bureaucounty-il.govOfficial Site of the Bureau County Government Princeton IL

Please be patient, this may take a moment. Important Announcment! Courthouse Access During COVID-19 Crisis The Bureau County Courthouse is open but currently has limited public access. If there are services needed, please first call the individual department. home | about | contact 700 S. Main Street, Princeton IL County Department & Agency Information Animal Control Office Circuit Clerk's Office Coroner's Office County Board Board Committees Meeting Minutes & Agendas County Clerk's Office E911-BuEComm Emergency Management Agency Health Department Community Partners Against Substance Abuse (CPASA) -- Highway Department Planning & Zoning Probation and Court Services Department Public Defender Sheriff's Office State's Attorney Supervisor of Assessments Treasurer's Office   Unsure If Needed Bureau & Putnam Emergency Preparedness Community Partners (BPEPCP) --   Needs Dept Content Tourism Department -- 2018 Law Enforcement Referendum Info The Ask / Ballot Frequently Asked Questions Tri-Fold Executive Summary Former Bureau County Republican Building New Law Enforcement Center Drawings Sales Tax Information & Comparison to other Counties Project Costs Educational Forum Presentation Previous Reports 2006 KJWW Survey 2008 NIC Report 2010 KIMME Report General County Information About County History Villages & Cities Townships Employment Bureau County Job Application Employee Handbook Contact Contact Form Home Welcome to the Bureau County Government Website! Bureau County Data Founded: 1837 County Seat: Princeton, IL Area: 874 sq mi Population: 34,978 (2010) Congressional District: 16th Time Zone: Central, UTC-6/-5 Area Code: 815 & 309 This site serves as a central hub, helping to connect visitors with the diverse collection of departments and agencies which make up our Bureau County government. Our History While officially founded in 1837, Bureau County traces its roots back before the birth of our nation. During this period, traders and settlers began to arrive throughout what is now North Central Illinois, finding an abundance of rich fertile prairie land. Those early years were extremely tough on our early settlers, often struggling to survive both the untamed wilderness and the dangers of the Indian Wars. Around the time our forefathers were declaring independence from the British, a French trader by the name of Pierre de Beuro established a trading post near the mouth of a creek along the Illinois River. He would eventually become the namesake for that creek, Big Bureau Creek, a small community near by, Bureau Junction, and after several decades, our county itself. Learn More About Bureau County & Its History Sign Up for BCR Text Alerts Get important updates and announcements sent straight to your phone. → Learn More Today! Copyright © 2020 Bureau County Board, Princeton IL, All Rights Reserved Access Board Member Email Admin 2 Geeks Web Design Princeton, Illinois...