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You can thank Siberia (no, really) for record cold And it’s not even winter yet By the NewsTribune Staff and The Associated Press

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Contractors work through snowfall on the Route 251 retaining wall project in Peru. Rausch Infrastructure of Des Plaines won the bid for that project, but they don’t handle too much work in the Illinois Valley. The Illinois Department of Transportation projects an estimated of $103.7 million in different projects for La Salle, Bureau and Putnam counties in 2020, which is more than the state has spent in the past two years combined.

Can local contractors handle the demand? By Brett Herrmann

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The 2020 construction season for Illinois looks to be an ambitious one. The Illinois Department of Transportation’s updated five year plan has about forty different projects lined up for La Salle, Bureau and Putnam counties — valued at an estimated $103.7 million. By contrast, contractors tackled about $72.5 million in local projects over the past two years combined. “I know local contractors are expecting a good year,” said Mike Richetta of Chamlin and Associates, who works in an en-

gineering capacity with multiple area communities. But with more projects on the horizon, are there enough contractors around to handle the work? “If the workload doubles, there could be a problem locally,” Richetta said. Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s Rebuild Illinois program aims to address infrastructure issues with increased spending on projects throughout the state. New revenue from the gas tax increase earlier this year will help fund the increase in projects. The state’s bid qualification process sometimes limits how many contractors can bid on certain work. For example,

when Spring Valley was seeking contractors to repave roads in town earlier this year they had to adjust prequalification limits to allow in more contractors to keep bids competitive. Because the project was using more than 2,000 pounds of asphalt, contractors would have needed to have a certified hot-mix asphalt plant. Only one contractor in the tricounty area has a certified plant. And they also get a lot of the work around here. Advanced Asphalt Co. of Princeton won 20 bids on 42 of the road surface projects for IDOT over the past two years. On seven of those projects, they were the only company to sub-

mit a bid. For local bridge projects, D. Construction of Coal City won nine of the 14 bids in the past two years. Each project had multiple bidders. It’s also not uncommon for local companies to win contracts in their area. Transportation expenses for equipment and materials cost less if the company is close by, allowing them to submit cheaper bids. Advanced Asphalt did not respond to questions on whether they are concerned about the expected increase in projects. But the Illinois Department of Transportation said contractors are not worried about the upcoming workload increase and See IDOT Page A2

Impeachment witness: Ukrainians asked about holdup of aid By Lisa Mascaro and Mary Clare Jalonick ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITERS

WASHINGTON (AP) — The view among the national security officials was unanimous: Military aid to Ukraine should not be stopped. But President Donald Trump’s acting chief of staff thought otherwise. As the aid was being blocked this summer, Ukraine officials began quietly asking the State

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Department about the hold-up. The concern was clear for the young democracy battling an aggressive Russia. “If this were public in Ukraine it would be seen as a reversal of our policy,” said Catherine Croft, the special adviser for Ukraine at State, who fielded the inquiries from the Ukrainians. “This would be a really big deal,” she testified. “It would be a really big deal in Ukraine, and an expression of declining U.S.

support for Ukraine.” Croft’s remarks were among the transcripts released Monday from the House impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump. And they begin to chisel away at a key Republican defense of Trump. Allies of the president say Trump did nothing wrong because the Ukrainians never knew the aid was being delayed. Eventually, the White House released its hold and the funds

were sent to the ally. The impeachment inquiry is looking at whether Trump violated his oath of office by holding back the congressionally approved funds while he asked the new Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy for a favor— to investigate political rival Joe Biden’s family and the 2016 U.S. presidential election. Transcripts of testimony from closed-door interviews See WITNESS Page A2

Veterans Day is over, but the U.S. flags will fly an extra day in Utica. Are they extending the salute? Not quite. It’s too cold to replace the banners with Christmas décor as workers had hoped. Curt Spayer heads Utica’s maintenance department and today was the supposed to be the day they untangled the Christmas lights, but they’re staying in the boxes until the mercury climbs out of the blue zone. Had he ever seen such a late-fall cold snap? “Not in my time, buddy,” Spayer said. “I’ve seen a little bit of snow on Halloween but that’s about it.” Residents who thought (or hoped) that our white Halloween was a fluke woke today to bitter cold, icy pavement and leftover snow that probably won’t melt until Friday, when the forecast calls for sunshine and a daytime high of 35 degrees. And that’s going to feel downright balmy after today’s frigid temps. Starved Rock Lock and Dam said they recorded an overnight low of 8 degrees and Illinois Valley Regional Airport said the mercury fell to 6 degrees. We’re headed for a high today of just 18 degrees, maybe 20 if we’re lucky. Are those records for Nov. 12? The National Weather Service in Romeoville thinks so. The service only has historic data for Chicago and Rockford, both of which broke their respective all-time marks for this time of year, but one meteorologist said he thinks other annals are being rewritten today. “It’s likely that other areas as well hit records,” meteorologist Kevin Birk said. “I’ve been here in Chicago since 2010 and, no, we’ve not had cold this early since I’ve been here.” Daniel Kasperski can vouch for that. The Oglesby street department superintendent said he can’t remember a year when he was out earlier than this plowing and salting the roads. “We could do without the snow,” he observed, laughing. Winter doesn’t officially start until Dec. 22 but other cities had to dispatch workers to clear snow, slush and ice. Shovels chipped away and spreaders scattered salt near the Peru police station around 8:15 a.m. “It’s freezing, but I’ve got layers on,” said Ashley Kaszynski as she pushed along a salt spreader. The phone at Senica’s Interstate Towing was ringing off the hook this morning, said owner Jeff Senica. “We’ve been quite busy,” Senica said, rattling off a call See COLD Page A2

Lobbying by sitting Illinois lawmakers under scrutiny after attempt to legalize gaming machines By John O’ Connor

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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — A federal bribery charge against an Illinois state legislator has led to questions about whether lawmakers should be allowed to lobby other units of government. The federal bribery charge last month against former Rep. Luis Arroyo laid bare the potential ethics tangle. Most states allow lawmakers to lobby outside state government, and Illinois isn’t even the least re-

strictive. Eighteen states, including California, have no restrictions on such lobbying. Arroyo, a Chicago Democrat, is accused of attempting to bribe a senator to support his plan to legalize slotlike “sweepArroyo s t a k e s ” gambling machines. At the time, Arroyo

was registered as a Chicago lobbyist, representing a company that operates the games before the City Council. Such an arrangement can pit loyalties against each other, said David Melton, interim executive director of Reform for Illinois. “There’s an obvious potential for log-rolling in terms of trading favors back and forth — and a dereliction of their exercising good judgment as to what or should or should not be policy — and log-rolling in terms of See LOBBYING Page A2

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“Baby it’s cold outside.” Eric Bibula, delivery driver for Euclid Beverage, delivers beer to businesses on First Street in La Salle on Tuesday. Single digits were reported across the area this morning.

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10,25,50 YEARS AGO Nov. 12, 2009 — In Wheaton, jurors decided convicted killer Brian Dugan should be put to death for the 1983 kidnapping, rape and murder of a 10-year-old girl, Jeanine Nicarico. Nov. 12, 1994 — St. Bede and Northwestern University graduate J.A. Happ, a Phillies southpaw with a 12-4 record and 2.93 ERA, finished second in voting for NL Rookie of the Year. Marlins leadoff man Chris Coghlan won. Nov. 12, 1969 — Ferretti’s Food Center in La Salle advertised ground beef for 49 cents per pound, Oscar Mayer Wieners for 59 cents per package and Oscar Mayer bacon for 79 cents. La Salle Super Market countered with sirloin steak for 95 cents per pound.

Boeing details steps needed to get grounded Max flying By The Associated Press

Boeing is detailing steps it needs to complete before its grounded 737 Max can carry passengers again. The company still must demonstrate changes it’s making on the plane to safety regulators during one or more certification flights. It also must finish updating pilot-training requirements, which it expects will happen in January. Boeing still hopes to win Federal Aviation Administration approval of its work by year-end, which would let the company resume deliveries of new Max jets to airline customers in December. But Boeing has been too optimistic before. Two big U.S. customers — Southwest and American — say they don’t expect the Max to carry passengers until March.

McDonald’s workers say anti-harassment efforts fall short By Dee-Ann Durbin

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McDonald’s got tough on its former CEO, who was fired last week for having a consensual relationship with an employee. Now, some workers say, the company needs to get tougher on sexual harassment in its restaurants. On Tuesday, former McDonald’s employee Jenna Ries filed a class-action lawsuit against the company and one of its Michigan franchisees. She’s one of at least 50 workers who have filed sexual harassment charges against the company with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or in state courts over the past three years. The American Civil Liberties

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edging over into explicit bribery,” Melton said. Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker promised a “comprehensive” ethics-reform review, including a potential ban on legislators lobbying and called the circumstances generated by Arroyo’s dual roles are “challenging and problematic.” No one answered a phone call placed Friday to the office of Arroyo’s attorney. House Republicans have already produced a package of legislation, including a ban on lobbying by active legislators and a revamp of annually required statements of economic

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they don’t believe it will affect competition. “The department is not concerned at all about the contracting community’s ability to meet the demands and expectations of what is going to be an historic period for improving infrastructure in Illinois, thanks to the governor’s capital program,” said IDOT director of communications Guy Tridgell. “In fact, our industry partners were among the most ardent supporters of a robust capital program for the last several years. They understand the benefits for communities when there is investment in transportation, but they also wanted to see a sustained source of revenue that Rebuild Illinois is delivering to help in planning how the grow their businesses and build a workforce.” Tridgell said the Rebuild Illinois program is not just limited to roads. The capital pro-

Union and the labor group Fight for $15 are among those backing the plaintiffs. The Time’s Up Legal Defense Fund, which was founded in response to the #MeToo movement, is also providing legal support. Ries is seeking at least $5 million in damages. Ries, 32, said the problems in the Mason, Michigan, restaurant began soon after she started working there in the fall of 2017 and continued for more than a year. She alleges that the general manager ignored her co-worker’s repeated harassment of her and her colleagues, including groping, physical assault and verbal epithets. Ries said she often cried on the way to work and felt physically ill, but she needed the job to pay her bills.

interest. Those forms’ broadly worded questions aimed at unearthing an officeholder’s financial situation and potential conflicts currently allow for answers of “None” or “N/A.” Several members of the Illinois House and Senate are registered to lobby in Chicago — including Senate President John Cullerton, although reports filed by the Chicago Democrat show no lobbying activity since 2016. The reports are easily accessible online. Illinois is not alone in allowing lawmakers to lobby. In Maryland, for example, it’s not unusual for a sitting legislator to be a registered lobbyist before Congress or in nearby Virginia.

gram hits on highways, bridges, transit, aviation, rail and waterways, he said. “The transportation secretary has been very clear that now is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Illinois businesses to get involved in IDOT projects in a variety of roles. We have many outreach and mentorship programs that have helped scores of small firms and upcoming professionals gain a foothold in our industry. He is committed to strengthening those programs to see that there’s even more opportunity to participate on projects, on both the construction and professional service sides,” he said. “That will make our project selection process more competitive, driving down the costs for taxpayers, as well as encouraging more business growth, job creation and economic opportunity throughout the state.” Brett Herrmann can be reached at (815) 220-6933 or bherrmann@shawmedia. com. Follow him on Twitter @ NT_Herrmann.

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Peru city worker Ashley Kaszynski pushes a salt spreader along the sidewalk in front of the Peru police station Tuesday morning. City workers had a busy morning clearing icy walkways that froze over during the evening.

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sheet that included school buses, garbage trucks and semis that won’t start. Motorists are advised to exercise caution. Authorities reported the interstates and main highways were clear but many county roads remained icy and slick. La Salle police responded to five accidents yesterday but only one this morning, said Commander Scott Samolinski as he knocked on wood. None of those accidents involved injuries. Marseilles Fire Department dealt with a pair of accidents on Interstate 80 as late as 1 p.m., and La Salle County Sheriff’s Office reported at least two spinouts, accidents without injuries or traffic tickets, on county roads as they refroze around 4 p.m. Carol Alcorn runs Illinois Valley Public Action to Deliver Shelter. She said the census is unchanged — that is, no new clients rang the bell seeking a warm place to stay — but most of the clients are staying in today and out of the cold. When they do go out, they’ll at least be properly bundled; Alcorn doesn’t usually need cold weather gear this early in the year but donors have brought it in, anyway. “People have been generously bringing in coats, hats and

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with Croft and another Ukraine specialist at State, Christoper Anderson, as well as the Defense Department’s Laura Cooper, come as House Democrats are pushing ahead to this week’s live public hearings. Cooper told investigators that, in a series of July meetings at the White House, she came to understand that Trump’s acting chief of staff, Mick Mulvaney, was holding up the military aid for the U.S. ally. When she and others tried to get an explanation, they found none. “My sense is that all of the senior leaders of the U.S. national security departments and agencies were all unified in their — in

gloves,” Alcorn reported gratefully. If it’s any consolation to those without homes and those who sent for tow trucks, the Illinois Valley is by no means the only place plunged in a deep freeze. The arctic air mass that brought snow and ice to the Illinois Valley in fact pummeled an area stretching from the Rocky Mountains to northern New England on Monday, according to The Associated Press. Now, this vast swath of the country is breaking records for cold temperatures. The snow and ice was just the first punch from a weather system that pushed frigid air from Siberia across an area stretching from the Rocky Mountains to the East Coast. Temperatures below freezing were forecast as far south as Texas’ Gulf Coast. “This is an air mass that’s more typical for the middle of January than mid-November,” Birk said. “It is pretty much about the coldest we can be this time of year (and) it could break records all over the region.” Not everyone is crying icicles instead of tears. Smith’s Sales and Service in Peru sells snow removal equipment and business hasn’t exactly been hurt by this winter preview begun Oct. 30. “Generally, this happens in the middle to end of November,” observed owner Joel Smith, “not the middle to end of October.”

their view that this assistance was essential,” said Cooper, an assistant defense secretary. “And they were trying to find ways to engage the President on this.” Croft and Anderson testified about the oversized reach of Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani into foreign policy on Ukraine in unsettling ways as he portrayed Zelenskiy’s new government as an “enemy” of Trump. Croft told investigators of her “trepidation” of taking on the role in spring of adviser to the special envoy to Ukraine, Kurt Volker, because she worried that Giuliani was influencing Trump to change U.S. policy toward the ally. She said she theorized that by “painting sort of Ukraine as being against Trump” it could help the president “distract from a narrative” that Russia interfered in the 2 U.S. election.

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BRIEFS St. Hyacinth hosts final Polka Mass for 2019 at 4 p.m. Saturday St. Hyacinth Church, 927 10th St., La Salle will host a Polka Mass at the 4 p.m. liturgy Saturday, Nov. 16. This is the last Polka Mass at La Salle with the Polka Massters from Joliet for 2019. Everyone is welcome to attend.

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Left: Hadrien Wrenn Kipp hangs on to a miniature U.S. flag for Staff Sgt. Jerome Kipp on Monday at the Parkside School Veterans Day program in Peru. Schoolchildren performed patriotic songs and read poems and essays during the program, to which veterans from the community were invited to attend. Below: Sophia Pantoja reads “Immense Appreciation for You,” which she wrote to recognize and thank those who served or still serve in the military.

L-P announces ‘Other Musics’ concert Nov. 19 La Salle-Peru Township High School announced a new program in the music department’s concert cycle for the 2019-20 school year. “Other Musics” is a free concert dedicated to music beyond the large band setting held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19 in Matthiessen Memorial Auditorium. The concert features music students perform in the school that has not necessarily been highlighted before. Now in their own concert, L-P percussion ensembles, jazz band and more will be featured for all audiences.

Peru council deals with site development plan at 7 p.m. meeting today Development at the former Jewel/Osco site in Peru will likely get a boost toward reality tonight when the city council votes on the final plat for the site. Peru City Council meets at 7 p.m. today at city hall following a committee of a whole meeting at 6 p.m. Also on the agenda: The city will have some bills to pay regarding a few public service projects around town. And, along with the Jewel/Osco site development, the council will hear more recommendations from the zoning board.

IVCC accepting Martin Luther King essay entries through Feb. 14 Illinois Valley Community College’s Diversity Team has begun accepting submissions for “Honoring His Legacy: 2020 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Diversity Writing Contest.” All IVCC students are encouraged to submit an entry that addresses any aspect of diversity, equity, inclusion or civil rights in any writing style. First place wins $100, second $75 and third $50. Selected entries will be read at a reception honoring the writers during Black History Month. Submissions should be sent by Feb. 14 as an attachment to amanda_cookfesperman@ivcc. edu and must include the student’s name and phone number.

IVCC board considering bids on building as part of Ag Complex campaign IVCC President Jerry Corcoran says the Illinois Valley Community board of trustees on Thursday will consider approval of bids for a 6,000-square-foot storage and routine maintenance facility, the first phase of the Ag Complex capital campaign. “The plan is for the building to be constructed and ready for use in the summer of 2020. We’ve also committed to a second phase, a 6,800-square-foot Ag Center to include a soils and science lab, instructional and storage lab, classroom/ computer lab, conference room, two-person faculty office, and student collaboration space,” said Corcoran. Earlier this month, the college announced a $50,000 donation from Barbara Davis of Batavia for the $1 million Ag Complex campaign. Davis, who already funds eight $4,500 agriculture scholarships annually, made the donation in memory of her grandparents Walley and Fannie Davis.

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Springfield, Rezin acting on state laws on ‘vaping’ By Shaw Media

Several bills were introduced during the first week of the veto session in Springfield to institute a statewide ban on flavored nicotine products, which many see as deliberate attempts to market to minors. State Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris), whose district includes La Salle County, filed legislations aimed at reducing underage individuals’ access to vapor products. Senate Bill 2288 prohibits the sale of tobacco products, electronic cigarettes and alternative nicotine products within 100 feet of a school. Retailers who violate this provision would be subject to Rezin penalties. “The alarming trend of teenagers using vapor products should scare any parent wanting to ensure the safety of their children,” Rezin said in a press statement. “While this bill alone won’t end this epidemic, the goal is to make it more difficult for children to get their hands See VAPING Page A4

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PRINCETON — Prairie Arts Council will have auditions for a February production of “Tuna Does Vegas” at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16, and Tuesday, Nov. 19, at the PAC theater, located at 24 Park Ave. East in Princeton. Separate arrangements can also be made if individuals have conﬂicts at those times. The show performances are set for Feb. 21-23. Director Dixie Schroeder is looking for two males for the lead roles. For additional information about the auditions, or to see a copy of the script contact director Dixie Schroeder at (815) 876-0486 or email at chynna061688@gmail.com. Persons with an interest in theater, with or without previous experience are encouraged to become involved in the show. Volunteers are always needed for stage, set and crews. “Tuna Does Vegas” written by Jaston Williams, Joe Sears and Ed Howard, is a sequel to last season’s “Greater Tuna”. Here’s a peek at the plot: “Arles Struvie announces on air that he and his wife Betha Bumiller are heading to Vegas to renew their wedding vows and everyone from Tuna, Texas goes along for the ride.” The production is presented by special arrangement with Samuel French Inc. Prairie Arts Council programming is funded in part by grants from the Illinois Arts Council, and the Church Women United.

4-H hosts holiday gift-making, wrapping workshop for kids PRINCETON — The 4-H Federation will host a holiday gift workshop 10 a.m.noon Saturday, Dec. 14 at the University of Illinois Extension office. This workshop is open to all Bureau County youth ages 8-18. Fees are $5 for current 4-H members and $10 for non-members. Those attending will create and wrap five gift items for the upcoming holiday season. Participants can enjoy light snacks and hot chocolate while working on their gifts. The deadline to register is Friday, Dec. 6 by calling (815) 875-2878 or emailing des85@ illinois.edu. Space is limited to the first 25 registered participants. For questions or to request a reasonable accommodation, call (815) 875-2878.

Chicken dinner offered LAMOILLE — LaMoille Lions Club will serve a family-style chicken dinner 5-6:30 p.m. Thursday.

Lostant leaders inch closer to decisions By Steve Lunger FOR THE NEWSTRIBUNE

LOSTANT — Lostant leaders continued their discussion of an ordinance regulating junk yards at their board meeting Monday. Of special concern is a property situated along Route 251, between Second and Grant streets. With various overtures and requests to remedy the growing eyesore rebuffed by the property owner, the board has deter-mined to bring the matter up for a vote at their next regular meeting. They shall vote on whether to adopt an ordinance governing junkyards that has been drafted by village attorney, Kyle Stephens. This ordinance outlines licensure, disqualification, regulations and penalties — with fines for vi-

olators up to $750 for each offense. The board will take this matter up again Dec. 9. Cannabis ordinance: Additionally, leaders continued their consideration of how best to position the village, considering new cannabis laws take effect Jan. 1 in Illinois. Prospectively, many on the board favor approving cannabis sales and reaping full 3% tax benefits, while requiring special use permits and confining such companies to the business district. Other specifics also would need to be determined, such as whether cannabis use would be allowed “in house” along with the sale of the product. It is evident that the board may not completely agree on this subject — in whole or in part. Trustees such as Dave Mertes would consider allowing cannabis sales, yet when it comes to cannabis use in an in-house dispensary “lounge” setting, he said

“under no circumstance” would he be in favor of this. On the other hand, trustee Ray Brierly expressed his opposition to allowing cannabis sales in town at all. It is the board’s aim to make a final determination at their next meeting, upon reviewing and discussing an ordinance Stephens will draft for this purpose. Tree removal: Having identified 14 village trees that need to be taken down, trustee Mike Cooper has been authorized to hire the removal of some them, at a cost not to exceed $3,000. Any trees that remain shall be taken down in future efforts in subsequent years. Police staffing: Police chief Brad Anderson reported that a part-time officer recently hired has begun work. He also said more interviews for additional part-time officers will occur soon. He explained that as an all part-time force, more officers are needed to provide enough coverage for any

given month. With some discussion, trustee Andy Forrest said adding officers to the roster adds no cost to the village, until the officers work their respective shifts. Infrastructure: Maintenance worker, Leland Decker notified the board that a pump at the main lift station has failed. Inman Electric Motors of La Salle indicated that among other issues, the impellor needs to be replaced. However, due to the pump’s age, a replacement has not yet been found. With only one pump operational, Decker and village president Jack Immel will explore other prospects and weigh options and report back to the board for the sake of anticipated emergency action to resolve the matter. Regarding the new water tower, Immel reported that construction of its foundation has been delayed due to paperwork issues. It is now slated to begin Nov. 22.

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Mendota Elementary honors young female Reservist By Ali Braboy NEWSTRIBUNE REPORTER

MENDOTA — It’s no surprise to those who know Rylee Klema that she would go on to serve her country. Many of her friends and family and people who know her in the community gathered together Monday afternoon at Northbrook School in Mendota to thank and honor her service during school assembly. Private 1st Class Klema, 20, is a Mendota native as well as an alumnus of Mendota Elementary and Mendota High School. “It is very hard at times, deﬁnitely mentally more than physically,” she said about being in the Army, and she said it’s important to stay positive. “The friends, the mail and then writing” are what helped her. After graduating from high school in 2018, she went on about a month later to the Army, but didn’t always know she wanted to join. Her junior year of high school, she heard from a recruiter about joining, and Klema kept the idea of serving in her head. She realized joining the Army would help pay for college, and help her physically, mentally and with her future. She wants to become a police oﬃcer. She’s studying criminal justice and playing softball at

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Army Reserves Pvt. 1st Class Rylee Klema, 20, shares smiles and laughs with others on Monday afternoon at Northbrook School in Mendota after she spoke as part of a Veterans Day ceremony. She is a Mendota native as well as an alumnus of Mendota Elementary and Mendota High School. She spoke about her service to our country. Rockford University and is enlisted in the Army Reserve until 2024. She’s also a combat medic, and said the medical training she received will help her in the

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future as well. “The best advice I can give to you from my personal experience is to take the unknown chances in your life, don’t be fearful of trying new things and believe in yourself,”

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on these products, reducing the likelihood of them getting hooked.” Illinois Department of Public Health has announced three deaths tied to vaping. At the end of October, spokeswoman Melaney Arnold said a total of 166 Illinois residents have experienced lung injuries from vaping, and that their ages ranged from 13 to 75 years old, with a median age of 22. The health department is currently investigating another possible 42 cases in the state. Rezin cited a 2017 study that found 27.5% of high school students reported using an e-cigarette within the past 30 days, which Rezin says demands the attention of public officials. “A quarter of our young people have self-reported that they are using a product that has unknown long-term health effects and is not only available for them to consume, but is also highly addictive,” Rezin said. “My legislation puts vapor and other tobacco products directly in line with the radius set for alcohol sales.” In June, Streator High School officials asked Streator City Council to make its tobacco laws stricter, by approving a possession ban on to-

she told those at the assembly. Ali Braboy can be reached at (815) 220-6931 and abraboy@ shawmedia.com. Follow her on Twitter @NT_LaSalle.

bacco smoking materials, including e-cigarettes, for those under the age of 21. They made the ordinance effective July 1. Jennifer Kelsey, advanced practice registered nurse for family medicine with OSF, holds vaping information classes in schools across the area. She has said vaping has become more popular for kids than smoking cigarettes or drinking alcohol due to the flavors and smoke tricks they can perform. More bills are circulating the Capitol in Springfield. Chief among those is Senate Bill 668, by Senate President John Cullerton, known as the “Flavored Tobacco Ban Act,” which would apply to all tobacco products, including menthol cigarettes, flavored cigars and chewing tobacco. Facing stiff opposition from the tobacco industry, though, Cullerton has since indicated he might support narrowing the bill to focus solely on flavored vaping products. Majid “MJ” Jabber, owner of Sinbad Vapors in Ottawa, has said to The Times no single liquid or device is specifically linking all of the illnesses. Jabber noted a vast majority of them include the victims vaping products containing THC, which is commonly found in marijuana. Another bill by state Sen. Terry Link (D-Indian

Creek), Senate Bill 1864, would include electronic cigarettes and other vaping products under the Smoke Free Illinois Act, which would mean vaping would be banned in most public places just like cigarettes and other smoked tobacco. That bill passed the Senate Oct. 29 and is awaiting House action. Nationally, President Donald Trump’s administration has said it is considering a ban on flavored vapes. Rezin’s bill considers the following: • Placing stricter controls on how these products can be marketed to young people, marketed near schools, or marketed as being healthy. • Addressing the ongoing problem of so-called “strawman” sales. • Requiring all retailers to display a notice that warns consumers that vaping unregulated THC is proven to be dangerous to their health. • Requiring that all e-cigarettes be sold only from behind the counter, or displayed in an age-restricted area. • Creating a statewide database to collect information regarding vaping-related illnesses in an effort to learn more about its negative health effects. — Capitol News Illinois reporter Peter Hancock and The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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Although most young Americans believe in the value of higher education, many still consider a high school diploma alone to be enough for success, according to a survey of teens and young adults by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. The findings alarm some experts who say young Americans don’t seem to be getting the message that college pays off. Federal labor data shows a wide earnings gap between Americans who do and do not have a college degree, and unemployment rates are far lower for those with a bachelor’s or master’s degree. More than half of Americans ages 13 through 29 do see college as a path to economic success, but about 4 in 10 believe a bachelor’s degree prepares people only somewhat well, or even poorly, for today’s economy. Meanwhile, about half said their high school education has provided the skills they need to get a good job right after they graduate. And 45% say a high school diploma is good preparation for future successful workers. Researchers disputed that notion, saying it has been decades since a high school diploma was enough to earn a good living. “The data just do not support that,” said Thomas Brock, a research professor and director of the Community College Research Center at Columbia University. “With a high school diploma alone, it’s very hard to earn the kinds of wages one would need to support a family.” In 2018, the median earnings for workers with only a high school diploma was $730 a week, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. For those with a bachelor’s degree, it was $1,200, while those with a master’s degree typically made $1,400 a week. Teens are especially likely to think high school is a good path to success in today’s economy, while young adults were less likely to say so, 51% versus 42%. And there were stark differences by race: At least half young black and Hispanic Americans said high school is a good path to success, compared with 41% of young white Americans. And more than any type of degree, 73% of young Americans said they think job experience is good preparation for success. Their esteem for practical experience is shared by the Trump administration, which has pushed to expand apprenticeship programs, and experts say it reflects today’s economy, in which more employers require internships or other work experience. While 6 in 10 said a bachelor’s degree is a route to success, an equal number said they see vocational school as good preparation, and about half see the same value in an associate degree. The finding was a surprise to some researchers who say students — and their parents — often think of college only as a bachelor’s degree.

Night falls sooner and sooner in late November and the days leading up to Christmas, but things are looking brighter on the east side of La Salle. And taking a drive through Rotary Park, once or multiple times can lift your spirits while also raising funds for the park and some local schools. City crews have spent recent days erecting and plug-

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was struck by a vehicle on a city street. The efforts by the city and display sponsors make a visit worthwhile now and when family gets together. Drive-through sightseers will notice additional creativity in the displays this year, and may notice new things on repeat trips. We don’t know exactly how the city will use all proceeds from the event, but we’re hopeful a part of it either directly or indirectly can build toward opening up parkland and a lake to the west and northwest of the Celebration area.

they fell down because I had a little nose. Mom did not holler or make threats. She told me to bring them to school with me. I did not have to wear them, just bring them. Oh, and remember on your face or in the case. She told me to take good care of them. We went for a ride later that weekend – that was something families did back then. I put on my glasses. I thought I might as well try them when no one is looking at me. We crossed the Peru Bridge and I looked down and saw water ... and a street and rocks and a boat. I shouted, “There is water under the bridge!” My dad looked at my mom and said, “ I guess we should have taken her to the eye doctor sooner.” I took my glasses to school on Monday and put them on my face and I did not take them off all day. I was mesmerized by the words on the black board, the

bright colors of different countries on the maps. I did not have to hold my book so close to my face or bend down so close to my paper when I wrote. But I think if my mom had forced me or yelled, I would have struggled. She was smart that way. I am the oldest of five children. There were lots of big families that we knew, but we were very close in age. I was 18 months when my sister was born. My sister was 1 year and 1 week when our twin brothers were born. That is four children under 3. That is a lot of diapers. Cloth diapers. That is a lot of baths, and runny noses, and crying. I don’t know how she did it. Plus she cooked and baked. She had a garden and canned food. She sewed and knitted. Not for fun; what she made, we wore. She made the beds very day – every single day. She changed and washed the sheets every week. Sometimes more if

someone was sick. She cooked almost every meal. Sometimes after church, maybe once every other month, we would stop at Sandy’s and have a cheeseburger, fries and a shake. I loved that. My mom was in heaven. I asked her how she did it all. She told me to remember to do one more thing. Especially if it was a good thing, a nice thing. But mostly, remember perseverance. Keep going. You will cry. Lock yourself in the bathroom, splash some water on your face. Come out smiling and keep going. Mom, I am trying. Susan Tondi lives in Standard with her husband of 36 years and two senior dogs, Simon and Callie. She can be reached at tsloup@shawmedia.com.

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to reach 275 this year. It doesn’t cost money to go through the celebration in the park that opens Nov. 15, but all visitors are asked at the gate to make donations. On Tuesdays, local school groups volunteer to collect. If you help them fill the bucket, a percentage of the donation goes to the school group’s cause. Donations help pay the electric bill during the show and have helped with park improvements and new baseball diamond lights. One year, the city donated more than $4,000 from the donations to help pay medical bills for a child who

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ging in lights displays for the Celebration of Lights, a steadily growing event in Rotary Park. In 2014, the fledgling event brought in $12,274 to go for city debt payments and improvements in the new park north of U.S. 6 and west of Interstate 39 and Troy Grove Blacktop. By 2015, the number of lighting displays — most of them sponsored by businesses and families — grew to about 120 and funds raised surpassed $33,500. The nightly drive-through lights show raised more than $50,000 for the park in each of the past two years, and the number of displays is estimated

WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s been his drumbeating demand for more than a week: “Read the transcript!” “Just read the transcript.” “Can’t we read English?” “Just read the Transcript, everything else is made up garbage.” “READ THE TRANSCRIPT!” People have read the transcript , though, and that’s why President Donald Trump has an impeachment problem. The whistleblower, the rough transcript of the July 25 phone call between Trump and Ukraine’s leader, and the words of a succession of career civil servants and Trump political appointees brought before Congress are largely in sync. Together they have stitched an account that shows Trump

pressing for a political favor from a foreign leader and, as key testimony has it, conditioning military aid on getting what he wanted. Trump’s defense, as the House prepares to open its public hearings on the matter in the coming week, has been to point to his own problematic words in the Ukraine phone call, declare them to be exonerating, and repeat. In the face of abundant evidence that the whistleblower remains engaged, Trump suggests the whistleblower has skulked away. Political loyalists who tried to do Trump’s bidding with Ukraine are lumped with career diplomats as “Never Trumpers.” He assails the whistleblower’s account of the phone call as “sooo wrong, not even close,” even though the official White House account of the

his legal team are excluded from public hearings that begin Wednesday, but he hasn’t been charged with anything and has no constitutional right to be represented by a lawyer in this proceeding. In that sense, his position is not much different from criminal suspects who are being investigated but haven’t been charged, or from past presidents at this stage of impeachment proceedings. IMPEACHMENT The coming public hearings TRUMP: “It was just explained led by the House Intelligence Committee are akin to the into me that for next weeks Fake vestigative phase of criminal Hearing (trial) in the House, as cases, generally conducted in they interview Never Trumpers and others, I get NO LAWYER private and without the participation of the person under in& NO DUE PROCESS.” — vestigation. But in future House tweet Thursday. Judiciary Committee hearings THE FACTS: The hearing is that presumably would result a hearing, not a trial, and it is unfolding according to the usual in the drafting of impeachment articles, Trump would be invited process. to attend and his lawyers could Trump is correct that he and question witnesses. call that came out afterward showed the whistleblower got the details right. Over the past week, Trump approached the spectacle of public hearings in the impeachment inquiry with understandable frustration but also a flawed account of the circumstances behind them. A look at remarks by the president and his allies on this and other matters:

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NEW YORK (AP) — Not even Marie Kondo can follow all her rules for tidying all the time. “Of course, when things get very busy, I need to let go of some of my standards and methods, and I think that’s a completely natural thing,” the decluttering guru, Netflix realty star and mother of two told The Associated Press. The soft-spoken Kondo was tight-lipped on exactly what she lets slide, besides leaving her house slippers in the middle of the floor occasionally, but one thing’s for sure: When it comes to Kondo, the emphasis is on busy these days. Kondo has amassed an empire by urging the world to decide if their belongings “spark joy” and has expanded her reach yet again with her debut children’s picture book, “Kiki & Jax: The Life-Changing Magic of Friendship,” co-written and illustrated by Salina Yoon. For grown-ups who fight chaos on the job, she has partnered with organizational psychologist Scott Sonenshein on a new book due out in April, “Joy at Work: Organizing Your Professional life,” aimed at sorting out desks, schedules and inboxes. Kondo and the first season of her Netflix series, “Tidying Up with Marie Kondo,” were nominated for two Emmys this year, with no wins. While discussions are underway for a second season, she has slowly gone about dispensing advice on a broader range of lifestyle topics, from knowing when a relationship no longer sparks joy to making the perfect bento box for kids. Later this month on her website, Konmari.com, she’ll start selling some of the things that spark her own joy at home but are made by others, such as her favorite incense and rice cooker. And in the last year, she has expanded her network of KonMaricertified consultants to about 300 in more than 30 countries. With Kondo’s Netflix show came a move to Los Angeles with her husband and daughters, ages 4 and 3. It was her second time living in the United States — the first was a stint in San Francisco. The families she helped on Netflix were all in the Los Angeles area, including Wendy and Ron Akiyama. She said the empty nesters posed the greatest challenge during the eight-episode season with their mountain of clothes, out-of-control Christmas decorations and boxes stuffed with thousands of baseball cards. “There was so much stuff,” Kondo said through a translator during a recent interview. “I’ve tidied up a lot of messy homes in Japan, but they tended to be quite small. On this American scale, and especially the amount of things See KONDO Page A8

College student Erica Ann Swartzmiller (left) practices flushing an IV site at Illinois Valley Community College with Laura Hodgson, a nursing lab instructor. Along with being a student, Swartzmiller is a single parent of two children. Recently, a new group started at the college to help single parents reach their personal, educational and career goals. NEWSTRIBUNE PHOTO/ SCOTT ANDERSON

Single and in school Struggles, strengths parents see in college By Ali Braboy

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helby Chalus wants the best future for her and her son so badly that she will do whatever she has to in order to complete her college degree.

“It’s kind of like life or death to me,” said Chalus, an Illinois Valley Community College student. “I’ve never felt I can’t do this.” And she is doing it — this spring she’s transferring to Northern Illinois University in DeKalb to complete her degree in energy and environmental tech. She is a single mother of Kaden, her 10-year-old son. Chalus of Ottawa feels we need to share more positivity for single moms and dads who want an education. Positivity like the new IVCC group that aims to help single parents. The group provides a space for student parents to reach their personal, educational and career goals. The group was started by Aurora Medina, who remembers the lonely experience of being a single parent in college. “I was a young mom. I couldn’t relate to students to my age,” said Medina. “I don’t think anyone should be alone during something you’re trying to accomplish or achieve. You definitely need a support system.” Medina of LaMoille, originally from Mendota, was 16 years old when she had her first child. Now, she’s trying to help others by starting a first-of-its-kind group dedicated to helping single parents at IVCC. At least 68 IVCC students enrolled this fall indicated they are single parents, and 59 of those students are female, or about 86.8%. From spring 2018-spring 2019,

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Marie Kondo has written a children’s picture book, “Kiki & Jax: The Life-Changing Magic of Friendship.”

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there were 2,600 Illinois community colleges students who indicated they were single parents; this number included about 84% females. “However, not all colleges are reporting so we know that there are significantly more students enrolled than reported,” said Matt Berry, spokesperson for the Illinois Community College Board. “When I came to IVCC, it was really hard to connect with people,” Medina said. “I’m on this personal growth journey. I want to bring as many girls, women with me on this journey.” Medina’s work hours varied from part time to full time while she attended IVCC. “It took me a lot longer than it should have because I had a lot of mom guilt,” she said. Medina serves as the single parent coordinator for Starved Rock Associates for Vocational and Technical Education; her office is based at IVCC. Most women, because of the negative connotation around being pregnant or a parent in school, give up, Chalus said. “They won’t put themselves out there because they don’t want to deal with the embarrassment of walking around a school pregnant,” Chalus said. “I didn’t. When I was 18, I stopped going to high school because I was constantly being stared at. I finished my degree. I didn’t want to be around all that. It’s kind of like that here.” She said she is blessed to have her family who helps transport Kaden when she’s at school or work. In her journey to com-

said she’s found that single parents often need help with transportation, so gas cards would help. Other helpful things like hygiene items, diapers for babies and laundry detergent would help as well. To help, contact Medina at (815) 2240347 or aurora_medina@ivcc.edu.

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Shelby Chalus works during her English course at Illinois Valley Community College. Chalus is a student, a waitress in Peru and a single mother of a 10-year-old son. She feels we need to share more positivity for single moms and dads who want an education. This spring she’s transferring to Northern Illinois University in DeKalb to complete her degree in energy and environmental tech. plete schooling, Erica Ann Swartzmiller has faced obstacles. Swartzmiller is a student in IVCC’s RN nursing program and also a single mother of two children. She and her children’s father were married for about nine years and divorced in 2008. He died from hepatocellular carcinoma in 2009. Swartzmiller of Grand Ridge quit her 20-year-career at Ottawa Dental Laboratory because they were unwilling to work around schedule changes to attend classes at IVCC. Scheduling is another challenge when it comes to her children’s school, sports or general appointments; she said her parents help her out a great deal when it comes to running the kids where they need to be. “Money is an issue,” Swartzmiller said. “Quitting my well-paying job and starting over while having house payments, car payments and bills in general has been stressful.” Swartzmiller has a 19-year-old

daughter in the pre-pharmacy program at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a 15-year-old son who’s a sophomore at Ottawa Township High School. “My motivation is I know that my time spent in school is stressful but in the end I will have an education that I can take with me where ever I may go and no one can take that away from me. I consider myself an independent, self-sufficient woman and I pride myself on being able to say — I have that because of me,” she said.

IVCC also has scholarships for single parents: ä Illinois Valley Women’s Club Scholarship for single female parents with dependent children. ä Jackie Norris Scholarship for single female parents with dependent children.

ä Malcolm and Doris Ann Whipple Scholarship for single parents with dependent children. Those interested in donating can contact Fran Brolley at Fran_Brolley@ivcc. edu or (815) 224-0466.

WHAT CAN WE DO TO HELP SINGLE PARENTS IN COLLEGE? Child care at IVCC would assist single parents, Chalus said; she has brought her son, 10, to sit at the school while she took an assessment center test and was told he couldn’t be there. If IVCC is a community school, then it’s realistic to know that a fraction of those attending See PARENTS Page A8

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Lifestyle organized friend put his home in order. They sort piles of stuff to donate, recycle or throw away, using Kondo’s method of folding clothes and stacking them upright in his drawers. “After I became a mother, I wanted to teach my children how to tidy,” the 35-year-old Kondo said. “I was wondering how could I make that process more fun? The picture book seemed like the perfect idea.” She credits Yoon for the idea of the characters. Kondo had Yoon draw in some of her daughters’ favorite toys — a pink ukulele painted with flowers and a stuffed donkey.

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in the garage, it was quite shocking.” For now, Kondo is promoting her picture book. The story of Kiki, a squirrel with a hoarding problem, and Jax, a meticulous owl who loves to sort, is a sweet extension of the best-seller that led to her global inﬂuence, “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up.” Kiki’s inability to ﬁnd anything at home gets in the way of their friendship. Jax presents Kiki with a scrapbook of their bond and helps her dis-

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for my parents to know my friends. How can I set them up so that it will be a good experience? — Reckless Dad Dear Reckless Dad: Start with a reality check. You have to accept that you cannot control your father. You can ask him to be respectful of your friends when you bring them to meet the family. Express to him how important it is to you that your friends get to know him and your mother. He needs to understand how much you value his presence in your life. With that, you can pivot and tell him about your friend who is gay, and ask him to be kind to her. You should also talk to your friend and let her know that your

father can be brash and insensitive sometimes. Make her aware that he could say something rude. Tell her you want her to meet him anyway, but you cannot control his behavior. If she does not want to meet him under those circumstances, that is perfectly understandable. If she does come and he starts in with rude comments, you can jump in and change the subject or excuse yourselves and leave the room. Harriette Cole is a lifestylist and founder of DREAMLEAPERS, an initiative to help people access and activate their dreams. 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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offering a $13 package bundling Disney Plus with two other services it owns, Hulu and ESPN Plus. That’s $5 cheaper than signing up for each one individually. Everything won’t be available to stream right away, though, as Disney needs to wait for existing deals with rival services to expire. Recent movies missing at launch include the animated Pixar movie “Coco” and the live-action “Beauty and the Beast.” Others like “Maleﬁcent: Mistress of Evil” haven’t been released for streaming yet. Disney expects 620 movies and 10,000 TV episodes by 2024, up from 500 movies and 7,500 episodes on Tuesday.

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Warriors’ Curry back ‘definitely’ this year SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry “definitely” plans to return this season from his broken left hand and is hoping to be back on the court at “some point in early spring.” When exactly the two-time NBA MVP will be able to play again remains uncertain. Curry addressed the media Monday night for the first time since getting injured Oct. 30 and said he needs a second surgery on his non-shooting hand, probably in early December, to remove pins that were inserted during the first procedure Nov. 1 that involved his hand and index finger. The Warriors initially said Curry would be re-evaluated three months after the surgery, which would be early February.

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LaSalle-Peru’s Jarrett Skinner (right) launches down the lane during the first day of boys basketball practice Monday afternoon at A.J. Sellett Gymnasium.

Kentucky a familar No. 1 in AP men’s poll Kentucky is back in a familiar position under John Calipari: No. 1 in The Associated Press men’s college basketball poll. The Wildcats rose one spot after winning a 1-vs-2 matchup with Michigan State to open the season in the Champions Classic, followed by an easy win against Eastern Kentucky. They earned 64 of 65 first-place votes in Monday’s poll to finish ahead of No. 2 Duke. It marks the first time the Wildcats (2-0) have reached No. 1 in the AP Top 25 since spending two weeks there early in the 2016-17 season. Yet it’s the seventh of Calipari’s 11 seasons that the Wildcats have spent at least one week atop the AP Top 25. That includes 10 weeks during the 2011-12 season on the way to the national championship and a start-to-finish stay in 2014-15 as the Wildcats carried an unbeaten record to the Final Four, where they lost to Wisconsin.

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St. Bede Academy’s Gunner Jauch (above) goes up for a practice opening dunk; L-P coach Jim Cherveny (right) gives a lesson in defense to Cavaliers candidate Michael Jareb; and Hall coach Mike Filippini (below) puts his Red Devils through their paces, all on the first official day for IHSA boys hoops practice on Monday.

Oregon still at No. 1 in AP women’s rankings NEW YORK (AP) — Oregon remained No. 1 in The Associated Press women’s college basketball poll. The Ducks received 28 of 30 firstplace votes from a national media panel Monday while Baylor claimed the other two. Oregon had a stunning exhibition win over the U.S. women’s national team on Saturday, handing the Americans only their second loss ever to a college program. All-America Sabrina Ionescu led the way with 30 points. The Ducks opened their season Monday with an easy win vs. Northeastern.

NFL: SEAHAWKS 27, 49ERS 24 OT

Wilson’s big play in OT, Seahawks give 49ers first loss By Josh Dubow

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SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Russell Wilson high-stepped his way down the sideline before hugging coach Pete Carroll after Jason Myers’ kick split the uprights. After a wild overtime that featured a rare Wilson interception, a missed field goal by San Francisco and a questionable

decision from 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan, the Seahawks had knocked the Niners from the ranks of the unbeaten and made sure the NFC West would remain tight down the stretch. Myers kicked a 42-yard field goal after Chase McLaughlin missed a kick earlier in overtime, and the Seahawks handed the San Francisco 49ers their first loss with a 27-24 victory on Monday night.

“That was the craziest game I’ve ever been a part of,” Wilson said. Myers gave Seattle (8-2) its second straight overtime win after Wilson got the Seahawks into position with an 18-yard scramble on third-and-3. After being iced by a timeout, Myers delivered one week after missing two field goals and an extra point, moving Seattle on the heels of San Francisco (8-1) in

the NFC West. The Seahawks blew an opportunity to win the game on the opening possession of overtime when Wilson was intercepted at the 4 by Dre Greenlaw. It was Wilson’s second interception of the season and just the second red-zone interception in overtime in the last 25 years, according to STATS, with Jacoby Brissett having the other in 2017 against San Francisco.

Greenlaw returned it 47 yards to the Seattle 49 and the Niners moved the ball 20 yards before McLaughlin missed badly to the left on a 47-yard attempt. McLaughlin had made his first three field goals after being signed earlier in the week when Robbie Gould went down with a quadriceps injury. “Just rushed it a little bit, hit it a little high and unfortunately missed it,” McLaughlin said.

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MLB: POSTSEASON AWARDS

Mets’ Alonso, Astros’ Alvarez are Rookies of Year JAKE SEINER AP SPORTS WRITER

NEW YORK - Young sluggers known for their prodigious power, Pete Alonso and Yordan Álvarez knocked the Rookie of the Year voting out of the park. In a rarity for the major league home run leader, Alonso didn’t land the biggest blow. Alonso, a star first baseman with the New York Mets, got 29 of 30 first-place votes for NL Rookie of the Year. Braves right-hander Mike Soroka got the other first-place vote and finished second in balloting by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America revealed Monday night. “To just win the award, doesn’t matter if it’s unanimous or not,” Alonso said. “It’s still such a blessing.” Álvarez, a hulking designated hitter from the Houston Astros, earned all 30 first-place votes to become the 24th unanimous selection since the award was introduced in 1949. “I was really not expecting it,”Álvarez said through a translator. The 24-year-old Alonso led the majors with 53 homers, one better than Yankees slugger Aaron Judge’s rookie record from 2017. “Polar Bear” Pete became the face of baseball in Flushing, beloved for his power, personality and philanthropy. He’s the sixth Met to win the award and first since teammate Jacob deGrom in 2014. Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. was third in NL balloting. The only voter to place Soroka ahead of Alonso was Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic.

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over March and April, claiming the first of three NL Rookie of the Month honors. He put on a power-packed show while winning the All-Star Home Run Derby, and then cemented his fan-favorite status by donating $100,000 of his $1 million derby prize to charities supporting injured soldiers and 9/11 workers. With a left-handed swing reminiscent of long-legged Hall of Famer Willie McCovey — another unanimous Rookie of the Year pick — Álvarez immediately entrenched himself in the middle of Houston’s batting order. He hit seven homers in his first 12 games, and his OPS ranked fifth in the majors after he debuted June 9. Álvarez’s OPS was the highest ever by a rookie, surpassing Shoeless Joe Jackson’s 1.058 mark in 1911. “It’s a dream for every player to get to the major leagues,” Álvarez said. “I was basically living my dream.” McCovey appeared in 52 games while winning the NL award in 1959, the only total lower than Álvarez. Álvarez is the fourth Cubanborn Rookie of the Year, joining José Canseco (1986), José Fernández (2013) and Jose Abreu (2014). He is the second consecutive DH to win the AL prize, following two-way Angels star Shohei Ohtani. Álvarez said he is preparing to be an outfielder in 2020 by working in Florida on his agility and speed.

New York Mets’ Pete Alonso, shown reacting after hitting a home run last season, and Houston Astros slugger Yordan Álvarez have been picked as this year’s top rookies by Baseball Digest. He’s the third Houston player wasn’t even certain to crack the Alonso was the only NL player to win, following teammate opening-day roster until being denamed on every ballot. Álvarez, a 22-year-old from Carlos Correa in 2015 and Hall clared New York’s primary first baseman a day before the regular Cuba, played 87 games after de- of Famer Jeff Bagwell in 1991. Álvarez easily beat out the season. buting in June, fewest by any poAlonso said he was challenged sition player to win AL Rookie other AL finalists, with Orioles of the Year. He hit 27 homers, left-hander John Means second by first-year general manager batted .313, drove in 78 and had and Rays infielder Brandon Lowe Brodie Van Wagenen to “show up in shape and earn your spot.” a 1.067 OPS for the pennant-win- third. “I felt like I answered the bell,” The Mets agitated their fans ning Astros. He struggled at times in the postseason, but that was by stashing Alonso at Triple-A Alonso said. The former Florida Gator bethrough the end of the 2018 after voting had concluded. “My whole family was telling season, citing his inadequate came an instant star in the Mets’ me I would be the winner of the defense at first base. He went blue and orange. Wielding his award,” Álvarez said. “And once to spring training this year bat- hefty 34-inch, 32-ounce birch bat, ON DECK I was selected as the winner, I tling with buddy Dominic Smith Alonso hit .292 with nine homManagers of the Year will be for the starting job, and Alonso ers, 26 RBIs and a 1.024 OPS announced Tuesday. was very excited.”

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Heagy capped her career with an all-state performance at the IHSA Class 2A State Cross Country Meet. She ran a 17:51.71 to place 17th.

Olson had 13 assists, 12 kills, nine digs, six points and an ace to lead the Lady Cavaliers to a 25-19, 26-24 victory over Morton in the sectional semifinals. She added seven kills, seven assists, six digs and five points in L-P’s loss to Sterling in the sectional final

Johnson ended his high school career with a bang as he ran a 15:27.2 to place 22nd in the IHSA Class 2A State Cross Country Meet.

Gibson ran for 91 yards and threw for 86 yards and a touchdown to help the Tigers to a 16-0 win over Hall in the second round of the Class 3A playoffs.

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Memphis and Michigan State face tough matchups amid diﬃcult oﬀcourt situations to headline college basketball’s second week. The 13th-ranked Tigers face 14th-ranked Oregon in the Ducks’ home state Tuesday night amid eligibility concerns for star freshman James Wiseman. Two nights later, the third-ranked Spartans travel to 12thranked Seton Hall following an emotional weekend win after the death of preseason Associated Press AllAmerican Cassius Winston’s brother. Memphis (2-0), which climbed one spot in Monday’s new AP Top 25 poll, had no trouble in its opening-week games. But Friday’s win against Illinois-Chicago came after the school said second-year coach and former NBA star Penny Hardaway had given more than $11,000 to Wiseman’s family in 2017 before taking the Memphis job. The school originally said the nation’s top-ranked recruit would miss games after receiving an NCAA rule interpretation, though Wiseman’s attorney got a court order allowing him to play while the school works to resolve the issue. Afterward, Hardaway was

asked why Wiseman played and whether he’d continue to do so. “I can’t talk about the ﬁrst part,” Hardaway said, “but he will continue to play.” That sets up Wiseman to face the Ducks in Portland and Alcorn State on Saturday before a Monday court hearing. As for the Spartans (11), they regrouped from an opening-night loss to Kentucky that knocked them from No. 1 by beating Binghamton, though that win came after the team learned Winston’s brother had died Saturday after being struck by a train. Winston decided to play and had a double-double. The Seton Hall trip is the Spartans’ only game this week. “There will be a lot of talking,” coach Tom Izzo said of how the team moves forward. “There will be a lot of just spending time trying to read people. I told them you can play with a broken heart; there is nothing wrong with admitting that.” A NEW NO. 1 Kentucky’s win against Michigan State was enough to lift John Calipari’s Wildcats back to No. 1 in the AP Top 25. The Wildcats (2-0) return to action Tuesday night against Evansville in their ﬁrst game as the nation’s

top-ranked team since December 2016. They could be set for a lengthy stay at the top, too. Kentucky’s next seven games are all at Rupp Arena and they don’t play another power-conference team until meeting Georgia Tech of the Atlantic Coast Conference on Dec. 14. FIRST VISIT There’s one other matchup featuring two ranked teams coming Wednesday with No. 10 Villanova’s visit to No. 16 Ohio State. It will be the ﬁrst meeting between the schools in 16 years, with the previous three meetings all taking place at neutral sites. WATCH LIST VCU, Marquette and Tennessee are among the leading vote-getters of unranked teams, though they have games this week that could help them crack next week’s poll. The Rams (2-0) were ranked 25th in the preseason before falling just outside Monday’s poll, but they host No. 23 LSU on Wednesday in a matchup against former VCU coach Will Wade. Marquette (1-0) and preseason AP All-American Markus Howard face a pair of Big Ten teams, ﬁrst by hosting Purdue on Wednesday and then visiting Wisconsin on Saturday.

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Lending a hand to parents What to do if mom and dad need financial help By Liz Weston

tion to help his in-laws, he still wishes they had saved money for their retirement “They just spent what Most parents in the U.S. they made,” Frye says. provide some sort of finan- “They didn’t really plan.” cial support to their adult Certified financial planchildren, multiple surveys ner Kashif A. Ahmed, on have found. But often, fithe other hand, comes nancial aid goes the other from a Pakistani culture way. where younger people get A 2015 survey by TD into arguments about who Ameritrade found 13% of will have the honor of carAmerican adults provided ing for an older relative. financial support to a parAhmed said he needed a ent. spreadsheet to coordinate Millennials were far the dozens of relatives more likely than older who volunteered to help generations to report they his great-grandparents in were helping their folks. their final illnesses. AP PHOTO Of people born beAhmed invited his A 2015 survey by TD Ameritrade found 13% of American adults tween 1981 and 1996, mother to move in with provided financial support to a parent. 19% helped support their him after his father died parents, compared with in 2001. His wife, Simona, You could help them budpage about how much 13% of Gen Xers (1965 an economist who grew get, give them a session you’re willing and able to to 1980) and 8% of baby up with similar values give. with a financial planner or boomers (1946 to 1964). in Romania, supported Brainstorm different sce- check Sometimes the money the move, and Ahmed’s narios, such as emergency Benefits.gov for assisis provided happily, or at mother is helping to raise expenses (how much can tance programs. You also least without resentment, their four daughters, ages you give, and what consti- can let them know how by those following cultural 6 to 16. tutes an emergency?) or much help you can afford norms or personal conAhmed says financial long-term care (can you to provide. viction that they owe it to advisers from other culprovide care in your home their parents. ROPE IN YOUR SIBLINGS, tures often have trouble Other times, financial grasping the deep sense of or help pay for in-home or IF YOU HAVE THEM. Even nursing care?). aid to parents is a source if they can’t contribute obligation. If you’re not clear what of tension — between parfinancially, they may be He’s heard peers critient and adult child, among cize clients who aren’t sav- you can afford, a consulable to help in other ways: tation with a financial siblings and between part- ing enough for retirement running errands, taking planner could help. If ners. parents to the doctor, hanor are neglecting other you don’t have a partner, Certified financial plandling bill paying and other goals while supporting talking to a trusted friend ner Austin A. Frye had no parents, saying the clients paperwork, or providing or a financial planner can idea when he married his respite care. don’t “get it.” help you clarify what you wife four decades ago that “I’ll say, ‘No, no, no. TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF. they would one day supYou don’t get it,’ ” Ahmed can offer and when. You may have to delay port her parents. TALK WITH YOUR says. retirement, buying a house The older couple, now PARENTS. Just over half of or having kids to support Balancing competing 3,120is what financial S&P 500the people supporting 8,520 in their 80s, cover their par- your parents. goals Nasdaq composite Many peoday-to-day expenses with a planning Close: 3,087.01 8,464.28to the ents in the TD Ameritrade is all about. If ple do,Close: according 3,060 8,380 Change: survey -6.07 (-0.2%) union pension and Social had ever talked you’re supporting a parent survey.Change: -11.03 (-0.1%) 8,240 10 DAYS 10 DAYS Security. Frye and his wife or 3,000 with them about it. think you may in the But you should have a 3,100 8,800 cover unexpected expenses future, Financial planners say the following steps plan to eventually reach and travel for her parents, could help make the balthat understanding the your own goals. 3,000 8,400 Frye says, and also pay parents’ financial situation ancing act a bit easier. Unlike your parents, you $15,000 a year for a longand may have only yourself to TALK TO YOUR PARTNER. can help you prepare, 2,900 8,000 term care policy. might also provide an oprely on when you’re older. If you’re married or in a Frye says that though portunity for you to reduce committed relationship, it 2,800 7,600 he’s happy to be in a posi- helps to get on the same their need for your help. NERDWALLET FOR THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

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At the seventh annual North Central Illinois Discover Manufacturing Career Expo, NCRBC President J. Burt (left), Illinois Valley Community College President Jerry Corcoran and Expo co-chairs Jen Wier-Buck, Steve Seaborn and Jennifer Scheri announced creation of a scholarship for Expo attendees.

Scholarships now available for manufacturing training Organizers of North Central Illinois Discover Manufacturing Career Expo at Illinois Valley Community College have established a scholarship that will result in $500 awards this winter for four event attendees. The Expo will distribute $2,000 in January and varying amounts each fall starting in 2020. Recipients must be planning to pursue a career in manufacturing and have attended a DMC Expo. Eligible Associate in Applied Science degrees or certificates include Certified Production Technician, Computer Aided Design, Computer Numerical Control, Electricity/ Electronics, Engineering Technology, HVAC, Industrial Maintenance

or Electrician, Machinist Tool and Die, Manufacturing Technology or Welding. Participating manufacturers at the Expo were Allegion, Black Brothers Co., Carus Chemical, Eakas Corp., Flint Hills Resources, HCC, Inc., Machinery Maintenance Inc., SABIC Innovative Plastics, Unytite, Vactor and Starved Rock Wood Products. HCC Vice President Mark Lamboley of Peru was the keynote speaker. Expo is organized by IVCC, Starved Rock Associates for Vocational and Technical Education and North Central Regional Betterment Coalition. BEST Inc., SHRM, MCS Advertising, Illinois Valley Contractors and Imagine U Studio also contributed.

Johnson joins IVCC Foundation; Corgiat recognized for service Illinois Valley Community College Foundation recently welcomed a new board member and honored its investment manager at his final meeting. Larry Johnson of Ottawa, a Foundation donor, IVCC alumnus and decorated Vietnam War veteran, was elected to the board. Johnson is President of Ottawa First, the nonprofit organization that coordinates Ottawa’s Independence Day fireworks, among other civic services. He and his wife Gayla are members of the Foundation’s 21st Century Scholars Society. A former IVCC assistant to coach Vince McMahon in the 1970s and 80s, Johnson Johnson has helped organize football reunions. Johnson was honored at a Chicago White Sox game in June for his service in Vietnam where he earned the Purple Heart, Combat Infantryman’s Badge and Vietnam Campaign Medal, among other decorations. In other business, the Foundation recognized Hometown National Bank Vice President and Trust Corgiat, Schmitt Officer Peter J. Corgiat who is retiring in December. Corgiat has managed the Foundation’s investment portfolio for more than 20 years. In a prepared statement, Foundation President Sue Schmitt said, “A gentleman of great integrity, Peter has shepherded us through volatile markets and always kept the best interests of the Foundation in the forefront. Thank you Peter for being such a critically important part of our Foundation’s growth and success.”

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Major US stock indexes open higher on Wall St. NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks opened slightly higher on Wall Street today, led by gains in technology and health care companies. Micron Technology rose 1.8%. Baxter International climbed 1.5%. Traders are looking ahead to speech by President Donald Trump at midday to see if he offers any clues on how talks are going with China to resolve the trade war. The S&P 500 rose 0.4%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 55 points, or 0.2%, to 27,745. The Nasdaq rose 0.4%.

Spot prices GRAINS 10 A.M. Corn........................$3.77 +0.10 Soybeans.................$9.08 -0.01

GOLD AND SILVER Gold...................1,454.00 +1.00 Silver......................$16.74 -0.02

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Petals by Peyton celebrated it’s grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday. Peyton Lamps (center) owner, is gathered by family, members of the La Salle Business Association, City of La Salle alderman, Illinois Valley Chamber of Commerce members and friends. Petals by Peyton offers a full service flower shop with unique plants. They offer delivery and serve party’s, weddings and other events. Petals by Peyton is located at 552 First Street in La Salle. They are open Monday-Friday 10a.m.-2p.m. They can be reached at (815) 780-8251.

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Mary ‘Molly’ Malone

Dolores Lucas

Myra Flickinger, 81, of Earlville passed away Nov. 10, 2019, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center, Rockford. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in Earlville United Presbyterian Church, with Pastor Del Keilman officiating. Burial will follow at Precinct Cemetery, Earlville. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. on Wednesday in HanleyTurner-Eighner Funeral Home, Earlville. She was born March 20, 1938, in Earlville, the daughter of Gerald and Viola (Rhodes) Shurlow. She married Keith E. Flickinger on March 27, 1965, in Earlville. Myra was a very active member of Earlville United Presbyterian Church, where she was part of the Presbyterian Women Group. She was very involved in Topps, Earlville Historical Society, WOW, the cemetery board, an election judge, Earlville Mrs. Flickinger Business Association and she was an organ donor. Myra was talented with crochet and knitting, winning many Grand Champion Ribbons at the Sandwich Fair. She worked at Alexander Lumber. Keith and Myra owned and operated Flick’s Hardware. She is survived by her husband, Keith of Earlville; two daughters, Kari (Don) Castelli of Ottawa and Lisa (John) Karlsson of Paw Paw; four grandchildren, Amber (Cheston) Phillips of Ottawa, Dr. Tanner Eiben of Ottawa, Packard (Torie) Campbell of Paw Paw and Breanne (Marvin) Fultz of Mendota; two great-grandchildren, Aria and Gunner; her siblings, Lois Selvig of Oglesby and Celia (Dan) VanDeventer of Oswego, Donald (Judy) Shurlow of Indiana, Richard Shurlow of Missouri, Nancy Seavers of Wisconsin; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. She was preceded in death by a brother, Jerry Shurlow; and a sister, Judy Winchel. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Earlville United Presbyterian Church. For more information or to sign the online guestbook, go to www.EighnerFuneralHomes.com.

Mary I. “Molly” Malone, 95, of Bethlehem, Pa., passed away peacefully Oct. 24, 2019, while in the care of Moravian Village. Born in La Salle, she was the daughter of the late James E. and Isabelle (Doyle) Malone. Mary earned her bachelor’s degree in economics from Rosary College (now DominMrs. Malone ican University) in Illinois. In her early career she worked as a government clerk in Washington, D.C., then in Chicago, first as a clerk in the Treasury Department and then as a fundraiser for the Karl Menninger Foundation. Then she worked as a fundraiser for several colleges and university campaigns, including the University of Detroit Mercy in Michigan. That led to fundraising work at Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pa., leading to serving as the secretary to two presidents of the university until retiring in 1990. During retirement she volunteered at the reception desks for the Health Center at Moravian Village and at Lehigh University’s Mountaintop Center. Mary was a member of Saints Simon and Jude Catholic Church in Bethlehem. Mary is survived by her nieces and nephews, Molly Malone-Munsell, Isabel Lee Malone and Michael (Susan) Malone in Pennsylvania; Susan (Frank) Haas and Edward (Ginger) Malone in Arizona; James (Valerie) Lannon in Illinois; and Catherine (Stephanie) Lannon in Florida, as well as many great-nieces and great-nephews and a host of friends. She will be lovingly remembered by her family and friends for her vivaciousness, sense of adventure, and sly humor. She enjoyed traveling and playing golf, and was a daily walker. She was always doing crossword puzzles. She was an avid bridge player. She was preceded in death by her siblings James E. Jr., John SJ, Edward and Catherine Malone and Anne Lannon; also nephews Bill and John Lannon, James E. III and Martin Malone, and nieces Tish Lannon Kammermann and Ellen Lannon Katisch. A funeral will be Nov. 18, 2019, in St. Patrick’s Church, La Salle. The calling time is between 10 and 11 a.m., and a Mass and service will take place at 11 a.m. Mary’s arrangements are through Hurst Funeral Home, La Salle. A memory tribute may be placed at www.cantelmifuneralhome.com (funeral home in Bethlehem). Cards to the family may be sent to: Family of Mary Malone, c/o Molly Malone-Munsell, 351 Clearbrook Ave., Lansdowne, PA 19050. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Dominican University, c/o Vice-President of University Advancement, 7900 Division St, River Forest, IL 60305, or Director of Development at Moravian Village, Bethlehem, PA, 18018; or c/o Development and Alumni Affairs, Lehigh University, 306 S. New St., Bethlehem, PA, 180151652.

Dolores Lucas, 83, of Spring Valley, died in her home Nov. 10, 2019. A Mass of Christian burial for Dolores will be at 11 a.m. Monday in St. Anthony Church of the Nativity of Our Lord Parish. The Rev. Scott Potthoff will officiate. Burial Mrs. Lucas will follow at Valley Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation for Dolores will be 4-7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 17 in Barto Funeral Home, Spring Valley, with additional visitation from 10-10:50 a.m. Monday in the church. She was born May 23, 1936, in La Salle to Ralph and Mary (Padilla) Nolasco. She married Robert Lucas on Nov. 17, 1956, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, La Salle. Dolores had worked at Westclox in Peru prior to her marriage. She was a homemaker once she married and had children. She later retired from Todd Uniform as a seamstress. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Robert of Spring Valley; five daughters, Cindy (Mark) Johnson of Dalzell, Sandy Lucas of Torrance, Calif., Kathy (Marc) Lewis of Utica, Sher (Gene) Foster of Spring Valley, Jennifer (Doug) Jablonski of Spring Valley; one son, Robert (Susan) Lucas of Spring Valley: two brothers, Leo (Grinny) Nolasco of La Salle and Joe (Julie) Nolasco of Oglesby; a sister-in-law, Patrice Lucas of La Salle; 19 grandchildren, Jessica (Johnson) Hoover; Sara Johnson; Nick DiFiore; Bob, Marcus and Erik Lewis; Jaclyn (Lewis) Petersen; Gene, Brad, Lucas, Dustin and Jordan Foster; Sam and Gabe Lucas; Caitlyn, Cassidy, Clara, Jack and Jimmie Jablonski; and 23 great-grandchildren with two on the way. She was preceded in death by one granddaughter, Cara Jablonski; a brother, Tony Nolasco; and two sisters, Mary Hyson and Shirley Rodriguez. A guestbook may be signed and viewed at bartofh.com.

Donald Waclaw Donald Waclaw, 61, of La Salle passed away with family at his side at 11:45 a.m. Nov. 9, 2019, in his residence after a long illness. A funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Burgess Funeral Home, La Salle. The very Rev. Paul Carlson, pastor of La Salle Catholic Parishes, will officiate. Burial will follow at St. Hyacinth Cemetery, La Salle. Full military rites will be accorded by La Salle/Oglesby Veterans Memorial Group. Visitation, in the funeral home, will be 5-7 p.m. Tuesday and from 9 a.m. Wednesday until services. He was born Sept. 30, 1958, in St. Mr. Waclaw Mary’s Hospital, La Salle to Gerald and Karen (Jakowski) Waclaw. He served his country by enlisting in the U.S. Air Force, and retired after 20 years. He was a helicopter mechanic. While station at Andrews Air Force Base he served on the Presidential Helicopter Squadron. He married Vicki Vasquez on Jan. 18, 2002, in Ottawa. After retiring from the service, he was a technician for Illinois Valley Business Equipment, Peru. He was a past member of Cedar Point Sportsman Club. He enjoyed skydiving and fishing. He always enjoyed being around family and friends. He is survived by his wife, his mother, two sisters, Cindy Cherpeske of La Salle and Beth (Jim) Kissinger of McHenry; two stepdaughters, Gina (Jay) Jones of Utica and Kristi Cadegiani of La Salle; three stepgrandchildren and two nephews. He is preceded in death by his father in 1986; and paternal and maternal grandparents. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family for his favorite charities. Online condolences may be expressed at www.burgessfh.com.

Theodore Casey Theodore “Ted” Casey, 59, of Spring Valley died Oct. 20, 2019, at Aperion Care Center in Spring Valley following a battle with cancer. The memorial visitation for Ted will be 4-7 p.m. Friday in Barto Funeral Home in Spring Valley. Ted was born Oct. 3, 1960, in Spring Valley to Alan and Priscilla (Stultz) Casey. Ted was a laborer and member of Laborers Local 393. Over the years he worked for Trovero Construction, Helander Masonry, J Squared Masonry, and Just Masonry. He loved his children, music and riding motorMr. Casey cycles. Ted is survived by two daughters, Melody Ann Casey of Wheelock, Vt., and Shannon Casey of Spring Valley; two sons, T.J. Casey of Medford, Mass. and Sean A. Casey of Spring Valley; five grandchildren; one brother, Todd (Marlene) Casey of Spring Valley; three sisters, Patricia (Jim) Walter of Granville, Susan (Bill) Tedrow of Mt. Sterling, Ohio and Linda (John) Wallaert of Spring Valley; and his best friend, Todd Schmollinger. He was preceded in death by his parents.

In Loving Memory of

Jean E. Roth November 12,1934 – January 24, 2018 Remembering you is easy Because we do it Every single day. But missing you Is a heartache That will never go away. Love you Always, Your Husband Bill, your Children, and Grandchildren

Russell Heilman Memorial visitation for Russell E. Heilman, 79, of Aperion Care of Toluca, formerly of Peru, who passed away Oct. 21, 2019, will be 2-4 p.m. Saturday in Ptak Funeral Home, Peru. Burial will be private.

Marilyn Yucus Marilyn F. Yucus, 87, formerly of Ladd died Nov. 11, 2019, in St. Margaret’s Hospital, Spring Valley. Funeral services are pending with Hurst Funeral Home, Ladd.

Firefighters worked to stop dryer fire PRINCETON — Princeton Fire Department was called Friday afternoon to Bonucchi Farms just east of Princeton for a grain dryer fire. A crew was dispatched at 3:49 p.m. to the farm for a reported fire, they were able to cut holes in the dryer, removing burnt grain and preventing the fire from spreading any further a Princeton Fire Departement spokesperson said. They were on scene with five vehicles and eight people until 5:47 p.m. Putnam County Ambulance and Spring Valley Fire assisted with station coverage during the dispatch.

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POLICE REPORTS Jose A. Maldonado, 29, of 127 White Sulphur Road, Hot Springs National Park, Ark., was charged with no valid driver’s license at 11:52 p.m. Friday on Interstate 39 at the Oglesby exit, Oglesby police said.

437 Bradford at 5:26 a.m. Nov. 2 at 900 East Street and 1000 North Avenue, south of Malden; Kylie A. Znaniecki of Arlington at 8:50 p.m. Nov. 3 at Interstate 80 at mile marker 59 east of Princeton; Deborah A. Bickett of Princeton at noon Nov. 4 at 1800 North Avenue, ¼ mile Brock K. Neill, 16, of east of 2550 East Street, 2586 E. 369th Road, Oglesby was charged with Malden; Thomas H. Wilson of Hopewell at no valid license at 8:07 6:30 p.m. Nov. 4 at Route p.m. Friday on Route 26, just west of 2355 East 251 at North 25th Road, Street, Princeton; Susan Oglesby police said. K. Edelfson of Wyanet at 5:48 p.m. Nov. 5 at Bryan T. Pattelli, 44, 2200 North Avenue, ½ of 10 13th St. Peru was charged with no valid ID mile east of 1300 East Street, east of Manlius; at 11:32 a.m. Monday at Micheal E. Rodgriguez Fifth and Rock streets, according to Peru police. of DePue at 5:20 p.m. Friday at Route 29 and 3150 East Street, west of PRINCETON — Spring Valley; Dwayne Bureau County Sheriff’s Department reported the E. Proffitt of Tiskilwa at following vehicle-vs.-deer 9:45 p.m. Friday at 980 North Avenue and 1925 accidents: East Street, Tiskilwa. Randy T. Cade of

Ex-President Jimmy Carter enters hospital for surgery ATLANTA (AP) — Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter was admitted to a hospital on Monday evening for a surgery to relieve pressure on his brain, caused by bleeding due to his recent falls, his spokeswoman said. The procedure is scheduled for Tuesday morning at Emory University Hospital, Deanna Congileo said in a statement. Carter has fallen at least three times this year, and the first incident in the spring required hip replacement surgery. He traveled to Nashville, Tennessee, and helped build a Habitat for Humanity home after getting 14 stiches following a fall on Oct. 6. And he was briefly hospitalized after fracturing his pelvis on Oct. 21. He received a dire cancer diagnosis in 2015 but survived and has since said he is cancer-free. Nearly four decades after he left office and despite a body that’s failing after 95 years, the nation’s oldest-ever ex-president still teaches Sunday school roughly twice a month at Maranatha Baptist Church in his tiny hometown of Plains in

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Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter teaches Sunday school at Maranatha Baptist Church on Nov. 3 in Plains, Ga.

southwest Georgia. His message is unfailingly about Jesus, not himself. Rev. Tony Lowden, Carter’s pastor, said the ex-president was hospitalized Monday on what he called “a rough day.” “We just need the whole country to be in prayer for him,” Lowden said in a telephone interview. The church has announced that Carter will not be teaching his Sunday school class this week. Carter is resting comfortably, and his wife, Rosalynn, is with him, Congileo said.

Amtrak ridership hits record highs on two Illinois lines By Peter Hancock

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SPRINGFIELD — Amtrak routes through Illinois that connect Chicago to St. Louis and Milwaukee saw record numbers of riders in the federal fiscal year that ended Sept. 30 while the national passenger rail system turned in its best financial performance in several years. Nationwide, Amtrak set a company record with 32.5 million customer trips, a year-over-year increase of about 800,000 passengers. Amtrak also reported its best financial performance in many years, taking in $3.3 billion in operating revenue, 3.6 percent better than 2018. That resulted in a net operating loss of $29.8 million, the closest the company has come to breaking even in its history. Amtrak reported Friday that the Chicago-St. Louis corridor recorded 756,062 riders during the fiscal year, up 5.5 percent from the previous year, and 24 percent higher than fiscal year 2011. That corridor includes the “Lincoln Service” route that makes four daily trips between the two urban hubs, as well as the “Texas Eagle,” which

ZEPHYR AND CARL SANDBURG SEE RISE IN IN-STATE RIDERSHIP In-state, state-supported travel on the California Zephyr and Carl Sandburg, which stop at Mendota and Princeton, saw a decrease in passengers a year ago but saw an increase from 191,612 to 192,616 in fiscal year 2019. The long-distance Zephyr saw a 0.7% increase in ridership a year ago but saw a 1.8% decline, according to Amtrak’s statistical breakdown. makes one daily round trip. Both of those services are partially funded by Illinois Department of Transportation. The Amtrak “Hiawatha Service” between Chicago and Milwaukee gained nearly 38,000 passengers over the year, growing to 882,189, a 4.5 percent increase over 2018. That route is operated under contract with both the Illinois and Wisconsin transportation agencies, is Amtrak’s most-travelled corridor in the Midwest. Amtrak receives state and federal subsidies, but is managed as a for-profit corporation. The reporter may be reached at @phancock@ capitolnewsillinois.com. The NewsTribune contributed to this report.

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LEGAL IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LA SALLE COUNTY - OTTAWA, ILLINOIS DITECH FINANCIAL LLC, PLAINTIFF, VS. RICHARD H SHAKESPEARE A/K/A RICHARD SHAKESPEARE; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION, DEFENDANTS. 2018CH000168 4304 EAST SEVENTH ROAD MENDOTA, IL 61342 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by the Court in the above entitled cause on January 22, 2019, Sheriff of LaSalle County will on December 3, 2019, in LaSalle County Courthouse 707 East Etna Rd (North Door), Ottawa, IL 61350, at 11:30 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of La Salle, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: A PART OF THE WEST HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 29, TOWNSHIP 36 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SECTION 29 FOR A POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 20 MINUTES 47 SECONDS EAST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SOUTHWEST QUARTER 328.70 FEET; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREE 01 MINUTE 30 SECONDS WEST 274.25 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 20 MINUTES 46 SECONDS WEST 326.81 FEET TO THE WEST LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 29; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 37 MINUTES 52 SECONDS EAST 274.25 FEET TO POINT OF BEGINNING, IN MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP, LASALLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. TAX NO. 02-29-316-000 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 4304 East Seventh Road Mendota, IL 61342 Description of Improvements: SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH ATTACHED 2 CAR GARAGE. The Judgment amount was $173,343.50. Sale Terms: This is an “AS IS” sale for “CASH”. The successful bidder must deposit 10% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http://ilforeclosuresales.mrpllc. com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 1 N. Dearborn St. Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel. No. (312) 346-9088. Please refer to file# 267309 PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Plaintiff’s attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. I3136025 (October 29, November 5 & 12, 2019)

LEGAL IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LA SALLE COUNTY, OTTAWA, ILLINOIS PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, vs. MARGARET HANNA AKA MARGARET M. HANNA, Defendant. 19-CH-7 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 620 TALLY ST EARLVILLE, IL 60518 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of the above Court entered in the above entitled cause on September 6, 2019, the Sheriff of LaSalle County will at 10:45 AM on December 13, 2019 in the Sheriff’s Office Lobby at the Government Complex, 707 Etna Road, Ottawa, Illinois, sell at the public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate, to-wit: Lot 10 in Block 16 in Stilson’s Addition to Earlville, situated in LaSalle County, Illinois. Permanent Index Number: 03-18-313-004 Commonly known as: 620 Tally St, Earlville, IL 60518 The Judgment amount is $70,904.18. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Sheriff of LaSalle County. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the mortgaged real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to the Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The Sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. For information contact Plaintiff’s Attorney: Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, 111 East Main Street, Decatur, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 The purchaser of a condominium unit at a judicial foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, who takes possession of a condominium unit pursuant to a court order or a purchaser who acquires title from a mortgagee shall have the duty to pay the proportionate share, if any, of the common expenses for the unit which would have become due in the absence of any assessment acceleration during the 6 months immediately preceding institution of an action to enforce the collection of assessments, and which remain unpaid by the owner during whose possession the assessments accrued. If the outstanding assessments are paid at any time during any action to enforce the collection of assessments, the purchaser shall have no obligation to pay any assessments which accrued before he or she acquired title. If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5 (g-1). If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701 (c) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Note: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that the Law Firm of Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Veronika J. Miles (#6313161), Its Attorney Of Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC Veronika J. Miles (#6313161) HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC Attorneys at Law P.O. Box 740 Decatur, IL 62525 Send Notice/Pleadings to: Veronika J. Miles (#6313161) Email: Non-CookPleadings@hsbattys.com Telephone: (217) 422-1719 Facsimile: (217) 422-1754 I3131889 (October 29, November 5 & 12, 2019)

LEGAL IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS EASTERN DIVISION UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ON BEHALF OF ITS AGENCY, RURAL HOUSING SERVICE OR SUCCESSORY AGENCY, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Plaintiff, -v.KRISTINA PELSZYNSKI, CITY OF PERU, AN ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL CORPORATION Defendant 19 C 02449 Judge SARA L. ELLIS NOTICE OF SPECIAL COMMISSIONER’S SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 12, 2019, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, Special Commissioner appointed herein, will at 1:00 PM on December 2, 2019, at the La Salle County Courthouse, 707 EAST ETNA ROAD (NORTH DOOR), OTTAWA, IL, 61350, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: THE NORTH 65 FEET OF LOT 10 IN BLOCK 39 IN WESTERN ADDITION TO PERU, IN THE CITY OF PERU, EXCEPT COAL AND MINERALS AND THE RIGHT TO MINE AND REMOVE THE SAME; SITUATED IN LASALLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 710 GREEN STREET, Peru, IL 61354 Property Index No. 17-17-332-010 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $132,480.35. Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, in certified funds/or wite transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, Alexander Potestivo, POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL, 60606 (312) 263-0003. Please refer to file number 114661. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610 Chicago IL, 60606 312-263-0003 E-Mail: ilpleadings@potestivolaw.com Attorney File No. 114661 Attorney Code. 43932 Case Number: 19 C 02449 TJSC#: 39-3813 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I3135148 (October 22, 29, November 5, 12, 2019)

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LEGAL IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LA SALLE COUNTY - OTTAWA, ILLINOIS WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, AS TRUSTEE OF STANWICH MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST A, PLAINTIFF, VS. RENEE MARIE PINI; WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, DBA CHRISTIANA TRUST, AS TRUSTEE FOR WF 19 GRANTOR TRUST, DEFENDANTS. 2018 CH 000152 716 BUCKLIN STREET LA SALLE, IL 61301 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by the Court in the above entitled cause on August 27, 2019, Sheriff of LaSalle County will on December 3, 2019, in LaSalle County Courthouse 707 East Etna Rd (North Door), Ottawa, IL 61350, at 11:30 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of La Salle, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: ALL OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE, AND ALL INTEREST OF THE WARD THEREIN, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF LASALLE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS: THE NORTH HALF OF LOT 10 IN BLOCK 38 IN THE ORIGINAL TOWN, NOW CITY OF LASALLE, EXCEPT COAL AND MINERALS AND THE RIGHT TO MINE AND REMOVE THE SAME. TAX NO. 18-15-124-010 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 716 Bucklin Street La Salle, IL 61301 Description of Improvements: Single family home, no garage The Judgment amount was $74,843.66. Sale Terms: This is an “AS IS” sale for “CASH”. The successful bidder must deposit 10% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http://ilforeclosuresales.mrpllc.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 1 N. Dearborn St. Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel. No. (312) 3469088. Please refer to file# 270263 PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Plaintiff’s attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. I3137205 (11/12/2019, 11/19/2019, 11/26/2019)

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NOTICE OF VACANCY One (1) Full-time position: SPECIAL EDUCATION CLASSROOM PARAPROFESSIONAL Preparation: A valid Illinois Paraprofessional License is required or completion of 60 semester hours of college credit at a regionally accredited institution of higher education (evidence is an official transcript); or obtained an associate degree (or higher) at a regionally accredited institution of higher education (evidence is an official transcript); or a valid Illinois Professional Educator License. Duties: The primary functions of the Special Education Paraprofessional is to provide support to the instructional program with specific responsibility for assisting in the supervision, care, and instruction of students with special needs in the general education setting or in a self-contained classroom; assisting in implementing plans for instruction; monitoring student behavior; assisting with personal hygiene and care when needed; and providing information to appropriate school personnel. This position works exclusively with our Pride Program (emotional disturbance program) Salary: Commensurate with the collective bargaining agreement. Hours:

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Deadline for Applications: November 21, 2019 Assume Duties: December 2, 2019 All interested applicants must submit their materials online at: http://www.applitrack.com/lphs/onlineapp/ Please address your uploaded letter of interest to LaSalle-Peru Township High School District 120 Dr. Steven R. Wrobleski, Superintendent 541 Chartres St. LaSalle, IL 61301 LASALLE-PERU TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

LEGAL ILLINOIS VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2019 Community College District 513 Counties of LaSalle, Bureau, Putnam, Lee, Grundy, Livingston, DeKalb, and Marshall and the State of Illinois Total District Assessed Valuation $ 3,270,669,451 Total District Bonded Debt $ Tax Revenues: Extensions Rates Education Fund $ 8,186,543 0.2512 Operations and Maintenance Fund 1,304,234 0.0400 Bond and Interest Fund Liability, Protection, and Settlement Fund 788,226 0.0243 Audit Fund 37,172 0.0012 Operations and Maintenance Restricted Fund 1,435,270 0.0443 Social Security Fund 199,598 0.0061 STATEMENT OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURES For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2019 Operations & Bond & Education Maintenance Interest Other AUDITED REVENUE BY SOURCE Fund Fund Fund Tax Funds Local Government Local Taxes $ 8,156,464 $ 1,284,896 $ $ 2,310,419 Corporate Personal Property 1,013,436 178,842 Other 375,871 125,225 TOTAL LOCAL GOVERNMENT 9,545,771 1,588,963 2,310,419 State Government ICCB Base Operating Grants 1,659,339 284,096 ICCB Equalization Grants 50,000 ICCB Career and Technical 209,360 Other TOTAL STATE GOVERNMENT 1,918,699 284,096 Federal Government Department of Education 6,085 TOTAL FEDERAL GOVERNMENT 6,085 Student Tuition & Fees Tuition 6,788,906 530,387 Fees 834,325 TOTAL TUITION AND FEES 7,623,231 530,387 Other Sources Sales and Service Fees 307,639 Facilities Revenue 128,035 Investment Revenue 151,519 56,732 12,287 108,993 Other 120,868 4,527 141,169 TOTAL OTHER SOURCES 580,026 189,294 250,162 TOTAL REVENUE $ 19,673,812 $ 2,592,740 $ 12,287 $ 2,560,581 AUDITED EXPENDITURES BY PROGRAM Instruction $ 10,169,347 $ $ $ Academic Support 1,471,788 Student Services 1,705,260 119,329 Public Service/Continuing Education 796,637 Auxiliary Enterprises Operation & Maintenance of Plant 2,357,104 2,459,841 Institutional Support 3,505,262 67,671 588,003 Scholarships, Student Grants, and 468,607 Waivers Debt Service TOTAL EXPENDITURES 18,116,901 2,424,775 3,167,173 TRANSFERS IN (OUT) 5,000 Excess (or Deficiency) of Revenue 1,561,911 167,965 12,287 (606,592) over Expenditures BEGINNING FUND BALANCE, 7,971,049 2,895,148 818,389 6,325,669 as of July 1, 2018 ENDING FUND BALANCE, $ 9,532,960 $ 3,063,113 $ 830,676 $ 5,719,077 as of June 30, 2019 ANNUAL ENROLLMENT DATA BY SEMESTER, INCLUDING THE SUMMER TERM: Head Count (10th Day) FT Equivalent (10th Day) Summer 2018 1,038 545 Fall 2018 2,958 1,718 Spring 2019 2,867 1,544 STAFF DATA BY PROGRAM: FULL-TIME PART-TIME Administrators 15 0 Professional/Technical 33 10 Faculty 72 168 Support Staff 40 47 Operations & Maintenance 15 1 MISSION Illinois Valley Community College is the preferred gateway to advance individual and community success. PROGRAMS Illinois Valley Community College is a comprehensive community college that meets five key community educational needs: A. Transfer Education that prepares students for transfer to four-year institutions B. Career and Technical Education that prepares students to directly enter the workforce C. Developmental Education that proves remedial education for those not ready to enroll in college level courses D. Continuing Education that provides non-credit courses for personal development and E. Business Training that provides specialized or customized training to employees of local companies. STRATEGIC GOALS 1. Raise community appreciation for post-secondary education and the opportunities it provides. 2. Provide resources and support systems that cultivate success for our students, employees and community. 3. Serve as responsible stewards of college, community, state and donor resources. (November 12, 2019)

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NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LA SALLE COUNTY - OTTAWA, ILLINOIS WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, AS TRUSTEE OF STANWICH MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST A, PLAINTIFF, VS. RENEE MARIE PINI; WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, DBA CHRISTIANA TRUST, AS TRUSTEE FOR WF 19 GRANTOR TRUST, DEFENDANTS. 2018 CH 000152 716 BUCKLIN STREET LA SALLE, IL 61301 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by the Court in the above entitled cause on August 27, 2019, Sheriff of LaSalle County will on December 3, 2019, in LaSalle County Courthouse 707 East Etna Rd (North Door), Ottawa, IL 61350, at 11:30 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of La Salle, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: TAX NO. 18-15-124-010 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 716 Bucklin Street La Salle, IL 61301 Description of Improvements: Single family home, no garage The Judgment amount was $74,843.66. Sale Terms: This is an “AS IS” sale for “CASH”. The successful bidder must deposit 10% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http://ilforeclosuresales.mrpllc.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 1 N. Dearborn St. Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel. No. (312) 3469088. Please refer to file# 270263 PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Plaintiff’s attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. I3137205 (11/12/2019, 11/19/2019, 11/26/2019)

NOTICE IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS EASTERN DIVISION UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ON BEHALF OF ITS AGENCY, RURAL HOUSING SERVICE OR SUCCESSORY AGENCY, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Plaintiff, -v.KRISTINA PELSZYNSKI, CITY OF PERU, AN ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL CORPORATION Defendant 19 C 02449 Judge SARA L. ELLIS NOTICE OF SPECIAL COMMISSIONER’S SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 12, 2019, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, Special Commissioner appointed herein, will at 1:00 PM on December 2, 2019, at the La Salle County Courthouse, 707 EAST ETNA ROAD (NORTH DOOR), OTTAWA, IL, 61350, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 710 GREEN STREET, Peru, IL 61354 Property Index No. 17-17-332-010 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $132,480.35. Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, in certified funds/or wite transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, Alexander Potestivo, POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL, 60606 (312) 263-0003. Please refer to file number 114661. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610 Chicago IL, 60606 312-263-0003 E-Mail: ilpleadings@potestivolaw.com Attorney File No. 114661 Attorney Code. 43932 Case Number: 19 C 02449 TJSC#: 39-3813 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I3135148 (October 22, 29, November 5, 12, 2019)

NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LA SALLE COUNTY - OTTAWA, ILLINOIS U.S. Bank National Association PLAINTIFF Vs. Emily J. Sanchez; et. al. DEFENDANTS 2018CH000236 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 03/21/2019, the Sheriff of LaSalle County, Illinois will on December 19, 2019 at the hour of 8:00 AM at Governmental Complex North Lobby 707 Etna Road Ottawa, IL 61350, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of LaSalle and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 01-33-232-011 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 704 4th Ave Mendota, IL 61342 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-18-11721. I3136524 (November 5, 12 & 19, 2019) NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LA SALLE COUNTY, OTTAWA, ILLINOIS PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, vs. MARGARET HANNA AKA MARGARET M. HANNA, Defendant. 19-CH-7 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 620 TALLY ST EARLVILLE, IL 60518 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of the above Court entered in the above entitled cause on September 6, 2019, the Sheriff of LaSalle County will at 10:45 AM on December 13, 2019 in the Sheriff’s Office Lobby at the Government Complex, 707 Etna Road, Ottawa, Illinois, sell at the public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate, to-wit: Permanent Index Number: 03-18-313-004 Commonly known as: 620 Tally St, Earlville, IL 60518 The Judgment amount is $70,904.18. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Sheriff of LaSalle County. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the mortgaged real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to the Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The Sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. For information contact Plaintiff’s Attorney: Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, 111 East Main Street, Decatur, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 The purchaser of a condominium unit at a judicial foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, who takes possession of a condominium unit pursuant to a court order or a purchaser who acquires title from a mortgagee shall have the duty to pay the proportionate share, if any, of the common expenses for the unit which would have become due in the absence of any assessment acceleration during the 6 months immediately preceding institution of an action to enforce the collection of assessments, and which remain unpaid by the owner during whose possession the assessments accrued. If the outstanding assessments are paid at any time during any action to enforce the collection of assessments, the purchaser shall have no obligation to pay any assessments which accrued before he or she acquired title. If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5 (g-1). If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701 (c) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Note: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that the Law Firm of Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Veronika J. Miles (#6313161), Its Attorney Of Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC Veronika J. Miles (#6313161) HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC Attorneys at Law P.O. Box 740 Decatur, IL 62525 Send Notice/Pleadings to: Veronika J. Miles (#6313161) Email: Non-CookPleadings@hsbattys.com Telephone: (217) 422-1719 Facsimile: (217) 422-1754 I3131889 (October 29, November 5 & 12, 2019) th

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NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LA SALLE COUNTY - OTTAWA, ILLINOIS DITECH FINANCIAL LLC, PLAINTIFF, VS. RICHARD H SHAKESPEARE A/K/A RICHARD SHAKESPEARE; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION, DEFENDANTS. 2018CH000168 4304 EAST SEVENTH ROAD MENDOTA, IL 61342 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by the Court in the above entitled cause on January 22, 2019, Sheriff of LaSalle County will on December 3, 2019, in LaSalle County Courthouse 707 East Etna Rd (North Door), Ottawa, IL 61350, at 11:30 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of La Salle, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: TAX NO. 02-29-316-000 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 4304 East Seventh Road Mendota, IL 61342 Description of Improvements: SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH ATTACHED 2 CAR GARAGE. The Judgment amount was $173,343.50. Sale Terms: This is an “AS IS” sale for “CASH”. The successful bidder must deposit 10% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http://ilforeclosuresales.mrpllc. com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 1 N. Dearborn St. Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel. No. (312) 346-9088. Please refer to file# 267309 PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Plaintiff’s attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. I3136025 (October 29, November 5 & 12, 2019)

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