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STATE LEGISLATURE | CAMPAIGN
Smiddy way ahead in fundraising Demmer, Bivins have safe seats BY DAVID GIULIANI dgiuliani@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 525
DIXON – State Rep. Mike Smiddy, D-Hillsdale, is far outpacing his Republican rivals in fundraising. As of Sept. 30, Smiddy, who represents Whiteside County,
had $86,944 in his coffers. He raised $95,000 in the latest quarter, July through September. He spent $47,410 during that Mike Jim Jeff time. Smiddy Wozniak McKinley Republicans Jim Wozniak and Jeff Mc- Island County, have announced Kinley, both of whom are assis- they are running in the tant state’s attorneys in Rock March GOP primary for the
71st House District. The 71st District is considered a battleground. Last November, Smiddy beat Republican incumbent Rich Morthland, who defeated Democrat Dennis Ahern in 2010. Before that, Democrat Mike Boland held the seat. As of Sept. 30, McKinley had $826 in his account and Wozniak, $955, according to their campaign finance reports filed with the state Board of Elections.
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Although the Republicans’ totals are low now, the race will likely become more expensive. Smiddy’s totals indicate he expects a battle. Most legislative seats in Illinois go unopposed, with incumbents virtually assured of victory. Wozniak said he and McKinley will find more success in raising funds when they become official candidates in December. FUNDRAISING CONTINUED ON A2
WHITESIDE COUNTY
Sterling man jailed for child abuse Police say he injured 5-week-old daughter BY CHRISTI WARREN cwarren@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 521
Photos by Alex T. Paschal/apaschal@saukvalley.com
Brandon Jongewaard, 9, gets help on a math problem from Matt Hunt Thursday evening during Camp Computation night at Jefferson School. Groups of students moved among activity stations featuring different math-related games. FAR LEFT: Michelle Healy and her son Lucas, 9, square off in a multiplication war Thursday evening at Jefferson School in Dixon. For the second year, the school hosted Camp Computation, a night designed for parents and students to have fun with math games. LEFT: Danielle Grygiel, 9, finds the answer to a math problem Thursday night during a card game.
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1 Come in costume ROCK FALLS – The Coloma Township Park District’s annual all-ages Halloween costume judging contest will be at 4 p.m. Sunday at Louis J. Pignatelli Municipal Center, 1007 Seventh Ave. Doors open at 3:30 p.m. Cash prizes will be awarded, and there are many categories. All participants receive candy treats.
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MORRISON – Downtown Morrison promises to be a very scary, and fun, place Saturday. The Morrison Chamber of Commerce and Cottonwood 4-H Club will have an annual Halloween parade at 1:30 p.m. There will be a fun fair after the presentation of trophies. Trick-or-treaters also can visit Resthave Nursing & Retirement Home from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Call the Morrison Chamber of Commerce at 815-772-3757 for more information.
MOUNT CARROLL – Ready to do the Time Warp again? Timber Lake Playhouse presents an interactive viewing of the 1975 film “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” at 9 p.m. Saturday at the theater at 8215 Black Oak Road. Concessions, beer and wine, and a costume contest will be part of the festivities. Tickets are $15, and an interactive prop bag is $10. Go to timberlakeplayouse.org or call 815-2442035 for more information.
STERLING – Trick or Treat on Main Street is the theme of this month’s Fourth Fridays: Where People and Arts Collide. Businesses throughout the downtown will be open late, featuring a variety of artists and musical acts, and will welcome trick-or-treaters from 6 to 8 p.m. Walking maps, lists of venues and events, and more information are available at www.fourthfridayspac. com.
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BUSINESS ......... A13 CHURCH............ A11 COMICS ............. A12
CROSSWORD....B14 DEAR ABBY ......... A8 LIFESTYLE ........... A7
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LOTTERY ............. A2 OBITUARIES ........ A4 OPINION .............. A6
STERLING – A Sterling man was arrested Thursday after prosecutors say he physically abused his 5-week-old daughter in September, sending her to the hospital with “significant injuries,” including rib fractures and brain hemorrhaging. Police say that on Sept. 16, authorities responded to a call about an infant who was found unresponsive and not breathing at a home in the 1800 block of Locust Street. She was flown to a Rockford hospital, where she was stabilized. On Thursday, Terrance L. Jordan, 21, of Sterling, was charged with aggravated battery to a child. Brownell said that Jordan’s account of what happened was inconsistent with the injuries the infant sustained. He also said that doctors were able to determine that the injuries weren’t accidental. In court documents filed Thursday, prosecutors say that Jordan “squeezed [his daughter] with such force that her ribs were fractured” and that by “causing her head to hit the floor with such force, she suffered an intracranial hemorrhage.”
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Monster mash in Dixon
DIXON – Dixon Main Street and Lee County Council on Aging will host a Monster Breakfast fundraiser from 8 to 10 a.m. at the Post House Ballroom, 100 W. Second St. Cost is $4 for adults and $2 for children 12 and younger, with $1 deducted if you wear a costume. The annual Dixon Noon Lions Halloween Parade follows at 10 a.m., beginning at Haymarket Square. There is a costume contest at 9:30 a.m. at Haymarket Square. Rain site for the costume judging will be at the Post House Ballroom.
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