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Thursday March 22, 2018 Vol. 6, No. 4 Hot news tip? Want to advertise? Call (309) 741-9790

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Daley family legacy runs deep in Chicago

By BILL KNIGHT

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Mayor Richard J. Daley (center) joins his family for a stroll through the neighborhood near his home on South Lowe on Easter Sunday, after church on April 1, 1956. With him, left to right, Richard Jr., Mary Carol, Mrs. Daley, John, Billy, Eleanor and Michael. Photo by The Chicago Sun-Times.

the wrought-iron fences and European-style greenery pushed by his son, the legacy of the city’s two longest-serving mayors is impossible to avoid. There are also things not seen, of course. Like Meigs Field, the quirky lakefront airport that the younger Daley brazenly – and illegally – bulldozed in the middle of the night in 2003. And then there’s a trail of Daley pals either shamed or jailed for various corruption schemes, part of a long-tolerated, wink-and-nod

“Chicago way” of doing city business. The elder Mayor Daley struggled to reconcile his neighborhood tribalism with the growing civil rights movement and anti-war protests. And his son watched grand plans for his city spiral into sweetheart deals and crippling budget deficits. But the Daley Machine also saw Chicago’s fortunes grow while other Rust Belt cities declined. And they helped elect two Democratic presiContinued on Page 2

Farmington OK’s street program, TIF projects FARMINGTON – 2018 plan to use Motor Fuel Tax funds on street maintenance was approved by the City Council on Monday, when the Council also OK’d two Tax Increment Financing (TIF) deals. The City will spend about $65,000 on crack sealing various streets throughout the community and also For The Weekly Post

Social conservative Jeanne Ives jolted the GOP race for the party’s standard bearer on Tuesday, earning 48.38 percent of the vote statewide for Illinois’ governor, according to unofficial returns in the primary. Incumbent Gov. Bruce Rauner had 51.62 percent with 92 percent of precincts tallied. Far less surprising was J.D. Pritzker’s apparent victory, as he grabbed more than 45 percent of votes cast. At press time, down-ballot races were highlighted by State Sen. Kwame Raoul holding a 2.71-point lead on former Gov. Pat Quinn for Democrats’ nominee for Attorney General, and Erika Harold winning Republicans’ Pritzker AG nomination. Locally, in the Republican race for the Peoria County Board’s District 16, Rosefield Road Commissioner Matt Windish wasd poised to upset incumbent Peoria County Board member Brad Harding with 98.82 percent of the vote tallied. Also, the question about whether to make the Rauner County Auditor position an appointed one was too close to call at press time. Overall, most positions weren’t contested, but a few positions had competition in this precursor to the Nov. 6 general election. The Governor’s race: Rauner in September signed protecting immigrants’, transgender and abortion rights, igniting a reaction from the Right, and State Rep. Ives challenged the incumbent, accusing him of betraying conservatives. For Democrats, the primary race boiled down to billionaire Pritzker vs. millionaire Chris Kennedy vs. middle-class Daniel Biss. Pritzker gained early support of much of the state’s Democratic Establishment, including organized labor, but both Kennedy and Biss made inroads blasting For The Weekly Post

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FIRST FAMILY OF CHICAGO

About 20 years before a certain territory along the eastern banks of the upper Mississippi became a state, a man named Maurice Daly tied his ass and cart to a fence in the little Irish town of Dungarvan and set off for America. He added an “e” to his last name along the way – and the die was cast for the most powerful political brand in Illinois’ 200-year history. The Daleys of Chicago ran the state’s largest city for more than 40 years, watching from the fifth floor of City Hall as the city grew from a thriving but unpolished Midwest railroad hub to a sprawling global metropolis. Whether it’s the skyscrapers that Richard J. Daley so dearly loved, or

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line a culvert on South Cone Street under a plan outlined by the MaurerStutz engineering firm in Peoria. Other, private developments also were given the go-ahead through TIF, as a $60,000 loan from TIF funds to Farmington Forward, LLC was authorized by the Council, and a previously announced façade renovation program was formally renewed for Fiscal Year 2019.

The Council last month OK’d the loan in general terms, which now include forgiving 1/6th of the balance annually for six years if a business occupies the developed site at 60 E. Fort St. and generates sales taxes. The entire project is estimated to cost more than $250,000. On March 5, the Council signaled its approval to extend the façade program Continued on Page 14

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dents while wielding the kind of statewide clout in Springfield that a small army of Machine-bred representatives and senators can make possible. Richard J. Daley, greatgrandson of Maurice, was born in the city’s Bridgeport neighborhood in 1902, not far from where he lived when he died 74 years later. He rose through the ranks of Democratic politics by building a reputation as both an oldschool ward heeler and nimble numbers cruncher. Lacking the oratorical flourish of many politicians of the day, he prided himself on getting things done. “Good government is good politics,” he liked to say. And he correctly surmised that few would mind if city payrolls were stocked with Daley Machine foot soldiers, so long as the trash got collected and the streets got plowed. When he arrived at his desk in City Hall every morning, he was greeted with a list of the names of new city workers, along with their political sponsors. His ride home in the evening often took a wandering path, stopping at

various wakes and retirement parties, each visit cementing that particular family’s multi-generational allegiance to the Democratic Party. While the husband was running the city, his wife, Sis, was raising a brood of seven children. Little Richie, the first-born son, came along in 1942. Then came Michael, a prominent lawyer and the only son who stayed away from politics (unless you count helping clients win city zoning cases political). Then there was John, a former state senator and state representative who is still a Cook County Commissioner. He is also the 11th Ward Democratic Committeeman, a job that has been in the Daley family since the 1940s. William Daley, the youngest son, is the only one to have officially stepped onto the national political stage, serving as both U.S. commerce secretary under President Bill Clinton, and White House chief of staff under President Barack Obama. In 2013, Daley briefly ran for Illinois governor, only to drop out of the race a few months after entering it, citing personal rea-

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sons. But it was Richard M. Daley who made the family name synonymous with big city clout, eclipsing even his father’s run on the fifth floor. Even as business-hub suburbs like Naperville and Schaumburg sprouted gleaming corporate headquarters, Daley presided over continued growth downtown. And Millennium Park, his crown jewel, remains a source of civic pride, perhaps allowing the memory of his failed Olympic bid to fade.

His administration also was marked by a series of scandals, including the “Hired Truck” scandal, in which the city government leased hundreds of privately owned dump trucks that did little or no work, wasting $40 million a year. Sun-Times reports about the program fueled a swiftmoving federal investigation that led to the indictments of 49 people on public corruption-related charges. All were convicted, except for one individual who died after being charged.

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Of failed consolidation & a Urea hunt Rambling through central Illinois pondering when the first morels will start popping around here. uuu So, while reading through 1988 issues of The Princeville Telephone (a name that always makes me smile), I came across considerable discussion of the once-proposed merger of Brimfield, Elmwood and Princeville Jeff school districts. LAMPE The plan then, which some say is ultimately what scuttled the deal, was for a centrally located high school to be built near Brimfield. Imagine how different our communities would be today had that plan

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Less is not more for food inspections It was the eve of “Sunshine Week” – a few days in March when government transparency and accountability are celebrated – when the Peoria City/County Health Department’s online “Food Inspection Scores” listed inspections without scores. Citing state action based on U.S. Food and Drug Administration model food codes, some health departments have stopped scoring inspections based on a 100-point system, instead focusing on Risk Factors. As seen in last week’s newspaper, Peoria now notes that staffers inspected certain establishments on specific dates. But instead of scores, visits are Bill labeled “routine” KNIGHT or “re-check.” (Inspector comments may appear in a “deep dive” into web-posted details, but it’s less convenient than the easily understood number the public used to get.) “Inspections will not indicate any scores, but there will be inspection narratives for all violations marked for all of 2018,” says Carey A. Panier, the Assistant Director of Environmental Health at Peoria’s health

department. “This is something new for everybody.” Tazewell’s health departments also dropped scoring, but other counties, including Fulton and Knox, for the moment still report scores. Maybe people don’t care. Like chaos in capitols, it might seem far removed from our lives. Or, maybe people don’t remember. In October of 1983, I worked as a stringer for United Press International, covering some of the aftermath from a botulism outbreak stemming from contaminated food at the Skewer Inn restaurant at Northwoods Mall. It resulted in 28 people severely sickened and probably contributed to one fatality. Suffering from blurred vision, trouble breathing, slurred speech and a loss of feeling, victims were hospitalized for weeks, needing ventilators to survive. Botulism is a debilitating toxin that’s relatively rare, occurring about 140 times annually in the country, with some 15 percent linked to eating contaminated food. Officials at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention traced the source of the Skewer Inn toxin to sauteed onions. No one knows exactly how this could have been avoided, but for decades it’s been reassuring that health departments’ diligent inspec-

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tors check out food establishments for safety and sanitation and make numerical scores available for the public’s information. Until now. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and local health authorities aren’t being malicious or secretive. Officials seem concerned with efficiency and consistency as well as public health. Peoria’s Board of Health made the final decision, according to Health Department spokeswoman Diana Scott, and presumably the 11-member panel acted in good faith. Local health department are caught in the middle “The 100-point scoring system never gave a truly accurate picture of how an establishment was doing overall for various reasons,” Panier says. “It was skewed. Take an establishment with a score in the mid-90s. Most may think they’ve done fairly well, when in actuality they are more at risk for causing foodborne illnesses because they have several temperature violations which are directly associated with foodborne illnesses.” But one wonders whether IDPH bureaucrats thought this through. If radio listeners seek results of a ballgame, they need at least the SCORE, not just that it happened. They can read a newspaper for details like hits Continued on Page 7

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Is 2018 Mike Madigan’s last hurrah?

My Springfield insider friends say I am loony to think 2018 will be Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan’s last hurrah. Yet I think it will be. I array my arguments below; first a little history. Democrat Mike Madigan has been representing the onceIrish Southwest Side of Chicago for half a cenJim tury. NOWLAN Madigan was elected a delegate to the Illinois Constitutional Convention in 1969 and then immediately moved to the state House. He has been there ever since, the last three decades as Speaker. I served with Mike back in his early days, during my brief two terms in the House. Mike was very quiet as a young lawmaker (he still is), learning his craft in support of his patron, Chicago mayor Richard J. Daley, the Boss. I don’t recall Mike having ever been challenged in his renomination

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and election to the speakership by his fellow House Democrats. The rank-and-file appreciated his campaign cash and meekly feared his backlash should they challenge him. Things are different now. For the past three years, Gov. Bruce Rauner has been softening up Mike. Rauner has used his millions to bombard Madigan with relentless, often vicious attacks via television, mailers, and even a movie about the Speaker that appeared in commercial film houses. The barrage has worked. Three years ago, my farmer friends at the back table in Connie’s Country Kitchen, next door to my office, had never heard of Madigan. They probably didn’t even know there was an office called “Speaker.” Today, ask them about Illinois politics, and they immediately launch into their own attacks on that “g-d” Madigan, the root of all our problems. And now Democrats are attacking Madigan, who is not only speaker but also chair of their own Illinois Democratic Party. Four of the five Democratic can-

didates who ran for governor openly attacked Madigan. Unheard of. The fifth candidate, billionaire J. B. Pritzker, is seen as “Madigan’s guy.” “J.B.” has, glaringly, refused to join in, or even mention Madigan in his appearances. If elected, he will be seen as Madigan’s lackey. Worse, a credible candidate for Democratic nomination to the Illinois House, in a district just north of Chicago, has demanded that the Madigan-backed candidate return the $50,000 he has contributed to her campaign. This challenger to Madigan’s candidate did a poll recently, reported by Rich Miller, the state’s leading political pundit, that found “70 percent expressed doubts about voting for a candidate who was backed by Madigan’s team.” Miller talks about “the Madigan Tax,” the extra money and effort Democratic candidates must put into their races to offset the negatives of being linked to Madigan. The “tax” may become unbearable. Madigan has recently been criti-

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DACA discussion a lesson in media emphasis

Anyone who has ever wondered how the media chooses the topics to emphasize on any given day was offered a lesson that was hard to miss in late February. In early February, the news media was fixMit ated on the clash BERES between the Democrats and Republicans over the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)

proposals. The debate raged about how a gross miscarriage of justice regarding those whom President Obama had allowed to stay in the country would occur if Congress did not take action to actually make their status a matter of law and allow them remain. It seemed little else mattered. Then a young man decided to take his rifle to a school and murder people, first outside and then inside. For 10 days after that, anti-gun and pro-gun people pressed their individual agendas on a topic

which, unlike DACA, has no “easy” fix. And DACA disappeared from the airwaves and the newspapers. I hope some in Congress have continued to work on DACA without the distraction of being the prime media topic and have quietly created a measure which can pass the House and Senate and be signed by the President. Perhaps such a plan will be unveiled before Easter. It would be terrific, but I am not holding my breath.

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PUBLIC RECORD NOTE: Charges are merely an accusation. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Vehicle apparently causes brush fire

BRIMFIELD – A vehicle driven into a grassy field was the apparent cause of a brush fire on March 13 at 12400 N. Shane Road. According to a Peoria County Sheriff’s report, Harold Fowler was driving the 2009 Nissan Quest into a field but got stuck in some mud. Shortly thereafter, he noticed dry grass under the vehicle was smoldering. Fowler said that he was unable to put out the fire and called 911. Brimfield Fire Department extinguished the fire, which engulfed most of the vehicle, and said the catalytic converter on the car likely caused the fire.

Head-on Interstate crash sends two to hospital BRIMFIELD – Slippery road conditions sent a car sliding across

the center median and into a headon crash on Interstate 74 on March 13, according to a Peoria County Sheriff’s report. Bennie J. Sieg, 79, of Galesburg was headed eastbound on I-74 approximately 500 feet east of Schlink Road when he lost control of his truck, slid through the center median and wound up in the westbound lanes, according to the report. Michael D. Powers, 66, of Elmwood was driving westbound in a Ford Escape and tried to avoid Sieg, but the two vehicles ended up colliding head on. Both drivers were transported by B.Y.E. Ambulance to St. Francis Medical Center where they were treated and released.

Police reports

• Cody S. Harper, 26, of Farmington on March 15 was arrested by the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office for Failure To Appear. • Yates City Police Chief Randy Benson said in February his de-

partment had 19 reports, 17 traffic stops, 2 citations, 18 warnings, 1 ordinance violation and 1 arrest. • Brimfield Fire Department extinguished a brush fire on March 13 at the Illinois Department of Transportation shed on 14000 N. Illinois Route 78. • A concrete flower pot in front of Farmers State Bank in Elmwood was destroyed by an unknown vehicle according to a March 17 report.

Deer accidents

• March 8: Bradley Cannon of Edwards on U.S. Route 150 in Jubilee Township. • March 12: Annie T. Spears of Princeville on N. Savage Road near Parks School Road. • March 17: Darrell G. Toombs of Trivoli on N. Koerner Road near Charter Oak in Kickapoo Township.

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• Rachel Marie Schnake of Edwards and Alexander John Butler of Chatham.

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cized for his handling of sexual harassment charges against one of his staffers. The criticisms add to Madigan’s problems. When some of your own see you as a liability to their political careers, your time has come. Madigan won’t, of course, step down from anything before the November election. His goal in life is to elect a big Democratic House majority – and defeat Bruce Rauner, his bete noire. I am looking ahead to the December caucus of newly elected Democratic House members. At the caucus, members nominate one of their own to be elected speaker in

January on the House floor. They will nominate Madigan, of course. But, if 11 or so members, from the suburbs and Downstate probably, have the gumption to withhold their support for Madigan, all Hell could break loose. It has happened before. In the 1960s, Republican House members “crossed the aisle” to elect Democrat Paul Powell speaker. In 1975, Lee Daniels led eight GOPers across the aisle to vote for fellow DuPage County Democratic House member Bill Redmond. Redmond was elected speaker with a combination of Democratic and Republican votes. The Republican caucus would be,

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I aver, delighted to cross en masse to vote for just about any Democrat other than Madigan for speaker. And some of the Democrats who voted for Madigan would sigh with relief as well, I’m sure. This is where fortitude comes into politics. It takes the strength of character that could result in the loss of lifelong friends, the end of one’s promising career in politics. That may not sound like a big deal to readers, but it is. I hope enough muster the fortitude. I have nothing personal against Mike Madigan, but half a century is enough.

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and errors, but a score is the starting point. Likewise, if you get a physical and your blood pressure is 140/90 you need such NUMBERS, not just a reference to diet, exercise and medicine. Finally, TV viewers watching a business report that Wall Street boomed or busted want to know HOW MUCH to get one indication of the economy. It’s not accountable for the health department to acknowledge the possibility of violations without disclosing their existence, prevalence or nature. Panier concedes a difficult adjustment – that’s continuing. “At first, I thought, ‘Oh, no’,” she says, “but now I think it eventually will be

more transparent. “We have no choice,” she continues. The State is “proposing to ... only account for the total number of risk-factor violations and total number of repeat risk-factor violations. Additionally, as of July 1, 2018, the inspection system/report form will be vastly different, and should be more transparent as to the overall condition of an establishment than the current inspection system.” The State telling departments they have the right to disclose less doesn’t mean it’s right, and reducing risk is good. But why not make public who’s succeeding, who’s not, and those trying to improve? Officials can either make what’s going on clear and concise to everyday people or confuse or conceal reality.

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BRIEFS Elmwood police can access school cameras

ELMWOOD – Elmwood C.U.S.D. 322 has added 71 video cameras throughout the school as part of ongoing renovations and, starting last week, the Elmwood Police Department can now access that bank of cameras. “Recently, the district installed a new camera system, consisting of both interior and exterior cameras which allow us to monitor activities throughout the school and campus, as well as record and play back incidences when necessary,” Superintendent Chad Wagner said. “The administration felt it would be a good idea to allow our local police to have access to this system, further strengthening the partnership that we currently have. Through this access, the EPD will be able to view live footage of any events that may occur, both during and after school hours.” Wagner praised the school’s relationship with “the local police department, its officers, and Chief (Aaron) Bean.”

Morton Community Bank finalizes Speer merger MORTON – The merger of State Bank of Speer into Morton Community Bank was completed March 1619, adding two locations to the footprint of Morton Community Bank and bringing the total assets of the employee-owned community bank to $3.6 billion. “This new partnership with Morton ensures that our customers will continue to enjoy a community bank experience,” said Steven Leuthold, Community President of the now Speer Community Bank. “In addition, we are offering an attractive rewards checking and savings programs, new mortgage options, additional business lending capabilities, and nearly 40 nearby banking locations.” Officials from both banks hail the merger as a step forward. “We believe in Central Illinois and the Peoria area,” said Andy Honegger, President and Co-CEO of Morton Community Bank. “We enjoy a strong and resilient business community, a stable housing market, and a can-do spirit that gets things done. A partnership like this one brings addi-

Repairs are done to the front windows at Toot’s Treats restaurant and ice cream shop in Elmwood, well in advance of days to come when warm customers will be seeking cool ice cream. The renovation included replacing the front windows and countertops, installing new cabinets inside, hanging new exterior siding and replacing tables and chairs in the dining area. Photo by Jeff Lampe.

tional strength and opportunities to the Peoria-area business community. In addition, our Bank’s commitment to rural communities has never been stronger, and we look forward to demonstrating that commitment now to the residents and ag producers of Stark County.” The Speer Bank location in Speer is rebranded as Speer Community Bank and the location in Peoria is rebranded Peoria Community Bank. All employees of State Bank of Speer have been retained. Morton Community Bank has grown steadily since being established in Morton in 1960, and today it employs nearly 500 central Illinois residents. Corporate headquarters remains in Morton.

Outdoors Show raises $17,500 for athletics

ELMWOOD – The ninth annual Elmwood AllOutdoors Show this March 3-4 generated $17,500 for the athletic programs and athletes at Elmwood High School. Money is to be divided between the athletic teams based on the number of shifts worked during the show by athletes from each team. In nine years, the show has raised more than $220,000 for the Elmwood athletic programs and for scholarships paid to seniors. “We want to thank all the studentathletes and community members for help at the show, the booster club for work in concessions, the people who

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attend the show, committee members Andrea Clark, Lori Johnson, Jeff Lampe, Emily Roberts and David Vaughan for their work on this and many successful years at the show and all the vendors that were at the show,” said Brad Crisco, who organizes the annual fundraiser.

Simulation tool made to help farmers plan

URBANA – The Gardner Agriculture Policy Program at the University of Illinois has introduced a comprehensive tool for farm income, economics and policy analysis. The Gardner Farm Income and Policy Simulator (GFIPS) project simulates future farm financial performance using a starting set of farm characteristics and financial data. The simulator is available online at www.farmdoc.illinois.edu. “The GFIPS is not meant to predict S the future,” said Krista Swanson, aU of I research specialist. “It’s a tool for benchmarking and looking at financial and policy scenarios.” GFIPS generates a set of financial statements over a five-year projection period. The financial statements, including a balance sheet, income statement, cash flow, and debt capital repayment report, can be used to evaluate financial health, risk and performance. When simulating performance, yields and prices can be changed to quantify yield and price impacts on financial performance.

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Kickapoo Township to limit vehicle weight By BILL KNIGHT

KICKAPOO – Kickapoo Township and its Road District this week approved two ordinances intended to prevent damage to township roads, and violations could result in criminal prosecution for one and a $500 per day fine for the other. The weight-limit ordinance, which went into effect after the Board OK’d the measure Monday (March 19), resulted from costly damage to Christ Church, Gilles and Goetz and other roads, said Road Commissioner Dan Kelch. “It’s taxpayers who have to cover the expenses of repairing what heavy equipment can cause,” he said. “Also, a previous ordinance accidentally restricted the limits to a few roads, and this covers all township roads. Kickapoo has 31.29 miles of roads, according to the Illinois Department of Transportation, and they range from rural blacktops to more urban streets within the township. Some heavy-equipment operators – such as Caterpillar on Smith Road – have been cooperative in notifying the Township when using heavy vehicles, Kelch said. The new ordinance covering weight limits provides that: • from January 15-April 15 of each year, the operation on township roads of trucks and commercial vehicles of a gross weight of more For The Weekly Post

than 16,000 pounds is prohibited; and • from April 15 to the following January 15, operation on township roads of the following described trucks and commercial vehicles is prohibited – • “trucks and commercial vehicles with one front and one rear axle with dual tires of a gross weight of 32,000 pounds or more; • such vehicles with one front axle and two rear axles with dual tires of a gross weight of 46,000 pounds or more; • trucks and commercial vehicles with one front axle and three rear axles (including trailer axles), each rear axle having dual tires, of a gross weight of 60,000 pounds or more; • such vehicles with one front axle and four rear axles (including two trailer axles, each rear axle having dual tires) of a gross weight of 72,000 pounds or more; and • the maximum load weight of any truck or commercial vehicle shall not exceed 72,000 pounds. The weights cited mean the overall weight of the vehicle plus its load. The Road District will erect signs addressing the law, which won’t apply to vehicles used by fire departments or operating under special permits, and Kelch may issue such written permits for excessive weights on a temporary basis. Violating the ordinance will be a

misdemeanor, punishable by up to 364 days in jail and up to $2,500 plus court costs. The other new ordinance pertains to construction or improvement projects affecting Township roads, which Kickapoo in recent years has seen damage caused by Ameren Illinois and the Pleasant Valley Water District, among others, Kelch said. The second new ordinance deals with construction on or across township roads’ right-of-way. It requires: • notifying the Township via fax a permit application to perform such work; • describing the proposed work; • depositing a financial security to cover any resulting costs; • using materials approved by the Road Commissioner • mandating the individual or company to remove excess materials, and restore the right-of-way and related terrain and turf disturbed in the work within five business days after disturbing, damaging or destroying township right-of-way; and • allowing the Road Commissioner to inspect the work and area involved. Violators may be assessed a $500 per day fine. This ordinance shall take effect after 10 days following its publication as required by law.

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Spoon River Transmission line done Ameren’s $130 million, 345,000volt Spoon River Transmission line running 44 miles from Peoria to Galesburg has been completed and is online, the St. Louis-based corporation has said. “We are grateful for the feedback and cooperation we received from landowners, communities and the Illinois Commerce Commission,” said Shawn E. Schukar, chairman and president of Ameren Transmission Company of Illinois (ATXI), a wholly owned subsidiary of Ameren Corporation. “This kind of collaboration, combined with the strong relationship we have with our contract partners, allowed us to successfully complete the project so we can deliver the benefits of the Spoon River project for generations to come.” The project, which included building two new substations, was completed under budget and nine months ahead of schedule due to efficiencies such as using helicopBy The Weekly Post

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Spoon River project is part of a coordinated, multi-state group of transmission projects (known as Multi-Value Projects) being developed by MISO to improve and strengthen the regional energy grid. This is the first of three ATXI Multi-Value Projects to be completed; two others are underway in Missouri and Illinois. “The Spoon River Transmission Project will provide local and regional benefits, including improved energy-grid reliability, increased transmission capacity, and greater access to lower-cost energy, including renewable sources such as wind,” Ameren said. “The project helps support the state of Illinois’ Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard, which targets 25 percent of Illinois’ energy generation to come from renewable sources by 20252026.”

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ELECTION: Windish leads Harding Continued from Page 1

Pritzker’s off-shore holdings and also the Dems’ entrenched leadership by House Speaker Michael Madigan. Kennedy used family ties and Biss sought to appeal to independentminded Dems. (NOTE: Results are unofficial with some precincts not counted at press time).

51.62 48.38 45.78 26.10 24.09 1.66 1.22 1.15

Rauner/Sanguinetti Ives/Morthland Pritzker/Stratton Biss/Wallace Kennedy/Joy Hardiman/Avery Daiber/Todd Marshall/Cole. Attorney General: After Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced she wouldn’t seek a fifth term, a flock of Democratic lawyers emerged: State Rep. Scott Drury, attorney Sharon Fairley, ex-public defender Aaron Goldstein, former federal prosecutor Renato Mariotti, State Sen. Raoul, Highland Park Mayor Nancy Rotering, and former Chicago Board of Education vice-president Jesse Ruiz. Then Quinn announced. On the Republican side, Harold – a Chicago lawyer and 2003 Miss America – took on Gary Grasso. 30.43 Raoul 27.70 Quinn 12.31 Fairley 9.15 Rotering 7.86 Drury 5.52 Ruiz 3.96 Mariotti 3.07 Goldstein.

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In the 18th Congessional District, incumbent Republican U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood of Dunlap topped Donald Rients of Benson, an unsuccessful candidate in 2015’s special-election primary. Democrats Junius Rodriguez of Eureka, Darrel Miller of Danvers and Brian Deters of Morton all competed for the Democrats’ nomination. 79.0 LaHood 21.0. Rients Congressional races:

42.0 Rodriguez 40.0 Deters 19.0 Miller. In The Weekly Post area, the only contested primary race in Fulton, Knox or Peoria County Boards was on the Republican side for

Peoria Dist. 16. 54.03 Windish 45.97 Harding

(NOTE: 98.82% tallied).

Likewise, few other local races were contested. An exception was for Peoria County Auditor, where Democrats Emily Rotherham and Jessica Thomas vied for the Democratic nod for Kent Rotherham’s two-year unexpired term. (The GOP’s Alan Paredes was unopposed). Meanwhile, voters weighed in on making the elected post an appointed position. 56.66 Thomas 43.34 Rotherham

50.04 making Auditor an appointed job 49.96 keeping Auditor an elected position.

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for a fourth year, requiring approved applicants to pay for 25 percent of the work, with a cap of $7,500 per project to a maximum of $40,000 for the Fiscal Year. Interested parties may apply at the City any time, according to City Administrator Rollen Wright, with projects approved for the Fiscal Year starting in May. In other news, the Council confirmed Mayor Kent Kowal’s appointment of Doug Helle as Alderman from Ward 1, replacing Matt Ulm, who last month resigned to pursue other interests. Helle will complete the term, which ends in 2021. Kowal presented a certificate of appreciation for “nine years of ded- Helle icated service” to Ulm, who could not attend. Helle, who said he owns property in the TIF district, abstained from TIF votes. Before regular business was conducted, a public hearing was held concerning a dog that was involved in incidents in January and last week in which other dogs were injured and required hundreds of dollars of medical treatment. The owner of the white female pit bull, Krystal Bridgeman, 29, of Farmington, objected to the Council passing judgment on her dog, which she said has never shown any violent tendencies at home, where Bridgeman’s four children reside. “That determination should be by a veterinarian behavioral specialist,” she said. Farmington City Attorney Bill Connor

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replied, “I disagree.” After summarizing that Bridgeman should compensate victims’ owners more than $650, pay $685 in ordinance-violation fines, and pay fees for her dog’s boarding in Canton, Wright asked her what she wanted, and Bridgeman responded, “I want my dog back.” However, the Council voted unanimously that the dog was “vicious” and prohibited in Farmington, so Bridgeman’s choice is to pay the boarding fees and find it a home outside the city or it will be euthanized by Fulton County after Connor goes before a judge for a court order. In other business: • Public Works Superintendent Dave Ehlers reported on the arrangement for city workers to maintain Farmington Township Park, and recommended renewing the annual $12,000 agreement, which was unanimously approved; • Ehlers also noted that the City’s Cherry Street garage needs a leaking roof replaced, and he estimates it will cost about $17,000; • Ehlers and Parks & Recreation Committee chair Leslye Smith said that new playground equipment for toddlers at Jacobs Park should be installed in the next six to eight weeks, and the pavilion roof needs replacing, which Ehlers said may cost about $3,500 in materials; • a need to correct language in the City code to make wording consistent was referred to Alderman Terry Dicks’ Finance/ Ordinance Committee; and • the Council approved a $225 contribution to the Camp Invention program to cover the cost of one student to attend the 1-week summer program.

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Elmwood council discusses sales tax, permit fees By JEFF LAMPE

ELMWOOD – Steady increases in sales tax receipts and revised permit fees dominated the docket at Tuesday’s meeting of the City Council. In regard to permits, the Council voted to have the city attorney draft an ordinance that would alter various fees, raising some but also creating options for cheaper costs in some cases. The minimum building permit fee for commercial new construction would Weekly Post Staff Writer

increase from $1,000 to $1,250 – a move necessitated by increased inspection costs, according to Economic Development Officer Dick Taylor. “We were losing money on them before,” Alderman Andrew Almasi said. But the new ordinance would also create two new distinctions for commercial alterations: a $790 fee for minor alterations and a $330 permit for work requiring a final inspection only. Those are cheaper than the $1,250 minimum and apply to cases where

less inspection is needed. Similarly, creating $400 zoning fees for Special Use permits with variances and noncomformities would provide cheaper options beyond the existing $890 Special Use permit. Finally, in situations where work is started without the required permit, the Council is seeking to double the applicable permit fee as a penalty. Taylor also reported sales tax receipts for Elmwood have increased in the past five years: from $144,128 in 2013 to

$152,131 in 2015 to $163,274 in 2017. While in-town receipts have been fairly stagnant, there have been steady gains in the “use” tax – a likely reflection of increased collections on Internet sales, Taylor said. That total increased from $36,126 in 2013 to $54,241 in 2017. In other business, Sage Williams of Elmwood thanked the Council for allowing him to complete his Eagle Scout project, which involved renovating playground equipment at West Park.

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OBITUARIES Willard N. Sackett

YATES CITY – Willard Nathan Sackett, 92, returned to his heavenly home on March 17, 2018, at the VA Home in Union Grove, Wisc.. Willard was born to the late Mert and Cora Sackett in Pleasant Hill Township, Ill., on June 26, 1925. He spent the first part of his life as a farmer until he joined the United States Army 127 Air Borne Engineers Battalion. During his tour of duty at Honshu, Japan, he was trained and responsible for the operation and maintenance of heavy motorized Sackett equipment. In 1947, he received an honorable discharge as a testimonial of his honest and faithful service to his country. His new skills as an equipment operator made him a perfect fit for Caterpillar Tractor Company in East Peoria. He retired from Caterpillar after 35 years of employment. Willard was blessed with a loving family. He married Betty M. (Winder) on April 12, 1952 in Winchester, Ill. Willard helped raise his four children with patience, discipline and humility. He enjoyed spending time with his family traveling, fishing, camping, and playing cards or board games. Spending his winters in Texas with Betty was one thing he always looked forward to. Willard is survived by his wife, Betty; his daughters Debra Sackett, Tina Emerson (m. Joe Emerson), and Leslie Leith (m. William Leith); his grandchildren Catrina Sackett, Wendy Jo Lipsey (m. Chris Lipsey), and Nathan Emerson (m. Jessica Emerson); his great-grandchildren, Josie, Kiki, and Leiporshia Lipsey, Penelope and Pheobe Williams,; and his sisters Lula Mae Bradshaw, Juanita Miller, Cora Watts, and Myr-

This Week’s Obituaries • Gary A. Bridson, 63, Maquon • Mary Haines, 86, Brimfield • Dr. William K. Hall, 76, Farmington • Nicholas Johnson, 69, Brimfield • Charles R. Meyer, 75, Elmwood • Mary Jane Palley, 85, Farmington • Robert J. Palley, 92, Farmington • Glenna Y. Parkinson, 92, Princeville • Willard N. Sackett, 92, Yates City We print basic obituaries for free. Longer obituaries cost $1 per inch; $5 per picture. Call (309) 741-9790.

tle Tharp. He is preceded in death by his parents, his son Carl Wayne Sackett, his brothers Lacey, Russell, twin Willus; and his sisters Hattie, Annebelle, and Mary. Willard was a kind and soft-spoken man who is dearly missed by his loved ones, but they celebrate in the fact that he is at peace with his creator. A 2 p.m. viewing will take place at the Oak Hines Funeral Home in Elmwood on Saturday, March 24, 2018, with the funeral service starting at 3:00 and burial with military honors immediately following at the Elmwood Cemetery. Flowers and condolences can be sent to Oak-Hines Funeral Home, 702 W. Main St., Elmwood, IL. Memorials may be made to the Wisconsin Veterans Home Union Grove. To view Willard’s video tribute or to leave online condolences, please visit oakshinesfuneralhome.com Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Elmwood is in charge of arrangements.

Gary Bridson

MAQUON – Gary A. Bridson, 63, of rural Maquon died March 14 at his residence. He was born Oct. 9, 1954, to Donald and Bertha (Reinhart) Bridson, in Peoria. He married Arlene Williams on January 12, 1974, in Brimfield. She survives. Also surviving are her two sons,

Jason (late Tammy) Bridson of Maquon, and Ryan Bridson of Maquon; two sisters, Linda Doubet and Jo Bieneman; and two grandchildren, Wyatt and Grace. A visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. Friday, March 23, at OaksHines Funeral Home in Elmwood. Cremation rites have been accorded. A private burial of ashes will be held at a later date. Condolences may be left online at www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com.

Mary Haines

BRIMFIELD – Mary Elizabeth Haines, 86, of Peoria died March 11 at St. Francis Woods. Mary was born on Oct. 12, 1931, in Peoria, the daughter of Albert and Elizabeth Dries Wilson. She married Norris Haines on April 24, 1954, at First United Methodist Church in Peoria. He preceded her in death in August of 2016. Mary is survived by her two children, Ray (Elizabeth) Haines of Oglesby and Susan (Bill) Blocker of Brimfield; and two grandchildren, Karinda (Ron) Schmidt and Brent (Amanda) Blocker. Funeral services were March 16, 2018, at Davison-Fulton Woodland Chapel. Condolences may be left online at www.davison-fulton.com.

Dr. William K. Hall

FARMINGTON – Dr. William “Bill” K. Hall, professor emeritus of Bradley University, died March 3 in Wheat Ridge, Colo. He resided in Broomfield, Colo., at Sunrise Retirement Community. The son of Don S. Hall and Lucile Hall of Oakley, Kan., he was born on Oct. 1, 1942. He married Carla Dawn Hall on Aug.13, 1977, in Kansas City, Kan. He is survived by his wife; son, Justin Don (and Casey Hall) of Denver, Colo.; daughter Kirsten Dawn (and Jes Hall) of Farmington; his sister, Mary Jane Hall of Boulder, Colo.;

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OBITUARIES and his grandchildren, Delaney and Keely of Denver, Colo., and Ava and Adalynn of Farmington. Cremation has been accorded. An open house celebration of life was March 17 at United Presbyterian Church.

Nicholas Johnson

BRIMFIELD – Nicholas Johnson, 69, of East Peoria, died March 12 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. He was born Oct. 11, 1948, in Peoria to William and Virginia (Mercer) Johnson. He married Pamela Mueller March 22, 1969, in Peoria. Surviving are his wife, Pamela of East Peoria; his mother, Virginia of Peoria; two children, Erika Roiger of East Peoria and Andrew (Gretchen) Johnson of Carbondale; three grandchildren, Brenden Kirby Roiger, Elizabeth Grace Roiger and DrewAnne Estella Johnson; two sisters, Judith Burgett of Brimfield and Barbara (Robert) Hagemeier of Germantown Hills; and one brother, Douglas Johnson of Peoria Heights. Cremation will be accorded. A celebration of life was March 19 at the Riverfront Museum in Peoria. Condolences may be left online at www.woolsey-wilton.com.

Charles R. Meyer

ELMWOOD – Charles Richard Meyer, 75, formerly of Elmwood, died March 12, in Hanna City. He is survived by his brother, Robert A. (Jane) Meyer; his children, Patti (Steve) Geiler, Jerry Meyer, Michele Whitmer (Mike Lauer), Brad (Christa) Meyer and Jon (Deborah) Meyer; 10 grandchildren; and 3 great

grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arlin and Vera Meyer. A funeral service was March 17, at the United Methodist Church, Sparta. Burial was to be in Farmers Valley Cemetery, Rural Sparta. Condolences may be left online at www.schanhoferfh.com.

Mary Jane Palley

FARMINGTON – Mary Jane “MJ” Palley, 85, of Lafayette, Calif., who grew up in Farmington, died Feb. 12, 2018, at John Muir Hospital in Walnut Creek, California. She was born on March 1, 1932, to Arbon Jacob and Amy Evelyn Gingerich in Racine, Wisc.. The family soon moved to Farmington, where MJ grew up with her sister and two brothers. Surviving are her four sons, William (CJ Liang) Palley of San Jose, Calif., Charles (Julie) Palley of Oakland, Calif., Scott (Pamela) Palley of Star, Idaho, and David (Christie) Palley of Morton; sister, Martha Ann Allovio of San Antonio, Texas; brother, John (Judi) Gingerich of Truckee, Calif.; sister-in-law, Joan Gingerich of St. Charles, Mo.; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Robert J. Palley

FARMINGTON – Robert J. Palley, 92, of Farmington, died on March 11, 2018, at Heartland Health Care in Canton. He was born Aug. 27, 1925, to Elizabeth (Maserati) Palley. He married Pat Porter. She preceded him in death in April 1979. He is survived by one daughter,

Leigh Anne Taylor of Canton; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Robert worked in the office at Caterpillar. He was a member of the Farmington Moose Lodge and the American Legion. Robert was a diehard Chicago Cubs fan, and enjoyed bingo and golf. Robert served in the United States Army during the Korean War and World War II. Private graveside services were held March 17 at Oakridge Cemetery in Farmington. Condolences may be left online at www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com.

Glenna Y. Parkinson

PRINCEVILLE – Glenna Y. Parkinson, 92, of Chillicothe died March 14 at Heartland Health Care Center in Peoria. Surviving are four daughters, Sandra (Don) Wertz of Peoria, Gloria (Don Barnard) Morton of Washington, Marcia (Jerry) Fletcher of Princeville and Vickie (Charlie) Britton of Chillicothe; 17 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; 6 great-greatgrandchildren, with 1 on the way; and three sisters, Mona McCullom of Bartonville, Beverly Davis of Peoria and Carol (Lloyd Forse) Gleason of Creve Coeur. A funeral service for Glenna was March 19 at Weber-Hurd Funeral Home in Chillicothe. Burial was in the Chillicothe City Cemetery. Condolences may be left online at www.weberhurdfuneralhome.com.

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AREA CHURCHES BRIMFIELD St. Joseph Catholic Church Father John Verrier 314 W. Clay, Brimfield (309) 446-3275 stjosephbrimfield.org Sat. Confession: 3:30-4:45 pm Sat. Mass: 5 pm Sun. Mass: 10:30 am (10 am in the summer) Daily Mass: Tues.-Fri. 8 am

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod “Preaching Christ Crucified” “Liturgical & Reverential” Pastor Michael Liese 204 W. Clay St., Brimfield (309) 446-3233 Sun. Divine Service: 10 am

Brimfield E-Free Church Pastor Donald Blasing 11724 Maher Road Brimfield, IL 61517 (309) 446-3571 brimfieldefree.org Worship: 10:30 am Sunday School: 9:30 am AWANA: Wed. 6:15 pm, ages 3-12

Brimfield United Methodist Church Pastor David Mustain

135 S. Galena St., Brimfield (309) 446-9310 Sun. Worship: 9 am Sun. School: 9 am Thurs. Bible Study: 7 pm

Union Church at Brimfield United Church of Christ Pastor Stephen Barch 105 W. Clay Street, Brimfield (309) 446-3811 brimfieldunionchurch.org Sunday Worship: 9 am Tuesday Bible Study: 6:30 pm First Sunday each month is Communion Sunday (gluten free communion offered)

DAHINDA Dahinda United Methodist Church 1739 Victoria Street, PO Box 14, Dahinda IL 61428 Church phone: 309-639-2768 Email: williamsfielddahindaumc@yahoo.com Sunday services: 9:30 am

DOUGLAS Douglas United Methodist Church Pastor Krey Leesman 484 3rd St. Yates City, IL 61572 (NOTE: Church is actually lo-

cated in Douglas) Sun. worship: 8:30 a.m.

EDWARDS

(309) 830-4259 crossroadselmwood.org Wed. Worship: 7 pm Sun. Worship: 10:30 am

Bethany Baptist Church

Elmwood Baptist Church

7422 N. Heinz Ln., Edwards (309) 692-1755 bethanycentral.org Sun. Worship 8:15 & 11 am Wednesday Awana: 6:15 pm

Pastor TBA 701 W. Dearborn St., Elmwood (309) 742-7631, 742-7911 Sun. School: 9:30 am Sun Worship: 10:30 am, 6 pm Wed. Prayer Meeting: 7 pm

Christ Alive! Community Church Pastor Lance Zaerr 9320 W US Hwy 150, Edwards (309) 231-8272 christalivecc.com Sun. School: 9:15 am Worship: 10:30 am

St. Mary’s Catholic Church Father Joseph Dondanville 9910 W. Knox St., Edwards (309) 691-2030 stmaryskickapoo.org Sat. Confession: 3-3:45 pm Sat. Mass: 4 pm Sun Masses: 7 & 11:00 am Mon. Mass: 5:30 pm Daily Masses: Wed-Fri. 8 am

ELMWOOD Crossroads Assembly of God Pastor Tim Cavallo 615 E. Ash St., Elmwood

First Presbyterian Church of Elmwood Reverend Marla B. Bauler 201 W. Evergreen, Elmwood (309) 742-2631 firstpresbyterianofelmwood.org Sun. Worship: 10:30 am Sun. School: 9:30 am

St. Patrick’s Catholic Church Father Joseph Dondanville 802 W. Main St., Elmwood (309) 742-4921 Sat. Mass: 5:30 pm Sun. Mass: 9 am Tues. Mass: 8 am Tues. Confession: After mass

United Methodist Church of Elmwood Pastor David Pyell 821 W. Main St., Elmwood (309) 742-7221

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elmwoodumc.org Sun. Worship: 9 am, 10:30 am Youth Sun. School: 9 am Adult Sun. School: 8 am

Sunday School: 10:15 am

FARMINGTON

Father John Verrier Legion Road Knox Road 1450 N Williamsfield (309) 446-3275 stjameswilliamsfield.org Sun. Confession: 7:30-8 am Sun. Mass: 8 am (8:30 am in the summer)

First Presbyterian Church of Farmington Reverend Dr. Linda Philabaun 83 N. Cone Street, Farmington (309) 245-2914 firstpresfarmington.com Sunday School: 9:30 am Fellowship: 10:30 am Worship: 11:00 am

New Hope Fellowship Assembly of God Pastor Tom Wright 1102 N. Illinois Route 78 Farmington (309) 231-8076 Sun. Worship: 10 am Wed. Worship: 7 pm

PRINCEVILLE Princeville United Methodist Church Pastor Zach Waldis 420 E. Woertz, Princeville (309) 385-4487 princevilleumc@mediacombb.net Sun. Worship: 9 am

WILLIAMSFIELD St. James Catholic Church

Williamsfield United Methodist Church Pastor Jennifer Lynn Bradford Seder 430 N.. Chicago Ave. Williamsfield (309) 639-2389 Sun. School 9:30 am Hospitality (coffee & finger foods) 10:30 am Sun. Worship 11 am

YATES CITY Faith United Presbyterian Church Reverend Marla B. Bauler 107 W. Bishop St., Yates City (309) 358-1170 Worship: 9 am Sun. School: 10:15 am Thurs. Choir: 7 pm

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Status of Elmwood TIF districts discussed By JEFF LAMPE

ELMWOOD – An annual Joint Review Board meeting to discuss Tax Increment Financing (TIF) districts in Elmwood lasted longer than usual Monday at City Hall. The annual meeting is required by Illinois statute according to attorney Mike Seghetti, who said, “Essentially it’s an opportunity for taxing districts and others to have a discussion of the TIF, including future plans and how they are being used.” Those in attendance learned Elmwood’s TIF No. 1, encompassing the Fairground Acres development, will expire in tax year 2026, payable in 2027. The city’s second TIF is built primarily around the downtown business district and expires in tax year 2022, payable in 2023. Because the central business district TIF (CBD TIFF) was created for 12 years, the Elmwood City Council could someday extend the life of that district up to an additional 11 years – since Illinois statute allows TIFs 23 years before requiring an extension by the state legislature. “That’s worth having a discussion about, I think,” Elmwood Mayor Weekly Post Staff Writer

Bryan Davis said. Not all in attendance agreed. Jim Grimm of Elmwood praised development that has occurred so far under the two TIFs, but added, “When they are due to expire, I just hope they expire.” Discussion also centered on where tax money generated in the TIFs has been spen. Davis said nearly all tax receipts in the past few years have gone to pay for bonds issued to fund three projects: the downtown Elmwood Streetscape, replacement of a drainage culvert on East Main Street and reconstruction of Maple Avenue. Last year, Seghetti said $89,100 was transferred from the CBD TIF into TIF No. 1 to help pay for bonds on the Maple Avenue project. “Just because the work is done doesn’t mean it’s paid for,” said Dick Taylor, Elmwood’s Economic Development officer. A similar repayment schedule is expected for the next few years, meaning there will likely not be extra money for new projects in the business district. Davis said the downtown TIF could be used for development at the vacant corner lot or at the vacant Elm Haven building.

Over the life of the two districts, Seghetti said, “More money has probably flowed from TIF 1 to the downtown TIF than the other way around.” So taxes from Fairground Acres helped pay for the Streetscape sidewalk project downtown. Seghetti said that is one reason the TIFs were connected, so money could flow between them. Elmwood Township Supervisor Steve Conklin was in attendance and said he did not realize he was a voting member of the Joint Review Board after receiving a letter “inviting” him to attend the meeting. Even so, Conklin did vote on a Joint Resolution approving “the effectiveness and status of TIF No. 1 and the CBD TIF.” Conklin cast the lone dissenting vote in a 3-1 tally. Finally, Taylor aims to find a Public Member for the review board with no direct connection to the taxing bodies involved. Correction: Elmwood’s TIF districts are connected primarily via a creek/drainage ditch that runs through town, not Magnolia Street. The newspaper erred.

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GARAGE SALES CHILDRENS CLOTHING, TOYS, and EQUIPMENT SALE Faithful Friends Preschool at the Union Church of Brimfield 105 W. Clay, Brimfield Sat., March 24th - 8am-12pm Cash only. No early sales. Gently used children's items at a reasonable price, clothing size nb-14, bumbo, strollers, car/booster seats, boppy, bikes/trikes, games, puzzles, toys, books, scooters, outside toys, baby supplies, vintage toys, infant play mat, shoes, and SO MUCH MORE! HUGE SHED SALE 6123 S. Clauson Rd, Glasford Friday, March 23 - 8 am-6 pm Sat., March 24 - 8 am-6 pm

Sunday, March 25 - 9 am-3 pm Take S. Trivoli Rd towards Glasford to Todd School Rd. then to Clauson Rd. or take Hanna City-Glasford Blacktop in Hanna City to Todd School to Clauson. Follow Signs. Our family has kept as much as we possibly can of a 80+ plus year collection of amazing treasures! 100’s of dolls including compositions from early 1900’s, Mattel character dolls from TV shows from 70’s (some in boxes), many dolls from 195060’s. Lots of toys, from 194080’s, including metal toys, Disney, Fisher Price, Strawberry Shortcake, Holly Hobbie, and Barbies. Large assortment of old and vintage doll furniture. Lots of miniatures for doll houses or fairy gardens. Antique furniture including glass hutch, small tables, stools, and chairs. Antique dishes including pieces of Germany, France and Willow Ware. Many Oriental pieces. Antique pictures. Lots of misc. Please plan on joining us. Our 40 x 80 shed is heated and full of very neat, clean vintage and antique items! Cash only please! Any questions phone or text (309) 224-6933. SATURDAY SALE BRIMFIELD (W. CLAY ST) March 24 ~ 7am-2pm Bamboo coffee table ($20), Walker with wheels &

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HELP WANTED • TRUCK DRIVERS: Must have CDL. Stahl Ready Mix Concrete, Wyoming, IL. Apply in person. • LABORERS: Armour Roofing Inc. of Dahinda is looking for laborers. We average 20 hours a week with 30-40 hours during some weeks in July and August. Must have transportation to Dahinda. Pay ranges from $12-$15/hour. Please contact us at (309) 879-2634. • DRIVER: Part-time driver and yard help. Must have class "A" or "B" CDL. Available six days a week (no Sundays). Please call: Mark (309) 678-8956 or

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FOR RENT • BRIMFIELD: Ranch house for rent - 2 bedroom, 1 bath, attached garage, stove, refrigerator, included. No pets/smoking. (309) 303-8189 • FARMINGTON: 517 Court St, Farmington-small 1-2 bedroom house, washer & dryer hook-up, water and garbage provided, nice yard, Available March 12. Call (309) 337-8006 for more info or to schedule an appointment. • BRIMFIELD: 2-3 bedroom w/detached garage.Large yard. Water paid. On school bus route for Brimfield. Stove & fridge furnished. No laundry, nearest

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to the Illinois State Statutes and the permanent Zoning Ordinance of Peoria County, the Peoria County Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on April 11, 2018 as follows:

NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to the Illinois State Statutes and the permanent Zoning Ordinance of Peoria County, the Peoria County Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on April 12, 2018 as follows:

Case No. 017-18-U at 12:30 p.m. Hearing to be held in room 403, of the Peoria County Courthouse, Peoria, Illinois. Petition of BRIMFIELD SOLAR, LLC (A business – Jon Carson, sole officer, P.O. Box 310, Highland Park, IL 60035), acting on behalf of DAVID HARMON & SHEILA HARMON (owners), a SPECIAL USE request from 20-5.1.3.2.f of the Unified Development Ordinance. This section allows for a special use in the “A-1” Agricultural Preservation Zoning District for a Solar Energy Generation Facility, provided that the conditions in Section 7.17 (“Ground Mounted Solar Energy Equipment”), of these regulations are met. Southeast Quarter of Section Twenty-three (23) of Brimfield Township, Township Ten (10) North, Range Five (5) East 18.42 Acres all that point Southerly 1452 feet Southeast Quarter of Section Twentythree (23) lying Easterly of the right-of-way of the Chicago, Burlington, and Quincy Railroad Company and West of Jefferson St. & I-74 Rd. rights-of-way. (Brimfield Township 06-23-400-019) This property can be located by traveling west on I-74 for approximately 18 miles and then take exit 75 toward Brimfield. At the end of the exit ramp, turn right onto Maher Road. Then, turn left onto Route 150 and continue to follow it for approximately 1.5 miles. Then, turn left onto S. Jefferson St., which will eventually turn into N. Brimfield Rd., and continue to follow it for approximately 1 mile. This is a vacant property on the corner of Shissler and N. Brimfield Road. It is on the west side of N. Brimfield Road, Brimfield, IL 61517. Case No. 018-18-U at 12:30 p.m. Hearing to be held in room 403, of the Peoria County Courthouse, Peoria, Illinois. Petition of SHISSLER SOLAR, LLC (A business – Jon Carson, sole officer, P.O. Box 310, Highland Park, IL 60035), acting on behalf of CATHRYN HARMON, WILLIAM HARMON FAMILY TRUST, & THE JOYCE HARMON TRUST (owners), a SPECIAL USE request from 205.1.3.2.f of the Unified Development Ordinance. This section allows for a special use in the “A-1” Agricultural Preservation Zoning District for a Solar Energy Generation Facility, provided that the conditions in Section 7.17 (“Ground Mounted Solar Energy Equipment”), of these regulations are met. The portion of Parcel 06-26-100-001 in Peoria County, Illinois, being the East 632 feet, more or less, of the North Half of the Northwest Quarter of Section Twenty-six (26) in Brimfield Township, Peoria County, Illinois, excepting therefrom the North 238.71 feet of the East 208.71 feet thereof. (Brimfield Township 06-26-100-001)

Case No. 023-18-U at 12:30 p.m. Hearing to be held in room 403, of the Peoria County Courthouse, Peoria, Illinois. Petition of SOUTHWOOD SOLAR, LLC (A limited liability company, Geoff Fallon – agent, of 3250 Ocean Park Blvd., Suite 355, Santa Monica, CA 90405), acting on behalf of INOKA FARMS, LLC (owner), a SPECIAL USE request from Section 20-5.2.2.2.h of the Unified Development Ordinance. This section allows for a special use in the “A-2” Agriculture Zoning District for a Solar Energy Generation Facility, provided that the conditions in Section 7.17 (“Ground Mounted Solar Energy Equipment”), of these regulations are met. The North Half of the East Half of the Northwest Quarter of Section 34, Township 10 North, Range 7 East of the Fourth Principal Meridian, excepting therefrom 10 acres, specifically described as 20 rods of even width off the West side thereof, and also excepting therefrom 2 acres in the Northeast corner thereof, specifically described as beginning 20 rods West of the Northeast Corner thereof; thence South, 16 rods; thence East, 20 rods; thence North, 16 rods to the Place of Beginning; situated in Peoria County, Illinois. (Radnor Township 08-34-301-002) This property can be located by traveling west on I-74 for approximately 6 miles and taking Exit 87B for IL-6 toward Chillicothe. Continue on IL-6 for approximately 2.5 miles and then take Exit 2 for US-150 W. War Memorial Drive. At the end of the exit ramp, turn right onto W. War Memorial Dr. and continue to follow it for approximately 1 mile. Turn right onto Trigger Rd. and proceed approximately 1.5 miles to N. Trigger Rd., Edwards, IL 61528, which is a vacant property on the west side of the road. Case No. 024-18-U at 12:30 p.m. Hearing to be held in room 403, of the Peoria County Courthouse, Peoria, Illinois. Petition of NORTHWOOD SOLAR, LLC (A limited liability company, Geoff Fallon – agent, of 3250 Ocean Park Blvd., Suite 355, Santa Monica, CA 90405), acting on behalf of INOKA FARMS, LLC (owner), a SPECIAL USE request from Section 20-5.2.2.2.h of the Unified Development Ordinance. This section allows for a special use in the “A-2” Agriculture Zoning District for a Solar Energy Generation Facility, provided that the conditions in Section 7.17 (“Ground Mounted Solar Energy Equipment”), of these regulations are met. The North 1/2 of the North 1/2 of the South West 1/4 of Section 34, Township 10 North, Range 7 East of the Fourth Principal Meridian; situate, lying and being in the County of Peoria and State of Illinois. (Radnor Township 08-34-100-006)

This property can be located by traveling west on I-74 for approximately 18 miles and then take exit 75 toward Brimfield. At the end of the exit ramp, turn right onto Maher Road. Then, turn left onto Route 150 and continue to follow it for approximately 1.5 miles. Then, turn left onto S. Jefferson St., which will eventually turn into N. Brimfield Rd., and continue to follow it for approximately 1 mile. Turn right onto W. Shissler Rd. and proceed approximately 1 mile to 19606 W. Shissler Rd., Brimfield, IL 61517.

This property can be located by traveling west on I-74 for approximately 6 miles and taking Exit 87B for IL-6 toward Chillicothe. Continue on IL-6 for approximately 2.5 miles and then take Exit 2 for US-150 W. War Memorial Drive. At the end of the exit ramp, turn right onto W. War Memorial Dr. and continue to follow it for approximately 1 mile. Turn right onto Trigger Rd. and proceed approximately 2 miles. The, turn left onto Grange Hall Rd. and proceed approximately 350 feet to Grange Hall Rd., Edwards, IL 61528, which is a vacant piece of property on the southern side of the road.

All pertinent written materials by either proponents or objectors pertaining to the above cases should be filed in the Department of Planning and Zoning, 324 Main Street, Room 301, Peoria IL 61602. ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS PEORIA COUNTY, ILLINOIS BY: LOREN BAILLIEZ VICE CHAIRPERSON

All pertinent written materials by either proponents or objectors pertaining to the above cases should be filed in the Department of Planning and Zoning, 324 Main Street, Room 301, Peoria IL 61602. ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS PEORIA COUNTY, ILLINOIS BY: LOREN BAILLIEZ VICE CHAIRPERSON

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laundry is 15 min away in Elmwood. NO pets. 1 yr lease. $675/mo Deposit $675. Please call Brandi at (309) 678-1721. • ELMWOOD: 2-bedroom duplex, includes stove and refrigerator, washer and dryer hook ups. $625/month plus security deposit. Phone (309) 678-6308 • ELMWOOD: 1 bedroom upstairs apartment in downtown Elmwood. Great location. Need to see to appreciate. Available immediately. Washer/dryer connections, all kitchen appliances provided. Garbage & water service included in rent. Security deposit, first month’s rent and one year lease required. $550 per month. No pets allowed. Serious inquiries only (309) 742-8373. • WILLIAMSFIELD: 2 Bedroom apartment – includes stove, re-

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NOTICE OF SALE of Property Owned by the Village of Williamsfield, Illinois and Invitation to Bid Thereon PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT the Village of Williamsfield, Illinois will receive sealed bids for the purchase, under the successful bid, of the fee simple interest in the following real property: The South 120 feet of even width of Tract Numbered One in the Cation Parkview Addition to the Village of Williamsfield, according to the Recorded Plat thereof, situated in the County of Knox in the State of Illinois. Parcel Identification Number: 12-23-158-005 which property is generally located at 214 N. Olive Street, Williamsfield, Illinois 61489 and is currently a single-family residence. Bids for the purchase of the aforesaid interest in the above-described property are hereby invited and will be received by the Village Board at the Williamsfield Village Hall at 114 E Gale St., Williamsfield, IL 61489, or by mail at the below address. Said proposals shall be addressed to: The Village of Williamsfield, Illinois c/o Mary Rice, Village Clerk PO Box 398 Williamsfield, Illinois 61489 and shall bear the legend “PROPOSAL – SALE OF 214 N. OLIVE” and the name and address of the bidder. All bids received will be publicly opened and read aloud at the regular meeting of the Village Board of the Village of Williamsfield at 7:00 p.m. on April 2nd, 2018, at the Village Hall, 114 E. Gale St, Williamsfield, IL 61489. A contract may be awarded to the highest bidder whose bid is found to be in the best interests of the Village of Williamsfield. The Village Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informalities or irregularities in the bidding. The Village Board further reserve the right to review and study any and all bids and to make a contract award within 30 days after the bids have been opened and publicly read.

NOTICE OF CLAIM DATE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF ILLINOIS, PEORIA COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of ) LEO EUGENE CHRISTIAN, Deceased ) No. 18 P 64 Notice is given to creditors of the death of LEO EUGENE CHRISTIAN on December 30, 2009. Letters of Office were issued by the Court to WILLIAM L. CHRISTIAN, E8763 Hogsback Road, Baraboo, Wisconsin, and RICHARD D. CHRISTIAN, 103 North 6th Street, Dunlap, Illinois, as Co-Executors, whose attorney of record is KERRY R. CORDIS, Attorney at Law, 129 North Walnut Avenue, P.O. Box 445, Princeville, Illinois 61559. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Circuit Clerk's Office, Peoria County Courthouse, Peoria, Illinois, or with the representative, or both, on or before the 8th day of September, 2018 or if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by Sec. 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice. Every claim filed must be in writing and state sufficient information to notify the representative of the nature of the claim or other relief sought. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed. Dated, March 8, 2018. WILLIAM L. CHRISTIAN and RICHARD D. CHRISTIAN, Co-Executors of the Estate of EILEEN B. CHRISTIAN, Deceased Kerry R. Cordis The Cordis Law Office, LLC Attorney for Executor 129 North Walnut Avenue BY: (S) Kerry R. Cordis P. O. Box 445 Attorney for Estate Princeville, IL 61559 309/385-4616

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30 Years Ago Paula Waggonner of Williamsfield was second-place winner of the 1988 Forestry and National Resources Employment interview contest, sponsored by the National Post-Secondary Agricultural Student Organization. Christie Hedden of Farmington was presented that school’s memorial volleyball award given in memory of Tamara Ann McGovern. 50 Years Ago The steak dinner at Williamsfield Methodist Church raised $1,000 as 285 steaks were served. 60 Years Ago The Prince Theater in Princeville was showing “Jailhouse Rock” star-

ring Elvis Presley. A special election was scheduled in Princeville to give local voters the opportunity to decide whether or not the village should levy a city sales tax of one-half of one percent. 70 Years Ago The Duncan School voted to approved consolidation. 80 Years Ago This week marked the 50th year of ownership of the Brimfield News by Addison Pacey and his estate. Pope and Pacey published their first issue of the Brimfield News on March 23, 1888, after purchasing the business from C.F. Overacker. 90 Years Ago Elmwood High School graduate

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Tom Miller was a high jumper for the University of Illinois when the track team traveled to Los Angeles Coliseum for a meet with USC. 110 Years Ago Quite a number of Williamsfield residents have been greatly interested in a white robin which has made an appearance in the village in recent days. Floyd Sargeant of Dahinda had one of his legs broken when he was kicked by a horse he was leading. 110 Years Ago The Elmwood Brick and Tile Company made its first run of brick. And cold weather that night froze the bricks solid.

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NOTICE OF CLAIM DATE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF ILLINOIS, PEORIA COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of ) MILTON CURPHY SMITH I, Deceased ) No. 18 P 90 Notice is given to creditors of the death of MILTON CURPHY SMITH I on January 10, 2018. Letters of Office were issued by the Court to KATHRYN L. SMITH, 626 North Princeville Avenue, Princeville, Illinois, as Executor, whose attorney of record is DANIEL M. CORDIS, Attorney at Law, 129 North Walnut Avenue, P. O. Box 445, Princeville, Illinois 61559. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Circuit Clerk's Office, Peoria County Courthouse, Peoria, Illinois, or with the representative, or both, on or before the 22nd day of September, 2018 or if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by Sec. 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice. Every claim filed must be in writing and state sufficient information to notify the representative of the nature of the claim or other relief sought. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed. Dated, March 22, 2018. KATHRYN L. SMITH, Executor of the Estate of MILTON CURPHY SMITH I, Deceased Daniel M. Cordis The Cordis Law Office, LLC Attorney for Executor 129 North Walnut Avenue P.O. Box 445 Princeville, IL 61559 309/385-4616

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NOTICE OF ANNUAL TOWN MEETING OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ELMWOOD NOTICE is hereby given to the legal residents of the Township of ELMWOOD in the County of Peoria and State of Illinois, that the Annual Township Meeting of said Township will take place on TUESDAY, APRIL 10, 2018. The Township Meeting for the transaction of miscellaneous business of said Township will be held at the hour of 6:00 O'Clock P. M. on said day at the ELMWOOD TOWNSHIP HALL, located at 111 West Main Street, Elmwood, Illinois, in said Township, and a Moderator having been elected, will proceed to hear and consider reports of Officers and decide on such measures as may, in pursuance of Law, come before the Meeting and especially to consider and decide the following: Call Meeting to Order; Nomination/Election of the Moderator; Moderator’s Oath of Office; Approval of minutes of previous Annual Town Meeting; Annual report of Supervisor; Annual report of Road District Treasurer; Audit of Accounts; Permanent Fund Transfers; Resolution appointing the Township Attorney; General Business; and, Adjournment DATED this 13th day of March, 2018. DIANA HALL, Elmwood Township Clerk.

NOTICE OF ANNUAL TOWN MEETING OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ELBA NOTICE is hereby given to the legal residents of the Township of ELBA, in the County of Knox and State of Illinois, that the Annual Meeting of said Township will take place on TUESDAY, APRIL 10, 2018. The Town Meeting for the transaction of miscellaneous business of said Town will be held at the hour of 7:30 O'Clock P. M. on said day at the ELBA TOWN HALL, in Elba Township, Knox County, Illinois, and a Moderator having been elected, will proceed to hear and consider reports of Officers and decide on such measures as may, in pursuance of Law, come before the Meeting and especially to consider and decide the following: Call Meeting to Order; Nomination/Election of the Moderator; Moderator’s Oath of Office; Approval of minutes of previous Annual Town Meeting; Annual report of Supervisor; Annual report of Road District Treasurer; Audit of Accounts; Permanent Fund Transfers; Determine time of Annual Town Meeting; General Business; and, Adjournment. DATED this 13th day of March, 2018. PHILLIP GOEDEKE, Elba Township Clerk.

NOTICE OF ANNUAL TOWN MEETING OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PRINCEVILLE NOTICE is hereby given to the legal residents of the Township of PRINCEVILLE in the County of Peoria and State of Illinois, that the Annual Meeting of said Township will take place on TUESDAY, APRIL 10, 2018. The Town Meeting for the transaction of miscellaneous business of said Town will be held at the hour of 6:00 O'Clock P. M. on said day at the PRINCEVILLE TOWNSHIP BUILDING, located in Monica, Princeville Township, Peoria County, Illinois, and a Moderator having been elected, will proceed to hear and consider reports of Officers and decide on such measures as may, in pursuance of Law, come before the Meeting and especially to consider and decide the following: Call Meeting to Order; Nomination/Election of the Moderator; Moderator’s Oath of Office; Approval of minutes of previous Annual Town Meeting; Annual report of Supervisor; Annual report of Road District Treasurer; Audit of Accounts; Permanent Fund Transfers; General Business; and, Adjournment. DATED this 13th day of March, 2018. MARLYS ELY, Princeville Township Clerk.

NOTICE OF ANNUAL TOWN MEETING OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MILLBROOK NOTICE is hereby given to the legal residents of the Township of MILLBROOK, in the County of Peoria and State of Illinois, that the Annual Meeting of said Township will take place on TUESDAY, APRIL 10, 2018. The Town Meeting for the transaction of miscellaneous business of said Town will be held at the hour of 7:30 O'Clock P. M. on said day at the MILLBROOK COMMUNITY CENTER, in Laura, Illinois, situated in said Township, and a Moderator having been elected, will proceed to hear and consider reports of Officers and decide on such measures as may, in pursuance of Law, come before the Meeting and especially to consider and decide the following: Call Meeting to Order; Nomination/Election of the Moderator; Moderator’s Oath of Office; Approval of minutes of previous Annual Town Meeting; Annual report of Supervisor; Annual report of Road District Treasurer; Audit of Accounts; Permanent Fund Transfers; General Business; and, Adjournment. DATED this 13th day of March, 2018. BOBBIE PHILBEE, Millbrook Township Clerk.

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NOTICE OF HEARING STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 10TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT PEORIA COUNTY – PEORIA, ILLINOIS SAMUEL MASSENGILL, PLAINTIFF, vs. DEBRA MASSENGILL, DEFENDANT

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Notice is given to Debra Massengill, Defendant. You are hereby notified through Publication of Hearing date April 19, 2018, at 11:00 a.m. in Court Room 322 in the Circuit Court of the Tenth Judicial Circuit of the State of Illinois, Peoria County, Peoria, IL, 61602. Failure to appear will result in a default judgment entered against you. Robert M. Spears CIRCUIT CLERK, Dated March 15, 2018

NOTICE OF ANNUAL TOWN MEETING OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ROSEFIELD NOTICE is hereby given to the legal residents of the Township of ROSEFIELD in the County of Peoria and State of Illinois, that the Annual Meeting of said Township will take place on TUESDAY, APRIL 10, 2018. The Town Meeting for the transaction of miscellaneous business of said Town will be held at the hour of 7:00 O'Clock P. M. on said day at the ROSEFIELD TOWN HALL, situated in said Township, and a Moderator having been elected, will proceed to hear and consider reports of Officers and decide on such measures as may, in pursuance of Law, come before the Meeting and especially to consider and decide the following: Call Meeting to Order; Nomination/Election of the Moderator; Moderator’s Oath of Office; Approval of minutes of previous Annual Town Meeting; Annual report of Supervisor; Annual report of Road District Treasurer; Audit of Accounts; Permanent Fund Transfers; Set time of next Annual Town Meeting; General Business; and, Adjournment. DATED this 14th day of March, 2018 MARTIN E. MAY, Rosefield Township Clerk.

NOTICE OF ANNUAL TOWN MEETING OF THE TOWNSHIP OF JUBILEE NOTICE is hereby given to the legal residents of the Township of JUBILEE in the County of Peoria and State of Illinois, that the Annual Meeting of said Township will take place on TUESDAY, APRIL 10, 2018. The Town Meeting for the transaction of miscellaneous business of said Town will be held at the hour of 8:00 O'Clock P. M. on said day at the JUBILEE TOWNSHIP HALL, located at 12807 N. Princeville-Jubilee Rd., in Jubilee Township, Peoria County, Illinois, and a Moderator having been elected, will proceed to hear and consider reports of Officers and decide on such measures as may, in pursuance of Law, come before the Meeting and especially to consider and decide the following: Call Meeting to Order; Nomination/Election of the Moderator; Moderator’s Oath of Office; Approval of minutes of previous Annual Town Meeting; Annual report of Supervisor; Annual report of Road District Treasurer; Audit of Accounts; Determine time of next Annual Town Meeting; Permanent Fund Transfers; General Business; and, Adjournment. DATED this 12th day of March, 2018. ROBIN A. FORNEY, Jubilee Township Clerk.

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Princeville elementary declines Summit plan By BILL KNIGHT

PRINCEVILLE – After having visited Chicago-area schools and discussing the Summit Learning platform on March 8, teachers of 3rd through 5th grades have decided to stay with the standardsbased system they use now and not switch to Summit at this time, Grade School Principal Julie Bayless told the Board of Education at its March 13 meeting. The Board last month discussed the 9th grade’s Summit pilot program at a meeting with teachers and parents, and the 9th-grade staff using Summit unanimously agreed that the program has been beneficial to students in math, Spanish, English, biology and Modern World I classes. The Board subsequently voted to approve adding 6th and 10th grade classes and courses to the platform. Summit is an online educational tool that “helps students set and track goals, learn content at their For The Weekly Post

own pace, and complete deeper learning projects,” according to the company. Teachers commented that real-time data about students was valuable, as are choices for learning and having the flexibility for students who complete work to advance to more challenging material. In other news, the Board • approved adding Resource Management & Planning and Legal Studies courses to the curriculum for the 2018-19 school year, which was previously discussed Feb. 21; • approved purchasing new Chromebooks and cases for next year for an amount not to exceed $46,250; • requested competitive quotes from multiple companies before taking action on a new mower; • heard that the larger cracks troubling the Grade School roof have been patched, and that head custodian Claude Coats will be locating and patching the remaining smaller cracks; • heard Junior Senior High

School Principal Rich Thole report that on April 9, Grades 6-8 will start taking the PARCC test. On April 10, juniors will take the SAT exam and 9th and 10th grade students will take the PSAT9 and PSAT10 tests, which the State is paying for. Also, the school will give the Illinois Science Assessment to 8th grade and Biology students after the PARCC test is administered; and • in personnel, the board accepted the resignations of Devin Cendejas (cheerleading coach), Elizabeth Quinn (volleyball coach), and Doug Nelson (agriculture teacher, at the end of the FFA season); and approved Darin Brodie as 7th Grade Girls’ Basketball Coach, Janeira Leathers as Migrant Secretary/Liaison/Recruiter, and the Superintendent evaluation.

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ALL SPORTS ROUNDUP

Locals dominate Prairieland boys all-conference Local boys basketball players were well represented on the Prairieland All-Conference teams. Farmington seniors Judd Anderson and Jake Uryasz were named to the 10-player first team, as were Elmwood seniors Vince Lenzi and Ethan Jehle. Uryasz and Lenzi were unanimous picks. Second-team selections included Brimfield senior Tyler Baysingar, Elmwood junior Charlie McKinty, Farmington junior Jarod DePriest and Farmington senior Nick Johnson. Special mention choices were Elmwood junior Jacob Brown and Brimfield junior Parker Pillman. By The Weekly Post

Here are complete Prairieland teams:

Special Mention Ryan Adolphson, So., A-Town; Parker Pill-

PRAIRIELAND ALL-CONFERENCE

man, Jr., Brimfield; Dravin Martin, Sr., BPC;

First Team Hunter Darst, Sr., A-Town; Devin Yocum, Sr., Bushnell-Prairie City, Unanimous; Jason Housenga, Sr., BPC; Vince Lenzi, Sr., Elmwood, Unan.; Ethan Jehle, Sr., Elmwood; Judd Anderson, Sr., Farmington; Jakob Uryasz, Sr., Farmington, Unan.; Zack Pringle, Sr., Havana, Unan.; Cade Beekman, Jr., Lewistown; Wyatt Lehman, Sr., South Fulton. Second Team Calen Mahr, Sr., A-Town; Tyler Baysinger, Sr., Brimfield; Trenten Teel, Sr., BPC; Charlie McKinty, Jr., Elmwood; Jarod DePriest, Jr., Farmington; Nick Johnson, Sr., Farmington; Nathan Parker, Sr., Lewistown; Trevor Heath, Jr., Peoria Heights; Jacob Reller, So.,Rushville-Industry; Mason Engnell, Sr.,West Prairie.

Jacob Brown, Jr., Elmwood; Dalton Staton, Sr., Havana; Cade Shonkwiler, Sr., Knoxville; Jacob Schleich, Fr., North Fulton; Briar Stinson, So., Rushville-Industry. Conference Team Champion: BPC

Track – Watch for boys and girls Sportsmanship Award: West Prairie

high school track previews in the next issue of The Weekly Post.

Junior high track and field prac-

tice is underway, with the state meet set for May 11-12 for Class 7A and

8A and May 18-19 for Class 7AA

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Brimfield-Elmwood baseball starts strong By JEFF LAMPE

A little southern hospitality and some hot bats have boosted Brimfield-Elmwood baseball to a fast start this spring. The Indians (4-1) went 2-1 on a trip to Tennessee last week and followed up with two wins back on Illinois soil. Most recently, B-E topped HenrySenachwine 8-3 on Monday as Parker Pillman and Nick Keith combined on a 7-inning two-hitter. Pillman (2-0) got the win and fanned five in four innings. Caileb Johnson went 3-for-4 with a double, Jimmy Houlihan and Kyle Doubet added two hits apiece and Tyler Baysingar drove in four runs with a grand slam home run in the second inning. Prior to that, Brimfield beat Roanoke-Benson last Thursday, 124. Parker Brodine pitched 4 innings of two-hit, four-strikeout ball to get the win and Dakota Fuller finished up the last three innings with two hits and no runs. Pillman was 3-for-4 with a triple and scored twice with three RBI, while Caileb Johnson had two runs and two RBI, Cale Thompson and Parker Johnson scored twice and Kyle Doubet drove in two runs. In Tennessee, the Indians topped Dyersburg 9-3 and Haywood 11-4 and lost to Brighton, 12-1. In the March 13 win over Haywood, Ash Johnson and Caileb Johnson (two doubles) drove in three runs apiece and Tyler Wessels (2-for-3) Weekly Post Staff Writer

Junior Caileb Johnson has been on a hitting tear for Brimfield-Elmwood en route to a 4-1 start this spring.

and Cale Thompson each had two RBI. Wessels struck out eight and allowed six hits in five innings to get the victory.

After opening with three losses to tough foes, the Farmers (0-5) dropped a 5-4 decision to Delavan on Monday. Farmington scored four runs despite one hit and got two RBI from Will Hayden. Farmington lost Tuesday to Stark County, 9-6, despite 2-for-3 showings by Ben Behrens and Nick Johnson. Farmington

After opening with a win against Bureau Valley on March 15, Princeville (1-3) has dropped three straight, including a home 16-2 loss to Abingdon-Avon on Tuesday. Princeville also lost a pair on Saturday to Marquette (15-2) and WinPrinceville

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nebago (6-4). The Princes led 4-1 in the top of the fifth before Winnebago went on a five-run roll in the bottom of the fifth. Matthew Butterfield, Justin Janssen and Griffin Headley had two hits apiece for Princeville and Brady Miller had a strong outing on the mound, fanning five and allowing three hits in four innings. Peyton Elwell and Dylan Stalter (triple) scored one run each for Princeville. In the opener against Bureau Valley, Headley was 3-for-3 with a triple and a double and drove in three runs while Eli Wieland also drove in three runs. Kirkland Herold fanned three and yielded three hits to get the win. The Cougars (1-2) routed Midland 11-1 last Friday with a nine-hit outburst that included a 3-for-3 outing by Charlie Gibbons. Gibbons, Jason Clark and Nate Mackie each drove in two runs for R-W. Clark also got the win, fanning six and allowing one hit in three innings. Tucker Sams and Austin Batterson scored two runs apiece. The Cougars lost Saturday to Greenfield 17-14 and on March 15 to Knoxville, 3-2. Gibbons was 3-for-5 with three RBI against Greenfield. Batterson, Clark, Ryan Swanson and Nick Malek had two hits apiece. The Knoxville loss came despite Gibbons driving in two runs with a double. ROWVA-Williamsfield

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Brimfield-Elmwood softball opens 2-0 By PHIL JOHNSON

Brimfield-Elmwood (20) was basically perfect in more ways than one in a 28-0 trouncing of Henry on Monday at home. Alyssa Roll tossed a perfect game that included nine strikeouts and a team hitting barrage of 23 hits with 10 extra base hits was enough to keep any scorekeeper’s head spinning. And that was in just a four-inning game. Grace LaFollett led the hitting attack with a grand slam and a triple. Paysley Carver had two hits and Montana Ledbetter drove in four. Olivia Gilles hit a round tripper, two doubles and four RBI, Gracie Scherler hit a triple with two RBI, Shelby Glover drove in two with a double and Alex Updyke had three RBI. Lindsey Stenger had a home run with four RBI. The Lady Indians began a highly anticipated 2018 season with an 8-3 win at Eureka last Tuesday, but the visitors were quiet until a seven-run sixth that contributed to a 16-hit attack. “That sixth inning was quite a breakout for us,” For The Weekly Post

Brimfield coach Kurt Juerjens said. LaFollett was 3-for-3 with a triple, Haley Wallace was 2-for-4 (triple), Ledbetter and Gilles had two hits, Yemm added a double and Roll was also part of the two-hit club. Updyke went 2 for 4 with a double and two RBI. Ledbetter made the offense stand up, fanning eight. B-E will host Pekin this Saturday at home.

Farmington was to open play on Wednesday. Farmington

Princeville (1-2) dropped a heartbreaker to Knoxville Monday at home, 4-3, in eight innings on a Lady Blue Bullets RBI triple in the top of the eighth. Knoxville got three in the third before the go ahead and eventual winning run in the eighth. Haley Holt was the hard-luck losing pitcher, giving up just four hits, one earned run and striking out eight. While Princeville outhit the guests, 8-4, the Lady Princes couldn’t get over the top. Emma Lane was 3-for-5, while Chloe Lane Princeville

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had a double,and Holt drove in a run. The Lady Princes took their first loss of the season Saturday on the turf at Jacksonville to Seneca, 75. Holt pitched all seven innings giving up eight hits and six walks, while striking out six. While Caitlin Pullen was 2-for-2 (triple, one RBI) and Lance drove in two, nine team strikeouts cut into the offense. Princeville, recipients of state trophies the past two seasons, opened 2018 with an 8-7 walk-off win over Ottawa Marquette, courtesy of an opponent error, Saturday at Jacksonville. The Lady Princes held a 5-0 lead after four and 7-1 after five, but Ottawa Marquette stormed back. But having the final at-bat often has its advantages, and it did for Princeville in this contest. The Lady Princes had five hits, all singles. Down hit 2-for-4 with two RBI. Emma Lane, Melissa Martin and Davis each drove in a run. Emma Lane and Holt had to pitch around a typical first game marred by eight errors, as Lane struck out three and gave up five hits in 5.2 innings of work, while Holt whiffed two and gave up one hit. “We survived some bumps to secure a win in this one,” Princeville coach Chad Gardner said. Up next for the Lady Princes is a home matchup versus Dunlap on Tuesday.

song was 3-for-3 and pitched half the game with six strikeouts. Calyn Garza was 3-for-3 with five RBI and pitched three innings, whiffing four and not yielding a hit. More offense came from Mallory Shea (4-for-4, three RBI and two doubles) and Gionna Ott (2for-3, two doubles and two RBI). “While it’s only one game, we are excited about what we could do this season,” R-W coach Joel Zaiser said. The Lady Cougars next will play at Williamsfield against Bushnell-Prairie City.

The Cougars (1-0) gave themselves a huge confidence boost by opening 2018 with a 19-4 thrashing of non conference foe Lowpoint Washburn last Thursday on the road in just six innings. A seven-inning first and an outburst of seven in the sixth were way too much for the home team. Senior leader Tina FogelROWVA-Williamsfield

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Back on track Indoor season gives glimpse into spring By JEFF LAMPE

Though not as serious as outdoor season, indoor track does provide a glimpse into what might happen this spring on the ovals and in the sand pits at local meets. Given that, here are a few things to watch for in the wake of indoor season, which ends Friday and Saturday with the Illinois Top Times meet at Illinois Wesleyan. • Farmington senior Jordan Peckham is running strong, as always. Heading into Top Times, Peckham ranks fourth in the 60 (8.05), fourth in the 200 (26.68) and 8th in the 400 (1:02.66). “She’s so versatile, if I let her she’d break the school record in the 800 too,” coach Toby Vallas said. Joining Peckham at Top Times is junior Sarah Litchfield, ranked sixth in pole vault after clearing 9 feet, 6 inches at the Titan Indoor Meet. • Farmington’s boys will also be well-represented at Wesleyan, with senior Judd Anderson running in three events, the 60 hurdles (7th in 8.84), the 4x200 (9th in 1:36.05) and the 4x400 (6th in 3:38.88). Joining Judd on the 4x200 are seniors Jake Uryasz and Ethan Kenney and sophomore Dash Anderson. Others on the 4x400 are Uryasz, senior Jack Fletcher and Sam Fletcher. Anderson qualified in the 400 also, but will focus on the relays and Weekly Post Staff Writer

Members of Princeville’s 8th grade girls volleyball team posed for a trophy shot on March 17 after defeating Pleasant Plains to place third in IESA’s Class 3A.

Princeville girls place 3rd By JEFF LAMPE

TOLONO – After losing to the eventual IESA 3A state champion, Princeville’s 8th grade girls volleyball team rallied to claim third place. The Lady Princes (22-3) topped Pleasant Plains (20-8) in the third-place game on March 17 at Tolono Unity High Junior High, 25-16, 21-25, 25-21. “They just really improved as individuals and as a team, so they deserved that,” Coach Josie Kielion said. “I’m very proud of them.” In the third-place game, Caitlyn Weekly Post Staff Writer

Thole had 15 service points and two aces for Princeville, which also got eight service points apiece from Hope Harwood and Jessenia Horton-Meza. Princeville lost in the semifinals to eventual Class 3A state champion Eureka (27-0), 25-15, 25-14. Horton-Meza led with three service points and one ace for Princeville. Harwood, Bri Olshawsky, HortonMeza, Thole, Grace Presly, Olivia Rhoads, Kate Colgan, Kiara Cihla, Julianne Kielion, Olivia Menold, Amber Brawley, Andrea Powers, Grace Sorbel, Bridget Gilroy and Katalenna Hunt.

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Megan Gilstrap qualified in the shotput, but has other commitments. • Elmwood will again have strong 4x800 relays. After running 8:33.58 at Saturday’s Last Chance meet at Monmouth, Elmwood’s boys rank second in Class 1A heading into Friday. The quartet includes seniors Trevor Dunkel, Alex Herrmann and Cooper Hoffmann and junior Griff Inskeep. Elmwood’s girls 4x800 also qualified in 10:55.91 at Monmouth to rank 11th heading into Top Times. The relay consists of sophomores Julie Dunkel, Greta Inskeep and Kate Meyers and junior Alexa Perrow. “They ended up with a 10:55, which is well ahead of where they were last year,” Coach Marcy Brugger said. • Also ahead of last year is Perrow, who will run at Top Times in the 3,200. She ran 12:16.68 at Monmouth which Brugger said is “a good 30 seconds off her time” from last year. Read outdoor track previews next week.