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Data breach exposes sensitive patient information in several OSF facilities Social Security numbers, medical information might have been accessed By BILL FRESKOS bfreskos@shawmedia.com OSF recently confirmed that their patients personal and medical information may have been exposed in a breach involving its former electronic health record software vendor, Cerner. According to a notification letter sent to patients of OSF Saint Clare Medical Center in Princeton, Cerner informed the hospital in September that an unauthorized third party gained access to legacy Cerner systems as early as January this year and obtained certain data. The breach did not involve any systems managed or maintained by OSF Saint Clare. While only Saint Clare patients were notified, OSF confirmed Cerner’s data breach involved multiple facilities and was not limited to just the hospital in Princeton. For security reasons, they were unable to provide any additional details regarding their systems or contractual relationships. Cerner initiated its incident response process after discovering the breach, secured the affected systems, engaged external cybersecurity specialists and notified police. Cerner later told OSF that investigators asked for a delay in notifying patients and hospital customers, saying early notification could have interfered with the investigation. OSF said it is notifying patients as soon as it was permitted to do so. In November, Cerner completed a
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recently declassified FBI files. The book provides an intimate view of King, from his classroom and pulpit work to his activism in Birmingham, Selma and Memphis. Eig began his writing career at age 16 at The Rockland County Journal News in New York. He studied journalism at Northwestern University and worked as a reporter for The New Orleans Times-Picayune, The Dallas Morning News, Chicago Magazine and The
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Putnam County Libraries will present bestselling author Jonathan Eig in a virtual program at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13. Eig will discuss his Pulitzer Prize-winning biography “King: A Life,” the first major biography of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. in decades and the first to include
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Data centers, protests, a new pope and more By JOHN SAHLY jsahly@shawmedia.com These 10 stories defined conversations around dinner tables, dominated social media feeds, and shaped how residents see their corner of Illinois during 2025.
Data center boom sparked regional debate over growth, taxes and energy costs
Data centers emerged as one of northern Illinois’ most consequential and controversial development stories of the year, reshaping conversations about land use, infrastructure and long-term economic tradeoffs. While local officials often framed the projects as once- in-a-generation revenue opportunities, residents across multiple communities raised concerns about scale, transparency, environmental impact and rising utility costs. The most prominent approval came in Yorkville, where the City Council unanimously signed off Nov. 10 on a planned unit development for a massive data-center campus larger than Central Park in New York. The project, located near Route 47 and Galena Road, would ultimately include 14 two-story warehouse buildings. Despite loud and sustained opposition from residents, city leaders emphasized the financial upside, projecting between $35 million and $70 million annually in property taxes for Yorkville School District 115 once fully built out. City officials also highlighted the potential utility tax revenue tied to the Yorkville campus. Each warehouse is expected to generate between $1.4 million and $2.9 million in utility taxes, translating to an additional $20 million to $40 million annually at full build-out. Supporters argued that this level of revenue could stabilize public finances for decades, even as critics questioned whether the longterm infrastructure and environmental costs had been fully accounted for. Elsewhere in the region, outcomes were far less settled. In DeKalb, city officials unanimously approved a separate, 560-acre data-center development, reinforcing the city’s growing reputation as a hub for large-scale industrial projects. The vote reflected a willingness among elected leaders to move forward despite public concerns, while also highlighting
how data centers are increasingly competing with agricultural and residential land uses. In contrast, a proposed data-center project in Joliet was put on indefinite hold, illustrating how community opposition and unresolved questions can stall even high-profile developments. Residents raised alarms about power usage, water demands and the overall footprint of the project, prompting city officials to pause the plan rather than push it forward amid uncertainty. Rochelle faced a similar balancing act as it worked to overcome resident objections to a potential data-center proposal. City leaders there acknowledged public skepticism while continuing discussions aimed at addressing concerns about noise, energy consumption and the long-term character of the community. Overlaying all of these local decisions was a broader regional anxiety about energy costs. Warnings from consumer advocates about higher ComEd electric rates arriving this winter added urgency to resident concerns, particularly as data centers have continuous power demands. By year’s end, data centers had become a defining issue across northern Illinois – not just as economic engines, but as flashpoints for debate over growth, governance and who ultimately bears the cost of progress.
No Kings protests mobilized thousands across northern Illinois, from cities to small towns
The inauguration of President Donald Trump for his second term in January set off a far-reaching series of swift changes that have trickled down throughout northern Illinois, from cuts to federal jobs and funding to changes and uncertainty in programs like Head Start and SNAP to ICE enforcement campaigns. The result has been dozens of local rallies both for and against Trump’s policies that have drawn hundreds to thousands of people throughout the year. The No Kings protest movement emerged as one of the region’s most sustained and visible expressions of political dissent, drawing thousands of participants to cities and counties large and small. No Kings events became emblematic of
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I stopped in the thrift store recently, hoping to find a bargain in the vintage glassware aisle. No luck, so I went down the holiday aisle in case there was anything classic there. I saw a large red Christmas box with wide, clear packing tape crisscrossed across the open top. Peering through, it appeared to be a Nativity Set. There were several figures, a dozen or more, standing and lying inside. They looked like bisque pieces, some as tall as eight inches. This was not what I was expecting to find. The price tag said $3.99, and it was tempting. But I did not need another Nativity Set. My aunt made and gifted us a lovely set when we got married. I have added a few other three-piece sets of Mary, Joseph, and Baby Jesus. I didn’t need this box. When I was about to leave, I couldn’t stop thinking about that red box. I went down the aisle again, and it was still there, silently urging me to take those figures home. I sighed and decided I just could not leave Baby Jesus at the Goodwill. So we all came home. When I ripped off the tape, I was surprised to find not one, but two Nativity Sets. I counted two Marys, two Josephs, two Baby Jesus’, six kings, three shepherds, and an assortment of various animals. Clearing two shelves, I cleaned and arranged the pieces. Glancing at it later, I wasn’t happy with the displays. Something was off. Each set seemed incomplete.
So I started over. I placed all the figures together in one display. The taller kings mingled with the shorter ones. The large donkey knelt with the small sheep. One Mary and one Joseph stood in the center, and the other Mary and Joseph were moved next to a few shepherds, as their friends. I don’t add the baby until December 25. It was better, but something was still missing. Then I realized that neither set had come with an angel. I gathered up a couple of random angel figures I already had and added them to the grouping. Staring at this new display, I felt peaceful. I had almost missed the real meaning behind the unplanned, mismatched sets in the red box. Combined with a couple of lonely angels, they were all meant to be together. They became a family. Isn’t that what we all need? People around us who love, support and acknowledge us? Strangers and friends can come together. We can accept different cultures, different religions, and different ways of life to see that we have more in common than might first be seen. Everyone is looking for the same thing: love. Love for one another, love for ourselves, love from above. “Love is patient, love is kind. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails.” 1 Corinthians 13. At this time of year, whether we celebrate Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, or Christmas, the message is clear: love one another. And never pass up the chance to unite an unexpected family.
• Karen Roth is a semiretired librarian/educator living in Ottawa.
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To everyone who has taken the time to reach out and support me since my fall. I cannot thank you enough for the visits, flowers, cards, calls and text messages. Your messages truly brightened my days and provided much needed encouragement during a difficult time. I am still recuperating but getting back to normal little by little. I truly appreciate your support and the kindness of friends like you. With gratitude,
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Continued from page 4 local resistance to federal policies under the Trump administration, with crowds voicing concerns over immigration enforcement, erosion of democratic norms and broader civil liberties. Ultimately, the No Kings protests stood out as a defining regional story of 2025 – not only for their scale but for the sustained commitment of northern Illinois residents to public demonstration and political engagement. Whether in cities or smaller towns, these protests reflected deepening local engagement with national issues and will likely shape civic discourse well into the coming year.
Texas National Guard comes to Will County/ICE activity in northern Illinois
Members of the Texas National Guard were federalized and stationed at a guard training site south of Joliet on Oct. 8, with plans to be deployed in Chicago as part of the Trump Administration’s Operation Midway Blitz. The guard troops remained at the U.S. Army Reserve Center in Elwood until Nov. 19, when they were discharged and sent back to Texas. Some Illinois National Guard units remained at the Elwood center in the following weeks. The Department of Defense said in October, “200 federalized Texas National Guard troops, mobilized under 10 U.S.C. 12406, arrived in Illinois in support of the Federal Protection Mission to protect federal functions, personnel and property. The National Guardsmen were mobilized for an initial period of 60 days.” A court order, however, prohibited all National Guard troops from taking part in immigration enforcement activities with the Department of Homeland Security. In addition, federal immigration enforcement drew heightened attention across northern Illinois as reports of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity surfaced in multiple communities. In some cases, local law enforcement maintained that they were not involved or informed about the federal actions. In St. Charles, residents gathered at a City Council meeting, urging elected leaders to consider restricting ICE activity on city-owned property, reflecting broader community debate over how to address federal immigration enforcement locally.
Sterling firefighter’s widow awarded $31.5M; jury blames Rock Falls fire chiefs for death
A Whiteside County jury awarded $31.5 million to the widow and daughters
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Anti-Trump protesters show up in droves Oct. 18, 2025 in Sterling. of Sterling Lt. Garrett Ramos, who died fighting a house fire in Rock Falls in December 2021. The jury found former Rock Falls Fire Chief Cris Bouwens and current Chief Ken Wolf each 50% responsible for Ramos’ death. Ramos fell through a hole into an unknown basement while fighting the blaze and issued two mayday calls that command officers heard but couldn’t identify or locate. He survived 17 minutes in the basement before dying from asphyxia. The lawsuit claimed fire officials showed willful disregard by failing to ask residents about a basement, not appointing a safety officer promptly, and keeping firefighters inside the deteriorating structure despite worsening conditions. Defense attorneys argued Ramos shared responsibility by not staying with his partner and failing to identify himself clearly in mayday calls. The verdict came after just three hours of jury deliberation following seven days of testimony
In the time since the announcement in early December, it’s already borne some fruit for the region: Officials in Bradley
YOU'RE INVITED TO OUR CHRISTMAS PARTY The Putnam County Democratic Central Committee is hosting our Annual Christmas Party on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at the Spring Valley Boat Club located at 13862 IL Hwy 89, Granville, IL 61326. Cocktails with a cash bar will start at 5:30pm and a Steak Dinner will be at 6:30pm. Dinner is $30 a person, please mail checks to Putnam County Democrats, PO Box 14, Mark, IL 61340 or pay at the door. Please RSVP by January 14, 2026 to Chauntelle Biagi at (815) 878-7415 (Call or Text). We hope you can join us for a night of fun and fellowship. We have invited Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton, Candidate for US Senate, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood, and Holly Kim, Candidate for State Comptroller, along with our local candidates.
Mattel signs onto Bradley waterpark
The Village of Bradley in Kankakee County will soon be the home of a new $90 million waterpark, and toy maker Mattel has signed on to be the title brand. The two-acre indoor waterpark will be located immediately southeast of Northfield Square Mall, which is being torn down. The expectation is that the park will become a travel destination for people from Chicago to the north and throughout the state.
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She worked at Illinois Bell Telephone Company in LaSalle & Joliet for 18 years and Cilco Ameren in Lacon & Peoria for 26, years. She also served as Parish council at St. Mary’s Church as lector & Eurcharistic Minister, St. Margaret’s Hospital Pastoral Care, Cursillo (Illinois Valley), Teens Encounter Christ and Prison Ministry at Sheridan Prison for a total of 27 years. Betty received the Marquette award from the Peoria Diocese. HattonCatholic and Karen (Rick) Gehrke, both of Henry; VIRGINIA M. HATTON Survivorsgrandchildren; include her husband Douglas of numerous great-grandchildren; Born: April 18, 1931 McNabb; one Richard, son, JerryPhillip (Kathy) of her brothers, andMekley Mark Giltner; Died: 6,Sharon; 2025 Sherri Hennepin; oneand daughter, Chasteen sisters,December Carol and many niecesofand Creve Coeur; grandsons, Michael Mekley nephews alsotwo survive. Virginia M. Hatton, Mekley; 94, of Henry, great-grandpassed away and HerJerad sister,(Brittney) Helen, preceded four her in death. Saturday, December 6, 2025, at 12:45 am at Virginia was baptized in and attended the Henry Rehab & Nursing in Henry. Henry First Christian Church. She had worked Cremation rites will be accorded. Inurnment as a cook several places in theboth area,of Henry; Hatton andinKaren (Rick) will be held at a later dateGehrke, at Henry Cemetery. including the Henry Hotel.great-grandchildren; She had owned and numerous grandchildren; Memorials may be directed to the Henry operated Gin’sRichard, Drive-In and Dinner in Henry for her brothers, andorMark Giltner; Community AmbulancePhillip Service to the ARK many years. She will be remembered for her sisters, in Carol andCalvert Sharon;&and manyMemorial nieces and Shelter Lacon. Johnson cooking and sewing, quilting and doing nephews alsobaking, Home, Henry issurvive. in charge of arrangements. jigsaw puzzles. Virginia was aher dog lover, loving Her sister, Virginia wasHelen, born preceded April 18, 1931,inindeath. Princeton, allVirginia dogs. was baptized in and attended the IL to S.D. and Sadie (McCue) Giltner. OnlineFirst condolences may be She made to:worked www. Henry Christian Church. Surviving are her children, Terry had (Dori) calvertmemorial.com. as a cook in several places in the area, including the Henry Hotel. She had owned and operated Gin’s Drive-In and Dinner in Henry for many years. She will be remembered for her cooking and baking, sewing, quilting and doing jigsaw puzzles. Virginia was a dog lover, loving all dogs. Online condolences may be made to: www. calvertmemorial.com.
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Mass of Christian Burial to follow the visiBETTY J. CLINTON tation at 11:00 a.m. at the church. Rev. Scott Born: October 1, 1936 in Standard, Illinois Potthoff will officiate. Cremation rites will be Died: December 26, 2025 in McNabb, Illinois accorded following the service. Burial will be Betty J. Clinton, 89, of at a later date in Friends Cemetery, McNabb. Dysart – Cofoid Funeral Chapel will be assistrural McNabb passed ing the family with the arrangements. away on Friday, DeBetty was born on October 1, 1936 in Stancember 26, 2025 at her dard to Adolph and Eaula (Lonie) Kuhne. She home with her loving married Douglas Clinton on July 24, 1971. husband by her side. Betty graduated Magnolia Swaney High Visitation will be from VIRGINIA M.from HATTON School in the class of 1954. She took various 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. on Born: April 18, 1931 classes at IVCC, Joliet Junior College and Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at Nativity Of Died: 2025 She also went to the MorrisDecember College in6,Peoria. Our Lord Parish, 510 Richard A Mautino Dr. LaSalle Dental94,Assistant Spring Valley, IL. VirginiaCounty M. Hatton, of Henry,School passedfrom away 1956 – 1957. Saturday, December 6, 2025, at 12:45 am at Henry Rehab & Nursing in Henry. Cremation rites will be accorded. Inurnment Hatton and Karen (Rick) both of Henry; will be held at M. a later dateGehrke, at Henry Cemetery. VIRGINIA M. HATTON VIRGINIA HATTON numerous grandchildren; great-grandchildren; Memorials may be directed to the Henry Born: April 18, 1931 Born: April 18, 1931 her brothers,Ambulance Richard, Phillip and Mark Giltner; Community Died: December 6, 2025 Died: December 6, 2025Service or to the ARK sisters, in Carol andCalvert Sharon;&and manyMemorial nieces and Shelter Lacon. Johnson nephews alsoHatton, Henry issurvive. in charge arrangements. Virginia M. Hatton, 94, of Henry, passed away Home, Virginia M. 94, ofofHenry, passed away Her sister, Helen, her inindeath. Virginia was born preceded April 18, 1931, Princeton, Saturday, December 6, 2025, at 12:45 am at Saturday, December 6, 2025, at 12:45 am at Virginia was baptized in and attended the IL to S.D. and Sadie (McCue) Giltner. Henry Rehab & Nursing in Henry. Henry Rehab & Nursing in Henry. Henry First are Christian Church. She had worked Surviving herwill children, Terry (Dori) Cremation rites will be accorded. Inurnment Cremation rites be accorded. Inurnment as abe cook several the area, will be held at a later date at Henry Cemetery. will heldin at a laterplaces date atin Henry Cemetery. including the Henry Hotel. She hadHenry owned and Memorials may be directed to the Henry Memorials may be directed to the operated Gin’s Drive-In and Dinner in the Henry for Community Ambulance Service or to the ARK Community Ambulance Service or to (Phillips) Ripsch. She married Jerry NicoliARK on SHARON LOUISE NICOLI many years. She will be remembered for her Shelter in Lacon. Calvert & Johnson Memorial Shelter in Lacon. Calvert & Johnson Memorial November 22, 1974 in McDowell, IL. Born: 1944ofinarrangements. McDowell, Illinois Home, cookingHenry and baking, sewing, quilting and doing Home,September Henry is in 11, charge is in charge of arrangements. She was a secretary at Moews Seed CompaDied: December 26, 2025 in Hennepin, Illinois jigsaw puzzles. Virginia was a doginlover, loving Virginia was born April 18, 1931, in Princeton, nyVirginia wasyears. born April 18, 1931, Princeton, for many She loved to sit outside, all dogs. IL to S.D. and Sadie (McCue) Giltner. IL to S.D. nature, and Sadie Giltner. enjoying and(McCue) waving at everyone that Online condolences may beTerry made(Dori) to: www. Surviving are her children, Terry (Dori) Surviving are her children, drove by. Sharon Louise Nicoli, calvertmemorial.com. Survivors include her husband, Jerry; one 81, of Hennepin passed son, Joe Nicoli (Sherry Allen) of Hennepin; one away peacefully on daughter Angela Nicoli of Putnam; and, grandFriday, December 26, children Jenna, Emma, Colton and Levi. 2025 at her home. She was preceded in death by her parents. Her family is honoring Online condolences may be made to the her wishes that there family at www.dcfunerals.com. be no service. Cremation rites have been accorded by Dysart – Cofoid Funeral Chapel in Granville. She was born on September 11, 1944 in McDowell, IL to Joe Otto and Ethel “Louise”
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IVCC dental clinic taking appointments for January Low-cost care available through May 5 at student health clinic By MARIBETH M. WILSON mwilson@shawmedia.com Illinois Valley Community College has begun accepting appointments for its low-cost dental clinic, which operates Jan. 15 through May 5. The dental health program provides free and low-cost dental care to the public, and appointments are available for a clinic that operates from Jan. 15 to May 5, according to a news release from IVCC. Morning appointments are available on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. According to the release, IVCC dental assisting and dental hygiene students provide dental exams, regular cleanings, deep cleanings, X-rays, fluoride treatments and sealants. They are supervised by volunteer dentists and licensed dental hygienists who
perform some procedures. The clinic does not provide restorative, surgical or prosthetic procedures, but refers those procedures to area dentists with the completed treatment plan and diagnostic materials provided by the clinic at no additional cost. The public pays $30 for cleanings (cash or check only). Exams, X-rays and sealants are free. IVCC students and employees receive all services at no cost. The clinic does not accept any form of insurance for payment, but the $30 fee will be waived for patients who show proof that they qualify for Medicare or Medicaid. Visits may last up to two hours, depending on the services required, according to the release. Visits can be scheduled by calling the clinic at 815224-0227 or emailing DentalHealthCenter@ivcc.edu. During the time the college is closed Photo provided by IVCC for winter break from Dec. 20 through Illinois Valley Community College is again offering a free/low cost dental clinic in 2026. The Jan. 1, potential patients should email the Dental Health Center to prevent a clinic is a training setting for dental health students under the supervision of instructors and professionals and expands dental care availability in the Illinois Valley. delay in scheduling.
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The Bureau County Farm Bureau Foundation is accepting grant applications from Pre-K through eighth-grade teachers to enhance agricultural literacy programs in their classrooms.
Bureau County Farm Bureau offers agriculture education grants Teachers can receive up to $1,000 for classroom programs through Feb. 28 SHAW LOCAL NEWS NETWORK contact@shawmedia.com The Bureau County Farm Bureau Foundation is accepting grant applications from Pre-K through eighth-grade teachers to enhance agricultural literacy programs in their classrooms. The foundation offers two grant options, according to the organization. A capital improvement grant provides
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Champions crowned at 6 boys sites, 2 girls sites By KEVIN HIERONYMUS khieronymus@shawmedia.com The Christmas tournaments are all wrapped up for the 2025 holiday hoops season. Here’s a rundown of all the area tournament champions.
Boys tournaments
At Sherrard – Top-seeded Byron defeated No. 3 Peoria Notre Dame 56-55 on Kole Aken’s last-second 3-pointer to claim the championship of the Mike Hutchins Classic at Sherrard. Aken then stole the inbounds pass to seal the Tigers’ victory. Princeton notched its first win of the tournament in Tuesday’s finals, defeating Payson-Seymour 60-57 for seventh place. Sherrard placed third and Annawan was fifth. At Princeville – Elmwood defeated Brimfield 44-34 to capture the 97th annual Princeville Holiday Tournament. St. Bede took the consolation championship, defeating Ridgewood 66-28. At Seneca – Indian Creek upended No. 1 seed and defending champ Lexington 56-53 for the championship of the third annual Shipyard Showdown.
Hall, the No. 2 seed, finished fourth, falling to No. 4 Marquette 55-40 in the third-place game. At Plano – Top-seed Kaneland scored a 78-47 runaway championship victory to claim the 62nd annual Plano Christmas Classic crown. L-P beat the host Reapers 74-65 for third place while Mendota edged Ottawa 46-45 for fifth. At LaMoille – No. 7 seed Polo surprised top seed and defending champion Galva 56-39 in Wednesday’s finals of the 4th annual LaMoille Holiday Classic. Putnam County beat Wethersfield 60-3 to win the consolation championship. At Prophetstown – Newman beat Riverdale 79-73 for the title of the Warkins Tournament.
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Juniors Libby Endress of Bureau Valley and Caroline Morris of Hall were both selected to the all-tournament of the Warkins Tournament at Prophetstown. Each led their team to 3-1 finishes. Hall senior Braden Curran was selected to the all-tournament team at the Shipyard Showdown at Seneca. He earned the same honors in Hall’s Colmone Classic. The McClain sisters, Lili, a senior, and Parker, a sophomore, of St. Bede were named first team all-tournament of their own Lady Bruins Christmas Classic. Freshman teammate Hannah Heiberger was named honorable mention all-tournament along with Putnam County junior Kaylynn Hill. Connor Deering was named to the Girls tournaments At St. Bede – IVC swept the Lady Bruins all-tournament team in his own tournaChristmas Classic with a 4-0 record in the ment at LaMoille along with Putnam modified round-robin tournament. It was County’s Traxton Mattingly. the Grey Ghosts’ first title at St. Bede BV, Hall coaches like Warkins format since 2009, its sixth overall. The Hall and Bureau Valley girls both St. Bede went 3-1 to finish second, it’s finished 3-1 at the Warkins Tournament only loss (59-51) to IVC. At Prophetstown – Mercer County at Prophetstown. It’s a unique format in defeated Wethersfield 43-42 for the cham- that when teams are eliminated from pionship of the Warkins Tournament. championship contention after pool play,
it turns into shootout style with crossover games against opponents you would not normally play. Hall and BV each played Monmouth-Roseville and Stockton in crossover games, teams they don’t meet during the regular season. The Red Devils were pooled with Wethersfield (Lincoln Trail) and Rockridge (Three Rivers West) while the Storm were grouped with E-P and Morrison of the Three Rivers. BV coach Jon Henegar and Hall counterpart TJ Orlandi like how the tournament is run. “I like how they do this tournament over here. If you’re not in the top four, they try to match you up with teams who did similar in the tournament but also teams you don’t see too often,” Henegar said. “Last year was our first year and they did the same thing,” Orlandi said. “It’s kind of nice. You’re not going to get matched up with somebody from conference or maybe somebody you might see in the regular season. Even in the pools they tried to avoid conference teams in the same pool. “So it’s nice, we get to see a lot of teams we don’t normally see moving forward.”
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Warkins Memorial Christmas Classic at Prophetstown POOL A: Mercer County 2-0, Stark County 1-1, Stockton 0-2 POOL B: Wethersfield 2-0, Hall 1-1, Rockridge 0-2 POOL C: Kewanee 2-0, Fulton 1-1, Monmouth-Roseville 0-2 POOL D: E-P 2-0, Bureau Valley 1-1, Morrison 0-2 SATURDAY: Kewanee 47, Fulton 32 E-P 51, Morrison 21 Wethersfield 53, Hall 49 Mercer County 55, Stark County 38 Bureau Valley 50, Morrison 22 Kewanee 47, Monmouth-Roseville 33 Mercer County 46, Stockton 40 Wethersfield 50, Rockridge 36 Fulton 52, Monmouth-Roseville 35 E-P 43, Bureau Valley 27 Stark County 37, Stockton 34 Hall 25, Rockridge 24
MONDAY: Fulton 43, Rockridge 35 Stark County 49, Morrison 18 Hall 42, Stockton 25 Bureau Valley 60, Monmouth-Roseville 59 Semifinals - Wethersfield 53, Kewanee 46 Mercer County 51, E-P 39 TUESDAY: Fulton 46, Stark County 39 Rockridge 39, Morrison 22 Bureau Valley 51, Stockton 27 Hall 57, Monmouth-Roseville 39 E-P 49, Kewanee 29 Championship - Mercer County 43, Wethersfield 42 Lady Bruins Christmas Classic at St. Bede STANDINGS: 1. IVC 4-0, 2. St. Bede 3-1, 3. Brimfield 2-2, Sandwich 2-2, Serena 2-2, 6. Orion 1-3, 7. Putnam County 0-4 PC SCORES: Brimfield 59, Putnam County 16 Orion 58, Putnam County 27
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Shipyard Showdown at Seneca SATURDAY: DePue 55, Earlville 31 Flanagan-Cornell 59, Somonauk 35 Serena 57, GSW 24 Consolation title - Coal City 68, (7) Reed-Custer 45 (8) Dwight 67, Seneca 64 (5) Wilmington 58, (6) Woodland 54 Third place - (4) Marquette 55, (2) Hall 40 Title - (3) Indian Creek 56, (1) Lexington 53 Mike Hutchins Holiday Classic at Sherrard SATURDAY: (5) East Dubuque 58, (4) Annawan 41 (1) Byron 67, (8) Payson-Seymour 49 (3) Peoria Notre Dame 58, (6) Princeton 38 (2) Sherrard 70, (7) Alleman 37
MONDAY: (4) Annawan 59, (8) Payson-Seymour 51 (7) Alleman 72, (6) Princeton 66 (1) Byron 69, (5) East Dubuque 53 (3) Peoria Notre Dame 57, (2) Sherrard 52 TUESDAY: Seventh place - (6) Princeton 60, (8) Payson-Seymour 57 Fifth place (consolation title) - (4) Annawan 69, (7) Alleman 49 Third place - (2) Sherrard 62, (5) East Dubuque 50 Title - (1) Byron 56, (3) Notre Dame 55 97th annual Princeville Holiday Tournament SATURDAY: (3) Peoria Heights def. (7) Henry-Senachwine (4) St. Bede 66, (8) Ridgewood 28 (2) Elmwood 51, (6) Midland 41 (1) Brimfield 45, (5) Princeville 31 MONDAY: Consolation third - (7) Henry-Senachwine 69, (8) Ridgewood 55 Consolation title - (4) St. Bede 60, (3)
Peoria Heights 52 Third place - (6) Midland 65, (5) Princeville 38 Title - (2) Elmwood 44, (1) Brimfield 34 LaMoille Holiday Classic MONDAY: (1) Galva 74, (8) LaMoille 22 (4) Amboy 44, (5) Wethersfield 40 (7) Polo 59, (2) Lowpoint-Washburn 41 (3) Leland 57, (6) Putnam County 54 TUESDAY: (5) Wethersfield 60, (8) LaMoille 24 (6) Putnam County 67, Lowpoint-Washburn 43 (1) Galva 62, (4) Amboy 24 (7) Polo 57, (3) Leland 50 WEDNESDAY: Seventh place - LaMoille 50, Lowpoint-Washburn 49 Consolation title - (6) Putnam County 60, (5) Wethersfield 38 Third place - (4) Amboy 46, (3) Leland 42 Title - (7) Polo 56, (1) Galva 39 – Kevin Hieronymus
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Putnam County eighth graders Ani Judd and Avery Lenkaitis played three games with the West Central team on Sunday, Dec. 21 in Lincoln.
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Putnam County 60, Wethersfield 38: The Panthers outscored the Geese 36-9 in the second half to ring in the New Year with the consolation championship of the LaMoille Holiday Classic on Wednesday, Dec. 31. Braden Bickerman led the Panthers with 13 points with Alan Castro adding 12 and Jacob Furar 11. PC senior Traxton Mattingly was named to the All-Tournament Team. Putnam County 67, Lowpoint-Washburn 43: Mattingly scored 21 points to lead the
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At Ottawa: Putnam County/Hall’s Ella Irwin (170) placed third in her bracket in the Ottawa Holiday Hootenanny on Dec. 30 This year’s field had 185 varsity wrestlers representing 32 schools.
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Putnam County eighth graders Avery Lenkaitis (left) and Ani Judd participated in the All-State IESA Tournament in Lincoln. They competed in indidivual competitions on Saturday, Dec. 20 and played three games with the West Central team on Sunday, Dec. 21.
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Putnam County participants in the Elks Hoop Shoot included (from left) Emily Pundsack (12-13), who placed second, Arya King (10-11) and Brantley Baker (10-11), who placed third, and Liam Askeland, who placed first. BELOW: Finely Judd (left) placed first for 10-11 years old and Brantley Baker placed third in the Elks Hoop Shoot.
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, PUTNAM COUNTY, ILLINOIS CAUSE NO. 2025TX5: TO THE FOLLOWING NAMED PERSONS (AND IF DECEASED, TO THEIR UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES), AND TO THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, AND TO ALL INTERESTED DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES THEREOF, INCLUDING AMONG OTHERS ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES- COLLECTIONS, STATE OF ILLINOIS ATTORNY GENERAL, STATE OF ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, STATE OF ILLINOIS DEPT OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY, STATE OF ILLINOIS DEPT OF HEALTHCARE & FAMILY SERVICES (PUBLIC AID) GENERAL COUNSEL AND PUTNAM COUNTY CLERK, PUTNAM COUNTY TREASURER, PUTNAM COUNTY STATES ATTORNEY, VILLAGE OF HENNEPIN AND LAKE THUNDERBIRD ASSOCIATION C/O RUSSELL HAWKINS, LAKE THUNDERBIRD ASSOCIATION, AND TO OCCUPANTS, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND PARTIES INTERESTED IN THE PARCELS HEREINAFTER NAMED: Parcel Number Owners/Parties Interested Cert Number Street Or Common Address COLEMAN, RICHARD S HEIRS 01-00-035-020 2022-00001 COURT ST. AND DEVISEES 01-00-035-020 JESSEN, DOLORES 2022-00001 COURT ST. THE SUAREZ FAMILY TRUST 01-25-176-000 UTD 4/1/2012 TTEE: BRIAN 2022-00003 890TH ST. SUAREZ 02-00-080-220 MOSQUEDA, JOHN 2022-00011 FILMORE CT. 02-00-080-220 MOSQUEDA, CHERYL A. 2022-00011 FILMORE CT. 03-00-026-060 ZIANO, MARY BETH 2022-00018 3648 N. 550TH AVE. 03-00-030-140 TOWNSEND, ELIZABETH M 2022-00019 515 LAKE THUNDERBIRD DR. 03-00-034-080 ZETTLMEIER, PAUL J 2022-00021 3 ARROWHEAD CT. 03-00-034-080 ZETTLMEIER, DEANNA R. 2022-00021 3 ARROWHEAD CT. 03-00-036-290 MEDINA, RAY 2022-00024 19 LAKE THUNDERBIRD DR. 03-00-036-300 MEDINA, RAY 2022-00025 17 LAKE THUNDERBIRD DR. 03-00-041-320 TKACHUK, JEFFREY 2022-00031 16 LAKE THUNDERBIRD DR. 03-00-041-320 TKACHUK, LEE 2022-00031 16 LAKE THUNDERBIRD DR. 03-00-044-250 SHTILTZ, RAFAL 2022-00033 38 BARBADOS DR. 03-00-048-190 JOHNSON, RYAN 2022-00037 4 CATALINA CT. 03-00-048-190 CATALANO, SUSAN 2022-00037 4 CATALINA CT. 03-00-050-090 DOMANUS, JAMES 2022-00038 50 LAKE THUNDERBIRD DR. 03-00-052-070 REED, JOANN M. 2022-00039 66 TIMBERLANE DR. 03-00-052-070 BRUHL, JEFFREY A. 2022-00039 66 TIMBERLANE DR. 03-00-058-040 SIEK, ANETA 2022-00043 11 SHERIDAN DR. FIFTH THIRD BANK, 03-00-060-150 AS TRUSTEE U/T/A 2022-00044 11 FOOTHILL DR. 12/31/02TRUST NO. 17363 03-00-064-190 FERRANTINO, BRETT DENNIS 2022-00045 26 POPLAR DR. 03-00-065-080 WILLIAMS, JILL 2022-00047 23 DOGWOOD DR. MARGARET M. DOWNS 03-00-072-070 LIVING TRUST DATED 2022-00050 184 LAKE THUNDERBIRD DR. 5/25/2001 SMITH, SYLVIA HEIRS AND 03-00-081-310 2022-00052 63 INDIAN HILLS DR. DEVISEES 03-00-081-310 JENKINS, SHEREE HEIR 2022-00052 63 INDIAN HILLS DR. VANUS, DANIEL HEIRS AND 03-00-081-310 2022-00052 63 INDIAN HILLS DR. DEVISEES 03-00-081-310 VANUS, MARK HEIR 2022-00052 63 INDIAN HILLS DR. 03-00-081-310 VANUS, KENNETH HEIR 2022-00052 63 INDIAN HILLS DR. 03-00-081-310 MLSNA, JOANNE C. HEIR 2022-00052 63 INDIAN HILLS DR. 03-00-082-040 CARROLL, VICTOR K 2022-00053 6 NAVAJO CT. 03-20-040-000 BAIETTO, JAMES L 2022-00058 E 500 TH ST FINANCIAL PLUS CREDIT 03-20-040-000 2022-00058 E 500 TH ST UNION 03-20-040-000 IMEL, KELLY JANE 2022-00058 E 500 TH ST 03-20-040-000 IMEL, GARY WILLIAM 2022-00058 E 500 TH ST TAKE NOTICE THAT THE ABOVESAID PARCELS WERE SOLD ON NOVEMBER 7, 2023, FOR GENERALTAXES FOR THE YEARS 2022 AND PRIOR YEARS, AND THAT THE PERIOD OF REDEMPTION FROM SUCH SALE EXPIRES JUNE 5, 2026. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT A PETITION FOR ORDER DIRECTING ISSUANCE OF TAX DEEDS HAS BEEN FILED IN THIS CAUSE AS TO THESE PARCELS BY PUTNAM COUNTY, AS TRUSTEE, AND THAT ON JUNE 26, 2026 AT 9:00 AM [COURTROOM A], SAID PETITIONER WILL APPLY FOR AN ORDER THAT A TAX DEED ISSUE AS TO EACH ABOVESAID PARCEL NOT REDEEMED ON OR BEFORE JUNE 5, 2026. /S/ PUTNAM COUNTY AS TRUSTEE, PETITIONER. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK ADDRESS: 120 N 4TH STREET, HENNEPIN, IL 61327 TELEPHONE: (815) 925-7129
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PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO THE ELDERLY AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES FOR THE MARCH 17, 2026 GENERAL PRIMARY ELECTION Citizens who are not registered to vote and cannot leave their home or nursing home because of permanent disability may arrange for voter registration by contacting the office of the Putnam County Clerk. Any qualified registrant may register to vote at the office of the Putnam County Clerk located at 120 N. Fourth St. at the Putnam County Courthouse, Hennepin, Illinois, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Two forms of identification are required to register. The last day to register to vote for the General Primary Election is FEBRUARY 17, 2026 (except for the grace period registration beginning February 18, 2026, and ending March 16, 2026) in the office of the Putnam County Clerk. On Election Day, you can register and vote same day. All polling places in Putnam County are accessible to persons with disabilities. Voting aids and assistance in marking the ballot are available if needed. If you are physically unable to vote at your polling place on Election Day, you may early vote in person in the office of the Putnam County Clerk, or vote by mail. You can call our office, and we can meet you in the parking lot for you to vote curbside as well. The last day a ballot can be mailed from the office of the County Clerk is March 12, 2026. In the office of the County Clerk, early voting will begin on February 5, 2026, and end on March 16, 2026. The Clerk's office will be open as a vote center on Election Day, and anyone can come to the office to vote. **Please check out the link on the Putnamil.gov website in the Yellow News Alert box to see if you are registered, where you vote, and if you have requested a vote-by-mail ballot. ** For information concerning early voting, voter registration, or voting for the elderly or disabled, please contact the office of the Putnam County Clerk and Recorder's Office at 815-925-7129. TINA DOLDER Putnam County Clerk, Recorder & Election Authority
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