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Many still reviewing plan The ASSOCIATED PRESS SPRINGFIELD – Illinois lawmakers began putting the pieces in place Monday for a potentially historic vote to address the nation’s worst public-pension shortfall, as legislators scrambled to digest the complex deal and labor unions and other political heavyweights ratcheted up pressure for and against it.

The House and Senate are expected to vote today on the years-in-the-making agreement. Legislative leaders say the proposal, which emerged last week, would save an estimated $160 billion over 30 years and fully fund the state’s five pension systems by 2044 through benefits cuts for work-

ers and retirees.

As of Monday evening the plan had the support of a clear majority of members on a pension conference committee – enough to send the measure to the floors of both chambers.

But its passage in the Democrat-controlled Legislature was not seen as assured.

Several lawmakers said they still were reviewing the 325-page piece of legislation, and a number of big questions remained for lawmakers to consider with little time before an expected vote. Republican state Rep. Tom Cross of Oswego said he was waiting for information on the possible impact of the monumental deal.

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Blitz, a rescue dog at Raven’s Husky Haven and Rescue in Sycamore, receives a training session Monday with manager and trainer Lisa Monge. Raven’s is receiving suggestions from students in Jim Johnson’s executive master’s of business administration class at Northern Illinois University on how to improve its business model. TOP: Devon, a rescue dog at Raven’s Husky Haven and Rescue in Sycamore, is seen inside a kennel Monday.

Finest Furniture to open in DeKalb

By DEBBIE BEHRENDS dbehrends@shawmedia.com DeKALB – DeKalb will have a furniture store again when Finest Furniture Ashley HomeStore opens by Monday.

Store manager Sam Sharawi said the new store will open in the Parkview Business Center at 1500 Sycamore Road, which is north of Jewel-Osco. DeKalb has been without a retail furniture store since Small’s Furniture City closed in July 2012. Leath Furniture closed in May 2007.

“We had a customer from DeKalb, and when we delivered there, we learned there

NIU students get real-world experience in DeKalb County

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Leaders at Raven’s Husky Haven and Rescue of Sycamore hope Northern Illinois University business students can help them improve how they run the nonprofit organization.

“The question is, how do we make our rescue self-sustaining,” said Lisa Monge, trainer and manager at Raven’s Husky Rescue. “The founders [Kelly Lambert and Jennifer Soule] are still paying for rescues out of their own pockets. We’re looking for a model on things to improve, add or take away, a whole new program to make it self-sustaining.”

Students in Jim Johnson’s executive master’s of business administration class will break into small groups that will visit the rescue organization. They will analyze and estimate the financial shortfall the organization will suffer for

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was no furniture store in DeKalb,” Sharawi said. “We thought we had a good chance of being successful there.”

Sharawi, who also manages a Finest Furniture in Joliet, will be in DeKalb today to start preparing the new location.

“The store is being completely redecorated inside to

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the next five years and create a long-term fundraising program to plug the hole, he said.

This is about the 25th project for Johnson’s classes. This type of real-world experience dots NIU’s

the local cable TV channel.

It’s also the type of experience NIU President Doug Baker wants students to receive.

“Employers want the

educational landscape from adaptive physical education students running fitness programs at area retirement communities to communications students creating 30-second ads for nonprofits that are aired on

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“Employers want the degree and experience. If students can leave Northern Illinois with that piece of paper and the experience, they become a stronger candidate for a job and to advance more quickly.” – Paul Palian, NIU’s director of media & public relations

The former Aaron’s Furniture store at 1500 Sycamore Road, DeKalb, will be the new home of Finest Furniture HomeStore.

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8 DAILY PLANNER Today

Easy Does It AA(C): 9:30 a.m. at 312 E. Taylor St., DeKalb. 800-4527990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com.

Weight Watchers: 9:30 a.m. weigh in, 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 5:30 p.m. meetings at Weight Watchers Store, 2583 Sycamore Road (near Aldi), DeKalb.

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Clothes and shoes for men, women and children. 815-758-1388.

Safe Passage Sexual Assault adults’ support group; 815-7565228; www.safepassagedv.org.

ESL and GED Classes: 6 to 8 p.m. at Esperanza en Unidad (Hope in Unity), 2225 Gateway Drive, Suite A. To register and for more information, call Dr. George Gutierrez at 815-970-3265.

Hinckley Big Book Study AA(C): 6 p.m. at United Methodist Church, 801 N. Sycamore St., 800-4527990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com.

Reiki Share for healing: 6 to 8:30 p.m. at First Congregational United Church of Christ, 615 N. First St. in DeKalb. Contact: Joan Watson-Protano at 815-739-4329 or bjoanwatson@hotmail.com.

Sycamore Kiwanis: 6 p.m. at Mitchel Lounge, 355 W. State St.; 815-899-8740 or visit sycamorekiwanis.org.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly: 6 to 6:30 p.m. weigh-in, 6:30 p.m. meeting at CrossWind Community Church in Genoa. 815-784-3480.

Women’s “Rule #62 Group”: 6 p.m. at Federated Church, 612 W. State St., Sycamore. 800-4527990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com.

Better Off Sober AA(C): 6:30 p.m. at DeKalb Area Alano Club, 312 E. Taylor St., DeKalb, 800-4527990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com.

Free Fit Club: 6:30 to 8 p.m. at International Montessory Academy, 1815 Mediterranean Drive, Sycamore. Featuring rotating cardio or yoga programs from various Beachbody workouts like P90X, Insanity, Turbo Fire, Body Gospel, Turbo Jam, Hip Hop Abs, Rev Abs and many others. Call 815-901-4474 or 815-566-3580 for more information.

Green Party: 6:30 p.m. at American National Bank, Sycamore and Bethany roads in DeKalb. Meetings are open to all. Contact: John at 815-593-0105.

Alcoholics Anonymous Tuesday Night Fellowship Group(C): 7 p.m. at The Church of St. Mary, 244 Waterman St. in Sycamore.

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Fellowship group AA(C): 7 p.m. at St. Mary’s Memorial Hall, 322 Waterman St., Sycamore. 800452-7990; www.dekalbalanoclub. com.

Good Vibes Al-Anon group: 7 to 8 p.m. at First Lutheran Church, 324 N. Third St., DeKalb. Wheel chair accessible entrance is on N. Third St. Parking available in lot located on northwest corner of Third and Pine streets. Contact Mary Ann at 815-895-8119.

Northern Illinois Walleye Club: 7 p.m. at Pizza Pros, 1205 W. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb. For information, call Terry Parkhouse at 815-895-6864 or 815-901-6265.

Sexaholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. at 512 Normal Road, DeKalb (behind church in brick building).

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Willard Aves Post 1010 American Legion: 7 to 8 p.m. at the Kingston Friendship Center, 120 S. Main St. Contact Daniel W. Gallagher at genoadanny@aol.com.

Prairie Dames HEA: 7:30 p.m.

Part of the Homemakers Education Association. For meeting location, call Kay at 815-756-4085 or Ellen at 630-262-9093.

Sandwich Masonic Lodge Meteor Lodge 283: 7:30 p.m. at 301 E. Center St., Sandwich.

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Prairie Echoes women’s chorus: 7:15 to 10 p.m. at Sycamore United Methodist Church, 160 Johnson Ave., in Sycamore, corner of Peace Road and Route 64. (St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 900 Normal Road in DeKalb). 815-7615956; www.PrairieEchoes.com.

Smoky Mirror AA(C): 7:30 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church. 33930 N. State Road, Genoa, 800-4527990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com.

Narcotics Anonymous: 8 p.m. at 1201 Twombly Road in DeKalb; www.rragsna.org; 815-964-5959.

Program of Recovery AA(C): 8 p.m. at DeKalb Area Alano Club, 312 E. Taylor St., DeKalb, 800-4527990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com.

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Doctors aim to lower births of twins

By MARILYNN MARCHIONE The Associated Press BOSTON – In the five years since the “Octomom” case, big multiple births have gone way down but the twin rate has barely budged.

Now fertility experts are pushing a new goal: One. A growing number of couples are attempting pregnancy with just a single embryo, helped by new ways to pick the ones most likely to succeed. New guidelines urge doctors to stress this approach.

Twins aren’t always twice as nice; they have much higher risks of prematurity and serious health problems. Nearly half of all babies born with advanced fertility help are multiple births, new federal numbers show.

Abigail and Ken Ernst of Oldwick, N.J., used the one-embryo approach to conceive Lucy, a daughter

born in September. It “just seemed the most normal, the most natural way” to conceive and avoid a high-risk twin pregnancy, the new mom said.

Not all couples feel that way, though. Some can only afford one try with in vitro fertilization, or IVF, so they insist that at least two embryos be used to boost their odds, and view twins as two for the price of one.

Many patients “are telling their physicians ‘I want twins,’ ” said Barbara Collura, president of Resolve, a support and advocacy group.

“We as a society think twins are healthy and always come out great. There’s very little reality” about the increased medical risks for babies and moms, she said.

The 2009 case of a California woman who had octuplets using IVF focused attention on the issue of big multiple births, and the numbers have dropped, ex-

cept for twins.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s most recent numbers show that 46 percent of IVF babies are multiples – mostly twins – and 37 percent are born premature. By comparison, only 3 percent of babies born without fertility help are twins and about 12 percent are preterm.

It’s mostly an American problem – some European countries that pay for fertility treatments require using one embryo at a time.

The American Society for Reproductive Medicine is trying to make it the norm in the U.S., too. Its guidelines, updated earlier this year, say that for women with reasonable medical odds of success, those younger than 35 should be offered single embryo transfer and no more than two at a time.

The number rises with age, to two or three embryos for women up to 40, since older

women have more trouble conceiving.

To add heft to the advice, the guidelines say women should be counseled on the risks of multiple births and embryo transfers and that this discussion should be noted in their medical records.

“In 2014, our goal is really to minimize twins,” said Dr. Alan Copperman, medical director of Reproductive Medicine Associates of New York, a Manhattan fertility clinic. “This year I’m talking about two versus one. Several years ago I was talking about three versus two” embryos.

The one-at-a-time idea is catching on. Only 4 percent of women younger than 35 used single embryos in 2007 but nearly 12 percent did in 2011. It’s less common among older women, who account for fewer IVF pregnancies, but it is gaining among them, too.

Amazon sees delivery drones as future

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The Associated Press NEW YORK – Amazon is working on a way to get packages to customers in 30 minutes or less – via self-guided drone.

Consider it the modern version of a pizza delivery boy, minus the awkward teenager.

Amazon.com Inc. says it’s working on the so-called Prime Air unmanned aircraft project but it will take years to advance the technology and for the Federal Aviation Administration to create the necessary rules and regulations.

The project was first reported by CBS’ “60 Minutes” Sunday night, hours before millions of shoppers turned to their computers to hunt Cyber Monday bargains.

Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos said in the interview that while his octocopters look like something out of science fiction, there’s no reason they can’t be used as delivery vehicles.

Bezos said the drones can carry packages that weigh up to five pounds, which covers about 86 percent of the items Amazon delivers. The drones the company is testing have a range of about 10 miles, which Bezos noted could cover a significant portion of the population in urban areas.

Bezos told “60 Minutes” the project could become a working service in four or

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This undated image provided by Amazon.com shows the so-called Prime Air unmanned aircraft project that Amazon is working on in its research and development labs. Amazon said it will take years to advance the technology and for the Federal Aviation Administration to create the necessary rules and regulations, but CEO Jeff Bezos said Sunday there’s no reason Drones can’t help get goods to customers in 30 minutes or less. five years.

Unlike the drones used by the military, Bezos’ proposed flying machines won’t need humans to control them remotely. Amazon’s drones would receive a set of GPS coordinates and automatically fly to them, presumably avoiding buildings, power lines and other obstacles.

Delivery drones raise a host of concerns, from air traffic safety to homeland security and privacy. There are technological and legal obstacles, too – similar to Google’s experimental driverless car.

How do you design a machine that safely navigates the roads or skies without hitting anything? And, if an accident occurs, who’s legally liable?

Delivering packages by drone might be impossible in a city like Washington D.C. which has many no-fly zones.

But technology entrepreneur and futurist Ray Kurzweil notes that “technology has always been a double edged sword.”

“Fire kept us warm and cooked our food but also was used to burn down our villages,” Kurzweil said.

“It’s fascinating as an idea and probably very hard to execute,” said Tim Bajarin, an analyst with Creative Strategies who sees Bezos as an unconventional thinker.

“If he could really deliver something you order within 30 minutes, he would rewrite the rules of online retail.”

Amazon has already done that once. In 1995, with investments from family and friends, Bezos began operating Amazon as an online bookseller out of a Seattle garage. Over nearly two decades, Amazon grew to become the world’s largest online retailer, selling everything from shoes to groceries to diapers and power tools.

Amazon spends heavily on growing its business, improving order fulfillment and expanding into new areas.

Those investments have come at the expense of consistent profitability, but investors have been largely forgiving, focusing on the company’s long-term promise and double-digit revenue growth.

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Supreme Court won’t stop N.Y.’s Internet taxation

By JESSE J. HOLLAND The Associated Press WASHINGTON – On perhaps the busiest online shopping day of the year, the Supreme Court refused to wade into a dispute over state sales taxes for purchases on websites like Amazon.com, an outcome likely to prompt more states to attempt to collect taxes on Internet sales.

Monday’s court action means “it might be the last Cyber Monday without sales tax,” said Joseph Henchman of the Washington -based Tax Foundation.

It’s all part of a furious battle – also including legislation in Congress – among Internet sellers, millions of buyers, aggrieved brick-and-mortar stores and states hungry for billions of dollars in extra tax

revenue.

The high court without comment turned away appeals from Amazon.com LLC and Overstock.com Inc. in their fight against a New York court decision forcing them to remit sales tax the same way in-state businesses do. This could hurt online shopping in that state, since one of the attractions of Internet purchasing is the lack of a state sales tax, which makes some items a little cheaper than they would be inside a store on the corner.

And the effect could be felt far beyond New York if it encourages other states to act.

The National Council of State Legislatures estimates that states lost an estimated $23.3 billion in 2012 as a result of being unable to collect sales tax on online and catalog pur-

chases.

The court’s refusal “allows states that have passed laws like New York’s to continue doing what they’ve been doing,” said Neal Osten, director of the Council’s Washington office.

This decision came down on Cyber Monday, expected to be the busiest day of the year for online shopping. Huge numbers of people head online on the first working day after the long Thanksgiving weekend in search of Internet deals.

Overall, Internet shopping has become more and more popular, with the National Retail Federation predicting that more than 131 million people would shop online on Monday, up about 2 percent from last year.

Web retailers generally

have not had to charge sales taxes in states where they lack a store or some other physical presence. But New York and other states say that a retailer has a physical presence when it uses affiliates – people and businesses that refer customers to the retailer’s website and collect a commission on sales. These affiliates range from one-person blogs promoting the latest gadgets to companies that run coupon and deal sites.

Amazon and Overstock both use affiliate programs.

Amazon has been collecting sales tax in New York, even as it fights the state over a 2008 law that was the first to consider local affiliates enough of an in-state presence to require sales tax collection. Overstock ended its affiliate program in New York in 2008 after the law

passed and has ended its affiliate programs in other states that have tried to force it to collect sales taxes.

Without the affiliate programs, companies still can sell in those states but just won’t partner with local people and businesses that refer customers to their sites.

Both companies collect sales taxes in some states. For example, Overstock.com collects taxes in Utah, where it is based. Amazon says it collects sales tax in 16 states.

“Today’s Supreme Court decision validates New York’s efforts to treat both online and brick-and-mortar retailers equally and fairly, by requiring all retailers with a presence in our state to collect sales taxes,” said New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman.

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Four contested Suit filed in crash that killed boy races emerge in local primaries

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Ex-State’s Attorney runs for County Board

By FELIX SARVER fsarver@shawmedia.com SYCAMORE – Former DeKalb County State’s Attorney Clay Campbell is running for office again, but this time he wants a seat on the DeKalb County Board.

“I think I have a particularly informed perspective on county government,” Campbell said. “And I think there’s a lot of issues that need to be addressed.”

Campbell, of Sycamore, is competing with incumbent Riley Oncken for the Republican nomination for the District 3 seat in the March 18 local primary. It is one of four contested races that emerged after the candidate filing period ended at 5 p.m. Monday.

Laurie Emmer is challenging incumbent Anthony Cvek for the Republican nomination for a County Board District 4 seat.

Samuel-Louis Bandy Jr. and Craig Genteman are battling for the Republican nomination for County Board District 9.

For the Democrats, Trent Taylor of DeKalb and Denise Ii of Sandwich are both running for County Clerk and Recorder.

Taylor and Ii both filed their petitions at 8:30 a.m.

Nov. 25, so a lottery will be Dec. 11 to determine whose name appears first on the Democratic ballot.

Next year’s elections could change the makeup of the 24-seat DeKalb County Board, which is presently evenly divided between Republicans and Democrats.

Out of 12 seats up for election, seven are held by Republicans while five are held by Democrats.

A local defense attorney who lost re-election as State’s Attorney in November 2012, Campbell wants to attack several criminal justice issues as a County Board member.

DeKalb County is paying more than $1 million a year to house jail inmates outside DeKalb County, but Campbell doesn’t think the proposed DeKalb County Jail expansion is feasible, so he wants leaders to discuss other solutions.

“That’s going to take the cooperation of the State’s Attorney, the judiciary and as the entity in control of those budgets, the County Board,” Campbell said. “I’m afraid we’re accepting the status quo and the status quo is costing us $1 million a year.”

Oncken said he was surprised to learn Campbell was running against him.

He said he’s running again because he believes he’s done a good job serving the residents of the district and county.

“I look forward to continuing to serve on the board and, if necessary, I will run the best campaign I can,” he said.

Candidate filings REPUBLICANS • County Clerk and Recorder: Douglas J. Johnson of Sycamore (I) • Sheriff: Roger A. Scott of DeKalb (I) • Treasurer: Christine J. Johnson of Shabbona (I) • County Board District 2: Maureen Little of Kingston • County Board District 3: Riley Oncken (I) of Sycamore; Clay Campbell of Sycamore • County Board District 4: Anthony Cvek (I) of Sycamore; Laurie Emmer of Sycamore • County Board District 9: Samuel-Louis Bandy Jr. of DeKalb; Craig J. Genteman of DeKalb • County Board District 11: Daniel Cribben (I) of Somonauk • County Board District 12: John C. Frieders (I) of Somonauk DEMOCRAT • County Clerk and Recorder: Trent Taylor of DeKalb; Denise Ii of Sandwich • County Board District 2: John R. Noyes of Genoa • County Board District 3: Joshua Orr of Cortland • County Board District 4: Joseph Bassett of Sycamore.

• County Board District 5: Stephen Reid (I) of DeKalb • County Board District 6: Bob Brown (I) of DeKalb • County Board District 7: Marjorie Askins of DeKalb • County Board District 8: Christopher Cole Porterfield of DeKalb • County Board District 9: Jim Luebke of DeKalb • County Board District 10: Frank O’Barski (I), DeKalb Incumbents are marked with (I)

Board members voted to appoint Oncken back on the board in March when Republican Ken Anderson resigned in February from a District 3 seat.

Oncken had lost his re-election last year to Mark Pietrowski, D-Cortland, for the District 3 seat that expires in 2016.

Meanwhile, Cvek welcomed his Republican opponent, Laurie Emmer of Sycamore, in the District 4 race. Cvek said he’s running again because he thinks he’s provided consistent leadership on issues most important to taxpayers such as county budget expenses.

“If anyone wants to step forward with some ideas, I welcome them to the fray,” he said.

Emmer, who is running for office for the first time, said she would like to meet with people in District 4 about the issues that matter most to them. For her, reining in budget costs is important.

“I’m running because I want to be part of the process and represent the district,” she said.

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GENEVA – The Sycamore man who admitted to having heroin in his system during a fatal car crash is being sued by the brother of the Sycamore boy he killed, court records show.

On Feb. 27, Benjamin Black, now 29, was driving a Ford Expedition on Route 64 in Kane County when he smashed into the back of a Chevrolet Cavalier that was stopped because of another crash more than a mile away. Eleven-year-old

Matthew Ranken, the backseat passenger in the Cavalier, died from his injuries. His brother Nick Weber, n o w 2 2 , w a s Matthew Ranken driving.

On Nov. 21 – a week after Black pleaded guilty to charges from the fatal crash – Weber filed a lawsuit against him, according to court documents filed with the Kane County Circuit Clerk’s Office. The lawsuit accuses Black of failing to keep proper lookout, failing to

decrease his speed to avoid an accident, driving too fast for conditions and, among other infractions, driving while impaired.

Weber is seeking damages in excess of $50,000, according to the lawsuit. It cites his medical expenses; physical and emotional pain and suffering and distress; loss of income; and loss of a normal life.

The lawsuit notes Matthew also was survived by his parents and two other brothers, ages 18 and 14. As a result of the boy’s death, the lawsuit states, “his next of kin have and will

continue to suffer extreme grief, mental suffering and will suffer the loss of consortium, society, love, affection, guidance, companionship, felicity, among other losses.”

A case management conference is set for 9 a.m. Feb. 6, at the Kane County Courthouse in Geneva. A sentencing hearing in Black’s criminal case is set for March 20. Black could face up to three and 14 years in prison for aggravated driving under the influence. Probation would be an option only if Hallock found extraordinary circumstances existed.

Alleged gunman at large

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Blitz, a rescue dog at Raven’s Husky Haven and Rescue in Sycamore, receives a training session Monday with manager and trainer Lisa Monge.

Students work on logo design • LEARNING Continued from page A1 degree and experience,” said Paul Palian, NIU’s director of media & public relations. “If students can leave Northern Illinois with that piece of paper and the experience, they become a stronger candidate for a job and to advance more quickly.”

For Johnson, this real-world experience is better than any hypothetical he could create for his students.

“Virtually all my students are connected with a nonprofit, whether it be school, church, Big Brothers Big Sis-

ters. A lot of nonprofits face the same issues,” Johnson said. “The knowledge they gain gives these students the ability to go back and help the other organizations they are affiliated with.”

Meanwhile, undergraduate students in an advanced public relations class have worked with Nick Misitano, owner of DeKalb Tattoo Company, to conduct a contest for a new company logo. The contest was open to students and the general public, and prizes will be awarded to the winners.

“They came in asking if they could use my business for a semester project,” Mis-

itano said. “I thought it was cool to help out the school, and they’ve really taken the initiative on this project.”

Gabriella Flores, a senior in the class, said they received 15 entries.

“We were hoping for more, but we’re pleased with the quality,” said Flores, who plans to pursue a career in public relations.

Misitano said he had a good experience working with the students.

“This has been a really good experience,” Misitano said. “These students are serious about the class and have handled themselves in a very professional manner.”

D-428 to vote on Spanish elective at middle school

By DEBBIE BEHRENDS dbehrends@shawmedia.com DeKALB – Middle school students in the DeKalb school district will have an opportunity to take Spanish as an elective if board members approve the plan.

The DeKalb School District 428 Board members are expected to vote on the proposal during their meeting, which starts at 7 p.m. today at the Education Center, 901 S. 4th St. Doug Moeller, assistant superintendent of curriculum and student services, said the elective is being proposed to replace health, which has been moved from the elective offerings and added to the physical education curricu-

lum for middle-schoolers.

Neither he nor board member Mary Hess could say when Spanish was discontinued as an elective for middle-schoolers, but Hess said she’s received several emails from parents and former students who support the proposal.

“Research Doug says learning Moeller a second language is better at a younger age,” Hess said. “This allows students to go into high school with that foundation they can build on.”

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puters. Seventh- and eighthgrade students would take Spanish for the full year.

“If students take the full year in seventh and eighth grade, they can take a placement test and go right into Spanish II in high school,” Moeller said.

Those students would not receive credit for Spanish I in high school, as the student had not learned the material from high school teachers, Moeller said. The advantage for students testing out of Spanish I is that they would be able to take Advanced Placement Spanish 5. There would be no additions to the staff if the plan is approved, Moeller said, and he’s unsure how many students will take advantage of the opportunity.

DeKALB – DeKalb police and U.S. marshals are searching for the 22-year-old Matteson man accused of hitting a woman with a pistol while he robbed her and a co-worker last week.

An arrest warrant has been issued charging Desmond L. Hunt, of the 3000 block of 214th Place, with being a felon in possession of a weapon, aggravated battery, carrying a concealed weapon and two counts of armed robbery. The most serious charges, armed robbery, are punishable with between six and 30 years in prison. His bond is at $500,000.

Hunt is on parole for a pre- Desmond L. vious robbery Hunt in Cook County, said John Petragallo, DeKalb police commander.

Anyone with information about the case is Mariah N. asked to call the Romero DeKalb Police Department at 815-748-8400 or Crime Stoppers at 815-895-2155.

Hunt went into University Heights’ rental office about 4 p.m. Wednesday, pointed a gun at two employees and demanded money, court records show.

When the women told him they didn’t have access to the safe, he hit one with a pistol, knock ing her to the floor and bruising her face. He stole a purse from one woman and a cellphone from the other, court records show. Later, police found Mariah N. Romero, 21, in the second-floor hallway of University Heights, 1120 Varsity Boulevard, where she is a resident. Romero told police she discussed the robbery with Hunt, her boyfriend, and told him who was in the office. Police found a gun and the stolen items in her apartment.

Romero was charged with aggravated battery, obstructing justice, possession of marijuana and two counts of armed robbery. She was appointed a public defender Friday and is due in court Thursday. She remained in DeKalb County Jail on Monday unable to post 10 percent of her $103,000 bond.

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FBI looks to stem Chicago violence

By MICHAEL TARM The Associated Press CHICAGO – The new head of Chicago’s FBI office said Monday he’ll look for ways his agents can do more to help stem homicide rates and other violent crimes in the nation’s third-largest city, though he added it’s not yet clear what more the FBI can do that it’s not already doing.

Robert Holley’s comments to The Associated Press in one of his first interviews since assuming his new post a month ago come amid calls by Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Illinois’ two U.S. senators and others for federal law enforcement to do more to combat violence in Chicago, which has hundreds of homicides each year.

Already, about 25 percent

of Chicago agents work violent-crime cases, Holley noted. But given congressional spending constraints, shifting more resources to the gang, gun and drug crimes that underpin much of the violence could jeopardize other investigative priorities in Chicago, including corruption, counterterrorism and cybercrime, he said.

“Could I move resources from one investigative branch to another? I could,” said Holley. “But I would have to take away from other programs, and I don’t know if I am willing to accept that risk right now.”

Holley declined to say exactly how many agents in Chicago were assigned to counterterrorism, but he said a greater number is devoted to

violent crime.

Monday was the first time Holley weighed in publicly on the topic.

The newly sworn-in U.S. attorney for Chicago, Zachary Fardon, has faced similar questions.

H o l l e y said he hasn’t yet met with Emanuel about Robert any added role for the FBI in Holley tackling violent crime. But he said he has broached the subject with Fardon, as well as with Chicago Police Superintendent Garry McCarthy.

Chicago’s killings topped 500 last year – the first time it hit that mark since 2008.

Though the homicide rate has

declined in 2013, some shootings, including the slaying early this year of 15-year-old honor student Hadiya Pendleton a mile from President Barack Obama’s South Side home, have put the issue of Chicago violence back in the national headlines.

Holley’s forte is terrorism.

During his 20 years with the FBI, he has held many of the agency’s top counterterrorism posts and he was among the ranking agents sent to Boston to help investigate the Boston Marathon attack.

His most recent job was at FBI headquarters in Washington as deputy assistant director of the agency’s counterterrorism division. His responsibilities included briefing the director of the FBI each morning on potential

terror threats.

Holley grew up in Indiana, served in the military and only applied for a job with the FBI at age 36 – just a year younger than the cutoff for new agents.

His affable but direct persona is reflected by a sticker on one wall of his corner office on Chicago’s southwest side: It has the word “whining” with a red line through it.

Now that he’s responsible for overseeing the gamut of criminal activity, he said he’s taking his first months in Chicago to absorb as much information as possible about areas where he’s had less experience, including the city’s street crime. He said that will be part of his analysis about whether the office can do more than it’s doing on violence.

8BRIEFS DeKalb’s National Night Out event recognized DeKALB – Target Corp. gave local leaders a $1,000 grant and a 2013 Excellence Award for the National Night Out event held Aug. 6.

DeKalb police helped host this annual event with Target employees, DeKalb firefighters, Northern Illinois University police, DeKalb County Sheriff’s deputies and other entities, according to a news release. The event featured picnic-style food, educational activities, and children’s prizes including bicycle accessories, toys and bicycles with the support of Target and the DeKalb Police Benevolent and Protective Association More than 15,000 events were held nationwide as part of the National Night Out effort. Local leaders plan to use the grant to support next year’s event, the release states.

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Ill. group misses paper airplane world record WEST CHICAGO – A Civil Air Patrol unit from West Chicago didn’t manage to set a new world record for the highest paper airplane flight.

The Fox Valley Composite Squadron’s attempted record fell short Sunday when the paper airplane attached to a large helium weather balloon climbed to only 51,000 feet.

It was about 30,000 feet short of the world record that had been set in Spain in 2010. The group had hoped their balloon would climb to more than 100,000 feet.

It eventually landed near Monticello, Ind.

Chicago vets: Make holidays safe for pets CHICAGO – The festive holiday season calls for safety precautions – for your pets as well as children and guests.

The Chicago Veterinary Medical Association is urging pet owners to make their homes pet-friendly during the upcoming season.

Officials say bones from turkey, ham, lamb and other meats can be dangerous. If it’s too large or sharp, a bone can damage the intestinal tract and require surgery.

Chocolate – particularly dark or baking chocolate – can be dangerous for dogs, as well as the artificial sweetener Xylitol found in candy and baked goods.

Guests should be advised not to feed pets table scraps. And keep alcoholic beverages away from pets. Holiday plants such as mistletoe and lilies can be life-threatening to animals. Holly can be toxic.

– Wire reports

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Protesting fast food workers demonstrate Aug. 29 outside a McDonald’s restaurant on New York’s Fifth Avenue, in New York. Fast-food workers in about 100 cities will walk off the job Thursday to build on a campaign that began about a year ago to call attention to the difficulties of living on the federal minimum wage of $7.25 an hour.

Fast-food strikes aim at 100 cities The ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK – Fast-food workers in about 100 cities will walk off the job on Thursday, organizers say, which would mark the largest effort yet in a push for higher pay.

The actions are intended to build on a campaign that began about a year ago to call attention to the difficulties of living on the federal minimum wage of $7.25 an hour, or about $15,000 a year for a full-time employee.

The protests are part of a movement by labor unions, Democrats and other worker advocacy groups to raise pay in low-wage sectors. Last month, President Barack Obama said he would back a

Senate measure to raise the federal minimum wage to $10.10 an hour.

Protesters are calling for $15 an hour, although many see the figure as a rallying point rather than a nearterm possibility.

It’s not clear how large the turnout will be at any given location, or whether the walkouts will be enough to disrupt operations. Similar actions this summer had varying results, with some restaurants unable to serve customers and others seemingly unaffected.

The National Restaurant Association, an industry lobbying group, called the demonstrations a “campaign engineered by national labor groups,” and said

the vast majority of participants were union protesters rather than workers.

The group added that past demonstrations “have fallen well short of their purported numbers.”

Kendall Fells, a New York City-based organizer for Fast Food Forward, said demonstrations are planned for 100 cities, in addition to the 100 cities where workers will strike. He said plans started coming together shortly after the one-day actions in about 60 cities this summer.

“They understand they’re not going to win from a oneday strike,” Fells said of workers.

Still, organizers face an uphill battle in reshaping an

industry that competes aggressively on low prices, a practice that has intensified as companies including McDonald’s Corp., Burger King Worldwide Inc. and Yum Brands Inc., which owns KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell, face growing competition and slow growth in the weak economy.

Fast-food workers are also seen as difficult to unionize, given the industry’s high turnover rates.

But the Service Employees International Union, which represents more than 2 million workers in health care, janitorial and other industries, has been providing organizational and financial support to the push for higher pay over the past year.

For critics, Common Core is educational folly

By PHILIP ELLIOTT The Associated Press WASHINGTON – Critics are relentless in warning about what they see as the folly of the new Common Core academic standards, designed to prepare students for college or a job by the time they graduate from high school.

The standards are being implemented in 45 states and the District of Columbia, but critics say they were written in private and never tested in real classrooms, and that educators aren’t familiar enough with the standards to use them. The standards also come with a multibillion dollar price tag.

“Children are coming home with worksheets and their parents don’t recognize it,” said Emmett McGroarty, a director at the American Principles Project, a conservative group that opposes the standards. “Common Core is

reckless in what it’s doing to children.”

Common Core’s supporters think the worries are overblown and miss nuances of the sweeping changes that spell out the reading and math skills that students should have at each grade level, from kindergarten through high school. But even the most vocal supporters admit they cannot guarantee the standards will succeed.

There’s one thing both sides agree on: When fully implemented, Common Core stands to reshape the vast majority of American classrooms.

Critics – parents, teachers and tea partyers alike – argue that states were pressured to sign onto the Common Core standards to get federal economic stimulus money to keep teachers on the job.

In fact, to qualify for more than $4 billion in aid, states had to put into place stan-

dards to prepare students for life after high school and test student performance. Common Core wasn’t specifically prescribed, but the Obama administration clearly signaled it was the preferred option starting in 2009.

“Normally, to go through standards it would take years,” said Bill Evers, a researcher at Stanford University’s Hoover Institution. “In California, we had six weeks.”

Such quick approval resulted in new standards that some didn’t fully understand.

For instance, the standards include tougher approaches to math – such as rigid motion in geometry – over more common approaches.

“It has never successfully been used in K-12 education in the United States, in any state, in any country,” Evers said of rigid motion.

At the same time, Common Core puts a greater emphasis

on critical thinking needed as adults. There is a greater emphasis on nonfiction and technical selections, more likely needed in the workplace than sonnets.

To critics, it smacks of a federal reading list.

Teachers can pick their own passages but Common Core provides suggestions.

If teachers have better ideas, they’re free to use them. Literature and history aren’t abandoned.

For example, the recommended reading has a Pablo Neruda poem listed on the same page as the Constitution’s Bill of Rights and a Ralph Waldo Emerson essay.

“There is no prescription as to how these should be taught. There’s no one pedagogical standard how these should be taught,” said William Schmidt, who heads the Center for the Study of Curriculum at Michigan State University.

8POLICE REPORTS Note to readers: Information in Police Reports is obtained from the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office and city police departments. Individuals listed in Police Reports who have

8OBITUARIES JAMES VANCE ‘JIM’ McELHATTEN Born: March 7, 1948, in Butler, Pa. Died: Nov. 24, 2013, in Downers G DeKALB – James Vance “Jim” McElhatten, 65, of DeKalb, Ill., formerly of Shermans Dale, Pa., passed away Sunday, Nov. 24, 2013, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove after a battle with leukemia, with his family by his side.

He was born March 7, 1948, in Butler, Pa., to the late Eugene and Marie (nee Michael) McElhatten.

He was a 1966 graduate of Butler High School, graduated from Vale Technical Institute in 1967, and then served his country in the U.S. Army in Vietnam. Jim retired after 35 years as an assistant manager at K-Mart in Mechanicsburg, Pa. He attended Kishwaukee Bible Church in Sycamore. Jim’s hobbies include hunting, fishing and gardening. He loved being a grandpa. He was always willing to help anyone who needed a hand.

Jim is survived by his wife, Virginia “Ginny” (nee Chronister), whom he married Oct. 1970; son, Brian (Tracy) of Naperville; granddaughters, Kayla, 7, and Peyton McElhatten, 5; brother, David (Anne) of Clearwater, Fla., sister, Colleen (Richard “Dick”) Trulick, of Butler; brothers-in-law, Cal (Jane) Chronister of Butler and Randy (Patty) of Slippery Rock, Pa.; and numerous nieces, nephews, grandnieces and -nephews.

Services were held Nov. 26, and he was buried at Naperville Cemetery.

Memorials can be made in his memory to Hines Fisher House, 5000 S. Fifth Ave., Hines IL 60141, www.woundedwarriorproject.org/ donate or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-190.

Arrangements by Beidelman-Kunsch Funeral Home and Crematory. For information, call 630-355-0264 or visit www.beidelmankunschfh.com.

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RONALD D. PERCY Born: Feb. 18, 1944, in Elgin Died: Nov. 29, 2013 ALAMOGORDO, N.M. – Ronald D. Percy, of Alamogordo, N.M., passed away Friday, Nov. 29, 2013.

Ron was born Feb. 18, 1944, in Elgin, the son of Robert and Lydia (Vierig) Percy.

Ron attended Burlington Central High School. After high school, he served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam era. While stationed in New Mexico, he grew fond of the Southwest, later moving and residing there for most of his adult life.

Ron was a heavy equipment operator, retiring in 2006 from the International Union of Operating Engineers. He enjoyed cooking, reading and morning conversation with friends at the campground where he resided.

Ron is survived by his sisters, Diane (Terry) Parkhouse, Beverly Thurnau and Cathy (Jerry) Finn; three nieces, Jennifer (Keith) Crobbe, Jackie (Kevin) Anderson and Jessica (Kurt) Pfund and their children: Benjamin, Brody, Harper, Sofia, Wyatt and Ellie.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Bobby; nephew, Barry R. Totty (Diane’s son); and niece, Amy Thurnau.

Ron’s family wishes to express a special thank-you to his New Mexico friends for their kindness and concern during his brief illness.

A private memorial service will be held Saturday, Dec. 7, at Fredrick Funeral Home in Hampshire. Burial will be held at South Burlington Cemetery.

In Lieu of flowers, memorials can be directed to the Ronald Percy Memorial Fund, in care of Fredrick Funeral Home, P.O. Box 445, Hampshire, IL, 60140.

For information, call 847-683-2711.

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been charged with a crime have not been proven guilty in court.

Sycamore Andres Leon-Lopez, 39, of

Sycamore, was charged Friday, Nov. 29, with two counts of driving without a valid driver’s license and improper lane use.

Adam Lee Jensen, 28, of Sycamore, was charged Wednes-

day, Nov. 27, with possession of a controlled substance.

Lucinda K. Trautvetter, 36, of Sycamore, was charged Sunday, Nov. 24, with domestic battery.

Jason A. Bailey, 33, of Cortland, was arrested Monday, Nov. 25, on a warrant alleging he failed to appear in court on allegations of driving while license suspended.

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Year-end signups a crucial test for health care website

By RICARDO ALONSO–ZALDIVAR The Associated Press

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Cranes lift a derailed Metro-North train car Monday in the Bronx borough of New York. Federal authorities began righting the cars Monday morning as they started an exhaustive investigation into what caused a New York City commuter train rounding a riverside curve to derail, killing four people and injuring more than 60.

NTSB: Train was going too fast The ASSOCIATED PRESS YONKERS, N.Y. – A commuter train that derailed over the weekend, killing four passengers, was hurtling at 82 mph as it entered a 30 mph curve, a federal investigator said Monday. But whether the wreck was the result of human error or brake trouble was still unclear, he said.

Asked why the train was going so fast, National Transportation Safety Board member Earl Weener said: “That’s the question we need to answer.”

Weener said the information on the locomotive’s speed was preliminary and extracted from the Metro-North train’s two data recorders, taken from the wreckage after the Sunday morning accident in the Bronx. He also said investiga-

tors began interviewing the crew members, but he would not disclose what the engineer had told them.

Weener said the throttle went to idle six seconds before the derailed train came to a complete stop – “very late in the game” for a train going that fast – and the brakes were fully engaged five seconds before the train stopped.

He said investigators were examining the engineer’s cellphone – apparently to determine whether he was operating the train while distracted.

Asked whether the tragedy was the result of human error or faulty brakes, Weener said: “The answer is, at this point in time, we can’t tell.”

As investigators mined the data recorders for information, workers righted the fall-

en cars along the curve, a bend so sharp that the speed limit during the approach drops from 70 mph to 30 mph.

The wreck came two years before the federal government’s deadline for Metro-North and other railroads to install automatic-slowdown technology designed to prevent catastrophic accidents.

But with the cause of Sunday’s wreck unknown, it was not clear whether the technology would have made a difference.

The engineer, William Rockefeller, was injured and “is totally traumatized by everything that has happened,” said Anthony Bottalico, executive director of the rail employees union.

He said Rockefeller, 46, was cooperating fully with investigators.

WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama’s new and improved health care website faces yet another test in just a couple of weeks, its biggest yet. If HealthCare. gov becomes overwhelmed by an expected year-end crunch, many Americans will be left facing a break in their insurance coverage.

Until now, the main damage from the website’s technology woes has been to Obama’s poll ratings. But if it chokes again, it will be everyday people feeling the consequences.

Some of those at risk are among the more than 4 million consumers whose individual policies have been canceled because the coverage didn’t comply with

requirements of the new health care law. A smaller number, several hundred thousand, are in federal and state programs for people whose health problems already were a barrier to getting private insurance before the overhaul.

“The chances are almost 100 percent that someone who would like to continue coverage next year and intends to secure it is not going to be able to do it,” said Mark McClellan, who oversaw the rollout of the Medicare prescription drug benefit under President George W. Bush.

“It’s important to recognize that none of these programs are going to work perfectly from the start and a big part of implementation is having mechanisms in place that anticipate problems and help mitigate their

effects,” added McClellan, now a health care policy expert with the Brookings Institution think tank in Washington.

But Monday, administration officials projected renewed confidence that they’re on top of things.

White House spokesman Jay Carney declared that the federal site serving 36 states got 375,000 visitors by noon.

Even as fixes continued on back-end features of the system, enrollment counselors said the consumer-facing front end was working noticeably better – but still was not free of glitches or delays.

As Carney acknowledged, some of Monday morning’s visitors were shuttled into a queue and advised when to return for speedier service.

That’s actually an improvement to handle high volume, he said.

Families and friends of soldiers may hang handmade ornaments on a tree near the memorial. Others attending may bring a weather-proof ornament to hang.

the roof of a crowded Glasgow pub, killing nine people, investigators said Monday.

Authorities used a crane to remove the wreckage of the helicopter from the roof of The Clutha pub where it crashed Friday night. The helicopter’s crew – a civilian pilot and two police officers on board – died in the accident. Six other people died.

8BRIEFS Vietnam Memorial hosts Christmas ceremony SPRINGFIELD – Officials are preparing for the Illinois Vietnam Veterans Memorial’s 26th annual ceremony for prisoners of war and service members who remain missing in action.

The ceremony will be Saturday in Springfield’s Oak Ridge Cemetery. There are 66 Illinoisans listed as MIA or POW in Southeast Asia.

Officials: No emergency call made from chopper LONDON – The pilot of a Scottish police helicopter did not put out any emergency calls before crashing through

– Wire reports

Business to get 3 months rent free • FURNITURE Continued from page A1 display a full line of furniture, including living room, dining room and bedroom furniture, and other furnishing accessories,” Sharawi said. “We sell Ashley Furniture and customers can except the quality and upscale style that they have come to expect from Ashley Furniture.”

The new store will help the local economy by creating jobs and gathering sales

tax, including some sales tax from out-of-town customers, DeKalb Mayor John Rey said.

Local economic development leaders had been working to bring a furniture store to town.

“We believe we’re losing between $5 million and $10 million a year in furniture sales, specifically,” said Roger Hopkins, DeKalb’s economic development consultant. “Many of the furniture stores want to be in locations that have 40,000 square feet or more. We were really fortunate to find someone want-

ing a smaller floor plan,” Hopkins said.

Hopkins said negotiations with Finest Furniture began in September, and the owners wanted to find a location to occupy before Christmas.

Property owner Jim Mason said he gave the business the 8,500-square-foot retail space rent-free for three months.

“They looked at smaller locations and one of the new buildings under construction on Sycamore Road,” Hopkins said. “But the space and rent didn’t quite match, and it did at Parkview.”

Cross: ‘You’ve got one shot at this’ • PENSIONS Continued from page A1 “This is going to be the biggest vote most legislators make in their career,” he said.

“You’ve got one shot at this and you want to do it right.”

Illinois’ pension funds are $100 billion short of what’s needed to pay benefits as currently promised to employees and retirees, largely because lawmakers for years have failed to fully fund the state’s payments to the systems. But until last week, legislative leaders were unable to agree on how to fix the problem – even as pension payments grew to take up about one-fifth of the state’s general funds budget and the major credit rating agencies repeatedly downgraded the state’s rating. Illinois now has the lowest credit rating of any state in the country.

A number of cities and states have dealt with similar pension troubles, but Illinois has notably lagged behind in finding the political will to deal with its ballooning financial problem.

The proposal would push back the retirement age for workers ages 45 and younger, on a sliding scale. The annual 3 percent cost-of-living increases for retirees would be replaced with a system that only provides the increases on a portion of benefits, based on how many years a beneficiary was in their job. Some workers would have the option of freezing their pension and starting

a 401(k)-style defined contribution plan.

Language to prevent “pension abuses” is also part of the plan, as nongovernment employees such as union bosses couldn’t participate and new hires wouldn’t be able to bank sick or vacation time to boost pensions.

Republican and Democratic legislative leaders and Gov. Pat Quinn, a Chicago Democrat, have spent recent days drumming up support for the plan through conference calls and meetings with individual members. At the same time, Illinois unions spent Monday flooding the offices of lawmakers as they work to oppose the measure.

Labor groups say it’s unfair to retirees and believe that some parts of the plan are unconstitutional. Union leaders planned to speak against the proposal during a Tuesday morning hearing.

Some conservatives also criticized the plan as not going far enough, saying public employees’ retirement benefits will still be far more generous than those provided in the private sector. There also was criticism that the process was too rushed.

Some members, including Democratic state Rep. Greg Harris of Chicago, said they were comfortable with the short turnaround.

“These concepts have been talked about for a long time,” Harris said, acknowledging that there was “natural fear or concern of if this is the best

possible solution.” Harris plans to vote yes.

Only one of the three Republicans seeking their party’s nomination for the 2014 governor’s race supports the agreement. State Sen. Bill Brady of Bloomington, a pension committee member, said it was a difficult decision. And U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk, the state’s highest ranking Republican, said Monday the General Assembly should reject the bill “that neither lawmakers nor the voters have had the time to read.”

But a coalition of 11 influential business and civic organizations, including the Illinois Chamber of Commerce and the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association, sent a joint letter to legislators calling it “a good bill” that deserves their support.

“While not a solution to all of the state’s fiscal problems, this bill is a significant step forward,” the letter stated.

Quinn said at an unrelated event in Chicago earlier in the day that he was traveling Monday night to Springfield and would talk to and meet with as many lawmakers as possible to try to get their yes votes.

“I think the most important fiscal vote that will ever be taken by the general assembly in my lifetime,” he said. “We need to erase the liability and move Illinois forward. That’s what I’m committed to and I think everyone who is interested in the future of Illinois, the common good, what’s good for taxpayers should join us in urging a yes vote.”

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Tasty Dawgs business expands to Kirkland

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aazzo@shawmedia.com KIRKLAND – There’s a new family business in Kirkland where the owners claim to have the best hot dogs on the planet.

Tasty Dawgs, 518 W. Main St., opened Nov. 9 after success with the owners’ Woodstock hot dog cart business interested them in expanding.

The Allens wanted to expand because it has been a childhood dream of brothers Jim and David to own a hot dog restaurant.

“I love working with people,”

Tasty Dawgs Address: 518 W. Main St., Kirkland Phone: 815-522-3111 Hours: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday; will open on Sundays in the spring said Jim Allen, co-owner of Tasty Dawgs. “I didn’t realize it, [but] my brother secretly has always wanted to have a hot dog [business], but we never had those conversations.”

Opening the restaurant has allowed the brothers to form a closer bond as well. Now that they work

together, the brothers talk every day as opposed to every few weeks, Jim Allen said.

The Allens also hope the business will be here to stay in the small town of Kirkland. The restaurant is located in the same spot as a hot dog restaurant that went out of business.

The Allens said the thing that sets their business apart is the work they will do with the community. The family plans to sit down and speak with locals such as the mayor to see how they can help serve the community.

“The intention is to give back to the community,” said Lizz Allen, Jim’s wife. “Being a part of the com-

munity is our goal; not just to make money.”

Jim Allen said they already have met with the mayor to discuss how to run a business in Kirkland.

The restaurant sells never-frozen products such as hot dogs and hamburgers, and they receive their meat from Inboden’s Meat Market in DeKalb. Their hot dogs are made from Vienna beef, and fresh-cut fries come with every meal.

Surprisingly, their most popular item is the cheddar burger, which comes with a cheese spread as opposed to a slice of cheese, Jim Allen said.

“What goes out the door, we want it to be high quality,” Lizz Allen said. “If it doesn’t look good, it won’t go out the door.”

So far, locals have responded well to the new restaurant. One family visited the restaurant three times in a single day, Jim Allen said.

Jim Allen said there will be some new competition for Gene & Jude’s, a River Grove restaurant voted the No. 1 hot dog in the U.S. by Every Day With Rachael Ray Magazine and three judges from Serious Eats food blog.

“We sure would like to give them a run for their money,” he said.

Genoa Main Street reports good year Busy month of When Linda Underwood, Genoa Main Street Inc. president, got up to welcome the large crowd of supporters gathered for the organization’s annual dinner, she was able to give a positive report.

“Nine new businesses, an improved streetscape and 12 months of successful events,” Underwood said, according to a news release. “I’d say it’s been a good year.”

Genoa Main Street has been working to improve downtown since 1996. Over the years, the city of 5,000 has established itself as a community welcoming to new businesses, residents and visitors.

“Downtown should be a successful business center, a place for the community to gather, and an attractive place to visit,” Main Street executive director Mim Evans said in the release. “This past year saw progress on all three fronts.”

Downtown Genoa has a new pharmacy, antique store, furniture store, exercise studio, siding business and several office-based businesses. The new arrivals appreciate affordable space, the 10,000 cars a day that pass through downtown and an entrepreneur-friendly environment.

“Genoa Main Street Inc. is part of a team that keeps downtown strong. The city invested in downtown with sidewalk improvements, benches and planters,” Evans said in the release. “The city also provides free police support for downtown events. The chamber is very supportive, and many people don’t realize the fire department runs Genoa Days.”

Downtown Genoa has established itself as a year-round community center. The summer-through-fall Open

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Marie Banks (left) and Donna DeMarco ready the newest addition to downtown Genoa. Their shop, Hummingbird, opens Friday and specializes in hand-painted furniture. Downtown Genoa welcomed nine new businesses in 2013.

Air Markets are the largest in the area, attracting vendors from across northern Illinois. In the winter months, people of all ages skate on the free outdoor ice rink.

“Private investment downtown increased in 2013,” Evans said in the release. “Several building owners put on new roofs, tuck pointed and painted. The new owner of the pharmacy completed a major rehabilitation, inside and out.”

Looking ahead, the Genoa Public Library is scheduled to expand onto the

vacant lot next to its existing building. Genoa Main Street, Inc. is taking applications for its small business incubator, Genoa Springboard, which provides quality space at affordable cost. With Amtrak service to Genoa on the horizon, a new train station is anticipated.

“While we have few vacancies, there are still opportunities for new businesses or investors to be a part of downtown Genoa,” Underwood said. “We have something special here, with a traditional small town that really works.”

8BRIEFS Car dealership hosts photos with Santa event DeKalb Sycamore Chevrolet Cadillac GMC invites families to its dealership Saturday for a holiday event.

Santa will be there for the kids to share their wish lists and pictures. Visitors are encouraged to bring an unwrapped toy for Toys-for-Tots as the business is an official Toys-for-Tots dropoff location.

The event will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. DeKalb Sycamore Chevrolet Cadillac GMC is located at 1925 Mercantile Drive (next to Menards) in Sycamore.

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Sellers coaches Magnificent Mobility at Moose(L)-Up Redemption Club Strength Gym in Sycamore. He focuses on mobility to preserve healthy joints, body weight exercise to

strengthen the body and yoga to preserve benefits and prevent drawbacks. Magnificent Mobility is scalable for any fitness level.

Giles Productions sets grand opening Giles Productions will hold a grand opening reception from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday at its new storefront and photography studio at 318 E. Lincoln Highway

in DeKalb.

The business offers in-home or studio photography and filming services, custom gifts spotlighting local artists and custom-made announcements, cards and specialty items.

The store is owned by Morgan Giles of DeKalb.

For more information, call 815-762-9992 or email gilesproductions@gmail.com.

With Thanksgiving and all that comes with it now behind us, we can now focus on the next part of the holiday season and all that it brings.

The excitement of football continues after inviting the IHSA State Football Championships to DeKalb and now it’s back to watching our Huskies go for a third straight MAC Championship on Friday night. There could be much more to the story of the 2013 NIU Huskies Football team so be sure to check out the game to find out the next chapter.

Winter Bash: The DeKalb Chamber celebrates the holidays each year with its Winter Bash. This year’s event brings great excitement with the opening of Faranda’s banquet facility in downtown DeKalb. The Winter Bash and grand opening event of Faranda’s have joined together to make for a fun event for all who attend. Come celebrate from 5 to 8 p.m. today at 302 Grove St. in DeKalb. There will be great food, refreshments and entertainment thanks to event sponsors Faranda’s, American Liquors and Heritage Woods.

Santa comes to town: One of the best things about this time of year is the excitement that children have for the holidays. If you want to see children get excited, be sure to head downtown to watch Santa arrive Thursday evening. The event is sponsored by NB&T and includes cookies, cocoa and caroling at the Egyptian Theatre beginning at 6 p.m.

The man in the big red suit will arrive at his house in Van Buer Plaza at 7 p.m.

Come enjoy the fun of the

CHAMBER VIEW Matt Duffy season and the first chance to see Santa and get your list in early this year.

Visits with Santa and carriage rides: Each of the first three Saturdays in December, Santa will be in his house so kids of all ages can visit him and share their list. He’ll be visiting from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14 and 21. During the same time on those dates, carriage rides will be offered from the DeKalb Public Library. The visits with Santa and carriage rides are all available at no cost thanks to NB&T.

DeKalb County’s Largest Holiday Office Party: It’s time for the ninth annual DeKalb County’s Largest Holiday Office Party brought to you by the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce, B95, Daily Chronicle, The MidWeek and Fatty’s Pub & Grille. Have your office party here, join us for an extension of yours or just come out to enjoy the fun.

The party begins at 5 p.m. with a complimentary appetizer buffet. Santa will make an appearance and hand out gifts and Back Country Roads will perform at 8 p.m.

Find out about these upcoming events and more by visiting www.dekalb. org, calling 815-756-6306, or following us on Facebook or Twitter. Happy Holidays to everyone and remember to enjoy the season and focus on what is important to you!

• Matt Duffy is executive director of the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce.

Coach attends strength training seminar Shawn Sellers, a coach at Moose-L Up Redemption Club, recently attended a Circular Strength Training seminar taught by international fitness coach and U.S. military and law enforcement consultant Scott Sonnon. Circular Strength Training teaches participants to restore their natural mobility, move gracefully and correct poor compensatory movements.

It encompasses movement and flexibility techniques found in yoga, martial arts and dance studios, with a variety of progressive strengthening exercises using body weight, gravity, club bells and kettle bells.

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LUISCastle AGUILAR Bank Luis Aguilar was born and raised in DeKalb and has seen his city grow by leaps and bounds in his lifetime. Graduating from DeKalb High School in 2000, Luis forsook college in favor of taking up full time volunteer service where he was fortunate to meet his future wife, Sadie.

For the last 8 years Luis has dedicated his career to the banking industry. Starting as a teller, he quickly transitioned into lending and personal banking. He loves using his knowledge and experience to be a financial advocate to his community.

He enjoys educating and guiding his customers to financial independence and security. One of Luisʼ favorite hobbies is volunteering with a local dog rescue group. He and his wife enjoy fostering dogs in need and rehabilitating them to prepare them for adoption. Having an active role in the community is important to him and he has found that his career at Castle Bank caters to that. He has had the privilege of being a part of the Castle Challenge and helping with the Meals On Wheels program. You will always find him smiling and willing to help you when you visit Castle Bank. He always goes above and beyond in his career, as a member of the community, as a husband and father.

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8OUR VIEW

8SKETCH VIEW

Let planning begin for the 2015 games

8LETTERS TO THE EDITOR County Board candidate wants to rein in spending

Since leaving military service in 2011, I have witnessed firsthand the damages of big government To the Editor: utopianism and out of control My name is Craig J. Genteman spending. The fallacy of central and I am running for DeKalb planning is not about rationality County Board in District 9. and reason. It is not about knowlI am an Army Veteran who edge and experience. It is about served multiple tours in Iraq illegitimately exercising power as a combat medic with the over others. It is about the coer82nd Airborne Division and the cive imposition of an impossible 25th Infantry Division. I will utopian ideal, one that is complex be graduating from Northern Illinois University next year, with and ambiguous; fixed and elusive; comprehensive and piecemeal; a Bachelors of Arts in Public Administration and International abrupt and gradual.

However, its direction is clear: Relations. I have been married to It leads to tyranny, in one form or my wife Angela for 6 years and we are expecting our first child in another.

I intend on bringing ConstituJanuary. tional Republicanism back to In a nutshell, District 9 is in DeKalb County. I am for reining in DeKalb. It includes to the north out-of-control spending. I am for everything east of Sycamore Road up to Bethany, down toward downsizing government to save First and then Fourth streets, and the taxpayers’ money throughout goes back north along the North- the county. I do not believe in raising property taxes, especially South train tracks, juts east and goes up along DeKalb Township’s when the value of property is eastern boundary line. decreasing. I am for a compre-

hensive review of our county’s budget by an independent agency outside the “good ol’ boy” system currently used by some of our board members. Finally, I want to review the efficiency of every department within the county to determine the level of effectiveness and find ways to cut waste and spending. As a county, we should not recklessly spend our savings and raise taxes in order to fulfill self-interested projects.

If we ever want to see a return to Constitutional Republicanism in this country, it will start at the local level. Please join me in restoring our founding principles to DeKalb County. It will take everyone’s input and commitment to make this happen. Please like my Facebook page at “Genteman for County Board”. I hope to be hearing from all of you very soon.

Thank you.

Make local businesses part of shopping plan

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To the Editor: Just wanted to say I really appreciated the column Nov. 29

by Jason Akst, in which he highlighted Small Business Saturday and urged readers to patronize locally owned business on Nov. 30.

As a person who has worked in a small locally owned retail establishment for many years, I hope that a lot of readers will do as Akst suggests.

For the past few years I have purchased as many Christmas gifts as possible by shopping locally in small businesses and then buying the rest from chain stores.

It is very satisfying to find just the right gift at a small local business. I hope many of your readers will give it a try.

Government doesn’t have to work this badly How is it possible that President Barack Obama did not know that his beloved healthcare.gov website was a botch? That’s a question many thoughtful people (including thoughtful Democrats) are asking.

We heard him say that he wouldn’t have boasted that it would be as easy to use as amazon.com or obitz.com had he known that it wouldn’t. I’m not “stupid enough,” he said at his Nov. 14 news conference. Most Americans agree that’s true.

One thing we do know is that this is a chief executive who does not want to hear bad news, or at least effectively discourages his subordinates from bringing it to him.

He made a decision to take the question of intervention in Syria to Congress after consulting, on a walk in the White House lawn, with his chief of staff. Any staffer with knowledge of congressional opinion on the issue could have told him that he didn’t come close to having the votes.

And it’s known that his White House counsel, Kathryn Ruemmler, learned the week of April 22 from Treasury lawyers that the Internal Revenue Service had, in her words, “improperly scrutinized several ... organizations by using words like ‘Tea Party’ and ‘patriot.’ “ Evidently, she didn’t tell the president, who said he learned about the scandal only when it was made public by IRS official Lois Lerner on May 10. Counsels to former presidents of both parties say they would have informed their bosses immediately.

Effective executives take special pains to ferret out bad news from the organizations they command. They know that most underlings like to tell their superiors that things are going fine.

“A culture that prefers deluding the boss over delivering bad news isn’t well equipped

VIEWS Michael Barone to try new things,” writes Internet pioneer Clay Shirky on his eponymous blog. As Shirky explains, in developing software there is “a tradeoff between features, quality and time.”

“If you want certain features at a certain level of quality, you’d better be able to move the deadline,” he writes. “If you want overall quality by a certain deadline, you’d better be able to simply delay or drop features. And if you have a fixed feature list and deadline, quality will suffer.”

You find out what works by testing, “even if that means contradicting management’s deeply held assumptions and goals.”

But the testing of the Obamacare website was, he says, “late and desultory.”

Government doesn’t have to work this badly. The Obama administration had 42 months from the passage of Obamacare to the scheduled rollout of healthcare.gov.

The Pentagon, still the world’s largest office building after more than 70 years, was built in 18 months.

But that was accomplished by men who knew that the Commander-in-Chief, Franklin Roosevelt, expected results. Roosevelt could be an inspiring orator. But he also showed a gift for selecting the right men (and, occasionally, women) to reach goals that he thought were really important.

Obama seems to lack that knack. He has advanced to the highest position in government without having demonstrated the ability to get results outside a political campaign. He is the product, as the Hoover

Institution’s Peter Berkowitz writes, “of the same progressive version of higher education that simultaneously excises politics from the study of government and public policy while politicizing education.”

“This higher education,” Berkowitz continues, “denigrates experience; exalts rational administration; reveres abstract moral reasoning; confidently counts on the mainstream press to play for the progressive political team; accords to words fabulous abilities to remake reality; and believes itself to speak for the people while haughtily despising their way of life.”

Or to put it more pithily, Obama knows how to use words well. But he doesn’t seem to understand how the world works. “We’re also discovering,” he said at that press conference, “that insurance is complicated to buy.” Yup. There is a reason public policy in industrial age America (and other democratic countries) moved toward greater regimentation and standardization. Centralized command and control was a good way to run assembly lines.

There is a reason also that public policy in the information age, elsewhere and here until 2008, moved toward more market mechanisms. Central planners have a hard time anticipating how IT systems and consumers will respond. That’s especially true when chief executive doesn’t want to hear – and perhaps cannot imagine that there will be – bad news. Welcome to the kludgeocracy.

• Michael Barone, senior political analyst for The Washington Examiner, is a resident fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, a Fox News Channel contributor and a co-author of The Almanac of American Politics.

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The football games are over – so let the self-examination begin.

Judging by the accounts of organizers and those who attended, DeKalb made a fine debut as host of the IHSA football state championships this weekend.

There were good-sized crowds that filled in a lot of the available space at the 24,000-seat stadium – rather than looking sparse as the crowd typically does in the University of Illinois’ 60,000-seat Memorial Stadium.

Things were orderly for the most part, and there were no major malfunctions or incidents that upstaged For the record the games themselves.

As with most any endeavThe ultimate goal should or of this scale, there will be be to keep the games in things that can be corrected DeKalb for years to come or improved before the games return Nov. 27 and 28, by refining the approach and making a science of 2015 to Huskie Stadium. running this event.

There were some long lines for concessions, and at times they ran out of popular items such as hot dogs.

There also were some periods of long traffic backups to get into the Convocation Center parking lot, and by midday Saturday, the Convocation Center lot was almost full, leaving people with a longer walk to Huskie Stadium than they might have liked.

But nothing on that list rates as more than an inconvenience, something that members of the IHSA Destination DeKalb committee – or whoever will be in charge of coordinating the next effort to hold the games – will have time to discuss and plan to change.

In general, it went very well. There were lots of fans, mostly sunny weather, and some memorable football played on the field (and replayed on the Huskie Stadium video board).

Event organizers will have almost two years to analyze what went right and what could have been better, work improve what they can, and also figure out where to get the funds for the next round of games in 2015.

The two-year time difference could be a blessing or a curse, depending on how they use it. But the ultimate goal should be to keep the games in DeKalb for years to come by refining the approach and making a science of running this event.

It was a great debut, and hopefully 2015 will be even better.

8 ANOTHER VIEW

Obama neglects pardon power “With the power vested in me, I grant Popcorn full reprieve from a future of stuffing and cranberry sauce.”

– President Barack Obama, Wednesday At least President Obama is aware that he possesses the power of clemency. Unpardonably, though, with the exception of the silly Thanksgiving ritual in which he spares a turkey by executive order, he virtually never discusses this prerogative, and he rarely uses it. In fact, no modern president comes close to Obama in meting out mercy so rarely and so stingily.

In his first term in office, Ronald Reagan signed 250 pardons for federal inmates; George H.W. Bush authorized 77, and Bill Clinton, 56. Obama granted just 23.

(Including those granted this spring, his total is now up to 39.) According to an analysis by ProPublica, which studied applications for pardons processed by the Justice Department, Obama has granted clemency to just 2 percent of applicants. Reagan pardoned about a third of such applicants; Clinton 12 percent; and the elder George Bush about 7 percent. Even George W. Bush extended pardons at a rate slightly higher than Obama.

As the Huffington Post noted, so far in his presidency Obama has pardoned about the same number of drug offenders (11) as turkeys (10). Possibly, part of the problem is that the office reviewing the applications is in the Justice Department and staffed mainly by career prosecutors loath to recommend leniency. But the bigger hang-up may be in the White House.

There is little political upside to forgiving convicted criminals or shortening their sentences. But there is a question of principle here, as Obama has acknowledged.

He said, as a candidate, and Attorney General Eric Holder has since reiterated, that America must revisit its policy of imposing decades-long sentences on nonviolent drug offenders.

Those over-the-top penalties also apply to offenses involving marijuana, whose use has been legalized in some states and is moving toward legalization in others.

Federal judges frequently complain of the draconian sentences they are required to hand down in even low-level and nonviolent drug cases. Holder says he is determined to pare sentences for older and nonviolent inmates and reform sentencing laws so that certain convicts who pose little risk to society receive punishments short of incarceration.

The chances that Congress would enact such reforms are low. But Obama can act in selected cases on his own, empowered by Article II, Section 2 of the Constitution, which permits him the ability “to grant reprieves and pardons for offenses against the United States.” That virtually unrestricted power has been used too sparingly for many years. Obama is extending the trend in the wrong direction.

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7-DAY FORECAST TODAY

TOMORROW

Cloudy and mild with rain showers

We will be in the warm sector of a storm system on Tuesday. Rain showers are possible and temperatures will be well above average in the low 50s. Rain and unseasonably warm on Wednesday, followed by lurries and cold Thursday through Sunday. On Saturday highs will only reach the teens.

FRIDAY

Cloudy, mild, Cloudy and cold Sunny, very cold breezy with rain with a snow and breezy showers shower

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Cloudy and cold with a chance of snow

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Dixon 52/41

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A: -59(F) at West Yellowstone, Mont., on Dec. 19, 1924.

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Moonrise today ............................ 7:33 a.m.

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Tyreke Evans and the New Orleans Pelicans top Joakim Noah and the Bulls, 131-128, in triple overtime. PAGE B3

SECTION B Tuesday, December 3, 2013 Daily Chronicle

Sports editor Ross Jacobson • rjacobson@shawmedia.com

8MORNING KICKOFF

MID-AMERICAN CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME

Strength vs. strength in title game AP photo

Sister: Deadly shooting was over ’Bama loss BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – A woman charged with killing a fellow Alabama fan after the end of last weekend’s Iron Bowl football game was angry that the victim and others didn’t seem upset over the Crimson Tide’s loss to archrival Auburn, said the sister of the slain woman.

Adrian Laroze Briskey, 28, was charged Monday with murder in the killing of 36year-old Michelle Shepherd.

Hoover police Capt. Jim Coker said both Birmingham women were Alabama fans and at the same party for the annual game between intrastate rivals. With no time left on the clock, Auburn returned a missed Crimson Tide field goal more than 100 yards for a 3428 victory, dashing any hopes of Alabama playing for a third straight national championship.

The victim’s sister, Nekesa Shepherd, said she witnessed the killing and had no doubt it was about football, even though it was unclear to investigators whether the violence was motivated by the game.

“That’s one of the things we are investigating,” Coker said Monday.

Nekesa Shepherd said Briskey flew into a rage when she saw the sisters and others joking that the Crimson Tide’s loss wasn’t as bad as if the NBA’s Miami Heat had lost a game.

“She said we weren’t real Alabama fans because it didn’t bother us that they lost. And then she started shooting,” Shepherd told The Associated Press.

Shepherd said she and her sister were invited to the party by a mutual friend who also invited Briskey. About two dozen people were on hand.

– Wire report

gave up 16.8 points a game.

That defense will be put to the test Friday when the Falcons take on Northern Illinois in the Mid-American Conference Championship Game at Ford Field in Detroit. NIU averages 42.8 points a game, ninth in the nation.

For the most part, Elko has been with Clawson since 2002, MAC title game when Clawson – then the head No. 14 NIU (12-0, 8-0 MAC West) vs. coach at Fordham, hired Elko Bowling Green (9-3, 7-1 MAC East), to become Fordham’s lineback7 p.m. Friday at Ford Field in Detroit ers coach and co-defensive coordinator.

“Mike has been with me up only 13.8 points a game, fifth more years probably than he in the nation. Florida State is wishes he was, over the past giving up a nation-low 11 points decade here,” Clawson joked a contest, and is followed by Al- during Monday’s MAC ChamAP photo abama, Louisville and Michi- pionship teleconference.

Bowling Green defensive back Jude Adjei-Barimah and linebacker gan State.

Gabe Martin walk off the field after a close loss to Mississippi State on Last season, Bowling Green See HUSKIES, page B3

Falcons 5th in nation in points scored; NIU ‘O’ 9th in scoring

By STEVE NITZ snitz@shawmedia.com Bowling Green football coach Dave Clawson has had the service of both his coordinators since he took the job after the 2008 season.

He’s the only coach in the Mid-American Conference who can say that.

Offensive coordinator Warren Ruggiero and defensive coordinator Mike Elko have been with Clawson from the time he arrived in northwest Ohio.

And lately, Elko’s defenses have been very, very good. This season, the Falcons are giving

Oct. 12 in Starkville, Miss. Mississippi State won, 21-20.

OTTAWA MARQUETTE 44, HINCKLEY-BIG ROCK 33

Home debut goes awry As Bears swoon, Hawks open arms

8WHAT TO WATCH Pro hockey Dallas at Blackhawks, 7 p.m., CSN, NBCSN A portion of the Hawks’ most recent stellar road trip included a sixth consecutive victory against the Stars.

The Hawks hope to continue that success against the Stars when they return home tonight looking to extend their season-high winning streak to seven games.

Also on TV...

Men’s basketball Illinois at Georgia Tech, 6:15 p.m., ESPN2 Indiana at Syracuse, 6:15 p.m., ESPN Michigan at Duke, 8:15 p.m., ESPN Notre Dame at Iowa, 8:15 p.m., ESPN2 Soccer Premier League, West Ham at Crystal Palace, 1:40 p.m., NBCSN

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Rob Winner – rwinner@shawmedia.com

Hinckley-Big Rock’s Lauren Paver goes to the floor to keep possession as Ottawa Marquette’s Kendall Kaufmann pressures her during the first quarter of Monday night’s game in Hinckley. The Royals lost, 44-33, in the home opener.

Poor start stifles Royals in loss to Crusaders

By TRAVIS ZUELLIG sports@daily-chronicle.com HINCKLEY – One big run can make all the difference. And for the Hinckley-Big Rock girls basketball team, that run didn’t go its way.

With the score tied at More online the start of the second quarter, Ottawa MarFor all your prep quette closed out the first sports coverhalf on a 21-4 run that spanned nearly six minage – stories, utes. That run was the diffeatures, scores, photos, videos and ference as the Royals fell, 44-33, in its home opener. more – log on to “We had no energy afDaily-Chronicle. ter the first two minutes com/dcpreps. and dug ourselves too big of a hole to get out of,” H-BR coach Greg Burks said. “Then, in the second half, we got the energy and effort level up. But it was too little, too late.”

See ROYALS, page B3

Rob Winner – rwinner@shawmedia.com

Hinckley-Big Rock’s Karrigan Cowan looks to pass while being doubled-teamed by Ottawa Marquette defenders during the first quarter Monday night in Hinckley.

CHICAGO – Attention, Bears fans: Brandon Saad feels your pain.

The Blackhawks’ secondyear winger grew up near Pittsburgh, where the Steelers dominate sports talk from the first day of training camp until the final play of the season.

Yes, Saad still follows his boyhood team.

Yes, he knows they’re 5-7 after a tough Week 13 loss.

Yes, he knows the Brandon Saad Bears are in a similar, sinking boat.

“I can relate,” Saad said Monday with a weary smile.

Not only that, but Saad and his teammates happily can serve as your winter sports saviors.

The high-flying Hawks will return to the United Center on Tuesday against the Dallas Stars, marking their first game on home ice in more than two weeks. They practiced Monday at Johnny’s IceHouse West, where the pace was fast and the mood was light.

Thank goodness.

No point guard blew out his knee and was lost for the season. No bespectacled football coach abandoned logic and decided to attempt a long field goal on second down.

No baseball team tried to sell you holiday ticket packages because, um, well, just because.

This was merely an up-tempo practice by a team with more wins (20) and points (44) than any other team in the NHL. It’s the same team that has won two Stanley Cup championships in the past four seasons. It’s the same team looking to make it three out of five.

See MUSICK, page B3

ANALYSIS: VIKINGS 23, BEARS 20 (OT)

Trestman & Co. grade out poorly

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The Bears’ 23-20 overtime loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday was as disappointing as any I can remember in recent seasons.

To lose that game, the Bears had complete breakdowns of both the whole offense and the whole defense, making it extremely difficult to assign either individual or positional grades, and giving you a pretty good indicator of what the coaching grades should be.

So let’s get that done first.

Marc Trestman and his staff get a D+. Gaining 480 yards of offense and getting five quarterback

BEARS INSIDER Hub Arkush sacks from the 23rd-rated pass rush in the league gets you a few brownie points.

But ... while six penalties for 51 yards isn’t the end of the world, the silliness and lack of discipline on several of them points to coaches as well as players.

See ARKUSH, page B2

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Bears coach Marc Trestman looks on during the second half of Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Vikings in Minneapolis. The Bears lost, 23-20, in overtime.

SPORTS

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8PREP SCHEDULE TODAY Boys Basketball Keith Country Day at Hiawatha, 6:45 p.m.

Byron at Sycamore, 7 p.m.

Genoa-Kingston at Hinckley-Big Rock, 7 p.m.

Girls Basketball Hiawatha at Ashton-Franklin Center, 6:45 p.m.

Sycamore at Sterling, 7 p.m.

Stillman Valley at Genoa-Kingston, 7:15 p.m.

Boys Bowling DeKalb at Rochelle, 4 p.m.

Girls Bowling DeKalb at Rochelle, 4 p.m.

Kaneland at Sterling, 4 p.m.

WEDNESDAY Girls Bowling Rochelle at Sycamore, 4 p.m.

Lisle at Kaneland, 4 p.m.

THURSDAY Girls Basketball Hiawatha at Indian Creek, 6:45 p.m.

Wrestling Sycamore vs. Kaneland at NIU Convocation Center, 5 p.m.

Rochelle at DeKalb, 5:30 p.m.

Boys Bowling DeKalb at Ottawa, 4 p.m.

Girls Bowling Dixon at Kaneland, 4 p.m.

Morris at Sycamore, 4 p.m.

DeKalb at Sterling, 4 p.m.

8SPORTS SHORTS Sycamore-Kaneland match to precede NIU’s Sycamore and Kaneland’s varsity wrestling match schdeduled for Thursday will take place at 5 p.m. at the Northern Illinois Convocation Center in DeKalb.

The high school match will precede the NIU wrestling team’s home meet against Cleveland State, which starts at 7 p.m.

Former Sycamore star Austin Culton wrestles for NIU.

NIU QB Lynch named MAC West Player of the Week Northern Illinois quarterback Jordan Lynch was named MAC West Player of the Week once again. Lynch ran for 321 yards in a 33-14 over Western Michigan on Nov. 26, breaking the NCAA record for rushing yards by a quarterback he set earlier this season against Central Michigan.

Lynch single-handedly outgained the Broncos in total yards, 360-256, to earn the honored for a school-record eighth time this season.

DeKalb’s Johnson named WarHawk tourney MVP DeKalb junior Madelyne Johnson was named the WarHawk Girls Basketball Tournament MVP for her play over the past week.

DeKalb sophomore Brittney Patrick was also named to the all-tournament team. The Barbs finished in first place.

White Sox agree to 1-year contract with C Flowers CHICAGO – The White Sox agreed to a $950,000, one-year deal with catcher Tyler Flowers.

Flowers hit .195 with a career-high 10 homers and 24 RBIs in 84 games this year. He is a .200 hitter in 192 career games over five seasons with the Sox. The 27-year-old Flowers had season-ending right shoulder surgery Sept. 5, but is expected to be ready for spring training.

Big Ten reprimands OSU, Marcus Hall after fight COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Big Ten has publicly reprimanded Ohio State offensive lineman Marcus Hall and the Buckeyes’ coaching staff for their actions in the wake of a fight during Saturday’s game at Michigan.

Hall was ejected from the game for coming onto the field to participate in the skirmish. As he was leaving the sideline, he angrily threw his helmet to the ground, kicked the team benches and then held up both hands in an obscene gesture.

Coach Urban Meyer has said he will issue punishment within the team to Hall and kick returner Dontre Wilson, who was seen throwing a punch.

– Staff, wire reports

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BEARS NOTES

NFL

Offense still leaving points on field

By KEVIN FISHBAIN kfishbain@shawmedia.com LAKE FOREST – Gaudy production from Josh McCown, Alshon Jeffery and Matt Forte over the past month isn’t translating into points, and after reviewing Sunday’s loss to the Vikings, Bears coach Marc Trestman expressed disappointment in his offense.

“The fact that our defense had three sacks early and we were not able to do anything with the field position was extremely disappointing,” he said Monday. “We didn’t finish our drives. We started off poorly on third down.”

The Bears scored at least 24 points in seven of their first eight games. They have yet to reach 24 points in each of their past four games. Points can come from sustained drives,

and the offense has stalled in short yardage. They were 0 for 3 on third-and-1 Sunday.

“In our short yardage, certainly we had a second-and-1 and a third-and-1 that we didn’t convert, critical to maintaining possession,” Trestman said.

“Very disappointed. We talked through all of those today and we’ll c o n t i n u e t o Josh McCown work on trying to get better, especially coming off a fast start by our defense.”

On the season, the Bears are 5 for 12 in converting on thirdand-1 situations, while opponents are 19 for 25. “… To be up 20-10 in the fourth-quarter and not be able to finish the game in any phase of our football disappointed all

of us amidst a lot of good play.

It wasn’t good enough,” Trestman said.

A hair short: On the Vikings’ fourth-and-11 conversion late in the fourth quarter, the Bears had a blitz set up that didn’t get home.

“Another click and we would have gotten off just a split-second quicker, (Matt) Cassel would not have been able to deliver that ball,” Trestman said.

“If you look at it on the coach’s copy, James [Anderson] was running right at him. He threw it around James.”

Trestman said Anderson got off the Vikings’ quick snap “just a click late.”

On Craig Steltz, who started in place of Major Wright and had a team-high 12 tackles, Trestman said, “I felt we got a heck of a performance out of Craig. ... He wasn’t perfect – none of us were. But he really played well and had a good performance.”

Record attempt: A Hail Mary on the final play of regulation from midfield “was a possibility,” but Trestman elected to let Robbie Gould go for an NFL-record 66-yard field goal.

“It was worthwhile in the dome to let It go,” Trestman said.

Trestman was pleased with how the Bears covered CordarPraise for Peppers, Steltz: relle Patterson, who tried to reTrestman said Julius Peppers turn the missed field goal. As “probably [had] his best game. for Gould’s range, Trestman He was very disruptive.” said, “I think Robbie feels he Peppers had eight tackles can make any kick. He went afand 2.5 sacks in the loss. ter it, and came close.”

Is Bears’ Jeffery a No. 1 receiver?

Bears receiver Alshon Jeffery set a franchise record with 12 receptions for 249 yards and two touchdowns Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings.

Shaw Media’s Hub Arkush and Tom Musick discuss:

Musick: Look past the Bears’ flaws – yes, I realize this is easier said than done – and you’ll see a 23-year-old receiver blossoming into a national celebrity. That player is none other than Alshon Jeffery, who is as quiet as a mouse in the locker room but has made plenty of noise on the field in his second season with the Bears. I certainly didn’t see this coming. Did you?

Arkush: Wait ... hold on. ...

I’m sorry, Tom, but it took awhile to get past all those flaws! But you’re right, I found him – Alshon Jeffery – and he’s looking good. Superstar?

Let’s delay the coronation just a bit longer. Jeffery is a great catcher of the ball who also has shown good athleticism beyond what was predicted of him coming out of college.

But there are two issues.

His huge game in Minnesota was against backup corners on one of the league’s worst pass defenses. And his biggest games have come when the opposition focuses on taking away Brandon Marshall. He’s rising fast, but there is still a bit more to prove.

Musick: I don’t know, Hub, I think I’m ready for the coronation. I’ve got a crown and a robe and a fancy chair that I ordered online (thanks, Cyber Monday!), and I’m ready to start the ceremony whenever Sir Alshon arrives.

Backup cornerback or not, Jeffery’s touchdown catch over the top of Minnesota’s Chris Cook was the best play I’ve seen this season. Brian Billick called the play “Calvin Johnson-esque” on the Fox broadcast, and he was right on the money. Jeffery has the makings of a No. 1 receiver, and he might seize the baton from Marshall sooner than later.

Arkush: Hmm, King Alshon?

I wonder just what monarchy that’s from?

Besides questioning his lineage, you’re absolutely

Continued from page B1 The Bears were 2 for 11 converting third downs. Josh McCown is going to take a hit for that as well, but at some point you have to realize the coaches aren’t putting their offense the best plays to succeed.

Worst of all is changing your identity at the most critical juncture of a game.

Trestman has identified himself as a bit of a gambler in recent weeks, going for it with mixed results, professing great confidence in his offense.

To suddenly say Robbie Gould is the only guy on the team he trusts by trying a 47-yard field goal on second-and-7 was stunning at best and inexcusable at worst. On third down, I get it, allow for a second chance with a false

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Thursday’s Results Detroit 40, Green Bay 10 Dallas 31, Oakland 24 Baltimore 22, Pittsburgh 20 Sunday’s Results Minnesota 23, Bears 20 (OT) New England 34, Houston 31 Indianapolis 22, Tennessee 14 Jacksonville 32, Cleveland 28 Carolina 27, Tampa Bay 6 Philadelphia 24, Arizona 21 Miami 23, N.Y. Jets 3 San Francisco 23, St. Louis 13 Atlanta 34, Buffalo 31, OT Cincinnati 17, San Diego 10 Denver 35, Kansas City 28 N.Y. Giants 24, Washington 17 Monday’s Result Seattle 34, New Orleans 7 Thursday’s Game Houston at Jacksonville, 7:25 p.m.

Sunday’s Games Atlanta at Green Bay, noon Minnesota at Baltimore, noon Kansas City at Washington, noon Buffalo at Tampa Bay, noon Miami at Pittsburgh, noon Detroit at Philadelphia, noon Indianapolis at Cincinnati, noon Cleveland at New England, noon Oakland at N.Y. Jets, noon Tennessee at Denver, 3:05 p.m.

Seattle at San Francisco, 3:25 p.m.

N.Y. Giants at San Diego, 3:25 p.m.

St. Louis at Arizona, 3:25 p.m.

Carolina at New Orleans, 7:30 p.m.

Monday’s Game Dallas at Bears, 7:40 p.m.

NBA EASTERN CONFERENCE

AP photo

Bears receiver Alshon Jeffery (17) celebrates in front of Minnesota Vikings safety Robert Blanton (right) after catching a 46-yard touchdown pass in the second half of Sunday’s game in Minneapolis. The Bears lost, 2320, in overtime. only single coverage against Jeffery, and I have seen Jeffery roast that single coverage to the tune of five 100-yard games and two 200-yard games. That’s what No. 1 receivers do: Beat single coverage and demand Hub Arkush and Tom Musick face off extra attention. right, the tools appear to be Besides, I can’t retreat from Arkush: Well, Floyd and there. And just like you said, my position now. I mean, I alWright actually are looking “he has the makings and might ready have bought this crown, pretty good right now, but seize the baton sooner rather and I don’t think I can get a there’s no question Jeffery is than later.” The problem is as the best value of the bunch. No- refund. great as he was in the farewell Arkush: Yes, Tom, and body’s debating that Alshon has to the Humph-Dome game, he unfortunately there certainly become a really good receiver. has disappeared a couple of isn’t anyone else on the Bears’ The question you’ve posed times this year, too, specifiroster who’ll be wearing a I believe is: Could he flourish cally whenever teams haven’t crown anytime soon. in the Brandon Marshall role bracketed Marshall all over the as No. 1? And I still believe Bottom line, Jeffery is lookfield with multiple defenders. ing like the best Bears draft the answer is we need just a “Might” just isn’t good enough. I bit more evidence before we choice since they took Charles like the kid, too, but there’s still render our verdict.

Tillman in the second round of a chance for a little premature ... the 2003 draft. Could it be that Marshall struggled against Musick: Yes, I can see it the Vikings, but he’s proved he dry spell that has us so quick now. King Alshon, supreme can’t be singled, and when he’s to want to crown Jeffery? leader of the Republic of Regardless, we might be doubled or been bracketed, he Touchdowns. still has given you big plays as asking the wrong question.

Phil Emery has drawn a lot Perhaps the right one is: Do often as not. I can’t remember of scrutiny for selecting Shea the Bears feel good enough Jeffery ever being double-covMcClellin in the first round in about him to send Marshall ered, can you?

2012, but his decision to move packing after this season and And if he is going to be the up to select Jeffery in the secking, does that make Martellus create another $9 million ond round that year has proved Bennett his court jester and in cap space? There’s a new to be brilliant. Take a look at Marshall his personal dresser? debate for us. the six receivers selected ahead Musick: Yes, and I would of The King: Justin Blackmon, add Josh McCown as his spiri• Write to Arkush at Michael Floyd, Kendall Wright, tual adviser and Kyle Long as harkush@shawmedia.com.

A.J. Jenkins, Brian Quick and Write to Musick at his security chief.

Stephen Hill. Whoops. tmusick@shawmedia.com.

To your point, I have seen

TAKE 2

Kicking field goal on 2nd down is inexcusible • ARKUSH

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start or bad hold. But to not try to get closer on second down, there really is no explanation other than fear.

I don’t believe in judging players by taking away their two or three best plays, but McCown’s numbers were downright pedestrian without the 80- and 46-yard touchdowns to Alshon Jeffery, and McCown was just 4 of 9 passing on third down and one of the two conversions was the 46-yarder on the incredible Jeffery catch.

McCown just didn’t make enough plays to beat a bad Vikings team, and I think the best you can give him is a B- or C+.

Matt Forte had a nice game with 23 carries for 120 yards, but the Bears’ short yardage ground game is awful. Forte gets a very solid B. For the most part, Jeffery,

Brandon Marshall and Martellus Bennett were your receivers. Jeffery clearly gets an A+, Marshall gets a B- and Bennett had a tough day, probably a C. The offensive line gets a C, too. The four sacks it allowed was the most in a game this season and, as I said, the Bears short-yardage ground game is awful. Jordan Mills, in particular, has become a favorite target of opposing defenses.

The defensive line gets a B-, carried by another A- for Julius Peppers. Five sacks is easily its best output of the year, but it can’t get a pass on the 246 yards of rushing the Vikings piled up. Like Mills, Shea McClellin is becoming harder and harder to hide.

The linebackers and safeties have to bear the brunt of the failure to stop the run, and James Anderson was the most

vulnerable this time. To Jon Bostic, I say, taunting? Really, after they ran it down your throat all day long? Ds for all but Anderson, who gets a D-.

Tim Jennings has played well of late, and Zack Bowman wasn’t a problem. I’d give Jennings a B, Bowman B-.

As for special teams, how hard can you be on a kicker who missed only his second and third kicks of the year, one from 66 yards? Gould never should have been out there at that moment on the 47-yarder in overtime. But it is exactly that kick – on fourth or maybe third down – that he gets paid millions of dollars to make. He did fail.

• Hub Arkush covers the Bears for Shaw Media and HubArkush.com. Write to him at harkush@shawmedia.com.

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Monday’s Results New Orleans 131, Bulls 128 (3OT) Washington 98, Orlando 80 San Antonio 102, Atlanta 100 Utah 109, Houston 103 Indiana at Portland (n) Today’s Games Orlando at Philadelphia, 6 p.m.

Denver at Brooklyn, 6:30 p.m.

Milwaukee at Boston, 6:30 p.m.

Detroit at Miami, 6:30 p.m.

Phoenix at Memphis, 7 p.m.

Charlotte at Dallas, 7:30 p.m.

Oklahoma City at Sacramento, 9 p.m.

Toronto at Golden State, 9:30 p.m.

NHL WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts 28 20 4 4 44 25 18 4 3 39 25 19 6 0 38 29 16 8 5 37 29 13 12 4 30 27 13 11 3 29 25 12 9 4 28 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts San Jose 26 18 3 5 41 Anaheim 29 18 7 4 40 Los Angeles 27 16 7 4 36 Phoenix 26 15 7 4 34 Vancouver 29 14 10 5 33 Calgary 26 9 13 4 22 Edmonton 28 9 17 2 20

Hawks St. Louis Colorado Minnesota Winnipeg Nashville Dallas

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GA 76 57 52 67 82 75 73

GF 92 91 70 85 77 70 73

GA 60 77 58 84 77 93 95

EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Boston 27 18 7 2 38 75 55 Montreal 28 16 9 3 35 76 59 Detroit 28 14 7 7 35 78 73 Tampa Bay 26 16 9 1 33 76 66 Toronto 27 14 10 3 31 75 73 Ottawa 27 10 13 4 24 78 90 Florida 27 7 15 5 19 59 91 Buffalo 28 6 20 2 14 48 85 Metropolitan Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Pittsburgh 28 18 9 1 37 86 64 Washington 27 14 11 2 30 82 78 N.Y. Rangers 28 14 14 0 28 62 71 New Jersey 28 11 12 5 27 61 67 Philadelphia 27 12 13 2 26 57 65 Carolina 27 10 12 5 25 57 78 Columbus 27 10 14 3 23 67 80 N.Y. Islanders 27 8 15 4 20 72 93 Two points for a win, one point for OT loss Monday’s Results Winnipeg 5, N.Y. Rangers 2 Montreal 3, New Jersey 2 Minnesota 2, Philadelphia 0 St. Louis at Los Angeles (n) Today’s Games Dallas at Blackhawks, 7 p.m.

San Jose at Toronto, 6 p.m.

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

Carolina at Washington, 6 p.m.

Tampa Bay at Columbus, 6 p.m.

Ottawa at Florida, 6:30 p.m.

Vancouver at Nashville, 7 p.m.

Phoenix at Edmonton, 8:30 p.m.

Los Angeles at Anaheim, 9 p.m.

Wednesday’s Games Montreal at New Jersey, 6 p.m.

Philadelphia at Detroit, 7 p.m.

Phoenix at Calgary, 9 p.m.

SPORTS

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PELICANS 131, BULLS 128 (3OT)

Holiday lifts Pelicans past Bulls in 3OT The ASSOCIATED PRESS

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New Orleans Pelicans center Jason Smith grabs a rebound in front of Bulls center Joakim Noah during the first half of Monday night’s game at the United Center.

CHICAGO – Jrue Holiday made a three-point play with 2.6 seconds remaining in the third overtime Monday night, giving the New Orleans Pelicans a 131-128 victory over the Bulls.

Holiday had 19 points and 12 assists for the Pelicans. He made an 18-footer with 3.9 seconds remaining in regulation to tie the score at 103 and force overtime.

Ryan Anderson had a career-high 36 points on 12-of-20 shooting, including 7 for 11 on 3-pointers. Eric Gordon added 23 points for New Orleans (9-8).

Luol Deng led the Bulls with 37 points and also had eight rebounds and seven assists. Reserve Taj Gibson had 26 points and 14 rebounds, Mike Dunleavy added

Next vs. Miami, 8:30 p.m. Thursday, TNT, AM-1000 23 points and Joakim Noah had a double-double with 19 points and 10 rebounds.

Wizards 98, Magic 80: At Washington, the Washington Wizards are a .500 basketball team for the first time in years, and John Wall wants to build on the early success.

Wall had 16 points and 13 assists to lead Washington to a 98-80 victory over the Orlando Magic on Monday night.

Trevor Ariza scored 24 points, Nene had 14 and Marcin Gortat finished with 13 as Washington (99) got to .500 for the first time since

it split its first four games of the 2009-10 season, when Wall was just a touted freshman at Kentucky.

Spurs 102, Hawks 100: At San Antonio, Tim Duncan made a jumper with 0.4 seconds left to lift the San Antonio Spurs to a 102-100 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Monday night.

Duncan finished with 23 points and 21 rebounds as San Antonio dominated the middle against the younger and more athletic Atlanta front court. Boris Diaw had 16 points and Tiago Splitter finished with 11.

Atlanta had all five starters score in double figures. Jeff Teague had 19 points, Al Horford added 18 and DeMarre Carroll finished with 17.

Jazz 109, Rockets 103: At Salt Lake City: Marvin Williams scored five points in the final two

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minutes, Gordon Hayward broke out of a shooting slump to score 29 points and the Utah Jazz earned their first back-to-back wins of the season with a 109-103 victory over the Houston Rockets on Monday night.

With Utah clinging to a 101-98 lead, Williams stole James Harden’s pass and raced down for a dunk with 2 minutes left. Williams then hit a 3-pointer from the top of the key with 59 seconds to go to boost the lead to 108-100.

Rookie Trey Burke posted career highs of 21 points and six assists for Utah, which shot 54 percent and made 10 of 17 from beyond the arc.

Harden had 15 of his season-best 37 points in the fourth quarter to keep the Rockets close, but they couldn’t get enough defensive stops.

BULLS NOTES

Hiawatha girls hoops tops Mooseheart win over Mooseheart on Monday in Kirkland. sports@daily-chronicle.com Alanna Sterling led the The Hiawatha girls basket- Hawks (2-3) with 14 points, ball team picked up its second Irene Veiga Grana added nine win of the season with a 35-25 and Lauren Watson pulled

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down five rebounds in the Hawks’ win.

Timberwolves fall: Putnam County beat Indian Creek, 6445.

The Timberwolves trailed

by only five at halftime before Putnam County pulled away.

Josie Diehl had 10 points for Indian Creek and Alexis Van Wyhe added eight. The Timberwolves are 2-4 on the season.

Bulls struggle without Rose

By JOE COWLEY jcowley@suntimes.com

Rob Winner – rwinner@shawmedia.com

After a steal, Hinckley-Big Rock’s Jacqueline Madden pushes the ball upcourt during the first quarter of Monday night’s game in Hinckley. The Royals lost, 44-33, in their home opener.

Royals cold shooting from field, free-throw line • ROYALS Continued from page B1 The Royals (3-3) were cold in the first half, going 4 for 16 from the field and 3 for 10 from the free-throw line. Andrea Brinkley led H-BR with four points in that half.

“We didn’t shoot the ball at all, we were poor from the free-throw line, and those were coupled with being down double digits,” Burks said. “We missed some easy buckets and some free throws and that didn’t help the matters.”

After the Crusaders pushed the lead to 34-11 in the third quarter, Burks started using a full-court press and it worked. The Royals ended the third quarter on a 13-2 run to close the gap to 12 points.

H-BR had the momentum, but the Royals never could get the scoring margin to less than nine points, and Marquette closed out the win.

The Royals had a few chances to keep the third-quarter momentum going but missed four shots and three free throws to open the fourth quarter.

Klein, Jacqueline Madden and Karrigan Cowan led the Royals with seven points each. Madden and Paver each had eight rebounds. The pair also combined for eight steals.

Rob Winner – rwinner@shawmedia.com Next for H-BR is ImmacuHinckley-Big Rock’s Karrigan Cowan (center) is pressured by Marlate Conception on Saturday quette’s Cassidy Murphy during the first quarter of Monday’s game in the Amboy Shootout. in Hinckley.

“This team has some exAnne Klein’s four points intensity a little bit,” Burks perience and they need to sparked the run. Lauren Pav- said. “[Our players] know understand that we need to er capped the spurt and the what they are capable of and come out and play at a high efit is just a matter of doing it fort level at all times,” Burks quarter with a bucket. said.

“We just picked up the on a consistent basis.”

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“... We have a long history together. I hired him when he was, I think, 23 or 24 years old.”

It’s gotten to the point where BCS schools with coordinator openings might come calling for Elko. Clawson said there was interest after last season.

“Mike certainly had the opportunity to leave last year. He had a couple different opportunities. Fortunately, Bowling Green’s a great place to work, and we get good support here,” Clawson said. “It’s a great place and a great community to live in. Mike made the deci-

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sive tackle Ted Ouellet.

Statistically, this is the best defense the Huskies have faced this season. Iowa, NIU’s Week 1 opponent, is 11th in the nation, giving up 18.8 points a game. Over the past four games combined, the Falcons have given up only 17 points.

“I think [the system] holds everyone accountable. It gives everyone a job to do, and it’s not just focusing on one player to make all the plays,” Swan said. “Every guy at every level is making plays at any given point of the game and it’s really a collective effort from our defense.”

sion for his career and for his family that he wanted to stay.

We’ll keep fighting that fight, and try to keep him here, and we’ll see what happens.”

The Falcons’ defense also has plenty of experience itself, as it is littered with seniors such as defensive backs BooCarey making players off-limBoo Gates, Ryland Ward and Cameron Truss, as well as line- its: NIU players will not be albacker Paul Swan and defen- lowed to talk to the media this

week until Thursday’s MAC Championship news conference in Detroit. Coach Rod Carey said he wants them to focus on Bowling Green. He said he did not take the decision lightly.

Bowl reps on hand at Ford Field: Among the bowl representatives on hand Friday will be people from the Fiesta, Sugar and Orange Bowls. Should NIU get a BCS bid, it’s likely the Huskies will head to the Fiesta. The Sugar and Orange Bowls likely would be a long shot for the Huskies.

Lewis expected back: Carey said he expects receiver Tommylee Lewis, who has missed the past two games with a toe injury, back for Friday’s game.

CHICAGO – Derrick Rose remained absent from the United Center on Monday, staying away from the team after having season-ending surgery last week to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee, but he has stayed in contact with coach Tom Thibodeau.

“I’ve been talking to him, yeah,’’ Thibodeau said. “He’s doing fine.’’

The more immediate concern for Thibodeau was how his players have been doing in the aftermath of losing their best player. If the four road games after Rose was injured were any indication, not very well. An embarrassing loss in Los Angeles to the Clippers, an overtime loss to what was then a one-win Utah team, a win in Detroit, followed by a loss in Cleveland.

But there has been life.

According to Thibodeau, his players are fully aware of what it will take to move on without Rose and get back to the level they played last season without the 2011 MVP. “The strengths of the team change a little bit, but how we play, that’s not going to

change,” Thibodeau said.

“How you practice, that can’t change. What goes into winning, that part is the same. I think we can never lose sight of the fact of how hard we have to play being short-handed.

“The challenge is you can use it as a crutch or you can use it to motivate, move forward and realize what you have to do to win.”

No homecoming: For the second straight season, former Perspectives Charter School standout Anthony Davis was unable to play in front of his hometown crowd.

As a rookie last season, the New Orleans big man had concussion-like symptoms. Now it’s a broken hand, which will be re-evaluated today in New Orleans.

Pelicans coach Monty Williams was outspoken about the NBA concussion rule last year that kept Davis out of that game, and was reminded of that this visit in.

“This time I’m just not getting fined $25,000,’’ Williams said. “That’s one of the first things he said to me when I got back in the locker room [Sunday night]. He said, ‘Two years in a row.’ He really wanted to play here. I feel bad for him.’’

Blackhawks have huge base of die-hard fanatics • MUSICK Continued from page B1 It’s the same team that is going to need to light up our dark sports nights once again.

So, yeah.

No pressure.

“I think the pressure is good,” said defenseman Nick Leddy, a Minnesota native who welcomed the city’s sports spotlight after one of his favorite players, Adrian Peterson, trounced the Bears for something like 700 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns. “It adds a little pressure on us, but it’s always fun playing in those big-pressure moments.”

Every team says this, but the Hawks actually believe it.

Clearly, the Hawks boast a huge base of die-hard fans that watch every period of every game and could rank their top three Brandons on the team without batting an eye. The Hawks’ incredible sellout streak, which is at 240 games and counting, proves that plenty of fans have not strayed or shifted their focus to other teams such as the Bears or Bulls.

But for those of us whose hockey fandom is more casual than crazed, particularly in the early-season months of October and November, now is the time to hop back on the bandwagon.

Grab a seat. Bop along to “Chelsea Dagger.” The Hawks will welcome you with open arms.

No self-righteous hockey hipsters here. The more, the

merrier.

“Oh, yeah,” said Shaw, a fan favorite for his relentless playing style. “Last year was awesome to see – especially that parade. Two million people in the park. People coming from all over.

“Even when we’re on the road, sometimes we have more fans than the home team does. It’s great to see. I think Chicago fans are worldwide.”

It’s starting, then.

The Hawks’ recent road trip provided players with reminders of last season, when excitement swelled like water boiling on a stove. Every day was bigger than the day before. Every game seemed more electric, more exhilarating, more thrilling than the game before – until the final, most thrilling game of all, on a warm Monday night in Boston.

By the looks of things, this season might be even crazier.

“Last year, you’d go to other buildings and you’d see fans,” Saad said. “But this year is a whole ’nother level. “[On Saturday] in Phoenix, they were cheering ‘Go Hawks’ louder than the other team. I think we all have fun with it. I think we all like that and we embrace that.”

When all else fails in our local sports landscape, we can embrace the Hawks.

Thank goodness.

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

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ILLINOIS

Beckman will be back as coach next year

By DAVID MERCER The Associated Press CHAMPAIGN – Illinois coach Tim Beckman will be back in 2014 after a second straight losing season.

Athletic director Mike Thomas confirmed the decision Monday through a spokesman.

The Illini finished 4-8 (1-7 Big Ten) in Beckman’s second season at Illinois, and lost their finale, 37-34, on Saturday to Northwestern. He faced

speculation about his job security through much of the season, much as he had a year earlier when Illinois went 2-12.

Illinois spokesman Kent Brown said there hadn’t been any doubt that Beckman would return for 2014.

“I don’t think there was ever any consideration of making a change,” Brown said. Thomas and Beckman were traveling Monday and not available for comment.

Beckman is finishing up

the second year of a fiveyear contract that paid him $1.7 million this year and $9 million in all. After Saturday’s loss, Beckman sounded as if he expected to keep his job.

“We’re going to take this program one step forward each and every day and make it better,” he said.

Defensive coordinator Tim Banks has been dogged by rumors that he won’t be back. Illinois’ defense was at or near the bottom of the Big Ten in

most defensive categories.

The team gave up 35.4 points a game (10th in the 12-team conference) and 481.5 yards (11th).

Banks said after the game that he hadn’t given much thought to whether he’ll be back.

“All I can do is the best that I can. I think that the things I have done as a coach for the AP file photo past 18 years stand on their own,” he said. “No, to answer Illinois football coach Tim Beckman will be back in 2014 after a second your question, I don’t worry straight losing season, athletic director Mike Thomas confirmed Monday through a spokesman. about that.”

USC

NO. 3 AUBURN

Sarkisian takes over Trojans

Players: It’s more pluck than luck

By GREG BEACHAM The Associated Press LOS ANGELES – Steve Sarkisian was named the head coach at Southern California on Monday, leaving Washington to return to the Trojans’ storied football program for another run at national titles.

Two days after USC’s regular season ended with a home loss to UCLA, Trojans athletic director Pat Haden replaced interim coach Ed Orgeron with yet another assistant coach from Pete Carroll’s championship-winning era at the school.

The 39-year-old Sarkisian is a Los Angeles-area native who went 34-29 in five seasons at Washington, rebuilding a decimated program into a bowl contender. He is the permanent replacement for Lane Kiffin, his former co-offensive coordinator at Steve Sarkisian USC under Carroll.

Sarkisian will be introduced at a news conference today. In a statement released by USC, the coach thanked the Huskies for his first head coaching opportunity.

“I am extremely excited to be coming home to USC and for the opportunity that USC presents to win championships,” Sarkisian said. “I can’t wait to get started.”

Kiffin was fired in September and replaced by Orgeron, who didn’t get the permanent job from Haden despite going 6-2. Crosstown rival UCLA trounced USC, 35-14, on Saturday in what turned out to be the Trojans’ final game under Orgeron, who resigned Monday after failing to get the head job.

Haden didn’t immediately announce who will coach the Trojans in their bowl game this month, but it could be Sarkisian, who immediately left Washington. He also could bring a handful of Huskies assistants with him to USC. Haden said USC conducted a major search during the regular season, interviewing five coaches for the job.

“We kept coming back to Sark,” Haden said. “He is the only one who was offered the job. I believe in my gut that he is the right coach for USC at this time. He embodies many of the qualities for which we looked. He is an innovative coach who recruits well and develops players. He is a proven and successful leader.”

Orgeron turned himself into a candidate for the full-time job with an impressive revitalization of a program that had grown dour and stale when Haden fired Kiffin, who went 28-15, at the airport five games into the season.

Orgeron’s tenure was highlighted by the Trojans’ victory over No. 5 Stanford last month, but his groundswell of support for the full-time job dissipated with a home loss to the Bruins.

Haden said he spoke to Orgeron about remaining on Sarkisian’s staff, but Orgeron said he wants to be a head coach.

In a school statement, Orgeron thanked “all the Trojan players and family members who have become close personal friends during my 11 years at USC. I am especially proud of this year’s team and coaching staff, who had to start a new season and then bonded, played together as a family and competed like Trojans.”

USC players were told not to speak to reporters after leaving a team meeting with Haden, but many went online to post mixed feelings about the move.

“Words can’t explain how I’m feeling right now....just lost a father. Way more than a coach,” tweeted USC defensive lineman Leonard Williams, who was named to the all-Pac-12 first team Monday. Orgeron recruited Williams out of his native Florida.

By JOHN ZENOR The Associated Press

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Ohio State football coach Urban Meyer joins his team in singing the school’s alma mater after their 42-41 win over Michigan on Saturday at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Mich.

BIG TEN CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME

Another week, another must-win for Buckeyes There’s no time to celebrate win over Michigan

By RUSTY MILLER The Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio – There was a time when Ohio State players could look forward to a break after trading bruises with archrival Michigan.

Not anymore. At least, not this year.

No sooner did the second-ranked Buckeyes escape Michigan Stadium with a 42-41 victory – thanks to Tyvis Powell’s last-minute interception on a two-point conversion pass at the goal line – than they already were immersing themselves in preparation for yet another makeor-break game.

The Big Ten championship game against No. 10 Michigan State – the only top-15 team Ohio State has played in a school-record 24-game winning streak under coach Urban Meyer – looms Saturday at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

The Buckeyes are beaten up, physically and mentally. But this

AP Top 25 poll The top 25 teams in The Associated Press’ college basketball poll, with firstplace votes in parentheses, records through Sunday, total points based on 25 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 25th-place vote and last week’s ranking: Record Pts Prv 1. Michigan St. (63) 7-0 1,623 1 2. Arizona (2) 7-0 1,547 4 3. Kentucky 7-1 1,473 3 4. Syracuse 7-0 1,375 8 5. Ohio St. 6-0 1,340 7 6. Kansas 6-1 1,240 2 7. Louisville 6-1 1,139 9 8. Wisconsin 8-0 1,094 10 9. Oklahoma St. 7-1 1,070 5 10. Duke 6-2 1,021 6 11. Wichita St. 8-0 911 12 12. UConn 7-0 836 13 13. Oregon 7-0 801 14 14. Villanova 7-0 785 — 15. Florida 6-1 758 15 16. Memphis 5-1 748 21 17. Iowa St. 5-0 623 17 18. UCLA 7-0 548 19 19. Gonzaga 7-1 380 11 20. Baylor 7-1 377 18 21. UMass 6-0 274 24 22. Michigan 5-2 223 22 23. Iowa 7-1 171 23 24. San Diego St. 5-1 150 — 25. Dayton 6-1 90 — Others receiving votes: Indiana 74, Virginia 73, New Mexico 71, North Carolina 62, Florida St. 40, Boise St. 36, Pittsburgh 36, VCU 30, Charlotte 20, Colorado 17, Creighton 17, Missouri 16, Harvard 10, Illinois 10, Cincinnati 8, Mississippi 3, George Washington 2, Saint Mary’s (Cal) 2, Xavier 1.

Big Ten title game No. 2 Ohio State (12-0, 8-0 Leaders Division) vs. No. 10 Michigan State (11-1, 8-0 Legends Division), 7:17 p.m. Saturday at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis is no time to reflect on what’s been accomplished so far.

“I think they are sore,” Meyer said Monday. “I have got to be smart this week in what we do. As far as energy and focus – and throw in the fact that it’s finals week at Ohio State – we have to be really efficient with these guys.”

Now No. 2 in the BCS standings, the Buckeyes need to win to hang on to their spot in the BCS national championship game.

Since 1943, Ohio State has not had an opponent between Michigan and a bowl game. But with the Big Ten going to a two-division format three years ago, it was only a matter of time until the Buckeyes were busy again the week after their an-

nual grudge match with Michigan.

A year ago, the Buckeyes also went 12-0, but were not permitted to play in the Big Ten title game or a bowl because of NCAA sanctions from violations that occurred on former coach Jim Tressel’s watch.

It’s not as if they don’t have some things to work on this week.

The defense was overwhelmed

by Michigan’s previously erratic offense. The Wolverines’ Devin Gardner completed 32 of 45 passes for 451 yards and four touchdowns – including three in the fourth quarter as Michigan pulled even after trailing by 14 points.

The Buckeyes surrendered 603 yards.

Ohio State defensive coordinator Luke Fickell was displeased with the stats but couldn’t have been happier that the Buckeyes’ offense did enough to bail out his side of the ball.

“Did we win? Did we win?” he repeated when asked about the failures of his defense. “Because I’ve been up there quite a few times in my 18-year career (as a player and coach) here and have not always been able to come away with the win. Momentum and things happen and we didn’t play great on the defensive side of the ball. So there’s a lot of things to correct.”

MEN’S BASKETBALL: AP TOP 25 POLL

MSU No. 1 for 3rd week in a row The ASSOCIATED PRESS Michigan State stays No. 1 for a third straight week in The Associated Press’ college basketball poll, receiving all but two of the first-place votes.

Arizona moved from fourth to second Monday, drawing the other No. 1 votes from the 65-member national media panel.

Kentucky remains third while Syracuse jumps from eighth to fourth. Ohio State moves up two spots to fifth and is followed by Kansas, which had been second. Completing the top 10 are Louisville, Wisconsin, Oklahoma State and Duke, which drops four spots after losing to Arizona in the NIT Season Tip-Off. Villanova beat Kansas and Iowa to win the Battle 4 Atlantis and goes from unranked to No. 14. The other newcomers are No. 24 San Diego State and No. 25 Dayton. They replace North Carolina, Creighton and Marquette.

Dayton’s entry into the rankings makes for a brother pairing that could be a first. Archie Miller, who coaches the Flyers, is the younger brother of Arizona coach Sean Miller. It is believed to be the first time brothers have had teams ranked in the Top 25 at the same time.

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Keith Appling (right) and Michigan State are No. 1 in The Associated Press’ Top 25 poll, released Monday, for the third week in a row.

AUBURN, Ala. – Don’t call the Auburn Tigers lucky.

The third-ranked Tigers have navigated a season of close calls and amazing finishes to make it into Saturday’s Southeastern Conference championship game against No. 5 Missouri.

They balk at any notion that this is a lucky team, though.

“I wouldn’t say it’s luck because we’ve put in the w o r k a n d w e ’ v e SEC title definitely done the game work to be able to be where we’re at,” No. 3 Auburn vs.

Auburn fullback No. 5 Missouri, Jay Prosch said on 3 p.m. Saturday Monday. “It’s not luck, but I do think there are some crazy things that happened.”

The craziest have been a deflected Hail Mary to beat Georgia and Chris Davis’s 109-yard return of a missed field goal on the final play to upend No. 1 Alabama in back to back games.

Those plays made that touchdown with 10 seconds left to beat Mississippi State and the game-winner with 1:19 remaining against No. 22 Texas A&M, plus some late defensive stands, seem downright mundane.

“Against Georgia, that was just a miracle,” Auburn tailback Corey Grant said. “It was a great play.

I kind of look at [the Alabama] game, that was more of a coaching standpoint to put Chris back there. Coaches with their job, they should know stuff like that. That was a great deal of coaching from our coaches to put Chris back there in that situation with that happening.”

Gus Malzahn’s Tigers (11-1) have proven they’re awfully good just by being in position to defeat teams like the two-time defending national champion Crimson Tide. A win over Missouri (11-1) coupled with a loss by either No. 1 Florida State against No. 20 Duke or No. 2 Ohio State versus No. 10 Michigan State, and Auburn could be playing for a national title.

It wouldn’t be the strangest occurrence of Auburn’s season.

“It’s just amazing that this keeps happening,” Prosch said.

Malzahn doesn’t think it’s happenstance that his first Auburn team is managing to pull out tight games, however it happens.

“I think it is unique and it is rare that you have teams that believe they are going to win no matter how bad it looks,” he said. “They still have bright eyes and belief in each other and that is what our guys have found a way to do. We talked all week before last week’s game that we have to get it close to the fourth quarter and we will win the game. And they believed it and they found a way to do it.”

He delivered a similar message before the Georgia and Texas A&M games, among others.

Malzahn cites his team’s résum when asked what he’d say to someone calling Auburn lucky.

“I think any time you win 11 games in this league – the best league in college football – you have to be a pretty good team,” Malzahn said.

“Teams that find a way to win, that is rare. Our team has found different ways to win and I am very proud of them.”

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Partner is adamant on not wanting children Dear Abby: I am a 38-yearold woman who has been dating a 41-year-old man for seven months. He’s wonderful and treats me magnificently.

We have similar values and interests and are very much in love. Sadly, although I have always wanted children, he does not.

At my age, I have dated enough men to know that I have found someone special. I realize my choice is either to stay in a relationship with a fabulous partner, knowing we won’t have children, or end it, hoping I’ll find someone just as wonderful who wants kids.

Your advice in making the hardest decision of my life would be greatly appreciated.

– Maternal in New York Dear Maternal: I’ll try. Many women in their late 30s find that conceiving a child is

DEAR ABBY Jeanne Phillips complicated, and it can also take longer than they thought. It has taken you 38 years to find this exceptional man, and it could take quite a bit of time to find another one who is so compatible.

Look at it this way: If you married “Mr. Wonderful” and learned afterward that he couldn’t father a child, would you leave him? Insist on adopting? Or would you count the many blessings you do have with him and stay?

Many women are happily childless. However, if you’re not one of them, you should take your chances and move on – remembering that there

are no guarantees.

Dear Abby: I work on a busy street in San Francisco where smokers walk around puffing all day while ignoring those around them. Don’t you think they should be considerate enough to smoke at designated areas only and not while walking with their secondhand smoke billowing around other pedestrians?

I have seen pregnant women and children inundated by the smoke as these puffers stroll by with no regard. We nonsmokers would appreciate their courtesy for others because we don’t want to inhale what they’re smoking.

Can you comment? – Hates That Habit Dear Hates That Habit: I hate it, too, but unless there is an ordinance in your city that prohibits smoking on certain

sidewalks, I think it’s unrealistic to expect smokers who inhale not to exhale.

Dear Readers: Years ago, a young mother in Arlington, Va., wrote my mother about a book she had received that promised to help parents prepare their children for school by expanding their vocabulary. The “secret”? Reading to them while they are small.

Children learn words by hearing them spoken in context – the more they hear, the more they absorb. Like everything else, reading is something people will do more of if they enjoy it. When a parent reads to a child, the child associates reading with pleasure.

“The Read-Aloud Handbook” by Jim Trelease became a huge best-seller when it was published. Penguin Books

called it one of the 75 most important books it has published in its history. The book is now in its seventh – and LAST – edition and has been completely revised and updated.

If you’re a parent who wants your child to succeed, a grandparent, or someone contemplating becoming a parent in the future, pick up a copy.

The first half is filled with the latest research on the importance of literacy for children’s success; the rest lists book titles and ages of the youngsters for which they’re intended. To learn more about the author, visit www. trelease-on-reading.com. To order the book, go to www. penguin.com. – Love, Abby

• Write Dear Abby at www.

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

High- and low-tech treatments for Parkinson’s Dear Dr. K: I’ve been taking levodopa for years to treat my Parkinson’s disease. Lately, though, it hasn’t been as effective. Are there any other treatment options?

Dear Reader: It is quite common for the effectiveness of levodopa to change over time.

Fortunately, there are other treatments available. Some are very high-tech, reflecting the latest scientific knowledge. Others are very lowtech, reflecting the wisdom of the past.

Parkinson’s disease occurs when a certain part of the brain does not make enough of the chemical signal dopamine. Dopamine is one of the natural “neurotransmitter” chemicals that one brain cell uses to send a signal to another cell. It has many effects, one of which is to help

to try one of these.

A non-drug type of treatASK DR. K ment that has been used for Anthony L. more than a decade to help Komaroff control Parkinson’s symptoms is known as deep-brain stimulation (DBS). It involves coordinate movement. Without dopamine, hands tremble, placing a tiny wire called a lead in the part of the brain arms and legs become stiff, movement slows, and balance that controls movement. A matchbook-sized stimulaand coordination fail. You tor is implanted under the may have trouble walking, talking, swallowing and doing skin below the collarbone.

The lead and stimulator are everyday tasks.

Drugs such as levodopa can connected to each other by a second wire. This wire fill in for natural dopamine runs under the skin of the and ease symptoms. If the drug has become less effective, shoulder, neck and head. The device emits small pulses of your doctor can try adjusting electricity that are received the dose or schedule of your medication. That often restores by the wire in the brain and help to coordinate movement. effectiveness. There also are DBS – either alone or in other types of medicines, combination with levodopa which can be used alone or in – might help control your combination with levodopa, and your doctor may want you symptoms.

Another, much lower-tech option is tai chi. Tai chi is an ancient Chinese practice that we’ve talked about several times before in this column.

It involves slow, graceful movements that flow smoothly from one challenging pose to the next.

Tai chi enhances balance and muscle strength. It helps prevent falls and girds against physical decline.

People with Parkinson’s can also reap these benefits of tai chi. An excellent book about tai chi, “The Harvard Medical School Guide to Tai Chi,” by my faculty colleague Dr. Peter Wayne, is described on my website.

The benefits of tai chi in people with Parkinson’s disease were demonstrated in a study published in the New England Journal

of Medicine. Researchers randomly assigned study participants with mild to moderate Parkinson’s disease to twice-weekly sessions of tai chi, strength-building exercises or stretching. After six months, Parkinson’s patients who did tai chi were stronger and had much better balance than patients in the other groups. The tai chi group also had significantly fewer falls and slower rates of decline in overall motor control.

When I was a medical student, there were few treatments for Parkinson’s disease. That has changed dramatically, due not only to scientific progress but also to the scientific study of ancient practices.

• Visit www.AskDoctorK. com to read more.

Some adults drink only on special occasions Dr. Wallace: You said that there is a high correlation between college students’ grades and the amount of alcohol they drink. You said that those who don’t drink or drink only small amounts of alcohol earn better grades than those who drink a lot of alcohol. Where did you get your data?

My fraternity roommate and I consume a lot of liquor weekly, but we both are excellent students. If alcohol is so destructive, why do college bigwigs host cocktail parties? The human race has been consuming alcohol since the Garden of Eden,

’TWEEN 12 & 20 Robert Wallace and that wonderful tradition will last forever! – Student, University of Wisconsin.

Student: The Center for Addiction and Substance Abuse compiled data from more than 3,000 four-year colleges and universities and found that students were split into two groups when it came to alcohol consumption: those who rarely drank or never drank, and those who drank often

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TODAY – Don’t let life get you down. Participate in activities and events that bring you joy. Share with people you care about.

Move in a positive direction and embrace change. Adventure awaits you, and having the confidence to move toward an independent future should be your goal.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) – Participate in a worthwhile cause. Offer your services, and you will be appreciated and rewarded. It will be difficult to hide your feelings. Be honest but kind.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) – Partners may cost you more than you bargained for. Refrain from making promises that are hard to live up to. Your tendency to overindulge in all areas of life should be curbed.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) – Educational pursuits will help you get a better job. Making a career move will pay off. Problems with a friend or relative should be handled swiftly.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) – Delays due to red tape will be annoying. Leave plenty of time to sort through any problems that arise. Lowered vitality may result, leading to minor ailments.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) – You’ll enjoy all the options that come available to you. Embrace change and enjoy making new friends along the way. Simplicity and moderation should be enforced.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) – A lack of sympathy will surface if you are stubborn. Use your skills diversely. This is an opportune time to show others what you are capable of doing.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) – Don’t mix business with pleasure.

You’ll get more accomplished both at work and at home if you give your undivided attention to whichever happens to be your focus.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) – Put your creative talent to work for you. A unique approach to something you already do well will give what you have to offer new life. Self-improvement will boost your confidence.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) – Choose your path and stay on course.

A change will inspire you to try something new. Don’t let someone’s demands get you down. Be courteous, but don’t neglect your needs.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) – A responsible attitude will get you a lot in return. Romance is on the rise and will help you ward off a problem you might face if you aren’t attentive.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) – Speak up. If you get your feelings out in the open, you will be able to deal with any problem you encounter. Take care of any legal, financial or medical matters.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) – Participate in seminars, trade shows or anything that interests you. You’ll be inspired by what you see and learn and will explore new possibilities when it comes to home, family and personal relationships.

and to excess. To nobody’s surprise, the heavy drinkers were the poorest students.

In a study at Southern Illinois University, it was determined that students with poor grade-point averages consumed more than 11 alcoholic drinks per week while, on average, students with the highest grade-point averages had four drinks per week or less.

This is a general picture.

Students can crash and burn in college for reasons other than overdrinking. And, yes, some heavy drinkers still manage to pull off decent

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grades – postponing the collapse of their lives from alcohol abuse till middle age, perhaps. And while there’s still hypocrisy on campus – with teachers and administrators hosting cocktail parties while condemning student drinking – there’s a growing trend in academia to make school-related functions alcohol-free.

I’m passionate in my belief that society would benefit at every level – the family, the community, the state and the nation – if alcohol were suddenly to disappear from our lives. Of

course, many adults have an alcoholic drink only on special occasions, but they are in the minority. Alcohol is a powerfully addictive drug, and once a person is addicted, his life and the lives of loved ones are dramatically impaired. Addicts can become alcohol-free, but will remain alcoholics the rest of their lives. But if they consume just one alcoholic drink, it can trigger the desire for alcohol to dominate their lives once again.

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

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BRIDGE Phillip Alder

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Take three Hosea Ballou, a clergyman and theological writer who died in 1852, said, “Education commences at the mother’s knee, and every word spoken within the hearing of little children tends towards the formation of character.”

We bridge players were all weaned on our mother’s or grandmother’s knee to count losers in a suit contract. If she was a taskmaster, she would have told us also to count winners. Sometimes, the right direction is clearer when we check winners.

In this deal, for example, South is in four spades. West cashes two top diamonds, then shifts to the heart king. How should declarer proceed?

North’s redouble promised at least 10 points and denied four or more spades. East, with a definite preference among the unbid suits, was allowed to advance with two diamonds, even holding no points. From the logic of the auction, his hand had to be weak. Then, when North rebid three spades, South bid game, hoping for the best.

Declarer has four losers: two hearts and two diamonds.

He has only seven top tricks: five spades, one heart and one club. To make his contract, he must win four club tricks.

But that might require taking three club finesses. And to do that, South needs three hand entries. After taking the third trick with his heart ace, he must take an immediate club finesse – there is no time to lose.

When the finesse wins, declarer cashes dummy’s spade queen, plays a spade to his king, and takes a second club finesse. After a spade to the ace, South takes the third club finesse and claims.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DEKALB COUNTY - SYCAMORE, ILLINOIS Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC PLAINTIFF

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DEFENDANTS 09 CH 00614 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 9/26/2013, the Sheriff of DeKalb County, Illinois will on 1/9/14 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 08-22-433-008 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 122 Prospect Street Dekalb, IL 60115 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 14-11-04754.

I575356

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DEKALB COUNTY - SYCAMORE, ILLINOIS U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee for J.P. Morgan Alternative Loan Trust 2007-A2 PLAINTIFF Vs. Oscar Cornejo; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 10 CH 00336 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 12/13/2012, the Sheriff of DeKalb County, Illinois will on 1/9/14 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

public highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 08-14-129-001 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1830 N. Judy Lane Dekalb, IL 60115 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 14-10-15992.

I575360 (Published in the Daily Chronicle, November 26, December 3 & 10, 2013.)

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DEKALB COUNTY - SYCAMORE, ILLINOIS Nationstar Mortgage LLC PLAINTIFF Vs. James B. Schladt; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 12 CH 00418 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 9/26/2013, the Sheriff of DeKalb County, Illinois will on 1/9/14 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 08-21-304-005 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1723 Tassel Court DeKalb, IL 60115 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)

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ty-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 14-12-21792.

I575355 (Published in the Daily Chronicle, November 26, December 3 & 10, 2013.)

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DEKALB COUNTY - SYCAMORE, ILLINOIS Wells Fargo Bank, NA PLAINTIFF Vs. Israel McGinnis; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 13 CH 00083 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 9/26/2013, the Sheriff of DeKalb County, Illinois will on 1/9/14 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 09-20-152-003 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 254 W. Robin Avenue 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).

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 14-13-03379.

I575354 (Published in the Daily Chronicle, November 26, December 3 & 10, 2013.)

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DEKALB COUNTY - SYCAMORE, ILLINOIS SunTrust Mortgage Inc. PLAINTIFF Vs. Pedro Martinez; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 13 CH 00185 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 8/1/2013, the Sheriff of DeKalb County, Illinois will on 1/9/14 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 08-13-323-018 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1403 Cambria Drive Dekalb, IL 60115 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

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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 14-12-36085.

I575353

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

THE NATIONAL BANK & TRUST COMPANY OF SYCAMORE BY: /s/ JEFFREY L. LEWIS One of its Attorneys Prepared by: JEFFREY L. LEWIS Klein, Stoddard, Buck & Lewis, LLC 2045 Aberdeen Court Sycamore, IL 60178 (815) 748-0380 mailto:jlewis@kleinstoddard.com (Published in the Daily Chronicle, December 3, 10 & 17, 2013.)

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PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE TWENTY THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS THE NATIONAL BANK & TRUST COMPANY Plaintiff, vs.

TIMOTHY A. GRUDECKI, DENISE L. GRUDECKI, DEVONAIRE FARMS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

CASE NO. 13 CH 184 NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment for Foreclosure entered by the Court in the above entitled cause the property hereinafter described or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said judgment, shall be sold to the highest bidder.

The name, address and telephone number of the person to contact for information regarding the real estate is: Jeffrey L. Lewis Klein, Stoddard, Buck & Lewis LLC 2045 Aberdeen Court Sycamore, IL 60178 (815) 748-0380 The common address and other common description, if any of the real estate is: 570 DEVONAIRE PARKWAY, DEKALB, IL 60115 The legal description of the real estate: PIN: 08-21-374-019 A description of the improvements on the real estate: Residential real estate The time and place of the sale is: January 9, 2014 at 1:00 pm DeKalb County Sheriff's Office 150 North Main Street Sycamore, IL 60178 The terms of the sale are: A. The sale shall be by public auction.

B. The sale shall be by open verbal bid.

C. The sale shall be conducted by the Sheriff of DeKalb County.

D. The sale shall be cash.

E. The sale shall be "as is" condition without any representation or warranty as to the condition of the property. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Title will be conveyed without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff subject to all general real estate taxes which are a lien upon the real estate, in addition to those which have not yet become due and payable, and special assessments and special taxes, if any, and easements, covenants, conditions, zoning laws and drainage ditches, feeders, laterals and restrictions of record.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the Purchaser shall receive a certificate of sale which will entitle Purchaser to a deed to the real estate subject to court confirmation of the sale.

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J&A RE. 815-970-0679

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Daily Chronicle Classified Call 877-264-2527

FOR SALE

ACI Midwest is seeking qualified applicants for full and part-time positions to assist in the distribution of local newspapers in Kane, DeKalb & McHenry counties.

District Contract Manager (DCM) The DCM will manage the distribution within a geographic area for ACI Midwest, LLC responsible for negotiating contracts with Independent Contractors, managing delivery fees, and achieving service targets. This is a salaried position. Market salary provided commensurate with experience. Previous supervisory experience required. Previous newspaper distribution experience is a plus.

Must have reliable transportation, proof of insurance and valid driver's license. Typical work schedule begins at 1 am.

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ACI Midwest is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY FOR A GROWING BUSINESS ENTREPRENEUR – INVESTOR

3 Bdrm plus NEWER Furnace, C/A, Siding, Roof, Windows, Electric, Plumbing, Appliances, Driveway, Garage Door, Etc., Full Basement.

All for $115,000

3-4BR, 2 Baths, Rehabbed Home on an Easy Care Country Lot. DeKalb Schools.

Great views!

Over 22,000 sq. ft. -- 2 Phase Building – Loading Docks & Parking. Sycamore

CALL NEDRA ERICSON, REALTOR 815-739-9997

CALL NEDRA ERICSON, REALTOR 815-739-9997

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DEKALB, NEW DELUXE 2BD APTS

The Knolls

Laundry in units. Free water, NO PETS, Appliances. Ready NOW. Free move in help. $1025 - $1075/month.

815-757-5546

Hot new deluxe townhomes.

2 & 3 Bedrooms.

Garage, C/A, Basement. Pets?

DeKalb-Upper 2 BR Apt. with W/D, in Historical Area, $700 + utilities.

No pets. Call 815-761-3564 or 815-757-2901 DeKalb: Upper 1 BR Apt. No smokers. Heat, air, stove & refrigerator furnished. $500/mo. 1st mo & sec deposit.

815-758-4178

GENOA LARGE 2 BEDROOM A/C, W/D hook-up, no pets.

Available Dec 1st, $700/mo.

847-683-3442 GENOA ~ 2 BEDROOM Appl, gas heat, W/D No pets/smkg. $675/mo.

815-509-9137

Starting at $645

815-757-1907 COUNTRY RANCH HOME 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1900 sqft. 2 car attached garage. Large kitchen & living room. Large yard, Finished basement. 2 miles from Kishwaukee college. $1100 plus utilities. NO PETS, NO SMOKING, GOOD CREDIT A MUST! Call 815-384-6651

Creston 2 Bedroom Appliances, garage, no pets. $875/mo. 815-562-7368

Kirkland 4-Flat, Nice 3BR Big yard, prkg, water & garb paid.

W/D hookup, $750/mo + electric + sec, no dogs. 630-359-3474

MALTA 1 Mo Rent FREE! 2 Bedroom Duplex, Appliances, W/D hook-up, no pets, $650/mo.

815-562-7368

ROCHELLE ~ 2 BEDROOM

Remodeled, available now.

Clean and quiet, $550/mo.

815-758-6580 ~ 815-901-3346

DEKALB 2 BEDROOM, 1 BATH Available Now. Quiet, residential area, walk to downtown. Appl incl.

815-758-6580 DeKalb – 2BR 723 N. 6th CA, W/D, DW, garage. 3BR 1106 S. 2nd -All amenities. 1010 Davy pet friendly. 815-895-6357 DeKalb 3BR, FR with fireplace, new carpet, D/W, garage w/work shop, basement, patio, $900.

No pets/moke. 815-762-4730 DeKalb 4BR, DR, Office, Hrdwd flrs, 2 car gar, shed, near NIU, $1200.

ALSO 3BR RANCH, $795. No pets/smoke. 815-762-4730

DEKALB 842 SOUTH 1 st St. Large 4BR, 2BA, large yard, bsmt.

W/D hook-up. 815-758-4615 or 815-375-4615 DeKalb-3BR, 1BA, W/D, 1 car att gar,pantry, extra drive in back, lg deck, huge fence yard, dogs welcome, quiet neighborhood, park. $1200 1st/lst/sec 815-830-1149

Genoa ~ 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Full kitchen, W/D, 10x10 storage shed, $775/mo + $950 sec.

No pets/smkg. 815-970-0126

Genoa: 2BR, 1BA, attch. gar., Asking $1100/mo.+ utilities Call 815-761-8488 SHABONA, 2 BR UPPER, QUIET & CLEAN, Priv. Prkg., $595/mo. 815-979-7012

Stone Prairie 2BR, 2BA APT. Washer & dryer, central air, fireplace, exercise center.

Cat friendly. Private fishing. $765/mo.

Sycamore - 3 BR, 2 BA, 2-car gar., 2 Story, All Appliances, no pets, $1250/mo. 1st + sec.

Call Dan 815-757-1691 or Tom 815-762-5752

Dekalb: Roomate Wanted Dec-May 2BR, 2BA, lrg. kitchen & living room, near NIU, location: Fotis, $406/month 309-752-3388

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815-758-1100 or 815-895-8600 SYCAMORE 2room +kit Upper quiet parking close in $450/mo + util + security. 815-566-7747

Sycamore Quiet 1 Bedroom $575/mo, stove, refrig, water.

No pets/smoking. 815-895-4756 or 815-562-3459

WATERMAN UTILITIES INCLUDED 1 Bedroom, 1 bath $640 2 Bedroom, 1 bath $760 3 Bedroom, 1 bath $950 Close to schools and downtown, Housing Authority accepted.

Half security.

310 N Elm, Waterman IL just south of DeKalb.

630-205-7078

Sycamore. 22X29' Shop/Storage 9' overhead door. $400/mo. Heat & Electric incl.

J&A RE 815-970-0679

WINTER STORAGE RV's, Campers & Boats - Indoor & secure, West of Sycamore. Owner resides on property 815-825-2571

DEKALB, NEW HAIR SALON! Complete, 5 Stations plus color & waxing rooms,2 wash sinks. 1400 SF, $1500/mo, Sycamore Rd.

815-757-5546

pu dgm Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 9/26/2013, the Sheriff of DeKalb County, Illinois will on 1/9/14 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: THE WEST 64 FEET OF LOT 10 IN BLOCK 5 IN THE ORIGINAL VILLAGE (NOW CITY) OF DEKALB, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK "A" OF PLATS, PAGE 8 1/4 ON DECEMBER 19, 1853, IN DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS PIN 08-22-433-008 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 122 Prospect Street Dekalb, IL 60115 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 14-11-04754.

I575356 (Published in the Daily Chronicle, November 26, December 3 & 10, 2013.)

PUBLIC NOTICE Sycamore Newer 2 Story Luxury TH on quiet Arbor Lane. 3BR, 2.5BA. Full fin bsmt, 2 car gar, great room w/fireplace, W/D. No pets/smoking. $1300 + Assoc. 847-343-3333

Sycamore TH Like New 2BR Great location! 2BA, 2 car garage, skylights, appl, W/D, C/A, $935.

No pets.

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Daily Chronicle Classified 877-264-2527

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DEKALB COUNTY - SYCAMORE, ILLINOIS Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC PLAINTIFF Vs. Elpidio Castro; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 09 CH 00614 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DEKALB COUNTY - SYCAMORE, ILLINOIS U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee for J.P. Morgan Alternative Loan Trust 2007-A2 PLAINTIFF Vs. Oscar Cornejo; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 10 CH 00336 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 12/13/2012, the Sheriff of DeKalb County, Illinois will on 1/9/14 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 Illi-

y nois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 7 IN BLOCK 4 OF FOURTH ADDITION TO NORTH CREST SUBDIVISION, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF A PART OF PARCEL 'A' OF THE ELLWOOD FARM PLAT ON SECTION 14, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 4 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE OF DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS, ON JUNE 15TH, 1966 AS DOCUMENT NO. 333404, SITUATED IN DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS PIN 08-14-129-001 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1830 N. Judy Lane Dekalb, IL 60115 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 14-10-15992.

I575360 (Published in the Daily Chronicle, November 26, December 3 & 10, 2013.)

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DEKALB COUNTY - SYCAMORE, ILLINOIS Nationstar Mortgage LLC PLAINTIFF Vs. James B. Schladt; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 12 CH 00418 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 9/26/2013, the Sheriff of DeKalb County, Illinois will on 1/9/14 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 279 IN DEVONAIRE FARMS

SUBDIVISION UNIT 2, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE WEST HALF OF SECTION 21, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 4 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED SEPTEMBER 27, 2005 IN PLAT CABINET NUMBER 9, AT SLIDE 163-C, AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 2005019325, IN DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 08-21-304-005 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1723 Tassel Court DeKalb, IL 60115 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 14-12-21792.

I575355 (Published in the Daily Chronicle, November 26, December 3 & 10, 2013.)

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DEKALB COUNTY - SYCAMORE, ILLINOIS Wells Fargo Bank, NA PLAINTIFF Vs. Israel McGinnis; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 13 CH 00083 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 9/26/2013, the Sheriff of DeKalb County, Illinois will on 1/9/14 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 62 IN RICHLAND TRAILS, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTH HALF OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER AND PART OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 20, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 5 EAST OF THE THIRD

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Daily Chronicle / daily-chronicle.com PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF RICHLAND TRAILS RECORDED JUNE 18, 2007 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 2007010715, CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION RECORDED AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 2007015993, IN DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 09-20-152-003 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 254 W. Robin Avenue 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 14-13-03379.

I575354 (Published in the Daily Chronicle, November 26, December 3 & 10, 2013.)

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DEKALB COUNTY - SYCAMORE, ILLINOIS SunTrust Mortgage Inc. PLAINTIFF Vs.

Pedro Martinez; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 13 CH 00185 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 8/1/2013, the Sheriff of DeKalb County, Illinois will on 1/9/14 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: THAT PART OF LOT 15 IN SUMMIT ENCLAVE, UNIT ONE, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 4 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN DE KALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS, SAID PART DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEASTERLY CORNER THEREOF; THENCE SOUTH 05 DEGREES 16 MINUTES 35 SECONDS EAST 45.09 FEET ON THE EASTERLY LOT LINE TO THE EASTERLY EXTENSION OF THE CENTERLINE OF A COMMON WALL, SAID POINT ALSO BEING THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 84 DEGREES 43 MINUTES 59 SECONDS WEST 111.04 FEET ON SAID EASTERLY EXTENSION, SAID CENTERLINE AND THE WESTERLY EXTENSION TO THE WESTERLY LOT LINE; THENCE SOUTH 04 DEGREES 26 MINUTES 11 SECONDS EAST 8.66 FEET ON SAID WESTERLY LINE TO A POINT OF CURVE; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY ON SAID CURVE TO THE LEFT HAVING A RADIUS OF 150.00 FEET AND AN ARC LENGTH 93.12 FEET TO THE SOUTHERLY LOT LINE; THENCE NORTH 49 DEGREES 31 MINUTES 59 SECONDS EAST 103.60 FEET TO SAID EASTERLY LINE; THENCE NORTH 05 DEGREES 16 MINUTES 35 SECONDS WEST 36.65 FEET ON SAID LOT LINE TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. PIN 08-13-323-018 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1403 Cambria Drive Dekalb, IL 60115 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.

gag gag ey 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 14-12-36085.

I575353 (Published in the Daily Chronicle, November 25, December 2 & 9, 2013.)

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DEKALB COUNTY - SYCAMORE, ILLINOIS Wells Fargo Bank, NA PLAINTIFF Vs. Jose G. Torres; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants DEFENDANTS 13 CH 00371 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Jose G. Torres, Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants; That this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, towit: LOT 36 IN LINCOLNVIEW SUBDIVISION OF THE CITY OF DEKALB, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF DEKALB AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 127 Home Drive, Dekalb, IL 60115 and which said Mortgage was made by: Jose G. Torres, the Mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as Nominee for Platinum Capital Group d/b/a Primera Mortgage Co., as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of DeKalb County, Illinois, as Document No. 2004000597; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending.

NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court, Maureen A. Josh Clerk of the Circuit Court 133 W. State Street Sycamore, IL 60178 on or before December 19, 2013, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 DuPage # 15170

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I573549 (Published in the Daily Chronicle, November 19, 26 & December 3, 2013.)

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE TWENTY THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS THE NATIONAL BANK & TRUST COMPANY Plaintiff, vs.

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The common address and other common description, if any of the real estate is: 570 DEVONAIRE PARKWAY, DEKALB, IL 60115 The legal description of the real estate: LOT 70 IN DEVONAIRE FARMS SUBDIVISION UNIT 1, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF THE WEST ? OF SECTION 21, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 4, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED OCTOBER 29, 2002, IN PLAT CABINET NO. 9, AT SLIDE #38-C, AS DOCUMENT NO. 2002021981, IN DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN: 08-21-374-019 A description of the improvements on the real estate: Residential real estate

Title will be conveyed without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff subject to all general real estate taxes which are a lien upon the real estate, in addition to those which have not yet become due and payable, and special assessments and special taxes, if any, and easements, covenants, conditions, zoning laws and drainage ditches, feeders, laterals and restrictions of record.

Public Notice is hereby given that on November 18, 2013 a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of DeKalb County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post office addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as WILLIAMS SPORTING GOODS located at 1044 S. Sixth St., DeKalb, IL 60115.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the Purchaser shall receive a certificate of sale which will entitle Purchaser to a deed to the real estate subject to court confirmation of the sale.

/s/ Douglas J. Johnson DeKalb County Clerk & Recorder

Dated November 18, 2013

(Published in the Daily Chronicle, November 19, 26 & Dec. 3, 2013.)

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The time and place of the sale is: January 9, 2014 at 1:00 pm DeKalb County Sheriff's Office 150 North Main Street Sycamore, IL 60178 The terms of the sale are: A. The sale shall be by public auction.

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E. The sale shall be "as is" condition without any representation or warranty as to the condition of the property. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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