City of Princeton, Illinois Government

05/27/2026

Join the Princeton Public Arts Commission this Saturday (5/30) at 2pm at the Bike Place for a Zine Workshop!

Join us next Saturday!!

05/14/2026

City Offices will be closed on Monday, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day. Alternate garbage pick-up for this day will be Tuesday, May 26th.

05/11/2026

All Media Requests should be directed to the Illinois State Police.

𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐎𝐈𝐒 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐏𝐎𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐄 𝐈𝐍𝐕𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐆𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐄𝐑 𝐈𝐍𝐕𝐎𝐋𝐕𝐄𝐃 𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐎𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐈𝐍 𝐁𝐔𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐔 𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐓𝐘

𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐓𝐎𝐍 – At the request of the Bureau County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) and Princeton Police Department (PPD), the Illinois State Police (ISP) is investigating an officer involved shooting.

On May 10, 2026, BCSO and PPD officers were responding to a call of a domestic disturbance in the 2700 block of East Street in Princeton, IL while ISP Troopers assisted with providing perimeter security. ​ Officers were advised the subject was armed and holding several people hostage, including juveniles. ​ On scene, officers entered the residence and shots were subsequently fired. The subject and one juvenile were struck by gunfire. ISP officers entered the residence after shots were fired to assist with providing medical aid and transported the juvenile to a local hospital where they were pronounced deceased. The subject was taken to a local hospital with gunshot wounds.

This is an active investigation and no further information is available at this time. Once the investigation is complete, it will be turned over to the Bureau County State’s Attorney’s Office for review.

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04/28/2026

PUBLIC NOTICE: All yard waste being collected in Bryant Woods will be collected on Wednesdays instead of Thursdays.

04/24/2026

The Red Covered Bridge project is moving into Phase 2 of the engineering process. This marks an important step forward as planning and design efforts continue.

For more information and updates, please follow the link below.

https://idot.illinois.gov/about-idot/stay-connected/idot-blog/red-covered-bridge-enters-next-engineering-phase.html

04/24/2026

Join us tomorrow morning!

04/15/2026

04/07/2026

PUBLIC NOTICE – CITY HALL
Due to ongoing construction, the handicap-accessible entrance at City Hall is temporarily closed to the public until further notice.
An alternate accessible entrance is available at the rear of the building, located by the Fire Department Bay doors. For your convenience, two handicap parking spaces have been designated in the back parking lot.
Please ring the doorbell at the rear entrance, and a staff member will assist you into the building.
We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience.

03/31/2026

03/31/2026

City of Princeton Job Notice

CITY OF PRINCETON – HR PAYROLL & BENEFITS COORDINATOR

The City of Princeton is seeking a detail-oriented and organized professional to join our Administration Department as an HR Payroll & Benefits Coordinator. This is a full-time, non-union, non-exempt position reporting directly to the City Manager.
The successful candidate will serve as the primary liaison between the City and our outsourced payroll provider. You will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy of employee data, managing benefit enrollments, and maintaining rigorous financial controls over payroll disbursements and tax compliance.
Primary Responsibilities
• Payroll Administration: Manage provider communications, verify electronic timesheets, audit payroll reports, and provide final approval for batches.
• Benefits Coordination: Assist employees with insurance enrollments, oversee deductions, review premium billing, and serve as the point of contact for Workers’ Compensation and random drug screening.
• Financial Coordination: Process vendor payments, maintain tax documentation (W-9s, 1099s), and provide support for Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR).
• Compliance & Records: Maintain confidential payroll and medical files and coordinate documentation for internal or external financial audits.
Key Qualifications
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in electronic timekeeping, accounting software, and Excel (data entry and basic formulas).
• Core Competencies: High attention to detail, strong communication skills, and a demonstrated ability to handle sensitive information with total discretion.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to 30 pounds, operate a keyboard, and maintain a valid driver’s license.
Candidates must pass a background check and pre-employment drug screen
Applications and resumes should be returned to the City Clerk’s office located at 2 South Main Street in Princeton, IL, no later than 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Job description is available at the City Website. (EOE)