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By KATIE DAHLSTROM kdahlstrom@shawmedia.com CORTLAND – Kaleb Jamar went back to Cortland Elementary School on Friday for the first time since Monday when he fell asleep in the snow during recess.

Kaleb’s mom, Rachel, usually gets calls from school staff to pick her son up because he’s being too hyper, which is why she was alarmed to learn he fell asleep. When she learned the next day the school was shut down because a foul odor for the DeKalb County landfill was making

students and staff sick, she made a connection.

“I took him to doctors and we think he’s been sleeping so much because of something he was exposed to at the school,” Rachel said. “I got sick to my stomach putting him on the bus this morning.”

More than 120 concerned parents and community members gathered at the Cortland Lions shelter Friday night to air their concerns with representatives from Waste Management, DeKalb School District 428 and the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency.

The IEPA still is uncertain what chemicals students and staff might have been exposed when drilling work Tuesday to replace the landfill’s odor control system led to a release of gas that winds carried toward Cortland Elementary.

Kurt Neibergall, the acting chief of the agency’s Bureau of Land, assured the community members who attended the emotional gathering that the agency is working as quickly as possible to determine what the gas was.

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Waste Management spokeswoman Lisa Disbrow (left) talks to Cortland residents Jessica Rugerio (center) and Danielle Bryant (right) on Friday during a meeting at the Cortland Lions shelter.

Obama to add limits for spying programs

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DeKalb County Animal Control Warden Jenny Eisman lifts a stray boxer mix from the back of her work van to be examined Monday at the Malta Veterinary Hospital.

By DEBBIE BEHRENDS dbehrends@shawmedia.com When a rural Waterman resident recently found herself with an injured, painfully thin stray dog, she called DeKalb County Animal Control.

Warden Jenny Eisman picked up the docile boxer mix and took him to the Malta Veterinary Clinic for treatment.

“His leg was not broken, but he was hobbling and very skinny,” Eisman said. “We looked in our logs to see if a dog matching his description had been reported missing, but he doesn’t have a tag and he’s not microchipped, so we don’t know where he came from.”

Eisman said the stray is a nice dog, with injuries that are not too serious. She said he can be treated and then sent to a shelter for adoption or to a foster home to await adoption, if he’s not claimed.

Senior Warden Dan Berres clarified that his department does not provide animals for adoption. After being impounded for seven days, the animals are turned over to rescue groups or shelters, which in turn find homes for them.

Eisman said last year they picked up

Rabies vaccinations All dogs are required, by state law, to be vaccinated for rabies. According to the DeKalb County Animal Control website, these fees apply: n One-year registration for an altered dog, $17. n One-year registration for an unaltered dog, $34. n Three-year registration for an altered dog, $42. n Three-year registration for an unaltered dog, $84.

Unaltered dogs (those that have not been spayed or neutered) that cannot be altered because of medical reasons (as determined by a veterinarian) will pay the altered rate. Puppies, 9 months and younger, also pay the altered rate. about 248 dogs and cats, and only 104 were claimed.

“It’s difficult to say how many calls we actually go on in a year, because we are able to resolve some quickly and the animal doesn’t get impounded,” Eisman said.

The department doesn’t have its own shelter. Strays are impounded at either the Malta Veterinary Hospital or Sandwich Veterinary Hospital. Fees are charged

when owners claim their dog.

While wardens hope all the strays they pick up are either claimed or adopted, some don’t reach happy endings. Dogs that are too badly injured, too sick or too aggressive may be euthanized.

Picking up strays is just part of what the animal control wardens do on a daily basis. Berres said they also patrol the county, although their primary function is to prevent rabies by enforcing the Illinois Animal Control Act. “We try to be quite visible,” Berres said.

Berres and Eisman are the only fulltime employees of the department, along with one part-time employee.

Eisman said the county has 14,102 dogs registered. Each dog that gets a rabies vaccination, which is required by state law, is registered with the county and receives a tag to prove it has been vaccinated.

Dogs not vaccinated locally, or those adopted from area shelters, can get tags with proof of vaccination at the DeKalb County Health Department, 2550 N. Annie Glidden Road, DeKalb.

See ANIMAL CONTROL, page A8

WASHINGTON – Tightening the reins on the nation’s sweeping surveillance operations, President Barack Obama on Friday ordered new limits on the way intelligence officials access phone records from hundreds of millions of Americans – and moved toward eventually stripping the massive data collection from the government’s hands.

But Obama’s highly anticipated intelligence recommendations left many key details unresolved, most notably who might take over as keeper of the vast trove of U.S. phone records. Final decisions on that and other major questions were left to the Justice Department and to intelligence agencies that oppose changing surveillance operations, and to a Congress that is divided about the future of the programs.

If fully implemented, Obama’s proposals would mark the most significant changes to the surveillance laws that were passed in reaction to the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks.

While Obama has said he has welcomed the recent spying debate, it’s unlikely to have happened without the national and international backlash after a wave of leaks from former National Security Agency analyst Edward Snowden.

See SURVEILLANCE, page A8

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Today Monthly community breakfast: 7 to 11 a.m. at Kingston Friendship Center, 120 S. Main St. Donation is $7 for all-you-can-eat eggs cooked to order, pancakes, waffles, biscuits and gravy, corned beef hash, bacon and sausage, fruit cups, English muffins and drink. Contact: Kingston Friendship Center at 815-7843921.

Weight Watchers: 7:15 a.m. weigh-in, 7:45 a.m. and 9 a.m. meetings Weight Watchers Store, 2583 Sycamore Road (near Aldi), DeKalb.

Overeaters Anonymous Walkand-Talk meeting: 8 to 9 a.m. at The Federated Church, 612 W. State St. in Sycamore. www. oa.org; Contact: Marilyn at 815751-4822.

NICE Food and Clothing Center: 8:30 to 11 a.m. Saturdays, by appointment other days, at 346 S. County Line Road in Lee. This nondenominational food pantry serves the southwest part of DeKalb County and the southeast area of Lee County. 815-8242228.

It Is What It Is AA(C): 9 a.m. at St. Catherine’s Church, 340 S. Stott St., Genoa, 800-452-7990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com.

As Bill Sees It AA(C): 9:30 a.m. at DeKalb Area Alano Club, 312 E. Taylor St., DeKalb, 800-4527990; www.dekalbalanoclub. com.

Learning to Live Al-Anon group: 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Newman Catholic Center annex, Normal Road in DeKalb; llc904@ hotmail.com.

Narcotics Anonymous: 10 to 11 a.m. at United Church of Christ, 615 N. First St. in DeKalb; www. rragsna.org; 815-964-5959.

Knights’ Saturday Burgers and More: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at DeKalb Knights of Columbus Club: 1336 E. Lincoln Highway.

Open to the public.

Burger buffet: Noon to 2 p.m. at Genoa Veterans Home, 311 S. Washington St. The public is invited for lunch.

Lightning games: 1:30 p.m. at Genoa Veteran’s Club, 311 S. Washington St.; www.genoavetshome.us or contact Cindy at crmcorn65@yahoo.com or 815751-1509.

Back to Basics AA(C): 6:30 p.m. at Cortland Methodist Church, 45 Chestnut St., Cortland. Last Saturday is open meeting. 800-452-7990; www. dekalbalanoclub.com.

AA Speaker Open Meeting: 8 p.m. at DeKalb Area Alano Club, 312 E. Taylor St., DeKalb, 800452-7990; www.dekalbalanoclub. com.

Saturday Night AA(C): 10 p.m. at 312 E. Taylor St., DeKalb. 800452-7990; www.dekalbalanoclub. com.

Sunday 24 Hours a Day AA(C): 9:30 a.m. at DeKalb Area Alano Club, 312 E. Taylor St., DeKalb. 800452-7990; www.dekalbalanoclub. com.

Kishwaukee Valley Heritage Museum: 2 to 4 p.m. at 622 Park Ave. in Genoa. Call 815-784-5559 for appointments other days.

Memories of DeKalb Ag: 2 to 4 p.m. at Nehring Gallery, Suite 204, 111 S. Second St., DeKalb.

Free admission and open to all. www.dekalbalumni.org.

Society for Creative Anachronism armored fighting practice: 4:30 p.m. behind Stevenson North at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb. For Middle Ages-Renaissance history re-enactors. Visit www.carraigban.org/ or call 815-739-5788 or 815-986-5403.

Bread & Roses women’s chorus practice: 5:45 to 8 p.m. at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 830 N. Annie Glidden Road in DeKalb. For information, call Patty Rieman at 815-7584897 or visit www.breadandroseschorus.org.

Steps And Traditions AA(C): 6 p.m. at Masonic Hall, Route 23, Genoa. 800-452-7990; www. dekalbalanoclub.com.

No Longer Hopeless AA(C): 7:30 p.m. at DeKalb Area Alano Club, 312 E. Taylor St., DeKalb.

800-452-7990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com.

Any Lengths AA(C): 8 p.m. at Federated Church, 612 W. State St., Sycamore. 800-452-7990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com.

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Bill Brady makes his case (again) Bill Brady said the fact he’s already run against Gov. Pat Quinn and lost is part of the reason you should vote for him.

Brady’s already faced the attack ads, already had his character painstakingly examined by the opposing party and by voters. In 2010, he won 98 of 102 counties, received 1.7 million votes, and lost to Quinn by 32,000, less than 1 percentage point.

But this time, Brady’s argument goes, the honeymoon is over for Quinn, and people will realize in hindsight that Brady was the candidate who was really being honest four years ago; this will help him build on his 2010 vote total.

“What we know is that in big states … it’s hard for a relatively unknown candidate to come out of a primary and leverage that and build the base of support they need in a general election,” Brady said. “The rest of the three [Republican] candidates, whether you agree with them or disagree, will all be coming out of the primary starting from scratch.”

Brady, of Bloomington, is the second gubernatorial candidate so far who has stopped by the Daily Chronicle office to talk with me, after state Treasurer Dan Rutherford made an appearance a couple of weeks ago.

(The door is open to the other two, or to our governor himself.)

Brady stopped in Monday after a visit to the Suter Company’s food manufacturing operation in Sycamore. He’s a candidate with business on his mind, talking about the employees at Suter, the challenges that business faces with things like worker’s compensation and corporate tax rates in Illinois.

Jobs are his top priority, and he has lofty goals for creating at least 100,000 new private-sector jobs each year if he’s elected governor. Part of his plan to do that includes a commitment to allow the income tax increase on people and corporations to roll back (although not completely) at the end of the year.

It’s already scheduled to do that, but most people assume that it won’t actually happen after the November election.

“We need someone who’s willing to stand up,” Brady said. “We need someone who’s willing to say, ‘Under no circumstances am I going to extend the income tax increase.’

“We know that we’ve lost over 200,000 jobs the last 5½ years. It’s not coincidental that that is the time that is tied to the 67 percent increase in the income tax and the highest corporate income tax in the nation.”

Brady’s plan to roll back the tax increase depends on the pension reform measure surviving court challenges, as well as the ability of the state’s economy to create jobs and the ability of the state’s legislators to cut the budget.

If Brady can meet his 100,000 new

EDITOR’S NOTE Eric Olson job goal, and the pension reform plan is allowed to deliver the expected savings, he estimates the state would only have a $400 million shortfall to cover in the first year without the tax, presumably with budget cuts.

That’s what has to happen if the state is going to compete with other expanding economies, he said.

“We’ve got to be competitive with states like Florida, Texas and others,” Brady said. “We need a governor who’s willing to make tough decisions. … We have enough money to meet the highest priorities of our state. We need to reconstruct those [priorities].”

Brady’s a longtime legislator who spent 7 years in the Illinois House and later was appointed to the state Senate in 2002. He said that he can work with the Democrats who are almost certain to remain in control of both branches of the legislature.

He also talks about the Republican “brand.” Brady is a conservative.

He’s anti-abortion although he says he realizes that a governor has no power to undo Roe v. Wade.

He wants smaller government and has a plan to eliminate the Illinois State Board of Education in order to allow local school boards to exert more control. He opposed the measures that legalized same-sex marriage and medical marijuana, and supported increasing the speed limit on certain interstates to 70 mph.

Brady questions the credentials of Kirk Dillard, who appeared in a campaign ad for then candidate Barack Obama talking about how he cooperated with Obama on Illinois issues.

(In fairness, Dillard was an Electoral College delegate for John McCain in the general election.) Rutherford is too willing to accept the extension of the income tax increase, he said.

And, in a line repeated in a Republican debate later in the week, he said that Bruce Rauner did damage to the party with his support for rolling back the minimum wage, then reversing course.

“The Republican brand isn’t about cutting the pay of working families by $2,000 a year per worker,” Brady said. “It’s about elevating economic opportunity. But what [Rauner] did last week was set the party back to some extent, and that affects not just his campaign, but everyone’s campaign.”

Most importantly, he said he’s the only truly fiscal conservative candidate in the race.

“I’m the only one I know who has unequivocally said I will not extend the tax increase, who was willing to stand up for the taxpayers and I think for the annuitants in the

workers when it came to passing and supporting meaningful pension reform,” Brady said. “I think those are fiscally conservative issues that no one else was able to find the courage to support, frankly.”

Overall: Brady’s stance against extending the income tax increase at any cost should appeal to people who still think legislators should have to keep their word to the people they represent and that government should live within its means.

His chances probably hinge on whether Republican voters believe he can get the job done against Quinn this time, and whether voters in the general election would believe he really can deliver on his job-creation goals.

To be clear: This column isn’t an endorsement of Brady, just as my earlier column was not an endorsement of Rutherford.

However, it is good and important to know which candidates in the race know where DeKalb County is. So far, it’s the two downstate candidates who have come, but if more want to stop in at our office if they’re passing through town, my door is open to them, too, and that includes Gov. Quinn. My contact information appears at the bottom of this column.

Fine whining: There was an interesting story that originated in Chicago where a party brought a small child with them, upsetting the other diners who had paid hundreds of dollars for a meal at the Michelin-starred Alinea restaurant.

On the one hand, I get that people who shell out big bucks for an experience want to enjoy that experience without disruption. I wouldn’t choose to bring small children to a fine dining establishment anyway.

Most children don’t need truffles in their mac ‘n’ cheese or scrambled quail eggs.

On the other, I think that banning small children from a public place like they’re a nuisance is wrong. You can’t ban them from airplanes or buses or other places, either, unless you’re barring everyone younger than 21.

Babies are people. People who cry. We were all babies once and our parents took us places and we cried.

Now that we’ve grown up, and it’s our turn to put up with it.

Personally, I’m on my third baby, and when someone else’s child is crying in public, I hardly notice it; haven’t for years. We do try to keep our children from disturbing other people – who likes to be stared at? – but sometimes that happens.

Sorry, kinda. But not really.

• Eric Olson is editor of the Daily Chronicle. Reach him at 815-756-4841 ext. 2257, email eolson@shawmedia. com, or follow him on Twitter @ DC_Editor.

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Alcoholics work for beer in Amsterdam program

By TOBY STERLING The Associated Press AMSTERDAM – The men streaming in and out of a small clubhouse in east Amsterdam could almost be construction workers at the end of a hard day, taking off their orange reflective vests and cracking jokes as they suck down a few Heinekens, waiting for their paychecks.

But it’s only noon, the men are alcoholics and the beers themselves are the paycheck.

In a pilot project that has drawn attention in the Netherlands and around the world, the city has teamed up with a charity organization in hopes of improving the neighborhood and possibly improving life for the alcoholics. Not by trying to get them to stop drinking, but instead by offering to fund their habit outright.

Participants are given beer in exchange for light work collecting litter, eating a decent meal, and sticking to their schedule.

“For a lot of politicians it was really difficult to accept, ‘So you are

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Marco Alexander van Vliet drinks a can of beer when sitting down with fellow alcoholics to have a beer about noon in a club house Wednesday in eastern Amsterdam. giving alcohol?’ ” Amsterdam East district mayor Fatima Elatik said.

“No, I am giving people a sense of perspective, even a sense of belonging. A sense of feeling that they are OK and that we need them and that we validate them and we don’t ostracize our people, because these are

people that live in our district.”

In practice, the men – two groups of 10 – must show up at 9 a.m., three days a week. They start off with two beers, work a morning shift, eat lunch, get two more beers, and then do an afternoon shift before closing out with their last beer. Sometimes

there’s a bonus beer. Total daily pay package: 19 euros ($25), in a mix of beer, tobacco, a meal, and ten euros cash.

Participants say a lot of that cash also goes to beer.

To understand how this all came to be, it helps to know the background.

For years, a group of around 50 rowdy, aging alcoholics had plagued a park in east Amsterdam, annoying other park-goers with noise, litter and occasional harassment.

The city had tried a number of hard-handed solutions, including adding police patrols, and temporarily banning alcohol in the park outright – including for family barbecues and picnics. Elatik says the city was spending 1 million euros ($1.3 million) a year on various prevention, treatment and policing programs to deal with the problem, and nobody was satisfied.

Meanwhile, the small nonprofit Rainbow Group Foundation and its predecessors had been experimenting with ways to get help for alcoholics and drug addicts in the area.

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Police: NIU student threw drugs out window

By JILLIAN DUCHNOWSKI jduchnowski@shawmedia.com SYCAMORE – A Northern Illinois University student tossed about a quarter-pound of marijuana, heroin and ecstasy out of his dorm room window before letting police into his room early Thursday, authorities said.

But police found the drugs on the ground outside Ryan Castner’s room at Stevenson North, including 24 pills of ecstasy and pills that police believe contained heroin, according to court

records. Castner, of the 200 block of University Drive in Naperville, was charged with several felonies alleging he possessed controlled substances and marijuana, and dealt marijuana.

Castner remained in DeKalb County jail on Friday unable to post 10 percent of his $30,000 bail. If convicted of the most serious charge, possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver, he would face up to 15 years in prison.

In addition, NIU officials banned Castner from campus pending a judi-

cial review process.

The case started about 9 p.m.

Wednesday, when NIU police received an anonymous tip that Castner was dealing marijuana, ecstasy, and Adderall, a prescription drug typically used to treat attention deficit/hyRyan Castner peractivity disorder, out of his dorm room, court records show.

When police knocked on his door

gies, $99 cash and marijuana, court records show. They found 157 grams, or about 5 1/2 ounces, of marijuana outside, court records show.

Castner later told police that the airtight sealed plastic bag of marijuana they found outside was how he purchased it, a quarter-pound at a time, court records show. He told them he typically paid $1,200 for a quarter-pound of marijuana and made $500 to $600 in profit, court records show.

Castner is next due in court Wednesday.

about 12:45 a.m. Thursday, Castner refused to let them search his room, but police heard shuffling and knocking inside the room before Castner went outside to smoke a cigarette. When he was finished, Castner told police he would let them search his room, so police checked both the room and the area outside the residence hall immediately below his room’s window, court records show.

Inside the room, police found a hypodermic needle, a razor blade, a scale, a large quantity of small bag-

DeKalb County Girl Scouts learn cookie salesmanship

By KATIE DAHLSTROM kdahlstrom@shawmedia.com GENOA – Barking dogs, freezing temperatures and icy driveways couldn’t stop Genoa residents Savannah Cravatta and Morgan Siers from traversing their neighborhood.

They meant business. At 11 years old, these girls are already chief executive officers, of cookies.

“The Girl Scouts are a hearty bunch,” said Savannah’s mom, Debbie.

Local Girl Scouts are marching through the area as they make their final push to sell their trademark cookies before order sales end Wednesday.

Savannah and Morgan, both cadets in Troop 6120 and the Girl Scouts of Northen Illinois,

donned gloves, boots and coats Thursday night as they walked door-to-door, sales forms in hand. The girls proudly wore their Girl Scout vests over their coats, which were illuminated by the front porch lights at the houses they visited.

“Would you like to buy some Girl Scout cookies,” the girls ask in unison at one of the doors.

The cookies cost $4 a box with Thin Mints, Samoas and Tagalongs topping the list of cookies customers want, they said.

“I sell a lot of Savanna Smiles, because I’m Savannah and I do smile,” Savannah tells her potential customer.

At the end of their trip down the block, the girls have seven more boxes of cookies on their

has her sights set on a basketball, which requires she sell 115 boxes.

The girls also look beyond the physical things the girls can earn by selling cookies.

They learn money management, business ethics, people skills and decision making.

“The main thing is about how hard you work and what your attitude is about doing it, not necessarily all for the money,” Morgan said. “In Girl Scouts, you want to build your character, not for your financial benefit.”

Although order sales end Wednesday, there’s still more time for those interested in securing a box. Booth sales at area businesses start Feb. 14 and run through March 9.

Want to order Girl Scout Cookies?

Send an e-mail to cookies4you@ girlscoutsni.org and a local Girl Scout will contact you for the order.

Katie Dahlstrom – kdahlstrom@shawmedia.com

Genoa Girl Scouts Morgan Siers (center) and Savannah Cravatta (right) sell Girl Scout cookies to their neighbor Brooke Bright on Thursday night outside Bright’s home. order sheets.

Through door-to-door nights like this, along with parents bringing order forms to the office, booth sales and other avenues, Girl Scouts earn their Cookie CEO badge. The

badge is awarded after setting goals, discussing their sales tactics and small business and reaching their goals. Through the endeavor to earn the badge, they learn how to sell their renowned product, including

learning how to take no for an answer.

Their troop goal is for each girl to sell 111 boxes, with some of the proceeds being set aside for a trip to Blue Springs Caverns in Indiana that Savannah and Morgan want to take with their troop sisters.

Each troop sets goals and designates where they would like the sales proceeds to go.

In addition, Girl Scouts earn prizes for selling a certain number of boxes. Savannah

8LOCAL BRIEFS Fundraiser to support literacy project DeKALB – A fundraiser for the DeKalb/ Sycamore Bookcase Project will be held 6 p.m. Feb. 20 in the DeKalb High School cafeteria at 501 W. Dresser Road.

The dinner supports the annual effort to provide 50 solid oak bookcases with starter libraries to children enrolled at the Two Rivers Head Start program, according to a news release. Each bookcase bears a nameplate engraved with the name of the child receiving it to promote literacy.

The fundraiser will feature entertain-

ment from the DeKalb High School a capella choir, and participants will receive a copy of “Learning, Earning and Giving Back,” by A Bookcase for Every Child founder Jim Davidson, while supplies last.

Tickets are $16 each or $125 for a table of eight.

To reserve or purchase tickets, call project chairman John Rey at 815-758-8577, or send your name, address, number of tickets and a check made payable to DeKalb/Sycamore Bookcase Project to P.O. Box 1174, DeKalb, IL 60115. Reservations must be received by Feb. 12.

No holiday emergencies for DeKalb firefighters DeKALB – DeKalb firefighters did not have any holiday-related incidents during its Red Wreath Program between Thanksgiving and Christmas.

On Thanksgiving, red wreaths were placed on all three DeKalb fire stations to raise awareness about fire safety during the holidays, according to a news release. If firefighters responded to an incident related to the holidays, they would replace a red bulb with a white one.

During the 33 days the wreaths were

displayed, DeKalb firefighters logged 469 calls, including 11 fires. None were related to the holiday season, however.

For more information about fire safety, please call the fire department at 815748-8460.

Free weight-loss presentation at Sycamore Public Library People looking for advice on how to modify their diet and lifestyle in order to lose weight can get tips in a presentation at 6 p.m. Thursday at the Sycamore Public Library, 103 E. State St. “Making Weight Loss Work,” a

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Durbin calls to raise minimum wage

By SOPHIA TAREEN The Associated Press CHICAGO – Illinois Democrats continued their election-year strategy of pushing for a minimum wage hike Friday when U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin used a Martin Luther King breakfast to call for an increase to the state’s rate and blast a Republican gubernatorial candidate for his evolving stance on the issue.

Echoing a nationwide Democratic strategy, the Senate’s No. 2 Democrat told attendees of the city’s annual commemorative breakfast that he’ll work with Illinois lawmakers to raise the state rate. He said even though Illinois’ $8.25 an hour rate is $1 higher than the national wage, it should be more for working families.

He then took a shot at suburban Chicago businessman Bruce Rauner, who initially said he’d advocate for lowering the state’s minimum wage to the national rate of $7.25 then said he’d be in favor of raising it under certain circumstances. The venture capitalist who’s making his first foray into politics has raised more than five times the other three Republican gubernatorial candidates combined through his connections and personal wealth, but on the campaign trail he’s portrayed himself as an everyday guy who wears an inexpensive

The ASSOCIATED PRESS ROCKFORD – Northern Illinois officials said they are investigating how a female prisoner managed to steal a Winnebago County sheriff’s car this week, prompting a two-hour manhunt.

The 43-year-old Rockford woman managed to steal the squad car around 1 p.m. Thursday, according to a report in the Rockford Register Star.

Authorities say the woman managed to escape while being transported to the Winnebago County Jail – in handcuffs, sitting in the backseat – when the deputy who was driving the car stopped for gas.

“There is no way you can talk about this without simply going back and looking at the circumstances involved,” said Sheriff Richard Meyers.

“What did the prisoner do and what negligence on the part of the officer, if any, allowed the prisoner to get away. She did, it’s unacceptable and it shouldn’t have happened.”

The woman, who was in plain clothes, drove away from the gas station as the deputy ran after her. She ditched the car along a deadend Rockford street near the gas station. She then got a ride from someone else and eventually was found in a garage.

She’s now being held in the Winnebago County Jail without bond.

Meyers said an investigation is underway.

“There’s a whole lot of issues here,” Meyers said.

“This is not an equipment issue. There is no other issue than it is the responsibility of the officer for the safekeeping of a prisoner ... and when one gets away, you have to go back and look at the conduct of the officer.”

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Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., urges an increase to the state’s minimum wage. watch and dresses in outdoorsy gear.

But Durbin told attendees of Chicago’s annual breakfast that he didn’t see it that way.

“To think a major candidate for office in this state would call for reducing minimum wage tells me he’s out of touch,” Durbin said without specifically naming Rauner.

“He may have a Carhartt jacket and $18 watch but he isn’t in touch with the reality of life in working America.”

Rauner’s campaign responded by criticizing top Democrats. “[Gov. Pat] Quinn’s allies

know he’s failed and will say anything to distract from his disastrous record,” Rauner spokesman Mike Schrimpf said in a statement.

Minimum wage has become a major issue in the 2014 race for Illinois governor. Quinn, a Democrat who’s seeking re-election, said he wants Illinois’ rate to be at least $10 by year’s end. Rauner’s change on the issue has also helped bring it to the forefront.

The other three Republican candidates – Treasurer Dan Rutherford and state Sens. Bill Brady and Kirk Dillard – currently oppose an

increase, saying it hurts jobs and that Illinois’ rate already is the highest among Midwestern states. However, Dillard previously voted for an increase, which he said he did under better economic times.

And Brady, while the GOP nominee in 2010, had to clarify his stance after suggesting it should be the same as the national wage.

Illinois last raised its rate in 2010 under a series of step increases. Approximately 1.1 million Illinois workers would be impacted by an increase, according to the state estimates.

Ebert documentary to premiere at Sundance festival

By CARYN ROUSSEAU The Associated Press CHICAGO – When “Life Itself” debuts Sunday at the Sundance Film Festival, it will be the first time Roger Ebert’s widow will see the full documentary about her late husband’s life.

“I made a decision that I wanted to see the movie at the Sundance Film Festival because it’s a film festival that meant so much to Roger,” said Chaz Ebert, who has only seen

early clips. “I just felt I want to have the experience of seeing a movie about him with the Sundance audience.”

Ebert was a long-time supporter and Sundance attendee, writing in 1997 about being at the festival in its early years when the award ceremony was in a hotel conference room.

“Life Itself” includes footage director Steve James – famous for 1994’s “Hoop Dreams” – gathered over the final four months of the famed

film critic’s life. Ebert died in April after a long battle with cancer.

Chaz Ebert and the crowds in Park City, Utah, won’t be the only ones watching the premiere Sunday. Filmmakers tapped into Ebert’s wide net of online fans to crowd fund $150,000 for final production costs. Donors will receive a code that lets them stream the documentary at the same time it plays at Sundance.

“A big part that went into the decision-making was this

idea of building community for the film and getting people involved,” James said. More than 1,600 people contributed to the online campaign that ended Tuesday, he said. The film’s budget also includes funding from private sources and foundation grants.

The documentary will in some ways be different from what James envisioned when he asked the Eberts if he could shadow them and tell the story of Ebert’s 2012 autobiography, “Life Itself.”

8POLICE REPORTS Note to readers: Information in Police Reports is obtained from the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office and city police departments. Individuals listed in Police Reports who have been charged with a crime have not been proven guilty in court.

DeKalb County Aidan A. Tangerose, 33, of the 200 block of Forest Drive, Kirkland, was arrested Thursday, Jan. 16, on a body attachment warrant for contempt of court.

Terry Winter, 59, of the 500 block of South Peace Road,

Sycamore, was charged Thursday, Jan. 16, with failure to yield turning left after an accident at Peace and Barber Greene roads.

Winter was taken to Kishwaukee Hospital for his injuries. No other injuries were reported.

Brandon H. Barber, 25, of the

200 block of East Meadow Drive, Cortland, was charged Thursday, Jan. 16, with failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident after a three-vehicle collision at Barber Greene and Somonauk roads. No injuries were reported.

Maria J. Vega, 36, of Sioux City, Iowa, was arrested Friday, Jan. 17, on an Ogle County warrant for contempt of court.

Angela J. Morgan, 34, of the 700 block of May Street, Aurora, was charged Friday, Jan. 17, with DUI.

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Lawmakers question effectiveness Pope defrocks 400 priests in 2 years of Illinois’ corporate tax breaks

By JOHN HEILPRIN and NICOLE WINFIELD The Associated Press

By SARA BURNETT The Associated Press CHICAGO – Lawmakers on Friday questioned the effectiveness of the tax breaks Illinois gives companies to keep or create jobs, with one legislator saying there’s little verifiable evidence the incentives work and another calling the current system “insanity.”

Illinois businesses benefited from about $1.15 billion in tax incentives in fiscal 2012, according to an analysis by the bipartisan Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability. Yet lawmakers noted the state continues to have one of the highest unemployment rates in the country.

Only three states – Nevada, Rhode Island and Michigan – had unemployment rates higher than Illinois’ 8.7 percent as of November.

“We have to remember every incentive we give comes at the expense of taxpayers,” said Rep. Jack Franks, a Democrat from Marengo and chairman of one of the two legislative committees that held the joint hearing.

But the reviews weren’t all bad. Adam Pollet, director of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, said companies that received the state’s main business tax credit have created 2½ times the number of jobs they pledged to create. And Connie Beard of the Illinois Chamber of Commerce said the incentive – known as the Economic Development for a Growing Economy, or EDGE, tax credit – has been “a very valuable tool” for bringing and keeping business in the state.

The issue has grown more divisive in recent years, as corporations ranging from Sears to the Chicago Mer-

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Illinois Rep. Jack Franks, D-Marengo, speaks on the House floor March 7 at the state Capitol in Springfield. cantile Exchange and Archer Daniels Midland Corp. have sought multimillion-dollar breaks.

After lawmakers ended a special legislative session last year without approving a deal for ADM, influential House Speaker Michael Madigan criticized the requests, saying he found it difficult to support “tax giveaways” for companies that pay little to no corporate income tax. The Chicago Democrat also said he wanted the Legislature to review how Illinois decides which companies get the incentives.

Franks and Rep. John Bradley, a Democrat from Marion, said Friday’s hearing was the first in a series of meetings on the topic. They said the discussions could lead to legislation during the General Assembly’s spring session that would change how the state awards the incentives.

The EDGE program provides a credit against corporate income taxes, provided companies make certain capital investments, create a

minimum number of jobs and attest another state is trying to lure the business from Illinois. But many companies that qualify for the credit are unable to use it because they do not pay any or enough corporate income tax.

According to the Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability report, about 30 percent of Illinois corporations paid corporate income tax in 2010.

So some of those companies that pay no income tax have instead gone to the Legislature and asked lawmakers to approve other, special tax breaks, typically against their payroll withholding tax.

State Rep. David McSweeney, a Republican from Barrington Hills, said the current program sets up a system in which lawmakers pick winners and losers. He said Illinois should lower tax rates instead.

“The insanity of special deals for companies and sitting here and trying to choose winners and losers has got to stop,” he said.

VATICAN CITY – A document obtained by The Associated Press on Friday shows Pope Benedict XVI defrocked nearly 400 priests over just two years for sexually molesting children.

The statistics for 2011 and 2012 show a dramatic increase over the 171 priests removed in 2008 and 2009, when the Vatican first provided details on the number of priests who have been defrocked. Before that, it had only publicly revealed the number of alleged cases of sexual abuse it had received and the number of trials it had authorized.

While it’s not clear why the numbers spiked in 2011, it could be because 2010 saw a new explosion in the number of cases reported in the media in Europe and beyond.

The document was prepared from data the Vatican had been collecting and was compiled to help the Holy See defend itself before a U.N. committee this week in Geneva.

Archbishop Silvano Tomasi, the Vatican’s U.N. ambassador in Geneva, referred to just one of the statistics in the course of eight hours of oftentimes pointed criticism and questioning from the U.N. human rights committee.

The statistics were compiled from the Vatican’s own

annual reports about the activities of its various offices, including the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, which handles sex abuse cases. Although public, the annual reports are not readily available or sold outside Rome and are usually found in Vatican offices or Catholic university libraries.

An AP review of the reference books shows a remarkable evolution in the Holy See’s in-house procedures to discipline pedophiles since 2001, when the Vatican ordered bishops to send cases of all credibly accused priests to Rome for review.

Then-Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger took action after determining that bishops around the world weren’t following church law to put accused clerics on trial in church tribunals. Bishops routinely moved problem priests from parish to parish rather than subject them to canonical trials – or turn them into police.

For centuries, the church has had its own in-house procedures to deal with priests who sexually abuse children.

One of the chief accusations from victims is that bishops put the church’s own procedures ahead of civil law enforcement by often suggesting victims keep accusations quiet while they are dealt with internally.

The maximum penalty for a priest convicted by a church

tribunal is essentially losing his job: being defrocked, or removed from the clerical state.

There are no jail terms and nothing to prevent an offender from raping again.

According to the 2001 norms Ratzinger pushed through and subsequent updates, the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith reviews each case sent to Rome and then instructs bishops how to proceed, either by launching an administrative process against the priest if the evidence is overwhelming or a church trial. At every step of the way the priest is allowed to defend himself.

The Congregation started reporting numbers only in 2005, which is where Tomasi’s spreadsheet starts off. U.N. officials said Friday that the committee has not received the document.

In 2005, the Congregation authorized bishops to launch church trials against 21 accused clerics, and reported that its appeals court had handled two cases. It didn’t say what the verdicts were, according to the annual reports cited by the spreadsheet.

In 2006, the number of canonical trials authorized doubled to 43 and eight appeals cases were heard. And for the first time, the Congregation revealed publicly the number of cases reported to it: 362, though that figure includes a handful of non-abuse related canonical crimes.

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California drought felt from forests to farms dances, use a last wish, pray, whatever it takes we desperately need snow and rain!”

The ASSOCIATED PRESS LOS ANGELES – Gov. Jerry Brown’s announcement that California is in the midst of an epic drought comes as no surprise to skiers, fishermen and gardeners. With a sparse snowpack and piddling amounts of rain, the signs are everywhere. A few examples:

PRAY FOR RAIN The California Conference of Catholic Bishops asked people of all faiths to join in prayers for rain. Sacramento Bishop Jaime Soto, president of the bishops’ conference, suggested a prayer for God to “open the heavens and let His mercy rain down upon our fields and mountains.”

He suggested prayers for relief and for the wellbeing of those most at risk from a water shortage. Mosques in the Central Valley also prayed for rain earlier this month.

IT NEVER RAINS IN CALIFORNIA Last year was the driest in 119 years of records. The Department of Water Resources said that Gasquet Ranger Station in Del Norte County, which averages nearly 100 inches of rain a year, ended the year with only 43.46 inches. Sacramento got 5.74 inches instead of the typical 18 inches, and downtown Los Angeles, which averaged 14.74 inches of rain, ended the year with 3.4 inches – beating a record low of 4.08 inches set in 1953.

PALTRY SNOWPACK EVIDENT FROM SPACE The first snow survey of the winter this month found “more bare ground than snow,” the Department of Water Resources said. The statewide water content was about 20 percent of average for this time of year. The snow water equivalent on Thursday was just 17 percent of normal for

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Hugh Beggs of Santa Rosa, Calif., searches for coins in the middle of the Russian River on Tuesday at Healdsburg Veterans Memorial Beach in Healdsburg, taking advantage of the low 50cfs flows that during a normal winter would run at 1500cfs. the day. Satellite photos taken this week of the Sierra Nevada snowpack – an important source of water come spring – shows a skinny snake of white in a stark brown landscape.

On the same day last year, the region was a fluffy, swirling blanket of white.

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Unclear future for executions after Ohio’s longest

By ANDREW WELSH–HUGGINS and KANTELE FRANKO The Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio – The long and fitful execution of an Ohio inmate with an untested combination of chemicals brought cries of cruel and unusual punishment Friday and could further narrow the options for other states that are casting about for new lethal injection drugs.

A gasping, snorting Dennis McGuire took 26 minutes to die after the chemicals began flowing Dennis Thursday – McGuire the longest execution of the 53 carried out in Ohio since capital punishment resumed 15 years ago, according to an Associated Press analysis.

McGuire’s adult children complained it amounted to torture, with the convicted killer’s son, also named Dennis, saying: “Nobody deserves to go through that.”

Whether McGuire felt any pain was unclear. But Ohio’s experience could influence the decisions made in the 31 other lethal-injection states, many of which have been forced in the past few years to rethink the drugs they use.

States are in a bind for two main reasons: European companies have cut off supplies of certain execution drugs because of opposition to capital punishment in Europe. And states can’t simply switch to other chemicals without triggering legal challenges from defense attorneys.

“There’s only so many times you can say we’re going to try a new method, or try something different, where at this point it’s just going to invite a lot of skepticism,” said Fordham University law professor and lethal injection expert Deborah Denno.

She added: “There’s a dead-end we’ve never seen before with lethal injection.”

In light of what happened in Ohio, “states will now have more of a burden to show that they are using a well-thought-out best practice,” said Richard Dieter, executive director of the Death Penalty Information Center, which opposes capi-

tal punishment.

Ohio’s prison system is reviewing McGuire’s execution and declined to comment on the amount of time it took him to die from the two-drug combination, which had never been used before in a U.S. execution. McGuire, 53, was given both a sedative and a painkiller.

Most Ohio inmates executed since 1999 took 15 minutes or less to die, records show.

In years when Ohio used a three-drug combination, many inmates died in less than 10 minutes, according to the records.

McGuire, who was sentenced to die for raping and stabbing to death a pregnant newlywed in 1989, appeared unconscious but gasped repeatedly as he lay on a gurney, his stomach rising and falling and his mouth opening and shutting.

States have been hit with a series of setbacks as they attempt to refine lethal injection, with one problem cropping up as soon as another appears solved.

To end constitutional challenges over the possibility of an inmate suffering undue pain from the widely used three-drug method, states beginning with Ohio switched to single doses of a powerful sedative, sodium thiopental.

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The next choice, pentobarbital, experienced a similar fate when its Danish maker also prohibited its use in executions, and a U.S. company that inherited the drug agreed to continue the restriction.

Missouri at one point proposed using propofol, the powerful operating room anesthetic infamous for its role in Michael Jackson’s overdose death.

But Missouri’s governor backed off for fear the European Union, which opposes the death penalty, would cut off exports to the U.S. and cause a nationwide shortage of propofol.

Companies in India and Israel put similar prohibitions on their drugs.

year, is offering summer-like hikes instead. Warm weather and little snow have opened the Four Mile Trail from Yosemite Valley to the stunning vista that looks across at Half Dome and offers views of much of the park. The hut at the end of Glacier Point Road also is being promoted to hikers, not the cross country skiers typically using it in winter months. “Our team is looking forward to offering skiing and

other snow sports when conditions permit, but in the meantime, we are pleased to be able to offer some memorable experiences during ‘Juneuary’ in Yosemite,” said Colin Baldock, guest recreation general manager for Delaware North Companies, which runs concessions in the park.

BAD NEWS FOR BEARS Tom Loe of Sierra Drifters Guide Service, which of-

fers fly fishing in Mammoth Lakes, said the dry weather is affecting all kinds of wildlife. “The local bears are coming out of hibernation three months early!” he wrote in his Thursday online report. “I have been forced for the first time in nearly 20 years here to water my deciduous trees, in a T-shirt – they are budding!”

He adds: “Hope you get a chance to enjoy spring time in January. Beg, plead, do rain

Several communities already have imposed mandatory water reductions. On Jan. 7, Mendocino County became the first county to request state drought assistance. The Board of Supervisors declared a drought emergency, citing an “imminent threat of disaster.” Willits, a town of 5,000 in the county, recently adopted tough water rationing that limits a family of four to 150 gallons of water a day and bans outdoor watering, car washing and hosing down pavement. Businesses have been ordered to cut water use by 35 percent.

Shoppers fret about authenticity of Target emails

By BREE FOWLER The Associated Press NEW YORK – An email sent to the roughly 70 million Target customers who may have been affected by a pre-Christmas data breach is causing panic among those who fear it could be an attempt to victimize them again.

Target says the email, which offers free credit monitoring services to potential victims of the breach, is legitimate. But the company has identified a handful of scammers who are trying to take advantage of the public’s fear and confusion.

Shawn Blakeman, 42, of Raleigh, N.C., received Target’s email Friday morning, but he didn’t click on the link it contained “just in case it was some kind of a website that I couldn’t get out of or had a hidden virus,” he says.

Consumers have been on edge since news of the data breach broke last month.

And they’ve been warned to be on alert for possible follow-up attacks that could come in the form of phish-

ing emails, electronic messages designed to implant malicious software on their computers or draw them to websites that prompt them to enter personal information.

So when Target’s email began circulating earlier this week, many recipients questioned its authenticity.

The email was especially suspicious to people who say they haven’t set foot in a Target store in years.

Jim Reid, 60, of Minneapolis says he was a little nervous about clicking on the link in the email and he questioned whether it was a good idea to send Target even more personal information when they were unable to protect it in the first place.

“There’s too much uncertainty,” Reid says. “They keep changing what they’re saying about how many people were affected, about what kinds of information were stolen. It’s obvious that they really don’t know.”

According to Target, hackers stole data related to 40 million credit and debit card accounts and also pilfered personal information,

including email addresses, phone numbers, home addresses and names of as many as 70 million customers.

Target spokeswoman Molly Snyder said it’s those 70 million people that Target contacted by email. And while Target believes the theft of the roughly 40 million debit and credit card numbers only affected cards swiped between Nov. 27 and Dec. 15, the 70 million people whose personal information was stolen could have last shopped at a Target store months, or even years, ago.

Meanwhile, consumers are right to be wary of emails purportedly sent by Target. Snyder says that in recent weeks the retailer has stopped more than a dozen operations that sought to scam breach victims by way of email, phone calls, and text messages.

Target said all of the letters it’s sending to shoppers are posted on the company’s website, along with information about what customers need to do to sign up for Target’s free credit monitoring.

Snyder confirmed that the information gathered for the free service won’t be used for marketing purposes. While shoppers are being offered the option of continuing the monitoring service after a year, they won’t be automatically re-enrolled in the service or receive a bill.

The retail giant wasn’t the only company to get hit with a data breach over the holidays. Last week, Neiman Marcus said thieves stole some of its customers’ payment information and made unauthorized charges over the holidays. The Dallas-based luxury retailer is also offering its customers free credit monitoring for a year and plans to post sign-up instructions on its website by the end of next week.

Target’s credit monitoring is being provided by Experian. Company officials wouldn’t disclose details about how many Target customers have signed up for the free services.

Blakeman said he was immediately skeptical when he saw the email from Target.

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First responders transported about 45 people to hospital • CORTLAND Continued from page A1 He tried to give them some comfort about the incident using information about an environmental inspector’s visit to the site Wednesday, in which no dangerous gases were detected.

“The incident is over. The trenches have been filled in,” Neibergall said. “We don’t have any data right now on what it was. What we’re committed to doing is getting a sample of the gases that were on site.”

On Friday, IEPA officials asked the Illinois Attorney General’s office to seek an immediate court order requiring Waste Management to take steps to prevent any future air pollution incidents and to reimburse costs incurred by the school, first responders and individuals affected, including the cost of reasonable and necessary medical treatment.

First responders transported about 45 people to Kishwaukee Community Hospital on Tuesday. In all, 71 people were treated for low levels of carbon monoxide exposure in relation to the incident, hospital officials have said.

DeKalb school board President Tracy Williams and Assistant Superintended Douglas Moeller were bombarded with questions about what the school district planned to do, including the fate of Cortland Elementary.

“If it proves to be real over time that we need to close that building, if it’s tomorrow, if it’s a year from now, then we will close that building,” Williams said. “All options are on the table.”

Williams and Moeller reiterated that the district plans

to evaluate the situation, but told parents it would take time to formulate a plan. A rough timeframe for an action plan would be 30 days, although that could change, Moeller said. In the meantime, students will continue to attend Cortland.

“Why is it OK to use our kids as guinea pigs?” parent Tracy Fowler asked.

Not everyone who attended the meeting came with anxiety.

Jammi Martin, whose daughter, Delanie, 11, was taken from Cortland Elementary in an ambulance Tuesday, was not nearly as concerned as the majority of the parents at the Lions shelter.

“I have no concerns,” Martin said. “I think it’s an overreaction.”

Mike Hey, Waste Management district manager, also fielded a number of questions from parents who ranged from angry to understanding during the more than twohour meeting. The landfill, which has been approved to expand by almost 350 acres to accept as much as 1,800 tons of trash a day, has been operating for decades at the site.

Cortland Elementary was built for about $15 million and opened in fall 2009.

“It will not happen again,” Hey said. “We are committed to help figuring it out. We want to be good neighbors.”

Of the dozens of questions parents raised, few were met with solid answers.

Cortland Elementary Parent Teacher Association members, who hosted the meeting, took notes in order to forward the questions on to school, landfill and environmental officials in hopes of getting answers to use in future discussions.

Obama pledged to curb spying on allied leaders, extend privacy • SURVEILLANCE Continued from page A1 For now, the phone records will continue to reside with the government. But the NSA will need to get approval from the secretive Foreign Surveillance Intelligence Court each time it wants to access the data, a more cumbersome process than currently required.

Exceptions will be made in the event of a national security emergency, officials said.

Responding to outrage overseas, Obama pledged on Friday to curb spying on friendly allied leaders and to extend some privacy protections to foreign citizens.

The proposals appeared to ease some anger in Germany, which had been particularly incensed by revelations that the NSA had monitored the communications of Chancellor Angela Merkel.

Despite the firestorm at home and abroad, Obama robustly defended the intelligence community’s role in keeping the nation safe. But he said the U.S. had a “special obligation” to ensure that its muscular spying apparatus was not trampling on civil liberties.

“The reforms I’m proposing today should give the American people greater confidence that their rights are being protected, even as our intelligence and law enforcement agencies maintain the tools they need to keep us safe,” he said during a speech at the Justice Department.

Privacy advocates, who have pushed for ending the phone record collections altogether, criticized the president’s restrictions as insufficient. The intelligence community appeared publicly content with his plans.

On Capitol Hill, the response was decidedly mixed.

A rare cross-section of lawmakers from both parties, including House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., and Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., called for greater reforms.

House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, blamed the president for failing in the past to properly explain the importance of certain intelligence gathering practices.

Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., and Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Mich., who head their chambers’ intelligence committees, called on the president to send them specific legislation with his proposed changes.

Obama’s announcement capped a six-month White House review triggered by Snowden’s flood of disclosures about the scope of U.S. spying. But by ordering further review of key issues, Obama ensured that his speech would hardly be the final word in the resurgent debate over balancing privacy and security.

The most glaring omission in Obama’s announcement was any recommendation on where Americans’ phone records should be kept if they are no longer housed by the government. A presidential review board recommended moving the data to the phone providers or a third party, but both options present obstacles. The phone companies strongly oppose the expense and potential liability of holding the data, and no credible third party option has emerged. Administration officials also raised the possibility of replacing the bulk phone collection program with new surveillance methods that would negate the need to store the data long-term.

Obama ordered the Justice Department and intelligence community to report back to him with options within 60 days. If they propose housing the data with the phone companies or a third party, congressional legislation would almost certainly be needed, raising questions about how quickly lawmakers could reach an agreement, if at all.

“I think the odds are long that we can get it done in a timely way,” said Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., though he was largely supportive of the president’s proposals.

Under Obama’s plan, the government will no longer be able to gain access to phone records beyond two “hops” from the person they are targeting.

That means the government can’t examine records for someone who called someone who called someone who called the suspect.

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Owners of small dogs sometimes don’t register • ANIMAL CONTROL Continued from page A1 “We have no idea how many dogs are out there that aren’t vaccinated,” Eisman said.

Owners with small dogs that stay indoors or farm animals sometimes don’t register their animals.

Berres said occasionally they are called for cases of animal neglect or abuse, but animal cruelty cases are rare.

“We do a lot of education in those cases,” Berres said. “Maybe the dog just needs better shelter, or we urge them to take care of the animal’s fleas. Usually contact and education takes care of the problem.”

Because there are no laws mandating vaccination of cats, Berres said they don’t pick up cats, unless they can tell the animal is very sick or has bitten someone.

“There are organizations that work to spay and neuter feral cats,” he said.

Occasionally, they get calls for injured wildlife or animals that have gotten inside a home.

“I liberated a squirrel from an attic the other day,” Berres said. “And Jenny [Eisman] got a couple of birds out of a

Rob Winner – rwinner@shawmedia.com

DeKalb County Animal Control Warden Jenny Eisman checks a stray boxer mix for an identification microchip Monday at the Malta Veterinary Hospital. The dog was picked up by Eisman at a farm north of Waterman. chimney recently.”

Wild animals are released, if they appear to be healthy. If they are injured and can be rehabilitated, they may be delivered to an agency like Oaken Acres

Wildlife Center.

To report a stray dog or for more information, call animal control at 815-7482427 or visit dekalbcounty.org/Health/ environmental/animal_control.html.

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8SKETCH VIEW

Teaching young people their rights

The last thing you need to read about Benghazi BLOOMBERG NEWS The latest congressional report on the Sept. 11, 2012, attacks on U.S. diplomatic stations in Benghazi, Libya, reaffirms some important truths. Here’s the highlight reel of what the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence’s Democrats and Republicans could agree on: • The State Department was woefully lax in responding to numerous reported security threats in Benghazi.

• There was no “tactical warning” of a planned attack on the anniversary of 9/11.

• There were no protests in Benghazi that immediately preceded the attacks.

• Although the attacks were “deliberate and organized,” U.S. intelligence has affirmed that “their lethality and efficacy did not necessarily indicate extensive planning.”

• Individuals and groups with some ties to al-Qaida participated in the attacks.

• “There were no U.S. military resources in position to intervene in short order in Benghazi.”

The details of the attacks and the events

that led up to them are clear by now. The report’s description of what happened in Benghazi offers few surprises to aficionados. Disagreement remains, however, among Democrats and Republicans on the committee and beyond. Most of it has to do with the attacks’ aftermath, beginning with the controversial “talking points” used by officials from President Barack Obama’s administration on television talk shows the following Sunday.

That’s right: An investigation into an attack that killed four Americans has degenerated into a slapfight about who did what to a set of talking points. Such concern will not make one American safer. If the Republicans were smart, not to mention more responsible, they would set that issue aside and focus on two more pressing challenges: holding the State Department accountable for some fatally scandalous management decisions, and ensuring that procedures and resources are put in place to prevent something similar from happening again.

The buck has yet to stop anywhere for the department’s failure to upgrade Benghazi’s security arrangements, despite

repeated requests from the field that it do so. As the original Accountability Review Board on Benghazi convened by the State Department noted, there was “very real confusion over who, ultimately, was responsible and empowered to make decisions based on both policy and security concerns.”

After more than 273 significant attacks on U.S. diplomatic facilities since 1998, that kind of confusion is as mystifying as it is inexcusable. It casts a cloud over Hillary Rodham Clinton’s stewardship of the State Department.

Sadly, the Republicans’ obsession with the talking points suggests that their leadership is not up to the kind of honest investigation and oversight that would lead to a clear and just assignation of responsibility.

One straightforward thing Congress can do, however, is conduct an audit of the State Department’s 29 recommendations to improve security after Benghazi. If Congress can compel it to make these most recent recommendations stick, that would offer both institutions at least a shot at redemption.

Allowing American creativity to flourish When government grows too large, dependency replaces achievement.

When I was in high school in Detroit, I had a job as a biology laboratory assistant. I spent a substantial amount of time in the greenhouse preparing botany experiments. I had acquired some seeds of an interesting plant and was anxious to use them to produce my own crop of these plants. I planted the seeds in a special container and kept enriching the soil and providing plenty of moisture and sunlight to enhance and accelerate the growth.

I was very disappointed with the results and eventually abandoned the project, leaving the seeds in some soil behind the greenhouse to fend for themselves.

To my surprise, one day when I was behind the greenhouse, I discovered that the seeds not only had germinated, but had produced a substantial crop without my help.

I realize that no analogy is perfect and that many people will try to discredit this one, but in this case, I believe the seed is similar to America when it was a fledgling group of colonies. Many people came to America from other countries because they saw an opportunity to lead the life of their choice without a lot of interference from an overarching governing structure.

Although there has been constant tension between those desiring a strong central government that maintains control and order, and those desiring maximum personal freedom as long as the rights of others are preserved, our country managed to thrive for many decades with an unprecedented level of autonomy for its citizens. People largely were left to their own devices and could experience great financial success or profound failure without the government playing a major role, other than ensuring the rights of the citizens to pursue their dreams.

Government plays a vital role in the smooth functioning of a successful society. In our country, it was intended that

VIEWS Ben S. Carson the central government would provide such services as policing, military protection, roads, sanitation, public safety and similar things. In recent years, well-meaning government officials from both parties have determined that citizens need to be more closely managed because they are not capable of acting responsibly or planning for the future. Unfortunately, many of our citizens have grown accustomed to having others regulate their lives and now take little responsibility for their own well-being and that of their families.

In the meantime, the government continues to grow at a rapid pace in order to meet the needs and expectations of the growing dependent class of citizens. This scenario is well known to historians, who realize that bureaucracy begets more bureaucracy. It is incredibly rare – if not unheard of – for bureaucratic agencies to conclude that they have grown too big and need to be reduced.

It’s not that people who work in the government are bad people; rather, there is a natural tendency for government to grow. Our Founders feared this, and they included measures that we are now ignoring to restrain the growth and power of the central government. Just as I was meddling with the natural growth of those seeds, constant interference in Americans’ business by government stifles economic growth, creativity and entrepreneurship. The early settlers of this country had very limited government support, and yet prosperous towns sprang up all over the country. In many cases, entrepreneurs became very wealthy, and that wealth begat wealth and opportunities for others.

Both free enterprise and government want to grow. The free-enterprise system creates wealth and grows the economy,

but it is hindered when it is constantly manipulated by government interference and, I dare say, predation. Government growth saps the lifeblood of an expanding economy: money. It is like a spider sucking dry a fly caught in its web, getting ever bigger and requiring more victims to sustain its growth.

If, instead of regulating and taxing to death the engine of growth, our government suddenly decided to leave it alone and allow it to be nourished by free-market forces, like the seed, it would explode with vibrant growth, jobs would return quickly, and to the pleasant surprise of the government, its own coffers would fill because the tax base would be broadened. As an added bonus, the obligations of the government would lessen because there would be fewer citizens on the dole. This would make it possible to reduce and eventually eliminate the national debt. If our government could learn to create a nourishing environment for entrepreneurial endeavors rather than gorging itself on the fruits of their labor, a win-win situation would ensue.

We have strayed far from the idea of independent life and personal responsibility for our populace. Many of our young people cannot even conceive of a world in which personal freedom reigns supreme. This does not mean we should not try to recapture the spirit of freedom and courage that characterized our rapid ascent to the pinnacle of world power.

We the people must control the government before it attains the size and power that will preclude that possibility. It is time we begin discussing with friends, associates and neighbors our vision for our nation and how to realize it. This is not a Democratic or Republican issue. It is an issue of freedom in America for everyone and our progeny.

• Ben S. Carson is professor emeritus of neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins University.

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Thumbs up: To teaching young people about their rights and justice. DeKalb County Presiding Judge Robbin Stuckert talked with Indian Creek High School students this week about their Fourth Amendment rights through a program organized by the Illinois Judges Association. She is among 115 judges trained to deliver the “Bringing the Courtroom to the Classroom” materials, which review the three branches of government, federal and state courts and present a skit based on an U.S. Supreme Court case.

It’s nice to see a powerful local official take the time to reach out to area teens, and we hope this program will continue and grow at area high schools.

Thumbs down: To too many crashes. The newsroom scanner has been busy this week, and far too many times it’s been because one or more vehicles crashed.

Often, the occupants of the vehicles have been OK. A couple of times, they have not. Some of the crashes have been because of driver error and some because of icy or slick road conditions. There’s still a lot of winter weather ahead of us. You can expect less-thanideal driving conditions for a while. We all need to slow down, leave space and pay attention to the other vehicles around us.

Thumbs up: To local schools putting technology in the hands of its students. Sycamore, Hinckley-Big Rock and Sandwich school districts were among 22 districts across the state that were approved for the School Technology Revolving Loan Program.

Sycamore was approved to for the largest loan of $402,700. Each district will use the money differently.

Sycamore will replace computers and infrastructure, Sandwich will upgrade operating systems and Hinckley-Big Rock will purchase mobile technology such as laptops or tablets. Schools need to keep their students up to speed on technology and this seems like a good way to do that.

Thumbs down: To mystery gas. It was bad enough that the Cortland Elementary School day was interrupted Tuesday by the intrusion of a foul odor from the nearby DeKalb County Landfill that led about 70 people to seek medical treatment. But days after the event, officials aren’t sure what exactly it was that made people sick other than a bad smell. Of course, bad smells are the result of landfill gases reaching the school, but so far, all we’ve heard is what the gases probably were not. Yes, its good to know that air quality monitors at the school did not detect the presence of gases such as hydrogen sulfide. Waste Management said it was not methane. No doubt the people who fell ill would like to know what chemicals made them sick that day. The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency said it will try to obtain a sample of the gas and analyze it and will share results of their analysis with the public. We’ll be waiting.

Thumbs up: To Congress. Really. Lawmakers on Thursday came up with a compromise heavy $1.1 trillion spending plan that will fund federal agencies through the rest of the year, ending (for now) the seemingly continual parade of funding crises that led to a government shutdown last year and automatic spending cuts known as “sequestration.” Although the bill has more than 1,500 pages and by no means perfect, at least it will allow for several months of spending stability.

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Saluting the 2013 harvest Final 2013 harvest figures are in from the National Agricultural Statistics Service, and Illinois’ governor was so pleased that he issued a news release Sunday about the results.

Gov. Pat Quinn saluted Illinois farmers for leading the nation in soybean production.

Illinois is No. 1 by virtue of the 462 million bushels of soybeans that were harvested last fall. Our farmers outdistanced the No. 2 state, Iowa, by 51 million bushels.

Quinn also singled out Illinois corn farmers, whose 2.1 billion bushels harvested finished second only to Iowa (2.16 billion bushels) as far as total production is concerned. The crop was the third largest in Illinois history.

The 2013 crop year followed a drought year, with Illinois’ soybean production up 20 percent and corn production up 63 percent versus 2012. Quinn pointed to last year’s rebound as proof that state farmers are resilient.

Bob Flider, state ag department director, said that better weather and intelligent management practices aided the rebound.

The governor is correct to pay tribute to Illinois farmers. Their efforts to produce corn, soybeans, sorghum, wheat, oats, hay, potatoes, pumpkins and other crops – not to mention livestock – are crucial to the state’s economy, if not to the continued evolution of civilization itself. After all, without agriculture, people would be have to spend more time finding and producing food themselves. Hunters and gatherers, we’d rather not be.

We encourage the governor and all state leaders, when considering laws and regulations, to keep the needs of agriculture firmly in mind. Sometimes it seems as if government bureaucrats don’t know beans about farming.

If farmers are to prosper, such attitudes must be countered by informed leaders who set the bureaucrats straight.

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

– U.S. Bill of Rights, First Amendment

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7-DAY FORECAST TODAY

Another clipper type system will pass to our south Saturday bringing clouds and 1-3 inches of snow. Winter weather advisories are in efect Saturday south of I-80 where 3-5 inches of snow is possible. Sunday will be warmer with sun and highs in the low 30s. Light snow is possible on MLK Day. Arctic blast arrives Tuesday with highs in single digits.

TOMORROW

Cloudy, accumulating snow develops

Partly sunny, Colder with breezy, warmer partial sunshine

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Precipitation 24 hours through 4 p.m. yest. ........ Trace Month to date ....................................... 0.90” Normal month to date ....................... 0.88” Year to date ............................................ 0.90” Normal year to date ............................ 0.88”

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AIR QUALITY TODAY

Rockford 22/9

Source: Environmental Protection Agency

Dixon 24/8

How much water is needed to produce 12 inches of snow over 1 square mile?

Joliet 23/12

La Salle 28/14

Evanston 23/15 Chicago 23/15

Aurora 22/8

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Waukegan 22/11

Arlington Heights 22/14

DeKalb 21/12

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

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Lake Geneva 21/7

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Streator 25/13

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Sunrise today ................................ 7:19 a.m.

Sunset tonight ............................. 4:52 p.m.

Moonrise today ........................... 7:38 p.m.

Moonset today ............................. 8:16 a.m.

Sunrise tomorrow ........................ 7:18 a.m.

Sunset tomorrow ........................ 4:53 p.m.

Moonrise tomorrow .................. 8:36 p.m.

Moonset tomorrow .................... 8:45 a.m.

Kenosha 20/9

8 a.m. 10 a.m. Noon 2 p.m. 4 p.m. 6 p.m.

0-50 Good, 51-100 Moderate, 101-150, Unhealthy for sensitive groups, 151-200 Unhealthy 201-300 Very Unhealthy, 301-500 Hazardous

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Janesville 20/7

Hammond 24/15 Gary 24/15 Kankakee 24/13

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On Jan. 18, 1978, the weight of snow and ice caved in the roof of the Hartford Civic Center. In winters with excessive snowfall, loads on roofs increase dramatically.

Peoria 30/17

Pontiac 28/15

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Watseka 24/13

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2014 DECOR TRENDS

Features editor Inger Koch • ikoch@shawmedia.com

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: n This guest bedroom uses a muted shade of blush on the walls and ceiling. Blush tones will become popular in 2014, but to add a fresh touch, they’ll be paired with masculine tones such as navy blue. n Bunk rooms are becoming more and more popular with homeowners who have awkward bonus rooms which are otherwise hard to furnish. n Cabin-inspired style is going to be a much sought after look for 2014.

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Designers advise on year’s home style

By MELISSA RAYWORTH The Associated Press

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ith a new year come new trends in home design and decorating. Among them: paler walls contrasted with colorful furniture, and plenty of personal expression, design experts say.

COOLEST COLORS Whisper-soft, ultra-pale shades of pink – described by designers as “blush tones” – are back. But the ‘80s haven’t returned, says designer Brian Patrick Flynn says, at least not entirely.

“What’s different about blush this time around is what it’s paired with. In 1985, you’d find it paired with mauve and black with tons of shiny brass accents. Flash forward to today and blush is likely to be paired with preppy, masculine tones,” says Flynn, founder of Flynnside Out Productions.

His favorite blush paint is Barely Blush from Glidden, which he contrasts with navy blue: “The deep, rich personality of the navy actually washes out the blush, almost causing it to look white, and the overall effect is fresh and gorgeous.”

Speaking of white walls, Los Angeles-based designer Betsy Burnham sees those coming back in a big way.

“I used to think white walls looked unfinished,” she says. “But I’ve completely come around on this one, because white is the ultimate palette cleanser. It gives every space – even the most traditional – a modern edge, and sets the stage wonderfully for layers of color in upholstery, accessories, area rugs and art.”

But while wall colors are getting softer and paler, the opposite seems to be happening with furniture.

“Strong colors on upholstery are becoming more of the norm,” says Kyle Schuneman, founder of Live Well Designs, who spent a chunk of 2013 designing his first line of furniture, in collaboration with retailer Apt2B. He opted to create sofas in bright blues and shades of orange because “a bright sofa is no longer just for a creative office waiting room,” he says. “People are bringing them into their homes.”

One bold color to approach carefully this year: red-violet. “Red-violet is the Pantone color of the year for 2014,” Flynn says.

“As a designer whose specialty is using color, let me tell you something: Red-violet is about as complex as it gets.”

“My trick for using it right is pairing it with black, white and brass,” he says.

“It’s not all that overwhelming, since it’s balanced by the neutrality of the black and white, and made a bit more chic and regal with the brass.”

TOP TEXTURES “For accessories, the trend seems to be getting away from color and going more into rich textures like horn, aged metallics and linens,” Schuneman says. “The absence of color is becoming chic for smaller items.”

One texture Flynn says will have a big moment in 2014: felt.

“Have you looked at Pinterest lately?

It’s like every fifth photo you see involves felt! Ever since the handmade movement kicked in back in 2010, felt has been used in unexpected ways and in a modern fashion,” Flynn says. “What makes it such a favorite for designers is how easy it is to work with. It’s amazing for door upholstery due to its stiffness. It makes for awesome craft material, since it’s easy to cut and stitch, and it’s awesome for kids.”

An easy project for even the DIY-challenged: “I modernized the classic kindergarten felt wall in a boy’s room by covering a wall with batting, then literally upholstering it with white and blue felt, then cutting tons of felt into random objects and characters to give the kids something interactive and stylish.”

FRESH INSPIRATIONS “The idea of personalization is becoming stronger and stronger,” Schuneman says. “People are wanting their homes to reflect a more unique perspective.”

So rather than assuming that everyone will be buying the same popular items, “stores are doing limited runs on items more often, like art in series or a special brand collaboration for just a season,” he says.

Burnham agrees. Homeowners are increasingly looking to “large-scale wall

hangings” and other pieces of art to express themselves, she says, rather than doing it with bold wall color.

“Boy, am I sick of accent walls. I really believe that trend is out! I vote for art every time,” Burnham says. “If you’re looking for something to cover big, blank areas, shop on Etsy for macrame pieces.

They add such wonderful texture to your walls, and artists like Sally England have brought them back into vogue.”

She also recommends hunting for vintage posters that speak to you. Find them through online dealers and auction houses, and then frame them in a group.

“While the vintage ones are a bit of an investment,” Burnham says, “they can be a lot more reasonably priced than large-scale paintings and photographs.”

Another way Americans are increasingly customizing their space, according to Flynn: Western-inspired décor.

“For years I’ve seen taxidermy make its way into mainstream design, yet reinvented in new ways. Lately, I’ve been looking to Ralph Lauren-like cabins of the Western United States for inspiration in my own home. I think a lot of cabin-inspired colors such as pea greens, hunter greens and camouflage-inspired prints will become super popular.”

Flynn’s cabin in the north Georgia mountains is currently decorated in pea green and accented with heavy, masculine fabrics, Western hats and antlers.

TACKLING AWKWARD SPACES “Tons of new-construction homes have awkward bonus rooms” that homeowners aren’t sure how to furnish, Flynn says.

One suggestion: “Why not turn that space into an extra sleeping area that can accommodate multiple guests, but in a super-stylish, architectural manner? That’s where the art of built-in bunks comes in,” Flynn says.

“I turned a dated attic into a bunk room and play space for two young brothers by using one wall as floor-to-ceiling, mid-century-style bunks. This isn’t exactly cheap to do, but it’s well worth the investment since it maximizes space and adds an architectural focal point, albeit one that’s functional, to otherwise dead space.”

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FAMILY TIME | Parents reporting cyberbulling to police

Tip of the week As more people become aware of the harmful consequences of cyberbullying, parents are more likely to report cyberbullying incidents directly to their local police than local school officials.

That’s the finding of a new national survey of 642 American parents conducted by the Fraud Prevention and Investigations business unit of Thomson Reuters.

According to the survey, 36 percent of parents would turn to law enforcement first if they learned that their child was the victim of cyberbullying threats and attacks versus 29 percent of parents who said they would go to their local school officials.

One reason that parents may hesitate going to their local school officials

is that 30 percent of parents surveyed didn’t know if their child’s school has a policy to address cyberbullying.

Cyberbullying is defined as bullying that takes place using electronic technology, according to stopbullying.gov, a website managed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Cyberbullying can take many forms – hurtful messages or embarrassing photos posted on social media sites, harassing text messages and emails, and private information purposefully shared through text messages, email or through the Internet.

The issue has become a priority for parents surveyed, of which 50 percent indicated that they are very concerned about the rise in cyberbullying.

Today, more than 80 percent of teens use a cellphone regularly, making it the most common tool among cyber bullies, according to dosomething.org.

The presence of teens on social media sites has only compounded the issue, blurring the lines between a schoolyard problem and a law enforcement concern.

In a related survey of U.S. law

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enforcement professionals conducted

by Thomson Reuters in conjunction with PoliceOne.com, 48 percent of law enforcement agencies report that time spent investigating cyberbullying, bullying and school violence has dramatically increased over the past two years. Yet most law enforcement agencies feel ill-equipped to effectively investigate these cases, with 76 percent reporting that training to handle cyberbullying complaints has been insufficient.

While parents may trust law enforcement officials more than school officials with handling cyberbullying incidents involving their children, 68 percent of the law enforcement professionals surveyed said that they work to foster stronger relationships with school officials and/or principals to prevent or deter cyberbullying.

“Though cyberbullying is a challenging issue for students, parents, school officials and law enforcement, these statistics suggest that people want to work together to understand the issue, protect kids from cyberbullying, and help kids understand the serious con-

Arthur E. and Lucille (Park) Wade of Sandwich will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary on Jan. 20.

The couple was married in 1944, while Art was home on leave during World War II. They were married in a candlelight ceremony at Somonauk United Presbyterian Church.

The bride wore a dress made by her mother and was attended by her sisters, Margaret (Park) Clever and Helen (Park) Vanicky.

Howard Wade, the groom’s brother, stood up with him.

Art worked as a machinist and Lu was a homemaker and worked part-time for Sandwich schools. The couple enjoyed traveling, and was able to see all 50 states, most of Canada, the Caribbean, and some of Europe.

They raised five children: the late A. Edward (Birgit), Linda (Dave), Michele, Mark (Ginger), and Wendy. They also have two grandchildren, Mat (Kirstin) and Erin.

An open house will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. today at Somonauk United Presbyterian Church to celebrate their anniversary.

Book report “The Copernicus Legacy: The Forbidden Stone,” by Tony Abbott Ages: 8 to 12

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According to a study published in the Journal of Pediatric Psychology, parents who are “authoritative” and “structured” are more likely to have children who don’t smoke.

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ite chef knife (if they have one), wear hair pulled back and make sure to wear closed-toe shoes for safety. Must be at least age 18.

Cost includes $40 for supplies.

The class meets from 6 to 8 p.m.

Thursdays, Feb. 6 to March 13.

No refunds after Jan. 30.

Dinner for Your Darling: With Valentine’s Day around the corner, this class is a wonderful way to show someone you care. During the day, attendees will report to the kitchen and learn how to make a gourmet meal with Chef Smith. Instruction begins with some kitchen basics followed by the preparation of a multi-course meal.

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Dave Allen and Nikki Gallamore of Genoa announce the birth of a daughter, Khari Marie Allen, born Dec. 17, 2013, at Kishwaukee Hospital, DeKalb. She weighed 6 pounds, 3 ounces, and was welcomed home by Jada, 13, and Dave Jr., 7.

Grandparents are Gina Gallamore of Genoa, Lyle Cortino of Aurora, and Brad and Linda Brink of Sycamore.

Great-grandparents are Jim Gallamore of Genoa, Nancy Allen of Hampshire and Rich and Jo-Anne Cortino of Wheaton.

Becker Bradley and Lisa Becker of Sycamore announce the birth of a son, Thomas Richard Becker, born Jan. 2, 2014, at Kishwaukee Hospital, DeKalb. He weighed 8 pounds, 2 ounces, and was welcomed home by Lily, 2.

Grandparents are Richard and JoAnne Davidson of Shorewood and Ronald and Kathleen Becker of Peoria.

Great-grandparents are Allene Becker of Evansville, Francis Birk of Red Bud and John and Irene Davidson of Shorewood.

Szewczyk Tim Szewczyk and Jacquie Challand-Szewczyk of Trenton, Iowa, announce the birth of twin daughters, Madisyn Marie and Mayzie Violet Szewczyk, born Dec. 30, 2013, at Washington County Hospital, Washington, Iowa. Madisyn weighed 7 pounds, 1 ounce, and Mayzie weighed 5 pounds, 9 ounces. They were welcomed home by sister, Emma Nicole, 6.

Grandparents are Rod and Marilyn Challand of Sycamore and Ken and Lynn Szewczyk of New London, Iowa.

Violet Challand of DeKalb, formerly of Waterman, is a great-grandmother.

Rollins graduates from training

Jim and Cheryl Merchant of Waterman will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary with a family dinner.

Cheryl Marshall and Jim Merchant were married Jan. 19, 1974, in Sycamore.

Jim is employed at Caterpillar Tractor as a Quality Section Manager. Cheryl was employed at Indian Creek School District as a cook. She retired in June 2008. The couple enjoy spending time with their family and traveling.

They have two sons, Josh (Kellie) Merchant of Shabbona and Brandon (Brenna) Merchant of Waterman. They also have three grandchildren, Avery, Brevin and Emerson.

“47 Ronin” Rated: PG-13 Length: 119 minutes Synopsis: A band of samurai set out to avenge the death and dishonor of their master at the hands of a ruthless shogun.

Violence/scary rating: 4 Sexual-content rating: 2 Profanity rating: 1.5 Drugs/alcohol rating: 2 Family Time rating: 3. This is a decent movie for those who like fantasy and/or samurai films.

(Ratings are judged on a five-point scale, with 5 being “bad for kids” and 1 being “fine for kids.”)

and proper use of produce and proteins. Learn to prepare foods that will impress friends and family. Smith will tailor classes to take advantage of seasonal dishes inspired by ingredients readily available and at their peak. Attendees should wear closed-toe shoes for safety; bring an apron and a favorite kitchen knife. Must be at least age 16. Cost includes $25 for supplies. The class meets from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursdays, April 3 through May 8.

Six Sumptuous Soups: Take soup from a simple side dish to the focus of the meal. Students should bring an apron, a favor-

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40th anniversary

Family movie night

Pages: 432 Synopsis: Bestselling author Tony Abbott’s epic new middle-grade series the Copernicus Legacy begins with “The Forbidden Stone,” a thrilling adventure packed with puzzles, intrigue and action. Wade, Lily, Darrell and Becca fly from Texas to Germany for the funeral of an old family friend. But instead of just paying their respects, they wind up on a dangerous, mind-blowing quest to unlock an ancient, guarded secret that could destroy the fate of the world. Fans of Rick Riordan and Ridley Pearson will love this first book in an exciting series that takes the reader all over the globe in a race to find pieces of a mysterious hidden past – before it’s too late. – Katherine Tegen Books

Feed’em Soup, KC set culinary classes Feed’em Soup is partnering with Kishwaukee College to bring three unique culinary classes to downtown DeKalb this spring.

Feed’em Soup Chef Alex Smith, who received training at the Culinary School at the Illinois Art Institute in Chicago, will give personal culinary instruction in the kitchen at 122 S. First St. in DeKalb. Classes offered this spring include: Culinary Arts With Chef Smith: So you can cook a few things, but you have always wanted to get some of those foundational skills such as making sauces, knife skills

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sequences of participating in cyberbullying,” says Jason Thomas, manager of Innovation for Thomson Reuters.

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Army Pvt. Joshua A. Rollins has graduated from One Station Unit Training at the U.S. Army Infantry School, Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga. The training consisted of basic military training and advanced individual training.

During basic training, the trainee received instruction in drill and ceremonies, military customs and courtesies, map reading, tactics, basic rifle marksmanship, physical fitness, field training and first aid skills. The recruit developed Joshua A. combat skills and handled various weapRollins ons available to the infantry soldier.

During AIT, the soldier received instruction to serve as an infantryman/mortarman using light and heavy anti-armor weapons, indirect-fire support, and mechanized operations while assigned to a rifle or mortar squad. The training included weapons qualification, tactics, patrolling, navigation, field communications and combat operations; engagement in infantry combat exercises, battle drills, land mine locating, neutralizing and extracting, and survival operations during a nuclear, biological or chemical attack.

Rollins is the son of Virgil Rollins and Christina Sheikn, both of DeKalb. He is a 2012 graduate of DeKalb High School.

To the Editor: What a great community Sycamore is. We attended a movie over the holidays at the Sycamore Theatre. There was no charge for the movie, however, you could bring a toy in for charity if you wanted. We were treated with great kindness. Mr. And Mrs. Hopper are wonderful citizens/business owners in the community and we are lucky to have them. Thank you Mr. and Mrs. Hopper. We are so proud to know you.

Your friends, Finn, Holly and Harper Sycamore

Thanks for ‘Christmas Memories’ To the Editor: “Christmas Memories” was the theme for the annual Christmas Benefit Dinner held at Christ the Teacher Church on Dec. 7. This event celebrated the beginning of the holiday season through community fellowship while helping raise money for student and parishioner programs.

This wonderful evening was made possible with the hard work and support of the following individuals: Debbie Boesche, Jan Marcinkevic, Barb Berg, Matt Swan, Steve Almburg, Lisa and Mark Lenz, Kim Keck, Sara

Students can invite their special someone for dinner and enjoy the fruits of their labors. Students should bring an apron, a favorite chef knife (if they have one), wear hair pulled back and make sure to wear closed-toe shoes for safety. Class meets from 2 to 7 p.m. Feb. 8. Guests should arrive at 7 p.m. to share the meal. Must be at least age 18.

Cost includes $50 for supplies.

No refunds after Jan. 31.

For more information, contact Lisa Gurman, continuing education coordinator at Kish College at lisa.gurman@ kishwaukee.edu or 815-825-2086, ext. 3750.

Olson, Bev Kuhn, Therese Laskowski, Zabrina Atkins, Michelle Bergeson, Regina Smith, Nancy Culver, Birdie Welsh, Sharon Brady, Amy Wolski and the Student Music Ministers, Denise Sanders and the Student Ministry Team, Marti Brown, Carol Tweedy, Pat Faivre, Phi Kappa Theta Fraternity, Bill McMahon and the Lincoln Inn, Knights of Columbus, Bob Putz and many others who donated their time and talents for this celebration.

We also would like to thank those whose contributions enhanced this event and supported our parish: Gary and Mary Kuhn, Lucille Fink, Paul and Mary Dubrick, Tim and Julie Suter, Butala Funeral Home, Bill and Jo Monat, Drs. Steve and Michelle Glasgow, James and Marge Bridge, Msgr. Steve Knox, Carol McGinn, Tony and Micki Chulick, Pat and Steve Faivre, Rick and Anita Turner, Kathy Mathey, G’sR Construction, Greenacre Cleaners, Aramark of Rochelle, Voluntary Action Center and countless others who made donations of items and services to our live and silent auctions, as well as our cookie bakers.

Once again, our community came together and provided a joyous opening to the Christmas season.

With appreciation, Chris Brady Glenda Lundgren 2013 Benefit Dinner co-chairs

Youth Engaged in Philanthropy accepting grant applications The Youth Engaged in Philanthropy (YEP) committee is accepting grant applications for the 2014 YEP grant season. YEP grants exist to improve the quality of life for youth in DeKalb County. Eligible projects serve a youth-led initiative that directly involves DeKalb County youth in its development and implementation. Applicants may request a maximum of $2,500 and are required to present their proposal to the YEP committee

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through a site visit or presentation.

Nonprofits with youth initiatives in DeKalb County are encouraged to apply.

Grant applications will be accepted at www.dekalbccf.org through Feb. 1. No hard copy applications will be accepted.

For more information or to inquire about an application, contact Becky Zantout at 815-748-5383 or becky@dekalbccf.org and visit www.dekalbccf.org.

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Faranda’s Signature Breakfast Buffet every SUNDAY from 9am to 2pm $16.99 Adults; $9.99 Children 4-12; 3 & under are free (+ tax)

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• Fresh cooked to order omelet station.

• Breakfast buffet including scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage links, homestyle biscuits and gravy, seasonal fruit, made to order waffles…and more!

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The Performing Arts Academy is now registering students for Semester II, which begins Jan. 27.

• Toast and pastries including muffins, cinnamon rolls. Mini Sticky Buns and much more!

Sycamore dance school offers free trial classes The Performing Arts Academy is now registering students for Semester II, which begins Jan. 27. The dance school invites interested children to try a class for free the week of Jan. 20 through 25. Classes offered are: Storybook Ballet, Ballet, Pointe, Contemporary, Lyrical, Ballet/Tap Combo, Jazz, Hip Hop Jazz, Aerial and Tumbling.

The dance school is dedicated to providing an age appropriate approach to music, movement and costuming. The school strives to educate and develop dancers with a pre-professional background in dance. Classes are

available for children ages 3 and older.

In addition to dance classes the academy offers Pilates and Aerial in private, semi-private and group sessions to adults. Pilates is a system of exercises using special apparatus to strengthen, lengthen and improve posture while enhancing mental awareness. Aerial silk classes improve strength and balance while creating beautiful poses.

The school has locations in Sycamore and Rochelle.

Visit www.sycamoreballet.com or call 815901-7653 for more information.

Nominate a senior for service award The Salute to Senior Service program is seeking nominations for adults ages 65 and older who volunteer at least 15 hours a month to their favorite causes.

Nominations will be accepted between now and March 1, and state winners will be selected by popular vote at www.SalutetoSeniorService.com, according to a news release.

A panel of senior care experts will pick the national Salute to Senior Service honoree from among the state winners.

Program sponsor, Home Instead Inc., will donate $500 to each of the state winner’s favorite nonprofit organizations and $5,000 to the national winner’s favorite charity.

To complete the nomination form online, see www.SalutetoSeniorService.com.

Completed nomination forms also can be mailed to Salute to Senior Service, P.O. Box 285, Bellevue, NE 68005.

For more information, call the local Home Instead Inc. office at 815-754-1300.

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Bradley was last seen at Bar One on West Lincoln Highway and Annie Glidden Rd. in DeKalb, IL the night of 1/19/07. He was trying to find a ride home to Maple Park, IL. He has not been seen or heard from since.

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Ebert documentary to premiere at Sundance

By CARYN ROUSSEAU The Associated Press CHICAGO – When “Life Itself” debuts Sunday at the Sundance Film Festival, it will be the first time Roger Ebert’s widow will see the full documentary about her late husband’s life.

“I made a decision that I wanted to see the move at the Sundance Film Festival because it’s a film festival that meant so much to Roger,” said Chaz Ebert, who has only seen early clips. “I just felt I want to have the experience of seeing a movie about him with the Sundance audience.”

Ebert was a long-time supporter and Sundance attendee, writing in 1997 about being at the festival in its early years when the award ceremony was in a hotel conference room.

“Life Itself” includes footage director Steve James – famous for

1994’s “Hoop Dreams” – gathered over the final four months of the famed film critic’s life. Ebert died in April after a long battle with cancer.

Chaz Ebert and the crowds in Park City, Utah, won’t be the only ones watching the premiere on Sunday. Filmmakers tapped into Ebert’s wide net of online fans to crowd fund $150,000 for final production costs.

Donors will receive a code that lets them stream the documentary at the same time it plays at Sundance.

“A big part that went into the decision-making was this idea of building community for the film and getting people involved,” James said.

More than 1,600 people contributed to the online campaign that ended Tuesday, he said. The film’s budget also includes funding from private sources and foundation grants.

The documentary will in some ways be different from what James envisioned when he asked the

Eberts if he could shadow them and tell the story of Ebert’s 2012 autobiography, “Life Itself.”

“When I started I wasn’t anticipating that he would be gone in four months from the day we started filming,” James said. “I thought I was going to show him being incredibly vibrant and active despite what he went through.”

The first day of filming wasn’t at a screening or dinner party, James said. It was at Chicago’s Northwestern Memorial Hospital. The Pulitzer Prize-winning critic lost portions of his jaw and the ability to speak, eat and drink after cancer surgeries in 2006. Shortly before he died, he announced that he was undergoing radiation for a recurrence of cancer.

Despite Ebert’s illness, James said he feels he was able to capture the longtime Chicago Sun-Times columnist’s spirit and sense of humor, presenting the man, not just the icon.

“He’s been such a great and important influence on my career,” James said. “It’s a film I hope if he were still with us that he would love. I was thinking about him all the time when I was making this film, ‘What would he think?’”

About two dozen interviews are part of the film, including with directors Werner Herzog and Martin Scorsese as well as Marlene Iglitzen, the wife of Ebert’s late famous partner, Gene Siskel.

“Going in I had this in mind that I was going to follow him around some in the present and use his life in the present as springboard to his life in the past,” James said.

James said the Eberts “really opened up,” and allowed his crew access.

Chaz Ebert said James was unobtrusive, though she still noticed the cameras.

“I am so glad we said yes,” she

said. “I am so glad that we will have a record of this really gracious, brilliant, extraordinary man. I hope that there is some humor in it because Roger was very funny. He loved a good laugh.”

The documentary isn’t Chaz Ebert’s only recent effort at keeping her late husband’s memory alive. She is working on several projects, including the rogerebert.com movie review website, a Broadway show, TV shows and an animated review show.

“A lot of these are projects that Roger and I had in the hopper for a while,” she said. “I don’t want people to think ‘Oh, all of these are new projects.’ Roger was incredibly energetic, even in his illness.”

“Life Itself” will have screenings next month in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and Ebert’s hometown of Urbana, Ill. Filmmakers said plans for theatrical distribution are still being worked out.

Westminster dog show adds event with mixed breeds

By JENNIFER PELTZ The Associated Press NEW YORK – Long the province of the purebred, the Westminster Kennel Club dog show is opening a doggie door this year to mixed-breed competitors.

While Labradoodles, puggles and who-knowswhats won’t be able to vie for the prestigious Best in Show award, they’ll be included in its new agility trial.

It’s a notable embrace for the nation’s premier canine event, which also is adding three breeds at next month’s show: the Chinook, the Portuguese podengo pequeno and the rat terrier. No mixedbreed dogs have appeared anywhere at Westminster since the 138-year-old event’s early days, organizers said at a news conference Wednesday.

But this year, Alfie the apparently-part-poodle,

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Alfie, a mixed breed, demonstrates his mastery of an agility test during a news conference in New York, on Wednesday. For the first time ever, the Westminster Dog Show will include an agility competition, open to mixed breeds as well as purebred dogs. part-terrier will be among the dogs weaving around poles, walking up a plank and springing over jumps on the agility course.

Alfie’s background isn’t rarefied. Owner Irene

Palmerini spotted him in a mall pet store, marked down to $99. She wasn’t planning to get a dog, but she felt for the curly-haired, black-and-white puppy and took him home to Toms River, N.J.

He proved to have more energy than even 4-mile daily walks could absorb, and agility training provided an outlet. About seven years later, Palmerini is thrilled that Alfie will be among the mixed breeds – or “all-American” dogs in Westminster parlance – going up against purebred competitors at the elite event.

“I didn’t breed this dog to do agility. He’s just my pet,” Palmerini said. “(Agility) is just about performance. It doesn’t matter what your dog looks like. It doesn’t matter who their mother or father was.”

The pros and cons of pedigreed and mixed-breed animals have long been a sensitive subject in dogdom; animal rights activists have protested Westminster itself.

They see dog breeding as an unhealthy exercise in genetic engineering and say it’s insensitive to breed dogs while

others languish in shelters.

Purebred enthusiasts, meanwhile, consider breeding a way to develop and preserve different traits and help people select a compatible pet.

Westminster leaders say the show is a celebration of all dogs, and they’re pleased to make a place for mixedbreeds in a fast-growing canine pursuit.

“We’re very excited about the fact that Westminster can play a leadership role in embracing, really, the sport of dogs,” purebred or not, said Westminster President Sean McCarthy.

While mixed breeds may now have a nose under the tent, Westminster’s main event will still be selecting the Best in Show dog Feb. 11 from more than 2,800 entrants in 187 American Kennel Club-recognized breeds and varieties. They include 76 Labrador retrievers, 58 gold-

en retrievers and 52 French bulldogs, but also robust entries from some lesser-seen breeds – such as roughly 30 Tibetan mastiffs, show chairman Thomas Bradley III said.

As for the newcomers, the Portuguese podengo pequeno (pronounced poh-DEHN’-goh peh-KAYN’-yoh) is a compact rabbit hunter. The rat terrier is, well, just what it sounds like. Bred to rid farms of rodents, they’re known as game, versatile and intelligent – “they can think for themselves,” said breeder Robin Lutwinas of Enfield, Conn.

The Chinook, New Hampshire’s official state dog, was developed there as a sled-puller with power, endurance and a companion-dog temperament, said breeder Perry Richards of West Haven, Vt. “These guys work. And then lie on the couch and watch a football game,” added his wife, Patti.

LIFESTYLE

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Scouts, leaders and parents from Boy Scout Troop 2810 recently took part in the Polar Bear Campout at Lake Shabbona State Park.

Boy Scouts spend a cold weekend outside Boys from Sycamore Boy Scout Troop 2810, chartered by Salem Lutheran Church, recently attended a weekend winter adventure, otherwise known as the Polar Bear Campout.

Scouts, leaders and parents spent a cold weekend at Lake Shabbona State Park. In preparation for the campout, scouts spent four weeks training with each week focusing on a different topic including cold weather clothing, cold weather gear, cold weather cooking and meal planning, and first aid.

Once arriving at the campground and setting up camp, the weekend was spent working on advancement requirements, and the scouts enjoyed a scavenger hunt, hiking, cooking outdoors as patrols, and a campfire program with songs and skits. The troop also performed

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In November, Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts from Sycamore volunteered at the Pay-It-Forward House in Sycamore. ABOVE: Cub Scout Pack 102, chartered at Southeast Elementary School, spent two hours raking leaves at the house early in the month. BELOW: Later in November, BSA Troops 16, chartered at Federated Church, and Troop 40, chartered at Sycamore’s St. Mary’s Church, volunteered together to rake leaves and prepare the yard for winter for the final clean-up of the fall.

a lakeside church service as snow began to fall. The troop had a lot of fun and learned the importance of being prepared.

Troop 2810 was created in February 2010, and has grown quickly from five scouts to 42 active scouts in just three years. Any boy, ages 11 through 18, is invited to join; no past scouting experience or background is required. Troop 2810 meets Monday evenings from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Salem Lutheran Church in Sycamore.

For more information, visit www.

Troop2810.org or contact Scoutmaster Terry Handel at 815-895-6953 or trailtoeagle@ comcast.net or committee chairman Marc Shipman at 815-761-6479 or Marc.Shipman@ gmail.com.

Sycamore Lions hand out awards Loitz achieves Eagle rank Kevin Loitz, a member of BSA Troop 2810 chartered at Salem Lutheran Church, was recently awarded the Eagle Rank, the highest award achievable in Boy Scouts. Kevin is the son of Jeff and Deb Loitz of Sycamore and a junior at Sycamore High School. Kevin’s Eagle Project, “Instruments For Children,” collected unused instruments from the community, refurbished and cleaned them, and donated a total of 55 instruments to the Sycamore School District Music Department to be loaned to students who cannot afford to rent an instrument. Kevin’s formal Eagle Ceremony was held at Sycamore United Methodist Church. Kevin plans to remain active in scouting, with both Troop 2810 and Venture Crew 101.

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On Jan. 8, Sycamore Lions President Chuck Christensen awarded Lion Jerry Schultz with a Membership Excellence Pin for sponsoring four members in the 2012-2013 fiscal year and also earning a Two Member Key (the next Member Key is awarded after sponsoring five members). Christensen also awarded Past President Barb Schultz for earning her Two Member Key. Anyone interested in learning more about the Sycamore Lions can call Barb at 815-758-1832.

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8ASTROGRAPH

By BERNICE BEDE OSOL Newspaper Enterprise Association

TODAY – Your vision, discretion and determination will lead you to the winner’s circle. Remaining calm when everyone around you is anxious will ensure that your reputation remains stellar. Discipline and consistency will keep the competition or opposition you face in the background. Partnerships will need nurturing.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) – Don’t let impulse take over, or you may make a costly mistake. Make choices based on knowledge and facts, not hearsay and fear of missing out. Love should be a priority.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) – Speak up and let everyone know what you think and how you feel. Someone will try to take advantage of your kindness and enthusiasm if you’re not careful. Protect your heart and your money.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) – Join a group that will help you reach your personal goals. Starting a diet or a new exercise routine will get you back on track and boost your confidence.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) – A fastpaced approach to whatever you do will attract interest. Develop your ideas and share your thoughts. A partnership with someone who is pursuing a similar dream will help you excel.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) – Staying in the background may be difficult.

Someone will try to flesh out your ideas. Focus on what you can offer physically, rather than mentally, and you will avoid an unsettling situation.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) – Enjoy your home today. Entertain friends and new acquaintances, and share what you have to offer. Your hospitality will result in an interesting proposal that could lead to good fortune.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) – Partnerships should take top priority. Offer something special, or make a move on someone you want to get to know better. An unusual discovery will result in a moneymaking idea.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) – Your willingness to make the changes that are necessary to keep your personal relationships running smoothly will not go unnoticed. An unusual offering will lead to certainty and security.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) – Participate in community events or activities that will allow you to be indulgent with friends, family or someone you love. Don’t let an impulsive move quash your good time.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) – Be careful how you handle domestic situations.

Invest your time and money wisely.

Home improvements, a move or altering the way you live will result in greater happiness.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) – Keep your emotions well- hidden. Consider what you can do to help a greater cause. A unique approach to the way you live will make you feel more at ease.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) – Let your competitive side take over. Play a game of chance or make a personal change that will inspire you to follow your dreams.

8SUDOKU

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Long friendship suffers after man makes pass Dear Abby: Our neighbors of 14 years watch our dog while we are away, which is quite often. They have free access to our home with the key we have given them.

Two months ago, the husband hit on me, really pushing the issue for me to have sex with him. Then he apologized like it was nothing. I was upset, scared, shocked and told my husband because I was concerned. My husband was not happy about it.

We have not been able to look at him or his wife (my friend) since then. We are all middle-aged. Should I tell her why we have been absent, or can you help me figure out what to do? – Badly In Need Of Advice Dear Badly In Need: Make other plans for your dog when you travel, change the locks on your doors, and if your friend asks why you have been “absent,” tell her why.

She may not like to hear it, but she should know that if your friendship with her is going to continue, it will have to be without her husband being included. (She should have herself checked for STDs in case her husband has managed to get lucky with a neighbor who WAS willing.)

Dear Abby: I am 10 years old and I have a major boy

DEAR ABBY Jeanne Phillips problem. My ex (Bob) broke up with me, and I felt funny around him and a little mad.

So I kind of moved on. I went to my crush who had previously asked me out, and I said yes. Now I’m stuck and I don’t know what to do. I asked my mom and didn’t like the answer, so now I’m asking you.

– Confused Girl in Arkansas Dear Confused Girl: I don’t know what your mother told you, but here’s my advice: At 10, you’re too young to be in an exclusive relationship with anyone. Because you regret saying yes to your crush, tell him your mother disapproves and you cannot go against her wishes.

Dear Abby: Can you please tell me the proper way to eat a taco salad? Do you crunch up the taco bowl, eat everything out of it and then eat the taco bowl? I asked my husband, and he said to ask you. – Traci in Amsterdam, N.Y. Dear Traci: There are no rules of etiquette governing how to eat a taco salad. However, when I order one, I usually eat the contents of the bowl, then chip off pieces of the tortilla

if I still have enough room to nibble. I have also seen diners order the salad and ask that it be served on a salad plate (“Hold the taco!”) in order to save a few calories.

Dear Abby: My husband, “George,” and I have been married for 13 years. Last night he dropped a bombshell.

He told me that while he loves me, he isn’t happy. He assured me he has no inclination to divorce me, but he pretty much laid the entire reason for his unhappiness at my feet.

I don’t handle people well. I love George and our son, but I am most relaxed and comfortable when I’m by myself. I don’t neglect them. We do lots of stuff outside the house as a family. I have no close friends, and that’s how I prefer it.

George’s complaint is that I keep him from having friends. I have never tried to stop him. In fact, I have encouraged him to cultivate friendships and hang out with “the guys,” join groups, etc.

He says he can’t do that and leave me at home. I wouldn’t mind his going out, but it’s nerve-racking for me to go.

Abby, in 13 years I don’t think I have ever looked George or my son in the eye.

It’s not something I’m comfortable with. My husband knew how I was when he

married me. What can I do? – Oklahoma Loner Dear Loner: You need to find out why you are unable to look even the people closest to you in the eye. Eye contact is an important part of communication, and that you are unable to do it even with your child is of concern to me.

There may be a psychological or neurological reason for it.

While it’s fine for you to encourage your husband to socialize without you, it’s understandable that he would feel uncomfortable doing it all the time. He isn’t a bachelor.

Couples usually socialize together, and the women often initiate the arranging.

If the root of your problem is a social anxiety disorder, there is help available for it.

Your doctor may be able to refer you to a specialist. For the sake of your marriage and your family, please don’t put it off.

Dear Abby: I’m thinking about marrying my longtime boyfriend, but I’m hesitant because he wants me to change my last name. I want to keep my maiden name as my mother did. Most of the women I look up to in my life kept their names.

My boyfriend says my wanting to keep my name tells him I am not committed.

He says he’d be really hurt if I did it. I feel that retaining my name is the ultimate in female empowerment. The tradition of women changing their last name goes back to when we were treated as property and not educated. What do you think I should do? – Female First, Wife Second Dear Female First: Women retain their maiden names for a variety of reasons: Many do it because they are established in their careers when they marry and feel a name change would be confusing. Others prefer to keep their personal and professional lives separate. This shouldn’t be a contest of wills, and you should not change your name to prove the depth of your commitment.

Your boyfriend appears to be very traditional in his thinking. Stop for a moment and ask yourself what that would mean for your future if you marry him. Would he be willing to compromise if you offer to hyphenate your name with his? If he isn’t, and you feel giving up your name would make you feel like chattel, then perhaps you should look for a man whose beliefs are closer to your own.

• Write Dear Abby at www.

DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

Music therapy can promote healing and ease stress Dear Dr. K: I believe music helped my mother recover after her stroke. Is there a connection between music and health?

Dear Reader: The ancient Greeks certainly thought so: They put one god, Apollo, in charge of both healing and music. Recent medical studies seem to confirm what the Greeks thought. Music seems to slow heart rate, lower blood pressure and reduce levels of stress hormones. It can also provide some relief to heart attack and stroke victims and patients undergoing surgery.

How does music exert these benefits? Some research suggests that music may promote the brain’s ability to make new connections between nerve cells.

ASK DR. K Anthony L. Komaroff Another idea is that it works its magic through its rhythms. Humans are rhythmic beings: Our heartbeat, breathing and brain waves are all rhythmic. The human brain and nervous system are hard-wired to distinguish music from noise and to respond to rhythm and repetition, tones and tunes.

Not long ago I had a vivid example of that. I was late to attend a concert because of a noisy traffic jam with lots of honking. I parked the car and entered the theater. The concert had already started,

and the music was louder by far than the sound of the traffic I had just left behind. But despite its volume, the sound of the music made me feel instantly at peace. I had left a world of disordered noise, and entered a world of ordered sound.

As you suspect may be true of your mother, there is some evidence that music can help with stroke recovery. One study enrolled 60 patients hospitalized for major strokes.

All received standard stroke care. In addition, one-third of the patients listened to recorded music for at least one hour a day, another third listened to audiobooks, and the final group did not receive auditory stimulation.

After three months, verbal

memory improved 60 percent in the music listeners, compared with 20-30 percent in the audiobook group and to the patients who did not receive auditory stimulation. In addition, the music listeners’ ability to perform and control certain mental operations improved by 17 percent. The patients in the other two groups did not improve at all.

Music therapy also is used to help patients with balance and coordination. A program designed to train older adults to walk and perform various movements in time to music helped improve their gait and balance when compared to their peers.

I introduced a friend with severe Parkinson’s disease to a friend who was a singing

teacher. I thought singing might help him cope with his disease. When my friend with Parkinson’s disease would find himself “locked” and unable to walk or use his arms much, he would burst out singing a few notes of an aria – which unlocked his legs.

Finally, music can relieve stress. It can improve mood, even in people with depression. And it can lower heart rates, breathing rates and oxygen demands in patients who have recently suffered a heart attack.

Music not only “has charms to soothe the savage breast.” It also helps us to heal.

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8TODAY’S WEEKEND PUZZLE ACROSS 1 Four quarters 5 Graf of tennis 11 “Save your —!”

17 Stern opposite 21 World’s fair 22 Conversation starters 23 “Santa Baby” artist 24 Long-active volcano 25 Pull dandelions 26 Ontario city 27 Cap brims 28 Exploit 29 Night bird (2 wds.)

31 Take a break 32 As a group (2 wds.)

34 Like some chests 35 “Whatever — Wants” 36 Caesar’s tongue 37 Not forward 40 Sun. homily 41 Rontgen’s discovery (hyph.)

43 Tank 44 Hawke of “Before Midnight” 48 More eager 50 Floors for good 51 Furniture mover 52 Discounted (2 wds.)

53 Poets’ feet 54 Strides 55 Wild dogs 57 “Kidnapped” inits.

58 TVA supply 59 Tassels 60 Glacial deposit 61 Dry, as champagne 62 Stimpy’s pal 63 Small lizard 64 Dress store section 65 Rockhound’s find 66 Ceylon, now (2 wds.)

68 Meadow murmur 69 Not ‘neath 70 Scratched 71 Big League events

72 Chilly comment 73 Route follower 74 Prune the hedge 75 Barbecue garb 78 — polloi 79 Invisible substance 80 Where to see piggies?

84 Fewest 85 Richly adorned 87 Lucie or Desi 88 — kwon do 89 Kitty starter 90 Really likes (2 wds.)

91 Rivulet 92 Sticky sweet 93 Lab course 94 Ice-cream treats 95 Pulled a hoax 96 Witch-hunt locale 97 Gently 99 ATV feature 100 Kilt pattern 101 Sports official 102 One-celled plants 103 Astronaut — Grissom 104 Ms. Close of films 105 Books pro 106 Dancer — Charisse 107 Not domesticated 109 Two, in Toulouse 110 London flashlight 112 Spliced, in botany 115 Female lobsters 116 Place to sing (2 wds.)

121 Name in blue jeans 122 Ancient (hyph.)

124 “Moonlight —” 125 Rick’s old flame 126 To — — (exactly) 127 Excise 128 More contrived 129 Oblique line (abbr.)

130 Novelist Earl — Biggers 131 “Dracula” writer 132 Veld grazers 133 Motels of yore

DOWN 1 Somber evergreens 2 Suit, so to speak 3 Mimic 4 Calf-roping event 5 A real eye-opener 6 Use a hitching post 7 Entertainer — John 8 Defect 9 Turkey 10 “This — — bust!”

11 Cuts at an angle 12 Mrs. Gorbachev 13 Prefix for “while” 14 From — — Z 15 Impending danger 16 Didn’t yet 17 Stuffy scholars 18 66 and I-80 19 Singles

20 Slog through a puddle 30 Maneuvers slowly 31 Orbison and Rogers 33 Demeanors 35 Vietnam neighbor 36 Rangier 37 T-bar users 38 Medicine man 39 Sana’a native 41 Craft knife (hyph.)

42 Deli loaves 43 Leaves 45 Farm implement 46 Refer to 47 Like folk art dolls 49 Peacock network 50 “The Castle” novelist 51 Diverse 52 Yea, to a matador

54 Ice hockey gear 55 Scribble 56 Ques. response 59 Hikers’ shelters 60 Give — — break 61 Auto’s high and low 63 Scrawny 64 Average 65 Glamour 67 Baggy 68 Gave a quick rundown 70 Swamp sound 72 Cutting tools (2 wds.)

73 Tainted 74 — down (softened) 75 Iditarod locale 76 Eyebrow —

77 Appraisal 78 Attentive 79 Fritz’s lang.

80 At bay 81 Slanted type 82 Diner 83 Gave the impression 85 Voight or Bon Jovi 86 Part of UCLA 87 “Chicago Hope” star 90 Fellow 91 “Slither” actor 92 Drop bait on water 94 Icy precip 95 Bend 96 Wallop 98 Zanier 100 Fringe benefit 101 Commotions

103 Gizmo 104 — gap 105 Put varnish on 108 Tail ends 109 Dig deep 110 Bullet — 111 Children’s classic 112 Very pleased 113 Nerve network 114 Claim 115 Tackle box item 116 Rapper — Moe Dee 117 “Diana” composer 118 Crepe cousin 119 Hot — — oven 120 Dust collectors 123 A funny Philips 124 H. Rider Haggard novel

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Stephan Pastis

Lynn Johnston Crankshaft

Tom Batiuk & Chuck Hayes

Wiley The Duplex

Glenn McCoy

Beetle Bailey

Mort Walker Blondie

Dean Young & Denis LeBrun

Frank & Ernest

Bob Thaves Dilbert

Scott Adams

Monty

Jim Meddick Zits Hi and Lois

Rose is Rose

Pat Brady & Don Wimmer Arlo & Janis

Soup to Nutz

The Family Circus

Rick Stromoski Big Nate

Bill Keane

The Argyle Sweater

Scott Hilburn

Stone Soup

Grizzwells

Brianand & Greg Jim Borgman JerryWalker Scott

Jimmy Johnson

Lincoln Peirce

Jan Eliot

Bill Schorr

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8MORNING KICKOFF

NORTHERN ILLINOIS FOOTBALL

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Wall leads Wizards over Bulls WASHINGTON – John Wall had 23 points and 11 assists, and the Washington Wizards reached .500 for the third time this season with a 96-93 win over the Bulls on Friday night.

The Wizards had six players score in double figures in their third straight victory, two of them coming against Chicago.

Bradley Beal and Martell Webster had 14 points apiece.

There were 12 lead changes and 11 ties. Washington took a 92-91 lead on Marcin Gortat’s layup with 4:28 to play.

With the Wizards ahead 9693 with 1:06 to play, the Bulls’ Joakim Noah threw a pass out of bounds, and teammate Taj Gibson missed a short jumper with 30 seconds left. As the clock wound down, Jimmy Butler tried a tying 3-pointer for the Bulls and Nene blocked it with less than a second to play.

The Bulls were held to just one field goal in the final 5:16.

They missed eight of their last nine shots.

Kirk Hinrich led the Bulls with 18 points, and D.J. Augustin scored 16. The Bulls had won six of seven, and were trying to reach .500 for the first time since Nov. 27.

– Wire report

8WHAT TO WATCH TODAY’S LINEUP College football East-West Shrine Game, at St. Petersburg, Fla., 3 p.m., NFLN Golf PGA Tour, Humana Challenge, third round, at La Quinta, Calif., 2 p.m., TGC Men’s college basketball Toledo at Akron, 10 a.m., ESPNU Tennessee at Kentucky, 11 a.m., CBS Boston College at North Carolina, 11 a.m., ESPN N.C. State at Duke, 1 p.m., CBS Marquette at Butler, 1 p.m., CBSSN Milwaukee at Valparaiso, 1 p.m., CSN Alabama at Missouri, 1 p.m., ESPN Northwestern at Indiana, 1:30 p.m., BTN Indiana State at Wichita State, 3 p.m., ESPN2 UCLA at Utah, 3 p.m., FS1 DePaul at Villanova, 3 p.m., WPWR Michigan at Wisconsin, 5 p.m., ESPN Penn State at Purdue, 6 p.m., ESPNU Michigan State at Illinois, 7 p.m., BTN Illinois State at Drake, 7 p.m., CSN Creighton at Providence, 7 p.m., FS1 Louisville at UConn, 8 p.m., ESPN Pro basketball Philadelphia at Bulls, 7 p.m., WGN Tennis Australian Open, round of 16, at Melbourne, Australia, 8 p.m., ESPN2; 2 a.m. (Sunday), ESPN2 SUNDAY Pro football Playoffs, AFC Championship, Denver vs. New England, 2 p.m., CBS Playoffs, NFC Championship, Seattle vs. San Francisco, 5:30 p.m., Fox Pro hockey Boston at Blackhawks, 11:30 a.m., NBC Washington at N.Y. Rangers, 6:30 p.m., NBCSN Golf PGA Tour, Humana Challenge, final round, at La Quinta, Calif., 2 p.m., TGC Men’s college basketball Minnesota at Iowa, noon, BTN Bowling Green at Western Michigan, 1 p.m., CSN Virginia Tech at Notre Dame, 5 p.m., ESPNU Soccer Premier League, Tottenham at Swansea City, 7:25 a.m., NBCSN Premier League, Manchester United at Chelsea, 9:55 a.m., NBCSN Tennis Australian Open, round of 16, at Melbourne, Australia, 8 p.m., ESPN2; 2 a.m. (Monday), ESPN2

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Northern Illinois quarterback Jordan Lynch looks to pass during an Aug. 31 game against Iowa at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. Lynch will play in the East-West Shrine game today and will participate in the NFL Combine from Feb. 22 through 25.

Lynch eager to prove he can be a quarterback in NFL

By STEVE NITZ snitz@shawmedia.com June Jones estimates he watched Jordan Lynch on TV four or five times this season.

Jones, who just completed his sixth season as Southern Methodist’s football coach, is working with the East team quarterbacks at the EastWest Shrine Game, which begins at 3 p.m. today on NFL Network.

Watching Lynch dominate opposing defenses and put up eye-popping numbers, Jones was impressed by his competitiveness and athleticism.

However, Jones didn’t think he was a passing quar-

More online For all your Northern Illinois University sports coverage – including stories, features, scores, photos, videos, blogs and much more – log on to HuskieWire.com. terback. The SMU coach who spent 11 seasons in the NFL, and was the Atlanta Falcons’ coach from 1994 to ’96, didn’t think Lynch was accurate enough.

However, Jones said Lynch, who completed 63.1 percent of his passes for 2,676 yards, 23 touchdowns and sev-

en interceptions his senior season, is a better passer than he realized after coaching him in practice this week.

“He [throws] all the timing throws very, very well,” Jones told the Daily Chronicle. “And he has thrown some deep balls that have been on the money and have been catchable and he’s thrown some others that have been accurate.”

Jones said Lynch has what it takes to be a quarterback at the NFL level, and believes Lynch, who finished third in the Heisman Trophy balloting Rob Winner – rwinner@shawmedia.com this past season, will be draftNorthern Illinois quarterback Jordan Lynch throws a 43-yard touched.

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SYCAMORE 76, ROCHELLE 49

down pass to Martel Moore during the third quarter Oct. 13 in DeKalb.

NIU defeated Buffalo, 45-3.

GIRLS BASKETBALL: DEKALB 41, KANELAND 25

Sycamore runs past Rochelle DeKalb’s defense suffocates Kaneland

By ANTHONY ZILIS sports@daily-chronicle.com ROCHELLE – The Sycamore boys basketball team has made no secret it wants to play fast this season.

The Spartans are deep, with an unrelenting second unit coming off the bench, so playing at a frenetic pace is to their advantage.

Against Rochelle’s fullcourt press Friday, it was to Sycamore’s detriment early, when it made several turnovers in the first half. But the Spartans harnessed their speed in the second half of the 76-49 win.

“Sometimes when you get to running like we do, the ball goes flying everywhere, turnovers and stuff,” senior Ben Niemann said. “We just played a lot more under control [in the second half] and we’re a lot more fundamentally sound. We were just not sloppy.”

The Spartans (13-3, 4-0 Northern Illinois Big 12 East)

By LUKE SRODULSKI sports@daily-chronicle.com

Rob Winner – rwinner@shawmedia.com

Sycamore’s Ben Niemann puts up a shot during the first quarter Friday in Rochelle. Sycamore defeated Rochelle, 76-49. jumped out to a quick, 10-0 lead behind four points from Devin Mottet, who finished with a team-high 15, but Sycamore couldn’t sustain its early pace, committing several turnovers early.

Rochelle (4-13, 0-3 NI Big 12

East) came back to make the score 20-16 early in the second quarter before the Spartans made a 12-3 run over the last 6:25 to push the lead to 3219 at the half.

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DeKALB – With 30 seconds left in the game and sophomore forward Alyssa Burgess at the line, DeKalb head coach Chris Davenport finally pulled off the full-court press.

It was a short respite, but one that was well-deserved.

The Barbs held visiting Kaneland to 25 percent shooting Friday night on the way to a 41-25 win. Junior forward Madelyne Johnson, who led the way with 14 points along with seven rebounds, was proud of her team’s defensive effort.

“I thought we did well,” Johnson said. “We did a good job of rebounding out of the zone, which we emphasized a lot coming in. And when you play good defense, it helps out your offense.”

Right from the start, DeKalb (13-6, 5-1 Northern Il-

MORE ONLINE Head to daily-chronicle.com/ dcpreps for video highlights from the DeKalb-Kaneland girls basketball game. linois Big 12 East) put on its 2-2-1 press, which forced the Knights (9-11, 2-2 NI Big 12 East) into turnovers and tough shots. They were still able to stay in the game, thanks to five early points from senior center Kelly Wallner, who finished with a team-high eight.

As the first half wore on, the Barbs slowly pulled away.

On one end, senior forward Alexis Hammond was snatching rebound after rebound, finishing with eight total on the night.

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SPORTS

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8PREP SCHEDULE TODAY

Boys Basketball DeKalb at Hononegah MLK tournament vs. Normal, 11 a.m.

Hinckley-Big Rock at IMSA, 4:30 p.m.

DeKalb vs. Mundelein at Hononegah MLK tournament, 5 p.m.

Girls Basketball Metea Valley at DeKalb, 1:30 p.m.

Belvidere North at DeKalb, 7:30 p.m.

Sycamore at West Carroll Manny’s Pizza Shootout, TBA Wrestling Kaneland hosts Margaret Flott Memorial Invite, 9 a.m.

Genoa-Kingston at Amboy Tournament, 9 a.m.

DeKalb at Lyons quad, 10 a.m.

Sycamore at Carl Sandburg duals, 10 a.m.

Boys Swimming DeKalb-Sycamore at Rockford Jefferson Invite, 11 a.m.

Boys Bowling DeKalb, Sycamore at DeKalb Regional, 9:50 a.m.

Girls Bowling Sycamore at Fenton tournament, 9 a.m.

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BOYS BASKETBALL: MORRIS 56, DEKALB 53

NFL PLAYOFFS

DeKalb sees lead evaporate, loses to Morris

By MARK JOHNSON mjohnson@shawmedia.com MORRIS – Morris rode a 3517 rebounding advantage Friday to a 56-53 Northern Illinois Big 12 Conference East boys basketball win over DeKalb.

“They’re, I think, more athletic and have more length than us,” Morris coach Joe Blumberg said of the Barbs.

“I thought Brock Kukman [14 rebounds] did a great job. It’s the key to the win. You don’t have a stop until you secure the rebound, and I thought we got rebounds in key spots.”

Evan Bjelland of Morris (15-3, 3-1) scored the first five points of the fourth quarter on a 3-pointer and a drive, elevating Morris into the lead for

good after it had trailed, 40-38, to begin the fourth.

After Dre Brown scored for DeKalb, baskets by Sam Allen and Tanner Sampson made it 47-42, Morris.

DeKalb got a basket from Rudy Lopez Jr. at the 4:03 mark of the quarter, and did not score again until Jace Kitchen hit a 3-pointer with 1:36 to go. During that drought, Allen made 3 of 4 free throws and a field goal, and Bjelland added a foul shot.

A Luke Davis III basket got DeKalb (5-11, 0-3) within 3 points and, after Bjelland made 1 of 2, the Barbs got a rebound, but a traveling violation and a Bjelland basket all but ensured the outcome.

DeKalb was 1 for 8 from 3-point

range in the fourth.

“They missed some shots,” Blumberg said, “but we rebounded ... and I thought we closed out and didn’t allow them to take too many shots in rhythm.”

Morris’ Austin Patterson scored 12 of his game-high 15 points in the first half, which ended with Morris ahead, 2826.

After a 3-3 start, the teams exchanged lengthy runs in the first quarter. DeKalb’s came first, with the Barbs scored 10 straight, including a threepoint play from Kitchen and a 3-pointer from Ethan Conroy.

Morris countered by scoring the final seven points of the quarter on a Sampson basket, its first in 4:29, a Patterson

3-pointer and two Bjelland free throws. It then scored 10 of the first 12 points of the second quarter, with Patterson doing the bulk of the damage with a pair of 3-pointers.

A Bjelland 3 with 3:45 left in the second quarter gave Morris a 23-17 lead, which DeKalb chipped away at the rest of the half. Lopez Jr.’s 3-point play with six-tenths of a second left countered Patterson’s fourth 3-pointer, which had happened seconds earlier.

“We jumped out to an early 13-3 lead and we just acted like we didn’t know how to play with a lead. We didn’t rebound at all,” DeKalb coach Dave Rohlman said. “Our execution on offense was extremely poor this evening.”

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CHICAGO – The Cubs have agreed to one-year contracts with outfielder Nate Schierholtz, infielder Luis Valbuena and relievers James Russell and Pedro Strop, avoiding arbitration.

Schierholtz is set to earn $5 million next season after batting .251 and setting career highs in home runs (21) and RBIs (68). Valbuena agreed to a $1.71 million deal.

Russell is due $1,775,000 and Strop $1,325,000.

The Cubs also exchanged arbitration figures with starters Jeff Samardzija and Travis Wood, second baseman Darwin Barney and outfielder Justin Ruggiano on Friday. Samardzija filed for $6.2 million and the Cubs $4.4 million. Wood filed for $4.25 million, with the club at $3.5 million. Barney asked for $2.8 million with the team was at $1.8 million, while Ruggiano filed for $2.45 million and the team countered at $1.6 million.

Scherzer, Tigers agree to $15,525,000 for 1 year DETROIT – Max Scherzer agreed to a one-year contract that leaves his future with the Detroit Tigers as uncertain as ever.

The AL Cy Young Award winner’s deal for 2014 is worth $15,525,000, and it enables Scherzer and the Tigers to avoid arbitration with the right-hander’s free agency still looming less than a year away.

Scherzer could have an even bigger payday coming soon – one way or another. He is eligible to go on the market after the season, although the Tigers would love to sign a long-term contract with him.

– Staff, wire reports

PRO BOWL Sunday, Jan. 26 At Honolulu TBD, 6:30 p.m.

SUPER BOWL Sunday, Feb. 2 At East Rutherford, N.J. AFC champ vs. NFC champ, 5:30 p.m.

NBA EASTERN CONFERENCE Central Division W L Pct GB Indiana 31 7 .816 — Bulls 18 20 .474 13 Detroit 16 23 .410 15½ Cleveland 15 25 .375 17 Milwaukee 7 31 .184 24 Atlantic Division W L Pct GB Toronto 20 18 .526 — Brooklyn 16 22 .421 4 New York 15 25 .375 6 Boston 14 27 .341 7½ Philadelphia 13 26 .333 7½ Southeast Division W L Pct GB Miami 28 11 .718 — Atlanta 20 19 .513 8 Washington 19 19 .500 8½ Charlotte 17 24 .415 12 Orlando 10 30 .250 18½ Southwest Division W L Pct San Antonio 31 9 .775 Houston 26 15 .634 Dallas 24 17 .585 Memphis 20 19 .513 New Orleans 15 23 .395 Northwest Division W L Pct Portland 30 9 .769 Oklahoma City 29 10 .744 Denver 20 19 .513 Minnesota 18 21 .462 Utah 14 27 .341 Pacific Division W L Pct L.A. Clippers 28 13 .683 Golden State 25 15 .625 Phoenix 22 17 .564 L.A. Lakers 15 25 .375 Sacramento 14 24 .368

NIU hoops to host ‘Breakfast with Bennett

Cubs agree to contracts with four players

Sunday New England at Denver, 2 p.m.

San Francisco at Seattle, 5:30 p.m.

WESTERN CONFERENCE

8SPORTS SHORTS NIU will be hosting “Breakfast with Bennett” on Wednesday at Lincoln Inn in DeKalb. The event will serve as an opportunity for fans to talk with women’s basketball coach Kathi Bennett and other NIU coaches over breakfast.

“This is a great way to engage with fans in the community,” Bennett said, “It’s important to reach out, maintain and build these relationships so we can rally support for our basketball program. Lincoln Inn is a great spot to do all that, so I hope fans bring their appetite and are ready to talk basketball.”

The inaugural breakfast, with more to follow throughout the rest of the academic year, will begin at 7:30 a.m. in the banquet room at Lincoln Inn, with fans being able to mingle with Bennett, basketball staff members and special guests from the NIU athletic department, followed up by a chalk talk presentation by Bennett.

The cost to attend the breakfast is $10 with food, drink and wait service included. Space is limited to 42 people and is on a first-come, first-served basis.

CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS

GB — 5½ 7½ 10½ 15 GB — 1 10 12 17 GB — 2½ 5 12½ 12½

Friday’s Results Washington 96, Bulls 93 Charlotte 111, Orlando 101 Miami 101, Philadelphia 86 L.A. Clippers 109, New York 95 Toronto 94, Minnesota 89 L.A. Lakers 107, Boston 104 Utah 110, Detroit 89 Memphis 91, Sacramento 90 Portland 109, San Antonio 100 Dallas 110, Phoenix 107 Cleveland 117, Denver 109 Golden State at Oklahoma City (n) Saturday’s Games Philadelphia at Bulls, 7 p.m.

L.A. Clippers at Indiana, 6 p.m.

Detroit at Washington, 6 p.m.

Miami at Charlotte, 6:30 p.m.

Utah at Minnesota, 7 p.m.

Milwaukee at Houston, 7 p.m.

Golden State at New Orleans, 7 p.m.

Portland at Dallas, 7:30 p.m.

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Northern Illinois’ Marin Maric goes up for a shot during the Jan. 3 game against Bethune-Cookman at the Convocation Center in DeKalb. The Huskies defeated the Wildcats, 65-51. The Huskies enter the second half of the season with a 7-8 overall record, 1-2 in the Mid-American Conference.

Mixed reviews for NIU heading into second half

By STEVE NITZ snitz@shawmedia.com

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orthern Illinois is halfway through its 2013-14 season, and will begin the second half tonight against Ohio at 7 p.m. The Huskies are a game under .500 at 7-8, but have already won more games this year than they had in each of coach Mark Montgomery’s first two seasons.

NIU still has some time before it’s an NCAA Tournament contender, but there are things to look forward to in DeKalb.

At the midway point of the season, the Daily Chronicle took a look at three positives, and three negatives from NIU’s first 15 games.

The positives 1. Defense, defense, defense NIU has been a good defensive team this season, allowing 64.6 points a game.

The total ranked 49th in the country through Thursday’s contests.

On Sunday, the Huskies held Bowling Green to just 36 points, the lowest total by an NIU opponent since 1991.

In Wednesday’s loss to Kent State, the Golden Flashes scored 58 points in regulation, nearly 15 points below their season average.

2. Darrell Bowie The sophomore forward has emerged as a guy who can get to the basket and score, averaging 9.5 points A game.

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Coach Mark Montgomery and the Northern Illinois men’s basketball team host Ohio at 7 p.m. today at the Convocation Center in DeKalb.

He’s also the team’s top rebounder (7.4 points a game) by nearly two boards a contest.

with a foot injury, and senior guard Antone Christian (MCL) is out but is expected to be back next month.

3. The Armsteads NIU looks like it has a couple of nice players in freshman guard Aaric Armstead and his brother, junior guard Aaron.

Aaron Armstead averages 7.3 points a game off the bench, and Aaric has started the past four contests in place of the injured Dontel Highsmith and averaged nine points a game during that span.

What hasn’t gone right 1. The injury bug The Huskies were dealt a big blow when talented freshman guard Dontel Highsmith suffered a torn ACL in December against Iowa State.

Highsmith was the team’s leading scorer, averaging 10.5 points a game before the injury.

Freshman big man Marin Maric is out for the season

2. Scoring NIU still has trouble scoring consistently and, without Highsmith, there isn’t a single Huskie who averages in double figures. The Huskies rank last in the MAC, averaging just 63.1 points a game.

3. Inside production Much was made of the added size brought to the Huskies this season, in 6-foot9 center Jordan Threloff, an Illinois State transfer and DeKalb High School product, 6-11 Sacramento State transfer Pete Rakocevic, who sat out last season because of NCAA’s transfer rules, and 6-10 Marin Maric.

However, fans would probably like to see more from the Huskies’ big men. Threloff is averaging 6.8 points a game and Rakocevic is recording 4.3 points a contest.

Up next for NIU men’s basketball WHO Ohio (12-4, 2-1 MAC) at Northern Illinois (7-8, 1-2 MAC) WHEN 7 p.m. today, NIU Convocation Center RADIO AM-1360 WLBK, FM 98.9 LAST MEETING Ohio defeated NIU, 81-63, on Jan. 16, 2013 SCOUTING THE BOBCATS After starting off conference play at 1-2, the Huskies get one of the premier programs in the MAC in Ohio, whom NIU hasn’t beaten since 2007.

Junior forward Maurice Ndour leads the Bobcats in points (15.3) and rebounds (7.2) a game. Senior guard Nick Kellogg averages 14.6 points a game for Ohio.

Two of the Bobcats’ four losses have came against Top 25 teams: Ohio State and UMass.

OUTLOOK NIU had a chance to go over .500 for the first time in the Mark Montgomery era against Kent State on Wednesday, but the Huskies blew a second-half lead and suffered a 73-64 loss in overtime.

NIU did get a nice spark from Aaron Armstead, who recorded his first career double-double with 15 points and 10 rebounds.

Armstead’s brother Aaric has also stepped up the past four games while replacing the injured Dontel Highsmith, averaging nine points a game over that span.

Saturday’s contest will be the Huskies’ fourth straight against the MAC West. They begin division play Wednesday at Toledo.

– Steve Nitz snitz@shawmedia.com

Central Division GP W L OT Pts Blackhawks 50 31 8 11 73 St. Louis 46 32 9 5 69 Colorado 47 30 12 5 65 Minnesota 50 26 19 5 57 Dallas 47 21 19 7 49 Nashville 49 21 21 7 49 Winnipeg 49 21 23 5 47 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts Anaheim 50 36 9 5 77 San Jose 48 30 12 6 66 Los Angeles 48 29 14 5 63 Vancouver 49 24 16 9 57 Phoenix 47 22 16 9 53 Calgary 48 16 26 6 38 Edmonton 50 15 30 5 35

GF 181 164 137 122 134 117 138

GA 137 104 118 123 145 146 148

GF 172 153 124 124 136 107 129

GA 124 117 97 125 143 153 178

EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Boston 47 30 15 2 62 136 104 Tampa Bay 48 28 15 5 61 137 115 Montreal 48 27 16 5 59 123 115 Toronto 49 24 20 5 53 136 149 Ottawa 48 21 18 9 51 138 151 Detroit 47 20 17 10 50 118 128 Florida 47 18 22 7 43 109 144 Buffalo 46 13 27 6 32 83 129 Metropolitan Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Pittsburgh 48 34 12 2 70 156 115 Philadelphia 48 24 19 5 53 128 136 N.Y. Rangers 49 25 21 3 53 120 126 Washington 48 22 18 8 52 141 146 New Jersey 49 20 18 11 51 113 120 Columbus 47 23 20 4 50 134 132 Carolina 46 19 18 9 47 111 130 N.Y. Islanders49 19 23 7 45 134 157 Two points for win, one point for OT loss Friday’s Results Blackhawks 4, Anaheim 2 Columbus 5, Washington 1 Today’s Games N.Y. Rangers at Ottawa, 1 p.m.

San Jose at Tampa Bay, 1 p.m.

Edmonton at Winnipeg, 1 p.m.

Columbus at Buffalo, 6 p.m.

Montreal at Toronto, 6 p.m.

Los Angeles at Detroit, 6 p.m.

N.Y. Islanders at Philadelphia, 6 p.m.

Florida at Carolina, 6 p.m.

Anaheim at St. Louis, 7 p.m.

Colorado at Nashville, 7 p.m.

New Jersey at Phoenix, 7 p.m.

Dallas at Minnesota, 8 p.m.

Calgary at Vancouver, 9 p.m.

MEN’S BASKETBALL AP TOP 25 Today’s Schedule No. 2 Syracuse vs. No. 22 Pittsburgh, 3 p.m.

No. 3 Wisconsin vs. Michigan, 5 p.m.

No. 4 Michigan St. at Illinois, 7 p.m.

No. 5 Wichita St. vs. Indiana St., 3 p.m.

No. 6 Villanova vs. DePaul, 3 p.m.

No. 7 Florida at Auburn, 3 p.m.

No. 8 Iowa St. at Texas, 3 p.m.

No. 9 Oklahoma St. at No. 15 Kansas, 3 p.m.

No. 10 San Diego St. vs. UNLV, 5:05 p.m.

No. 12 Baylor vs. No. 25 Oklahoma, 1 p.m.

No. 13 Kentucky vs. Tennessee, 11 a.m.

No. 16 UMass at Elon, 6 p.m.

No. 17 Memphis vs. LeMoyne-Owen, 1 p.m.

No. 18 Louisville at Connecticut, 8 p.m.

No. 19 Cincinnati at S. Florida, 4 p.m.

No. 20 Creighton at Providence, 7 p.m.

No. 21 Colorado vs. Southern Cal, 1 p.m.

No. 23 Duke vs. N.C. State, 1 p.m.

No. 24 Saint Louis vs. Fordham, 1:30 p.m.

No. 25 UCLA at Utah, 3 p.m.

Thursday’s Results No. 1 Arizona 91, Arizona St. 68 Minnesota 63, No. 11 Ohio St. 53 Connecticut 83, No. 17 Memphis 73 No. 18 Louisville 91, Houston 52 No. 25 UCLA 69, No. 21 Colorado 56

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BOYS BASKETBALL: BURLINGTON CENTRAL 66, GENOA-KINGSTON 52

Turnovers cost Cogs in first BNC East loss

By PATRICK MASON pmason@shawmedia.com RICHMOND – As the Genoa-Kingston boys basketball’s team bus pulled into the parking lot at Richmond-Burton, it passed a sign that reads, “You are now entering Rocket country.”

The Cogs, looking to take control of the Big Northern Conference East Division, couldn’t match the intensity from the host Rockets in a 6652 loss.

Cogs coach Corey Jenkins was disappointed at his team’s effort, especially early on after a string of turnovers put them in a tough spot.

“I would have hoped Tommy Lucca that we would’ve been more excited,” Jenkins said.

“It shouldn’t be that way and our kids should be able to get up for a game Tommy Hansen like this.”

The Rockets (14-4 overall, 4-1 BNC East) jumped out to an early 9-2 lead and forced Jenkins to call a timeout and regroup after his team turned the ball over three times in the first five minutes of the opening quarter.

The Cogs found ways to score with explosive guard Tommy Lucca leading the offense but the points were inconsistent as R-B played solid defense, rotating to shooters and closing off passing lanes.

Lucca finished with a team-high 13 points, but noth-

ing came easy as he tried to methodically pick apart the Rockets defense, which circled him as a player they wanted to keep off the score sheet. R-B collapsed on him when he drove and got to the foul line six times after muscling through contact.

“We were aware of where shooters were and we were doing things to locate Lucca who is a fantastic player,” Rockets coach Brandon Creason said. “We were trying to find him on the floor wherever he went.”

G-K (12-7, 3-1) tried to claw back in the game but finished with 13 turnovers, which halted any progress that was made into the deficit that was as large as 15 points.

“Our decision making was poor and we dug ourselves a big hole that we couldn’t get out of,” Jenkins said. “Fortunately Colin [Broderick] hit some big shots and without that it could’ve been much worse.”

Broderick made four 3-pointers, all from the wing, and finished with 12 points.

He hit a big triple in the fourth after Tommy Hansen scored eight fast points to breathe life into the team. Jenkins liked the way his team played in the final quarter and looked at it as the only bright spot in an otherwise tough game.

Looking ahead on the schedule, the Cogs will face R-B on Feb. 14, but Jenkins figures his team needs some work before they start looking ahead.

“I’m more worried about us right now and try to fix our psyche,” the coach said. “We thought coming in we could have a successful season but we have to find our fire again.”

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BOYS BASKETBALL: YORKVILLE 64, KANELAND 60 (OT)

Knights can’t hold on in overtime loss Pruett leads all scorers with 27 points

By JARED BIRCHFIELD sports@daily-chronicle.com MAPLE PARK – For the third time in four games, a clutch fourth-quarter shot kept the Kaneland boys basketball team in the game.

A Ty Carlson 3-pointer with 15 seconds left in the fourth in Friday night’s matchup with Yorkville tied the game, but Kaneland was unable to sustain the momentum into the overtime period, as the Foxes prevailed, 64-60, in a crucial Northern Illinois Big 12 East game.

After Carlson’s basket, Yorkville’s Josh Bondurant missed an open layup and Carlson snared the rebound.

Knights coach Brian Johnson

called a time out to set up a shot, but Kaneland was unable to score before time expired.

“I think John [Pruett] and Ty really fought hard to keep us in the game,” said Johnson.

“We need to execute better and stay more Ty Carlson disciplined with our defense to win tough games like this one.”

Bondurant, who finished with 20 points, led Yorkville’s John Pruett scoring surge in overtime, scoring 11 of the team’s first 13 points, including two 3-pointers.

The Foxes made only four baskets all night from beyond the 3-point line.

The teams traded the lead

“I think John [Pruett] and Ty [Carlson] really fought hard to keep us in the game. We need to execute better and stay more disciplined with our defense to win tough games like this one.”

Brian Johnson, Kaneland boys basketball coach

throughout the night.

Kaneland (9-6, 2-2 NI Big 12 East) led 14-10 after the first quarter. Yorkville led, 28-27, at halftime on a Dakota Gette 3-pointer at the buzzer.

Kaneland reclaimed the lead late in the third quarter on a Carslon basket. A John Pruett bucket just before time expired gave the Knights a 3936 lead starting the fourth.

Carlson and Pruett provided the most of the Knight’s offensive power.

Pruett led all scorers with 27 points, despite sitting out part of the second quarter with a bloody nose after a collision with Yorkvilles’s Kyle

Domar. Carlson contributed 17 points Free-throw shooting kept the Foxes in the game in the second half. Yorkville (9-8, 2-2) managed only four baskets in the third and fourth quarter, but sank 13 free throws in the two quarters.

“I give them a ton of credit for how strong they were on the free-throw line and how they executed down the stretch,” Johnson said.

Drew David scored eight points for the Knights.

Kyle Shimp chipped in 14 points for Yorkville while teammate Cedric Payne scored 11.

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Julius Peppers had a few good games, but also had three games without a tackle. The defensive end’s $18.183 million salary could put his return with the Bears in doubt.

Where do we begin? The pass rush was anemic, the defensive tackles got hurt, which crippled the run defense, and the position coach got fired. It’s hard to find bright spots on the 2013 Bears’ D-line.

Julius Peppers shined in a few games (Pittsburgh, Baltimore), but also had three games without recording a single tackle. Shea McClellin won Defensive Player of the Week after his three-sack performance in Green Bay, but he had only one other sack the rest of the year.

Peppers and McClellin combined for 17 quarterback hits. For comparison purposes, Lions defensive tackles Ndamukong Suh and Nick Fairley had 19 – each.

The reserves at D-end, David Bass and Cheta Ozougwu, showed flashes, while Cornelious Washington remains very much a developmental prospect.

The best defensive end barely played on the edge, and that was Corey Wootton, who was selfless in playing three-technique, which would prevent him from piling up big stats in a contract year. He played through a hip injury and was the most consistent player on the line.

Henry Melton’s stat line showed little, but the Bears stopped the run when he was in the lineup before tearing his ACL in Week 3. Nate Collins performed well replacing Melton, but then he tore his ACL two weeks later.

Jeremiah Ratliff made a positive impact late in the season.

Stephen Paea started off very effectively, but battled a toe injury most of the year.

In Bears wins, the defensive line stood out with sacks or batted balls, but it gets its share of the blame for the worst ‘D’ in team history.

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Through the first few weeks of the season, it was all rainbows and lollipops for the Bears’ linebackers. Lance Briggs looked as good as ever and newcomers D.J. Wil Williams and James Anderson were making plays against the run and pass.

Injuries struck, and everything fell apart for another Bears position that could see big changes in 2014. LineLine backers coach Tim Tibesar was fired for its failures.

Williams tore his pectoral muscle in the win against the Giants and Lance Briggs missed seven games after fracturing his shoulder against the Redskins.

With Williams and Briggs out, the development of Jon Bostic and Khaseem Greene accelerated, and the run defense turned into the worst in the league. Through six weeks, the Bears were 12th in the league against the run, allowing 102.0 yards a game. They finished allowing 161.4 yards a contest.

Bostic and Greene struggled with the run and to make tackles, something Williams was doing at a high level before getting hurt. Briggs was the defense’s best player, making plays behind the line, but he wasn’t the same in his two games back at the end of the year.

As much as coach Marc Trestman and general manager Phil Emery wanted to talk about how good the ‘D’ was when Williams and Briggs were healthy, the team’s play without them is what will be remembered most.

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GRADE 2014 CONTRACT SITUATIONS Anderson and Williams both came to the Bears on one-year contracts last offseaoffsea son. Williams received praise from Trestman and Emery in the Jan. 2 news conference, and despite his injury history, could be back to help shore up the run defense until the Bears find a long-term answer at middle linebacker. He said that he’d like to remain in Chicago.

Anderson’s return is likely more in doubt. He was a good veteran presence, but if the Bears move Shea McClellin to ‘Sam’ linebacker to compete with Greene, they may not be able to bring back Anderson, who was great in coverage and had some stops behind the line but was on the field for almost every play for the miserable run defense.

Special-teams veteran Blake Costanzo will be a free agent. Briggs is entering the final year of his deal in 2014.

2014 CONTRACT SITUATION Melton, Wootton, Ratliff, Collins and Landon Cohen are all set for free agency, so there could be a big overhaul at this position. Plus, Peppers’ cap number ($18.183 million per Spotrac) puts his return in doubt.

Wootton makes sense as a priority to re-sign. His numnum bers and recent hip surgery could keep the price low, and he proved his versatility this season.

Phil Emery made it seem like he needs to see somesome thing out of Melton, last year’s franchised player who was arrested in December. “He has to fully dedicate his mind and his focus to football, which is extremely important,” Emery said Jan. 2. Both Emery and Marc Trestman made it clear, however, what an important player Melton is. ColCol lins could be a cheap re-signing for depth, and he proved he’s worth it in limited action.

How much does Ratliff, who will be 33 next season, have left in the tank? His presence was noticeable in wins over Cleveland and Dallas.

2014 NEEDS The pass rush needs to improve. With McClellin’s position possibly changing, the Bears should look at signing a big-name free agent to cause problems off the edge. If paired with Peppers

You’d have to argue the wide receiver and tight end positions were the greatest strength of the 2013 Bears.

Brandon Marshall is an elite receiver, minimally one of the top five in the NFL and 2013 was another Pro Bowl season for him with 100 catches, 1,295 yards and 12 touchdowns.

What few saw coming was Alshon Jeffery emerging as one of the top big–play receivers in the NFL. Jeffery actually surpassed Marshall in yards with 1,421 on 89 catches for a 16.0 average with seven touchdowns. Jeffery’s performance earned him a spot in the Pro Bowl.

The problem at wide receiver is the lack of depth where Earl Bennett’s num-

or Wootton, assuming they’re back, that would be an upgrade.

The three-technique position is important to the defense – we’re assuming Mel Tucker sticks with a 4-3, just has more hybrid fronts and blitzes at times – and that would support bringing Melton, Ratliff or Collins back. Tucker may want both interior linemen to be pass rushers, which could move Paea down the depth chart and move defensive tackles that can penetrate up the needs list.

– Kevin Fishbain, kfishbain@shawmedia.com

bers were well down this year at 32 catches for 243 yards and four touchdowns.

After Bennett, there is no one. Rookie Marquess Wilson caught just two balls all season as the Bears’ fourth option.

Martellus Bennett arrived during the offseason via free agency and emerged as the Bears best tight end since Greg Olsen and possibly the best since Mike Ditka.

Martellus Bennett caught 65 passes for 759 yards with five touchdowns and, unlike Olsen, he’s a good enough blocker to stay on the field.

The biggest disappointment with Martellus Bennett had nagging injuries most of the season, which kept him from blocking to his ability.

The Bears also have zero depth at tight end. Dante Rosario arrived in season off the waiver wire and was the No. 2, managing just one catch for 13 yards.

GRADE The starters Marshall, Jeffery and Martellus Bennett were an A-. A few too many drops from all three and Bennett’s blocking add the minus to the grade. The depth however is a D -. Still, most teams in the league would kill to have Marshall, Jeffery and Bennett. So overall, call it a B+.

CONTRACT SITUATIONS Marshall has one year left on his deal, Jeffery two and Martellus Bennett three.

2014 NEEDS Is Bostic’s future on the outside? It sure seems that way, based on Emery’s comments, but that still leaves a gaping hole in the middle if Williams isn’t re-signed.

Look for the Bears to try and extend Marshall for a couple more years to create cap space and avoid even bigger cap hits if they have to re-sign him in the free agent market next year. Earl Bennett is signed for two more years, but the Bears are likely to restructure his deal or release him because of his cap hit measured against his production. Rosario is a free agent.

2014 NEEDS Unless the Bears believe Wilson and Joe Anderson are capable of quantum leaps forward during the offseason, they have a serious need for one more receiver who can play now and another young talent to develop.

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Lance Briggs missed seven games after fracturing his shoulder Oct. 20 in a 45-41 loss to Washington and wasn’t the same when he returned in the last two games at the end of the season. Briggs has one year left on his contract.

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Bostic could be Briggs’ heir apparent on the weak side. As with the D-line, we’ll know more when we have an idea of what defensive coordinator Mel Tucker envisions for his scheme next season.

All that we pretty much know about this position for 2014 is that Briggs will be starting ... somewhere. Outside of that, it’s clearly a need to find players who bring the physicality and athleticism Emery likes in his prospects, as well as players who understand run gaps and make sure tackles.

The Bears have four linebackers on the roster for next year, three who are candidates to start, so it appears to be a better situation than some other positions on defense.

But that doesn’t mean there are not question marks everywhere.

– Kevin Fishbain, kfishbain@shawmedia.com

There is also a need for a No. 2 tight end who can both catch passes and block. Marc Trestman could do wonders with Forte, Marshall, Jeffery, Martellus and a solid No. 2 tight end.

– Hub Arkush, harkush@ shawmedia.com

Bears tight end Martellus Bennett emerged as the Bears’ best tight end since Greg Olsen, but injuries nagged Bennett the entire season. Bennett finished the season with 759 yards and five touchdowns on 65 receptions.

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What more could we ask for than Tom Brady against Peyton Manning?

Brady and Manning are probably past their prime, but there’s still no more classic matchup in sports.

That Brady owns an 8-3 advantage over Manning in the regular season, and 2-1 in the playoffs, says more about the teams they’ve played on than the two themselves.

Again, that’s the point. Personally, I doubt one of these quarterbacks is going to be the reason their club wins or loses.

Manning is going to put up his numbers whether the Broncos win or not, and Brady is going to lead his club and manage and supplement the Pats’ new earth-moving ground game like a magician.

This one will come down to which of these two flawed defenses is more flawed, and whether or not the Broncos can match the Pats on the ground.

With LeGarrette Blount coming in with 48 rushes for 355 and six touchdowns in just his past two games, and Stevan Ridley having put up 14 runs for 52 yards and two touchdowns on the ground Sunday, these are the two guys Denver has to stop, not Brady.

With Broncos defenders Von Miller, Derek Wolfe, Kevin Vickerson and Chris Harris all injured and in street clothes, can they get it done?

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singled on tight end Julius Thomas. If the Pats’ defensive backs win those matchups, the Broncos will have a problem.

Then there are the 49ers and the Seahawks. The Seattle Seahawks have been the best team in the NFL almost all season long. The 49ers are the hottest team in the league right now. The teams have split a pair of meetings this year and hate each other.

Much like the AFC title game, many will try and make this about quarterbacks Colin Kaepernick and Russell Wilson, but that is not the story. Both will make a few big plays, both will probably make a couple of mistakes. Kaepernick is more likely to make them on the ground, Wilson through the air.

Maybe the slightest of nods to Kaepernick because of experience, but most likely they cancel each other out.

For the 49ers, overcoming the Seahawks’ overwhelming home field advantage and the nightmarish memories of their past two visits to Seattle will be key. They are the more talented squad and should prevail. But Seattle is 16–1 at CenturyLink Field over the past two seasons and 5-1 all time in the playoffs.

There is no argument that the Seahawks have the best secondary in football. But with a 100 percent healthy and ready Anquan Boldin, Michael Crabtree and Vernon Davis, the 49ers may still have an edge.

The winner of that matchup most likely wins the game.

For Seattle, can wide receiver Percy Harvin go and can he be effective? The answer to that will most likely be no. That leaves running back Marshawn Lynch, and that’s it. Wide receivers Golden Tate and Doug Baldwin and tight end Zach Miller aren’t going to beat the 49ers.

I can’t wait, and the best part is that no matter what happens, there’s not a bad Super Bowl pairing in the bunch.

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“We’re getting better. We’ve still got a lot of room for improvement, but all in all, I thought we did a good job.”

And on offense, sophomore point guard Brittney Patrick, who finished with six assists, was finding her teammates for four first-half 3-pointers, including two from junior guard Paige Wogen.

DeKalb took a 29-12 lead into halftime, but the Knights looked much better than a 17-point underdog coming out of the locker room.

They handled the press with ease and didn’t allow the Barbs to get the easy buckets they found in the first half. “[We had] a lot less turnovers,” Kaneland coach Er-

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nie Colombe said of what changed in the second half.

“If you take care of the ball, you give yourself a chance.”

While they played much better after the break, the Knights had dug themselves too big of a hole.

Hammond continued her strong interior play en route to six points on a perfect 3-for3 shooting from the field, and Patrick controlled the tempo on the outside.

Overall, both teams were

much quieter in the second half, and that was just fine for the Barbs. They were never threatened and cruised to a comfortable win in front of the home crowd.

Davenport knows his team can play better than it did, but he was still pleased with the performance.

“We’re getting better,” Davenport said. “We’ve still got a lot of room for improvement, but all in all, I thought we did a good job.”

Sycamore’s Ben Niemann takes a shot Friday during the Spartans’ 76-49 victory over Rochelle.

Spartans held 30-point lead after 3 “We want to play fast, but we want to play fast to get a great shot,” Sycamore coach Andrew Stacy said. “Not just play crazy and turn the ball over, like we did for a little while in that first quarter.”

After committing seven turnovers in the first half, the Spartans came out under control in the second. Cooper Vinz scored four of his 12 points early in the half and the score was 47-22 just more than three minutes into the third quarter. That lead ballooned to 30 by the end of the

third, and the Spartans controlled the tempo of the game in the second half to coast to their fourth consecutive win to start the conference season.

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Jeffery’s journey from hardwood to Hawaii VIEWS Tom Musick Alshon Jeffery kept his plans quiet from his basketball coach.

For more than a year, football players at Calhoun County High School had tried to pressure the basketball star. Come on, they told him. Come play with us.

“They kept badgering him and badgering him about playing football,” said Zam Fredrick Sr., the longtime basketball coach of the school in central South Carolina. “And he didn’t tell me right away that he was going to play football.”

Jeffery had not played football as a freshman, and he did not try out as a sophomore. But, a few games into his sophomore season, he agreed to join the team.

When Fredrick saw his point guard catching footballs at practice, the secret was out.

Nervous thoughts filled Fredrick’s mind.

“With his size, he’s just an easy target,” Fredrick remembered thinking at the time. “He’s a real skinny kid, skinny as a rail. He didn’t do a lot of weightlifting then.

“I was real concerned about his knees and all that.

I didn’t want my No. 1 guy damaged and not being able to do anything [during basketball season]. And I’ve had that happen to me, so I was real skeptical about that.”

But Fredrick also knew that Jeffery was a gifted athlete and a determined leader. Maybe Jeffery didn’t talk a lot off of the court, but his coaches trusted him and

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Bears receiver Alshon Jeffery (left) and Martellus Bennett celebrate Jeffery’s touchdown in the second quarter Dec. 9 at Soldier Field. Jeffery will play in his first Pro Bowl on Jan. 26 in Hawaii. his teammates loved him, and his traits could translate to football as well as anything.

The more football Fredrick watched, the less he worried.

“After watching him play a few times, I thought, ‘You know what?’ ” Fredrick said. “ ‘Alshon, he’ll take care of himself.’ ” All the way to the NFL. Next week, the Bears’ 23-year-old wide receiver will travel to Hawaii to play in his first Pro Bowl.

Jeffery is slated to be on the

grounds of Lanikuhonua – “Where Heaven Meets the Earth” – on Tuesday and Wednesday for the league’s inaugural Pro Bowl draft show to determine sides.

He’ll be at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu on Jan. 26 to play for Team Rice (as in Jerry) or Team Sanders (as in Deion).

More than 4,500 miles away, in St. Matthews, S.C., Fredrick will be watching.

It was only a few years ago when Fredrick was watching Jeffery on the hardwood. Jeffery started as

a freshman for the Saints, a rarity for a powerhouse team with a sharp-minded coach who had starred with the South Carolina Gamecocks before being drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers in 1981.

With Jeffery on the court, Calhoun County won 81 consecutive games en route to four consecutive state championships. The Saints’ 81-game win streak was snapped on a day in which Jeffery was unavailable, out of town playing football in the Under Armour

All-American Game.

When Jeffery returned, the Saints went on another 22-game win streak.

“He was my best ball handler, and he was the guy that had all the savvy on the court,” Fredrick said. “He was one of the rare guys that could dominate a game without scoring points. On the stat sheet, he might have about 5 or 6 points, but he had his signature all over the game “With him, it was like having a coach on the floor.

My job was very easy.”

Jeffery always has had a way of making things look easy.

“He could catch anything,” Fredrick said.

“Throw it in the air and he’d snatch that up.

“He’s always had those hands, man. And his basketball days taught him all about positioning and boxing out. It’s just like getting a rebound sometimes, how he uses his body to get inside position.”

What if Jeffery had ignored the pressure to play football?

What if Jeffery had chased his dreams in sneakers instead of cleats?

“Let me tell you something,” Fredrick said. “As great as he is as a receiver, I think he could have played pro basketball if that’s what he wanted to do.

“I still believe basketball is No. 1 in his heart.

Nobody’s going to tell me different.

“But football was the sport that offered to him the most opportunities in a very rapid fashion. It was more about football choosing him than him choosing football.”

And when the Pro Bowl chose Jeffery to replace Lions receiver Calvin Johnson, Fredrick happily called up his former player. Fredrick congratulated Jeffery, whose legacy lives on in the Calhoun County gymnasium as an example of what one can achieve with talent plus determination.

“It couldn’t happen to a better fellow,” Fredrick said.

“I was so proud of him.”

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

Lynch preparing for NFL Scouting Combine in Indy • LYNCH Continued from page C1 “He’s going to get a chance to get a look as a quarterback in the National Football League,” Jones said. “I think once he gets in the NFL he needs to be with a coach and a team who nurtures him along.”

Lynch has been working out in Indianapolis and will go back there after the Shrine Game to prepare for the NFL Scouting Combine, which will take place Feb. 22 through 25 at the Indianapolis Colts’ Lucas Oil Stadium.

He’s been working out specifically as a quarterback in Florida during practice for the East-West Shrine Game, and has met with all 32 NFL teams this week.

“Half of them want me to play quarterback, half of them think I can be a good special teams player, fit the role there,” Lynch said. “My pitch is, I’m a quarterback first, I’ll be willing to do whatever it takes to get on a team.”

Lynch is one of three quarterbacks on the East roster and one of the others is a name NIU fans are familiar with – Eastern Illinois’ Jimmy Garoppolo.

The third quarterback is Cornell’s Jeff Mathews.

Lynch said Jones’ offense, which is what the the East will be running Saturday at Tropicana Field, is similar to what he ran at NIU. “Honestly it’s not much of a difference, they’re kind of like the run and shoot [at SMU],” Lynch said. “Kind of no huddle, spread, kind of fits well into what I do. He’s going to play to my strength.”

In the NFL, Lynch will have to take more snaps under center, something he didn’t do at all in NIU’s spread system.

These days, Jones doesn’t think that’s necessarily a huge change, and doesn’t believe it will be foreign to Lynch.

“If you look at the NFL right now, 30 percent of the game is really in the shotgun right now,” Jones said.

“If you would have asked me that question 20 years ago, he would have had something to transition to.”

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A friendly WEEKEND receptionist with both excellent communication & customer skills is needed. Professional appearance & the ability to work weekends a must. Southmoor Estates 815-756-1299

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Do you want to make a difference in the lives of children while running an exciting business? Then, join us at Mathnasium¨, The Math Learning Center, where we teach kids math the way that makes sense to them. Mathnasium of DeKalb County is opening and has a position for a Center Director.

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FOR SALE – TOWNHOME EASY LIVING Snow & Ice Removal All Done *

Waterman Garden Apt. Community 215 East Duffy Road 1 and 2 bdrm units Kitchen Appl., Comm. Room, Laundry Facility Must be 62 years of age or older, or handicap/disabled, regardless of age.

Professionally Managed by PPM, LLC. This Institution Is An Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.

Preference will be given to applicants who submit a bio/resume by February 3, 2014; resumes accepted until the position is filled.

Ranch Townhome with English Basement 2BR, 2BA, Large Kitchen, Formal Dining Rm + Living Rm + Sun Rm.

CALL NEDRA ERICSON, REALTOR 815-739-9997

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DEKALB SYCAMORE CHEVROLET CADILLAC GMC BRINGS NEW JOBS TO SYCAMORE ILLINOIS Retailer Known for Hiring Outside the Auto Industry Accepting Applications Dekalb Sycamore Chevrolet Cadillac GMC is currently hiring four full time sales consultants at the company’s store in Sycamore, IL. Applications are now being accepted!

WHO IS DEKALB SYCAMORE CHEVROLET CADILLAC GMC HIRING? U People looking for an opportunity to interact with customers U Those seeking advancement opportunities and strong bonus programs U Anyone seeking a fun and exciting work environment U Many of our successful Sales Professionals have had experience working in retail, insurance sales, customer service positions, or the restaurant industry

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Pride Jazzy Power Chair GT Red, 7 yrs. old, New Batteries, Good Condition, No Chair Lift $250 OBO 779-777-5254

ALWAYS INVESTIGATE BEFORE INVESTING ANY MONEY

Contact the Better Business Bureau www.chicago.bbb.org - or Federal Trade Commission www.ftc.gov

AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD PUPS Purebred Australian Shepherd Puppies for Sale. Parents are both working farm dogs on a small family owned dairy. Ready to adopt in 3-4 weeks. 5 males, 5 females $400.

Please call Kelly 630-790-0061 or 608-449-5491 or email kellyboge@gmail.com

Will BUY UR USED CAR, TRUCK, SUV,

MOST CASH

NEWSPAPER DELIVERY Earn up to $1000 A Month!

Looking for Contractors to deliver newspapers early mornings 7 days per week.

Routes now available in DeKalb County.

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I BUY CARS, TRUCKS, VANS & SUVs

Collections 815-758-4004

CAT – LOST South DeKalb County. Large neutered male, mostly white with big brown patches and brown Maine Coon tail. May still have red collar. If seen, please call at 815-501-9724. Reward for safe return. We miss him.

Have you seen or know what happened to him?

Golden Retriever found running on I-88 near Maple Park on Saturday 1/11. Very friendly.

Has collar, no tags.

Taken to Tails Humane Society.

Call Tails at 815-758-2457

1990 & Newer

Metallic gray, 57K miles.

Automatic/power windows and lock. Great condition and very clean!

815-814-1964 or

Reduced $9000

815-814-1224

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815-701-3301 JOBS, JOBS and MORE JOBS! No Resume? No Problem!

We Pay The Best!

For Junk Cars, Trucks and Vans No Title, No Problem. Same Day Pick-Up. 630-817-3577

Monster Match assigns a professional to hand-match each job seeker with each employer!

Proform Treadmill, power incline, pacer circuit, displays speed, calories, time, distance, laps.

Excellent Condition - $400.

815-895-4659

BIG APARTMENTS, LESS MONEY! Rochelle: 15 minutes from DeKalb 1 BR & 2BR Starting at $530 Recently updated!

Affordable heat.

Walk to shops!

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Cortland Estates $300 1st Month's Rent 3 BR Apartments Dishwasher On-Site Laundry Facility Playground Washer & Dryer Connection 6 months free cable if you sign a lease by 2/28/14 230 McMillan Court Cortland, IL 60112

815-758-2910 income restriction apply

DEKALB 2-3 BEDROOM

Sycamore E. State St. AVAILABLE NOW! DeKalb Quiet Studio 1, 2, 3BR Lease, deposit, ref, no pets.

815-739-5589~815-758-6439 DEKALB: 2BR Apts.-$750/m. Incl. heat, water, garb. & cable. W/D on premises. Nice Neighborhood.

Ready ASAP! 815-756-1424 GENOA -1 BR. IN TOWN References required.

No pets. $490/mo.

815-784-2232

GENOA 2 BEDROOM Appliances, dining room, no pets. $700/mo + sec, tenant pays electric. 815-301-5644

GENOA DELUXE 2 BEDROOM 1 bath, remodeled, appl. Counrty setting, close to downtown Genoa.

815-784-4606 ~ 815-901-3346

MALTA ~ 1 Mo Rent FREE! 2 bedroom duplex, appliances, W/D hook-up, $500/mo.

815-562-7368 ROCHELLE - Newer Rural Rochelle 2-bedroom Penthouse, quiet lifestyle living, tenant pays electric. $435.00 MOR R.E. 815-739-5785

ROCHELLE ~ 2 BEDROOM

Sycamore Lower 2BR ~ Newly Remodeled, A/C, gas heat. W/D on site. No pets. Off St parking. $725/mo + sec. 815-895-9280

Hillcrest Place Apts.

220 E. Hillcrest. 815-758-0600 hillcrestplaceaptsdekalb.com

Cortland 2BR Townhouse Basement, 1.5 bath, W/D hook-up, no pets/smoking, $835/mo.

Sr Discount Avail. 815-501-2555

CORTLAND 3BR, 2BA TH Fireplace, 2 car gar, all appl incl W/D, $1200/mo + sec. For more info call Anthony 630-730-8070 DEKALB 2 BR 1.5 BA condo near I-88, shopping, NIU. All appliances, garage, central air. Small pets OK. $975. 630-485-0508

DeKalb 271A Par Five Dr. 2BR TH, 2BA. Gas fireplace, large 1200 sq ft unfinished bsmt, W/D, 2 car gar, open view to golf course. $1200/mo or $1175/mo w/2 year lease. Lawn maintenance and snow removal incl, available Feb 1st, pets neg. 815-761-7467 DeKalb Newer 2BR on Cul-De-Sac Quiet neighborhood, all appl, W/D, walk-in-closets, no pets, $950/mo + 1st/last/sec. 815-739-4442

Sycamore TH Like New 2BR

DEKALB - 323 S 11th St, 3br, 1ba, AC, W/D, Avail 2/1, 1st + sec, $695, 847-845-4021

Hinckley ~ Rimsnider Road

No Resume Needed!

Becherer Farm, approx 80 acres.

76.6 tillable acres with 2 story farm house and ranch house. $1,725,600. 859-630-5920

DeKalb - Upper 1BR, Heat Included Quiet tenant, no smoking, private entrance, street parking, $625/mo.

847-845-6639

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DEKALB ADULT, QUIET, REFINED Building. 2 Bedroom Apt with homey environment. Car port. For mature living. Excellent Location!

No pets/smoking. Agent Owned.

815-758-6712

DEKALB – 3BR, 1BA, 1400 sq. ft., remod., gas fire place, full bsmnt, beautiful lot 2 car gar., $1125/mo.

1st/last/sec. 815-758-1498

DeKalb 4 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath on College Ave. Available Immed. $1200 + 1st, last security, no pets.

815-757-5079

DeKalb- Nice 3 BR home, hardwood floors, 1 ½ car garage, nice yard. $900/month. No smoking or pets. 815-757-2064 DEKALB: Newer beautiful single family house near NIU: 3-bed 2.5bath 1900 sq ft, 2-car-garage, master-suite, large yard, basement, $1500. Call 847-594-7610 Dekalb: Tilton Park Area Lovely remodeled 2BR, 1BA, w/den, A/C, all appl., deck, fenced in yard, 2 car gar., avail 2/1, no smoking, pets neg., $800/mo. 630-675-4485

LELAND 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH Pets allowed, 1 car garage, $800/mo+ sec. 815-793-0739

Sandwich – House for rent 3BR, 1BA, stove, fridge, full basement, a/c, 2 car detached garage $1000 per/mo + sec dep, no pets 815-768-8879 Sandwich Waterfront Lake Holiday 3BR,1 car gar.W/D hookup,FP, pets OK. $1,275/mo, avail now.

773-510-3643 ~ 815-509-7975 SYCAMORE Duplex 2BR, CA, Deck, new decorating & furnace. $870 Also Homes. Betsy Smith 815-895-2488 ~ 815-751-1025

SYCAMORE ROOM

Available immediately.

Utilities included, $95/wk.

630-650-1180

Great location! 2BA, 2 car garage, skylights, appl, W/D, C/A, $935.

No pets.

815-758-0123

SYCAMORE ~ 3BR, 2.5BA Fox Brier Townhouse available.

All appliances include W/D. 1 car garage, balcony, $1100/mo.

Barry 815-757-9040

Stone Prairie 2BR, 2BA APT. Washer & dryer, central air, fireplace, exercise center.

Cat friendly. Private fishing. $765/mo.

Laing Mgmt.

815-758-1100 or 815-895-8600 Sycamore - 2BR 1BA Apt Avail Now Updated Kitch & Bath, W/D in bldg 1611 Maness Ct. $625/mo Call Pittsley Realty (815)756-7768

eques opo Consultant for Enterprise Zone DeKalb County Government is seeking proposals from qualified consultants to prepare a comprehensive application to the State of Illinois before December 31, 2014 for an Enterprise Zone within DeKalb County. Part of the scope of work will be to assist the County in determining the best areas to be included in the Enterprise Zone and collecting data to address the program's qualifying criteria. This project is being overseen by the DeKalb County Economic Development Corporation on behalf of DeKalb County Government. Questions about the complete scope of work and how proposals should be submitted should be directed to Paul Borek at 815-895-2711 or email borek@dcedc.org. The deadline for proposals is at 2:00pm on February 3, 2014.

(Published in the Daily Chronicle, January 15, 18 & 22, 2014.)

Large 4BR, 2BA, large yard, bsmt.

W/D hook-up. 815-758-4615 or 815-375-4615

Sycamore Newer 2 Story Luxury TH on quiet Arbor Lane. 3BR, 2.5BA. Full fin bsmt, 2 car gar, great room w/fireplace, W/D. No pets/smoking. $1300 + Assoc. 847-343-3333

DEKALB - 2BR 1BA Apt Avail Now Updated Kitch & Bath, W/D in bldg 830 Greenbrier $600/mo Call Pittsley Realty (815)756-7768

DEKALB 3 BEDROOM, 1 BATH Newly Remodeled Ranch. All appl, bsmt,1.5 car garage, $1150/mo + security.

815-751-2650

DEKALB 842 SOUTH 1 st St.

3BR Townhome, 2 full bath, W/D. 2 car garage, $1100/mo.

815-228-6252 Sycamore - Luxury 2BR 2BA Condo Granite, SS, Fireplace, 2C Gar. Available NOW! 954 Arvle Circle Call Pittsley Realty (815)756-7768

DeKalb 2BR Starting $640

815-758-7859

or

Newly remodeled 2 Bedroom CALL FOR DETAILS 815-245-6098 ~ 815-923-2521

DEKALB ~ 1515 STONEFIELD

University Village Apts.

722 N. Annie Glidden Rd.

1-800-266-6204

Appl, 1 bath, clean, residential neighborhood, available 2/1. $795/mo. 815-758-6580

1 bath, parking, laundry.

NO pets/smoking, Agent Owned.

815-756-2359 - 815-758-6712

Remodeled, available now.

Clean and quiet, $550/mo.

815-758-6580 ~ 815-901-3346

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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DeKalb - 3Bd 2Ba House 2C Gar, Fireplace, Basement 204 Hollister, $1250/mo Call Pittsley Realty (815)756-7768

DEKALB QUIET 2 BEDROOM

Starting @ $599, 2 Bedroom $683, 3 Bedroom

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DEKALB 1 BEDROOM Available Dec/Jan. Close to NIU, Free heat & water, quiet lifestyle. Varsity Square Apts.

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2007 FORD FOCUS SE

Syc – 3 BD, 1 ¼ BA, LR, DR, FR, BSMT, No pets, no smoking. $950/mo + utilities 1st/lst/sec AVAIL 2/1 815-325-0444

GROUND LEVEL APARTMENT 1-2 Bedroom ground level unit of house with new carpeting and freshly painted. Appliances included. Near 7th and Lincoln DeKalb. $600 per month.

815-827-3434 duffpropertiesllc@gmail.com

Will beat anyone's price by $300.

2005 SATURN ION $3000, 87,000 miles, Air, CD player, fair condition, 5 speed.

Call Ron at 815-761-7519

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WINTER STORAGE RV's, Campers & Boats - Indoor & secure, West of Sycamore. Owner resides on property 815-825-2571

Sycamore: 2BR condo, 2BA, granite tops, SS appl in kitch, fire pl, patio, W/D in mud rm, 2 car attch gar., $1100/mo. 708-906-2951

PUBLIC NOTICE ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on January 14, 2014 a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of DeKalb County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post office addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as Awn-Q Courier-Delivery Service located at 220 N. Juniper St., Cortland, IL 60112.

Dated January 14, 2014 /s/ Douglas J. Johnson DeKalb County Clerk & Recorder (Published in the Daily Chronicle, January 18, 25 & February 1, 2014.)

PUBLIC NOTICE ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on January 15, 2014 a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of DeKalb County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post office addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as HOLLYWOOD ADVENTURES located at 807 Ridge Dr. Apt. #1119, DeKalb, IL 60115.

Dated January 15, 2014 /s/ Douglas J. Johnson DeKalb County Clerk & Recorder (Published in the Daily Chronicle, January 18, 25 & February 1, 2014.)

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1st Annual certified pre-owned event DUE TO record new car sales, we have an abundance of locally owned vehicles priced to sell immediately.

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2013 Chevrolet Cruze LTZ, 3309P ..............................................$19,3901

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Work Truck, 3809B .................... $14,9991

2013 Nissan Altima, 3756P ...................................................... $16,4901

2006 GMC Sierra 1500, 3918A ................................................. $12,7901

2013 Chevrolet Impala LTZ, 3312P............................................ $18,690

2007 Ford F-150, 3463A .......................................................... $20,7901

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2013 Fiat 500, 3576P ...............................................................$12,999

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2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD, 3757P ................................. $24,5901

2010 Buick LaCrosse CXS, 2354A...............................................$20,9991 2013 Chevrolet Cruze 1LT, 3379P.............................................. $17,9901 2013 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ, 3790P............................................ $19,3991 2013 Dodge Avenger SE, 3894P................................................ $12,9991

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VANS & SUV’s 2013 Chevrolet Captiva LT, 3252P.............................................. $18,9991

2013 Chevrolet Sonic LT, 3724P ................................................ $12,9991

2012 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT, 3349A..................................... $15,9991

2013 Chevrolet Spark LT, 3725P ............................................... $13,590

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2013 Chevrolet Equinox LT, 3853P ............................................. $24,9991

2012 Nissan Sentra, 3025A ...................................................... $13,9901

2013 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT, 3401P ..................................... $16,9991

2012 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan Turbo Diesel, 3676A.................... $18,9991

2012 GMC Terrain SLE-1, 3746A ................................................ $22,7901

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(815) 748-0930 Exludes tax, title, license and dealer fees. See dealer for details. 2With approved credit; payment based on 2.99% APR for 75 months $0 due at signing. Excludes tax, title, license and dealer fees. See dealer for details. 3Pre-owned vehicles must be returned within 5 days or 150 miles in the same condition as when purchased to receive a full refund. 4Pre-owned vehicles must be returned within 30 days and same condition as when purchased to receive a full refund to use towards any vehicle.

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