July 13, 2025
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Photos: Aldi foundation takes shape in Princeton

Crews continue work on the site of a future Aldi grocery store located on the southeast corner of the intersection of Backbone Road and North Main Street on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 in Princeton. Crews have been working on the property since April this year. The store is expected to open by the end of the year.

By Scott Anderson●

Photos: Habitat for Humanity project begins in Princeton

The Habitat for Humanity La Salle, Bureau, Putnam Counties held a groundbreaking ceremony on Friday in Princeton. The home is located near the intersection of Cherry and Marquette Street in Princeton. A family of 6, including 4 young children, will move into the home. Volunteers interested in helping with the home are asked to contact to Habitat for Humanity La Salle, Bureau, Putnam Counties by contacting the Peru office. The home should be completed by the end of the year.

By Scott Anderson●

Photos: 85 Bears still super 40 years later

As this years Chicago Bears team gets ready for training camp next week, take a look back and check out some never-before-seen-photos from the 1985 Bears training camp. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the camp held in Platteville Wisconsin. The photos were curated by Shaw Local photo editor Scott Anderson and were found in the La Salle NewsTribune archives.

By Scott Anderson●

Photos: Aerial views of IDOT's Interstate 180 bridge replacements

Crews with the Illinois Department of Transportation are busy working on the Interstate 180 bridges crossing over Tiskilwa Bottom Road and Big Bureau Creek on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 near Tiskilwa. The I-180 work zone is a mile south of the Route 26 interchange. Both the south and northbound bridges are being replaced. Girders have been installed on the bridge. Tiskilwa Bottom Road remains closed under I-180 during the project and traffic should follow the posted detour signs. The 24.2 million project is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2026.

By Scott Anderson●

Photos: Arukah celebrates 4th of July with Freedom Color Run in Princeton

Arukah Institute of Healing held it's annual 5K Freedom Color Run on Friday July 4, 2025 at Soldiers and Sailors Park in Princeton. A Color Run is a non-competitive Fun Run or running event where participants and observers throw brightly colored paint powder on the runners.

By Scott Anderson●

Photos: IDOT provides update on Red Covered Bridge in Princeton

Illinois Department of Transportation announced that the historic bridge enters next rehabilitation phase. Phase II includes the preparation of a detailed cost estimate and expected to take 12 to 18 months to complete and will result in advertising a repair contract to bidders. Approximately $1 million is identified to pay for the needed repairs in IDOT’s most recent multiyear program. The bridge survived a number of threats, both intentional and unintentional, including arson, erosion and high winds. It also has survived several strikes by large trucks. 

By Scott Anderson●

Photos: Illinois Coaches Association Senior Baseball All Star Game

The Illinois Coaches Association held their 48th annual Senior Baseball All Star Game on Monday, June 30, 2025 at Schweickert Stadium in Peru.

By Scott Anderson●