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DAILY CHRONICLE news@daily-chronicle.com DeKALB – The signs are up, new goalposts are in place, and the city of 2015 IHSA FOOTBALL DeKalb is prepared for another slate STATE CHAMPIONSHIP WEEKEND IN D KALB of state championship football games at Northern Illinois University’s Huskie Stadium.

In 2013, the first time the games were played at NIU, an attendance record was broken, with about 30,000 tickets sold for $10 each during the two-day event immediately after Thanksgiving.

With the event back in DeKalb for the second of an every-other-year engagement that lasts through 2021, or- this year’s crowds will provide a simganizers said they have learned some ilar – or even bigger – boost for their things from the first time around. Lo- bottom lines. cal merchants said they’re hopeful The games themselves will feature

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Our special section on the football championships inside today’s Daily Chronicle will give you a rundown on the event, both about the people making them possible and the playDanielle Guerra – dguerra@shawmedia.com ers who will be vying to take home one of the eight state championship Northern Illinois University pipefitters Mike Summer (left) and Ryan Wiggins strap the trophies awarded to the winners this upright to the goalpost Wednesday at Huskie Stadium, as they switch the goalposts to high school width for this weekend’s IHSA state football championship games. weekend.

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Kaegan (left), 8, and Gavin, 7, settle into their seats with their mom, Danielle Freeman-Russell, and dad, Justin Russell, before a showing of “The Good Dinosaur” on Wednesday at Sycamore State Theatre in DeKalb.

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By BRITTANY KEEPERMAN bkeeperman@shawmedia.com DeKALB – Don’t fear going stir crazy during the next few days as temperatures drop and families gather for the Thanksgiving holiday.

On Friday, the Egyptian Theatre will continue tradition by hosting two free showings of the movie “Paddington,” an animated children’s

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Thanksgiving for 20 years, said Alex Nerad, executive director of the theFor a complete listing of holiday events ater.

“With all the craziness going on for Friday through Dec. 27, check the front with Black Friday, it’s a fun, free of today’s A&E section. activity that kids can come out to,” Nered said. “We always try to pick a movie that the whole family will film based on the Paddington Bear enjoy watching.” book series. The theater has been “Paddington” will show at 11 a.m. offering free movies the day after and 2 p.m. Friday. Doors open a half-

hour before the show.

Sycamore State Theatre also is hosting a free movie series this holiday season. It will show “White Christmas,” a 1950s classic, at 11 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. “ ‘White Christmas’ is one of our more popular ones,” said Ryan Hopper, whose family owns the theater.

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CHICAGO – Small groups of demonstrators gathered again Wednesday to protest the death of a black teen shot 16 times by a white police officer, and they urged supporters to join them in trying to shut down Chicago’s famous Michigan Avenue shopping district during the Black Friday shopping bonanza.

About two dozen protesters gathered outside Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s office a day after authorities released a graphic squad-car video showing the officer firing an entire magazine into 17-year-old Laquan McDonald. Jason Van Dyke was charged Tuesday with first-degree murder. The group held banners showing photos of other black people fatally shot by police in Chicago and elsewhere. Several protesters said they were parents of black men killed by Chicago officers.

“You cannot kill our children and expect us to be quiet any longer,” protester Quovadis Green said. “It is unacceptable.”

Activist Mark Carter called on people to “rise up” and shut down the Magnificent Mile shopping area on Friday. Protesters also planned to target the Board of Trade and other landmarks in the coming days, he said.

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President Barack Obama and National Turkey Federation Chairman Jihad Douglas applaud during a ceremony Wednesday in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, D.C., where the president pardoned the National Thanksgiving Turkey Abe.

WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama spared two turkeys named for one of the nation’s most admired presidents, continuing a White House tradition that provides a refreshing sense of amusement and bipartisan cheer no matter how troubled the times.

Obama pardoned “Abe,” the 2015 national Thanksgiving turkey, during a ceremony Wednesday in the Rose Garden. Abe gobbled right on cue as Obama finished his absolution. But don’t fret for “Honest,” the second bird who was nearby if off camera. Both turkeys will spend their remaining days living it up on a Virginia farm.

The birds hail from California, are 18 weeks old and weigh in at about 42 pounds each. The names of the turkeys were chosen from sub-

missions entered by school children in California. Honest has a red face and neck, while Abe’s crown features more extensive blue splotches. Obama referred to Abe as TOTUS, or Turkey of the United States.

“America is, after all, a country of second chances and this turkey has earned a second chance to live out the rest of his life comfortably on 1,000 acres of open land complete with a barn called ‘the White House on Turkey Hill,’ which actually sounds pretty good,” Obama said.

George H.W. Bush was the first president to formally pardon a Thanksgiving turkey, though stories of spared turkeys date to Abraham Lincoln’s presidency.

The National Turkey Federation is the turkey supplier for the event. The trade group and others have been providing turkeys for the first family going back to President Harry Truman, although not all of the birds provided over the years shared a similar reprieve from the White House dinner table.

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UN agency: It’s a record hot this year

By SETH BORENSTEIN The Associated Press WASHINGTON – Because of man-made global warming and a strong El Nino, Earth’s wild weather this year is bursting the annual heat record, the World Meteorological Organization announced on Wednesday.

The United Nations weather agency’s early bird report on 2015 says it is the hottest year on record, surpassing last year’s record heat. It made the proclamation without waiting for the end of the year because it has been so extraordinarily hot, forecast to stay that way and unlikely

to cool down enough to not set a record.

The report comes the week before world leaders assemble in Paris to try to negotiate an agreement to fight climate change.

“We have really broken records almost everywhere,” the agency’s secretary-general, Michel Jarraud, said Wednesday at a news conference in Geneva. “Remember climate change is not only about temperature ... but a significant impact of climate change is on extreme events.”

The report is not surprising: Scientists at the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and

elsewhere already were saying that 2015 likely would be the hottest. The U.N. agency, NOAA, NASA and Japan’s weather agency all say 2014 is the current record hot year with a global temperature of 14.57 degrees Celsius, 58.23 degrees F. “I would call it certain,” NOAA’s chief climate monitor, Deke Arndt, said on Tuesday. “Something game-changing massive would have to happen for it not to be a record.”

Records go back to 1880.

Jarraud also said it is likely that the world has now warmed by 1 degree Celsius, or 1.8 degrees Fahrenheit,

over pre-industrial times.

That’s a symbolic milestone: International leaders have set a goal of keeping global warming within 2 degrees C, 3.6 F, of pre-industrial times.

“There is urgency because we already have 1 degree behind us and at the rate that the emissions are increasing, there is not much flexibility,” Jarraud said. “But it is still possible to do it, provided there is a strong decision in Paris.”

Gavin Schmidt, head of NASA’s Goddard Institute for Space Studies called the U.N. report a fair summary, adding: “2015 is going to be exceptional in many ways.”

YMCA to offer Friday programs for kids of working parents • EVENTS

Continued from page A1 “We usually fill out a few theaters,” Hopper said.

The holiday series began four years ago, when the family wanted to show off its new digital projection equipment, and the monthlong event has become a tradition for many, Hopper said.

“Everyone really liked it,” he said. “Some families don’t have the extra cash to take their kids to the theater, so this at least gives them the option to come out and watch an old movie, but at least in the theater.”

Hopper said the shows are first-come, first-served, but he couldn’t remember ever turning away someone from a showing. The theater usually will play the free movie on several different screens, so there is room for all.

For those who have to work Friday, the Kishwaukee Family YMCA will offer its “No School, No Problem” program, which will run from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. in three segments.

The first portion of the program focuses on sports and crafts and will run from 8 a.m. to noon. The lunch program runs from noon to 1 p.m. and

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Nash Marshall, 5, watches as an employee scoops popcorn for him Wednesday at the Sycamore State Theatre before a showing of “The Good Dinosaur.” includes supervision and a science experiment. Participants should bring their own lunches.

The final section of the program will run from 1 to 5:30 p.m. and will include video, tabletop, group and board games in the recreation center.

The daylong program is $35, or families can sign up for different segments of the day,

with the opening and closing activities costing $15 and the lunch hour costing $5.

“It’s really nice for working parents,” said Lesely Feyerherm, youth development director for the YMCA. “But some kids just come for a fun day or just for the first part of the day. We usually get a good turnout.”

Saturday will mark the

opening of the Holiday Lights train in Waterman. The train ride features more than 250,000 lights and displays.

Popcorn and hot chocolate also are offered as part of this free holiday spectacle, which is in its 22nd year this season.

“As long as my health holds up and I’m able, we’ll continue to do it,” operator Pete Robinson said.

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By RHONDA GILLESPIE rgillespie@shawmedia.com DeKALB – A panel of Northern Illinois University law school professors said Gov. Bruce Rauner and other governors in the U.S. don’t have the law on their side in their call to halt Syrian refugees looking to resettle in their state.

Rauner announced Nov. 16 that Illinois temporarily would suspend accepting new refugees from the embattled nation, and will look at Department of Homeland Security rules on the issue. At least 12 other governors – mostly Republicans – have made similar moves.

“We must find a way to balance our tradition as a state welcoming of refugees while ensuring the safety and security of our citizens,” Rauner said.

But NIU associate law professors Robert Jones, Anita Maddali and Marc Falkoff said at a panel discussion held Tuesday at the university that when refugees are accepted into the country, for the most part, the law allows them to move about – and take up state residency – freely.

The associate professors called the governors’ actions political showboating.

“What makes it grandstanding is that the governor’s implicit assertion is wrong as a matter of constitutional law.

It’s silly in practical terms,” said Falkoff, who also is acting associate dean of the NIU College of Law. He has represented suspected terrorists im-

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Northern Illinois University associate law professors Robert Jones (left), Anita Maddali (center) and Marc Falkoff (right), who also is an acting associate dean, listen to a question asked by second-year law student Stephanie Wiggins during an informational panel held Tuesday in the Francis Riley Courtroom. The panel addressed the legalities of Syrian refugees, and Wiggins asked about how to explain the influx of refugees to her uncle when he brings it up at Thanksgiving dinner. prisoned at Guantanamo Bay. The panel was held in the Francis Riley Courtroom, and third-year NIU law student Matthew Flores helped to coordinate it.

He was concerned that average citizens likely didn’t know Rauner and other governors legally couldn’t do what they announced.

“It’s really infuriating that the people in power don’t seem to understand the limits of their own power,” Flores said.

“And it’s kind of infuriating that the people who put them [in office] don’t see that how [some elected officials] act isn’t representative of what their abilities are.”

The gubernatorial leaders made the comments after the Nov. 13 terrorists attacks in

Paris killed 130 people. The Islamic State terror group in Syria claimed responsibility for the attack, and investigators believe at least one of the attackers entered France through Belgium, where he arrived amid an influx of Syrians fleeing their homeland.

Maddali compared the fear about Syrian refugees to the fear that permeated more than 50 years ago when Jews were fleeing Nazis in Germany.

She said the U.S. was among the nations that turned some Jews away. But born from that global debacle, she said, was the United Nations High Commission for Refugees, which helps protect refugees.

“We continue to want to prohibit [refugees’] admission,” said Maddali, who also teaches

immigration law. “There is a recognition that unless we create some sort of legal backing, it’s going to be too easy for the same thing to keep happening over and over again.”

There are about 86,000 Syrian immigrants in the U.S., and 2,261 of them are refugees, according to the Migration Policy Institute.

Students were curious to know what happens to Syrians and other refugees once they’re in the country. Second-year NIU law student Stephanie Wiggins asked whether the refugee status could put them on a path to citizenship.

Maddali said refugees can apply for a green card, which establishes permanent residency, after being in the country for a year. After five years, the individual can apply for citizenship, she said. If the federal government discovers a person has been arrested or involved in other criminal activity, they can be deported or denied citizenship.

“Each time you try to change your status, it’s almost like knocking on the door again. And the government reviews everything all over again,” Maddali said. “Once you’re a citizen, that changes.”

Professors referenced a report by the Migration Policy Institute that found of 784,000 overseas refugees who have come to the U.S. since 2001, three have been accused of terrorism-related activities.

“Terror in the U.S. has been mostly homegrown,” Falkoff said.

LOCAL BRIEFS Crime Stoppers seeks tips on Sycamore hit-and-run

SYCAMORE – DeKalb County Crime Stoppers is seeking information about a hit-and-run incident that occurred Tuesday in Sycamore.

Around 9 p.m., Sycamore police were called to the 100 block of Vista Terrace Drive, where they learned a female driver in a newer-model vehicle pulled into the driveway of a home, then ran into the closed garage door multiple times, according to a news release.

The impact damaged the garage door and a vehicle that was

parked inside, police said.

DeKalb County Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards of up to $1,000 for information about local crimes. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call 815-895-3272 or email crimestoppers@dekalbcounty.org. Tips can be provided anonymously.

Free Thanksgiving meals planned in DeKalb

DeKALB – There will be opportunities for people seeking a Thanksgiving meal to find one in the morning, afternoon and evening.

The New Hope Memorial Baptist Church will host its sixth annual free community Thanksgiving dinner from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. today.

All are welcome to attend the feast at the church, which is at 1201 Twombly Road in DeKalb.

More information is available by calling Drue Mitchell at 815-7566750, or by calling the church office at 815-756-7706.

Hours later, Feed’em Soup Community Kitchen will open its restaurant at 251 E. Lincoln Highway in DeKalb. Volunteers at the community nonprofit, which provides meals to people

regardless of their ability to pay, will be serving food from 5 to 7 p.m. today.

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in DeKalb trends down in October DAILY CHRONICLE news@daily-chronicle.com DeKALB – Businesses in DeKalb and Kane counties combined to add 4,200 jobs year-over-year in October, with DeKalb County unemployment at 5.3 percent for the month.

Data released Wednesday by the Illinois Department of Employment Security showed the Elgin Metro Division, which includes DeKalb County, was fortunate compared with some other parts of the state. Although 12 metro areas recorded year-overyear unemployment declines in October, only six locations added jobs while seven areas lost jobs, the data show.

The weak job growth across Illinois’ metro areas has been a consistent trend in 2015, IDES Director Jeff Mays said in a statement.

“We are thankful for every single job we have gained since the national recovery began in July 2009,” Mays said. “However, at Thanksgiving 2015, too few Illinois residents are feeling this turnaround.”

Unemployment was 5.7 percent in the city of DeKalb, down from 6.3 percent in October 2014. However, unemployment was higher than a month ago, when it was 5.2 percent, data show.

Countywide, the unemployment rate was down 0.3 percent from October 2014’s 5.6 percent reading, data show. The jobless rate for the county was measured at 4.8 percent in September.

The Quad Cities (2.1 percent), Carbondale-Marion (1.6 percent) and Peoria (1 percent) saw the largest job losses in October from the same time a year ago. Danville (1.7 percent), Elgin (1.6 percent) and the Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights area (1.4 percent) recorded the largest job gains.

Professional-Business Services (+1,600), Leisure-Hospitality (+1,100), Wholesale Trade (+900) and Retail Trade (+800) reported the largest payroll gains.

The Government (-700) and Manufacturing (-300) sectors recorded the largest employment declines compared with a year ago.

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Illinois makes tax break deals with 3 companies The ASSOCIATED PRESS SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Commerce has agreed to tax breaks for three small companies that plan to add a total of 87 new jobs, the first deals since Gov. Bruce Rauner’s recent decision to reinstate corporate tax incentives.

But the deals through the EDGE tax-credit program would not provide tax incentives until Rauner and Illinois lawmakers agree on the over-

due state budget.

Rauner attached that provision to his decision earlier this month to restart the program.

Tuesday’s announcement about the new deals did not include information on the size of the tax breaks.

A department spokeswoman did not reply to a request for further information.

“All three companies considered moving operations to another state but chose to stay and grow in Illinois as a result of the state’s high quality workforce

and competitive incentive packages,” the news release said.

The deals include tax breaks for: • Fabrik Industries Inc. in McHenry; adds 25 new jobs and invests $5 million. The company now employs 264 people.

• Bell Flavors & Fragrances Inc. in Northbrook; adds 25 jobs to its 179-employee workforce and invests $10 million.

• Taurus Die Casting in Rockford; adds 37 jobs and invests $6.4 million at the facility where it now employs 268 people.

Obama grateful for peaceful protests • PROTESTS

Continued from page A1 Department of Justice to investigate the Chicago Police Department and its history of covering up bad behavior.

The Urban League of Chicago joined in the call for a federal investigation, alleging a pattern of “discriminatory harassment” against black people.

The Rev. Jesse Jackson said other officers involved in McDonald’s death should be fired or at least suspended.

He also wants a special prosecutor appointed to the case, complaining that Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez

took too long to bring a murder charge in the shooting, which happened more than a year ago.

President Barack Obama said Wednesday night he was “deeply disturbed” by the video footage. Obama said in a Facebook post that he is asking Americans to “keep those who’ve suffered tragic loss in our thoughts and prayers” this Thanksgiving “and to be thankful for the overwhelming majority of men and women in uniform who protect our communities with honor.”

Obama said he is personally grateful to the people of his hometown – Chicago – for keeping protests peaceful.

Democratic presidential

candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton also weighed in, saying McDonald’s family and Chicago residents “deserve justice and accountability.”

Clinton, who made the comments Wednesday in an emailed statement, added that police officers across the country are doing their duty honorably “without resorting to unnecessary force.”

One of Clinton’s rivals, Sen. Bernie Sanders, said in his own statement that all Americans “should be sickened” by the video. For months, Chicago leaders had feared that the release of the video could provoke the kind of turmoil that rocked cities such as Baltimore and Ferguson, Missouri.

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Terry Lynn (Wielert) Donnelly, 64, of Shabbona, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2015, at home surrounded by her loving family and friends.

She was born September 12, 1951, in DeKalb, the daughter of Duane and Ruth (Roberts) Wielert of Waterman.

Terry’s biggest joys in life were her grandchildren, family and friends. She was an avid White Sox fan and enjoyed various sports. Her favorite sport to do was golf, but she bowled and played softball with the DeKalb County Farm Bureau.

Terry worked 11 years each at NIU and DeKalb Clinic; she also worked for Alpha Christian Registry and Visiting Angels. Terry was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, DeKalb.

Her favorite everyday saying was “Live life to the fullest and enjoy each day, because you are only here for a visit.”

On February 13, 1982, Terry married Michael A. Donnelly, who survives, along with her brother, Gary Wielert of Chandler, Arizona; daughter, Jaclyn (Matthew) Peterson of Spring Hill, Tennessee; stepdaughters, Tara (Scott) Drake of DeKalb, Stacie (Chris) Braffet of Kingston and Amy (Ken) Maddux of Cortland; and her six wonderful grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her

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The family extends special thanks to all of Terry’s wonderful and caring friends; the staff at Cancer Treatment Centers of America in Zion and Vistas Hospice Care; and the priests of St. Mary Church, DeKalb, and St. James, Lee. The funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, November 28, at St. Mary Catholic Church, 321 Pine Street, DeKalb, with Fr. Dean E. Russell celebrating. Burial will follow at Immanuel Lutheran Church Cemetery, Hinckley.

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Brandon S. Bergman, 27, a transient from DeKalb, was charged Saturday, Nov. 21, with criminal trespass to land.

Andrew M. Morreale, 24, of the 2900 block of Greenwood Acres Drive, DeKalb, was charged Saturday, Nov. 21, with driving under the influence of alcohol and fleeing police.

Ryan L. Petersen, 27, of the 1300 block of West Lincoln Highway, DeKalb, was charged Saturday, Nov. 21, with keeping a disorderly house.

Getzman J. Dade, 23, of the 700 block of Regent Drive, DeKalb, was charged Sunday, Nov. 22, with keeping a disorderly house.

Allyssa R. Thompson, 19, of the 100 block of Chicago Road, Oswego, was charged Sunday,

Nov. 22, with retail theft.

Rafael Huesca, 28, of the 200 block of Home Drive, DeKalb, was charged Monday, Nov. 23, with aggravated domestic battery by choking, domestic battery and obstructing justice.

Courtney A. Malone, 25, of the 100 block of Holly Street, DeKalb, was charged Monday, Nov. 23, with conspiring to sell to a minor.

Rashi L. Gant, 22, of the 900 block of Ridge Drive, DeKalb, was charged Monday, Nov. 23, with possession of marijuana.

Nicholas J. Lumley, 22, of the 700 block of Fotis Drive, DeKalb, was charged Tuesday, Nov. 24, with keeping a disorderly house.

Antoine L. Wright, 37, of the 800 block of North 11th Street, DeKalb, was charged Tuesday, Nov. 24, with possession of

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Tiffany M. Messick, 31, of the 2100 block of Wentworth Drive, Flower Mound, Texas, was charged Tuesday, Nov. 24, with driving under the influence.

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Kenneth R. Brown, 24, of the 3200 block of South Lituanica Avenue, Chicago, was charged Sunday, Nov. 22, with driving under the influence.

Ray C. Lee Jr., 19, of the 3200 block of West Congress Parkway, Chicago, was charged Sunday, Nov. 22, with possession of marijuana and posses-

Keven O. Rodriguez, 20, of the 300 block of East Comanche Avenue, Shabbona, was charged Tuesday, Nov. 24, with possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, and driving without a valid license.

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report on each incident in which cameras are used, meaning even more administrative work.

“When the law was passed, it created a lot of guidance for departments,” he said. “Unfortunately, it’s a lot of guidance

we didn’t plan on.” Police “want to embrace this technology,” Winslow said, and he acknowledged there are benefits. But he hopes lawmakers tweak the law to make it more “user-friendly.”

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By SCOTT McFETRIDGE The Associated Press

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A member of the black student protest group, Concerned Student 1950, raises his arm while addressing a crowd Nov. 9 at the University of Missouri in Columbia, Mo., after the announcement that University of Missouri System President Tim Wolfe would resign.

Justice up for debate in ’16 race

By ERIC TUCKER The Associated Press WASHINGTON – On the campaign trail, among candidates of both parties, the idea of locking up drug criminals for life is a lot less popular than it was a generation ago.

The 2016 presidential race has accelerated an evolution away from the traditional tough-on-crime candidate. A Republican Party that’s long taken a law-and-order stance finds itself desperate to improve its standing among minority voters. Democratic candidates also are being drawn into national conversations on policing, drug crimes and prison costs.

With criminal justice issues intruding into election season, the “Just Say No” message of the Reagan administration and the “three strikes” sentencing law developed a decade later under President Bill Clinton have given way to concerns over bloated prison costs, the racial inequities of harsh drug punishments and how police interact with their communities.

But even among those in both parties who support changing the criminal justice system, there’s no consensus on how to do it and candidates are scrambling to differentiate themselves on what law and order means.

“You don’t have everyone saying they’re tough on crime,” said Inimai Chettiar of the Brennan Center for Justice in New York, which advocates reducing prison populations.

“Instead, you have people offering different policy solutions.”

The Paris attacks at least temporarily have thrust national security to the forefront of the presidential race, but criminal justice issues periodically have been popping up, particularly among Democrats, in a year of tumult in U.S. cities. In the Republican field, Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul has been out front in seeking to “break the cycle of incarceration for nonviolent ex-offenders.”

The push to rethink sentences for drug offenders is coinciding with the Black Lives Matter movement and its debate about police treatment of minorities, a heroin crisis that’s brought renewed attention to addiction and a homicide spike in some big cities.

Sometimes that mix of issues defies consistency.

Republican Chris Christie, the New Jersey governor and a former federal prosecutor, has preached treatment rather than prison for drug addicts and spoke sympathetically of a law school friend who died from a painkiller habit.

But when it comes to discussing policing, he accused President Barack Obama’s administration of “allowing lawlessness to reign” and told law enforcement “I’ll have your back,” suggesting Obama doesn’t.

OMAHA, Neb. – After four years of growing and selling produce in the heart of Omaha, Ali Clark has become an expert at yanking out her black raspberry bushes and replanting them at another site. It’s a prickly chore Clark loathes but one she can’t avoid, as her Big Muddy Farm has had to move from one vacant lot to another, even though the business was thriving.

Urban farms like Clark’s are being evicted from center cities across the nation where they’ve become a much-remarked-on driver of urban revival in recent years, having brought healthy food, commerce and eye-pleasing greenery to dreary neighborhoods.

During the recession, downtown landowners and leaders offered up plots for free to get new vitality on empty streets.

Now the thriving farms are being routed by another urban phenomenon: The hordes of people moving back downtown to live, which is turning green spaces into prime real estate. Plots where low-income residents grew vegetables, where community groups trained at-risk youth and where small garden businesses took root are being snapped up for construction of new apartments and townhouses.

“You have to plant as if you’re going to be there 10 years, even if you know it probably won’t work that way,” said Clark, a co-founder of Big Muddy Farm. She add-

ed, “It stinks to put in the time in an investment that doesn’t last.”

The evictions are sad but inevitable, said Amy Brendmoen, a City Council member in St. Paul, Minnesota, which recently booted an urban farm from city land to make way for housing construction. Even the most robust farms can’t earn enough to compete with a real estate development.

“You couldn’t help but smile when you went by,” she said of the ousted Stones Throw farm. “They were working so hard. You could see the harvest. It was incredible.”

No estimates exist on the number of urban farms, but their popularity soared in the past seven or eight years.

Many started as community projects. It’s unclear how many will survive. Big Muddy’s partners are hoping to hold onto their main farm, a series of raised beds and unheated greenhouses on three empty lots between a nonprofit theater and houses dating to the early 1900s.

But in Denver, Lisa Rogers last month closed her Feed Denver organization, which promoted urban farming in the booming city. The fact that the farms’ beautifying effect actually helps endanger them is a bitter pill to swallow.

“Developers will call and say, ‘We have a piece of land, can you pretty it up for two years?’ ” Rogers said. “As available land gets squeezed and prices go through the roof, like in Denver, it’s nearly impossible to find land and stay there.”

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The incident was the first time in half a century that a NATO member shot down a Russian plane. If Russia responds by downing a Turkish plane, NATO member Turkey could proclaim itself under attack and ask the alliance for military assistance.

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Call Islamic terrorism what it is Hillary Clinton has twisted herself into a pretzel on the subject of terrorism and its connection to Islam. Like many Democrats, she said we must choose our words carefully to avoid scapegoating peaceful Muslims or driving them into the terrorists’ arms.

But the words she has chosen won’t help achieve our foreign-policy goals or help peaceful Muslims because they make no sense. In a Nov. 19 speech on how to combat Islamic State, Clinton argued that our rhetoric is part of our strategy: “Islam is not our adversary. Muslims are peaceful and tolerant people, and have nothing whatsoever to do with terrorism. The obsession in some quarters with a clash of civilization, or repeating the specific words ‘radical Islamic terrorism’ isn’t just a distraction, it gives these criminals, these murderers more standing than they deserve. It actually plays into their hands by alienating partners we need by our side.”

These were prepared remarks. One might be tempted to give Clinton the benefit of the doubt anyway and assume she meant to imply that “most” Muslims are as swell as she says. Surely she doesn’t mean to deny that some Muslims leave something to be desired in the peaceful-and-tolerant department.

But other Democratic foreign-policy luminaries are saying similarly far-fetched things. John Kerry, Clinton’s successor as secretary of state, said a few days before her speech that the Islamic State’s barbarism “has nothing to do with Islam; it has everything to do with criminality, with terror, with abuse, with psychopathism – I mean,

VIEWS Ramesh Ponnuru you name it.”

Nothing to do with Islam? Does anyone think we’re going to find professed atheists among these psychopaths? Kerry obviously wanted to condemn Islamic State and its allies while not lumping in most Muslims with them. He could have simply noted that most Muslims reject terrorism, that many call it a perversion of Islam, and that he hopes this view prevails among more and more of them. Unlike what he actually said, none of that would have been absurd.

Clinton also spoke for others in rejecting the phrase “radical Islamic terrorism.”

Liberal pundits say it’s “ugly.” The Democratic Party is running an ad alleging that it equates all Muslims with terrorists and incites fear. But to invoke “radical Islamic terrorists” logically implies that it is possible to be other Islamic things: for example, a kindhearted Islamic scholar.

So it wasn’t bigoted when Clinton, in 2005, gave a speech criticizing “radical Islamist extremists.”

It’s possible that some Muslims who hear that phrase will wrongly conclude that the speaker is expressing enmity toward all Muslims. But some misunderstandings are inevitable – and, in any case, Clinton’s preferred terminology does nothing to reduce their likelihood.

At the most recent Democratic debate, Clinton condemned “radical jihadist ideology” in her opening statement. She used versions of “jihad” five other times that night. Everyone knows the religion with which jihad is associated. She didn’t call it a “radical Crusaderist ideology.” She’s talking about a subset of Muslims, just as the Republicans who talk about “radical Islamic terrorists” are.

All this tortured diction is pointless.

We’re at war with people who believe that Islam justifies mass murder. There’s no way to conduct that war without giving some people the impression that we’re at war with Islam, period. And there is such a thing as going too far to try to avoid giving that impression. When that imperative leads officials to say things that can’t be believed, it sends the opposite message from what they intend: It suggests that our leaders are expressing obvious untruths because they can’t acknowledge that Islam really is our enemy.

I suspect, in other words, that the nothing-to-see-here denial of any link between Islam and terrorism has a symbiotic relationship with anti-Muslim prejudice. If you insist that the alternative to distrusting Muslims in general is to pretend that there’s no such thing as Islamist terrorism, then some people will figure that distrust is safer.

• Ramesh Ponnuru, a Bloomberg View columnist, is a senior editor for National Review and a visiting fellow at the American Enterprise Institute.

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Even the 1st Thanksgiving was political

By FRANCIS WILKINSON Bloomberg View Thanksgiving is a political holiday. It honors and mythologizes the comity – based on a formal treaty – between two peoples who needed what the other had to offer at a particular point in time.

Delighted not to be starving, the Puritans of what is now Massachusetts feasted for three days in 1621, and entertained the local Wampanoags as their guests. Neither group was “American” in any recognizable sense, because no such thing existed. What brought them together was not shared identity but shared interests: Trade. Protection from common enemies. Mutually valued exchanges of technology and skills.

Having sized up a hostile physical and political environment, from rocky soil to angry neighbors, the settlers found the Wampanoags worth cultivating, and opted to give the Indians a seat at the table.

Seats at the table, as anyone arrayed around a contemporary Thankgiving feast can attest, are not always comfortable – or secure. They’re subject to unforeseen events and unintended consequences, and to calibrations of power and diplomacy both delicate and blunt. As the Wampanoags lost power in the region, they ceded land, hunting grounds and sovereignty. Their precarious seat at the table was bound to slip away.

Their fate, obviously, was not unique. “As the colonial population grew,” writes historian Roger L. Nichols, “white self-confidence

replaced wariness, and by mid-decade” – Nichols is speaking of the 1630s here – “Puritan authorities became more aggressive.”

Once-solicitous settlers, eager to glean insights into the production of corn and pelts, consolidated their position. As power relations evolved in their favor, they exercised the traditional prerogatives of the strong, doling out contempt or condescension toward the weak.

Dutch preacher Jonas Michaelius wrote in 1628 of Indians as “uncivil and stupid as garden stakes.” Two decades later, Puritan missionary John Eliot showered gentle paternalism on “our Indian people,” who, he gamely surmised, may be “better soil for the Gospel than we can think.”

By 1700, early slavery opponent Samuel Sewall had begun contemplating what later generations would recognize as a “reservation,” a protected enclave well removed from any table of equals.

“I should think it requisite that convenient tracts of land should be set out to them; and that by plain and natural boundaries, as much as may be – as lakes, rivers, mountains, rocks – upon which for any Englishman to encroach should be accounted a crime. Except this be done, I fear their own jealousies, and the French friars, will persuade them that the English, as they increase and think they want more room, will never leave till they have crowded them quite out of all their lands. And it will be a vain attempt for us to offer Heaven to them if they take up prejudices against us, as if we did grudge them a

living upon their own earth.”

Long before President Abraham Lincoln established the Thanksgiving holiday, the crowding and the grudging had uprooted millions. Funneled onto a trail of tears, or packed into slave cabins, the ranks of the dispossessed expanded across a bustling continent.

Distributions of power are a reliable source of human conflict, with incumbent groups determined to hold their seats and newcomers eager to claim seats of their own.

If there’s anything unusual about the clash in our own time, it’s the effort to ease, even systematize, the struggle.

Groups and policies exist specifically for the purpose. The Council of Urban Professionals in the U.S., for example, has a “Seat at the Table” initiative to increase the representation of women and racial minorities on the boards of nonprofit and public-sector organizations.

Yet perhaps one lesson to be drawn from America’s first Thanksgiving is that the quality and duration of seats at the table are closely correlated to the amount of power held by those seated. Modern American culture informs us that relying on the kindness of strangers is a dubious proposition. And that God blesses the child that got his own. A long national history confirms the insights. The table is always short, the seats ever scarce.

• Contact Bloomberg View columnist Francis Wilkinson at fwilkinson1@ bloomberg.net.

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Americans ate an estimated 46 million turkeys during Thanksgiving 2014.

There’s no denying that’s a lot of gobbling, but can we get that figure broken down into white meat versus dark meat poundage, CNN.com?

Here’s to a holiday where the only tussling should be over who cracks the wishbone or occupies the best spot on the couch for that tryptophan-induced slumber. Add the Bears’ primetime visit to Green Bay to complete what now is an NFL triple header, and what could be better?

Although shopping has of late become For the record part of this feast day in recent years, it’s There’s a reason “family” important to carve comes before “food” in the out time for family first, even if you find dictionary. the shopping bargains too enticing to remain home tonight.

Be courteous to those who are working, too, as they’re likely doing their best to not only manage your needs but also have their own family schedules they’re working around.

As always, many of us will be traveling.

According to AAA, an estimated 46.3 Americans traveled for the Thanksgiving holiday in 2014, adding fuel not simply to cars or commercial jets but the crux of the celebration.

There’s a reason “family” comes before “food” in the dictionary, so before you ask someone to pass the gravy today, please impart your gratitude, too.

Be happy, be safe and be grateful for whatever it may be that is laid upon the table today – so many people in our world, and in our communities, will not know such abundance.

Also be thinking of thawing that turkey. We hear you should allow 24 hours for each four to five pounds of bird you store in the refrigerator.

Remember, it’s the simple things that should be consuming us before we enjoy our meals.

ANOTHER VIEW

Let cooler heads prevail in Syria brinkmanship Sometimes the trite response also is the correct one. So the main thing to say about Turkey’s downing of a Russian jet on Tuesday is simple: From here on, cooler heads must prevail.

Ideally, the incident can be a catalyst to rally world powers around a common strategy to end the war in Syria, and to re-engage Russia’s generals with those of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization to ensure this kind of miscalculation doesn’t happen again.

French President Francois Hollande, who met Tuesday with U.S. President Barack Obama, should be clear on this point in his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin later this week. Getting Putin on board for a coalition that includes Turkey won’t be easy. In the meantime, there are more immediate and concrete steps to take to ensure that tensions don’t escalate.

NATO’s other 27 members should make it crystal clear to Turkey that they will not support the shooting down of Russian planes unless there is a clear intent to attack Turkey.

And Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan must do everything he can to ensure that the Russian pilots, who ejected from their plane into rebel-held territory, are returned without condition to Russia. (At the moment, their fate remains unclear.)

Putin, for his part, must tell his air force to give Turkey’s borders a wide berth.

In the long term, all sides should be looking for ways to better communicate. It would be a good idea to reactivate the NATO-Russia Council, for example, which became defunct after Russia’s annexation of Crimea.

The council could be used to draw up a memorandum of understanding – similar to the one agreed upon by the U.S. and China earlier this year – to prevent military clashes and escalation.

Of course, getting agreement on a Syrian strategy among the various NATO members, on the one hand – and, on the other, Russia – will be … difficult. But it’s not hard to see the outlines: The West, particularly the U.S., may have to give up its goal of a quick removal from power of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.

And Putin will have to drop his opposition to safe zones for anti-Assad rebels. Everyone needs to realize that a post-Assad Syria is not only inevitable but also desirable, and that it may take a while to get there.

After Tuesday’s brinkmanship, the risks of allowing the Syrian war to continue should be even clearer to the world’s leaders. At the very least, they have to do better than shooting one another’s jets out of the sky.

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More than rivalry is on the line for Bears

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NEW YORK – The family of Pro Football Hall of Famer Frank Gifford (above) said signs of the degenerative disease chronic traumatic encephalopathy were found in his brain after his death.

In a statement released through NBC News on Wednesday, the family said he had “experienced firsthand” symptoms associated with CTE but did not offer specifics. Gifford died of natural causes at his Connecticut home in August at age 84.

His widow, Kathie Lee Gifford, is a host for NBC’s “Today.”

The statement said that the family “made the difficult decision to have his brain studied in hopes of contributing to the advancement of medical research concerning the link between football and traumatic brain injury.”

“Our suspicions that he was suffering from the debilitating effects of head trauma were confirmed,” the Giffords said.

CTE, which can be diagnosed only after death, has been found in the brains of dozens of former players. Linked to repeated brain trauma, it is associated with symptoms such as memory loss, impaired judgment, depression, and, eventually, progressive dementia.

The statement said the family found “comfort in knowing that by disclosing his condition we might contribute positively to the ongoing conversation that needs to be had; that he might be an inspiration for others suffering with this disease that needs to be addressed in the present; and that we might be a small part of the solution to an urgent problem concerning anyone involved with football, at any level.”

A running back, defensive back, wide receiver and special teams player, Gifford was the NFL MVP in 1956 when his New York Giants won the league championship. A crushing hit by Eagles linebacker Chuck Bednarik in November 1960 leveled Gifford and likely shortened his football career. Bednarik was pictured standing over the unconscious Gifford, pumping his fist in celebration. Gifford was in the hospital for 10 days and sidelined until 1962.

“We have great respect and sympathy for the Gifford family,” the Giants said in a statement. “We all miss Frank dearly. We support the family’s decision to contribute to the discussion and research of an issue we take very seriously.”

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell called Gifford “a beloved member of the NFL family.”

“He exemplified everything good about our game throughout his ... years of extraordinary accomplishments, both on and off the field,” Goodell said in a statement Wednesday night.

– Wire report

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Sycamore guard Tyler Maveus brings the ball up for the Spartans in the first quarter Wednesday against Sandwich in the Leland G. Strombom Holiday Tournament in Sycamore. The Spartans won, 56-42.

Starting fast

Coovert powers Spartans to second win

By JAMES HIGH sports@daily-chronicle.com SYCAMORE – The Sycamore boys’ basketball team held Sandwich to only 14 points in the first half and cruised to a 56-42 victory Wednesday in Sycamore.

The Spartans started the game slowly, committing several turnovers in the first quarter. But they settled down, and thanks to nine first half points by Matthew Coovert, they led 33-14 at the half.

“We were playing way too fast offensively in the first half,” Spartans coach Andrew Stacy said. “We had some breakaways where we were throwing the ball out of bounds, and

certainly some careless turnovers. But defensively, all game we played pretty well and played pretty hard.”

In the second half, Sandwich got its offense rolling. In the third quarter alone, the Indians scored 17 points – more than they had scored during the first half. But the Spartans’ offense matched them point for point. Coovert led the Spartans with 15 points, and Brett Bemis and Trey Mitchell added nine and eight points, respectively.

Jimmy Braddish led the Indians with 16 points.

“We didn’t start off the way we would have liked to,” Coovert said.

“But we started battling. We all stepped back and took a deep breath and just tried to focus on our game. We

all were able to do our job on defense and we were really able to trust our teammates, which was big.”

With the win the Spartans are now 2-0 in the A pool for the Leland G. Strombom Holiday Tournament, as well as 2-0 on the season. They will play Burlington Central on Friday in Sycamore in the third and final game of pool play before seedings are awarded.

“We’ve got a lot of seniors on the team this year,” Stacy said. “We’ve got some guys who still haven’t played their best basketball yet, but it’s still early in the season. Hopefully we’ll come around soon, because we have a tough matchup against Burlington Central on Friday.”

As the Bears prepared to meet the Denver Broncos on Sunday with a touch of playoff fever in the air around Chicago, it seemed like most of the teams in the NFL were tied with them at 4-5 and trying to separate themselves.

In reality, it was just a bit more than a third of the league – 11 teams sitting at 4-5. Looking back now, it seems like last Sunday may have been moving day.

Five of those 11 clubs – Indianapolis, Houston, Kansas City, Tampa Bay and Seattle – were able to climb to .500.

In hindsight, it appears that all have been hotter than the rest and making their moves for a little while now.

Short of historic collapses, the Patriots, Broncos and Bengals will be AFC playoff teams this year.

Little else in the junior circuit is clear.

If the playoffs were tomorrow, the Colts would hold a tiebreaker over the Texans for the AFC South crown, and the Steelers would have a one-game lead over the Jets, Texans, Bills and Chiefs for one of two Wild Card spots.

What’s interesting is four of those five teams have been gaining steam under the radar for some time now.

For all the drama surrounding the Colts, they’ve actually won four of their past seven, and two of the three losses have been to the undefeated Patriots and Panthers.

Pittsburgh has won four of its last six. Houston has won three straight and four of its last five. And Kansas City has now won four straight after a one-point loss to the Bears in a game they were leading comfortably when they lost Jamaal Charles for the season.

Only the Jets are struggling, having dropped four of their last five. They appear to be the longest shot to claim one of the three playoff spots these five clubs are fighting for.

See ARKUSH, page B2

Mark Busch – mbusch@shawmedia.com

Bears’ quarterback Jay Cutler is pressured by Broncos defensive end Derek Wolfe on Sunday at Soldier Field. Cutler will lead the Bears against the Green Bay Packers at 7:30 tonight at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.

BULLS

Dunleavy inching toward return

By JOE COWLEY jcowley@suntimes.com PORTLAND – There would seemingly be very few lessons left for Mike Dunleavy to learn after 14 years in the NBA. Check that: Never mix pain medicines and announced timetables at the same time.

It was back on the opening day of training camp in September – just a day after DunAP file photo leavy, 35, had an unforeseen Bulls’ forward Mike Dunleavy plays against the Denver Nuggets on Nov. back surgery – that the Bulls 25, 2014. Dunleavy, who is recovering from back surgery, is slowing brass came out and put a rerounding back into shape. turn date of somewhere in that

neighborhood of eight to 10 weeks.

Dunleavy sat there and listened, saying very little about it.

This week, however, he had plenty to say.

“No, no, not at all,’’ Dunleavy said, when asked if he’s feeling the pressure from the organization to return within that time frame. “I feel like the original timetable, and I probably should have clarified it with the team when they announced it, but I was so hopped-up on meds – it was

right after my surgery – but look, the timetable they released I think was really a return to basketball activity, so that’s like running, shooting, practicing.

“It really wasn’t a return to being able to play in an NBA game, so that being said, I think everything is kind of in line. I’m on the right pace and everything. We just don’t know when that will be.’’

Clarity is coming.

According to both coach

See BULLS, page B2

2 SPORTS • Thursday, November 26, 2015 • Section B • Daily Chronicle / Daily-Chronicle.com LOCAL SCHEDULE FRIDAY Boys basketball DeKalb at Oswego tournament, TBD Strombom Classic, Sycamore: Sandwich vs. Dundee-Crown, 3 p.m.; Newark vs. Rochelle, 4:30 p.m.; Jefferson vs.

Hampshire, 6 p.m.; Sycamore vs.

Burlington Central, 7:30 p.m.

Kaneland at Batavia tournament, vs. Warrenville South, 7:30 p.m.

Genoa-Kingston at Peoria-Washington Classic, TBD Indian Creek at Westminster tournament, vs. Luthern North, 5:15 p.m.

Hinckley-Big Rock at Lisle tourney, 6 p.m.

Hiawatha at Ashton-Franklin Center tourney, TBD Girls basketball DeKalb at West Aurora tournament, vs. Naperville North, 1 p.m.

Sycamore at Limeston tournament, TBD Kaneland at IC Prep tournament, TBD Women’s baksetball SMU Thanksgiving Classic: Northern Illinois vs. Kansas, 7:30 p.m.

SPORTS BRIEFS Big second half propels Huskies to victory

After not leading by more than 14 in the first half, it took the Northern Illinois men’s basketball team less than 4:30 to build that big of a lead for good in the second half of a 87-55 win against Indiana Northwest on Wednesday at the Convocation Center.

The win was the fifth straight to start the season for the Huskies (5-0), who trailed 2-0 and 5-4, then never again.

The RedHawks, an NAIA school cut the lead to 44-38 early in the second half when the Huskies scored 20 straight – including 3 by Aaric Armstead, who finished with a game-high 22 points.

Travon Baker scored only 1 point but had a game-high 10 rebounds and five assists for the Huskies.

The Huskies are back in action Saturday with a trip to Idaho.

Rockies trade Brothers to Cubs for Cabrera

DENVER – The Colorado Rockies traded left-handed reliever Rex Brothers to the Cubs for 18-year-old lefty Wander Cabrera.

Brothers had been designated for assignment by Colorado on Nov. 20.

Cabrera recently completed his first professional season as a member of the Dominican Summer League Cubs, where he went 4-3 with a 2.34 ERA in 14 appearances, including seven starts.

Brothers, 27, began last season at Triple-A Albuquerque, where he went 5-2 with a 4.46 ERA. In two stints with the Rockies, he was 1-0 with a 1.74 ERA. He was originally drafted by the Rockies in the first round in 2009.

In parts of five seasons, he was 16-11 with a 3.42 ERA in 286 appearances with Colorado.

Catcher Avila, White Sox reach $2.5M deal

CHICAGO – Free agent catcher Alex Avila and the White Sox have agreed to a $2.5 million, one-year contract.

Avila is a .242 hitter with 66 homers and 282 RBIs during seven big league seasons, all with the Detroit Tigers, and has thrown out 24.5 percent of attempted base stealers.

The 29-year-old was limited to 67 games with Detroit last season because of injuries, including a left knee bone bruise.

Avila was an All-Star in 2011 when he set career highs with a .295 average, 19 homers and 82 RBIs. – Staff, wire reports

BEARS (4-6) AT PACKERS (7-3), 7:30 P.M. TODAY, NBC, AM-780

NFL

Bears O-line talks holiday food

By ARTHUR ARKUSH aarkush@chicagofootball.com LAKE FOREST – The Bears’ offensive line should be angry when kickoff occurs tonight at Lambeau Field.

What else would you expect from five 300-plus pound men being deprived their favorite Thanksgiving meals?

Not intending to anger them further, I asked Chicago’s “big uglies” – I didn’t make it up!

– which foods they enjoy the most on America’s most gluttonous holiday. From left to right, here’s what they shared.

Charles Leno: “Sweet potato pie. My uncle, before he passed, he made the best. But the best right now would probably go to my auntie.”

Matt Slauson: “Stuffing.

Doesn’t get any better than stuffing. My wife has a great sausage stuffing that is just unreal. I don’t know how she does it but it’s just amazing.”

Hroniss Grasu: “I usually like to mix everything all together; everything that you could possibly think of. And then end with dessert. Pumpkin pie with vanilla ice cream.

You can’t beat it.”

Patrick Omameh: “Mac and cheese. I like a few additions. I add bacon, some diced jalapenos; it’s got like five cheeses.

Oh yeah, it’s intense.”

Kyle Long: “Something I’m not eating at a hotel. But my Mom’s sweet potatoes, or candied yams. They’re best the day after, because you get them in the Tupperware and they’ve got the melted butter all hardened.”

If ever there was a day for second helpings, here it is.

Shea McClellin: “I love all the food, man. I’m not picky.

I like the rolls, probably the best. The Hawaiian rolls. I

Bears-Packers injury report The Bears expect to welcome back two key offensive playmakers for their Thanksgiving game versus the Packers, but they’ll again be without their full arsenal.

The Bears declared Martellus Bennett out for Thursday due to a ribs injury, which will be his first game missed since Week 14 of the 2011 season. Bennett, who leads the Bears in catches (50) and is tied for the team lead with three receiving touchdowns, played every snap last week despite suffering the injury against the Broncos.

The Bears also ruled out Eddie Royal, who’ll miss his fourth consecutive contest with a knee injury, and Ka’Deem Carey (concussion).

Matt Forte (knee), Alshon Jeffery (groin, shoulder), Pernell McPhee (knee) and Antrel Rolle (knee) are all questionable for Thursday, along with Sherrod Martin and LaRoy Reynolds.

Forte, Jeffery and McPhee all said Tuesday that they expect to play Thursday night.

In Bennett’s absence, Zach Miller’s role should once again increase. Miller has 10 catches for 171 yards and three touchdowns over the past three games.

Vic Fangio hinted Tuesday that Rolle likely won’t go, which would put Chris Prosinski in line for his second straight start.

In Green Bay, the Packers’ lengthy injury list has 10 players listed as probable, including starters Eddie Lacy (ankle), Clay Matthews (ankle, knee), Morgan Burnett (ankle), Davante Adams and every member of the O-line except center Corey Linsley (ankle), who’s questionable.

Punt returner and dime safety Micah Hyde (hip) and first-round CB Damarious Randall (hamstring) are also questionable.

– Arthur Arkush aarkush@chicagofootball.com

love the turkey sandwich leftovers.”

Eddie Goldman: “I’d have to say mac and cheese.”

Matt Forte: “My wife’s dressing, for the cornbread.”

100-yard club: Marquess Wilson has been called a lot of things in various scouting reports: long strider, high-pointer, quick in and out of breaks, loose-hipped, etc.

After his first career 100yard day, in which Wilson was Jay Cutler’s best friend because he found open space after Cutler escaped the pocket for several big, off-schedule plays, Wilson added another adjective: sneaky.

“When you see your quarterback break the pocket, you

just got to get in his vision and hope he sees you,” said Wilson. “That’s just a race for everybody, because you want to be the guy who gets open first.”

But how did Wilson get behind the NFL’s No. 1 “D” boasting a pair of Pro Bowl corners, including one he beat twice in Aqib Talib?

“I’m just sneaky, man,” Wilson said while flashing a big smile.

Wilson admitted that his big day didn’t mean much personally because it came in a losing effort. For a former seventh-rounder who entered the league with questions about his ability to assimilate into a team, it’s another example

Continued from page B1 The NFC playoff picture is slightly clearer. Carolina and Arizona look to be sure things, and the Packers and Vikings are going to be tough to catch with one winning the North – the Packers currently hold the tiebreaker – and the other a probable wild card.

The entire NFC East is alive for a division title with the

Giants holding a one-game lead and no team in the division a likely wild card contender.

Right now, the Vikings are a solid five seed at 7-3. Even in spite of Sunday’s loss to the Packers, the Vikings still are winners of five of their last six.

Atlanta would be the six seed at 6-4, but having dropped four straight, it’s hard to value them over Seattle and Tampa Bay. For all the talk of the Seahawks’ woes, they’ve actually

won three of their past four.

The most interesting .500 club of all may be Lovie Smith’s Bucs, who’ve now won three of four, four of their last six and saw Jameis Winston explode Sunday with five touchdown passes and a 131.6 passer rating.

How do the Bears fit in all of this?

As losers of three of their last five, only the Jets are colder among potential playoff teams. And the Bears, still tied

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Bears wide receiver Marquess Wilson tries to avoid Denver Broncos strong safety T.J. Ward after a catch Sunday at Soldier Field. of Wilson’s growth, on and off the field.

“I feel good,” Wilson said of his improvement in Year Three. “I’m happy with the progress we’ve all made and we just got to continue to build on that.”

Grasu’s goal: Hroniss Grasu will see his third former firstround nose guard Thursday night in only his fourth NFL start. What does Grasu need to do against B.J. Raji after Raji controlled the line of scrimmage in his best game last week?

“Obviously he’s a very talented player; big load, heavy guy,” Grasu said. “Even for his size, he’s very quick. I got to make sure I’m on point and very physical with my leverage and hand placement. Win the fight at the line; don’t let him gain any momentum, because when he does with his size and speed, it’ll be a big load to carry, especially on the bull rush.”

with four other clubs at 4-6, would have to move past four more clubs to claim a wild card spot.

This much is clear. If the Bears don’t beat the Packers on Thursday night, they can forget about the playoffs this year.

• Chicago Football editor Hub Arkush can be reached at harkush@chicagofootball.com or on Twitter @Hub_Arkush.

Dunleavy eager to see how he fits in new offense • BULLS

Continued from page B1 Fred Hoiberg and Dunleavy, the plan was for the small forward to pick up his activity with the team on the current Circus Trip, and then revisit with doctors this week to get a better idea of where he stands.

And a standing Dunleavy is much better for the team than a sitting one.

While Tony Snell and Doug McDermott have had some good moments filling in for the veteran, they have also had some struggles (Snell was shooting only 29 percent from

the field in November, while McDermott’s defense was still an issue). In other words, Dunleavy’s team defense, consistent shot-making, and rebounding have been missed.

Even Dunleavy was eager to return, just to see how he will function in Hoiberg’s up-tempo offense.

“You picture where you can fit in and all that,’’ Dunleavy said. “That’s just the way it works. I’m looking forward to getting back out there, but as far as … you know you just go through a myriad of emotions of wanting to be out there, there’s a frustration, there’s

just the I’m tired of sitting out and all that stuff. But I just got to be patient with it and let it all ride out.’’

If he gets the thumbs up from the doctor, the hope would be that he could start scrimmaging with the team and getting his legs built up, especially since he hasn’t played basketball since the Bulls were eliminated from the playoffs last May. That means don’t expect to see Dunleavy until at least mid-December, considering how much time he’s missed from a conditioning standpoint. The other consider-

ation? The team re-signed the free agent this past summer, giving him $14.4 million over three years. The last thing they need is a veteran hampered by back problems over that time.

“It’s hard to kind of pinpoint a time or a day,’’ Dunleavy said. “A lot of it is how I feel along the way in the progression. You know, with rehab there’s ups and downs, and you just got to make sure I get myself fully right and not get overanxious, try and come back a little sooner than I should.’’

This time said with a clearer head.

ESPN2 NIT Season Tip-Off, quarterfinal, Georgia Tech vs. Arkansas, 1 p.m., ESPNU Battle 4 Atlantis, semifinal, Connecticut/Michigan winner vs.

Charlotte/Syracuse winner, 2:30 p.m., ESPN Wooden Legacy, quarterfinal, Boise State vs. UC Irvine, 3 p.m., ESPNU NIT Season Tip-Off, semifinal, Villanova vs. Stanford, 3:30 p.m., ESPN2 Continental Tire Las Vegas Invitational, West Virginia vs.

Richmond, at Las Vegas, 4 p.m., FS1 Wooden Legacy, quarterfinal, Boston College vs. Michigan State, 5:30 p.m., ESPN2

AdvoCare Invitational, quarterfinal, Notre Dame vs. Monmouth, 5:30 p.m., ESPNU AdvoCare Invitational, quarterfinal, Dayton vs. Iowa, 8 p.m., ESPN2 Wooden Legacy, quarterfinal, Providence vs. Evansville, 8 p.m., ESPNU Great Alaska Shootout, Middle Tennessee vs. Alaska-Anchorage, 8:30 p.m., CBSSN Wooden Legacy, quarterfinal , Arizona vs. Santa Clara, 10:30 p.m., ESPN2 Continental Tire Las Vegas Invitational, California vs. San Diego State, 10:59 p.m., FS1 Great Alaska Shootout, Drexel vs. UNC-Asheville, 10:59 p.m., CBSSN

Golf European PGA-Sunshine Tours, Alfred Dunhill Championship, first round, at Mpumalanga, South Africa, 6:30 a.m., GOLF PGA Tour or Australasia, Emirates Australian Open, second round, at Sydney, 7 p.m., GOLF Soccer UEFA Europa League, Borussia Dortmund at FC Krasnodar, 9:50 a.m., FS1 UEFA Europa League, Tottenham at Qarabag FK, noon, FS1 UEFA Europa League, APOEL Nicosia at Schalke 04, noon, FS2 UEFA Europa League, Girondins de Bordeaux at Liverpool, 2 p.m., FS1 UEFA Europa League, Ajax at Celtic, 2 p.m., FS2

WHAT TO WATCH NFL Bears at Green Bay, 7:30 p.m., NBC Philadelphia at Detroit, 11:30 a.m., FOX Carolina at Dallas, 3:30 p.m., CBS College football South Florida at UCF, 6:30 p.m., ESPN Texas Tech at Texas, 6:30 p.m., FS1 College basketball AdvoCare Invitational, quarterfinal, Xavier vs. Alabama, 11 a.m., ESPN2 Battle 4 Atlantis, semifinal, Gonzaga/Washington winner vs.

Texas/Texas A&M winner, noon, ESPN AdvoCare Invitational, quarterfinal, Wichita St. vs. USC, 1 p.m.,

North W L T Pct PF Green Bay 7 3 0 .700 249 Minnesota 7 3 0 .700 211 Bears 4 6 0 .400 214 Detroit 3 7 0 .300 185 East W L T Pct PF N.Y. Giants 5 5 0 .500 273 Washington 4 6 0 .400 221 Philadelphia 4 6 0 .400 229 Dallas 3 7 0 .300 190 South W L T Pct PF Carolina 10 0 0 1.000 299 Atlanta 6 4 0 .600 250 Tampa Bay 5 5 0 .500 236 New Orleans 4 6 0 .400 255 West W L T Pct PF Arizona 8 2 0 .800 336 Seattle 5 5 0 .500 228 St. Louis 4 6 0 .400 179 San Francisco 3 7 0 .300 139

PA 198 184 251 274 PA 253 253 229 228 PA 191 214 254 315 PA 216 192 199 252

AMERICAN CONFERENCE

Packers and Vikings are likely playoff teams • ARKUSH

NATIONAL CONFERENCE

Indianapolis Houston Jacksonville Tennessee Cincinnati Pittsburgh Baltimore Cleveland Denver Kansas City Oakland San Diego

East W L T Pct PF 9 0 0 1.000 303 5 4 0 .556 231 5 5 0 .500 234 4 6 0 .400 205 South W L T Pct PF 5 5 0 .500 224 5 5 0 .500 208 4 6 0 .400 211 2 8 0 .200 182 North W L T Pct PF 8 2 0 .800 266 6 4 0 .600 236 3 7 0 .300 226 2 8 0 .200 186 West W L T Pct PF 8 2 0 .800 222 5 5 0 .500 257 4 6 0 .400 240 2 8 0 .200 213

PA 169 207 208 249 PA 248 228 268 233 PA 186 191 249 277 PA 183 198 259 282

Thursday’s Games Bears at Green Bay, 7:30 p.m.

Philadelphia at Detroit, 11:30 a.m.

Carolina at Dallas, 3:30 p.m.

Sunday’s Games New Orleans at Houston, noon Buffalo at Kansas City, noon Oakland at Tennessee, noon St. Louis at Cincinnati, noon Minnesota at Atlanta, noon N.Y. Giants at Washington, noon Tampa Bay at Indianapolis, noon San Diego at Jacksonville, noon Miami at N.Y. Jets, noon Arizona at San Francisco, 3:05 p.m.

Pittsburgh at Seattle, 3:25 p.m.

New England at Denver, 7:30 p.m.

Monday’s Game Baltimore at Cleveland, 7:30 p.m.

NHL WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts Dallas 22 17 5 0 34 St. Louis 23 14 6 3 31 Nashville 21 12 6 3 27 Minnesota 20 11 6 3 25 Blackhawks 21 11 8 2 24 Winnipeg 23 10 11 2 22 Colorado 21 8 12 1 17 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts Los Angeles 22 13 8 1 27 San Jose 21 13 8 0 26 Vancouver 23 9 8 6 24 Arizona 20 10 9 1 21 Anaheim 22 8 10 4 20 Calgary 22 8 13 1 17 Edmonton 22 7 14 1 15

GF 78 62 56 59 57 61 60

GA 57 57 53 54 55 74 62

GF 55 59 67 55 43 53 56

GA 48 51 62 59 58 80 68

EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Montreal 23 17 4 2 36 83 51 Ottawa 21 11 5 5 27 68 61 Boston 21 12 8 1 25 69 61 Detroit 22 11 8 3 25 51 55 Tampa Bay 23 11 9 3 25 55 51 Florida 21 8 9 4 20 55 56 Toronto 22 7 10 5 19 51 62 Buffalo 22 8 12 2 18 46 60 Metropolitan Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA N.Y. Rangers 22 16 4 2 34 67 43 Washington 21 15 5 1 31 67 47 Pittsburgh 21 13 8 0 26 49 49 N.Y. Islanders 22 11 8 3 25 62 54 New Jersey 21 11 9 1 23 51 52 Carolina 22 8 10 4 20 46 62 Philadelphia 22 7 10 5 19 39 63 Columbus 23 9 14 0 18 57 72 Two points for a win, one point for OT loss Wednesday’s Results Blackhawks at San Jose (n) Tampa Bay 2, Los Angeles 1 (SO) Nashville 3, Buffalo 2 Columbus 2, New Jersey 1 Montreal 5, N.Y. Rangers 1 Pittsburgh 4, St. Louis 3 (OT) Washington 5, Winnipeg 3 Carolina 4, Edmonton 1 Vancouver 3, Minnesota 2 N.Y. Islanders 3, Philadelphia 1 Boston 3, Detroit 2 (OT) Anaheim at Arizona (n) Ottawa at Colorado (n)

NBA EASTERN CONFERENCE

Central Division W L Pct Cleveland 11 4 .733 Bulls 9 4 .692 Indiana 9 5 .643 Detroit 8 7 .533 Milwaukee 6 9 .400 Atlantic Division W L Pct Toronto 10 6 .625 Boston 8 7 .533 New York 8 8 .500 Brooklyn 3 12 .200 Philadelphia 0 16 .000 Southeast Division W L Pct Miami 9 5 .643 Charlotte 9 6 .600 Atlanta 10 7 .588 Washington 6 6 .500 Orlando 7 8 .467

GB — 1 1½ 3 5 GB — 1½ 2 6½ 10 GB — ½ ½ 2 2½

WESTERN CONFERENCE

Southwest Division W L Pct San Antonio 12 3 .800 Memphis 9 7 .563 Dallas 9 7 .563 Houston 5 10 .333 New Orleans 4 11 .267 Northwest Division W L Pct Oklahoma City 10 6 .625 Minnesota 7 8 .467 Utah 6 7 .462 Denver 6 9 .400 Portland 6 10 .375 Pacific Division W L Pct Golden State 16 0 1.000 L.A. Clippers 7 7 .500 Phoenix 7 8 .467 Sacramento 6 10 .375 L.A. Lakers 2 12 .143

Wednesday’s Results Orlando 100, New York 91 Charlotte 101, Washington 87 Toronto 103, Cleveland 99 Detroit 104, Miami 81 Boston 84, Philadelphia 80 Minnesota 99, Atlanta 95 Sacramento 129, Milwaukee 118 Memphis 102, Houston 93 Oklahoma City 110, Brooklyn 99 San Antonio 88, Dallas 83 New Orleans 120, Phoenix 114 Utah at L.A. Clippers (n)

GB — 3½ 3½ 7 8 GB — 2½ 2½ 3½ 4 GB — 8 8½ 10 13

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N.Y. court hears arguments Spartans 2-1 in home quad on fantasy sports companies LOCAL ROUNDUP

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PREP BASKETBALL Joey Beaudoin was the only Barbs lose second straight:

one of five Sycamore wrestlers to get all three of his wins without a forfeit as the Spartans went 2-1 at a four-team home meet on Wednesday.

Beaudoin had three pins at 220. Sam Knuth had two pins and a forfeit at 126 for the Spartans. Taylor Boryla (106), Justin Silbaugh (113) and Dylan Lozeua each went 3-0.

The Spartans beat Hampshire, 40-39, winning the last two matches for the comeback – Lozeua got his only non-forfeit win, a pin in 2:50, then Michael Beaudoin won with a major decision.

The Spartans lost to LaSalle-Peru, 39-34, and beat West Chicago, 45-33, in the other two matches.

DeKalb wins opener: Leif Williams recorded a pin at heavyweight, up from his normal 220-pound spot, to help the Barbs beat Oswego East, 56-21.

Izaiah Webb (138), James Corralejo (170) and Ethan Engleson

DeKalb’s boys team lost its second game in as many days despite storming back from an 11-point deficit in the second half, losing 43-40.

The Barbs (1-2) had two chances to tie it as the game ended but couldn’t convert.

They’ll face Oswego East at 4 p.m. Friday in the final game of the Hoops for Healing tourney in Oswego.

G-K falls to Washington: Tommy Lucca scored 22 to pace the Cogs in a 59-47 loss.

Washington built a 10-2 lead and led by as much as 16.

IC boys roll again: Chuck Schmitt had a double-double as the Timberwolves beat Harvard, 58-43. Schmitt had 21 points and 16 rebounds, while Drew Headley chipped in 13 points with six steals.

2:33 left but couldn’t hold on in a 73-72 home loss to McHenry.

The Kougars led 59-49 in the second half. Armon Williams led the Kougars with 18 points, while Daniel McFadden added 10 rebounds.

The Kougars head to Prairie State College for a 3 p.m. game Saturday.

Kishwaukee women fall: Despite scoring 10 of the first 13 points in the game, the Kougars lost 70-52 at home to McHenry.

Tiara McRoberts scored 13 points while Briana McWaine had 15 rebounds and 10 points.

The Kougars play again at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at Elgin.

PREP BASKETBALL Kaneland girls cruise: Camri

Conley scored 16 points to go with six assists and five steals as the Knights cruised to a 63-16 win against Regina. Morgan Weber added 10 for Kaneland.

Kaneland boys win: Ryan David scored 16 to lead Kaneland to LATE TUESDAY a 76-52 win against St. Francis.

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Justice Manuel Mendez, of state Supreme Court, told lawyers for FanDuel, DraftKings and an assistant attorney general that his decision would “come very soon.”

Earlier this month, Attorney General Eric Schneiderman sent both companies cease-and-desist letters after declaring their businesses illegal gambling operations that should be shut down. The com-

panies have countered that their contests are skill-based, have been around for years and have attracted investments from media companies, sports teams and other others who have deemed them legal.

The games – in which customers pay to put together rosters of real-life professional athletes in order to compete against others in online leagues – have come under heavy scrutiny after both companies spent millions of dollars on advertisements pitching the games to casual sports fans ahead of the 2015 NFL season.

After a DraftKings employee beat more than 200,000 other fantasy football players on rival FanDuel in October, winning $350,000 and raising questions about insider trading, Schneiderman said he was

investigating.

On Wednesday, Kathleen McGee, an assistant attorney general, told Mendez the case against the companies was simple. She said that while putting together a competitive roster may require skill, ultimately the contests involve betting on how actual professional players preform in real life, in the future, subject to factors outside their control such as blown calls and injuries.

“If chance is a material element of these games it doesn’t matter how much ‘skill’ is involved,” she said.

John Kiernan, a lawyer for New York-based FanDuel, argued that his company’s contests are immensely skill-based – and were indeed events outside and separate from what happens on the field.

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Border security worries ahead of Rio Olympics

By MAURICIO SAVARESE The Associated Press RIO DE JANEIRO – A government watchdog said Wednesday that “flaws” in Brazil’s border security are a “big concern” heading toward next year’s Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.

Augusto Nardes, a government auditor, told a news conference organized by Brazil’s Justice Ministry that police and military need better ways to control the country’s 10,500mile long border, which touches 10 countries and runs through remote areas of the Amazon jungle.

“We are aware that we have seven months to correct (the problem),” Nardes said, speaking at a news conference with security issues for the Olympics

on the rise after the deadly attacks Nov. 13 in Paris.

However, Public Security Secretary Regina Miki dismissed those concerns.

Miki said Brazil’s policing also was questioned before the World Cup in 2014, when thousands of police and soldiers were deployed to keep order.

“The Olympics in Rio will be held in total security,” she said.

Andrei Rodrigues, a former bodyguard for President Dilma Rousseff and since 2013 managing Brazil’s security for special events, said the Paris attacks did not change Olympic security planning.

“Brazil is now a reference in big events, we have know-how,” he said.

However, independent security consultant Paulo Storani disagreed.

“Brazil’s public security plan for the Olympics is a total improvisation,” he told The Associated Press. “There are no deadlines for things to happen. It is hard to know who is responsible for what.”

As in most Olympics, Brazil is working with many countries, including France and the United States, to improve security.

Rio’s top state security official, Jose Mariano Beltrame, said last week that preventing terrorism has “always been the No. 1 priority” in Olympic planning, even though Brazil does not have a history of attacks.

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Plan your holidays with this event list December’s near, which means there are loads of holiday sights and sounds to enjoy. Here’s a list of local performances and events to help you plan.

Friday, Nov. 27

• “Paddington” movie: 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St. in DeKalb; egyptiantheatre.org.

• Decorated Mansion Tours: 1, 2 and 3 p.m. at the Ellwood House Museum, 509 N. First St. in DeKalb; ellwoodhouse.org.

Saturday, Nov. 28

• “White Christmas” movie: 11 a.m. at Sycamore State Street Theatre, 420 W. State St., Sycamore; sycamorestatetheater.com.

• Decorated Mansion Tours: 1, 2 and 3 p.m. at the Ellwood House Museum, 509 N. First St. in DeKalb; ellwoodhouse.org.

• North Grove School’s Old Fashioned Christmas Open House: 2 to 5 p.m. at North Grove School, 26745 Brickville Road, Sycamore; northgroveschool.org.

• Holiday Lights Train: 5 to 9 p.m. at Lions Community Park, 435 S. Birch St. in Waterman; petestrain.com.

Sunday, Nov. 29

• “White Christmas” movie: 11 a.m. at Sycamore State Street Theatre, 420 W. State St., Sycamore; sycamorestatetheater.com.

• Decorated Mansion Tours: 1, 2 and 3 p.m. at the Ellwood House Museum, 509 N. First St. in DeKalb; ellwoodhouse.org.

• “Swingin’ In the Holidays” NIU School of Music Concert: 3 p.m. in the Boutell Memorial Concert Hall in the NIU Music Building, 400 Lucinda Ave. in DeKalb; niu.edu/music.

• Holiday Lights Train: 4 to 8 p.m. at Lions Community Park, 435 S. Birch St. in Waterman; petestrain.com.

Tuesday, Dec. 1

• Festival of Trees begins: Runs through December at Midwest Museum of Natural History, 425 W. State St. in Sycamore; mmnh.org.

Wednesday, Dec. 2

• Stage Coach Players’ “Miracle on 34th Street”: 7:30 p.m. at Stage Coach Theatre, 126 S. Fifth St. in DeKalb; stagecoachers.com.

Thursday, Dec. 3

• Goodfellows Annual Christmas Party: 5 to 11 p.m. at PJ’s Courthouse Tavern, 202 W. State St. in Sycamore; goodfellowscharity.org.

• Winter Chocolate Walk: 5 to 8 p.m. at Sycamore businesses, starting at Blumen Gardens, 403 Edward St.; discoversycamore.com.

• Santa Comes to Town: Cookies, cocoa and caroling at 6 p.m. at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St. in DeKalb; Santa arrives at 7 p.m.; dekalb.org.

• Stage Coach Players’ “Miracle on 34th Street”: 7:30 p.m. at Stage Coach Theatre, 126 S. Fifth St. in DeKalb; stagecoachers.com.

Friday, Dec. 4

• “Polar Express” movie: 4 p.m. at Sycamore State Street Theatre, 420 W. State St., Sycamore; sycamorestatetheater.com.

• Holiday Lights Train: 5 to 9 p.m. at Lions Community Park, 435 S. Birch St. in Waterman; petestrain.com.

• Walk with Santa and Courthouse Tree lighting: Santa arrives at 6 p.m. at Sycamore State Street Theatre, walk continues to the DeKalb County Courthouse, corner of State and Main streets in Sycamore, for tree lighting; discoversycamore.com.

• Celebrate the Season: 6 to 8 p.m. in downtown Genoa. Santa will arrive in the Jingle Bell Parade and light the community tree before visiting with children at his house; genoaareachamber.com.

• DAWC Holiday Shopping Fair: 6 to 9 p.m. at DeKalb Area Women’s Center, 1021 State St. in DeKalb.

Features original art, handmade crafts, food and live music; 815-758-1351.

• Beth Fowler Dance Company’s “The Nutcracker”: 7 p.m. at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St. in DeKalb; egyptiantheatre.org.

• Celebration Chorale Christmas Cantata: 7 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 321 Oak St. in DeKalb; 815-756-6301.

• Holiday Open House: 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Ellwood House Museum, 509 N. First St. in DeKalb; ellwoodhouse.org.

• Sandwich High School Madrigal Dinner: 7 p.m. at Sandwich High School, 515 Lyons Road in Sandwich; 815-786-2157.

• Indian Valley Theatre’s Winter Showcase: 7 p.m. at Sandwich Opera House, 140 E. Railroad St., Sandwich; indianvalleytheatre.com.

• Stage Coach Players’ “Miracle on 34th Street”: 7:30 p.m. at Stage Coach Theatre, 126 S. Fifth St. in DeKalb; stagecoachers.com.

Saturday, Dec. 5

• DAWC Holiday Shopping Fair: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at DeKalb Area Women’s Center, 1021 State St. in DeKalb.

Features original art, handmade crafts, food and live music; 815-758-1351.

• Breakfast with Santa: 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the River Heights Golf Course Clubhouse, 1020 Sharon Drive in DeKalb; 815-756-8560.

• “Polar Express” movie: 11 a.m. at Sycamore State Street Theatre, 420 W. State St., Sycamore; sycamorestatetheater.com.

• Festival of Trees and Holiday Lane Craft Show: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Timber Creek Inn and Suites, Route 34 in Sandwich; sandwichparkdistrict.org.

• Santa House: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the lawn of the DeKalb County Courthouse, at the corner of State and Main streets in Sycamore.

• Carriage rides: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. starting at Frontier Communications entrance on Locust Street and continuing through downtown DeKalb; dekalb.org.

• Visit with Santa: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Van Buer Plaza in downtown DeKalb.

• Holiday Open House: 1 to 3 p.m. at Sycamore History Museum, 1730 N. Main St. in Sycamore; sycamorehistory.org.

• Holiday Open House: 1 to 4:30 p.m. at the Ellwood House Museum, 509 N. First St. in DeKalb; ellwoodhouse.org.

• Stage Coach Players’ “Miracle on 34th Street”: 2 and 7:30 p.m. at Stage Coach Theatre, 126 S. Fifth St. in DeKalb; stagecoachers.com.

• Celebration Chorale Christmas Cantata: 2 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 321 Oak St. in DeKalb; 815-756-6301.

• Holiday Lights Train: 4 to 9 p.m. at Lions Community Park, 435 S. Birch St. in Waterman; petestrain.com.

• A Sandwich Christmas: 5 to 8 p.m. in downtown Sandwich. Features carolers, carriage rides, visit with Santa and activities for children. Tree-lighting at Veterans Park at 4:30 p.m.; sandwichparkdistrict.org.

• Living Nativity: 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 2465 W. Sandwich Road, Sandwich; 815-786-6406.

• Christmas Choral Celebration: 5 p.m. at Sycamore United Methodist Church, 160 Johnson Ave. in Sycamore; 815-895-9113.

• Beth Fowler Dance Company’s “The Nutcracker”: 7 p.m. at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St. in DeKalb; egyptiantheatre.org.

• Sandwich High School Madrigal Dinner: 7 p.m. at Sandwich High School, 515 Lyons Road in Sandwich; 815-786-2157.

• Indian Valley Theatre’s Winter Showcase: 7 p.m. at Sandwich Opera House, 140 E. Railroad St., Sandwich; indianvalleytheatre.com.

Sunday, Dec. 6

• “Polar Express”: 11 a.m. at Sycamore State Street Theatre, 420 W. State St., Sycamore; sycamorestatetheater.com.

• Festival of Trees and Holiday Lane Craft Show: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Timber Creek Inn and Suites, Route 34 in Sandwich; sandwichparkdistrict.org.

• Santa House: Noon to 2 p.m. on the lawn of the DeKalb County Courthouse, at the corner of State and Main streets in Sycamore.

• Holiday Open House: 1 to 4:30 p.m. at the Ellwood House Museum, 509 N. First St. in DeKalb; ellwoodhouse.org.

• The 46th Annual Country Music Toy Drive: 1:30 to 5 p.m. at The House Café, 263 E. Lincoln Highway in DeKalb; 815-762-5589.

• Beth Fowler Dance Company’s “The Nutcracker”: 2 p.m. at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St. in DeKalb; egyptiantheatre.org.

• Stage Coach Players’ “Miracle on 34th Street”: 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. at Stage Coach Theatre, 126 S. Fifth St. in DeKalb; stagecoachers.com.

• Indian Valley Theatre’s Winter Showcase: 2 p.m. at Sandwich Opera House, 140 E. Railroad St., Sandwich; indianvalleytheatre.com.

• NIU Choral Holiday Concert: 3 p.m. in the Boutell Memorial Concert Hall in the NIU Music Building, 400 Lucinda Ave. in DeKalb; niu.edu/music.

• Gurler Heritage Holiday Sing: 4 to 6 p.m. at Gurler House, 205 Pine St., DeKalb; 815-793-5725.

• Holiday Lights Train: 4 to 8 p.m. at Lions Community Park, 435 S. Birch St. in Waterman; petestrain.com.

• Living Nativity: 4 p.m. at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 2465 W. Sandwich Road, Sandwich; 815-7866406.

• Christmas Chorale Celebration: 5 p.m. at Sycamore United Methodist Church, 160 Johnson Ave. in Sycamore; 815-895-9113.

• Celebration Chorale Christmas Cantata: 7 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 321 Oak St. in DeKalb; 815-756-6301.

Friday, Dec. 11

• Cookies with Santa: 3:30 to 7 p.m. at South Prairie Elementary School, 820 Borden Ave. in Sycamore; sycamoreparkdistrict.com.

• Santa House: 5 to 7 p.m. on the lawn of the DeKalb County Courthouse, at the corner of State and Main streets in Sycamore.

• Holiday Lights Train: 5 to 9 p.m. at Lions Community Park, 435 S. Birch St. in Waterman; petestrain.com.

• Sycamore High School Madrigals Dinner: 6:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s Memorial Hall, 322 Waterman St. in Sycamore; 815-899-8160, ext. 2173.

• Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra’s Holiday Pops Concert: 7 p.m. at Boutell Memorial Concert Hall at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb; kishorchestra. org.

• “This Is Christmas” Christ Community Church concert: 7 p.m. at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St. in DeKalb; egyptiantheatre.org.

Saturday, Dec. 12

• Christmas in Kirkland: 9 to 11 a.m. at Alpine Bank, 306 W. Main St., Kirkland. Featuring Santa visits, horse-drawn wagon rides, music and refreshments; villageofkirkland.com.

• Cookies with Santa: 9 a.m. to noon at South Prairie Elementary School, 820 Borden Ave. in Sycamore; sycamoreparkdistrict.com.

• “Jack Frost”: 11 a.m. at Sycamore State Street Theatre, 420 W. State St., Sycamore; sycamorestatetheater.com.

• Santa House: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the lawn of the DeKalb County Courthouse, at the corner of State and Main streets in Sycamore.

• Carriage rides: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. starting at Frontier Communications entrance on Locust Street and continuing through downtown DeKalb; dekalb.org.

• Visit with Santa: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Van Buer Plaza in downtown DeKalb.

• Sycamore/Rochelle Performing Arts Academy’s “Clara’s Frozen Adventure”: Noon and 4 p.m. at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St. in DeKalb; egyptiantheatre.org.

• Waterman Christmas House Walk and Wagon Rides: Noon to 4 p.m. in downtown Waterman. Shopping and crafts at the Waterman Community Building; 815-295-1091.

• Holiday Lights Train: 4 to 9 p.m. at Lions Community Park, 435 S. Birch St. in Waterman; petestrain.com.

• DeKalb High School Madrigals Dinner: 5:30 p.m. at DeKalb High School, 501 W. Dresser Road in DeKalb; 815-754-2120.

• Sycamore High School Madrigals Dinner: 6:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s Memorial Hall, 322 Waterman St. in Sycamore; 815-899-8160, ext. 2173.

Sunday, Dec. 13

• “Jack Frost” movie: 11 a.m. at Sycamore State Street Theatre, 420 W. State St., Sycamore; sycamorestatetheater.com.

• Santa House: Noon to 2 p.m. on the lawn of the DeKalb County Courthouse, at the corner of State and Main streets in Sycamore.

• 21st annual Christmas Tree Walk and Open House: 1 to 4:30 p.m. at Oak Crest DeKalb Area Retirement Center, 2944 Greenwood Acres Drive, DeKalb; 815-756-8461.

• Kishwaukee Concert Band Holiday Concert: 3 p.m. at Boutell Memorial Concert Hall in the NIU Music Building, 400 Lucinda Ave. in DeKalb; kishconcertband. org.

• “Rocky Mountain Christmas Starring Jim Curry”: 3 p.m. at the Sandwich Opera House, 140 E. Railroad St. in Sandwich; sandwichoperahouse.org.

• Holiday Lights Train: 4 to 8 p.m. at Lions Community Park, 435 S. Birch St. in Waterman; petestrain.com.

• Carols and Candles: 7:30 p.m. at First Congregational United Church of Christ, 615 N. First St., DeKalb; 815-758-0691.

Tuesday, Dec. 15

• Holiday Open House: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Sycamore Public Library, 103 E. State St., Sycamore.

Features live music, crafts and visits with Santa; sycamorelibrary.org.

Friday, Dec. 18

• Santa House: 5 to 7 p.m. on the lawn of the DeKalb County Courthouse, at the corner of State and Main streets in Sycamore.

• Holiday Lights Train: 5 to 9 p.m. at Lions Community Park, 435 S. Birch St. in Waterman; petestrain.com.

• DeKalb High School Madrigals Dinner: 5:30 p.m. at NIU’s Altgeld Hall in DeKalb; 815-754-2120.

• “White Christmas” movie: 7:30 p.m. at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St. in DeKalb; egyptiantheatre.org.

Saturday, Dec. 19

• Breakfast with Santa: 9 a.m. to noon, Cortland Lions Den, 70 S. Llanos St. in Cortland.

• “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” movie: 11 a.m. at Sycamore State Street Theatre, 420 W. State St., Sycamore; sycamorestatetheater.com.

• Santa House: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the lawn of the DeKalb County Courthouse, at the corner of State and Main streets in Sycamore.

• Carriage rides: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. starting at Frontier Communications entrance on Locust Street and continuing through downtown DeKalb; dekalb.org.

• Visit with Santa: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Van Buer Plaza in downtown DeKalb.

• Holiday Lights Train: 4 to 9 p.m. at Lions Community Park, 435 S. Birch St. in Waterman; petestrain.com.

• DeKalb High School Madrigals Dinner: 5:30 p.m. at NIU’s Altgeld Hall in DeKalb; 815-754-2120.

• The Buckinghams – “The Joy of Christmas”: 7:30 p.m. at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St. in DeKalb; egyptiantheatre.org.

Sunday, Dec. 20

• “How the Grinch Stole Christmas”: 11 a.m. at Sycamore State Street Theatre, 420 W. State St., Sycamore; sycamorestatetheater.com.

• Santa House: Noon to 2 p.m. on the lawn of the DeKalb County Courthouse, at the corner of State and Main streets in Sycamore.

• Lightwire Theater: A Very Electric Christmas: 4 p.m. at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St. in DeKalb; egyptiantheatre.org.

• Holiday Lights Train: 4 to 8 p.m. at Lions Community Park, 435 S. Birch St. in Waterman; petestrain.com.

Monday, Dec. 21

• “How the Grinch Stole Christmas”: 11 a.m. at Sycamore State Street Theatre, 420 W. State St., Sycamore; sycamorestatetheater.com.

Tuesday, Dec. 22

• “How the Grinch Stole Christmas”: 11 a.m. at Sycamore State Street Theatre, 420 W. State St., Sycamore; sycamorestatetheater.com.

• DeKalb County’s Largest Holiday Office Party: 5 to 8 p.m. at Fatty’s Pub and Grille, 1312 W. Lincoln Highway in DeKalb; fattyspub.com.

Wednesday, Dec. 23

• “How the Grinch Stole Christmas”: 11 a.m. at Sycamore State Street Theatre, 420 W. State St., Sycamore; sycamorestatetheater.com.

Thursday, Dec. 24

• “How the Grinch Stole Christmas”: 11 a.m. at Sycamore State Street Theatre, 420 W. State St., Sycamore; sycamorestatetheater.com.

Saturday, Dec. 26

• Holiday Lights Train: 4 to 9 p.m. at Lions Community Park, 435 S. Birch St. in Waterman; petestrain.com.

Sunday, Dec. 27 • Holiday Lights Train: 4 to 8 p.m. at Lions Community Park, 435 S. Birch St. in Waterman; petestrain.com.

2 A&E CALENDAR • Thursday, November 26, 2015 • Section C • Daily Chronicle / Daily-Chronicle.com ART ART “Under the Starry Night,” exhibition: Through Dec. 31, The Art Box, 308 E. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb. Gallery hours: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

Information: www.dekalbgallery.com or 815-758-0313.

EVENTS EVENTS Holiday Shopping Fair: 6 to 9 p.m. Dec. 4, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 5, DeKalb Area Women’s Center, 1021 State St., DeKalb.

Original arts, crafts, live music, chair massage, lunch and refreshments available, prizes, and gift wrapping. Admission is 50 cent donation. All are welcome. Information: 815-758-1351 or dawc@niu.edu.

Colgate Skating & Gymnastics Spectacular: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 16, NIU Convocation Center, 1525 W. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb.

Tickets: $28 to $78 at www.ticketmaster. com, www.niuconvo.com or 815-7526800.

Monster Truck Nationals: 6:30 p.m. Feb. 6, NIU Convocation Center, 1525 W. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb Tickets: $17 to $35 at www.ticketmaster.com, www.MonsterTruckNationals.com or 800-745-3000.

MUSIC MUSIC “Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra’s Winter Wonderland”: 7 p.m. Dec. 11, Boutell Memorial Concert Hall, Music Building, NIU, DeKalb. Tickets: $15, adults; $10, seniors 62 and older; $10, students; $5, children younger than 12. Season tickets available. Information: 815-756-3728 or www.kishorchestra.org.

“Rocky Mountain Christmas Starring Jim Curry”: 3 p.m. Dec. 13, Sandwich Opera House, 140 E. Railroad St., Sandwich.

Tickets: $30. www.sandwichoperahouse. org or 815-786-2555.

Southern Drawl Band: 8 p.m. Jan. 30, Sandwich Opera House, 140 E. Railroad St., Sandwich. Tickets: $25. www.sandwichoperahouse.org or 815-786-2555.

Jane Austen Fundraiser: 2 p.m. Feb. 7, Sandwich Opera House, 140 E. Railroad St., Sandwich. Tickets: $10. www.sandwichoperahouse.org or 815-786-2555.

“Alexis Cole Sings Disney Love Songs”: 8 p.m. Feb. 13, Sandwich Opera House, 140 E. Railroad St., Sandwich. Tickets: $25. www. sandwichoperahouse.org or 815-786-2555.

The Prairie Brass Band: 8 p.m. Feb. 20, Sandwich Opera House, 140 E. Railroad St., Sandwich. Tickets: $25. www.sandwichoperahouse.org or 815-786-2555.

“Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra’s Arthur D. Montzka Memorial Concert”: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 27, Boutell Memorial Concert Hall, Music Building, NIU, DeKalb.

Free pre-concert lecture at 6:30 p.m. in the Recital Hall. Tickets: $15, adults; $10, seniors 62 and older; $10, students; $5, children younger than 12. Season tickets available. Information: 815-756-3728 or www.kishorchestra.org.

STAGE STAGE IVT Winter Showcase: 7 p.m. Dec. 4 and 5, 2 p.m. Dec. 6, Sandwich Opera House, 140 E. Railroad St., Sandwich. Two shows, “Toy School” and “Rollin’ in Dough in Mistletoe,” will be performed. Popular Christmas songs and other holiday surprises included. Free digital photos with Santa will be available after all shows. Tickets: $12, adults; $5, children. Information: 888365-8889.

Beth Fowler Dance Company’s “The Nutcracker”: 7 p.m. Dec. 4 and 5, 2 p.m. Dec. 6, Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St., DeKalb. $17-$27. Early-bird discounts available until Dec. 1. Tickets: www.egyptiantheatre.org.

Stage Coach Players’ “Miracle on 34th Street”: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 3 to 5, 2 p.m. Dec. 5 and 6, Stage Coach Theatre, 126 S. Fifth St., DeKalb. Tickets: $10 to $12 at www. stagecoachers.com.

Lightwire Theater’s “A Very Electric Christmas”: 4 p.m. Dec. 20, Egyptian Theatre, 35 N. Second St., DeKalb. Tickets at www.egyptiantheatre.org.

ONGOING ONGOING Northern Illinois University Community School of the Arts: NIU Music Building, 400 Lucinda Ave., DeKalb. Classes in music, art and theater for children and adults. www.csa.niu.edu or 815-753-1450.

Bread & Roses women’s choral group rehearsals: 5:45 to 8 p.m. Sundays, Westminster Presbyterian Church, Annie Glidden Road, DeKalb. www.breadandroseschorus.org.

DeKalb Festival Chorus rehearsals: 7:15 to 9:15 p.m. Mondays during the school year, NIU Music Building. www.dekalbfestivalchorus.org. Contact Connie McCleary at cmccleary12@comcast.net.

Kishwaukee Barbershop Harmony Singers rehearsals: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Tuesdays, First Congregational Church, 615 N. First St., DeKalb. Open to men of all ages. Contacts: Dave at 815-895-5955 or Ed at 815-756-3004.

Prairie Echoes Chorus rehearsal: 7:30 to 10 p.m. Tuesdays, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 900 Normal Road, DeKalb. Singing, food, friendship and fun.

“The Way” acoustic coffee house: 6 to 8:30 p.m. first Saturday each month, DeKalb Christian Church, 1107 S. First St. 815-758-1833 or tomndcc@aol.com.

‘The Nutcracker’ comes to the Egyptian The Beth Fowler Dance Company will bring its 22nd annual production of the holiday classic ballet “The Nutcracker” to the stage of DeKalb’s Egyptian Theater at 7 p.m. Dec. 4, and 5, and at 2 p.m. Dec. 6.

Additional performances will be presented at St. Charles North High School at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13.

Though “The Nutcracker” was first performed in Russia in 1892 to Tchaikovsky’s music and tells a German story written by a Frenchman, it has evolved through the years into a favorite beloved American ballet. Every year, patrons of all ages fall in love with the story told through dance when they see the annual Christmas productions in theaters or on TV. The ballet tells the story of young Clara receiving a nutcracker toy soldier at her family’s Christmas Eve party. That night in Clara’s dream, the Nutcracker comes to life and defeats the Rat King in a midnight battle. He is transformed into a prince and escorts Clara on a dreamy magical adventure through the snowy forest to the Land of the Sweets.

Featured Company dancers are Lindsey Haugen of St. Charles as Clara; Haly Young of Genoa as the Sugar Plum Fairy; Becky Baert of Genoa as the Rat King; Hannah Whitten of Genoa as the Rose Queen and Anna Nolazco of West Chicago as the Snow Queen. Guest artist Ryan Titnen of Chicago and a graduate of the Northern Illinois University dance program performs as the Snow King.

Double cast as the Nutcracker Prince/Cavalier are guest artists Wade Tischhauser of Chicago and Dylan Slamka of South Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Slamka will perform the role in the DeKalb productions and also performs with the Dance Art Center in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin.

Tischhauser has performed many roles with the Beth Fowler School of Dance, and will be in the St. Charles productions.

Guest artist Larry Pool of Rockford will perform as the Arabian King with Beth Fowler

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The Beth Fowler Dance Company will perform “The Nutcracker” Dec. 4-6 at DeKalb’s Egyptian Theatre. as the Arabian King. Herr Drosselmeyer, Clara’s toymaker godfather, will be portrayed by Philip Masterson of Rockford.

Other members of the large cast include company soloists and students from the Beth Fowler School of Dance in the children’s roles.

Choreography is by Artistic Director Beth Fowler, assisted by Hannah Bohn and Brooke Fowler. Original choreography in the grand pas de deux is by Lev Ivanov.

Reserved seating for the DeKalb production

Two holiday concerts at NIU School of Music

DAWC hosts Holiday Shopping Fair

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DeKalb Area Women’s Center will host its Holiday Shopping Fair from 6 to 9 p.m. Dec. 4 and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 5 at the center, 1021 State St. in DeKalb. Find gifts for those on your holiday list while shopping local to support area nonprofits. The fair will feature original art, crafts, home-based business wares, live music, refreshments, seated chair massage, prizes and gift wrapping. Lunch will be available Saturday. All are welcome. There is a 50 cent donation. For information, call 815-758-1351 or email dawc@niu.edu. Pictured is Tim O’Shaughnessey at his booth at a previous DAWC Fair.

BRIEFS IVT schedules auditions

Auditions for Indian Valley Theatre’s next show, “Sex Please We’re Sixty!”

by Michael and Susan Parker, will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Dec. 10 and 11 at the Sandwich Opera House, 140 E. Railroad St. in Sandwich.

Auditions will be cold readings from the script. Auditions for this comedy are open to the public, adults only, and IVT membership is not required to audition.

Casting is for two males and four females.

For questions or more information, email Matt Johnson at ivtmatthew@ gmail.com, email indianvalleytheatre@ gmail.com or call IVT at 888-365-8889.

SHS sets Madrigal Dinner

The Sandwich High School Chorus Department will present its annual Madrigal Dinner at 7 p.m. Dec. 4 and 5 at Sandwich High School, 515 Lyons Road.

Tickets for the event can be purchased ahead of time at the high school office for $15, or the evening of the event at the door for $20.

The madrigal singers perform an array of songs from the Renaissance era that are commonly associated with Christmas.

Travel back in time to enjoy a royal feast while the singers entertain.

As the audience, you may even be included as part of the royal antics. Come enjoy a fun evening with great food and great entertainment.

For information, call the high school office at 815-786-2157.

The madrigal singers also will perform from 3 to 4 p.m. Dec. 5 at the Festival of Trees, which is taking place at the Timber Creek Hotel.

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is available at www.egyptiantheatre.org or by calling 815-758-1225.

General admission tickets for the St. Charles production are available at www.bethfowlerschoolofdance.com or by calling 630-945-3344.

Special early bird ticket prices are $15 to $25 thru November. After Dec. 1, prices will be $17 to $27.

Every child’s ticket includes a backstage pass to meet the Sugar Plum Fairy and her friends and take a photo with them.

“Swingin’ In the Holidays” is the theme of the first holiday concert presented by the Northern Illinois University School of Music.

The NIU Jazz faculty and students will ring in the holidays with their special jazz renditions of many favorite holiday tunes. Special guest singers Mardra Thomas and Jill Sanderson will join the faculty and students for the concert.

The concert is at 3 p.m.

Sunday in the Boutell Memorial Concert Hall. General admission tickets cost $8 for adults and $5 for students and seniors.

NIU students get in free. Tickets can be reserved by calling 815753-1551 or emailing Lynn Slater at lslater@niu.edu. They also can be purchased at the door.

The NIU Choral Department will present the 18th annual Choral Holiday Concert at 3 p.m. Dec. 6. Performances by all of the NIU choirs, the DeKalb Festival Chorus and the CSA Children’s Chorus will be featured.

General admission tickets cost $10 for adults and $5 for all students. Children age 5 and younger get in free. Tickets can be reserved by calling 815-7531551 or emailing Lynn Slater at lslater@niu.edu. They also can be purchased at the door.

The Music Building is located at 400 Lucinda Ave. on the NIU campus in DeKalb. The building is accessible to all.

For information, contact Lynn Slater at 815-753-1546 or lslater@niu.edu.

Stage Coach Players presents ‘Miracle on 34th Street’ Stage Coach Players’ holiday production, “Miracle on 34th Street,” opens Dec. 3 with a special performance that will benefit the Fairdale Relief Fund to help the victims of the recent tornado.

Performances are at 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 3, 4 and 5; 2 p.m. Dec. 5 and 6 p.m. Dec. 6 at Stage Coach Theater, 126 S. Fifth St., DeKalb.

Also, the tradition of a Toys for Tots Benefit continues at the Saturday matinée. This theater group values its contribution to the greater community all year round, but especially at the holidays.

This play, based on the book of the same name, will be staged in the 1940s and centers around Kris Kringle, who by chance gets a job working as Santa at Macy’s.

Kris unleashes waves of good will with Macy’s customers by referring parents to other stores to find exactly the toy their child has asked for. Seen as deluded and dangerous by Macy’s vocational counselor, there is a plot to have Kris committed to Bellevue Hospital that ends up in a court competency hearing. Especially at stake is one little girl’s belief in Santa.

This is a story for the whole family that will warm your heart and bring a smile to your face with its timeless message.

The director, Stewart Ogilvie, is encouraging this large ensemble cast to use improvisation, experimentation and imagination to bring characters to life. “They don’t call it a ‘play’ for nothing,” he says.

Some in the ensemble have never been on stage, others are very experienced and some are from the same family where parents and children can enjoy the experience together.

Ogilvie has had a long career in theater that includes Second City and other venues in the Chicago and New York scenes, as well as teaching for more than 15 years and being involved in Whiz Kids, a continuing education program at Rock Valley College for K-8 students. Jim Crow plays Kringle and has been a teacher and director with the Performing Arts Academy in Rockford for many years.

For tickets or information visit www.stagecoachers.com or call 815-758-1940.

DeKalb High presents 28th annual Madrigal Dinner The DeKalb High School Music Department will hold its 28th annual Madrigal Dinner showcasing the DeKalb High School Madrigal Singers, an audition-only vocal ensemble of 31 singers directed by DeKalb High School’s Choral Director Travis Erikson.

This year’s Madrigal Dinner will be Dec. 12 at DeKalb High School and Dec. 18 and 19 at Northern Illinois University’s Altgeld Hall.

Seating will start at 5:30 p.m. and the processional will begin at 6 p.m. on all three dates.

A Madrigal Dinner is an American form of dinner theater often held by schools, universities and church groups during the holiday season. It is set in the Middle Ages or Renaissance Period, and is generally comedic in nature. The meat is divided into courses, each of which is heralded with a traditional song.

A play is performed between the courses, and a concert of choral

music concludes the festivities.

Outfitted in authentic Renaissance attire constructed by Donna Schultz-Xidis and the DeKalb High School Clothing and Textiles students, the choir will perform a variety of pieces ranging from traditional Christmas carols to madrigals and chansons from the Renaissance. Other performing vocal and instrumental groups include troubadours, pages, a brass ensemble, a string ensemble, and jesters.

The students performing in this year’s Royal Court are: Ben Allen, Matt Callahan, Noe Cardoza, Emma Carpenter, Shannon Cowan, Daniel DeLap, Sarah Duffin, Josiah Fagerstrom, Destinee Feliciano, Sarah Gingrich, Katie Hagaman, Nate Harrison, Rebecca Helmeid, Rachel Hunter-Rosene, Gabe Ihm, Hope Jemer, Mark Jesmer, Ashley Kelly, Grace Klonoski, Emili Maag, Nailah Mobley, Phebe Palmer, Ian

Panke, Isaiah Panke, Alex Petersen, Ben Rodriguez, Sariah Rodriguez, Dylan Schweitzer, Jim Small, Ben Vance and Khadijah Williams.

Reservations are required. Tickets for the dinner at DHS cost $20 for adults and students and $10 for children age 10 and younger. The meal will be catered by Nat’s on Maple. A vegetarian meal is available upon request.

Tickets for the dinner at NIU cost $30 for adults and students and $12 for children age 10 and younger.

A vegetarian meal is available upon request.

There will be gallery and balcony seating for both events that will cost $5 at the door on a first-come, first-served basis,.

Reservation forms are available online at dhs.dist428.org/pages/ DeKalbHS. Call Angel Smith in the Music Department at 815-754-2120 to ask about the menu or make reservations before Dec. 10.

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Mom, sister join forces to dictate wedding party Dear Abby: My mother and older sister are trying to spoil my happiness about my upcoming wedding. I have known my ex-stepmother, “Gina,” for 20 years and have been best friends with her for the last 15. We remained close even after she divorced my biological father, who is not in the picture.

I had an appointment to go dress shopping and invited my friends, my mom and Gina (who lives out of state).

When I told Mom that Gina was coming, her response was she would come “some other time.” Abby, Mom has been remarried for more than 30 years and has spent time with Gina prior to this. It’s not like they are enemies.

My older sister doesn’t

DEAR ABBY Jeanne Phillips get along with Gina. She told me if Gina is part of the bridal party, she won’t come to my wedding. I’m having a bachelorette party in the state where Gina lives. The invitations won’t be sent for another few months. When my older sister found out, she accused me of not telling her.

I explained that I’m not planning the party, my friend will be sending out the invitations and I wasn’t keeping anything from her. She hung up on me.

These two ladies are spoiling what should be a happy time for me. Have I done

something that, from an outside perspective, you consider wrong? – Desperately Seeking

Advice Dear Desperately Seeking:

Your mother’s refusal to participate in the selection of your wedding gown was an example of passive aggression. Your mother and sister aren’t trying to spoil your happiness about your wedding. They are trying to manipulate and blackmail you into excluding your former stepmother. From this outsider’s perspective, you have done nothing wrong – but they have.

Dear Abby: I recently started volunteering at a wonderful organization and was asked to assist the board with a special project. At the initial

meeting with two of the board members, everything was going well until the first board member excused himself and the other one immediately began to badmouth the person who had left the room.

I’m new to volunteering here. Neither board member knows me at all. It made me very uncomfortable and I didn’t know how to respond.

These two individuals have known each other for many years.

I don’t want to get involved in this petty business, but I’ll have to work closely with both of them in the coming months. Most of my interactions will be with the person who was spoken about poorly.

At least three board members have recently quit because

of this person. How should I proceed? – New Volunteer In

straight across with toenail clippers, or make a series of small snips with nail scissors. Smooth the edges with an emery board.

• Gently apply foot lotion • Gently rub a pumice to your feet. If you are going stone against your skin to to apply nail polish, wipe off remove any dead skin cells. excess lotion with a cotton Don’t rub too hard. ball soaked with rubbing • Take care of the cuticles. alcohol.

Rub lotion or oil onto your • Apply nail polish. Use toenails to soften the thin lay- foam separators or cotton er of skin at the bottom and balls to separate your toes. sides of your toenail. Gently Then apply the polish. Allow push the cuticles back to the each coat to dry for several base of the nails, using an minutes. orange stick or a moist wash• Scrub metal tools, such cloth. Don’t cut the cuticles; as toenail clippers, with soap that could lead to infection. and water. Then disinfect • Clean underneath your them with rubbing alcohol, nails with an orange stick Lysol or peroxide. Clean the wrapped in cotton or soaked basin the same way. in water to soften the edge.

The problem with DIY • Cut your toenails pedicures is that, particular-

ASK DR. K Anthony L. Komaroff

ly as we get older and stiffer, it can be hard to do meticulous work on your own feet.

So before you commit to the DIY route, I’d suggest you consider giving nail salons another try – while holding them to certain standards.

Make sure: • The pedicurist sterilizes reusable instruments for at least 10 minutes in a disinfectant solution.

• The instruments have been stored in a clean, dry container.

• Devices like whirlpool foot baths that are shared by clients are routinely disinfected after each use.

• The pedicurist does not file corns or calluses or use any sharp instrument on your feet.

If the pedicurist uses dis-

by not allowing yourself to get dragged into board politics.

If one board member starts badmouthing another, excuse yourself.

If three people have quit, there are obviously problems with the governance of this organization. If you can do your job without getting involved in the dysfunction, stick with it. If you can’t, then for your own sanity, find another place to donate your time and talents.

• Write to Dear Abby at www.dearabby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

posable instruments (many do), then obviously some of the above is irrelevant.

Another alternative is for you to bring your own instruments to the pedicurist, after having sterilized them with alcohol.

If this advice seems a little “pushy,” just explain you’ve had some bad experiences with pedicures and you’re simply being careful. The pedicurist should understand, or at least not get defensive and angry. Unless, of course, he or she was the pedicurist with whom you had the bad experience.

• Write to Dr. Komaroff at www.askdoctork.com or Ask Doctor K, 10 Shattuck St., Second Floor, Boston, MA 02115.

Student wants the facts about condom effectiveness Dr. Wallace: Our Family Living teacher told our class that condoms are 99.8 percent effective against sexually transmitted diseases, including AIDS, if used properly.

I didn’t want to correct the teacher, but I remember reading in a teen magazine that STDs can go through a condom. Who’s right?

I really need to know, because my boyfriend and I are sexually active on a regular basis and I always insist he use a condom. I know you encourage teens not to be sexually active, but as you can see, I didn’t take your advice.

All I’m asking for are the facts without a lecture. – Nameless,

’TWEEN 12 & 20 Robert Wallace New York Nameless: There are two

types of condoms. One is made of latex (rubber) and the other is made of animal skin or membrane. The latex condoms are much more reliable and considered to be 99.9 percent effective. Condoms made of animal skin are porous; it’s possible for STDS to penetrate this type because of microscopic openings in the material.

However, the only sure way to keep from coming in

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contact with the STDs is to refrain from sexual contact and to avoid contact with contaminated blood or blood products.

Sharing needles for shooting drugs also is a common way to spread the virus.

Please don’t consider this message to be a lecture aimed at you. Many teens will be reading my response and they need this information.

Dr. Wallace: Summer is over, and due to the rainy weather this summer I didn’t get a good suntan. I’d like to bronze up by going to a tanning booth. My friend who loves tanning booths said it is safer to tan in a booth than take direct rays from the sun.

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By EUGENIA LAST Newspaper Enterprise Association

TODAY – With your high energy and quick thinking, you can advance. Your ability to bring about change will be put to the test.

The challenge will be to keep your momentum flowing throughout the year. If you can handle that, you will fulfill your dreams.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) – Sincerely flattering the people you admire will make everyone feel closer and more in tune. There is nothing wrong with sending positive messages, provided they are from the heart.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) – You are in a good position, but ignoring what the competition is doing will result in a missed opportunity. Compromise will be the name of the game where family dynamics are concerned.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) – It’s time to tighten the purse strings and avoid unnecessary purchases. Frivolous spending on entertainment will lessen your financial flexibility. Cut costs in order to ease stress.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) – A cultural, musical or sporting event will provide a welcome break to a long session of stressful maneuvering. A personal or professional opportunity will develop from a chance encounter.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) – Stand out by making your forward-thinking, agreeable and adaptable traits easily seen. If you do this, recognition and rewards will follow. A chance to travel for business or pleasure will pay off.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) – Get approval from everyone involved before you make a financial decision or commitment. Don’t assume you can speak for others. Consider the requirements of all sides in order for a successful resolution to take place.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) – Your actions are affecting someone behind the scenes. Your easygoing charm has made you a subject of favorable discussions. Be wary of anyone who is persistently asking for loans or donations.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) – Lady Luck is smiling on you. Profits through careful investments or real estate holdings are on the horizon. A beneficial partnership will develop with an acquaintance.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) – Be open and share your concerns about your future stability with your family or partner. A viable solution to your worries will come about as a result of your combined efforts.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) – Holding a grudge is a waste of time and will cause more stress for you than your opponent. Focus on projecting positive energy and an optimistic attitude in order to move forward without hindrance.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) – You will be the shining star at any social or professional event. Others will be drawn to your innovative ideas and original perspective. A romantic liaison is in your future.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) – There is money to be made. Your unique gifts can make for a lucrative sideline business by furnishing an ongoing service or must-have item. Someone from your past will want to reconnect.

Is this true? I want a nice tan, but I also don’t want skin cancer. – Cammie, Atlanta Cammie: Here are the facts: Regularly roasting to a golden tan under sunlamps can increase a woman’s risk of malignant melanoma, a sometimes-fatal skin cancer.

And the younger she starts, the greater the risk, reports a recent, extensive Scandinavian study.

The Women’s Lifestyle and Health Cohort Study investigated the tanning habits of 106,379 Norwegian and Swedish women over an eightyear period. Analysts said the data presents the strongest evidence yet artificial tanning

BRIDGE Phillip Alder

Illinois Dear New Volunteer: Proceed

Take precautions when trying a home pedicure Dear Dr. K: Last time I got a pedicure, I ended up with toenail fungus. I’m not taking another chance. Any advice for an at-home, do-it-yourself pedicure?

Dear Reader: A pedicure is a great way to pamper your feet. But salons don’t always maintain the best safety standards, and that can lead to infection.

If you’re determined to try a do-it-yourself (DIY) pedicure, pick up a basic pedicure kit at your local pharmacy. Then follow these directions: • Fill a pan or basin with warm water.

• Soak your feet for a few minutes, until the skin and nails soften.

• Dry your feet with a towel.

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can be dangerous even to healthy skin.

About 50,000 cases of melanoma are diagnosed annually in North America and about 7,500 people die each year from this disease, according to the American Academy of Dermatology.

And the sun’s rays aren’t any safer than tanning booths.

Any time the color of human skin changes, to red from sunburn or to a “golden goddess” bronze, skin damage has occurred.

In other words: There is no such thing as a “healthy tan.”

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

CROSSWORD

Will you see the farsighted defense?

Usher, who has sold more than 75 million records worldwide, said, “Success is about dedication. You may not be where you want to be or do what you want to do when you’re on the journey. But you’ve got to be willing to have vision and foresight that leads you to an incredible end.”

That is true about this deal.

Yesterday, South had to make four spades doubled after West led the heart ace and shifted to the club king. Now, though, we turn to West. That defense did not work. What does?

Over West’s first double, North followed the Law of Total Tricks, bidding in a competitive auction to the four-level with a known 10-card fit. In my opinion, responder should have a singleton or void; balanced hands have too many losers. But at this vulnerability, a little latitude would be acceptable.

When West doubled again to promise extra strength, East might have bid to the five-level. Note that five hearts is defeated only if South gets a club ruff.

Yesterday, South won trick two with the club ace, carefully ruffed a club in his hand, and after eliminating (ruffing away) the rounded suits, threw in West with his spade king for an endplay.

Although that is hard to see, it cannot cost West to lead a second high heart at trick two. He has both minors under control, and a club trick isn’t running away. Also, if South has a singleton club, leading a second heart will disrupt the timing for the endplay. Try it yourself, and you will see the contract is now unmakable.

Congratulations if you saw that defense, especially if you did yesterday.

4 COMICS • Thursday, November 26, 2015 • Section C • Daily Chronicle / Daily-Chronicle.com Pickles

Brian Crane Pearls Before Swine

For Better or For Worse

Non Sequitur

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

Jim Borgman JerryWalker Scott Brian &&Greg

Jimmy Johnson

Lincoln Peirce

Frazz

Jef Mallett

Grizzwells

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2015 • SECTION C

WANTED!

I Buy Old Envelopes Stamps 815-758-4004 6 Frosted Ceiling Light Globes $3.50 Each, Call after 4pm 815-895-4617

ALUMINUM ANGLES 24 pieces, 1/8 thick, 12' long. $175/takes all. 847-683-2889

CDL Class A Truck Drivers

2 End Tables $25 for Both Call after 4:30pm 815-501-5628

DeKalb Leading Illinois transportation company is seeking Class A CDL Truck Drivers with Hazmat and Tanker endorsement a plus. Positions available all shifts at a dedicated customer account.

Contact the recruiter at: 773-922-2293

ROLLING TEACART

PARALEGAL

1990 & Newer

Will beat anyone's price by $300.

Will pay extra for Honda, Toyota & Nissan

815-814-1964

SOFA, CHAIR & OTTOMAN

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Full time paralegal position available with Kane / DeKalb County litigation firm. Bilingual (Spanish) preferred but not required. Strong communication, research and writing skills required. Salary commensurate with experience.

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MAINTENANCE

FURNITURE

Fulltime Maintenance position available in an innovative nonprofit retirement facility, 1-2 years of experience in a health care environment preferred. Carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, grounds work etc. Some weekend/ evening / holidays. Exceptional customer service, positive attitude, initiative & follow-thru expected.

Submit your resume and salary history on or before 11/30/15 to mwest@oakcrestdekalb.org - or Oak Crest, 2944 Greenwood Acres Dr, DeKalb, IL

I BUY CARS, TRUCKS, VANS & SUVs

Glass and chrome or can be used as a rolling bar. Similar items as shown in current catalogs sell for $200-$400, asking $75/CASH ONLY. 815-758-7867 Flexsteel Grand Haven. Sofa is a navy plaid, chair and ottoman are navy, $350/all. 779-222-4942

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For 18” dolls or especially American Girl. 2 benches, $23/ea rocking chair, $16. All in great condition! 815-761-7429

De Kalb – 2 BR Upper Level.

Clean and extremely quiet. No smoking. No pets. Lease, references and deposit required. Call 815-756-7879

BIG APARTMENTS, LESS MONEY! Rochelle: 15 minutes from DeKalb Studios, 1 BR & 2BR Starting at $415 Recently updated!

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Walk to shops!

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DEKALB – 1 BR upper apt. Very clean, refrig., stove, water, garbage furnished. 1St, last, security deposit lease. No pets/smoking. $550 plus utilities. 815-758-2632.

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DEKALB - Executive Style Duplex, 2 Br., 2 Ba, All Glass Great Room, Att. Garage, w/Large landscaped yard. $1350. 815-762-1074

DeKalb, Efficiency Apt, So. 3rd . St off st. parking, nice neighborhood $500/mo, utilities included.

No pets. Paul 815-748-4228

Sandwich, Duplex, 2BR, 1BA, HW floors, Eat-in kit, appl. private heated basement, w/washer/dryer 1 car garage, non-smokers, no pets, $800/mo.

815-786-9782 or 815-378-8896

QUALITY QUALITY LAKE FRONT PROPERTY Stone Prairie 2BR, 2BA APT.

Washer & dryer, central air, fireplace, exercise center.

Cat friendly. Private fishing. $770/mo.

A-1 AUTO

CAR, TRUCK, SUV,

2900 DeKalb Ave. Laundry, non-smoking, all utilities except electrical, Avail. Immediately $725/mo. 815-758-2911

815-739-5589 ~ 815-758-6439

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Sycamore Upstairs 2BR, 1BA

Sycamore River Edge Upper Condo available January 1st, Rent $1050 View it at: tv-realty.com (815) 378-7962

DeKalb Quiet Studio 1 & 2BR Lease, deposit, ref, no pets.

815-814-1224

Will BUY UR USED

Rochelle 1 & 2 Bedroom

Remodeled, 1 bath, clean & quiet.

Available now. 815-758-6580 or 815-739-5806

Laing Mgmt.

This Home has it ALL. 3/5 Bedrooms, 3.5 Bathrooms, Full Finished Basement with loads of Sunlight..

Superb Stone Fireplace. A 4 car garage, a real tech savvy home.

CALL NEDRA ERICSON, REALTOR 815-739-9997

WOW!WOW!WOW! Home in Sycamore

815-758-1100 or 815-895-8600 SYCAMORE - 2BR 1BA $745 1st floor apt. Quiet complex, with access to wsh/dry, storage. 2 off st parking; good schools. Pets ok. 6 mo lease ok. Call Mark: 630-651-8301 mgalli@gallinet.net SYCAMORE - DOWNTOWN 1 BEDROOM Secure and quiet building.

Large, loaded, washer & dryer, gas stove, and much more!

Move in 12-4-15. Rent $735 + gas & electric. Deposit + 1st mo rent. Credit & Background required! 815-739-6718.

#582**Paw Paw** 4 br, 1.5ba farmhouse, W/D h,u's, c/a, Est. 1600 sq. ft., Tenant pays electric, Pets @ p.m.'s discretion $1195/mo Heat Included tcpm.com 815-786-2404 CRESTON - 321 N. PRAIRIE ST. 2 bedroom, 1 bath, central air, washer & dryer hook ups, basement, 1 car attached garage.

Move in Special 1/2 off 1st month rent w/ 1 year lease! $900 rent/$1000 deposit Call 815-562-7368

DEKALB - 308 Hickory St.

DeKalb, 1888 State St Professional Office Space Available, different sizes, furniture included; 815-756-1198

2 bedroom, 2 bath, W/D. $850/mo + 1st last security dep.

630-918-9683

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CLASSICS WANTED

Restored or Unrestored

Cars

Vintage Motorcycles

Domestic/ Import Cars: Mercedes, Porsche, Corvette, Ferrari's, Jaguars, Muscle Cars, Mustang, Mopars

Extra Capacity Plus Washer & Electric Dryer, Sears Kenmore, working when we moved them $200 for both.

815-501-5628 after 4:30pm

You Want It? We've Got It! Classified has GREAT VARIETY!

877-264-2527

5/6 Bedrms, 3.5 Bathrms, Full Basement, All appliances, 2 Fireplaces, absolutely a great floor plan. Fenced yard.

Coupe, LOW MILES, 73K, sunroof, A/C, 5-Disc CD, black, $2,900.

815-730-7148 Publisher's Notice: All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise "any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation of discrimination." Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18.

This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law.

Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD tollfree at 1-800-669-9777. The tollfree telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275.

CALL NEDRA ERICSON, REALTOR 815-739-9997

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A Super Down to Earth Solid Home.

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Big rooms and lots of storage, huge 3.5 car garage with wood burning heater. A man cave.

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Send your Help Wanted Advertising 24/7 to:

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CASEY'S

in Maple Park & Kingston are

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CALL NEDRA ERICSON, REALTOR 815-739-9997

For an immediate interview, walk right in to our JOB FAIR!

JOB FAIR

Wednesday, December 2nd

from 9am to 5pm Resource Bank, 310 South IL Route 23, Genoa, IL

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OF PRIME FARMLAND 373.79 ACRES M.O.L., MERIDEN TOWNSHIP, LASALLE COUNTY, IL.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2015 STARTING AT 10:00 A.M.

*AUCTION TO BE HELD AT PIONEER STATE BANK 137 S. MAIN ST., EARLVILLE, IL.* *DIRECTIONS FOR PARCEL 1: ONE MILE SO. OF RT. 34 ON E. 12TH RD. TO 4350TH RD. , TURN RIGHT 1 ½ MILES TO FARM. PARCEL 2& 3: 1 ¼ MILE SO. OF RT. 34 ON E. 12TH RD. TURN RIGHT ON 43RD RD. GO 1 ½ MILES TO PROPERTY.*

Legal Description: For a copy of the legal description or to inspect the property, contact the Auctioneers or the Attorney for the Sellers. For more information visit, www.auctionzip.com (ID#2927) for maps

TERMS OF SALE

1. The property will be offered in three parcels. The property will be bid on a per surveyed acre basis times the acres.

2. The successful bidder (s) will be required to pay ten percent (10%) of the selling price down on the day of the auction. The balance will be due on or before January 19, 2016 when title will be given upon closing. The successful bidder(s) will be required to enter into a Contract for Sale of Real Estate on the day of auction, which said contract shall embody the terms of sale.

3. Title will be by a commitment of Title Insurance as issued by a reputable Title Insurance company subject to the usual and customary conditions and exceptions contained in said policies. At the time of final settlement an Owners Policy of Title Insurance licensed in Illinois subject to the exceptions in the amount of the sale price will be furnished to the successful bidder(s)s 4. The sale will be subject to the following: (A) General Real Estate Taxes for the year 2015 will be paid by the sellers by giving the purchaser credit based on the 2014 Real Estate Taxes. 2016 Real Estate Taxes and all subsequent years will be paid by the purchaser(s). (B) Building lines, easement, covenants and restrictions of records. (C) A survey will be furnished by the seller(s). (D) Right of Way for drainage ditches, drain tiles and feeders and laterals. (E) Easements of record and public utility easements. (F) Right of the public, The State of Illinois, the County of LaSalle and the Municipalities in and to that part of the premises, if any, being used for roads and highways.

5. The seller(s) reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

6. For inspection of the property, a copy of the Title commitment or further information, contact the Auctioneers.

7. Possession will be given at closing.

8. All announcements on day of auction take precedence over printed material.

Attorney for Sellers: Jonathan F. Brandt 1800 Fourth St., Peru, IL. 61354 ~ 815-223-0191

Bring the completed application to our JOB FAIR - or - fill one out there.

401(k) Starting at $9.25/hour

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David G. Grey Estate, and James A. Grey

Stop by any Casey's prior to the Job Fair & pick up an application.

Insurance benefits Raise after 90 days of employment

Be sure to include a photo of your pet, home, auto or merchandise.

DESCRIPTION OF FARMLAND:

HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS!

Join our Team & be part of this exciting new expansion!

Casey's employees enjoy lots of benefits!

Sycamore – Near High School 1 bedroom upper, utilities provided, no smkg/pets $550/mo Avail. Now. 815-751-4541

2 Day Gun Auction – 1,000 Guns Sat/Sun, November 28th/29th 9AM 2601 Lakeland Blvd., Mattoon, IL Guns, Ammo, Cases Military, Scopes, Knives, More!

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373.79 ACRES M.O.L. UNIMPROVED FARMLAND IN Sections 26, 34, 35, 36, Meriden Township, LaSalle County, IL. The soils on farm are Muscatune Silt Loam, Muscatune-Buckhart Silt Loam, Drummer Silty Loam, Plano Silt Loam, Sable Silt Loam, Harpster Silty Loam, Osco Silt Loam, Thorp Silt Loam.

Parcel 1 consists of 155 acres m.o.l. Corn yield – 195.6 Bu. - Soybeans - 62.4 Bu. Parcel 2 consists of 198.79 acres m.o.l. Corn yield – 194.6 Bu. - Soybeans - 62.1 Bu. Parcel 3 consists of 20 acres m.o.l . With ranch house. Well & septic. One car garage.

Machine shed and pond.

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Sandwich Waterfront Lake Holiday 3BR, 1car gar. W/D hook up, fireplace, pets OK. $1,250/mo.

773-510-3643 ~ 815-509-7975

MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

Local progressive manufacturing company looking for an experienced Maintenance Mechanic.

1-3 years of experience. Must have knowledge of Lathes, Mills, pneumatics, hydraulics and some Electrical.

Please email resume to:

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5br, 2ba, W/D, Garage, $995. 847-845-4021

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AUCTIONEERS: JIM ELLIOTT - IL Licensed Auctioneer No. 040000574 815-325-4651; 815-343-2527 CRAIG ELLIOTT - IL Licensed Auctioneer No. 441001460 815-325-4651 NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS

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Premium walk out on the POND! Features 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths, partially finished walk out basement! First floor boasts a formal living room and dining room, stone surround gas fireplace in the spacious family room and a spacious kitchen and eating area with ample storage.

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12728 Ellen Drive Genoa

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Gorgeous 2.9 acre Ranch home featuring 4 BR, 4 BA, and 3 Car Garage.

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1110 Rose Drive, Sycamore $214,900

Sycamore schools, 3/4 acre country lot, updated conE OR temporary 5 bedroom, 3 bath, 2 story home with open AM C Y floorplan! Large open living area with stone woodburn- S ing fireplace. Kitchen features corian counters, walk in pantry, all appliances. Full bath with whirlpool tub & separate shower! Circular staircase to master bedroom.

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Updated & fresh paint throughout! Deck, fenced yard & gazebo! New roof 4/12, permaseal 12, 90+ he furnace 11/12, new wh 8/14 and whole house filtration system 11/12

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1484 Farmstead Ln. DeKalb

25345 Five Points Road Sycamore $229,900

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This resort like 4600 sq ft home has it all including 4 bedrooms, 3 baths and finished walk-out basement. Main floor showcases formal living room, formal dining room, upgraded kitchen featuring granite countertops, custom backsplash, and soft close, dovetail drawers. Floor to ceiling two sided stone fireplace leads from the kitchen area to the family room. Large spacious deck off the family perfect for entertaining. Master bedroom features private master bath with whirlpool tub, separate shower, double sinks and his and hers closets! The lower level showcases another bedroom, bathroom, bonus room, recreational room, oversized laundry room and an additional two sided floor to ceiling stone fireplace. Roof and furnace replaced in last 10 years, new water heater, large patio, 2.5 car garage, High efficiency mechanicals, garage entrance to the lower level. Ideal arrangement for an ‘in-law’ mini apartment, call today as this will not last long!

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Maintenance Free Living! This spacious 2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath home features a loft and finished basement. Kitchen boast all appliances, lots of counter space and leads to the spacious eating area! HUGE Master bedroom with WIC and master bath with double sinks. Finished basement boasts a large family room for additional entertaining space. Two car garage and patio in backyard! Call today for a private showing!

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5743 Indian Trail, Rochelle

$149,900

Move in ready 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 2 car garage. This spacious duplex features a fully appliance kitchen, eating area with sliding glass door to spacious deck overlooking the full fenced yard, living room and two bedrooms on the upper level. The lower level boasts additional Master bedroom with attached bathroom, family room and laundry room. New Feldco windows throughout, new A/C condenser, water softener is owned, new roof, patio and more! Call today! No HOA’s!!!

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This 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath ranch home sits on 1 acre of land! This home features an open and inviting floor plan with spacious living room w/ new carpet leading to the dining area with sliding glass door to the 16x20 deck. Kitchen boasts all appliances and ceramic tile. Master bedroom showcases a private master bath, walk in closet, new carpet and ceiling fan. Two additional bedrooms also include ceiling fans and new carpet.

Partially finished basement with additional family room, high efficiency furnace and water heater, water softener owned, utility sink, and radon mitigation system. Large 20x30 Shed is wired with 220 and 100 amp service, and cement floor! New roof being installed , this home has so much and is move in ready!! Call today for your private viewing!

21030 Donny Brook, DeKalb

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