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Bishop announces campaign for Illinois’ 76th District
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Republican Liz Bishop of La Salle offi cially announced Thursday her candi dacy for state representative in Illinois’ 76th District.
Bishop anticipates a highly antici pated rematch of her 2024 campaign in which she came within 1% of flipping the seat.
“I’m running because our communi ties deserve representation that stands for something,” Bishop said. “Too many decisions in Springfield are made by pol iticians more focused on power games than our day‑to‑day challenges.”
Bishop’s campaign is grounded in the issues voters in the 76th District care most about: the skyrocketing cost of liv ing, runaway crime and a government in Springfield that’s more focused on politi cal agendas than real world problems.
“The cost of living is breaking fami lies across our district,” Bishop said. “Groceries, gas, property taxes – every thing is up. And what does Springfield do? Raise taxes, reward itself with pay raises, squeeze more out of small busi nesses and spend billions more, all while patting themselves on the back.”
Bishop’s announcement follows wide spread frustration across La Salle, DeKalb and Bureau counties over a sin gle‑party supermajority that has repeat edly raised taxes, expanded government programs and passed radical legislation with little regard for local impact.
“We have a Supermajority problem in Illinois, and we need balance,” Bishop said. “One party rule has brought us to the top of the list for highest cost of living and overall, some of the most radical leg islation in the country. It’s time we bring
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La Moille Lions Club to host chicken dinner Thursday
The La Moille Lions Club will host a chicken dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 14, at 308 Howard St. Dinner includes chicken (light, dark or tenders), potato, salad and dessert. Dine-in or carryout options are available. The cost is $14 for adults, $7 for children ages 6 to 12, and free for children 5 and
common sense back to Springfield – and that starts with flipping this seat.”
During her 2024 run, Bishop was endorsed by law enforcement leaders and ran a campaign praised for its integ rity and grassroots momentum.
“Voters are waking up. They now know exactly who represents them in Springfield – and they’re not impressed,” Bishop said. “This campaign isn’t about revenge. It’s about results. We’re build ing a movement that’s ready to lead –and this time, we’re going to win.”
Liz Bishop is a mother, mentor, busi ness professional and longtime commu nity volunteer with deep roots in the 76th District. Her campaign will focus on restoring fiscal discipline, support ing law enforcement, protecting pocket books and ensuring that families in the 76th district have an advocate in Spring field and not just another self serving member of the “supermajority.”
For information, visit electlizbishop. com or follow Liz Bishop for State Rep resentative on social media.
younger. All are welcome.
IVCC campuses to open at 1 p.m. Thursday for afternoon services
Illinois Valley Community College campuses will be closed the morning of Thursday, Aug. 14.
The morning closure enables employees to participate in professional development sessions, according to a news release
from IVCC.
Student support services and offices at the Oglesby and Ottawa Center campuses will be open from 1 to 4:30 p.m.
The fall Eagles Launch orientation for new students will take place on Friday, Aug. 15, from 1 to 3:30 p.m.
Fall semester classes begin on Monday, Aug. 18.
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the
of the Spring Valley
ABOVE: Spring Valley Mayor Melanie Malooley Thompson gives a speech Aug. 7 before the ribbon-cutting outside of the Spring Valley Community Center in Spring Valley. LEFT: Many community members enjoyed the celebration Thursday during the grand opening of the Spring Valley Community Center in Spring Valley. ON THE COVER: Spring Valley Mayor Melanie Malooley Thompson cuts the grand opening ribbon at the Spring Valley Community Center on Aug. 7 in Spring Valley.
Photos by Kyle Russell for Shaw Local News Network
ABOVE LEFT: J.C. Heerdt of Vintage Wines pours a celebratory glass of wine Thursday, Aug. 7, at
opening
Community Center in Spring Valley.
‘Face 2 Face’ pays tribute to music legends Elton John, Billy Joel
By SCOTT ANDERSON sanderson@shawmedia.com
The Elton John and Billy Joel tribute band “Face 2 Face” brought in a huge crowd during the Down on Main Street Summer Concert series on Friday in Princeton.
The band was formed in Charlotte, North Carolina in 2010 by frontmen Mike Santoro and Ronnie Smith.
Photos by Scott Anderson
ABOVE: Ronnie Smith, playing as Elton John of the Face 2 Face tribute band, sings Friday during the Down on Main Street Summer Concert series in Princeton. LEFT: A large crowd attends the Face 2 Face concert featuring an Elton John and Billy Joel tribute band Friday during the Down on Main Street Summer Concert series in Princeton.
Wondering if I could embrace the calm before the storm
I’m having flashbacks. Big time.
This started with a personal story told by actor-comedian Jim Carrey. He had a frightening experience that reminded me of a fear I’ve carried since the early ’60s. I was pulled into his interview by Graham Norton when I heard Carrey say he knew what the last 10 minutes of his life would be like if he knew he was going to die. Because he had that moment.
Carrey was in Hawaii in January 2018 when the island was warned of an incoming ballistic missile and to seek shelter. His assistant, who lives on the other side of the island, called and was crying.
“We have 10 minutes left, chief. What should we do?” she said. Part of that conversation was captured in an accidental screengrab by his assistant because she was so tense, Carrey said. That blurred and bizarre – and symbolic – image now is the cover of a memoir-novel Carrey has written titled “Memoirs and Misinformation.”
“That’s my face when I believed I had 10 minutes left to live,” Carrey said, explaining how he felt as the minutes counted down.
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Lonny Cain
“The feeling was, ‘Wow, that’s kinda weird. What a funny way for it to end.’ And I went into this time of the last 10 minutes. Then I sat down and this overwhelming sense of peace came over me and I started going over a list of gratitude for my life and everything that had happened.”
Carrey said he just closed his eyes and was calm, with about two minutes left. Then he learned it had been a false alert.
There must be hundreds of stories about those minutes of panic. I doubt everyone was as calm as Carrey. How do you deal with such finality? That, of course, is a personal question. A question that flips on the flashbacks I am having.
In October 1962, I was 14 and the fear of a nuclear war was intense during a standoff between the U.S. and the Soviet Union, now known as the Cuban Missile Crisis. I remember standing in our back-
yard and imagining what it would be like to see a huge mushroom cloud in the distance, followed by the onrushing blast of light, wind and destruction.
This fear hibernates within me. Mostly dormant. But Carrey’s story has me thinking back to two books that reinforced my fear.
In 1964, I read “On the Beach” by Nevil Shute. He provided a powerful, close-up and personal look at what it would be like to be aware of the nuclear destruction of the world while waiting for the radiation horror coming your way. How his characters dealt with that was heart-wrenching. The book was his way of showing what could happen. A warning.
“It’s not the end of the world at all,” said one of his characters. ”It’s only the end for us. The world will go on just the same, only we shan’t be in it. I dare say it will get along all right without us.”
The second book was “Hiroshima” by John Hersey, an amazing work of journalism. He showed the horrifying impact on human life when the U.S. used the atomic bomb to end the war with Japan. That legacy lives on and on since the bomb was dropped on Hiroshima on
Aug. 6, 1945.
I will continue to carry (and try to bury) my fear of the mushroom cloud, even though threats will linger and sometimes loom. Headlines each week show me what human beings do to each other. Violence is part of our nature. Human kindness and love are also part of our nature. There’s always that choice.
Whatever happens between people, between nations, I assume it will be a human making the final decisions. Making that choice. I admit, sometimes that scares me. Human error caused the Hawaii missile panic.
Let me share a final quote from the novel “On the Beach.” As life on earth is vanishing, the captain of a nuclear submarine chooses to scuttle his boat in the ocean, going down with his ship. To others, he had simply observed: “Maybe we’ve been too silly to deserve a world like this.”
•LonnyCain,retiredmanagingeditor of The Times in Ottawa in the 1970s. His PaperWorkemailislonnyjcain@gmail. com.OrmailtheNewsTribune,426SecondSt.,LaSalleIL61301.
DENISE MARIE BOGGIO
Born: September 8, 1959 in Spring Valley, Illinois
Died: August 5, 2025 in Fort Myers, Florida
Denise Marie Boggio, 65, of Granville, died on Monday, Aug. 5 at her home in Fort Myers, Fla. She was born to William Sr. and Patricia Drennen on Sept. 8, 1959.
Denise graduated from Putnam County High School in 1977.
She married her high school sweetheart, Keith Boggio on June 16, 1979 in Hennepin.
Together, they had four children. Throughout her childhood, she was always outdoors, spent as much time around animals as possible and could always be found riding her horse, Smokey.
Denise and Keith started Boggio’s Orchard and Produce in 1989, and ran it until retiring in 2022. She was a hard worker who spent more than three decades planting, hand picking vegetables, taking care of the many animals in the petting zoo, including her favorite Caramel the Camel, hand drawing the corn maze design each year, helping in the bakery and with the agri-tourism and anything else that needed done.
Denise adored her dogs. She was an avid hunter and fisherman, a talented artist and loving grandmother who enjoyed spending time
with her five grandchildren, swimming, fishing and taking them to see the farm animals.
She is survived by her husband, Keith, her daughters Alyssa (Joe) Gibbs, of Springfield, and Justina (Kevin) Chlum, of Princeton, her grandchildren Sawyer, Hudson, Ryne, Reid and Destiny, her brother William Jr. (Annmarie) Drennen, of Fort Myers, Fla., and sister Deanna (Chris) Maggi, of Lehigh Acres, Fla.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her sons Keith Jr. and Joshua.
Pallbearers will be Kevin Chlum, Jake Drennen, Neil Gualandi, Joe Gibbs, Joe Migliorini and Carter Trone. Honorary pallbearers are Reid Chlum, Ryne Chlum and Hudson Gibbs.
Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 11 at Dysart-Cofoid Funeral Chapel, 208 S. McCoy St., Granville.
Additional visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 12 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Hennepin with a Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 11 a.m. at the church. Fr. Patrick DeMeulemeester will officiate. Burial will be in the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery in Granville.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the family.
Online condolences may be made to her family at www.dcfunerals.com.
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‘No Kings’ rally in Princeton
Voluntary Action Center of Northern Illinois to host open house Aug. 13
Event offers tours, program info,
chance
to meet staff, volunteers
By MARIBETH M. WILSON mwilson@shawmedia.com
The Voluntary Action Center of Northern Illinois will host an open house from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 13, at the new facility.
According to a Voluntary Action Center of Northern Illinois news release, the event will provide an opportunity to tour the new building – 1702 Fourth St. in Peru – learn more about the services offered, including Meals on Wheels and congregate dining programs and meet the staff and volunteers.
VAC is a nonprofit organization committed to serving La Salle, Bureau and Putnam Counties through essential programs such as Meals on Wheels and congregate dining.
During a November Peru City Council meeting, Kloster said that the center
had outgrown its space in La Salle on St. Vincent’s Avenue and bought the property at the former Peru Pizza House property for $450,000.
“Our new facility will allow us to better serve those in need in the Illinois Valley region,” according to the release. “Everyone is welcome –residents, supporters and local leaders – to come see how your involvement helps us continue this mission.”
To volunteer or donate, visit vacdk. com.
Maribeth Wilson
The Voluntary Action Center of Northern Illinois’ new facility is located at 1702 Fourth St. in Peru.
Photos by MaKade Rios
Protesters hold signs at the “No Kings” protest on Saturday at Rotary Park in Princeton.
TODAY IN SPORTS HISTORY
1948: Satchel Paige at 42, pitches his first major league complete game. 2008: Michael Phelps wins three gold medals, all in world record time, in one day at the Beijing Olympics.
WOMEN’S GOLF – ILLINOIS VALLEY INVITATIONAL
Kirsten McLendon wins third IVWGI title in 4 years
After 2-hour delay, McLendon edges teammate Julie Schmitt, Allie Thome by 1 stroke
By KEVIN HIERONYMUS khieronymus@shawmedia.com
Kirsten McLendon was ready to tee off for the 66th annual Illinois Valley Women’s Golf Invitational on Sunday at Edgewood Park Golf Club in McNabb.
Then Mother Nature had other ideas, halting play for a two-hour delay with a thunderstorm.
McLendon put her game face back on and went out to shoot an 86, a 42 on the front 9 and 44 on the back 9, to defend her IVWGI championship.
It was just enough to edge teammate Julie Schmitt and Allie Thome, the 2024 NewsTribune Golfer of the Year from L-P, by one stroke. Cheri Russell, a four-time champion from Morris, came in at 88.
“It was something I definitely have not experienced before,” McLendon said of the delay. “The longer it went on, the harder it was to go back out and play to kind of keep the focus because I was pretty focused before I went out. It was the same for everyone. It was a situation we all handled.”
McLendon, who edged Schmitt by a playoff last year at their home course, didn’t realize her teammate was so close.
“Again, I didn’t even know it. I thought it was going to be me and Cheri,” McLendon said. “Julie ran into some trouble. I told her, ‘Sorry. I didn’t know you were one stroke behind me.’”
“My group was so much fun. It’s nice we have this tournament for women. It would be nice if we had more in the area.”
With her third title in four years, McLendon was pleased to etch her name among the event’s all-time multiple winners.
“It’s kind of nice I got my third one like Penny Derick and Carol Balconi
Kirsten McLendon of Deer Park watches her putt roll on green Saturday at the annual Illinois Valley Women’s Golf Tournament at Edgewood Golf Club in McNabb. She shot an 86 to defend her IVWGI championship.
and of course, Cheri Russell. She’s won it four years. I really admire those ladies,” she said.
Deer Park also repeated as the low gross team champion for the fourth year in a row behind McLendon, Schmitt (87), Dee Piercy (98) and Barb Houston (98).
Spring Creek used 73s by Mary Scheri, Crissy Allison and Bonnie Marusich and a 75 by Alicia Yuvan to claim the low net championship.
Spring Creek’s Bonnie Marusich (93) won the A Flight, followed by teammate Alicia Yuvan (97) in second
and Deer Park’s Dee Piercy (98) third.
Deer Park’s Pamela Rogers (102) took the B Flight title, followed by Eastwood’s Jane Noard (103) and Deer Park’s Susie Walsh (106).
Eastwood’s Linda Wargo (103) was the C Flight champion with Deer Park’s Karen Habben (112) second and Wyaton Hill’s Sue Garvin (113) third.
Schmitt claimed the Senior championship with Stephanie Arduni (96) of Oaks and Houston third.
Eastwood Park’s own Julie Ramza was crowned as the Super Senior champion with a round of 96 with Wya -
ton Hills Deb Maritz (114) second and Anna Flaig (118) third.
There were 40 golfers in this year’s field. McLendon would like to see it grow.
“We had two newbies this year. At the break, I asked them, ‘Would you do it again? They said, ‘Yeah, it’s only kind of like a glorified play day,’ ” She said. “Unfortunately, they don’t hear that enough. They’ll get overly nervous. Rightfully so.
“We just need more people to experience it and give it a shot and we could eventually grow it more.”
MaKade Rios for Shaw Local News Network
Extra snapshots: Illinois Valley Women’s Golf Tournament
Photos by MaKade Rios for Shaw Local News Network
TOP: Jane Norad (left) celebrates with Crissy Allison on Saturday at the annual Illinois Valley Women’s Golf Tournament at Edgewood Golf Club in McNabb. LEFT: Norad putts Saturday at the annual Illinois Valley Women’s Golf Tournament at Edgewood Golf Club in McNabb. ABOVE: Denise Parlier of Edgewood reacts to her putt Saturday at the annual Illinois Valley Women’s Golf Tournament at Edgewood Golf Club in McNabb.
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LARGE ESTATE AUCTION
This Auction will a Two- Day Auction being Held on Two Cons ecutive Saturdays
The Following will be sold at the ON SITE LOCATION of 37 N. 35 th Rd., Peru, IL
SATURDAY, AUGUST 16 & SATURDAY, AUGUST 23, 2025
TIME: 10:00 AM
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This Aucti on is a Morton Type Building FILLED w/ Wi de Variety of Colle ctibles & Iron
TRACTORS, CUB CADET LAWN MOWER & VEHI CLES: Kubota L210 1970's Tractor & Cub Cadet 50 In Zero Turn Lawn Mower-Both in Running Order; International 1066 Farmall Turbo Tractor; Woods Cadet 84 Mower; Vintage Toro Tractor/Mower; Flat Bed Trailer; IH Metro Rump Van, Dodge Flat Bed Truck, Dodge Dakota Sport V-6 Magnum Truck, Astro Van & Bronco Truck. Please Note: Majority of the Vehicles are NOT in Running Condition, In Rough Condition & NO Titles-Vehicles are Being Sold AS IS or for Parts Only!!!
PRIMITIVES & COLLECTIB LES: Machinery Seats; Windmill; Signs; Lanterns; Sleds; Wagons; Anvil; Chain Hoist; Vintage Toys (Most in Rougher Condition; Books; LARGE Assortment of Various Tools & Tool Related; MANY Bicycles; Many Custom-Made Metal Art Work Pieces; Many Stacks, Shelving Un its & Shed of Scrap Metal
Please Note: This is TWO Large Auctio ns w/ Many More Items too Numerous to List!!! Plan to Attend-Many Surprises!!!
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Budget & Appropriation Ordinance for the Granville-Hennepin Fire Protection District, Putnam Co., IL, for the fiscal year July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 is on file & conveniently avail able for public inspection at the Hennepin Fire Station, 201 E. High St., Hennepin, IL Notice is hereby further given that a Public Hearing on the Tentative Budget & Appropriation Ordinance will be held at 7:00 pm on Sept. 18, 2025 at the Hennepin Fire Station, 201 E. High St., Hennepin, IL, & final action on the Budget & Appropriation Ordinance will be taken by the District Trustees at a meeting to be held at that time & place
John Holmbeck, Dist Secretary
(Published in Putnam County Record August 13, 2025) 2263613
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Date: August 05, 2025
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NOTICE OF PU BLIC H EARING
Notice is hereby given that a Tentative Budget & Appropriation Ordinance for the Granville-Hennepin Fire Protection District, Putnam Co., IL, for the fiscal year July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 is on file & conveniently avail able for public inspection at the Hennepin Fire Station, 201 E. High St., Hennepin, IL
Notice is hereby further given that a Public Hearing on the Tentative Budget & Appropriation Ordinance will be held at 7:00 pm on Sept 18, 2025 at the Hennepin Fire Station, 201 E. High St., Hennepin, IL, & final action on the Budget & Appropriation Ordinance will be taken by the District Trustees at a meeting to be held at that time & place
John Holmbeck, Dist Secretary
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PU TNAM COUNTY CUSD #535 400 E. Silverspoon Ave. Granville, IL 613 26 LE GAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PU BLIC H EARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the School board of School District Number 535 in the counties of LaSalle, Marshall, and Putnam , State of Illinois, that a tentative budget for said School District for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, will be on file and conveniently avail able to public inspection at the District Office in the Primary School Building 400 E Silverspoon Avenue, Granville, Illinois in this School District from and after 8:00 a.m. on the 15th day of August, 2025. Notice is further hereby given that a public hearing on said budget will be held at 6:30 p.m. on the 16th day of September , 2025, at the Primary School Building 400 E Silverspoon Avenue, Granville, Illinois in the School District Number 535, in the Counties of LaSalle, Marshall, and Putnam , State of Illinois. Board of Education of School District No 535 in the counties of LaSalle, Marshall, and Putnam , State of Illinois.
(Published in Putnam County Record August 6, 13, 2025) 2257164
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The Illinois Home Weatherization Assistance Program (IHWAP) grantee in Northern Illinois, Tri-County Opportunities Council covering the counties of Bureau, Carroll, LaSalle, Lee, Marshall, Ogle, Putnam, Stark, and Whiteside, is pre-qualifying contractors to perform weatherization services on approximately 100 homes across the region We are requesting experienced specialt y HVAC, plumbing, and architectural contractors. The work will include air-sealing, insulating attics and walls, repairing or replacing heating and cooling systems, making incidental repairs, and installing health and safety items related to the weatherization program. It must be completed during the program year, which begins October 1, 2025, and ends September 30, 2026 The contractor(s) that demonstrate qualifications and achieve a minimum numerical score according to the rating criteria established by the agency will be considered a qualified contractor and will potentially be eligible for a contract to provide the weatherization services In most cases, specific professional certifications or training may be required for eligibility to participate in the program as an installer. At a minimum, contractors will be required to agree to adhere to weatherization standards set forth by the state and federal funding. Agencies will hold an informational meeting on Friday, September 5th, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. All contractor s interested in submitting a proposal must contact the respective agency on or before COB August 29th, 2025, to subm it a Notification of Interest The agencies will disseminate proposal packets and Market analysis electronically, in person, or by U.S. Mail. All proposals are due by CO B Friday, September 19, 2025, and should be subm itted electronically, in person, or by U.S. Mail to the agency contact listed below
INFORM ATIO NAL ME ETING Friday, Septem ber 5, 2025 at 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. CST Agency
Tri- County Opportunities Council Contact Wayne Thompson, 405 Emmons Ave., PO Box 610 Rock Falls, IL 61071- 0610
815-625-7830 ext. 210
wthompson@tcochelps.org
Type of Contractors
Mechanical, Architectural Tri-County Opportunities is an equal-opportunity employer.
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Official publication of real estate assessments for 2025 Putnam County
Notice is hereby given that the Board of Review of Putnam County, in accordance with 35ILCS 200/16-65, to equalize real property assessments and affix Township Multipliers on all non-farm property within said townships as herewith respectfully set forth:
Hennepin Township: 1.0273
Granville Township: 1.0233
Senachwine Township: 1.0250
Magnolia Township: 1.0476
Notice is further given that the owners of property affected or anyone representing them, or other citizens of said townships may appear before the Board of Review of Putnam County, Illinois at a hearing to be held on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 10:00 am in the courtroom of Putnam County Courthouse, 127 North 4th Street, Hennepin, IL, to show cause why such action should not be taken. Petitioners addressed to the Board of Review regarding the matter of equalization must show class or classes of property or the entire jurisdiction that appears to be over assessed by this action and out of line with the general assessment level of the county. If petitions of this character are to receive favorable consideration they should be supported by assessment sales ratio data. Putnam County Board of Review
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03-00-062-165
03-00-067-260
03-00-068-130
03-00-070-090
04-01-041-000
04-04-122-000
04-05-281-001
04-15-021-000
04-15-200-000
04-16-062-010
04-16-062-020
(Published in the Putnam County Record August 13, 2025)
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BID NOTICE
Granville Township w ill be accepting sealed bids for a 2010 John Deere 410J Backhoe with 3367 hrs. Cab has heat and air, air suspension seat, ride control, MFWD axle, Extend hoe with Thumb and W/R Sw inger Coupler and AM /FM radio.
Sold “as is” with no warranty. Granville Township reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Have any questions call or text Bob Dixon at 815- 326-3182. Minimum bid - $41,000 Bids will be accepted until October 15th , 2025. Place bids with name, number and bid amount in a sealed envelope and mail to: Granville Township, P.O. Box 46, Standard, IL 61363
(Published BCR/PCR Jul. 30, Aug. 13, 27, 2025) 2261211
NOTICE TO CO NT RACT ORS
The Village of Standard, Standard, Illinois, will receive sealed bids for the “Berry Street Watermain Replacem ent,” consisting of approxim ately 1084 LF of 6” PVC Water Main and 40 LF of 4” PVC Water Main, together with all other necessary appurtenances and incidental construction
Proposals w ill be received until 10:00 AM (local time), August 26, 2025 at the Village of Standard Village Hall, Illinois 71, Standard, IL 61363. All Proposals received will be publicly opened and read aloud on the said date at the said hour
Proposals shall be addressed to the Village of Standard and shall be inserted in a sealed envelope clearly marked on the outside “Proposal for Berry Street Watermain Replacement.”
Each Bid must be accompanied by a Bid Bond payable to the Ow ner for five (5) percent of the total amount of the Bid. As soon as the Bid prices have been compared, the Ow ner will return the Bonds of all except the three lowest responsible Bidders. When the Agreement is executed the Bonds of the two remaining unsuccessful Bidders will be returned The Bid Bond of the successful Bidder w ill be retained until the Payment Bond and Performance Bond have been executed and approved, after which it will be returned A Performance Bond and a Paym ent Bond, each in the amount of 100 percent of the Contract Price, with a corporate surety approved by the Owner, w ill be required for the faithful performance of the Contract
The Village reserves the right to reject any or all Proposals, to waive technicalities in bidding, and to accept other than the low bid. No Proposal may be withdrawn after the scheduled closing time for receipt of Bids for 60 days.
All work for the waterm ain replacem ent for the Project must be completed by December 20, 2025.
The Contract Documents, including Plans and Specifications are on file in the office of IMEG, 1138 Columbus Street, Ottawa, Illinois 61350, and may be examined at the abovenamed office Copies of the documents may be obtained from the Engineer Labor employed on this project shall be paid not less than the minimum prevailing rates of wages for the various classifications of workmen employed as determ ined by the State of Illinois Department of Labor for Putnam County
BY ORDER OF: Frank Vulcani
VILLAGE PRESIDENT
DATED: August 6, 2025
(Published Putnam County Record August 13, 2025) 2265350
PUBLIC NOTICE
A Public Hearing on said 2025- 2026 levy will be held on August 26, 2025 at 6:00 PM , and a vote on the adoption of the levy will be held at that time The Levy is available at the Granville Township office at 212 South McCoy Street, Granvill e, IL during regular office hours; Wednesday 9AM-11AM and Thursday 9AM- 11AM.
Julie Niewinski
Granville Township Clerk
(Published in Putnam County Record August 13, 2025)2264205
