Every town and village in Illinois has at least one story to tell. John Purvis relays some of these on his blog at http://www.offthebeatenpathinillinois.blogspot.com, and will share more at the Princeton Public Library Thursday, September 13 at 6:30 p.m.

Retired history enthusiast Purvis has always been fascinated by history in all forms.  Armed with a camera and often accompanied by a friend, this Princeton resident enjoys traveling the back roads discovering local historical sites to record their stories in photos and words.