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Good morning, Princeton friends. The week is moving, and so are we. In today’s issue: fresh home listings, fall weather updates, business spotlights, trick-or-treat reminders, Apollo showtimes, football highlights, and a full slate of upcoming events.

Let’s move.

—Justin Bullington

📬IN THIS ISSUE

💡What You Should Know
🏠Princeton Homes for Sale
☀️Princeton Weather
⛽️Princeton Gas Prices
🗓️Upcoming in Princeton
💼Princeton Businesses
🐅PHS Varsity Football
🍿At the Apollo

💡WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW

• Happy Birthday, Micah Harris! 🎁

• Crumbl Cookies will be available at the north lobby on Thursday, October 23 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Each $5 cookie purchase will support the OSF HealthCare Foundation, with 15% of proceeds donated. Flavors include Milk Chocolate Chip, Cookie Dough, Cookies & Cream, Chocolate Cake Batter, Pink Sugar, and Cereal Milk.

• Free Document Shredding Event at Zearing Park on October 28

• Freedom House Awarded Grant to Expand Free Youth Therapy and Support Services in Central Illinois

• Princeton Tigers Cross Country Results from the Patriot Invitational

• Prairie Arts Council is accepting entries for their holiday card contest. Entries must be original designs on 8.5x11” paper, due by October 21 at 5:00 PM. All ages welcome; winner receives $100 and card will be printed and sold to support the PAC.

• The River Bend Food Bank, along with local partners, will host a mobile food pantry at 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 30. The event will be held at the Bureau County Fairgrounds, 811 W. Peru St.

• Halloween Trick-or-Treat Hours will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, October 31, 2025. Participating households should have a porch light on.

• The Princeton High School drama department will perform Little Women by Kate Hamill at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 1, and 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 2. Both shows will take place in the Sally Skinner Auditorium at 103 S. Euclid Ave.

• Princeton Police still looking for ‘Person of Interest’

• Bureau County Sheriff Report October 17

🏠PRINCETON HOMES FOR SALE

• This 3-bedroom, 2-bath ranch at 815 W Hudson St. is listed for $242,000 and offers 1,799 square feet on an 8,886 sq. ft. lot. Built in 2008, the home features vaulted ceilings, a cozy fireplace, and a practical main-floor laundry. The open front porch, rear deck, and two-car attached garage add both charm and convenience. With a full unfinished basement already plumbed for another bathroom, the property provides room for expansion and small improvement projects while remaining fully livable and move-in ready.

• This 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath home at 210 N Church St. is listed for $49,900 and offers 954 sq. ft. of living space on a 7,841 sq. ft. lot. Built in 1891, it features a front porch, a 1.5-car garage, and a spacious yard perfect for gardening or outdoor relaxation. The home needs some TLC but has solid bones and great potential as a first home, cozy retreat, or investment property. Sold as-is, this charming fixer-upper invites buyers to add their personal touch and make it shine.

• Listed at $499,900, this 2,934 sq. ft. brick two-story home features 6 bedrooms and 5.5 bathrooms, offering endless possibilities on over 2 acres in a prime location. A circular driveway leads to a spacious layout that includes a 4-car garage, first-floor bedroom, and generous room sizes such as an 11’ x 15’ primary suite. With 6 total bathrooms (5 full, 1 half) and bedrooms measuring up to 10’ x 14’, this well-designed home has been long admired and is now finally available. It combines comfort, space, and convenience in a property perfect for family living or entertaining.

• 1007 W Farnham St, Princeton, IL 61356 is a spacious 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home listed at $127, 000. The property sits on nearly half an acre with a fenced yard, a two-car detached garage, and an additional storage shed. Inside, the home offers built-ins throughout, a den/office with a closet that could serve as a fourth bedroom, and several updates including a new roof in 2023, exterior paint in 2022, and a water heater in 2021. Additional features include fruit trees, a long driveway with ample off-street parking, and updated windows throughout most of the home.

🌼DANDELION WISHES REFURBISHED FURNITURE

Michelle DeVoss has this lovely jewelery armoire available at her home shop in Princeton. It has six drawers for storage and has been painted in soft cream tones. It would make a wonderful Christmas gift for someone who appreciates “handmade” pieces. Limited delivery available. Be sure to check out her Facebook page “Dandelion Wishes Refurbished Furniture” for upcoming pieces. She can also be reached at [email protected].

🌤️PRINCETON WEATHER

🌤Today: Cooler air settles in behind the front with abundant sunshine and that crisp fall feel. Afternoon tops out in the mid-50s with a NW breeze 10–20 mph adding a chill. Skies turn clear and cold at night with lows in the upper-30s, and a few sheltered spots could flirt with patchy frost. Plan the heavier layer for the evening.

☀️Wednesday: Mostly sunny start to finish and a notch milder than Tuesday. Highs rebound to upper-50s to near 60° on a gentle W wind 5–10 mph, humidity low and visibility excellent. It’s classic mid-October: bright, dry, and comfortable. Another cool, quiet night follows with lows near 40° under mainly clear skies.

☀️Thursday: We moderate a bit with partly sunny skies and a seasonable feel. Afternoon temperatures climb into the mid-60s, winds stay light—great for lunch outside and after-school sports. Clouds may thicken late as a weak ripple approaches, but most of the day stays dry. Evening cools back to the mid-40s with light winds.

🌤️Friday: Warmest of the stretch as a southerly flow kicks in and high clouds drift overhead. Highs jump to the low-70s with a south breeze 8–15 mph, still very comfortable humidity. Daylight hours look largely dry for games and practices. Late evening into overnight, a 30–40% chance of a passing shower arrives, and temperatures settle into the mid-50s.

🌧️Saturday: Mostly cloudy with on-and-off showers, favored from morning into midday as a weak boundary slides through. We still sneak in a mild afternoon, topping out near the upper-60s to around 70°. A west-to-northwest breeze develops behind the boundary, and skies try to break a bit late day. Evening turns cooler and drier with lows in the upper-40s.

⛽️PRINCETON GAS PRICES

Regular

Amoco, 720 N Main St: $2.96
Sullivan’s Foods: $2.99
Casey’s West/North: $2.99
Beck’s West/North: $2.99
Road Ranger, N Main St: $2.99
Shell, 2225 N Main St: $3.02

🗓️UPCOMING IN PRINCETON

🎸 Classical Guitarist Peter Fletcher – Music of Four Centuries – Enjoy an evening of world-class classical guitar at the Princeton Public Library, 698 E Peru St. Thursday, October 23 at 6 PM.

🍳 Princeton GMC Grand Opening – Free breakfast (8:30–11 AM) and lunch (11 AM–2 PM), plus Pink Heals Fire Engine on display 12–5 PM. Princeton GMC Ford, October 22–23. Ribbon cutting 5 PM Thursday.

🍂 Bureau County MomCo Fall Fest – Family fun with trunk-or-treat, pumpkin decorating, hot dogs, face painting, and bounce house. Evangelical Covenant Church, 24 N Main St. Friday, October 24, 4:30–6:30 PM.

🎤 Karaoke Night – Grab the mic for a fun evening of singing, laughter, and great drinks at Downtown Pub & Event Center, 432 S Main St. Saturday, October 25, 9–9:15 PM.

🎃 Heritage Tractor Halloween Howl – Trick-or-tractor & costume contest with treats and John Deere toys (while supplies last). Heritage Tractor, 20144 1800 Ave N. Saturday, October 25, 8 AM–12 PM.

🎸 Halloween Party at Hollywood and Vine – Live music all day with The Wise Guys (2–5 PM), Tailgate Confessions (5–8 PM), and Greenfield Station (8–11 PM). 101 S First Ave, Hollowayville. Saturday, October 25 starting 2 PM.

🏀 Harlem Wizards Game – High-flying hoops and family fun at Logan Jr High School (Pannebaker Gym), 302 W Central Ave. Tuesday, October 28. Doors open 5:30 PM, game at 6:30 PM.

♟ Princeton Public Library Chess Club – Join for casual games and friendly competition; coaching available for beginners. 698 E Peru St. Wednesday, October 29, 5:30–7:30 PM.

🛠 Princeton Swap Meet – Find old garage treasures at Walneck’s Motorcycle Swap, 811 W Peru St. Sunday, November 9, 8 AM–2 PM. $10 admission, $50 vending.

🎶 Wild Card at Hawg House – Day drinking and live music at Hawg House Saloon, 18066 US Hwy 6. Wednesday, December 31, 3–7 PM.

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💼PRINCETON BUSINESSES

• Little Blue Dress is featuring a new fall pullover that’s comfy with a sporty touch—relaxed fit, contrast piping, and buttery soft fabric. Available in small to large for $70.

• Los Ranchitos of Princeton is bringing back their popular quesabirrias starting tomorrow. The savory dish is served with lime wedges and a rich consomé for dipping.

• Princeton Farmers Market continues this Saturday, October 18, at Soldiers & Sailors Park from 8:30 AM–12:00 PM. Vendors include Coneflower Farm, Milestone Bakery, Seed of Hope Farm, Norman Honey Co., and more.

• The Knack invites families to paint pottery together! Fall and Christmas options are available. Open 12–7 PM Thurs–Sat, 12–5 PM Sun. Pricing: $5 for kids/students, $8 for adults, plus cost of pottery.

• Bureau, Putnam & Marshall County Health Department reminds everyone to get their flu shot. Walk-ins are welcome in Bureau County. Call ahead for appointments in Putnam or Marshall counties.

• Optimal Health now stocks MUSH 15g protein overnight oats. Simple, no-sugar breakfast options in chocolate peanut butter, peanut butter banana, and more.

• Four Seasons – Princeton has Zenana Melange Tops on sale for $24.99 (regularly $49.99) now through October 26. Shop in-store, online, or call for curbside pickup.

• Monical’s Pizza is running a deal on their 16” thin crust pizza with up to 3 toppings for $20.50. Available for dine-in, carry-out, or delivery using code 163top.

• Corner Chair Market has a huge variety of dressers in all sizes, styles, and colors—plus their 40% off fall sale continues in store.

• Boek-el-ZOO is launching a weekly Scavenger Hunt running through 12/27. Kids can complete cards for weekly prizes. Complete 8+ hunts for a $10 gift card or all 11 for a $25 card.

• Corner Chair Market will host a book tree-making class on October 29 at 6:00 PM. Cost is $35 to make two trees, with snacks provided. Limited to 15 spots—call 815-915-7968 to reserve.

• Princeton Auto Group’s Grand Opening is October 22–23 at 1502 W. Peru St. Breakfast runs 8:30–11:00 AM, lunch 11:00–2:00 PM, and Pink Heals fire engine/squad car will be on site 12:00–5:00 PM. Ribbon cutting is October 23 at 5:00 PM. Free meals with donation—proceeds benefit Breast Cancer Awareness.

• The Craftsman Airbnb offers a charming and centrally located stay in a fully renovated 1916 home, perfect for a weekend getaway in Princeton.

• Golden Rice is hiring with flexible hours and no experience required. Interested applicants can apply in person at 1220 N Vernon St., Princeton, or call 815-878-5139 for more information.

• Pin Splitter Lanes will host their Bowl-O-Ween Bash on Saturday, October 25 at 7:00 p.m., featuring 3 games of 9-Pin No-Tap, drink specials, a costume contest, and family fun for $15 per person. Reservations are encouraged at the counter or by phone.

• Apollo POP is open Wednesday through Sunday, located right next to the Apollo Theater in Princeton. The store offers gourmet popcorn and invites visitors to stop in for a taste.

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🐅2025-26 PHS VARSITY FOOTBALL SCHEDULE

All games start at 7:00 PM

• August 29 – at Newman Central Catholic L

• September 5 – vs Rockridge L

• September 12 – at Sherrard* W

• September 19 – vs Kewanee* W

• September 26 – vs Monmouth-Roseville* L

• October 3 – at Hall/Putnam County* W

• October 10 – vs Mendota* W

• October 17 – vs Mercer County* W

• October 24 – vs Erie

👷PRINCETON JOB OPENINGS

• Casey’s is hiring friendly, team-oriented individuals to join their Princeton location in full-time or part-time roles. Responsibilities include stocking, cleaning, operating the register, and preparing food items—with cross-training provided and no prior experience required. Applicants must be at least 16 years old and available for a variety of shifts, including weekends and holidays. Benefits include DailyPay, flexible scheduling, food discounts, medical insurance, 401(k) with 6% match, tuition assistance, and a customizable career path.

• Goldwater Care Princeton is hiring a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to provide essential resident care, supporting daily living activities while ensuring the safety, health, and dignity of residents. Responsibilities include assisting with meals, hygiene, mobility, comfort, documentation, and HIPAA-compliant care practices. Candidates must hold current CNA and CPR certifications, be at least 18 years old, and preferably have long-term care experience. The role requires physical activity such as lifting up to 100 lbs, walking, bending, and standing regularly.

• Sullivan’s Foods is hiring a Bakery Department Manager to lead and develop a customer-focused team, maintain high product quality, manage inventory, and ensure cleanliness and safety in the department. Candidates must be at least 18 years old, with retail or customer service experience preferred. Benefits include daily pay, PTO, holiday premium pay, and discounts, with full-time employees eligible for health insurance, tuition reimbursement, and caregiver leave. The role offers a vibrant, team-oriented environment focused on employee growth and a rewarding workplace culture.

🍿AT THE APOLLO

Tron: Ares (PG-13)

A highly sophisticated digital program named Ares is sent from the Grid into the real world on a critical mission, marking humanity’s first true encounter with artificially intelligent beings.

• Tuesday–Thursday: 6:00 pm only

Gabby’s Dollhouse (G)

A cheerful animated adventure where Gabby steps into her magical dollhouse and goes on joyful, whimsical journeys with her toy friends—perfect for younger audiences.

• Tuesday–Thursday: 6:15 pm only

*The last show on Sundays is open-captioned.

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