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Former Illinois Governor Jim Edgar, who led the state from 1991 to 1999, has died. He was 79.

Former Illinois Governor Jim Edgar dies at age 79

By JOHN SAHLY jsahly@shawmedia.com Former Illinois Governor Jim Edgar, who led the state from 1991 to 1999, has died. He was 79.

Edgar had been undergoing treatment for pancreatic cancer after he was diagnosed earlier this year.

“It is with heavy hearts we share the news that our beloved husband, father and grandfather Jim Edgar passed away this morning in Springfield from complications related to treatment for pancreatic cancer. We are deeply grateful for the love, support and kindness so

many have shown to Jim and our family over these last several months,” a news release from the Edgar family said.

Edgar, a Republican, was elected as Illinois Governor in 1990, and won 101 of the state’s 102 counties in winning reelection four years later.

Governor JB Pritzker released a statement following the news of Edgar’s death, calling the former governor “a model public servant, a devoted father and husband, and an honest and honorable man.”

“I was lucky enough to consider him a friend and mentor and have found

myself drawing from his words of wisdom on countless occasions. His commitment to reaching across the aisle in service of the people of Illinois undeniably made our state better,” Pritzker said. “Now more than ever, we should channel that spirit and resolve to live as Governor Edgar did: with honesty, integrity, and an enduring respect for all.

Pritzker directed flags across Illinois to fly at half-staff.

Edgar, who was born in Oklahoma and grew up in Charleston, Illinois, served as Illinois Secretary of State from 1981 to 1991.

Illinois Valley celebrates excellence in local business

By KEVIN SOLARI ksolari@shawmedia.com Thursday evening was a celebration of hard work and dedication across Illinois Valley businesses – from HVAC and auto service to beauty salons and retail shops.

Shaw Media hosted the Best of the Illinois Valley at the Auditorium Ballroom in La Salle to honor those businesses voted the best in their categories by readers throughout the region.

Illinois Valley Regional General Manager Jeanette Smith thanked attendees and participants at the event,

which featured live music and food from local vendors.

“Shaw Media is honored to host this event and celebrate our Best of the Illinois Valley winners,” Smith said.

“Thank you to everyone for attending and to our sponsors for making this possible.”

Voting began in March, when residents nominated their favorite businesses in 160 categories. The contest received 22,363 nominations.

The top five vote-getters in each category advanced to the final round, where 113,286 votes were cast between

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The Best of the Illinois Valley highlights the region’s diverse and high-quality businesses – a key reason the area is a great place to live, work, and play.

“A vibrant local business community makes this a great place to live, work, and play,” Shaw Media Vice President Tom Shaw told the crowd.

Winners walked away with a plaque and banners. The full list of the winners of Best of the Illinois Valley will appear in a glossy magazine that includes thankyous from the businesses as well as more about some of the winners.

Waltham Grade School in Utica, students placed 2,977 American flags outside the school, one for each life V e t e r a n s a n d c o m m u n i t i e s lost that day. across the Illinois Valley held memoPeru held a flag-raising ceremony rials Thursday to honor the lives and memorial at the roundabout, lost on Sept. 11, 2001. followed by a remembrance event at In Ladd, Veterans Park hosted a SOAR (Students Obtaining Achieve9/11 service led by local veterans. At ment and Responsibility) School.

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ABOVE: Andy Ruggerio holds an audio trumpet that plays taps during during a 9/11 memorial ceremony on Thursday at Veterans Park in Ladd. ABOVE LEFT: Rich Corsolini commander of the Ladd American Legion Post 938 salutes the American Flag during a 9/11 memorial ceremony on Thursday, Sept. 11, at the Veterans Park in Ladd. LEFT: Father Ronald Margherio speaks during a 9/11 memorial ceremony on Thursday at Veterans Park in Ladd. ON THE COVER: Student Tyler R.J. salutes the American Flag during a Sept. 11, ceremony at SOAR (Students Obtaining Achievement and Responsibility) on Thursday in Peru.

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Murderer from Ohio, Illinois, sentenced to 66 years in prison Judge cites mental health problems in sentencing Matthew Pairadee

By TOM COLLINS tcollins@shawmedia.com An Ohio murderer avoided a sentence of natural life Friday, but Matthew J. Pairadee has only a distant shot of getting out of prison alive.

Pairadee, 34, appeared Friday for sentencing in Bureau County Circuit Court and left with a pair of back-toback prison terms totaling 66 years.

He was convicted earlier this year of first-degree murder and home invasion in connection with the 2022 fatal shooting of Jerome Lauer, 69, also of Ohio.

When offered a chance to speak, Pairadee rose and asked Chief Judge H. Chris Ryan Jr. for leniency in light of his mental health issues, which led to Lauer’s fatal shooting.

“I never meant to let this happen,” Pairadee said.

At trial, Ryan had rejected Pairadee’s bid for a verdict of not guilty by reason of insanity, but at sentenci n g F r i d a y , t h e Matthew Pairadee judge considered the mental health issues and rejected the state’s request for a life sentence.

“It’s sufficient, I would hope, that he’s convicted and held accountable,” Ryan said.

Lauer was killed in October 2022 following a child custody dispute involving a baby girl. Pairadee later gave a statement implicating himself.

The case was repeatedly delayed while Pairadee visited with mental health professionals over his fitness to stand trial and sanity at the time of the shooting.

At sentencing, Bureau County State’s Attorney Dan Anderson asked for natural life for murder or at least a

near-life tandem sentence for murder and home invasion, citing Pairadee’s criminal history, use of a firearm and Lauer being a senior citizen.

In response, Public Defender Brad Popurella asked for minimum terms.

He reminded the judge that three different experts found “all kinds of evidence” that Pairadee “has serious mental deficiencies.”

In the end, the judge settled on the statutory minimum terms that nonetheless could mean life behind bars for Pairadee.

Murder and home invasion are subject to firearm enhancements, resulting in sentencing ranges of 45 years to life and 21 to 45 for home invasion, respectively. Pairadee is required by statute to serve both terms back-to-back for an aggregate sentencing range of 66 years.

Pairadee has nearly 1,100 days’ credit for time served, but must serve 100% of his time for murder – he’s eligible for day-for-day credit for home invasion – meaning he’d become eligible for parole in his late 80s.

Lauer’s survivors initially told Shaw Media they would rest on in-court statements made by Jerome Lauer’s widow, Dawn Lauer, and stepson Bryson Cruise. Later, the family issued a statement.

Dawn Lauer gave Pairadee stony looks as she approached the bench to read her prepared statement. In it, she said she and her family now live in a world of fear, grief and turmoil.

“Matthew didn’t just kill Jerry that night,” she said, “he killed me, too.”

Lauer freely admitted that she begged Bureau County deputies to kill Pairadee at the time of the killing, then begged them for the right to do it herself. Since then, she read from her statement, she now hoped Pairadee would serve decades in prison, knowing that “he will be as miserable and scared as I am.”

“Though no sentence will ever bring Jerry back, today represents an important step in holding Matthew Pairadee accountable for the devastation he caused,” the Lauer family said in a statement Friday.

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CAROL ANN (VOLLENWEIDER) PELZ

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Carol was preceded in death by her husband, Pete Pelz; her parents, Lydia and Alwin VollenBorn: October 8, 1935 weider; and her brother, Harry Vollenweider.

Died: August 28, 2025 She is survived by her daughter, Cara Lydia Pelz of Chicago, along with several nieces, TOLUCA – Carol Ann nephews, and extended family members who (Vollenweider) Pelz, 89, of Glenview, Illinois, will miss her dearly.

A converted Chicago Cubs fan, Carol also passed away peacefully enjoyed traveling, golfing, and playing tennis. on August 28, 2025, She especially treasured time spent with her at Arbor Terrace of daughter in Chicago – creating memories filled Glenview. with joy, laughter, and love. Her faith was Born on October 8, an important part of her life, and she was a 1935, in Peru, Illinois, Carol was the daughter devoted member of St. John’s Lutheran Church of Lydia and Alwin Vollenweider. She grew in Toluca, where she found fellowship and up in McNabb alongside her brother, Harry Vollenweider, and remained closely connected purpose.

Carol will be remembered for her warmth, to her hometown throughout her life. loyalty, and unwavering devotion to her family On May 6, 1956, Carol married the love of and community. her life, Raymond “Pete” Pelz. They shared A celebration of Carol’s life was held on Sat30 wonderful years of marriage until Pete’s urday, September 13, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. at St. passing in 1986, and together they raised their John’s Lutheran Church in Toluca, with burial daughter, Cara Lydia Pelz, of Chicago, whom to follow. Calvert & Johnson Memorial Home in Carol cherished deeply.

Toluca is assisting in arrangements.

Carol dedicated more than 50 years to a In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions career in banking, serving at Farmers State Bank of McNabb and later retiring from Toluca may be made to Eastern Marshall County EMS or St. John’s Lutheran Church of Toluca Community Bank. She was widely respected in Carol’s memory. Online memories and confor her professionalism, integrity, and the genuine relationships she built with colleagues dolences may be sent to her family at www. calvertmemorial.com.

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PREP FOOTBALL: HALL-PUTNAM COUNTY 18, MENDOTA 6

Stifling defense, big plays lead Hall-PC to victory over Mendota eight minutes to go. ling, a Hall alumnus in his first season “The focus all week was to stay disRed Devils give coach Nick with“Ohjustmyunder gosh, it was so exciting,” at the helm. ciplined and do what you’re taught Hall senior Dylan Glynn said about “Obviously, it feels great,” Sterling defensively. I thought we had one of Sterling first career win Curran’s return. “I was so happy. said. “It’s what we were expecting ear- our better games. We’ve looked good

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kchlum@shawmedia.com Hall-Putnam County senior Braden Curran caught a punt at the Red Devils’ 44-yard line Friday night and took off down the sideline.

“When I hit my first cutback, I saw Aiden Redcliff make a huge block for me,” Curran said. “That was it from there.”

Curran raced all the way to the end zone for a 56-yard return touchdown that put the Red Devils up two scores

“It was very comfortable [having a two-score lead]. We could really settle in. It was great.”

The stifling Hall defense did the rest as the Red Devils defeated Mendota 18-6 in the Three Rivers Conference Mississippi Division opener.

“It’s huge,” Curran said. “Weeks 1 and 2, in my opinion and a lot of people in [the Hall locker room believed], we should have won. But it is what it is.

We persevered and we got the win tonight. That’s what matters.”

It was Hall’s first win of the season and first win under coach Nick Ster-

lier. It’s good that we got that dub.”

The Red Devils relied on a strong defense and big plays to get by Mendota.

Hall limited the Trojans to 88 total yards on 42 plays with 37 of those yards coming on a touchdown run by Corbin Furar with 3:38 left in the third quarter that made it 12-6.

“A lot of it was effort,” Sterling said.

“We had a blown play where we didn’t squeeze. You’ll hear us from the sideline yelling ‘stay disciplined.’ One play we were undisciplined, and they ran right underneath us and we didn’t fill a gap.

all year on defense to an extent. We’ve had some wrinkles, but it’s new. All the terms, all the defensive planning, it’s not something these juniors or seniors have seen in a while. It’s completely different from last year.”

Mendota coach Jim Eustice said the Trojans, who lost quarterback Aden Tillman to a leg injury late in the first half, didn’t block well enough.

“Our defense was outstanding once again,” Eustice said. “When our defense plays like that, we’ve got to be

See RED DEVILS, page 8

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GIRLS VOLLEYBALL: PUTNAM COUNTY 2, HALL 1 (26-28, 25-17, 25-22)

Putnam County outlasts Hall for nonconference win

By BRAD MARTIN Shaw Local News Network correspondent Putnam County and Hall went nearly point for point throughout their three-set battle Monday in Spring Valley, but the Panthers came away with a 26-28, 25-17, 25-22 nonconference victory over the Red Devils.

After splitting the first two sets, Putnam County took an early 3-0 lead in the third behind kills from Kennedy Holocker and Myah Richardson.

T w o p o i n t s Myah Richardson later, Richardson added another big kill to go along with a shot by Ella Pyszka that hit off the Hall defenders for a 5-1 lead.

The Red Devils battled back as Kaitlyn Coutts and Natalia Zamora combined for a block. After a Putnam County mishit, Caroline Morris found a hole in the middle of the defense as Hall trimmed the deficit to 6-5.

Putnam County hit a shot off the net that fell for a point, and then Pyszka served up an ace to go along with a shot that went wide from Morris as the

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Continued from page 7 better on offense up front. We got manhandled. Ultimately, that’s on me.

We’re going to be back to the drawing board on who’s playing up there and what we’re doing up there because our defense is playing too well for us to only have a few first downs like we did.

“It was a bad night up front. Our receivers could not get off the ball.

They were playing man coverage. We knew it all week and our receivers were not tough enough to get off and get into routes. Aden got hurt and Javier [Hernandez] did a heck of a job trying as the backup, but overall offensively it was an abysmal night.”

Defensively, the Trojans made it difficult for the Red Devils to move the ball, limiting Hall to 244 yards - 179 rushing and 65 passing - on 45 plays.

However, the Red Devils were able

Panthers’ lead grew to 12-6.

“Putnam County has really improved since the summer when we saw them,” Hall coach Carolyn Foster said. “They started tipping in that third set a little more and the ball rolled off the net, and we just weren’t in position to get the ball, but I feel like we are so close to putting everything together.”

Charlie Pellegrini blasted a shot down the line for Hall, but another quick tip from Richardson made it 13-7 Panthers.

A kill from Coutts split the defenders, but the Panthers responded with a 4-0 run led by a big kill from Richardson and a pair of mishits by the Red Devils.

Hall made it a one-point deficit at 22-21 behind a couple of Panther errors, but Putnam County responded with an ace from Britney Trinidad and a couple of Hall errors as Putnam County took the deciding third set 25-22.

“Our defense was fabulous all night,” Putnam County coach Amy Bell said. “We were talking and moving and worked really hard on reading. Hall was hitting us, and we made some adjustments to the front row blocking, and the back row really helped us out.”

In the first set, it was nearly point for point the whole way. Richardson tied the game at 5 with a big kill, and moments after that, a shot from Pyszka sailed long, tying the game at 6.

With the game tied at 10, Richardson once again scored a point, but after two Panthers errors, the Red Devils retook the lead 12-11.

With the game tied at 13, Putnam County went on a 5-0 run that included an ace from Holocker and ended with an error before a tip from Emma McCook and a kill from Morris made it 17-16 PC. The teams went back and forth, and after a pair of Panther errors, the game was tied at 21.

Hall took the lead with a kill from Pellegrini, and an ace from McCook made it 23-21. But the Panthers responded with a much-needed kill from Trinidad, and after a Hall error, the game was tied at 23.

With the game tied at 26, PC sent a shot into the net on back-to-back plays to give the Red Devils a 28-26 first set victory.

With the second set tied at 3, Coutts picked up the kill to put Hall back in front 4-3. Later in the set, Pellegrini got a stuff at the net as well as a kill as the Red Devils went ahead 9-8.

But with the Hall leading 12-11, the

Panthers went on a 7-0 run to take command. It started with a combined block from Richardson and Chloe Parcher.

After a Red Devils shot sailed into the net, Richardson hit a tip shot, and Sarah Wiesbrock served up an ace to give Putnam County an 18-12 advantage.

A tip from Morris ended the run, but two plays later, Pyszka got a kill and Richardson an ace as the Panthers’ lead grew to 22-15.

Pellegrini’s shot trickled off the net, but Brooklin Brown picked up a big dig, which led to Alyvia Wachowiak’s shot falling just over the net to give the Panthers the 25-17 second set victory.

For the Panthers, Richarsdon led the way with 18 kills, 11 assists and 16 digs, while Holocker added 21 digs to go along with 20 assists from Trinidad.

For Hall, Coutts led with 12 kills, while McCook had 28 assists to go along with 15 digs from Pellegrini. Coutts and Evelyn Bryant also had 13 digs each.

Dwight 2, Putnam County 0: Myah Richardson had 13 digs, six assists, five kills, three points and two blocks as the Panthers lost a Tri-County Conference match in Dwight on Thursday, Sept. 11.

Kennedy Holocker had nine digs, five points, two kills and a block for PC (6-6, 0-3 TCC), while Sarah Wiesbrock added 11 digs.

to break off two scoring plays of more than 45 yards.

On Hall’s second drive, Glynn scampered for a 58-yard TD with six minutes left in the first quarter for a 6-0 lead.

“I just saw the defense was all flowing to the left and I saw the right was wide open,” said Glynn, who ran for 143 yards on 19 carries and threw for 65 yards. “I just took it.”

After Hall forced a three-and-out on Mendota’s first drive of the second half, Glynn hit Redcliff on a screen pass that went 48 yards for a score to increase the lead to 12-0.

“The screens were wide open,” Glynn said. “They just weren’t seeing it. We just had to do our jobs.”

Hall-PC (1-2) hosts Sherrard (0-3) next week. The Tigers’ forfeited to Princeton in Week 3 because of an illness on the team.

The Trojans (0-3) travel to Monmouth-Roseville (3-0) in Week 4. The Titans beat Kewanee 55-7 on Friday.

Mendota’s Corbin Furar breaks away from the Hall defense to score Mendota’s only touchdown during the game at The Jeff Prusator Athletic Complex on Friday at Mendota High School.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PUTNAM COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN RE: The Estate of John Shevokas, Deceased Case # 25 PR 6 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF CLAIM DATE Notice is given of the death of John Shevokas, a resident of rural Granville, Putnam County, Illinois, who died on August 8, 2025, and that Letters of Office as Co-Executors were issued on September 4, 2025 to Russell Shevokas and Julie Brucki, who may be

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LEGAL PUBLICATION Notice to Bid The County of Putnam is now accepting sealed bids for countywide Ambulance Services.

Information outlining the Ambulance Services RFP will be available upon request by contacting the Putnam County Clerk's Office (815) 925-7129 or in person at 120 N. Fourth St, Hennepin, IL 61327. Office Hours are between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., M-F. Bids must be returned no later than 4 p.m. on October 3, 2025, and addressed to the Chairman of the Putnam County Board, Charles Lenkaitis.

The County of Putnam reserves the right to reject any or all bids submitted.

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Many Pieces of Antique Furniture, Antiques, Collectibles, (Published in Putnam County Record Glassware, Costume Jewelry, Cast Iron Skillets, Sept. 17, 24, Oct. 1, Framed 2025) 2272482Pictures, Light Fixtures & Lawn & Garden Decor Please Note: We are Still Un-Covering Many Items!

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issued on September six (6) months from 4, 2025 to Russell the date of the first Shevokas and Julie publication of this Brucki, who may be Notice of Claim Date contacted c/o their or three (3) months attorney as set forth from the date of mailing or delivery, below.

Claims may be filed whichever is later, and six (6) months from any claim not filed on the date of the first or before that date is publication of this barred. Claims against Notice of Claim Date the estate may be filed or three (3) months in the Office of the from the date of Clerk of the Circuit mailing or delivery, Court, Putnam County whichever is later, and Courthouse, any claim not filed on Hennepin, IL 61327, or the or before that date is with c/o barred. Claims against Representatives their attorney, or with the estate may be filed the in the Office of the both Clerk of the Circuit Representatives and (6397)their attorney. Within Court, Putnam County ten (10) days after a Courthouse, files its Hennepin, IL 61327, or claimant with the claim, if filed with the Court, the claimant Representatives c/o 999 • Legal 999 • Legal their attorney, or with must mail or deliver a both the copy of the claim to Representatives Representatives and the their attorney. Within c/o their attorney of ten (10) days after a record AND file with claimant files its the Court proof of claim, if filed with the mailing or delivery of Court, the claimant said copies.

Dated September 10, must mail or deliver a copy of the claim to 2025 the Representatives /s/ Scott A. Shore, c/o their attorney of Attorney for record AND file with Executors 228Court • Help Wanted 228 A. • Help Wanted Shore, the proof of Scott mailing or delivery of Attorney At Law 227 E. Court St. said copies.

P.O. Box 231 Dated September 10,ASSISTANT OFFICE IL 61327 2025 Gensini ExcavatingHennepin, Inc.815-925-7117 is seeking a /s/ Scott A. Shore, Tel. Full Time Office Assistant.

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