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Chamber & Community Guide
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3 WWW.PRINCETONCHAMBER-IL.COM 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 Shaw Media est . 1851 est. 1851 est . 1851 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. What’s Inside Welcome from the Chamber 4 Letter from the Board President 6 Board of Directors & Chamber Staff 8 Chamber Ambassadors 9 Chamber Benefits & Services 10 Chamber Awards 11 Letter from the Mayor 14 Government 16 Important Numbers 17 Phone Directory 18-21 History of Princeton 22-23 Visit & Live in Princeton 24 Festivals 26-27 Arts 28-29 Shopping 30 Dining 32 Education 34 Libraries 36 Parks & Recreation 38-41 Healthcare ......................................................... 42-43 Where to Worship 44 Organizations ..................................................... 46-47 Chamber Member Directory 48-53 Calendar of Events .................................................. 55
Welcome
HELLO CHAMBER MEMBERS, RESIDENTS OF PRINCETON AND A WARM WELCOME TO OUR VISITORS,
On behalf of the Princeton Area Chamber of Commerce, I would like to say hello and welcome you to our beautiful, Midwest community and all that it has to offer. Whether you are visiting for the day or call Princeton home, you will be amazed with our wonderful amenities and boundless opportunities. As the Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce, I am pleased that you have picked up a copy of our annual Chamber & Community Guide and hope that you will find it to be a valuable resource. At the Chamber, our mission is clear: we exist to serve our members, promote the needs of business and industry, and create the best community in which to live, work, and play!
Since 1947, the Princeton Area Chamber of Commerce has been dedicated to serving the Princeton, Illinois area businesses and community. We believe that a strong business community is essential to the success of our town, and we work tirelessly to support our members. We are a constant advocate of growth, development, prosperity, business education, and connectivity to our leaders. We thrive on creating networking, educational, and promotional opportunities to help our members flourish. It is truly an exciting time to be part of the Princeton Area Chamber of Commerce with our growing membership and positive mission. The Chamber believes that a strong business community is the foundation of a strong community as a whole. That is why we work to create an environment in which everyone can prosper. We want our town to be a place where people want to live, work, and play – and where visitors feel welcome!
I would like to express my gratitude to our members. Your support of the Chamber is what allows us to do the work that we do. We are committed to continuing to serve you, to promote your interests, and to work together to create a community that we can all be proud of. We appreciate you and we appreciate what each and every one of you do for our community. Our members and their success truly continue to be our greatest asset!
To our visitors, we sincerely extend a warm welcome and invite you to indulge in the enchantment of our historic small town’s boutique shopping and quaint dining. We hope that you will join us at one of our many Chamber sponsored events and take the time to explore all that our community has to offer. Enjoy some time in Princeton, Illinois and you will find yourself immersed in our small-town charm!
Go ahead, experience Princeton!
With Warmest Regards,
Jenica Cole Executive Director Princeton Area Chamber of Commerce
Mission Statement:
To serve our members, promote the needs of business and industry, and create the best community in which to live, work, and play.
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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,
2024-2025 President Princeton Area Chamber of Commerce
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Board of Directors
RYAN KEUTZER
President studioK Architecture & Rotary Club
LYNN OLDS
President-Elect
Greenfield Retirement Home & Rotary Club
Former Chamber Ambassador
TRACY GRIMMER
Secretary First State Bank & Rotary Club
TRISHA SCHAFER
Treasurer
Freedom House & Junior Woman’s Club
Former Chamber Ambassador
ANDY AUSTIN
A & M Products
DAVA KLINEFELTER
Klinefelter Electric, Liberty Village of Princeton & Tiskilwa Community Association
Former Chamber Ambassador
TINA KLINGENBERG
Eclectic Joy Homestead Festival Committee
LUKE LANXON
Central Bank
SHELLEE MONIER
Meadows Home Décor & Gifts & Rotary Club
DANA PIACENTI
Ace Distribution Retail Support Center
Former Chamber Ambassador
MICHAEL STUTZKE
Four Flags, Rotary Club & HODAR
DAVE YEPSEN
Yepsen Insurance Agency
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COLE Executive
Princeton Area Chamber of Commerce DEB COOLS Administrative Assistant Princeton Area Chamber of Commerce Chamber Staff
JENICA
Director
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 Chamber Classic Co-Chair Beck Oil Company
BETH BAKER Grant-Johnson Funeral Home
ROCHELLE BECKER Beck Oil Company
JAKE CADWELL Heartland Bank & Trust Company
JENN CONWELL
Individual Member
ASHLEY DICKENS
Individual Member
CALEB DICKENS
Dimond Bros. Insurance
TONYA FITZPATRICK Freedom House
RACHEL GUSTAFSON Individual Member
MAX HALBERG Wyaton Hills Golf Course
ADAM HELLMAN State Farm Insurance
TAMMY LANGE Princeton Park District & Bureau County Metro Center
CANDEE LAWRENCE Dimond Bros. Insurance
IAN LEGNER
KB Elliott Financial Advisors
LINDSEY PYSZKA OSF Healthcare
AMANDA REDMOND Country Financial
SAM RUX OSF Healthcare
JOE SCHNAITER Elmore Electric
LAUREN SMITH
Landmark Realty - The Cornerstone Team
CHRIS THOMPSON Greenfield Retirement Home
AMANDA WILLIAMS Liberty Village of Princeton
BRENT YEPSEN Yepsen Insurance Agency
VICTORIA YEPSEN City of Princeton Tourism
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AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Community Building
S. Main St.,
IL 61356
The Prouty-Zearing Community Building – 435 South Main Street is the home of the Princeton Area Chamber of Commerce office and the Bureau County Chapter of the American Red Cross.
Chamber Ambassadors PRINCETON
Prouty-Zearing
435
Princeton,
(815) 875-2616 www.princetonchamber-il.com
Chamber Benefits & Services
The Princeton Area Chamber of Commerce is a service and action organization for business as well as a community development organization. It provides a venue through which businesses can take effective action for the progress of Princeton. If you have a business in Princeton, you can best be safeguarded by working with others through the Chamber to protect and advance all businesses. The Chamber’s Board of Directors and full-time staff act as a proactive voice for the membership.
The Princeton Chamber also provides a number of services to its members including business referrals, networking opportunities, co-op advertising, educational seminars, a gift card program,
and a website. In addition, there are many community development activities that the Chamber is actively involved in, including economic development, downtown revitalization, tourism support, a community calendar, and we act as a clearing house to community information. Some of our most popular events are Witches Night Out, Christmas time in Princeton, and the annual Chamber Golf Classic to fund our Building Improvement Grant Program.
The growth and success of your Chamber is made possible by the dedicated and committed support of existing members, in addition to welcoming new ones!
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MEMBER OF THE YEAR
Ace Hardware Retail Support Center
AMBASSADOR OF THE YEAR
Dana Piacenti
ORGANIZATION OF THE YEAR
Freedom House
MILESTONE MEMBER
Bruce Jewelers
VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR DeAnn Underwood
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Congratulations! 2023 Chamber Award Winners
12 PRINCETON AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Call 815-872-2261 for more information or visit us at 508 Park Ave. East Princeton, IL www.greenfieldhome.org NOT-FOR-PROFIT PROVIDER SHELTERED CARE APARTMENTS • Licensed Nurse on Staff 24/7 • Personal Care Services • Transportation to Medical Appointments • Fitness Studio • Recreational/Social Programs • Home Cooked Meals • Medication Management • Private Rooms with Private Baths • Secure entry and video intercom • Daily meal included • Meal plans available • Housekeeping • Utilities (excluding phone), Cable TV, & Free Wifi • Reserved parking • Common laundry facility • Access to Social and recreational activities RETIREMENT HOME PROUD MEMBER OF PRINCETON CHAMBER PO BOX 283, Princeton, Illinois 61356 A TRIBUTE TO HONOR THE PAST, PRESENT, AND THE FUTURE MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES AND VETERANS. For more information or to Donate Visit our website www.flagsoffreedomi80.org SM-LA2149643 815-882-2111 404 W. Main St., McNabb, IL • www.grassersplumbingheating.com KEEPING YOUR FAMILY COMFORTABLE ALL YEAR!
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Letter 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-to-day 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!
Sincerely,
Ray Mabry
Mayor, City of Princeton (815) 878-1981
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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
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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PRINCETON POLICE
DEPARTMENT Emergency 911 Non-Emergency.....(815) 872-2351
PRINCETON FIRE DEPARTMENT Emergency 911 Non-Emergency.....(815) 875-1861
BUREAU COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
Emergency 911 Non-Emergency.....(815) 875-3344
CITY OF PRINCETON (815) 875-2631
BUREAU COUNTY HEALTH
DEPARTMENT (815) 872-5091
PRINCETON AREA
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (815) 875-2616
PRINCETON TOURISM (815) 875-2631
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Phone Directory
Membershiplistedalphabeticallywithphonenumber. A
(815) 875-2667
Capital Agricultural Property Services, Inc.................................................................... (815) 875-7418
Carson LLP (260) 423-9411
Car Wash Brokers of IL, LLC .............................................................................................. (815) 875-3601
Cathcart Photography (970) 214-1653
Catching Joy Midwifery (815) 878-8811
Central Bank (815) 875-3333
Champion Gardner Denver (815) 875-3321
Chapel Hill Golf Course and Event Center, Inc. (815) 879-6531
CityBlue Technologies, LLC (309) 550-5000
City of Princeton................................................................................................................. (815) 875-2631
Clifton Larson Allen LLP (815) 875-4541
Combined Cleaning & Restoration, Inc. .........................................................................(815) 872-5326
Comcast (815) 218-6179
Community Lenders (815) 872-1900
Compeer Financial (815) 872-0067
Connecting Point (815) 223-1052
Cornbelt Energy Corp Northern Division (815) 875-4480 ex 305
B
B.L. Kassabaum Artist’s Gallery (815) 872-7081
Barrel Society Inc
BC Tech Group, LLC
Bean Buzz.
Beck Oil Company
Becks - West
(630) 973-3478
(815) 915-8328
beanbuzz130@gmail.com
(815) 875-6451
(815) 872-0731
Becks - North .................................................................................................................... (815) 872-0630
Beetz Me! Inc.
(815) 879-7777
Berkshire Hathaway ........................................................................................................... (815) 878-7171
BEST, Inc. (815) 872-0255
255-8129
872-1935
Corner Chair Market (815) 910-2717
Cornerstone Community Wellness, Inc .........................................................................(309) 854-1036
Corteva Agriscience (815) 875-2845
Country Comfort Retirement Home ..............................................................................(309) 339-5794
COUNTRY Insurance & Financial Services - Elm Place (815) 872-0914
COUNTRY Insurance & Financial Services - Main St (815) 872-3333
Covered Bridge Barbershop Chorus (815) 303-8071
Creations Unlimited (815) 872-0905
Crescent Electric Supply (815) 875-6421
Culver’s (815) 875-3131
Cyr Financial, Inc ................................................................................................................ (815) 303-9713
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Dairy Queen (815) 872-1721
DAR & HODAR (772) 473-0314
Dementia Friendly Community - Princeton (815) 879-3981
D Fox Excavating, Inc ........................................................................................................(815) 866-6035
Diamond Senior Apartments of Princeton (815) 915-8243
(815) 879-2231
Bureau County Democratic Party ................................................................................... (815) 878-2990
Bureau County Farm Bureau
(815) 875-6468
Bureau County Genealogical Society ............................................................................. (815) 879-3133
Bureau County Government (815) 876-3555
Bureau County Historical Society (815) 875-2184
Bureau County Homestead Festival (815) 875-2631 ex 1014
Bureau County Metro Center (815) 872-0840
Bureau County Republican (815) 875-4461
Bureau County Republican Women (815) 488-9095
Bureau County Senior Citizens Assoc. ........................................................................... (815) 879-3981
Bureau County United Way (815) 875-2631 ex 1006
Bureau Valley Vision Care ................................................................................................. (815) 872-3937
Butler Concierge Services (815) 878-9006 C
Café Grace ......................................................................................................................... (815) 872-4000
Dimond Bros. .....................................................................................................................(815) 875-4404
Douglas Plant Health (815) 872-1190
Downtown Liquidation (815) 876-6804
Downtown Pub (815) 915-8395
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Eclectic Joy (815) 872-3569
Econo Lodge (815) 872-3300
Edward Jones - Paul Brandenburg (815) 915-8256
Edward Jones - Ryan Blume (815) 915-8256
Edward Jones - Chris Kieffer (815) 875-6565
Edward Jones - Tucker Nichols ....................................................................................... (815) 875-6565
Elmore Electric, Inc. (815) 643-2354
Emerald Tablet Collective ................................................................................................ (779) 239-1969
Emerlian Bakery
www.facebook.com/emerlianbakery
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A & M Products
Ace Hardware Retail Support Center............................................................................. (815) 872-3000 Advance Event Group, Inc (800) 670-6820 Advanced Asphalt .............................................................................................................. (815) 872-9911
Ag View FS (815) 875-2800 Alexander Park Tavern (815) 872-9091
Allegra Marketing Print, Signs (815) 886-0353
AmericInn (815) 872-5000 AMVETS Post #180 - Princeton, IL (815) 872-1171 Angel, Isaacson and Tracy (815) 875-6551 Aperion Care ....................................................................................................................... (815) 875-3347 Apollo Theater (815) 875-1707 ARK Building Solutions, LLC ............................................................................................ (815) 915-8284
Arukah Institute of Healing (815) 872-2943 Assurance, a Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC (309) 219-4621
Big Sky Wind (309)
(309)
Construction Inc. (815) 879-3103 Bureau & Putnam Co. Health Dept (815) 872-5091 ex 2113
County Agricultural Board ................................................................................. (815) 875-2905
County American Red Cross .
Blue Jay Way Records (815)
BuildRite Home Pro’s
865-2129 Bullington-Isaacson
Bureau
Bureau
F
Farmer Smoked BBQ
(815) 878-1129
FARM STEW International (815) 200-4925
Farrell Chiropractic ........................................................................................................... (815) 875-4408
Fawcett’s Pharmacy
(815) 872-3251
Festival 56 ...........................................................................................................................(815) 879-5656
Finders Keepers Resale Store (815) 879-7387
First Presbyterian Church ................................................................................................. (815) 875-1306
First State Bank (815) 872-0002
First United Methodist Church (815) 872-2821
Five 22 (815) 872-3522
Flags of Freedom (309) 854-2692
Flo’s on Pulaski (815) 223-9791
Flowers By Julia (815) 875-3819
Four Flags LLC ..................................................................................................................... (772) 473-0314
Four Seasons
(815) 872-2225
Freedom House.................................................................................................................. (815) 872-0087
Fresh Finds Hallmark
(815) 875-1039
Friends of Strays (815) 872-7387
Fur Real Heroes
Gateway Services
Gebeck & Associates, Inc
Gleason Finance
Glenhagen Farm Retreat
Golden Rice Authentic Thai Food
G
(815) 314-4572
(815) 875-4548
(815) 915-8732
(815) 872-1000
(815) 719-3379
(815) 878-5139
Grand Plaza Antiques, Etc................................................................................................. (815) 437-2856
Grant-Johnson Funeral Homes, Inc.
(815) 699-7711
Grassers Plumbing and Heating ....................................................................................... (815) 882-2111
Greenfield
Gripp Custom Farming Corp
(815) 872-2261
(833) 454-9600
Guys ‘N Gals Salon (815) 875-4075
H
H.B. Wilkinson Title Co., Inc
(815) 875-1300
Habitat for Humanity (815) 434-2041
Hampshire Colony Congregational Church (815) 875-2329
Hartman Statewide Buildings (815) 830-1975
Harvest Realty and Development (815) 878-1981
Hawg House Saloon .......................................................................................................... (815) 915-8582
Heartland Bank & Trust (815) 875-4444
Hefty Seed Company - Princeton ....................................................................................(815) 879-8720
Hickory Grove Campground (815) 454-2600
Hoffman’s (815) 875-1944
Hometown Catering (309) 944-7916
Hopkins & Associates, CPA’s Inc (815) 339-6630
Hornbaker Gardens (815) 659-3282
Hotsy Equipment Co (815) 875-4564
Hungry World Farm .......................................................................................................... .(319) 800-5555
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Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network (815) 875-2999
Illinois House of Representatives, Ryan Spain .............................................................. (217) 782-8108
Illinois SBDC at the Alliance (844) 369-8898
Illinois State Senator Winston Stoller............................................................................ (309) 693-4921
Illinois Valley Community College (815) 224-2720
Illinois Valley Credit Union (800) 842-8534
Illinois Valley PADS (815) 224-3047
In-Home Care Connection (815) 872-7447
J
J&S Antique Mall (815) 454-2066
Jamison Media Services (815) 866-9352
Jillian’s Hair Design (815) 872-0600
Jimmy John’s (815) 915-2070
Johnson’s Carpet Shoppe.................................................................................................. (815) 875-3444
Just For Fun Novelties (708) 710-6439
K
KB Elliott Financial Advisors ............................................................................................. (815) 915-8646
Key Builders Construction (815) 875-6114
Kheshgi, Laura Krabill, DMD .............................................................................................(815) 875-6449
Klinefelter Electric (815) 878-1513
Kramer’s Garage Door Inc (815) 875-2715
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Phone Directory
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OSF St. Clare Medical Center (815) 875-2811 P
Paisanos Ristorante ............................................................................................................(815) 915-8727
Pizza Hut (815) 875-6434
Prairie Arts Center (815) 875-2787
Prairie State Tractor (815) 875-3838
Prescott Brothers of Princeton (815) 875-1180
Prime Quarter Steakhouse ............................................................................................... (815) 872-3500
Princeton Animal Care Clinic (815) 875-4419
Princeton Art District ........................................................................................................ (815) 579-6993
Princeton Area Chamber of Commerce (815) 875-2616
Princeton Chevrolet GMC .................................................................................................. (815) 875-4411
Princeton Chiropractic Center (815) 875-3861
Princeton Community Band (815) 878-0367
Princeton Elementary Schools (815) 875-3162
Princeton Family Therapeutic Massage (815) 875-3175
Princeton Flighting (815) 872-1431
Princeton Graphics & Signs (815) 879-2128
Princeton High School ....................................................................................................... (815) 875-3308
Princeton Inn (815) 872-0051
Princeton Junior Woman’s Club ...................................................................................... (815) 303-0896
Princeton Liquor Wine & Spirits (815) 915-8145
Princeton Moose Lodge (815) 879-5261
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History
The early settlement of Princeton began in the 1830’s when families from New England and later the Mid-Atlantic states, traveled west seeking good farm land. Princeton proved to be an ideal location because the land was an undulating, mostly treeless, grass-covered plain. In addition, the soil was very fertile and well drained.
When settling new land, it became common for new arrivals to come in groups to ensure congenial neighbors, schools, and religious affiliations. The Hampshire Colony is believed to have been the first of these organizations to settle in Northern Illinois. The settlers arrived in Princeton in 1831, the same year the city was surveyed and a rough draft was laid out. They soon built the Hampshire Colony Congregational Church and employed as one of its earliest pastors, Owen Lovejoy, the well-known abolitionist. In addition, Reverend Lovejoy used his own home to hide runaway slaves and in 1854 he was elected to the Illinois House of Representatives. Prior and during the Civil War, Princeton became an important station on the Underground Railroad.
Shortly before the Civil War broke out, the citizens were able to convince the Burlington Railroad to lay its rails within a mile of the city. Within a few years the community had expanded its main street to meet the railroad and this action indeed benefited the community and insured its future growth.
The first high school in the state of Illinois was built in Princeton between 1866 and 1868 with the first commencement taking place in 1870. Unfortunately, this building was destroyed by fire in 1924 and was replaced by the present building in late 1925.
Those early settlers to Princeton thrived on the rich prairie and many became very wealthy. Thus, they were able to contribute in many ways to the growth and development of the community. As they retired and passed their farmland to the next generation, it became a tradition for retirees to move into town and build a grand home for their retirement years. Many of these large, beautiful homes remain and are lovingly cared for by today’s residents.
HISTORY OF BUREAU COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
The Society is an outgrowth of the Old Settlers Meeting held in Princeton’s Converse Hall on January 12, 1865. The Early Settlers Society of Bureau County was proposed as a permanent organization in September 1867, and members were encouraged to save items for use in a future museum.
A resolution was adopted at the 46th Annual Meeting in 1911 to officially begin organizing a Bureau County Historical Society. The Early Settlers Society disbanded in 1920 and
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united with the Bureau County Historical Society. The society was then given space in the new Courthouse for a museum where exhibits were on display from 1938 to 1948. In 1946, the Clark-Norris home was bequeathed to the Historical Society by Grace Clark Norris, daughter of the original owners,
and the BCHS moved there in 1948.
Because of storage and space constraints, we are not able to accept every item that is offered to us. But articles of significant historical value, particularly to Bureau County, continue to be gratefully received by the Historical Society.
For more information, visit the Bureau County Historical Society Museum at bureauhistory.org.
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Visit & Live in Princeton
Our quaint little town is the kind of place where everyone knows just about everyone else and visitors are made to feel like they are 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 interest-
ing 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.
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, 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.
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Festivals
Throughout the year, Princeton festivals and events will give you dozens of reasons to visit!
Each year, our Homestead Festival, a celebration of the Owen Lovejoy Homestead’s remarkable place in history, is held during the second weekend in September. The weekend’s activities include a window display contest; museum tours; a pulled pork barbecue dinner and ice cream social; horse-drawn wagon rides; car show; helicopter rides; an arts and crafts show and market; a BBQ rib cook-off; a 5K race; class reunions; and the Homestead Festival parade.
Through the summer, Festival 56 provides a wonderful range of theatrical events from comedies and musicals to dramas, as well as Shakespeare in the Park performances on Sunday afternoons and Wednesday evenings. The Main Street Summer Concert Series is excuse enough to look forward to warm, sunny days! A variety of bands, playing on various days during the summer on Main Street… a crowd pleaser for all ages. Admission is free and our local food and beverage vendors will have you coming back for more. Wrap up your summer late August with a trip to the Bureau County Fair, one of the longest-run-
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TROLLEY RIDE Experience Princeton’s HISTORIC MAIN STREET FREE TROLLEY RIDES TROLLEY RIDE
ning county fairs in the state!
Bicyclists at all skill levels look forward to the annual June Z Tour Ride. See picturesque Princeton and surrounding beautiful Bureau County from a two-wheeled prospective. This popular biking event provides four routes ranging from ten to one hundred miles.
In October, Shadows of the Blue and Gray offers a chance for families to see how Civil War soldiers lived and fought. The campgrounds are open for tours on Friday and Saturday evening, and a Civil War battle re-creation is the focus of Sunday’s events.
Throughout the year, our Chamber of Commerce, in cooperation with local merchants, hosts several special seasonal events bringing shopping, entertainment and fun together along our two unique Main Street shopping districts. Whether it be strolling the street during Summer Solstice, embracing your inner witch during Witch’s Night Out, or participating in the magical transformation of our town during the holidays, you are sure to fall in love with what Princeton has to offer year round.
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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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Shopping
Shopping in Princeton is an experience you haven’t had anywhere else because Princeton is a wonderful one-of-a-kind shopping town! Spend the day…bring your girlfriends... and be sure to give yourself plenty of time to explore our Main Street, home to over a mile of great shopping! Princeton treasures two shopping districts both of which developed in the 1800’s as Princeton began to grow. Many of these shops still have the beautiful weathered hardwood floors and the unique decorative ceiling that were standard when these buildings were built.
Every little store in Princeton is unique, and, in most of them, the owners themselves will be right there serving you. Ask them about the history of their stores; one of our gift boutiques still has the original drawers, racks and rolling ladders that were part of the hardware store that originally occupied the space.
Many of our shop owners can boast that their stores are filled with items that are Made in America, and more specifi-
cally, 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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Bring your appetite when visiting Princeton! Many restaurants are waiting for you to stop in and enjoy. We have a surprisingly eclectic array of choices, from good oldfashioned 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!
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PRINCETON HIGH SCHOOL
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103 South Euclid Ave. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 875-3308
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ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
PRINCETON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Dist. 115 - District Office
506 East Dover Rd. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 875-3162
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DOUGLAS SCHOOL
220 East LaSalle St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 872-9741
JEFFERSON SCHOOL
725 West Putnam Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 875-4417
LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
501 South Euclid Ave. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 875-1164
LOGAN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
302 West Central St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 875-6415
PRESCHOOL
HAPPY HANDS PRESCHOOL
Evangelical Covenant Church 24 North Main St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 875-2124
PRIVATE SCHOOLS
PRINCETON CHRISTIAN
ACADEMY (K-8) 21890 Us Highway 34
Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 875-2933
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ZEARING CHILD ENRICHMENT CENTER
633 Masonic Drive
Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 875-2335
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COMMUNITY COLLEGE
ILLINOIS VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
815 North Orlando Smith Avenue
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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. Logan Junior High is located at 302 West Central Avenue in Princeton, Illinois and serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
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By adoption of an ordinance on April 18, 1885, a donation of $11,862.67 made to the City of Princeton by the last will of Nehemiah Matson for the purpose of establishing a free public library was accepted by the city council in trust. On February 27, 1886, the first Board of Directors of Matson Public Library was confirmed by the city council and the library opened its doors.
The first meeting of the new Board of Directors took place on March 10, 1886 and for the next three years, the Nehemiah Matson fund was held as an investment until a location for the library was decided upon and secured. After a lengthy process, it was decided that the first library was to be located in
Bureau County Genealogical Society
629 South Main St., Princeton, IL (815) 879-3133 or (815) 303-7386
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Come visit this free genealogical library. Regular hours of operation are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm and the first Saturday of each month during the same hours. This family history library contains a large collection of historical Bureau County Records consisting of obituaries, burial locations, marriage records, historical plat maps, county and town histories, county newspapers, farm records, and so much more. If desired, an experienced
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.
volunteer will assist you in using its vast collection of Bureau County records to help you find exactly what you are looking for. Be sure to check out their website, www.bcgenealogy.org, for helpful tips on how to get started on your ancestry journey.
The library has programs each month on the fourth Thursday at 7:00 pm. The final two months are combined into one program on the first Thursday following Thanksgiving. All programs are free and open to the public and feature genealogical or historical topics. Many visitors have said this is perhaps the best county genealogical library they have ever visited.
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Princeton Park District & Bureau County Metro Center
Created in 1946, the Princeton Park District maintains over 200 acres of parks, the Bureau County Metro Center, and the outdoor Alexander Swimming Pool.
It is our mission to provide leisure and recreation services to our communities and to provide safe, inviting and family oriented activities for all residents.
ZEARING PARK
Zearing Park is a hub of action from March to November. Baseball and soccer abound at the sprawling 72-acre park on the southeast corner of Princeton. You find 3 baseball diamonds, shelters, picnic and barbecue areas, sand volleyball, horseshoe pits, playground, and concession stand. Zearing Park is also the home of a 3 acre fully stocked pond, 1.7 mile walking path, and outdoor soccer complex.
CITY COUNTY PARK
Our City County Park is a 65-acre park nestled throughout a natural woodland setting just north of town offering barbecue areas, log cabin shelter, playground, ball field, and restrooms. It is often the location of Boy and Girl Scout Day Camps and our annual Shadows of the Blue and Gray Civil War Reenactment each October.
WEST SIDE BALLPARK
Westside Ball Park is hustling and bustling with activity during the baseball and softball seasons. Princeton Youth Softball and Princeton Youth Baseball as well as Princeton Church League, the Bureau County Metro Center Leagues and many others play at Westside Park.
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ALEXANDER PARK
This 12-acre park hosts a 9-hole disc golf course, pickleball courts, tennis courts, barbecue & picnic areas, shelter, restrooms, playground, sand volleyball court, and the outdoor Alexander Pool.
BUREAU COUNTY METRO CENTER
The Bureau County Metro Center is a 50,000 square-foot recreation center featuring a full-size gymnasium; 25-yard indoor swimming pool with wading pool and observation deck; racquetball court; state of the art weight room and cardio room; elevated running/walking track above the gym; locker rooms. A multi-purpose room with adjacent kitchen provides the perfect setting for conventions, expos, meetings, or wedding receptions. The Park District Staff and the Bureau County Metro Center strive to provide a continuous schedule of fun and exciting events, leagues and classes keeping our residents and visitors active & entertained all year long.
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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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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.
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Golf Courses
CHAPEL HILL GOLF COURSE AND EVENT CENTER
12927 IL Highway 26
Princeton, IL
(815) 879-6531
www.chapelhill-princeton.com
Chapel Hill Golf Course and Event Center is a public 18 hole golf course and event venue located southeast of Princeton, in north-central Illinois. Tracing its roots to the original Bureau Valley Country Club (BVCC), this once private course is steeped in tradition and history dating back to 1909, where it began as a simple stop along the Inter-Urban rail line between Princeton and Bureau Junction.
WYATON HILLS GOLF COURSE
17879 1500 North Avenue
Princeton, IL
(815) 872-2641
www.wyatonhillsgc.com
A beautiful nine-hole course with rolling terrain and elevated greens overlooks a scenic valley. Driving range, Pro-shop, cart rental, full bar and snack bar are available. Designed by Carl Gustason, the Wyaton Hills golf course opened in 1968. Max Halberg is the owner and operator of the course.
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OSF HEALTHCARE SAINT CLARE MEDICAL CENTER
530 Park Ave. E., Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 875-2811
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Health care is more than treating illness or injury. It’s about everything that helps you live your best life.
At OSF HealthCare, we listen to you and work with you and your family to achieve that active lifestyle you desire.
We provide:
• Individualized, coordinated care with access to specialists
• Education and information on health and wellness topics
• Financial and nurse navigators to support you and ease concerns
• Encouragement to help you live the life you want
After 145 years, our Mission remains unchanged. No matter who you are or where you’re going, we’re dedicated to providing transformational care that helps you live your best life – because our Mission is you.
Our Mission is more than a statement. It’s who we are. From our clinics and hospitals to our labs and cafeterias, we live to serve you with the greatest care and love.
OSF Saint Clare provides a broad range of options for quality services and expert providers to support your health and wellness journey.
• Cardiopulmonary rehabilitation
• 24-hour physician-staffed Emergency Department
• Gastroenterology
• General and orthopedic surgery
• Medical Imaging Center – CT, MRI, nuclear image and 3D mammography
• Laboratory testing
• Physical and occupational rehabilitation
• Primary care and prompt care
• Pain management services
• Swing bed services
• Respiratory care featuring sleep testing
• Senior behavioral wellness
• Wound care clinic
OSF MEDICAL GROUP –PRIMARY CARE
535 Park Ave. E., Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 875-4531
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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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OSF PROMPTCARE
535 Park Ave. E., Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 875-4531
For minor illness and injury requiring immediate attention, OSF PromptCare offers convenient care, seven days a week.
Our walk-in clinic is designed to assess and treat sudden minor illnesses and injuries for patients when their primary care provider is busy or unavailable. OSF PromptCare has on-site lab and X-ray services available, as well as treatment rooms for performing minor procedures.
OSF MYCHART
OSF MyChart gives secure, 24/7 online access to your electronic health record from your computer or mobile device. Visit osfhealthcare.org/mychart to learn about getting started and download the app.
With OSF MyChart you can:
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• View your medical history
• Send messages to your care team
• Ask for prescription refills
• Access your family’s records
• Get test results faster
• Use eCheck-In for most visits before you ever leave home
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It’s your health care journey. You choose the way. With OSF OnCall, you have more power in your hands. You have tools to tailor your health care experience to your needs, all while receiving personal, high-quality care.
With cutting-edge tools and accessibility, we deliver simplified, convenient options that work for you. OSF OnCall Virtual Urgent Care gets you the care you need on your schedule. Treating minor illnesses and injuries whenever, wherever you need it. No appointment needed.
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Where to Worship
ASSEMBLY OF GOD
THE PEOPLE CHURCH
3525 North Main St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 915-8229
Pastor Bob Henkelman www.thepeoplechurch.com
BIBLE
PRINCETON BIBLE CHURCH
21890 US Hwy 34
Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 875-2933
Pastor Curtis Odell www.princetonbible.com
CATHOLIC
ST. LOUIS CATHOLIC CHURCH
616 South Gosse Blvd. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 879-0181
Msgr. James Kruse www.stlouisprinceton.org
CHRISTIAN
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH (Disciples of Christ)
105 South Main St.
Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 879-0916
www.princetonfirstchristian.com
CHURCH OF CHRIST
CHURCH OF CHRIST
211 North Pleasant St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 872-7871
CONGREGATIONAL
HAMPSHIRE COLONY CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
604 South Church St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 875-2329
Pastor Michael Freeman
www.hampshirecolonyprinceton.org
EVANGELICAL
EVANGELICAL COVENANT CHURCH
24 North Main St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 875-2124
Pastor Derek Boggs www.eccprinceton.org
EVANGELICAL FREE
CHRIST COMMUNITY CHURCH
1719 South Euclid Ave. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 879-3227
Pastor David Mundt cccprinceton.org
LUTHERAN
FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH OF PRINCETON
116 North Pleasant St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 875-1685
Pastor Bill Shields www.flcprinceton.org
ST. JOHN EVANGELICAL
LUTHERAN CHURCH
“The Church on the Hill” 15199 2825 East St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 875-2313
ST. MATTHEWS LUTHERAN CHURCH
416 Dover Rd. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 879-6491
Pastor Scott Schmidt
www.stmatthewsprinceton.org
METHODIST
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
316 South Church St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 872-2821
Pastor Ryan Sutton www.princetonfirstumc.com
NAZARENE
NEW HOPE CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE
30 North 6th St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 875-1900
Pastor Laura Tanner www.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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JUNE 2
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JUNE 30
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PRINCETON FARMERS MARKET
Every Saturday 8:30 am - 1:00 pm
Last Saturday of May - Last Saturday of October
Small Town, Big Drama in Princeton, IL since 2004
Summer Season
Plays, musicals, and free Shakespeare in the park every June–August
Special Events/ Concerts
Throughout the year
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JULY
JULY
JULY
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
GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY
Carol McGee
629 South Main St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 879-3133
BUREAU COUNTY
HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Lex Poppens
109 Park Avenue West Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 875-2184
BUREAU COUNTY
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
BUREAU COUNTY
UNITED WAY
2 South Main St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 875-2631, Ext. 1006
COVERED BRIDGE
BARBERSHOP CHORUS
Marvin Strom 649 West Central Ave. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 303-8071
DAR & HODAR
Michael Stutzke Princeton, IL 61356 (772) 473-0314
DEMENETIA FRIENDLY COMMUNITY – PRINCETON
Denise Ihrig 16 West Marion Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 879-3981
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
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
PRINCETON COMMUNITY BAND
Ginger Freeberg 838 Park Ave. West Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 878-0367
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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
W.D. BOYCE COUNCIL
Ben Blumenberg 614 N.E. Madison Avenue
Peoria, IL 61603 (309) 673-6136
YOUTH SERVICE BUREAU
Lisa Gustafson 1702 1/2 West Peru St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 872-2119
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ACCOUNTANTS
Clifton Larson Allen LLP
123 South Pleasant St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-4541
Gebeck & Associates, Inc. 15 West Warren St. Suite 1 Princeton IL 61356 (815) 915-8732
Hopkins & Associates, CPA’s Inc. 726 South Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 339-6630
Monica Robbins, CPA, P.C. 850 East Thompson St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 872-3330
ADVERTISING
Link Media 2968 St. Vincent’s Ave. LaSalle IL 61301 (815) 224-4742
AGRICULTURE
Ag View FS 22069 US 34 Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-2800
Corteva Agriscience 2700 Pioneer Dr. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-2845
Douglas Plant Health 21417 1950 East St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 872-1190
Car Wash Brokers of IL, LLC 712 North Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-3601 MemberDirectoryisbrokendownbycategoriesandalphabeticalwithineachcategory.
Gripp Custom Farming Corp. 401 West Main St. Wyanet IL 61379 (833) 454-9600
Hefty Seed Company - Princeton 20270 1800 North Ave. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 879-8720
Prairie State Tractor 20144 1800 North Ave. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-3838
Timpte Trailers 160 Progress Drive Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-2242
ANTIQUES
Grand Plaza Antiques, Etc. 531 South Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 437-2856
J&S Antique Mall 16713 IL 40 Sheffield IL 61361 (815) 454-2066
THE ARTS
B.L. Kassabaum Artist’s Gallery 117 North Pleasant Princeton IL 61356 (815) 872-7081
Emerald Tablet Collective 905 North Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (779) 239-1969
Main Street Dance Academy 621 South Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 872-0830
Prairie Arts Center (& Prairie Arts Council) 24 Park Ave. East Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-2787
ATTORNEYS
Angel, Isaacson and Tracy 111 Park Ave. East Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-6551
Carson LLP 7382 2325 East St. Tiskilwa IL 61368 (260) 423-9411
Langhenry, Gillen, Lundquist & Johnson, LLC
605 South Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 915-8540
Law Offices of May May Angel & Harris 708 South Pleasant St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-3808
Russell, English, Scoma and Beneke 10 Park Ave. West Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-4555
AUTO PARTS & SERVICE
Napa Auto Parts 2106 North Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 915-8012
Shane’s Shine Shop 611 North Pleasant St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 872-4301
AUTOMOTIVE DEALERSHIPS
Princeton Chevrolet GMC 1402 North Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-4411
Prescott Brothers of Princeton 1502 West Peru St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-1180
BUSINESS/RETAIL
A & M Products 575 Elm Place Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-2667
Beck Oil Company 850 East Thompson St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-6451
Beetz Me! Inc. 952 North Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 879-7777
Blue Jay Way Records 524 South Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 872-1935
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Chamber Member Directory
Corner Chair Market
414 South Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 910-2717
Creations Unlimited
15 West Peru St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 872-0905
Downtown Liquidation
540 South Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 876-6804
Eclectic Joy
529 South Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 872-3569
Finders Keepers Resale Store
230 Backbone Road East Princeton IL 61356 (815) 879-7387
Five 22
522 South Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 872-3522
Four Seasons
643 South Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 872-2225
Fresh Finds Hallmark
460 South Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-1039
Hoffman’s
513 South Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-1944
Hotsy Equipment Co.
17 West Peru St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-4564
Johnson’s Carpet Shoppe
1033 North Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-3444
Just For Fun Novelties
9840 51st Ave.
Oak Lawn IL 60453 (708) 710-6439
Lee’s Water Systems
1790 North Euclid Ave. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-2506
Little Blue Dress
514 South Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 872-2880
Lodestone
528 South Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-2793
Mavolan’s
512 South Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 878-3502
McNabb Motor Sports
211 South Railroad St. McNabb IL 61335 (815) 882-2500
Meadows Home Decor & Gifts
501 South Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 872-2811
Midwest Incentive Solutions
435 South Central St. Mineral IL 61344 (815) 866-6504
NiciLynn
535 South Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 872-3445
Once Upon a Craft
518 South Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 501-8278
Optimal Health
918 North Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 915-4115
Princeton Liquor Wine & Spirits
106 South Main Street Princeton IL 61356 (815) 915-8145
Rachel Rene Bath & Body 620 South Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 915-2001
Sayler’s General Store
618 South Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 872-3725
Sherwin Williams Paint Company
623 South Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 879-8731
Someone’s In The Kitchen
1619 North Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 879-0604
Sterling Business Machines
501 Locust St.
Sterling IL 61081 (815) 625-4375
Tailholt Trading Post 925 North Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 876-0631
The Bike Place 701 North Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 797-2399
The Milk Moustache
944 North Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-6455
The Princeton Closet
2026 North Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-3145
Tractor Supply Company 2110 North Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-1176
True Leaves Bookshop, LLC
15 Park Avenue West Princeton IL 61356 (815) 719-6702
Walmart Super Center
2111 Claude Bailey Parkway Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-4521
Wild Honey Boutique
512 South Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (309) 525-1585
Wyanet Carpet Flooring America
816 North Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 879-0005
CHILD CARE SERVICES
Zearing Child Enrichment Center
633 Masonic Dr. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-2335
CHIROPRACTORS
Farrell Chiropractic
682 East Peru St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-4408
Princeton Chiropractic Center 222 North Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-3861
CHURCHES & RELIGIOUS Cornerstone Community Wellness, Inc.
302 North Mason St. Sheffield IL 61361 (815) 454-8020
First Presbyterian Church
320 Park Ave. East Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-1306
First United Methodist Church
316 South Church St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 872-2821
Hampshire Colony Congregational Church
604 South Church St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-2329
Open Prairie UCC
25 East Marion St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 872-5150
The People Church
3525 North Main St. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 915-8229
St. Louis Parish
616 South Gosse Blvd. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 879-0181
St. Matthews Lutheran Church
416 East Dover Rd. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-6491
United Pentecostal Church 2303 South Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 872-1831
CLEANING SERVICE
Combined Cleaning & Restoration 1503 Olympic Road Princeton IL 61356 (815) 872-5326
SERVPRO of Kewanee & Surrounding Communities
105 31st Ave. Rock Island IL 61201 (309) 440-2575
COFFEE HOUSE
Bean Buzz
130 North Main St. Princeton IL 61356
beanbuzz130@gmail.com
Scooter’s Coffee
15 East Century Dr. Princeton IL 61356 www.scooterscoffee.com
Simply Nutrition
418 South Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (779) 239-1781
COMPUTER SERVICE AND SUPPLIES
BC Tech Group, LLC
1005 North Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 915-8328
CityBlue Technologies, LLC
404 S.W. Adams St. Peoria IL 61602 (309) 550-5000
Connecting Point 1622 Fourth St. Peru IL 61354 (815) 223-1052
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CONCRETE & ASPHALT COMPANIES
Advanced Asphalt
308 West Railroad Ave. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 872-9911
CONSTRUCTION
ARK Building Solutions, Inc.
105 South Main St., Suite 1 Princeton IL 61356 (815) 915-8284
BuildRite Home Pro’s
457 South Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (309) 865-2129
Bullington-Isaacson Construction Inc.
106 South Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 879-3103
Hartman Statewide Buildings 13062 IL Hwy. 26 Princeton IL 61356 (815) 830-1975
Key Builders Construction 118 West Progress Dr. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-6114
Kramer’s Garage Door, Inc. 17861 2200 East Street Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-2715
Raynor Door Authority of Illinois Valley 209 North 4099th St. Mendota IL 61342 (815) 539-5611
Ray Swanson Construction Company 204 Lake Street Princeton IL 61356 (815) 872-1525
DENTISTS
Kheshgi, Laura Krabill, DMD
475 West Peru St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-6449
Timothy Puhr DDS PC
832 South Sixth St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-1217
ELECTRICAL SERVICES
Big Sky Wind
103 East Lincoln H
Normal IL 61761 (309) 255-8129
Crescent Electric Supply
555 Elm Place Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-6421
Elmore Electric, Inc.
205 North St. - Dover Princeton IL 61356 (815) 643-2354
Klinefelter Electric P. O. Box 133 Tiskilwa IL 61368 (815) 878-1513
EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
BEST, Inc. 225 East Backbone Rd. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 872-0255
ENTERTAINMENT/RECREATION
Apollo Theater 455 South Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-1707
Festival 56 316 South Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 879-5656
Glenhagen Farm Retreat 25821 2300 North Ave. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 719-3379
Hickory Grove Campground 7478 1745 North Ave. Sheffield IL 61361 (815) 454-2600
Menno Haven Camp and Retreat Center 9301 1575 East St. Tiskilwa IL 61368 (815) 255-4649
Princeton Community Band 838 Park Ave West Princeton IL 61356 (815) 878-0367
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Second Story Teen Center 1033 ½ North Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 303-4111
EXCAVATING
D Fox Excavating, Inc. 1607 West Peru St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 866-6035
FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS/ SERVICES
Central Bank
317 South Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-3333
Community Lenders 124 South Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 872-1900
Compeer Financial 2950 North Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 872-0067
Cyr Financial, Inc. 636 South Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 303-9713
Edward Jones - Paul Brandenburg
620 North Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 915-8256
Edward Jones - Ryan Blume
620 North Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 915-8256
Edward Jones - Chris Kieffer
200 Ace Rd. Suite 5 Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-6565
Edward Jones - Tucker Nichols
200 Ace Rd. Suite 5 Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-6565
First State Bank
1693 North Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 872-0002
Gleason Finance
928 North Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 872-1000
Heartland Bank & Trust
606 South Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-4444
Illinois Valley Credit Union
200 Ace Rd. Princeton IL 61356 (800) 842-8534
KB Elliott Financial Advisors
306 Backbone Road East Princeton IL 61356 (815) 915-8646
Midland States Bank
815 South Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-2828
Thrivent Financial
105 South Main St., Suite 2 Princeton IL 61356 (309) 852-0708
FLORISTS
Flowers By Julia
811 East Peru St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-3819
FUNERAL HOMES
Grant-Johnson Funeral Homes, Inc. 30 West Mechanic St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 699-7711
Norberg Memorial Home 701 East Thompson St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-2425
GAS STATIONS
Beck’s - West 605 West Peru St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 872-0731
Beck’s - North 1838 North Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 872-0630
Shell Gas Station - Johnson Oil Co. 2225 North Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 872-3100
Sullivan’s Fuels 125 Backbone Road East Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-1494
GOLF CLUBS
Chapel Hill Golf Course and Event Center, Inc. 12927 IL Hwy. 26 Princeton IL 61356 (815) 879-6531
Wyaton Hills Golf Course 17879 1500 North Ave. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 872-2641
GOVERNMENT
Bureau County Government 700 South Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 876-3555
Illinois House of Representatives
Ryan Spain P. O. Box 1575 Peoria IL 61655 (217) 782-8108
Illinois State Senator Winston Stoller 5415 University Suite 105 Peoria IL 61614 (309) 693-4921
GROCERY STORES
Sullivan’s Foods 125 Backbone Rd. East Princeton IL 61356 (815) 879-7351
HARDWARE STORES
Neighborhoood Ace Hardware 525 North Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 879-2791
HEALTH CARE SERVICES
Catching Joy Midwifery 334 Backbone Rd. East Princeton IL 61356 (815) 878-8811
In-Home Care Connection
680 West Peru St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 872-7447
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OSF St. Clare Medical Center
530 Park Ave. East Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-2811
HEALTH/FITNESS
Bureau County Metro Center
837 Park Avenue West Princeton IL 61356 (815) 872-0840
On the Homestead CrossFit 21943 US Hwy 34 Princeton IL 61356 (815) 219-4150
HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING
Grassers Plumbing & Heating
404 Main St. McNabb IL 61335 (815) 882-2111
Town & Country Services
537 West Peru St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 872-2200
HOTELS/LODGING
AmericInn Lodge & Suites
2120 Claude Bailey Parkway Princeton IL 61356 (815) 872-5000
Econo Lodge
2200 North Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 872-3300
Starved Rock Lodge & Conference Center Rt.178 & Rt.71 Utica IL 61373 (815) 667-4211
The Flats at Elm Place
14 Elm Place Princeton IL 61356
flatsatelmplace.com
The Knox Hotel 956 North Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 780-2730
HUMAN SERVICES
Bureau & Putnam County Health Department
526 Bureau Valley Parkway Princeton IL 61356 (815) 872-5091 ex 2113
INSURANCE
Assurance, a Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC
666 Park Avenue East Princeton IL 61356 (309) 219-4621
COUNTRY Insurance & Financial Services - Elm Place
535 Elm Place, Suite 1 Princeton IL 61356 (815) 872-0914
COUNTRY Insurance & Financial Services - Main St
204 North Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 872-3333
Dimond Bros.
245 Backbone Rd. East Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-4404
Nyman Insurance Agency, Inc.
15 West Warren St. Suite 2 Princeton IL 61356 (815) 879-2721
State Farm Insurance
324 North Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-2393
The Cornerstone Agency
306 Backbone Rd. East Princeton IL 61356 (815) 438-3923
Yepsen Insurance Agency, Inc. 717 South Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-6079
LIBRARY & RESEARCH CENTER
Bureau County Genealogical Society
629 South Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 879-3133
Princeton Public Library 698 East Peru St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-1331
MANUFACTURING
Ace Hardware Retail Support Center 2123 North Euclid Ave. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 872-3000
Champion Gardner Denver 1301 North Euclid Ave. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-3321
LCN/Allegion
121 West Railroad Ave. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-3311
LW Schneider, Inc. 1180 North Sixth St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-3835
Michlig Energy
105 1st Street Manlius IL 61338 (815) 445-6921
MTM Recognition
615 South Sixth St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 876-2694
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet
1 Ollie’s Bargain Blvd.
Princeton IL 61356 (815) 719-6770
Princeton Flighting
145 West Progress Dr. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 872-1431
Riverfront Machine
6 Wolfer Industrial Park Spring Valley IL 61362 (815) 663-5000
MEDIA
Bureau County Republican
426 2nd St. LaSalle IL 61010 (815) 875-4461
Jamison Media Services
P. O. Box 595 Walnut IL 61376 (815) 866-9352
Starved Rock Media
1 Broadcast Lane Oglesby IL 61348 (815) 223-3100
Studstill Media
3905 Progress Blvd. Peru IL 61354 (815) 224-2100
WQAD TV
3003 Park 16th St. Moline IL 61265 (309) 764-8888
MUNICIPALITY
City of Princeton
2 South Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-2631
OPTOMETRY
Bureau Valley Vision Care 200 Ace Rd. - Suite 4 Princeton IL 61356 (815) 872-3937
ORCHARDS/GARDENS/ LANDSCAPING
Hornbaker Gardens
22937 1140 North Ave. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 659-3282
Landscape Creations, Inc. 13879 950 East St. Buda IL 61314 (630) 932-8966
Taylor’s Way 14057 IL Highway 26 Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-8231
ORGANIZATIONS
AMVETS Post #180 - Princeton, IL 1549 West Peru St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 872-1171
Arukah Institute of Healing 535 Elm Place, Suite 7 Princeton IL 61356 (815) 872-2943
Bureau County Agricultural Board 811 West Peru St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-2905
Bureau County American Red Cross 435 South Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 879-2231
Bureau County Democratic Party 934 North Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 878-2990
Bureau County Farm Bureau 1407 North Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-6468
Bureau County Historical Society 109 Park Avenue West Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-2184
Bureau County Homestead Festival 2 South Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-2631 Ex 1014
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
Bureau County United Way
2 South Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-2631 ex 1006
Covered Bridge Barbershop Chorus 649 West Central Avenue Princeton IL 61356 (815) 303-8071
DAR & HODAR
18522 1900 North Ave. Princeton IL 61356 (772) 473-0314
Dementia Friendly CommunityPrinceton
16 West Marion Princeton IL 61356 (815) 879-3981
FARM STEW International P. O. Box 291 Princeton IL 61356 (815) 200-4925
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Flags of Freedom
P. O. Box 283
Princeton IL 61356 (309) 854-2692
Freedom House
440 Elm Place Princeton IL 61356 (815) 872-0087
Friends of Strays
2845 North Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 872-7387
Fur Real Heroes
437 Lynn Court
Des Plaines IL 60016 (815) 314-4572
Gateway Services
406 South Gosse Blvd. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-4548
Habitat for Humanity
1011 Shooting Park Rd.
Peru IL 61354 (815) 434-2041
Hungry World Farm
19183 Plow Creek Rd.
Tiskilwa IL 61368 (319) 800-5555
Illinois Valley PADS
P. O. Box 1012
LaSalle IL 61301 (815) 224-3047
Lions Club of Princeton
1028 South Church St.
Princeton IL 61356 (815) 872-6181
Midwest Partners
13165 1995 East St. Princeton IL 61356 (608) 886-2703
North Central Behavioral Health Systems
526 Bureau Valley Parkway Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-4458
North Central Illinois Council of Government
613 West Marquette St.
Ottawa IL 61350 (815) 433-5830
Princeton Civil War Re-enactment Committee
Sheryl Woodberg
www.shadowsbluegray.com (815) 878-0741
Princeton Chamber of Commerce
435 South Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-2616
Princeton Community Band
838 Park Avenue West Princeton IL 61356 (815) 878-0367
Princeton Junior Woman’s Club
P. O. Box 541 Princeton IL 61356 (815) 303-0896
Princeton Moose Lodge
1339 North Euclid Ave. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 879-5261
Princeton Rotary Club 317 South Main St.
Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-3463
Princeton Tourism
2 South Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-2631 ex 1014
Princeton Youth Soccer League
P. O. Box 247
Princeton IL 61356 (815) 866-7966
Second Story Teen Center
1033 ½ North Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-3444
Shadows of the Blue & Gray 20198 2400 North Ave. Ohio IL 61349 (815) 878-0741
Starved Rock Country Community Foundation
718 Columbus St. Ottawa IL 61350 (815) 252-2906
Starved Rock Regional Center for Therapy & Child Development
1013 Adams St. Ottawa IL 61350 (815) 434-0857
Tiskilwa Community Association P. O. Box 458
Tiskilwa IL 61368
Tiskilwatca@gmail.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
W.D. Boyce Council
614 N. E. Madison Ave. Peoria IL 61603 (309) 828-6983 ex 202
PHARMACIES
Fawcett’s Pharmacy
519 South Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 872-3251
Princeton Pharmacy
610 North Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-1237
PHOTOGRAPHY
Cathcart Photography
451 South Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (970) 214-1653
McNaughton Photography
114 South St. Paul St. McNabb IL 61335 (708) 601-0902
Two Angels Photography 11249 Modena Rd. Wyoming IL 61491 (309) 648-0320
PHYSICAL THERAPY/MASSAGE
Princeton Family Therapeutic Massage 682 East Peru St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-3175
PRINTING & DESIGN
Allegra
1340 Enterprise Dr. Romeoville IL 60446 (815) 886-0353
Sights Ink
Kevin Sights P. O. Box 192 Wyanet IL 61379 (815) 699-2454
PROFESSIONAL
Butler Concierge Services 956 North Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 878-9006
Four Flags LLC P. O. Box 374 Princeton IL 61356 (772) 473-0314
H.B. Wilkinson Title Co., Inc. 108 Park Avenue East Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-1300
Illinois Critical Access Hospital
Network 1945 Van’s Way Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-2999
Illinois SBDC at the Alliance 401 West Bridge St. Streator IL 61364 (844) 369-8898
Nick Klein Trucking & Excavating, Inc. 1546 Walnut St. Henry IL 61537 (309) 712-5154
studioK Architecture, LLC
910 North Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 872-2478
PUBLIC UTILITY
Big Sky Wind 103 East Lincoln H Normal IL 61761 (309) 255-8129
Comcast 2001 York Rd.
Oak Brook IL 60523 (815) 218-6179
Cornbelt Energy Corp Northern Division
1702 West Peru St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-4480 ex 305
Republic Services
1530 Peggy Lane Princeton IL 61356 (312) 286-2111
RWE Renewables
314 East Backbone Rd. Princeton IL 61356 (312) 241-3570
REALTOR
Berkshire Hathaway 609 South Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 878-7171
Capital Agricultural Property Services, Inc.
22263 1365 North Ave. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-7418
Harvest Realty and Development 620 North Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 878-1981
Landmark Realty of Illinois, LLC 1221 North Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-1221
Success Realty 426 North Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 872-7653
RESTAURANTS/BARS/ FAST FOOD/ CATERING
Alexander Park Tavern 815 Park Ave. West Princeton IL 61356 (815) 872-9091
Barrel Society, Inc. 930 North Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (630) 973-3478
Café Grace
1009 North Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 872-4000
Culver’s 224 Ace Road Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-3131
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Dairy Queen
615 North Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 872-1721
Downtown Pub
432 South Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 915-8275
Emerlian Bakery www.facebook.com/emerlianbakery
Farmer Smoked BBQ
Craig Hoffman
22620 US Hwy. 6 Princeton IL 61356 (815) 878-1129
Flo’s on Pulaski
1309 Pulaski Peru IL 61354 (815) 223-9791
Golden Rice Authentic Thai Food
700 North Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 878-5139
Hawg House Saloon 18066 US Hwy. 6 Princeton IL 61356 (815) 915-8582
Hometown Catering Box 693
Atkinson IL 61235 (309) 944-7916
Jimmy John’s
1210 North Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 915-2070
Los Ranchitos Mexican Restaurant
1204 West Peru St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-1200
McDonald’s
2139 North Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 872-2281
Myrtle’s Pie
927 North Main St, Princeton IL 61356 (815) 915-8397
Nelson Family Concessions
709 Greencastle Dr. Wyanet IL 61379 (336) 740-5810
Oriental Gardens
428 South Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-2560
Paisanos Ristorante
1007 North Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 915-8727
Pizza Hut
520 North Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-6434
Prime Quarter Steakhouse
250 Backbone Rd. East Princeton IL 61356 (815) 872-3500
Princeton Inn
1516 North Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 872-0051
Sisler’s Ice Cream, LLC
421 South Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 878-8145
Somewhere Else
406 South Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-6216
The Black Rose Saloon
802 East Peru St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 915-8003
Tony’s Butt Shack BBQ & Catering
601 US Highway 6 Hollowayville IL 61356 (815) 894-2277
RETIREMENT COMMUNITY
Aperion Care
515 South Sixth St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-3347
Country Comfort Retirement Home
802 North Mercer Princeton IL 61356 (309) 339-5794
Diamond Senior Apartments of Princeton
1000 Diamond Circle Princeton IL 61356 (815) 915-8243
Greenfield
508 Park Ave. East
Princeton IL 61356 (815) 872-2261
Liberty Village of Princeton
140 North Sixth St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-6600
SALON/SPA SERVICES
Guys ‘N Gals Salon
507 South Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-4075
Jillian’s Hair Design
611 South Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 872-0600
Sophisticuts
1001 North Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-4332
The Studio
809 North Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 872-5252
SCHOOLS
Illinois Valley Community College
815 North Orlando Smith Ave. Oglesby IL 61348 (815) 224-2720
Princeton Elementary Schools 506 East Dover Rd. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-3162
Princeton High School
103 South Euclid Ave. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-3308
SIGNAGE/GRAPHICS
Princeton Graphics & Signs 946 North Pleasant St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 879-2128
TRAVEL AGENCY
Your Fairytale Vacation 727 South Euclid Ave. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 719-7857
VETERINARIAN
Princeton Animal Care Clinic 1616 North Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-4419
WEB DESIGN
Jamison Media Services
P. O. Box 595 Walnut IL 61376 (815) 866-9352
Splash Tech Solutions 22635 1075 North Ave. Unit 6 Princeton IL 61356 (815) 214-9043
WEDDING & EVENT CENTERS
Advance Event Group, Inc. 15 West Warren St. Suite 1 Princeton IL 61356 (800) 670-6820
Chapel Hill Golf Course & Event Center 12927 IL Highway 26 Princeton, IL (815) 879-6531
Downtown Pub & Event Center 432 South Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 915-8275
The Barn at Hornbaker Gardens 22937 1140 North Ave. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 659-3282
The Cider Mill at A Hundred Acres Orchard 14180 1800 East St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 303-1045
The Cliff Event Center 1105 E. Peru St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 915-1399
The Elowen Room 938 North Main St. Princeton IL 61356 (815) 875-6455
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ARUKAH INSTITUTE OF HEALING INC 40 BECK OIL COMPANY 40 BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY 41 BUREAU COUNTY FAIR ....................................................................................... 35 BUREAU COUNTY METRO CENTER 27 BUREAU COUNTY SENIOR CITIZENS 27 BUREAU COUNTY TOURISM 35 CAPITAL AGRICULTURAL PROPERTY SERVICES 28 CENTRAL BANK ILLINOIS 33 CITY OF PRINCETON ............................................................................................. 19 CITY OF PRINCETON TOURISM 24 CONNECTING POINT COMPUTER 15 COUNTRY FINANCIAL 13 ELMORE ELECTRIC 31 FARRELL CHIROPRACTIC 35 FESTIVAL 56 ........................................................................................................ 45 FIRST STATE BANK 2 FLAGS OF FREEDOM 12 GATEWAY SERVICES 17 GRASSER PLUMBING & HEATING 12 GREENFIELD RETIREMENT HOME 12 HARTMAN STATEWIDE BUILDINGS .................................................................. 17 HEARTLAND BANK 32 STATE FARM INSURANCE - LORITA HELLMAN 21 HORNBAKER GARDENS 29 IN-HOME CARE CONNECTION 19 JOHNSONS CARPET SHOPPE 23 KB ELLIOTT FINANCIAL ADVISORS .................................................................. 23 KETTMAN HEATING & AIR 32 LANDMARK REALTY 23 LANDMARK REALTY - CORNERSTONE TEAM 35 LEES WATER SYSTEMS 24 LIBERTY VILLAGE OF PRINCETON 31 MAZE LUMBER .................................................................................................... 25 MCDONALDS 31 MEADOWS HOME DECOR & GIFTS 35 MICHLIG ENERGY 35 NORBERG MEMORIAL HOME INC 33 OSF HEALTHCARE 37 PRESCOTT BROTHERS......................................................................................... 36 PRIME QUARTER 56 PRINCETON AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 55 PRINCETON CHEVROLET GMC 5 PRINCETON PUBLIC LIBRARY 45 PRINCETON QUILTERS COTTAGE 43 PRINCETON ROTARY CLUB ................................................................................ 36 SECOND STORY TEEN CENTER 45 SITK KITCHEN & BATH 39 STUDIO K ARCHITECTURE 39 SULLIVANS FOODS 41 TAYLOR’S WAY 39 YEPSEN INSURANCE AGENCY ............................................................................37
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55 WWW.PRINCETONCHAMBER-IL.COM SM-PR2151956 Princeton Area Chamber of Commerce Celebrates Membership! 19 Ribbon Cuttings for 2023 Ace Hardware Retail Support Center January • 30th Anniversary! Downtown Liquidation February • New Location! Once Upon A Craft April • New Business in Princeton! Princeton Chevrolet GMC April • New Ownership! Corner Chair Market May • New Chamber Member & New Business in Princeton! Splash Tech Solutions June • New Chamber Member & New Business in Princeton! Princeton Inn June • New Chamber Member & New Ownership! Mavolan’s August • New Chamber Member & New Business in Princeton! Taylor’s Way August • 50th Anniversary! Norberg Memorial Home & Monuments September • 120th Anniversary! Berkshire Hathaway September • New Chamber Member & New Business in Princeton! Downtown Pub & Events Center September • New Ownership! Beetz Me! September • 30th Anniversary! Emerald Tablet Collective October • New Chamber Member & New Business in Princeton! Tailholt Trading Post October • New Chamber Member & New Business in Princeton! Aperion Care October • Expansion of Garden Memory Unit! True Leaves Bookshop November • New Chamber Member & New Business in Princeton! Gripp Custom Farming December • New Chamber Member! Flour House Bakery December • 10th Anniversary, a Fond Farewell, & Best Wishes! We Our Members! 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!
Grill Your Own Tonight!
You’re invited to enjoy a unique dining experience at the Prime Quarter Steak House.
FAVORITE PLACE for STEAK
FAVORITE SALAD BAR
Eight cuts to choose from.
Our USDA Choice Steaks speak for themselves, and the friendly and courteous service that is the focus of our management and staff makes the Prime Quarter the perfect choice for your next night out.
Thanks, Princeton ... YOU are the reason we love what we do every day!
250 Backbone Road (Minutes from I-80)
815-872-3500 • www.primequarter.com
Monday: Call restaurant for hours
Open Tuesday thru Friday for dinner 5 PM- 10PM
Lounge opens at 4 PM
Open Saturday for dinner 4 PM - 10 PM
Open Sunday for dinner 4 PM - 9 PM
Lounge opens at 3:30 PM
