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Prayers and pot

Companies reach tentative deal to settle opioids lawsuit

By Julie Carr Smyth and Geoff Mulvihill

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Is your church against the coming legalization of recreational marijuana in Illinois? One entity that hasn’t laid down a formal prohibition is the United Churches of Christ. Alex Garncarz, pastor at Zion UCC in Peru, said local congregations and members are encouraged to discern for themselves. “My preference would have been that it not be legalized,” Garncarz said. “But the decision has been made.”

Most area clergy aren’t opposed to marijuana legalization, but the votes weren’t unanimous our state or to escape problems.

This is contrary to what we believe about the human body and condition.”

By Tom Collins

NEWSTRIBUNE SENIOR REPORTER

The countdown is on. Another 71 days and it will be legal to smoke or otherwise ingest marijuana for recreational purposes.

Springfield says it’ll be OK after Jan. 1.

But what does your church think about it?

The NewsTribune polled eight pastors from different denominations or Christian movements to ask how they’re advising their flocks on the ethics or morality of recreational marijuana.

In no case did the pastors interviewed give their flocks a blanket OK to smoke recreationally; but some offered nuanced answers about moderation and noted the Bible offers indirect guidance, as marijuana is not directly mentioned in sacred Scripture.

How does your church feel about recreational marijuana?

CATHOLIC The bishop of Peoria Diocese denounced legalized cannabis in a joint statement issued while the Illinois General Assembly still was debating a legaliza-

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tion bill, which has since been enacted. Peoria Bishop Daniel Jenky, in a statement issued jointly with the state’s five other bishops, opposed legalization and recreational usage.

The Rev. David Kipfer, pastor of Ottawa Catholic Parishes, said parishioners need to be clear that medical uses — he defers to physicians for when this is appropriate — are acceptable under church teaching, but any recreational use is contrary to the faith.

“Drugs used to care for us medically are great, and I would extend that to medical cannabis,” Kipfer said. “But we don’t use them to alter our mind or

ORTHODOX “The Orthodox Church condemns drug abuse in the strongest possible terms, for one reason: We love people, and we want to see all men and women flourish as human beings made in the image of their Creator,” said the Rev. Andrew Kishler, pastor of St. George Orthodox Church in Spring Valley.

“We have enough problems as it is with drug and alcohol abuse; I know far too many individuals and families who have suffered great tragedy as a result of drugs,” he said. “As an Orthodox pastor, I cannot see anything good that could come out of the legalization of recreational marijuana. I cannot imagine this doing anything but adding to the problems we already have.

“When it comes to medical marijuana, I am not a doctor, so if the medical establishment sees a medical purpose for it, I will not argue. But recreational marijuana is a different story. I can-

The countdown to legalization

On June 25, Gov. J.B. Pritzker enacted Public Act 101-27, making Illinois the 11th state to legalize recreational cannabis.

The law takes effect Jan. 1 and permits adults 21 years of age and older to smoke marijuana and to possess approximately one ounce.

not condone marijuana or the use of anything else simply for the purpose of “getting high,” feeling a buzz, or escaping the pressures of life.”

ASSEMBLIES OF GOD Pastor Steve Adamson of Faith Church in Peru said he’s getting the question of “Is it right or is it wrong?” He stands by the latter.

“While the Bible does not mention marijuana, it does have much to say about the misuse of alcohol and drunkenness,” Adamson said. “Some argue that getting high is not the same as getting drunk. Yet the point is the same. They both lead to an See MARIJUANA Page A2

CLEVELAND (AP) — The nation’s three dominant drug distributors and a big drugmaker have reached a tentative deal to settle a lawsuit related to the opioid crisis just as the first federal trial over the crisis was due to begin Monday, according to a lead lawyer for the local governments suing the drug industry.

The tentative deal, details of which were to be announced later Monday, settles claims brought by the Ohio counties of Cuyahoga and Summit against distributors AmerisourceBergen, Cardinal Health and McKessen and the manufacturer Teva.

After five drug manufacturers, including Johnson & Johnson, reached settlements leading up to the trial, it became clear that the focus would be largely on the behavior of the distributors.

Opening arguments were scheduled to begin Monday in U.S. District Court in Cleveland.

It was not immediately clear whether the federal trial in Cleveland would go forward with the two remaining defendants — distributor Henry Schein and pharmacy chain Walgreens.

Lawyers, journalists and spectators packed courtroom and two overflow rooms, forming lines dozens deep before the courtroom opened at 8 a.m.

The deal was first reported by The Wall Street Journal and was confirmed to The Associated Press by Paul Hanly, a lead lawyer for the local governments suing the drug industry.

The trial was to be a test case for legal issues involved in thousands of lawsuits brought against players in the opioid industry by state and local governments, Native American tribes, hospitals and other entities.

The plaintiffs say distributors failed to uphold a requirement that they stop suspicious orders of controlled substances from being shipped.

Federal data released as part of the litigation shows that 76 billion oxycodone and hydrocodone pills were shipped to U.S. pharmacies from 2006 to 2012, with shipments continuing to grow even after the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration warned the drug industry about the increasing misuse of prescription opioids.

An Associated Press analysis found that in 2012, enough of the powerful and addictive painkillers were shipped for every man, woman and child in the U.S. to have nearly a 20-day supply.

The lawsuit also alleged that drugmakers improperly marketed opioids to prescribers, overselling the benefits and understating the risks of a class of drugs that has been known for centuries to be addictive.

Talks fizzle as Mendota teachers strike continues Next negotiation date uncertain

By Craig Sterrett NEWS EDITOR

MENDOTA — As of Sunday night, it appeared Mendota’s public grade schools will remain closed through Wednesday, and the Mendota teachers’ strike that started last week will last for at least eight days.

Contract negotiations stalled after about two hours Saturday, and the Mendota Grade School Board refused to meet Sunday with the striking teachers’ union

DISTURBANCE? Mendota police are called to the rally. Page A4 members. Both sides previously had said they were willing to meet all weekend so about 1,100 students and 76 union teachers can return to classes.

The Mendota Education Association held a rally at Strouss Park near the municipal pool just after noon Sunday, and received overwhelming support from the NEWSTRIBUNE PHOTO/CRAIG STERRETT community, says union co-presi- Mendota Grade School Board vice president Tim Pohl holds the door open at dent Rachel Sabin.

Mendota High School to welcome striking Mendota Elementary Association See STRIKE Page A4 teachers to a negotiation session Saturday.

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Illinois/National 10,25,50 YEARS AGO Oct. 21, 2009 — The Mendota football team gradually worked its way back to statewide acclaim after the Trojans’ Week 4 loss to Chillicothe IVC. Mendota fell out of The Associated Press top 10 after Week 4, but Mendota is back in the top 10 this week for the ďŹ rst time since Week 4.

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Oct. 21, 1969 — St. Mary’s Parents School Club in Peru named Edward Urban as general chairman of the annual turkey project.

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US taking step to require DNA of asylum-seekers

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Press on the condition of anonymity because the regulation had not yet been published.

The rule does not apply to legal permanent residents or anyone entering the U.S. legally. Children under 14 are exempt. It’s unclear whether asylum-seekers who come through oďŹƒcial crossings will be exempt.

Homeland Security officials gave a broad outline of the plan to expand DNA collection at the border two weeks ago, but it was unclear then whether asylum-seekers would be included or when it would begin.

The new policy would allow the government to amass a trove of biometric data on hundreds

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The Justice Department will publish an amended regulation Monday that would mandate DNA collection for almost all migrants who cross between oďŹƒcial entry points and are held even temporarily, according to the oďŹƒcial. The oďŹƒcial spoke to The Associated

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particular medical condition.� “Basically, this means all recreational use of marijuana is out,� Todd said.

Todd noted that while the Bible makes no speciďŹ c reference to marijuana, it does address the use and abuse of drugs. “I would have to say that the Bible is positive when drugs are not abused and negative when they are abused,â€? he said. “The best precaution then is to abstain. However, this does not mean that the use of marijuana is an evil practice no more than the use of alcohol is evil. Here the old adage, ‘Moderation in all things’ is pretty good advice.â€?

altered state of mind and a loss of good decision making.�

Adamson reminds his flock of Romans 12:1, which admonishes Christians “to oer your bodies as a living sacriďŹ ce,â€? and Ephesians 5:18, “Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery.

Instead be ďŹ lled with the Spirit.â€?

Followers of Jesus Christ do not need to be under the control of anything other than the Spirit of God,�

Adamson said, “be it alcohol, marijuana, or any drug that removes our ability to think coherently and honor UNITED CHURCHES OF the Lord with our bodies.�

CHRIST Alex Garncarz, pastor METHODIST of Zion United Church Pastor Brett Todd of of Christ, said he was Grace United Methodist not aware of the United Church in La Salle said his Church of Christ offidenomination is governed cially coming out with a by a General Conference statement regarding recrewhich determines and ational use of marijuana, publishes laws under tibut then added the UCC is tles such as “The Book of not a “from the top down Resolutions.� hierarchy church.

The Book of Resolutions “Our local congregations contains an oďŹƒcial stateand members are encourment concerning the use aged to discern for themof cannabis: “Like alcohol selves. There will be varyand tobacco, Marijuana is ing opinions in dierent frequently a precursor to congregations, even within the use of other drugs‌. congregations, regardless We urge all persons to abof what our national orgastain from all use of marinization decides. But they juana, unless it has been are mulling it over at this legally prescribed in a form time.â€? appropriate for treating a Garncarz said his per-

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of thousands of migrants, raising major privacy concerns and questions about whether such data should be compelled even when a person is not suspected of a crime other than crossing the border illegally. Civil rights groups already have expressed concerns that data could be misused, and the new policy is likely to lead to legal action.

Justice oďŹƒcials hope to have a pilot program in place shortly after the 20-day comment period ends and expand from there, the oďŹƒcial said. The new regulations are eective Monday, after the regulation is published.

Trump administration oďŹƒcials say they hope to solve more crimes committed by immigrants through

sonal thoughts are that marijuana is an intoxicant just like alcohol, though marijuana’s eects and biochemistry are dierent. “In both cases common sense and morals should be applied. Ethical issues are the same for marijuana as any other intoxicant.

Certain activities, like driving, should be avoided.

Common sense should prevail. Like with alcohol consumption, if you choose to use marijuana legally, be responsible. Don’t put yourself in a position that could cause harm to yourself or others. “Any argument we could make whether marijuana should be legal in our state is a moot point. My preference would have been that it not be legalized. But the decision has been made.

Now let’s do all we can to educate and encourage those who use marijuana to be responsible and do the right thing.�

PRESBYTERIAN The Rev. Roy Backus of the First Presbyterian Church in Morris said the Presbyterian Church, USA has long studied not only drug abuse but also approaches to drug enforcement and the resulting report has been critical of the punitive approach to combating abuse.

Backus said the report recommended that state and federal governments decriminalize personal cannabis production, pos-

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the increased collection of DNA from a group that can often slip through the cracks. The Justice oďŹƒcial also said it would be a deterrent — the latest step aimed at discouraging migrants from trying to enter the United States between oďŹƒcial crossings by adding hurdles to the immigration process.

Currently, oďŹƒcials collect DNA on a much more limited basis — when a migrant is prosecuted in federal court for a criminal oense.

That includes illegal crossing, a charge that has aected mostly single adults. Those accompanied by children generally aren’t prosecuted because children can’t be detained.

session and use, though the Presbyterian Church, USA “did not recommend legalization at this time because an evidence-based policy requires further research, particularly into the impact of cannabis on the developing brains of late adolescents, and too swift a move to legalization will create a trillion dollar industry which will put proďŹ ts before people.â€? “With concern for the harmful effects of some drugs, addictions, impaired human performance, and harm to personal relationships, the PCUSA recognized that drug use, in general, has spiritual dimensions which can orient life away from life with God in community.

EVANGELICAL PENTECOSTAL “Making drugs legal doesn’t make them good or even right,� said the Rev. Jon Wenger of Heritage Christian Center, in Ottawa. “The makers of OxyContin proved approval doesn’t always help users. Many became addicted and were left devastated by tragedy. “Who cares for the child or dependent when the caregiver has zoned out with drugs. Depression, anxiety, and fear are at higher levels than ever, so the answer isn’t more ways for people to escape emotionally. To avoid life with drugs is never the solution; it breeds greater hopelessness! “The only hope for humanity is Jesus Christ, who came to save all no matter the problem. Seek Him and live!�

PENTECOSTAL Pastor Ron Townsley of United Pentecostal Church, Princeton expressed his “dismayâ€? over legalization of recreational marijuana, which he has denounced from his pulpit. “Simply because something becomes legal does not deem it acceptable and permissible,â€? Townsley said. “Just because one ‘can’ does not mean one ‘should.’ Sin often takes root in our tiny permissions. “Marijuana has always been associated with the misuse of drugs and a precursor to greater dependence on harder drugs. The eects of these drugs have consistently revealed diminished mental alertness and a deterioration of a moral lifestyle. Safeguards, like guardrails, serve society for the good by protecting its citizens by proper placement. Guardrails are not to be seen as restrictions, robbing us of our liberties; rather, they are protections that reduce existing dangers. Common sense and wisdom should not be ignored. “To maintain a safe and civil society we must consider more than the immediate concerns of a matter, we must also consider the ultimate concerns.

Foresight is a mark of maturity. To focus on the immediate revenue to be made rather than the ultimate costs to lives morally is myopic.�

Tom Collins can be reached at (815) 220-6930 or TCollins@shawmedia.com. Follow him on Twitter @NT_Court.

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BRIEFS Oglesby library launches membership and support drive at event Thursday Oglesby Library Friends will hold a membership drive at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24 at the Oglesby Public District Library.

Volunteers are needed for small projects, boost library usage, raise funds for programs and to enhance the city’s image.

Interested volunteers are asked to come and bring friends.

Refreshments will be served. For details, call the library at (815) 883-3619.

Hall class of ’69 to hold potluck and close out reunion business The Hall class of 1969 will have a final meeting to close out any remaining items surrounding the class’s 50th reunion. The reunion took place in October.

The meeting will take place at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5 in the Dalzell village hall. The gathering is a potluck and those attending are asked to bring a dish to pass.

Man dies in fall at Starved Rock Kankakee-area man was part of film crew

By Brent Bader and Craig Sterrett SHAW MEDIA

A man from the Kankakee area who was working on a short film along with six friends died after falling 48 feet Saturday at Starved Rock State Park.

Daniel King, 30, of Bradley died after falling from near the top center of Council Overhang, a partial cave-like indentation in a canyon wall near the Kaskaskia and Ottawa canyons trailheads, according to Illinois Conservation Police Sgt. Phil Wire.

“The sad part is, he had a 2-year-old and a 5-year-old, and the 2-year-old had his third

birthday the day after his death,” Wire said this morning.

Wire confirmed the death and said Conservation Police responded around 10 a.m.

Saturday for a report of a man falling at Council Overhang.

Wire said the man, along with six others with Glass Darkly Films, were given a permit to film at the park.

King left the trail to get on top of the Council Overhang cave to drop film “effects” by dropping something from above for the video. Wire said there are no trails to the top of that cliff, and King may have climbed a retaining wall from along Route 71 to get to the spot.

“Though they did have a (film) permit, they do not have a permit to go off the trails,” Wire said.

A small dead tree broke off

trying to make, but they were making smoke near a canoe in a creek below the cliff and King was dropping or preparing to drop paper from atop the overhang.

Utica fire chief Ben Brown said the fire department was called at 10:03 a.m. and remained at the NT FILE PHOTO/SCOTT ANDERSON scene for an hour. Oglesby Fire Department and Wallace Fire The Council Overhang near the east Department responded, while La end of Starved Rock State Park Salle’s ambulance was stationed was the scene of a rescue attempt at the Utica fire station. by emergency medical technicians This is the second fatality Saturday after a man fell from above from a fall at the park in 2019. the overhang.

The last death was in July when about a foot from its roots either a man, who entered a restricted before or during the fall, Wire area, fell 31 feet off of a bluff besaid. hind Starved Rock Lodge.

A source listed with Glass Darkly Films did not wish to Craig Sterrett can be reached comment to the newspaper. at (815) 220-6935 or csterrett@ Wire said he’s not sure what shawmedia.com. Follow him on type of short film the group was Twitter @NT_NewsEditor.

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Teachers learn more about tech and drugs at Hall teacher institute Principal Adam Meyer updated the Hall High School Board this week on the teacher institute program that took place Oct. 11 at Hall. Teachers attended three sessions. The first session was presented by Technology Coordinator Jim VanFleet who covered a variety of topics including new available technology and printing.

The second session had teachers divided into professional learning communities to discuss professional development and school improvement.

The third session was presented by Spring Valley police chief Kevin Sangston who discussed vaping and devices used to vape, current drug trends in the area, the role of the school resource officer, and the active shooter training which will be held on Oct. 22. ä Jack Boroski representing Heartland Bank presented a check in the amount of $515 to Eric Bryant for the money Heartland Bank earned by selling spirit debit cards with the Hall logo on them. ä The board approved the employment of Michael McCutcheon as assistant wrestling coach and the employment of Dalton Hernandez as custodial support employee. ä The board held first readings for seven board policy updates. superintendent Jesse Brandt said, “This is the first update since we redid the manual.

It is my goal to review the policies to keep it updated.” ä Graduation was set for 2 p.m. Sunday, May 17. ä The next meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20 in the Hall High School Library.

Far left: Claire Allen, 6, of Oglesby gets her face painted with a candy corn design Saturday at Harvest Fest.

Left: Charles Sanchez, 2, of Bureau excitedly eyes some candy while trick-or-treating Saturday during Oglesby’s Harvest Fest. See more photos at newstrib.com.

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Peru parade Left: Ben and Rachel Wendel of LaMoille (Mickey and Minnie) walk along West Street as the Peru Halloween parade circles Washington Park on Saturday.

Above: Cadin and Camri Margherio along with their K-9 Max and family participate in the Halloween parade.

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Domestic Violence Awareness event set for Thursday OTTAWA — Zonta Clubs of Ottawa, La Salle-Peru and Streator will hold the annual Domestic Violence Awareness Luminary ceremony Thursday, Oct. 24 at Washington Park, Ottawa. (The exact corner depends on the weather, but assuming it’s nice, then La Salle and Lafayette streets at the northwest corner) The walk assembles at 6:30 p.m. At 6:45 p.m. there will be a program at First United Methodist Church where Ottawa Zontian and Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Kathy Geiger will speak.

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FOLLOW THAT BILL FEDERAL BILLS Public Law 116-51 — The Family Farmer Relief Act revises an outdated debt cap (now $10 million) that limits eligibility for Chapter 12 bankruptcy relief, enabling family farmers to seek relief under bankruptcy law. H.R. 2336 filed April 18, 2019, by Rep. Antonio Delgado (D-N.Y.). Passed the U.S. House by acclamation on July 25, 2019.

Passed the U.S. Senate by acclamation on Aug. 1, 2019. Signed into law Aug. 23, 2019.

STATE BILLS Public Act 101-0381 — Adam’s Law

would give courts 30 days to resolve any dispute over what to do with a decedent’s remains. House Bill 1455 filed Jan. 29, 2019, by Rep. Avery Bourne (R-Litchfield), Passed the House 107-0 on April 2, 2019. Passed the Senate 59-0 on May 29, 2019.

Signed into law Aug. 16, 2019, by Gov. J.B. Pritzker.

Public Act 101-0397 — Provides prison inmates with internet access for the limited purpose of accessing employment websites. Senate Bill 156 filed Jan. 29 by Sen. Chuck Weaver (R-Peoria). Passed the Senate 59-0 on March 6. Passed the House 116-0 on May 21. Signed into law Aug. 16.

Senate Bill 2124 — A student must

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be expelled for bringing a BB gun or air pistol to a school or school event.

Senate Bill 2124 filed Feb. 15 by Sen. Chapin Rose (R-Champaign). Passed the Senate 56-0 on April 10. Passed the House 109-1 on May 23. Rep. Lance Yednock (D-Ottawa) voted yes. Vetoed Aug. 20 by Gov. J.B. Pritzker.

Public Act 101-0547 — Large tow trucks can be exempt from weight limits by permission of the Illinois Department of Transportation.

Senate Bill 1343 filed Feb. 7 by Sen. Martin Sandoval (D-Cicero).

Passed the Senate 54-0 on April 10.

Amended version passed the House 117-0 on May 22. Senate concurred 59-0 on May 31. Signed into law Aug.

23 by Gov. J.B. Pritzker.

Public Act 101-0531 — Grants the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) the statutory authority to suspend an educator’s license immediately if they are charged with certain crimes, including sex crimes, drug offenses and other serious felonies.

Licenses would be reinstated upon acquittal. Senate Bill 456 filed Jan. 31, 2019, by Senate President John Cullerton (D-Chicago). Passed the Senate 57-0 on April 11. Amended version passed the House 115-0 on May 28. Senate concurred 59-0 on May 30, 2019. Signed into law Aug. 23 by Pritzker.

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St. Bede-Hall Fill The Bus challenge Left: Joseph Gengler rests inside St. Bede’s bus with donations for the Hall Township Food Pantry on Saturday during the Fill The Bus challenge, a competition with Hall High, which also brought a bus to the event Saturday. Far left: A Hy-Vee shopper takes her “mystery bag” of grocery donations to the St. Bede bus. Jan Martin, pantry director, said donations included 5,653 pounds of food and $745.

“It was wonderful. We had such a good day and the students got along so well,” she said. Mautino Distributing showed up at the last minute with a pallet of water to tip the scales in favor of Hall. Hall football players unloaded food after practice.

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Sabin said teachers scheduled the rally to pressure the board to meet.

However, an email from the board’s attorney, Jim Bartley, to the Illinois Education Association’s regional UniServ director, Stacie Walton, asserted that the union rejected three offers from the board Saturday. He said the board would not meet on Sunday unless the teachers agreed to back off of demands for annual 4.5% increases in the salary schedule portion of the contract for the next three years or unless the board accepted a one-year offer with a 4.5% increase in the salary schedule and then agreed to continue negotiations of the second and third years of the contract.

What was the response of the union members when they learned the board would not meet Sunday?

“Our members are extremely disappointed that we can’t get them back to the table to get this worked out,” Sabin said Sunday.

“Our students could have been back in class tomorrow (Monday) if they chose to meet with us today.”

How did the union take the board’s demand?

Sabin said: “We’re puzzled as to their interpretation of how negotiations work, and I think that would be a question for them. We’re willing to have a give-and-take, but we have to get back to the

table in order for this to happen. We also do not like the idea of taking their one-year deal. … That gets us back in the classroom, but that still is held over our heads and we’re not able to focus on our kids, which is where (the focus) should be in the first place. … Let’s get a three-year deal resolved so we can get back in the classroom and do our job.”

What’s the board’s position?

Board president Sean Pappas said the board made three proposals to the union on Saturday, and on all of those, he said, the teachers refused to yield on their demands of 4.5% pay increases over the base salary in each step in terms of tenure and training on the salary schedule. Those increases, says Pappas, are on top of annual salary increases. The board proposed approximate 4.3% and 4.18% increases in the salary schedule in years two and three.

Pappas on Sunday said he has seen social media posts and heard teachers saying the salary schedule percentages desired by the union would only cost the district about $16,000. He said that particular cost to the district is more like $180,000.

Since salaries for starting teachers in the district will be going up, due to negotiations and state-mandated minimums, the district cannot afford to continue paying percentage increases over the base salary year after year in the three-year contract, Pappas said.

And, the board ideally would prefer to use dollar

Police investigate complaint called in from rally Mendota police are investigating a “disturbance” that occurred during the Mendota Education Association community rally on Sunday, police said. As of this morning, no charges had been filed. After the NewsTribune asked for a copy of the police report, the police office said the report would need to be obtained through a Freedom of Information Act request.

figures rather than percentages in the salary schedule, because the percentages could cause teachers’ salaries to increase at “unsustainable” proportions.

“Their proposals were simply resubmissions of what we saw at Tuesday’s session,” said Sabin. “They just presented them differently.”

Why didn’t the board show up for the meeting Sunday?

“Unless they are going to move off of the 4½-percent increment, it’s kind of futile to meet,” Pappas said Sunday.

Sabin responded, “The 4.5% is what we currently have. We are trying to maintain that, at the table, and they are trying to diminish it,”

How did Saturday’s session go?

“Not very well,” replied Brandon Scheppers, Mendota Education Association co-president and seventh-grade social studies teacher.

Saturday’s session took place at Mendota High School, a neutral location chosen by the school board. On Sunday, the teachers’ union proposed a negotiation session at 1 p.m. at their chosen site, St. John’s Lutheran Church.

Saturday afternoon, Scheppers promised that the union members would “be there at the church to meet at 1 p.m., ready to bargain, whether they’re there or not.”

From Scheppers’ perspective, he says the board gave the teachers a takeit-or-leave-it proposal on Saturday: “Either we accept their offer, we reduce our salary schedule, we come to work on Monday without a contract or (the board) won’t meet,” Pappas, on the other hand, says the board offered the teachers proposals of one-year, two-year and three-year contracts on Saturday, and the board also offered to continue to meet and negotiate if the teachers accepted the oneyear proposal. (The board proposals were posted at newstrib.com and the Mendota District 289 website.)

Scheppers said the board yielded minimally in what it offerred to the teachers, but they still disagree on the main sticking points including the salary schedule, how much the teach-

How can the board and union get a meeting scheduled?

“From what we understand,” said Sabin, “the mediator has reached out to both Stacie (Walton, IEA negotiator) and Mr. Bartley (board attorney), and said he is clearing his schedule for this week and can be available at any time. The association responded that we are willing to meet at any time, any day, starting at 8 a.m. in the morning if they would like. Right before the rally, we got word that the board is not willing to meet until Wednesday.”

She said the board also is willing to meet during evening hours.

Did the MEA members feel like the board conceded any ground at all on the proposals on Saturday?

ers need to pay for family members’ insurance premiums and retirement costs.

“They didn’t address any language issues,” Scheppers added, referring to disputes including recess-observation requirements, whether recess duty is an obligation for which teachers should be paid, and exactly how the contract would grant planning time for teachers during the school day.

Scheppers said he and the MEA are willing to negotiate anytime, but also are willing to stay out on strike, “as long as it takes to do what’s right for our students and do what’s right for our schools.”

Scheppers said the teachers are striking to help the district not only attract but to also retain teachers for the good of the students.

“That’s what it’s all about is trying to get good teachers to stay at Mendota,” Scheppers said.

IEA spokesman Bridget Shanahan said it was “disheartening” that the board left the negotiations Saturday without agreeing for certain to meet on Sunday and without agreeing to any definite bargaining session times or locations.

“It’s pretty hard to start school again when the board will not negotiate,” Shanahan said.

Why did the union propose a meeting at a Lutheran church?

Prior to the Mendota teachers’ strike beginning Wednesday morning, negotiations took place at Northbrook School, which houses the district office and most board meetings.

“We’re not allowed on school property due to the strike, so we’ve got to find an alternate location,” said Scheppers as he and fellow MEA members Jordan Zoelzer, Ashley Lamps and Sabin prepared to enter Mendota High School for negotiations Saturday morning.

Pappas said the board actually would welcome the teachers’ union negotiators onto school property for bargaining sessions, but the teachers don’t want to cross the picket line they have established.

Prior to Saturday’s negotiation session, Pappas expressed concern that the teachers already were talking about where to meet on Sunday. Pappas said he wondered how serious the teachers were about reaching an agreement if they were planning a rally prior to negotiations Sunday.

Friday evening, Pappas confirmed that the board had to turn down a couple Hot over a hotline? of MEA proposed meeting Shanahan reiterated times late last week bethat the MEA set up a cause the board could not telephone hotline parents get enough representatives and the community could to meet at those times. use for asking questions of He said at least one or the school board, inquiring two board members, in adabout when their children dition to him, need to be will return to school, or to present for the bargaining express support for teachsessions. ers.

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Bond was lowered to $300,000 for a La Salle man charged with child pornography, meaning he needs $30,000 for release from the La Salle County Jail. Michael J. Szewczyk, 54, was indicted by a grand jury earlier this month on two counts of child pornography.

His bond initially was set at $500,000.

Szewczyk is the provider for a family with children and it has caused strain on them while he’s in custody, his attorney said in court Friday. Prosecutors opposed the lowering of bond due to the severity of the charges. Judge Cynthia Raccuglia said she had to consider Szewczyk’s family situation. A trial date was set for Dec. 16 in the case, with a pre-trial hearing set for Dec. 13.

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PORN TRIAL RESCHEDULED An Ottawa pornography defendant’s trial has been rescheduled to next year.

Douglas Larson, 44, was charged in February 2018 with possessing child pornography. Initially scheduled to begin trial Oct. 28, he appeared Friday in front of Judge Cynthia Raccuglia for a pretrial hearing.

Attorneys agreed to move back the trial date. Trial was set for Jan. 27; with a pretrial hearing Jan. 24.

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Ford’s talk, open to the public, is part of a larger planning process spanning multiple years. The meetings take place every other month alternating in Oglesby and Peoria. Past topics include general supply and demand in the region, water law and priorities, and water and the power industry.

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Stocks rise as investors focus on earnings

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NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks moved broadly higher on Wall Street this morning as investors watch the latest corporate earnings and developments in the U.S.-China trade war.

China’s top negotiator said over the weekend that “substantial progress” was being made in its talks with the U.S., helping to inject more confidence into a market hoping for a trade deal.

Investors have been shifting their focus to corporate earnings as tensions in the trade war cool with a recent tariff ceasefire.

The broader market has mostly cheered financial results, with earnings season still in the early stages.

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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump muddled the facts last week on America’s withdrawal from Syria and the conditions on the ground there, as he distanced himself and the U.S. from the ongoing Turkish invasion into Syria.

He suggested incorrectly that the Syrian Kurds who fought alongside U.S. forces against the Islamic State group deliberately released IS prisoners and wrongly said Americans have been in the Syria conflict for 10 years.

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Learning from experienced pros is a critical for young men and women just starting their careers.

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U.S. INTERVENTION IN SYRIA TRUMP: “We were supposed to be in Syria for one month. That was 10 years ago.”

THE FACTS: Previous administrations never set a one-month timeline for U.S. involvement in Syria.

The U.S.-led coalition began airstrikes on Islamic State militants in Syria in September 2014. About a year later, the Pentagon said that teams of special operations forces began going into Syria to conduct raids and start up efforts to partner with the Kurdish forces.

Then-Defense Secretary Ash Carter made it clear to Congress at that time that the Pentagon was ready to expand operations with the Kurds and would continue to do so as needed to battle IS, without setting a specific timeline for completion.

PRISON RELEASE TRUMP: Speaking about IS detainees, Trump said: “People let some go. They opened a couple of doors to make us look as bad as possible.” Later he described the IS detainees as “people that probably the Kurds let go to make a little bit stronger political impact.”

THE FACTS: That’s an exaggeration. There is no evidence that Kurdish forces, who fought IS for years with U.S. and coalition troops, deliberately opened prison doors to let militants out.

According to U.S. and defense officials, fewer than 100 prisoners have escaped and Kurdish fighters are still guarding the prisons. Officials say that some of the Kurdish forces have moved north to fight the invading Turks, but many remain to secure the prisons, which hold about 2,000 foreign fighters and another 10,000 Iraqis and Syrians who fought with IS. Officials spoke on condition of anonymity to describe ongoing military operations.

LEAVING SYRIA TRUMP: “Our soldiers are mostly gone from the area.”

THE FACTS: They’re actually mostly still there.

Trump is correct that close to 30 U.S. troops moved out of two outposts near the border area where the Turkish attack was initially centered. But the bulk of the roughly 1,000 U.S. troops deployed to Syria are still in the country.

According to officials, most of the U.S. troops have largely been consolidated into two locations in the north.

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In Canada, controversial leader’s odd policy WINNIPEG, Manitoba — Once again, the name of one of North America’s signature freedom fighters — an enigmatic leader variously described as a pioneer and a madman, a man regarded either as the founding father of Manitoba or David a reckless revolutionary, Shribman a figure all NEWSPAPER but unknown ENTERPRISE below the AFFILIATE Canadian border but a flashpoint, still, above it — echoes across this city and this country.

He was Louis Riel, historic leader of the Metis, inspirational leader of a striving minority, symbol both of Canada’s repression of native peoples and its determination to scratch out a future from a land cursed by cold but animated by a hardy, fearless population.

This week marks the 175th anniversary of his birth — it is also the 150th anniversary of his Red River Resistance — and Riel remains so vital a figure in the capital of the province he is credited with founding that he merits two statues, each a magnet for pilgrims: one the traditional portrayal of a far-seeing visionary, the other a haunting sculpture of a man consumed by visions.

The question of who Riel was — heroic or despotic — remains alive long after he died, at age 41 in 1885. It has spawned books, movies, songs, an opera, even a televised retrial of a man who led two rebellions against his country and was hanged for treason.

“He was a hero to French

Canada and a villain to English Canada,” said Rector Chris Adams of Winnipeg’s St. Paul’s College. “To the law he was a fugitive, and for decades the hanging of Riel was a divisive issue that shaped much of the relationship between French and English Canada.”

Just as controversial is the question of who were, and are, the Metis for whose rights Riel fought.

Scholars, activists, even Canada’s supreme court, have weighed in on this matter, generally settled by describing the Metis as people with indigenous and French ancestry. Canada’s government is no help, having no policy, as Jean Teillet, the great-grandniece of Riel and an indigenous rights lawyer, put it, “to deal with recent claims of Metis identity by individuals who are seeking to gain certain advantages, such as admission to law school or hunting and fishing privileges.”

In his monumental history of Canada, the publisher Conrad Black credits the French explorer Samuel de Champlain (1567-1635) for encouraging intermarriage between French and Indians, as the indigenous were known in the 17th century, and thus the creation of the Metis, “whom he loved and esteemed with undefined respect.”

In recent months, the Fort McKay Metis in northern Alberta’s oil patch declared self-government, in part a response to a Canadian supreme court ruling allowing indigenous people to apply to Ottawa for social benefits and land claims.

“We want to be masters of our own destiny,” community president Ron Quintal told the Globe and Mail newspaper.

Being masters of their own destiny is the ancient desire of the Metis, and the struggle for that mastery is an apt descrip-

tion of Riel’s movement, both doomed (the Metis have fought for recognition and rights for decades) and redeemed (Manitoba stands as Canada’s fifth province, with the rights and prerogatives possessed by all the country’s provinces).

By most accounts, Riel was reacting to the legitimate grievances of the Metis people.

The government of John A. Macdonald was not responsive to his pleas. It wanted desperately to complete the country’s transcontinental railway and saw the Metis and their land claims as obstacles.

Today, Riel is venerated by some Canadians for representing grievances against the federal government, while Manitobans see him as their province’s founder.

“We have completely rewritten history and now Louis Riel fits important boxes,” said Malcolm Bird, a University of Winnipeg political scientist. “He fought for Metis rights, which were being encroached upon by the Canadian government. But he is also important because he brings indigenous grievances, French Canadian matters and Western alienation into one person.”

Middle-class Canadians with indigenous backgrounds were reluctant to admit, let alone boast of, their roots a generation ago. Now it is a matter of great pride. In his first Winnipeg mayoral campaign, Brian Bowman announced he was part of the Metis people.

But decades ago, the legacy of Riel’s hanging was so potent that French Canadian immigration to the prairies diminished considerably. This region was regarded as unfriendly to Canada’s French minority at a time when these open spaces were being settled.

Some in academic circles today regard Riel as mystical,

perhaps delusional, a traitor if not exactly psychotic. Others regard him as a tragic hero. But Manitoba in 1992 declared him the official Father of Manitoba, and the legend at his grave is a simple elegy: “He spoke for the local people. He worked for what was fair and just. The young man stood his ground, facing distant powers who tried to take the land and rights from those less powerful.”

By leading a resistance and a provisional government, he negotiated to take Manitoba into Canadian Confederation as a province, with French and English as official languages.

“I know that through the grace of God I am the founder of Manitoba,” he said. He was elected to Parliament in Ottawa three times but wasn’t permitted to be seated.

Miles from the statue that sits on the grounds of Manitoba’s legislature is the second statue, first unveiled in 1970 as part of the province’s centennial. “[T]he act of exhibiting Riel as an exposed, tortured man represents something profound about the Metis people,” wrote Darren O’Toole, a descendant of the Bois-Brule (Wiisakodewininiwag) of the White Horse Plains in Manitoba who teaches aboriginal law and indigenous legal philosophy at the University of Ottawa. “For it is also we as a people who have been stripped of our dignity — stripped of our lands, of our homes, of our history, of our culture and sometimes our mental health. And yet the walls that surround Riel’s tortured figure — the institutional walls of a prison or an asylum — put the Canadian State on public display. For this is what Canada did to Riel; this is what Canada has done to us as a people. And it must not be forgotten, hidden or denied.”

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BRIEFS Howard Hoover is turning 90 An open house to honor Howard Hoover’s 90th birthday will be hosted by his two children, Judy (Rick) Sipovic and John (Reanna) Pelszynski, from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26 at the Oglesby American Legion.

Light refreshments will be served and friends and family are welcome to stop by to visit and wish Howard a happy birthday.

Howard Hoover was born Oct. 31, 1929, in La Salle to Agnes and John Hoover. He grew up in Rockford and married Helen Borovac on Sept. 4, 1954. They lived in Oglesby until her death in 2015. He worked at Westclox, Marquette Cement and Illinois Cement until his retirement in 1991. Howard has five grandchildren and six great-granchildren.

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Leonard Bertuli of Mark recalls stories of his time in the jungle where he spent eight months without a shower. Bertuli arrived by helicopter in the Vietnam jungle with D company 2/12 Calvary in 1968. Bertuli said as Veterans Day approaches, people should consider veterans’ families too.

‘We never talk about the parents’ Vietnam veteran Leonard Bertuli asks that you remember military families next month on Veterans Day

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His homecoming was unexpected to say the least. Leonard Bertuli made the phone call to his wife from Chicago, although she thought he was halfway around the world.

“I called her from La Salle Street Station and told her I would be home in a few hours,” he said.

She thought he was in Vietnam. Just over 50 years ago, on Aug. 25, 1969, Bertuli arrived back in his home state from the war. He had been fighting in Vietnam for about a year, which included eight straight months in the jungle where the only shower he saw was the shower of gunfire from the enemy.

Bertuli has recalled this harrowing experience before, as previously reported in the NewsTribune. He teamed up with fellow Stacked Deck (Company D 2d Battalion 12th Cavalry of the Army 1st Cavalry Division) members Jim Compton and Gary Vickers to tell the story of North Vietnamese Army attacks on the company in late February and Early March of 1969. Their 5,000-word essay titled “Telling Our Story: 11 Days in March” was completed in 2018 after the old friends were reunited stateside after decades apart. Bertuli even noted that a few producers and authors had reached out to

him to expand on the story for a novel or film.

But as Veterans Day approaches next month, Bertuli took the time to recount his war experiences again (read his full essay at newstrib.com). This time he reflected on his homecoming and how his experience overseas affected his family.

“It dawned on me that we never talk about the parents and our families,” he said. “I feel we haven’t done that.”

Bertuli said when he was first in-country, his letters home would not give much detail on what they were going through.

“We always sugarcoated our stories,” he said.

But those 11 days had an impact on him, seeing fellow brothers in arms killed or wounded during wave after wave of attacks.

“It changed me. It was as if I didn’t care anymore. Several days later I finally wrote my dad telling him what had happened. I can remember telling him I didn’t think I would make it and to help Maribeth (Leonard’s wife) get through it,” Bertuli wrote. “I wish I had never said that. Through my letters, he had been walking with us and knew what we were going through.”

Bertuli’s father also served in the military and saw through the fabrications in the letters.

“My father, a (World War II) veteran, quickly figured out I wasn’t being honest in my

Bertuli, pictured in this submitted photo, poses in the Vietnam jungle. Bertuli has an album of photos from his time in the Vietnam War, but said he lost his camera when a comrade dropped it in a stream. letters. He told me he wanted the truth, so I started telling him everything. How we were living and what we were going through,” Bertuli wrote.

That emotional toll had been building for his father and the entire family all those months Bertuli was away.

“An unexpected phone call or knock at the door must have made his stomach tighten,” Bertuli wrote. So, when he did arrive in La Salle and saw his wife the feelings were difficult to put into words.

“I had been gone a year and its hard to describe the feelings we were going through,” Bertuli wrote.

Both his parents worked in La Salle, his mother at the Montgomery Ward store on First Street and his father at the Kaskaskia Hotel. They stopped to see mom first.

“That meeting was the typical “mom go crazy” moment,” he wrote.

Then it was dad’s turn. Bertuli went to his father’s office at the

Report: 2 Illinois routes among Amtrak’s worst performing CHICAGO (AP) — Two of Amtrak’s Illinois trains routes are among the worst-performing in the nation, according to a new government report.

Amtrak’s Illini and Saluki trains run between Union Station in Chicago and Carbondale in Southern Illinois.

The Office of Inspector General for Amtrak released a report revealing that only 6% of northbound

Illini trains arrived within 15 minutes of their scheduled time during the 12-month period ending last September, the Chicago Tribune reported.

Only 17% of southbound Saluki trains arrived on time, and 18% were late by more than an hour.

The report highlighted poor ontime performance as a crucial factor contributing to Amtrak’s operating loss of $171 million for the fiscal

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Participants will become more familiar with the acronyms used and what they stand for, the networks available, prescription drug plans and how the different plans may affect out-of-pocket expenses.

They will learn about the two roads to Medicare and what they need to know when evaluating options: • Road 1, the original Medicare providing coverage directly through Part A or Part B. • Road 2, the Medicare Advantage coverage offered by private insurance companies and Part A and B; Part D which may be included in some plans, and the changes that will occur with the changes to Part F and the addition of Part G. Navigating the Medicare road can be daunting. This is an informational sharing meeting only.

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‘Maude’ co-star dies at 97 LOS ANGELES (AP) — Bill Macy, the character actor whose hangdog expression was a perfect match for his role as the long-suffering foil to Bea Arthur’s unyielding feminist on the daring 1970s sitcom “Maude,” has died. He was 97.

Macy died last Thursday night in Los Angeles. F The stint as Walter Findlay on the CBS sitcom that aired from 1972-78 was Macy’s highest-profile in a long stage, film and TV career.

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inable warfare, his family had him home safe. “So often we forget what the family goes through while their loved one is serving our country,� Bertuli wrote. “This Veterans Day, if you know someone who has a loved one serving don’t only ask about the loved one. Ask how the family is doing and if they need any help. It’s not just the warrior that is giving for our country, the family is as well.�

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hotel for the unexpected meeting. “He looked up but didn’t seem to recognize me. When I realized it was me, he started toward the door. I had only seen him cry once before and as I started to meet him I could see a tear starting down his cheek.

He put his arms around me and just held me. I could almost feel all the worrying and fears leaving him,� Bertuli wrote.

After months of worry, as Bertuli fought and survived through unimag-

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Dear Need Help: Ask your therapist to help you develop language that your husband may be able to relate to about coming together for a therapy meeting. Ideally, your request should be optimistic and without judgment. You need to convey to your husband that you care deeply for him and your life together, and you want to ďŹ gure out how to make your bond stronger so that both of you can be happier. Your invitation to him for a combined session comes from your desire to determine how you can communicate better and see your way to a rekindled closeness that will beneďŹ t both of you.

Do your best not to

threaten your husband.

No matter how frustrated you get, it rarely works.

At the same time, understand your limits. Can you stay in your marriage as it is? What needs to change for you to feel conďŹ dent that you can experience joy with your husband? What can you do now to ignite joy? Do what you can in search of a positive outcome.

This includes optimistic gestures that you believe your husband will appreciate. You might also remind him of things you would welcome.

Dear Harriette: I graduated from school several months ago and have been desperately looking for a job. I did well in school and had a couple of good internships, but I can’t seem to land anything yet. It is so frustrating. I feel like I did all the right things — or at least what I was told I should do — but it’s hard out there.

It’s demoralizing to hear that unemployment is at an all-time low. How can I get my conďŹ dence up in this situation? — Need Work Dear Need Work: The best thing you can do is have patience and keep looking. If you get into a panic, it will be diďŹƒcult for you to search with focus and even more challenging to sell yourself in a job interview.

Hunker down and know that you are not alone. It often takes time to ďŹ nd work. Look through every outlet that you know for jobs in your area of interest. Expand your search a bit beyond your comfort zone, too.

Call on people you know who may have contacts in your area of interest.

Relationships are just as important as education and preparedness.

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Dear Harriette: My husband and I have been going to a therapist — separately.

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cord executive Jerry Bradley have been inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in a starďŹ lled ceremony.

Reba McEntire, Luke Bryan, Trisha Yearwood, Ricky Skaggs, Marty Stuart and Travis Tritt were on hand Sunday evening to pay tribute to the inductees during the event in Nashville. Brooks & Dunn, with 20 No. 1 hits, have sold more than 28 million albums in the U.S. Stevens is known for his novelty songs like “The Streak,� but also the Grammy-winning “Everything is Beautiful.�

And Bradley, as the head of RCA Nashville, signed artists like Alabama and Ronnie Milsap, while promoting the outlaws of country music. “This business has given me a wonderful life,� Bradley said. “I am grateful for the people I’ve met, the songs I’ve heard and the part I’ve played.�

McEntire, who has played alongside Brooks & Dunn since the ‘90s and has a longstanding Las Vegas residency with the duo, came to put the medallions over their heads.

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IN BRIEF Rodgers’ huge game leads Pack past Oakland GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Aaron Rodgers had his best game by far under new Packers coach Matt LaFleur, throwing for 429 yards and five touchdowns and running for another as Green Bay beat the Oakland Raiders 42-24 on Sunday.

Rodgers completed 25 of 31 passes to eight different targets and finished with the first perfect passer rating of his career, leading LaFleur’s offense to a season high in points.

Even with top target Davante Adams sidelined for the third straight game with turf toe, Rodgers threw for his most touchdowns in a game since Sept. 28, 2015, against the Chiefs.

Derek Carr finished 22 for 28 for 293 yards, two touchdowns and two costly turnovers for the Raiders (3-3), who lost their eighth straight against Green Bay, going back to 1990. The Packers (6-1) have scored 30-plus points in each of their last five games against the Raiders.

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‘A really good accomplishment’

PC’s Roach earns fourth-place medal

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Bridgewater leads Saints over Bears CHICAGO (AP) — Teddy Bridgewater threw for 281 yards and two touchdowns, and New Orleans improved to 5-0 without injured starter Drew Brees with a 36-25 victory over Chicago.

The Saints (6-1) again showed why they still see themselves as Super Bowl contenders even though their star quarterback is out indefinitely because of a torn ligament in his right thumb.

Bridgewater completed 23 of 38 passes, Michael Thomas had nine receptions for 131 yards, and Latavius Murray ran for 119 yards and two touchdowns.

Besides Brees, New Orleans had to get by without top running back Alvin Kamara (ankle, knee) and top receiving tight end Jared Cook (ankle).

The Bears (3-3) lost their second straight, with Mitchell Trubisky struggling after missing a game because of a shoulder injury.

Capitals beat Chicago CHICAGO (AP) — The Washington Capitals admitted they weren’t at their best. Still good enough to pull out a win to start a five-game road trip.

Tom Wilson broke a tie with 8:13 left and the Capitals rebounded after blowing a two-goal lead to beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5-3 on Sunday night for their third straight win.

Wilson beat Corey Crawford from the right edge of the crease with his third goal after he was left open and took a cross-ice pass from Carl Hagelin to put Washington ahead 4-3. Lars Eller added an empty-netter from his own zone with 49.3 seconds remaining.

Drake Caggiula, Dominik Kubalik and Patrick Kane connected for the Blackhawks, who rallied to tie it at 3 midway through the third. Alexander Nylander had two assists and Corey Crawford blocked 25 shots as Chicago’s two-game winning streak ended.

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Putnam County senior Ian Roach tees off on the first hole of the second round of the IHSA Class 1A State Tournament on Saturday at Prairie Vista Golf Course in Bloomington. Roach shot a two-round score of 147 to place fourth.

After getting constant updates on where he was at on the leader board during the state golf tournament as a junior, Putnam County senior Ian Roach didn’t want that this fall.

So after starting Saturday tied for third place, Roach had no idea that at one point he had slipped back to eighth place.

“The live scoring at state was interesting,” Roach said. “Last year when I was with (coach Ryan Harvey), I was always asking him where I was at. That’s probably not too good to do that to yourself because you want to try to focus on what your game is doing and not what everyone else is doing. I didn’t want to know where I was until the end.”

That mentality helped Roach shoot 1-under par on the final 13 holes to record a 3-over-par 75 on Saturday and a two-day score of 147 to place fourth IHSA Class 1A State Tournament at Prairie Vista Golf Course in Bloomington.

“I think 3-over par my freshman year got second place, so I can’t be too upset,” Roach said.

“It just shows how much progress I’ve made and how much my hard work has made me a better golfer, so it does mean a lot.”

Roach’s fourth-place finish put an exclaimation point on a career that also included four state appearances and a 10th-place medal as a junior.

“It’s just cool to even see the Putnam County name on the leader board when you go on the IHSA website,” PC coach Chelsi Straughn-Niewinski said. “He played great. His goal was to win it or be in the top two, but he was happy in the end getting fourth.

He went to state all four years and kept finishing higher and higher every year so it’s a really good accomplishment.

“He works really hard, so he deserved to have a nice finish like this.”

Roach had a tough start to the round as he started with back-toback pars before recording bogey, double bogey, bogey.

“After the first five holes he was 4-over-par,” StraughnNiewinski said. “He had a couple bogeys and had an unfortunate shot where he hit a cart path and kicked his ball out of bounds, so it was a really bad break. He does a pretty good job of staying focused. He was down because he had three holes in a row with a bogey or double bogey then he said he was focused on making a par, and he made par on the next four holes and got a couple birdies. It was good to see him pull it See ROACH Page B2

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Heagy places second at Interstate Eight meet La Salle-Peru, Princeton volleyball teams claim tournament titles

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GIRLS VOLLEYBALL

La Salle-Peru senior Ashley Heagy ran an 18:21.3 to place second individually at the Interstate Eight Conference Meet on Saturday in Morris.

Kaneland’s Rachel Richtman won in 18:17.7.

Heagy’s performance helped the Lady Cavaliers place third with 92 points.

Kaneland won with 25 and Sycamore was second with 42 points.

Michela Ossola placed 14th in 21:09.1 for the Lady Cavs.

In the boys race, L-P senior Logan Johnson ran a 16:21.6 to place seventh.

The Cavs finished fifth with 131 points.

Kaneland won with 19.

At Bartonville Kamryn Olson had 58 assists, 57 points, 30 kills, 25 digs and 15 aces Saturday as La Salle-Peru went 5-0 to win the Limestone Classic.

The Lady Cavaliers defeated Galesburg (25-18, 25-15), Peoria (25-11, 25-8), Richwoods (25-7, 25-23), Peoria Notre Dame (2510, 25-13) and Limestone (25-16, 25-11).

Paige Champlin added 41 assists, 41 points, 15 digs and eight aces for L-P, while Arika Richardson put down 33 kills.

At Mendota Katie Bates put up 100 assists to go along with 36 digs, 19 points, seven kills and four aces

on Saturday to lead Princeton to the title at the Mendota Tournament.

In pool play, the Tigresses beat Putnam County (25-21, 25-17) and Peoria Christian (25-12, 2520) and lost to Forreston (25-19, 25-18).

In bracket play, Princeton beat Mendota 20-25, 25-16, 27-25 before topping Forreston 25-23, 25-23 in the championship.

Abby Peterson contributed 53 digs, 22 points, 10 assists and seven aces for PHS (20-12).

Mendota placed third behind 49 digs and 40 kills from Amellia Bromenschenkel.

The Spikers went 3-0 in pool play with wins over Lexington (25-17, 23-25), Ottawa (25-16, 25-13) and Bureau Valley (25-11, 25-21).

Mendota (21-10-2) lost to Princeton in the semifinals before defeating Lexington 25-20, 23-25, 25-21 in the third-place match.

Bureau Valley went 2-2 to place fifth.

The Storm beat Ottawa (2513, 25-18) and lost to Lexington (25-23, 25-17) and Mendota in pool play before beating Putnam County 25-19, 25-21 in the fifthplace match.

Lauren Wirth had 59 assists, 17 digs, 16 points, seven kills and six aces for BV (21-13).

Putnam County went 0-3-1 with a tie against Peoria Christian (2725, 25-27) and losses to Princeton and Forreston (25-23, 25-14) in pool play before losing to BV in the fifth-place match.

Morgan Hundley had 24 digs, 23 assists, 12 kills, nine aces and

two blocks for the Lady Panthers.

At Plano Elaina Wamhoff had 101 assists, 56 digs, 31 points, 25 kills, six aces and six blocks to help St. Bede to a fifth-place finish at the Plano Tournament.

The Lady Bruins went 3-2 with wins over Leland (25-10, 2510), Earlville (25-17, 25-23) and Westmont (25-22, 25-18) and losses to Rosary (15-25, 25-20, 15-7) and Sandwich (25-27, 25-17, 15-10).

Wamhoff was named to the all-tournament team for the Lady Bruins (11-19-1).

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Scoreboard Bureau Valley at Princeton, 6 p.m.

Oregon at Mendota, 7 p.m.

Indian Creek at LaMoille-Ohio, 6:30 p.m.

Fieldcrest at McLean County/ HOIC Tournament, TBD

SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE Home games are dark, road games are white

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Next: Chargers Noon/Sun FOX

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TUE Golden Knights 7:30 p.m.

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FRI

Flyers 7:30 p.m.

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Grizzlies 7 p.m.

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Amboy-LaMoille at Ashton-Franklin Center, 7 p.m.

Hiawatha at Earlville, 6:30 p.m.

WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL

North

IVCC at Carl Sandburg, 6 p.m.

Earlville at Putnam County, 7 p.m.

WEDNESDAY

WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL IVCC at Parkland Tournament, 2 p.m./6 p.m.

THURSDAY

FOOTBALL

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL

NFL

Blackhawks games can be heard on WGM-AM 720, Bears games can be heard

Mendota at Oregon, 6 p.m.

on WBBM-AM 780 and Bulls games can be heard on WMVP-AM 1000.

Bureau Valley at Kewanee, 6 p.m.

New England Buffalo N.Y. Jets Miami

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noke-Benson, 4:30 p.m.

Semifinal: Mendota vs. Quincy Notre Dame, 6:30 p.m.

Fieldcrest at McLean County/ HOIC Tournament, TBD

CO-ED CROSS COUNTRY

Henry at Peoria Christian, 6 p.m.

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL

St. Bede at Hall, 4 p.m.

WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL

Sterling at La Salle-Peru, 6 p.m.

GIRLS SWIMMING

IVCC at Moraine Valley, 6 p.m.

Marquette at St. Bede, 7 p.m.

LaMoille-Ohio at Amboy, 7 p.m.

TUESDAY

La Salle-Peru co-op at Pontiac, 5 p.m.

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL Sandwich at La Salle-Peru, 6 p.m.

Erie-Prophetstown at St. Bede, 7 p.m.

FRIDAY BOYS SOCCER

Indianapolis Houston Jacksonville Tennessee

BOYS SOCCER

Kewanee at Hall, 6 p.m.

FOOTBALL

Class 1A Peoria Christian Sectional

Putnam County at DePue, 6:30 p.m.

La Salle-Peru at Kaneland, 7 p.m.

Semifinal: Earlville vs. Roa-

Rock Falls at Mendota, 6 p.m.

Rockridge at St. Bede, 7 p.m.

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L T Pct PF PA 0 01.000156 64 2 0 .714 181176 3 0 .571 190164 3 1 .500 161192

Tampa Bay at Tennessee, Noon Cincinnati vs L.A. Rams at London, UK, Noon Denver at Indianapolis, Noon Philadelphia at Buffalo, Noon N.Y. Jets at Jacksonville, Noon Seattle at Atlanta, Noon L.A. Chargers at Chicago, Noon Carolina at San Francisco, 3:05 p.m.

Sunday’s Results San Francisco 9, Washington 0

Green Bay at Kansas City, 7:20 p.m.

W 4 4 3 3

L T Pct 2 0 .667 3 0 .571 4 0 .429 4 0 .429

Green Bay 42, Oakland 24

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Buffalo 31, Miami 21 Arizona 27, N.Y. Giants 21 L.A. Rams 37, Atlanta 10

W 5 2 2 0

L T Pct 2 0 .714 4 0 .333 4 0 .333 7 0 .000

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Minnesota 42, Detroit 30 Jacksonville 27, Cincinnati 17 Tennessee 23, L.A. Chargers 20 Baltimore 30, Seattle 16 New Orleans 36, Chicago 25

W 5 3 2 2

L T Pct 2 0 .714 3 0 .500 5 0 .286 5 0 .286

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NFC East W L T Pct

PF PA

Dallas 37, Philadelphia 10 Open: Tampa Bay, Cleveland, Carolina, Pittsburgh Today’s Game New England at N.Y. Jets, 7:15 p.m.

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Cleveland at New England, 3:25 p.m.

Open: Dallas, Baltimore

HOCKEY NHL LOTPts 1 1 15 1 2 12 3 1 11 3 2 10 3 1 9 2 3 9 5 0 6 5 1 3

GF 34 22 35 34 29 26 19 16

3 0 12 32 23 5 3 0 10 21 3 2 8 18 26 4 2 6 19 31 2 3 1 5 15 2 4 0

4 17

Central Division GP W Colorado 8 7 Winnipeg 10 5 Nashville 8 4 St. Louis 8 3 Chicago 6 2 Dallas 10 2 Minnesota 8 2

LOTPts 0 1 15 5 0 10 3 1 9 2 3 9 3 1 5 7 1 5 6 0 4

GF 35 28 32 24 18 21 18

GA 21 33 31 29 20 31 32

Pacific Division GP W LOTPts GF GA Edmonton 9 7 1 1 15 31 21 Anaheim 9 6 3 0 12 23 16 Vegas 9 6 3 0 12 32 21 Calgary 10 5 4 1 11 26 27 Vancouver 8 5 3 0 10 25 17 Arizona 7 4 2 1 9 21 13 San Jose 8 3 5 0 6 21 28 Los Angeles8 3 5 0 6 24 32 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss.

Top three teams in each division and two wild cards per conference advance to playoffs.

Sunday’s Games Vancouver 3, N.Y. Rangers 2

EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W Buffalo 9 7 Boston 8 5 Toronto 9 5 Montreal 9 4 Tampa Bay8 4 Florida 8 3 Detroit 8 3 Ottawa 7 1

Pittsburgh 9 6 N.Y. Islanders8 20 Columbus 8 3 New Jersey8 2 Philadelphia 6 19 N.Y. Rangers 6 22

WESTERN CONFERENCE

N.Y. Giants at Detroit, Noon

Oakland at Houston, 3:25 p.m.

Indianapolis 30, Houston 23

Baltimore Cleveland Pittsburgh Cincinnati

Sunday, Oct. 27 Arizona at New Orleans, Noon

Thursday’s Result Kansas City 30, Denver 6

North

Kansas City Oakland Denver L.A. Chargers

Championship, 6:30 p.m.

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PF PA 164147 166133 173185 145223

L T Pct PF PA 0 01.000190 48 1 0 .833 121 91 4 0 .200 63123 6 0 .000 63211

West

Class 1A Peoria Christian Sectional

W 6 5 3 2

L T Pct 1 0 .857 2 0 .667 4 0 .333 6 0 .143

Thursday, Oct. 24 Washington at Minnesota, 7:20 p.m.

W 6 5 1 0

South

DePue at Midland, 6 p.m.

Green Bay Minnesota Chicago Detroit

W 6 4 2 1

W San Francisco 6 Seattle 5 L.A. Rams 4 Arizona 3

East

Putnam County at Woodland, 6:30 p.m.

3 0 .571 190124 4 0 .429 171186 5 0 .286 132187 6 0 .143 90176

West

AFC

St. Bede at Hall, 6 p.m.

4 3 2 1

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Fieldcrest at El Paso-Gridley, 7 p.m.

La Salle-Peru at Kaneland, 6 p.m.

Hornets 6 p.m.

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Riverdale at Bureau Valley, 7 p.m.

Dallas Philadelphia N.Y. Giants Washington

New Orleans Carolina Tampa Bay Atlanta

Roanoke-Benson at Henry, 6 p.m.

No events scheduled

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Princeton at Erie-Prophetstown, 7 p.m.

GA 21 18 31 30 27 31 28 27

Metropolitan Division GP W LOTPts GF GA Washington106 2 2 14 36 31 Carolina 9 6 3 0 12 30 25

Minnesota 4, Montreal 3 Washington 5, Chicago 3 Winnipeg 1, Edmonton 0, SO Calgary 2, Anaheim 1 Today’s Games Columbus at Toronto, 6 p.m.

Vegas at Philadelphia, 6 p.m.

Colorado at St. Louis, 7 p.m.

Ottawa at Dallas, 7:30 p.m.

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Both teams relying on strong rotations

FROM PAGE B1

back together and not let it get out of control.”

After closing the front nine with four consecutive pars, he opened the back nine with three consecutive pars before recording a birdie on No. 13. He also had a birdie on No. 16.

“It was a little bit iffy because on the front nine I had a drive that went OB,” Roach said about his round. “I did have a lot of really good drives. My irons weren’t super good, but good enough where I could get it on the green and two putt most of the time or save a few pars and make a couple birdies. It was not as solid as the first day, but it was solid enough.”

Roach said he’s now ready to move forward with a golf career at IVCC on the horizon.

“Now looking forward to the future, I can say my highest place in state was fourth compared to when I was a freshman and I was 46 place,” Roach said. “It means a lot to cap it off (with a fourth place). … I’m happy and ready to move on to the future.”

Peoria Christian freshman Weston Walker won the individual title with a 143. Breese Mater Dei won the team title by a stroke over Althoff Catholic.

Kevin Chlum can be reached at 220-6939, or at kchlum@ shawmedia.com. Follow him on Twitter @NT_SportsEditor.

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Putnam County senior Ian Roach putts on the first hole of the second round of the IHSA Class 1A State Tournament on Saturday in Bloomington.

Roundup FROM PAGE B1

373 points to place ninth Saturday at the Patriot Invitational.

Lexi Bohms led PHS as she placed 38th in 20:14.

Amboy-LaMoille senior Margaret Vaessen was the top area finisher as she placed 28th in 19:42. The Lady Clippers placed 15th.

In the boys race, A-L’s Ian Eller placed 52nd in 17:07 to help the Clippers to a 16th-place finish.

Princeton was 26th, Bureau Valley was 35th,

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“We’ve got the best pitcher in the world going. And then after that, we’ve got the best pitcher in the world going, too. And then after that, we’ve got the best pitcher in the world going, too,” Astros third baseman Alex Bregman said. “It’s going to be a lot of fun.”

Bregman and fellow MVP candidate Anthony Rendon certainly did their parts to make this the Year of the Home Run. And José Altuve lit up Minute Maid Park with his walk-off homer to beat the Yankees in the AL Championship Series.

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Houston opened as a 2-1 favorite at the Las Vegas sportsbooks.

Cole is set to throw the first pitch on Tuesday night in Houston. He led the majors with 326 strikeouts, was second to Verlander in the big leagues with 20 wins and topped the AL with a 2.50 ERA. He also is 19-0 in his last 25 starts. That includes 3-0 in the playoffs so far, allowing one earned run in 22 2/3 innings while fanning 32.

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“I know a few guys in their rotation, and I’m personally excited that they’re in this position, and I’m just very excited to get in there,” Cole said late Saturday night.

“They’ve worked their tails off. I know a lot of the guys on the team, and I know how they prepare,” he said. “I’m looking forward to the challenge.”

Hall was 37th and Henry- 17:03).

Midland was 39th.

In the girls race, Kaitlynn Hakes ran a 24:39 to lead At Eureka Fieldcrest, which placed The Fieldcrest boys had seventh. four runners in the top 20 Saturday as the Knights At Winnebago placed fourth at the Eureka Andrew Stamberger ran Invitational behind three a 17:23 to place a teamranked teams. best 35 at the Big Northern The Knights had 78 Conference Meet on points. El Paso-Gridley Saturday. won with 43.

The Trojans placed ninth Top 20 finishers for with 238 points. Dixon Fieldcrest were Andy won with 24.

Wiesenhofer (seventh, In the girls race, Lily 16:30), Victor Echeveste Linden led Mendota by (11th, 16:33), Christian finishing 49 in 22:36. The Skaggs (18th, 17:02) and Lady Trojans did not field Mason Stoeger (20th, a full team.

WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL

At Oglesby Putnam County graduate Kaitlyn Edgcomb had 25 kills and 25 digs on Saturday as IVCC lost 2325, 25-14, 25-23, 22-25, 15-7 to Harper and 2516, 25-17, 26-28, 25-22 to Lincoln.

BOYS SOCCER

At Orion La Salle-Peru forfeited its Class 2A Geneseo Regional quarterfinal on Saturday due to a lack of available players.

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Bureau County Grand Jury hands down indicments PRINCETON — The following cases were considered by the Bureau County grand jury on Oct. 11.

• Kendrick M. Galetti, 25, of Princeton was indicted for the Class 2 felony offense of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance (heroin). She is accused of delivering less than 1 gram of a substance containing heroin to another. An agent from the Tri-DENT Task Force testified before the grand jury. This defendant is in custody with bond set in the amount of $20,000, 10 percent to apply.

• Kenneth D. Blevins, 48, Princeton was indicted for the Class 4 felony offense of criminal damage to property. He accused of damaging property of a Princeton resident with the damage being in excess of $500 but not in excess of $10,000. An investigator from the Princeton Police Department testified before the grand jury. This defendant is in custody with bond set in the amount of $20,000, 10 percent to apply.

• Justin M. Mills, 30, Princeton was indicted for the Class 3 felony offense of unlawful possession of methamphetamine. He is accused of possessing less than 5 grams of a substance containing methamphetamine. An investigator from the Bureau County Sheriff’s department testified before the grand jury. The defendant is in custody with bond set in the amount of $50,000, 10 percent to apply.

• Zachary S. Allison, 20, Lostant was indicted for the Class 4 felony offense of obstructing a peace officer. He is accused of running from a Spring Valley Police officer during a traffic stop causing the officer to fall resulting in injuries to the officer. An officer from the Spring Valley Police

Department testified before the grand jury. The defendant is in custody with bond set in the amount of $10,000, 10 percent to apply.

• Craig L. Davis-Sims, 21, Davenport, Iowa, was indicted for the Class X felony offense of unlawful possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance (methamphetamine).

He is accused of possessing 900 grams or more of a substance containing methamphetamine with the intent to deliver. A trooper from the Illinois State Police testified before the grand jury. The defendant is free from custody after posting bond in the amount of $75,000, 10 percent to apply.

• Henry E. Dinkins, 47, Davenport, Iowa, was indicted for the Class X felony offense of unlawful possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance (methamphetamine).

He is accused of possessing 900 grams or more of a substance containing methamphetamine with the intent to deliver. A trooper from the Illinois State Police testified before the grand jury. The defendant is free from custody after posting bond in the amount of $100,000, 10 percent to apply.

These indictments were presented to the grand jury by Bureau County State’s Attorney Geno Caffarini, First Assistant State’s Attorney Thomas Briddick and Assistant State’s Attorney Daniel Anderson. The indictments on Blevins, Galetti and Mills were returned before Judge Marc Bernabei; the indictments on Dinkins, DavisSims and Allison were returned before Judge Hollerich. There were two suppressed cases.

These indictments are only accusations against the defendants. They are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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Illinois Valley Community College President Jerry Corcoran (left) Terry Patyk and IVCC ag instructor and co-program coordinator Willard Mott with sketches of IVCC’s future ag complex. The Patyk family made a donation to help build the college’s agriculture program.

Patyk family assists IVCC Ag program The Patyk family recently made a donation to the Illinois Valley Community College Foundation to support the college’s ag program and keep the memory of their parents alive.

The monetary gift was made in memory of the late Henry and Bernice Patyk of rural Lostant by their six children: John (Debbie) of Peru, Terry (Laura) of Lostant, Marybeth (Bill) Koenen of St. Germain, Wis., Kristie (Larry) Laio of La Salle, Karen (Randy) Bacidore of Riverside and Jannell (Fran) Bichl of Chicago. The Patyk family asked the college not to disclose the total dollar value of the donation.

“We could not think of a more appropriate thing to do for Mom and Dad,” said Terry Patyk, President of the La Salle County Stockman’s Association.

“Supporting ag education is a fitting tribute to them.”

Laura Patyk, a longtime elementary school teacher in Spring Valley, said to her husband, “Education was something your parents believed in.”

IVCC agriculture instructor and co-program coordinator Willard Mott said the donation would be used to purchase equipment for an introductory animal science course that begins this spring.

Eventually, that course and all others will be taught in the ag complex to be built just south of campus.

Henry and Bernice farmed in the Tonica-Lostant area for more than 40 years. Bernice died Christmas day 2016 at age 92.

Henry died in 2007.

Terry farmed alongside his father until the day Henry died and lived at home until his marriage to Laura.

“When I left for the church on my wedding day, my father said, ‘There goes my best friend.’”

Terry added, “I hope in some small way this gift can keep their memories alive.”

Internal messages trouble Boeing

Duchess of Sussex calls 1st year of marriage difficult

CHICAGO (AP) — Boeing says it regrets concerns raised about internal communications it recently handed over to Congress and federal regulators that are investigating two deadly crashes of the company’s 737 Max airplanes.

The company said it’s unfortunate that messages between co-workers it turned over last week weren’t released in a manner allowing for “meaningful explanation.”

In the messages, former senior Boeing test pilot Mark Forkner told a co-worker in 2016 he unknowingly misled safety regulators about problems with a flight-control system that

LONDON (AP) — The Duchess of Sussex says her first year of marriage to Britain’s Prince Harry has been difficult because of the pressure from Britain’s tabloid press.

The former Meghan Markle told ITV in an interview broadcast Sunday that her British friends warned her not to marry the prince because of the intense media scrutiny that would follow in his country. But the U.S. television star said she “naively” dismissed the warnings, because as an American she didn’t understand how the British press worked.

“I never thought this would

would later be implicated in the crashes.

Forkner said the new automated flight system, called MCAS, was “egregious” and “running rampant” while he tested it in a flight simulator.

The exchange occurred as Boeing was trying to convince the Federal Aviation Administration the system was safe.

The FAA’s administrator on Friday demanded an explanation from Boeing, including why the company delayed telling the agency about the messages for several months.

Boeing said Sunday it’s continuing to investigate.

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be easy but I thought it would be fair. And that is the part that is hard to reconcile,” she said.

“But (I) just take each day as it comes.”

The royal couple revealed their struggles with the media during the ITV documentary “Harry & Meghan: An African Journey,” which followed them on a recent tour of Southern Africa. Both said they had struggled with the spotlight, particularly because they say much of what is printed is untrue. The pressure was aggravated by the fact that the duchess was a newlywed, then pregnant and then a new mother.

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they’re pregnant, you’re really vulnerable. And so that was made really challenging, and then when you have a newborn, you know?” she said, adding that it was a struggle. Later she added: “I would say thank you for asking, because not many people have asked if I’m OK, but it’s a very real thing to be going through behind the scenes.”

The 35-year-old Harry did acknowledge there have been some differences between him and his older brother, 37-year-old Prince William, although he said most of what has been printed about a rift between the two has been “created out of nothing.”

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BY EUGENIA can dodge LAST a bullet if you refrain from sharing your opinion.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — Discuss your thoughts and feelings. It’s important that the people you are dealing with know your plans if you want to get the support you need to be successful.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — Insincerity is apparent when dealing with matters that concern money, settlements and expectations.

Don’t dismiss your intuition.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Put emotional negativity on the back burner and embrace the things that can bring you the rewards you

Your Horoscope

39 Easy victim 41 Big, clumsy guy 42 Truth’s opposite 43 Weapons cache 46 Official messenger 50 Bread unit 51 Nest egg letters 53 Aha! (2 wds.)

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desire.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — You can waste time arguing, or you can focus on making personal gains and contributing to something worthwhile.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) — You’ll make gains if you use ingenuity when handling your finances and taking care of your health.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) — Get on board and make things happen. Don’t leave your future in someone else’s hands. Pitch in and be a part of the process.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — A change someone makes may not sit well with you, but if you go about your business and do your own thing, you will feel satisfied.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — If

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someone questions you, offer only what’s necessary.

Remain in control and protect yourself against theft.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) — Share your stories, dreams and intentions with a loved one. The insight and thoughtfulness you get in return will help you bring your plans to the forefront.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — Broaden your horizons, learn all you can, build your stamina and endurance, and prepare for inevitable changes.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Listen and learn. The information you pick up will help you mold your ideas and strengths into something beneficial. A positive change is heading your way.

Romance is accentuated.

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For the Record

Ronald Piacenti

Donald ‘Dima’ Kowalczyk

Ronald J. Piacenti, 72, of Spring Valley, died Oct. 19, 2019, in St. Margaret’s Hospital, Spring Valley after a battle with pancreatic cancer.

Cremation rites have been accorded.

A Celebration of Life Mr. Piacenti will be at 7 p.m.

Oct. 28 in Hurst Funeral Home, Ladd with the Rev. Paul Meismer officiating. Private burial will be at a later date at Ladd Cemetery.

Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Monday in the funeral home.

Ron was born May 10, 1947, in Spring Valley to Delpho and Mae (Humpage) Piacenti. He served with the United States National Guard from 1967 until 1972.

He was a truck driver for Tobler Trucking and Consolidated Freightways.

After retirement, he worked for the Village of Ladd.

Ron enjoyed karaoke, hunting, fishing, doing yard work, playing euchre and going to auctions. He was a member of Green Wing Duck Club, Ladd American Legion Post 938 and Teamsters Local 722.

Ron is survived by his mother, Mae Piacenti of Ladd; two daughters, Annette (Buzz) Verucchi of Dimmick and Michelle (Ken) Kolowski of Peru; seven grandchildren, Brandon, Geno, Sophia, Cecilia, Alexandra, Macy and Conner; and his dog Sadie Mae. He was preceded in death by his father Delpho and one brother, Del Piacenti in 2007.

Memorials may be directed to Wetland Initiative or Cops4Cancer.

Honorary pallbearers will be Terry Linnig, Ryan Linnig, Merle Piacenti, Joe Piacenti, John Pini, Frank Cattani, Dave Kneebone and Frank Magana.

Online condolences may be viewed and remembrances shared at www. hurstfuneralhomes.com.

Donald James “Dima” Kowalczyk, 84, of Peru passed away Oct. 18, 2019, while surrounded by family.

Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in St. Valentine Church, Peru with Monsignor Soseman officiating.

Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Tuesday with a rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. in Burgess Funeral Home, La Salle.

Additional visitation will be from 9 a.m. Wednesday until services in the church. Entombment will follow at Peru City Cemetery. Peru Veterans Memorial Group will conduct full military services.

Don was born Oct. 21, 1934, in Peru to John and Helen (Gorczyca) Mr. Kowalczyk Kowalczyk. He later married the light of his life, Lucille Monterastelli, on Jan. 25, 1958.

While growing up in Peru, Don began his education at St. Valentine Grade School and later graduated from La Salle-Peru High School in 1952. For higher education, he started by attaining an associate’s degree from LPO in 1954, then moved on to graduate with a bachelor of science degree from Illinois State University, and finally finished by earning a masters of education degree from the University of Illinois. While in school and during his early career, Don served in the U.S. Army Reserves.

“Dima” began his teaching career at Mendota Northbrook Junior High School, where he taught math and coached basketball for 21 years. He then left the teaching profession to move closer to home and become the Superintendent of Peru Public Works. A natural people-person, Don built lasting relationships with countless numbers of people and businesses over his 32 years as superintendent.

As a man who always made a selfless effort to be involved with his community, Don engaged in multiple activities during his free time. He served the Peru Boys Little League as president and a coach, volunteered with Special Olympics and spent time as Peru’s recreation director. He was also a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles and Peru Citizens Service Organization.

Don was a gifted sportsman, noted by his all-state accolades in both baseball and basketball while at L-P. He pitched collegiately for ISU’s baseball team, where, “They never saw his fastball coming.” As far as fandom goes, “Dima” routinely followed the Chicago Bears, Bulls, Blackhawks and White Sox over the Cubs. He also was, along with his wife Lucille, the biggest fan at the sporting events and activities of his grandchildren.

Outside of sports, he also loved to go fishing and was an avid wood-worker in his spare time.

He was known by many names, including Don, “Dima,” “Jimmy,” “Dad” and “Papa.”

Don was preceded in death by his wife Lucille; five brothers and three sisters.

He is survived by his children Steve (Meg) Kowalczyk, Scott (Michael Stalker) Kowalczyk, Karen (Glen) Mudge, Ritchie (Janeen) Kowalczyk, Kim (Lee) Ceresa, Nancy (Mike) Carter; nine grandchildren, Jenna, David, Justeen, Jake, Kylee, Karch, Luke, Ronnie and Brett; and four great-grandchildren, Ella, Emmy, Jameson and Jordy.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family for his favorite charities.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.burgessfh.com.

Opening day set for Planned Parenthood’s new Illinois clinic F A I R V I E W HEIGHTS, Ill. (AP) — A clinic quietly constructed in southern Illinois to meet demand for abortion services by residents outside the state is close to opening.

Planned Parenthood of the St. Louis Region and Southwest Missouri says Wednesday is opening day for its Fairview Heights clinic.

The new 18,000-squarefoot (1,700-square-meter) facility will provide surgical and medication abortions, family planning services, annual exams, sexually transmitted infection testing and HIV prevention.

The clinic’s construction began last year, but details weren’t released until near completion to avoid protesters and potential construction delays.

Missouri is among several conservative states to pass new abortion restrictions in the hope that the increasingly conservative U.S. Supreme Court will eventually overturn Roe v. Wade.

Planned Parenthood officials say Illinois is well-positioned to serve as a health care hub for the region.

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Kathryn Marie Bohn, 67, of Peru died the evening of Oct. 16, 2019, while a resident of Toulon Health Care Center.

Per her request, cremation rites have been accorded. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Granville Cemetery.

Pastor Ron McNeil will officiate.

She is survived by her husband Gregory Bohn of Peru.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Louie and Wanetta (Rouland) Herrington; and her sister, Karen Richardson.

Helmer-Shields Funeral Home, Granville is in charge of arrangements.

Judith A. “Judy” Turner, 78, of Mineral died Oct. 18, 2019, in Perry Memorial Hospital, Princeton.

A Celebration of Life service will be at 4 p.m.

Friday in StackhouseMoore Funeral & Cremation Services, Sheffield.

The Rev. Terry Lancaster will officiate.

Visitation will be from 3 p.m. until services Friday in the funeral home.

Cremation rites have been accorded and inurnment will be at a later date at Mineral Cemetery.

Mary Zinanni Mary Zinanni, 78, died Oct. 16, 2019, in her home surrounded by her family.

A Mass of Christian burial will be at 10 a.m.

Thursday in St. Columba Church, Ottawa with the Rev. David Kipfer officiating. Burial will be at St. Columba Cemetery.

Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Wednesday in Mueller Funeral Home, Ottawa, with liturgical prayers recited at 3:45 p.m.

James Heider James J. Heider, 53, of Princeton died Oct. 17, 2019, in St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, following a brief illness.

Military honors for James will be at 4 p.m.

Thursday in Fiocchi-Jensen Funeral Home, Princeton.

Services will be at 6 p.m. in the funeral home. His family will receive friends from 4 p.m. until services Thursday in the funeral home.

NEWCOMERS LINDELL — Jeremiah Lindell and Maria Escatel of Princeton, girl, Oct. 14, St. Margaret’s Hospital, Spring Valley.

CISSELL — Mr. and Mrs. Jack Cissell Jr. (Courtney Bastion), girl, Oct. 15, St. Margaret’s Hospital, Spring Valley.

KOHR — Michael Kohr and Samantha (Radtke) Kohr of Putnam, girl, Oct. 14, St. Margaret’s Hospital, Spring Valley.

WISEN — Mr. and Mrs. Luke and Michelle Wisen of La Salle, boy, August Dean Wisen, Oct. 4, University of Chicago Medical Center, Chicago.

Grandparents are Guy and Betty Lu Wisen of La Salle, Bill Cooper and Pat Bauer of Chicago and Rose Cooper of Chicago.

Jason S. Treadway, 34, of 417 W. First St. Apt. A1, Spring Valley was charged with battery, criminal damage to property, criminal trespass to property and disorderly conduct after a disturbance in the 400 block of West Dakota Street at 8:07 p.m.

Saturday, according to Spring Valley police.

No citations were issued after the crash which occurred just before 4 p.m.

Friday, the sheriff’s office said.

Christopher L. Gretz, 36, of Marseilles was charged with driving while license revoked and operating an uninsured vehicle after a traffic stop at 8:20 p.m. Friday in the Dollar General store parking lot in Marseilles, according to La Salle County Sheriff’s Office.

Mitchell Male, 37, of 1326 Washington St., Marseilles was picked up Hannah A. Barnes, 22, at 5:42 p.m. Wednesday of 329 E. Minnesota St., at his residence on a La Spring Valley was charged Salle County failure-to-apwith failure to reduce pear warrant for driving speed to avoid an accident while license suspended, after her car struck the according to La Salle rear of another car, which County Sheriff’s Office. struck another car, which POLICE REPORTS struck the rear of a pickup Illinois State Police MENDOTA — After a while the other three responded to a single vetraffic stop at 5:11 p.m. vehicles were faced east hicle crash on Interstate Oct. 12 at Washington and stopped on U.S. 6 at 80 eastbound, in the area Street and Eighth Avenue, Route 89 north of Spring of mile post 77.5 just east Valley at 7:07 p.m. Friday, Aaron M. Kerr, 23, of of Route 351 at 3:51 a.m. according to Spring Valley 1111 Washington St., Sunday. Upon arrival, Mendota was picked up police. troopers discovered a on a Bureau County warOther vehicles involved 2013 International truck rant for failure to appear, were driven by Ronald tractor with intermodal according to Mendota L. McNeill of Granville, semitrailer, operated police.

Carlo Verucchi of Ladd

by Abdulaziz Ibrahim and Andrew W. Carmin of Abubaker, male, 34 years MENDOTA — Antonio Spring Valley, according old, of Woodbury, Minn., Borrego, 26, of 139 Fourth to police. in the center median.

St., La Salle was charged Barnes told police she Preliminary investigawith no valid driver’s hit the brakes multiple tion indicates Abubaker license after police retimes but the car, a 1997 failed to negotiate a curve sponded to a call for serLumina, would not stop, while traveling east. vice at 4:41 p.m. Thursday according to the report.

Abubaker’s vehicle left the at 1600 Industrial Drive, Barnes and a passenger roadway and entered the according to Mendota in her car were checked center median, striking police. by 10/33 Ambulance but the center cable barriers. refused transport.

The semi was prevented Trystan E. Posner, 21, of from entering the westA vehicle driven by Ottawa was charged with bound lanes of I-80 by improper lane usage, drivJames Eustice of Ottawa the median barriers, and ing under the influence of struck a deer at 12:41 continued east in the alcohol, driving with an a.m. Saturday on Route center median, striking alcohol concentration of 71 near E. 873rd Road crash barrels and support 0.08 or more and operatpoles for an overhead sign in Deer Park Township, ing an uninsured vehicle according to La Salle spanning I-80. The crash after a traffic stop on East County Sheriff’s Office. caused the container on Eighth Road in front of the intermodal semi-trailer Kimberly M. Rice, no age Love’s Travel Stop north to break open, spilling unof Utica at 1:50 a.m. listed, of Somonauk was specified, non-hazardous Friday, according to La charged with battery and dry goods.

Salle County Sheriff’s resisting/obstructing a Interstate 80 eastbound Office. peace officer at 9:15 p.m. was closed and diverted Saturday at 465 LaSalle until approximately 10:48 Cody Halberg, 25, of Drive, Somonauk. a.m. as a result of damOglesby was charged age to the overhead sign with improper lane usage, Victoria A. Abundez, structure, requiring emerfailure to signal when re18, of Bolingbrook was gency removal of support quired, driving under the charged with no valid structures and signs by influence of alcohol and the Illinois Department of driver’s license at 1:57 possession of a controlled a.m. Saturday at 101 N. Transportation. substance after a traffic Marquette Ave., Oglesby During this time, I-80 stop at 2:19 a.m. Oct. 18 police said. eastbound traffic was on Route 178 just south of diverted onto Route 351 Interstate 80, according to south, to U.S. 6 east, to Monico D. Orozco, 38, of La Salle County Sheriff’s Interstate 39 north and Ottawa was injured and Office. back to I-80 east. transported to OSF St. Abubaker was uninElizabeth Medical Center, jured in this crash, and Freddy L. Tippen, 35, of Ottawa after the driver’s received a citation for im- side of his vehicle was 705 Calhoun St., Peru proper lane usage. was charged with driving struck by the passenger while license suspended side of a vehicle driven Dylan J. Angelo, 25, of and operating an uninby Gary L. Ceresa, 71, of 620 E. Erie St., Spring sured vehicle at 1:47 a.m.

Ottawa as Orozco was Valley was charged with turning left into the canal Friday at Shooting Park driving under the influRoad and Peoria Street, parking lot near Buffalo ence, aggravated battery, Rock State Park as Ceresa according to Peru police. resisting a peace officer, tried to pass on the left, failure to reduce speed according to La Salle to avoid an accident, County Sheriff’s Office.

Residents of northeast Syria city pelt departing US troops AKCAKALE, Turkey (AP) — Angry over the U.S. withdrawal, residents of a Kurdish-dominated Syrian city hurled potatoes at departing American military vehicles as they drove by on Monday. Defense Secretary Mark Esper said U.S. troops will stay in eastern Syria to protect Kurdish-held oil fields for at least the coming weeks and he was discussing options to keep them there.

“Like rats, America is running away,” one man shouted in Arabic at a convoy of armored vehicles flying American flags passing down an avenue in the northeastern city of Qamishli, according to video by the Kurdish news agency.

The video showed people pelting the vehicles with potatoes and shouting, “No America,” and “America liar,” in English.

Another man shouted obscenities and talked of babies in Kurdish-held areas who have died in

improper lane use and failure to report an accident to police after an incident in the 600 block of East Erie Street at 6:17 p.m. Friday, according to Spring Valley police..

the Turkish offensive. One of the vehicles reversed down the street and over a sidewalk as several people walked after it, shaking their fists in the air and shouting insults.

The scene encapsulated the Kurds’ feelings of betrayal and added a new indignity to an American withdrawal that has been rushed and saw several close brushes with Turkish-backed forces.

The Kurds were stunned when President Donald Trump two weeks ago abruptly decided to pull U.S. troops out of border areas, abandoning their allied Kurdish-backed fighters ahead of Turkey’s invasion. After the assault began Oct. 9, Trump ordered a general withdrawal from Syria.

At another location, near the town of Tal Tamr, a group of protesters raised banners to departing US troops late Sunday, according to an Associated Press video.

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LEGAL Invitation of Bid Bids are requested by the Village of Dalzell, LaSalle & Bureau Counties, Illinois (“the Village”), for snow removal work in the Village.

1. Time and Place of Opening Bids: Sealed bids for the work described herein will be received by the Village at the Village Hall, 402 Lucy Street, Dalzell, Illinois until 7:00 p.m., November 13, 2019 and will be publicly opened and read aloud at a regular Village Board meeting on November 13, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.

2. Description of Work: The proposed work includes the furnishing of all labor and equipment for snow removal from all public streets and salting of public streets in the Village. Bidders shall provide their rates for the following items: A. Per hour rate for each truck to be used stating the truck size, whether the truck is stored in a garage and the size of the plow blade; B. Per hour rate for a backhoe stating the size of the backhoe; C. Per hour rate for spreading of rock salt (rock salt supplied by the Village); D. Snow removal will not be necessary if snowfall is less than 2 inches, however, the village may request removal depending on weather and road conditions.

E. The selected bidder shall maintain in full force and effect general liability insurance insuring against personal injuries, property damage, environmental damage and other liabilities having combined single limits of at least one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) and shall name the Village as an additional insured on said insurance policy. Bidders shall provide the Village with a Certificate of Insurance evidencing the insurance coverage required by this paragraph with their bids.

3. Method of Payment: The selected bidder shall submit a monthly bill by the last day of each month to the Village Clerk.

4. Stipulations: A. The selected bidder shall maintain a telephone number for the receipt of service calls by Village officials on a 24 hour, 7 day per week basis, including legal holidays.

B. The selected bidder shall represent it is an equal opportunity employer.

5. Rejection of Bids: The Village reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any irregularities in the bidding.

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LEGAL NOTICE OF HEARING BEFORE THE PLANNING/ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PERU, ILLINOIS Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the Planning/ Zoning Commission of the City of Peru, Illinois, on Wednesday, the 6th day of November, 2019, at the hour of 5:45 p.m. in the City Municipal Building, 1901 Fourth Street, Peru, Illinois, at which time and place the Planning/ Zoning Commission will consider the Petition of Martha Moscosa (hereinafter “Petitioner”) requesting a variance under the terms of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Peru, IL as it applies to the real estate located at 1815 14th Street, Peru, IL, legally described as follows: Lot Eight (8); also Lot Three (3), except the North 70 feet thereof; and also the East 10 feet of Lot 7, all in Block 7 in Brewster’s Second Addition to Ninewa, in the City of Peru, except coal and minerals and the right to mine and remove the same, all situated in LaSalle County, Illinois.

PIN: 17-17-210-008 (hereinafter “Premises”) The Petitioner desires to construct a 22’ x 36’ attached private garage on the Premises and requests a variance to reduce the side yard setback from not less than seven feet (7’), as restricted under Section 6.01.2(d) and Section 10.03(h)(2)a.iii. of the Zoning Ordinance, to not less than two feet (2’). The property is located within an R-2 Single-Family, Detached Dwelling District.

Copies of the Petition and building site diagram are available for public inspection at the Office of the Peru City Clerk during normal business hours.

All persons desiring to appear and be heard with regard to said Petition may appear at the time and place specified above.

Dated at Peru, Illinois, this 18th day of October, A.D., 2019.

Planning/Zoning Commission of the City of Peru, Illinois BY: Cary Miller, Chairman (October 21, 2019)

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LEGAL IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LA SALLE COUNTY - OTTAWA, ILLINOIS Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC PLAINTIFF Vs. Robert M. Lynch; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 2018CH000208 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 02/21/2019, the Sheriff of LaSalle County, Illinois will on December 5, 2019 at the hour of 8:00AM at Governmental Complex North Lobby 707 Etna Road Ottawa, IL 61350, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of LaSalle and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 1257 IN ADDITION NUMBER IV OF LAKE HOLIDAY DEVELOPMENT, NORTHVILLE TOWNSHIP, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED SEPTEMBER 16, 1965, AS DOCUMENT #515301, IN PLAT BOOK “X”, AT PAGE 67, IN LASALLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 05-04-202-019 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1257 Holiday Dr Somonauk, IL 60552 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 1418-10016.

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NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LA SALLE COUNTY - OTTAWA, ILLINOIS Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC PLAINTIFF Vs. Robert M. Lynch; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 2018CH000208 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 02/21/2019, the Sheriff of LaSalle County, Illinois will on December 5, 2019 at the hour of 8:00AM at Governmental Complex North Lobby 707 Etna Road Ottawa, IL 61350, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of LaSalle and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 05-04-202-019 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1257 Holiday Dr Somonauk, IL 60552 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-18-10016.

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