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Friday, March 13, 2020

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Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs presents during the second Strong Towns Speaker Forum at Illinois Valley Community College March 5. Frerichs updated those in attendance about his work in office as well as the programs that are available to business owners and residents. SEE STORY ON PAGE 2. (Shaw Media photo/Brent Bader) Vol. 146 No. 14 One Section 12 Pages

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ILLINOIS VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE

State treasurer and others elaborate on programs for supporting businesses Investing in farms, business, community high on Frerichs’ list

BY BRENT BADER Shaw Media Businesses were given aid by Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs and other local organizations with an informational speaker series Thursday at Illinois Valley Community College about programs in the area to assist them.

Frerichs spoke to a nearly full crowd in the Dr. Mary Margaret Weeg Cultural Centre at the college about his work to improve Illinois’ college savings program from a bronze to a gold rating as well as improving programs to help residents save for retirement.

But a more personal accomplishment for Frerichs was the Ag Invest program. Frerichs grew up in the small farming community of Gifford, and upon becoming the state treasurer, he was excited to speak with leaders in the agriculture industry.

“Prices have changed, and the whole nature of far ming had changed, and we needed to update the program to reflect that. As a result, it has much greater utilization,” Frerichs said.

There’s also business and community-centric versions called Business Invest and Community Invest wherein the treasurer’s office partners with local banks to assist individuals with loans.

“We do have capital and we know there are a lot of hard-working people out there who might not be able to achieve their dreams due to lack of access to capital, so we’re trying to fix that,” Frerichs said.

Another program Frerichs is proud of is the one that allows him to play “Santa Claus 365 days a year” by connecting citizens or their family members with unclaimed money through the state’s iCash program.

Property comes in from safe deposit boxes families are unfamiliar with or money that was owed to them that was never collected.

To demonstrate, Frerichs referenced money that was available for a few individuals in the room.

Another in attendance referenced they discovered $200 that same day.

He gave attendees a “homework

assignment” to go to illinoistreasurer. gov and clicking on “iCash” to discover whether they have unclaimed money in the system.

“Because I know if we put more money into the pockets of citizens in Starved Rock Country and they spend it in local businesses and local restaurants, that money circulating through the economy does a lot more good than it does sitting in a bank account in Springfield,” Frerichs said.

He added, generally, one in four people who visit the site find unclaimed money.

“Your odds are far better than the lottery,” he added to laughs.

A few in attendance had questions about the state’s funding of tourism efforts. Frerichs said Business Invest can support some of those efforts, but the advertising and marketing of the state are handled through Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s office.

He agreed a lack of marketing for the state may not be immediately an apparent disadvantage but is later

seen through a reduction of visitors to hotels in Chicago and travelers to Starved Rock Country.

When asked about marketing potential to other nations, Frerichs said he will pass the message along to Pritzker.

“He has some big issues for the state but he committed to me during the campaign he was going to go out and be a cheerleader internationally on behalf of Illinois businesses,” Frerichs said.

Those in attendance also heard from Lee Trotter with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity who said “we are back in business, folks,” as a result of new funding.

“We’re not only your toolkit, we are your toolkit on wheels,” Trotter said of their assistance of local needs.

For future information on the speaker series, follow Starved Rock Country Community Foundation and local chamber of commerces on Facebook.

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The Circuit Clerk Department’s computers were not affected, said Circuit Clerk Greg Vaccaro. That department records all traffic, criminal, civil and juvenile cases filed and heard in LaSalle County. The office deals in the collection and disbursement of fines, fees and child support.

None of these services were affected.

The LaSalle County State’s Attorney’s Office has depended on the circuit clerk’s office to obtain most of its essential documents, such as subpoenas and charging documents, or the sheriff ’s office for background checks. The office is used to having these items at its fingertips, but with the network down, staff has had to lean on other departments.

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After hundreds of hours of work

by IT staff, LaSalle County officials are hopeful they are closer to returning their computer system to normal.

The county’s governmental offices were infected with a ransomware attack Feb. 23 that took down email accounts, limited access to documents and caused many county services to be provided “the old-fashioned way” with paper.

Ransomware is a malicious software attack designed to block access to a computer system until a ransom is paid. John Haag, LaSalle County IT director, said officials still aren’t sure how the county was infected.

There is no evidence any county data has been compromised other than the ability to access it on local machines, Haag said last week.

The county has no intentions of

paying the ransom, noting there is no guarantee the operators would fully cooperate, Haag said. County officials have not been in contact with the hackers, and can’t confirm the ransom amount.

While officials are hopeful the county can return to normal soon, Haag still is preaching patience. He said IT staff, with assistance from vendors, has to restore systems on a server by server basis. He said he and his staff of three others put in roughly 100 hours of work apiece over the past week.

The FBI and state agencies have assisted LaSalle County, and the matter still is under investigation.

LaSalle County Chairman Jim Olson, D-Seneca, said he believes the correct technology protections were in place, but the County Board still intends to review what happened.

“Obviously we didn’t stop it,” Olson said. “There may be some things that you can never stop, but we wouldn’t be doing our jobs if we didn’t re-evaluate emails and Internet access. We want to learn from it to make it safer.”

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ASK THE EXPERT

Will coronavirus come back next year like the flu?

Your coronavirus questions, answered by Northwestern Medicine’s Dr. Irfan Hafiz SHAW MEDIA ILLINOIS Dr. Irfan Hafiz, infectious disease specialist, and chief medical officer at Northwestern Medicine hospitals in Huntley, McHenry and Woodstock, took Shaw Media Illinois reader questions about the ongoing COVID-19/coronavirus epidemic.

Questions and answers are below:

1) From Paul: Is it helpful to wear any protective mask, if you can find one? If so, what kind of mask is best?

Dr. Hafiz: It is not currently recommended that the general public wears masks to prevent contracting coronavirus or influenza. Masks are most used by health care workers who are in close contact with actively ill patients.

Respirator masks, or N95 masks, are only helpful for health care workers who are specially trained to use them. They closely fit to the employee’s face by creating an air seal and, when used correctly, they can prevent the acquiring of airborne illness. We use them when a patient has respiratory symptoms of an unknown origin or if someone has been diagnosed with an illness that is communicable through the air. Respirator masks, when used correctly, are difficult to wear for long periods of time, making use outside of health care impractical.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends surgical-style masks only for people who already have respiratory symptoms or who have been diagnosed with an illness like influenza or a virus that can be spread through coughing and sneezing.

When worn by a person who is infected, the masks serve as a physical barrier, blocking the spread of droplets when a person is near other people.

2) From Donald: Will the coronavirus come back next year like the flu?

Dr. Hafiz: It is likely we will continue to see outbreaks of the coronavirus circulating as a seasonal virus. We will continue to emphasize prevention measures like hand washing, use of hand sanitizer, keeping your hands away from your face and staying home if you’re ill.

The autoimmune condition by itself in most cases should not change the risk of infection.

However, the treatments for autoimmune conditions may involve the use of immunosuppressant agents such as prednisone. These can certainly increase the risk for a variety of infections including influenza and coronavirus etc. Therefore, patients on immunosuppressive treatments should consult with their physician on the need to receive vaccinations and/or other measures to prevent infections.

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3) From Jan: What are the symptoms of this virus that differ from the common flu?

Dr. Hafiz: “COVID-19,” the illness caused by the new coronavirus, and influenza are infectious respiratory illnesses that cause similar symptoms in people who are infected. So far in 2020, the flu is having a far greater impact than COVID-19 on Americans.

Both COVID-19 and influenza can cause fevers, cough, body aches and fatigue. Some people experience only mild symptoms, and others can have severe effects that can lead to pneumonia and even death. Some people also may experience vomiting and diarrhea.

The illnesses are spread in a similar way when a person sneezes, coughs or talks and sends droplets into the air. There is some information that shows COVID-19 may stay in the air longer than the typical influenza virus.

The best way to avoid spreading both viruses is to wash your hands diligently using soap and water or hand sanitizing gel. People should also avoid touching their faces because the viruses can easily enter a person’s body through the eyes, nose and mouth.

One major difference between COVID-19 and influenza is that there is already a vaccine for influenza, and we do not yet have a vaccine for COVID-19. It isn’t too late to get your flu shot.

4) From Sam and Lindsay: My child has an autoimmune condition. How would this affect them differently than influenza A or B, do we know what areas of immunity are involved with creating antibodies for the virus?

Dr. Hafiz: Autoimmune conditions, as opposed to immunodeficiency conditions, are due to an overactive immune condition.

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People who are at higher risk for infection, including older adults and people with chronic health conditions, should also make informed decisions about large public gatherings.

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February sees 13 emergency calls

Fire damages forklift truck At 2:50 a.m. March 6, the Tonica Volunteer Fire Department was called out as part of an Oglesby Fire Auto Aid Group for a reported structure fire at Advantage Logistics in Oglesby.

Oglesby fire department was originally dispatched for an automatic water flow alarm at a business located at 501 Mallick Drive. On arrival, Oglesby firefighters found that some fire suppression sprinklers were activated inside the structure. When the firefighters entered the building, they found smoke and a forklift truck heavily damaged by fire, with some damage to nearby stored product.

The fire sprinkler system had suppressed the main body of fire. There was no fire damage to the structure itself.

The auto aid callout resulted in Tonica, Peru, Utica fire departments and Oglesby ambulance being called.

TONICA — Al Stremlau, chief of the Tonica Volunteer Fire Department, noted that there were 13 emergency calls during February.

The calls consisted of two accidents, 11 ambulance calls and no fires. Total year-to-date calls through February are 24.

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With the existing wind conditions, this fire could quickly have become a much larger fire. Smoke from ditch and field fires can limit visibility, thus causing traffic hazards on nearby roadways.

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The monthly trainings were as follows: • The National Incident Management System (NIMS) was utilized to review the disaster, evacuation and accountability plan of the rural TVFD protection area.

• Driver training covered emergency vehicle rollover prevention.

• Blood-borne pathogens, infectious disease control and emergency scene rehab for emergency personnel.

• Officer Lead Squad Training reviewed the operation of apparatus and equipment, verifying the operational readiness of personnel and equipment.

• Deputy Chief of Training Rick Turri attended a pipeline emergency response and damage prevention seminar.

service and put the new ambulance and equipment in service.

• MABAS Division 25 Chaplin Dave Van Laer was in attendance when the new ambulance was put in service. He conducted a prayer and blessing service for the new ambulance and well-being of TVFD personnel.

• Captain Todd Anderson noted that ambulance driver training on the new ambulance is underway.

• TVFD has received the updated Tier 2 report for River Stone Group in Lowell.

• Lieutenant Jim Breit reported that an improvement to the Firefighters PPE Ready Racks has been completed.

• Firefighter Brad Keutzer reported on various security systems for the fire station. The membership voted to purchase the one that they feel will best fit the needs of the department. This system will complement the existing fire detection system that has been in the station.

• Chief Stremlau thanked everyone who helped with the rural area mailing that requests a donation supporting the operation of the department. With the support of all area residents, the TVFD will continue to provide emergency fire, rescue and ambulance services without property taxation to Tonica, Leonore, Cedar Point and Lowell areas, plus providing assistance to other area departments.

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Try Bull Moose for good eats, atmosphere T

hose looking for a good sandwich should consider hopping on the train.

A few friends and I visited Bull Moose Bar & Grille, which rests at the southeast corner of Main Street and U.S. 34 in Sandwich, for a quick dinner before exploring what the rest of the downtown had to offer.

The restaurant catches the eye as it’s built onto the side of a 19th-century train dining car.

They also feature a U-shaped bar and dining area inside, but for the full experience, we asked to be seated in the train car and snagged the last open table. Despite being busy, it felt cozy rather than cramped.

A quick trip to the restaurant’s website while we waited for drinks revealed that the rail car was built in 1893 and named “Isabella.” It was later used by the 26th president, Teddy Roosevelt, on the campaign trail.

The restaurant’s name comes from the Bull Moose Party based on a statement Roosevelt made about being as strong as a bull moose following an assassination attempt during the campaign.

I imagine some stop in for the unique atmosphere that the train car provides but likely return for the food.

My friends and I ordered some delicious cheese stick appetizers and marinara sauce, that led to a rock-paper-scissors game to determine who got the last one, while we pored over the menu for the best selections. Eventually, we turned to our server for the top recommendations.

They said diners typically walk away satisfied with one of their many burger options but the Caramel Apple ($11.99) is the favorite of most and did not disappoint. The burger was juicy and sweet with the caramel sauce and apple combination pairing perfectly with bacon burger.

Another in our group ordered a more simple BMBH Cheeseburger ($9.50) and doubled their mozzarella intake for the day by adding it on top.

They were also impressed with the quality of the burger, which our server said was acquired from a premier meat market in Yorkville rather than frozen.

IF YOU GO WHAT: Bull Moose Bar & Grille WHERE: 202 S. Main St., Sandwich WHEN: 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to midnight Sundays.

Food served daily until 10 p.m.

INFORMATION: Call 815-786-8002 or go to bullmoosebar.com.

Outside of Bull Moose Bar & Grille’s train dining car at 202 S. Main St. in Sandwich.

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LEFT: The Caramel Apple Burger is a favorite of most Bull Moose diners and did not disappoint. RIGHT: The Cajun Chicken wrap.

Our third friend ordered the Cajun chicken wrap ($9.99) made with Muenster cheese and chipotle mayo, bringing just a little heat to a classic dish.

We all left satisfied with our meals but also planning what flavors another visit may reward

us with such as the BLT Burger ($11.99) or Nashville Hot Chicken sandwich ($9.99).

We definitely plan to return as this is a train stop worth traveling to see.

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The diner’s identity is not revealed to restaurant staff before or during the meal. The Mystery Diner visits a restaurant and then reports on the experience. If the Mystery Diner cannot recommend the establishment, we will not publish a story.

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At the state level, Rich has been promoted to state fair with many of his projects as well as participating in Illini Summer camps. His willingness to experience learning opportunities as they are presented to him is in part why he has been recognized for this award.

As a recipient of the State 4-H Experience Award, Rich will be presented with his award at the State 4-H Recognition Awards program in Champaign on March 14.

Team qualifies for regional competition

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Members of the Lostant Grade School “You Be The Chemist” team that qualified for regional competition at IVCC on March 7 were eighth-graders Miles Walder and Salina Breckenridge, seventh-grader Amos Vincent, sixth-grader Jaden Brush and fifth-grader Ruby Gray.

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Matthew Rich of the LaSalle County 4-H Dimmick Braves Club received Diamond level recognition in State 4-H Experience Award applications.

Applications were judged on various dimensions: participation, community service, leadership and project learning. Applicants shared their experiences at both county and state levels. Rich’s focus was in leadership experience.

The Experience Award offers recognition for members who participate in activities and events. Bronze, Silver and Gold Clover Award winners receive county recognition. Rich was recognized at the La­Salle County 4-H Awards Banquet in December.

Diamond and Emerald Clover Award winners are honored at a state awards ceremony.

Rich participated and led a variety of county level activities, meetings, club projects and community services within his 4-H club. In addition to club participation, he is an active member of the Microsoft-Tech Change Makers group, as well as being a 4-H Federation officer and member of the University of Illinois, LaSalle County Expansion and Review committee.

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ROCK FALLS

Tri-County Opportunities Council announces 2020 scholarships

ROCK FALLS — At least 12 scholarships will be awarded by Tri-County Opportunities Council to income-eligible students residing in the agency’s service area.

The scholarships are worth up to $1,250 and have been made available by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Development (DCEO) through its Community Services Block Grant funds.

All low-income students, racial or ethnic minorities and previous scholarship winners are encouraged to apply.

To be eligible for the scholarship competition: • The applicant must be a member of an income-eligible household.

• The applicants must be attending an

Illinois accredited post-secondary educational institution of higher learning during the fall of 2020.

• Applicants must be a resident of Bureau, Carroll, LaSalle, Lee, Marshall, Ogle, Putnam, Stark or Whiteside county in Illinois.

• Students must be considered full-time (minimum of 12 semester hours) to qualify for the full $1,250 scholarship. Part-time students will be considered in the competition, however, scholarship awards will be prorated if they are selected as a winner.

The application deadline is March 20.

Further information and application forms may be obtained by contacting the office at 800-323-5434, ext. 15, or online at www.tcochelps.org.

OGLESBY

IVCC Foundation Giving Day 4 bake sale and raffle set for March 18

OGLESBY — The Illinois Valley Community College Foundation will host a bake sale and raffle from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 18, in the cafeteria foyer to raise money for Giving Day 4.

The event features several items, including take-and-bake cookies, a relaxation-themed basket, gift cards for local restaurants and a “Legally Blonde” basket (four tickets to IVCC’s performance with a two-disc DVD of Legally Blonde I and II).

In addition, jars will be available for people to vote with coins or cash for the IVCC employee they would like to see “slimed” at Giving Day 4. Potential slimees are Director of Admissions and Records Quintin Overocker, Assistant Director of Admissions, Records and Transfer Services Aseret Loveland, Project Success counselor Diane Scoma, instructors Kyle Fogle and Vince Brolley, and IVCC President Jerry Corcoran.

Tickets will also be sold for large raffle items, including four White Sox tickets with parking pass sponsored by WCMY (winner chooses from a list of available games).

Ottawa Center will also host a bake sale and raffle from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. the same day and will sell tickets for the large raffles and collect money for the slime challenge.

Giving Day 4 is at noon Thursday, April 2, in the gym. IVCC Foundation alumni coordinator Janice Corrigan said, “We love having students, employees, alumni, parents and community members help us celebrate and support IVCC students and everything that makes this college great.”

The event will feature a Spirit Sprint Relay Challenge, a dodgeball tournament, Slime Challenge, free popcorn, pizza and water.

Learn more at www.ivcc.edu/givingday.

Lostant Grade School Breakfast March 16 — French toast sticks and syrup, granola, yogurt, fruit, cheese stick, juice/milk.

March 17 — Scrambled eggs with toast, granola, yogurt, fruit, cheese stick, juice/milk.

March 18 — Honey bun, granola, yogurt, fruit, cheese stick, juice/milk.

March 19 — Toast, sausage, egg and cheese, granola, cereal, yogurt, fruit, cheese stick, juice/milk.

March 20 — Poptart Friday, granola, yogurt, fruit, cheese stick, juice/milk.

Lunch March 16 — Bacon cheeseburger, carrots, fruit, milk.

March 17 —Nachos bar (choice of chips, meat, cheese cup, refried beans, peppers), fruit, milk.

March 18 — Peanut butter and jelly sandwich, chicken soup, peppers with Ranch, fruit, milk.

March 19 — Italian beef sandwiches, cheese, croissant, peppers, broccoli, fruit, milk.

March 20 — Stuffed-crust pizza, romaine lettuce and salad dressing, cookie, fruit, milk.

Tonica Grade School Breakfast March 16 — Biscuit and sausage gravy or cereal, toast, granola, yogurt, fruit, juice, milk.

March 17 — French toast sticks and syrup or cereal, toast, granola, yogurt, fruit, juice, milk.

March 18 — Scrambled eggs or cereal, hash browns, toast, granola, yogurt, fruit, juice, milk.

March 19 — Mini pancakes and sausage bites or cereal, toast, granola, yogurt, fruit, juice, milk.

March 20 — Assorted doughnuts or cereal, toast, granola, yogurt, fruit, juice, milk.

Lunch March 16 — Sloppy joe meat, bun, carrots, fruit, chips, milk.

March 17 — Shaped chicken nuggets and dipping sauce, french fries, side kick, cookie, milk.

March 18 — Taco in a bag (taco meat, shredded cheese, refried beans, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, onions, salsa), fruit, nacho corn chips, milk.

March 19 — Pizza bosco stick, green beans, fruit, pudding, milk.

March 20 — Cheese ravioli, marinara sauce, lettuce and salad dressings, fruit, garlic bread, cookie, milk.

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‘Explore IVCC’ scheduled for March 25 OGLESBY — Illinois Valley Community College will open its classrooms and labs for “Explore IVCC,” set for 5:30 to 8 p.m.

Wednesday, March 25.

This free event, for prospective students and their parents, begins with a panel of students as part of the welcome portion of the evening in the Dr. Mary Margaret Weeg Cultural Centre. Attendees will then meet deans and faculty from various programs who will discuss majors and give tours of labs. Current IVCC students will share their experiences, and counselors will be available to discuss the college’s many academic programs. Other topics include financial aid,

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student support services, scholarships and transfer services.

Assistant Director of Admissions, Records and Transfer Services Aseret Loveland said, “From industry-standard equipment in classrooms to creating relationships with local employers, IVCC has a lot of exciting resources and opportunities to offer students. This is essential information for individuals considering enrolling this summer or fall, so we encourage guests to attend the entire program.”

RSVP at www.ivcc.edu/explore or call 815-224-0439. Summer registration begins April 3, and fall begins April 10.

March 16 — Beef with lettuce, bell peppers and tomato on tortilla wrap with cheese, apple, salsa and chips.

March 17 — Corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, carrots, bread and butter, fruit salad with gelatin, dessert.

March 18 — Cream of potato soup, ham and cheese on sub roll, green beans, lettuce with toppings, applesauce.

March 19 — Chicken tenders, mashed potatoes with gravy, corn, tropical fruit, bread with butter.

March 20 — Sweet-sour pork, Oriental vegetables, brown rice, stewed tomatoes, peaches.

Bread, butter, fruit juice and 2% milk are available with meals.

For reservations, call 800-757-4579, 24 hours in advance of the day’s meal. The menu is subject to change. Meals are available to senior citizens 60 plus at no cost, but donations are appreciated.

The meal program is partly funded by donations, so they have a suggested donation of $5 per meal. Lunch is served at 11:30 a.m.

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For president, Democratic primary: Joe Biden

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olina showed he could appeal to the coalition of voters Democrats will need in their corner if Trump is to be defeated in November: African American voters, suburban women, Joe and moderate white Biden voters.

Biden’s appeal to these voters is largely the promise of a revival of the Barack Obama legacy. He remains committed to the Affordable Care Act. He calls for $1.3 trillion in infrastructure investment over a decade and a push to move the country to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions.

He’s not vowing to raise our taxes so the government can provide us with “free stuff ” like a universal health care plan that would cost $34 trillion over a decade, or tuition-free college for everyone. Instead, he proposes incremental solutions that aim to reduce the burden on working people — without removing the incentive for them to work in the first place.

Biden wants to increase federal investment in the nation’s community colleges and allow people to earn

associate’s degrees without debt.

For university students, he proposes doubling Pell Grant funds for low-income students, and restructuring student loan payments so that they are more affordable, with the debt forgiven for borrowers who make on-time payments for 20 years.

Biden is not a “gun-grabber,” but does propose common-sense gun ownership laws. He supports a reinstatement of the ban on the manufacture and sale of assault weapons and high-capacity magazines, a buyback plan for those weapons already privately held, and a limit of one firearm purchase per month to prevent stockpiling.

Unlike Sanders’ revolutionary agenda, Biden’s won’t be dead on arrival, even in a Republican-controlled House or Senate chamber. A Delaware senator for more than 35 years, Biden would likely have the best chance to reach compromise on federal legislation, rather than relying on executive orders, which are becoming too common from presidents of both parties.

We trust Biden to choose a strong running mate. Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar would be an excellent

choice to appeal to Midwestern moderate voters.

Biden is not an ideal candidate. At 77, he would be the oldest man ever elected to the office. His propensity for misstatements — on Super Tuesday, he introduced his wife as his sister and vice-versa — and his son Hunter’s trading on his name as a board member of the Ukrainian natural gas firm Burisma are two themes we do not expect to go away any time soon.

However, Sanders’ consistent portrayal of American society as a struggle between haves and havenots and his goal to redistribute the nation’s wealth is a message no less divisive than any offered by the current president. Should Sanders win the Democratic nomination, the financial markets will be depressed, and should he win the presidency, many of the gains of the past several years likely would be erased.

But Sanders won’t win an election if he has to appeal to mainstream voters. Should he become the nominee, it seems certain that America will see four more years of a Trump administration.

We endorse Biden in the Democratic primary.

No apologies from Illinois’ deeply flawed former governor

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ormer Gov. Rod Blagojevich emerged from prison just like he went in: defiantly proclaiming his innocence and ostentatiously displaying his carefully coiffed victimhood.

If you were too young to know about Blagojevich or your memory is hazy, you’re now getting a lesson in Rod 101.

He knows what reporters want, and he’s more than happy to give it to them if it serves his purposes.

He will say anything, literally anything, to stay in the public eye, no matter how far from the truth it may be. And reporters are eagerly obliging him.

He once proclaimed himself “on the side of the Lord” during a budget stalemate. He repeatedly accused House Speaker Michael Madigan, the chairman of the state Democratic Party, of being a Republican. After his proposed gross receipts tax failed in the House by a vote of 0-107, he said that, overall, it had been an “up” day.

COMMENTARY Rich Miller Blagojevich was late to absolutely everything, including the funeral of state Sen. Vince Demuzio, a beloved Statehouse figure.

He thrived on chaos because that kept him at the center of attention.

His reign was marked by one bitter overtime legislative session after another as he did battle with his arch-enemy Madigan.

It got so bad at one point that then-Rep. Joe Lyons (D-Chicago), one of the most chill state legislators you will ever meet, marched up to the press box to tell reporters in all sincerity that the governor had become a “madman.”

Then-Rep. Mike Bost called for his impeachment more than a year before Blagojevich’s arrest.

He literally drove people crazy

just by being him.

He was elected as a reformer in the wake of George Ryan’s scandals. He held a big, showy Chicago press conference with every reform group imaginable during his first term to press for changes that would box in and embarrass his nemesis Madigan. And then he was re-elected by 10 points just days after his chief campaign fundraiser was busted by the feds.

Blagojevich was a populist phony.

He fought for good things like universal children’s health care and free public transit rides for senior citizens, but it was always about him. He rode a tall white showhorse.

He truly believed he could be president one day, then watched in growing horror as an obscure state legislator who practiced what he preached on reform rose to the U.S. Senate and then the White House.

After wrapping up his first overtime session (which was resolved after he agreed to skip two years’

worth of state pension payments), Blagojevich attended the 2004 Democratic National Convention, but left early because the media’s focus was on keynote speaker Barack Obama and not him.

He had awe-inspiring political skills, then squandered everything.

He didn’t want to be governor any longer because with Obama’s rise, he finally realized the office was no longer the national springboard he’d imagined. So, he said and did some stupid things to secure his future while the feds were listening and wound up in prison.

He eschewed his pardoning power, unwilling to grant the forgiveness that he presumes will be offered up to him now. But you shouldn’t be forgiven if you don’t apologize, and he has never once said he was sorry for the damage he did to his state.

Note to readers: Rich Miller also publishes Capitol Fax, a daily political newsletter, and CapitolFax. com.

• Friday, March 13, 2020

here are two candidates remaining in the race for the Democratic nomination for president.

One, former Vice President Joe Biden, is a moderate who promises incremental change and a return to normalcy. The other, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, is a self-proclaimed Democratic socialist, who has offered some praise for the regime of the late Cuban dictator Fidel Castro and promises a revolution.

For the Democratic voter whose main goal is defeating President Donald Trump in November, Biden is the obvious choice.

Many Americans find Trump’s behavior as president distasteful.

They are tired of being bombarded by daily stories of this-or-that outrageous presidential statement or tweet. But if faced with a choice between an obnoxious status quo and a socialist revolution designed to bring higher taxes and more government control over our lives, many will deign Trump the lesser of two evils come November.

Democratic moderates realize this.

They have coalesced around Biden, whose runaway victory in South Car-

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Skidloader (2500 Hours w/ 28’ Combo Mulch Soil Finisher (4 Bar Coil Tine Harrow), IH 4 Row Rotary Trail Eze Gooseneck Grain Trailer , 1992 Wilson 48’ Flatbed Semi Trailer Planters & Drills Powertach), 40’ Snorkelift, 2005 Takeuchi Skidsteer TL150 (1121 Hours, Hoe, John Deere 14’ 3 pt Rotary Hoe, John Deere 400 4 Row Rotary Tracks), Yanmar B50-2B (5892 Hours, 24” Bucket, Manual Case, Quick Hoe, John Deere 30’ Rotary Hoe, Case 7 Bottom Plow w/ Harrow, John International 900 Corn Planter (Rebuilt w/ Monitor), 1997 John Deere Hitch), (2) Tile Caddies Deere 6 BTM Plow, John Deere 2600 6 Bottom Plow, John Deere 2700 7200 Vacuum Planter (8 Row 30” Ridged, 2x2 Fertilizer System and

1981 Allis Chalmers 7080 (4260 Hours, Engine Overhauled 200 Hours Ago), Cat 75, Case 480B Construction King, 2001 Case MX240 (MFWD, 7118 Hours, Powershift), Case MX285 Magnum (3pt, PTO, 4 Remotes), Case IH 585 (4001 Hours, 3 pt, PTO), Case 830 , Farmall 706 (NF, Gas, 2 Remotes, 1000 PTO), Ford TW35 (FWA, Duals), Ford 3000 (Diesel, WF, 3 pt, PTO, 3965 Hours), IH 540, 1975 IH 667744 Loader w/ 2250 Quicktach Loader & 7’ Bucket (540 PTO, 2 Remotes, 4129 Hours), International 284 (Diesel, 2700 Hours, Good Shape), International 5288 (Duals, PS, Cab, 3 pt, PTO, , 1968 IH 756 (Gas, WF, 2 pt, 2 Remotes, 540/100 PTO), 1969 IH 756 (Gas, WF, 2 pt, 2 Remotes, 540/1000 PTO), John Deere 1020 w/ John Deere 521 Loader (2029 Hours, Gas, PTO, 3 pt, Remote), 1976 John Deere 2640 (Diesel, 3972 Hours, WF, 4 Rear Weights, 2 Remotes, Quick Hitch) w/ John Deere HD Loader, 6’ Bucket, & 8’ Snow Bucket, John Deere 2750 w/ Cab & Loader, 1978 John Deere 2840 w/ 148 Loader , John Deere 3010 (NF, Gas, PTO, Remote, Synchro), John Deere 3020 (NF, Gas, 3 pt, PTO, Remote), John Deere 3020 (Gas) , John Deere 4020 (Gas, w/ Duals), John Deere 4020 (Diesel, WF, PS), John Deere 4020 (Diesel, WF, 3 Remotes, 3 pt), John Deere 4020 (Gas), John Deere 4430 (9000 Hours, Quad Range, PTO, 2 Remotes), John Deere 4320 Tractor, John Deere 4440 , John Deere 4555 (MFWD, Duals, 7500 Hours, 3 pt, 3 Remotes, PS), John Deere 4760 (Duals, Cab, 2WD, PS, 3 Remotes), John Deere 4850 (2WD, PS), John Deere 5075E (MFWD, 3 pt, PTO) w/ John Deere 553 Loader, Forks, & Bucket , 1993 John Deere 6300 w/ John Deere 640 Loader (MFWD), 2004 John Deere 8420T (5271 Hours, 18” Tracks, Auto Steer Ready), John Deere 8430 (4WD, Duals, 3 Remotes, 7495 Hours), John Deere 8570 (4WD, 6125 Hours, Duals), John Deere 8640 (Duals), John Deere 9600 (4WD), 2004 John Deere 9320T (4900 Hours, PTO, 30” Tracks, Front Weights, Auto Steer Ready), Massey Ferguson 1105 (Diesel, Duals), 2014 Versatile 290 (984 Hours, 4 Remotes, Front & Rear Duals), 2014 Versatile 310 (2160 Hours, 4 Remotes, Rear Duals)

Case International 1440 Combine, Gleaner R50 Combine w/ 4 Row Wide Cornhead & 15’ Platform, John Deere 8820 Turbo Combine (4x4, 4556 Hours, Chopper), John Deere 7700 Combine, John Deere 4400 Combine, Case 2020 30’ Platform, CIH 1020 16.5’ Platform, Gleaner 6 RN Cornhead, John Deere 444 Cornhead, John Deere 643 Cornhead, John Deere 920 Platform, McFarland 35’ Reel, Unverferth HT25 Headcart

Saturday, March 21, 2020 Lawn & Garden Ferris Zero Turn 1S700Z w/ 54” Deck, John Deere 930A Zero Turn, John Deere X540 w/ 48” Deck, John Deere X730 w/ 60” Deck, John Deere X520 w/ 54” Deck, John Deere X500 w/ 48” Deck, John Deere X350 w/ 42” Deck, John Deere X304 w/ 38” Deck & Bagger, John Deere 345 w/ 54” Deck & Bagger, John Deere 430 w/ 60” Deck, John Deere X540 w/ 54” Deck, John Deere 757 w/ 60” Deck, John Deere X320 w/ 48” Deck, John Deere X350 w/ 42” Deck, John Deere X300 w/ 42” Deck, John Deere 314 w/ 46” Deck, John Deere 325 w/ 48” Deck & 48’ Front Blade, John Deere 345 w/ 48” Deck, John Deere LA105, John Deere LT160, John Deere LT166 w/ 42” Deck, John Deere LX279 w/ 48” Deck, John Deere STX38 w/ 38” Deck, John Deere STX46, John Deere X304 w/ 42” Deck, John Deere X324, 2016 John Deere X350 w/ 42” Deck, John Deere GX345 w/ 54” Deck, John Deere X495 w/ 60” Deck, John

Pump, Corn & Bean Plates, John Deere 250 Monitor, 1.6BU Corn Hoppers & Insecticide Extra ), John Deere 7200 8 Row Wide Planter (Yetter Trash Whippers, John Deere 250 Monitor), John Deere 7200 12 Row Planter (Front Fold, Precision Meters, Hyd Fold, John Deere 250 Monitor), John Deere 7000 6 Row 30” Corn/Bean Planter (Monitor), John Deere 7000 4 Row Planter, John Deere 7000 4 Row 30” Planter, John Deere 7000 4RW (Dry Insecticide, Trash Whippers, Looks Like New), John Deere 1760 12 Row Planter (Trash Whippers), John Deere 1760 12 Row Planter, John Deere 7000 2 Row Hydraulic Drive Planter, John Deere 750 15’ No Till Drill (Pull Type, 7 1/2” Spacing, Yetter Meters, SI Bean Meters), John Deere 4RW Corn/Bean Planter (Monitor), Kinze 2600 16 Row Planter (Liquid Fertilizer, Trash Whippers, Kinze Monitor, Corn & Bean Meters), New Idea 8 Row 36 Kinze Planter, 1996 White 6346 16/17 Row Planter (Hydraulic Drive)

Hay & Forage Equipment

McFarlane Round Bale Carrier (Hydraulic Raise/ Lower, 5 Bale), McFarlane Bale Carrier (Steel, Hyd Raise/Lower, 4-5 Bales), Fox Industrial Chopper, Fox Hay Head (Used Once), Fox Long Hopper Blower, Case 8330 Haybine, John Deere 337 Square Baler, Farmhand Hay Bale Accumulator, Gehl Feed Wagon, K&K Hay Feed Wagon (Like New), Case 8330 9’ Sickle Mower Conditioner, IH 7’ Sickle Mower (Mounted), IH Sickle Mower, New Idea 5512 Mower Conditioner, John Deere 820 Mower Conditioner, New Holland 488 Mower Conditioner, Gehl Silage Wagon, Gehl Silage Wagon, Meyers Forage Wagon, International Forage Wagon, New Holland Crop Carrier Forage Wagon, Gehl 418 V Rake, John Deere 740 Hay Rake, John Deere 702 10 Wheel Rake, IH Steel Wheel 4 Bar Hay Rake, Vermeer 12 Wheel Rake, 6 Wheel Rake, IH 16’ Hay Rack, IH 16’ Hay Rack, Massey Ferguson Silo Distributor w/ Gooseneck, Rhino PT207 10’ Hay Tedder New, Rhino PT405H 17’ Hay Tedder New

Rotary Cutters & Shredders

Bushhog 2815 Rotary Cutter, Bushhog 12820 20’ Batwing Mower (Foam Filled Airplane Tires), Bushhog 12715 Legend Batwing Mower (Chains, Wing Fold), Befco Cyclone Batwing Finish Mower (3 C-50 Units, 540 PTO), DR All Terrain Field & Brush Mower, Ford 906 Finish Mower, Landpride 1580 Mower, Landpride 15’ Batwing Mower, Servis 7’ 2pt Rotary Mower, 10’ 3 pt Mower, John Deere 609 3pt Rotary Mower, John Deere HX15 Batwing Mower, Rhino TS12 12’ Batwing Cutter New, Rhino 60” Cutter New, Rhino 7’ 3pt Mower, Rhino Servis Mower, Rhino 4150 Batwing, Woods 5’ 3pt Mower, Woods BW240HDQ 20’ Batwing Mower, Woods 6’ 3 pt Rotary Cutter

Miscellaneous Items

Oswalt D250 Feed Wagon w/ Scales (Late Model, Nice), 1000 Gallon Tank w/ Pump on Running Gear, 1000 Gallon Fuel Tank, 500 Gallon Fuel Tank, 2000 Gallon LP Tank, 3000 Gallon NH3 Tank w/ 3 Wheel Trailer, Bearcat Grinder Mixer, David Bradley Running Gear, IH Cab, IH Endgate Seeder, IH Hub Mount Dual 18.4-38, John Deere 9500 Combine Bin Extension Never Used, Jumpstarter, KSI 080616 Hydraulic Planter Conveyor O John Deere 1770 Planter, Knight 8030 Slinger Spreader, Kenworth Cab w/ Parts, Lowe 750 Unused Hyd Auger 12” w/ Skidsteer Attach, Pleated Seed Conveyor, PMC Running Gear, (28) Precision E-Sets Cable Driven Corn Meters o John Deere 1770, (12) Yetter Row Cleaners for John Deere Planter, Large Selection of Tires & Rims, Large Selection of Tractor Weights & Chains

STARTING TIME 8:30 A.M. (MACHINERY NOT SOLD FRI. & HAYRACK ITEMS)

Deere X500 w/ 54” Deck, John Deere X540 w/ 48” Deck, John Deere 757 Zero Turn, Kubota ZD21, Kubota ZG23 w/ 54” Deck, Simplicity Broadmoor w/ 42” Deck, Toro Zturn Mower w/ 62” Deck

Pickup, 2007 Ford Escape (181,000 Miles), 1979 Ford F800 Fire Truck, Homemade Motorcycle Trailer (53”x97”, Ramp, Nice), 2009 Rettig 96”x60” Trailer w/ Gate

Snowmobiles, 2 Man GoKart, Trail Rover 125CX 4 Wheeler, John Deere Gator 4x2 (Gas), John Deere 825i Gator

Blair 2 Horse Walk Through Trailer (Stored Inside), Gehl 322 Scavander 2 Spreader, John Deere 40 Manure Spreader, (2) New Idea TA Manure Spreader, McCormick 200 Manure Spreader, Nelson Horse Waters (Energy Free w/ Heater), (3) Horse Stall Doors w/ Track, (2) Metal Horse Stalls , (5) 10’ Gates, (10) 16’ Gates, (4) Panier 2T Hog Feeders

Recreational Vehicles

Attachments & Snowblowers

John Deere 246 Broom o John Deere 2305 60”, John Deere 54” Blade , John Deere TRS Snowthrower, John Deere TRS24 Self Propel Snowblower, John Deere 726 Self Propel Snowblower, John Deere 826 Self Propel Snowblower, John Deere 1032 Self Propel Snowblower, John Deere 828D Self Propel Snowblower

Vehicles, Trailers & Boats

1999 Cadillac Sedan DeVille, 2000 Chevy Silverado 2500 Pickup, 1999 Dodge Ram 1500 Laramie (4x4, w/ Wooden Flatbed), 1993 Ford F250

Livestock Equipment & Spreaders

Antiques

Rake w/ Wooden Tongue

Building Materials & Shop Equipment 5 Step Cotterman w/ Platform, 5 Step Cotterman Ladder, 6 Step Tri-Arc Rolling Ladder, 12 Step Ballymore Ladder, 3 Step Cotterman Rolling Step Ladder, Variety of New Extension Ladders, Variety of New Step Ladders, Ladder Platform, (6) Raynor Tricore 20’ Wide Door Panels, (7) Rolls 47” Wire, (300) 10’ Wood Posts, Tire Machine, Drill Press, Lath, Hydraulic Fittings, Upright Air Compressor, Steel T Posts, Large Selection of Steel, Large Selection of Lumber

IH Super A Tractor w/ Woods Belly Mower, IH H Tractor , International 3 Miscellaneous Items pt 2 Bottom Plow, IH 2PR Pull Type Cornpicker, IH Plows, Ford 9N Tractor Assorted Nursery Stock, Battery Chargers, Large Selection of Tools, (3 pt, PTO, New Rear Tires), John Deere A Tractor, 1948 John Deere A Tractor, 1941 John Deere B Tractor, 1946 John Deere H Tractor, 2 Wheel Fence Posts & Panels, Miller 200LE Welder, Misc Hardware & Fittings, Pressure Washers Horse Cart (Long Hitch & Brakes), NewIdea Steel Wheel Antique Hay

MANY MORE ITEMS BY SALE DAY

TERMS & CONDITIONS (Important, Please Read): All items subject to prior sale - nothing will be sold two days prior to sale. Consignments are welcome any time, but will be closed after the lot is full or at 5 p.m. Tuesday, August 24th, whichever comes first. Anderson Enterprises

& Equipment, LLC will not be responsible for lost or stolen items. All tires, tanks, fuel barrels, and a few other items must be saleable or you will be asked to take them back home. Titles must accompany vehicles at consignment time. Some tractors will be mixed with machinery.

Trucking is available. Parking is limited to one side of the street near dealership, come early. Consignors’ checks will be ready on August 31st, 2019. ALL ITEMS MUST BE REMOVED BY September 30th. CALL OUR LOCAL BEST WESTERN ANNAWAN FOR ROOM RESERVATIONS. SPECIAL SALE RATE - (309) 935-6565.

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Route 78 South • Annawan, Illinois • Business phone 309/935-6700 or FAX 309/935-6702

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