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2025 CHAMBER & COMMUNITY GUIDE

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This is a Bureau County Republican publication produced under the direction of the Princeton Area Chamber of Commerce.

PRINCETON AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Prouty-Zearing Community Building

435 South Main Street, Princeton, IL 61356 • (815) 875-2616 Jenica Cole – Executive Director jenica@princetonchamber-il.com Deb Cools – Administrative Assistant office@princetonchamber-il.com www.princetonchamber-il.com Follow Us on Social Media Facebook: PrincetonILChamber Instagram: princetonareachamberofcommerce

426 2nd Street • LaSalle, IL 61010 • (815) 875-4461 • www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley Every effort has been made to assure the accuracy of the information in this publication.

The Chamber and Bureau County Republican assume no responsibility for misinformation.

Please contact the Chamber with any additions or corrections. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission of the Chamber and Bureau County Republican is prohibited.

A special thank you to Mike Vaughn for his contribution of the photos printed throughout this guide.

Welcome from the Chamber...................................... 4 Letter from the Board President................................. 6 Notes from the Executive Committee........................ 7 Board of Directors & Chamber Staff .......................... 8 Chamber Ambassadors ............................................. 9 Chamber Benefits & Services................................... 10 Networking & Educational Opportunities................ 11 Chamber Awards...................................................... 12 Letter from the Mayor.............................................. 14 City of Princeton Facts & Figures............................. 16 Government............................................................. 18 Important Numbers.................................................. 19 History...................................................................... 20 Visit & Live in Princeton............................................ 22 Amtrak Schedule...................................................... 23 2025 Calendar of Events.......................................... 24 Experience Princeton............................................... 30 Shopping.................................................................. 32 Dining....................................................................... 34 Parks & Recreation.................................................... 36 Arts .......................................................................... 40 Princeton Public Library............................................ 42 Bureau County Genealogical Society....................... 43 Education................................................................. 44 Healthcare............................................................... 46 Where to Worship.................................................... 48 Organizations........................................................... 50 Chamber Member Directory.................................... 52 WWW.PRINCETONCHAMBER-IL.COM

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Welcome

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

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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.

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Letter from Chamber Board President WELCOME! As the President of the Princeton Area Chamber of Commerce, it is my privilege to welcome you to our vibrant and dynamic community. Whether you’re a long-time resident or newcomer, we are delighted to have you as a part of our community!

At the heart of our community lies a diverse tapestry of businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals who contribute to the unique fabric of Princeton and the surrounding area. From our two bustling Main Street districts, our local economy is fueled by the passion and dedication of our business community and residents.

The Princeton Area Chamber of Commerce is committed to supporting the growth and success of our community as a whole. Through networking events, educational workshops, and advocacy efforts, we strive to create opportunities for collaboration and prosperity. By fostering strong partnerships between businesses, local government, and community organizations, we can build a foundation for sustainable economic development.

In addition to promoting business growth, the Chamber is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for all residents of Princeton and our surrounding communities. We work closely with local leaders and stakeholders to address important issues facing our community. Together, we can create a brighter future for generations to come.

I invite you to explore all that the Princeton area has to offer and to engage with your fellow community members. Whether you’re interested in volunteering, attending one of the many events happening all through the year, or simply learning more about local businesses, there are countless ways to get involved and make a difference.

Thank you for your continued support of the Princeton Area Chamber of Commerce. Together, we can build a stronger, more prosperous community for everyone!

Warm regards,

Ryan Keutzer President Princeton Area Chamber of Commerce

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Executive Committee “The Princeton Area Chamber Board of Directors serves as a catalyst for progress, bridging the gap between vision and action. It’s not just about meetings and titles; it’s about hands-on involvement, driving innovation, and creating opportunities that elevate our community and empower local businesses to thrive. I consider it a profound honor to serve on the Chamber board, contributing to the betterment of our community. Together, we have the opportunity to shape our community’s future, ensuring it remains a beacon of opportunity, growth, and prosperity for all who call it home. It’s a privilege to play a part in making our community a place where dreams can take flight and aspirations become a reality.”

— Lynn Olds, President Elect “This year, we celebrated the Princeton Area Chamber of Commerce’s 77th anniversary and another remarkable year of fostering growth and unity in our business community. From Ribbon Cuttings to enriching Lunch and Learns and impactful volunteer opportunities, we’ve continued to provide value and connection to our members. I’m proud of our progress in modernizing operations, including a new phone system, a Policy & Procedure Manual, and Board binders, all enhancing efficiency and transparency. These achievements are thanks to our Executive Director, Board of Directors, Ambassadors, and staff – your dedication drives our success. As we look to 2025, I’m confident the Chamber will continue to grow as a leader and advocate for local businesses. Take full advantage of your membership, and together, let’s make Princeton an even better place to live, work, and thrive.”

— Trisha Schafer, Board Treasurer “Helping local business and organizations thrive, building a stronger community. This is where I see the Princeton Chamber, the center of playing a vital role with the pulse of where the community is, where it wants to go along with the high notes and challenges we will face, a critical key with a critical mass in membership behind it. Chambers have a solid record of helping members network, honoring local business, and finding opportunities to attract and shore up the local economy. Community needs are continually evolving, and the Chamber is one in the center of orchestrating how it happens.”

— Tracy Grimmer, Board Secretary

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Board of Directors

Chamber Staff

JENICA COLE

Executive Director Princeton Area Chamber of Commerce

RYAN KEUTZER

ANDY AUSTIN A & M Products

Meadows Home Décor & Gifts

studioK Architecture & Rotary Club

DAVA KLINEFELTER

DANA PIACENTI

President

LYNN OLDS

Klinefelter Electric & Tiskilwa Community Association Former Chamber Ambassador

Greenfield Retirement Home & Rotary Club Former Chamber Ambassador

TINA KLINGENBERG

President-Elect

TRISHA SCHAFER Treasurer

Freedom House & Junior Woman’s Club Former Chamber Ambassador

SHELLEE MONIER

Ace Distribution Retail Support Center Former Chamber Ambassador

MICHAEL STUTZKE

Eclectic Joy Homestead Festival Committee

Four Flags, Rotary Club & HODAR

LUKE LANXON

Yepsen Insurance Agency

DAVE YEPSEN

Central Bank

DEB COOLS

Administrative Assistant Princeton Area Chamber of Commerce

TRACY GRIMMER Secretary

First State Bank & Rotary Club

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PRINCETON AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

682 E. Peru St., Princeton 815-875-4408

Chamber Ambassadors

JASON SULLIVAN Chairperson

Midland States Bank

TAMMI LANXON

Membership Secretary Midland States Bank

PAM PRATT-MARSH Membership Secretary

Bureau County History Center

JEN FORRISTALL

Recording Secretary & Chamber Classic Co-Chair

Crescent Electric Supply Company

GINA PUCK

BETH BAKER

JAMIE JACOBSON

AMANDA REDMOND

ROCHELLE BECKER

TAMMY LANGE

SAM RUX

Grant-Johnson Funeral Home Beck Oil Company

ASHLEY DICKENS Individual Member

CALEB DICKENS

Dimond Bros. Insurance

TONYA FITZPATRICK Freedom House

RACHEL GUSTAFSON

Central Bank

Princeton Park District & Bureau County Metro Center

CANDEE LAWRENCE Dimond Bros. Insurance

IAN LEGNER

Country Financial OSF Healthcare

JOE SCHNAITER Elmore Electric

LAUREN SMITH

KB Elliott Financial Advisors

Landmark Realty The Cornerstone Team

LINDSEY PYSZKA

CHRIS THOMPSON

OSF Healthcare

Greenfield Retirement Home

VICTORIA YEPSEN

Individual Member

City of Princeton Tourism

Chamber Classic Co-Chair Beck Oil Company

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Chamber Benefits & Services

T

he 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!

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Networking & Educational Opportunities n BUSINESS AFTER HOURS with the Princeton Area Chamber of Commerce takes place the third Thursday of each month (except December) from 4 to 6 p.m. and is hosted by a different Chamber member each month. No RSVP is needed to attend. n MORNING MINGLE with the Princeton Area Chamber of Commerce takes place every other month on the first Tuesday from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at the ProutyZearing Community Building.

Breakfast is provided by a gracious sponsor. No RSVP is needed to attend. n LUNCH & LEARN opportunities take place quarterly on the first Friday of the month from noon to 1 p.m. There is a cost for lunch and RSVP is needed.

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Congratulations!

2024 CHAMBER AWARDS

MEMBER OF THE YEAR Princeton Chevrolet GMC

MILESTONE MEMBER Beck Oil Company

ORGANIZATION OF THE YEAR 2024 Bureau County History Center

VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR Francis Morse

AMBASSADOR OF THE YEAR Dava Klinefelter

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 2023-2024

OUTGOING PRESIDENT 2024 Trisha Schafer

Discover the Hidden Treasures / Simple Pleasures in Bureau County

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Beautiful Bureau County has Festivals, Parades, Shopping, Covered Bridges, Hennepin Canal Parkway, Barn Quilt Trail, Flags of Freedom, Festival 56 Theater, Museums and Historical Sites, Great Restaurants and something fun for the Whole Family!

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Greetings from the Mayor “WELCOME!” On behalf of myself, our City Council, the employees of the City of Princeton, and all of the residents, I say with sincerity….”Welcome!”

Your visit to Princeton is appreciated. We pride ourselves on being a small Midwestern community that still holds basic values at heart. We believe there is a commitment to each other, to our families, and to our guests, that Princeton is a special place, one that takes pride in the day-today quality of living. We know our community members by first name. We greet each other with a smile and a wave. Princeton has been my home, my parents’ home, and my grandparents’ home.

Actually, my family’s roots in Princeton go back six generations, and go forward two more!

So, what makes Princeton stand out from other small communities? There are so many things, but if I had to name just one, it is our rich history directly tied to our roots in agriculture. Looking around, north, south, east and west of the city, you will see some of the most productive, dark, rich soil in Illinois. Farm land that, for decades, has been carefully tilled, planted, cultivated, and harvested, yielding abundant crops of corn and soybeans.

Yes, our roots do grow deep. And with it, a pride that we take in keeping our community prosperous and energized, respecting our past and embracing our future. You’ll feel it as you stroll our sidewalks, bicycle our streets, and explore our parks, historic sites, and two business districts.

We are glad you’re here! Join us as we grow, join us as we continue to prosper, join us as we enjoy a quality of life seldom equaled. As I often say, it’s the ‘little things’ that set us apart.

You are our guests, enjoy your time here. Feel free to reach out to me; I’d love to know what brought you to our wonderful city, and how your visit was. As Princeton’s mayor, I am always just a phone call away!

PRINCETON CITY HALL 2 Main Street S. Princeton, IL 61356 Monday - Thursday: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Friday 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.

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Sincerely,

Ray Mabry Ray Mabry Mayor, City of Princeton (815) 878-1981

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MISSION STATEMENT In partnership with the community, the mission of the City of Princeton is to provide the highest quality municipal service to those who live, work and visit our community.

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Demographics – Facts & Figures CITY OF PRINCETON POPULATION 7,832 people POPULATION DENSITY 950.49 people per square mile HOUSING UNITS 3,832 units, with an average density of 465.05 units per square mile RACIAL MAKEUP • 91.60% White • 1.12% African American • 0.37% Native American • 1.29% Asian • 0.14% Pacific Islander • 1.11% from other races • 4.37% from two or more races AGE DISTRIBUTION • 19.9% under 18 • 6.7% 18–24 • 20.1% 25–44 • 25.3% 45–64 • 27.8% 65 or older

TOTAL POPULATION 32,878 • Under 5 years: 1,662 • 5 to 9 years: 1,662 • 10 to 14 years: 2,285 • 15 to 19 years: 2,013 • 20 to 24 years: 1,800 • 25 to 34 years: 3,515 • 35 to 44 years: 3,641 • 45 to 54 years: 4,209 • 55 to 59 years: 2,555 • 60 to 64 years: 2,246 • 65 to 74 years: 3,929 • 75 to 84 years: 2,452 • 85 years & over: 850 MALE POPULATION 12,567 FEMALE POPULATION 13,271 MEDIAN AGE 44.2 TOTAL HOUSING UNITS 15,679

MEDIAN AGE • 47.8 years

OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS 13,998

AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD SIZE • 2.74

• Owner occupied: 10,393 • Renter occupied: 3,408 • Vacant housing: 1,878

AVERAGE FAMILY SIZE • 2.13

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HOMEOWNER VACANCY RATE 8.2

MEDIAN OWNER OCCUPIED VALUE $103,900 MEDIAN MONTHLY OWNER COSTS • With mortgage: $1,083 • Without mortgage: $505 AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD SIZE 2.39 MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME $55,549 LABOR FORCE 16,676 UNEMPLOYMENT RATE 5% COMMUTER TRAVEL TIME Less than 20 minutes: 9,772 20-45 minutes: 5,270 45 minutes or longer: 1,618 EDUCATION • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 20.7% • High school graduate or higher: 90.7% • Graduate or professional degree: 6.9% • Bachelor’s degree: 13.8% • Associate degree: 9.5% • Some college, no degree: 24.4% • High school graduate or GED: 36% • 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: 6.7% • Less than 9th grade: 2.7%

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Government CITY OF PRINCETON OFFICIALS Ray Mabry - Mayor Theresa Wittenauer - City Manager Janet Henning - City Clerk Pete Nelson - Deputy City Clerk Hector Gomez - Councilman Martin Makransky - Councilman Michael McCall - Councilman Jerry Neumann - Councilman 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

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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

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History T

he 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

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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.

n FOR MORE INFORMATION, visit the Bureau County Historical Society Museum at bureauhistory.org.

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ur quaint little town is the kind of place where everyone knows just about everyone else and visitors are made to feel like they are long-lost members of our community. So, whether you are visiting for a day, a week, or a lifetime, all of us in Princeton welcome you!

And Princeton is much more than just friendly: we’ve got a flair for the arts; an interesting and quirky history dating back to 1831; year-round festivals and exciting events; nature trails, and parks; and a Main Street that offers endless and unique shopping, food, and a whole lot of fun!

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.

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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 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.

You might end up wanting to do more than visit! Get off Interstate 80 at Exit #56, 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,

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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.

Amtrak Schedule TICKETS & TRAIN STATUS

Buy tickets at Amtrak.com or 1-800-872-7245. Tickets are not sold at the Princeton train station. Check status of late trains at amtrak.com, then click “Train Status,” or call 1-800-872-7245.

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West to: Kewanee - Galesburg- Macomb - Quincy

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California Zephyr

12:33 p.m.

East to: Naperville - Chicago

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Southwest Chief

12:21 p.m.

East to: Mendota - Naperville - Chicago

5

California Zephyr

3:44 p.m.

West to: Galesburg - Omaha - Denver - Salt Lake City - San Francisco

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Southwest Chief

4:11 p.m.

West to: Galesburg - Kansas City - Albuquerque - Flagstaff - Los Angeles

383

Illinois Zephyr

7:43 p.m.

West to: Kewanee - Galesburg - Macomb - Quincy

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Carl Sandburg

7:47 p.m.

East to: Mendota - Plano - Naperville - LaGrange - Chicago

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Calendar of Events JANUARY

FEBRUARY

Monday, January 6 City Council Meeting

Friday, February 7 Lunch & Learn Noon - 1 p.m.*

Tuesday, January 7 Morning Mingle 7:30 - 9 a.m.*

Sunday, February 9 Walneck’s Motorcycle Swap Meet at the Bureau County Fairgrounds

Wednesday, January 1 New Year’s Day

Thursday, January 16 Business After Hours with Princeton Chevrolet GMC 4 - 6 p.m.* Monday, January 20 Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, January 20 City Council Meeting Wednesday, January 22 Scholarship Fair with the Princeton Rotary Club at the Prouty-Zearing Community Building 5 - 7 p.m.

Saturday, January 25 & Sunday, January 26 Sauk Trail Gun Collectors Show at the Bureau County Fairgrounds

Monday, February 3 City Council Meeting

Friday, February 14 Valentine’s Day Saturday, February 15 Model Train & Farm Toy Show at the Bureau County Fairgrounds Monday, February 17 President’s Day Tuesday, February 18 City Council Meeting Thursday, February 20 Business After Hours with Princeton Rotary Club 4 - 6 p.m.* Friday, February 21 Festival 56 presents Manhattan Dolls: Dolls through the Decades at Grace Theater 7 p.m.

Saturday, February 22 Festival 56 presents Manhattan Dolls: Good Morning Vietnam at Grace Theater 2 p.m.

Saturday, February 22 Spaghetti & Chicken Dinner with the Princeton Lions Club at the Princeton Moose Lodge FEBRUARY NOTES: Prairie Arts Center presents Artist Collette Yelm • Opening Reception: Friday, February 7, 6 - 8 p.m.

• Gallery open Saturdays & Sundays 1 - 3 p.m.

• February 8 - February 23

MARCH

Saturday, March 1 Bureau County History Center Reopens Monday, March 3 City Council Meeting Tuesday, March 4 Morning Mingle 7:30 - 9 a.m.*

*Denotes Chamber Events

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Saturday, March 8 Winter Garage Sale at the Bureau County Fairgrounds Saturday, March 8 Festival 56 presents Banjo Buddies Dixieland Band at Grace Theater 7 p.m.

Saturday, March 15 Bureau County United Way Beer & Wine Tasting at The Barn Sunday, March 16 St. Patrick’s Day Corn Beef & Cabbage Dinner at the Princeton Moose Lodge Monday, March 17 St. Patrick’s Day Monday, March 17 City Council Meeting Thursday, March 20 Business After Hours with the Princeton Park District 4 - 6 p.m.* Friday, March 21 Chamber’s 10th Annual Salute to Ag at The Barn*

**Denotes Chamber Events in Partnership with other Community Organizations

2025 CALENDAR OF EVENTS MAY

Monday, May 26 Memorial Day

Friday, May 2 Lunch & Learn Noon - 1 p.m.* Friday, May 2 Tootsie Pop Day with the Princeton Lions Club

Saturday, March 22 Shadows of the Blue & Gray Civil War Ball at the Bureau County Fairgrounds

Saturday, April 19 Easter Egg Hunt with Princeton Rotary Club at Soldiers & Sailors Park

Saturday, March 29 Princeton Chapter #1973 Women of the Moose Draw Down

Saturday, April 19 Easter Egg Hunt with the Bureau County Fair Queens at the Bureau County Fairgrounds

Saturday, March 29 & Sunday, March 30 Sauk Trail Gun Collectors Show at the Bureau County Fairgrounds

Sunday, April 20 Easter

MARCH NOTES: Prairie Arts Center presents Artist Austin Burrows • Opening Reception: Friday, March 7, 6 - 8 p.m.

• Gallery open Saturdays & Sundays 1 - 3 p.m.

• March 8 - March 30

APRIL

Friday, April 4 3rd Annual Career, Job, & Volunteer Fair at the Princeton High School Gymnasium* Saturday, April 5 Flags of Freedom Star Spangled 20th Anniversary at the Cider Mill at A Hundred Acres Orchard Monday, April 7 City Council Meeting Thursday, April 10 Opening Day at Hornbaker Gardens 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Saturday, April 12 Easter Egg Hunt with the Princeton Moose Lodge Thursday, April 17 Business After Hours with Greenfield Retirement Home 4 - 6 p.m.* Friday, April 18 Good Friday

Friday, May 2 & Saturday, May 3 Festival 56 presents Michigan MOMsemble Celebrates Mother’s Day at Grace Theater 7 p.m.

Sunday, May 4 Walneck’s Motorcycle Swap Meet at the Bureau County Fairgrounds

Tuesday, April 22 Princeton Public Library presents Illinois Humanities Program with Cynthia Clampitt, “Wild Boar to Baconfest: Pigs in History and Popular Culture” 6 p.m.

Friday, April 25 Princeton Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting at the Bureau County Metro Center* Saturday, April 26 Drug Take Back Day with the Princeton Police Department 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Tuesday, April 29 Culver’s Share Night with the Princeton Lions Club APRIL NOTES: Freedom House - Sexual Assault Awareness Month National Library Week at the Princeton Public Library, Sunday, April 6 - Saturday, April 12 Princeton Public Library presents Library Road Trip (Visit participating libraries for goodies!), Sunday, April 6 May 10 Prairie Arts Center presents LaMoille Schools • Opening Reception: Friday, April 4, 6 - 8 p.m.

• Gallery open Saturdays & Sundays 1 - 3 p.m.

• April 5 - April 27 (Closed April 20 for Easter)

Sunday, June 1 Princeton Community Band at Soldiers & Sailors Park 6 p.m.

Monday, June 2 City Council Meeting

Saturday, May 10 Princeton High School Prom Saturday, May 10 Princeton Moose Lodge #1339 Spring Draw Down Sunday, May 11 Mother’s Day Sunday, May 11 Flea Market at the Bureau County Fairgrounds Tuesday, May 13 Princeton Public Library presents “Growing Up X: Sandwiched between the much larger Baby Boomer and Millennial Generations” with Erika Holst 6 p.m.

Thursday, May 15 Business After Hours with the Princeton Police Department 4 - 6 p.m.* Friday, May 16 & Saturday, May 17 Main Street Dance Academy Spring Recital at the Princeton High School Auditorium Saturday, May 17 Historic Home Tours presented by the City of Princeton Historic Preservation Commission Monday, May 19 City Council Meeting Monday, May 19 New Member Showcase at Heartland Bank (Main Branch South Main Street) 5 - 6:30 p.m.

*Denotes Chamber Events

Princeton Public Library presents Library Road Trip (Visit participating libraries for goodies!), Sunday, April 6 May 10

JUNE

Monday, May 5 City Council Meeting Tuesday, May 6 Morning Mingle 7:30 - 9 a.m.*

Monday, April 21 City Council Meeting

MAY NOTES: Prairie Arts Center presents Artist Jeanne O’Melia • Opening Reception: Friday, May 2, 6- 8 p.m.

• Gallery open Saturdays & Sundays 1- 3 p.m.

• May 3 - May 25

Friday, June 6 Chamber Classic Golf Outing* Saturday, June 7 The Princeton Mile presented by the Princeton Area Chamber of Commerce* Saturday, June 7 4th Annual Shrimpfest with Princeton Rotary Club at Rotary Park Tuesday, June 10 Princeton Public Library presents Illinois Humanities Program with Dennis Stroughmatt, “French Creoles of The Illinois Country: Fiddle Jigs, Creole Folktales and Haunting Ballads” 6 p.m.

FESTIVAL 56 2025 SEASON AT THE GRACE THEATER • Hairspray the Musical June 27 - July 5 • Cabaret Series June 20 - August 3 • A Midsummer Night’s Dream July 6 - July 30 • Carrie the Musical July 11 - July 20 • The Little Mermaid July 25 - August 3 Princeton’s Professional Theater

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Friday, Saturday, Sunday, June 13, 14, & 15 Open House & Hosta Walk at Hornbaker Gardens 8 a.m. 5 p.m. Friday & Saturday, Noon 5 p.m. Sunday Friday, June 13 & Saturday, June 14 More in Bureau County Garage Sales Friday, June 13 & Saturday, June 14 More in Bureau County Garage Sales at the Bureau County Fairgrounds Saturday, June 14 Flag Day Saturday, June 14 Homestead Festival Lawn Event at the Owen Lovejoy Homestead Sunday, June 15 Father’s Day Sunday, June 15 Princeton Community Band at Soldiers & Sailors Park 6 p.m.

Monday, June 16 City Council Meeting Thursday, June 19 Business After Hours with Second Story Teen Center 4 - 6 p.m.*

Saturday, June 21 13th Annual Z Tour Bike Ride to benefit the Zearing Child Enrichment Center Saturday, June 21 Bike Fest presented by The Bike Place Sunday, June 29 Princeton Community Band at Soldiers & Sailors Park 6 p.m.

JUNE NOTES: Princeton Junior Woman’s Club presents Safety Town this month!

JULY

Tuesday, July 1 Morning Mingle 7:30 - 9 a.m.* Friday, July 4 Independence Day/ Fourth of July Friday, July 4 Color Run with Arukah Institute of Healing at Soldiers & Sailors Park Friday, July 4 Princeton’s Fourth of July Celebration at Zearing Park presented by the Princeton Chamber & Princeton Park District** Sunday, July 6 Princeton Community Band at Soldiers & Sailors Park 6 p.m.

Thursday, June 19 Juneteenth Friday, June 20 Main Street Concert presented

by Princeton Tourism Saturday, June 21 46th Annual Beef & Ag Festival with the Bureau County Cattlemen at Soldiers & Sailors Park

Monday, July 7 City Council Meeting

Friday, July 18 Main Street Concert presented

by Princeton Tourism Sunday, July 20 Bob Solberg Hosta Event at The Barn at Hornbaker Gardens 1 p.m.

Sunday, July 20 Princeton Community Band at Soldiers & Sailors Park 6 p.m.

Monday, July 21 City Council Meeting Sunday, July 27 Princeton Community Band at Soldiers & Sailors Park 6 p.m.

AUGUST

Friday, August 1 Lunch & Learn Noon - 1 p.m.* Friday, August 1 & Saturday, August 2 Tiskilwa Pow Wow Days Monday, August 4 City Council Meeting

Thursday, July 10 Sunday, July 13 Bureau County 4-H Fair

Tuesday, August 5 National Night Out with the Princeton Police Department at Zearing Park 5 - 8 p.m.

Thursday, July 17 Business After Hours with The Knox Hotel 4 - 6 p.m.*

Friday, August 8 Main Street Concert presented

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Wednesday, August 20 Sunday, August 24 170th Annual Bureau County Fair Thursday, August 21 Business After Hours with the Bureau County History Center 4 - 6 p.m.* AUGUST NOTES: Prairie Arts Center presents David Horst • Opening Reception: Friday, August 1 6 - 8 p.m.

• Gallery open Saturdays & Sundays 1 - 3 p.m.

• August 2 - August 24

SEPTEMBER

Monday, September 1 Labor Day Tuesday, September 2 Morning Mingle 7:30 - 9 a.m.* Tuesday, September 2 City Council Meeting Thursday, September 4 Main Street Concert presented

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**Denotes Chamber Events in Partnership with other Community Organizations

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2025 CALENDAR OF EVENTS Thursday, September 4 Sunday, September 7 54th Annual Bureau County Homestead Festival Friday, September 5 Henry Immke Exhibit Opens at the Bureau County History Center Sunday, September 7 Homestead Festival Pancake & Sausage Breakfast at the Princeton Moose Lodge Sunday, September 7 Homestead Festival Flea Market at the Bureau County Fairgrounds Thursday, September 11 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony & Dinner at the Princeton Moose Lodge** Monday, September 15 City Council Meeting Thursday, September 18 Business After Hours & Lotto with Princeton Chevrolet GMC 4 - 6 p.m.*

Prairie Arts Center presents the Homestead Festival Lego Competition with studioK Architecture • Opening Reception: Friday, September 5, 5 - 7 p.m.

• Gallery open for voting Saturday & Sunday, August 30 & 31, 1 - 3 p.m.

• Gallery open for viewing Saturdays & Sundays 1 - 3 p.m.

• September 7 - September 21 (Closed September 6 for the Homestead Festival Parade) Chamber of Commerce Week celebrated the second full week of September!

OCTOBER

Friday, October 3 Candy Day with the Princeton Lions Club

Monday, October 13 Columbus Day Tuesday, October 14 Princeton Lions Club 100th Anniversary 4 - 6 p.m.* Wednesday, October 15 Suuport Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day Thursday, October 16 Business After Hours with the Princeton Lions Club* Saturday, October 18 Oktoberfest presented by Princeton Tourism at Rotary Park Monday, October 20 City Council Meeting

Friday, October 3 10th Annual Witches Night Out*

Saturday, September 20 12th Annual Artisan Market at Hornbaker Gardens 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Friday, October 3 & Saturday, October 4 Customer Appreciation Days at Hornbaker Gardens 8:00 am - 5 p.m. each day, Free lunch from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Wednesday, September 24 Lunch in the Park Lottery at the Prouty-Zearing Community Building 5:30 p.m.*

Saturday, October 4 2nd Annual Monster Mash Balloon Bash at the Bureau County Fairgrounds**

SEPTEMBER NOTES: Princeton Junior Woman’s Club presents the Homestead Festival Baby Contest!

Saturday, October 4 Halloween Parade**

Princeton Public Library National Library Card Sign-Up Month

Saturday, October 11 & Sunday, October 12 Shadows of the Blue & Gray at City County Park

Saturday, October 25 & Sunday, October 26 Sauk Trail Gun Collectors Show at the Bureau County Fairgrounds Friday, October 31 Halloween City of Princeton Trick or Treating 5 - 8 p.m.

OCTOBER NOTES: Bureau County Fairgrounds Nightmare Haunted Attraction Fridays & Saturdays, October 3 - 31 Freedom House - Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Monday, October 6 City Council Meeting

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Prairie Arts Center presents Artist Matthew Adams • Opening Reception: Friday, October 3, 6 - 8 p.m.

• Gallery open Saturdays & Sundays 1 - 3 p.m.

• October 4 - October 26

NOVEMBER

Monday, November 3 City Council Meeting Tuesday, November 4 Morning Mingle 7:30 - 9 a.m.* Friday, November 7 Lunch & Learn Noon - 1 p.m.* Friday, November 7 Veterans Dinner at the Princeton Moose Lodge

Princeton Public Library National Friends of Libraries Week, Sunday, October 19 Saturday, October 25

*Denotes Chamber Events

SHOP SMALL. SHOP PRINCETON. Extended shopping hours one evening a month on the 3rd Thursday from May September 4 - 8 p.m. Kicking off on Thursday, May 15 with a Wine & Whiskey Walk!

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Saturday, November 8 Princeton Moose Lodge #1339 Fall Draw Down

**Denotes Chamber Events in Partnership with other Community Organizations

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HOLIDAYS OBSERVED

BY THE PRINCETON AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE n New Year’s Eve & Day Dec. 31 & Jan. 1 n Martin Luther King Jr. Day Third Monday of January n Presidents Day Third Monday of February n Memorial Day Last Monday of May n Juneteenth June 19 n Independence Day July 4 n Labor Day First Monday of September n Columbus Day Second Monday of October n Veterans Day Nov. 11 n Thanksgiving Fourth Thursday & Friday of November n Christmas Eve & Day Dec. 24 & 25

Tuesday, November 11 Veterans Day Thursday, November 13 Bureau County History Center & Historical Society Annual Meeting Saturday, November 15 Model Train & Farm Toy Show at the Bureau County Fairgrounds Saturday, November 15 Princeton Rotary Club Auction at The Barn Monday, November 17 City Council Meeting Thursday, November 20 Business After Hours with the Flags of Freedom 4 - 6 p.m.* Friday, November 21 Sunday, November 23 Christmas Walk Weekend in Princeton* Friday, November 21 & Saturday, November 22 Main Street Dance Academy Holiday Recital at the Princeton High School Auditorium

HOLIDAYS OBSERVED

BY THE CITY OF PRINCETON n New Year’s Day City Hall closes at 11:30 a.m. on New Year’s Eve n Presidents Day n Memorial Day n Independence Day n Labor Day n Veterans Day n Thanksgiving Thursday & Friday n Christmas City Hall closes at 11:30 a.m. on Christmas Eve

Saturday, November 22 Handmade for the Holidays presented by the Prairie Arts Center 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Sunday, November 23 Handmade for the Holidays presented by the Prairie Arts Center Noon - 4 p.m.

Thursday, November 27 Thanksgiving Saturday, November 29 Small Business Saturday*

Saturday, November 29 Visits with Santa & Mrs. Claus and a Gingerbread House Workshop with the Princeton Area Chamber of Commerce at the Prouty-Zearing Community Building* Saturday, November 29 & Sunday, November 30 Sauk Trail Gun Collectors Show at the Bureau County Fairgrounds NOVEMBER NOTES: Home for the Holidays Christmas Light Drive Thru at the Bureau County Fairgrounds • Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, November 28 December 21 & December 22, 23, 24 & 25 ** Prairie Arts Center presents Holiday Card Design • Opening Reception: Friday, November 7, 6 - 8 p.m.

• Gallery open Saturdays & Sundays 1 - 3 p.m.

• November 8 - November 23

DECEMBER

Monday, December 1 City Council Meeting Tuesday, December 2 Giving Tuesday Friday, December 5 Tree Lighting with the Princeton Area Chamber of Commerce at Veterans Park 6 p.m.* Friday, December 5 3rd Annual Lighted Christmas Parade with the Princeton Lions Club 6:30 p.m.**

*Denotes Chamber Events

Saturday, December 6 Santa’s Workshop at the Bureau County Fairgrounds** Saturday, December 6 Free Christmas Movie at Apollo Theater* Sunday, December 7 Senior Citizen Dinner at the Princeton Moose Lodge 1 p.m.

(Doors Open at Noon) Sunday, December 7 Bureau County Chorus & Princeton Community Band Christmas Concert at the Princeton High School Auditorium Saturday, December 13 Breakfast with Santa at the Princeton Moose Lodge Saturday, December 13 Bureau County History Center Holiday Open House Monday, December 15 City Council Meeting Wednesday, December 24 Christmas Eve Thursday, December 25 Christmas Wednesday, December 31 New Year’s Eve

**Denotes Chamber Events in Partnership with other Community Organizations

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Friday, December 5 Candy Cane Hunt with the Princeton Area Chamber of Commerce at Soldiers & Sailors Park 7 p.m. (Immediately following the parade)*

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hroughout 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 cookoff; 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

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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.

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.

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Shopping Princeton’s Historic Main Street was recently ranked 98th out of 150 top Main Streets for Christmas shopping in the entire country!

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hopping 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

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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!

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We have a surprisingly eclectic array of choices, from good old-fashioned American comfort food to the most delicious pizza you have ever experienced, a steakhouse unlike any other, to Mexican and Asian options too! Start your day with a cup of coffee from one of our many coffee spots. Drop in for a beer at one of our local pubs or the brewery. Wherever you dine take your time and relax – and don’t forget to leave room for dessert! A stop at the famous Myrtle’s Pie is a must for anyone visiting Princeton! A stop at the famous Myrtle’s Pie or the nostalgic Sisler’s Ice Cream is a must for anyone visiting Princeton!

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reated 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 72acre 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, outdoor soccer complex, and a brand new dog park!

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.

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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.

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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.

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Covered Bridges

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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.

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.

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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.

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The Arts in Princeton

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.

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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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Princeton Public Library

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y 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.

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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.

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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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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

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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

 Princeton High School (officially Princeton Township 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.

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HAPPY HANDS PRESCHOOL Evangelical Covenant Church 24 North Main St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 875-2124

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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

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• 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 It’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.

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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.

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Places of Worship

ASSEMBLY OF GOD THE PEOPLE CHURCH 3525 North Main St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 915-8229 Pastor Bob Henkelman www.thepeoplechurch.com

EVANGELICAL EVANGELICAL COVENANT CHURCH 24 North Main St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 875-2124 Pastor Derek Boggs www.eccprinceton.org

BIBLE PRINCETON BIBLE CHURCH 21890 US Hwy 34 Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 875-2933 Pastor Curtis Odell www.princetonbible.com

EVANGELICAL FREE CHRIST COMMUNITY CHURCH 1719 South Euclid Ave. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 879-3227 Pastor David Mundt cccprinceton.org

CATHOLIC ST. LOUIS CATHOLIC CHURCH 616 South Gosse Blvd.

Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 879-0181 Msgr. James Kruse www.stlouisprinceton.org

LUTHERAN FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH OF PRINCETON 116 North Pleasant St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 875-1685 Pastor Bill Shields www.flcprinceton.org

CHRISTIAN FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH (Disciples of Christ) 105 South Main St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 879-0916 www.princetonfirstchristian.com

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

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

ST. MATTHEWS LUTHERAN CHURCH 416 Dover Rd. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 879-6491 Pastor Scott Schmidt www.stmatthewsprinceton.org

CONGREGATIONAL HAMPSHIRE COLONY CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 604 South Church St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 875-2329 Pastor Michael Freeman www.hampshirecolonyprinceton.org

METHODIST FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 316 South Church St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 872-2821 Pastor Ryan Sutton www.princetonfirstumc.com

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NAZARENE NEW HOPE CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 30 North 6th St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 875-1900 Pastor Laura Tanner www.princetonnewhope.com 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

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Community Organizations 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 UNITED WAY Cori Cunningham 435 South Main St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 876-7056

BUREAU COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY Carol McGee 629 South Main St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 879-3133

COVERED BRIDGE BARBERSHOP CHORUS Marvin Strom 649 West Central Ave. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 303-8071

BUREAU COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY Lex Poppens 109 Park Avenue West Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 875-2184

DAR & HODAR Michael Stutzke Princeton, IL 61356 (772) 473-0314

BUREAU COUNTY HOMESTEAD FESTIVAL Victoria Yepsen 2 South Main St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 875-2631 Ex 1014 BUREAU COUNTY REPUBLICAN WOMEN Sue Pratt 32267 1800 North Ave. Arlington, IL 61312 (815) 488-9095 BUREAU COUNTY SENIOR CITIZENS ASSOCIATION Denise Ihrig 16 West Marion St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 879-3981

DEMENETIA FRIENDLY COMMUNITY – PRINCETON Kris Reinbeck 16 West Marion Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 499-1345 FARM STEW INTERNATIONAL Joy Kauffman P. O. Box 291 Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 200-4925 FLAGS OF FREEDOM Rodney Johnson P. O. Box 283 Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 866-1534 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

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HABITAT FOR HUMANITY Jessica Brayfield 1101 Shooting Park Rd. Peru, IL 61354 (815) 434-2041 HUNGRY WORLD FARM Sam Ingersoll 19183 Plow Creek Rd. Tiskilwa, IL 61368 (319) 800-5555 ILLINOIS VALLEY PADS Carol Alcorn P. O. Box 1012 LaSalle, IL 61301 (815) 224-3047 LIONS CLUB OF PRINCETON Jim Argo (815) 872-6181 MIDWEST PARTNERS Rick Brooks 13165 1995 East St. Princeton, IL 61356 (608) 886-2703 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 ART DISTRICT Mary Van Keulen 1001 North Main St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 579-6993 PRINCETON CHAMBER AMBASSADORS Jason Sullivan - Chairperson 435 South Main St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 710-0324 PRINCETON CIVIL WAR ORGANIZATION SHADOWS OF THE BLUE & GRAY Debbi Johnson (815) 699-7238 (815) 878-5005

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PRINCETON COMMUNITY BAND Ginger Freeberg 838 Park Ave. West Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 878-0367 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 PRINCETON YOUTH SOCCER LEAGUE Jeremy Whitfield P. O. Box 247 Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 866-7966 SECOND STORY TEEN CENTER Jeff & Dana VanAutreve 1033 ½ 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 THE PRINCETON CLOSET Holly Rossmann 2026 North Main St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 875-3145 TISKILWA COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION P. O. Box 458 Tiskilwa, IL 61368 tiskilwatca@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/ TiskilwaCommunityAssociation 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

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DIRECTORY Alphabetical listing of Princeton Area Chamber of Commerce members

A A & M Products 575 Elm Place Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 875-2667 www.aandmproducts.com Ace Hardware Retail Support Center 2123 North Euclid Ave. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 872-3000 www.acehardware.com Advanced Asphalt 308 West Railroad Ave. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 872-9911 www.advasphalt.biz Advance Event Group, Inc. 15 West Warren St. Suite 1 Princeton, IL 61356 (800) 670-6820 www.advanceeventgroup.com AGP Group 17715 1600 East St. Princeton, IL 61356 (515) 231-0350 Ag View FS 22069 US 34 Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 875-2800 www.agviewfs.com Alexander Park Tavern 815 Park Ave. West Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 872-9091 www.alexanderparktavern.com Aligned & Alchemy Wellness 28 East Marion St. Suite 5 Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 408-6811 www.alignedalchemywellness.com Allegion/LCN 121 West Railroad Ave. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 875-3311 www.allegion.com/corp/en/brands/lcn.html Allegra 1340 Enterprise Dr. Romeoville, IL 60446 (815) 886-0353 www.allegraromeoville.com

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Angel, Isaacson and Tracy 111 Park Ave. East Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 875-6551 www.aitlawoffice.com

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

Bureau County Democratic Party 934 North Main St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 878-2990 www.bureaudems.com

Anytime Fitness 444 South Main St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 915-8378 www.anytimefitness.com/gyms/2978/ Princeton

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

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

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

Bureau County Genealogical Society 629 South Main St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 879-3133 www.bcgenealogy.org

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

Bureau County Government 700 South Main St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 876-3555 www.bureaucounty-il.gov

Berkshire Hathaway 609 South Main St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 878-7171 www.cirealtors.com/location/princeton-office

Bureau County Historical Society 109 Park Avenue West Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 875-2184 www.bureaucountyhistoricalsociety.com

BEST, Inc. 225 East Backbone Rd. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 872-0255 www.best-inc.org

Bureau County Homestead Festival 2 South Main St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 875-2631 Ex 1014 www.homesteadfestival.com

Big Sky Wind 103 East Lincoln H Normal, IL 61761 (309) 255-8129 www.bigskywind.com

Bureau County Metro Center 837 Park Avenue West Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 872-0840 www.princetonparkdistrict.org/Metro-Center

Blue Jay Way Records 524 South Main St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 872-1935

Bureau County Republican 426 2nd St. La Salle, IL 61010 (815) 875-4461 www.bcrnews.com

Apollo Theater 455 South Main St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 875-1707 www.apolloprinceton.com ARK Building Solutions, Inc. 105 South Main St., Suite 1 Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 915-8284 www.ARKbuildingsolutions.com Arukah Institute of Healing 535 Elm Place, Suite 7 Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 872-2943 www.arukahinstitute.org Assurance, a Marsh & McLennan Agency 666 Park Avenue East Princeton, IL 61356 (309) 219-4621 Axel’s Filling Station 202 South Main St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 878-1984

B B.L. Kassabaum Artist’s Gallery 117 North Pleasant Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 872-7081 www.blkassabaum.com BAD Makings 411 South Main St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 719-6716 www.badmakings.com Barrel Society, Inc. 930 North Main St. Princeton, IL 61356 (630) 973-3478

AmericInn Lodge & Suites 2120 Claude Bailey Parkway Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 872-5000 www.americinn.com/hotels/IL/Princeton

BC Tech Group 1005 North Main St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 915-8328 www.bctechgroup.com

AMVETS Post #180 - Princeton, IL 1549 West Peru St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 872-1171 www.princetonveterans.org

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

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BuildRite Home Pro’s 457 South Main St. Princeton, IL 61356 (309) 865-2129 www.buildritehomepros.com Bureau & Putnam County Health Department 526 Bureau Valley Parkway Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 872-5091 ex 2113 www.bpmhd.org

Bureau County Republican Women 32267 1800 North Ave. Arlington IL61312 (815) 488-9095 Bureau County Senior Citizens Assoc.

16 West Marion Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 879-3981 www.bcseniorcenter.com

Bureau County Agricultural Board 811 West Peru St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 875-2905 www.bureaucountyfair.com

Bureau County United Way 435 South Main St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 876-7056 www.unitedway.org/local/united-states/ illinois/bureau-county-united-way-il

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

Bureau Valley Vision Care 200 Ace Rd. - Suite 4 Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 872-3937 www.visionsource-bureauvalley.com

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C Café Grace 1009 North Main St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 872-4000 www.cafegraceil.com Capital Agricultural Property Services, Inc. 22263 1365 North Ave. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 875-7418 www.capitalag.com Carson LLP 7382 2325 East St. Tiskilwa, IL 61368 (260) 423-9411 www.carsonllp.com Car Wash Brokers of IL 712 North Main St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 875-3601 Catching Joy Midwifery 334 Backbone Rd. East Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 719-5051 www.catchingjoy.net Central Bank 317 South Main St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 875-3333 www.central-bank.com Champion Gardner Denver 1301 North Euclid Ave. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 875-3321 www.gardnerdenver.com/en-us Chapel Hill Golf Course and Event Center, Inc. 12927 IL Hwy. 26 Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 879-6531 www.chapelhillprinceton.com CityBlue Technologies 404 S.W. Adams St. Peoria, IL 61602 (309) 550-5000 www.citybluetechnologies.com City of Princeton 2 South Main St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 875-2631 www.princeton-il.com Clifton Larson Allen LLP 123 South Pleasant St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 875-4541 www.claconnect.com Combined Cleaning & Restoration 1503 Olympic Road Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 872-5326 www.combinedcleaning.com Comcast 2001 York Rd. Oak Brook IL 60523 (815) 218-6179 www.comcast.net

Community Lenders 124 South Main St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 872-1900 www.commlenders.com

Culver’s 224 Ace Road Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 875-3131 www.culvers.com

Edward Jones - Paul Brandenburg 620 North Main St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 915-8256 www.edwardjones.com/paul-brandenburg

Compeer Financial 2950 North Main St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 872-0067 www.compeer.com

Cyr Financial, Inc. 636 South Main St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 303-9713 www.cyrfinancial.net/ian

Edward Jones - Chris Kieffer 200 Ace Rd. Suite 5 Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 875-6565 www.edwardjones.com/us-en/financial-advisor/chris-kieffer

Connecting Point 1622 Fourth St. Peru, IL 61354 (815) 223-1052 www.cpointcc.com Conxxus 8 South Washington St. Sullivan, IL 61951 (888) 712-0177 www.conxxus.com Cornbelt Energy Corp Northern Division 1702 West Peru St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 875-4480 ex 305 www.cornbeltenergy.com Corner Chair Market 414 South Main St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 910-2717 www.cornerchairmarketil.com Corteva Agriscience 2700 Pioneer Dr. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 875-2845 www.corteva.com Country Comfort Retirement Home 802 North Mercer Princeton, IL 61356 (309) 339-5794 www.countrycomfortretirement.com COUNTRY Insurance & Financial Services - Main St 204 North Main St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 872-3333 www.countryfinancial.com COUNTRY Insurance & Financial Services - Elm Place 535 Elm Place, Suite 1 Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 872-0914 Covered Bridge Barbershop Chorus 649 West Central Avenue Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 303-8071 Creations Unlimited 15 West Peru St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 872-0905 Crescent Electric Supply 555 Elm Place Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 875-6421 www.cesco.com

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Edward Jones - Tucker Nichols 200 Ace Rd. Suite 5 Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 875-6565 www.edwardjones.com/tucker-nichols

Dairy Queen 615 North Main St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 872-1721 www.dairyqueen.com/en-us/locations/il/ princeton/615-n-main-st/1392

Elmore Electric, Inc. 205 North St. - Dover Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 643-2354 www.elmoreelectric.com

DAR & HODAR 18522 1900 North Ave. Princeton, IL 61356 (772) 473-0314

Emerald Tablet Collective 905 North Main St. Princeton, IL 61356 (779) 239-1969

Dementia Friendly Community Princeton 16 West Marion Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 879-3981

Emerlian Bakery www.facebook.com/emerlianbakery

D Fox Excavating, Inc. 1607 West Peru St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 866-6035 Diamond Senior Apartments of Princeton 1000 Diamond Circle Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 915-8243 www.apartments.com/diamond-senior-apartments-of-princeton-princeton-il/1070kr4 Dimond Bros.

245 Backbone Rd. East Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 875-4404 www.dimondbros.com Douglas Plant Health 21417 1950 East St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 872-1190 www.douglasplanthealth.com Downtown Liquidation 540 South Main St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 876-6804

E Eclectic Joy 529 South Main St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 872-3569 www.eclecticjoyil.com Econo Lodge 2200 North Main St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 872-3300 www.choicehotels.com/illinois/princeton/ econo-lodge-hotels/il120?mc=llgoxxpx Edward Jones - Ryan Blume 620 North Main St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 915-8256 www.edwardjones.com/ryan-blume

Express Employment Professionals 2711 Columbus St. Ottawa, IL 61350 (815) 306-0250 www.expresspros.com/ottawail

F Farmer Smoked BBQ Craig Hoffman 22620 US Hwy. 6 Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 878-1129 FARM STEW International P. O. Box 291 Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 200-4925 www.farmstew.org Farrell Chiropractic 682 East Peru St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 875-4408 www.farrellchiropracticclinic.com Fawcett’s Pharmacy 519 South Main St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 872-3251 www.fawcettspharmacy.com Festival 56 316 South Main St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 879-5656 www.festival56.com Finders Keepers Resale Store 230 Backbone Road East Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 879-7387 First Presbyterian Church 320 Park Ave. East Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 875-1306 www.1stpresprinceton.com

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Chamber Member Directory First State Bank 1693 North Main St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 872-0002 www.firststatebank.biz

Gebeck & Associates, Inc. 15 West Warren St. Suite 1 Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 915-8732 www.gebecktax.com

Hartman Statewide Buildings 13062 IL Hwy. 26 Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 830-1975 www.hartmanstatewide.com/contact-us

First United Methodist Church 316 South Church St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 872-2821 www.princetonfirstumc.com

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

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

Five 22 522 South Main St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 872-3522 www.shopfive22.com

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

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

Flags of Freedom P. O. Box 283 Princeton, IL 61356 (309) 854-2692 www.flagsoffreedomi80.org

Golden Rice Authentic Thai Food 700 North Main St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 878-5139

H.B. Wilkinson Title Co., Inc. 108 Park Avenue East Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 875-1300 www.hbwtitle.com

Flo’s on Pulaski 1309 Pulaski Peru, IL 61354 (815) 223-9791 www.flosonpulaskiperu.com Flowers By Julia 811 East Peru St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 875-3819 www.flowersbyjuliaprinceton.com

Grand Plaza Antiques, Etc. 531 South Main St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 437-2856 www.gpantiques.com

Four Flags P. O. Box 374 Princeton, IL 61356 (772) 473-0314

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

Four Seasons 643 South Main St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 872-2225 www.fourseasonsdirect.com

Grassers Plumbing & Heating 404 Main St. McNabb, IL 61335 (815) 882-2111 www.grassersplumbingheating.com

Freedom House 440 Elm Place Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 872-0087 www.freedomhouseillinois.org

Greenfield 508 Park Ave. East Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 872-2261 www.greenfieldhome.org

Fresh Finds Hallmark 460 South Main St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 875-1039 www.stores.hallmark.com/il/princeton/freshfinds-princeton-il-019396.html

Gripp Custom Farming Corp.

401 West Main St. Wyanet, IL 61379 (833) 454-9600 www.grippcustomfarmingcorp.com

Friends of Strays 2845 North Main St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 872-7387 www.friendsofstraysshelter.org Fur Real Heroes 437 Lynn Court Des Plaines, IL 60016 (815) 314-4572 www.furrealheroes.org

G Gateway Services 406 South Gosse Blvd.

Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 875-4548 www.gateway-services.org

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Goldwater Care 515 South Sixth St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 875-3347 www.goldwatercare.com

Guys N’ Gals Salon 507 South Main St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 875-4075

Heartland Bank & Trust 606 South Main St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 875-4444 www.hbtbank.com Hefty Seed Company - Princeton 20270 1800 North Ave. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 879-8720 www.heftyseedprinceton.com Hickory Grove Campground 7478 1745 North Ave. Sheffield, IL 61361 (815) 454-2600 www.hickorygrovecamp.com Hometown Catering Box 693 Atkinson, IL 61235 (309) 944-7916 www.hometowncatering.org Hopkins & Associates, CPA’s Inc. 726 South Main St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 339-6630 www.hopkinsilcpa.com Hornbaker Gardens 22937 1140 North Ave. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 659-3282 www.hornbakergardens.com

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

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

Hungry World Farm 19183 Plow Creek Rd. Tiskilwa, IL 61368 (319) 800-5555 www.hungryworldfarm.com

Hampshire Colony Congregational Church 604 South Church St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 875-2329 www.hampshirecolonyprinceton.org

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I Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network 1945 Van’s Way Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 875-2999 www.icahn.org

Illinois House of Representatives Ryan Spain P. O. Box 1575 Peoria IL 61655 (217) 782-8108 www.repryanspain.com Illinois SBDC at the Alliance 401 West Bridge St. Streator, IL 61364 (844) 369-8898 www.alliancesbdc.org Illinois State Senator Winston Stoller 5415 University Suite 105 Peoria, IL 61614 (309) 693-4921 www.senatorstoller.com Illinois Valley Community College 815 North Orlando Smith Ave. Oglesby, IL 61348 (815) 224-2720 www.ivcc.edu Illinois Valley Credit Union 200 Ace Rd. Princeton, IL 61356 (800) 842-8534 www.ivcu.com Illinois Valley PADS P. O. Box 1012 La Salle, IL 61301 (815) 224-3047 www.ivpads.com In-Home Care Connection 680 West Peru St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 872-7447 www.ihcc.care

J Jamison Media Services P. O. Box 595 Walnut, IL 61376 (815) 866-9352 www.jamisonmediaservices.com J&S Antique Mall 16713 IL 40 Sheffield, IL 61361 (815) 454-2066 Jet Stream Investments 13577 IL Highway 26 Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 878-1984 Jillian’s Hair Design 611 South Main St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 872-0600 Jimmy John’s 1210 North Main St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 915-2070 www.jimmyjohns.com Johnson’s Carpet Shoppe 1033 North Main St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 875-3444 www.johnsonscarpetshoppe.com Just For Fun Novelties 9840 51st Ave. Oak Lawn, IL 60453 (708) 710-6439

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K KB Elliott Financial Advisors 306 Backbone Road East Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 915-8646 www.kbelliott.com Key Builders Construction 118 West Progress Dr. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 875-6114 www.kbc-inc.com Kheshgi, Laura Krabill, DMD 475 West Peru St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 875-6449 Kindred Seven, Inc. 3135 North Main St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 269-5957 Klinefelter Electric P. O. Box 133 Tiskilwa, IL 61368 (815) 878-1513 Kramer’s Garage Door, Inc. 17861 2200 East Street Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 875-2715 www.kramardoor.com

L Landmark Realty of Illinois 1221 North Main St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 875-1221 www.illinoisvalleyhomeshow.com Landscape Creations, Inc. 13879 950 East St. Buda, IL 61314 (630) 932-8966 www.landscape-creation.com Langhenry, Gillen, Lundquist & Johnson 605 South Main St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 915-8540 www.lglfirm.com Law Offices of May May Angel & Harris 708 South Pleasant St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 875-3808 www.maymayangelandharris.com Lee’s Water Systems 1790 North Euclid Ave. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 875-2506 www.leeswater.com Liberty Village of Princeton 140 North Sixth St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 875-6600 www.libertyvillageofprinceton.com Link Media 2968 St. Vincent’s Ave. La Salle, IL 61301 (815) 224-4742 www.linkmediaoutdoor.com

Lions Club of Princeton 1028 South Church St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 872-6181 Little Blue Dress 514 South Main St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 872-2880 www.littlebluedressprinceton.com Lodestone 528 South Main St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 875-2793 Los Ranchitos Mexican Restaurant 1204 West Peru St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 875-1200

M Main Street Dance Academy 621 South Main St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 872-0830 www.mainstreetdanceacademy.com Maupin’s Providence Homestead 877 East Peru St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 915-5930 Mavolan’s 512 South Main St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 878-3502 McDonald’s 2139 North Main St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 872-2281 www.mcdonalds.com McKeown Group 1111 Ace Rd. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 915-7440 www.mckeowninternational.com McNabb Motor Sports 211 South Railroad St. McNabb, IL 61335 (815) 882-2500 www.mcnabbmotorsports.com McNaughton Photography 114 South St. Paul St. McNabb, IL 61335 (708) 601-0902 www.mcnaughtonphotography.com Meadows Home Decor & Gifts 501 South Main St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 872-2811 www.meadowshomedecor.com Menno Haven Camp and Retreat Center 9301 1575 East St. Tiskilwa, IL 61368 (815) 255-4649 www.mennohaven.com

Michlig Energy 105 1st Street Manlius, IL 61338 (815) 445-6921 www.michligenergy.com

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

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

North Central Behavioral Health Systems 526 Bureau Valley Parkway Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 875-4458 www.ncbhs.org

Midwest Incentive Solutions 435 South Central St. Mineral, IL 61344 (815) 866-6504 www.promomis.com

North Central Illinois Council of Government 613 West Marquette St. Ottawa, IL 61350 (815) 433-5830 www.ncicg.org

Midwest Partners 13165 1995 East St. Princeton, IL 61356 (608) 886-2703 www.midwestpartners.org

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

Miss Betsy’s 14 Elm Place Princeton, IL 61356 missbetsys@yahoo.com

O Olds Insurance Agency 117 East Main St. Wyanet, IL 61379 (815) 699-2477 www.oldsinsurance.com

Monical’s Pizza 302 South Main St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 872-0090 www.monicals.com

Ollie’s Bargain Outlet 1 Ollie’s Bargain Blvd.

Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 719-6770 www.ollies.us

Monica Robbins, CPA, P.C. 850 East Thompson St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 872-3330 www.monicarobbins.com

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

MTM Recognition 615 South Sixth St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 876-2694 www.mtmrecognition.com

On the Homestead CrossFit 21943 US Hwy 34 Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 219-4150 www.onthehomesteadcrossfit.com

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

Open Prairie UCC 25 East Marion St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 872-5150 www.openprairie.org

N Napa Auto Parts 2106 North Main St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 915-8012 www.napaonline.com/en/il/princeton/ store/20181 Neighborhood Ace Hardware 525 North Main St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 879-2791 www.acehardware.com/store-details/16176?utm_source=google&utm_medium=local&utm_campaign=localmaps&utm_content=16176 Nelson Family Concessions 709 Greencastle Dr. Wyanet, IL 61379 (336) 740-5810

Optimal Health 918 North Main St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 915-4115 www.optimalhealthprinceton.com Oriental Gardens 428 South Main St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 875-2560 www.orientalgarden428.com OSF St. Clare Medical Center 530 Park Ave. East Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 875-2811 www.osfhealthcare.org/saint-clare

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

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Chamber Member Directory P Paisanos Ristorante 1007 North Main St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 915-8727 Pizza Hut 520 North Main St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 875-6434 www.pizzahut.com Prairie Arts Center (& Prairie Arts Council) 24 Park Ave. East Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 875-2787 www.frontdoor.biz/pac Prairie State Tractor 20144 1800 North Ave. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 875-3838 www.prairiestatetractor.com Premier Construction & Consulting 419 West Railroad St. Sheffield, IL 61361 (815) 454-2587 www.buildpremier.biz Prescott Brothers of Princeton 1502 West Peru St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 875-1180 www.prescottfordprinceton.com Prime Quarter Steakhouse 250 Backbone Rd. East Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 872-3500 www.primequarter.com Princeton Animal Care Clinic 1616 North Main St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 875-4419 www.animalcareofprinceton.com Princeton Area Chamber of Commerce 435 South Main St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 875-2616 www.princetonchamber-il.com Princeton Chevrolet GMC 1402 North Main St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 875-4411 www.princetonchevygmc. com Princeton Chiropractic Center 222 North Main St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 875-3861 Princeton Civil War Re-enactment Committee Sheryl Woodberg (815) 878-0741 www.shadowsbluegray.com Princeton Community Band 838 Park Ave West Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 878-0367

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Princeton Dental Care 440 East Peru St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 879-5273 Princeton Elementary Schools 506 East Dover Rd. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 875-3162 www.princeton115schools.org Princeton Family Therapeutic Massage 682 East Peru St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 875-3175 Princeton Flighting 145 West Progress Dr. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 872-1431 www.princetonflighting.com Princeton Graphics & Signs 946 North Pleasant St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 879-2128 Princeton High School 103 South Euclid Ave. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 875-3308 www.phs-il.org Princeton Inn 1516 North Main St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 872-0051 Princeton Junior Woman’s Club P. O. Box 541 Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 303-0896 Princeton Liquor Wine & Spirits 106 South Main Street Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 915-8145 Princeton Moose Lodge 1339 North Euclid Ave. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 879-5261 www.mooseintl.org/location/1339-princeton Princeton Pharmacy 610 North Main St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 875-1237 www.princetonpharmacy.com Princeton Public Library 698 East Peru St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 875-1331 www.princetonpl.org Princeton Rotary Club 317 South Main St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 875-3463 www.princetonrotaryclub.com Princeton Tourism 2 South Main St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 875-2631 ex 1014 www.princetontourism.org Princeton Youth Soccer League P. O. Box 247 Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 866-7966 www.pyslsoccer.com

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

SERVPRO of Kewanee & Surrounding Communities 105 31st Ave. Rock Island, IL 61201 (309) 440-2575 www.servpro.com/locations/il/servpro-of-moline-rock-island-and-kewanee

Raynor Door Authority of Illinois Valley 209 North 4099th St. Mendota, IL 61342 (815) 539-5611 www.raynordoorauthority.com

Shadows of the Blue & Gray 20198 2400 North Ave. Ohio, IL 61349 (815) 878-0741 www.shadowsbluegray.com

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

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

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Republic Services 1530 Peggy Lane Princeton, IL 61356 (312) 286-2111 www.republicservices.com Riverfront Machine 6 Wolfer Industrial Park Spring Valley, IL 61362 (815) 663-5000 www.riverfrontmachine.com Rossy’s BBQ Joint 214 East Main St. Wyanet, IL 61379 (309) 431-1281 www.rossysbbq.com Russell, English, Scoma and Beneke 10 Park Ave. West Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 875-4555 www.resblaw.com RWE Renewables 314 East Backbone Rd. Princeton, IL 61356 (312) 241-3570 www.rwe.com

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Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 879-0181 www.stlouisprinceton.org St. Matthews Lutheran Church 416 East Dover Rd. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 875-6491 www.stmatthewsprinceton.org Scooter’s Coffee 15 East Century Dr. Princeton, IL 61356 www.scooterscoffee.com Sean Philip Bridals 902 North Main St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 915-8772 www.seanphilipbridals.com Second Story Teen Center 1033 ½ North Main St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 875-3444 www.secondstoryteencenter.org

Sheet Wise Printing 208 East St. Paul Spring Valley, IL 61362 (815) 664-4012 www.sheetwiseprinting.com Shell Gas Station - Johnson Oil Co. 2225 North Main St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 872-3100 www.johnsonoilexpresslane.com Sherwin Williams Paint Company 623 South Main St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 879-8731 www.sherwin-williams.com Sights Ink P. O. Box 192 Wyanet, IL 61379 (815) 699-2454 www.sightsink.com Simply Nutrition 418 South Main St. Princeton, IL 61356 (779) 239-1781 Sisler’s Ice Cream 421 South Main St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 878-8145 www.sislersicecream.com Someone’s In The Kitchen 1619 North Main St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 879-0604 www.somekitchen.com Somewhere Else 406 South Main St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 875-6216 Sophisticuts 1001 North Main St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 875-4332 www.sophisticutssalonandspa.com Splash Tech Solutions 22635 1075 North Ave. Unit 6 Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 214-9043 www.splashtech.solutions

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Starved Rock Country Community Foundation 718 Columbus St. Ottawa, IL 61350 (815) 252-2906 www.srccf.org Starved Rock Lodge & Conference Center Rt.178 & Rt.71 Utica, IL 61373 (815) 667-4211 www.starvedrockcenter.org Starved Rock Media 1 Broadcast Lane Oglesby, IL 61348 (815) 223-3100 www.993wajk.com Starved Rock Regional Center for Therapy & Child Development 1013 Adams St. Ottawa, IL 61350 (815) 434-0857 www.starvedrockcenter.org State Farm Insurance 129 North Main St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 875-2393 www.lhellman.com Sterling Business Machines 501 Locust St. Sterling, IL 61081 (815) 625-4375 www.callsbm.com studioK Architecture 910 North Main St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 872-2478 www.studioarchitecture.com Studstill Media 3905 Progress Blvd.

Peru, IL 61354 (815) 224-2100 www.studstillmedia.com Success Realty 426 North Main St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 872-7653 www.successrealtyonline.com Sugar Maple Lodging 2330 Ridgefield Rd. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 875-2600 www.sugarmaplelodging.com Sullivan’s Foods 125 Backbone Rd. East Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 879-7351 www.sullivansfoods.net Sullivan’s Fuels 125 Backbone Road East Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 875-1494 www.sullivansfoods.net

T Tailholt Trading Post 925 North Main St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 876-0631 Taylor’s Way 14057 IL Highway 26 Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 875-8231 www.taylorsway.com The Barn at Hornbaker Gardens 22937 1140 North Ave. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 659-3282 www.hornbakergardens.com/thebarn The Bike Place 701 North Main St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 797-2399 www.thebikeplace.com The Black Rose Saloon 802 East Peru St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 915-8003 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 Cornerstone Agency 306 Backbone Rd. East Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 438-3923 www.2cornerstone.com The Elowen Room 938 North Main St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 875-6455 www.theelowenroom.com The Flats at Elm Place 14 Elm Place Princeton, IL 61356 www.flatsatelmplace.com The Knox Hotel 956 North Main St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 780-2730 www.historicknoxhotel.com The Milk Moustache 944 North Main St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 875-6455 www.themilkmoustasche.com The People Church 3525 North Main St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 915-8229 www.thepeoplechurch.com The Princeton Closet 2026 North Main St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 875-3145 www.theprincetoncloset.com

The Studio 809 North Main St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 872-5252 www.thestudio809.com

Walmart Super Center 2111 Claude Bailey Parkway Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 875-4521 www.walmart.com/store/636-princeton-il

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

Wild Ginger Bistro & Wine Bar 950 North Main St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 872-3976

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

Wild Honey Boutique 512 South Main St. Princeton, IL 61356 (309) 525-1585 www.wildhoneyboutique815.com

Timpte Trailers 160 Progress Drive Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 875-2242 www.timpte.com

WQAD TV 3003 Park 16th St. Moline, IL 61265 (309) 764-8888 www.WQAD.com

Tiskilwa Community Association P. O. Box 458 Tiskilwa, IL 61368 Tiskilwatca@gmail.com

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

Tony’s Butt Shack BBQ & Catering 601 US Highway 6 Hollowayville, IL 61356 (815) 894-2277 www.tonysbuttshack.com Town & Country Services 537 West Peru St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 872-2200 www.towncountryservices.com Tractor Supply Company 2110 North Main St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 875-1176 www.tractorsupply.com 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 www.tcochelps.org True Leaves Bookshop 15 Park Avenue West Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 719-6702 www.trueleavesbookshop.com Two Angels Photography 11249 Modena Rd. Wyoming, IL 61491 (309) 648-0320 www.twoangelsdesign.com

U, V, W United Pentecostal Church 2303 South Main St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 872-1831

Wyanet VFW Post 6634 214 East Main St. Wyanet, IL 61379 (815) 699-2275 www.wyanet-vfw-post-6634-1 Wyaton Hills Golf Course 17879 1500 North Ave. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 872-2641 www.wyatonhillsgc.golf

X, Y, Z Yepsen Insurance Agency, Inc. 717 South Main St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 875-6079 www.yepsen.comcastbiz.net Your Fairytale Vacation 727 South Euclid Ave. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 719-7857 www.yourfairytalevacation.com Youth Service Bureau of Illinois Valley 20 Century Dr. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 872-2119 www.ysbiv.org Zearing Child Enrichment Center 633 Masonic Dr. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 875-2335 www.zcec.org ZenBusiness 5511 Parkcrest Dr. Suite 103 Austin, TX 78731 (844) 493-6249 www.zenbusiness.com

W.D. Boyce Council 614 N. E. Madison Ave. Peoria, IL 61603 (309) 828-6983 ex 202 www.wdboyce.org WWW.PRINCETONCHAMBER-IL.COM

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CHAMBER MEMBER ADVERTISING INDEX Beck’s �����������������������������������������������������������������������19 Berkshire Hathaway | Central Illinois Realtors ���������33 Bureau County Fair ��������������������������������������������������28 Bureau County Senior Citizens Association �������������30 Bureau County Tourism �������������������������������������������12 Capital Agricultural Property Services ����������������������45 Central Bank Illinois ������������������������������������������������33 City of Princeton ������������������������������������������������26, 31 Connecting Point Computer Centers �����������������������15 Corn Belt Energy ������������������������������������������������������43 Cornerstone Team ����������������������������������������������������37 Country Financial �����������������������������������������������������60 Diamond Senior Apartments of Princeton �����������������9 Elmore Electric, Inc. / Elmore Heating & Air �������������47 Farrell Chiropractic Clinic �������������������������������������������8 Fawcett’s Pharmacy �������������������������������������������������34 Festival 56 ���������������������������������������������������������������47 First State Bank ����������������������������������������������������������2 Flags of Freedom �����������������������������������������������������49 Flowers by Julia �������������������������������������������������������28 Gateway Services, Inc. ������������������������������������������������7 Grasser’s Plumbing & Heating, Inc. �������������������������51 Greenfield Retirement Home ����������������������������������35 Hartman Statewide Buildings ���������������������������������58 Hornbaker Gardens �������������������������������������������������13 Illinois Valley Credit Union ��������������������������������������45 In-Home Care Connection ���������������������������������������49 Johnsons Carpet Shoppe ����������������������������������������27 KB Elliott ������������������������������������������������������������������51 Kettman Heating and Plumbing �����������������������������35

Landmark Realty ������������������������������������������������������35 Landscape Creations ������������������������������������������������41 Lee’s Water Systems ��������������������������������������������������7 Liberty Village of Princeton ��������������������������������������19 Maze Lumber �����������������������������������������������������������21 McDonald’s ��������������������������������������������������������������38 Meadows Home Decor & Gifts ���������������������������������27 Michlig Energy ��������������������������������������������������������34 Midland States Bank �����������������������������������������������23 Norberg Memorial Home ����������������������������������������42 North Central Behavioral Health Systems �����������������8 OSF Healthcare ��������������������������������������������������������37 Prime Quarter Steakhouse ��������������������������������������17 Princeton Auto Group ������������������������������������������������5 Princeton Area Chamber of Commerce �������������������59 Princeton Park District ���������������������������������������������49 Princeton Public Library �������������������������������������������33 Princeton Quilters Cottage ��������������������������������������39 Second Story Teen Center ����������������������������������������30 Sheet Wise Printing and Design ������������������������������29 Sitk Kitchen & Bath ��������������������������������������������������38 State Farm - Adam Hellman �������������������������������������12 studioK Architecture ������������������������������������������������10 Sugar Maple Inn ������������������������������������������������������31 Sullivans Foods ��������������������������������������������������������39 Taylor’s Way �������������������������������������������������������������10 The Princeton Closet ������������������������������������������������45 Wyaton Hills Golf Course �����������������������������������������26 Yepsen Insurance Agency ����������������������������������������40

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Princeton Area Chamber of Commerce Celebrates Membership!

9 Ribbon Cuttings for 2024 Stronger You Bureau County

Simply Nutrition

True Leaves Bookshop

May • New Organization!

May • New Ownership!

June • New Location!

Ollie’s Bargain Outlet

Youth Service Bureau

Rossy’s BBQ Joint & VFW Post #6634

Maupin’s Providence Homestead

July • New Chamber Members August • New Chamber Member & New Business in Princeton! & New Business in Wyanet!

Grant-Johnson Funeral Home North Central Behavioral Health Systems

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August • New Chamber Member & New Business in Princeton!

August • New Location!

October • New Ownership!

November • Expansion of Services!

Our Members!

Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting at The Barn • April 2024

Building Improvement Grant Recipients for 2024 • Bureau County History Center • Second Story Teen Center • The Knox Hotel • Yepsen Insurance Agency If your business or organization is interested in becoming a member of the Chamber, or is a current member with something momentous to celebrate, please contact us at (815) 875-2616!

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