD. Event information may be found at: www.springvalley.il.us and Facebook/City of Spring Simple Pleasures, Hidden Treasures

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JUL 12 – Spring Valley, Jimmy D Golf Day, Spring Valley – St. Margaret’s Foundation, www.aboutsmh.org. Held at both Spring Creek Golf Course or Senica’s Deer park Golf Club.

JUL 12 – Tiskilwa, Tiskilwa Historical Society Volunteer Appreciation Picnic: The community is invited to a Sunday afternoon of games, entertainment, and a neighborhood picnic on the west lawn of Tiskilwa’s Museum on Main. Beginning at 4:00 p.m., a program by Jimmy Lakota celebrates our local Native American heritage. In addition, the historical society notes its 14th anniversary and recognizes the many volunteers who keep the historical wheels turning.

110 East Main Street, Tiskilwa. Check the website for specific details: www. tiskilwahistoricalsociety.org.

A rich cultural history and diverse architectural heritage sets Princeton apart.

JUL 12 – Princeton, Hornbaker Gardens 22937 1140 N. Ave., Princeton. SPECIAL EVENT! Hosta expert Bob Solberg, of Green Hill Farm in North Carolina, will join us to share his knowledge and experiences. Hosta hybridizing has been a passion of Bob’s for almost 30 years.

He has introduced about 100 hostas to date. A few of his best-known cultivars are: ‘Guacamole’, ‘Orange Marmalade’, ‘First Frost’, ‘Curly Fries’, and ‘First Blush’.

The garden center will be open this day from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. A presentation

by Bob Solberg “Growing Hostas in Containers at Home and in Japan”, will be at 1 p.m. Reservations are required.

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JUL 17 - Princeton, Down on Main Street Concert Series in front of the Prouty Building, 435 South Main St. Ton O’ Fun Band. 5 – 9 p.m. Bring your lawn chair & enjoy the live music and great food. Free admission.

JUL 18 & 19 - Walnut, Sunset Ridge Motocross Track, 24558 1100 E St. 815-3799534, Racer X Vet Series (Adults/Bikes Only) JULY 19 D-17 Motocross (Bikes & ATV’s).

JUL 16-18 – Princeton, Bureau County 4-H Fair will be held at Bureau County Fairgrounds, 811 W Peru St.

JUL 18 - Princeton, 10th anniversary Z-tour bicycle ride this summer on the third weekend in July. Our website (https:// ztour.org) has our five featured ride routes.

The routes range from a family-friendly 10-mile route from beautiful Zearing Park south into the Bureau Creek valley and back to our grand 100-mile century ride. The five well marked and supported routes featured incorporate hills, rolling terrain, and beautiful views of Bureau Creek and the Hennepin Canal all with minimal traffic. Early check-in is offered on Friday night’s “Down on Main Street” live concert. Merchandise pick-up and sales are

JUL 18-19 - Princeton, IL Valley Antique Tractor Show & Tractor Pull, 20504 1180 N Ave, Princeton (South Euclid Ave).

JUL 18 - Ladd, Convoy Against Cancer BIG Truck Show, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. on Main Street in Ladd. Truck display, food, music, raffles, etc. to benefit the American Cancer Society Relay for Life.

JUL 18-19 - Ladd, Ladd Daze, War Memorial Park. Beer Garden with music sponsored by the Ladd Men’s Club to benefit community projects. of the ShadoWs the Blue & Gray

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JUL 25 - Buda, Buda Community Club Golf Outing at Hidden Lake Country Club, Sheffield from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

also available during these times. Z-tour supports the Zearing Child Enrichment Center.

JUL 19 - Sheffield, Hike with the Friends of the Hennepin Canal Sun 1:30 p.m., Hennepin Canal State Park. Meet at Br. 28 (Atkinson blacktop NW side). Check the website for details: https://friends-hennepin-canal.org/ activites/hikes.

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JUL 23 - Princeton, Bureau County Genealogical Society Program “165 Years of the Bureau County Fair” presented by Kathy Bauer of Princeton. Some interesting historical information about the 2nd longest running County Fair in Illinois. Meeting at the Genealogical Society Library, 629 S Main St, at 7 p.m.

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AUGUST AUG 1 – Sheffield, Thrive On Main 11 a.m.

– 5 p.m. Main Street, Sheffield. Closing down Main Street and bringing a fun shopping and eating experience to you!

Enjoy shopping mobile boutiques, unique vendors, food, farmhouse decor, kids and women’s clothing, live music and so much more! Follow us on IG @thriveonmain

JUL 30 - AUG 2 - Tiskilwa, Tiskilwa Pow Wow Days includes a 5K scholarship race, a children’s “Li’l Spurs Rodeo” and Queen Pageant for girls 5-8 years old, music and dancing, a parade, a beer garden, food stands, church-sponsored lunches, THS Alumni Banquet, and many other events.

On Saturday, visit the Museum on Main for special exhibits as well as the west lawn for the annual “Classic Rides” display of vehicles – from tractors and trucks to cars and motorcycles.

AUG 1 – DePue, 10th Anniversary DePue Celebration 5K Run/Walk starting at the DePue Fire Station, 400 Railroad St., 8:00 a.m. USATF Sanctioned Event. Starved Rock Runners Wild Card Circuit Race. Call Michael Rodriguez (815)878-9024, or email rodrig.87@comcast.net. Please join us after the race at the DePue lakeshore for the National Championship Boat Races

JUL 31- AUG 2 - DePue, Village of DePue US Title Series - PRO Racing Series Boat Races on Lake DePue. The USTS is the premier Professional Racing Outboard (PRO) series in the United States. Racing of Runabout and Hydroplane hulls at speeds up to

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AUG - OCT 7 - Spring Valley, Farmers Markets on Wednesdays from 4–6 p.m., on the corner of East Dakota & Cornelia Street.

Local vendors of home grown produce, natural and homemade products. *

AUG 8 - Buda, Buda Community Club Street Dance from 4-11 p.m. Dance, dinner, bags tournament and music.

AUG 8 - Spring Valley, Spring Valley Fire Department Music on Main, Live music, food hot off the grill, Firemen’s beer garden, and our large annual 50/50 drawing, Downtown Spring Valley, 7-11 p.m.

AUG thru SEP – Ladd, Village of Ladd Farmer’s Market, Mondays 4–6 p.m. in War Memorial Park. A variety of items available.

AUG 1 – Manlius, Manlius Fun Day – Parade featuring Scooby Do at 11 a.m.

AUG 15 - Buda, Town-wide Garage Sales AUG 16 - Sheffield, Hike with the Friends of the Hennepin Canal Sun 1:30 p.m., Hennepin Canal State Park. Meet at Lock 21 (lift bridge – Wyanet). Check the website for details: https://friends-hennepin-canal.org/ activites/hikes/

AUG 1 - Arlington, Arlington Fire Dept Sausage Fest. Beer Garden, bands, bouncy houses, and a variety of homemade sausage held at the Arlington park AUG 1- Langley, Psycho Silo Saloon, 8811 U.S. 6 Intersection of US HWY 6 and, IL-40, Sheffield presents the “Mock Stadium Tour’.

Tribute bands for Poison, Joan Jett, Def Leppard, and Motley Crue, will hit the stage from 6 p.m. to 11p.m. Free concert, no cover charge.

AUG 22 - Spring Valley, Spring Valley Historical Assoc. Car Show, 100-220 blocks of W. St. Paul Street, Noon – 4 p.m.

Featuring vehicles 1995 & older.

AUG 4 - Princeton, Down on Main Street Concert Series in front of the Prouty Building, 435 South Main St. The Jimmy’s Band. 5 – 9 p.m. Bring your lawn chair & enjoy the live music and great food. Free admission AUG 6 – Spring Valley, Spring Valley Women’s Expo, John F. Kennedy School, 999 N Strong Ave, from 3-6 p.m. Local vendors for an evening of Friends, Food, Shopping, Crafts, Fashion & more! www.newstrib.com AUG 8 - Ladd, Breast Fest II: 12:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. on corner of South Main & West Pine Streets. Food, music, raffle baskets, & more to benefit Cops 4 Cancer.

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AUG 29 - Langley, Fall Photo Fest at Psycho Silo Saloon, 8811 U.S. 6 Intersection of US HWY 6 and, IL-40, Sheffield. Models, hot rods, motorcycles, cold brews, axe throwing.

SEPTEMBER SEPT - OCT 7 - Spring Valley, Farmers Markets on Wednesdays from 4–6 p.m., on the corner of East Dakota & Cornelia Street.

Local vendors of home grown produce, natural and homemade products. * SEPT – Ladd, Village of Ladd Farmer’s Market, Mondays 4–6 p.m. in War Memorial Park. A variety of items available.

AUG 26-30 - Princeton, 165th Annual Bureau County Fair at Bureau County Fairgrounds, 811 W Peru St. Weds – Youth & Adult Talent Shows; Thurs - Martina McBride concert; Friday - Truck & Tractor Pull; Sat.- Demolition Derby; Sun – Salute to Veterans, Tug of War. Daily wristband ride specials, free musical entertainment, Rhinestone Roper, Livestock & horse shows, fine arts and commercial displays. www. bureaucountyfair.com

SEPT 10 - Princeton, Down on Main Street Concert Series in front of the Prouty Building, 435 South Main St. The Boat Drunks Band. 5-9 p.m. Bring your lawn chair & enjoy the live music and great food. Free admission.

SEPT 12 - Spring Valley, 7th Annual Run/ Walk for SUID Awareness in Memory of Aden Lamps beginning at 9:00 a.m. starting near Hall High School. For more information, visit www.facebook. com/adenlampsfoundation or www. safesleepforaden.org.

AUG 27 - Princeton, Bureau County Genealogical Society – Program TBA. Meeting at the Genealogical Society Library, 629 S Main St, at 7 p.m.

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SEPT 12 - Princeton, Princeton Homestead Festival Jaycees Beer Garden with Patrick N Swayzee band, bags tournament, food and drinks. Bureau County Fairgrounds, 811 W Peru St. SEPT 13 – Princeton, Flea Market & Vintage Toy and Pop Culture Show. Homestead Festival, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Bureau County Fairgrounds, 811 W Peru St

SEPT 11-13 – Princeton, 49th annual Homestead Festival – “Taking Over Town” Huge parade, car show, craft & vendor shows, Concert on Main, baby contest, window displays, 50/50 raffle, Owen Lovejoy home tours, Junior Women’s Club ice cream social, twilight horse drawn wagon rides, BBQ rib cookoff, pancake breakfast, 5k run/walk.

SEPT 13 - Tiskilwa, Early Sunday evening at 4:00 p.m., the Tiskilwa Historical Society will host a road trip to Hungry World Farm, just east of the village. The farm is history-inthe-making, as it seeks to educate people about sustainable food production through gardening, grain milling, local habitat, and a Farm Learning Center. Carpools

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Check the website for details: www. tiskilwahistoricalsociety.org.

SEPT TBA – Spring Valley, Spring Valley Ethnic Sausage Fest, Kirby Park Spring Valley, Ethnic Sausages, Foods & “Bier Garten” Featuring Sausages representing Italy, Ireland, Poland, Germany & Middle Eastern Heritages. Prepared by descendants from these countries.

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SEPT 19 - Princeton, Hornbaker Gardens 22937 1140 N. Ave 8th Annual Artisan Market. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Join us in our beautiful country setting for a day filled with 30+ fine artists, craft beer, delicious home baked items, live music, wine tasting, freshpicked local produce, local lunch fare, ice cream and more. Mark your calendars now and plan to spend a beautiful, fall day in the country. Free Admission.

OCT 3 - Walnut, Fifth Annual Fall Fest on Main OCT 3-4 - Sheffield, The Hennepin Hundred is Illinois’ only point-to-point, all-trail ultramarathon, a true Illinois adventure from Sterling, Illinois on the Rock River to Colona, Illinois near the mighty Mississippi, along the historic and beautiful Hennepin Canal. Runners can compete in the 100-mile solo- 50-mile solo- 50k solo or 100-mile relay. Learn more at www.

HennepinHundred.com. The 50-mile finish line is at Lock 17 near Wyanet. 100-mile party on the trail! FUN aid stations! You will see- Sharks, Milf’s, disco ball, “Friends”, Mudd, Turd’s, Pineapple Oasis, Yeti’s and more! All hosted by the coolest running clubs from Illinois and Iowa! We invented the 100-mile finisher flannel! Plus you still get a beautiful belt buckles and cool ass swag! Come experience the Hennepin Hundred on Illinois very own Hennepin Canal State Park trail!

SEPT 20 - Walnut, Sunset Ridge Motocross Track, 24558 1100 E St. 815-379-9534, D-17 Motocross (Bikes & ATV’s) SEPT 20 - Sheffield, Hike with the Friends of the Hennepin Canal Sun 1:30 p.m., Hennepin Canal State Park. Meet at Bridge 56 (IL. Rt. 92). Check the website for details: https://friends-hennepin-canal.org/ activites/hikes.

SEPT 24 - Princeton, Bureau County Genealogical Society – Program TBA. Meeting at the Genealogical Society Library, 629 S Main St, Princeton at 7 p.m.

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OCT 3 - Princeton, Nightmare Halloween 5k Run/Walk – Start at Bureau County Fairgrounds at 5:00 p.m.

OCT 4 - Princeton, Flags of Freedom, “Rockin the Runway” event at the Cider Mill (Hundred Acres Orchard), 14180 1800 E St, Princeton. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Live and silent auction items. Helping raise funds to maintain the large flags on the Interstate.

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OCT 6 - Princeton, National Night Out - Soldier and Sailors Park. For details www.cpasa.org OCT 6 - Spring Valley, National Night Out - Kirby Park. For details www.cpasa. orgSoldier and Sailors Park

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OCT 10 - Princeton, 2nd Annual Halloween Parade, Main Street, Princeton- 5:00 p.m.

Followed by dancing witches at Nightmare on Fairgrounds Road at Bureau County Fairgrounds

Trick Bikes, BMX, Mountain Bikes - all sizes Street/ Road Bikes; 1, 3, 5, 10 & 21-speed Comfort bikes, casual cruisers, tandems & trikes Schwinn, Raleigh, Huffy, “vintage”, Trek and more!

OCT 10 & 11 – Princeton, Shadows of the Blue and Gray, City County Park, North of Princeton on Rt 26, Saturday, park opens 9:00 a.m. Tour the camps & artisan Simple Pleasures, Hidden Treasures

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OCT 24 - Ladd, Halloween Hustle 5K Walk/Run - 9:00 a.m. @ Ladd Community Consolidated School. Sponsored by the Ladd Education & Enrichment Foundation to benefit the school.

at the medical tents. 7:30p.m. - Cannon Night fire. (weather permitting). Sunday, park opens 9:00 a.m. Non-denominational church service, Civil War Weapons Display, 11:00 - Weeping and dying contest (Battlefield), 11:45- Entrance of President & Mrs. Lincoln, Presidential Address & Press Conference, 12:30- Meet General Ulysses S. Grant U.S.A., 2:00- Battle ReenactmentMain Field Admission for the event is $5 for adults and children over 5. Children under 5 are free. https://www.shadowsbluegray. com

OCT 24 – Princeton, Bureau County Genealogical Society – Special Program on Sat at 1 p.m. Michael John Neill will give a program on a wide range of genealogy methodology topics. Meeting at the Genealogical Society Library, 629 S Main St OCT 24 – National Take Back Day - in Princeton (Princeton Police Dept) and Spring Valley (Spring Valley Police Dept) For details www.cpasa.org

OCT 11 - Walnut, Sunset Ridge Motocross Track, 24558 1100 E St. 815-379-9534 D-17 Motocross (Bikes & ATV’s)

OCT 24-25 - Princeton, Sauk Trail Gun Collectors Show & Sale, Saturday, 8:30 a.m.

- 4:00 p.m. Sunday 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Bureau County Fairgrounds, 811 W Peru St.

OCT 12- Tiskilwa, The Tiskilwa Historical Society is working on plans to honor special architecture of homes in the Tiskilwa area. More details will be available early in the fall. The program will be followed by refreshments and social time in the museum galleries. 110 East Main Street, Tiskilwa. TBA: www.tiskilwahistoricalsociety. org.

NOVEMBER NOV 7 - Buda, American Legion Veteran’s Supper. Dinner starts at 4:30 p.m. Veterans eat free.

OCT 17 - Sheffield, Catchable Trout Program: At the Hennepin Canal. Several hundred pounds of trout are released into the lagoon outside the Sheffield visitor’s center, which remains netted off for about a month. Office: 815-454-2328 OCT 18 - Princeton, 16th annual IL Valley Toy Run classic car event. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. 40mile round trip countryside cruise!

OCT 18 - Sheffield, Hike with the Friends of the Hennepin Canal Sun 1:30 p.m., Hennepin Canal State Park. Meet at Lock 17. Check the website for details: https:// friends-hennepin-canal.org/activites/hikes/ Simple Pleasures, Hidden Treasures

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NOV 9 – Tiskilwa, Tiskilwa Historical Society will host its annual SALUTE TO VETERANS at the Gallery on Galena as well as the Museum on Main. Specific details of time and program will be available in the fall. All programs at Museum on Main are free and open to the public. Donations are gratefully accepted. Presentations are followed by refreshments and social time in the museum galleries. 110 East Main Street, www.tiskilwahistoricalsociety.org.

NOV 14 - Spring Valley, Christmas in the Valley. Shopping special, raffles, Photos with Santa, Silent Tree Auction & More.

NOV 11- Ladd, 11th day of each month: Taps. 11:00 a.m. at Veteran’s Monuments in War Memorial Park. Taps is played over the Main Street speakers as a reminder to all citizens of the sacrifices made by our service men and women. www.villageofladd.com

NOV 15 - Sheffield, Hike with the Friends of the Hennepin Canal Sun 1:30 p.m., Hennepin Canal State Park. Meet at Bridge 23 (IL Rt. 78). Check the website for details: https://friends-hennepin-canal.org/ activites/hikes.

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NOV 14-15 - Princeton, Huge Winter Garage Sale - Bureau County Fairgrounds, 811 W Peru St, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Nov 15 - Princeton, Pancake & Sausage Breakfast from 7:00 a.m. to noon American Legion Post 125, 1549 W. Peru St.

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NOV 21 - Princeton, 13th annual Model Train Fair & Farm Toy Show, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Bureau County Fairgrounds, 811 W Peru St.

organizations and businesses all along Main Street will take part in Tiskilwa Historical Society’s old-fashioned Country Christmas. The Tiskilwa Historical Society will also host a concert, a Lionel train display, Food Pantry collection, and special decorations in the Museum on Main.

110 East Main Street, Tiskilwa. Check the website for specific details: www. tiskilwahistoricalsociety.org.

NOV 22 - Princeton, Wallneck’s Motorcycle Swap Meet, 8:00 a.m. to 2: p.m., Bureau County Fairgrounds, 811 W Peru St. NOV 28-29 - Princeton, Sauk Trail Gun Collectors Show & Sale, Sat 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Sun 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Bureau County Fairgrounds, 811 W Peru St. NOV 28 – County, Shop Small Saturday - Support our local businesses in Bureau County and shop for all of your holiday needs. Watch for specials & sales!

NOV 28 - Spring Valley, Santas on the Run IV, 5K Race or 1K Walk, 10 a.m., JFK School Spring Valley, Proceeds benefit the Hall Township Food Pantry, https://racesonline. com/events/santas-on-the-run/registration;

DEC 5 - Princeton, Christmas Parade, Main Street.

DEC 5 – Princeton, Christmas Craft & Vendor Show and Holiday Flea Market, Bureau County Fairgrounds

NOV 28- Spring Valley, 12th Annual Lighted Santa Parade 6 p.m. Travels through downtown. Theme is “The 12 Days of Christmas” however all holiday themes accepted. Walkers, vehicles & floats. Must be lighted. Visit with Santa at City Hall, after the parade.

DEC 12 - Ladd, Ladd’s Christmas Walk & Lighted Snowman Parade. 2:00 p.m.

– 5:00 p.m. on Main Street. Children’s activities, trains rides, craft & vendor show, refreshments, and a lighted parade.

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DEC 18-20 - Walnut, Walnut Community Bible Church live nativity scene.

DEC 3 - Princeton, Bureau County Genealogical Society – “Remember When: Memories of the 1940’s, 50’s & 60’s” We study history of long ago but how about OUR history? Program presented by Carol Chandler. Meeting at the Genealogical Society Library, 629 S Main St, at 7 p.m.

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Great Steak. Great Fun. Welcome to Princeton.

The Prime Quarter Steak House is the Princeton Area's Favorite Place for a Steak!

The Prime Quarter Steak House is a one-of-a-kind dining experience. Any time of the year is the right time to “Grill Your Own” USDA Choice Steak on one of our inviting hickory charcoal grills.

Gather 'round the grill with family and friends after selecting one of nine generous cuts of steak to prepare it to perfection. Our Unlimited Salad Bar, Baked Potato and hearty Texas Toast are all included. You can contemplate the Seafood Choice of the Day, but you won't want to miss one of our decadent Desserts!

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Barn Quilts of Bureau County Five New Quilts Added in 2019

We hope you will get off of the Interstate and take some of the back roads and a little slower trip as you drive across Bureau County. Did you see that flash of color in that barn yard? Pay close attention to the farms that you are passing. You may see one of the over 90 Barn Quilts that have been placed on farm buildings all over the county. “What’s a Barn Quilt?” you wonder. It is a quilt block design painted on a special type of plywood called MDO board. The blocks are usually either 4x4 feet or 8x8 feet.

No fabric is used in the design, it all comes from paint. They are painted with exterior paint and each displays a colorful quilt block, either one chosen from a traditional quilt design or from something personal to that farm owner.

This nation-wide phenomenon was born in 2001 in Adams County, Ohio, when Donna Sue Groves made a promise to her Mother to paint her a quilt block. Her Mother was an accomplished quilter and she thought this would brighten up their colorless, grey barn. This barn quilt that was painted for her Mother has sparked the Barn Quilt movement throughout the United States and Canada. The book “Barn Quilts and the American Quilt Trail Movement” by Suzi Parron with Donna Sue Groves tells the story of one of the fastest-growing grassroots public arts movements.

A small group of women came together as a group that loves quilts and now the rich tradition of the barn quilts. They started the group, The Barn Quilts of Bureau County, in 2014 with just five quilts which has now grown to over 90 quilts throughout the county.

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Scott & Valerie Jensen Americana Pinwheel 6889 1475E St. Tiskilwa 61368

Richard & Sarijane (Becker) King Rob-Ru-Sari Farm Stained Glass Cross 29086 2750 E. St. LaMoille 61330 Joanne Baker 11911 1575N Ave. Wyanet 61379

Bureau County Fairgrounds Bureau Co. 4-H Federation 4-H Food Stand Princeton 61356

Elaine Newell Land of the Free 21238-3400 E St Arlington 61312

The committee’s goal is to have barn quilts in all 25 townships in the county.

Several of the townships have multiple quilts hanging already. The Quilt Trail was designed to celebrate our rich agricultural heritage, showcase our rural areas and promote agri-tourism, the arts and a sense of community pride in Bureau County. A barn quilt lends a homey feeling to a farm and is just another of the ways our community honors our ag roots.

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or by a favorite hobby or tradition. For example “The Ohio Star” hangs on a barn outside of Ohio, IL. One farm has the “Pinwheel” design painted in green and yellow. It shows the colors of the family’s favorite football team and tractor style along with the windmill design too. Family heritage shows on some of the quilts that have a Swedish styled flag or Swedish Dala horse designs. Livestock on the farms show up on some of the quilts with horses, cattle and sheep designs. Some of the quilt names are really unique“Farmer’s Daughter”; “Corn & Beans”; “Mariners Compass”; “Loyal Daughter”; “Double Wedding Ring”; “Gentleman’s Fancy”; ‘Honey Bee”; “Carpenters Wheel” or “Flying Geese”. Designs are found in quilt books, on quilts handed down through the family and also on Pinterest.

You can see four examples of barn quilt designs on the red building inside the main gate of the Bureau County Fairgrounds, 811 W Peru St, in Princeton. There is a box on the end of the building next to the quilts that contains maps for the quilt trail around Bureau County. You can do a self-guided tour of the barn quilts at any time, summer or winter. The map in the guide is for informational purposes; please use the addresses for the best help in locating the farms.

Note that the quilts are to be visible from the road. If there is no safe place to pull off the road to view the barn quilt you may pull into their driveways.

Please remember to check for traffic as you slow down to view a quilt. We are indebted to our barn hosts for their hospitality.

Barn quilts on the Bureau County trail are required to be on an agricultural building. You may see other quilts in your travels that are in town or on homes and garages. Painting the designs just takes a ruler, special paint masking tape, multiple colors of exterior paint and a good imagination.

The Barn Quilt committee can make arrangements to paint one for your farm building if you don’t feel artistic.

For more information call Valerie Jensen at 815-303-4608 or Sandy Carpenter at 779-239-9239 or email them at barnquiltsofbureaucounty@ gmail.com or see their Facebook page “Barn Quilts of Bureau County” .

Information about the barn quilts and an interactive map can also be found on the Bureau County Tourism web page at www.bureaucounty-il.com We hope you will slow down and take a few back roads and enjoy the lovely landscapes, farms and villages that make up Bureau County, Illinois and enjoy the Barn Quilt Trail too!

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“One man’s junk is another man’s treasure!”

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Treasure hunters will enjoy the 15th annual “More on 34 –Miles and Miles of Sales” event held Friday and Saturday of Father’s Day weekend, June 19 & 20, 2020. You can hunt for bargains, treasures and unique items all along US Highway 34 from Galesburg to Aurora.

More on 34 is the granddaddy of all yard sales. Shoppers from across the United States do their treasure hunting along the over 100 miles stretch of Route 34 across five counties. You never know what you will find along the way: yard sales, antique shows, craft shows, flea markets, and farmers markets.

In Bureau County sales will be found in Neponset, Sheffield, Wyanet, Princeton, Dover, and LaMoille. Sales can be found in parking lots, in city parks, and in many yards all along Rt. 34. Sales typically run

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from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., but some open earlier or remain open later. A few sellers even begin their sales on Thursday and continue through Sunday. Everything can be found along the route, from antiques or garden produce and plants to unique “junque.” There is something for everyone in the family. Join in the fun by loading up the trunk of your car with your own items and setting up a booth along the route! Just remember to drive safely and use caution when parking along the roadway.

Bureau County Fairgrounds in Princeton will have an outdoor two-day sale on Friday and Saturday with doors opening at 8 a.m. Stop there for great deals on new and used items, antiques, and collectibles. Admission is free.

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also on the grounds. To sign up to sell at the Fairgrounds call 815-303-2905.

Keep your eyes peeled for signs along the route because you may find that bargain you were looking for around the next turn. Many people start at one end of the route on Friday and try to go about half way that day and finish up the other half of the route on Saturday. On Friday stop in Wyanet and have a pork chop sandwich at the Wyanet Locker fundraiser for the Buddy Bags program which helps prevent childhood hunger.

Stay overnight in Princeton and enjoy Saturday’s Beef & Ag Day celebration on S. Main Street with ribeye steaks and live music.

Then take a few minutes to visit some of the unique shops along the route.

You will find two shopping districts in Princeton separated by about a mile of residential area in between. Many of the More on 34 shoppers return in the

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following weeks to walk Main Street and visit and shop in the many unique businesses.

Bureau County has a Facebook page just for local More on 34 info too.

Thrifty shoppers will hit the road with patience, plenty of perseverance, a full tank of gas, and cash in hand to experience the old adage, “One man’s junk is another man’s treasure!”

Doggie Daycare and in-house boarding service complete with snuggles and love. We offer dog waste removal, dog walking service, grooming, training for obedience, show, and carting. Shuttle service to vet appointments, pick up and delivery services with our Dog Bus.

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� MUSEUMS � Bureau County Historical Society & Museum 109 Park Ave West, Princeton 815-875-2184 The Bureau County Historical Society operates two museum buildings The Clark-Norris House, and The Newell-Bryant House located on the courthouse square in Princeton. Guided tours offer visitors a chance to explore both homes, which contain artifacts from throughout the County’s history. Information in BCHS research library includes: birth/death, wedding, anniversary files, family histories, local history books, and photography archives. Bureau County Historical Society is open from 11:001:00 Wednesday-Saturday. 815-875-2184, bureaucountyhistoricalsociety.com

eastern edge of Princeton, and was the home of the Denham and Lovejoy families for nearly 100 years.

Colton Schoolhouse The Colton Schoolhouse is located on the property of the Owen Lovejoy Homestead on the east side of Princeton. It was moved to that site in 1970 when the Lovejoy home was restored and opened to the public as a museum. Today, after careful restoration, the schoolhouse features the original wood floors and the teacher’s desk from the early 1900’s, along with all the other items found in a one-room school.

Bureau County Genealogical Society 629 South Main, Princeton 815-879-3133 or 815-303-7386 bureaucounty@gmail.com The Society is devoted to the preservation of historical and genealogical records for Bureau County. Hunting for your family history? A free library specializing in local genealogical research records consisting of obituaries, burial locations, church histories, marriage records, historical plat maps, county and town historical records, county newspapers on microfilm, family history books, and national and international research sources including Internet searches. Trained volunteers to assist as desired Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri, and the first Saturday of each month from 10:00 a.m.

– 3:00 p.m. Call (815) 879-3133 to arrange for offhour visits or ask for further information.

Mineral Pride Historical Society Museum 115 Main Street, Mineral Open First Saturday of Every Month Noon to 4:00 p.m.

Devoted to the preservation of the memories and history of those who were raised or spent a part of their lifetime in Mineral. www.illinoishsglorydays. com/mineralhistoricalsociety Henry Thomas Museum North King St., Wyanet Henry Thomas was the first permanent settler in Bureau County. Born in Virginia; he settled in 1828 in Bureau Township. He was man of many firsts. Among the firsts in Bureau County, Thomas was responsible for the first furrow plowed; his daughter, Mary was the first settler child born; and the first post office was located at his Bureau County Township home. By appointment only by calling the Wyanet Village 815-699-2631

Cherry Museum and Library 100 South Main Street 815-894-2977 See the history of the Cherry Mine Disaster from November 1909 when 259 men and boys died in the mine.

Wyanet Historical Society 320 East Second Street, Wyanet 815-699-2559 or 815-699-2459 History of town, schools, genealogy, Obituaries, Veterans WW I & II history, uniforms, Civil War diaries, Hennepin Canal, Railroads and various memorabilia. Open April thru October Friday & Saturday 1-4 p.m., or by appointment. Donations are welcome.

Owen Lovejoy Homestead Rt. 6 East & Rt. 26 815-875-2616 or 815-879-9151 A Former Station on the Underground Railroad, the Lovejoy Homestead is located at the Simple Pleasures, Hidden Treasures

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� MUSEUMS � Neponset Township Historical Society PO Box 105, Neponset 61345 309-594-2197 The Neponset Historical Society is located on Commercial (Main Street) in the former Bertelsen’s Manufacturing Co. building in downtown Neponset just across from the Post Office. Hours are by appointment by calling 309-594-2197 or email mainst5@mchsi.com. Stop in to see genealogical information, WW II history, a farm room, complete with a focus on the Neponset elevator, with an assortment of artifacts, documents and photos.

Manlius Historical Society 815-445-4102 or 815-454-2532 May - November Thursday & Saturday, 10:00-2:00 or by appointment The 1915 First State Building was designed by Parker Noble Berry, a Prairie School architect, who was chief designer for Louis H. Sullivan. Building is listed in the National Register of Historic Buildings and Sites in the United States. Along with the bank’s old memorabilia inside the building, the historical society has included memorabilia of all things Manlius. The bank is open for the public to see and tour . At other times call for an appointment. www.

Manliushistoricalsociety.org Spring Valley Historical Society 201 West St. Paul 815-664-4288 Open Wednesdays & Saturdays 1 - 4 p.m. Or by Appointment 815-830-4303.

Featuring items related to John Mitchell, Coal Mining, Area Businesses and Schools.

Sheffield Historical Society 325 Washington St., Sheffield 815-454-2850 Historic Danish church built in 1880 and museum with 10 exhibit areas and a research and reference room for local history of ten towns and genealogy.

Admission is $1 per person. Research fees may apply. Hours are Thursday-Saturday 11a.m.-4p.m.

Tiskilwa Historical Society Museum “Where the past is present” 110 E. Main St. (former Methodist Church Bldg.)

815-646-4016 Tiskilwa Historical Society - Museum on Main Our collection includes more than 5,500 artifacts, displayed to preserve and interpret local history.

Our museum is housed in an 1855 Illinois Historic Landmark building. Museum Hours Every Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Admission is free, and our volunteers will show you around. For private or group tours, call Ed Waca at 815.646.4016.

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Bureau County Parks PRINCETON PARK DISTRICT Princeton Park District maintains over 192 acres of parks and its mission is to maintain and develop a creative, effective and responsive park, recreation, and nature resource system for residents and visitors to enjoy quality leisure opportunities. The Princeton Park District opened a 9 hole Disc Golf Course located at the Bureau County Metro Center and the adjacent Alexander Park in the fall of 2006.

The object of the sport is very similar to that of golf, except that flying discs (also known as Frisbees) are used in place of clubs and balls.

Bureau County Metro Center 837 Park Avenue West 815-872-0840

The Metro Center is an impressive 52,000-squarefoot complete recreational facility. Featured are a full-sized gymnasium for basketball and volleyball; a 25-yard indoor swimming pool with lap lanes, wading pool and observation balcony; racquetball courts; weight room; locker rooms; sauna; a cardiovascular room; and elevated walking track. For receptions, banquets or meetings, the center has a generous sized multi-purpose area. Call for admission fees. A daily admission includes the use of the: Pool, Sauna/Jacuzzi, Gym, Cardio Room, Track, and Weight Room. Children 7 and under are free when they accompany a paying adult. Resident member ship fees are available on their website. www.princetonparkdistrict.org

Alexander Park and Pool Anderson St.

Joe Myer Woods

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Picnic area with timber.

Westside Park

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3 Acres of ball fields with restrooms and concession stand.

City-County Park Highway 26 North

City-County Park is a 65-acre shady setting with trails, barbecue areas, log cabin shelter, playground, ball field, and restrooms.

SPRING VALLEY Residents and visitors can enjoy outdoor sports and recreation at any one of the city’s seven parks that include ball diamonds, soccer fields, tennis courts, playground equipment, an outdoor swimming pool and a handicap accessible obstacle course.

Twelve acre Alexander Park has pickleball courts and 9 hole disc golf course, six tennis courts which are also used as a multi-sport court, outdoor pool, horseshoe pits, barbecue and picnic areas, shelter, restrooms, playground and sand volleyball and fishing. Pool Admission.

Zearing Park

South Euclid Ave.

A 72-acre park located in the southeast corner of Princeton offers the finest ball and soccer fields, shelters and picnic and barbeque areas. Also available on site is sand volleyball, horseshoe pits, playground and concession stand. Check out the new walking trail and lake. Trails are great for cross country skiing Simple Pleasures, Hidden Treasures

Coal Miners’ Park East St. Paul St.

A sensory delight, offering spectacular views over the Illinois River with a variety of trees, fishing ponds, beauty and serenity close to shopping.

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fishermen from all over the United States. ESPN reporters covering the tournament dubbed our stretch of the river the “Sauger Capital of the World”. In addition to the MWC several other fishing tournaments are held here annually. The landing also offers excellent boating, fishing and watersports opportunities.

Spring Valley Mini Park This park is the heart of the downtown shopping district and host to many events throughout the year. Every summer, the park comes alive with music during the Friday evening Municipal Band Concerts.

Kirby Park

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Three shelters, baseball diamond, playground, tennis courts, horseshoe pits picnic areas and the Coveny-Veterans’ Memorial swimming pool.

Illinois River-Barto Landing West side of Route 89

Barto Landing offers a lagoon for launching from three ramps and is the only calm-water public access to the Illinois River for forty miles of boating, water skiing, fishing enjoyment.

For more than 20 years it has been the first stop on the Cabela’s MWC Tournament Schedule, the biggest Walleye competition in the state, drawing Wyaton Hills Golf Course - 815-872-2641 17879 1500 North Avenue, Princeton Chapel Hill Golf Course - 815-879-6531 12927 Illinois Hwy. 26, Princeton Hidden Lake Country Club - 845-454-2660 12985 645 East St., Sheffield Spring Creek Golf Course - 815-894-2137 286 Golf Course Rd., Spring Valley Green River Country Club - 815-379-2227 15212 IL Hwy. 92, Walnut Mendota Golf Course - 815-538-7241 35666 Route 34 West, Mendota

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Echo Bluff Park is located in beautiful and historic Hall Township, off Route 29 between Spring Valley and DePue, Illinois. Private parties available/High Ropes/ Zipline by appointment. Trails, paintball, ice skating rink, nine-hole disc golf, high ropes and zip lines are some of the activities you find here. For more information, call (815) 447-2115. Private parties are available. Contact us at echobluffproject@comcast. net www.echobluff.org

WALNUT Walnut Park District 403 Sunset Ave 815-379-2213

Outdoor swimming pool, ball diamonds, community shelter, playground, tennis courts and restrooms.

LADD Veteran’s Park

South Main and Cleveland Sts.

Located at the south entrance to the village, Veteran’s Park has tennis courts, a playground, a large picnic shelter, smaller individual shelters and restrooms. The park is also the site of the World War I Monument, the Veteran’s Memorial Monument and a World War II Army tank.

Wyaton Hills Golf Course

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Kennedy Park East Locust St.

The park contains two ball diamonds, a large picnic shelter, playground and restrooms and is home to the Ladd Youth Baseball/Softball league.

BUREAU Children’s Memorial Park Upper level playground area of Hormel Ponds offers a basketball court, shelter and picnic facilities. Cared for and developed by the Bureau United Men’s Society and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.

Hormel Ponds The ponds are nestled in a secluded basin surrounded by wooded bluffs, marshland, the Hennepin Canal and a bottomland woods that beavers have flooded. The setting is relaxing and invites one to explore its diversity and offers a pleasant location for family outings. A state fish-stocking program supplements the ponds’ natural restocking that results whenever the Illinois River exceeds its banks.

Miller-Anderson Woods Along Route 29, at the Bureau-Putnam County border, wooded bluffs rise above the broad Illinois River valley to create Miller-Anderson

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Woods Nature Preserve. The preserve protects old-growth upland forest, ravines, valley forest and a floating bog. A narrow, ribbonmarked, moderately difficult trail guides one through the woodland variety which displays endangered plants and Ohio buckeye in its most northern range. Once on top and near the bluff’s edge, one is treated to a panoramic view of some of the Illinois River valley’s richest wetlands. Very often seen riding the air currents are turkey vultures and, occasionally, bald eagles.

DEPUE Donnelley/DePue State Fish and Wildlife Area 1001 W. 4th St. 815-447-2353

The Donnelley/DePue State Fish and Wildlife Areas complex is managed primarily for migratory waterfowl. Since the areas border the Illinois river, boating and fishing are also popular.

Beautiful Public 18 Hole Course Restaurant, Bar and Banquet Room.

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Lake Front Park First St.

A scenic park stretching along Lake DePue with playground equipment, picnic areas and restrooms.

MINERAL McCune Sand Prairie 150 East Street

Rural Mineral offers two truly unique features, an Illinois desert with cacti, and a more than 200 year old oak tree that was already rather large when Native Americans crossed the Illinois prairies on the Sauk Trail.

North of Mineral about five miles on county 150 East Street is the McCune Sand Prairie where native Illinois cacti, the prickly pear, grow in abundance. This is not a good place to wear sandals, as some of the prickly pear are rather small and hidden in the grass.

The Witness Tree

County Road 10 and County Road 1300N

The Witness Tree is a more than 250-year-old giant burr oak tree at the junction of County Road 10 and County Road 1300N three miles south of Mineral.

This large oak tree along the trail was supposedly a meeting place for Chief Shabbona and the Sauk and Fox tribes. Later on, when the railroad was being built south of Mineral, surveyors used this tree as a “witness” or reference point for their line, from which it now gets its name.

SHEFFIELD Mautino State Fish and Wildlife Area 16006-875 E. St. – 815-454-2328

Mautino State Fish and Wildlife Area was dedicated in 1991 and covers more than 900 acres. This park offers 15 lakes that have been stocked with a healthy population of fish. Park guests use the lakes for boating (electric boat troll motors only), fishing and canoeing. Other park activities include hiking, hunting, picnicking (bring your own blanket), and wildlife observation. Access is limited.

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Lock 17 bridge west of Wyanet decorated for the 50-mile race finishers during the Hennepin 100 race.

What is the Hennepin Canal?

The Hennepin Canal State Trail is an ideal destination for a relaxing day of picnicking, hiking, biking, fishing and old fashioned family fun. There are plenty of picnic tables along the 104.5-mile linear park spanning five Illinois counties (Rock Island, Bureau, Henry, Lee and Whiteside).

and day use areas are located all along the canal. Vehicular (RV, pop-up) camping is allowed and is the same rate as tent camping, $8.00 per family unit. There are no dumping/pump-out stations located at the park.

Fishing along the Hennepin is well worth the trip whether you’re angling for bluegill, crappie, walleye or bass. The Canal is open from April 15 to October 31 annually for horseback riding. Bring your own horse and prepare to enjoy 48 miles along the main canal and over 25 miles along the Feeder.

Constructed from 1892 to 1907, the Hennepin Canal played an important role in U.S. history and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Hennepin was the first American canal built of concrete without stone cut facings.

Although the Hennepin enjoyed limited success as a commercial and industrial waterway, its construction involved a number of engineering innovations, and its waterway, locks, aqueducts and adjoining towpath continue to provide a beautiful recreational resource.

Before exploring the wonders of the Hennepin Canal, stop in at the Visitor Center near Sheffield. Several displays help illustrate the canal’s past, including tools used to build and operate it, as well as the natural features of the canal corridor.

The towpath provides 155 miles of hiking/ biking fun from the Illinois River to the Rock River, with the feeder canal path to Rock Falls. Segments of the trails are open to horseback riding and snowmobiling in season. The canal is open to boating and canoeing (locks are no longer operational and must be portaged). Campgrounds Simple Pleasures, Hidden Treasures

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benefits Trails for Illinois, the tiny non-profit that works to improve the Hennepin Canal State Trail and other non-motorized trails statewide.

We hope you enjoy your stay. Remember, take only memories, leave only footprints.

The Hennepin Canal is part of the American Discovery Trail. The Trail stretches across more than 6,800 miles and 15 states. It is the only coast-to-coast, non- motorized recreational trail. Linking communities, cities, parks and wilderness the ADT allows people to hike, bike or ride horses for an afternoon or a cross country adventure.

• Bike Trails • Boating • Camping • Canoeing • Cross Country Skiing • Equestrian Trails

The multi-use ADT trail stretches from Cape Henlopen State Park, Delaware, to Pt. Reyes National Seashore, California. The ADT provides trail users the opportunity to journey into the heart of all that is uniquely American — its culture, heritage, landscape and spirit. The Quad Cities Convention & Visitor’s Bureau is the new ADT headquarters for trail promotion, maps,

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and information. In Northern Illinois the trail follows the I&M Canal Trail from Park Forest to the Hennepin Canal Parkway near DePue and Tiskilwa in Bureau County and continues on to Rock Island on the Great River Trail.

Hike the Canal with the Friends of the Canal

Hike the Canal monthly walks along the Hennepin Canal are every 2nd Sunday except May is the 3rd Sunday. 1:30 p.m. Email or call for starting location. For more information, contact Ed Herrmann at: hikes@friends-hennepin-canal.org (email) or 815-664-2403 (home).

Directions to the Visitor Center The Hennepin Canal Parkway basically parallels I-80 in Bureau and Henry counties in west central Illinois. The Parkway’s Visitor Center is one mile south of I-80, just west of Route 40. East or westbound travelers on I-80 should take Exit 45, turn right (south) on Route 40. They almost immediately cross the Canal and in about 1 mile is the brown sign directing them to the Parkway Visitors Center. Turn right (west) and proceed to the Center at 16006 875 E. Street, Sheffield IL 61361.

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Where is Bureau County?

Where exactly is Bureau down onto the water far County? We are located in North below and being spooked.

Central Illinois, just about half In the winter time snow was Bureau way between Chicago and actually shoveled onto the County the Quad Cities and 50 miles bridge so the horse pulled north of Peoria. If you have sleighs had a place for their travelled across Illinois on runners.

Interstate 80 you probably Just a little further up passed right through Route 26 from the Red Bureau County and might Covered Bridge is the Citynot have even known it. In County Park. There you will the summer months you may find a log cabin where you have noticed the Four Flags of can have a picnic complete Freedom located right next to with a fire in the huge the interstate at exit 56. The huge stone fireplace. The park American flags were placed in the has many picnic areas, swings four locations next to the Interstate in and slides for the kids and lots Sept. 2005. They each weigh 110 pounds of open spaces. The annual and measure 30 x 60 feet. They are taken “Shadows of the Blue and Gray” down in the winter months because the Civil War reenactment is held here wet weather causes them to fray. The Flags in the fall. As the soldiers come out of the of Freedom are an excellent invitation to trees and join the battle you can imagine you to come in to our county and enjoy the how it looked 150 years ago. The soldiers many unique locations we have to offer. have their encampments in the shady park. Peek into their tents and you will see the items necessary to life in the 1800’s.

You can probably find President Lincoln there talking to the people enjoying the event. Come out in the evening and join the dancing to period music. This year’s Shadows of the Blue and Gray will be held October 10 & 11, 2020. Come to the park If you turn and go one mile north on and enjoy watching the living history unfold Route 26 you will come to a sign for the in front of you.

Red Covered Bridge. There you will have a You may have entered Bureau County lovely view of the bridge and you can hear on Amtrak. The train depot in Princeton the Big Bureau Creek as it meanders across was built in the early 1900’s and has seen the county. A sign on the end of the bridge millions of travelers cross its doorways states “ Five dollars fine for driving more than twelve horses, mules or cattle at one time or for leading any beast faster than a walk on or across this bridge”. Bridges were built with covers to help preserve the wood frames in the old days. It also helped teams of horses cross the water because the wooden sides kept them from looking Simple Pleasures, Hidden Treasures

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over the years. Many people from central Illinois use the Princeton Depot to travel to Chicago or as far as the west coast.

Crain’s Chicago Business newspaper recently printed a feature story on Princeton residents who use Amtrak to travel to the city to work each day. Many

Covered Bridges Antique Shops Hennepin Canal Historic Architect Museums Libraries Unique Shopping Great Food Historic Monuments Camping Boating Amtrak Depot Parks Splash Pad Golf Courses Historic Movie Theatre Wildlife/Prairie Grasses Photography Opportunities Barn Quilts Dessert area Stage Theatre Praire Arts Center Underground Railroad Sites

We hope that when you come to visit Bureau County you will stay in one of our hotels or bed & breakfasts and spend a weekend here. We have so many unique places to see and fun things to do that one day just won’t be enough time.

of them came to Princeton as visitors and returned to buy a home and stay as a part of the community. A trip to Princeton from Chicago on the train is a bargain.

Riding the train through the countryside allows you to relax and enjoy the scenery without having to battle the traffic and the weather.

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Places to Stay in Bureau County

Bureau/Putnam County …working together to combat underage drinking, tobacco use, and the abue of other drugs.

Stay the night or for a week!

There is so much to do and see in Bureau County.

There’s plenty of hospitality to go around.

Bed & Breakfast Chestnut Street Inn 301 E Chestnut St, PO Box 25, Sheffield, IL 61361 800-537-1304 815-454-2419 monikaandjeff@chestnut-inn.com Hotel / Motel Americinn Lodge & Suites of Princeton 2120 Claude Bailey Parkway, Princeton, IL 61356 815-872-5000 www.americinn.com Days Inn Princeton 2238 N Main St, Princeton, IL 61356 815- 875-3371 www.wyndhamhotels.com Econo Lodge 2200 N Main St, Princeton, IL 61356 815- 872-3300 www.choicehotels.com Super 8 Princeton 2929 N Main St, Princeton, IL 61356 815-872-8888 www.wyndhamhotels.com Jonesy’s Ranch House Restaurant & Lodge 224 S Jensen St, Bureau, IL 61315 815-659-3361 Spring Valley Inn 32871 US Hwy 6 (Exit 70 from I-80)

Spring Valley, IL 61362 815-894-2226 Ext. 0 info@springvalleymotel.com Camping Bureau County Fairgrounds Campground 811 W Peru St, Princeton, IL 61356 815-875-2905 or 815-303-2905 Hennepin Canal Campgrounds 16006 875 East St, Sheffield, IL 61361 815-454-2328 Hickory Grove Campground 7478 175 N Ave, Sheffield, IL 61361 815-343-1214 or 815 454-2600 Simple Pleasures, Hidden Treasures

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Soldiers & Sailors Monument If you have attended any of the Princeton Community Band concerts you have sat in the park next to the Soldiers & Sailors monument. While listening to the patriotic music have you ever looked up at the Civil War soldiers and winged victory on the monument and wondered about the history of the structure? Well we have. signifying that the battle is over and victory is won.

Upon the ledge at each side of the monument is a bronze statue, representing the branches of the service.

The Infantry on the west side, Cavalry on the north, the Artillery on the south and the Navy on the east side.

Eight bronze tablets, two on each side of the monument, contain the names of all of the volunteers who enlisted from Bureau County, resided in the county since the Civil War and were living here in 1910. The bronze figure of “Victory” is fifteen feet high and weighs approximately 3000 lbs. The other statues weigh about 900 lbs each. There are two tons of marble in the monument, and the granite is estimated to weigh 180 tons.

The cost to construct the monument was $25,000. The dedication ceremony was held on June 12, 1913 and about 3500 people attended. One hundred Civil War veterans were seated on the speakers platform.

The Soldiers & Sailors Monument is located on S. Main Street, across from the Bureau County courthouse in Princeton. The monument is constructed of marble, granite and bronze. It is 50 feet tall. The architect was Frederick C Hubbard, a Chicago sculptor. On June 12, 1913 it was dedicated to the Bureau County veterans that enlisted in the Civil War. It is one of the largest winged monuments in the country.

An article from the June 17, 1913 Bureau County Republican gives the following details. The grey granite was quarried in Hardwick, Vermont and the marble which lines the interior is from the quarries in Rotland, Vermont. The Bronze work is from the American Bronze foundry in Chicago. The foundation under the monument proper is solid concrete 8 feet deep. The base is 25 feet square.

At the top is the heroic bronze figure of “Victory”, represented by a winged goddess standing upon a globe and bearing in one hand a sword with its point to earth and in the other hand an upraised torch,

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