January 31st, 2024: 🐅🧦🛞

TOGETHER WITH

I can’t believe this is the last day of January, Princeton. We’ll hit the 40’s in the next few days, the Chief’s/Taylor Swift will (hopefully) lose the Super Bowl, Valentine’s Day will sneak up on most of the men, and then Spring will… spring. Time flies while we’re having fun.

Speaking of fun, there’s plenty to do in Princeton. So let’s get to it.

—Justin Bullington

📬IN THIS ISSUE

💡What You Should Know
💰Princeton Business News
☀️Princeton Weather Alert
📅Princeton Events
📍Outside City Limits
⛽️Gas Prices

💡WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW

• It’s Jeralyn Glass’ birthday! 🍰

• Princeton was named one of the “9 Most Hospitable Towns in Illinois” in this article.

• WLPO: The Illinois State Police on Tuesday announced the arrest of a 23-year-old Princeton resident.

• Princeton Tigers varsity boys basketball defeated Bureau Valley 70-44 last night. They are 10-11 on the season.

• There are only four spots left in the 7th-8th Grade group for the Jr. High Strength and Conditioning Clinic at the Metro Center. The 5th-6th Grade group is already full. The session for 7th-8th Graders begins February 15th. Call BCMC to register, or click here.

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☀️PRINCETON WEATHER

Today: mostly sunny with a high near 43°F. At night, it will become partly cloudy with a low around 32°F.

Thursday: partly sunny skies with a high near 47°F. During the night, it will be mostly cloudy with a low around 33°F.

Friday: partly sunny with a high temperature around 44°F. The evening is expected to be partly cloudy with a low around 28°F.

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💰PRINCETON BUSINESS NEWS

• Starting February 1st, Sisler’s Ice Cream will be bringing a new Milkshake and Ice Cream Float Special to their menu each month.

• Make your reservations for Valentine’s Day at Cafe Grace, serving from 4-8pm on Feb. 14th. They are serving Lobster tail, Tuscany salmon, Parm-crusted ribeye, "Marry me” Chicken, Pasta Lafayette, Portabella-stuffed Ravioli, Apple and whiskey-stuffed pork chop, and Surf & Turf.

• Meadows on Main continues their huge clearance sale tomorrow and Friday from 10am-7pm. All items are $10 and under.

• Sayler’s General Store has a jam selection they’d like for you to check out. Stop in between 10-4pm.

• Wyanet Carpet has lots of instock carpet remnants available on sale. Stop in and see them.

• The Boys on the Boat (PG-13) and Anyone But You (R) will play at the Apollo Theater through Thursday. The film Ordinary Angels (PG) opens on February 23rd. Dune II (PG-13) begins March 1st.

• The Health Department will be at the Bureau County Senior Center for a craft and party on February 14th at 10am. Only 12 spots are available. RSVP: 815-879-3981.

• Barrel Society will host a Trivia Night on movies, music, history, sports, pop culture and more on Tuesday, February 20th at 7pm. Call to sign up.

⛽️PRINCETON GAS PRICES

Regular

1️⃣Amoco, 720 N Main St: $2.99
2️⃣Sullivan’s Foods, 125 Backbone Rd: $3.04
3️⃣Casey’s West/North: $3.07
3️⃣Beck’s West/North: $3.07
3️⃣Road Ranger, N Main St: $3.07
3️⃣Shell, 2225 N Main St: $3.07

Diesel

1️⃣Casey’s West/North Peru St: $3.45
1️⃣Beck’s West/North: $3.45
1️⃣Casey’s West/North: $3.45
2️⃣Sullivan’s Foods, 125 Backbone Rd: $3.49
3️⃣Road Ranger, N Main St.: $3.51
4️⃣Amoco, N Main St: $3.59

📅PRINCETON EVENTS

• The “Read Em’ and Weed Seed Swap” will be at the Library tomorrow at 5pm. Bring seeds in envelopes or small bags to share 5-10 seeds per container.

• Don’t miss the Railroad Artwork of Mark Robinson at the Prairie Arts Council Friday at 6pm, Saturday at 1pm, and Sunday at 1pm.

• The Prairie Arts Council is hosting a Vase Painting class February 6th at 6pm. To reserve a spot, message @prairiearts on Facebook. Cost is $25.

• The Moose Lodge will host a Sock Hop Dance on February 9th, from 6:30-9pm.

• The Cliff Event Center on East Peru Street invites you to see the band Wild Card on February 10th. They play at 7pm. Farmer Smoked BBQ will be there at 4pm until they are sold out.

• Rotary Club of Princeton is hosting Black Light Bingo at the Princeton Moose Lodge Feb. 10th. Doors open at 5pm, bingo begins at 7pm. A taco and taco salad bar will be available. Cost is $10 for a packet to play 12 games, the taco bar is an additional cost. The theme is “Margaritaville”, so wear your favorite Jimmy Buffet shirt. All proceeds will benefit the Rotary Club of Princeton's scholarship program.

• There will be a “Huge Winter Garage Sale” at the Bureau County Fairgrounds on March 9th from 8am-2pm. To reserve a selling space, contact Kathy Bauer at 815-303-2905.

• The Overdrive Monster Trucks return to the Bureau County Fairgrounds July 20th for two shows, starting at $10. Tickets are limited. Purchase them here.

📍OUTSIDE CITY LIMITS

• OSF HealthCare Saint Elizabeth Medical Center – Peru will have emergency services and limited inpatient beds. It also will have diagnostic imaging, a lab, pharmacy, EKG and respiratory services. Additional services will become available in the second phase, according to a news release issued by OSF HealthCare.