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Brake lights from a pickup truck heading westbound on Owens Road near the intersection of Somonauk and Owens roads in Pierce Township can be seen as lightning strikes during a thunderstorm in July. BELOW: Evergreen Village Mobile Home Park resident Larry Hunter waits April 18 on a flooded street for a family member to retrieve some items from her home in Sycamore. By DAVID THOMAS dthomas@shawmedia.com DeKALB – A tornado is expected to hit Northern Illinois University once every 50 years, with the last one touching down near a residence hall in 1981. One is expected to strike within DeKalb’s city limits once every 30 years, said NIU meteorologist Gilbert Sebenste. The last time a tornado hit DeKalb was in 1994, destroying a house on Cherry Road. It’s not very frequent, but that’s no excuse to be complacent, Sebenste said. “If you live in your house all your life in the city of DeKalb ... you are more likely to see a tornado from your house at some point in your lifetime,” he said. “... It might not hit your house, but you might see it.” Severe thunderstorms and tornadoes typically strike in spring, but Sebenste encouraged residents to be prepared to deal with high winds, thunderstorms, hail and other weather calamities a little later

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this year. “Generally, tornadoes and severe thunderstorms are common from April to June,” Sebenste said. “However, this year, because it’s been exceedingly cold in the northern parts of the hemisphere, the severe weather season is being delayed and pushed back.” Disaster experts recommend people take shelter if a tornado warning has been declared. For most homeowners,

this will either be a basement or an inner room in the house. Apartment dwellers, especially those living in higher-level floors, should see if they have a common shelter or basement area they could go to, said Dennis Miller, the coordinator of the DeKalb County Emergency Service Disaster Agency. Larger apartment buildings can lose the entire side of their buildings during a tornado,

said Timothy Reinhold, the senior vice president for research and chief engineer at the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety. This is because the connections between the frame and the walls are usually weaker. “You could lose that whole section,” Reinhold said. Candace Iskowitz, the public affairs director at the Insurance Institute, said that there’s not much apartment dwellers can do, except buy renter’s insurance. Reinhold said there are various businesses that will build tornado shelters or harden certain parts of a home, like an interior walk-in closet, that will provide additional protection during a tornado. Tornadoes aren’t DeKalb’s only problem. The county just came off the heels of flooding that led to the evacuation of Evergreen Village Mobile Home Park. Miller said the area also experiences severe winter storms

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SOMONAUK – Multiple sclerosis made Jim Champion a prisoner in his own body. The 59-pill drug cocktail he took on a regular basis didn’t seem to help him, said his wife, Sandy, who lives with her husband in Somonauk. When the doctors increased his prescription for methadone by one pill, he nearly overdosed. Relief came in 2003 when one of her cousins gave Jim Champion marijuana. Within 10 minutes of smoking it, he was smiling, hungry and his muscles were relaxed. “After all of those years, he is down to 24 pills a day,” Sandy Champion, 47, said. “Hopefully, with the passage of this bill, we’ll be down even more.” The Champions now make trips to Springfield, advocating for the legalization of medical marijuana in Illinois. They and others scored a major victory when a legalization proposal passed the Illinois House earlier this month in a 61-57 vote. Under the bill, patients with “debilitating medical conditions” and a doctor’s prescription could apply for a license that would allow them or a caregiver to buy up to 2.5 ounces of marijuana in a twoweek period. For the Champions, it would mean no longer having to buy an illegal drug on the street, which can lead to dangerous situations. “I don’t like to be considered a criminal in the state of Illinois, but I have to find some

About the bill House Bill 1 would allow people with certain debilitating medical conditions to obtain prescriptions of medical marijuana. Those conditions include cancer, glaucoma, positive status for HIV, AIDS, muscular dystrophy and multiple sclerosis, among others. For more information and to read the full text of the legislation, go to shawurl. com/l5z.

Local votes State Rep. Robert Pritchard, R-Hinckley, voted yes on the bill. State Rep. Tom Demmer, R-Dixon, voted no.

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Consumers keep spending despite higher taxes Rising home prices, less debt help buoy buying from January to March By CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABER The Associated Press WASHINGTON – This year got off to a sour start for U.S. workers: Their pay, already gasping to keep pace with inflation, was suddenly lessened by a Social Security tax increase. Which raised a worrisome question: Would consumers stop spending and further slow the economy? Nope. Not yet, anyway. On Friday, the government said consumers spent 3.2 percent more on an annual basis in the January-March quarter than in the previous quarter – the biggest jump in two years. And in a report Monday, the government said consumers increased their spending in

each month, by 0.2 percent in March, 0.7 percent in February and 0.3 percent in January. The spending increases highlighted a broader improvement in Americans’ financial health that is blunting the impact of the tax increase and raising hopes for more sustainable growth. Consumers have shed debt. Gasoline has gotten cheaper. Rising home values and record stock prices have restored household wealth to its pre-recession high. And employers are steadily adding jobs, which means more people have money to spend. “No one should write off the consumer simply because of the 2 percentage-point increase in payroll taxes,” says Bernard Baumohl, chief econo-

mist at the Economic Outlook Group. “Overall household finances are in the best shape in more than five years.” Spending weakened toward the end of the January-March quarter. Spending at retailers fell in March by 0.4 percent, the worst showing in nine months. And more spending on utilities accounted for up to one-fourth of the increase in consumer spending in the January-March quarter, according to JPMorgan Chase economist Michael Feroli, because of colder weather. Spending on utilities isn’t a barometer of consumer confidence the way spending on household goods, such as appliances or furniture, would be.

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A woman walks past a retail store’s window display April 10 in Baltimore. Despite less pay, U.S. consumers keep spending, thanks to cheaper gas, rising stocks and low debt rates.

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8 DAILY PLANNER Today

Kishwaukee Sunrise Rotary: 7 a.m. at Kishwaukee Community Hospital, 1 Kish Hospital Drive in DeKalb. Contact: Becky Beck Ryan, president, 815-758-3800. Weekly Men’s Breakfast: 8 a.m. at Fox Valley Community Center, 1406 Suydam Road, Sandwich. Cost for these men-only events is $4 for food and conversation, along with bottomless cups of coffee or tea. Easy Does It AA(C): 9:30 a.m. at 312 E. Taylor St., DeKalb. 800-4527990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com. Weight Watchers: 9:30 a.m. weigh in, 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 5:30 p.m. meetings at Weight Watchers Store, 2583 Sycamore Road (near Aldi), DeKalb. Open Closet: 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. at 300 E. Taylor St., DeKalb. Clothes and shoes for men, women and children. 815-758-1388. Safe Passage Sexual Assault adults’ support group; 815-7565228; www.safepassagedv.org. Hinckley Big Book Study AA(C): 6 p.m. at United Methodist Church, 801 N. Sycamore St., 800-4527990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com. Sycamore Kiwanis: 6 p.m. at Mitchel Lounge, 355 W. State St.; 815-899-8740 or visit sycamorekiwanis.org. Women’s “Rule #62 Group”: 6 p.m. at Federated Church, 612 W. State St., Sycamore. 800-4527990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com. Take Off Pounds Sensibly: 6 to 6:30 p.m. weigh-in, 6:30 p.m. meeting at CrossWind Community Church in Genoa. 815-784-3612. Better Off Sober AA(C): 6:30 p.m. at DeKalb Area Alano Club, 312 E. Taylor St., DeKalb, 800-4527990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com. Free Fit Club: 6:30 to 8 p.m. at International Montessory Academy, 1815 Mediterranean Drive, Sycamore. Featuring rotating cardio or yoga programs from various Beachbody workouts like P90X, Insanity, Turbo Fire, Body Gospel, Turbo Jam, Hip Hop Abs, Rev Abs and many others. Call 815-901-4474 or 815566-3580 for more information. Homework Help Nights: 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Neighbors’ House, Fifth and Pine streets, DeKalb. Free help for DeKalb fourth- to 12th-graders; neighborshouse@tbc.net or 815787-0600. Alcoholics Anonymous Tuesday Night Fellowship Group(C): 7 p.m. at The Church of St. Mary, 244 Waterman St. in Sycamore. 815-739-1950. Bingo: 7 p.m. at Genoa Veteran’s Club, 311 S. Washington St. Must be 18 or older to play. www. genoavetshome.us; contact Cindy at crmcorn65@yahoo.com or 815751-1509. Fellowship group AA(C): 7 p.m. at St. Mary’s Memorial Hall, 322 Waterman St., Sycamore. 800-4527990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com. Good Vibes Al-Anon group: 7 to 8 p.m. at First Lutheran Church, 324 N. Third St., DeKalb. Wheel chair accessible entrance is on N. Third St. Parking available in lot located on northwest corner of Third and Pine streets. Contact Mary Ann at 815-895-8119. Sexaholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. at 512 Normal Road, DeKalb (behind church in brick building). 815-5080280. Prairie Echoes women’s chorus: 7:15 to 10 p.m. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 900 Normal Road in DeKalb. 877-300-SING (7464); cathyinelburn@yahoo.com. www.PrairieEchoes.com. Smoky Mirror AA(C): 7:30 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church. 33930 N. State Road, Genoa, 800-4527990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com. Narcotics Anonymous: 8 p.m. at 1201 Twombly Road in DeKalb; www.rragsna.org; 815-964-5959. Program of Recovery AA(C): 8 p.m. at DeKalb Area Alano Club, 312 E. Taylor St., DeKalb, 800-4527990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com. Wednesday Business Networking International: 8 a.m. at 920 W. Prairie Dr., #M, Sycamore (Ecosteam). Home-schoolers activities: 8:45 to 11:45 a.m. in Sycamore. All ages are welcome to participate in hands-on classes and field trips. Contact: Lisa at 815-748-0896 or gakers@tbc.net. Free Blood Pressure Clinic: 9 to 11 a.m. at Valley West Community Hospital, 11 E. Pleasant Ave., Sandwich. No appointment necessary. 815-786-3962 or www.valleywest. org. Men and Caregivers Networking Breakfast: 9 to 10 a.m. at Kishwaukee Community Hospital Cancer Center. For more information, call 815-748-2958 or visit www.kishhospital.org/programs.

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Washington Wizards center Jason Collins (right) battles for a rebound April 17 against Bulls guard Kirk Hinrich during the first half of an NBA game at the United Center. Collins has become the first male professional athlete in the major four American sports leagues to come out as gay. “We’ve got to get rid of the shame. That’s the main thing. And Jason’s going to help that. He’s going to help give people courage to come out,” said Billie Jean King, a member of the International Tennis Hall of Fame who confirmed she was gay after being outed in the early 1980s. “I guarantee you he’s going to feel much lighter, much freer. The truth does set you free, there’s no question. It doesn’t mean it’s easy. But it sets you free,” King said in a telephone in-

terview with The Associated Press. The Wizards, whose season ended April 17, issued a statement from President Ernie Grunfeld: “We are extremely proud of Jason and support his decision to live his life proudly and openly. He has been a leader on and off the court and an outstanding teammate throughout his NBA career. Those qualities will continue to serve him both as a player and as a positive role model for others of all sexual orientation.”

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Randy Jackson and Rebbie Jackson, brother and sister of late pop star Michael Jackson, arrive Monday at a courthouse for Katherine Jackson’s lawsuit against concert giant AEG Live in Los Angeles. sure that no one – nobody – knew his deepest, darkest secrets.” A jury of six men and six women will determine whether AEG should pay Jackson’s mother and three children for their losses after his 2009 death from an overdose of propofol. Millions and possibly billions of dollars in damages are at stake in the case that opened

with private photos of the singer with his children and video clips of Jackson dancing. “This case is about personal choices,” Putnam said about Jackson’s decision to be treated by physician Conrad Murray. “Also, it was about his personal responsibility. There’s no question that Michael Jackson’s death was a terrible tragedy.

“I believe the evidence will show it was not a tragedy of AEG Live’s making,” Putnam said as he ended his opening statement. Testimony will begin today. Panish said AEG created a conflict of interest for Murray and forced him to choose between a large payday and Jackson’s care. He told the jury AEG was feeling competitive pressures and wanted the Jackson tour to work at all costs. “They didn’t care who got lost in the wash,” Panish told the jury. Panish played a song that Jackson wrote for his three children, “You Are My Life,” and displayed a note the singer had written for his mother that brought tears to her eyes as she sat in court. Katherine Jackson sued AEG Live in September 2010, claiming it failed to properly investigate Murray before allowing him to serve as Jackson’s doctor as he prepared for his “This Is It” shows. She is also suing on behalf of her son’s three children – Prince, Paris and Blanket.

Army amputee completes air assault school FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. – Sgt. 1st Class Greg Robinson has become the first amputee to complete Army air assault school, a course so grueling his prosthetic leg broke twice over the 10 days spent rappelling down ropes, navigating obstacle courses and completing long road marches. Each year thousands of soldiers are physically and mentally tested to their

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Lawyer details Jackson’s drug struggles LOS ANGELES – Michael Jackson’s struggle against drug addiction was on display Monday during opening statements in his mother’s wrongful death case against concert promoter AEG Live. Competing portraits of Jackson emerged during the first hours of the trial, with Katherine Jackson’s attorney acknowledging the pop star’s drug problems while also trying to show he was a caring son and father. “His stirring voice, his musical genius, his creativity and his generosity and his huge heart was extinguished forever,” her lawyer, Brian Panish, said in his opening remarks. AEG’s attorney, Marvin S. Putnam, said that while Jackson’s death was tragic, his guarded private life meant the company was unaware that he was using the powerful anesthetic propofol. “The truth is, Michael Jackson fooled everyone,” Putnam said. “He made

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WASHINGTON – With the simplest of sentences, NBA veteran Jason Collins set aside years of worry and silence to become the first active player in one of four major U.S. professional sports leagues to come out as gay. In a first-person article posted Monday on Sports Illustrated’s website, Collins begins: “I’m a 34-year-old NBA center. I’m black. And I’m gay.” Collins has played for six teams in 12 seasons, most recently as a reserve with the Washington Wizards after a midseason trade from the Boston Celtics. He is now a free agent and wants to keep playing in the NBA. “I didn’t set out to be the first openly gay athlete playing in a major American team sport. But since I am, I’m happy to start the conversation. I wish I wasn’t the kid in the classroom raising his hand and saying, ‘I’m different,’ ” Collins writes. “If I had my way, someone else would have already done this. Nobody has, which is why I’m raising my hand.” Saying he had “endured years of misery and gone to enormous lengths to live a lie,” Collins immediately drew support for his announcement from the White House, former President Bill Clinton, the NBA, current and former teammates, and athletes in other sports. Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant tweeted that he was proud of Collins, writing: “Don’t suffocate who u r because of the ignorance of others,” followed by the words “courage” and “support.”

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limits at the Fort Campbell school. Instructors said Robinson accomplished everything other participants did and trainers cut him no slack even though he lost part of his right leg in a 2006 deployment to Afghanistan. When he joined his teammates at a brief graduation ceremony Monday at the Sabalauski Air Assault School, it was a testament to what can be achieved by amputees.

War wounds from Iraq and Afghanistan and the recent bombing at the Boston Marathon have highlighted the challenges that amputee patients face to recover. An inspiration to the bombing victims? Robinson, a 34-year-old noncommissioned officer from Elizabethtown, Ill., said his attitude was one of just wanting to complete the same program he sends soldiers to who are under his command. “Right now, I am a pla-

toon sergeant,” Robinson told reporters after graduating. “I have roughly 30 men in my platoon. As a leader, I didn’t want to tell my soldiers that they needed to go to air assault school, if I am not air assault qualified.” Robinson was wounded during an attack during a major military operation in 2006. He said his traumatic injury wasn’t going to prevent him from meeting some of the Army’s toughest standards.

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8BRIEF Mass. city offers prize for pointing out potholes HAVERHILL, Mass. – Report a pothole, win a prize. That’s the idea behind a new promotion by the city of Haverhill. Mayor James Fiorentini said residents who report a pothole on a city street to the Public Works Department will automatically be entered into a drawing for one of three $25 gift cards donated by local businesses. The contest ends May 10. He told The Eagle-Tribune that the idea is to get the bone-jarring, suspension-rattling holes filled within two business days of when they are reported. He said it’s a public safety issue. Haverhill, like all New England cities, is dealing with the spring rite of dealing with divots in the roads after a rough winter.

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4 years in prison for sex offender By JILLIAN DUCHNOWSKI jduchnowski@shawmedia.com SYCAMORE – A 21-yearold DeKalb man was sentenced to four years in prison Monday after admitting he lied to police and violated his probation. Patrick K. Owens, of the 200 block of North First Street, violated his probation by failing to properly register as a sex offender in November, court records show. He had been convicted of sexually abusing a 16-year-old when he was 20 years old, according to the Illinois sex offender registry. He had been on probation

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Cindy Lofthouse, an instructional coach at DeKalb High School, works with a group of students during a biology lab Friday. Lofthouse recently found out she was the winner of this year’s Wirtz Award.

Lofthouse to receive Wirtz Award D-428 honor goes to instructional coach from DeKalb High School By DAVID THOMAS dthomas@shawmedia.com DeKALB – To her colleagues, Cindy Lofthouse comes from a place of compassion. “She just creates opportunities for students to be successful,” said Ann Shult, a DeKalb High School science teacher who works with Lofthouse. Lofthouse, an instructional coach at the school, is the 2013 winner of DeKalb School District 428’s Wirtz Award, which is presented to one District 428 teacher each year. Lofthouse will be recognized at a May 7 school board meeting. As an instructional coach, Lofthouse works with teachers at the high school to devel-

op better literary strategies and lesson models to make learning easier for students. Shult, a biology and human anatomy teacher at DHS, said Lofthouse will observe new lesson plans or teaching methods she’s trying out. “It’s nice to have another set of eyes,” Shult said. Shult, along with Amy Barnes, another instructional coach, nominated Lofthouse for the Wirtz Award. In addition to her duties as an instructional coach, Lofthouse has been a coach, is the co-vice president of the teachers union and the co-chairwoman of the teacher evaluation committee. “It’s nice that your peers recognize the ways you try to help the district and help our students learn,” Lofthouse

said. Apart from a couple of years in Hinsdale, Lofthouse has spent the majority of her time living and teaching in DeKalb. Her parents were teachers, and she is an alumna of both DeKalb High School and Northern Illinois University. “I think the DeKalb community has a lot to offer families, so we raised our children here,” Lofthouse said. “Over the years, I like the fact that the DeKalb school district has tried to be progressive, put students first. My own kids graduated from DeKalb High School.” On the same day she learned she’d won the award, DeKalb High School was named among the top 10 percent of high schools in the country, according to U.S. News and World Report’s 2013 Best High School list. Lofthouse said she was struck by this timing.

“It’s nice that your peers recognize the ways you try to help the district and help our students learn.” Cindy Lofthouse District 428 Wirtz Award winner

“To me, what this says is that, as a district, there are a lot of teachers and administrators who work really hard to improve learning for our students,” Lofthouse said.” Lofthouse plans to retire in three years. Although she believes her four grandchildren will keep her busy, she has made no plans yet. “I don’t know what that looks like,” Lofthouse said. “It’s hard to imagine my life without some involvement in terms of education.”

Having emergency plan important for renters • SEVERE Continued from page A1 as well as extreme heat and drought. Miller said homeowners can do a number of things in anticipation of flooding or heavy rain. If the house is prone to flooding, people should raise things off the basement floor. They can also deploy sandbags the day before rain is forecast. “Be prepared for what might have entered your house or basement,” Miller said. Reinhold also recommended people develop a plan for emergencies, especially if they

live in an apartment complex. Joe Dillett was one of the American Red Cross volunteers who handed out cleaning kits and food to residents affected by DeKalb’s flooding earlier this month. Dillett said he usually responds to fires that leave families homeless. Apart from shelter and material goods, Dillett said the most important thing he provides in a disaster is emotional support. “We pay particular attention to medications, what was lost in the disaster,” Dillett said. “They really need the support when they lose the house. It’s just having a hand on their shoulder and helping them through it.”

DeKALB – Northern Illinois University College of Law will host a conference Wednesday on barriers the poor and vulnerable face within the criminal justice system. Participants include Illinois Supreme Court Justices Thomas Kilbride and Robert Thomas, McHenry County Chief Judge Michael Sullivan and NIU Law Dean Jennifer Rosato. Appellate Court Justice Mary Schostok, Patrick Kinnally of the Kane County Bar Association, Mi-

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A golf cart bridge over the Kishwaukee River was surrounded by water on the morning of April 19 at the River Heights Golf Course in DeKalb.

make sure the batteries are fresh or replace the batteries. • Trim branches hanging over the roof and near windows of your home. High winds can easily snap off weak branches and blow them around, shattering glass and crashing into the siding. The sound of branches scraping against your home is a signal that they need to

be cut back. • When using an emergency electric power generator, get fresh air immediately if you begin to feel flu-like symptoms, sick, dizzy or lightheaded.

chele Meyer of Mutual Ground and Mike O’Connor of Prairie State Legal Services also will speak. The Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Access to Justice Listening Conference will be held from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Wednesday in Room 170 of the NIU College of Law. Register by emailing ilsupctatj@isba.org.

money for its free and low-cost meal program. A 2-hour cupcake party features more than an hour of baking and decorating cupcakes for up to 15 children and three adult supervisors for $250, according to a news release. Up to 15 children and three adults can bake personal pizzas from scratch for about 2.5 hours for $325, and a 3-hour cupcake party with lunch is available for $375. For more information or to request a party date, see www. feedemsoup.org, call 815310-0903 or email dgibbs@

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DeKALB – Feed’em Soup Community Project offers cupcake and pizza parties to raise

SYCAMORE – A 72-yearold DeKalb man faces criminal charges for allegedly receiving public aid after falsely claiming to rent a room in a house that belongs to an ex-girlfriend he is accused of stalking. John Cassimatis, of the 1100 block of Rushmoore Drive, allegedly received $300 from the DeKalb County Community Services Department and $200 from St. Vincent de Paul after lying in January about renting a room in the woman’s house in the 8900 block of Base Line Road outside Kingston, court records show. He was charged Saturday with two counts of fraud. It was not clear from the criminal complaint why he was receiving the public assistance. Earlier this month, Cassimatis was charged with aggravated stalking, stalking and violating an order of protection. He allegedly drove by the home on Base Line Road on March 21 and April 4, and put his ex-girlfriend under surveillance at Walmart, court records show. He also is accused of having some-

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the floor. • Prepare an evacuation kit with important papers, insurance documents, medications and other things you may need if you are forced to be away from your home or business for several days. • Inspect sump pumps and drains to ensure proper operation. If a sump pump has a battery backup,

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Sources: Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security

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Stalking suspect faces fraud charges one take photographs of the home and the barns on the property and return the camera with the photographs. The most serious charge against Cassimatis, aggravated stalking, typically is punishable by up John to seven years Cassimatis in prison. Cassimatis’ ex-girlfriend received an order of protection against him in April 2011 after she said he slapped her in the face, refused to return her car keys and pulled her down six stairs, court records show. She also claimed he had taken money out of her checking account to pay his bills without her permission and demanded she give him more money, court records show. Cassimatis was convicted May 30 of aggravated stalking in Kane County and was sentenced to probation, court records show. Cassimatis is expected to ask a judge to reduce his bail today. He would need to post $12,500 to be released while the charges are pending.

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Tips on preparing for a severe-weather disaster • Build an emergency kit that will provide you and your family with enough food, water and other supplies for 72 hours. • Make sure downspouts are pointed away from the foundation and are properly draining away from the property. • Always place electronics on higher shelves or keep them off

for violating home electronic monitoring, violation of an order of protection, damaging property and criminal sexual abuse, court records show. He was given credit for spendPatrick K. ing 225 days Owens in jail while the cases were pending. He is expected to be released from prison by November 2015, when he is due back in DeKalb County Circuit Court to discuss paying victims the restitution they are owed.

Sycamore’s Art Attack has gallery openings SYCAMORE – The Art Attack Artist Co-op Gallery has room for new artists at 215 W. Elm St., Sycamore. Prospective artists will be reviewed May 18 by co-op members. Call 815-899-9812 between 3 and 7 p.m. Monday through May 10 to make an appointment. Applicants will be asked to present three or four pieces of artwork.

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way to relieve myself of this disease that’s been attacking my body for 25 years,” Jim Champion, 46, said. Medical marijuana has come before the Illinois House before, but the restrictions laid out in House Bill 1 have been touted by proponents as the most stringent in the country. It’s what led state Rep. Robert Pritchard, R-Hinckley, to vote yes. “Clearly, this bill has a lot more restrictions and spells out the process a lot more clearly than any of the state laws that have allowed for medical marijuana,” Pritchard said. State Sen. Dave Syverson, R-Rockford, also cited the new restrictions as being a plus. If the Senate version of the bill keeps the same restrictions the House signed off on, Syverson said he will vote for it. “This is not for people who have chronic pain,” Syverson said. “This is people who have serious or terminal illness, have to be under a physician’s care. There are safeguards about where it comes from.” Jim Champion noted that the bill defines specific diseases a person has to have before receiving the drug. “It’s an exclusive club, but it’s one you don’t want to be a member of,” he said. Under the proposed bill, the marijuana would have to be purchased from one of 60 dispensaries dispersed throughout the state. The state would track prescriptions in an effort to limit abuses, flagging doctors who

prescribe it a lot. Doctors also would have to have seen the patient at least twice in the previous year before they could write a prescription for marijuana. But the restrictions did not win over Rep. Tom Demmer, who voted no. The Dixon Republican said he found it hard to support the legalization of a drug when its benefits are unknown. Demmer said he would want to see some kind of recommendation from the Food and Drug Administration. “I think that’s the appropriate measure to take, regardless if you’re talking about a new kind of Tylenol or medical marijuana,” Demmer said. Sen. Tim Bivins, R-Dixon, expressed similar sentiments. The bill also limits the number of growers to 22, one per state police district. DeKalb County is in District 2, which also includes McHenry, DuPage, Kane and Lake counties. DeKalb County Sheriff Roger Scott said enforcing this law could be tricky if Illinois legalizes medical marijuana. While the bill’s language can change between now and final passage, Scott said he does not think it’s law enforcement’s job to regulate health issues. “I still think it’s putting another drug out there for smoking,” Scott said. “It’s ironic that Illinois has come down hard on people who smoke regular cigarettes but will now allow marijuana cigarettes. Seems a bit contradictory to me.”

• Shaw Media reporter Emily K. Coleman contributed to this story.

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State Senate gun-carry bill to get overhaul By JOHN O’CONNOR The Associated Press SPRINGFIELD – An Illinois state senator said Monday he will rework legislation allowing the carrying of concealed guns that emerged last week after concerns about extra levels of scrutiny for Chicago and Cook County, but he defended the proposal against complaints that it was more restrictive than first touted. A copy of Sen. Kwame Raoul’s proposed legislation that was obtained by The Associated Press indicates the plan would require an applicant to not only be free of a criminal record and pass a background check, but pro-

At a glance The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals declared in December that Illinois’ concealed carry ban was unconstitutional, and gave state lawmakers until June 9 to create a law allowing concealed carry.

vide a “proper reason” for wanting to carry a gun and be “of good moral character.” Those are hallmarks of laws in states such as New York, where police have wide latitude to deny applications. But Raoul said it was lifted from neighboring Indiana, whose concealed carry law dates back decades.

8STATE BRIEFS Tainted well water case ends in guilty verdict CHICAGO – After a former Crestwood water official was convicted Monday for lying about secretly mixing carcinogen-tainted well water into the village’s drinking supply, the sense of bitterness and betrayal among residents remained. Longtime water department supervisor Theresa Neubauer, 55, stared down at the defense table earlier Theresa Monday and Neubauer showed no emotion as a judge read the verdict – guilty on all 11 counts. Neubauer, who is on paid leave as Crestwood’s police chief, was found guilty of making false statements to environmental regulators. Each of the 11 counts carries a maximum five-year prison term. The judge set a tentative sentencing date of Oct. 2. From 1982 until the allegations arose in 2008, the village

mixed the tainted well water with cleaner but pricier water from Lake Michigan, prosecutors said.

Hostess to open bakeries in Indiana and Illinois KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Hostess Brands LLC said Monday that it will open bakeries in Indianapolis and Schiller Park, Ill., after announcements last week that it will reopen bakeries in Georgia and Kansas in its effort to bring back some of its popular snack brands by the end of July. The predecessor to Hostess Brands filed for bankruptcy protection in 2012 after years of turmoil and later decided to go out of business after a nationwide strike crippled its operations. Private equity groups Apollo Global Management and Metropolis & Co. paid $410 million to buy the Hostess and Dolly Madison snack cake lines as well as five plants as part of the company’s liquidation process.

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8OBITUARIES MARVIN HART ROUSH Born: April 9, 1929, in Sycamore, Ill. Died: April 27, 2013 SYCAMORE – Marvin Hart Roush, 84, of Sycamore, Ill., passed away suddenly Saturday, April 27, 2013. Born April 9, 1929, in Sycamore, the son of Lemuel and Eulalia (Hart) Roush, he was formerly married to Joan Roush. He later married his love, Phyllis Roush. He attended grade school at Parks Country School and was a graduate of Sycamore High School. Marvin worked at the Sycamore school district for many years, but his real passion was for farming and his family. Marvin was a lifelong member of Mayfield Congregational Church in Sycamore. Survivors include his wife, Phyllis; seven children, Michael (Marilu) Roush, Terry (Kathy) Roush, Daniel (Patti) Roush, Kevin (Emily) Fleetwood, Wayne (Cindy) Fleetwood, Brent (Maureen) Fleetwood and Shaun Fleetwood (Fred Moubry); 11 grandchildren, Vincent, David and Thomas Roush, Madilyn, Grant, Scott, Carole and Morgan Fleetwood and Arielle, Shelby and Samantha Gaul; one brother, James (Doris) Roush; his horse, Mikey; donkey, Dusty; and dog, Nugget. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Austin and Richard Roush; and one sister, Winifred Nelson. His funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 2, at Mayfield Congregational Church, with the Rev. William Nagy and the Rev. Martha Bunell officiating. Burial will be at Charter Grove Cemetery in rural Sycamore. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Butala Funeral Home and Crematory in Sycamore. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Mayfield Congregational Church in care of Butala Funeral Home and Crematory, 1405 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore, IL 60178. To sign the online guest book or for information, visit www. ButalaFuneralHomes.com or call 815-895-2833.

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The AP review of the Senate legislation came on the same day Attorney General Lisa Madigan asked the U.S. Supreme Court for more time to decide on whether to challenge the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals’ December decree that the state’s concealed carry ban was unconstitutional. The appeals court ordered state lawmakers to enact a law by June 9 allowing concealed carry. Madigan has until May 23 to decide on an appeal but is seeking a 30-day extension. The request from Madigan’s solicitor general, Michael Scodro, contends that the December ruling about Illinois’ ban created conflicts

about whether the Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms applies outside the home and if it does, what standards should govern it. It said there is also a question about a state’s ability to respond to a lawsuit about the regulations. Concealed carry has divided the state for years, as much along geographical lines as along political ones. Violence-weary Chicago Democrats believe more guns are not the answer and have proposed restrictive measures. Second Amendment devotees elsewhere in the state argue for permissive rules that grant gun-toting permits to virtually anyone who meets the requirements.

requisite safety training. That’s because Raoul’s initial legislation would also require an applicant to provide state police with “a proper reason for carrying a firearm” and prove that he or she “is a responsible person of good moral character” whose permit would be “consistent with public safety.” “We just think that if you pass the background check, and you meet all the qualifications with the training, you should be able to get a concealed carry permit, no matter who you are,” said Rep. Brandon Phelps, a Democrat from Harrisburg who is the House point person on concealed carry.

Raoul, a Chicago Democrat, advertised his proposal as a compromise. It recognized “sensitivities” of densely populated Chicago and Cook County, he said, by proposing local police be able to deny an “endorsement” to carry in those jurisdictions even if the Illinois State Police had approved an applicant’s permit for the rest of the state. Gun rights advocates pounced on the idea as too bureaucratic. They also argued Raoul was mistaken when he said that his legislation constituted a plan in which police had to provide a permit if an applicant passed a background check and acquired

Fight settled over Chicago meters The ASSOCIATED PRESS CHICAGO – Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced Monday that he was able to tweak a deal to privatize the city’s parking meters that has proven to be a national embarrassment even as he acknowledged that the city is stuck for the next 71 years with a contract he inherited and despises. “We cannot make this bad deal go away and make it into a good one,” the mayor said at a City Hall news conference of the $1.15 billion, 75-year deal reached in 2008 by predecessor Richard M. Daley that led to Chicago having the most expensive parking in the country. “But I think we did make it a little less bad for the next seven decades.” Emanuel, who called his proposal an effort to “make a little lemonade out of a big lemon,” said he was able to secure from Chicago Parking Meters LLC an agreement to stop charging for parking in the city’s residential neighborhoods on Sundays. But to get that concession, Emanuel had to give one: Metered parking hours will be extended an hour until 10 p.m., as well as an additional three hours in the trendy near North Side. Emanuel has been embroiled in a battle over tens

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Kyle Vocelka buys some time for his vehicle Monday from a Chicago parking meter kiosk across the street from St. Alphonsus Catholic Church on Chicago’s North Side. People parking in Chicago will soon be getting a break on meter fees – at least on Sundays. of millions of dollars Chicago Parking Meters LLC has contended the city owes for revenue lost when streets are closed for festivals and other reasons. On Monday, he said the company has agreed to settle for much less than it has demanded. Under the agreement, the city will settle invoices totaling $49 million for a two-year period that ended March 31 for a total of

$8.9 million. The difference of about $20 million a year will total more than $1 billion over the life of the contract, Emanuel said. “I literally have millions of dollars of unpaid bills sitting on my desk that I have refused to pay,” the mayor said. “The company now knows that I’m a different type of mayor, this is a different administration and Chicago has a different way of doing business.”

The mayor said he will submit the proposal to the City Council, which must approve it to go into effect. Chicago residents said the tradeoff won’t help them much, but they don’t blame the current mayor. “It’s going to make things even more of a frustration,” said marketing executive Brian Hull, 30, envisioning feeding a meter during a latenight party.

FREDA WEST Born: Sept. 16, 1920, in Green City, Mo. Died: April 10, 2013, in DeKalb, Ill. DeKALB – Freda West, 92, of DeKalb, Ill., died Wednesday, April 10, 2013, at DeKalb County Rehab & Nursing Center, in DeKalb. Born Sept. 16, 1920, to George and Bertha (Maggart) Schweppe in Green City, Mo., Freda married Franklin B. West on Aug. 31, 1940, in Chicago. She attended Chillicothe Business College of Missouri and worked for 20 years as a clerk in the DeKalb County Treasurer’s office. Freda was an active member of the Sycamore United Methodist Church, where she participated in the quilter’s guild and the women’s church circle. Freda is survived by two sons, James (Nancy) and David (Katheryn) West, both of Sycamore; and seven grandchildren, Erick (Angela) West, Abby West, Kelsy (Kyle) Hart, Erin (Jonathan) Ormond, Adam (Kari) West, Kyle West and Megan West. Freda had nine great-grandchildren: Ian, Ellianen, Annalise, Lexi, Kaleb, Damion, Riley, Rogan and Lyla. Many nieces and nephews also will miss her. She was preceded in death by her husband, Franklin B. West; parents; son, J. Ronald West; and sister, Carolyn Rygel. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. May 4 at Sycamore United Methodist Church with Pastor Harlene Harden officiating. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Memorials can be made to the music department at Sycamore United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Olson Funeral & Cremation Services Ltd., Quiram Sycamore Chapel. To share a memory or condolence, visit www. olsonfh.com or 815-895-6589. To sign the online guest book, visit www.legacy.com/daily-chronicle.

Economists: $1 of wealth means 3 cents in spending • SPENDING Continued from page A1 Americans also saved less in the first quarter, lowering the savings rate to 2.6 percent from 3.9 percent in 2012. Economists say that was likely a temporary response to the higher Social Security tax, and most expect the savings rate to rise back toward last year’s level. That could limit spending. But several longer-term trends are likely to push in the other direction, economists say, and help sustain consumer spending. Among those trends:

Recession. Economists estimate that each dollar of additional wealth adds roughly 3 cents to spending. That means last year’s $5.5 trillion run-up in wealth could spur about $165 billion in additional consumer spending this year. That’s much more than the $120 billion cost of the higher Social Security taxes. “The resilience in spending, despite increased taxes, suggests that rising household wealth is providing an offset” to higher taxes and spending cuts, says James Marple, an economist at TD Bank.

Debt is down Wealth is up Home prices rose more than 10 percent in the 12 months that ended in February. And both the Dow Jones industrial average and Standard & Poor’s 500 stock indexes reached record highs in the first quarter. As a result, Americans have recovered the $16 trillion in wealth that was wiped out by the Great

Household debt now equals 102 percent of after-tax income, down from a peak of 126 percent in 2007. That’s almost back to its long-term trend, according to economists at Deutsche Bank. And households are paying less interest on their debts, largely because of the Federal Reserve’s efforts to keep borrowing rates at

record lows. The percentage of after-tax income that Americans spent on interest and debt payments dropped to 10.4 percent in the October-December quarter last year. That’s the lowest such figure in the 32 years that the Federal Reserve has tracked the data.

Jobs are up Employers have added an average of 188,000 jobs a month in the past six months, up from 130,000 in the previous six. Job gains slowed in March to only 88,000. But most economists expect at least a modest rebound in coming months. And layoffs sank to a record low in January. Fewer layoffs tend to make people feel more secure in their jobs and more willing to spend.

Gas prices are down Gasoline prices have fallen in the past year and are likely to stay low. Nationwide, the average price of a gallon of gas has dropped 28 cents since this year’s peak

of $3.79 on Feb. 27. Analysts expect gas to drop an additional 20 cents over the next two months. Each 10 cent drop over a full year translates into roughly $13 billion in savings for consumers.

Loan costs are down Lower interest rates have enabled millions of Americans to save money by refinancing their mortgages. Mortgage giant Freddie Mac estimates that in the fourth quarter of 2012, homeowners who refinanced cut their interest rate by one-third, the biggest reduction in 27 years the agency has tracked the data. On a $200,000 loan, that means $3,600 in savings over the next 12 months. Some economists note that the Social Security tax cut didn’t spur much more spending when it first took effect at the start of 2011. The tax cut gave someone earning $50,000 about $1,000 more to spend each year. A household with two highpaid workers had up to $4,500 more.

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Business development events on the calendar

Josie Hopkins has been running Josie’s Antiques at her farm in Maple Park for 25 years.

Two notable business development events have been scheduled by the DeKalb County Economic Development Corp. A Broadband and Economic Development Industrial Focus Luncheon will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 30 at the Barsema Alumni Center at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb. A follow-up meeting to the Industrial Workforce Development for Today and Tomorrow Business/Education Summit will be held from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. June 18 at the Kishwaukee College Conference Center in Malta.

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By DAVID THOMAS dthomas@shawmedia.com MAPLE PARK – Josie Hopkins knew she always wanted to have a shop on her property at 15454 Route 38 in Maple Park. “I always wanted it to be a place where people could come and be nurtured, and come and roam around,” Hopkins said. “There are many gardens here ... in between the buildings here, people can walk.” Josie’s Antiques first opened in her milkhouse 25 years ago. Now, it has expanded to three other buildings on her property. “Through the years, I don’t know even how many thousands of dollars have gone into these four buildings,” Hopkins said. Customers meandering through Hopkins’ shop will find plenty of

What: Josie’s Antiques Address: 15454 Route 38, Maple Park Phone: 815-756-1920 Hours: Noon to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday antiques dating back decades. Some of the antiques, such as a wood cookstove, were once owned by Hopkins. She said the antiques resonated with her. Every weekend, Hopkins makes a fresh batch of chocolate chip cookies for her customers. She said some people have come out just for the cookies themselves. “They’ve been like the icon of the place,” she said. There are no other employees at Josie’s Antiques. It is just Hopkins,

another friend who helps with lifting, and whatever family that is around. She also sells other people’s antiques if they are having trouble selling them. Hopkins said she has no plans for expansion of hours or number of locations. “I’m here now, in the moment,” Hopkins said. “I don’t have an expanded view of ‘Oh, I got to get to this goal.’ ... I’m just here for people.” But Hopkins is doing other things with her time. She said she teaches a class called “The Wisdom of the Soul.” She also wrote “One Soul’s Journey: A Mystic’s Way Home,” that was published last year. “Everyone has universal truths and this is what I teach,” Hopkins said about her class. “I teach people how to see through the eyes of the soul. From the inner self. ... It’s inner-looking, it’s introspection.”

The DeKalb Advancement of Technology Authority Broadband project has made DeKalb County a hub of high-speed fiber-optic networks, facilitating affordable broadband access to institutions, consumers and businesses. By installing 130 miles of fiber-optic telecommunications lines across DeKalb County and northern LaSalle County, the DATA network provides direct connections to public institutions while enabling local internet service providers to interconnect with the fiber network to provide broadband to households and businesses. The purpose of this discussion is to detail the broadband assets available in DeKalb County and to explore how to best promote increased adoption and utilization of this telecommunications resource to support business development and entrepreneurship. Participants in this panel discussion include Matt Parks, director of Networks & Communications Services/ Information Technology Services at NIU; Scot Eberle, president of Fiberutilties Group of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; and a representative of Broadband Illinois/Partnership for a

DCEDC VIEW Paul Borek Connected Illinois. The panel discussion will be moderated by John Lewis, senior research scholar, Division of Research and Graduate Studies at NIU.

Industrial Workforce Development for Today and Tomorrow Business/Education Summit On March 12, DCEDC, the Greater Rochelle Economic Development Corp. and Kishwaukee College convened 135 business professionals and educators to identify business occupation and skill needs. The availability of a qualified labor force to accommodate the requirements of current and new industries is critical to the retention and expansion of local business, as well as the attraction of new industries. Business attendees provided extensive input about their requirements as well as their experience in recruiting and hiring. KC compiled the business input into a Summary Report for participants’ review. An Action Plan is being prepared to address the identified needs and issues and to facilitate increased communication and collaboration between industry and educators. This Action Plan will be presented and discussed at the Industrial Workforce Development Follow-Up Summit. Summit sponsors are confident that if we address identified workforce development opportunities, we will distinguish ourselves in preparing skilled workers to support our industries, which will enhance our business expansion and attraction efforts. For information about these events, contact Karen Hoyle at 815-895-2711 or hoyle@dcedc.org.

• Paul Borek is executive director of the DeKalb County Economic Development Corp.

8BRIEFS KC offers FastPitch Competition Workshop Kishwaukee College will offer a free workshop for local entrepreneurs and inventors from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday in Room A-415 at the college to assist them in preparation for the Stateline FastPitch Competition. The FastPitch Competition will be held June 19 at Northern Illinois University – Rockford, 8500 E. State St.. The Stateline FastPitch Competition is an opportunity for local entrepreneurs and inventors to “pitch” their ideas to a judging panel of local business and industry leaders. Each contestant has three minutes to answer six basic questions for the panel. KC Instructor Mark Schwendau is offering the free workshop to explain the FastPitch process and give tips to community members of the KC district who may be interested in participating. For more information, contact Schwendau at 815825-2086, ext. 3480, or mark. schwendau@kishwaukeecollege.edu.

Sheedy Chiropractic marks 56th anniversary Sheedy Family Chiropractic will host a fun-filled day dedicated to its patients and its 56th year of service to the DeKalb and Sycamore communities. The event will take place from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the business at 920 W. Prairie Drive, Sycamore. The event also will celebrate the kickoff to the practice’s new name, Sycamore Integrated Health, and the grand opening of Optimal Fitness in the same location. The day will include food, drinks, games, free massages, raffles and door prizes. Other offers include $5 adjustments

for existing patients, 25 percent off all office merchandise and free consultation, exam and spinal X-rays for new patients. Optimal Fitness will offer free training sessions and discounted package deals.

Genoa scholarship semi-finalists named Representatives of the Genoa Days King & Queen Scholarship Contest committee recently announced the contest semifinalists. This year’s King candidates

are Quinn Anderson, Lane Bankson, Logan Bankson, Zane LaCasse, Mason Lucca, Adam Price, Benjamin Rabe, Cal Thompson, Daniel Thorsen and Gabriel Williams-Torres. This year’s Queen candidates are Melissa Baus, Taylor Dehmlow, Danielle Engel, Samantha Fisher, Meredith Fitzsimmons, Vanessa Garza, Victoria Hensley, Julia Mendoza, Aubrey Schuls-Trongeau, Shannon Schumacher and Daphne Vassmer. The semifinalists will now

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complete a detailed questionaire. The committee will review the questionaires and narrow the contestants to five King and five Queen candidates. The final private judging will take place June 12 at Heartland Bank during Genoa Days. The King and Queen will each be awarded $1,000 toward their future education. The runners up will each receive $100 toward their future education. For more information, call the chamber at 815-784-2212 or visit www.genoacc.com.

Kishwaukee Family Y hires aquatics director The Kishwaukee Family YMCA has hired Lesley Webster as its new aquatics director. She brings more than eight years of increased responsibilities’ in aquatics programs and leadership. Webster comes from Two Rivers YMCA where her responsibilities included conducting ongoing training, safety adherence, member engagement, instructing swim lessons and water fitness classes for children, adults, seniors

and parent/tot programs. Webster has a bachelor’s degree in business marketing from Liberty University and more than 20 years of customer service experience in industries such as hospitality, nonprofit and retail. She has had responsibilities at the YMCA and elsewhere including donor development, newsletter and brochure publication, design and implementation of publicity initiatives, public speaking, and group leadership. She is a certified Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor.

KATHLEEN PATTERSON Castle Bank I am the Branch Manager of Castle Bank, located on Lincoln Highway in DeKalb. I have spent over thirty years working in banking and have experienced many changes and challenges in the industry over the years. Banking is constantly changing and evolving; it seems as if almost every day brings us something unique to accomplish. Often we get to see ﬁrst hand how what we do can impact the lives of our customers. It is wonderful to be able to contribute in such a positive way. I consider myself fortunate to have had opportunities to work with some of the most dedicated and talented people in the industry. I count my colleagues at Castle Bank to be among the best of the best! The lengths that they go to help our customers are astonishing, and the care, concern and commitment they display makes me grateful to be a part of this team. I have spent many years involved in my childrenʼs schools, volunteering in their classrooms and serving on the PTA. I am very grateful for those opportunities and proud of the work that I have done but I now have time to volunteer and serve in other organizations. I am thrilled to serve on the Board of Adventure Works, a newly formed 501(c)3 non-proﬁt agency that provides positive intervention and strives to assist youth in becoming healthy adults through the use of adventure therapy. I live in Aurora with my husband and two children, three if you count my dog! I love to spend time with my family; immediate and extended. We enjoy traveling and are trying to keep up our tradition of an annual trip to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Any trip to the Caribbean ranks among our favorites and we are looking forward to a Mexican vacation next year.

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Soft-spoken Virginian holds sway on immigration is asserting his pivotal role in the immigration debate as it moves into a critical phase on Capitol Hill. Goodlatte, a conservative Virginian, took over as chairman of the House Judiciary Committee in January, with jurisdiction over both immigration and gun control for House Republicans. He alarmed some immigration advocates last week by saying his panel will tackle the issue piece by piece, ad-

By ERICA WERNER The Associated Press WASHINGTON – Depending on whom you ask, Rep. Bob Goodlatte is either trying to stand in the way of landmark immigration legislation or he illustrates the new face of the GOP trying to find common ground on a contentious issue. Either way, the soft-spoken collector of elephant figurines and signed baseballs

8BRIEFS Powerful blast injures at least 35 in Prague

PHILADELPHIA – The high-profile murder trial of a Philadelphia abortion provider sparked courtroom debate Monday over when life ends, a tweak of the politically charged question of when life begins. Dr. Kermit Gosnell, 72, faces capital murder charges in the deaths of four aborted babies, described by prosecutors as viable, born alive and then killed at his West Philadelphia clinic. In closing arguments, Assistant District Attorney Ed Cameron called Gosnell’s operation an assembly line where a stream of poor, mostly minority women and teens endured hours of painful labor and delivery because Gosnell did not successfully abort babies in utero. He instead killed them with scissors after they were born, authorities said.

PRAGUE – A powerful blast believed to be a gas explosion ripped open an office building Monday in the center of Prague, injuring at least 35 people and sending shockwaves through the Old Town tourist district. The blast shattered windows in the scenic Czech Republic area of charming streets and postcard-pretty buildings, sending glass flying. Authorities closed a wide area around the site and some tourists were stranded on street corners with baggage-loaded trolleys, unable to get into their hotels. Authorities said two or three people were still believed to be missing, but sniffer dogs searching the rubble had not indicated that anyone was buried and the prime minister said it appeared no one had died.

– Wire reports

The ASSOCIATED PRESS DAMASCUS, Syria – Syria’s prime minister narrowly escaped an assassination attempt in the heart of the heavily defended capital Monday, state media said, laying bare the vulnerability of President Bashar Assad’s regime. The bombing, which killed several other people, highlights an accelerating campaign targeting government officials, from mid-level civil servants to the highest echelons of the Syrian regime. State TV said Prime Minister Wael al-Halqi was not hurt in the bombing, which struck his convoy as it drove through the posh Mazzeh neighborhood – home to embassies, government officials and business elites with close ties to the regime. Footage of the scene broadcast on state TV showed the charred hulks

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8SKETCH VIEW

8OUR VIEW

Fair conceal carry laws already exist

8LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Great Lakes need federal protection

tions to the streams and wetlands that flow into the Great Lakes. Still, many polluters and their allies in To The Editor: Congress are trying to block the Currently, many people in administration’s efforts to save the Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, and Michigan spend their summers at streams and wetlands. Protecting waterways like Lake the beach at Lake Michigan. But someday that may all cease to be. Michigan is a huge struggle. The The lake has been, and continues public needs to show that we care to be, a public dumping ground for about the issue by supporting elected officials who want the best our region’s largest polluters. In for our environment. That way 2010, 68 million pounds of toxic waste were dumped into the Great they can make the first big step Lakes. Two questionable Supreme to saving the lakes, knowing they Court decisions left 55 percent of have the American people on their side. the streams and wetlands in the Great Lakes states of Minnesota, Mason Knapp Sycamore Middle School Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania and New York at risk of more pollution. In praise of TransVac The Obama Administration To the Editor: has proposed new guidelines to I recently had to use the service restore Clean Water Act protecoffered by TransVac to get around

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A federal judge’s deadline fast approaches and few would be surprised to find Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn and the Illinois General Assembly standing with an empty holster June 9, the deadline for them to pass a concealed carry law. It’s also not surprising that many Democrats, particularly those from powerful Cook County, are being forced to pass a law they have no interest in passing. But since they control both houses and the governor’s office, they’ll have to find a way. Add a lack of concealed carry laws to the list of areas where Illinois comes in last place. We live in the only one of 50 states that does not have some law allowing people to carry concealed weapons, although states have a wide range of latitude on how they deal with concealed carry. Some of the proposals being discussed carve out For the record Chicago and Cook County from the rest of the state, There are 49 states that arguing that Chicago has have figured out concealed unique circumstances from carry. the rest of the state. Chicago The Illinois General may be the state’s largest Assembly does not have to city, but its “urban issues” reinvent the wheel. are hardly unique in Illinois. Rockford, Aurora, and Elgin are but a few larger cities that immediately come to mind with similar issues. And thinking that Chicago is special when it comes to the Second Amendment is what led to the U.S. Supreme Court overturning Chicago’s ban on handguns. It was a Chicago resident who argued that he had the right to protect himself, who won his case before the Supreme Court. Another issue is whether Illinois should be a “shall issue” or a “may issue” concealed carry state. In a “may issue” state, law enforcement would have the option of declining to issue a concealed carry permit to an individual even if the applicant met criteria set under the law. New York, which has one of the more restrictive concealed carry laws, is a “shall issue” state and that policy was recently upheld by the courts. There are 49 states that have figured this out. The Illinois General Assembly does not have to reinvent the wheel. They simply need to look at a state in the middle and adopt a reasonable law, one that requires training, outlines places where guns may not be carried, and treates all residents equitably.

8 ANOTHER VIEW

Let us keep our As Bush stays silent, reputation steadily gains promise to seniors

On Thursday, the George W. Bush Presidential Center was dedicated at Southern Methodist University in Texas. It is a good time to look back on the performance of the 43rd president, who has been almost entirely missing from the public stage these past four years. It’s widely assumed that Bush is generally despised by the public. The perceptive American Interest blogger Walter Russell Mead stirred the ire of some former Bush aides when he recommended that Republicans avoid any defense of his record and move on to new issues. But perhaps Bush’s name is not mud any more. The Washington Post/ABC poll asked respondents to rate Bush’s performance for the first time since December 2008, when only 33 percent rated it positively and 66 percent rated it negatively. What the pollster found is that today 47 percent approve and 50 percent disapprove of Bush’s performance. That approval number is precisely the same as Barack Obama’s in the most recent Post/ABC poll. Clearly many Americans have been reconsidering their verdict on George W. Bush. Many have come to think better of him than they did in the last four months of his tenure, when we were facing a financial crisis and sharp economic downturn. Barack Obama was at the Bush Center dedication and refrained from his usual carping about his predecessor, adopting for the moment the protocol followed by every other president in the past six decades. The three other living former presidents were also be there – Bill Clinton, who has enjoyed high ratings ever since leaving office, and Jimmy Carter and George H.W. Bush, who were defeated for re-election. Their presence was a reminder that

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and he did his best to prepare himself for VIEWS it. Clinton was chronically late, while Michael Bush characteristically showed up ahead Barone of time. Clinton would keep rewriting his State of the Union speeches as he rode to the Capitol. Bush liked to have his big with the passage of time, we can apprecispeeches prepared days in advance. ate presidents’ genuine achievements and Clinton’s indiscipline caused him glide over their deficiencies and mistakes. Republicans can appreciate that Carter problems, but he managed to surmount them. Bush’s tendency to regard decisions provided leadership in transportation as settled could cause problems, too. In retderegulation, which has strengthened our rospect, he should have revisited military economy ever since, and brokered a peace strategy in Iraq sooner than in late 2006 between Egypt and Israel that even the and early 2007, when he put in place the current Muslim Brotherhood government successful surge. has refrained from renouncing. Iraq and the financial crisis obscured Democrats can appreciate that George Bush’s successful initiatives – the tax cuts, Bush 41 provided deft guidance at the the bipartisan education accountability end of the Cold War, triumphed in the law, the Medicare prescription drug proGulf War and pressed successfully for the gram, the PEPFAR program to curb AIDS Americans With Disabilities Act. It’s an interesting coincidence that both in Africa. They were the product of deliberate these pairs of presidents were born in the effort and careful preparation – and some same year – Carter and Bush 41 in 1924, shrewd political calculation. Clinton and Bush 43 in 1946, generally The Post/ABC poll suggests that considered the first year of the postwar Americans have been developing a more baby boom. well-rounded assessment of Bush’s stewThese two baby boom presidents illusardship, even as he has remained mostly trate how much individual character can silent in public. shape presidential performance. Some presidents’ reputations rise as Clinton is one of those politicians who wanted to be president since he was a little they move into history. Harry Truman, boy. As a student and a candidate, he never reviled when he left office, was recognized later for getting the big decisions right seemed to prepare much but showed time despite some obvious mistakes. and again that he could improvise and get The same thing seems to be happening, himself out of trouble of his own making. more quickly, with George W. Bush. His brilliant political instincts were matched by an almost compulsive interest in the details of public policy. His major • Michael Barone, senior political misfire came when he left the drafting of analyst for The Washington Examiner, is a his health care program to others. resident fellow at the American Enterprise George W. Bush does not seem to have Institute, a Fox News Channel contributor always wanted to be president. I think he and a co-author of The Almanac of Ameribelieved that God had put it in his way, can Politics.

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The United States has long been saddled by this nearly $800-billion-a-year monster, and it has only become more monstrous in recent years. But here’s what we don’t get: Why would President Barack Obama, who campaigned twice under promises not to mess with Social Security benefits for our senior citizens, seek to do just that? The government made a promise to its senior citizens. These patriots have paid into the system with decades of hard work and lots of pennies, dimes and Ben Franklins from their paychecks for all of those years. In return, they were promised a small safety net to help pad their retirement years. For some, their once-a-month check is their only source of income. The reality is that the pyramid scheme concocted in the 1930s will only go so far once people stop paying into it. Our government leaders now see its flaws, but most don’t want to touch it for fear of aggravating the voters – many of whom are senior citizens, or soon will be. We agree something must be done, just as something must be done about the billions spent in international aid, or the trillions spent on a seemingly endless war. What we don’t agree with is the chained consumer price index scheme that Obama’s team has cooked up. It smells downright rotten. We owe it to our seniors to see them through retirement with the promises that were made to them years ago. We also owe it to the younger crowd that has paid a little bit into Social Security with some sort of compensation for the money they’ve invested into a system that likely will not be there when they retire. And we need to talk about the eventual phase-out of Social Security. It needs to be fair. Being fair does not include bilking seniors out of their piggy banks. That’s exactly what the chained CPI proposal under Obama would do. That roughly $1,000 might not mean much to someone on Capitol Hill who makes a bundle by swindling the poor and seniors out of their benefits, but it sure does mean a whole lot to seniors trying to pay their heat, food and medical bills. Pony up the money promised, and figure out a better path forward. Because, cowboy, this ain’t it. Grand Haven (Mich.) Tribune

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WEATHER

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7-DAY FORECAST

High pressure along the East Coast will continue to bring up a warm southerly low from the Gulf Coast states. This will help get temperatures to near 80. Wind could gust up to 25 mph at times. No change Wednesday as the warm weather hangs on. A storm system will move into the region Thursday and stall out to our south bringing cool and wet weather.

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Partly sunny, breezy and warm; a.m. t-storm

Partly sunny, breezy and warm

Mostly cloudy with a few showers/storms

Cloudy with periods of rain

Mostly cloudy with periods of rain

Mostly cloudy and a little warmer

Mostly cloudy, breezy and chilly

Winds: S 10-20 mph

Winds: S 10-15 mph

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Winds: NE 15-25 mph

Winds: E/NE 5-15 mph

Winds: E/SE 5-10 mph

Winds: SE 10-15 mph

Winds: N/NW 10-15 mph

REGIONAL CITIES

REGIONAL WEATHER

DeKalb through 4 p.m. yesterday

Temperature High ............................................................. 70° Low .............................................................. 48° Normal high ............................................. 65° Normal low ............................................... 43° Record high .............................. 87° in 1970 Record low ................................ 27° in 1977

Precipitation 24 hours through 4 p.m. yest. ......... 0.00” Month to date ....................................... 6.78” Normal month to date ....................... 3.14” Year to date ......................................... 14.07” Normal year to date ............................ 8.43”

Sunrise today ................................ 5:52 a.m. Sunset tonight ............................. 7:52 p.m. Moonrise today ......................... 12:18 a.m. Moonset today .......................... 10:22 a.m. Sunrise tomorrow ........................ 5:51 a.m. Sunset tomorrow ........................ 7:53 p.m. Moonrise tomorrow ................... 1:04 a.m. Moonset tomorrow ................. 11:30 a.m.

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AIR QUALITY TODAY

May 9

Lake Geneva 80/56 Rockford 82/59

Source: Environmental Protection Agency

Dixon 82/58

Joliet 82/59

La Salle 84/61 Streator 84/61

Source: National Allergy Bureau

Evanston 77/60 Chicago 82/60

Aurora 82/59

POLLEN INDEX

Temperatures are today’s highs and tonight’s lows.

Waukegan 76/57

Arlington Heights 82/60

DeKalb 81/60

Main ofender ................................................... N.A.

Hammond 80/63 Gary 80/60 Kankakee 82/60

Peoria 84/61

Watseka 82/60

Pontiac 84/61

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Hi 82 86 82 81 82 82 82 82 84 78 84 82 82 84 84 82 74 82 82 84 82 82 76 80 82

Today Lo W 59 pc 59 s 58 t 59 t 60 s 59 t 59 pc 60 pc 60 pc 59 pc 57 pc 60 pc 59 t 60 pc 60 pc 60 s 55 t 59 pc 59 pc 62 s 57 pc 60 t 57 t 58 t 59 pc

Tomorrow Hi Lo W 80 45 pc 83 54 pc 72 43 t 76 44 c 85 53 pc 78 45 pc 80 47 pc 82 49 pc 80 46 pc 75 47 pc 76 43 t 82 48 pc 80 45 pc 82 48 pc 80 46 pc 78 44 c 67 41 pc 77 43 c 75 44 t 83 50 pc 77 43 t 79 44 pc 69 42 pc 73 42 pc 80 46 pc

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Several snowstorms hit the mid-Atlantic in April 1857. The cold kept many plants dormant; even by April 30, no blossoms were seen in northern New Jersey.

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Janesville 80/58

City Aurora Belleville Beloit Belvidere Champaign Elgin Joliet Kankakee Mendota Michigan City Moline Morris Naperville Ottawa Princeton Quincy Racine Rochelle Rockford Springield Sterling Wheaton Waukegan Woodstock Yorkville

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8MORNING KICKOFF

NBA: EASTERN CONFERENCE QUARTERFINALS: GAME 5: NETS 110, BULLS 91

Nets narrow Bulls’ lead By BRIAN MAHONEY The Associated Press

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CFL team would welcome Tebow as backup QB MONTREAL – The Montreal Alouettes would welcome Tim Tebow to the CFL – provided he’s willing to compete for a job as a backup quarterback. The New York Jets released the former Heisman Trophy winner Monday just a year after acquiring him in a ballyhooed trade with the Denver Broncos. Tebow has been one of the league’s most popular players since his arrival but has drawn constant criticism for his passing mechanics. But his NFL future remains very much in doubt. If the former Florida star wants to keep playing quarterback, the CFL could be a landing spot. But if Tebow wants to come to Canada, Montreal has exclusive negotiating rights. Anthony Calvillo is entrenched as Montreal’s quarterback. The 40-year-old Calvillo is entering his 20th CFL season and assesses his career on a year-to-year basis. That would leave Tebow to contend with former Boston College star Quinton Porter, a five-year CFL veteran, for the No. 2 spot. “If Tim Tebow wants to come to Canada we’d definitely welcome him,” general manager Jim Popp said. “That’s why we have him on our neg list and we’d take a look at him and see if he can play in Canada, but it would obviously be competing for a backup job.” Tebow led the Broncos to the playoffs in 2011, but became the odd man out in Denver when Peyton Manning arrived. The Jets acquired Tebow for a fourth-round draft pick and $1.5 million in salary. Playing Canadian football would present Tebow with clear challenges, given the importance of the passing game on the longer, wider CFL field.

– Wire report

8WHAT TO WATCH

Pro baseball San Diego at Cubs, 7 p.m., WCIU White Sox at Texas, 7 p.m., CSN+ Cincinnati at St. Louis, 7 p.m., MLB Pro basketball Playoffs, first round, Game 5, Golden State at Denver, 7 p.m., TNT Playoffs, first round, Game 5, Memphis at L.A. Clippers, 9:30 p.m., TNT Pro hockey Playoffs, conference quarterfinals, game 1, Minnesota at Hawks, 7 p.m., CSN, NBCSN Playoffs, conference quarterfinals, game 1, Los Angeles at St. Louis, 7 p.m., CNBC Playoffs, conference quarterfinals, game 1, Detroit at Anaheim, 9:30 p.m., NBCSN

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Brook Lopez had 28 points and 10 rebounds, Deron Williams added 23 points and 10 assists, and the Brooklyn Nets beat the Bulls, 110-91, on Monday night, cutting the Bulls’ lead to 3-2 in their first-round playoff series. Andray Blatche scored 10 of his 13 points in the fourth quarter and Gerald Wallace had consecutive baskets down

the stretch as the Nets finally pulled away in a game they led most of the way, but never by too much. Two days after rallying for a 142-134 triple-overtime victory, the Bulls were outscored 15-1 down the stretch and failed to set up a second-round series with Miami. Instead they will host Game 6 on Thursday. Nate Robinson had 20 points and eight assists starting in place of point guard Kirk Hinrich, who bruised his

left calf in Saturday’s game. The Nets finished the game off with ease, extending their first season in Brooklyn. They would host a Game 7 here Saturday. Only eight NBA teams have overcome a 3-1 deficit, but the Nets remained confident after Saturday’s collapse, feeling they had outplayed the Bulls for long stretches during the series. They have led by double digits in four of the five games.

AP photo

Bulls center Joakim Noah (right) steals the ball from Brooklyn Nets center Brook Lopez in the first half of Game 5 of the first-round playoff series Monday in New York. The Bulls lost, 110-91, but still lead the series, 3-2.

PREP BASEBALL: YORKVILLE 13, DeKALB 3

LOOKING FOR CONSISTENCY

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DeKalb pitcher John Crosby heads back to the mound after allowing a double to start the third inning Monday in DeKalb. DeKalb lost, 13-3. Go to Daily-Chronicle.com to see a photo gallery from Monday’s game. BELOW: DeKalb’s Jared Johnson steps on home plate after hitting a solo home run in the bottom of the second inning in DeKalb.

Barbs looking to put all aspects together as postseason nears By STEVE NITZ snitz@shawmedia.com DeKALB – For DeKalb baseball coach Jake Howells, it’s impossible to pinpoint one thing for the Barbs’ lack of success in 2013. Monday’s 13-3 loss to Yorkville saw the Foxes score five runs in the first inning to put the Barbs (7-13, 2-8 Northern Illinois Big 12 East), in an immediate hole. The Barbs got solo home runs from Jared Johnson and Jake Kuykendall and an RBI single from Danny Petras, but that was all the offense they could muster against tough Yorkville (1310, 7-3) lefty Kyle Shimp as DeKalb had trouble putting runs on the board once again. The Foxes batted around in the first inning against Barbs’ starter John Crosby and never looked back. It was another part of what’s been a tough conference season for DeKalb.

More online For all your prep sports coverage – stories, features, scores, photos, videos, blogs and more – log on to Daily-Chronicle.com/ dcpreps. “It’s hard to say one thing. I mean, it’d be nice if you could just say ‘Hey, if we could do this better than we’d be winning all of our games.’ ” Howells said. “That’s really hard to do in baseball because there’s so many parts in the game. “Just consistency across the board. Obviously anybody can say if you hit better, play defense better, run the bases better, you’ll win more games, but that’s where we’re at.” Kuykendall, who finished the

game 1 for 3, was able to get a home run into the wind and take Shimp over the left field fence in the fourth inning. He thinks when the Barbs do get

some consistency, the hitting will be contagious. “Once everyone starts going, I think we’ll be fine,” he said. “We’re just kind of struggling throughout the board. We just need to hit and we’ll be fine.” The Barbs did hit for power Monday. However, no one was on base for Kuykendall and Johnson and Dekalb wasn’t able to put up a crooked number and a dent into the Yorkville lead. To Howells, the important thing was they were hard line drives, something the team could certainly use more of. “I’m just happy to see our kids hit the ball hard. Whether it’s a line drive up the middle, or a home run to left-center field, just hitting the ball hard is good for me,” he said. “I’m happy they went out, I’m happy we hit home runs, obviously it’s a run and everything, but I’m happy to see the kids hitting, basically.”

NHL: WESTERN CONFERENCE QUARTERFINALS: GAME 1: MINNESOTA AT BLACKHAWKS, 7 P.M. TODAY, CSN, NBCSN

Crawford is Hawks’ best (and maybe only) playoff option CHICAGO – Before donning his gear and skating directly into the playoff spotlight, Blackhawks goaltender Corey Crawford practiced one more time Monday at the United Center. Teammates peppered Crawford with hundreds of shots. They fired slap shots from the blue line, wrist shots from bad angles and one-timers from point-blank range. Everything was fine until a blast from Patrick Sharp caught Crawford square in

VIEWS Tom Musick the mask. Uh oh. Crawford kneeled forward on the ice and stayed down for a few seconds that seemed to take forever. Nearby, a coach blew a whistle, signaling for the next shooter to wait. If I needed a reminder of

Crawford’s importance to the Hawks, this was the moment. “I’m a goalie,” Crawford said with a shrug afterward. “I take those shots once in a while.” Yes, fine, but not on the eve of what everyone hopes will be a Stanley Cup title run. Shortly after absorbing Sharp’s shot, Crawford climbed to his skates, repositioned his mask, returned to the crease and brushed aside a hard slap shot by Brent Seabrook. He stopped plenty

more shots for the next halfhour or so until practice had finished. Today marks the real deal. The top-seeded Hawks will begin their playoff schedule when they host the No. 8 seed Minnesota Wild in Game 1 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals. The Hawks went 2-0-1 against the Wild during the regular season on their way to winning the Presidents’ Trophy. That matters little to the

Hawks as they shoot for a bigger goal. “Our real season starts now,” Hawks captain Jonathan Toews said. Crawford’s performance could determine how long that “real season” lasts. As much as I have questioned Crawford in the past couple of years, he clearly is the Hawks’ best (and maybe only) option in net heading into the postseason.

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8UPCOMING PREPS SPORTS SCHEDULE TODAY Baseball Serena at Indian Creek, 4:30 p.m. Genoa-Kingston at Marengo, 4:30 p.m. Kaneland at Sycamore, 4:30 p.m. DeKalb at Yorkville, 4:30 p.m. LaMoille at Hiawatha, 4:30 p.m. Softball LaMoille at Hiawatha, 4:30 p.m. Morris at DeKalb, 4:30 p.m. Yorkville at Sycamore, 4:30 p.m. Rochelle at Kaneland, 4:30 p.m. Marengo at Genoa-Kingston, 4:30 p.m. Serena at Indian Creek, 4:30 p.m. Girls Soccer Hall at Hinckley-Big Rock, 4:30 p.m. Rockford Christian Life at Indian Creek, 4:30 p.m. Kaneland at Rochelle, 4:30 p.m. Genoa-Kingston at North Boone, 4:30 p.m. Sycamore at DeKalb, 6 p.m. Boys Track Kaneland at Yorkville tri (w/ Morris), 4:30 p.m. Genoa-Kingston hosts meet (w/ Harvard, Marengo, Rockford Christian Life, Indian Creek), 4:15 p.m. Hinckley-Big Rock at Plano quad, 4:30 p.m. Girls Track Hinckley-Big Rock at Plano quad, 4:30 p.m. Kaneland at Yorkville tri (w/ Morris), 4:30 p.m.

8SPORTS SHORTS NIU basketball picks up K-State transfer Northern Illinois basketball has picked up another transfer in former Kansas State point guard Michael Orris, according to Scott Lidskin, Orris’ former AAU basketball coach. Lidskin wrote on his Twitter account, “Congratulations to Michael orris on transferring to northern Illinois should have a great career there!” Orris, originally from Crete, first committed to Illinois, but followed Bruce Weber to Kansas State when Weber was fired by Illinois in 2012. Orris would have to sit out a season and would be a junior in 2014-15 when he would first be eligible to play.

NIU softball sweeps conference honors Northern Illinois softball swept Mid-American Conference honors as Emily Norton was named MAC West Division Pitcher of the Week and Jennifer Barnett was named co-MAC West Player of the Week.

NIU baseball Ruckman earns MAC honors Northern Illinois baseball’s Jordan Ruckman was named the Mid-American Conference West Division Pitcher of the Week.

IHSA postpones state bass fishing tournament The Illinois High School Association announced the 2013 IHSA Bass Fishing State Final Tournament, scheduled for Friday and Saturday at Carlyle Lake in Carlyle, has been postponed because of potentially dangerous water levels and will be rescheduled in Carlyle later this spring. The IHSA Board of Directors made the decision to postpone the finals based upon discussions with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers who oversees Carlyle Lake. Both Sycamore and Indian Creek had boats that were scheduled to compete at the state finals this weekend.

Sycamore Rugby Football Club hosts tournament The Sycamore Rugby Football Club will sponsor its fourth annual Carpe Diem Rugby Tournament on Sunday. Eight high school boys teams will play a round-robin tournament at Sycamore Park on Airport Road. There will also be two girls matches consisting of teams compiled from several high schools. Admission to the event is free and concessions will be sold by the Sycamore Park District. – Staff reports

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SPOTLIGHT ON ... SHANNON SCHUMACHER Genoa-Kingston, senior, forward Schumacher scored three goals in two Big Northern Conference wins against Marengo and Harvard on Friday and Saturday. The Cogs are trying to climb back to .500 in conference play with a small roster, and Schumacher has been huge as G-K battles through injuries.

WHAT TO WATCH FOR Sycamore at DeKalb, 6 p.m. today This match could have big implications in the conference race, and should be a huge barometer for each team going forward. Hinckley-Big Rock at Indian Creek, 4:30 p.m., Thursday The Timberwolves have been the most surprising team in the area this season, and they’ll look to gain supremacy in this rivalry.

POWER RANKINGS 1. DeKalb (4-1-2, 4-0-1 Northern Illinois Big 12) DeKalb tied Kaneland last week, setting up a huge conference match today against Sycamore. 2. Indian Creek (8-2-2) The Timberwolves make a surge up the power rankings after finishing third at the Winnebago Tournament last week. 3. Sycamore (3-5-1, 2-0-1 NI Big 12) The Spartans had a resounding win over Rochelle but lost twice to Freeport in the Pretzel Cup. 4. Kaneland (4-4-2, 4-1-1 NI Big 12) The Knights controlled the flow of the match in a scoreless tie against DeKalb last week. 5. Hinckley-Big Rock (8-5-2) H-BR made a statement by beating Aurora Central Catholic, the top seed in its regional, last week. 6. Genoa-Kingston (6-10, 4-5 Big Northern East) The Cogs have undergone a rough season of injuries, but they closed out last week with a few big conference wins. 7. Hiawatha (3-1-2) The Hawks play Christian Liberty Academy today.

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Barbs can’t afford slip-up By ANTHONY ZILIS sports@daily-chronicle.com After his team’s scoreless draw against Kaneland, DeKalb coach Phil Rouse thinks his team is under pressure in the Northern Illinois Big 12 Conference, even though it hasn’t lost a match. “We put ourselves back in a position where we have to win out,” Rouse said, “but that’s been our mentality the entire year.” While the Barbs could probably still win the conference with another tie or two or maybe even a loss, they can’t afford many slip-ups the rest of the way. today’s match against Sycamore could go a long way in deciding the conference championship. “It’s not like winning regionals where you just have to get lucky once or lucky twice. In conference, you have to win 10,” Rouse said. “That’s why winning conference is such a grind.” T’wolves make statement: Indian

Creek didn’t win last week’s Winnebago Tournament, but the Timberwolves made a statement by going undefeated through five matches. The young Indian Creek squad is coming into its own after starting off the season on unstable footing. “The first few [matches] we were a little shaky,” coach Luke Anderson said. “But now, we’ve been starting to move the ball well as a team and communicate and we’re starting to play possession which I’ve been asking for the whole season.” The T’wolves have a huge barometer game Thursday when they play at Hinckley-Big Rock, which they tied, 0-0, early in the season. The Royals are the traditional favorite in the rivalry, but Indian Creek has a good chance to win the series this week. “That’ll be a good test. We’ve been progressing throughout the season,” Anderson said. “Tying them early on was good but we’d definitely like to get the win on Thursday.”

Won’t be surprised at regionals Luke Anderson was a little bit surprised when he saw that each of the coaches in the Class 1A Genoa-Kingston Regional voted the Timberwolves as the No. 1 seed. “The girls are just pumped,” Anderson said. “For some of our seniors, who have been playing for Indian Creek for three years and have never progressed very far through regionals or sectionals, Christina Sommerfeld and Sam Meredith, just can’t wait for our first regional game.” Anderson simply isn’t used to this type of success during his time at Indian Creek. But after charging out to their best start in years and equalling last year’s win total after only 14 matches, the Timberwolves certainly deserve the top seed. Indian Creek may have been the only area team to secure a No. 1 seed, but they’re not the only DeKalb County team I expect to take home a regional plaque. The Timberwolves’ neighbors, Hinckley-Big Rock, have a very good chance to advance out of their regional, which they host, and make it into the sectional, which they also host. The top seed in H-BR’s regional is Aurora Central Catholic, which the Royals beat last week.

VIEWS Anthony Zilis Sycamore should also have the inside track when they host their regional. The Spartans were relegated to the No. 2 seed after playing the toughest schedule of any team in the area, and Burlington Central was given the top seed. But DeKalb cruised by the Rockets, beating them 4-1 in the Barb Fest championship, so expect Sycamore to give them a run for the regional title. Hiawatha and Genoa-Kingston play each other for the right to play Indian Creek in the final, assuming the T’wolves make it that far, so an upset could put the Cogs or Hawks through. DeKalb, meanwhile, will have a tough test after moving up to Class 3A this year, but the Barbs are talented, so a win or two in a strong sectional wouldn’t be unprecedented.

• Anthony Zilis is a contributor to the Daily Chronicle. He can be reached via email at sports@dailychronicle.com.

NBA PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND

(Best-of-7) Monday’s results Brooklyn 110, Bulls 91, Bulls leads

series 3-2 Atlanta 102, Indiana 91, series tied 2-2 Oklahoma City at Houston, (n) Today Golden State at Denver, 7 p.m. Memphis at L.A. Clippers, 9:30 p.m. Wednesday Atlanta at Indiana, TBA x-Boston at New York, TBA x-Houston at Oklahoma City, TBA Thursday x-Brooklyn at Bulls, TBA x-Denver at Golden State, TBA Friday x-New York at Boston, TBA x-Indiana at Atlanta, TBA x-Oklahoma City at Houston, TBA x-L.A. Clippers at Memphis, TBA Saturday, May 4 x-Bulls at Brooklyn, TBA x-Golden State at Denver, TBA Sunday, May 5 x-Boston at New York, TBA x-Atlanta at Indiana, TBA x-Houston at Oklahoma City, TBA x-Memphis at L.A. Clippers, TBA x-if necessary Sunday Boston 97, New York 90, New York leads series 3-1 Miami 88, Milwaukee 77, Miami wins series 4-0 San Antonio 103, L.A. Lakers 82, San Antonio wins series 4-0 Golden State 115, Denver 101, Golden State leads series 3-1.

NHL PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND (Best-of-7) Today Minnesota at Blackhawks, 7 p.m. Los Angeles at St. Louis, 7 p.m. Detroit at Anaheim, 9:30 p.m. Wednesday Toronto at Boston, 6 p.m. NY Islanders at Pittsburgh, 6:30 p.m. San Jose at Vancouver, 9:30 p.m. Thursday Ottawa at Montreal, 6 p.m. NY Rangers at Washington, 6:30 p.m. Los Angeles at St. Louis, 8:30 p.m. Detroit at Anaheim, 9 p.m. Friday Minnesota at Blackhawks, 8:30 p.m. Ottawa at Montreal, 6 p.m. NY Islanders at Pittsburgh, 6 p.m. San Jose at Vancouver, 9 p.m. Saturday NY Rangers at Washington, 11:30 a.m. Toronto at Boston, 6 p.m. Anaheim at Detroit, 6:30 p.m. St. Louis at Los Angeles, 9 p.m. Sunday Pittsburgh at NY Islanders, 11 a.m. Blackhawks at Minnesota, 2 p.m. Montreal at Ottawa, 6 p.m. Vancouver at San Jose, 9 p.m. Monday, May 6 Washington at NY Rangers, 6:30 p.m. Boston at Toronto, 6 p.m. Anaheim at Detroit, 7 p.m. St. Louis at Los Angeles, 9 p.m. Tuesday, May 7 Blackhawks at Minnesota, 8:30 p.m. Montreal at Ottawa, 6 p.m. Pittsburgh at NY Islanders, 6 p.m. Vancouver at San Jose, 9 p.m.

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PREP ROUNDUP

CUBS 5, PIRATES 3

G-K softball rolls over R-B

Barney helps lift Cubs to win

By DAILY CHRONICLE STAFF sports@daily-chronicle.com Genoa-Kingston softball got off to a quick start and the Cogs’ offense never relented in a 11-1 victory over Richmond-Burton on Monday. Paige Keegan went 4 for 4 with a home run and a double and three RBIs and Tori Hensley was 2 for 4 with three RBIs and two doubles. Kailyn Cygan went 3 for 3 with two doubles while Natalie Klein finished 3 for 3 and scored four runs. “It was a nice tune-up for [today against Marengo] and hoping to keep the bats warm,” G-K coach Mike Lauer said. “They got out of the gates hot and kept on going.” Danielle Engel pitched the first three innings for the win and Baylie Ullmark finished the last two innings in the circle for the Cogs (11-3, 3-2 Big Northern Conference East), who play Marengo today at home.

Hiawatha crushes LaMoille: The Hawks defeated LaMoille, 15-0, on the road. Ashley Tamraz pitched three innings and struck out

seven batters to get the win. Dani Clark hit two home runs, including a grand slam, and recorded seven RBIs. Tamraz was also 3 for 3 with a home run and five RBIs for Hiawatha (7-5, 7-4 Little Ten).

Serena downs Indian Creek: The Timberwolves lost to Serena, 10-0, in five innings.

BASEBALL Sycamore downs Kaneland: The Spartans defeated Kaneland, 7-3, in Maple Park. Mitchell Jordan had two hits, Nathan Haacker recorded a double and two RBIs and Michael Swanberg had three RBIs. Cole Nelson pitched a complete game, allowing only one earned run and striking out seven for Sycamore (165, 7-2 Northern Illinois Big 12 East). Cogs fall: Genoa-Kingston fell to Richmond-Burton, 4-0, at home. Tommy Hansen, Ben Rabe and Bobby Treadwell each recorded hits for G-K while Adam Price threw a complete game, allowing

three earned runs and striking out eight. The Cogs (4-13, 2-4 BNC East) play today at Marengo.

Serena tops Indian Creek: The Timberwolves lost, 5-1, on the road to Serena. Chris Pickwell pitched six innings and gave up no earned runs while striking out six in the loss for the Timberwolves.

GIRLS SOCCER Cogs’ rally falls short: Genoa-Kingston couldn’t come back from a two-goal deficit and lost, 4-2, at home to Sterling. Shannon Schumacher made a tough-angle shot from the right side to put G-K up, 1-0, but Sterling rallied for three goals to close the first half. Nicole Hebel hit a shot from 20 yards out to close the scoring for the Cogs (6-10). “We had a nice start and played well for the first 18 minutes,” G-K coach Randy Tate said. “Then we made a couple mistakes and Sterling capitalized for two quick goals.” G-K plays North Boone at home today.

The ASSOCIATED PRESS CHICAGO – Darwin Barney and Cody Ransom each drove in two runs and the Cubs defeated the San Diego Padres, 5-3, on Monday. Barney hit a pair of RBI doubles as he went 2 for 3 and Ransom went 2 for 4 with a home run. Next for Both players also made nice the Cubs defensive plays in the seventh with Cubs at men in scoring po- Miami, 7:05 sition to preserve p.m. today, WCIU, MLBN, the Cubs’ lead. K e v i n G r e g g AM-720 got the final out of the eighth with men on second and third and worked a perfect ninth to get his fourth save. After a 5-13 start to the season, the Cubs have won five of seven. San Diego’s Clayton Richard (0-3) gave up five runs and seven hits, including two home runs, in 52/3 innings.

Emery will be out for a while with a lower-body injury • MUSICK Continued from page B1 Fellow goaltender Ray Emery is out for Game 1 and perhaps for longer because of a lower-body injury that has sidetracked him for most of the past two weeks. Emery’s absence means minor-league journeyman Henrik Karlsson is Crawford’s backup. Karlsson, 29, spent the year with the Rockford IceHogs and has five wins in 26 NHL games. Here’s hoping Crawford can brush aside last season’s first-

round playoff dud against the Phoenix Coyotes just as easily as he moved past Monday’s shot to the mask. A year ago, the Coyotes won three games in overtime against Crawford en route to a 4-2 series win. On the other hand, Crawford was terrific in the playoffs in 2011. He was the biggest reason why the Hawks rallied from a 3-0 series deficit to force a Game 7 against Vancouver. All of those experiences should help Crawford leading into his third postseason. “That’s how you get better,” Crawford said. “You learn from your mistakes. You learn

from everything that you’ve experienced on the ice, whether it’s good or bad.” Anyone who has watched Crawford knows he has experienced plenty of both. Amid that good and bad, Crawford has yet to experience something great. Great is hoisting the Stanley Cup above your head. Great is a championship parade through the streets of downtown. Great is an unforgettable playoff run that could start today. “To go all the way, that’s enough motivation,” said

Crawford, who grew up in Montreal idolizing Hall of Fame goaltender Patrick Roy. “Growing up, just living, breathing, eating hockey all my life, watching hockey growing up as a kid and watching teams win. “You play street hockey and you play for the Cup. It’s something I’ve done all my life and something I want to accomplish.”

• Shaw Media sports columnist Tom Musick can be reached at tmusick@shawmedia.com and on Twitter @ tcmusick.

AMERICAN LEAGUE Central Division W L Pct GB 14 10 .583 — 13 10 .565 ½ 11 11 .500 2 10 13 .435 3½ 10 14 .417 4 East Division W L Pct GB Boston 18 7 .720 — Baltimore 15 10 .600 3 New York 15 10 .600 3 Tampa Bay 12 13 .480 6 Toronto 9 17 .346 9½ West Division W L Pct GB Texas 16 9 .640 — Oakland 14 12 .538 2½ Seattle 11 16 .407 6 Los Angeles 9 15 .375 6½ Houston 8 18 .308 8½ Monday’s Results Houston 9, N.Y. Yankees 1 Detroit 4, Minnesota 3 Cleveland 9, Kansas City 0 L.A. Angels at Oakland, (n) Baltimore at Seattle, (n) Today’s Games White Sox (Quintana 2-0) at Texas (Darvish 4-1), 7:05 p.m. Houston (Humber 0-5) at N.Y. Yankees (Kuroda 3-1), 6:05 p.m. Minnesota (Worley 0-3) at Detroit (Verlander 2-2), 6:05 p.m. Boston (Lester 4-0) at Toronto (Morrow 0-2), 6:07 p.m. Philadelphia (Halladay 2-2) at Cleveland (McAllister 1-3), 6:10 p.m. Tampa Bay (Cobb 3-1) at Kansas City (Shields 1-2), 7:10 p.m. L.A. Angels (Richards 1-1) at Oakland (Parker 0-4), 9:05 p.m. Baltimore (Hammel 3-1) at Seattle (Maurer 2-3), 9:10 p.m.

Detroit Kansas City Minnesota Cleveland White Sox

NATIONAL LEAGUE Central Division W L Pct

Pittsburgh St. Louis Cincinnati Milwaukee Cubs

15 11 .577 14 11 .560 15 12 .556 13 11 .542 10 15 .400 East Division W L Pct Atlanta 15 8 .652 Washington 13 12 .520 Philadelphia 12 14 .462 New York 10 13 .435 Miami 6 19 .240 West Division W L Pct Arizona 15 10 .600 Colorado 15 10 .600 San Francisco 13 12 .520 Los Angeles 12 12 .500 San Diego 9 16 .360

— ½ ½ 1 4½ GB — 3 4½ 5 10 GB — — 2 2½ 6

Monday’s Games Cubs 5, San Diego 3 Atlanta 3, Washington 2 Milwaukee 10, Pittsburgh 4 Cincinnati 2, St. Louis 1 San Francisco at Arizona, (n) Colorado at L.A. Dodgers, (n) N.Y. Mets at Miami, (n) Today’s Games San Diego (Volquez 1-3) at Cubs (E. Jackson 0-3), 7:05 p.m. N.Y. Mets (Hefner 0-2) at Miami (Slowey 0-2), 6:10 p.m. Philadelphia (Halladay 2-2) at Cleveland (McAllister 1-3), 6:10 p.m. Washington (G.Gonzalez 2-1) at Atlanta (Hudson 2-1), 6:10 p.m. Pittsburgh (Ja.McDonald 2-2) at Milwaukee (Estrada 2-1), 7:10 p.m. Cincinnati (Arroyo 2-2) at St. Louis (J.Garcia 2-1), 7:15 p.m. San Francisco (Bumgarner 3-0) at Arizona (Cahill 1-3), 8:40 p.m. Colorado (J.De La Rosa 2-2) at L.A. Dodgers (Ryu 2-1), 9:10 p.m.

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Checkered Flag

Challenge Update

his fist on the steering wheel when the yellow flag waved. Montoya left the decision to pit or stay out to crew chief Chris Heroy, who gamely tried to calm the driver and convince him he could still win the race. He brought Montoya down pit road, a decision most of the field followed as everyone traded track position for tires. Both Montoya and Harvick took four tires, which put them sixth and seventh on the final restart. Harvick teammate Jeff Burton was the leader after Burton, Jamie McMurray and AJ Allmendinger didn’t pit and stayed on the track.

Harvick wins Richmond

When the race resumed, the first three cars on old tires couldn’t hold off traffic, creating mayhem through the field. Harvick rocketed his way through the pack, dragging Clint Bowyer and Joey Logano with him. Bowyer wound up second, Logano third and Montoya had to settle for fourth. Montoya, who is off to a horrific start to the season with six finishes of 20th or worse in the first eight races, was comforted with his first top-10 finish of the season.

after 2-lap overtime sprint

“That is what we needed,” he said. “I felt like last week we had a top-five car as well, but not quite a car to win. I think this weekend, we came here and tested, and the guys did an amazing job, and we had a good car all weekend.”

AP Au Auto Racing Writer JENNA FRYER (AP)

Tony Stewart restarted in fifth, but was bumped out of the way by Kurt Busch and faded to 18th. Stewart angrily traded bumps with Busch on the cool-down lap, even trying to force him into the wall, before the two drivers headed to the garage. Once back at their haulers Stewart and Busch shouted at each other over crew members, with Busch claiming the final two laps “were a freefor-all.”

Kevin Harvick celebrates winning the Toyota Owner’s 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup series auto race at Richmond International Raceway in Richmond, Va., Saturday April 27, 2013. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — When the dust settled at Richmond, ‘Ol Happy Harvick was the only driver smiling. Kevin in Harvick plowed through traffic on the final restart, driving from seventh to Victory Lane in a two-lap overtime sprint to the finish Saturday night at Richmond International Raceway. He did it with one of those head-scratching “Where did he come from?” drives in which everyone was just hanging on. “Just shifted gears, hit the pedal and hoped for the best,” Harvick said. “They all went high and I went low. The seas kind of parted there. They didn’t get a very good restart, and my car launched. “I was able to take it three-wide, those guys all drove it in hard, and I was able to get by the next two. I only had one to go by the time I got to the backstretch.” It was Harvick’s first Sprint Cup win of the season — he opened the year with a win in the exhibition Sprint Unlimited at Daytona — and his 20th career victory. It put Chevrolet and Richard Childress Racing in Victory Lane, snapping a two-race winning streak by Joe Gibbs Racing.

“We were hoping to be on the right sequence at the end,” Busch said. “Some guys had older tires. Some guys had newer tires. We were in the mixed. A green-white-checkered at the end, it is just chaos. Cars are everywhere. People are beating and banging and shoving each other out of the way. It’s pretty wild.” Burton wound up fifth to give RCR two cars in the top-five. Carl Edwards was sixth in the highest finishing Ford, and Matt Kenseth, who started from the pole and led a race-high 140 laps, was seventh for JGR. Kenseth came into the race on the heels of stifling NASCAR sanctions after an illegal part was found in last week’s race-winning engine. NASCAR essentially stripped Kenseth and JGR of everything but the trophy, but the team responded with another strong showing. He felt he could have finished higher if not for the frantic final restart. “Just being on the outside and (Busch) drove up through there and knocked my whole side off and put me in the marbles,” Kenseth said. “Just two laps, everybody is going to go for it and go for every hole they’ve got.” Aric Almirola was eighth for his third consecutive top-10 finish, and Busch and Dale Earnhardt Jr. rounded out the top 10.

“That was vintage Kevin Harvick right there,” crew chief Gil Martin said. Juan Pablo Montoya was trying to hold off Harvick for his first win since 2010 when the caution came out with four laps remaining.

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If three’s a crowd, five is a misery guarantee Dear Abby: I am frustrated and angry over a situation that should be fun and happy. My husband, “Rick,” and I are planning a trip with our two children next month. We will visit family while we are there, but they don’t have room for us to stay in their home. Rick wants to bring his mother with us. It will be a tight fit in our car, but I don’t have a problem with that. What bothers me is that Rick wants her to stay with us in our hotel room. I am a very private person. I have a problem sharing such close quarters with her. There is NO privacy in a hotel room! I offered to get two rooms, but he feels I am being unrea-

DEAR ABBY Jeanne Phillips sonable. I feel three adults plus two children is a lot to pack into a small hotel room. AM I being unreasonable? Or should I just accept it and deal with being miserable? – Frustrated in The South Dear Frustrated: Although there may be exceptions, as a general rule, adults need their privacy. Frankly, I am surprised your mother-in-law would be willing to go along with such an arrangement. This is a vacation, and you should not be miserable when you’re supposed to be enjoying it.

A better solution would be to get two rooms, and the children should bunk with their grandmother. That way you and your husband could enjoy some private time together. Dear Abby: I have been with my boyfriend for seven years. We have no children together, but he has two young children from a previous relationship whom I have been raising as my own. They call me “Mom,” but they know I’m not their biological mother. Their mother has not contacted them – or cared to – since the younger one was just months old. My fear is now that the kids are getting older, they may want to form a relationship with her later on. I don’t want to seem selfish, but they

are MY kids. Any girl can have a baby, but it takes a real woman to be a mom. How should I handle this when that time comes? – Dreading The Future in Arizona Dear Dreading The Future: It is natural for children to want to know who their biological parents are; that’s the reason adoption records are no longer sealed. You appear to fear that your boyfriend’s ex-girlfriend will want to swoop in and steal your maternal spotlight. From all indications, it’s not the case; you are the only mother they know. If the children want information about their birth mother, the truth should not be kept from them. Meeting her does not guarantee they will love you any less. Worry-

ing about it is self-defeating. Dear Abby: What is the protocol for in-person conversations vs. phone interruptions (either via text or call)? When talking with someone, I feel it’s rude for the other individual to respond to voice or text messages. Can’t people take a break long enough to actually have a real LIVE conversation? How do other readers handle this? Do they walk away? Patiently wait? Or speak up? – Technologically Overloaded in Virginia Dear Overloaded: The best approach is the direct approach. Tell the person, “I wish you wouldn’t do that.”

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Steps for Alzheimer’s sufferers and wandering Dear Dr. K: My husband has Alzheimer’s disease. Last week he left the house, and it took us hours to find him. How can I prevent him from wandering again? Dear Reader: One of the most dangerous and distressing symptoms of Alzheimer’s is wandering. It may seem unfathomable that a person might suddenly get up at night to go to the post office, or leave home at any hour for no apparent reason. The inability to control wandering is what often drives families to decide to place a loved one in a nursing home. However, some simple measures can help to prevent wandering, at least for a time. The Alzheimer’s Association

ASK DR. K Anthony L. Komaroff recommends these steps: • Install slide bolts at the top or bottom of doors. • Place warning bells on doors. • Cover doorknobs with childproof knobs. • Camouflage doors by painting them the same shade as surrounding walls. • Create a two-foot black threshold in front of doors with paint or tape. (A rug might do the job, too.) This creates the illusion of a gap or hole that a person with limited visual spatial

abilities may be reluctant to cross. Also, take these additional precautions so you’re prepared if your husband does wander: • Have a recent, close-up photograph of your husband available, both print and digital. • Keep a written list of places that he might go, such as church or a favorite restaurant, job site or previous home. • Post emergency numbers in a handy spot. • Buy identification jewelry engraved with “memory impaired” and your husband’s name, address and phone number. A high-tech option uses

GPS and cellphone towers to provide an approximate location for a person who might wander. You can request an alert if your husband, who must be wearing the locator device, leaves a specified zone. Or you might tap into the system only in case of emergency. Why do people with Alzheimer’s disease wander? Where do they think they’re going, and why? Health professionals who work with people who have this disease think that wandering may be prompted by deep-seated memories of work, chores or hobbies, or a longing to return to a former home. Sometimes that’s what people with Alzheimer’s seem to say

when they are found wandering. They usually say they are on some kind of mission. But it’s hard to know. When the brain has been confused by Alzheimer’s disease, does the brain understand what it has decided to do? Could it be that people who are asked why they wander feel they need to give some kind of answer, so they create one? Someday, medical science is going to figure out how to stop this devastating disease – and then the question of why people wander will be moot. That will be a truly great day.

• Visit www.AskDoctorK. com to send questions and get additional information.

Sometimes the parents should have veto power Dr. Wallace: I’m 16 and started dating about four months ago. So far, I have dated two guys. The first guy is a friend of my cousin. He was nice, and I enjoyed going out with him. My mother didn’t like him because he didn’t speak correctly. He used the word “ain’t” and made numerous other grammatical mistakes. She begged me to stop seeing the guy, and I took her advice. But the reason wasn’t because of his poor grammar; it was because I knew I could never have a long-term relationship with him. Now I’m dating a guy who happens to be our high school principal’s son. He

’TWEEN 12 & 20 Robert Wallace is cute, but he has a reputation for being sexually aggressive. My mom, who is a teacher at the same school, is well aware of his reputation and is forcing me to stop seeing him. I think this is ridiculous because I can handle his aggression. Now I’m to the point I’m going to ask my mother to pick out the guys she wants me to date. Why are parents so picky? I sometimes wonder if my mother’s mother handpicked my father! –

8ASTROGRAPH By BERNICE BEDE OSOL Newspaper Enterprise Association

TODAY – Devote as much time and effort as you can to fulfilling your ambitious expectations in the year ahead. Minimize frivolous get-togethers – you’ll have plenty of time for those later. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) – It’s OK to be your own person, but draw the line if your needs come at the expense of someone else’s. You don’t want to cause any undue damage. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) – Don’t allow yourself to be put in a position in which you’re out of your depth. Avoid the situation by being honest about your capabilities. CANCER (June 21-July 22) – Someone who is just as strongwilled as you might try to be the dominating force in your peer group. If you feel compelled to oppose this person, a collision is likely. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) – Poor results are highly likely if you have difficulty distinguishing between those who are in your corner and those who are not. Try to use your best judgment. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) – Surprisingly, you’ll be better able to handle large ideas than small ones. Be careful, however, because overly grandiose schemes could lead to your undoing. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) – Unless you’re extremely careful, it could be unwise to invest in certain situations or people that you know little about. Don’t shirk the research. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) – Those with whom you’re involved won’t like it one bit if you take them or what they do for granted. Things could get volatile, so be extra careful. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) – Assignments you neglect early on will return to haunt you. Don’t delude yourself about the urgency of certain matters. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) – Overly complex arrangements are destined to fail, so do your best to keep all of your involvements with friends as low-key and uncomplicated as possible. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) – It won’t do anyone any good to compare the achievements of an outsider against your family. You could be prejudiced against non-family members. PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) – A surefire way to have others come down hard on you is to find fault with their thinking. Don’t be the one to introduce controversy into a relationship. ARIES (March 21-April 19) – Be extra careful and prudent in your commercial affairs or in the handling of financial funds, whether yours or someone else’s. If your judgment is off, a loss is probable.

Courtney, Indianapolis, Ind. Courtney: Parents should not pick out dates for their teens, but they should wield veto power and be able to say no if they disapprove of someone who is not morally acceptable. This is a nervous time for Mom and Dad, as well as for the teen who is entering the world of dating. The key to everyone’s peace of mind is trust and open communication. Dr. Wallace: My best friend has been dating Nick for over a year. Nick’s older brother called and asked me out. I said yes, and we had a good time. Mike is 18, and I’m 16, so our age difference is no big deal, but it is to my friend. She is furious that I went out

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with Mike and asked me not to go out with him again. When I asked her why, she said that he was too old and too “street wise” for me. She also said that she didn’t like me going out with Nick’s brother. She also said that if I went out with him again, our friendship would end permanently. Well, Mike and I went out again and we had a good time together. The next day at school, my ex-best friend announced that she never will talk to me again, and she called me a name that girls don’t like to hear. I was flabbergasted. Why in the world would my best friend be upset that I’m going out with her boy-

friend’s brother? – Nameless, Las Vegas, Nev. Nameless: This is not rational behavior, so something odd must be behind it. Only your ex-friend knows. Maybe she has a crush on Mike herself and is jealous of you. Maybe she’s afraid that you will learn more than you should about her involvement with Nick. All one can do is speculate. The only thing that’s clear is that your former friend was a lousy friend, and it’s just as well that she’s out of your life. Enjoy going out with Mike!

• Email Dr. Robert Wallace at rwallace@galesburg.net.

8CROSSWORD

BRIDGE Phillip Alder

Nonminimum rebid and invite strength Lou Holtz, a former football coach, said, “Life is 10 percent what happens to you and 90 percent how you respond to it.” Is bidding 10 percent what your partner bids and 90 percent how you respond to it? Not really; it ought to be an equal division of labor. This week we are looking at responder’s rebids. In today’s deal, what should North do? As we learned yesterday, if North has a weak hand with 6-9 points (or a poor 10), he must pass or bid two hearts or two spades. Here, though, North has game-invitational strength. To show that, he must rebid two no-trump or three of a bid suit (or, although it is impossible here, two of a new suit, as long as that would not be the fourth suit named in the auction, which we will cover later in the week). With three-card heart support, North should jump to three hearts. South would then bid four hearts. Next, look at the West hand. What should he lead against four hearts? The club queen looks mighty tempting. But what happens then? South wins with his ace, takes dummy’s top spades to shake his club loser, and plays a diamond. West can win and shift to a trump, but declarer plays another diamond. South wins the next heart lead in his hand and ruffs a diamond on the board. He loses only three diamond tricks. With such strong diamonds sitting over declarer’s second suit, West should lead a trump. Then, as long as he leads another heart every time he is on play, he gets four diamond tricks to defeat the contract.

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Factory Production Workers (2) - Entry level to work in an employee owned paint manufacturing company located in Sugar Grove, IL. We offer vacation, holidays, and insurance. These positions are for first shift. Successful applicants must pass a drug screening test and physical, able to communicate in English, written and verbal, and pass a math test. Email resume: info@finishesunlimited.com

Over 100 Sales! Most sales 8-5, Maps avail on Facebook link 5/2 7pm or Fri 6:30am at map stations. Follow yellow map signs on Somonauk. Enjoy coffee/donuts at map stations. Kids games/prizes. Food avail throughout town. Details & items added daily! Don't miss a single sale & make offers! We already have lots tools, furniture & sets, tools, kitchenware, home décor, electronics, antiques, collectibles, sm/lrg appl, exer equp, computer supplies everything for a child, in-home business sales, clothing - all sizes, sports gear, craft & teacher supplies, books, 18 crafters & vendors, LOTS OF MISC. Papers & online listing will have more details. Questions call Donna 815-7564851 or 815-761-7054

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Saturday, May 4, 8-noon, rain or shine MOVING SALE Vision Fitness exercise bike; Burley Solo bike trailer; Nautilus weight bench; oversize recliner; glider rocker; IKEA shelves; HON 2-drawer file; unique vintage items; NO clothing or household. CASH ONLY.

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Real Estate Busy Real Estate Office looking for exp. Hard Working Agents. Excellent growth potential with competitive compensation. Send inquiries or resumes to:

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DIETARY AIDE DeKalb County Rehab & Nursing Center has a part time position available in our Dietary Department on the Day Shift (6:15am 2:30pm). Must be 16 years of age or older to apply. Some weekends & holidays are required. Starting wage is $8.25 per hour. Apply at:

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Misc Dairies, good condition, only 5 left, $25/ea. 815-991-5149 NORMAN ROCKWELL PRINTS Professionally framed, excellent condition. A dozen available. Reasonably priced. 847-515-8012

SLED - Little Tikes Baby Infant Child Red Sled With Back Support and Carrying/Pulling Rope, Like New, $20. 815-739-1953, DeKalb.

STROLLER - Graco Duo Glider Double Baby Child Stroller Complete With Adjustable Canopy Sun Shades, Trays, Foot Rests & Seat Belts, Large Underneath Storage Area, Neutral Colors Navy Blue With Hints of Yellow & White, Fully Collapsible, Like New, $100. 815-739-1953, DeKalb.

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BASKET - 2-Tiered Standing Rectangular Standing Basket With Metal Decoration, $12, Sycamore. 815-895-5373 BOWLS - New Set Of 3 Apple Design Ceramic Bowls (1-large, 1medium, 1-small) & Ceramic Apple Design Pitcher, $20, Sycamore, 815-895-5373. FONDUE SET - 8 Piece Fondue Set, $6, Sycamore, 815-895-5373 FONDUE SET - Chocolate 12 Piece Small Fondue Set, $5, Sycamore, 815-895-5373. FONDUE SET - New Chocolate and Cheese Fondue Set In Box, $15, Sycamore, 815-895-5373. SMOOTHIE MAKER - New Electric Smoothie Maker With Dispenser New In Box, $15, Sycamore, 815895-5373. WINE ENTERTAINMENT SET - Napa 7 Piece New Hand Painted, Includes 4-12oz. Goblets, 9" Cheese Dome 2-pc. Set & Decanter, $20, Sycamore, 815-895-5373.

MIRROR - Jewel Case Lighted 3Drawer Mirror With 1X and 5X Magnification Mirror, New, $15. Great for an anytime gift! 815-895-5373. Sycamore

Boys Child 2 Wheel 12.5" Wheel Size Huffy Bike, Mostly Red & Blue, $15, DeKalb, 815-739-1953.

SmartShed Deluxe, 6'7”Hx7'Wx11'D, $400. 331-425-2666

28' Fiberglass Ladder – Werner 300 LB H.D. Extension. Like New. Will trade for 16'-24' ladder. $200 obo. 815-901-2426

DRILL - Milwaukee 4' Right Angle Drill, $190. Sycamore. 815-895-5373 DRILL / FLASHLIGHT COMBO Craftsman 14.4 Volt Cordless Drill / Flashlight Combo, incl Case. Asking $40. Call/Text 815-252-6514

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We Pay The Best! For Junk Cars, Trucks and Vans No Title, No Problem. Same Day Pick-Up. 630-817-3577

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collection of assessments, and which remain unpaid by the owner during whose possession the assessments accrued. If the outstanding assessments are paid at any time during any action to enforce the collection of assessments, the purchaser shall have no obligation to pay any assessments which accrued before he or she acquired title. If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5 (g-l) IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701 (c) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Note: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that the Law Firm of Heavner, Scott, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. James A. Coale Attorney for Heavner, Scott, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC I526536 (Published in the Daily Chronicle, April 23, 30 May 7, 2013.)

NOTICE OF SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF DEKALBSYCAMORE, ILLINOIS JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, vs. LAURENS RIJK and SHELLY RIJK aka SHELLY L. RIJK, Defendants. Property Address: 1333 Whitetail Ln. Sandwich, IL 60548 12-CH-207 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to the Judgment of the above Court entered on January 10, 2013 in the above-entitled cause, the following described real estate, to wit: Permanent Index Number: 1925-225-009 Commonly known as: 1333 Whitetail Ln. Sandwich, IL 60548 will be offered for sale and sold at public vendue on the 23rd day of May, 2013, at 1:00 p.m., at the Public Safety Building, 150 North Main, Sycamore, Illinois. The Judgment amount is $322,312.53. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: The bid amount, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, shall be paid in certified funds immediately by the highest and best bidder at the conclusion of the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to the Plaintiff. The Sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. For information, contact the Plaintiff's Attorney: Heavner, Scott, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, 111 E. Main St., Decatur, Illinois 62523 (217) 422-1719. The purchaser of a condominium unit at a judicial foreclosure sale, other than a mortgage, who takes possession of a condominium unit pursuant to a court order or a purchase who acquires title from a mortgage shall have the duty to pay the proportionate share, if any, of the common expenses for the unit which would have become due in the absence of any assessment acceleration during the 6 months immediately preceding institution of an action to enforce the

NOTICE OF SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF DEKALBSYCAMORE, ILLINOIS BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, vs. GERALD D. KAMP AND BETTY M. SMITH, Defendant. 12-CH-542 Property Address: 212 Hortense Dr. Kirkland, IL 60146 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to the Judgment of the above Court entered on February 28, 2013 in the above-entitled cause, the following described real estate, to wit: Permanent Index Number: 0126-426-001 Commonly known as: 212 Hortense Dr. Kirkland, IL 60146 will be offered for sale and sold at public vendue on the 13th day of June, 2013, at 1:00 p.m., at the Public Safety Building, 150 North Main, Sycamore, Illinois. The Judgment amount is $254,941.37. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: The bid amount, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential 12-CH-542 Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, shall be paid in certified funds immediately by the highest and best bidder at the conclusion of the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to the Plaintiff. The Sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. For information, contact the Plaintiff's Attorney: Heavner, Scott, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, 111 E. Main St., Decatur, Illinois 62523 (217) 422-1719. The purchaser of a condominium unit at a judicial foreclosure sale, other than a mortgage, who takes possession of a condominium unit pursuant to a court order or a purchase who acquires title from a mortgage shall have the duty to pay the proportionate share, if any, of the common expenses for the unit which would have become due in the absence of any assessment acceleration during the 6 months immediately preceding institution of an action to enforce the collection of assessments, and which remain unpaid by the owner during whose possession the assessments accrued. If the outstanding assessments are paid at any time during any action to enforce the collection of assessments, the purchaser shall have no obligation to pay any assessments which accrued before he or she acquired title. If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5 (g-l) IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701 (c) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Note: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that the Law Firm of Heavner, Scott, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. James A. Coale Attorney for Heavner, Scott, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC I528297 (Published in the Daily Chronicle, April 30, May 7, 14, 2013.)

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS WESTERN DIVISION SABR MORTGAGE LOAN 2008-1 REO SUBSIDIARY-1 LLC

Plaintiff, -v.MARY A. BAKER, et al Defendant JUDGE FREDERICK J. KAPALA 1 : 12 CV 1780 NOTICE OF SPECIAL COMMISSIONER'S SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 24, 2012, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation, Special Commissioner appointed herein,will at 1:00 PM on May 30, 2013, at the DeKalb County Courthouse, 133 W State front door entrance, Sycamore, IL, 60178, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1017 SOUTH 6TH STREET, Dekalb, IL 60115 Property Index No. 08-26-152017. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $146,911.76. Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact Plaintiff's attorney: BURKE COSTANZA & CARBERRY LLP, 9191 BROADWAY, Merrillville, IN 46410, (219) 769-1313 FAX #: 219-769-6806. Please refer to file number 14374.6981. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 606064650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. BURKE COSTANZA & CARBERRY LLP 9191 BROADWAY Merrillville, IN 46410 (219) 769-1313 Attorney File No. 14374.6981 Case Number: 1 : 12 CV 1780 TJSC#: 33-9441 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I528801 (Published in the Daily Chronicle, April 30, May 7, 14, 21, 2013.)

highe the following described real estate: Commonly known as 530 CLARK ST., Hinckley, IL 60520 Property Index No. 15-14-177009. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $239,570.51. Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact Plaintiff's attorney: BURKE COSTANZA & CARBERRY LLP, 9191 BROADWAY, Merrillville, IN 46410, (219) 769-1313 FAX #: 219-769-6806. Please refer to file number 14374.7623. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 606064650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. BURKE COSTANZA & CARBERRY LLP 9191 BROADWAY Merrillville, IN 46410 (219) 769-1313 Attorney File No. 14374.7623 Case Number: 3 : 12 CV 50187 TJSC#: 33-9452 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I528792 (Published in the Daily Chronicle, April 30, May 7, 14, 21, 2013.)

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Only 10 minutes west of DeKalb. Newer 2BR with C/A, appl, W/D option, deck, basement, large lawn, front door parking, etc. No dogs. Small town living at its best. $720 dep. $720/mo incl water & garbage. References and good credit req. 815-761-9237

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Lake Holiday Waterfront 3BR

DEKALB 2+BR, 1.5BA TH

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DEKALB - 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath, Appliances, Garage, Basement, Lawn Care, No Smoking, No Pets $925 815-758-0591

Pets OK, $1275/mo. Lrg 3BR house, 3 car gar, $1,550. 773-510-3643 ~ 815-509-7975 WATERMAN: 2400sq/ft 4bdr 2.5 BA newer house, 2 car garage, basement, backyrd. Start Jun-Jul $1690 Near DeKalb. 847-338-5588

SYCAMORE ROOM Available immediately. Utilities included. $75/Wk. 630-426-9806

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Newly remodeled, near NIU. Parking/heat/water incl, W/D, C/A. 815-238-0118

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Stone Prairie 2BR, 2BA APT.

Starting @ $432,1BR $599, 2BR, $683, 3BR Near the heart of NIU. Incl gas and forced air heat. Off street parking, lush grounds, on site laundry room. Outdoor pool, tennis and basketball courts, patios and balconies. Cats OK.

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PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF DEKALBSYCAMORE, ILLINOIS JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, vs. LAURENS RIJK and SHELLY RIJK aka SHELLY L. RIJK, Defendants. Property Address: 1333 Whitetail Ln. Sandwich, IL 60548 12-CH-207 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to the Judgment of the above Court entered on January 10, 2013 in the above-entitled cause, the following described real estate, to wit: Lot 64 of Sandhurst, a Subdivision of part of the Northeast Quarter of Section 25, Township 37 North, Range 5 East of the Third Principal Meridian, according to the Plat thereof recorded October 17, 1990 in Book "U" of Plats, Page 97 as Document No. 90009392 and Certificates of Correction recorded August 30, 1991 as Document No.

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August 91008818 and September 17, 1991 as Document No. 91009512, all situated in the City of Sandwich, DeKalb County, Illinois. Permanent Index Number: 1925-225-009 Commonly known as: 1333 Whitetail Ln. Sandwich, IL 60548 will be offered for sale and sold at public vendue on the 23rd day of May, 2013, at 1:00 p.m., at the Public Safety Building, 150 North Main, Sycamore, Illinois. The Judgment amount is $322,312.53. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: The bid amount, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, shall be paid in certified funds immediately by the highest and best bidder at the conclusion of the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to the Plaintiff. The Sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. For information, contact the Plaintiff's Attorney: Heavner, Scott, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, 111 E. Main St., Decatur, Illinois 62523 (217) 422-1719. The purchaser of a condominium unit at a judicial foreclosure sale, other than a mortgage, who takes possession of a condominium unit pursuant to a court order or a purchase who acquires title from a mortgage shall have the duty to pay the proportionate share, if any, of the common expenses for the unit which would have become due in the absence of any assessment acceleration during the 6 months immediately preceding institution of an action to enforce the collection of assessments, and which remain unpaid by the owner during whose possession the assessments accrued. If the outstanding assessments are paid at any time during any action to enforce the collection of assessments, the purchaser shall have no obligation to pay any assessments which accrued before he or she acquired title. If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5 (g-l) IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701 (c) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Note: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that the Law Firm of Heavner, Scott, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. James A. Coale Attorney for Heavner, Scott, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC I526536 (Published in the Daily Chronicle, April 23, 30 May 7, 2013.)

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF DEKALBSYCAMORE, ILLINOIS BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, vs. GERALD D. KAMP AND BETTY M. SMITH, Defendant. 12-CH-542

DEKALB

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g pai any time during any action to enforce the collection of assessments, the purchaser shall have no obligation to pay any assessments which accrued before he or she acquired title. If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5 (g-l) IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701 (c) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Note: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that the Law Firm of Heavner, Scott, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. James A. Coale Attorney for Heavner, Scott, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC I528297 (Published in the Daily Chronicle, April 30, May 7, 14, 2013.)

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS WESTERN DIVISION SABR MORTGAGE LOAN 2008-1 REO SUBSIDIARY-1 LLC Plaintiff, -v.MARY A. BAKER, et al Defendant JUDGE FREDERICK J. KAPALA 1 : 12 CV 1780 NOTICE OF SPECIAL COMMISSIONER'S SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 24, 2012, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation, Special Commissioner appointed herein,will at 1:00 PM on May 30, 2013, at the DeKalb County Courthouse, 133 W State front door entrance, Sycamore, IL, 60178, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 5 IN BLOCK 5 IN MARTIN BROS. AND GALT'S SUBDIVISION, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF SECTION 26, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 4 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK ''C'' OF PLATS, PAGE 49 ON APRIL 8, 1903, IN DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 1017 SOUTH 6TH STREET, Dekalb, IL 60115 Property Index No. 08-26-152017. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $146,911.76. Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this

ify property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact Plaintiff's attorney: BURKE COSTANZA & CARBERRY LLP, 9191 BROADWAY, Merrillville, IN 46410, (219) 769-1313 FAX #: 219-769-6806. Please refer to file number 14374.6981. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 606064650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. BURKE COSTANZA & CARBERRY LLP 9191 BROADWAY Merrillville, IN 46410 (219) 769-1313 Attorney File No. 14374.6981 Case Number: 1 : 12 CV 1780 TJSC#: 33-9441 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I528801 (Published in the Daily Chronicle, April 30, May 7, 14, 21, 2013.)

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Property Address: 212 Hortense Dr. Kirkland, IL 60146 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to the Judgment of the above Court entered on February 28, 2013 in the above-entitled cause, the following described real estate, to wit: A part of the South East 1/4 of Section 26, Township 42 North, Range 3, East of the Third Principal Meridian, described as follows: Commencing at the Southwest corner of MacQueen's Addition to Maple Cemetery and running thence West along a line formed by the extension West of the South line of said MacQueen's Addition to Maple Cemetery, a distance of 687 feet, for a point of beginning; continuing thence West on the same course 190.3 feet more or less to a point which is directly South, measured at a 90 degree angle from the centerline of Section 26, of a point on the centerline of said Section 26, 1373.3 feet West, as measured along said center line from the Northeast corner of the South East 1/4 of said Section 26; thence running North on a line measured at a 90 degree angle to said centerline of Section 26 to said centerline; running thence East along said centerline 190.3 feet more or less to a point on said centerline 687 feet Westerly of the intersection of said centerline with the Northerly extension of the West line of said addition of Maple Cemetery; thence South parallel with the said West line to the point of beginning, situated in the Village of Kirkland, in DeKalb County, Illinois. Permanent Index Number: 0126-426-001 Commonly known as: 212 Hortense Dr. Kirkland, IL 60146 will be offered for sale and sold at public vendue on the 13th day of June, 2013, at 1:00 p.m., at the Public Safety Building, 150 North Main, Sycamore, Illinois. The Judgment amount is $254,941.37. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: The bid amount, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential 12-CH-542 Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, shall be paid in certified funds immediately by the highest and best bidder at the conclusion of the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to the Plaintiff. The Sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. For information, contact the Plaintiff's Attorney: Heavner, Scott, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, 111 E. Main St., Decatur, Illinois 62523 (217) 422-1719. The purchaser of a condominium unit at a judicial foreclosure sale, other than a mortgage, who takes possession of a condominium unit pursuant to a court order or a purchase who acquires title from a mortgage shall have the duty to pay the proportionate share, if any, of the common expenses for the unit which would have become due in the absence of any assessment acceleration during the 6 months immediately preceding institution of an action to enforce the collection of assessments, and which remain unpaid by the owner during whose possession the assessments accrued. If the outstanding assessments are paid at any

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PUBLIC NOTICE Invitation to Submit Qualifications The DeKalb Public Library is seeking Qualifications for Professional Owner's Representative Services for the addition to and renovation of the DeKalb Public Library located at 309 Oak Street, DeKalb, Illinois. The Library has selected an architectural firm and has completed a conceptual design that includes a 46,000 square foot addition, renovation of the existing 19,000 square foot historic library structure, re-routing of existing utilities and off-site parking. A CD of the Request of Qualifications (RFQ) may be obtained directly from the DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak Street, DeKalb, Illinois or from Nagle Hartray Architecture, 30 West Monroe, Suite 700, Chicago, Illinois, beginning 10:00 am CST on Monday, May 6, 2013. A $25 non-refundable fee will be charged for each requested package. Applicants will need to sign a record of receipt. Responses to the Request for Qualifications must be delivered on or before 2:00 pm CST on Friday May 17, 2013 to Dee Coover, Library Director, DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak Street, DeKalb, Illinois 60115.

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