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Americans optimistic for 2015

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A bald eagle flies from its perch above the south bank of the Kishwaukee River near the Irene Road bridge Dec. 10 in Kirkland. The eagle and its mate have a visible nest about 500 feet downstream in a grove of trees on the south bank of the Kishwaukee River. The bald eagle has a body that measures 34 to 43 inches, but its wingspan measures anywhere from 6 to 8 feet, according to National Geographic.

Bald eagle population rebounds locally, nationwide University of Illinois Extension. While numbers show the Mississippi and the Illinois Have you ever seen a bald eagle outside captivity? rivers account for nearly all the bald eagles spotted in the state, the Kishwaukee River Vote online at Daily-Chronicle.com. also attracts some.

“If you’re hiking somewhere this winter,” Doty advised, “pick a spot near open water should follow a few tips if they want to catch a because that will be your best chance.”

Doty knows of at least two pairs of bald eaglimpse of the once-endangered raptor.

Among them, is to look near rivers. Bald gles that have nested in DeKalb County. She eagles tend to stay near open water so they See EAGLES, page A8 can catch fish, said Doty, an educator for the

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By KATIE DAHLSTROM kdahlstrom@shawmedia.com DeKALB – Peggy Doty expects to see a bald eagle at least once when she steps out of her office in Russell Woods Forest Preserve this winter.

As the bald eagle population rebounds nationwide, bird watchers in DeKalb County have reported seeing more of the national emblem. But experts say sightings aren’t typical in the area, meaning curious viewers

When it comes to the weather, Martha Brunell figures 2015 has to kick off better than 2014.

The 62-year-old pastor at Mayfield Congregational Church in rural Sycamore grew up in the Northeast, but this past year’s brutal temperatures and heavy snowfall seemed harsh by even those standards. Conversely, Accuweather is predicting a high of 25 degrees for the DeKalb County area Thursday, with temperatures climbing to 32 degrees by Saturday.

“Last year, we spent the first three months of the year in a really harsh environment,” Brunell said. “I love winter, but I also enjoy being able to get out.”

Whether the coming year will be better than the current year is such a broad question that it’s hard to answer. Surely, Brunell pointed out, her answers would be different if she had a loved one deployed abroad in the military.

But overall, Americans are closing out 2014 on an optimistic note, according to a recent Associated Press-Times Square Alliance poll. Nearly half predict that 2015 will be a better year for them than 2014 was, while only 1 in 10 think it will be worse.

When it comes to her work with Camp Power, Mary Hess is optimistic that community leaders will be able to expand the summer camp for disadvantaged children living in DeKalb’s University Village.

Leaders must continue without the $20,000 grant that partially funded the new camp in 2014, but that will give organizers the freedom to incorporate more leadership, community service and family programming into the camp, said Hess, the asset specialist for the Ben Gordon Center Prevention and Education Program.

“This year, we want to incorporate some different things,” Hess said.

GAINS AT HOME, SLIPS ABROAD On a personal level, about a third (34 percent) think 2014 was better than 2013, while 15 percent say 2014 was worse, and half see little difference. Slightly fewer feel their year was a step down from the previous one than said so in 2013, when an AP-Times Square poll found 20 percent thought 2013 was worse than 2012.

Americans are slightly more likely

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Search expands for missing AirAsia passenger jet carrying 162 people to Singapore The Associated Press SURABAYA, Indonesia – The search for a missing AirAsia jet carrying 162 people that disappeared more than 24 hours ago on a flight from Indonesia to Singapore expanded Monday with planes and ships from several countries taking part.

First Admiral Sigit Setiayana, the Naval Aviation Center commander at the Surabaya air force base, said that 12 navy ships, five planes, three helicopters and a number of war-

ships were talking part, along with ships and planes from Singapore and Malaysia. The Australian Air Force also sent a search plane.

Setiaya said visibility was good. “God willing, we can find it soon,” he told The Associated Press.

AirAsia Flight 8501 vanished in airspace thick with storm clouds on its way from Surabaya, Indonesia, to Singapore. Searchers had to fight against heavy rain on Sunday before work was suspended due to darkness.

The plane’s disappearance and suspected crash caps an as-

tonishingly tragic year for air travel in Southeast Asia. The Malaysia-based carrier’s loss comes on top of the still-unexplained disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 in March and the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 in July over Ukraine.

At the Surabaya airport, passengers’ relatives pored over the plane’s manifest, crying and embracing. Nias Adityas, a housewife from Surabaya, was overcome with grief when she found the name of her husband, Nanang Priowidodo, on the list.

The 43-year-old tour agent had been taking a family of four

on a trip to Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia’s Lombok island, and had been happy to get the work.

“He just told me, ‘Praise God, this new year brings a lot of good fortune,’ ” Adityas recalled, holding her grandson tight while weeping uncontrollably.

Almost all the passengers and crew are Indonesians, who are frequent visitors to Singapore, particularly on holidays.

The Airbus A320 took off AP photo Sunday morning from Indonesia’s second-largest city and Relatives of the passengers of AirAsia Flight 8501 wait for news Sun-

day on the search of the missing jetliner at Juanda International Airport in Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia.

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DeKALB Salvation Army Food Pantry Time: 9 a.m. to noon Monday Place: 830 Grove St. Call 815-756-4308 to volunteer.

Those needing food pantry assistance should be prepared to show a state-issued photo ID and proof of DeKalb residency.

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Today’s Reader Poll question

Do you think 2015 will be better than 2014?

Have you ever seen a bald eagle outside captivity?

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‘Magic and Snowball’ Time: 1:30 p.m. Monday Place: DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St. Information: 815-756-9568, ext. 250 Magician Richard Landry will perform with his even famous rabbit, Snowball.

New Hope Food Pantry Time: 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Monday Place: New Hope Missionary Baptist church, 1201 Twombly Road Free Community Dinner Time: 5 to 7 p.m. Monday Place: Feed’em Soup, 122 S. First St. Information: feedemsoup.org For transportation, call 815-2937433. Diners pay what they can; those who cannot can eat for free.

Kiwanis Club of DeKalb Time: 5:30 p.m. Monday Place: Elks DeKalb Lodge, 209 S. Annie Glidden Road Information: jimorel@juno.com or 815-501-9985, www.dekalbkiwanis.org DeKalb Rotary Club Time: 6 p.m. Monday Place: Ellwood House Museum, 509 N. First St. Information: 815-787-0800 Open Chess Play Time: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday Place: First Congregational Church, 615 N. First St. Information: info@dekalbchess. com or visit www.DeKalbChess. com Free, open chess game play, all ages and skill levels are welcome.

Equipment is provided but attendees are welcome to bring their own.

PFLAG Time: 6 p.m. Monday Place: DeKalb Unitarian Universalist Church, 158 N. Fourth St. PFLAG stands for Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays. All are welcome to join.

Bedtime Stories and Craft Time: 6:30 p.m. Monday Place: DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St. Information: 815-756-9568, ext.

250 or theresaw@dkpl.org Pajamas are welcome. The story time session is followed by a craft.

BYO Big Book Time: 7 p.m. Monday Place: First United Methodist Church, 321 Oak St. Information: 800-452-7990 or www.dekalbalanoclub.com Open Mic Night Time: 7:30 p.m. Monday Place: The House Cafe, 263 E. Lincoln Highway Information: 815-275-4884 Sign up begins at 7:30 p.m. and performances begin at 8 p.m.

MALTA Peer Assistance Network for Nurses (PANN) Time: 4:30 p.m. Monday Place: Kishwaukee Community College, B Wing Room 1300 Information: 815-981-6832 or loriaikerd@gmail.com

SANDWICH Indian Valley Community Band Rehearsals Time: 6 to 7:20 p.m. Monday Place: Sandwich Middle School band room, 600 S. Wells St. Information: 630-552-3875 or dorothyjmcbride@sbcglobal.net This community band is made up of anyone 18 or older who has ever played an instrument.

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Farmers brace for labor shortage

By SCOTT SMITH The Associated Press FRESNO, Calif. – Farmers already scrambling to find workers in California – the nation’s leading grower of fruits, vegetables and nuts – fear an even greater labor shortage under President Barack Obama’s executive action to block some 5 million people from deportation.

Thousands of the state’s farmworkers, who make up a significant portion of those who will benefit, may choose to leave the uncertainty of their seasonal jobs for steady, year-around work building homes, cooking in restaurants and cleaning hotel rooms.

“This action isn’t going to bring new workers to agriculture,” said Jason Resnick, vice president and general counsel of the powerful trade association Western Growers. “It’s possible that because of this action, agriculture will lose workers without any mechanism to bring in new workers.”

Although details of the president’s immigration policy have yet to be worked out, Resnick said the agricultural workforce has been declining for a decade. Today, the asso-

ciation estimates there is a 15 to 20 percent shortage of farmworkers, which is driving the industry to call for substantial immigration reform from Congress, such as a sound guest worker program.

“Hopefully there will be the opportunity for comprehensive immigration reform,” said Karen Ross, secretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture. “That’s the right thing to do for this country.”

California’s 330,000 farmworkers account for the largest share of the 2.1 million nationwide, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Texas comes in a distant second with less than half of California’s farmworkers.

Once Obama’s executive action starts going into effect next year, it will protect the parents of legal U.S. residents from deportation and expand a 2012 program that shields from deportation people brought into the U.S. illegally as children.

Manuel Cunha, president of the Fresno-based Nisei Farmers League, estimates that 85 percent of California’s agricultural workers are using false documents to obtain work.

Cunha, who has advised the Obama administration on immigration policy, figures that 50,000 of the state’s farmworkers who may benefit from the president’s executive action could leave the fields and packing houses in California’s $46.4 billion agricultural industry.

“How do I replace that?” he said. “I think we’re going to have a problem.”

Many farmworkers are paid above minimum wage, earning more hourly than they will in other industries, but he said that workers that leave will gain year-around jobs and regular paychecks, rather than seasonal employment.

While farmers may face a setback, Obama’s order is good for workers, who support families and fear that any day they may be pulled over driving to work and deported, said Armando Elenes, national vice president of the United Farm Workers.

With proper documentation, workers will feel empowered and be more valuable, Elenes said. Confronted with abuse at work – such as being paid less than minimum wage or denied overtime – workers will be able to challenge their employer or leave, he said.

In addition, their newfound mobility will create competition for farmworkers and potentially increase wages, Elenes said, adding, “It’s going to open up a whole new world for workers. A lot of times, if you’re undocumented, you feel like you’re stuck.”

Ed Kissam, an immigration researcher at the immigrant advocacy group, WKF Giving Fund, said he doubts a significant number of farmworkers will leave the industry. Farmworkers often lack the language, education and technical skills to move up the employment ladder, he said. “Surely some will,” Kissam said. “It’s not going to be a mass exodus.”

Edward Taylor, a researcher at the University of California, Davis, said a shortage of farmworkers could be exacerbated by a dwindling flow of workers from Mexico, the largest supplier of labor to the United States. Taylor said the lower birthrates, more industrial jobs and better schools in rural Mexico are cutting into the supply of farmworkers.

“U.S. and Mexican farmers have to compete for that diminishing supply of farm labor,” he said. “Once this change hits, there’s no going back.”

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Police boss: Need dialogue to curb tensions

By JONATHAN LEMIRE The Associated Press NEW YORK – A day after the funeral of one of two police officers gunned down in their patrol car, the city’s police commissioner called Sunday for a “lot less rhetoric and a lot more dialogue” to defuse the tension between police officers and the population.

Speaking on NBC’s “Meet The Press,” Commissioner William Bratton said the “pent-up frustrations” that have caused people to take to the streets in recent weeks go far beyond policing policies across the nation.

“This is about the continuing poverty rates, the continuing growing disparity between the wealthy and the poor. It’s still about unemployment issues. There are so many national issues that have to be addressed that it isn’t just policing, as I think we all well know,” he said.

Bratton said rank-and-file officers and much of America’s police leadership feels under attack, including “from the federal government at the highest levels.”

He urged: “See us. See the police. See why they have the anxieties and the perceptions they have.”

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Police officers hold hands in prayer during the funeral service of New York City police officer Rafael Ramos on Saturday in the Glendale section of Queens in New York.

Bratton also appeared on CBS’ “Face the Nation,” where he defended Mayor Bill de Blasio, saying it was wrong for police officers to turn their backs to a video monitor outside a Queens church as de Blasio spoke at the funeral of officer Rafael Ramos.

“I certainly don’t support that action,” he said. “That funeral was held to honor officer Ramos. And to bring politics, to bring issues into that event, I think, was very inappropriate.”

He acknowledged, however, that the morale of officers is low and said their actions “unfortunately” reflected the feelings of some toward the mayor. Some police officers blame de Blasio for creating an atmosphere of negativity toward the New York Police Department in the city after a grand jury declined to charge an officer in the police chokehold death of Eric Garner on Staten Island.

The gesture at Ramos’ funeral came amid contentious

contract negotiations with the city. The rank-and-file police union did not claim credit for the symbolic protest, and its head, Patrick Lynch, dodged reporters’ attempts to ask about it after Ramos’ funeral.

It was not clear if officers planned to turn their backs on de Blasio again at the funeral for Ramos’ partner. Arrangements for that service have not yet been announced.

The silent protest was a continuation of the defiance shown at a hospital after the officers’ slayings on Dec. 20, when Lynch and others turned their backs on de Blasio. Lynch said the mayor had “blood on his hands.”

Bratton said de Blasio was “totally supportive” of officers and had contributed hundreds of millions of dollars outside the department’s budget this year, much of it focused on officer safety enhancements.

After Bratton, former Mayor Rudolph Giuliani told the CBS program that it was wrong for officers to turn their backs on de Blasio or to try to blame him for officers’ deaths.

But he also said de Blasio should apologize to the police department because he “created an impression with the police that he was on the side of the protesters.”

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Seed libraries struggle with state laws limiting exchanges

By SCOTT McFETRIDGE The Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa – People have exchanged seeds to grow tomatoes or produce potatoes, but a new effort to loan and borrow seeds has created conflict between well-meaning gardeners and state agriculture officials who feel obligated to enforce laws restricting it.

Seed exchanges have sprouted up in about 300 locations around the country, most often in libraries, where gardeners can exchange self-pollinating seeds rather than buy

standard, hybrid seeds. In spots like Duluth, Minnesota, the conflict with agriculture departments has surprised gardeners and library officials, who established exchanges to meet a growing interest in locally grown food and preserving certain varieties, never thinking to examine the intricacies of state seed laws.

“It’s about sharing with our friends and neighbors in the community,” Duluth Library Manager Carla Powers said.

Its seed exchange is operated by library employees and volunteers out of a converted

wardrobe. Agriculture officials say they weren’t looking for a fight but felt obligated as they became aware of the increasingly popular seed libraries to enforce laws, which are largely uniform across the country.

Intended to protect farmers, the laws ensure seeds are viable, will grow the intended plant and aren’t mixed with unwanted seeds. Even though most of the laws refer to “sales” of seeds, that term is defined to include exchanges – where no money changes hands.

“Everybody thinks we’re the big, evil, bad government,

but it’s much more complicated than people are aware,” said Geir Friisoe, director of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s Plant Protection Division.

The issue arose last summer in Pennsylvania, when a state inspector became aware of a seed exchange at a public library in Mechanicsburg that appeared to violate the law.

State Agriculture Department Deputy Secretary Jay Howes said his office “sent them a nice letter” that outlined the problem, noting seed distributed by the library need-

ed to be tested and the library would have to be licensed.

State officials and the library quickly resolved the situation by agreeing to hold one-day seed swaps, Howes said.

Despite that, some were puzzled about why the state had demanded changes. The department felt it was wrongly portrayed as cracking down on well-intentioned gardeners, when officials had little choice.

“When state law was written, probably 10 years ago, there was no such thing as a seed library, so the law didn’t anticipate this,” Howes said.

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Ballot question to ask about influence of money in politics

By KATIE DAHLSTROM kdahlstrom@shawmedia.com SYCAMORE – Voters across DeKalb County will get to voice their thoughts about the influence of money in politics when they go to the polls in April.

The DeKalb County Board approved a resolution to put a non-binding question on the ballot that will ask voters if they support measures such as a ban on politicians taking money from industries they regulate, increasing transparency of campaign funding, providing a tax rebate for voters to contribute to political campaigns, and putting limits on so-called “super PACs.” Shannon Wilde, a Genoa resident and citizen’s group Represent.Us volunteer who successfully lobbied Genoa township leaders to put the measure on their November ballot, made the appeal for the

question to appear on the April ballot to the DeKalb County Board.

“We need to come together to end the legalized corruption that has defined modern politics by taking action locally,” Wilde said.

Genoa Township voters agreed with the measure by a 1,336 to 158 vote in the November election, according to DeKalb County voting records.

The Winnebago County Board also agreed to place the measure on the April ballot.

The question will be nonbinding and is intended as part of a broader movement aimed at showing popular support for an initiative called the American Anti-Corruption Act, which calls for sweeping reform of how campaigns are financed and how money influences politics.

County Board members unanimously decided to allow

voters to have a say in April, although a handful of them questioned the referendum’s wording.

District 10 Democrat Frank O’Barski of DeKalb said he would like to see a more specific question that could be binding.

Sycamore Democrat Joseph Bassett, District 4, said he thought the question had “the right idea, but the wrong wording.”

District 3 board member Riley Oncken, a Sycamore Republican, voted in favor of the measure, but urged the board not to give the results much weight.

“Because it’s such a loaded question,” Oncken said, “we have to be very careful when we’re putting questions like this on the ballot that they maintain some sort of objectivity, and this one has no objectivity at all.”

LOCAL BRIEFS DeKalb Park Board to consider filling vacancy

DeKalb posts holiday trash pickup schedule DeKALB – Trash and recycling pickup will be delayed one day this week, city officials said.

People whose refuse normally is collected Thursday will instead have a Friday pickup, and Friday pickup areas will be served Saturday, according to a news release from the city of DeKalb.

Waste Management will collect Christmas trees that are placed on the parkway this

week and next week, officials said. Trees must be stripped of all decoration; trees in plastic bags will not be collected.

Landscape waste containers will be available for Christmas tree disposal today through Jan. 9 at these locations: • The southeast corner of North Seventh and Oak streets • Fire Station No. 2, 1154 S. Seventh St. • City garden plots by Fire Station No. 3, 950 W. Dresser Road For information on holiday refuse or recycling, contact Waste Management at 815758-6607.

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Police shootings among top stories • OPTIMISTIC Continued from page A1 they were a year ago to believe that the current year was better than the last for the United States – 30 percent say so this year, while 25 percent said so in 2013.

THREE STORIES SHARE TOP SPOTS Americans are divided on the most important news event of 2014, with the rise of the Islamic State group in Iraq and Syria, protests over the killings of black men including Michael Brown and Eric Garner by police officers, and the Ebola outbreak each named by about 1 in 10 Americans.

In a separate Associated Press survey of news directors and editors, the killings of unarmed men by police stand out more clearly as the top story, with 22 of 85 respondents choosing

it as the top news, about twice as many as the Islamic State or Ebola stories.

Non-whites are more apt to cite the protests of Brown and Garner’s deaths than whites (14 percent among non-whites, 8 percent among whites).

The poll was conducted before the shooting deaths of two New York City police officers by a man who threatened retaliation for the police killings of unarmed black men.

Brown’s death and the unrest in Ferguson resonate with Brunell, who spent more than two dozen years in urban ministry in St. Louis between 1978 and 2008.

She encourages civic, religious and other leaders to think about the role of first

responders and how people, no matter where they live, interact with each other to try to forge a new reality.

“Everything that has happened there since August, I can close my eyes and see those places,” Brunell said.

“That’s where the pot boiled over, but it could be tens of places around the nation. I think we’re all called to be thoughtful of the issues in Ferguson.”

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Commissioners will meet at the clubhouse of the River Heights Golf Course, 1100 S. Annie Glidden Road, DeKalb.

The meeting will include a discussion and possible action on the five-member board’s vacancy.

The board declared a vacancy Dec. 11, almost one week after former commissioner Per Faivre resigned when he moved to Wisconsin. Because

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A funeral mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January, Born: April 16, 1954; in 3, 2015, at The Church of St. Mary, Youngstown, OH Died: Dec. 25, 2014; in Bluffton, SC 244 Waterman St., Sycamore, with the Reverend Paul Lipinski, celebrating. A visitation will be Joseph “Joe” Anthony Malandra, 60, held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on of Bluffton, SC, (for- Friday, January 2, at Olson Funeral merly of Sycamore, & Cremation Services, Ltd., Quiram Sycamore Chapel, 1245 Somonauk Illinois) passed away peacefully at St., Sycamore, IL 60178.

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Born April 16, 1954, in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of Joseph A. and Lena (Gianfrancesco) Malandra. He graduated from KATHY L. SANTORO Chaney High School in Youngstown in 1972 and from Youngstown State Kathy L. Santoro, 60, of Sycamore University in 1977. Joe married died Saturday, December 27, 2014, Laurie Jo Holmes on June 21, 1980, at her home. in Sycamore, Illinois. Joe enjoyed a Arrangements are pending at the rewarding career in manufacturing Butala Funeral Home and Crematooperations that included nearly ry in Sycamore. For info go to www.

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Operations Manager for the G650 with Gulfstream Aerospace in Savannah, Georgia. He was very proud EDWARD C. of his association with Gulfstream SWEIGARD, JR. Aerospace and took great pride in Born: Aug. 9, 1932; in Omaha, NE his work.

Died: Dec. 15, 2014; in Joliet, IL Joe was an avid golfer. One of his golfing dreams was realized Edward Charles in 2008 when he and his son, Joe, Sweigard, Jr., age attended the Masters Golf Tourna82, passed away ment in Augusta, Georgia for their peacefully into the first time together. In the summer arms of His Lord on of 2013 he was able to realize his Monday, December second golfing dream and that was 15, 2014, at Joliet to play Pebble Beach. Joe was a Area Community die-hard fan of The Ohio State BuckHospice Home. eyes, the Cleveland Browns, the Born August 9, Cleveland Indians and the Cleveland 1932, in Omaha, Cavaliers. Joe was a family man, Nebraska to Edward having coached his children’s sports teams beginning when they Charles Sweigard Sr. and Mary Ann (Niksich) Sweigard. He grew were in kindergarten. He loved every minute of it. Joe served as Past up in Omaha, attending Creighton Prep High School, then Creighton President and Board Member of University. After proudly serving in Sycamore United Fund, Sycamore the Army he returned to Creighton Little League Board Member, and to attend Law School, graduating was the Past Director and Advisor in 1960. He was a member of the for Junior Achievement.

Nebraska Bar Association. On May Joe is survived by his beloved 7, 1955, Ed married the love of his wife, Laurie; his loving son, Joe (Allison) Malandra of North Liberty, life, Maureen Ann Reeder, and they Iowa; and his loving daughter, Krissi enjoyed 49 years together.

Ed served as a Vice President and (Matt)Prellwitz of Cottage Grove, Wisconsin; cherished grand-daugh- Trust Officer in the banking industry in DeKalb, IL, Joliet and Chicago. ter, Gianna Malandra; his mother, He retired in 1993 to care for his Lena of Youngstown, Ohio; his wife after she suffered a stroke. A brother, Lou Malandra of Littleton, wonderfully devoted husband, he CO; his sister, Maria Dlwgosh of cared for her in their home until she Ashtabula, Ohio; nieces and nephpassed away in 2004. He enjoyed ews, and aunts and many friends.

He was predeceased by his father, golf, his stamp and coin collections, coffee, smoking his pipe, singing, grandparents, aunts and uncles.

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Obituaries also appear online at Daily-Chronicle.com/obits, where you may sign the guest book, send flowers or make a memorial donation. reading, traveling, the Chicago Bears, and especially spending time with his children and grandchildren.

Surviving are his four children, Kenneth E. (Stephanie) Sweigard, Ruth A. (James) Sweigard-Colnar, Daniel J. Sweigard, and Eric C. Sweigard; three grandchildren, Kaitlin and Jared Sweigard and Joseph Edward Colnar; his sister, Helen Buglewicz; his brother, William Sweigard; and many nieces, nephews and dear friends.

Preceded in death by his wife, Maureen Reeder Sweigard (May 10, 2004); two infant sons, Edward C. Sweigard III and Richard C. Sweigard; his parents; and his sister, Marcia Hardman.

Thanks to the many devoted caregivers who worked with Ed over the past 5 years, especially Kris Ackerman, Ann Eckhorn, Josette Olsen and Rhiann Van de Bogart who made his last years more enjoyable.

Funeral Services for Edward Charles Sweigard, Jr. will be Saturday, January 3, 2015, at 11:15 a.m. from the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black at Essington Rds, Joliet, to the Cathedral of St. Raymond Nonnatus where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12:00 p.m. Noon. Interment will be Monday in Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery .

Memorials in his name to the Joliet Chapter of Alzheimer’s Association, 850 Essington Road, Suite 200, Joliet, IL 60435 or Joliet Area Community Hospice would be appreciated.

Visitation Friday, January 2, 2015, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

For information: 815-741-5500 or www.fredcdames.com

DeKalb County Russell L. Sanderson, 26, of the 8400 block of Maple Road, Kingston, was charged Friday, Dec. 26, with DUI, driving with a blood alcohol

content of more than 0.08, leaving the scene of a property damage accident and failure to report an accident.

Gary A. Holle, 50, of the 100 block of West Hardander Gate, Lee, was charged Friday, Dec. 26, with driving under the influence and aggravated fleeing or attempting to elude police.

Matthew J. Volkening, 21, of the 13100 block of Briody Way, Genoa, was charged Saturday, Dec. 27, with driving under the influence of

alcohol.

William T. Clucas, 36, of the 1200 block of Steward Road, Steward, was charged Saturday, Dec. 27, with unlawful possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver and unlawful possession of a controlled substance.

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“Educating the public about condo law and assisting with dispute resolution when requested will help prevent unnecessary and expensive litigation,” said state Sen. Heather Steans, a Chicago Democrat who helped sponsor the measure.

She said only a handful of other states have a condominium ombudsperson.

Quinn has less than three weeks in office before Republican Gov.-elect Bruce Rauner is sworn in.

killings.

The number is far less than the early 1990s when annual homicides in Chicago topped 900 at times.

Experts say crime overall has been declining.

The police department’s count differs from the Cook County medical examiner’s tally of 410.

Police use federal guidelines in counting homicides and determined some were accidents or in self-defense.

Chicago homocide rate continues to decline

CHICAGO RIDGE – Police are investigating after an incident at a suburban Chicago mall led to an evening closure.

Chicago Ridge Mall was closed Saturday evening after mall workers reportedly heard gunshots and saw shoppers running. However, Chicago Ridge Mayor Chuck Tokar told the Chicago Sun-Times he couldn’t confirm shots were fired, and police officers didn’t find any weapons.

The mayor said no arrests or injuries were reported.

The mall was open Sunday for regular business hours.

– Wire reports

Northern Illinois University Jennifer Kubetz, 26, of the 1000 block of South Fifth Street, DeKalb, was charged Tuesday, Dec. 23, with DUI.

STATE BRIEFS New state office to help resolve condo disputes CHICAGO – Illinois officials will have a role in resolving disputes between condominium owners and associations under a plan signed into law over the weekend by outgoing Gov. Pat Quinn.

The legislation creates an ombudsperson within the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation who will help resolve disputes and educate condo owners.

“This new law will give condominium unit owners alternatives to litigation as they work to resolve disputes,” Quinn said in a statement released Saturday.

The legislation, which takes effect in 2016, also requires condominium associations to have a written dispute policy registered with the state and for the ombudsman to provide educational materials online.

The new position will be in place starting in January 2019.

Bill sponsors said the rights and responsibilities of condo owners and associations are complex and the legislation creates a process for resolu-

CHICAGO – Authorities say Chicago could close out 2014 with the lowest number of homicides in decades.

The Chicago Police Department reported 390 murders through Dec. 20, according to a story published Saturday in the Chicago Sun-Times.

The last time the numbers were in the same range was in 1965 when the total was 397.

The newspaper reports that 2014 is at least a 2 percent decrease from 2013. In 2012 there were more than 500

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GOP puts up a bigger tent for minority challenge

By STEVE PEOPLES The Associated Press WASHINGTON – Long criticized as the party of old white men, the GOP’s next class of presidential contenders may include two Hispanic senators, an Indian-American governor, a female business leader and an African-American neurosurgeon. In a group that could exceed a dozen Republican White House prospects, all but a few

are in their 40s or 50s, while one of the oldest white men is a fluent Spanish speaker whose wife is a native Mexican.

The diverse group is a point of pride for Republicans who push for a “big tent” party.

“This is a diverse nation, and we need to be a diverse party,” said Carly Fiorina, the former Hewlett-Packard chief executive and only Republican woman openly weighing a 2016 bid. “That doesn’t mean

we sacrifice our principles, but it means we need to look like and understand and empathize with the nation.”

Republican strategists hope that a more diverse slate of candidates will help appeal to a growing minority population that has given Democrats a decided advantage in the last two presidential contests.

It’s unclear whether changing the faces of the GOP’s messengers will be enough to take

back the White House in 2016.

Critics point out Republicans have alienated some minority voters by pushing for voter identification laws that disproportionately affect nonwhites.

“They’re going to have to make a decision about whether they’re going to build a meaningful multiracial coalition by respecting and defending the rights of all people in this country,” said Benjamin Jealous, a former president of the Nation-

al Association for the Advancement of Colored People.”

The Republican Party has struggled to get minority support since Democratic President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

But Jealous and others suggest there are signs of hope in a diverse 2016 Republican class.

Florida Sen. Marco Rubio and Texas Sen. Ted Cruz are Hispanic, while Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal is the first U.S. In-

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Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush recently announced plans to “actively explore” a presidential bid. At 61, he is among the older would-be Republican candidates.

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Sycamore music boosters announce ‘Note to Remember’ SYCAMORE – Tickets are on sale now for the Sycamore Music Boosters’ seventh annual “A Note to Remember” event on Feb. 14.

The boosters are a group of family and friends of students enrolled in music education classes in Sycamore District 427 schools.

Money raised through the fundraiser will aid in the purchase of instruments, uniforms and scholarships for Sycamore’s talented musicians.

“A Note to Remember” will be from 7 to 11 p.m. at Blumen Gardens, 403 Edward St., Sycamore.

The Mardra and Reggie Thomas Ensemble will be the featured performers.

Mardra Thomas is a jazz vocalist known for her realistic portrayal of Billie Holiday in concert and on the theatre stage.

Her music career was sparked in the St. Louis area when she performed for the

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Shortly after she found herself trading scat solos with world-class trumpeter Clark Terry while performing with the East St. Louis Lincoln Big Band under the direction of

AROUND THE COMMUNITY CORTLAND Crochet Class Time: 6:30 p.m.

Date: Monday Place: Cortland Community Library, 63 S. Somonauk Road Information: 815-756-7274 or cortlandlibrary.com

DeKALB Salvation Army Food Pantry Time: 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Thursday; 5 to 6:45 p.m.

Thursday only Dates: Mondays through Thursdays Place: 830 Grove St. Call 815-756-4308 to volunteer.

Those needing food pantry assistance should be prepared to show a state-issued photo ID and proof of DeKalb residency.

Free Blood Pressure Clinic Time: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Date: Monday Place: Kishwaukee Hospital Roberts Conference Center Information: 815-748-8962 or www.kishhospital.org/programs A community wellness professional monitors blood pressure weekly.

Receive blood pressure information and a tracking card. No registration necessary.

‘Magic and Snowball’ Time: 1:30 p.m.

Date: Monday Place: DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St. Information: 815-756-9568, ext.

250 Magician Richard Landry will perform with his famous rabbit, Snowball.

New Hope Food Pantry Time: 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Date: Monday Place: New Hope Missionary Baptist church, 1201 Twombly Road Free Community Dinner Time: 5 to 7 p.m.

Dates: Every Monday and Wednesday; next, Dec. 29 Place: Feed’em Soup, 122 S. First St. Information: feedemsoup.org For transportation, call 815-2937433. Diners pay what they can; those who cannot pay can eat for free.

Open Chess Play Time: 6 to 8 p.m.

Date: Monday Place: First Congregational Church, 615 N. First St. Information: info@dekalbchess. com or visit www.DeKalbChess.com Free, open chess game play, all ages and skill levels are welcome.

Equipment is provided but attendees are welcome to bring their own.

Bedtime Stories and Craft Time: 6:30 p.m.

Date: Monday Place: DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St. Information: 815-756-9568, ext.

250, or theresaw@dkpl.org

Pajamas are welcome. Each week, the story time session is followed by a craft.

Open Mic Night Time: 7:30 p.m.

Date: Monday Place: The House Cafe, 263 E. Lincoln Highway Information: 815-275-4884 Sign up begins at 7:30 p.m. and performances begin at 8 p.m.

renowned educator Ronald Carter.

Local group Jazz In Progress also will perform, as will the Sycamore High School Jazz Ensemble and other various school ensembles.

An hors d’oeuvres buffet

everyone is invited to eat regardless of circumstance.

Free Community Lunch Time: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Date: Friday Place: Feed’em Soup, 122 S. First St. Information: feedemsoup.org

and coffee bar will be included, along with numerous raffle and silent auction prizes donated by local businesses.

Tickets cost $25 each for this adult-only event and are in limited supply.

The cost of admission includes musical entertainment, hors d’oeuvres and coffee bar. A cash bar also will be available.

Tickets are on sale now at all upcoming Sycamore concerts; at the Sycamore High School main office; Northern Rehab Physical Therapy Specialists 3266 Resource Parkway, DeKalb; Kar Fre Flowers, 1126 East State St., Sycamore; Riccardi’s, 418 W. State St., Sycamore; and Shawn’s Coffee Shop, 204 Somonauk St., Sycamore.

They also are available via email at Note2Remember@ gmail.com or by calling Clare Dempsey at 815-751-8388.

For information, visit www.sycamoremusicboosters.com.

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Free Blood Pressure Clinic Time: 9 to 11 a.m.

Date: Wednesday Information: 815-786-3962

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Time: 6 to 8 p.m.

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Time: 9:30 a.m.

Time: Noon to 4 p.m.

Free Yoga Classes Dates: Tuesday and Friday Date: Monday Time: 8 a.m.

Place: KishHealth System Cancer Place: Sycamore United Methodist Date: Monday, Jan. 5, through Center Church, 160 Johnson Ave. Saturday, Jan. 10 Information: 815-748-2958 Information: 815-895-9113 Place: Creative Therapeutics, 400 To receive assistance, be prepared Little Learners and Craft E. Hillcrest Drive to show a photo ID and two pieces of Time: 9:30 a.m.

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Oak St. camp yoga.

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Bingo 250, or theresaw@dkpl.org Time: Card sales start at 6 p.m.; GENOA This story time program is geared play begins at 7:15 p.m.

Bingo to children ages 2 to 5 and caregivers.

Date: Wednesday Time: 7 p.m.

Music, finger plays, puppets and Place: Sycamore Veterans Home, Date: Tuesday books are woven into each week’s 121 S. California St. Place: Genoa Veterans Home, 311 S. theme.

‘Great Gatsby New Year’s Eve’ Washington St. Free Movie: Disney’s ‘Frozen’ Time: 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

Genoa Mason’s Breakfast Time: 2 p.m.

Date: Wednesday Time: 6 to 10 a.m.

Date: Tuesday Place: Jane Fargo Hotel, 355 W. Date: Sunday Place: DeKalb Public Library, 309 State St. Place: Genoa Masonic Lodge #288, Oak St. Cost: $15 each or $25 couple in 130 Route 23 Information: 815-756-9568, ext. advance, $20 each or $35 couple at Cost: Adults $6, children under 12 250 the door $4 Information: www.janefargohotel.

Classes for Spanish Speakers All-you-can-eat pancake breakfast com or 815-895-6789 Time: 6 to 8 p.m. with eggs to order, sausage, coffee Costumes are encouraged to this Dates: Tuesday and Thursday and milk. Orange juice is 75 cents “Great Gatsby”-themed New Year’s Place: 330 Grove St., at the corner extra.

Eve event. There will be a live DJ, of Grove and Fourth streets dancing, a midnight champagne toast Information: 815-970-3265 KINGSTON and appetizers. Best costume wins a Spanish-speakers are invited to free night stay in the hotel. learn English at free English as a secPork Roast Supper ond language classes. This group of Time: Seatings at 5 and 6:15 p.m.

Bunco volunteers also teaches free classes Date: Saturday Time: 7 p.m. to help native Spanish speakers Place: Kingston United Methodist Date: Thursday obtain their GED or Illinois drivers Church, 121 W. First St. Place: Sycamore Veterans Home, license.

Cost: Adults $10, children $5 121 S. California St. Complete dinner, including dessert.

Cost: $10 Frozen Princess Party Carry-outs and gift certificates are Time: 1 p.m.

Free Coffee, Pastries and Converavailable.

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LEE Oak St. Date: Thursday Information: 815-756-9568, ext.

Place: The Grand Victorian, 1440 N.I.C.E. Food Pantry 250 Somonauk St. Time: 8:15 to 11 a.m.

Hosted by Royal Remembrance.

Information: 815-895-1900 Date: Saturday Place: 346 S. County Line Road Free New Year’s Eve Dinner New Year’s Brunch Time: 5 p.m.

Time: 11 to 1 p.m.

Date: Wednesday SANDWICH Date: Sunday Place: Feed’em Soup, 122 S. First St. Place: The Grand Victorian, 1440 Indian Valley Community Band Information: www.feedemsoup.

Somonauk St. Rehearsals org Information: 815-895-1900 Time: 6 to 7:20 p.m.

Those who are able to make a Date: Mondays donation are encouraged to do so; WATERMAN Place: Sandwich Middle School everyone is invited to eat regardless band room, 600 S. Wells St. Walk-in Blood Pressure Clinic of circumstance.

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This community band is made up Place: KishHealth Family and Date: Thursday of anyone 18 or older who has ever Specialty Care Place: Feed’em Soup, 122 S. First St. played an instrument. Recent graduA community wellness professional Information: www.feedemsoup. ates are welcome, as is anyone who monitors blood pressure weekly. org wants to pick up their instrument Receive blood pressure information Those who are able to make a again. The band particularly needs and a tracking card. No registration donation are encouraged to do so; trumpets, percussion, trombones and necessary.

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Registration open for balance classes Start the New Year off right and consider joining Northern Rehab Physical Therapy Specialists’ Strength and Stability Class.

These classes focus on activities to improve balance, flexibility, strength, prevent falls, enhance energy levels, increase confidence of performing daily activities and more.

Participants can expect to have an interactive and fun workout experience.

Northern Rehab’s Strength and Stability classes are offered at various locations and meeting times.

Space is available for the following classes: Monday/Wednesday from noon to 1 p.m., Tuesday/Thursday from noon to 1 p.m. or 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the 3266 Resource Parkway location

in DeKalb. Classes also are available Tuesday/Thursday from noon to 1 p.m. at the Genoa location at 540 E. Main St. These classes run for five weeks and include 10 sessions. Sessions repeat every five weeks with the opportunity to renew enrollment each session.

The next session begins the week of Jan. 5. Space is limited and classes fill quickly, so contact or stop in at either DeKalb or Genoa office to inquire about availability and to register.

Class fees are $60 for 10 sessions. Receive a 10 percent discount when you and a friend sign up together for your first session.

Information can be found at www.northernrehabpt.com or by calling 815756-8524.

Fox Valley Career Center sets open house Fox Valley Career Center will hold an open house from 6 to 8 p.m. Jan 7 on the Kaneland High School campus.

Visitors will have the opportunity to view classrooms, labs and shops, as well as talk to instructors.

In addition, health occupations students will provide free blood pressure screenings.

A campus shuttle service will provide transportation between the main building and the public safety classes in the nearby middle school building.

There also will be a fire science demonstration at the adjacent campus training site.

Fox Valley Career Center serves junior and senior students at Kaneland High School by offering cours-

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For information, call FVCC at 630-365-5113 or visit www.foxvalleycc.org.

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13-year war in Afghanistan ends Malaria killing more than Ebola in West Africa

By LYNNE O’DONNELL The Associated Press KABUL, Afghanistan – The war in Afghanistan, fought for 13 bloody years and still raging, came to a formal end Sunday with a quiet flag-lowering ceremony in Kabul that marked the transition of the fighting from U.S.-led combat troops to the country’s own security forces.

In front of a small, handpicked audience at the headquarters of the NATO mission, the green-and-white flag of the International Security Assistance Force was ceremonially rolled up and sheathed, and the flag of the new international mission called Resolute Support was hoisted.

U.S. Gen. John Campbell, commander of ISAF, commemorated the 3,500 international soldiers killed on Afghan battlefields and praised the country’s army for giving him confidence that they are able to take on the fight alone.

“Resolute Support will serve as the bedrock of an enduring partnership” between NATO and Afghanistan, Campbell told an audience of Afghan and international military officers and officials, as well as diplomats and journalists.

“The road before us remains challenging, but we will triumph,” he added.

Beginning Jan. 1, the new mission will provide training and support for Afghanistan’s military, with the U.S. accounting for almost 11,000 of the 13,500 members of the residual force.

“Thanks to the extraordinary sacrifices of our men and women in uniform, our combat mission in Afghanistan is ending, and the longest war in American history is coming to a responsible conclusion,” U.S. President Barack Obama said in a statement issued in Hawaii, where he is on vacation with his family.

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani, who took office in September, signed bilateral security agreements with Washington and NATO allowing the ongoing military presence. The

By MICHELLE FAUL The Associated Press

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Commander of the International Security Assistance Force, Gen. John Campbell (center), cases the ISAF flag during a ceremony at the ISAF headquarters Sunday in Kabul, Afghanistan. move has led to a spike in violence, with the Taliban claiming it as an excuse to step up operations aimed at destabilizing his government.

ISAF was set up after the U.S.-led invasion as an umbrella for the coalition of around 50 nations that provided troops and took responsibility for security across the country. It ends with 2,224 American soldiers killed, according to an Associated Press tally.

The mission, which was initially aimed at toppling the Taliban and rooting out al-Qaida following the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, peaked at 140,000 troops in 2010. Obama ordered a surge to drive the insurgents out of strategically important regions, notably in the southern provinces of Helmand and Kandahar, where the Taliban had its capital from 1996 to 2001.

Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid called Sunday’s event a “defeat ceremony” and said the insurgents’ fight would continue.

“Since the invasion in 2001 until now, these events have been aimed at changing public opinion, but we will fight until

there is not one foreign soldier on Afghan soil and we have established an Islamic state,” he said.

Obama recently expanded the role of U.S. forces remaining in the country, allowing them to extend their counter-terrorism operations to the Taliban, as well as al-Qaida, and to provide ground and air support for Afghan forces when necessary for at least the next two years.

Afghans have mixed feelings about the drawdown of foreign troops. With the deteriorating security situation, many believe the troops are needed to back up the Afghan effort to bring peace after more than three decades of continual war.

“At least in the past 13 years we have seen improvements in our way of life – freedom of speech, democracy, the people generally better off financially,” 42-year-old shop keeper Gul Mohammad said.

But the soldiers are still needed “at least until our own forces are strong enough, while our economy strengthens, while our leaders try to form a government,” he said.

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has said that Afghanistan’s 350,000-member security forces are ready to take on the insurgency alone, despite complaints by officials that they lack the necessary assets, such as air support, medical evacuation systems and intelligence.

On Sunday, he said that ISAF’s mandate was “carried out at great cost but with great success.”

“We have made our own nations safer by denying safe haven to international terrorists.

We have made Afghanistan stronger by building up from scratch strong security forces.

Together we have created the conditions for a better future for millions of Afghan men, women and children,” he said.

As Afghan forces assume sovereignty, the country is without a Cabinet three months after Ghani’s inauguration, and economic growth is near zero because of the reduction of the international military presence and other aid. The United States spent more than $100 million on reconstruction in Afghanistan, on top of the $1 trillion war.

Turkey vultures are often mistaken for bald eagles • EAGLES Continued from page A1 said there are probably about a dozen in the entire county.

Although the numbers might seem small, they aren’t when compared to 40 years ago.

According to Arizona nonprofit, the Center for Biological Diversity, one known pair of bald eagles lived in Illinois in 1973. That number grew exponentially to 135 pairs in 2006.

Counters with the Illinois Audubon Society spotted nearly 6,000 bald eagles during their annual mid-winter count in January. They said cold conditions in Minnesota and Wisconsin cause the number of eagles to surge compared with 2013, when counters reported 2,300 bald eagles across the state.

In the southern part of the county, Kerry Novak, the site superintendent for Shabbona Lake State Park, said he’s seen a couple of bald eagles, but not as consistently. He said better

By the numbers Bald eagles in Illinois 2014 – 5,975 2013 – 2,325 2012 – 2,152 2011 – 2,108 2010 – 1,218

Source: The Illinois Audubon Society

viewing probably takes place in Starved Rock State Park or at locks and dams along larger rivers.

Christy Gerbitz, the director of operations for Oaken Acres Wildlife Center, said she sees about six bald eagles flying over the center in Kingston. Calls from people who have spotted any large bird, particularly bald eagles, isn’t unheard of.

“Once people called about a bald eagle sitting near the holing ponds at Wal-Mart,” Gerbitz said. “It wasn’t hurt – people were just excited.”

People often mistake large birds like turkey vultures for bald eagles, she said. Easy ways to distinguish a bald eagle is to look at its feet, which will be yellow like the beak protruding from their white heads. Bald eagles’ wings span about 8 feet, she said – 2 feet longer than a turkey vultures’. Then there’s the way the two birds differ when flying.

A vulture’s wings will have a “V” shape in flight while raptors, bald eagles included, fly flat as a board, Gerbitz said.

Anyone who stumbles upon what appears to be an injured or distressed bald eagle should call Oaken Acres immediately so staff there can assess the situation, Gerbitz said. Although restrictions that were in place while bald eagles were endangered are more lax, there still are punishments for getting too close.

State Rep. Bob Pritchard, R-Hinckley, is sponsoring the “Good Samaritan Bill,” a piece of legislation that would allow members of the public to rescue

injured or orphaned wild animals and take them directly to a licensed wildlife rehabilitator.

Pritchard said the legislation was spurred by an ongoing case involving a LaSalle County man who was charged with four counts of taking wildlife illegally after he rescued two bald eaglets that had fallen from their nest and took them to a rehabilitator.

Members of the house could consider the bill as early as February, Pritchard said.

In the meantime, Illinois Department of Natural Resources spokesperson Chris Young said the best method for watching bald eagles is to keep some distance from the birds as not to scare them from their perches.

Or possibly worse, Young said, making bald eagles so familiar and reliant on humans that they become nuisance animals.

“Your vehicle is the best wildlife blind you have,” Young said. “The eagles get to do their thing, and you get to watch them.”

Focus is on search and families, not cause of incident • MISSING Continued from page A1 was about halfway to Singapore when it vanished from radar.

The jet had been airborne for about 42 minutes.

There was no distress signal from the twin-engine, single-aisle plane, said Djoko Murjatmodjo, Indonesia’s acting director general of transportation.

The last communication between the cockpit and air traffic control was at 6:13 a.m., when one of the pilots asked to increase altitude from 32,000 feet to 38,000 feet, Murjatmodjo said.

The jet was last seen on radar at 6:16 a.m. and was gone a minute later, he told reporters.

Indonesia, Singapore and

Malaysia launched a searchand-rescue operation near Belitung island in the Java Sea, the area where the airliner lost contact with the ground.

AirAsia group CEO Tony Fernandes flew to Surabaya and told a news conference that the focus for now should be on the search and the families rather than the cause of the incident.

“We have no idea at the moment what went wrong,” said Fernandes, a Malaysian businessman who founded the lowcost carrier in 2001. “Let’s not speculate at the moment.”

Malaysia-based AirAsia has a good safety record and had never lost a plane.

But Malaysia itself has already endured a catastrophic year, with 239 people still miss-

ing from Flight 370 and all 298 people aboard Flight 17 killed when it was shot down over rebel-held territory in Ukraine.

AirAsia said Flight 8501 was on its submitted flight plan but had requested a change due to weather.

Sunardi, a forecaster at Indonesia’s Meteorology and Geophysics Agency, said dense storm clouds were detected up to 44,000 feet in the area at the time.

“There could have been turbulence, lightning and vertical as well as horizontal strong winds within such clouds,” said Sunardi, who like many Indonesians uses only one name.

Airline pilots routinely fly around thunderstorms, said John Cox, a former accident investigator. Using on-board ra-

dar, flight crews can typically see a storm forming from more than 100 miles away.

In such cases, pilots have time to find a way around the storm cluster or look for gaps to fly through, he said.

“It’s not like you have to make an instantaneous decision,” Cox said. Storms can be hundreds of miles long, but “because a jet moves at 8 miles a minute, if you to go 100 miles out of your way, it’s not a problem.”

Authorities have not said whether they lost only the secondary radar target, which is created by the plane’s transponder, or whether the primary radar target, which is created by energy reflected from the plane’s body, was lost as well, Cox said.

GUECKEDOU, Guinea – West Africa’s fight to contain Ebola has hampered the campaign against malaria, a preventable and treatable disease that is claiming many thousands more lives than the dreaded virus.

In Gueckedou, near the village where Ebola first started killing people in Guinea’s tropical southern forests a year ago, doctors say they have had to stop pricking fingers to do blood tests for malaria.

Guinea’s drop in reported malaria cases this year by as much as 40 percent is not good news, said Dr. Bernard Nahlen, deputy director of the U.S. President’s Malaria Initiative. He said the decrease is likely because people are too scared to go to health facilities and are not getting treated for malaria.

“It would be a major failure on the part of everybody involved to have a lot of people die from malaria in the midst of the Ebola epidemic,” he said in a telephone interview. “I would be surprised if there were not an increase in unnecessary malaria deaths in the midst of all this, and a lot of those will be young children.”

Figures always are estimates in Guinea, where half the 12 million people have no access to health centers and die uncounted. Some 15,000 Guineans died from malaria last year, 14,000 of them children under five, according to Nets for Life Africa, a New York-based charity dedicated to providing insecticide-treated mosquito nets to put over beds. In comparison, about 1,600 people in Guinea have died from Ebola, according to statistics from the World Health Organization.

Malaria is the leading cause of death in children under five in Guinea and, after AIDS, the leading cause of adult deaths, according to Nets for Life.

Ebola and malaria have many of the same symptoms, including fever, dizziness, head and muscle aches. Malaria is caused by bites from infected mosquitoes while Ebola can be contracted only from the body fluids of an infected victim – hence doctors’ fears of drawing blood to do malaria tests.

People suffering malar-

ia fear being quarantined in Ebola treatment centers and health centers not equipped to treat Ebola are turning away patients with Ebola-like symptoms, doctors said.

WHO figures from Gueckedou show that of people coming in with fever in October, 24 percent who tested positive for Ebola also tested positive for malaria, and 33 percent of those who did not have Ebola tested positive for malaria – an indication of the great burden of malaria in Guinea.

Malaria killed one of 38 Cuban doctors sent to Guinea to help fight the Ebola outbreak.

One private hospital had a kidney dialysis machine that could have saved his failing organ but the clinic was shut after several people died there of Ebola.

The U.S. President’s Malaria Initiative ground to a halt in Guinea months ago and the WHO in November advised health workers against testing for malaria unless they have protective gear.

The malaria initiative is doing a national survey of health facilities and elsewhere to try to find out “what’s actually happening here ... where people with malaria are going,” said Nahlen, of the U.S. campaign. There was some positive news in Guinea – it had just completed a national mosquito net campaign against malaria when Ebola struck, he said.

Neighboring Liberia, on the other hand, suspended the planned distribution of 2 million nets, said Nahlen.

In Sierra Leone, the third country hard-hit by Ebola, Doctors Without Borders took unprecedented, pre-emptive action this month, distributing 1.5 million antimalarial drugs that can be used to both prevent and treat, aiming to protect people during the disease’s peak season.

“Most people turn up at Ebola treatment centers thinking that they have Ebola, when actually they have malaria,” said Patrick Robataille, Doctors Without Borders field coordinator in Freetown. “It’s a huge load on the system, as well as being a huge stress on patients and their families.”

He said a second distribution is planned in Freetown and western areas most affected by Ebola. Robataille said the huge delivery of antimalarial drugs was “in proportion to the scale of the Ebola epidemic – it’s massive.”

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Mexico must clean up politics

Behold, the magic kingdom of scoring While most citizens were distracted by the holidays, the enlarged Republican majority in Congress was laying golden pavers for its magical kingdom – a fabulous place where taxes are cut, military spending is not and budgets balance effortlessly. The coat of arms reads, “Tax Cuts Pay for Themselves.”

And to think the rubble has hardly been cleared from the ruins of the most recent magical kingdom, that ruled by George W. Bush. Not only did the Bush tax cuts not pay for themselves but tax revenue as a share of the economy today isn’t even close to what it was in 2000.

So how can Republican leaders restore the realm? For starters, they’ve launched a campaign to replace Doug Elmendorf, the economist overseeing the Congressional Budget Office. The CBO is the nonpartisan agency that estimates the cost of legislation.

Let it be noted that prominent conservative economists – among them Gregory Mankiw, chairman of W.’s Council of Economic Advisers – have called for Elmendorf’s reappointment. Elmendorf “is a superb economist and, over the past six years as CBO director, has shown himself to be scrupulously nonpartisan,” Mankiw said.

But nonpartisan may not be partisan enough for tax-cut activists. They want the bean counters to make the numbers work for them through the powers of “dynamic scoring.”

The idea that reducing taxes could

the assumed policy changes weren’t even mentioned in the Camp plan.

Bruce Bartlett, an economist in the Reagan and George H.W. administrations, points to another flaw in the Republicans’ approach: the highly selective use of unleash new economic activity, generating dynamic scoring on some elements of their proposals but not others. new tax revenues, is not without merit.

“Republicans want to use dynamic scorDynamic scoring factors in those reveing only for tax cuts,” Bartlett wrote me in nues. Count them, Republicans insist, and the burden of finding painful ways to pay an email. “They refuse to acknowledge that for tax cuts is lightened. That makes tax spending, such as public works spending, cutting easier. also has dynamic effects. They should Rep. Paul Ryan, the incoming chairman either do it for spending and taxes or not at of the House Ways and Means Commitall.” Bartlett added that “spending cuts can tee, calls dynamic scoring “reality-based have negative dynamic effects that Repubscoring.” licans also never acknowledge.”

The problem is the ease with which The Joint Committee on Taxation’s politicians can make their own reality. models are themselves problematic, Dynamic scoring is a dark art, producing according to the liberal Center on Budget wildly different estimates, depending on and Policy Priorities. For example, they the choice of economic model and other as- count the economic benefits of investments sumptions. For example, some kinds of tax in new machinery but not investments in cuts raise more revenues than other kinds. worker training. Human capital doesn’t get Another nonpartisan office, the Joint much attention.

Committee on Taxation, did apply dynamic But even when score-makers do their scoring to the tax reform plan submitted by darnedest, they’re working with numbers retiring House Ways and Means Chairman pulled from air. So Republicans can use Dave Camp. The result was eight scenaributterfly nets to catch those guesses that os, some considerably rosier than others. produce the conclusions they want. Bear At the low end, the Camp plan would raise in mind, the last time they performed their only $50 billion in additional revenue over tax cut magic trick, things didn’t work out 10 years. The high-end estimate was $700 too well. billion – 14 times the low one.

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Queen Elizabeth should yield, but not to Charles

By MARK GILBERT Bloomberg View Queen Elizabeth II’s annual Christmas day speech, when the British monarch treats her subjects to a recap of the year almost ended and her aspirations for the one coming, could be more gripping than usual this year. Britons are anxiously awaiting whether Elizabeth Alexandra Mary will seize the opportunity to abdicate. If she does, she shouldn’t stop there; she should engineer a deal to disenfranchise Prince Charles and put her grandson, William, and his wife, Kate, on the throne.

That’s not as far-fetched as it sounds.

Last week, Coral, the British bookmaker, stopped taking bets on whether the queen will quit the throne after 15 punters wagered a total of about $4,650 on the possibility – at odds of about 10-1. The company said the hour-long splurge “set alarm bells ringing.”

The Internet duly caught fire with speculation.

The queen has unarguably earned a rest.

She’s had the job since February 1952, and is just months away from surpassing Queen Victoria, who reigned from 1837 to 1901, as the longest- serving monarch. She’s currently on her 12th prime minister. Her Diamond Jubilee two years ago was an unqualified success, marking a resurgence of public affection for the royals. Charles’s disastrous

marriage to Lady Diana Spencer, and their subsequent affairs and divorce, had turned into a distasteful soap opera unbecoming of the head of state’s family and history.

The Buckingham Palace public-relations machine bats away the abdication question by referring to the queen’s 1947 pledge, on her 21st birthday, that her entire life would be in service to the nation. The uncomfortable truth – not quite taboo, but close to it – is that even monarchists are less than enthused by the prospect of Charles, who turned 66 last month, taking over. It’d be easier to skip a generation while the queen is alive.

Easier, but still not easy. “I’ll run out of time soon,” the longest-serving heir apparent said in 2012. “I shall have snuffed it if I’m not careful.” I have huge sympathy for Charles’ position, but I’d argue his life in the antechamber means he’s uniquely unqualified to do anything, including being king.

In May, he compared Russian President Vladimir Putin’s actions in Ukraine to those of Adolf Hitler’s Nazis, necessitating a meeting between the Russian embassy and the Foreign Office. The Guardian has unsuccessfully waged a nine-year legal battle to force the publication of 27 letters Charles wrote to ministers in seven departments, which the newspaper said will show him interfering in government policy. While political meddling, talking to trees and bizarre

sexual innuendo with your mistress don’t amount to an automatic disqualification, they don’t exactly augment the heir’s almost nonexistent résumé.

By contrast, Wills, as his son is affectionately known, has been expertly groomed since birth to be a modern king for a modern world. He married a commoner, Kate Middleton, adding some variety to the royal gene pool. Their biggest scandals to date involve a couple of photos of Kate’s in a windblown skirt, and some privacy-busting paparazzi nude shots of them on holiday.

Handily, William’s brother Harry is much more likely to be caught playing strip billiards in Las Vegas, giving the newspapers a royal playboy to pursue.

As any chief executive officer will tell you, the best time to quit is when you’re ahead. Even Pope Benedict XVI understood that. What’s more, Britain Inc., its CEO Liz, and its board members in the Royal Family are in an unusually sweet spot right now.

I’m agnostic on the monarchy’s cost-benefit ratio, but an orderly transition to King William and Queen Kate might be just the thing to turbocharge the British economic recovery and ensure that the Royals maintain their current popularity.

• Mark Gilbert is a Bloomberg View columnist and member of the Bloomberg View editorial board.

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With a doctorate from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a spot on one of those ubiquitous lists of “leading global thinkers,” Mexican Finance Minister Luis Videgaray is the kind of technocrat to bring the country the economic reform it needs. He’s also financially entangled with a businessman who does hundreds of millions of dollars in business with the government. Sadly, he isn’t an anomaly. Mexico’s ruling caste is seriously and systematically compromised by shady dealings. It’s part of a wider failure of governance – exemplifying the kind of corruption that’s inciting more and more Mexicans to protest indifferent public institutions, police who kill rather than protect, and clubby technocrats who pursue economic reforms but put themselves above the rules.

Proposals to address the problem have stalled. They need to be revived. Otherwise, Mexico’s political stability and efforts to modernize its economy are at risk.

Videgaray bought a luxury home from Juan Armando Hinojosa, a builder with close ties to the minister and to President Enrique Pena Nieto. Hinojosa, whose companies rely on government contracts, helped finance the purchase, as well. News of the arrangement came after revelations that Pena Nieto’s wife also had bought a $7 million mansion on credit from Hinojosa.

In the ensuing uproar, the government canceled a $3.7 billion high- speed-train contract awarded to a consortium that included the builder.

Even as Mexico’s economy has opened up, its score on Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index has barely changed, and its ranking lags that of many other Latin American nations. In 2013, more than 90 percent of Mexicans said that corruption either grew or stayed the same over the past two years.

No major Mexican politician has ever been convicted of corruption. Charges against “Mr. 10 Percent” – the nickname given to Raul Salinas, brother of ex-president Carlos Salinas – have just been dropped, after the case had dragged on for two decades. Mexico’s legislators have recessed for Christmas without passing anti-corruption legislation that, in various forms, has been sitting with them for more than a year.

The anti-corruption provisions of the Pact for Mexico, the agreement that Mexico’s biggest political parties signed two years ago, may ultimately be more important to Mexico’s future than its ballyhooed economic reforms. Foreign companies worried about losing out to sweetheart deals or becoming ensnared in stiff U.S. anti-corruption laws may shy away from Mexico’s newly opened energy and telecommunication markets.

Pena Nieto and the leaders of Mexico’s opposition parties have to resolve their differences over the anti-corruption bill. They also have to build and strengthen new anti-corruption institutions. If they don’t, Mexicans will pay a heavy price. Already, the country’s economic opening has been slow to yield measurable returns. There may be worse to come. Massacres and scandals have stoked public anger over deep-seated dirty- dealing. Citizens fed up with crime are taking the law into their own hands. At this rate, the question isn’t so much what happens at next year’s midterm elections. It’s whether reform is overtaken by revolt.

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WEATHER MONDAY

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A much colder arctic air mass will begin to move into the region today along with a good deal of clouds. Afternoon highs will be around 5-degrees below normal for this time of year. The core of the arctic air will be in place for Tuesday and Wednesday with highs 15- to 20-degrees below normal before the air mass begins to moderate.

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Dixon 31/10

On average, what is the coldest month of the year?

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La Salle 34/14

Evanston 31/16 Chicago 31/16

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Sunset tonight ............................. 4:32 p.m.

Moonrise today ......................... 12:12 p.m.

Moonset today .......................... 12:35 a.m.

Sunrise tomorrow ........................ 7:22 a.m.

Sunset tomorrow ........................ 4:32 p.m.

Moonrise tomorrow ................ 12:48 p.m.

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G-K’s defense stifles Plano Switch to zone sparks victory

By RYAN WOODEN sports@daily-chronicle.com

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DeKalb guard Jace Kitchen shoots over St. Charles East defender James McQuillan in Saturday night’s Chuck Dayton Holiday Classic championship game at DeKalb High School.

St. Charles East defeated DeKalb, 76-52.

Run to the finish St. Charles East’s spurt dooms DeKalb in championship game

BY TRAVIS ZUELLIG sports@daily-chronicle.com DeKALB – For the first 14 minutes of the championship game of the 87th annual Chuck Dayton Holiday Classic, the DeKalb boys basketball team was holding tough with St. Charles East.

The Barbs trailed by as many as 11 points in the opening half, but eventually closed the gap to three points with about two minutes remaining before halftime.

St. Charles East flipped the switch and ended the half on a 15-2 run. That run proved big in the Saints’ 76-52 win over the Barbs on Saturday night.

“In the last two and a half minutes, it all fell apart,” DeKalb’s Jace Kitchen said.

“But, other than that, the first 14 minutes were great. If we could have played like that the whole game, it would have been a different outcome.”

DeKalb head coach Al Biancalana said the Saints’ run at the end of the first half was the difference in the contest.

“We played 14 really good minutes. We got back into the game,” Biancalana said.

“I thought that was obviously the differ-

“The first half went well and then the last two and a half minutes, we just kind of fell apart.”

Jace Kitchen DeKalb guard ence in the game. We need to go back and analyze some tape and be sure we know exactly why that happened and keep growing as a team.”

The Barbs (8-2) trailed throughout the entirety of the first half. At one point, St. Charles East led 31-20 and looked to be in complete control. DeKalb went on an 8-0 run to close the gap to three points.

Mike Pollack knocked down a 3-pointer to start the run. Next, Luke Davis made a layup after a nice post move. Rudy Lopez capped the run with a 3-pointer of his own, and the Barbs were in business.

After a Saints timeout, St. Charles East closed the half on a 15-2 run and led by 16 points at the break. The Barbs turned the

DeKalb guard Rudy Lopez makes a layup over the St. Charles East defense during Saturday night’s Chuck Dayton Holiday Classic championship game.

See DeKALB, page B2

PLANO – Late Friday night after a disheartening loss to Streator in the Plano Christmas Classic, Genoa-Kingston coach Corey Jenkins caught a glimpse of his consolation round opponent Plano taking on No. 2 seed Mendota.

As the long and athletic Reapers gave the Trojans everything they could handle, Jenkins figured he’d have to mix things up defensively to stop Plano. Squaring off early Saturday morning, Genoa-Kingston uncharacteristically came out in zone and Inside stifled Plano’s Kaneland slashing offense on its way to a downs Seneca; 69-41 victory.

“From tip to Somonauk finish, I thought trips up Indiour effort was an Creek in solid. I thought other action our communica- at Plano. tion was great, PAGE B2 and that was key because we came out in zone and we don’t do that a whole lot,” Jenkins said. “We thought they were quicker than us, so we wanted to see if they could hit some shots from the perimeter, and for not having practiced (the zone) very much, I thought our guys did an outstanding job.”

Defensively, the Cogs’ zone kept Plano forward Udochukwu Agomo out of the lane.

Agomo had 18 points and 13 rebounds in Plano’s Round of 16 matchup with Mendota, but G-K managed to hold him to just four points and eight rebounds on 2-of-7 shooting.

“I thought we played really well,” junior forward Tommy Hansen said of his team’s defensive outing. “We were jumping a lot of help side and our communication was great.

We held them to (41) points, so I’d say that’s pretty solid.”

Offensively, the Cogs came out of their funk from the previous night’s action. After a 6-for-17 performance from star guard Tommy Lucca and a 19for-59 night from the field as a team, Genoa-Kingston rebounded to shoot 58 percent from the field Saturday.

Lucca also bounced back for the Cogs, hitting 9 of 16 from the floor on his way to 26 points. He’d also chip in five

See G-K, page B2

VIKINGS 13, BEARS 9

Trestman’s time is clearly up Real season now begins for Bears So there you have it, your last place 5-11 Chicago Bears.

In the franchise’s ugliest season since 2002 – the Bears followed a 13-3 2001 season with a 4-12 campaign playing all their home games in Champaign – the team basically failed to show up for its finale in Minnesota, a 13-9 loss to the less than mediocre Vikings.

There is plenty of blame to go around and plenty of front office folks, coaches and players deserving of it, but there is no question head coach Marc Trestman stands well ahead of everyone else in line.

Yet given a chance to offer some explanation, perhaps even an apology as his bosses did in the Sunday papers, Trestman instead told us after his team’s final loss that he was “proud of the way his players played,” that he fully expects to be back as the Bears coach and that he knows better than anyone else what is wrong with the team and how to fix it.

BEARS INSIDER Hub Arkush Wow, and I thought I fell too far into the eggnog Christmas Day. Let’s talk about coaching vs. the Vikings. Do the two delays of game and three false start penalties suggest a well-oiled or well-coached machine to you?

How about the masterful job Trestman did leading his offense – because he is an offensive guru you know – to 20th in the NFL in total yards, 26th rushing, 13th passing and 21st in points scored heading into Minnesota?

Then, of course, there is the former top 10 defense he took over from Lovie Smith and turned into the worst in the NFL.

See ARKUSH, page B6

MINNEAPOLIS – The final game was a cruel thing, not for the people with jobs on the line but for the viewing audience. It lasted two hours, 53 minutes, and it was a merciless mash of bad football.

Those of us in the press box had the additional misfortune of being next to the suite containing Bears ownership. You haven’t lived until you’ve witnessed chairman George McCaskey celebrating every Jay Feely field goal as if it were the end of poverty on the planet.

McCaskey apparently will be the one signing off on any major decisions after this miserable 5-11 season, especially the ones involving the futures of general manager Phil Emery, coach Marc Trestman and quarterback Jay Cutler. A 13-9 loss Sunday to the Vikings probably won’t play a part in that.

Who stays and who goes should not depend on a terrible football game at the end of De-

VIEWS Rick Morrissey cember. It should depend on all the terrible football games that came before it.

If you’re living in Trestman’s world, filled with “unbelievably compliant” players and “great” practices, you believe you’re the man to fix this team.

“Nobody understands the situation better than I do,” he said. “I’ve lived it every day for the last two years and certainly the last six months, so I think I have some expertise in that area. … I don’t think there’s anybody in a better position to assess it, other than myself and Phil.”

See MORRISSEY, page B7

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BOYS BASKETBALL: PLANO CHRISTMAS CLASSIC

NFL NATIONAL CONFERENCE

Fast start pushes Kaneland past Seneca

By RYAN WOODEN sports@daily-chronicle.com PLANO – Facing a 13-point deficit against Kaneland at the end of the first quarter, it’d have been easy for Seneca to pack it in and start gearing up for whomever the Monday machination of the Plano Christmas Classic had to offer.

However, with a chance to get back to 2-1 in the tourney on the line, Seneca stepped up its defensive intensity and made a game of it before eventually falling, 43-29.

SPORTS BRIEFS DeKalb girls lose to Batavia on late shot

For Kaneland, after getting off to an extremely slow start against Burlington Central on Friday night in a loss, a quick turnaround offered a chance at redemption. After falling behind 29-12 against the Rockets, Kaneland raced out to a 15-2 first-quarter lead by holding Seneca to 1 for 11 from the field.

“We had a lot of energy, and I thought the boys did a nice job of coming out ready to play,” Kaneland head coach Brian Johnson said after the win Saturday morning.

Even after letting the

first-quarter lead dwindle and allowing Seneca to tie it up on a pair of occasions in the third quarter, Kaneland had just enough gas left to put it out of reach.

The Knights profited from a size advantage in the paint, dominating the glass 27-17 and stringing together a 14-1 run in the third and fourth quarters. Kaneland was led in scoring by Dylan Vaca’s 12 points. Seneca got 10 points from Brandon Viken.

It wasn’t the outcome that Seneca head coach Russ Witte had hoped for, but after forcing

eight second-quarter turnovers and cutting the lead to one at the half, the Fighting Irish coach was appreciative of his team’s effort. Even as the game started to get away from the Irish when Kaneland made a push in the third and fourth quarters, Witte called a timeout to remind his team of how hard they’d played against a 3A opponent in the Knights.

“We’re still immature, so we’re still focused on the process of becoming better,” Witte said. “When you plays schools like Morris and schools like

Barbs trimmed deficit to 10 in third quarter

LOMBARD – The DeKalb girls basketball team lost, 43-42, Saturday to Batavia on a buzzer-beating shot at the Montini tournament.

Ashlei Lopez scored 26 to lead the Barbs and Paige Wogen added eight.

The Barbs resume play in the tournament today.

• DeKALB Continued from page B1

Hinckley-Big Rock falls at Plano tournament PLANO – Eric Phillips scored 19 points, but it wasn’t enough as the Hinckley-Big Rock boys basketball team fell to hot-shooting Forreston, 6643, on Saturday at the Plano Christmas Classic.

Jack Bullard added 10 for the Royals, and Phillips shot 11 for 13 from the free-throw line.

Forreston shot 54 percent from the floor, while the Royals shot 24 percent and 1 for 16 on 3-pointers.

No Royal had more than three rebounds as Forreston finished with a 39-18 edge on the boards.

– Staff reports

Cogs will next face Kaneland in tournament

Kaneland ... you’ve gotta compete every day.

“I was extremely pleased from the second quarter on, and my whole point (in calling the timeout) was to remind them that they had just outplayed them for three quarters. Whether you make shots or not, I thought physically we played harder than them for the last (24) minutes of that game.

That’s the part that they have to enjoy.”

The Knights improved to 3-7 on the year, while Seneca dropped to 2-11.

Nick Brooks for Shaw Media

DeKalb guard Mike Pollack dribbles past St. Charles East center Jack Bronec during Saturday night’s Chuck Dayton championship game at DeKalb High School.

ball over 12 times in the first half.

“With their pressure, we know that’s what they do,” Biancalana said. “We made some fundamental mistakes, but I thought they were all mistakes that were correctable. Whenever you turn the ball over against a team like St. Charles East, it fuels their offense.”

DeKalb trimmed the deficit to 10 points midway through the third quarter, but that would be the closest the Barbs would get.

St. Charles East pulled away with eight straight points to start the fourth quarter.

“The first half went well and then the last two and a half minutes, we just kind of fell apart,” Kitchen said. “Then we came out in the second half ready to go and they snuck up on us quick and with the pressure, it got away from us.”

Kitchen and Davis were each named to the all-tournament team. Lopez finished with a teamhigh 13 points in the contest. Pollack scored 11 points and pulled down seven rebounds, while Davis finished with 10 points and six rebounds. Kitchen chipped in with nine points.

“We got to go back at it in practice and we have to get better,” Kitchen said. “Next time we play them, hopefully we will be more prepared and ready to go for them.”

• G-K Continued from page B1 assists in what turned out to be a balanced scoring night for G-K. Besides Lucca’s big night, Genoa-Kingston also got 16 points from Hansen, 12 points from Brandon Foley and eight points from Zach Miller.

“That’s what we’ve been waiting for,” Jenkins said of his team’s offensive performance. “We’ve got six or seven guys who are capable of putting up 15 points a night because we’ve got a lot of guys that can shoot. We haven’t had them all come together like that yet this year.”

The win improved Genoa-Kingston to 7-2 on the year. The Cogs will square off against Kaneland at 12:30 p.m. today.

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Timberwolves fall to 0-3 in tournament

By RYAN WOODEN sports@daily-chronicle.com PLANO – When you find yourself sporting two losses and playing in the consolation bracket, finding a way to keep your team motivated can be difficult.

For Indian Creek on Saturday night, effort level and intensity weren’t an issue, but that didn’t save the Timberwolves from falling to 0-3 in the Plano Christmas Classic with a 54-51 loss to Somonauk.

The Timberwolves had their opportunities in the game.

They held a one-point lead over Somonauk with 1:16 left to play, but ultimately a few costly mis-

takes would drop the Timberwolves to 5-7 on the season.

“I thought we had good effort, but we just didn’t make enough plays down the stretch,” Indian Creek head coach Joe Piekarz said. “I thought we had a lot of opportunities to get some stops down the stretch, and we couldn’t and then even when we did they got second-chance opportunities that just killed us.”

The Timberwolves also had some struggles offensively. As a team, they shot just 34 percent from the floor. And even though they held Somonauk to 40 percent shooting, they couldn’t keep the Bobcats from scoring when it counted.

Leading by one, Indian Creek allowed Somonauk forward Danny Humes to get into the lane and hit a hanger as he was fouled. His free throw gave Somonauk a 51-49 lead.

A few possessions later, after another Somonauk free throw extended the lead to three and an Indian Creek layup by Drew Winterton cut it back to one, Indian Creek had one final opportunity.

Indian Creek managed to pull down a rebound after a missed Mitch Lavoy free throw and called timeout with under seven seconds left.

“We knew Somonauk was going to try to pick us up full

court so we wanted to get the ball going toward the basket, but we just didn’t execute,” Piekarz said.

As Indian Creek went to inbound the ball, Somonauk managed to tie them up with the possession arrow favoring the Bobcats. Indian Creek fouled on the ensuing inbounds play, but Lavoy hit both the free throws to make it a three-point game.

A desperation halfcourt attempt to tie came up short.

Indian Creek will get one more chance to come away with a victory at the Plano Christmas Classic on Tuesday when it plays Coal City in the 23rd-place game.

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Sunday’s Results Minnesota 13, Bears 9 Indianapolis 27, Tennessee 10 Houston 23, Jacksonville 17 Kansas City 19, San Diego 7 Baltimore 20, Cleveland 10 Dallas 44, Washington 17 N.Y. Jets 37, Miami 24 Buffalo 17, New England 9 Philadelphia 34, N.Y. Giants 26 New Orleans 23, Tampa Bay 20 San Francisco 20, Arizona 17 Seattle 20, St. Louis 6 Denver 47, Oakland 14 Green Bay 30, Detroit 20 Carolina 34, Atlanta 3 Pittsburgh 27, Cincinnati 17 End regular season Wild-card Playoffs Saturday’s Games Arizona at Carolina, 3:35 p.m.

Baltimore at Pittsburgh, 7:15 p.m.

Sunday’s Games Cincinnati at Indianapolis, 12:05 p.m.

Detroit at Dallas, 3:40 p.m.

Divisional Playoffs Saturday, Jan. 10 Baltimore, Indianapolis or Cincinnati at New England, 3:35 p.m.

Arizona, Detroit or Carolina at Seattle, 7:15 p.m.

Sunday, Jan. 11 Arizona, Dallas or Carolina at Green Bay, 12:05 p.m.

Indianapolis, Cincinnati or Pittsburgh at Denver, 3:40 p.m.

NHL WESTERN CONFERENCE Blackhawks Nashville St. Louis Winnipeg Minnesota Dallas Colorado Anaheim Los Angeles San Jose Vancouver Calgary Arizona Edmonton

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Sunday’s Results Florida 6, Toronto 4 Anaheim 2, Vancouver 1, OT Monday’s Games Nashville at Blackhawks, 7:30 p.m.

Detroit at Boston, 6 p.m.

Pittsburgh at New Jersey, 6 p.m.

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

Montreal at Carolina, 6 p.m.

Buffalo at Ottawa, 6:30 p.m.

Toronto at Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m.

Colorado at St. Louis, 7 p.m.

Minnesota at Winnipeg, 7 p.m.

N.Y. Rangers at Dallas, 7:30 p.m.

Los Angeles at Calgary, 8 p.m.

Philadelphia at Arizona, 8 p.m.

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WESTERN CONFERENCE

WHAT TO WATCH Pro basketball Bulls at Pacers, 6 p.m., WGN Pro hockey Detroit at Boston, 6 p.m, NBCSN Nashville at Blackhawks, 7:30 p.m., CSN College football Liberty Bowl, Texas A&M vs.

West Virginia, 1 p.m., ESPN Russell Athletic Bowl, Oklahoma vs. Clemson, 4:30 p.m. ESPN Texas Bowl, Arkansas vs.

Texas, 8 p.m. ESPN Men’s college basketball Toledo at Duke, 6 p.m., ESPN2 Women’s college basketball Ohio State at Maryland, 6 p.m., BTN Nebraska at Minnesota, 8 p.m., BTN Duke at Connecticut, 8 p.m., ESPN2

LOCAL SCHEDULE TODAY Men’s basketball Hampton at Northern Illinois, 7 p.m.

Boys basketball Kaneland, Hiawatha, Genoa-Kingston, Indian Creek, Hinckley-Big Rock at Plano tournament Girls basketball DeKalb at Montini tournament Hinckley-Big Rock at Lisle tournament Indian Creek vs. Amboy at Amboy tournament 7:30 p.m.

Prep wrestling DeKalb hosts Don Flavin tournament Sycamore at Mid-States Wrestling Classic, Whitewater, Wis. Kaneland at Berman Winter Classic, Palatine College wrestling Northern Illinois at Midlands

NIU MEN’S BASKETBALL Championships, 9:30 a.m.

Women’s basketball Kishwaukee at Illinois Central tournament

TUESDAY Women’s basketball Northern Illinois at Bradley, 7 p.m.

Boys basketball Kaneland, Hiawatha, Genoa-Kingston, Indian Creek, Hinckley-Big Rock at Plano tournament Girls basketball DeKalb at Montini tournament Indian Creek at Amboy tournament Hinckley-Big Rock at Lisle tournament Prep wrestling DeKalb hosts Don Flavin tournament Sycamore at Mid-States Wres-

tling Classic, Whitewater, Wis. Kaneland at Berman Winter Classic, Palatine Genoa-Kingston at Hampshire Duals, 9 a.m.

College wrestling Northern Illinois at Midlands Championships, noon Women’s basketball Kishwaukee at Illinois Central tournament

WEDNESDAY No events scheduled

THURSDAY No events scheduled

FRIDAY Men’s basketball UC Riverside at Northern Illinois, 7 p.m.

Girls bowling DeKalb at Plainfield South invite, 9 a.m.

Tipoff: 7 p.m. today vs. Hampton Media: FM-98.9, AM-1360, ESPN3 Records: Huskies 4-5, Pirates 6-6 Last game: The Huskies lost, 91-66, to No. 16 Notre Dame last week, the most points NIU has given up this year.

Who to watch: Aaron Armstead has been heating up the last three games for the Huskies, scoring a season-high 13 against the Irish and is averaging 11.3 points and 4.7 rebounds during the past three games. ... Quinton Chievous leads the Pirates with 12.3 points and 8.2 rebounds a game.

The lowdown: The Pirates have won five of their last six games, the only loss a 73-55 defeat at Illinois on Dec. 17. ... The two schools have never met, but it’s the second straight season NIU is playing a MEAC school – the Huskies beat Bethune-Cookman, 65-51, on Jan. 3. ... NIU is on a nine-game home winning streak, its longest streak since a nine-game surge that ended Jan. 3, 1995.

– Staff report

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Sunday’s Results Detroit 103, Cleveland 80 San Antonio 110, Houston 106 Dallas 112, Oklahoma City 107 Portland 101, New York 79 Toronto 116, Denver 102 Phoenix 116, L.A. Lakers 107 Monday’s Games Bulls at Indiana, 6 p.m.

Milwaukee at Charlotte, 6 p.m.

Orlando at Miami, 6:30 p.m.

Sacramento at Brooklyn, 6:30 p.m.

Washington at Houston, 7 p.m.

Utah at L.A. Clippers, 9:30 p.m.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL BOWL SCHEDULE TODAY Liberty Bowl At Memphis, Tenn.

West Virginia (7-5) vs. Texas A&M (7-5), 1 p.m. (ESPN) Russell Athletic Bowl At Orlando, Fla. Clemson (9-3) vs. Oklahoma (8-4), 4:30 p.m.

Texas Bowl At Houston Texas (6-6) vs. Arkansas (6-6), 8 p.m.

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Baltimore earns AFC playoff spot with help from Chiefs BALTIMORE – Baltimore earned a spot in the postseason Sunday, rallying to defeat the Cleveland Browns, 20-10, while getting an assist halfway across the country.

Down 10-3 in the fourth quarter, the Ravens kicked a field goal and then took the lead on a 16-yard touchdown pass from Joe Flacco to Torrey Smith with 7:33 left.

Flacco’s 2-yard TD throw to Kamar Aiken clinched it.

To reach the playoffs for the sixth time in seven years, Baltimore (10-6) needed to beat the Browns (7-9) and have San Diego lose in Kansas City.

Precisely what happened.

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Green Bay Packers’ Aaron Rodgers throws a touchdown pass to Randall Cobb during the first half Sunday against the Detroit Lions in Green Bay, Wis.

PACKERS 30, LIONS 20

COWBOYS 44, REDSKINS 17

Packers win NFC North

By GENARO C. ARMAS The Associated Press GREEN BAY, Wis. – A heating pad wrapped around his sore left calf, Aaron Rodgers could only watch helplessly on television monitors in the locker room as the Detroit Lions surged closer to his Green Bay Packers.

There was only one place that he wanted to be – back on the turf with the rest of the Packers while they tried to secure a fourth straight NFC North title.

Green Bay’s franchise quarterback is limping into the playoffs with a smile. Rodgers threw two touchdown passes to Randall Cobb, Eddie Lacy gashed Detroit’s defense for 100 yards, and the Packers celebrated another division championship with a 30-20 victory Sunday.

Rodgers will appreciate a

week off after the win, as the Packers (12-4) earned a bye.

Detroit (11-5) starts the postseason at Dallas next week.

“It’s clearly an MVP performance – another MVP performance – by Aaron Rodgers,” coach Mike McCarthy said.

Rodgers won the award in 2011.

Rodgers was carted to the locker room after tossing his first score to Cobb late in the second quarter. He tweaked the calf during last week’s win at Tampa Bay. This injury came in a different spot in the calf, Rodgers said. He came up limping again.

In the locker room while getting treatment, Rodgers said he was thinking about “if I could finagle myself to go back in the game.”

He hobbled back on to the field in the third quarter with the game tied at 14.

“I just felt like if I got in

LANDOVER, Md. – DeMarco Murray and Dez Bryant broke franchise records as Dallas (124) prepped for the playoffs in a win against Washington (4-12).

Murray rushed for 100 yards on 20 carries, passing Emmitt Smith for the team single-season mark. Murray’s 1,845 yards bettered Smith’s 1,773 from 1995. Bryant caught scoring passes of 65 and 23 yards to give him 16 touchdown receptions on the season, breaking Terrell Owens’ team record of 15 set in 2007.

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Luck threw for 160 yards and two touchdowns before sitting out the second half as the Colts (11-5) beat the Titans (2-4).

BILLS 17, PATRIOTS 9 eliminated San Diego (9-7) from contention, but the Chiefs failed to get the help they needed to qualify for the playoffs. Justin Houston had four sacks for the Chiefs (9-7).

SEAHAWKS 20, RAMS 6 SEATTLE – Marshawn Lynch scored on a 9-yard run, Bruce Irvin returned an interception 49 yards for a touchdown and the Seahawks (12-4) wrapped up home-field advantage through the NFC playoffs with the win against the Rams (6-10).

PANTHERS 34, FALCONS 3 ATLANTA – Roman Harper and Tre Boston returned interceptions for touchdowns as Carolina’s defense led the Panthers (7-8-1) to the NFC South crown against the Falcons (6-10).

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – Kyle Orton threw for one touchdown, Anthony Dixon ran for another and the Bills (9-7) finished their first winning season in 10 years with a win over the goingthrough-the motions Patriots (12-4).

JETS 37, DOLPHINS 24 MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – Geno Smith had his best game in a rocky season for the Jets (4-12), throwing for a career-high 358 yards and three touchdowns in what might be Rex Ryan’s final game as Jets coach. The Dolphins (8-8) missed a shot at their first winning season since 2008.

EAGLES 34, GIANTS 26

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – Mark Sanchez threw two touch49ERS 20, CARDINALS 17 downs and the Eagles’ special SANTA CLARA, Calif. – Jim teams scored their seventh TD Harbaugh is done as coach of the of this otherwise frustrating 49ers (8-8). Harbaugh said after season in what could have been the win against playoff-bound Tom Coughlin’s final game as Cardinals (11-5) that he and the New York’s coach.

49ers are mutually parting ways.

The Eagles (10-6) snapped a BRONCOS 47, RAIDERS 14 three-game losing streak. The DENVER – C.J. Anderson ran loss snapped a three-game winfor three touchdowns, and the ning streak for the Giants (6-10), Broncos (12-4) earned a firstwho have missed the playoffs TEXANS 23, JAGUARS 17 round bye and the AFC’s No. 2 for the third straight season.

HOUSTON – J.J. Watt had three seed with after defeating the STEELERS 27, BENGALS 17 sacks and a safety and Andre Raiders (3-13).

PITTSBURGH – Pittsburgh’s Johnson had 134 yards receivSAINTS 23, BUCCANEERS 20 Antonio Brown returned a punt ing and a touchdown against TAMPA, Fla. – Drew Brees 71 yards for a touchdown and Jacksonville (3-13). The Texans threw a 36-yard touchdown added a clinching 63-yard scor(9-7) had a shot at making the pass to Marques Colston with ing grab with 2:50 to go in the playoffs, but Baltimore won to 1:57 remaining for the Saints (7- Steelers’ win over the Cincinnati claim the final AFC wild-card 9) to give the Buccaneers (2-14) (10-5-1). spot.

Pittsburgh (11-5) earned its CHIEFS 19, CHARGERS 7 the top pick in the NFL draft. first AFC North title since 2010.

COLTS 27, TITANS 10 KANSAS CITY, Mo. – KanNASHVILLE, Tenn. – Andrew –The Associated Press sas City rolled to a win that

there, it might give us a little jolt,” Rodgers said.

The jolt soon followed. A seven-play, 60-yard drive ended with a 13-yard score to Cobb for a 21-14 lead. The Packers didn’t look back.

Rodgers plunged across the goal line from 1 yard with 8:45 left to help Green Bay regain a two-touchdown lead. “MVP! MVP” chanted adoring fans while light snow dusted Lambeau Field.

Rodgers finished 17 of 22 for 226 yards. He was out of the game for about a seven-minute stretch between the second and third quarters. In between, Calvin Johnson had touchdown catches of 4 and 20 yards on consecutive drives to help the Lions roar back from a 14-0 deficit.

Detroit hasn’t won a division title since 1993. It hasn’t won a road game against the Packers since 1991.

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Single mom wavers over cutting ties to absent dad Dear Abby: I’m a single mom.

My child’s father has refused to take any responsibility since before the baby was born. I never cut ties because I’m sure my son will someday want to know his real father.

Even though he renounced his responsibility, he took it back and said he’d try to be there for my child. We are geographically many miles apart, and I no longer expect or hope for any possibility of a reconciliation – which is fine.

I just never wanted to seem like someone who has been dumped, so I reason that we’re cool.

Abby, he never calls to ask how our child is. What should I do? Should I cut ties with

DEAR ABBY Jeanne Phillips him forever, or must I continue to be the one to message him informing him about the milestones? Should I keep this connection going or let it go? – Confused Single Mom,

Yokohama, Japan Dear Confused: A man who “tries” to be responsible for his children pays at least token child support to ensure they are fed, clothed and educated.

Nowhere in your letter did you indicate that your child’s father has done that – or intends to.

If you want to stay in touch so your child will have an address to reach him when he’s older, I think that’s laudable.

But if you’re expecting he will suddenly develop an interest – or a conscience – the pattern that has been set seems pretty well established, so don’t get your hopes up.

Dear Abby: We’re in the middle of a dispute with my mother-in-law. She insisted on using place cards at our family’s Thanksgiving dinner to indicate where she wanted us to sit. I felt it was controlling because it was only a small group of people. When I asked her why she needed a seating plan, she said it would be “fun.”

While it ended up that we all sat where we wanted and everyone conversed nicely, she said her holiday was “ruined” because I ridiculed her for wanting to use place cards.

What is your opinion?

Would you ask your immediate family to sit in their appointed chairs, or let everyone sit where they would like? – Musical Chairs In New

England Dear Musical Chairs: One of the perks of hosting a sit-down dinner is having the privilege of controlling the seating, regardless of whether guests are friends or relatives. That it was a “family dinner” is beside the point. For you to have made such a scene that you

ASK DR. K Dr. Anthony Komaroff er cells of the immune system to kill the germs.

When the immune system fights an infection for the first time, it creates “memory cells.” If you are ever infected by that germ again, the memory cells recognize it and initiate a rapid attack on it.

So that’s how your immune system responds to a real infection. Vaccines also provoke an immune response. But there is one essential difference – there’s no harmful germ involved. Instead, the vaccine contains a recognizable but harmless version of the germ.

When you’re vaccinated, your immune system is fooled into thinking the germ has invaded your body. Your immune system responds by making antibodies and memory cells – but without making you sick first.

There are two main types of vaccines: • Live attenuated vaccines contain weakened forms of a specific disease-causing germ.

The weakened virus multiplies rapidly. This prompts a full-scale immune response.

Not everyone can safely get a live attenuated vaccine. People with weak immune systems, for example, usually shouldn’t get a live attenuated vaccine.

That’s because there is a small chance it could cause a mild version of the disease. What for

most people would be a harmless, weak germ is for them a potentially harmful germ.

• Inactivated vaccines are made by killing disease-causing germs with heat, chemicals or radiation. There is no chance that an inactivated vaccine can cause the disease it is intended to prevent. A killed virus can’t multiply.

As a result, the antibody response is limited compared to a live attenuated vaccine.

Some inactivated vaccines require one or more “booster” shots to maintain immunity.

In recent years, new types of vaccines have been developed. Whereas most vaccines use proteins from a germ, DNA vaccines include the sequence of the germ’s DNA that directs cells to make a

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

particular protein. Such vaccines may have a longer-lasting effect than traditional vaccines and are relatively inexpensive to use in developing nations.

An even more recent type of vaccine uses a harmless virus to carry DNA that directs the production of specific antibodies against HIV. Mice whose immune cells were replaced with human immune cells were given the vaccine, and then exposed to HIV. The antibodies the mice were making against HIV protected them from infection by HIV. • Write to Dr. Komaroff at www.askdoctork.com or Ask Doctor K, 10 Shattuck St., Second Floor, Boston, MA 02115.

School officials can search lockers in some cases Dr. Wallace: I’ve got a major gripe with the administrators at my high school. On the last day of school before Christmas break, two friends and I were going to toss a few firecrackers in the hall just for fun. Nothing goes on in classes on the last day before the break anyway, so the racket caused by the firecrackers would cause a few people to jump, but we wouldn’t have interrupted the educational process. The firecrackers were in my locker.

My two friends opened their big mouths and told some other students what we were going to do, and somebody squealed to the principal.

The principal then sent the vice principal to check my locker, and when he opened it,

I think my mom should hire an attorney, but she said she can’t afford it. – Nameless,

’TWEEN 12 & 20 Robert Wallace

Garden Grove, California Nameless: You deserved

he found the firecrackers.

Now I’m in big trouble because he suspended me.

My parents were notified that I couldn’t return to the high school and that they could enroll me in any private school that would admit me, or I could attend our district’s alternative high school.

I feel really ripped off, and I don’t think the assistant principal had the legal right to open my locker without my permission. My uncle agrees with me, and he told me the vice principal opened my locker without a search warrant.

ASTROGRAPH

the severe punishment.

Lighting firecrackers in a building filled with hundreds of students would have been a serious and very foolish act.

The assistant principal had the right to search your locker without your permission. In 1985, the Supreme Court gave school officials the authority to search a student’s locker without the student’s permission if there was a reasonable suspicion of illegal behavior by that student. Having firecrackers in a school locker is, indeed, illegal behavior.

Dr. Wallace: I’m tired of hearing that unwed mothers

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TODAY – Persistence and endurance will help you reach your goals and set a standard for the second half of the decade. Resist the temptation to try to rush your plans. Slow, steady progress will bring the results you are seeking. Be patient and carefully plan each and every move you make.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) – Take the word “failure” out of your vocabulary. Focus on what you want, take charge, reach your destination and ring in the new year on a high note.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) – Include loved ones in your plans.

Someone will use emotional blackmail to get you to do something. Say what’s on your mind and don’t let anyone impede your progress.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) – Difficulties while traveling will prove stressful. Confiding in a close friend will help you find a solution to a relationship problem. Remain calm and don’t fight the inevitable.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) – You are on the right path, so don’t let criticism or disparaging comments upset you. Your success will be enough to silence your critics and give you the edge you need.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) – Personal and business associates will be impressed with your knowledge and charisma. Beneficial changes lie ahead. A new partnership looks promising. End your day with a little relaxation or romance.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) – You will receive helpful advice from an elderly friend or relative. A partnership needs adjustment if you want to strengthen your bond before the end of the year.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) – A lot of issues can be resolved. Let your thoughts be known, and don’t hesitate to make a move.

People will gravitate to you once your intentions are clear.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) – You are dynamic and fun-loving, and you will attract favorable attention if you attend an event. Someone you meet will play an important role in your plans for the coming year.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) – Family members will be hard to deal with. This is a great time to get together with friends or colleagues. Socialize and have some fun, and mix business with pleasure to get ahead.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) – Stimulate your senses. Try something you have been dreaming about or visit someplace that intrigues you. The new perspective you get from doing something different will be enlightening.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) – Let everyone know what you have to offer. Your co-workers will be impressed with your suggestions to improve the workplace. Socializing with your peers will bring great results.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) – It’s a good time to make travel arrangements. The destination is not as important as who you will be spending time with. Strengthen a central relationship by nurturing it and making positive plans for the future.

are bad, immoral people hated by society. I got pregnant when I was 16 and was a mother at 17. I attended special classes for unmarried mothers and graduated from high school with honors. While in high school, I was allowed to bring my son to class with me. All mothers had the same opportunity.

At age 18, I entered college and graduated with honors in three and a half years. My mother, bless her heart, was a superb substitute mother for my son. I am now in my first year of law school and doing well. Shortly, I will have sufficient funds to care for my son and to reward my mother.

For the record, I never took one penny from taxpayers to help my cause. All unwed

BRIDGE Phillip Alder

ruined your hostess’s evening was rude, and you owe her an apology.

Dear Readers: If you plan to be out celebrating New Year’s Eve on Wednesday and plan to drink, please arrange for a designated driver to transport you. It could save your life or someone else’s. The American Automobile Association in some – not all – communities offers a safe-ride program for members and nonmembers. To find out whether it’s happening in your community, go online or call your local branch of the AAA.

New forms of vaccines may offer longer-lasting effect Dear Dr. K: You’ve written many columns about vaccines.

Can you explain how they work?

Dear Reader: A vaccine prompts your immune system to build immunity against a particular germ. It mimics what would happen naturally if the germ entered your body.

In order to understand how vaccines work, though, it helps to understand how your body’s immune system works.

When disease germs enter your body, they grow and multiply. Immune system cells recognize these germs as “not you.” One way your immune system protects you against infection is by making proteins called antibodies. The antibodies attach themselves to the germs. This signal causes oth-

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mothers are not losers. – Hannah, Columbus, Ohio Hannah: Congratulations on doing your best under extremely difficult circumstances. School districts that accommodate unwed mothers in the classroom are providing a most useful service for the whole community. According to government statistics, because of special programs, 75 percent of pregnant girls stay in school and graduate.

Your accomplishments beyond high school place you ahead of most young unwed mothers, however – only two percent ever earn a college degree. This makes you an excellent role model.

• Write to Dr. Wallace at rwallace@galesburg.net.

CROSSWORD

Seven trumps, 10 tricks there Sebastian Bach, a Canadian heavy metal singer, said, “So, it ended up being what you have there, seven songs brand new and 10 live songs, which is a good mix.”

It is not often a good mix at the bridge table when 10 tricks are required and only seven trumps are held, especially when those trumps are divided 4-3. But if you try to find 10 winners, maybe a successful line will be apparent.

In this deal, South is in four spades. West leads the heart ace and continues with the heart king. What should declarer do?

West would normally have held an eight-card suit for his four-heart opening, but he hoped to silence his opponents. North had too many points to pass and nothing better to do than double. If South had passed, the penalty would have been 500 for down two. But hoping his partner had four-card spade support, he advanced with four spades.

South ruffed the second heart, cashed his spade ace, and led a spade to dummy’s queen. West’s discard caused declarer to deliberate for a few moments.

South eventually realized that he needed to take these 10 tricks: three clubs, two diamonds and five trumps.

Declarer cashed dummy’s diamond ace-king and club king-queen, then played a club to his ace. When East had to follow suit, South ruffed a club with dummy’s spade king and called for the heart nine.

If East had ruffed high with his spade jack, declarer would have discarded; and when East threw his last diamond, South ruffed for his 10th trick via a coup en passant.

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BEARS EXTRA 3 0

First downs Total Net Yards Rushes-yards Passing Punt Returns Kickoff Returns Interceptions Ret. Comp-Att-Int Sacked-Yards Lost Punts Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Time of Possession

3 7

3 3

– 9 – 13

Chi 12 264 21-99 165 1-0 3-88 1-31 23-36-0 2-7 4-45.5 0-0 8-50 31:33

Min 15 311 33-121 190 1-31 3-39 0-0 17-25-1 3-19 3-35.3 0-0 4-25 28:27

HOW THEY SCORED First Quarter Min–FG 37 Walsh, 4:59.

Second Quarter Chi–FG 48 Feely, :55.

Third Quarter Chi–FG 25 Feely, 13:05.

Min–Thielen 44 pass from Bridgewater (Walsh kick), 10:53.

Fourth Quarter Min–FG 44 Walsh, 11:29.

Chi–FG 35 Feely, 8:53.

A–52,364.

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS Bears PASSING CP/AT J. Cutler 23/36 RUSHING ATT M. Forte 17 J. Cutler 3 J. Morgan 1 RECEIVING REC M. Bennett 8 A. Jeffery 2 D. Rosario 2 M. Forte 8 M. Wilson 2 J. Morgan 1 KICKING FG J. Feely 3/4 PUNTING NO P. O’Donnell 4 KICKOFF RETURNS NO M. Mariani 3 DEFENSE T-A R. Mundy 7-4 C. Jones 6-1 J. Bostic 6-4 B. Vereen 3-2 D. Hurst 3-0 S. McClellin 2-1 S. Paea 2-1 J. Ratliff 2-4 D. Bass 2-2 J. Allen 1-1 C. Washington 1-2 P. O’Donnell 1-0 K. Fuller 0-1 T. Jennings 0-2

YDS TD INT 172 0 0 YDS TD LG 51 0 9 39 0 22 9 0 9 YDS TD LG 59 0 15 34 0 19 25 0 22 23 0 10 18 0 14 13 0 13 LG XP PTS 48 0/0 9 AVG I20 LG 45.5 1 56 AVG TD LG 29.3 0 67 SCK INT FF 0.0 0 0 1.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 1.0 0 0 1.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 1 0 0.0 0 0

YDS TD INT 209 1 1 YDS TD LG 91 0 19 20 0 7 18 0 14 3 0 3 -11 0 -11 YDS TD LG 68 1 44 45 0 20 23 0 10 23 0 11 22 0 18 17 0 10 11 0 11 LG XP PTS 44 1/1 7 AVG I20 LG 35.3 1 41 AVG TD LG 15.5 0 16 8.0 0 8 AVG TD LG 31.0 0 31 SCK INT FF 0.0 0 0 0.5 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 1.0 0 0 0.5 0 0

All the evidence points toward housecleaning

3 AND OUT

3 quotes

1

“Did we get a win?

So then it doesn’t matter. If you walk out here feeling good that you lost, that is selfish.” – Bears defensive tackle Jeremiah Ratliff on what it means that he played consistently well this season.

2

“I didn’t

have the sack numbers I wanted, but every other aspect of my game was right up there where it always is, from playing the run, to creating turnovers, batting balls down. I didn’t have the sacks I wanted, so that sucks, but other than that, I’ll go back and watch film in the offseason and just go back to work.” – Bears defensive end Jared Allen

“Nobody 3stands underthe

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situation better than I do. I’ve lived it every day for the last two years and certainly the last six months, so I think I have some expertise in that area.

I don’t think there’s anybody in a better position to assess it other than myself and Phil.” – Bears coach Marc Trestman on why he is confident he can fix the Bears

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3 things that worked

1

Red-zone defense: The Bears could have done a much better job against the run and Matt Asiata, but they did give themselves a chance with a goal-line stand in the fourth quarter. Jeremiah Ratliff called the stop “pretty memorable,” and while it didn’t lead to points, it was a positive on ‘D.’

2

Getting Forte the record: Matt Forte did accomplish an impressive feat Sunday, breaking Larry Centers’ 19-year-old record for most catches in a season by a running back, getting the eight he needed for 102 overall, and that’s with Vikings defenders draped over him most of the afternoon.

3

It’s over: The 2014 season mercifully came to an end on Sunday, and while the Bears players are competitors who want to keep playing, there has to be some sense of relief that the tumultuous season on and off the field has concluded, and the Bears will get to pick seventh in the draft.

3 that didn’t

1

Third-down offense: After converting 10-of-17 third-down chances vs. the Vikings six weeks ago, the Bears were only 4-of-15, showing an inability to sustain drives against a well-prepared Vikings ‘D.’ The Bears finished the season going only 22-of-80 on third down in their final six games (27.5 percent).

AP photo

Bears running back Matt Forte runs up field during the first half Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings in Minneapolis. Forte’s eighth catch of the day against the Vikings broke the former record of 101 receptions held by former Cardinals running back Larry Centers. Centers set the record in 1995 when he had 101 catches for 962 yards. Forte also became only the second player in NFL history to run for 1,000 yards and catch 100 passes in a single year, joining former Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson.

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FORGETTABLE FINISH FOR OFFENSE

3

Mistake-prone Bears conclude season by posting their lowest point total of 2014

Discipline: It’s been the story all season long. The Bears were penalized eight times for 50 yards on Sunday, including three on their final drive as they tried to win the game. They were penalized 136 times in 2014, 38 more flags than last season, a staggering step back in focus and discipline, and a big reason the offense never got into a rhythm.

Red-zone offense: The Bears could not take advantage of a Kyle Fuller interception setting them up at the nine-yard line or a 67-yard kickoff return from Marc Mariani.

They were 0-for-3 in converting red-zone opportunities into touchdowns, a big reason this was the only game all year in which they did not find the end zone.

Vikings PASSING CP/AT T. Bridgewater 17/25 RUSHING ATT M. Asiata 19 J. Banyard 6 T. Bridgewater 6 J. Felton 1 C. Johnson 1 RECEIVING REC A. Thielen 3 G. Jennings 3 R. Ellison 3 J. Wright 3 C. Johnson 2 M. Asiata 2 J. Banyard 1 KICKING FG B. Walsh 2/2 PUNTING NO J. Locke 3 KICKOFF RETURNS NO M. Asiata 2 J. Banyard 1 PUNT RETURNS NO M. Sherels 1 DEFENSE T-A A. Cole 11-3 G. Hodges 6-5 A. Sendejo 5-4 C. Munnerlyn 3-0 X. Rhodes 2-0 E. Griffen 1-3 H. Smith 1-3 S. Stephen 1-2 J. Brinkley 1-1 S. Floyd 1-2 C. Wootton 1-0 L. Joseph 0-1

3 moments that mattered

1

The confusion on offense could be seen from the onset. The Bears picked apart the Vikings’ pass defense in Week 11, but on their first drive had to call a timeout after two plays, then had back-to-back pre-snap penalties (false start, delay of game). The false start on Jermon Bushrod came on second-and-one from near midfield, and the Bears punted a three plays later.

2

Facing a third-and-goal from the Vikings’ seven-yard line after Fuller’s pick, Cutler

went to the corner of the endzone for Alshon Jeffery, who made the impressive catch, but couldn’t keep both feet in-bounds. It was the closest the Bears would get to paydirt all game long, and forced them to settle for one of three field goals.

3

The Vikings were all over defending the screen play –clearly they watched plenty of Bears tape this season and were ready for it. The biggest stop came on second-and-9 from Minnesota’s 12-yard line with 9:08 to go in the game. Cutler’s screen pass attempt to Forte fell incomplete. They were called for a delay of game, and then another incomplete pass led to a field goal, the last points of 2014.

What now?

Record: 5-11 What it means: The Bears finish the 2014 season on a five-game losing streak and in last place in the NFC North.

What’s next: Changes are coming after the most disappointing Bears season in recent memory, and then it’s time for transition and a focus on adding the right free agents and draft picks to improve in 2015.

– Kevin Fishbain, kfishbain@shawmedia.com

By KEVIN FISHBAIN kfishbain@chicagofootball.com MINNEAPOLIS – During their final week of practice, Bears coach Marc Trestman and Bears quarterback Jay Cutler discussed the desire to finish the 2014 season on a high note.

Playing a Vikings defense that allowed 468 yards to the Bears six weeks ago seemed to be the remedy for the embattled head coach and quarterback, allowing them to close a forgettable season with a win.

Instead, as we’ve seen over and over this season, the Bears couldn’t move the football. In fact, their 9 points in the 13-9 loss marked the lowest total of the season.

“We had some opportunities [in Vikings territory]. We weren’t able to convert,” Trestman said.

“We weren’t able to get the ball down the field.

“We stopped ourselves on too many occasions and we certainly didn’t get the ball in the endzone.”

On Nov. 16, the Bears were 10-of-17 on third down, got 24 first downs,and had five plays go for 27 yards or longer.

On Sunday, the Bears were 4-of-15 on third down, got 12 first downs, gained 264 yards of offense and had zero plays go longer than 22 yards.

“The [Vikings’] defense really showed a lot of different fronts, they showed a lot of different coverages and we just couldn’t get a rhythm it felt like,” Cutler said.

The Bears’ signalcaller, threw for only 172 yards, averaging 4.8 yards per attempt, his lowest in a full game since Sept. 13, 2012.

“We knew they would have a really good game plan against us today,” Cutler said. “We knew they would try and take away a lot of the things

we did well against them in the first game, and they did that, they limited us.

“After we crossed the 50 or the 40-yard line, that’s when they started to tighten up a little bit.

I’ll have to look at the film to see exactly what they did to stop us.”

If Trestman is fired today, the biggest on-field reason will be his inability to run the Bears’ offense, with so much potential, with the same efficiency and production as 2013. He was asked if Sunday’s problems were a microcosm of what happened this season.

“I think that’s fair. When I think about our season, I think about so many times that we have stopped ourselves crossing the 50-yard line, whether it’s through penalties, a turnover, whatever it might be,” he said.

The penalties have crippled the Bears game after game, and it was almost comical on the final

• ARKUSH Continued from page B1 Could it be he expects the 13 points they held the Vikings to, to move them up to 30th or 31st in the league rather than the dead last, 32nd they were heading into the game.

Finally we have the most dysfunctional locker room I’ve seen in Chicago in 37 years on the beat.

The question isn’t whether or

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drive of the season, when three penalties set the team behind the sticks, leading to the 11th loss of the season.

“We were kind of shooting ourselves in the foot like we have been doing this entire year,” Matt Forte said, “which is something that needs to change if we want to continue to play in this league and win some games.”

Ownership watches closely: Virginia McCaskey, George McCaskey, Phil Emery and others (although, not Ted Phillips) took in the game from a box in plain view of the media.

George McCaskey cheered enthusiastically at big plays, like Marc Mariani’s 67-yard kickoff return.

2015 opponents set: By finishing in last place in the NFC North, the Bears will host Washington and travel to play the Buccaneers in 2015, in addition to playing the NFC West and AFC West.

If that’s the case, then why couldn’t one or the other or both have fixed the car while it was careening down the road rather than after it had crashed in a last-place heap?

It’s the question the Bears haven’t been able to answer all season.

All the evidence points toward a thorough housecleaning. History points toward the McCaskeys doing nothing. Or something in between? Who knows? I’m left with the mental image of McCaskey cheering Sunday as if it were the Super Bowl and the realization that whatever happens Monday could be tied to this guy’s morning constitutional.

Two years ago, Emery hired Trestman and passed on Bruce Arians,who has gone on to success in Arizona.

In January, he gave Cutler a seven-year, $126 million contract. Let’s not even talk about his decision to draft Shea McClellin.

Cutler hasn’t been able to overcome his tendency to make the wrong throw at the wrong time, no matter how much money the Bears have thrown at him. The highest-paid player in the league managed to get benched this season. You can’t teach that.

Trestman tried to turn meeting rooms into New Age sweat lodges, and players stomped all over his compassionate coaching.

“I love this team, and I love the players in this locker room,” he said Sunday.

It might not be reciprocal.

Some players are still angry at offensive coordinator Aaron Kromer, who revealed himself as the anonymous source of an NFL Network story critical of Cutler. After Sunday’s game, several players talked about the broken trust in the locker room, a

sign that a coaching change wouldn’t be protested.

Trestman did say he believed Cutler could be part of getting the offense right next season. I can’t tell if everyone involved with this team is tineared or if I can’t hear the dog whistle that is calling them back to Halas Hall for 2015.

“I’m really proud of our football team, the way they played (Sunday),’’ Trestman said. “They played with great effort.”

On second thought: tineared. How anyone walks away from an offensive performance featuring no touchdowns, 264 yards and four false-start penalties, and talks about effort is beyond me. We waited all season for Trestman to publicly take an honest, sober view of his team, and he never did. It’s one thing to protect your players; it’s another to insult the intelligence of the fan base. The bull’s-eye on the head coach’s back might not be so big if he had been a straight shooter.

Trestman talked about a scheduled 11 a.m. meeting Monday to begin to put a plan in place for next season.

Whether he’ll get a chance to do that is unknown at this point.

Lots of people are talking about the possibility of a Black Monday of firings at Halas Hall. I won’t be surprised if it turns out to be Pastel Monday, with no firings above the coordinator level and earnest promises to get ’em next year.

A crazy scenario? If field goals by the backup kicker excite the team chairman so much, imagine what the prospect of an Emery-Trestman-Cutler return might do for him.

• Rick Morrissey is a Chicago Sun-Times sports columnist. Write to him at rmorrissey@suntimes.com.

It’s not a matter of what’s going to happen to Trestman, just when not Trestman should be retained as the head coach, it’s should they have allowed him back on the team plane after the game?

Trestman isn’t dumb, he’s just a bad football coach. Clearly he can read the handwriting on the wall and saying what he believes is expected of him in the hopes the Bears could somehow miraculously decide there is some way to justify giving him another season.

In an equally depressing scenario the New York Jets went

to Miami on Sunday, played their best game of the season and then showered their soon-to-befired head coach Rex Ryan with Gatorade.

The Bears went to Minnesota and acted like they couldn’t get away from their coach soon enough.

So the question isn’t what’s going to happen to Trestman, it’s when?

And the bigger, more important question now is what’s next for Bears general manager Phil

Emery, the man responsible for the Trestman fiasco?

There were a few moments in Minnesota to suggest pulling the plug on Emery could be a bit harder to do. After an abysmal games 4 through 15 rookie cornerback Kyle Fuller showed nice ball skills on a deflected pick of Teddy Bridgewater.

Both Christian Jones and Jon Bostic made enough plays to again indicate if they had coaches who would finally put them in the right positions the Bears

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may have a couple answers at linebacker, and David Bass once again screamed the question why doesn’t he get more reps?

Kyle Long is of course heading to his second Pro Bowl and while Alshon Jeffery is strictly a No. 2 receiver he can be a very good one.

There have been some good moves in veteran free agency that minimally balance out the bad ones and Emery realistically is on the plus side of the ledger there.

But how do you overlook and overcome the Trestman hire and the ridiculous Jay Cutler contract.

That’s the question that will keep the McCaskeys up all night and depending on the answer whether their franchise can stop being a punch line any time soon.

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

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If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-14-10776.

I639248

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DEKALB COUNTY SYCAMORE, ILLINOIS CitiMortgage, Inc., PLAINTIFF Vs. Eduardo O. Ceciliano; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 11 CH 00007 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 10/23/2014, the Sheriff of DeKalb County, Illinois will on 2/12/15 at the hour of 1:00PM at Public Safety Building, 150 North Main Sycamore, IL 60178, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DeKalb and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 09-20-254-018 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 75 E. Meadow Drive Cortland, IL 60112 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DEKALB COUNTY - SYCAMORE, ILLINOIS BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., PLAINTIFF vs.

ANGELA G. NAULA; GERARDO LOPEZ; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS 13 CH 76 Address: 1129 E. Taylor Street, Dekalb, Illinois 60115 Judge Thomas Doherty NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 24, 2014, I, Sheriff of DeKalb County, Illinois, will on February 12, 2015 at the hour of 1:00 PM at the DeKalb County Public Safety Building, 150 N. Main Street, Sycamore, IL, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DeKalb, State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: COMMON ADDRESS: 1129 E. Taylor Street, Dekalb, Illinois 60115 P.I.N.: 08-23-458-031 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

THE JUDGMENT AMOUNT WAS: $181,900.79 Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds; the balance, by certified funds, is due within twenty four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "as is" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representations as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

Pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/151512, the amounts of any surplus bid will be held by the sheriff until a party obtains a Court Order for its distribution, or for 60 days following the date of the entry of the order confirming sale, at which time, in the absence of an order directing payment of the surplus, it may be automatically forfeited to the State without further notice.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g) (4).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Johnson, Blumberg & Associates, LLC, 312-541-9710, telephone. Please refer to file number IL 12 3621.

Johnson, Blumberg, & Associates, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite 1125 Chicago, Illinois 60606 Ph. 312-541-9710

Fax 312-541-9711 JB&A # IL 12 3621 I637076 (Published in the Daily Chronicle, December 29, January 5 & 12, 2014.)

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DEKALB COUNTY SYCAMORE, ILLINOIS PennyMac Loan Services, LLC PLAINTIFF Vs. Ryan M. Vonhoff; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 14 CH 00142 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 9/11/2014, the Sheriff of DeKalb County, Illinois will on 2/12/15 at the hour of 1:00PM at Public Safety Building, 150 North Main Sycamore, IL 60178, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DeKalb and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 15-15-403-014 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 139 Wahlgren Avenue Hinckley, IL 60520 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-14-09850.

I639250 (Published in the Daily Chronicle, December 29, 2014, January 5, 12, 2015.)

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DeKALB COUNTYSYCAMORE, ILLINOIS GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC PLAINTIFF VS UNKNOWN BENEFICIARIES OF MARGARET W WELSH ATU THE PROVISIONS OF A JTA DATED 01/08/99 KNOWN AS THE WELSH FAMILY TRUST; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS ; MICHAEL WELSH; WENDY WELSH A/K/A WENDY PIHA; WILLIAM BUTCHER, SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF MARGARET W. WELSH, DECEASED; UNKNOWN SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF A JOINT TRUST AGREEMENT DTD 01/08/99 KNOWN AS WELSH FAMILY TRUST; MARK WELSH; DEFENDANTS 6 EVERGREEN CIRCLE DEKALB, IL 60115 09 CH 122 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on October 23, 2014, DEKALB COUNTY SHERIFF in DEKALB County, Illinois, will on February 12, 2015, in 150 N. Main Street, Sycamore, IL 60178, at 1:00PM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of DEKALB, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: TAX NO. 08-15-330-003 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 6 EVERGREEN CIRCLE DEKALB, IL 60115 Description of Improvements: SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSE WITH BRICK SIDING AND A TWO-CAR, ATTACHED GARAGE. The Judgment amount was $64,622.57.

Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH". The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce.com.

Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago,

ys icago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 372-2060. Please refer to file #PA0904346 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

I638814 (Published in the Daily Chronicle, December 29, 2014, January 5, 12, 2015.)

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PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DEKALB COUNTY SYCAMORE, ILLINOIS CitiMortgage, Inc., PLAINTIFF Vs. Eduardo O. Ceciliano; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 11 CH 00007 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 10/23/2014, the Sheriff of DeKalb County, Illinois will on 2/12/15 at the hour of 1:00PM at Public Safety Building, 150 North Main Sycamore, IL 60178, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DeKalb and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 25 IN NEUCORT LAKES, UNIT ONE, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 20, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 5, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN THE TOWN OF CORTLAND, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED DECEMBER 17, 2002, IN PLAT CABINET NO. 9, AT SLIDE NO. 45-D, AS DOCUMENT NO. 2002026830, IN

• Monday, December 29, 2014 • Section B • Daily Chronicle / Daily-Chronicle.com , DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 09-20-254-018 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 75 E. Meadow Drive Cortland, IL 60112 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-14-10776.

I639248 (Published in the Daily Chronicle, December 29, 2014, January 5, 12, 2015.)

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DEKALB COUNTY - SYCAMORE, ILLINOIS BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., PLAINTIFF vs.

ANGELA G. NAULA; GERARDO LOPEZ; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS 13 CH 76 Address: 1129 E. Taylor Street, Dekalb, Illinois 60115 Judge Thomas Doherty NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of

pu dgm Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 24, 2014, I, Sheriff of DeKalb County, Illinois, will on February 12, 2015 at the hour of 1:00 PM at the DeKalb County Public Safety Building, 150 N. Main Street, Sycamore, IL, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DeKalb, State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: THE SOUTH 1/2 OF LOT 11 IN BLOCK 3, OF CLIFFORD S. HUNT'S SUBDIVISION OF OUTLOT 1 OF HUNT'S ADDITION IN THE CITY OF DEKALB, ILLINOIS, AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE OF DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS, JANUARY 28, 1954 IN BOOK "I" OF PLATS, ON PAGE 23, AS DOCUMENT NO. 267240, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF DEKALB AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. COMMON ADDRESS: 1129 E. Taylor Street, Dekalb, Illinois 60115 P.I.N.: 08-23-458-031 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

THE JUDGMENT AMOUNT WAS: $181,900.79 Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds; the balance, by certified funds, is due within twenty four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "as is" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representations as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

Pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/151512, the amounts of any surplus bid will be held by the sheriff until a party obtains a Court Order for its distribution, or for 60 days following the date of the entry of the order confirming sale, at which time, in the absence of an order directing payment of the surplus, it may be automatically forfeited to the State without further notice.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g) (4).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Johnson, Blumberg & Associates, LLC, 312-541-9710, telephone. Please refer to file number IL 12 3621.

Johnson, Blumberg, & Associates, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite 1125 Chicago, Illinois 60606 Ph. 312-541-9710 Fax 312-541-9711 JB&A # IL 12 3621 I637076 (Published in the Daily Chronicle, December 29, January 5 & 12, 2014.)

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

DEKALB COUNTY SYCAMORE, ILLINOIS PennyMac Loan Services, LLC PLAINTIFF Vs. Ryan M. Vonhoff; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 14 CH 00142 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 9/11/2014, the Sheriff of DeKalb County, Illinois will on 2/12/15 at the hour of 1:00PM at Public Safety Building, 150 North Main Sycamore, IL 60178, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DeKalb and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOTS 2 AND 3 OF WAHLGREN'S ADDITION TO HINCKLEY, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK "D" OF PLATS, PAGE 45 ON AUGUST 22, 1911, IN DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 15-15-403-014 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 139 Wahlgren Avenue Hinckley, IL 60520 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road,

ontage oad, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-14-09850.

I639250 (Published in the Daily Chronicle, December 29, 2014, January 5, 12, 2015.)

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE TWENTY-THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JUNE E. NORDSTROM, DECEASED. NO. 14 P 132 NOTICE FOR PUBLCATION CLAIMS INDEPENDENT EXECUTORS NOTICE IS GIVEN of the death of JUNE E. NORDSTROM of DeKalb, Illinois. Letters of Office were issued on December 10, 2014, to Larry K. Nordstrom, 940 Fairview Dr., DeKalb, IL 60115, and nancy L. Grych, 709 7th St., Dekalb, IL 60115, as Independent Executors, and whose attorney is Gary E. Lothson, Attorney at Law, 203 Grove Street, DeKalb, Illinois 60115.

The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under Section 5/28-4 (755 ILCS 5/28-4) of the Probate Act, any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the Clerk.

NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on October 23, 2014, DEKALB COUNTY SHERIFF in DEKALB County, Illinois, will on February 12, 2015, in 150 N. Main Street, Sycamore, IL 60178, at 1:00PM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of DEKALB, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: LOT 6 IN MASTERSON-THOMPSON RESUBDIVISION, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED APRIL 30, 1964, AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 3211496, IN PLAT BOOK "M", PAGE 90, BEING A RESUBDIVISION OF THE WEST 1/2 OF LOTS 16 AND 17 IN BLOCK 1, IN GARDEN PLACE SUBDIVISION, IN SECTION 15, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH,

, H, RANGE 4 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS. TAX NO. 08-15-330-003 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 6 EVERGREEN CIRCLE DEKALB, IL 60115 Description of Improvements: SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSE WITH BRICK SIDING AND A TWO-CAR, ATTACHED GARAGE. The Judgment amount was $64,622.57.

Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH". The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify

ify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website http:\\service.atty-pierce.com. at Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 372-2060. Please refer to file #PA0904346 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

I638814 (Published in the Daily Chronicle, December 29, 2014, January 5, 12, 2015.)

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Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Executor and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

DATED: December 10, 2014 Larry K. Nordstrom and Nancy L. Grych By: /s/ Gary E. Lothson Attorney at Law Prepared by: GARY E. LOTHSON Attorney at Law Atty. Reg. No. 6193083 203 Grove Street DeKalb, IL 60115 815-756-1436 815-756-4958 (Fax) (Published in the Daily Chronicle, December 15, 22 & 29, 2014.)

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DeKALB COUNTYSYCAMORE, ILLINOIS GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC PLAINTIFF VS UNKNOWN BENEFICIARIES OF MARGARET W WELSH ATU THE PROVISIONS OF A JTA DATED 01/08/99 KNOWN AS THE WELSH FAMILY TRUST; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS ; MICHAEL WELSH; WENDY WELSH A/K/A WENDY PIHA; WILLIAM BUTCHER, SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF MARGARET W. WELSH, DECEASED; UNKNOWN SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF A JOINT TRUST AGREEMENT DTD 01/08/99 KNOWN AS WELSH FAMILY TRUST; MARK WELSH; DEFENDANTS 6 EVERGREEN CIRCLE DEKALB, IL 60115 09 CH 122

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