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Monday the 11th. How about that, Princeton? We are...

March 11, 2024

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Monday the 11th. How about that, Princeton? We are flying through the month of March.

—Justin Bullington

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💡What You Should Know
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💡WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW

  • Happy Birthday, Tiffany Trotter! 🎂

  • KWQC: “The Illinois Department of Transportation will begin a two-year, $36.8 million construction project on Interstate 80 beginning March 11. The project will span nearly 10 miles of Interstate 80 in Bureau County. Construction will resurface I-80 from Bureau-Henry County line to east of the Illinois 40 interchange.”

  • BCR: “Heartland Bank’s Sara Hudson is giving a presentation 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 13, at the Princeton Public Library regarding banking fraud, who is accessing your information and how to protect yourself.”

  • Starved Rock Media: “If you get around Princeton by driving a golf cart or some other non-highway vehicle, remember to get a new sticker to make yourself legal.”

  • BCR: Princeton seniors Kelsea Mongan and Bennett Williams were nominated to represent Princeton High School in the Elks Teen of the Year competition.

  • Video Flashback: “A late morning supercell storm tracked east along I-80 in Bureau County, Illinois, triggering tornado warning alert sirens in Princeton. Severe winds flipped several high profile vehicles and caused a concentrated path of wind damage to structures and trees along and north of the interstate between Princeton and Geneso, Illinois prior to Noon CT.”

  • The Police Department is hiring. Applications can be picked up at 605 Elm Place.

  • Early registration for the Bureau County Fair Queen Golf Outing ends April 12th. There will be a $500 cash prize.

  • The City of Princeton is looking to hire an individual who will fill the role as the next Planning and Zoning Administrator. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected] by Friday, March 15, 2024.

⛅️PRINCETON WEATHER

Today: Expect a cooler start to the week with the low hitting 30°F early in the morning, between 2 AM and 3 AM. Conditions will improve significantly throughout the day, leading to a high of 66°F between 4 PM and 5 PM.

Tuesday: The temperature will dip slightly less, with a low of 45°F early in the day between 6 AM and 7 AM. The high for the day will reach 67°F in the mid-afternoon, between 3 PM and 4 PM.

Wednesday: Similar to Tuesday, the morning low will be 47°F between 6 AM and 7 AM. The day will warm up to a high of 68°F in the late afternoon, specifically between 3 PM and 4 PM. Slight chance of precipatation.

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⛽️PRINCETON GAS PRICES

Regular

Amoco, 720 N Main St: $3.49
Sullivan’s Foods: $3.56
Casey’s West/North: $3.56
Beck’s West/North: $3.56
Road Ranger, N Main St: $3.56
Shell, 2225 N Main St: $3.56

Diesel

Beck’s West/North: $3.89
Road Ranger, N Main St.: $3.89
Casey’s West/North: $3.89
Amoco, N Main St: $3.94

💼PRINCETON BUSINESSES

  • Paisano’s Ristorante’s Pizza of the Month: The Rueben Pizza, which is 1000 Island base, slow-cooked corned beef, sauerkraut, and their blend of mozzarella cheese.

  • There is Storytime and Pottery Painting at the Knack on March 23rd at 1pm.

  • Hollywood & Vine will have a St. Patricks Day Party Saturday March 16th. The band Burn n’ Bush will play from 2-5pm. Big on Blondes will play from 7-11pm.

  • Ships of the Prairie will bring Casper the Camel to the Boek-el-ZOO Saturday, March 16th from 12pm-3pm.

  • Wild Ginger Bistro: “We will be adding at 3:30 seating on Saturday, May 11th SOLD OUT and a 3:15 seating on Sunday, May 12th. Please email [email protected] to reserve your spot. Include your name, phone number and date you prefer. We will email you back with a confirmation. Space is very limited. We will not be open for dinner on May 11th to accommodate this seating.

    If you would like to bring the tea experience to a loved one who can’t make it into WGB we are offering To Go Tea For Two! This includes a variety of savory and sweet treats, tea for two (2 varieties), a Wild Ginger house salad for two and a special gift from Mill Road Farms. The cost is $50 (for two people). We will have a limited amount of To Go Tea for Two. Pick up will be from 9-10:30am ONLY on Saturday and Sunday. To reserve your To Go Tea For Two please email [email protected] with the date you would like, name and phone number. We will only be preparing 20 of these per day so please get your order in.”

     

  • Get 25% off your entire purchase until March 17th, using the code GOLD at Four Seasons.

  • Specials this week at Cafe Grace:

    • Monday: Chicken & Mashed Potato Bowl

    • Tuesday: 1/2 Turkey Club & Soup

    • Wednesday: Patty Melt

    • Thursday: Loaded Tenderloin

    • Friday: Shrimp Basket

    • Saturday: Grilled Cheese Smash Burger

    • Sunday: Triple Berry French Toast

  • There will be an Adult Dodgeball Tournament at the Metro Center on April 27th. Matches begin at 6pm. It is $75/team.

  • The Downtown Pub & Event Center is looking for line cooks and bartenders. Apply here.

  • The Princeton Elementary School District is hiring bus monitors at $14 per hour. Email [email protected].

  • Gateway Services will host a fundraiser at Rip’s Chicken April 10th and 11th.

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