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Did you know that the largest flour mill in North America built from the ground up is located in Mendota? Acher Daniels Midland opened its high-capacity mill in Mendota on Wednesday. Gathered at a ribbon-cutting ceremony were Junior Rodgers, global operations director, ADM Milling; state Rep. Lance Yednock (D-Ottawa); Illinois agriculture director John Sullivan; Veronica Braker, senior vice president global operations, ADM; Chris Cuddy, senior vice president and president of Carbohydrate Solutions, ADM; James Harper, Mendota mill manager, ADM Milling; Tim Schaal, vice president milling operations, ADM Milling; Jeff Stutheit, regional operations director, ADM Milling; and Kevin Like, president, ADM Milling.

New ADM Flour Mill to employ 30-40 By Ali Braboy

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MENDOTA — North America’s largest flour mill — built from the ground up in one project — now resides in Mendota. The new Archer Daniels Midland Flour Mill can produce over 3 million pounds of flour per day (30,000 cwts to be exact) and employ 30-40 people. “We’re proud to be here, to work here, to live here and to give back here,” said Kevin Like, president of North American Flour Milling at ADM Co. Wednesday, ADM held a ribbon-cutting ceremony with 200250 people in attendance celebrating the mill’s opening. The facility, for which construction began in June 2017, can mill spring, winter and soft wheat varieties plus two types of whole wheat.

Production started this summer. “It means a lot to Mendota,” said Emily McConville, Mendota’s city clerk and economic development director. “We’ve had some bad news in the last couple of months.” The ribbon-cutting comes on the heels of the announcement of the upcoming closing of Del Monte. That announcement blindsided city officials, as the company made the announcement in August that 111 full-time and 362 seasonal employees would be eliminated. McConville said working with ADM has been a wonderful experience, and she knows they treat their employees well. “And as far as the community goes, I know that the more ADM invests in Mendota, the more they will invest in the future in Mendota,” she said. Why did ADM choose

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James Harper, plant manager at ADM Flour Mill in Mendota, leads a tour of the new facility Wednesday. and food ingredient providers, Mendota for the mill? ADM, one of the world’s already had an existing ADM largest agricultural processors See ADM Page A2

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MENDOTA — A new stateof-the-art flour milling facility in Mendota is not only a boost for jobs and the local and regional economy, it could provide another cropping option for farmers. “Whenever you add domestic processing, it’s good for the farmer,” said Kevin Like, president of ADM Milling. Like spoke at the grand opening and ribbon cutting for the new 30,000 hundredweight flour mill in Mendota on Wednesday. One Illinois wheat grower who welcomed the new plant was Illinois director of agriculture John Sullivan, who also See WHEAT Page A2

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The teachers’ union filed an intent-to-strike notice at the beginning of September. The same teachers, along with the representatives of their union, plan to show up outside of Northbrook Elementary School again this evening prior to a meeting with a federal mediator. The parties scheduled another mediation session for Oct. 1, if needed. The board could strike on Oct. 16 unless mediation produces an See TEACHERS Page A4

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canning plant closure announcement. “We’re excited about what the city has done to bring the flour plant to Mendota,” said superintendent Jeff Prusator. “We think it will be a great enhancement to the city.” The district hopes the new facility will have a positive impact on student enrollment, he said. During his speech to those in attendance, Like assured the continued support of the Mendota Sweet Corn Festival. “It is great for us,” said Kate Fox, president and CEO of the Mendota Area Chamber of Commerce about the new business. “We’ll keep growing as a community.” She said ADM has been a major sponsor of the Sweet Corn Festival for the past two years, and the chamber looks forward to continuing the relationship.

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grain transfer facility in Mendota with a rail loop initially constructed by Fasco Mills before ADM bought the local company in 2007. ADM had an aging facility in the Chicago area, and the company needed a new location to better serve its customers, Like said. “This is a big flour-consuming area, so it was natural to choose to hold on to our existing grain terminal, utilizing some of the same assets, utilizing supplier relationships, utilizing the 110-car rail unloading capability of this facility as well as the storage,” Like said. Also labor was part of the decision: “We’ve been working with this group of people for over 10 years now. We know the work ethic in this area.” Mendota High School’s superintendent says the timing of the new facility’s opening couldn’t be any better than it is right now, following the Del Monte

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Woman targeted by gunman on bicycle while walking to lunch Eddie Johnson says the shooter passed a group of people Wednesday and went directly to victim and fired a single shot. Johnson says the shooting happened around noon.

CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago police say a woman walking with co-workers along a street near the central business district was shot by a bicyclist. Police Superintendent

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local draw. A lot of ground in this area has corn and soybeans but there is also FROM PAGE ONE some wheat and our hopes are to increase the amount farms in Schuyler County, of soft wheat grown in this raising corn, soybeans, area,” said Like. wheat and cattle. Much of the soft wheat “It is just a thrill, as a grown in Illinois is grown farmer, to know there is in the southern part of an opportunity here at this the state and typically is facility for added value to grown in a rotation with our growing of grain here soybeans, with the wheat locally. It’s really a tremenbeing planted in the fall, dous opportunity to have after soybeans are harthe ability to add value to vested, and then being harour commodities,” said vested in the spring, prior Sullivan. to soybean planting. The Mendota mill snags “They said they will the record for being the be buying and they are largest flour mill ever built receptive to buying from from the ground up at one Illinois wheat producers,” time. It is expected to emsaid Mike Doherty, execuploy 30 to 40 employees. tive director of the Illinois To produce the white Wheat Association. and whole wheat flour that Doherty said the presit supplies to the restauence of a flour milling rant and baking industries plant of the sheer scale of in the Chicagoland area, as the ADM Mendota plant well as northwest Indiana could have a positive imand eastern Iowa, the pact. plant uses three types of “It’s bound to have a wheat: hard wheat, spring positive impact on prices. wheat and soft wheat. I do expect some, maybe Hard wheat will origismall, but some lift in our nate from the Kansas and Illinois delivered prices Nebraska areas, typically to mills as a result of the nation’s “Wheat Belt.” this ADM plant opening That “Wheat Belt” also here in Mendota,” said encompasses the winter Doherty. wheat producing areas Jim Harper, general of North Dakota, South manager of the ADM Dakota and Minnesota Mendota flour mill, has and the upper Midwest been a board member and eastern Great Plains. of the Illinois Wheat The new facility includes Association for over two a loop railroad track with years and member of the a 110-car shuttle rail unassociation itself for eight loading facility, three bulk years. Harper came to the truck load outs and a rail Mendota plant from an load out capability. ADM plant in St. Louis, Soft wheat will provide Mo. the opportunity for grow“I think having a marers in Illinois, said Like. ket for that wheat, that is “When it comes to soft what Mendota is going to wheat, that will be the bring from the soft wheat

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standpoint. We haven’t had a good market for our producers to be able to sell and I think this is really going to give them that potential for a market, beyond going to the river or to a feed outlet,” said Harper. Harper said the mill, which started production of flour this summer, could offer opportunities for local farmers. “We are making a value-added product here. We want high quality wheat, grown in this area and we pay good money for that wheat,” said Harper. The Mendota flour milling facility can produce 3 million pounds of flour per day and has wheat storage capacity of 2.75 million bushels. In addition to the flour, the plant also produces a livestock feed component, called mill feed, wheat middlings or midds. That byproduct is the bran that is separated from the wheat endosperm during the milling process. Like said the company has a market for that byproduct but the new location could also offer new opportunities for that too. “We already had a market for that from the Chicago location but with our location being a bit more rural here, I think the market is only bigger here,” said Like. Jeannine Otto can be reached at 815-2232558 Ext. 211, or jotto@ agrinews-pubs.com. Follow her on Twitter at: @AgNews_Otto.

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WASHINGTON (AP) — A sharply divided Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate Wednesday for a second time this year but declined to signal that further rate cuts are likely this year. The Fed’s move reduced its key short-term rate — which influences many consumer and business loans — by an additional quarter-point to a range of 1.75% to 2%. The action was approved 7-3, with two officials preferring to keep rates unchanged and one arguing for a bigger half-point cut. The divisions on the policy committee underscored the challenges for Chairman Jerome Powell in guiding the Fed at a time of high economic uncertainty. The Fed did leave the door open to additional rate cuts — if, as Powell suggested at a news conference, the economy weakens. For now, he suggested,

the economic expansion appears durable in its 11th year, with a still-solid job market and steady consumer spending. At the same time, the Fed is trying to combat threats including uncertainties caused by President Donald Trump’s trade war with China, slower global growth and a slump in American manufacturing. The Fed noted in its statement that business investment and exports have weakened. At his news conference, Powell acknowledged that Fed officials are sharply divided about the wisest course for interest rates, especially given uncertainties, like trade conflicts, whose outcomes are out of the Fed’s control. “This is a time of difficult judgments and disparate perspectives,” the chairman said. Many business leaders are skeptical that the Fed’s slight rate cuts will deliver much economic benefit. Wednesday’s rate cut

“makes virtually no difference to the U.S. economy in and of itself,” said Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, who suggested, as many corporate leaders have, that Trump’s trade war remains an overarching threat. “I don’t think cutting rates will offset trade, personally,” said Dimon, head of the largest U.S. bank. The Fed’s modest rate cut irritated Trump, who has attacked the central bank and insisted that it slash rates more aggressively. The president immediately signaled his discontent: “Jay Powell and the Federal Reserve Fail Again,” Trump tweeted. “No ‘guts,’ no sense, no vision! A terrible communicator!” Asked about Trump’s latest personal taunt, Powell declined, as he has before, to respond directly, while adding that the Fed’s long-standing independence from political pressures “has served the country well.”

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BRIEFS Memorial Mass, dinner planned by friends of the late Bruce ‘Butch’ Bray Family and friends are invited to attend a special memorial Mass in memory of Bruce “Butch” Bray at St. Bede Chapel 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28. A dinner will follow for fellowship at Rolando’s in Hennepin. Those planning to attending the dinner are asked to inform Dale Kalman or Mark Siebert.

Peru towing service has a big job in the early morning along I-80 Scholle’s Towing of Peru had a big job early this morning, after two semis collided on eastbound Interstate 80 just west of Route 251. Peru Fire Department reported no need for extrication work for the drivers or passengers, but the department was called at about 2:52 a.m. to assist at the scene. A report from Illinois State Police District 17 was not available at press time today. John Scholle from Scholle’s Towing said it appeared that the driver of one truck miscalculated how slowly another truck was going and ran into the rear of it. The back of the semitrailer that was struck in the rear broke open, and the tractor-trailer rig wound up in the south ditch. The truck that apparently struck the rear of the other truck wound up out in a bean field. Scholle said that semitrailer loaded with powdered protein product weighed about 78,000 pounds.

Oglesby council hears about Speedway plans, trick-or-treating times Oglesby City Council this week learned that Speedway will break ground for its gas station and convenience store in October. Also, trick-or-treat hours were set for 5:30-7:30 p.m. Halloween, Oct. 31 The council set a special meeting for 7 p.m. Monday.

Oglesby Lincoln hosting health and safety fair next Monday evening Oglesby Lincoln School will host its annual open house and health and safety fair 6:30-8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 23. All students must be accompanied by a parent. The event is designed so parents can meet their child’s teacher and ensure a positive beginning to the school year. ä Also, the Oglesby School District 125 Early Childhood program will host its annual Community Health and Safety Fair 6:30-8 p.m. on the same night in the Lincoln School gymnasium. The school is at 755 Bennett Ave., Oglesby. Many area service agencies and businesses will be in attendance. The fair is open to the public and is free of charge.

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Area police team up on cocaine bust Area investigators collared two men at 3:15 p.m. Tuesday in La Salle on drug charges. Tri-County Drug Enforcement Narcotics Team, assisted by La Salle Police Department and Peru Special Investigations, conducted a controlled purchase of less than one (1) gram of purported cocaine from Tyler W. Dennis, 24, of Wenona and Maceo M. Johnston, 22, of DeKalb, in the 900 block of Third Street in La Salle, according to Tri-DENT. Following the controlled purchase, Dennis and Johnston left the area in a vehicle that was stopped by La Salle police. Both Dennis and Johnston were taken into custody and transported to the La Salle police station. After further investigation both Dennis and Johnston were charged with unlawful delivery of a controlled substance (cocaine), a Class 2 felony with a base sentencing range of 3-7 years in prison. The two were later transported to the La Salle County Jail. Both are being held on $500,000 bond.

Fixing a hole in La Salle

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For the past few weeks, the city of La Salle has had a cone out to mark this deep indentation at the manhole cover at Second and Marquette streets, as new pavement was put in and was higher than the manhole cover. La Salle superintendent of public works Jeff Bumgarner said the paving contractor used equipment today to drill a round hole, put in some spacers to raise the level of the manhole cover to get rid of the man-made pothole that could tear up a car suspension. Bumgarner said other trouble spots should be fixed by next week. He said if other communities have similar bumps at manholes, they likely are at manholes that are made from brick, which is a much more complicated fix.

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District gets students back from Dalzell Dalzell school ‘overreaching’ with waiver By Brett Herrmann

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A few students from Dalzell Grade School may be on their way to Spring Valley Elementary following a review of Dalzell’s waiver of school code mandates. At Wednesday’s Spring Valley Elementary school board meeting, superintendent Jim Hermes informed the board John F. Kennedy School will be housing two or three more students that were enrolled in Dalzell Grade School even though they were out-of-district students because

of Dalzell’s lenient waiver process. “It really went beyond what the waiver process should be,” Hermes said. Students can get waivers to attend schools in a district they do not live in for reasons such as their parent being employed for that district. In Dalzell’s case, Hermes said students were receiving waivers because a parent or grandparent was a Dalzell graduate. He also said students living in the Blakely Estates subdivision were granted waiver to attend Dalzell. The subdivision is within Dalzell’s village limits, but it is a part of the Spring Valley Elementary district. The issue was taken to state legislators who reviewed and adjusted Dalzell Grade School’s waiver practices. They filed Senate Joint Resolution 0036 in

TEACHERS NOT INTERESTED IN AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM? The before- and after-school program at Spring Valley Elementary is off to a slow start. Superintendent Jim Hermes said the school was not able to find any teachers in house to work the after-school program. They were able to find some staff available to work the beforeschool program, but that did not draw much interest from the community. Hermes said the district will continue to search for people to work the after school program. “We’re not giving up on it,” he said. March and passed it June 1 in both houses, which amends the school’s waiver code. “The house leaders agreed that it was overreaching,” Hermes said. Hermes added the Spring Valley district looks to continue to have a good working relationship with the Dalzell school district. However, he said he

believes they can receive strong education in the Spring Valley Elementary school district where the students were supposed to be enrolled. Brett Herrmann can be reached at (815) 220-6933 or bherrmann@shawmedia. com. Follow him on Twitter @ NT_SpringValley.

Substitute teacher salaries drive up budget By Brett Herrmann

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The Spring Valley Elementary school board passed the Fiscal Year 2020 budget at Wednesday’s meeting, with few changes from when it was presented last month. One item highlighted by superintendent Jim Hermes was that the budgeting for substitute teacher salaries was much higher this year than it was last year. Hermes said that is because the district has been unable to fill two special education positions so those costs cannot be budgeted as full-time salaries. “Right now, they are falling under our substitute salaries,” he said. He encouraged any available special education teachers to apply for the position.

The board also heard from Mike Vezzetti of Vezzetti Capital Management about how much the district earned in investments last year. He said higher interest rates brought in $129,242 for the district, which compares favorably to years past when the school was earning around $10,000 per year on interest. Vezzetti said interest rates have been rising since 2015, allowing the district to earn more since they have some money to invest. But Vezzetti did note that in late December to early January the rates began to drop. “Something happened during the two-week period that changed the Fed dramatically,” he said. Vezzetti still projects the district will earn around $100,000 or more this fiscal year, but if federal interest rates continue to

drop, those earnings could dwin- sored by the school’s bilingual dle in future years. committee. äThe school’s Preschool for JFK NOTES All program is in line for a little ä The new roof on the original extra funding. Principal Shelly John F. Kennedy School build- Nauman said the school will reing is complete as the school ceive an extra $65 per child for wraps up summer construction the next several years. projects. The school took care of ä The board approved a new roofing and piping issues in the health insurance plan with Blue building this summer and is now Cross Blue Shield of Illinois looking towards next summer through Dimond Bros. in Spring to make bathroom renovations. Valley. The board also approved Hermes said the board may see the evidence-based funding plan, bids on that work at the October authorized the school recogmeeting. nition application, approved a äA Spanish night will be 6-7 risk management plan, authop.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25. The rized the posting of salaries by entire night will be facilitated in October, and approved board Spanish and will allow parents policy updates. to learn about computer access for things like TeacherEase. Brett Herrmann can be reached Parents can also learn about at (815) 220-6933 or bherreducational games to play with mann@shawmedia.com. Follow their children. The night is spon- him @NT_SpringValley.

Powered paraglider pilot seeks takeoff, landing permission Council leery of safety, liability; votes to prohibit practice in town By Goldie Rapp SHAW MEDIA

PRINCETON — After a Princeton man was denied permission by the Princeton Park District Board to land his powered paraglider in Zearing Park, he took his argument to the Princeton City Council. During Monday’s meeting, Andrew Sims asked council members to consider allowing him to fly and land his manned aircraft in the city’s public park.

Sims flew his powered paraglider twice in the park before he was told by the park district he no longer was allowed to do so. “I felt unjust to my sport if I didn’t come and say, ‘Here’s the deal. It’s a really safe thing,” he said. While Sims addressed the council about what exactly a powered paraglider was, what it did and minimal risk associated with flying one, the city council unanimously voted to prohibit manned aircrafts on public grounds. The council must approve a second and final reading of this ordinance on Oct. 7 before it goes into effect. City council member Jerry Neumann said safety and liability are the prevailing issues with this matter. He asked Sims

whether he had a Plan B if the council’s final vote did not go in his favor. Sims said he was looking into a Plan B. Aside from the safety of people in Zearing Park, Mayor Joel Quiram said another concern out there is the medical helicopter that flies over the park to get to and from Perry Memorial Hospital. Sims said he could see helicopters in the air from a mile away and would be able to land and be on the ground before they reached the park. Quiram said this sort of issue was new to council members, and they would need to look into it further before the final vote at next month’s meeting on Oct. 7. Also, the council: ä Approved the final reading

of an ordinance allowing the sale of land in the city’s Tech Park to JCOO Properties, LLC, owned by Josh and Courtney Mabry. They plan to develop flex buildings for a variety of uses. The total cost for property is $55,440. ä Commissioners OK’d the final reading of an ordinance for the annexation of property on the corner of East Thompson Street and Route 26 into the city. Jonathan and Julianne Mabry plan to construct a housing project on the land, and the annexation will allow them access to the city sewer and water hookup. The council also advanced a first reading of an ordinance to the second and final reading to rezone this property from a single-family use to a multi-family use for the housing project.

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IVCC, Mendota High want to improve financial aid process MENDOTA — Mendota High School and Illinois Valley Community College are working together to provide college-aid-specific services to Mendota high school students and families in an effort to simplify the financial aid process and increase college affordability. “Almost 30% of students who don’t apply for aid would have been eligible for federal grants, some over $6,000, and possibly thousands more from the state,” said Mendota High School director of guidance and former Illinois State University financial aid adviser Mitch Landgraf. “MHS and IVCC are focusing on opening doors to students by helping them apply for aid.” The recently-enacted Illinois Public Act 101-0180, starting with the class of 2021, requires all high school seniors to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid or sign an opt-out form. To provide equal and affordable access to college, Mendota counselors and IVCC’s financial aid office will sponsor free, bilingual, financial-aid-related services at the high school’s fall and spring student/parent/teacher conferences. At spring conferences in March, high school counselors will assist IVCC’s presentation of “Federal Student Aid I.D. Request” labs where juniors and one parent will establish the private, secure user account needed to apply for aid in October of their senior year. “Establishing the student and parent FSA ID is its own detailed process,” said IVCC financial aid director Eric Johnson. “This will simplify and expedite the fall application process and help students and parents get acquainted with financial aid.” At fall conferences in October, high school counselors will again assist IVCC at “FAFSA Application Completion” labs. “This IVCC/MHS collaboration is a proactive step toward making a college education and training affordable and equally accessible,” said Landgraf. “Focusing on grant aid first, in addition to exploring IVCC’s low-cost, high-quality offerings, is a way to reduce or prevent student loan debt.” IVCC director of admissions, records and transfer services Quintin Overocker added, “This is not the first time Mendota High School counselors have developed exemplary initiatives or collaborated with us to empower students. It is another example of IVCC’s and MHS student services’ shared dedication to serving students.” For more information, contact the high school’s student services at (815) 539-7446, ext. 548 or Johnson at (815) 224-0440 or eric_johnson@ivcc.edu.

BRIEFS Pet blessing offered Sunday at local church MENDOTA — A Mendota church invites the public on Sunday to its Community Agriculture and Animal Blessing Service. An organizer said: “Bring your pets, livestock, tractor, seed, or whatever you need blessing to the north parking lot of Mendota First United Methodist Church, 100 E. Sixth St. at 2 p.m. Sunday, September 22 at 2 PM and we’ll be sure to lift you up in prayer.” In case of inclement weather, the event will move into the building at the northeast corner of the lot.

Ottawa hosting Oktoberfest Saturday Oktoberfest will be 1-10 p.m. Saturday in downtown Ottawa for participants age 21 and over. There will be live German music, German food, German beer and wine. The event will be on Jackson Street, rain or shine.

Lostant works on drain LOSTANT — Lostant Village Board this month agreed to pay $250 to Double R Mfg. Co. of Leonore to fabricate and install box grating at a test drain location along Second Street. This effort is to create a riser that may allow water to continue to drain in problem areas that tend to collect debris and prevent proper drainage.

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St. Something? Will Perry Memorial be next hospital in OSF network? CEO Schnabel talks to residents about challenges, future of rural healthcare By Kim Shute

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PRINCETON — Could Perry Memorial Hospital wind up part of the OSF network? Changes may be coming to the hospital and president and chief executive officer Annette Schnabel wants people to know what the hospital needs in order to continue as a viable healthcare provider. Voices from the Prairie, organized as a nonpartisan citizens group, and Princeton Public Library hosted Schnabel at a talk this week to explain the future of healthcare at Perry Memorial and how healthcare is transforming for the next generation. Perry’s leadership team recently signed a memorandum of agreement with OSF Healthcare which means the two organizations will have exclusive talks over the next 12 months — with a 30-day ‘out’ — to hammer out a possible merger. Schnabel said the agreement does not guarantee an outcome; it simply indicates that Perry will not entertain other offers during the discussions. Should an agreement not pan out, Schnabel said Perry will be open to examining a partnership with other large hospitals. Why the need for a deal? Schnabel explained that the healthcare landscape is changing, which presents a particular set of challenges to rural hospitals. In its 99-year history, Perry has shifted from entirely cash pay to

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agreement. Mendota Grade School Board and Mendota Education Association agree on one thing: They’re far apart on negotiations over how much the district should contribute for their retirement and insurance premiums. “For several years we have taken minimal to no salary increases with the understanding that the board was struggling financially,” union co-president Rachel Sabin said after Wednesday’s meeting. “Now that the district is financially solid — they received the top financial rating from the state last year — we want to attract the best teachers and we want to keep the best teachers.” Sabin said the district has had a high turnover rate of teachers coming and going, and if the board provided a greater contribution to salary and the Teachers Retirement System payments for staff, it would be easier to keep good teachers here. Board president Sean Pappas said for a teacher with a salary of $50,000 a year, the district is paying 2% or $1,000 and the teachers are paying 7% or about $3,500 of what goes into the Teachers Retirement System. In Illinois, public school teachers do not pay in to Social Security, so the system generally serves as their most-prominent source of retirement income. However, Pappas said the district pays most of the teachers’ health insurance premiums. The teachers are paying only about 14% of their health insurance premiums for family insurance (10 percent of the premium for single insurance), he said. The board has offered to increase its contribution to the pension system to 3% of the cost with teachers paying 6%, but the union is asking the district to pay 6% of the pension cost. Pappas produced a chart showing that districts such as La Salle, Marseilles and Ottawa elementary districts pay the complete share, 9%, into the TRS and those districts pay 100% of insurance premiums. However, those same districts do not contribute toward teachers’ family members’ insurance premiums. The board and teachers agree

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Annette Schabel, president and chief executive officer of Perry Memorial Hospital, presented a program this week about the possibility of the hospital joining the OSF network. The two groups recently signed a memorandum of agreement which will grant the two entities 12 months of exclusive talks about a possible merger. a large percentage of Medicareand Medicaid-based payments and has seen average length of stay decrease from weeks to just 2.98 days with over 86% of care outpatient-based. A decrease in surgical visits, difficulty attracting specialized providers and a greater Medicare/Medicaid population means financial challenges for all rural hospitals, Schnabel said. For many rural hospitals, mergers with larger entities have been the answer to financial woes. Mergers with larger entities allows smaller, rural hospitals to make much-needed infrastructure changes, allows them to capture a larger market share, creates efficiencies and gives greater negotiating power with

insurance companies. Schabel said Perry’s strengths are its quality primary care, convenient access to tests/ rehab and Prompt Care (which lessens emergency room visits). However, Perry Memorial needs a boost with tertiary care (specialized, long term management of conditions) and financing capital needs. She estimates over the next decade the hospital will need to invest $33 million in capital projects to maintain its status quo. As a result, the hospital considered several options including retaining autonomy and full governance with limited capabilities, collaboration with another entity while remaining autonomy, a potential partnership and an outright sale, which would

Parent of 2 students stands with teachers, questions turnover MENDOTA — Veronica Becker, a parent of two students currently enrolled at Blackstone school, rose from among the crowd of teachers at Wednesday’s meeting to address the school board. Becker said she appreciates what the teachers have done to help her children show growth. “I’m so grateful for the teachers that they’ve had in their lives and I want them to continue to have,” She said she thought the teachers are not paid enough, the district has had too much turnover of teachers. School board president Sean Pappas said based on the state report card, Mendota District 289 had an 87% teacher-retention rate and the state average is 85. “So, it’s fine that over the past few years, we’ve had like nine teachers that have left?” Becker asked. “It’s not fine,” Pappas said. “We had eight teachers leave this year for early retirement. Two were not tenured...” Becker said she has seen too many parents taking students out of the public schools and sending them to Holy Cross for middle school. She provided a figure of two dozen students being taken out of the schools, but not all of them left Northbrook for Holy Cross. Pappas said almost 20 of those went away with parents moved on for other jobs after working to build the ADM flour mill. When Becker continued to ask if there were issues at Northbrook School, Pappas said anything pertaining to personnel could not be discussed in public session. — By Craig Sterrett on the district paying 90% of individual employee insurance premium. The district offers to pay 84 percent of the premium for family members, too. With insurance premiums for an employee costing about $22,000, says Pappas, the district contribution toward insurance is worth much more than contributions to TRS. The teachers are requesting, says Pappas, that the district pay 85 percent of family members’ premiums. “There’s a tradeoff: If you’re going to increase the (contribution to) TRS, you have to have an increase in what teachers put in for insurance,” Pappas said Pappas said there also is a salary issue for the board and union to settle, but “we’re not too far apart on that.” Sabin, however, said the two sides disagree on the salary schedule. She said the union is seeking a continuation of a “4.5by-4.5” increase per step up the education and experience scale, but the board wants that at 3.99. The percentages in the steps up are calculated in relation to the base salary for a beginning

teacher. If the scale changed to 3.99-by-3.99, Sabin contends teachers would, in effect, see progressively smaller increases as they made advancements. The union took issue this month when the board said they were asking for a 10% increase in compensation costs. MEA co-president Brandon Scheppers, a seventh-grade social studies teacher, said the district came up with that 10% figure because the board included the combined cost of salaries and district TRS contributions to arrive at that number. He also said school districts are trying to report combined salary and benefits to show that they can meet the $40,000 minimum wage for teachers that the state of Illinois is phasing in by 2023. Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed legislation this summer to establish that requirement. The union also takes issue with the board reporting the cost of a starting teacher at $53,500. The starting salary at Mendota currently is $31,120, said Sabin. Figures in a chart distributed by the board Wednesday reported combined salary, TRS

forfeit Perry’s autonomy. In recent months, the hospital’s executive team, the hospital board and city council — which appoints the hospital board and determines the disposition of the hospital — have met to communicate strategy for the future. Schnabel said the talks are confidential, to the extent they can be, and the next steps will be due-diligence data gathering, discussions with OSF and lawyers to develop options, approval of the best option, a development agreement, regulatory steps and communication of the outcome to the community. Kim Shute can be reached at (815) 879-5200 or kshute@ shawmedia.com Follow her on Twitter at NT_Princeton2.

and “employer cost of family insurance” at Mendota at $53,500 for a beginning teacher, $72,330 for a teacher with a master’s degree on “Step 10” and $82,469 for a master’s+24 at Step 14. Pappas said those figures show Mendota currently has the fourth-highest compensation package in comparison with neighboring districts that ranked as follows, No. 1, Mendota High School; 2, Streator Elementary; 3, Princeton Elementary; 5, Ottawa Elementary; 6, Peru; 7, Oglesby; 8, La Salle; 9, Marseilles and 10, Earlville. “Respectfully,” Pappas said, giving a formal statement to the press as teachers filed out of the boardroom, “we are providing the union with a comparable salary for the area, with the best available benefits that have an ever-lasting effect on the teachers and their families. “Health benefits are some of the most sought-after and expensive portions of a salary, and with that (family-insurance) benefit, that is what makes us equal to the rest of the districts,” Pappas said. “Districts that offer 9% TRS, they either offer less than 50% on family (insurance premiums) or they don’t offer family insurance at all. So we’re offering something that’s much more expensive than a TRS payment.” School board member Theresa Komitas, who has been a communications director in the Oswego schools, said, “Some of us also share a career in education and are really dedicated to trying to come out with the best overall solution to our negotiations. “It’s a very difficult spot to be in, because, given the opportunity, all of us would give you the world,” said Komitas. “But on the other hand, as elected officials with taxpayer dollars, it’s difficult to make sure we’re being responsible financial stewards of those dollars and allocating them in a way that is deemed appropriate. I don’t want it to be perceived as a firm line in the sand and an us-and-them situation, because we very much value all that you do and that’s why we volunteer to be part of this district.” Craig Sterrett can be reached at (815) 220-6935 or csterrett@ shawmedia.com. Follow him on Twitter @NT_NewsEditor.

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Horror in the garage Lawyer: Widow not aware more than 2,000 fetal remains in bags, stored in cardboard boxes Derek Barichello

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Sherry Klopfer had no idea her husband had kept the remains of more than 2,200 fetuses in the garage at the couple’s Crete home, her attorney said Wednesday. Attorney Kevin Bolger said his client had not set foot in the garage for 25 years. The medically preserved fetal remains were found in Dr. Ulrich Klopfer’s house in Crete Township, south of Chicago, and about 10 miles from the Indiana border shortly after his death on Sept. 3. “She had no idea they were there, no clue,” said Kevin Bolger, who is representing the doctor’s widow Sherry. “She doesn’t know where they came from.” Dr. Klopfer, known to neighbors as “George,” provided gynecological care, abortions and vasectomies, at three Indiana clinics — in Fort Wayne, Gary and South Bend — before his medical license was suspended in 2016. The Medical Licensing Board of Indiana in that year found that Klopfer had terminated the pregnancy of a 10-year-old who reported to him she had been raped, but Klopfer did not report the child’s claim to any law enforcement agency. Bolger said Sherry Klopfer had ordered dumpsters shortly after his

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Neither the residents of this quiet Crete Township neighborhood nor the widow of Dr. Ulrich Klopfer knew he had stored thousands of fetuses in his garage. The attorney for Sherry Klopfer says his client had not been in her husband’s cluttered garage in 25 years. Sept. 3 death and was in the process of clearing out the garage when she and her sister found the remains. They were sealed in plastic bags placed inside cardboard boxes, he said. “You couldn’t even get in the garage, let alone park a vehicle inside,” Bolger said. “There were seven cars on the property for years sitting outside.” Bolger said his client has been cooperating “150%” with Will County authorities, and they in turn, have been cooperating with his client. He said police believe the remains are from the Indiana abortion clinics, but emphasized he didn’t know that for a fact. He said he doesn’t know if anything illegal occurred. “They understand the shock here of finding all of this and not knowing what’s going on,” he said of Will County authorities. The Klopfers had no children, Bolger said. Neighbors have de-

scribed Klopfer as a hoarder who packed his garage so tight with boxes that “you couldn’t fit an ant in the garage,” but they had no idea what was being stored there. Since the discovery of fetal remains at Klopfer’s property, Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill and Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul have agreed to work together on an investigation, noting the incident “shocks the conscience.” A doctor who once worked as a backup physician for Klopfer told Shaw Media the abortion doctor was “deranged” and a “psychopath.” Nothing has been shared as of yet as to why the doctor was keeping the remains. A 2016 Indiana law requires aborted fetal remains be cremated or buried, but most of the doctor’s practice was before that time, beginning in the 1970s.

St. Bede graduate is named new anchor for WMBD/WYZZ and Baltimore. Eiten is no stranger to covering stories of national interest. Those include the mass shooting at the Pulse Nightclub in Orlando Eiten and the deadly alligator attack of a toddler at Disney World. She also reported on Baltimore City Hall being raided by the FBI, which

A journalism career through multiple large television markets has led a La Salle-Peru broadcaster back home to central Illinois. On Sept.25, Kimberly Eiten joins the WMBD/ WYZZ news team as co-anchor of WMBD News at 5, 6 and 10 p.m. and anchor of WYZZ News at 9:30 p.m. Eiten grew up in La Salle-Peru and is a graduate of St. Bede Academy. Her career in journalism started at the NewsTribune and has taken her across the country, including television news jobs in Portland, Orlando

Oil price drops for second day for a gallon of regular Wednesday, up from $2.59 on Tuesday and $2.56 a week ago. The International Energy Agency says that it’s not yet considered releasing emergency stocks of crude to offset the drop in output caused by the weekend attacks on Saudi oil installations, because oil markets remain well supplied. The attack led to a 5% drop in global output, but Saudi Arabia said it would be restored by the end of the month. Yemeni rebels claimed responsibility, but U.S. officials said they suspected Iran, Saudi Arabia’s regional rival.

NEW YORK (AP) — The price of oil fell again Wednesday after the Saudi government said half of the production knocked out by an attack over the weekend had been restored. Benchmark U.S. crude fell about $1 to $58.29 per barrel in early trading. Brent crude, the international benchmark, fell 85 cents to $63.70 per barrel. The attack on Saudi Aramco’s facility in Abqaiq pushed crude prices up more than 14% Monday, a spike equivalent to the Iraq invasion of Kuwait before the 1991 Gulf War. Average gasoline prices in the U.S. were $2.65

led to the mayor’s resignation and investigated and broke a story on a firefighter’s repeated DUI arrests in Portland. Her reporting, in part, led to departmental changes. “I’m honored to join the incredibly talented team at WMBD, and excited to continue a career that I love in my home state,” said Eiten. “I’m proud to be from Central Illinois, and I look forward to joining a newsroom that is dedicated to both community involvement and bringing viewers in Central Illinois stories of real value.”

US stocks open with modest gains NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are opening with modest gains on Wall Street Thursday, led by technology and energy shares. Microsoft rose 1.6% after it approved a $40 billion stock buyback and raised its quarterly dividend. U.S. oil gained 1.2% to $58.76 a barrel and is up 7.1% since an attack on a Saudi Arabia oil facility.

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Lunch Friday will benefit United Way

The Bureau County United Way kicked off its 2020 campaign on Monday with hopes of raising $107,000 by next spring. That goal amount is $2,000 more than last year’s goal, and new Bureau County United Way Executive Director Leslie Butler is confident the organization will reach it. The United Way’s first fundraiser event will be held Friday with Lunch in the Park in Princeton. To help set a positive tone on kickoff week, four area banks came together to be pacesetters of the campaign. Heartland Bank and Trust, Midland States Bank, Central Bank and First State Bank each donated $250 to underwrite the event. This means every dollar made Friday will go toward the campaign goal. The lunch event will be 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in Soldiers and Sailors Park.

Harvest season tradition in Bureau County at Hollowayville Hollowayville United Church of Christ held its annual German Buffet and Country Store over the weekend. Cooking up part of the feast were James Casford (left) and Connie Casford (not pictured). The meal consisted of a salad bar, pork and kraut, roast turkey in gravy, ham, German potato salad, red cabbage, mashed potatoes, corn and beans plus dessert. SHAW MEDIA PHOTO/ BECKY KRAMER

Free hayrack rides and hot dogs offered Sept. 28 SEATONVILLE — Seatonville Community Church will host hourly, old-fashioned hayrack rides starting at 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, with free Chicago-

style hot dogs served at about 5:30 p.m. The event is open to children and adults. Children younger than 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

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Bringing back the reefs, piece by piece

Oglesby mayor showed sense, respect in police flap

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OCHO RIOS, Jamaica (AP) — Everton Simpson squints at the Caribbean from his motorboat, scanning the dazzling bands of color for hints of what lies beneath. Emerald green indicates sandy bottoms. Sapphire blue lies above seagrass meadows. And deep indigo marks coral reefs. That’s where he’s headed. He steers the boat to an unmarked spot that he knows as the “coral nursery.” ‘‘It’s like a forest under the sea,” he says, strapping on blue flippers and fastening his tank before tipping backward into the azure waters. He swims down 25 feet (7.6 meters) carrying a pair of metal shears, fishing line and a plastic crate. On the ocean floor, small coral fragments dangle from suspended ropes, like socks hung on a laundry line. Simpson and other divers tend to this underwater nursery as gardeners mind a flower bed — slowly and painstakingly plucking off snails and fireworms that feast on immature coral. When each stub grows to about the size of a human hand, Simpson collects them in his crate to individually “transplant” onto a reef, a process akin to planting each blade of grass in a lawn separately. Almost everyone in Jamaica depends on the sea, including Simpson, who lives in a modest house he built himself near the island’s northern coast. The energetic 68-year-old has reinvented himself several times, but always made a living from the ocean. Coral reefs are often called “rainforests of the sea” for the astonishing diversity of life they shelter. Just 2% of the ocean floor is filled with coral, but the branching structures — shaped like everything from reindeer antlers to human brains — sustain a quarter of all marine species. Clown fish, parrotfish, groupers and snappers lay eggs and hide from predators in the reef’s nooks and crannies, and their presence draws eels, sea snakes, octopuses and even sharks. In healthy reefs, jellyfish and sea turtles are regular visitors. With fish and coral, it’s a codependent relationship — the fish rely upon the reef structure to evade danger and lay eggs, and they also eat up the coral’s rivals. After a series of natural and man-made disasters in the 1980s and 1990s, Jamaica lost 85% of its once-bountiful coral reefs. Meanwhile, fish catches declined to a sixth of what they had been in the 1950s, pushing families that depend on seafood closer to poverty. Many scientists thought that most of Jamaica’s coral reef had been permanently replaced by seaweed, like jungle overtaking a ruined cathedral. But today, the corals and tropical fish are slowly reappearing, thanks in part to a series of careful interventions. The delicate labor of the coral gardener is only one part of restoring a reef — and for all its intricacy, it’s actually the most straightforward part.

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microphones to ensure audibility, a longstanding concern in a city where the elderly and hearing-impaired participate actively. We recognize Rivara’s commitment to openness and applaud him now for knowing when to tap the brakes and to Dom Rivara’s tenure as mayor seek a resolution behind the of Oglesby is only five months scenes. old but already he’s accrued a Monday’s announcement commendable record for transthat the fractured relationparency. ship between chief of police As a longtime commissioner Jim Knoblauch and commisand then as a mayoral candisioner Jim Cullinan is sensible, date, Rivara marked himself well-reasoned and, above all, as a man of direct speech and completely consistent with straight answers, and that apRivara’s expansive view of enproach has spurred notably gaging the public. positive changes at city council The open meetings on the pomeetings. Oglesby now has a lice dispute frankly were going public address podium plus nowhere. Sensing this, Rivara

tabbed a credible mediator in Gary Peterlin, a former state’s attorney and longtime Oglesby resident who knows the players and has the temperament to work out a resolution once the combatants have quit screaming at each other. Mediation, too, respects both the letter and spirit of the Open Meetings Act. It is our hope the effort proves fruitful. Cullinan and Knoblauch both have distinguished careers in law enforcement and we vehemently reject the pessimistic view that the dispute can only end in a “himor-me” vote by the council. We further reject the idea that mediation constitutes a breach of the public’s right to know. To the contrary, this was a measured decision with the aim of

preserving the dignity and lawful authority of the parties and with another, commendable goal in mind. Two short months ago, Jim Knoblauch’s only son Evan lost a heroic battle to cancer that united the city in mourning and culminated in a July 12 tribute that should leave all Oglesby residents proud. It was an inspiring show of fellowship that should, by all rights, have lent itself to a peaceful resolution of the police dispute. Rivara was determined not to squander that unity and devised a solution that shows a commitment to transparency and that he possesses an innate sense of when to take charge.

She looks like a model who will influence you She’s 18 and has half a zillion followers on Instagram. Her posts are full of great pearls of wisdom like, “Somedays I feel pretty and somedays I don’t.” That bit of knowledge should be good for a few million likes and a couple of Jim Mullen thousand comments. NEWSPAPER ENTERPRISE No wonder ASSOCIATION advertisers pay her to mention them in her posts. In her pictures, she looks like a model; in real life, she looks like a pretty teenager. If only you could walk around the mall with backlighting and a fan blowing your hair just so, the way you can in your bedroom. To be Instafamous means you can walk down the street unnoticed, but online, you’re a superstar. As if anyone walks down the street anymore. Why are we wasting all that money on sidewalks?

Wait! I could have just posted about six snail-mail let-ters a that sentence on Instagram with day that say things like “Very Important Message!” or “Timea doctored picture of myself sensitive!” on looking like a the envelope. cross between Why is it that They go right Ryan Gosling into the shredand Chris 18-year-olds don’t der, unopened Hemsworth, and unread. If instead of think that asking a letter says it’s what I really important, look like — the people to follow them very you know it long-lost love impor-tant child of Lotte is creepy, but people isn’t at all. It’s just Lenya and Ed some insurance Sullivan. But my age do? company preeven if I did tending they that, I have no have lower rates, or someone Instagram followers to see it. I telling you they can lower your could invite both of my friends electric bill, or some credit card to follow me on Instagram, but telling you that it will save you I have a strong feeling that if I more money than the 10 credit did that, they would no longer cards you already have. be my friends. Something tells me they are Why is it that 18-year-olds the ones who will benefit if you don’t think that asking people respond to that piece of Timeto follow them is creepy, but sensitive Material, not you. people my age do? My friends Silly as it sounds, you rewould think, “Now what’s he ally do want to become an trying to sell me?” Teenagers Instagram or YouTube star. think, “Oh, wow, someone wants to be my friend! Finally!” Influencers with 50,000 followers can make several thouIs “influencers” the right sand dollars on ONE post that word for people who are trying pitches a product that they have to sell you things, but pretend a deal with. they are doing you a favor? If you have 1 million followThe correct word for that is not ers, you can make that $10,000 “influencer” but “shill.” I get

a post. Over a million followers, it could mean hundreds of thousands of dollars for a single testimonial blurb about the right product. And you get to work at home in your spare time. So why am I wasting my time writing this, when I should be out on the street, begging people to follow me on Instagram? I could be influencing people my age on which brand of adult diapers to buy, what kind of fiber they should take every day (Metamucil Sugar-Free — kaching!), who has the best senior discounts in town — did I say town? I mean the entire world. Why should I let 18-year-olds who still have plenty of hair make all the money? By the way, the hair product I use is Just For Men. Trust me, no one will notice that one day you had salt-and-saltier hair, and now it’s luxuriant shoe-polish black. I hear it’s the same stuff Clark Kent uses, and look what it’s done for him. Not only will you look younger, you’ll feel younger, too. I’m definitely seeing a promotion in your future. Did I say promotion?

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Government health experts are urging approval of a novel treatment for children with life-threatening peanut allergies. The daily medication is designed to build up children’s tolerance to peanuts and reduce dangerous allergic reactions. The panel of advisers to the Food and Drug Administration voted overwhelmingly in favor of the treatment from Aimmune Therapeutics.

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Senses of taste, smell often diminish as we age Dear Doctor: I’ve been gradually losing my senses of taste and smell. As a foodie and accomplished cook, this is disheartening. I’m in great health, and I hope it’s not just “getting old.” I’m 82 and would like to have my taste buds back. Dear Reader: It may not sound like good news, but you’re actually a few decades late in experiencing a diminishment in your senses of taste and smell. While these types of disorders can occur at any age, they are increasingly common as people reach their 50s and 60s — and beyond. Since our senses of taste and smell are closely intertwined, it’s helpful to know how they work in order to understand what may be causing them to decline. In fact, in many cases, a diminishment in the sense of taste actually arises from issues relating to the sense of smell. Taste begins when a solid or liquid comes into contact with taste receptors. These tiny sensory organs are found in the taste buds on the surface of the tongue, and in smaller numbers along the soft palate, the upper portion of the esophagus and the inner linings of the cheeks. In a series of complex steps, chemical signals are produced and analyzed, and the information is delivered via nerve impulses to the brain. The information that comes from the mouth translates into the five basic tastes — salty, sweet, sour, bitter and savory, which is often referred to as umami. Receptors in the mouth also provide information regarding temperature, spiciness, fattiness and texture. The infinite nuances of taste, which we think of as flavor, come to us via the nose. This occurs when chewing and swallowing send molecules through a specialized channel that leads from the throat to the nose, and again to the brain. The resulting nerve signals let you know not only the difference between a bite of raw potato and an apple, but provide the gradations of taste and aroma that make a Macintosh apple different from a Golden Delicious. Although taste buds and olfactory nerve cells regenerate, the rate at which this happens slows down as we get older. Research suggests that the various environmental assaults that can damage these cells — such as smoke, pollution, illness and injury — may have a cumulative effect. Certain medications — including some common antibiotics, antihistamines, cholesterol and blood pressure drugs, antidepressants, heart meds and pain medications — can adversely affect the sense of smell, and thus blunt the sense of taste. So can smoking, dry mouth, a sinus infection and certain neurological conditions, like Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease. To learn more about what is happening, consider a visit to an otolaryngologist, also known as an ear, nose and throat doctor. They can conduct taste and smell tests to help pinpoint the scope and severity of what you’re experiencing. Eve Glazier, M.D., MBA, is an internist and associate professor of medicine at UCLA Health. Elizabeth Ko, M.D., is an internist and assistant professor of medicine at UCLA Health. Send your questions to askthedoctors@mednet.ucla.edu, or write: Ask the Doctors, c/o UCLA Health Sciences Media Relations, 10880 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1450, Los Angeles, CA, 90024. Owing to the volume of mail, personal replies cannot be provided.

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This treatment brings ‘peace of mind’ Health experts back treatment for kids with peanut allergy By Matthew Perrone AP HEALTH WRITER

WASHINGTON (AP) — Government experts have backed an experimental treatment for children with peanut allergies that could become the first federally approved option for preventing life-threatening reactions. The treatment is daily capsules of peanut powder that gradually help children build up a tolerance. The outside panel of advisers to the Food and Drug Administration voted overwhelmingly in favor of the treatment from Aimmune Therapeutics. The nonbinding vote amounts to an endorsement for approval. The FDA is expected to make its final decision by January. The panelists said the medication was an important option

for parents and children dealing with peanut allergies. However, several also said they had concerns because the pill has to be taken continuously to maintain its effect. An estimated 1.6 million children and teenagers in the U.S. would be eligible for the medication, to be sold as Palforzia, which is intended for ages 4 to 17. Peanut allergy is the most common food allergy in the country and the standard treatment involves strictly monitoring what children eat. That approach doesn’t always work and accidental exposure is common, sending 1 in 4 children with peanut allergies to the emergency room every year. Parents urged approval of the drug, describing the anxiety of watching their children’s diet and daily routine, even avoiding public places and transportation

because of possible peanut residues. “These are constant and real fears with extreme consequences,” said Cathy Heald of Dallas, whose 12-year-old son Charlie took part in a study of the treatment. Heald said her son’s improved tolerance allowed him to travel overseas by himself for the first time. “The peace of mind this treatment brings is invaluable” said Hill, whose trip to the meeting was paid by Aimmune. After one year, about 66% of study participants who took the pills could tolerate the equivalent of three to four peanuts, compared to just 4% of patients who received a dummy treatment. At the beginning of the study, most participants could not tolerate even a minuscule amount of peanuts. But the benefits of the treat-

ment came with risks. More than 9% of patients taking the pills reported severe allergic reactions, more than twice the number in the placebo group. And 11% of patients dropped out of the company’s study due to side effects. “The effectiveness of the treatment has, in fact, not been demonstrated,” said Dr. John Kelso, of Scripps Clinic in San Diego, who voted against the treatment. The California-based company has previously said it expects the first six months of treatment to cost $5,000 to $10,000 and $300 to $400 a month after that. The company declined to elaborate on price earlier this week. Aimmune is pursuing other treatments for common food allergies, including eggs. The company does not yet have any products on the market.

Study: Air pollution reaches placenta during pregnancy By Lauran Neergaard AP MEDICAL WRITER

WASHINGTON (AP) — A new study suggests when a pregnant woman breathes in air pollution, it can travel beyond her lungs to the placenta that guards her fetus. Pollution composed of tiny particles from car exhaust, factory smokestacks and other sources is dangerous to everyone’s health, and during pregnancy it’s been linked to premature births and low birth weight. But scientists don’t understand why, something that could affect care for women in highly polluted areas. One theory is that the particles lodge in mom’s lungs and trigger potentially harmful inflammation. This week, Belgian researchers reported another possibility, that any risk might be more direct. A novel scanning technique spotted a type of particle pollution — sootlike black carbon —

on placentas donated by 28 new mothers, they reported in Nature Communications. The placenta nourishes a developing fetus and tries to block damaging substances in the mother’s bloodstream. The Hasselt University team found the particles accumulated on the side of the placenta closest to the fetus, near where the umbilical cord emerges. That’s not proof the soot actually crossed the placenta to reach the fetus — or that it’s responsible for any ill effects, cautioned Dr. Yoel Sadovsky of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, a leading placenta expert who wasn’t involved with the new research. And it’s a small study. Still, “just finding it at the placenta is important,” Sadovsky said. “The next question would be how much of these black carbon particles need to be there to cause damage.” Scientists already had some

clues from animal studies that particles could reach the placenta, but Tuesday’s study is a first with human placentas. The Belgian researchers developed a way to scan placenta samples using ultra-short pulses from a laser that made the black carbon particles flash a bright white

light, so they could be measured. The researchers included placentas from 10 mothers who lived in areas with high pollution and 10 others from low areas. The higher the exposure to pollution, the more particles the researchers counted in the placentas.

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will meet 9:30-11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 3 at Bruce Township offices, 216 N. Sterling St., Streator. It is co-hosted by the University of Illinois Extension and Bridges Senior Center. There will be education, food demonstrations and take-home resources. To register, call the Extension at (815) 224-0889 by Oct. 1. For a reasonable accommodation or more information, call Susan Glassman, Extension educator, at (815) 224-0889.

ing in Peru at a recent blood drive. The following donors achieved milestones: Gregory Urbanowski, 19 gallons; Beverly Kimble, 7 gallons; William Ulrich, 5 gallons, John Witalka, 5 gallons. This blood drive was sponsored by VFW Post 8232. The volunteers helping at the blood drive included Kathy Kocscielski, LeeAnn Hannigan, Shirley Sharpe, Betsy Wroblewski, Esther Sparks, Gina Martin, Pat Trench, Anne Finley, Helene Lijewski, LuAnn Vescogni and Mary Kibilka. The next drive will be noon5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19 at the Red Cross building, 530 Fourth St., Peru.

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A new study suggests when a pregnant woman breathes in air pollution, it can travel beyond her lungs to the placenta that guards her fetus. During pregnancy, particle pollution is linked to premature births and low birth weight, but scientists don’t understand why.

BRIEFS 3 flu vaccination clinics planned in La Salle County

OTTAWA — La Salle County Health Department is planning flu vaccination clinics on the following dates at the health department offices, 717 E. Etna Road, Ottawa: ä 1-4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26 ä 1-4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8 ä 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7. The La Salle County Health Department suggests people Back on Track has Urbanowski reaches 6 months and older receive a 19 gallons in blood drive seasonal influenza (flu) vaccina- resources for those tion.High dose vaccines for per- with diabetes at Peru’s Red Cross sons 65 and older will be availSTREATOR — The diabetes Fifty-one units of blood were able. All La Salle County Health support group Back on Track collected at the Red Cross buildDepartment influenza vaccines

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Moving houseplants indoors with the onset of cold weather is not your typical furniture-shifting exercise. It requires planning, since houseplants for the most part are tender tropicals and need time to acclimate to a changed growing environment. “Bring them in over a two-week period,” said Kate Karam, editorial director for Monrovia Nursery Co. in Azuza, California. “Some people move them from full sun to full shade (outdoors) to simulate the reduction in indoor lighting. I bring mine in at night and take them out again in the morning. And then eventually I just keep them in.” Houseplants freak out if you simply run them inside and plunk them down on a windowsill, she said. Such haste frequently results in plant shock and leaf drop. “A little bit of patience will save you a lot of heartbreak,” Karam said. Check closely for such leaf-sucking pests as aphids, mealy bugs and spider mites. Deal with them outdoors if the plants are infested. “I hose them (plants) down and then give them a good treatment of neem oil,” Karam said. Neem oil is an organic pesticide, a byproduct of seeds from the neem tree. “It’s good at killing things that crawl,” she said. “Use it at half strength from a spray bottle. It’s a helpful thing to have in your arsenal for houseplants.” Quarantine houseplants for a time after bringing them indoors, said Diana Alfuth, an Extension horticulture educator with the University of Wisconsin-Madison. “Sitting outside, there may be all kinds of things living in them,” Alfuth said. “One year I brought in my plants and very shortly found a little frog hopping across my dining room floor.”

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Know the hardiness limits of your plants like these succulents. Succulents rated higher than Zone 5 can’t survive 20 degree-below-zero-cold and need to be protected in winter. Indoor gardening with tropicals like hibiscus, bougainvillea, mandevilla and palms can get complicated. Tasks to manage include lighting, water, temperature, humidity and nutrition, and they’re all inter-related. “Lighting and watering are the most important,” Alfuth said. “Watering is related to how much light there is.” Try placing houseplants in the sunniest areas of the house. Windows filter out the sun, somewhat hampering photosynthesis, the process that creates the sugars and carbohydrates needed for plants to grow. It also gets cloudier in winter, so consider taking measures to elevate light levels. Keep the windows clean, remove the screens and add supplemental lighting. Overwatering houseplants is one of the most common mistakes in gardening. It suffocates the roots and allows root fungi to settle in, Alfuth

said. Water only when the plants need it. “Dig your finger into the surface of the soil and if it’s dry onehalf inch deep, then it’s time to water,” she said. Bring plants indoors to avoid chill injury when overnight lows dip consistently into the mid-40s. Most houseplants prefer days between 65 and 75 degrees, with nights about 10 degrees colder, Alfuth said. Keep plants away from heat vents and out of entryways where drafts can become too dry or too cold. “There’s little active growth in most houseplants in winter so they don’t need any fertilizer,” said David Trinklein, an Extension horticulturist with the University of Missouri. “In most cases, overwintering tropical plants not only saves money but also results in larger, more impressive plants the next year,” Trinklein said.

Amazon Prime to stream Rihanna’s lingerie show NEW YORK (AP) — Rihanna believes women of all shapes, colors and sizes should be celebrated, and that spirit of inclusion has made her lingerie and beauty lines successes.

Her mission will be showcased Friday as Amazon Prime streams her New York Fashion Week show for Savage X Fenty in more than 200 countries and territories.

The show’s army of models included women of all sizes in a range of ethnicities and skin tones. The show was an all-star extravaganza featuring Halsey, Migos.

Dear Harriette: A good friend of mine just told me that she almost died because she didn’t take her blood pressure medicine. She is a smart, professional woman SENSE & who SENSITIVITY has an importHarriette Cole ant job and UNIVERSAL is inUCLICK volved in many civic organizations, plus she is a wife and mom. She is paying closer attention now, but it’s weird. I don’t understand why she would be so flippant about her medication. I, too, have high blood pressure. I have never told anyone. I keep mine secret, even as I do take my medication religiously, and she is in denial about needing to take medicine. I consider myself smart, too. What are we doing wrong? What can I do to support myself and my friend? — On the Verge

Dear On The Verge: Start by confiding in your friend. Tell her about your health challenges and what you do about them. Be transparent when you talk. Admit to whatever is ailing you. Also, tell her what you have done to support your health. Your candid conversation may help both of you to face reality. High blood pressure is called the silent killer because many people begin to feel good and then stop taking their medication. Even smart people make not-so-smart decisions. Decide not to be in that group. By holding each other accountable, perhaps you can be more disciplined. Support each other in going for regular medical appointments where you check in on the status of your health — you are worth it! You can send questions to askharriette@harriettecole.com or c/o Andrews McMeel Syndication, 1130 Walnut St., Kansas City, MO 64106.

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IN BRIEF Wainwright, Fowler, St. Louis top Nats 5-1 ST. LOUIS (AP) — Adam Wainwright has pitched in his share of big games throughout a distinguished career. Taking the mound against an ace in a matchup with postseason implications, he delivered once more. Wainwright put on another sharp performance to top Max Scherzer, right fielder Dexter Fowler made a sensational catch and the NL Centralleading St. Louis Cardinals beat the Washington Nationals 5-1 on Wednesday. Wainwright (13-9) has won all four of his starts this month, allowing just one earned run in 27 innings. The 38-year-old righty limited the Nationals to an unearned run in seven innings. Trailing by four, the Nationals put two on with one out in the eighth. Asdrúbal Cabrera hit a drive off Andrew Miller that had the distance to leave the park, but Fowler jumped and reached far over the wall to make the grab. Tommy Edman and Matt Wieters homered for St. Louis, which began the day with a two-game division lead over Chicago and Milwaukee. The Cardinals play the Cubs seven times in their final 10 games, beginning with a four-game series at Wrigley Field that starts tonight.

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finish narrowly behind Seneca Creek Golf Course. (162) and ahead of Midland (227). SBA had a 189 to beat Morrison Ian Roach added a 39 for the (235) but lose to Fulton (179). At Morris Ben Cyr shot a 38 on Panthers (7-2). Rockford Christian 168, Wednesday to share medalist Mendota 170 honors as Putnam County fin- At Spring Valley Nathan Potthoff carded a 44 ished second in a Tri-County Ethan Hannaman and Conference triangular at Nettle on Wednesday to help St. Bede Jack Beetz each shot a 41 on finish second in a Three Rivers Creek Country Club. See ROUNDUP Page B2 The Panthers carded a 163 to Conference triangular at Spring

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Vazquez held in jail on multiple felony charges GREENSBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pittsburgh Pirates closer Felipe Vázquez was being held Wednesday in a Pennsylvania jail on multiple felony charges after allegedly telling investigators he attempted to have sex with an underage girl during a meeting at her house in 2017. Vázquez is charged with statutory sexual assault, unlawful contact with a minor and corruption of minors, all felonies, and a misdemeanor count of indecent assault of a person under 16 years old. The charges are related to Vázquez’s alleged encounters with a girl starting in 2017, when she was 13 and living about an hour east of downtown Pittsburgh.

More into Brown sexual assault accusations Two people with knowledge of the investigation into Antonio Brown being accused of sexual assault tell The Associated Press that one of the accusers has met with NFL investigators and that there is no timetable for concluding the probe. Both people spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity Wednesday because of the sensitivity of the case. A spokesman for the district attorney’s office in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, said: “Our office, along with the Allegheny County Police Department, made contact with counsel for the plaintiff in the federal lawsuit involving Antonio Brown.

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Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky throws against the Denver Broncos on Sunday in Denver. After escaping with a 16-14 victory against the Broncos, the Bears offense looks to improve on Monday against the Washington Redskins.

Chicago, Miami only teams with just one touchdown through two weeks By Arthur Arkush SHAW MEDIA

The Miami Dolphins and Chicago Bears are the NFL’s only two teams that will enter Week 3 with only one touchdown after 120 minutes of football. Of course, only one of these two organizations shares a com-

mon goal of winning a Super Bowl this season — and it also happens to be the one quarterbacked by Mitch Trubisky. This isn’t to say Trubisky, at his best, cannot lead the Bears to Super Bowl LIV, ironically in Miami, in February. It is meant to say the Trubisky of the past two weeks who has led the Bears

FOOTBALL GAME OF THE WEEK: GIBSON CITY AT FIELDCREST

to one touchdown and four field goals in his first 22 possessions cannot. The Bears won … somehow … Sunday in Denver, where Trubisky managed 4.4 yards per attempt but whose made his one big completion in crunch-time when his Bears undoubtedly needed it the most.

Trubisky’s passer rating (65.0) and yards per attempt (4.8) are the lowest in the NFL (yes, even lower than those of Ryan Fitzpatrick, whom the Dolphins hand-picked as their tanking tour guide.) Yet the Bears hand-picked See BEARS Page B2

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Veteran line paving Knights hoping to snap Falcons’ 31-game win streak way for Hall run game By Brandon LaChance

NEWSTRIBUNE SPORTS WRITER

What does Week 4 mean in prep football? It’s usually a middle of the season game to reevaluate where the team is at and realize if it does or doesn’t have what it takes to win at least five games to make it to the playoffs. Sometimes, the fourth game of the season is to keep a winning streak alive. Heading into the Week 4 Heart of Illinois Conference Large Division battle between Class 2A No. 1-ranked Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley and 2A No. 8 Fieldcrest at 7 p.m. Friday, both squads want to remain streaking. The two-time defending Class 2A state champion GCMS has won 31 straight games. Both squads are undefeated this season with 3-0 overall records and 1-0 conference marks. “We know they’re the No. 1-ranked team in the state,” FHS

been doing our job really well on 2A No.1 Gibson defense. We’re going to try to do that again this week. City-Melvin-Sibley “Gibson City is really good and (3-0,1-0) at 2A No. 8 so are we. It’s going to be a really Fieldcrest (3-0,1-0) good game and I can’t wait.” Kickoff: 7 p.m. Friday GCMS coach Mike Allen knows this game will not be easy Twitter: @NT_SportsEditor on the quest to 32. Last week’s results: With the memory of previous Fieldcrest42, Tremont 7; GCMS meetings and film of this season, 34, Heyworth 7 Allen is ready for another great Fieldcrest players to watch: football game. Sr. Kenton Castrejon (507 yards, “Traditionally, there have seven touchdowns on 69 carries been some great battles between this season), Sr. Matt Lorton Fieldcrest and GCMS since the (28-41-1, 309 yards, three TDs). conference started,” Allen said. “It’s always a tough battle, espeGCMS players to watch: cially playing in Minonk. That’s So. Aidan Laugherty (528 yards, a tough place to play but it’s 10 touchdowns on 52 carries this going to be exciting. Both teams season), Sr. Patrick Kean (186 are ranked, both teams are 3-0 yards, three TDs on 37 carries). and both teams are excited senior quarterback Matt Lorton for the lead in the conference. said. “We’re trying our best Hopefully, it’s going to be a great to prepare for this. We know battle.” (sophomore running back Aidan See GOW Page B3 Laugherty) is really fast. We’ve

By Brandon LaChance

NEWSTRIBUNE SPORTS WRITER

There is a saying most football players, coaches and followers have heard some version of, “Building a winning team starts in the trenches.” In the case of the Hall football team, this isn’t just a quote, it’s a life motto. The offensive line comprised of seniors Greg Larsen, Max Puentes, Aleks Vasic, Matt Hultz and junior Alec Vecchia has been the lifeline of the Red Devils (2-1, 1-0 Three Rivers Conference Mississippi Division). “Max, Vasic and I have been on the line together since freshman year,” Larsen said. “Matt was a linebacker and he joined us our sophomore year. We have plenty of experience and now we have three more weeks of playing together. I think we’ll only get better as the season goes along. “All across the line we are very versatile. We have a lot of speed

and strength at every position. Most of all, we have a lot of heart when it comes to being in those trenches.” Before the season even started, coach Randy Tieman knew his squad had a great shot to win the battle in the trenches. He has seen each of the linemen’s love for football and the connection between all of them. Actually, the big guys on the line have more than one line of communication as they are constantly interacting with every fellow Red Devil. “At this point, we have to be able to run block. We haven’t done as well as we would have liked to in the past,” said Tieman, who is in his eighth year with Hall. “But with the experience these guys have and the tightness they have in their communication skills, it has been easy to work with these guys and change things on the fly. It’s been real See RED DEVILS Page B3

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

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La Salle-Peru at Sycamore, 4 p.m. Rockford Christian at Men-

BOYS GOLF

Mendota at Winnebago, 4:30 p.m.

FOOTBALL

Sterling at Princeton, 6 p.m. Hinckley-Big Rock at Earlville, 4:30 p.m.

Newark at Earlville, 4:30 p.m. La Salle-Peru at Rochelle, 7 p.m. Hall at Erie-Prophetstown, 7 p.m.

CO-ED CROSS COUNTRY Hall, Putnam County at St. Bede, 4:30 p.m. Amboy-LaMoille at Rochelle Invitational, 4:30 p.m.

Mendota at Genoa-Kingston, 7 p.m. Orion at Princeton, 7 p.m. Newman at Bureau Valley, 7 p.m.

CO-ED GOLF

West Carroll at AmboyLaMoille, 7 p.m.

Fieldcrest at Livingston County Invitational, 1 p.m.

Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley at Fieldcrest, 7 p.m.

MEN’S GOLF

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

IVCC Fall Classic

Bureau Valley at Hall, 6 p.m. Peoria Christian at Putnam County, 7 p.m. Rockford Lutheran at Mendota, 6 p.m. Princeton at Newman, 6 p.m. LaMoille-Ohio at Serena, 6:30 p.m. DePue at Lowpoint-Washburn, 6 p.m.

and Bears games can be heard on WBBM-AM 780.

BOYS GOLF

La Salle-Peru at Morris, 4:30 p.m.

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Earlville at Dwight, 4:30 p.m.

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BOYS SOCCER

MEN’S SOCCER

Joliet at IVCC, 4 p.m.

SATURDAY BOYS GOLF

La Salle-Peru, Hall, Mendota, Bureau Valley at Princeton Invitational, 8 a.m. Putnam County, AmboyLaMoille at Riverdale Invitational, 8:30 a.m.

dota, 4 p.m.

Flanagan-Cornell at Fieldcrest, 7 p.m.

Princeton at Sherrard, 4 p.m.

Woodland at Henry, 6 p.m.

Henry at Roanoke-Benson, 4 p.m.

Newark at Earlville, 6:30 p.m.

Princeton at MonmouthRoseville, 11:30 a.m.

WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL

Earlville at Geneseo, 11 a.m.

Somonauk at Earlville, 4:30

IVCC at Lincoln, 6 p.m.

CO-ED CROSS COUNTRY

BOYS SOCCER

La Salle-Peru at Geneseo, 9 a.m.

FOOTBALL

Hall, Putnam County, Mendota, Princeton, Amboy-LaMoille, Fieldcrest, Henry-Midland at Bureau Valley’s Dale Donner Invitational, 9 a.m.

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New England Buffalo N.Y. Jets Miami South

Sherrard at St. Bede, 2 p.m. Lowpoint-Washburn/Henry at Bunker Hill, 1 p.m.

GIRLS GOLF La Salle-Peru’s Lady Cavs Scramble, 9 a.m. Princeton at Geneseo, 9 a.m.

GIRLS SWIMMING La Salle-Peru co-op Pentathlon, 10 a.m.

GIRLS TENNIS La Salle-Peru at Dunlap Invitational, 8:30 a.m. Princeton, Mendota at Sterling Quad, 9 a.m.

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL

Fieldcrest Knight Invitational, 8 a.m. Henry at Mercer County’s Judy Richmond Classic, 8 a.m.

MEN’S GOLF

IVCC Fall Classic

SUNDAY MEN’S SOCCER

IVCC at Madison, Noon

WOMEN’S SOCCER

IVCC at Madison, 2 p.m.

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MLB: WHITE SOX 3, TWINS 1

White Sox’s win trims Twins division lead to four By MIKE COOK

Nova issued two walks and threw a wild pitch in one inning. Fry and Carson Fulmer then combined for four hitless innings before Josh Osich gave up Minnesota’s first hit to Jorge Polanco in the sixth. Polanco scored on Rosario’s single to make it 2-1, but LaMonte Wade Jr. grounded out with the bases loaded to end the inning. Moncada’s second double of the night - and career high-tying 32nd of the season - put Chicago up 2-0 in the sixth. Eloy Jiménez had an RBI single in the second, and Collins homered in the ninth. Moncada is batting .462 in his past 16 games, with hits in 14 of them — including 11 multihit performances. He has a home run, nine doubles and nine RBIs in that span.

ASSOCIATED PRESS

MINNEAPOLIS — Shutting down the Minnesota Twins’ lineup hasn’t been easy this season. Eight pitchers and a perfect throw from the outfield were necessary for the Chicago White Sox to do it Wednesday night. Held without a hit until the sixth inning, the Twins managed only three in 3-1 loss that shrunk their AL Central lead. Minnesota is four games ahead of Cleveland after the Indians beat Detroit 2-1 in 10 innings. The surprising Twins still have a magic number of seven to clinch their first division title since 2010. “Not all the time are you hitting homers, hitting a lot of base hits, a lot of runs,” said Eddie Rosario, who drove in the lone Minnesota run. Minnesota has scored 877 runs this season — second-most in the majors to the Yankees’ 896 — and tied with the 1996 squad for most in team history. The Twins also lead the majors with 289 homers and are second in hits (1,454) and batting average (.270). “We lost the game because we just didn’t have the kind of at-bats that we really needed to have,” manager Rocco Baldelli said. Zack Collins homered and Yoán Moncada doubled twice for the White Sox. A trio of Chicago pitchers combined to take a

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Chicago White Sox pitcher Ivan Nova throws against the Minnesota Twins in the first inning of Wednesday’s game in Minneapolis. The Whtie Sox won 3-1 to trim the Twins lead in the American League Central Division. no-hitter into the sixth. But if not for Adam Engel, Minnesota might have pulled off some late-inning magic for the second straight night. In Tuesday’s 9-8, 12-inning win, the Twins scored in the 11th to tie Chicago and got three runs in the 12th after the White Sox put up two in the top of the inning. With the White Sox up by one and two outs in the eighth on Wednesday, Rosario hit a ball off the right field wall near the over-

hang. Trying for a triple, Rosario was thrown out on a laser-like throw from Engel, who’d hustled over from center field to play the carom. Video review upheld the call. “I think my favorite part of the play is it’s the third out of an inning, tying run at third base,” said Engel, who said it was probably his best play of the year. Jace Fry (3-4) pitched 1 2/3 innings to get the win for Chicago, which had lost four straight and

16 of 21. Alex Colomé earned his 28th save in 30 chances with a perfect ninth. One night after using six relievers, the White Sox turned to seven after Iván Nova started on what would normally be his bullpen day. Dylan Covey was scratched Tuesday because of shoulder soreness and could be done for the year. “We’ve all got to do whatever we got to for the team,” Nova said.

STRUGGLING TO GET DEEP Twins starter Jake Odorizzi (14-7) allowed two earned runs and seven hits with nine strikeouts in 5 2/3 innings but lost for the second time in nine starts. It was the 13th time in his last 15 starts that Odorizzi failed to go at least six innings. Yet, in his past nine starts, Odorizzi’s ERA is 3.06 and he’s struck out 63 hitters. He’s been dogged by the lack of quick outs. Entering the game, Odorizzi had thrown the most pitches per batter in the majors (4.23) and pitches per inning in the American League (17.6).

MLB: REDS 3, CUBS 2 (10 INN.)

Chicago falls to NL central foe on Iglesias double in 10th inning

By John Jackson

ASSOCIATED PRESS

CHICAGO (AP) — The improving Cincinnati Reds’ pitching staff cooled off the previously surging Chicago Cubs’ offense. José Iglesias had an RBI double in the 10th inning and five Cincinnati pitchers combined for a four-hitter as the Reds recorded their second straight win over playoff-contending Chicago 3-2 on Wednesday night. The Reds won 4-2 on Tuesday night. The Cubs had won five

straight before that, outscoring the opponents 59-18 during that stretch. “We believe our team is at our best when we play the best teams,” Cincinnati manager David Bell said. “It’s nothing more than that — we can play with those teams.” The Cubs and Milwaukee Brewers trail the NL Centralleading St. Louis Cardinals by three games. Chicago and Milwaukee are tied for the second NL wild-card spot, 1½ games behind the Washington Nationals, who hold the first

wild card. Chicago opens a four-game series against St. Louis on Thursday night at Wrigley Field. “We all know what’s in front of us,” Cubs starter Jon Lester said. “We’ve got to play good baseball this weekend, and hopefully we can do that.” With two outs and none on in the top of the 10th, Cincinnati’s Aristides Aquino started the winning rally against James Norwood (0-1) with a single to left. After Aquino advanced on a wild pitch, Josh VanMeter walked, putting runners on first

Roundup

the medalist with a 38 as the in Toluca. Red Raiders dropped a Little Ten Ally Mendoza, Antonia Cattani Conference match Wednesday at and Alyssa Heitz each carded a FROM PAGE B1 Earlville Country Club. 48 for St. Bede. Audrey Hangens shot a 48 to Wednesday as the Trojans suffered their first loss of the season GIRLS GOLF lead the Knights. in a Big Northern Conference St. Bede 191, Fieldcrest 229 At Princeton match at Mendota Golf Club. Taylor Joyce added a 42. Gianna Grivetti shot a 47 Izzi Hall shot a 49 on on Wednesday to earn medal- Wednesday as Princeton finished Hinckley-Big Rock 187, ist honors and lead the Lady fourth in a five-team meet at Bruins to a non-conference vic- Wyaton Hills Golf Course. Earlville 204 The Tigresses scored a 236 Earlville’s Branson Vahl was tory at Tall Oaks Country Club

Bears

FROM PAGE B1

Trubisky to be their franchise, not the figurehead for their offense’s ineptitude in Year 2 of wizard Matt Nagy’s reign. There’s no question Trubisky is the biggest current detriment, that Nagy’s play calling tells us far more about his confidence in Trubisky than his public remarks. Nonetheless, Trubisky’s receiv-

ers not named Allen Robinson, through two games, have five combined catches for 40 yards. With drive-short-circuiting backto-back penalties in consecutive starts, his blind-side Pro Bowl alternate blocker, Charles Leno’s, four infractions are already more than halfway to his 2018 total. Trubisky’s most reliable tight end at the moment, Adam Shaheen, is coming off a career game … with three catches for 24 yards. Ideally, Trubisky eventually would find a way to mask his

teammate’s issues because that’s what real franchise quarterbacks must do. He’s obviously not that at the moment, so the onus increases on Nagy to find fixes. And he’s clearly still in search of them, for instance, cutting Tarik Cohen’s snaps more than in half in order to feed David Montgomery Sunday, or in Cordarrelle Patterson commanding only two touches in two games despite having the offense’s longest play of the sea-

and second. Iglesias then doubled to right to score Aquino with the go-ahead run. Amir Garrett (5-3) struck out Kyle Schwarber to end the ninth and Raisel Iglesias worked around a one-out double in the 10th for his 33rd save. Nico Hoerner lined out to right to end it. The Reds finished with an 11-8 record against the Cubs this season. Reds slugger Eugenio Suárez hit his 48th homer, one behind Pete Alonso of the New York Mets for the major league lead.

The total is the most ever by a Venezuelan player, breaking the previous mark of 47 by Andrés Galarraga. Suárez also tied the NL record for homers by a third baseman. Mike Schmidt of the Phillies (1980) and Adrián Beltré of the Dodgers (2004) are the others reach the mark. Cincinnati starter Tyler Mahle allowed just one run on one hit in six innings. Lester allowed one run on six hits in five-plus innings. Suárez’s solo shot in the fourth inning gave the Reds a 1-0 lead.

to finish behind Kewanee tory Wednesday in Glen Ellyn. (192), Sterling (200) and ErieWindy won 6-3, 6-3 at No. 1 Prophetstown (218) but ahead of singles, while Perry earned a 6-4, Indian Creek (265). 6-3 win at No. 3 singles. The duo won 8-6 at No. 1 douWOMEN’S TENNIS bles.

IVCC 7, DuPage 2

MEN’S SOCCER

La Salle-Peru graduates Michelle Windy and Nena Triton 7, IVCC 0 Perry each won a singles match The Eagles managed just three and combined to win a doubles shots on goal in a loss Wednesday match to lead the Eagles to vic- in River Grove.

son thus far. Anthony Miller has yet to command more than one target in either game, much less be deployed as any kind of potential chess piece. And speaking of chess pieces, who knows what’s up with Burton, who debuted in Denver but hardly made a difference. Ultimately, all that matters for now is that the Bears got the victory they so desperately needed, style points be damned. They now have an extra day to prepare for a Washington defense

that’s been the worst in the NFL on third downs and allowed 63 points — as many as any other than the one that lives in a tank. But that game will also be back in primetime, where continued struggles by Trubisky are magnified and his and the Bears doubters are increasing. Perhaps Eddy Pineiro gives him and Nagy a greater margin for error at the moment, but if the Bears kicker is currently the offense’s lifeline, well, that really says it all, doesn’t it?

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Sports PREP FOOTBALL: WEEK 4 PREVIEW CAPSULES

Cavaliers looking for third straight victory La Salle-Peru (2-1) at Rochelle (1-2)

Kickoff: 7 p.m. Friday Radio: WLPO-AM 1220, WLPO-FM 103.9 Last weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s results: L-P 52, Sandwich 7; Morris 34, Rochelle 14 Need to know: The Cavaliers are looking to win their third game in a row, while the Hubs are hoping to snap a two-game skid. â&#x20AC;Ś L-P has lost the last two meetings against Rochelle, including 55-33 last season. â&#x20AC;Ś The Cavs have averaged 362.5 rushing yards the last two games. â&#x20AC;Ś L-P quarterback Tyler Hartman ran for 127 yards and two touchdowns last week while tossing a TD pass, while Carlos Larios racked up 102 yards and two scores on the ground against Sandwich. â&#x20AC;Ś The Hubs led early against Morris as they drove 74 yards on 13 plays while taking 7:11 off the clock on their first possession to take a 7-0 lead. â&#x20AC;Ś Gavin Ansteth ran for 98 yards and a touchdown last week, whle Ben Harvey had 74 rushing yards. â&#x20AC;Ś Rochelle quarterback Ethan Etes completed 2-of-5 passes for 55 yards against Morris. â&#x20AC;Ś The Hubs allowed Morris to score 21 points in the second quarter last week. â&#x20AC;Ś The Cavs allow only 88.7 rushing yards per game.

Sherrard (0-3) at St. Bede (0-3)

Kickoff: 2 p.m. Saturday Radio: WSOG-FM 88.1 Last weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s results: Princeton 49, St. Bede 7; ErieProphetstown 33, Sherrard 7 Need to know: The Bruins are aiming to avoid their first 0-4 start since 2009. â&#x20AC;Ś The Tigers are playing on Saturday for the second week in a row. â&#x20AC;Ś St. Bede has a five game winning streak against Sherrard. â&#x20AC;Ś The Tigers committed 11 penalties for 65 yards last week. â&#x20AC;Ś St. Bede has not rushed for more than 100 yards in a game this season. â&#x20AC;Ś The Bruins average 11.3 points per game while allowing 39.3 per contest. â&#x20AC;Ś Sherrard averages 14.3 points per game while giving up 41.3 per game. â&#x20AC;Ś St. Bede quarterback Braden Damerell has completed 26-of-45 passes for 288 yards and a pair of touchdowns. â&#x20AC;Ś The Bruins are 3-1 on Homecoming under coach Jim Eustice. â&#x20AC;Ś St. Bede beat Sherrard 24-13 last season.

Hall (2-1) at ErieProphetstown (2-1)

Kickoff: 7 p.m. Friday Radio: WAJK-FM 99.3 Twitter: @NT_LaChance Last weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s results: Hall 35, Monmouth-Roseville 12; E-P 33, Sherrard 7 Need to know: The Red

GOW

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STOPPING THE GCMS GROUND GAME The Falconsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; game plan has been well documented â&#x20AC;&#x201D; they run the ball. In three weeks, GCMS has thrown the ball 16 times with five passes in Week 1, three in Week 2 and eight in last weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 34-7 win over Heyworth. â&#x20AC;&#x153;(Laugherty and Payton Kean) are our 1-2 punch. Isaiah Chatman, our wing back, does an outstanding job of blocking, running the ball and running routes for us,â&#x20AC;? Allen said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are very much run first. There are too many bad things that can happen when you throw it, so we keep the ball on the ground.â&#x20AC;? On 52 carries, Laugherty has collected 10 touchdowns and 528 yards â&#x20AC;&#x201D; an average of 10.2 per carry â&#x20AC;&#x201D; while Kean has amassed three touchdowns, 186 yards and an average of 5 yards per carry on 37 touches. Chatman, a junior, is liable to move the chains as he has taken six handoffs for two touchdowns and 37 yards (6.2 per carry). Fieldcrest coach Derek Schneeman is well aware of what the Falcons can do. â&#x20AC;&#x153;With any run dominant team that we play in our conference, we want to hold them to short gains on first and second downs to hopefully put them in third-and-long situations where they feel they have to throw,â&#x20AC;? Schneeman said.

Devils are looking for their third consecutive victory. â&#x20AC;Ś Hall has averaged 399.5 rushing yards per game in the last two weeks. â&#x20AC;Ś The Red Devils have three players in the areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top 10 for rushing â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Cole Wozniak (297 yards, 4 touchdowns), Marshall Walk (239 yards, 2 TDs) and Austin Heinecke (234 yards, TD). â&#x20AC;Ś Walk was injured last week but is expected to play Friday. â&#x20AC;Ś E-P senior quarterback Eric Robinson, who hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t played since his freshman year, completed 4-of-8 passes for 72 yards and two touchdowns while running for 94 yards and a score last week. â&#x20AC;Ś Hunter Oleson caught a touchdown pass and intercepted a pass against Sherrard. â&#x20AC;Ś The Red Devils beat the Panthers 49-0 last season.

Mendota (0-3) at Genoa-Kingston (3-0) Kickoff: 7 p.m. Friday Radio: WGLC-FM 100.1 Last weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s results: Lutheran 47, Mendota 0; G-K 46, North Boone 13 Need to know: The Cogs have outscored their opponents 131-13, while the Trojans have been outscored 115-20. â&#x20AC;Ś G-K has four players averaging at least 50 rushing yards per game â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Jake Stojan, Sam Rice, Will Franson and quarterback Justin Peters. â&#x20AC;Ś Peters has completed 6-of-10 passes with four going for touchdowns. â&#x20AC;Ś The Trojans average just 79.3 rushing yards oer game while giving up 254.3 rushing yards per game. â&#x20AC;Ś Mendota quarterback Ted Landgraf has completed 15-of-38 passes for 168 yards and two touchdowns. â&#x20AC;Ś Cody Jenner has scored two of Mendotaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s three touchdowns â&#x20AC;&#x201D; one rushing and one receiving. â&#x20AC;Ś Mendota has lost 16 games in a row and has not played within single digits of an opponent during that stretch. â&#x20AC;Ś The Cogs beat Mendota 42-6 last season.

Orion (3-0) at Princeton (2-1)

Kickoff: 7 p.m. Friday Twitter: @bcrsportsed Radio: WZOE-AM 1490 Last weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s results: Princeton 49, St. Bede 7; Orion 19, Rockridge 0 Need to know: The Tigers have lost all seven of their meetings against the Chargers, including a 28-7 loss last season. â&#x20AC;Ś Orion forced Rockridge into five turnovers last week, including three interceptions. â&#x20AC;Ś Orion junior lineman Jayson Johnson recovered a pair of fumbles last week. ... Orion quarterback Jeremy Jungwirth completed 10-of-13 passes for 151 yards and two touchdowns while intercepting a pass on defense. â&#x20AC;Ś Kobe Lieving ran for a 29-yard

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not saying they canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t throw because they have a quarterback (senior Cade Elliot) with a pretty good arm. In the two games Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve watched, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve thrown the ball successfully. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But, we know thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not what theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re trying to do. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re trying to run the ball with Laughery and Kean. We really have to control the line of scrimmage and hold them early on in the chains.â&#x20AC;? CAN THE KNIGHTS CONTINUE TO MARCH? FHS has been marching down the field with regularity. The Knights are second in the area with 38 points per game on 228.3 rushing yards and 177.7 passing yards per game. If senior running back Kenton Castrejon isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t holding the ball â&#x20AC;&#x201C; leads the area with 507 yards and seven touchdowns on 69 carries â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Lorton (28of-41 for 309 yards and three touchdowns) is in the pocket looking for one of his many receiving options. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our offensive line is just amazing. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re all really big and they do their job really well,â&#x20AC;? Lorton said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Castrejon bounces off of everyone. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really fun to watch him run the ball. Our wide receivers are very good. If we give them a chance, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll make a play. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re all fast, they all do their job well and they all can make amazing catches.â&#x20AC;? Allen said the Falcons must handle the Knightsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; hefty line.

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touchdown against Rockridge, while Koby Schultz caught five passes for 75 yards and a score. â&#x20AC;Ś Princeton junior Ronde Worrels has rushed for 338 yards and eight touchdowns this season, including 128 yards and four scores last week. â&#x20AC;Ś PHS receiver Wyatt Davis leads the area with 374 receiving yards and is tied for the area lead with three TD receptions.

Newman (3-0) at Bureau Valley (0-3)

Kickoff: 7 p.m. Friday Twitter: @tommyrosemedia Radio: WZOE-FM 98.1 Last weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s results: Fulton 54, Bureau Valey 6; Newman 27, Kewanee 26 Need to know: The Storm are still searching for their first win under coach Mat Pistole,

â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have to not allow them to push us around,â&#x20AC;? Allen said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re big up front on both the offensive and defensive lines. We canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t allow them to get a hold of us and drive us 15 yards back. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s key. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have to fight and get away from them.â&#x20AC;? SUCCESSFUL COACHES Schneeman and Allen did not wake up before the season started and say, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m going to have a good team this year.â&#x20AC;? Instead, they have been building their programs since they took over the sideline. Schneeman, who is in his sixth season with FHS, has seen the postseason in four of his five previous campaigns with 2016 as the only nine-game season. Allen became the Falconsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; coach in 2001. After not making the playoffs his first three years, the Falcons made it in 2004 and have only missed a 10th game one time (2012). â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always a big game, but we canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get too wrapped up in whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on the table because if you do that you kind of lose focus of what you need to do to win the game,â&#x20AC;? Schneeman said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re trying to reinforce to our guys that we have to still come out there and do what we have been doing, which is executing all three phases.â&#x20AC;? Brandon LaChance can be reached at 220-6995, or blachance@shawmedia.com. Follow him on Twitter @NT_LaChance.

a Bureau Valley alumnus who was an assistant at Newman the last two seasons. â&#x20AC;Ś Bureau Valley averages 14 points and 161.3 yards per game while allowing 44.7 points and 426.3 yards per contest. â&#x20AC;Ś Newman committed 11 penalties for 84 yards last week. â&#x20AC;Ś The Comets gave up several big plays, including a 90-yard kick return touchdown, a 65-yards TD reception and 75-yard interception return score by Kavon Russell. â&#x20AC;Ś Newmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Kye Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien scored on an 8-yard run with 4:48 left to play to tie the game before the extra point by Jacob Donald gave the Comets the lead. â&#x20AC;Ś Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien rushed for 118 yards and two touchdowns on 17 carries. â&#x20AC;Ś Bureau Valley quarterback Dalton Dean has completed 14of-31 passes for 212 yards and three touchdowns this season,

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important for our running game. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They talk to everybody. This team is pretty tight and they communicate well with each other. A couple of our (running) backs have picked up the linemen calls and they know exactly where everyone is going. It makes it easier for them to read a block. That is something that we havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t done in the past that maybe we should have. Our backs have learned all the calls and they know where our trap block is going to be or know exactly where they have to blast at. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s helped quite a bit.â&#x20AC;? The Red Devils ground game has averaged an area-best 302.7 yards per game this season, including 399.5 yards the last two weeks. Individually, Hall has three running backs in the NewsTribune top 10 list as senior Cole Wozniak is No. 3 with 297 yards and four touchdowns on 44 carries, senior Marshall Walk is No. 5 with 239 yards and two touchdowns on 15 touches and senior Austin Heinecke is No. 6 as he has taken the ball 30 times for 234 yards and a score. Wozniak knows he wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have the same amount of yards next to

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105

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263

113.3

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Lorton (FHS)

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Damerell (SBA)

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Henkel (A-L)

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217

Dean (BV)

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212

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507

Worrels (PHS)

338

Wozniak (Hall)

297

Hartman (L-P)

282

Walk (Hall)

239

Heinecke (Hall)

234

Larios (L-P)

201

Norman (A-L)

165

Sanches (L-P)

139

Stremlau (MHS)

111

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Cusac-McKay (FHS)

199

Winn (A-L)

152

Fortney (SBA)

118

Hartz (BV)

113

Croissant (SBA)

Covington (FHS)

Castenada (MHS)

Weber (L-P)

Haring (PHS)

â&#x20AC;Ś A-L quarterback Preston Henkel has completed 23-of-48 passes for 217 yards, a touchdown and five interceptions.

West Carroll (2-1) at Lowpoint-Washburn/ Amboy-LaMoille (0-3) Henry (0-3) at Kickoff: 7 p.m. Friday Bunker Hill (0-3) Radio: WRCV-FM 101.7 Last weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s results: Eastland-Pearl City 8, West Carroll 0; Forreston 40, A-L 7 Need to know: The Clippers have been outscored 160-14 this season. â&#x20AC;Ś West Carroll quarterback Derek Tracy directs the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s triple option offense. He has thrown for 275 yards and two touchdowns this season while running for 148 yards and two scores. â&#x20AC;Ś WCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Kody Sipe has 145 yards and two TDs on the ground this season, while Aiden Sullivan has rushed for 123 yards. â&#x20AC;Ś A-Lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Marcus Winn has grabbed 14 passes for 152 yards this year.

his name in the stat book if it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t for the line. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re doing a great job,â&#x20AC;? Wozniak said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more knowing the calls. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re all smart guys and have a higher football IQ than an average lineman across the conference. (Knowing theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to clear holes) is one thing less I have to worry about.â&#x20AC;? The linemen have additional responsibilities beyond creating space for the Red Devilsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; runners. Offensively, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re the security service for freshman quarterback Mac Resetich. Not only are they shielding him from opponentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s defenses, but the linemen are teaching him the game and how to use their services to his benefit. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m really confident in them. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been protecting me for the last three games,â&#x20AC;? Resetich said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They protect me and they do a great job defensively. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m staying pretty clean. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve only been sacked once against Newman. Other than that Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been good. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Every time I come into the huddle, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re always giving me new information on everything.â&#x20AC;? And if the duties of being an offensive linemen wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t enough, Larsen, Puentes, Vasic, Hults and Vecchia also rotate into the defensive line with senior Jakob

Kickoff: 1 p.m. Saturday Last weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s results: Christian Life co-op 52, L-W/ Henry 6; Polo 44, Bunker Hill 14 Need to know: Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s game is the first of three between the teams this season. â&#x20AC;Ś The Wildcats are looking for their first win in eight-man football. â&#x20AC;Ś L-W/Henry has been outscored 84-14 in two games this season, while Bunker Hill has been outscored 141-40 in three games. â&#x20AC;Ś The Chargers trailed 44-0 at halftime last week before recording a fumble recovery touchdown and a TD pass in the second half.

Grush and junior Otto Fronczke. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Coach (Ryan) Ferrari took over the defensive line this year and he is doing a great job with them for never coaching the line. They have bought into what weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re doing,â&#x20AC;? Tieman said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We change up our fronts quite a bit. Sometimes weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be in a three-, fourand sometimes a fiveman front. The kids have adjusted well and have learned their spots. They take a lot of pride in the defense.â&#x20AC;? Although the Red Devils lost 20-6 in Week 1 to Class 2A No. 4 Newman â&#x20AC;&#x201D; then No. 5 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the defensive line forced the Comets to turnover the ball on downs after having first-and-goal from the Hall 5-yard line in the fourth quarter. Whether itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s offensive, defense, blocking for an experienced running back or taking a blow attended for a freshman quarterback, the Hall line is always communicating. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the most important thing,â&#x20AC;? Larsen said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If no one is on the same page, the offense isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t going to happen. But, if weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re on the same page, every play should go for a big gain.â&#x20AC;? Brandon LaChance can be reached at 220-6995, or blachance@shawmedia.com. Follow him on Twitter @NT_LaChance.

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WEEKEND “First Date” – Sept. 20-22. Stage 212, LaSalle. Musical comedy directed by Reid Tomasson. Friday, Saturday evenings at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday matinee at 2 p.m. Tickets $20 each. (815) 2243025 or www.stage212.org. Recommended for mature audiences. Parish of the Nativity of Our Lord Luncheon — Sept. 19. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Parish hall, Spring Valley. $8 per person. Guests are asked to use the church entrance with carry outs available at the storage entrance. Taco Dinner — Sept. 19. 4-7 p.m. Trinity United Church of Christ, La Salle. Tacos, dessert, drink. Carryouts available. (815) 664-2783 3rd Annual Mad Hatter Ball — Sept. 20. 6-10 p.m. Celebrations 150, La Salle. The 2019 honorees include: Emma Anderson, piano, and Reid Rynke, vocalist, La Salle-Peru Township High School; Erin Daniel, vocalist, and Alaina Gallion, dance, Ottawa Township High School; Victor Heredia, piano, and Mia Mautino, visual art, Hall High School; and Teaghan Tillman, visual art, Mendota High School. Tickets $35 each and are available at the door or in advance at www. nciartworks.com, www. eventbrite.com or at the NCI ARTworks Westclox ARTS Center or Music Suite 408 in the Westclox building, or (815) 228-8204. Proceeds benefit NCI ARTworks programs and activities. Spring Valley Ethnic Sausage Fest — Sept. 21. Noon-8 p.m. Kirby Park. Ethnic sausages of Poland, Ireland, Italy, Middle East and Germany prepared by descendants from those countries. Also a “bier garten.” Proceeds benefit Spring Valley parks and other non-profit organizations Jim Lattin Scholarship 5K Fun Run/Walk — Sept. 21. 8 a.m. St. Bede Academy. To benefit Jim Lattin Scholarship Fund 5K at St. Bede. Part of homecoming activities. Medals to the top 10 male and female finishers. All participants will receive a T-shirt. Postrace refreshments and water provided. Cruisin’ La Salle 2019 — Sept. 21. 1-7 p.m. Downtown La Salle. Registration is $5 per entry fee and starts at 1 p.m. Dash plaques to the first 100 entries. Trophies for Mayor’s Choice, Fire Department, Event Staff, Police Department and Business Association. The event includes a drawing, raffles and giveaways, music by AMC Sound, refreshments by the Knights of Columbus (food, beer, soda and water), car cruise at 5 p.m. and trophy presentation immediately after. All proceeds benefit La Salle girls softball and boys baseball. (815) 252-1947.

Celebrate life with a party to beneﬁt Relay for Life in the August Hill Lounge and Patio with live music Big Uproar band. Gourmet appetizers, drink tickets, 50/50, basket rafﬂe. VIP seating available. Get tickets now through Eventbrite at https:// dayofhope2019.eventbrite. com. 3rd Annual Toy Run — Oct. 6. Registration is 1-2 p.m. at Blue Collar Bikes, Spring Valley. Run will proceed to Uncle Stewy’s Roadhouse, Spring Valley. Live auction. Those entering are asked to bring new, unwrapped toys or $10 per person. Remembering Marshall Field’s — Oct. 18. Noon. Uptown Grill, La Salle. Includes lunch and presentation by Leslie Goddard (www. lesliegoddard.info). Tickets must be purchased by Oct. 1. $50. (815) 224-8119 for tickets and info.

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Have a ball with the Mad Hatter The 3rd Annual Mad Hatter Ball is Friday evening at Celebrations 150, La Salle. The 2019 honorees include: Emma Anderson, piano, and Reid Rynke, vocalist, La Salle-Peru Township High School; Erin Daniel, vocalist, and Alaina Gallion, dance, Ottawa Township High School; Victor Heredia, piano, and Mia Mautino, visual art, Hall High School; and Teaghan Tillman, visual art, Mendota High School. The ball benefits programs of NCI ARTworks. For ticket information, see Calendar.

Sunset Drum Circle – Sept. 22. 6:30-8 p.m. Fox Ridge at Starved Rock State Park. Dave Peterson, facilitator. Guest djembe artist: Atiba Jali. Drums available or bring your own. All ages and abilities welcome. Native American style ﬂutes also available.

MUSIC Illinois Valley Symphony Orchestra Pops Concert “Golden Age of Broadway” — Sept. 28. 7 p.m. Illinois Valley Community College Dr. Mary Margaret Weeg Cultural Centre. Dan Sommerville in his ﬁrst season as conductor. The soprano soloist is Jennie Judd in “Glitter and be Gay” from “Candide” as well as songs from this golden age. Tickets by season membership or individual ticket, available at the door. Tickets at www. ivso.org. The auditorium is handicapped accessible. Bluegrass and Gospel Music Jam — Oct. 12. 6-10 p.m. Ophir Community Building, Triumph. No alcohol or smoking. Admissions free but donations accepted. Proceeds to fund maintenance and repair of the building. Reserve a spot by calling (815) 414-8081. Other dates: Nov. 9, Dec.

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SPECIAL EVENTS Buck a Burger Night — Sept. 26. 5-8 p.m. La Salle VFW. $1 for either a hamburger or cheeseburger. Fries are also $1. Dine-in only. Proceeds to aid veterans organizations. (815) 223-6665. 8th Annual Cruisin’ Against Cancer Car Show and Fundraiser — Sept. 28. 4-8 p.m. The Rootbeer Stand in Oglesby. There will be a 50/50 drawing, music by AMC Sound, dash plaques sponsored by Magnum Auto Restoration and awards for Top 50, and best original and modiﬁed as well as the chairwoman’s choice. Proceeds go to Cops 4 Cancer. (815) 223-0268. Mendota High School Music Department Trivia Night — Sept. 28. 6 p.m. Mendota Elks. Sign up teams of 10, $10 per person, 21 and older, Cash prize. Bake sale and food available for purchase. (815) 910-3702. Old Fashioned Hayride — Sept. 28. Starting at 4 p.m. Through Seatonville. Followed by authentic Chicago-style hot dogs served by Ron Maynard. The hayride leaves Seatonville Community Church and will continue

through the town about an hour. The hot dog stand will start serving free hot dogs at approximately 5:30 p.m. Open to children and adults. Under age 12 kids must be accompanied by an adult. (815) 228-6717 DePue Booster Club Fishing Tournament — Sept. 28. Lake DePue. Registration: 8-9 a.m. Fishing: 9-11 a.m. Limited amount of fishing poles for those who don’t have one. Ages preschool to high school. Bait provided. Free lunch and drink. Prizes. Hike for a Cure – Oct. 6. 9-11 am. Starved Rock State Park. Depart from Back Door Lounge at Starved Rock Lodge for any one of four guided hikes (9, 9:30, 10 or 10:30 a.m.) or take your own personal hike to the top of Starved Rock in support of a cure for breast cancer. $20 donation includes t-shirt, light breakfast, and HOPE stone to carry on the hike. Basket raffles and proceeds benefit Relay for Life and IV Pink Ribbon Club. Walk-ins welcome for a $15 donation. Sign up by Sept. 13 to guarantee a shirt at www. starvedrocklodge.com or call (815)220-7386 for more info. Angel of HopeFest’s Day of Hope – Oct. 6. Noon-4 p.m. August Hill Winery, Utica.

Hegeler Carus Mansion — La Salle. Mansion tours Wednesday-Sunday. Noon-3 p.m. starting on the hour. All tours: $15 for adults. $5 for K-12 students, and free for Children under 5 years. www.hegelercarus.org. (815) 224-5892 Lock 16 Center/La Salle Canal Boat — La Salle. Center includes exhibits, visitor information, gift shop and café. Open year-round. Canal Boat operates May-October. (815) 223-1851 Westclox Museum — Peru. Located within a portion of the historic Westclox building. Displays of clocks, watches, military products, photo displays, reference and research materials, Tick Talk magazines and more. (815) 200-8604. Free admission. www. westcloxmuseum.com Spring Valley Historical Museum — 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday or by appointment. Closed January and February 2017. Tours of the museum may still be arranged by contacting (815) 830-4303. Featuring items related to John Mitchell, coal mining, area businesses, sports, music and schools. La Salle County Historical Society Museum Complex — Utica. Closed Dec. 1-Jan. 17. Otherwise Noon-4 p.m. Friday. Saturday and Sunday. Special tours by calling (815) 667-4861 Reddick Mansion — Ottawa. Reddick Mansion, built in 1858, is listed on the National Register of Historic Sites. During January and February, tours Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays. On Sundays, the mansion will be open 11a.m.-2 p.m.; the other three days, hours will be 11-a.m.-3 p.m. (815) 433-6100 Owen Lovejoy Homestead — Princeton. Former station on the Underground Railroad. Open May-October; Friday, Saturday, and Sunday afternoons. (815) 879-9151

Cherry Mine Museum and Library — Cherry: Summer hours 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesdays and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays. Features include a large, highly detailed model of the mine prior to the 1909 disaster. To arrange a tour at an alternate time, call DeAnn Pozzi at (815) 894-2977. Admission is free, and various history books are available to purchase. Bureau County Historical Society Museum — Princeton. Tour of Clark-Norris Home (1900) and Newell-Bryant House (1853); Lincoln and Civil War displays; Native American artifacts; Immke photo collection. Open March through November; Wednesday through Saturday. (815) 875-2184. Bureau County Genealogical Society-Family History and Research Library —Princeton (815) 879-3133.Open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday Friday and the ﬁrst Saturday of each month 10 a.m. -3 p.m. Other times by appointment. Free library specializing in county and area records for genealogical purposes, as well as online resources. Volunteers available to assist. Putnam County Historical Society Pulsifer House — This “Jewel of the Prairie” on the National Register of Historic Places. Tours/ information (815) 925-7560. Open mid-March through mid-December. Breaking the Prairie Agricultural Museum — Mendota. (815) 539-3373. Earlville Historical Society Museum — Downtown Earlville in the old hardware store. Open 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays; noon-2 p.m. Sundays and anytime by appointment. (815) 2469778. Sports memorabilia, manufacturing and agricultural exhibits, local history displays. Hume-Carnegie Museum — Local history. Open 1-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday March 1-Dec. 13. (815) 539-3373 for more information (ofﬁce open during week.) mmhsmuseum@yahoo.com Union Depot Railroad Museum — Local train history. Open Saturday and Sunday noon-4 p.m. (815) 538-3800 or 5393373 Magnolia Township Preservation Association— History and artifacts of township villages, families, and farms. “Preserving the Past to inform the future.” Open March through November. (815) 257-0707 Charles Perdew Museum — Henry. Open every Sunday through Sept. 29. 2-4 p.m. Museum on Main — Tiskilwa. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. every Saturday. (815) 646-4016 for an appointment. Features six galleries of hands-on experience with Tiskilwa’s colorful past. Virtual tours available at www. tiskilwahistoricalsociety.org.

Emmy predictions: Amid newcomers, will ‘Thrones’ slay again? By Lynn Elber and Mark Kennedy ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITERS

In the Way Too Much TV Era, it truly is an honor just to be nominated. Imagine that you’re working on a television series, one of the many actors, writers and others who give daily thanks for the rise of cable and streaming that has led to gazillions — at least — of shows and growing employment opportunities. Then, besides the possibility of at least your mom spotting you in the vast video sea, you learn that your peers watched and, hallelujah, decreed

you Emmy worthy. Who needs to win? Every nominee, of course, who would prefer to avoid being an also-ran smiling bravely for the cameras. There’s also the producers of the Sept. 22 Emmy Awards ceremony and Fox , the network airing it, with an event to sell.

matic sweep to TV gets a big farewell, ﬁnale naysayers be damned. KENNEDY: Should win: Agreed on “Pose,” a loving look at a world that has never been celebrated on TV before, starring the largest LGBTQ cast ever for a scripted series. Will win: “Pose” is up against the behemoth “Game of Thrones,” which triggered parodies and homages, memes and talk show publicity. Even the president tried to co-opt its tagline “Winter Is Coming.” The Emmy is coming.

DRAMA SERIES ELBER: Should win: “Pose.” An opulent, cleareyed embrace of the late20th-century LGBTQ ballroom scene deserves its due. Will win: “Game of Thrones.” A landmark COMEDY SERIES ELBER: Should win: show that brought cine“Fleabag.” Such shocking sexual abandon and emotional dysfunction is downright un-American. Three cheers for this British invasion! Will win: “Veep.” A three-for-three winner

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won’t be defeated in its last hurrah, especially when politics are all the rage. KENNEDY: Should win: The second season of “Fleabag” — with a woman resisting her feelings for a priest — and the debut of “Russian Doll” — in which a New Yorker keeps reliving the night of her 36th birthday — were deeply worthy of wins for writing and originality. Will win: “Veep,” the safe and more popular choice. But Emmy voters may learn to regret this predictable decision. ACTOR, DRAMA SERIES ELBER: Should win: Billy Porter, “Pose.” The Tony-winning actor’s performance, by turns brassy, tender and brave, anchors the sprawling drama. Will win: Billy Porter. He found the TV role he deserved and gets the award

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he earned. KENNEDY: Should win: Yes, yes, yes. Porter is always the best thing in whatever he’s in and he’s truly fierce in “Pose.” But did enough people watch? Will win: Kit Harington, buffeted by the waves of “Game of Thrones” nostalgia, will give a knightly farewell to Jon Snow with a statuette. ACTRESS, DRAMA SERIES ELBER: Should win: Sandra Oh, “Killing Eve.” A tour-de-force performance of vulnerability and, to her character’s dismay, brutality. Will win: Sandra Oh. Deserved, history-making recognition as she becomes the first actress of Asian descent to win a lead actress trophy. Also makes up for her five “Grey’s Anatomy” supporting nods without wins. KENNEDY: Should win: The mouse to Sandra Oh’s cat — Jodie Comer. She has, criminally, not earned enough recognition for her special brand of killer. Will win: Sandra Oh. Especially since there’s no Claire Foy from “The Crown” to ruin her night. ACTOR, COMEDY SERIES ELBER: Should win: Bill Hader, “Barry.” His scarily winning portrayal of a hit man with a Hollywood dream was voted tops last year and remains deserving. Will win: Michael Douglas, “The Kominsky Method.” The movie star’s inner comedian comes out

and plays, wowing Emmy voters. KENNEDY: Should win: Hader already has his Emmy. Douglas won a Golden Globe for “The Kominsky Method.” The Emmy should go to Anthony Anderson, the beating heart of “blackish,” who makes lovingly exasperated completely hysterical but has been overlooked too long. Will win: The award clearly will go to Eugene Levy, who is a comedic treasure and rightfully should be showered with awards. His last Emmy was in 1983. It’s time, people. ACTRESS, COMEDY SERIES ELBER: Should win: Catherine O’Hara, “Schitt’s Creek.” Consider it a lifetime achievement award, with her delectably self-absorbed, absurd Moira topping her inventive catalog of characters (and yes, I’m including the Christopher Guest ﬁlms. Movies, TV — it’s all the same now). Will win: Julia LouisDreyfus, “Veep.” The queen of TV comedy (“Seinfeld,” ‘‘The New Adventures of Old Christine,” this) will add a record-setting ninth Emmy to her haul, breaking a tie with Cloris Leachman for most-honored performer ever. KENNEDY: Should win: Phoebe Waller-Bridge, who in “Fleabag” needs only to look over her shoulder at us, lower her eyes and convey everything that’s churning in her complex mind. Will win: Julia LouisDreyfu.

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VIRGO (Aug. 23Sept. 22) BY EUGENIA — Make a LAST lifestyle change that will help eliminate stress. T LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — Don’t leave anything undone. Being fully prepared will ease stress and encourage you to stop procrastinating and make a decision that can improve your life. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — Team up with people who have as much to offer as you. If someone is holding you back, you should reassess the relationship. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — Don’t take action based on what someone else does or tells you. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

— Look over your personal documents, finances and medical concerns. Having information at your fingertips will help when you discuss important issues. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — Consider what’s best for you and put your ideas and plans in motion. Taking care of yourself should be your first priority. PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) — Finish what you start, live up to your promises and take a moment to consider how you want to move forward. It’s time to put your needs first. ARIES (March 21-April 19) — Not everything will go as planned. Be on guard and ready to make adjustments to keep the momentum going and your destination in sight.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — You’ll see a situation differently if you listen to someone else’s perspective. Complete what you start and move on to what you really want to do. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — Go somewhere conducive to relaxation and contemplation. Personal improvement, health, diet and exercise should be priorities. Don’t give in to pressure. CANCER (June 21-July 22) — Set a goal and stick to it. If you want to help, make sure you get something in return that will help you excel as well. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — You’ll get a fresh perspective if you visit an old friend or relative, or attend a reunion. Newspaper Enterprise Assn

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Garfield

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Hagar the Horrible

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VIRGO (Aug. 23Sept. 22) — It’s time to BY EUGENIA surround LAST yourself with people who share your beliefs. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — Don’t lose time over something you cannot change. If you concentrate on what you can do, you will deter others from meddling in your affairs and slowing down your progress. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — Feeling the need to help others is fine, but take care of your personal business first. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — Embrace positive people and those who offer truth, fairness and equality. If something sounds too good to be true, you should

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probably take a pass. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Don’t let an outsider meddle in your personal affairs. If change is required, implement what needs to be done and move on. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — Make positive changes at home or to your lifestyle. Implement a plan that will encourage good health and greater prosperity. PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) — Look at your prospects and take on only what you know you can handle. ARIES (March 21-April 19) — What you experience when interacting with others or challenging yourself mentally or physically will encourage you to try something new. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) —

Get started and don’t stop until you reach your destination. Hard work will pay off, and the rewards will be worth your while. Personal change is encouraged. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — Don’t let your emotions take over and lead you into a spat with someone you love. CANCER (June 21-July 22) — Stop talking and start doing. You’ll get a much better response from others if you are proactive. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — Look at what you can do to improve how you look and what you have to offer. If you get together with people who share your sentiments, new possibilities will manifest. Newspaper Enterprise Assn

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Obituaries Gary ‘Pot’ Falassi Gary J. “Pot” Falassi, 65, of Oglesby died at 12:51 p.m. Sept. 16, 2019, unexpectedly in Illinois Valley Community Hospital, Peru. Services are tentatively set for noon Monday in Shields Funeral Chapel, Oglesby. Visitation is tentatively set for 10 a.m.noon Monday in the funeral chapel. A full obituary will appear in Saturday’s edition.

Gregory Steil Gregory F. Steil, 71, of rural Magnolia died Sept. 18, 2019, in St. Margaret’s Hospital, Spring Valley. Arrangements are pending at Helmer-Shields Funeral Home, Granville.

Sandra Swanlund Sandra Swanlund, 79 of LaMoille died Sept. 19, 2019, at her home. Arrangements are pending at Merritt Funeral Home, Mendota.

Ottawa officials invite public to discuss city events

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Which festivals are going well and which ones aren’t?

By Carla K. Johnson

By Brent Bader SHAW MEDIA

OTTAWA — City officials in Ottawa have long discussed the viability and benefits of city-sponsored events, and now they’re seeking the public’s thoughts. Mayor Dan Aussem announced a workshop session is planned for 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3 at City Hall to explore what the public thinks about the current lineup of events and whether changes need to be made. “We need input from the public on what they like, what they don’t like and what works,” Aussem said to media following the meeting. “There’s some events that are running a pretty deep deficit, so we want to discuss strategies on how to reduce that or change.” Aussem previously said last year’s 2 Rivers Wine and Jazz Fest came out roughly $40,000 in the red, but at the same time it brings many people into the city of Ottawa.

FIRE GRIEVANCE DENIED The City Council met for around 45 minutes Tuesday evening to discuss a fire department grievance, which ultimately was denied. Aussem said the grievance dealt with calculations in final pay for retirement. The firefighters get a 20% spike toward pensionable pay upon retirement, but the grievance was looking to have that spike applied to more, such as vacation and sick time. Firefighters in attendance declined to comment about the grievance to media. The last city council also chose not to host a music lineup for this year’s Riverfest. Aussem said discussion will revolve around all city events including Midwest Morel Fest, Riverfest, 2 Rivers Wine and Jazz Fest, Starved Rock Country Brew Fest and the Chris Kringle Market. “We don’t necessarily have to make a profit,” Aussem said. “We should be doing part of it for public enjoyment like we do with Music in the Park (at Washington Square).”

For the Record NEWCOMERS KUESTER — Mr. and Mrs. Marc Kuester (Sarah Sondgeroth) of Sandwich, boy, Edison Robert, Sept. 12, Rush Copley Medical Center, Aurora. Maternal grandparents are Charles and Joanna Sondgeroth of Sandwich and paternal grandparents are Janet and Peter Wickstrom of Dalzell. LYONS — Justin Lyons and Syerra Rose of Peru, girl, Sept. 16, Illinois Valley Community Hospital, Peru. CLARIFICATION An address published in a La Salle police report has been disputed. Nathan Baker, 28, was picked up on a warrant at 10:58 a.m. Saturday at 932 Third St., where he told the arresting officers he resides. However, the property owner said Wednesday Baker does not live there and never lived there. A court record earlier in 2019 does show Baker residing in Peru. POLICE REPORTS Curtis W. Murphy, 59, of 428½ Gooding St., La Salle was charged with theft under $500 at 9:15 a.m. Wednesday after an internal investigation at Beck Oil in La Salle, La Salle police said.

Deborah A. Capranica, 47, of Peru at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday turned herself in at the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office on a Putnam County warrant for traffic charges, according to the sheriff’s office. Dorthey J. Gray, 42, of Streator was charged with driving revoked after a two-vehicle crash at 2 p.m. Wednesday on County Highway 1075 East in Granville Township, Putnam County Sheriff’s Office said.

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Little A’Le’Inn owner Connie West laughs with Kirk Schultz outside of the bar and restaurant, in Rachel, Nev. The two were helping to prepare for upcoming events spawned from the “Storm Area 51” internet hoax.

Nevada desert towns prep for possible ‘Storm Area 51’ influx LAS VEGAS (AP) — Visitors descending on the remote Nevada desert for “Storm Area 51” are from Earth, not outer space. No one knows what to expect, but the two tiny towns of Rachel and Hiko near the once-secret military research site are preparing for an influx of people over the next few days. “It’s happening. We already have people from all over the world,” Little A’Le’Inn proprietor Connie West said Wednesday from her bustling cafe and motel, where volunteers have arrived from Poland, Scotland, Australia, Florida, Idaho and Oklahoma. Neighbors, elected officials and event organizers said the craze sparked by an internet joke inviting people to “see them aliens” might become a cultural marker, a monumental dud or something in between. Area 51’s secrecy has long fueled

fascination about extraterrestrial life, UFOs and conspiracy theories, giving rise to the events this week and prompting military warnings not to approach the protected site. “This phenomenon is really a perfect blend of interest in aliens and the supernatural, government conspiracies, and the desire to know what we don’t know,” said Michael Ian Borer, a University of Nevada, Las Vegas, sociologist who researches pop culture and paranormal activity. The result, Borer said, was “hope and fear” for events that include the “Area 51 Basecamp,” featuring music, speakers and movies, and two festivals competing for the name “Alienstock” starting Thursday. Some neighbors and officials in two counties near Area 51 are nervous. The area of scenic mountains and rugged desert is home to a combined 50,000 people and compares in size with New England. Elected officials signed

emergency declarations after millions of people responded to the Facebook post this summer. “We are preparing for the worst,” said Joerg Arnu, a Rachel resident who could see from his home a makeshift stage and cluster of portable toilets in a dusty area recently scraped of brush surrounding West’s little motel and cafe. Arnu said he installed outdoor floodlights, fencing and “No Trespassing” signs on his 30-acre property. He’s also organized a radio-equipped night watch of neighbors, fearing there won’t be enough water, food, trash bins or toilets for visitors. “Those that know what to expect camping in the desert are going to have a good time,” Arnu said. “Those who are looking for a big party are going to be disappointed.” He predicts people showing up in the desert in shorts and flip-flops. “That doesn’t protect you against critters, snakes and scorpions,” Arnu said.

In Loving Memory of Manual Gonzalez Sr. Who passed away September 20,2003 Thank You We want to take this time to thank everyone for making the Harry Times Two, Pushing Through Benefit a success. A huge thank you to everyone that attended the benefit without you-this would never have been possible.

We miss you more everyday We love you, Your beloved Family, Wife, Reyes Children, Linda, Manual Jr., Pedro & Cindy, Margot & Meliza, Grandchildren Justin, Jody Nicole & Sadie

Thank you to all the local businesses and people who gave us donations for raffle baskets, food, and volunteering to help. We also want to thank Wild Card and Free Range Chickens for providing the music. The Picco Family

US awards $3M to fill gaps in medical marijuana research AP MEDICAL WRITER

The U.S. government will spend $3 million to find out if marijuana can relieve pain, but none of the money will be used to study the part of the plant that gets people high. Nine research grants announced Thursday are for work on CBD, the trendy ingredient showing up in cosmetics and foods, and hundreds of less familiar chemicals. THC research was excluded. The federal government still considers marijuana an illegal drug, but more than 30 states allow it use for a range of medical problems, some without good evidence. The science is strongest for chronic pain, the most common reason people give when they enroll in state-approved medical marijuana programs. But little is known about which parts of marijuana are helpful and whether the intoxicating effects of THC can be avoided. “The science is lagging behind the public use and interest. We’re doing our best to catch up here,” said Dr. David Shurtleff, deputy director of the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, which is funding the projects. THC has been investigated extensively, Shurtleff said, and its potential for addiction and abuse make it unsuitable for treating pain. Other federal agencies have supported marijuana research, but much of the focus has been on potential harms. Shurtleff said the grants answer the call in a 2017 National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine report, which concluded a lack of marijuana research poses a public health risk. Another driver is the nation’s opioid addiction crisis, with its roots in overuse of prescription painkillers. The crisis has sparked new scientific

interest in marijuana’s pain-easing properties. Dr. Judith Hellman, a grant recipient from University of California San Francisco, said scientists need to better understand pain and to find more ways to treat it. “It’s very exciting to have the opportunity to do that,” she said. Hellman’s research involves the body’s ability to produce signaling molecules similar to marijuana’s ingredients. Her and Dr. Mark Schumacher’s work involves human immune cells in the lab, then tests on mice. Human test subjects will be involved in only one of the grant projects. University of Utah researcher Deborah Yurgelun-Todd will scan the brains of human volunteers with lower back pain to see how CBD extract — mixed with chocolate pudding — affects pain-signaling pathways. Half the volunteers will get pudding without CBD as a control group. Two more human studies may be funded in a second round of grant awards, NCCIH said. In July, the National Institute on Drug Abuse said it would grow 2,000 kilograms (4,409 pounds) of marijuana this year at the University of Mississippi, which holds the sole federal contract for producing research cannabis. Those plants won’t be used in many of the new projects, which instead will use lab-made versions of the chemicals. Researchers in Illinois hope to create a library of useful compounds found in cannabis plants. “We make them from scratch and test them one by one,” said David Sarlah of the University of Illinois. Marijuana contains such tiny amounts of the interesting ingredients that it’s too costly and time consuming to isolate enough for research, Sarlah said.

Brownface, blackface photos cause scandal for Trudeau TORONTO (AP) — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s campaign moved to contain a growing scandal Thursday after a yearbook photo surfaced of him in brownface at a 2001 “Arabian Nights” costume party and two other similar incidents came to light. With the election a month away, he apologized and begged Canadians to forgive him. Time magazine published the photo on Wednesday, saying it was taken from the yearbook from the West Point Grey Academy, a private school in British Columbia where Trudeau worked as a teacher before entering politics. It shows the then29-year-old Trudeau in a turban and robe with dark makeup on his hands, face and neck. Trudeau, who launched his re-election campaign a week ago, said he should have known better. “I’m pissed off at myself. I’m disappointed in myself,” he told reporters on his campaign plane. Trudeau is the latest in a string of politicians to get in trouble over racially offensive photos and actions from their younger days. Earlier this year, Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam faced intense pressure to resign after a racist picture surfaced from his 1984 medical school yearbook page. He denied being in the picture but admitted wearing blackface as a young man while portraying Michael Jackson at a dance party

in the 1980s. Since then, Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring has acknowledged wearing blackface in college, and Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has apologized donning blackface during a college skit more than 50 years ago. None of them stepped down. The photo of Trudeau was taken at the school’s annual dinner, which had an “Arabian Nights” theme that year, Trudeau said, adding that he was dressed as a character from “Aladdin.” The prime minister said it was not the first time he darkened his face. He said he once did it while performing a version of Harry Belafonte’s “Banana Boat Song (Day-O)” during a talent show. “I should have known better then, but I didn’t, and I am deeply sorry for it,” Trudeau said. “I’m going to ask Canadians to forgive me for what I did. I shouldn’t have done that. I take responsibility for it. It was a dumb thing to do.” Global News also reported on a third instance, broadcasting a brief video of Trudeau in blackface while raising his hands in the air and sticking out his tongue. A spokeswoman for Trudeau’s Liberal Party said the footage was from the early 1990s. The Canadian TV network said it was not clear where the tape was made. The furor could spell more trouble for Trudeau, who polls say is facing a serious challenge Oct. 21 .

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Peru 809 30th St. Thurs & Fri. Brass Bed, Rug shampooer, Vac, ridetoys, tools, file cabinet, snow blower, teen girl, womens xl-3x, mens l-4x/shoes new size 13 (9 pairs), cds, cancel rain.

2011 Rock Street, Peru 815 -223-3875

09898952. . . 504 9th St, LaSalle . . .10:00-11:30 . . . .Katrina Jarrell . .$115,000 NEW LISTINGS 09816373 . . .720 LaHarpe St, LaSalle . .11:30-1:00 . . .Katrina Jarrell . .$87,500

Peru: 2108 Manor Ln. Fri. & Sat. 8-4. Men's clths, shoes, kitchen décor, books, Misc.

FEATURED AGENTS OF THE WEEK

Peru: 3115 Marquette Rd. - Fri. 8:30am-2:30pm, Sat. 8:30am – 1pm. Daybed, jogging stroller, American Girl items, Easy Bake Oven, scrap book supplies, clthing plus LuLaRoe, comforters, holiday décor & costumes, many items to see!

M artha M oscosa

Pat Olsen

815-993-0804

815-910-5983

THURS. 9/19 4-8 FR. 9/20 8-? 1015 27th St. Peru Clothing, home decor, furniture, household misc., tools, & More.

6374 E. 890th St. $115,000 - Hennepin 3BD/ 1.5BA #10504946 Katrina Jarrell 815-228-9779

on closing $6 Million in sales so far in 2019.

Brian Phillips

113 Claret Knoll Ave. $195,000 - Oglesby 3BD/ 2BA #10512182 Linda Kaszynski 815-228-5622

630-800-8622

JANKO REALTY & DEVELOPMENT, LLC

428 W. 1st St. $75,000 - Oglesby 2BD/ 1BA #10512879 Erin Karlosky 815-719-7048

2409 Fourth St. Peru, IL 61354

815-223-1088

4 Emily Dr. $185,000 - Spring Valley 3BD/2.5BA #10522375 Linda Kaszynski 815-228-5622

37 Conservation Ct. $440,000 - LaSalle 3+2BD/ 3BA #10514769 Linda Kaszynski 815-228-5622

2011 Rock Street, Peru 815 -223-3875

Congratulations BARB KUZMA

2010 Winnebago Via Motorhome, 25' Class A, 1 slide, Mercedes Diesel Motor, excellent condition, most all options, 52,000 miles. Asking $64.500 815-481-3564

FEATURED AGENTS OF THE WEEK JOSE MALDONADO 815-830-3715

ROYCE MIGNONE 815-252-9997

MARTHA MOSCOSA 815-993-0804

Ridley Feed Ingredients, an Alltech company, specializes in thoroughly researched, competitively priced micro feed ingredients, vitamin and mineral premixes, and feed additives. We are seeking candidates to join our team at the Mendota, IL facility for the following full-time positions.

Call Coldwell Banker

Maintenance (2nd shift) 1925 Model T Touring runs good, asking $5,800. Located in Mendota 815-252-3533 leave a message CAR FOR SALE 2015 1.6 liter Black Nissan Versa SL, 4 Door, EXCELLENT condition, 62,900 miles. Asking price is $8,000 or best offer. Call 630877-1686. Location is Oglesby, IL

2012 Madza 5. - 5 door hatchback, 135,000 hwy miles, well maintained, new brakes & tires. $4,000 obo Call 815-894-3560 leave message.

This position is responsible for ensuring plant equipment is maintained according to standards. This includes troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues for a variety of equipment and processes. This person will also perform light fabrication and other duties as assigned. Prior maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting is required, along with experience in the areas of welding, fabrication, hydraulics, pneumatics, and basic 3 phase electrical, gear box rebuilding, boiler certification and OSHA requirements regarding guarding, lockout/tagout and related safety items. General Production This position is assigned to operate equipment within established guidelines for efficiency, safety, and product quality along with completing paperwork/computer entry as required. The equipment will vary and include manufacturing equipment, packaging equipment, and other equipment unique to individual plants.

1987 Honda Helix 250CC Very nice shape, fun to drive, 15,500 miles. Asking $1,400 located in Mendota. Call 815252-3533 leave a message

Ford 2000 F350 4x2, DRW Crew cab, 7.3L turbo diesel, XLT. 76,700 miles, has never been in the snow. $18,000 Call 815-326-2779

815-223-1088

Congratulations

Join Us On:

2409 Fourth St., Peru View all our listings @ Phone 223-1088 www.coldwellbankertoday.com

Featured Agent of the Week

David Postula

NEW LISTINGS

August 2019 Top Lister & Top Seller

Alltech provides competitive pay with an annual incentive opportunity. Our complete benefit program includes a choice of health and dental plans, vision plan, a 401K plan, flexible spending accounts, holidays, vacations and more!

Wenona - Great potential, 4-bedroom, 2-bath home on 2 lots, 1.5 & 2 car garages, huge back yard. #10514735 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $119,900

Utica - Excellent condition 2-bedroom, 2-bath villa is fully finished, sleeps up to 10, 2 fireplaces. #10514779 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $83,500

Marseilles - Lovely 3-bedroom, 2-bath home, 3 car attached garage, fenced rear yard, lake with fishing. #10515492 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $285,000

Spring Valley - Great opportunity for this 3.43 commercial lot, level ground, county road access. #10516038 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $150,000

McNabb - Well maintained bar/restaurant with indoor/outdoor entertainment, inside seats 50, patio area. #10516373 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $150,000

Princeton - Immaculate 3-4 bedroom, 2-bath home, marble foyer, 2.5 car garage, huge yard. #10519018 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $279,900

LaSalle - Must see 3-bedroom, 1-bath home on corner lot, sunken family room, 1.5 car garage, shed. #10519254 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $124,900

Peru - Well maintained 2-bedroom, 1-bath home on corner lot, full basement, 2 car garage. #10519522 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $79,900

Oglesby - Spacious 3-5 bedroom, 3-bath ranch home on large lot, hardwood floors, 2 car garage. #10519720 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $182,900

LaSalle - Large 7930 sq ft building on high traffic street in central business district, additional rear lot. #10520205. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $195,000

Princeton-Beautiful 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home, main level 9ft ceilings, finished basement, 3 car garage. #10521032 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $329,900

Spring Valley-One of a kind 3-bedroom, 1-bath brick & cedar home on 5.85 scenic wooded acres. #10521511 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $179,900

Bonnie Lester 815-228-7565 2409 Fourth St. Peru, IL 61354

815-223-1088

LEGAL NOTICE TO BIDDERS – IFB #19015 Notice is hereby given that Bureau County Housing Authority (Owner) is requesting bids from experienced, qualified, and insured contractors for roofing restoration on two (2), connected, 8 story high rise buildings located at 415 & 419 West Erie Street, Spring Valley, IL. Drawings, specifications and other bidding documents will be available in electronic form (PDF) beginning at noon, local time on Thursday September 26, 2019. The contract documents, including instructions to bidders, drawings, and specifications may be obtained by contacting Jeffrey Morris at Larson & Darby through his email jmorris@ larsondarby.com. A pre-bid meeting followed by an inspection of the project site will be facilitated by Larson & Darby Group beginning promptly at 10:00 AM CT on Wednesday October 2, 2019 at 415 West Erie Street, Spring Valley, IL. Attendance is not mandatory but highly encouraged for bidders. Interested parties are to call Jeffrey Morris at Larson & Darby at 815-316-5035 to confirm attendance. Sealed bids will be received at Bureau County Housing Authority, Administrative Office, 444 South Church Street, Princeton, IL 61356 until 2:00 PM CT, Tuesday, October 15, 2019, at which time they will be publicly opened and read in the presence of interested parties. This project is funded by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and therefore, all contractors and subcontractors must be in compliance with federal labor requirements including: Equal Opportunity Employment, Executive Order 11246 and the Davis Bacon Act. Minority and/or women-owned businesses are encouraged to respond. This project is covered under Section 3 of the HUD Act of 1968 and, as such, qualified businesses may be eligible to receive a preference. Laurel Hand, Executive Director Bureau County Housing Authority is an equal opportunity employer and provider (September 19, 2019)

Hours: M-F 8am - 5pm Sat. 8:30am - 12:30pm

2409 Fourth St. Peru, IL 61354

Qualified candidates will have high school diploma (or equivalent), experience in a manufacturing environment, and be able to work in a quickly changing/fast paced environment. Candidates must be able to routinely lift up to 50 lbs. throughout the shift, climb stairs, ladders, be physically active throughout the shift, and work under various weather and environmental conditions.

Please apply in person 1609 1st Ave. Mendota, IL 61342 or online at employment@ridleyinc.com 2014 Ford Escape Crossover SUV 49,000 miles, includes 6 year 100,000 mile warranty, excellent condition, gold color, blue tooth, media, phone, USB, backup cam,$12,000 or best offer, Peru, IL 815-223-5146

on closing $2 Million in sales so far in 2019.

Congratulations KAREN YADE

OPEN HOUSE Saturday, September 21 104 N. Chicago Ave., Ladd . . . . 11:00am-12:30pm . . . . Host: Bonnie Lester. . . . . . . 5 bedroom, 2 bath . . . . . . #10505084 . . . $136,900

www.coldwellbankertoday.com

OPEN HOUSE! SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 11:00AM-12:30PM

on closing $2 Million in sales so far in 2019. 2409 Fourth St. Peru, IL 61354

815-223-1088

104 N Chicago Ave • Ladd

So Charming! Lovely 5 bedroom, 2-bath home, French doors, hardwood floors, walk in closet, covered porch, deck, gazebo & a unique “She Shed”! #10505084. . . . . . . . . . . ONLY $136,900

CALL BONNIE LESTER 815-228-7565 2409 Fourth St. Peru, IL 61354 815-223-1088

REDUCED! Lovely 3 bedroom, 2 bath ranch home on 1.57 acres in Utica. Open floor plan, vaulted ceiling, new septic, newer roof, shed, & so much more! #10484612 . . . . . . . . . . . .ONLY $219,500

Call Bonnie Lester 815-228-7565 2409 Fourth St. Peru, IL 61354 815-223-1088

JEWELER HEALTH CLUB VETERINARIAN BURGER CONTRACTOR BAKERY HVAC

2019

Readers Vote for their Local Favorites

RESTAURANT GOLF COURSE SUPERMARKET NAIL SALON BIKE SHOP BOWLING CENTER AND MANY MORE

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Top left photo: Dr. Sarah Blair (left) and Dr. Amy Hasty of Progress Park Veterinary Hospital check out their furry friends Mick and Zelda at their annual exams. Top right photo: Mike Welte owner of Bike Works in Peru helps fit the perfect bike for Beth Burr. Bottom left photo (left to right): Gary Grasser, Mike Grasser, Chris Davis, Jack Grasser and Brad Grasser are reviewing a new blueprint for an upcoming new construction hvac and plumbing job. Bottom right photo (left to right): The staff of Jalapeno’s Mexican Restaurant in Peru celebrate there #1 status by serving you delicious Mexican food and drinks.

Favorite Place for Steak Monday - Friday Major credit cards accepted. Lounge 4:00 p.m. Dinner 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Princeton

250 Backbone Rd. Minutes from I-80 815-872-3500 www.primequarter.com

Saturday Sunday Lounge 3:30 p.m. Lounge 3:30 p.m. Dinner 4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Dinner 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Favorite Asian Restaurant & All You Can Eat Buffet

Thank You for Voting us Buffet & Asian Restaurant

Also voted a favorite place for Lunch!

Favorite Tanning Salon

# us for keeping 1 for k n Tha You! 22 Years!

House Of Hunan Serving Lunch & Dinner Buffets

Children under 3 FREE • Sunday All Day Dinner Buff et Senior Citizen 60 Years Old 10% OFF 2718 4TH STREET • PERU • IL 61354 815•223•0969

Favorite Pool/Spa Dealer

Fall Items Now Arriving!

2110 4th St. • Peru • 815-224-2705

Favorite Credit Union

Thank You!

Grilled to Perfection PRIME QUARTER STEAK HOUSE

Voted # 1 Pool & Spa Store

We appreciate our members for voting us No. 1 Favorite Credit Union, A Favorite Mortgage Company And A Favorite Financial Institution. Thank you for your vote!

If you are new to our area or haven’t tried us yet, now is the time to stop in for a delicious steak dinner!!!

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1761 Chessie Lane Ottawa 815-433-4664

1817 Fourth Street Peru 815-224-4676

jtspools.com

101 Village Square Bradley 815-939-4600 NEW

2813 Plaza Drive • Peru 815-223-6602 www.ﬁnancialplus.org Federally Insured by NCUA

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Favorite Banquet Facility

Favorite Auto Body Shop

Voted your #1 Place for Special Events!

Thanks to our customers for voting us

#1 Thank you for your vote of confidence! Also voted one of your favorite places to golf, and for BBQ Ribs and Outdoor Dining

Route 6 • LaSalle 815-223-7273 www.senicasoakridge.net

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AUTO BODY!

RO ODY SHOP

1801 9th St • Peru • 815-224-4274

Favorite Home Improvement Specialist

Favorite Pet Store

Voted Your Favorite! #

Pe Store & EXTREME SPORTS

RTE 6 • DOWNTOWN PERU 2228 4TH ST 815-220-0282

Thank You!

Favorite Landscaping Company

Thank You Illinois Valley For Voting Us Your

We Nailed It!

Landscaper!

We are proud to be serving this community for over 170 years. Thank you for your faith and trust in us!

Voted #1 Home Improvement Specialist!

Also voted a favorite Siding & Window specialist, Hardware Store, Place for Flooring and Landscaping

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Retail Nursery Shade Gardens Residential Commercial

Morgan B. Wilson Along Peru’s Historic Riverfront 1100 Water St. | Peru, IL | www.mazelumber.com

Horticulturist, Plantsman 3049 E. 3rd Road, LaSalle 815-224-1561

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Favorite Woman’s Shoe Store

Thank you for selecting us your

Brands That Make Your Feet Happy Vionic • Earth • Dansko Hey Dudes • Alegria

#1 Dentist

Granville Dental Dr. Evan D. Fiedler, DDS

100 North McCoy Street • Granville 815-339-6888 granvilledental.net

Dr. Robert B. Dawe, DDS

Mon-Wed 8:30AM - 5:00PM Thurs 8:00AM - 8:00 PM Fri 8:30AM - 5:00PM

Peaces of Fashion # SHOE 1STORE THANK YOU FOR VOTING US YOUR 141 Gooding St • LaSalle • 815-343-6454

Favorite Mortgage Company

Favorite Chiropractic Practice

Thank You Illinois Valley

You’re #1 with us! SERVING SERVING SERVING SERVING

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FOR FOR FOR FOR

134 YEAR S

THANK YOU FOR VOTING US YOUR FAVORITE CHIROPRACTOR!

130 3RD STREET | LASALLE (815) 223-0647 DRGERGOVICH.COM

MEMBER FDIC

www.eurekasavings.com 250 Marquette St. LaSalle, IL 61301 815-223-0700

1300 13th Ave. Mendota, IL 61342 815-539-5656

101 N. Columbia Ave. Oglesby, IL 61348 815-883-3354

2959 Peoria St. Peru, IL 61354 815-223-9400

NEW PATIENT SPECIALS $39 CONSULT EXAM & X-RAYS $49 CONSULT EXAM X-RAYS & 30 MIN. MASSAGE

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Favorite Carpet Cleaning Service

Favorite Place for Jewelry

Brad Kunkel CertiďŹ ed Technician

Thank you for voting us #1 Jewelry Store!

Matt Oberholz CertiďŹ ed Technician

Downtown La Salle

THANK YOU for voting us your #

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Most Respected Retirement Living Facility

THANK YOU

Favorite Hearing Care Clinic

THANK YOU for VOTING US #1 FOR OVER 20 YEARS IN HEARING HEALTHCARE

FOR SELECTING US AS YOUR

#1 RETIREMENT LIVING FACILITY

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Favorite Mexican Restaurant Thank You For Voting Us Your

#1 Mexican Restaurant

THAN K YOU

#1!

for Selecting Us Your #1 Choice for Your Pet’s Care

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Dr. Amy Hasty We’re passionate about the Dr. Sarah Blair health & wellness of your pet!

Enjoy the Food, the People and the Atmosphere! We’ll see you tomorrow!

1 1PM Thurs. Sun. - at. 11AM - 1 Fri. & S

3615 Progress Blvd. | Peru, IL 61354 | 815-224-2858 | ppvhospital.com

Favorite Place for Wings

Stop in today. See why we’re

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2019

Favorite for Pet Grooming & Kennel

We’re happy to thank the voters for selecting us your

Voted A Winner in FOUR Categories!

Fetching Frieda’s

First Place Choice for Wings!

We Thank Our Customers For Voting Us

# Also voted one of your Favorite Places for Burgers, BBQ and Prime Rib!

Voted A Favorite Pet Store!

1 #1 Pet Boarding and

Voted

SIXYEARS IN A ROW!

Pet Grooming

Voted A Great Place for the Best Customer Service!

www.fetchingfriedas.com

155 Mill St. Utica

815-667-5800

Fetching Frieda’s

Starved Rock Pet Resort

238 3rd Street LaSalle 815-220-8300

1850 E. 1325th Road Streator 815-673-2069

Favorite Place for Lunch

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Favorite Fried Chicken

Thank you for voting us your Place to Buy Tires

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#2 Place for Burgers

A Favorite Auto Repair Shop, A Favorite Wrecker Service And A Favorite Place For An Oil Change

Voted

Favorite Place for Tires

Before you buy any tires,

Place Thanks to all our customers for Lunch

CALL US!

2819 4th Street

PERU

815-223-0848

igloodiner.com Open at 10:30am - 10pm Closed Tuesday

Favorite Hair Salon

237 First St., LaSalle

Favorite Financial Institution

We’re Proud to be Voted #1 Financial Institution!

VOTED #1 HAIR SALON THANK YOU FOR ALL THE LOVE AND SUPPORT! Jessica Kowalczyk, Alicia Sampson, and the Staff at

Thank you for voting us a favorite place for mortgages and financial services. Since 1887, we’ve been dedicated to giving individuals and businesses the attention they deserve. Come in and see how we can Make the Connection for all your banking needs! • Business Loans • Mortgage & Home Improvement Loans • Investment Services • Personal Banking

PeruFederalSavings.com | 815.223.4300

641 1st St • LaSalle • 815-250-0077

815-223-8642

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Favorite Bicycle Shop

Thank You

OPEN 24 HOURS

Stop In Today

for making us your

and see why we have been your

car wash

#1 bicycle shop

13 years in a row! 1133 Wenzel Road

All Bays accepT

Peru

Favorite Siding/Windows

Thanks For Voting Us Siding & Window Company!

815.223.2500

Favorite Computer Repair Service

Hollow Vinyl Siding Solid Core Vinyl

Solid Vinyl / Replacement Windows: • Reinforced construction • Easy to clean • Custom ﬁt & installed • Bow & bays • Insulated thermal glass • All styles & ﬁnishes

Aluminum & Steel Siding Aluminum Gutter & Overhang

weekdays 10-5 saturday 10-4 sunday 12-3 4431 North Progress Blvd. East of Menards

For 53 years, we have been proud to serve the Illinois Valley....

Computer Repair Service

THANK YOU FOR YOUR TRUST IN US!

Entrance Doors Aluminum Storm Doors Storm Windows 300 Second Street LaSalle 815-223-8972 koolmasterco.com

1622 Fourth Street Downtown Peru 815-223-1052 • cpointcc.com • M-F 9-6

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Favorite Place to Bowl

#1 WE’RE PROUD BOWLING TO HAVE CENTER BEEN THE GET OUT OF STREETS CHOSEN & INTO THE Visit Us On Our Website

ivsuperbowl.com

ALLEYS!

Teams & Individual Leagues Welcome

Favorite Fitness Center & Weight Loss Center

Favorite Flooring/Carpet Store

Thank you for voting us #1 Flooring store and #2 Best Customer Service! Your Favorite Floor Covering Store for 70 Years

4242 Mahoney Drive - Peru Across from Peru Mall

3315 Frontage Rd. - Peru

815-220-0411

223-5085

Favorite Real Estate Company

815-343-0094 • x-ercisescience.com

2019

Favorite Hotel, Place for Brunch, Outdoor Dining & Live Music

Hotel & Landmark, Live Music, Brunch, Outdoor Dining

OUR REAL ESTATE AGENTS FIRST PLACE WENDY FULMER

SECOND PLACE BONNIE LESTER

HONORABLE MENTION CHRIS HOPPS

Also voted a favorite Banquet Hall, Buffet, Lunch, Bar, Prime Rib, Fried Chicken, Prime Rib, Ice cream and a favorite place to go for great customer service!

for voting us your favorite Fitness Center and Weight Loss Center New location coming soon, 830 Harrison Street, Rt 6 West End • Peru

28th Annual READERS’ CHOICE

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#1 Real Estate Company

THANK YOU

The

10-6 Mon. - Fri. • 10- 5 Sat.

Thank You Illinois Valley for choosing us

We are only as strong as our members!

2409 4th Street, Peru

815-223-1088

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2668 E. 873rd Rd. • Oglesby, IL 61348 www.starvedrocklodge.com

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Thank You for Voting Our Stations & Personalities Your Favorites!

John Spencer

Rod Thorson

Abby Zukowski

Sean Walsh

Brad Spelich

Jeremy Aitken

Zach Shaw

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Favorite Furniture Store

1 FURNITURE STORE

We appreciate the conﬁdence shown in us - and will continue to offer you quality merchandise and friendly, courteous service that has made us the Illinois Valley’s choice for furniture since 1888.

Favorite Travel Agency

Thank you for your support!

Voted #1 Travel Agency!

Back row, left to right: Bunny Nelson, Sara Hudson, Gloria Fenza, Prudence Halm Front row, left to right: Colleen Mitchell, Erin Foster

on Route 6 at the west edge of Peru MON - WED - FRI 10-7 TUES - THURS 10-6 • SAT 10-5 steinbergsfurniture.com 815-223-6598

Favorite Men’s Clothing Store

www.PeruTravelConnections.com

1120 Peoria St. PERU 815-780-8581

Favorite Heating & Cooling Company

Cool and Comfortable Clothing Great Selection of Summer Clothing for Work and Play

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All Sizes Shorts, Regulars, Big and Tall

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Everything from dress to casual to work clothes Lots of American-Made Merchandise

•

1st Place Winner!

Thanks to all who voted us FOR HEATING & COOLING

#1 and one of your FAVORITES for Appliances

FREE In-House Tailoring

Making Your Family Comfortable Since 1 944!

VLASTNIK’S MENSWEAR Rt. 6, Downtown Peru Open Fridays until 8PM

815-223-0695

PLUMBING & HEATING

grassersplumbingheating.com 404 W. Main St. • McNabb 815-882-2111 or 815-875-2540 State ID-58-100249

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AWARD WINNING!

H E R E ’ S W H AT O U R FA C E B O O K FA N S A R E S AY I N G . . .

Thank You for Making Us the Most Respected Medical Center. “Best hospital I’ve ever been in, great people make a great hospital.”

“Went there for my knee replacement. Great place!!”

“My surgeon is the best!”

“My Dad would always say, ‘Thank God for St. Margaret’s Hospital!’ every time we would pass it.”

“Three of my four babies were born here!!!! Best OB department by far!!! I only wished all four were!” “Well deserved!! I have always been treated with respect and Professionalism as an inpatient and outpatient!!” “All l have experienced is professionalism and kindness”

“I never went to St. Margaret’s before, but they saved my mother’s life. From now on it’s St Margaret’s for us!! And a special thank you to Dr. Inciong.”

“Dr. Perona & Dr. Shin are the best.”

WINNER

NEWS TRIBUNE’S 28TH ANNUAL R E A D E R ’S C H O I C E AWA R D S

#1 Most Respected Medical Center

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