December 23rd, 2023 🚗⛽️🎂🧑‍🍳🌧️

In This Issue

🚨What You Should Know

🚗Places to Go

💰Princeton Business News

🍗Princeton Restaurant News

🌧️Princeton Weather

🐇Baby Rabbits for Sale

📚Some Illinois History

What You Should Know

• Princeton, Illinois was included in this article: 11 Best Small Towns In Illinois For Outdoor Enthusiasts.

• Princeton Tiger Payne Miller was included in this article: “Western Illinois Football Welcomes Five Standout Recruits in Coach Joe Davis’s First Signing Class.”

• Varsity Boys Basketball: Normal U-High 54, Princeton 39

• Recruits are needed to portray a Civil War dismounted cavalry unit for Shadows of the Blue and Gray. For more information, email [email protected].

• Beginning Wednesday, January 10, 2024, six one-hour lessons, taught by local artist Judy Gosse will be held weekly at 5:30 pm at the Prairie Arts Center Gallery. For 8-14 year-olds. The cost is $10 per lesson per student with a $20 materials fee that covers all lessons. Email today: [email protected].

Places to Go

• This Sunday, Bureau Township Community Church will have a Christmas Celebration at 9am, with fellowship and food to follow.

• Tiskilwa Community Church will have a Candlelight Service tomorrow evening at 6pm.

• Saturday, Dec. 23rd, 2-5pm: Cody Calkins performs at Riverfront Bar & Grill in Peru.

• Saturday, Dec. 23rd, 8-11pm: Mr. Falcon will play at Speakeasy in LaSalle.

• Saturday, Dec. 30th, 7-11pm: Wreckin’ Dixie performs at Hollywood & Vine in Hollowayville

• The 2024 Starved Rock Media Wedding Show is Sunday February 4th at the Barn at Hornbaker Gardens in Princeton. It is the longest-running, and always one of the biggest and best shows in north central Illinois, this show will feature numerous Starved Rock local businesses specializing in all things "wedding".  Show hours are 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and admission is free.  Check back soon for a list of vendors you'll meet. 

Local Business News

• The Princeton Inn will be open at 11am on Christmas Eve and at 8am on Christmas Day.

• Downtown Pub & Event Center is now hiring lunch time bartenders and servers. 10am-5pm Wed, Thur, Friday, and Sat.

• The Studio is offering 20% off all Christmas tees.

• Corner Chair Market has marked all wreathes 20% off until Christmas.

• Blooms on Elm is selling plants for 30% off.

• Looking for last minute arrangements for your pets? Happi Paws is happy to announce that they can slowly accept some clients again. They offer

  • Drop in visits

  • Daily walks and excercise/play time

  • Med passes and check ins.

  • Daily picture updates

Local Restaurant News

• Golden Rice Authentic Thai Food will be serving lunch today from 10:30-2:00pm.

• Prime Quarter Steak House is now hiring a meat cutter (no experience necessary). Stop in or fill out an application at Primequarter.com.

• The Coffee Cup is offering free coffee from 6:30-8:00am, Mondays-Thursdays.

• Barrel Society and Paisano’s are working together to provide meals to 12 families in need this Christmas. Paisano’s will deliver an XL one topping pizza, a ½ gallon of pasta, and a chicken strip basket to local families who message them that day.

• Sisler’s Ice Cream is selling ornaments, popcorn tins, candles, hot chocolate jars, gift cards and sweatshirts.

• Monical’s Pizza is selling a 14" Thin Crust, 3-Topping Pizza for $17. To order, call or click here and apply Coupon Code: 143top.

• Los Ranchitos is open on Christmas Eve, from 11am-5pm, and closed on Christmas.

Princeton Weather

• Saturday: High of 53, windy💨

• Sunday: High of 58, cloudy ☁️

• Monday: High of 52, rainy🌧️

• Tuesday: High of 46, rainy🌧️

• Wednesday: High of 40, cloudy☁️

• Thursday: High of 40, partly cloudy🌥️

• Friday: High of 39, partly cloudy🌥️

Baby Rabbits for Sale

Some Illinois History

Abraham Lincoln's association with Illinois is a crucial aspect of his life and political career. Here's a brief history of Lincoln in Illinois:

1. Early Years in Illinois: Abraham Lincoln moved to Illinois from Indiana in 1830 with his family. They settled in the town of New Salem. Lincoln worked various jobs, including as a store clerk and postmaster, gaining a reputation for his honesty and intelligence.

2. Military Service: During the Black Hawk War in 1832, Lincoln served as a captain in the Illinois militia. Although he saw little combat, this experience marked his first taste of public service and leadership.

3. Entry into Politics: Lincoln began his political career in Illinois, winning a seat in the Illinois State Legislature in 1834. His political acumen and speaking abilities quickly gained attention.

4. Law Career: Lincoln studied law and became a self-taught lawyer. He practiced law in Springfield, Illinois, earning a reputation for his integrity and effectiveness as an attorney.

5. Marriage and Family: In 1842, Lincoln married Mary Todd in Springfield. The couple had four sons, and their home in Springfield became a center for political and social gatherings.

6. Political Ascent: Lincoln continued his political rise, serving in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1847 to 1849. Though his term was relatively unremarkable, he returned to Illinois and focused on his legal practice.

7. Lincoln-Douglas Debates (1858): One of the pivotal moments in Lincoln's political career occurred during the Lincoln-Douglas debates. In 1858, he engaged in a series of debates with Senator Stephen A. Douglas during the Illinois Senate race. These debates elevated Lincoln's national profile and set the stage for his future political endeavors.

8. Election as President (1860): In 1860, Lincoln won the Republican nomination for president and went on to secure victory in the general election. His election prompted Southern states to secede, leading to the onset of the Civil War.

9. Civil War Years: Throughout the Civil War, Lincoln maintained strong ties to Illinois. The state contributed significantly to the Union war effort, providing troops and resources. Lincoln's leadership during this tumultuous time solidified his legacy as one of the nation's greatest presidents.

10. Assassination and Legacy: On April 14, 1865, Lincoln was assassinated at Ford's Theatre in Washington, D.C. His body was returned to Springfield, Illinois, where he was laid to rest in Oak Ridge Cemetery. Lincoln's legacy endures, and his time in Illinois played a crucial role in shaping the man who would become the 16th President of the United States.

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🎂 Keith Varland

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