The City of Princeton in the News
Princeton High School’s Justin Depauw was honored Monday by the city of Princeton and the Princeton Police Department for his quick CPR response that resulted in helping save the life of a friend. On Feb. 19, Depauw and his friend we ...continue
Monday’s Princeton City Council meeting featured a new face at the front of the room, as Mayor Ray Mabry was sworn in to take the seat vacated by two-term Mayor Joel Quiram. During the meeting, councilmen Jerry Neumann and Hecto ...continue
We're thrilled to announce that both Princeton & Utica, IL have made the World Atlas list of best small towns in Illinois for a weekend escape! Though we know better, they call these destinations "undiscovered gems." The tow ...continue
Prineton City Council honored Brad Oeder Monday as the Illinois and North Central Daughters of the American Revolution Outstanding Veteran Volunteer of the Year. The North Central Division encompasses seven states including Missouri, Iowa, Minneso ...continue
The Princeton City Council denied an Illinois Municipal Electrical Agency petition for a 1-megawatt solar array by a 2-2-1 vote Feb. 6. It would have been located in the city’s tech park. This decision came after a 3-2 reco ...continue
The city of Princeton has been awarded $407,000 as part of the Community Develop Block Grant program. “We finally were awarded a CDBG grant after a few attempts, over a few years, and a lot of extra leg-work by staff during this ...continue
After 30 years with the department, Princeton Fire Chief Chuck Woolley will officially be hanging up his boots on May 26. With a hole to fill in the Fire Department, Princeton has announced that his replacement will come from within as Scott Et ...continue