Settled in the 1830s, Princeton is the seat of Bureau County, Illinois. The home of Owen Lovejoy, in Princeton, was a stop along the Underground Railroad.
 
 
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Local government information is available from the city's official site, including the city council, municipal departments and administrative offices, and access to public documents, agendas, and reports. The payment of utility bills may be made through the site.
http://www.princeton-il.com/
Offers a photo gallery which depicts the rooms and facilities at this Princeton hotel. Also features detailed information as well as online and toll free reservations.
http://www.econolodge.com/hotel-princeton-illinois-IL120
Evangelical Covenant Church of Princeton
A worship service schedule is presented, along with a profile of the congregation's programs and missions, its staff, associated preschool, and upcoming events, including contact data.
http://www.eccprinceton.org/
No-kill animal shelter, a non-profit shelter, lays out its history from 1994 on, upcoming events, and photographs and descriptions of animals looking for new parents. Also contains links to related sites.
http://www.friendsofstraysshelter.org/
The motto of this seniors residence is "a loving place to call home," and they maintain this web site which outlines the services, activities and details about rooms as well as contact details. Also provides weekly menus, activities schedule, and a photo album.
http://greenfieldhome.org/
Includes a toll-free phone number for the theater, a list of current movies and of coming attractions, gift certificates, and specials offered.
http://johnsontheaters.com/
This 98-bed hospital offers its physician directory, mission statement, vision, and history. Also discusses billing and financial assistance and instructions for those who wish to volunteer.
http://www.perry-memorial.org/
Princeton's public high school guidance, academic, and athletic programs are outlined, including athletic forms, a curriculum guide, cafeteria menus, and an annual school calendar. Basic information and contact data for the school's administrative offices, the Learning Resource Center, Princeton Public Schools Foundation, Board of Education, and a faculty directory are also listed.
http://phs-il.org/
Maintained through a joint effort of the Princeton Chamber of Commerce and the Princeton Tourism & Visitor Bureau, this community guide includes a business directory, events calendar, tourist information, and a discussion of business development in the city.
http://www.visitprinceton-il.com/