More than 100 people gathered Saturday morning at Princeton Rotary Park to protest President Donald Trump and what many described as rising authoritarianism in American politics just a day after the Fourth of July.

A judge refused Monday to reconsider his June 18 ruling against the late Chester Weger. Barring an appeal, Weger’s bid for exoneration is over.

An Ohio, Illinois man was convicted Monday of a 2022 murder. Matthew J. Pairadee will be sentenced Sept. 12.

A 71-year-old Fulton man died following a multi-vehicle crash Friday on Interstate 80, Bureau County Coroner Kurt Workman said.

Spring Valley was selected for a $695,430 state grant to fund a series of downtown improvements, including streetscape upgrades, expanded public spaces and enhanced accessibility.

A La Salle teacher landed in Rome on Monday to see a new saint canonized. Alex Dittmer will instead be on hand for the funeral of a pope.

With City Manager Teresa Wittenauer’s future on the agenda for a special meeting Tuesday, the Princeton City Council opted to keep her onboard after a 1 hour, 15 minutes meeting behind closed doors with her. More than 100 people showed up in overwhelming support of her.

The Princeton City Council is planning to meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 15, to discuss further employment of City Manager Theresa Wittenauer.

Starved Rock Wood Products announced the upcoming closure of its wood products manufacturing facilities in Mendota.