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🌱 Why did a Wisconsin homicide suspect’s car end up by Princeton?
Also, don't miss Amvets Post #180 Meeting on the Princeton Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:
- Why did a Wisconsin homicide suspect’s car end up by Princeton?
Also on today's calendar: Winter Wonders: A School Garden Experience for K–5 Students and 1 more event.
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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: Freezing fog in the morning, with a high of 37 and low of 28 degrees.
- Wednesday: Freezing fog in the morning, temps: high: 36, low: 32.
- Thursday: Morning rain; cloudy, windy, with a high of 44 and low of 13 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
📰 News we're reading
• Suspect vehicle in Wisconsin murder found in Illinois, driver dead (wqad.com) — A vehicle tied to a Wisconsin homicide was located near Princeton off I-80, where Illinois State Police say the driver was found dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. The pursuit ended at the Great Sauk Trail Rest Area north of Wyanet, and a death investigation is underway, though authorities report no ongoing threat to the public.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Princeton
★ Featured events ★
- Amvets Post #180 Meeting
American Legion, 1549 W Peru St, Princeton
6:00 pm
Wednesday December 17
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Other local events
- Winter Wonders: A School Garden Experience for K–5 Students
Hungry World Farm - Farmstead , 9295 County Rd 1925 E , Tiskilwa
10:00 am - Home for the Holidays Light Show
Bureau County Fairgrounds , 811 W Peru St , Princeton
5:00 pm - Youth Dungeons & Dragons
698 E Peru St , Princeton
9:30 pm
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
Thursday December 25
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Junior High Choir Concert
DePue High School Depue, IL 61322
7:00 pm - Ag in the Classroom
Malden CCSD 84 Malden, IL 61337 - Stepping into Wednesday in full character mode. Dress like your favorite Christmas movie character.
Bureau Valley Elemntry-Wyanet Wyanet, IL 61379 - MGS SPIRIT DAY - CHRISTMAS PAJAMA DAY
Malden CCSD 84 Malden, IL 61337 - K-8 TO APOLLO THEATER 9 AM
Malden CCSD 84 Malden, IL 61337 - It's festive finale Thursday-Bring the sparkle. Bring the cheer. Wear your best Holiday gear!
Bureau Valley Elemntry-Wyanet Wyanet, IL 61379 - Festive Friday: Rock your Christmas Jammies!
Bureau Valley Elemntry-Wyanet Wyanet, IL 61379 - Pre-K Breakfast with Santa
Malden CCSD 84 Malden, IL 61337
9:30 am
Tuesday December 16
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
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🗞 Nearby News
Ohio
- Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Indiana, and Ohio Brace for Dangerous Arctic Blast With Temperatures 30–35 Degrees Below Normal Tonight (chicagomusicguide.com)
- Kardex reaches milestone of 100 AutoStore sites in less than five years (ajot.com)
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