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on Maness thinks that an iconic, local monument sitting vandalized for years in front of the DeKalb County Courthouse is a problem that needs to be fixed.

“Walking around the monument, you look up at the statue and see that the musket is just a stick of sorts,” Maness said.

“The sword was obviously missing, too.

But many people see the monument but never look at it closely.”

Maness, an associate member of the Sons of the Union Veterans of the Civil War, is working with the group to fix up the Civil War monument on the courthouse lawn in downtown Sycamore. The monument featuring three soldiers is

CIVIL WAR MONUMENT Photo illustration by Monica Maschak n mmaschak@shawmedia.com

Israel, Hamas to consider cease-fire plan

By JOSEF FEDERMAN and MAGGIE MICHAEL

Palestinian mourners cry Monday after the bodies of Mousa Abu Muamer, 56, and his son Saddam, 27, both killed in an Israeli missile strike at their house in the town of Khan Younis, Gaza Strip, were brought to the home during their funeral procession. Saddam’s wife, Hanadi, 27, also was killed.

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followed by the opening of Gaza’s border crossings and talks in Cairo between the sides within two days, according to the statement.

Gaza’s crossings should be opened for people and goods “once the security situation becomes stable,” according to a copy of the proposal obtained by The Associated Press.

President Barack Obama praised Egypt’s proposal, telling Muslim-Americans that

n Checks can be made payable to the Civil War

Monument Restoration Fund. n Send checks to DeKalb County Community Foundation, 475 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore, IL 60178. n For information, contact James Locke Lyon at 815-895-6735 or imalyoncub@msn.com. missing a sword and a musket, both of which disappeared years ago. The stolen musket was replaced with one carved out of wood, which is now weathering.

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The monument in front of the DeKalb County Courthouse, which features three soldiers – two of them are seen here – is missing a sword (right) and a musket (left), both of which disappeared years ago. The musket has since been replaced by a simple wooden replica, now weathered, with a window latch and handle acting as the musket’s details. The sword is still missing.

Story by JESSI HAISH n jhaish@shawmedia.com

JERUSALEM – Egypt presented a cease-fire plan Monday to end a week of heavy fighting between Israel and Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip that has left at least 185 people dead, and both sides said they were seriously considering the proposal.

The late-night offer by Egypt marked the first sign of a breakthrough in international efforts to end the conflict.

Hamas’ top leader in Gaza confirmed there was “diplomatic movement,” while Israel’s policymaking Security Cabinet was set to discuss the proposal early today. Arab foreign ministers discussed the plan Monday night at an emergency meeting in Cairo, and U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry was expected in the region today.

Egypt’s Foreign Ministry announced the three-step plan starting at 3 a.m. CST with a cease-fire to go into effect within 12 hours of “unconditional acceptance” by the two sides. That would be

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he’s hopeful the plan can restore calm.

“We’re going to continue to do everything we can to facilitate a return to the 2012 cease-fire,” Obama said at a White House dinner Monday night celebrating the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. “We are encouraged that Egypt has made a proposal to accomplish that goal.”

Israel launched the offensive July 8, saying it was a response to weeks of heavy

rocket fire out of Hamas-ruled Gaza. The Health Ministry in Gaza said 185 people, including dozens of civilians, have been killed, and more than 1,000 people wounded.

There have been no Israelis killed, although several have been wounded by rocket shrapnel, including two sisters, ages 11 and 13, who were seriously hurt Monday. Ahead of the Egyptian

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Council OKs $56K deal to review salaries City of DeKalb to take closer look at employee compensation

By KATIE DAHLSTROM kdahlstrom@shawmedia.com DeKALB – The city of DeKalb is going to take a closer look at employee salaries and benefits.

The DeKalb City Council on Monday unanimously approved a $56,000 contract with the firm Sikich LLP to complete a pay, compensation and classification study that will examine the salaries, benefits and performance reviews for the city’s 35 nonunion positions and review job descriptions for all 196 full-time city positions.

The city last reviewed nonunion employees’ pay in

2003 and its performance review system in 2006. Job descriptions have been subject to even less change. Some job descriptions have been updated in recent years while others haven’t been DeKalb Mayor touched since John Rey 1998, said Assistant City Manager Rudy Espiritu.

Greg Kuhn, a partner with Sikich, told aldermen such studies are common among

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8DAILY PLANNER Today Kishwaukee Sunrise Rotary: 7 a.m. at Kishwaukee Community Hospital, 1 Kish Hospital Drive, DeKalb. Call Becky at 815-758-3800.

Weekly Men’s Breakfast: 8 a.m. at Fox Valley Community Center, 1406 Suydam Road, Sandwich. Cost is $4 for food, conversation and bottomless cups of coffee or tea.

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

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

Women with Cancer Network: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at The Cancer Center at Kishwaukee Community Hospital. Women with Cancer Network is an opportunity for women with similar experiences to give and receive support, and share information. Free. No registration required. Call 815-748-2958.

Cortland HEA: Afternoon unit of the Homemakers Education Association. For meeting time and location, call 815-895-9668.

Open Closet: 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. at 300 E. Taylor St., DeKalb.

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

Alzheimer’s/Dementia Support Group for Caregivers: 1 p.m. at DeKalb Adult Day Center, 126 S. Fourth St. Call Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Rockford at 815-484-1300.

Clinton HEA: Evening unit of the Homemakers Education Association. For meeting time and location, call Pam at 815-264-3521.

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 information, call 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.

Sycamore Kiwanis: 6 p.m. at Mitchel Lounge, 355 W. State St. 815-899-8740.

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 No. 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 Montessori Academy, 1815 Mediterranean Drive, Sycamore. Call 815-901-4474 or 815-566-3580 for information.

Alcoholics Anonymous Tuesday Night Fellowship Group(C): 7 p.m. at The Church of St. Mary, 244 Waterman St., Sycamore. 815739-1950.

Bingo: 7 p.m. at Genoa Veteran’s Club, 311 S. Washington St. Must be 18 or older to play. www. genoavetshome.us; contact Cindy at crmcorn65@yahoo.com or 815751-1509.

Fellowship group AA(C): 7 p.m. at St. Mary’s Memorial Hall, 322 Waterman St., Sycamore. 800-4527990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com.

Good Vibes Al-Anon group: 7 to 8 p.m. at First Lutheran Church, 324 N. Third St., DeKalb. Wheelchair accessible entrance is on North Third Street. Meeting is in Classroom A on the second floor. Parking available in lot on northwest corner of Third and Pine streets. Call Mary Ann at 815-895-8119.

Sexaholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. at 512 Normal Road, DeKalb. 815508-0280.

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). 815-761-5956; www.PrairieEchoes.com.

American Legion Post 654 of Waterman/Shabbona/Lee: 7:30 p.m. at Clinton Community Center, 160 W. Lincoln Highway, Waterman. Call Loren at 815-264-3366.

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

815-786-8203.

Smoky Mirror AA(C): 7:30 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church. 33930 N. State Road, Genoa. 800-452-7990.

Narcotics Anonymous: 8 p.m. at 1201 Twombly Road in DeKalb.

815-964-5959.

Program of Recovery AA(C): 8 p.m. at DeKalb Area Alano Club, 312 E. Taylor St., DeKalb. 800-452-7990.

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Citigroup to pay $7B settlement Federal officials probing of bank’s handling of subprime mortgages

By ERIC TUCKER The Associated Press WASHINGTON – Citigroup agreed Monday to pay $7 billion to settle a federal investigation into its handling of risky subprime mortgages, admitting to a pattern of deception that Attorney General Eric Holder said “shattered lives” and contributed to the worst financial crisis in decades.

The settlement represents a moment of reckoning for one of the country’s biggest and most significant banks, which is now accountable for providing some financial support to Americans whose lives were dismantled by the largest economic meltdown since the Great Depression.

In addition to a $4 billion civil penalty being paid to the federal government, the bank will also pay $2.5 billion in consumer relief to help borrowers who lost their homes to foreclosure and about $500 million to settle claims from state attorneys general and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.

The agreement does not preclude the possibility of criminal prosecutions for the bank or individual employees in the future, Holder said.

The $7 billion settlement, which represents about half of Citigroup’s $13.7

billion profit last year, is the latest substantial penalty sought for a bank or mortgage company at the epicenter of the housing crisis. The Justice Department, criticized for not being aggressive enough in targeting financial misconduct, has in the last year reached a $13 billion deal with JPMorgan Chase & Co., the nation’s largest bank, and also sued Bank of America Corp. for misleading investors in its sale of mortgage-linked Eric Holder securities.

Yet the settlement packages pale in size compared to the broader damages caused by the Great Recession. The unemployment rate spiked to 10 percent as millions lost their jobs and their homes, causing losses that totaled in the trillions of dollars.

Consumers groups criticized the settlement as a sweetheart deal.

“In the context of the damage done, the damage even described by the attorney general, we’re not even in the same ballpark,” said Bartlett Naylor, a financial policy advocate for Public Citizen, which represents consumer interests.

The settlement stems from the sale of toxic securities made up of sub-

prime mortgages, which led to both the housing boom and bust that triggered the Great Recession at the end of 2007.

Banks, including Citigroup, minimized the risks of subprime mortgages when packaging and selling them to mutual funds, investment trusts and pensions, as well as other banks and investors.

The securities contained residential mortgages from borrowers who were unlikely to be able to repay their loans, yet were publicly promoted as relatively safe investments until the housing market collapsed in 2006 and 2007 and investors suffered billions of dollars in losses.

Those losses triggered a financial crisis that pushed the economy into the worst recession since the 1930s.

One Citigroup trader wrote in an internal email that he “would not be surprised if half of these loans went down” and said it was “amazing that some of these loans were closed at all,” the Justice Department said. Meanwhile, the bank increased its profits and share of the market.

“They did so at the expense of millions of ordinary Americans and investors of all types – including other financial institutions, universities and pension funds, cities and towns, and even hospitals and religious charities,” Holder said at a news conference.

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A family stops Monday at a pull off on Trail Ridge Road, inside Rocky Mountain National Park just west of Estes Park, Colo. Two fatal lightning strikes on consecutive days the previous weekend on the high-altitude road pinpoint dangers not always apparent to visitors to the exposed high country of the park. Afternoon storms visible miles away arrive overhead suddenly.

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Lightning survivor has no memory of strike The ASSOCIATED PRESS DENVER – Justin Teilhet doesn’t remember hearing a boom or feeling a sting, just waking up numb on the treeless tundra high in Rocky Mountain National Park and discovering his good friend was trying to revive his wife.

It was a lightning bolt, he learned later, and it killed his wife and left him with a burn on his shoulder and scrapes on his face when he was knocked to the ground unconscious.

Lightning killed two people last weekend in the popular park, where summer storms can close in quickly with deadly results.

Both lightning strikes last week-

end hit exposed areas with little cover near the heavily traveled Trail Ridge Road, which offers 360-degree views of snow-covered mountains, forested canyons and alpine lakes. The park, about 65 miles northwest of Denver, draws around 3 million people a year, and numerous signs warn visitors of lightning danger and rapidly changing weather.

Rebecca Teilhet, 42, of Yellow Springs, Ohio, was killed Friday while hiking on the Ute Crossing Trail at about 11,400 feet above sea level. Justin Teilhet and six other hikers were injured.

One day later and a few miles away, lightning killed 52-year-old Gregory Cardwell of Scottsbluff, Nebraska, at

Rainbow Curve, a pullout on Trail Ridge Road with sweeping vistas from a vantage point about 10,800 feet above sea level. Three others were hurt by that strike.

Colorado averages three deaths and 15 injuries a year from lightning and often ranks No. 2 in the nation in lightning casualties, behind Florida, said Bob Glancy, a National Weather Service meteorologist in Boulder.

“Part of that is because Colorado is a great place to be outside,” he said. The terrain and weather also are factors. The mountain profile and summer weather patterns create frequent thunderstorms over the Front Range, which includes Rocky Mountain National Park.

There was an error in a brief on page A3 of the Monday edition of the Daily Chronicle. Online voter registration is available in four languages; online voting is not an option.

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Funeral service held for former U.S. Sen. Alan Dixon of Illinois The ASSOCIATED PRESS BELLEVILLE– Former U.S. Sen. Alan Dixon was laid to rest Monday after being eulogized by his son and former colleagues as a devoted public servant savvy about brokering deals and unwilling to compromise his principles, even if it maybe cost him his seat.

Dixon died July 6 at age 86, a day

before his birthday.

More than a week later, hundreds of mourners gathered for Dixon’s services at Lindenwood University’s Belleville campus, including Democratic Alan Dixon U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, former Republican Illinois Gov. Jim Thompson and Dix-

on’s former chief of staff Gene Callahan.

As a Democrat, Dixon’s political career spanned more than 40 years.

He was in the U.S. Senate from 1981 to 1993, serving as the third-ranking Democrat, whom Durbin said earned bipartisan respect. Dixon also chaired a subcommittee of the Armed Services Committee.

But Durbin suggested that perhaps

the way Dixon left office said the most about him, the Belleville News-Democrat reported. In early 1992, while in a tight race with Carol Moseley Braun in the run-up to the Democratic primary election, Dixon rejected his political consultant’s insistence that he run negative attack ads against Braun, Durbin recalled during the funeral where many wore Dixon campaign buttons.

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DeKalb Park Board votes to tweak accounting practices

By KATIE DAHLSTROM kdahlstrom@shawmedia.com

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Stefany Veldhuizen (from left), 17, of Sycamore, Nicoletta Knoble, 20, of Lisle, and Amanda Poyer, 16, of Sugar Grove work on a garden in Hopkins Park as part of the Kishwaukee Special Recreation Association’s youth employment project for the summer. KSRA received a grant from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources to hire the girls for the summer to work on learning curriculum and garden projects.

Grant adding gardens, programs to Hopkins Park

By JESSI HAISH jhaish@shawmedia.com DeKALB – Julie Eggleston thinks therapeutic recreation is the coolest field of study, and she hopes a state grant spreads that interest to three youths.

The Kishwaukee Special Recreation Association, which provides residents who have disabilities with recreational programs, received a grant from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources to employ three youths or young adults for the summer.

The $11,700 grant will pay Nicoletta Knoble, 20, of Lisle, Stefany Veldhuizen, 17, of Sycamore, and Amanda Poyer, 16, of Sugar Grove, to create curriculum and work on gardening projects until the middle of August. The project also serves as an opportunity to teach the three about being in a work environment.

“We’re giving these wonderful youths work experi-

To learn more For information about the Kishwaukee Special Recreation Association, visit kishsra.org. ence,” said Eggleston, Kishwaukee Special Recreation Association executive director. “They’ll have end products to share and it expands their knowledge.”

The three were chosen because of past experience or connections to Eggleston.

Eggleston said this grant is unique because it pays specifically for wages, which is generally difficult to find within grants. The DeKalb Park District has been collaborating with the group this summer to fund material and supply costs.

“I felt that these girls would be amazing,” Eggleston said.

“I don’t think we could have picked a better team.”

The team has been creating

curriculum about gardening that can easily be applied to badge work for Girl and Boy Scout groups. They have also been teaching lessons during Camp Maple Leaf, which offers children with or without disabilities a summer camp experience.

“I actually want to go to work,” Poyer said. “It’s fun to work with kids and be pushed out of our comfort zones to be leaders.”

They have also created a butterfly garden at Hopkins Park and are working on a handicapped-accessible sensory garden on a raised bed for the park, which will feature plants perfect for smelling and touching, such as lavender.

Poyer said the sensory garden is important because everyone can be engaged in it and have access to enjoy it.

“We’re having a good time and doing something meaningful,” Knoble said. “We work together as a team and learn how to work with other people.”

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DeKALB – After reviewing the DeKalb Park District’s accounting practices, park commissioners decided money for Hopkins Pool and the district’s golf courses will be handled similar to the rest of the entity’s finances.

Both the pool and the golf funds will switch from enterprise to special recreation funds. While the change won’t affect operations, it will make paying for large building and equipment expenses simpler, officials said.

The district has operated Hopkins Pool, as well as the district’s golf operations at River Heights Golf Course and Buena Vista Golf Course, out of enterprise funds separate from the rest of district operations for more than 20 years. Under an enterprise fund, the user fees for the amenity pay for its operations.

Enterprise funds also require the district to measure

depreciation, meaning the costs for capital purchases are spread out over the life of those expenses. For example, a purchase that costs $50,000 that had a life of five years would be accounted for as a $10,000 expense for five years.

There’s no legal requirement for the park district to operate those funds as enterprise funds. “ T h e Jason reason you Mangum would sepaDeKalb Park rate out an District execu- e n t e r p r i s e tive director fund and have separate financial statements for it is so you could make management decisions on how you’re running that business as separate from your tax-supported endeavors,” said Lisa Small, superintendent of finance.

Historically, the user fees for Hopkins and the golf courses have not been

enough to support expenses. A financial report from February 2013 shows the golf course fund’s revenues were nearly $82,000 less than expenses. Hopkins Pool ran a $38,000 deficit in 2013.

“Those shortfalls are depreciation, not operations,” Executive Director Jason Mangum said.

Mangum said while many park districts have enterprise funds, others run similar amenities out of special recreation funds where depreciation isn’t a factor. The district will still move money from the general fund to support capital expenditures, but that will be treated as a transfer rather than a loan, he said.

Officials will still expect user fees from Hopkins and the golf courses to support operations, but paying for capital projects will be streamlined.

“This is a truer representation of how we’re operating those facilities,” Mangum said.

available in English, Spanish, Chinese and Hindi.

To register online, an Illinois driver’s license or state identification card are needed, along with the last four digits of one’s social security number.

An email will be sent to the applicant to confirm receipt of the application. Within 48 hours of receiving an application, the system will send an email informing the applicant

whether the information submitted matches the Secretary of State’s database.

If no email is provided, an applicant can check registration status by choosing the tab in the Spotlight area of the homepages at the elections website.

The online system will forward the application to the DeKalb County clerk.

8LOCAL BRIEF Online voter registration available in 4 languages SYCAMORE – DeKalb County residents now can register to vote online.

Registration can be completed online at elections.il.gov, by selecting the Online Voter Registration in the Spotlight area of the page, according to a news release from DeKalb County Clerk and Recorder Doug Johnson. The system is

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Ill. AG sues student debt companies Alleges businesses scamming people repaying loans

By SOPHIA TAREEN The Associated Press CHICAGO – Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan filed lawsuits Monday against two companies she said are scamming people who are paying student loan debts.

The lawsuits, filed in Cook and Champaign counties, alAP photo leged “deceptive practices” Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan speaks during a news conferfor charging up-front fees for phony services or for services ence Monday in Chicago. Madigan has filed lawsuits against two comthat are already free. The com- panies for allegedly scamming people who are repaying student loan panies’ advertisements on ra- debt. dio, online and signs affixed to “All of the alleged services grams offered by the U.S. govlamp posts and fences offered student loan forgiveness or that these operators provide, ernment,” she said a Chicago lowered payments, Madigan you can access yourself at no news conference. “Too often, said. cost because they are free pro- students do not know what

DeKalb women accused of having crack cocaine

By ANDREA AZZO aazzo@shawmedia.com SYCAMORE – Two DeKalb women are due in court today after being accused of having crack cocaine near an elementary school, according to court records.

Stephanie L. Bax, 19, and Jamie L. Spencer, 33, both of the 100 block of Oak Drive, could face between six and 30 years in prison if convicted of unlawful poss e s s i o n o f a Stephanie controlled sub- L. Bax stance with the intent to deliver within 1,000 feet of a school.

Authorities from DeKalb, Northern Illinois University and the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office searched the women’s home about 7:52 p.m.

Friday and found two plastic bags containing crack cocaine within 1,000 feet of Littlejohn Elementary School, court records show. The cocaine weighed about 7.65 grams, court records show.

Police said they also searched Spencer’s car and found about 0.45 grams of marijuana. Spencer told police that she intended to sell the crack cocaine, adding she has sold cocaine in the past and has profited from the sales, according to court records.

Bax admitted to helping Spencer sell cocaine, court records show.

Bax was charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance Jamie L. with the inSpencer tent to deliver within 1,000 feet of a school, unlawful delivery of a controlled substance and unlawful possession of a controlled substance.

Spencer was charged with the same offenses as well as unlawful possession of marijuana.

Both women remained in jail Monday unable to post 10 percent of their bond. Bax’s bond is $100,000, and Spencer’s bond is $250,000.

8LOCAL BRIEFS mance at the Egyptian Theatre in downtown DeKalb.

Swardson will perform at 8 SYCAMORE – A 24-year-old p.m. Sept. 17 at the Egyptian Sycamore woman accused of driving toward a gas station em- Theatre, 135 N. Second St. The ployee who confronted her about box office will be open for walkup and phone sales at 10 a.m. stealing gas was released MonFriday. All tickets are $39.50 day on her own recognizance. and are reserved.

Authorities said Cheilia M. Swardson is best known for his Evans, of the 200 block of North recurring role as Terry Bernadino Cross Street, filled her 2000 in the comedy series “Reno 911!”

Oldsmobile with Swardson is currently shooting $37.63 worth of the feature film, “Pixels,” from gas about 2:30 Columbia Films, starring Adam p.m. Saturday at Sandler and Josh Gad. Woodgate Shell, Cheilia DeKalb selects 2 interns 1400 DeKalb M. Evans DeKALB – The city of DeKalb Ave., Sycamore. selected two management After filling interns from Northern Illinois her car, gas station employees noticed she was not going to pay University’s Master of Public for the gas, court records show. Administration program.

Katlyn Payne will intern with An employee confronted her, putting his hands on the hood of the city for at least the next the car. Evans then drove her car two years. Payne started at NIU in June, after earning a bachetoward the employee to try to lor’s degree in political science get away, court records show. from Eastern Illinois University The man jumped out of the way to avoid being injured, court in May. She will play on NIU’s women’s basketball team while records show. earning her master’s degree and Evans was charged with a law degree. aggravated assault, retail theft Pandicha “Best” Limsakun and reckless driving. If convicted came to the United States after of aggravated assault, the most earning a bachelor’s degree in serious charge, she would face probation or up to three years in political science from Thamprison. She is due in court Aug. 13. masat University in Thailand.

– Andrea Azzo Limsakun spent more than a year studying English and anComedian Nick Swardson other four months studying for the graduate school admissions coming to DeKalb test. After graduation, she plans DeKALB – Tickets go on to return to Thailand. sale Friday for comedian Nick – Daily Chronicle Swardson’s Sept. 17 perfor-

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options they have to repay or reduce their loan payments.”

She said her office received dozens of complaints about Chicago-based First American Tax Defense LLC and Texas-based Broadsword Student Advantage LLC, and said there are likely many more people affected. Messages left at both companies Monday weren’t immediately returned.

The companies allegedly charged people up to $1,200 up front for sham services. In one instance detailed in the lawsuits, First American allegedly advertised for an “Obama forgiveness program” that Madigan said isn’t a government program. Broadsword circulated ads targeting professionals who are paying off loan debt, including teachers, nurses, government employees and firefighters, according to audio of the company’s ra-

dio ads provided by Madigan’s office.

The lawsuits alleged that the companies violate Illinois laws, including a 2010 act that bans companies from charging upfront fees for help with debt relief.

Student loan debt affects nearly 40 million Americans who have $1.2 trillion in outstanding debt, according to Madigan’s office. In Illinois, student loan borrowers owe roughly $26,000 on average, according to Illinois Public Interest Research Group.

Madigan said her office will be aggressively targeting other companies that allegedly do the same. Previously, her office has sued for-profit colleges for “deceptive practices” that left numerous students with debt for degrees that failed to qualify them for certain types of jobs.

8OBITUARIES Nancy is survived by her husband Larry; sons Brian (Robin) of Parrish, and Barry (Betty) of FishHawk; six grandchildren, Steven, Zak, Beck, Chase, Kailey and Logan; and a great granddaughter, ROCKFORD – Dennis J. Dulin died Karsyn. She is survived by two older brothers, Ken and Jim Peterson, in his Spring Hill, Florida, home and two younger sisters, Janet March 13, 2014. Denny was born and raised in Rockford, Illinois, and Roberts, and Susan Peterson, all from Illinois. graduated from St. Thomas High Nancy was preceded in death School in 1953. He graduated from by her parents, Morry and Norma the University of Illinois in 1957 Peterson. with a degree in engineering. DenHer life will be celebrated with a ny spent the majority of his adult private memorial service Wedneslife in DeKalb, where he estabday, July 16th. Pastor Joe Skidlished Dulin Associates Architecmore of The First Baptist Church tural & Consulting firm. He most of Parrish will be officiating. In lieu recently worked at as a planning of flowers, memorial donations examiner at the Hernando County, may be given to the Moffitt Cancer Florida, Planning Office, before Center at www.moffitt.org/donaretiring in 2012. Denny was active tion. Online condolences may be in his church, especially with the directed to the family at www. local food bank. lforrester3@verizon.net.

Denny is survived by his four To sign the online guest book, children: Kathy (Tom) Kuschman visit www.legacy.com/daiand their children Haley (Drew) ly-chronicle.com.

Farrar and Joe Kuschman; Colleen (Mark) Schloemann and their MICHAEL V. PRESTIA children Greta (Mike) Hanley and Max (Kristen) Schloemann; Karyn Born: April 8, 1951 in Chicago, Illinois Dulin and her children Natalie and Died: July 11, 2014 in DeKalb, Hannah Hart, and Mike (Denise) Illinois Dulin and their children Charlie, Abby and Oliver. Denny is also Michael V. survived by the mother of his Prestia, 63, of children, Dottie Carpenter, his sigGenoa died nificant other, Marilyn Burns, two Friday, July 11, great-grandchildren, Charlie and 2014, at KishBen Schloemann, and many nieces waukee Hospital and nephews. He was preceded in DeKalb, in death by his three siblings, John Illinois.

Dulin, Patrick Dulin, and Marilyn He was born Manderfield.

April 8, 1951, A church service was held in in Chicago. The March and a celebration of his life son of Nicholas and Marie will be held Friday, July 18, 2014, (Curcuro) Prestia. He married in Lake Mills, Wisconsin, where Debbie Haynes on Aug. 20, 1977 in Denny and his family spent many Elgin. He was veteran of the U.S. memorable summers.

Marine Corps.

To sign the online guest book, Michael was employed at Donlan visit www.legacy.com/daiCorp., retiring after eight years of ly-chronicle.com. service. He was a member of the Moose Lodge 1368 in St. Charles NANCY M FORRESTER and the Toastmasters.

Born: June 11, 1944, in DeKalb, He was a die-hard Cubs fan and Illinois loved to spend time with his famiDied: July 10, 2014, in Parrish, ly. He also enjoyed golfing, fishing, Florida and vacationing with his wife – especially going on cruises.

DEKALB – Nancy M. ForrestSurvivors include his wife, Deber, age 70, of Parrish, Florida, bie; two daughters, Jessica (Mark) passed away peacefully surround- Lankford and Michelle Prestia; two ed by loved ones Thursday, July grandchildren, Kylie and Michael 10, 2014.

Lankford; two brothers, Nicholas Nancy was born in DeKalb, Illi(Victoria) Prestia and Joseph Presnois, on June 11, 1944, the daugh- tia; and one sister, Susan (Jim) ter of Morry and Norma Peterson. Wieszchowski.

Nancy graduated from Waterman He was preceded in death by his High School in 1962. parents and his grandparents.

Nancy was married to Larry A Funeral Mass will be celebratForrester on November 20, 1964. ed at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July They were married for 49 wonder- 17, at St. Catherine Church, 340 ful years.

S. Stott St., Genoa, Illinois, by the Nancy worked as an event plan- Rev. Donald M. Ahles. Burial will ner for the Consumer Electronics be at the Genoa Cemetery with full division of AT&T for approximately military honors.

15 years. Nancy enjoyed music, The visitation will be from 4 to 8 traveling, gardening, sewing, and p.m. Wednesday at the Slater-Buwas an avid reader of a countless tala Funeral Home in Genoa, with a wake service being recited at number of books.

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WALTER WILSON Born: April 20, 1916 in Clare, Illinois Died: July 13, 2014 in Sycamore, Illinois SYCAMORE – Walter O. Wilson, Jr., 98, of Sycamore, Illinois, died Sunday, July 13, 2014 at the DeKalb County Rehab & Nursing Center.

He was born April 20, 1916, in Clare, the son of Walter O. and Ethel M. (Nelson) Wilson, Sr. He married Doris Ellen Lee on June 22, 1940, in Sycamore.

Walter was one of the last four students of the Clare first-grade class of 1922. He was a graduate of the Sycamore High School, Class of 1933. He worked as a truck driver for Keeshin Trucking, farmed the century old family farm (1884 to 1984) in Mayfield Township for many years and retired from Aurora Packing Co. in 1981. After his retirement, he drove for Med Vac for several years.

He was a member of the DeKalb County Farm Bureau, Salem Lutheran Church of Sycamore and former member of the Batavia Moose Lodge.

Survivors include his one son, David W. (Barbara) Wilson of Bloomington; one daughter, Janet L. (Eldon) Cullison of Maple Park; 4 grandchildren, Eric (Ali) Wilson of Nashville, Tennessee, Mike Cullison of Malta, Debbie Cullison and Brenda (Brian) Jones all of Sycamore; 2 great grandchildren, David and Krysten Jones; and several nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Doris in 2010; one brother, Harold Wilson and one sister, Betty Kleveland.

A graveside service will be at noon Friday, July 18, at the Elmwood Cemetery in Sycamore, with Rev. Robert C. Kinnear officiating.

The visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday at the Butala Funeral Home and Crematory in Sycamore.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Kish Health Systems Hospice in care of the Butala Funeral Home, 1405 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore, IL 60178. For info 815-895-2833 or www.ButalaFuneralHomes.com.

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

Individuals listed in Police Reports who have been charged with a crime have not been proven guilty in court.

DeKalb County Angelique Smith, 22, of the 700 block of 24th Avenue, Chicago, was arrested Saturday, July 12, on a warrant for failure to appear in court on an allegation of larceny.

Elson C. Smith, 26, of the 18500 block of Alexis Court, Hazel Crest, was charged Saturday, July 12, with possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of marijuana.

Sycamore Anthony T. Thompson, 23, of Chicago, was charged Friday, July 11, with resisting or obstructing an officer and leaving the scene of a property damage accident.

Amanda E. Weston, 22, of Chicago, was charged Friday, July 11, with resisting or obstructing an officer.

Christopher P. Tolin, 49, of Sycamore, was arrested Friday, July 11, on a warrant for contempt of court.

Chad M. Walker, 36, of Sycamore, was charged Sunday, July 13, with domestic battery.

Austin M. Bunge, 21, of Willow, Alaska, was charged Friday, July 4, with driving under the influence of alcohol.

Ryan T. Decoster, 20, of Sycamore, was charged Wednesday, July 9, with possession of drug equipment, underage drinking and possession of alcohol by a minor.

Michael A. Bailey, 35, of Sycamore, was charged Wednesday, July 9, with public indecency and disorderly conduct.

James S. Vasilion, 30, of Montgomery, was charged Monday, July 7, with criminal damage to property.

Michael R. Maiden, 36, of DeKalb, was arrested Monday, July 7, on a DeKalb County warrant alleging aggravated battery.

Northern Illinois University Forrest M. Wallace, 21, of the 7500 block of Corrine Court, Roscoe, was charged Saturday, July 12, with criminal damage to property, possession of marijuana and possession of drug equipment.

Bradley J. Dalsanto, 21, of the 13800 block of Pleasant Valley Road, South Beloit, was charged Saturday, July 12, with disruptive intoxication.

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By DAVID PORTER The Associated Press JERSEY CITY, N.J. – A day after a rookie police officer was gunned down in an ambush, mourners came to pay their respects at a makeshift memorial with candles, balloons, empty liquor bottles and messages of love from friends scrawled on T-shirts taped to a brick wall.

Instead of honoring the officer, the memorial was for his killer. “Rest easy,” “Thug in peace” and “See u on the other side” friends wrote Lawrence about LawCampbell rence Campbell, who police say ambushed officer Melvin Santiago early Sunday as he responded to an armed robMelvin bery call at a 24/7 pharmaSantiago cy. Officers returned fire, killing Campbell.

Visitors to the memorial would not give their name to The Associated Press. But Barbara Jones, Campbell’s neighbor, told The Jersey Journey that the Campbell she knew was nothing like the man city officials say was lying in wait for officers to arrive before opening fire.

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A pedestrian stands Monday at a memorial to Lawrence Campbell, the man who allegedly shot and killed 23-year-old Jersey City police officer Melvin Santiago, in Jersey City, N.J. Campbell was also killed at the scene after police officers returned fire.

Angelique Campbell, Campbell’s widow, told News 12 New Jersey on Sunday that she was sorry for Santiago’s family but that her husband should have killed more officers if they were planning to kill him. She later apologized for the comments.

Jersey City’s mayor and police director lashed out that some residents were grieving for the suspect instead of the officer.

Mayor Steven Fulop called Angelique Campbell’s comments “ignorant” and “disgusting.” Police Director James Shea said they weren’t representative of the city or even of Campbell’s neighborhood in southwest Jersey City,

where the majority of shootings in the city take place and where distrust of police is as much a staple as boarded-up houses and groups of young men hanging out on street corners at midday.

“I firmly believe that the people who made the ignorant comments on the TV and the people who put up a memorial to a cowardly murderer who shot somebody in the head without giving him a chance are not representative of the people who live up there,” Shea said.

“We know that because our officers interact with them every day. There is a minority of criminals that makes their job dangerous, but there is a large

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A temporary memorial to the slain officer – significantly smaller than the one for Campbell – was set up outside the Walgreens where he was killed, drawing mourners as the store reopened Monday.

Crime remains an issue, even as the town on the Hudson River across from Manhattan has seen economic improvement and gentrification. Campbell’s neighborhood – and the Walgreens less than a mile away – is the other Jersey City, the one far away from downtown and its glittering waterfront, gleaming office towers and artisanal taco shops.

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By LEKAN OYEKANMI and MICHELLE FAUL The Associated Press ABUJA, Nigeria – The Pakistani teen who survived a Taliban assassination attempt in 2012 marked her 17th birthday Monday with a visit to Nigeria and urged Islamic extremists to free the 219 schoolgirls who were kidnapped there, calling them her “sisters.”

Malala Yousafzai, who has become an international symbol for women’s rights in the face of hard-line Islam, said Nigeria’s president promised to meet for the first time with the abducted girls’ parents.

“My birthday wish this year is ‘Bring Back Our Girls’ now and alive,” she said, using the social media slogan that has been picked up around the world to demand freedom for the girls, who were abducted by the extremist group Boko Haram in April from a school in the remote northeast Nigerian town of Chibok.

Malala appealed directly to their captors as she held hands with some of the girls

who escaped.

“Lay down your weapons.

Release your sisters. Release my sisters. Release the daughters of this nation. Let them be free. They have committed no crime.”

She added: “You are misusing the name of Islam ... Islam is a religion of peace.”

Malala also spoke against the custom of child brides in her home country, a tradition common in Nigeria, too. Boko Haram has threatened to sell some of the girls as brides if its fighters are not freed.

“Protect girls from cruelty,” she said in a speech, explaining that girls should not be forced to marry or to leave school to become brides “when they should be girls,” or to give birth to children “when they themselves are children.”

Boko Haram attacks continued over the weekend with witnesses blaming the group for the bombing of a major bridge on a northeast Nigerian highway that further limits access to its base camps in the Sambisa Forest, where it is believed to be holding some

of the girls.

Gunmen destroyed most of the bridge on the road between Maiduguri and Biu on Saturday night, making it impossible for vehicles to cross, the spokesman for the Nigerian Vigilante Group, Abbas Gava, told The Associated Press.

Malala met Monday with Nigeria’s President Goodluck Jonathan and told reporters that the president “promised me that the girls will be returned as soon as possible.”

She described an emotional meeting Sunday with some of the girls’ parents.

“I could see tears in their eyes. They were hopeless. But they seem to have this hope in their hearts,” and they were asking if they could meet the president.

Jonathan has not met with any of the parents, although some regularly make the dangerous drive from Chibok to join activists who have held daily rallies in Abuja.

When the activists tried to march peacefully to the presidential villa in May, they were blocked by soldiers and police. Jonathan canceled a

planned trip to Chibok that same month.

On Monday, he told Malala that criticism that his government is not doing enough is “wrong and misplaced,” according to a presidential statement.

“The great challenge in rescuing the Chibok girls is the need to ensure that they are rescued alive,” he said, insisting his government is “actively pursuing all feasible options” to achieve their safe return.

Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau put out a new video Sunday in which he repeated demands that the government release detained insurgents in exchange for the girls’ freedom.

“Nigerians are saying ‘Bring Back Our Girls,’ and we are telling Jonathan to bring back our arrested warriors, our army,” he said in the video, which was obtained by the AP through similar channels used for previous messages.

Jonathan so far has refused, despite pleas from the parents.

A growing number of U.S. companies are looking to trim their tax bills by combining operations with foreign businesses in a trend that may eventually cost the federal government billions of dollars in revenue.

Generic drugmaker Mylan Inc. said Monday it will become part of a new company organized in the Netherlands in a $5.3 billion deal to acquire some of Abbott Laboratories’ generic-drugs business. The deal is expected to lower Mylan’s tax rate to about 20 percent to 21 percent in the first full year and to the high teens after that.

The Canonsburg, Pennsylvania-company’s deal follows a path explored by several other U.S. drugmakers in recent months. AbbVie Inc. has entered talks with Shire Plc. over a roughly $53.68 billion deal that would lead to a lower tax rate and a company organized on the British island of Jersey.

But drugmakers aren’t the only companies looking overseas for better tax deals.

Last month, U.S. medical device maker Medtronic Inc. said it had agreed to buy Ireland-based competitor Covidien for $42.9 billion in cash and stock. The combined company would have executive offices in Ireland, which has a 12.5 percent corporate income tax rate.

And drugstore chain Walgreen Co. also is considering a similar move with Swiss health and beauty retailer Alliance Boots.

These tax-lowering overseas deals, which are called inversions, have raised concerns among some U.S. lawmakers over the potential for lost tax revenue. But business experts said U.S. companies that find the right deal have to consider inversions due to the heavy tax burden they face back home.

At 35 percent, the United States offers the highest corporate income tax rate in the industrialized world. By con-

trast, the European Union has an average tax rate of 21 percent, said Donald Goldman, a professor at Arizona State University’s W.P. Carey School of Business.

In addition to the higher rate, the United States also taxes the income companies earn overseas once they bring it back home. The tax is the difference between the rate the company paid where it earned the income and the U.S. rate.

“We tax income wherever it is earned around the world once you bring it back home, and almost nobody else does that,” Goldman said.

In addition to lowering a company’s tax rate, inversions also can help a company reduce its U.S. tax liability through a process known as earnings stripping. Essentially, the U.S. business takes on debt to fund a dividend for its foreign operations and deducts interest payments on that debt.

Tax lawyer Bret Wells said companies consider an inversion only if they can put together a deal that will help grow their business. The inversion is really a secondary benefit but also a way for corporations to “vote with their feet.”

“When I can see that the other guy, my competitor, can reduce their tax bill, I want to look like them,” said Wells, an assistant law professor at the University of Houston.

Inversions can happen if a U.S. company combines with a foreign business and shareholders of the foreign entity own at least 20 percent of the newly merged business. Legally, the foreign company might acquire the U.S. business or the two would create a new entity overseas. But the U.S. company often maintains both its corporate headquarters and control of the company.

President Barack Obama has proposed raising the threshold for inversions on foreign entity ownership to 50 percent, with the goal of making them less attractive.

Mayor: Important to undertake ‘comprehensive study’ Group aims to raise • COUNCIL What’s next? $10K to restore statue Continued from page A1

related to anyone who served in the Civil War, he finds it Continued from page A1 fascinating.

Based in Sycamore, the Gen. E.F. Dutton camp of the Members of the group organization is comprised of think it’s important to fix up members who have traced the statue, as it represents many local men who lost their their ancestry back to somelives in the Civil War, so they one who was involved in the Union’s efforts in the Civil are working to raise $10,000 War. The group works on this year to restore it. Any many projects similar to the money left after the repairs monument restoration, espewill be used to restore Civil cially grave restoration for War veteran grave markers Civil War veterans who are throughout the county. The buried in DeKalb County. group hopes to have the “I’ve had an interest in the project completed by 2015, the American Civil War that I 150th anniversary of the end cannot explain, since earliof the war. est memory,” Maness said.

“Over 2,200 men from “When you carry something DeKalb County were in the war,” said James Locke Lyon, this long in your life, it’s something you’d call a pascommander of Illinois’ Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil sion. Maybe it’s a bit strange to others, but not a day goes War. “We mustered up quite by in my life that I don’t read a few guys. It was brothabout something about the er against brother, father Civil War. It manifests itself against father. If we don’t do something about [this statue,] in projects like this.”

A meet-the-artist event will who’s going to?” be held Aug. 28 at the SycaOne mistake that won’t more Depot, 475 DeKalb Ave. be corrected is the misspellIt will be the first time artist ing of a battle etched on the Michael Kraus will travel side of the statue – Antietam from Pennsylvania to see the is spelled Anteitam. Lyon statue. said there is no good way to Kraus was selected by Macorrect that mistake after so long. He said when the statue ness because he has preserved and created Civil War monuwas dedicated in 1897, many ments for many other commupeople were illiterate and nities. He is also the curator it was probably an honest of the Soldiers and Sailors mistake. The 12 battles listed Memorial Hall in Pittsburgh on the monument are battles in which DeKalb County units and was a historic adviser to the directors of “Gettysburg” served. and “Cold Mountain” movies.

The men in the Sons of “We should acknowledge Union Veterans of the Civil that we live in a pretty good War have a passion for Civil place,” Maness said. “It may War history, but they believe again come to a time that we it’s important that all people just drive right by the [monremember those who served. ument.] But for this moment Maness, who lives in Florida in time we are thinking about but grew up in DeKalb Counit and want to restore it, and ty, is an associate member that’s what’s right.” because although he is not

• REHABILITATION

municipalities, especially since the economy started to rebound from the 2008 recession.

Mayor John Rey said he’s looking forward to seeing what recommendations will come from the consultants’ expertise.

“I think it’s important to undertake a comprehensive study,” Rey said. “We have done things on a piecemeal basis before. So I’m pleased to see it organized in a comprehensive manner.”

Sikich will break the study into three parts. In the first

as the city manager, police and fire chiefs and director of public works, as well as diviFor the next five months, consion heads and administrative sultants with Sikich LLP will study staff. salary ranges and benefits and job Recommendations will be descriptions for 35 nonunion posi- based on comparable commutions. After that, they will review nities and could result in the job descriptions for 196 full-time city changing the way it clasnonunion and union employees. sifies nonunion employees for The full study should be complete salary purposes. by early 2015.

Under the city’s current merit system, nonunion employees are part of a multipart, consultants will examine tiered program that gives and make recommendations them a pay raise if they have on salary ranges, merit pay, met their goals as determined benefits, compensatory time by their supervisor. In the first and the defined work week for year, they receive a 16 percent the city’s nonunion employ- pay increase; after that, they ees. Nonunion employees in- receive a 2 percent increase clude department heads such up to their 12th year. After the

12th year, the only raise city employees see is through the cost of living adjustment.

Another part of the study will entail Sikich consultants reviewing the system used to measure nonunion employees’ performance. Sikich consultants also will review the job descriptions for all full-time employees, both nonunion and union.

While the firm might bring pieces of the study results forward to the council at different times throughout the length of the study, the firm expects to complete the study by early 2015.

“I think some of this information is best for a workshop situation,” Kuhn said.

Israel: Military campaign aims to restore quiet to country’s south • CEASE-FIRE Continued from page A1 announcement, there appeared to be no slowdown in the fighting, with Hamas for the first time launching an unmanned drone into Israeli airspace that was shot down.

The Israeli military said three rockets were fired at the southern city of Eilat early this morning, lightly injuring two people and sparking a fire. The military said it did not immediately know who was behind the rocket fire.

Previous rocket attacks on Eilat were from radical Islamic militants in the neighboring Sinai Peninsula.

The violence followed the kidnappings and killings of three Israeli teenagers in the West Bank last month, as well as the subsequent kidnapping and killing of a Palestinian teenager in an apparent revenge attack, along with Israeli raids against Hamas militants and infrastructure in the West Bank.

Israeli officials have said the goal of the military campaign is to restore quiet to

Israel’s south, which has absorbed hundreds of rocket strikes, and that any ceasefire would have to include guarantees of an extended period of calm.

Hamas officials say they will not accept “calm for calm.” The group is demanding an easing of an Israeli-Egyptian blockade that has ground Gaza’s economy to a standstill and that Israel release dozens of prisoners who were arrested in a recent West Bank crackdown after the abductions of the Israeli youths.

With the death toll mounting, both sides have come under increasing international pressure to halt the fighting.

Egypt Foreign Minister Sameh Shukri said there is “no alternative but return to the truce” of November 2012, and added that Egypt contacted all the parties, including the Palestinian leadership, different Palestinian factions, and Israeli authorities in addition to Arab and international parties. Such contacts led to shaping up the proposal which called for cease-fire.

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Blumen Gardens part of Sycamore for 25 years

By ANDREA AZZO

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aazzo@shawmedia.com SYCAMORE – Joel Barczak has learned a lot over the past 25 years as the owner of Blumen Gardens, 403 Edward St., Sycamore.

Barczak, who owns the business with his wife, Joan, has learned about how good people can be and how much gardening means to some of them.

“For people, gardening is spiritual,” he said. “I never realized the psychological and physical [benefits] of what gardening does. We’re fulfilling these things in people.”

This year marks 25 years in business for Barczak and his wife, who both worked at plant nurseries before starting their own business.

They bought the house across the street from Blumen Gardens in 1988 and, a year later, transformed the once empty, weed-filled space into one filled with a multitude of flowers and plants.

The couple’s initial intention

n WHAT: Blumen Gardens n ADDRESS: 403 Edward St., Sycamore n PHONE: 815-895-3737 n HOURS: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily n INFORMATION: www.blumengardens.

com Sycamore.”

Barczak acquired portions of what is now Blumen Gardens over time. Some of it was purchased in 1996 and the rest in 1999. One of the buildings he bought was built in 1869 and was restored in 1999.

The business has evolved over the years. Around the same time of Monica Maschak - mmaschak@shawmedia.com the economic downturn that affected Joel Barczak and his wife, Joan (not pictured), owners of Blumen Gardens in Syca- Barczak so harshly he considered closing Blumen Gardens, he began more, have been in business for 25 years. offering space for wedding recepup falling in love with the town. was not to stay in Sycamore. They tions.

“Sycamore has an attitude of bought their house with the goal Now, that part of business has volunteering and helping people,” of fixing it up then selling it after a taken off while retail has gone flat over the past six or seven years, couple of years. However, they ended Barczak said. “We’re a part of

Chamber benefits many Chambers of Commerce are meant to help the community that they are located in, but they do so much more. Even as a college student who attends school out of the area, I can reap benefits from the Genoa Area Chamber of Commerce, which is exactly the point of it. I have been working as the summer intern for the Genoa Chamber and have seen all that goes into it and all that comes out of it.

I applied for the internship because I have lived in Genoa most of my life. My parents grew up here, my grandparents live here and it is my home. I’m majoring in communication studies at Monmouth College, a small liberal arts school near the Illinois-Iowa border. This internship has paired well with my major and allowed me to use my knowledge and skills in the professional world. It also has allowed me to network and learn so many new things about the community.

When I started in May, I dove head first into the event being planned: The Genoa Days King and Queen Scholarship Contest.

Having gone to high school with the contestants, I was excited to see who would win and how I could help make it a great experience for them and the audience. The purpose of the competition is not for the chamber to turn a big profit, but to help the contestants represent the community by furthering their education. Along the way, the businesses that sponsor the competition have their names posted in the program and mentioned during the competition so that they, too, can

CHAMBER VIEW Erica Anderson benefit from it. Any event that the chamber hosts doesn’t just benefit the chamber, but so many others, as well.

After the King and Queen Contest, the focus turned to planning for Friday’s annual Golf Classic at the Oak Club of Genoa, which features a superhero theme. Again, so many people benefit from this event. The sponsors have advertising throughout the golf course and can interact with the golfers to promote their businesses. The golfers can promote the businesses they work for or meet people they could potentially do business with in the future. And of course the chamber benefits because it sees the community thrive a little bit more.

With several new businesses opening this summer and in the fall, the chamber is seeing new members and a booming Genoa.

There is a microbrewery opening where the old Prairie State Winery used to be, with the wine business moving across the street into Victoria’s Crossing. Even the Genoa Library has announced plans for an expansion this fall. All of these new businesses bring something exciting to Genoa. I see what these businesses can do for Genoa and for me, and how altogether the community can grow.

• Erica Anderson is the summer intern at the Genoa Area Chamber of Commerce.

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Barczak said.

“People are always getting married,” he said. Blumen Gardens generally holds two wedding receptions a week from April to November.

People from all across northern Illinois come to Blumen Gardens to shop. Winnebago resident Amy Atkinson stopped by Friday for the first time in a couple of years. She used to travel to Blumen Gardens from her Oregon home.

Atkinson was looking around Friday to add to her garden, which includes both shade and sun plants.

“It’s very peaceful,” she said. “It’s very, very unique and very different.

It’s a fun place to come.”

St. Charles resident Christine Guarise agrees. As a customer for the past 10 years, Guarise has bought plants – such as brunneras and hostas – that are now part of her woodland garden.

“It’s unique,” she said. “The ambiance, the flowers, the gardens. It’s my favorite place to come.”

8BRIEFS Barnes & Noble series celebrates pop culture Barnes & Noble, in the Oakland Center shopping center in DeKalb, will host a five-week “Get Pop-Cultured” series of events beginning Friday.

Get Pop-Cultured will bring fan experiences to customers at Oakland Center and at all Barnes & Noble stores across the country. The campaign will highlight the huge influence that books, graphic novels, movies, TV shows, music, toys, games and collectibles have on culture.

Customers can enter the Get Pop-Cultured Sweepstakes from NOOK for a chance to win a $1,000 Barnes & Noble Gift Card, a Warner Bros. Studio VIP Tour for two, and many other prizes by visiting the NOOK counter at Barnes & Noble.

For more information on what’s happening during Get Pop-Cultured month, visit Barnes & Noble or www. bn.com/GetPop-Cultured. More fun and excitement can be found on Twitter and Instagram using the hashtag #GetPopCultured, and on the Barnes & Noble Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ barnesandnoble.

Barnes & Noble will host a preview weekend starting Friday, when fans can get sneak peeks at new titles by their favorite authors and illustrators. The DeKalb store will have limited quantities of free chapter samples from upcoming releases, posters and digital downloads. On Saturday, the store will host a costume contest in which customers of all ages are invited to come to the store dressed as their favorite fictional characters to get $1 off beverages at the store’s cafe. They also can post

photos of themselves in costume on social media using the hashtag combo #GetPopCultured #Contest for a chance to win prizes.

From July 23 through 27 the store’s DC Comics Spectacular will take place, paying tribute to the creator of characters like Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman. There will be activities, giveaways, and discounts on DC Comics graphic novels. The event kicks off with Batman Day on July 23, with giveaways of Batman merchandise, including a special edition 75th anniversary Batman collector’s comic featuring the original Batman story (quantities limited) and the re-imagined origin story.

At 1 p.m. Aug. 1, the store will celebrate Disney’s “Frozen,” with a singalong, craft and story time event, “Cool Off with Olaf.”

Aug. 2 will be Marvel Day, celebrating the 75th anniversary of the creator of such heroes as Spider-Man and The Avengers. The day will feature activities, giveaways, and product offerings.

On Aug. 3, fans of bestselling author James Patterson can celebrate the man who holds the Guinness World Record for most No. 1 New York Times bestsellers with activities, giveaways, prizes and discounts.

After a number of adaptations, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are back with the Aug. 8 release of their new movie, and Barnes & Noble will celebrate Aug. 4, with a Junior Ninja Training Academy event. Visit the store for more information.

The five-week celebration concludes Aug. 9 and 10 with a celebration of titles

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successful on both page and screen, including “The Hobbit,” “Doctor Who,” “The Fault In Our Stars” and “Game of Thrones.”

DeKalb bank president named to board of directors Timothy A. Struthers has been named to the board of directors of First National Bank of Omaha. Struthers is the Illinois market president for Castle Bank, a division of First National Bank.

Struthers has been with the banking organization for 35 years, starting in the mailroom in 1980 and holding a variety of jobs in retail and commercial banking along the way. He became president of First National Bank in DeKalb, the predecessor of Castle Bank, in 1998. He has been actively involved with a number of community organizations over the years and today serves on the boards of the Northern Illinois University Foundation, Illinois Council on Economic Education, Illinois Bankers Association and the DeKalb Sanitary District.

First National Bank, now in its sixth generation of family ownership, is part of one of the largest family-owned holding companies in the United States.

First National has been ranked 21st among the nation’s top 100 publicly traded banks on the Forbes “Best Banks in America” list. Struthers said this is the third year in a row that the bank was named to this list.

First National has more than 100 branch locations throughout the Midwest.

NAPA centers donate to Love INC

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The Sycamore Chamber Ambassador Club held a ribbon cutting at the Mike Hey of Waste Management (left) presents the Cortland Commu- Members of the NAPA AutoCare Centers of DeKalb County recently 7-Eleven in Sycamore to celebrate the grand opening of the store’s nity Library with a $5,000 donation. donated a check for $500 to Love INC. The donation was generated beer, wine and package liquor sales. through a portion of oil-change sales at the following businesses: Archer Alignment, Barb City Auto, Bockman’s Auto Care, Milex Auto Care, Motor Works, Ritzs Southtown, University Shell, 3-D Auto Repair, Illini Tire, Mikes Truck & Auto and DeKalb County NAPA Auto Parts. More than $37,000 has been donated to local charities, to date.

Poody Doody welcomed

Covone’s Italian Grill has new menu

Kendall Printing welcomed

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The Sandwich Area Chamber of Commerce held a new member meet & greet at Poody Doody, a pet waste removal company based out of Sandwich. They serve communities in DeKalb, Kendall and LaSalle counties. They use green cleaning products and issue a doggy waste report card to help pet owners monitor their pet’s health. Poody Doody can be reached at 815-786-7667 or at www.poodydoody.com.

The Sandwich Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting at Covone’s Italian Grill, 108 E. Railroad St. in Sandwich, which recently introduced new management and a new menu. The restaurant serves a variety of food including Italian dishes such as pasta, steak, soup, sandwiches, salads and daily specials. Covone’s Italian Grill can be reached at 815-570-2475 or www.covones.com.

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The Sandwich Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Kendall Printing, 948 N. Bridge St. in Yorkville. The business offers a variety of printing services, including brochures, fliers, wedding invitations, business cards, checks, envelopes and more.

Daily Chronicle Editorial Board Karen Pletsch, Dana Herra, Inger Koch, Eric Olson, Jillian Duchnowski

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8SKETCH VIEW

Will you stay or will you quit?

8VIEWS

‘I think, therefore I can’ key to success

By NOAH SMITH The Washington Post If you ever have the time, read “Mindset: The New Psychology of Success,’’ by Carol Dweck. Actually, if you don’t have the time, try to make it. Because trying to do things you think you can’t do is the whole point of “Mindset.’’

There’s a belief out there that Americans don’t try as hard at things as they used to – that we used to persevere and hustle and have grit, but now we coast on our natural abilities and quit when the going gets tough. I’m not sure how to check if this is true, but Carol Dweck – a Stanford psychologist whose life work has been to study this sort of thing – agrees. Whether Americans are getting wimpier and more entitled, Dweck’s message is an absolutely crucial one. She’s truly a thinker for our age.

Dweck’s message, in a nutshell, is this: If you think you can’t improve, you won’t.

If you think you can improve, you probably will, and you will be happier along the way. People with a “fixed mindset” live in constant fear of failing at things, because failure represents proof that their natural ability is low; they also don’t try hard,

because they think it’s all in the genes.

People with a “growth mindset,” on the other hand, enjoy a challenge and relish hard work, so they end up getting better and better.

Many of us stumble on that idea independently. In October 2013, I co-authored an article about math education with my doctoral adviser Miles Kimball, which turned out to be the most popular thing either of us had ever written. Our article was about how people who think they are bad at math – that is, most Americans – end up not making the effort required to actually become good at math. We cited one of Dweck’s papers, but we had no idea how sweeping her vision was.

The book comes at a very important time in U.S. history. There are two faddish intellectual currents driving American thinking about success, and both have a gaping hole where Dweck’s insight should be.

The first of the two new American worldviews is nature-ism, which holds that life outcomes are basically frozen from birth.

This idea is popular among libertarians, as well as some more extreme elements of the political right. Racism, of course, is steeped in nature-ism, but so is the idea

that education is valuable only as a signal of inborn ability. Economist Bryan Caplan – who, I should mention, is a personal friend of mine – has been a champion of this idea.

On the political left, a more popular idea is nurture-ism, which holds that societal and parental influences can mold a child into any desired shape. This is the premise of Amy Chua’s book “Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother,’’ in which she advocates an aggressive, controlling style of parenting.

Another strain of nurture-ism blames society for any individual outcome, and puts too much emphasis on privilege.

I’m sad to see these two views gaining such currency in the United States. They remind me uncomfortably of our two great opponents in the ideological contests of the 20th century – fascism, which held that superior races would come to dominate inferior ones, and communism, which held that social engineering was the key to national greatness.

• Noah Smith is an assistant professor of finance at Stony Brook University and a freelance writer for a number of finance and business publications. He maintains a personal blog, called Noahpinion.

Obama skitters, scampers, scuttles away from failure Skitter, scamper, scuttle. That seems to be the mode of the Obama administration of late.

Skitter away from your red line in Syria.

Scamper off to a meeting you’d previously nixed with Texas Gov. Rick Perry.

Scuttle as much as the Constitution as you can, at least until you get called on it by 9-0 majorities in the Supreme Court, as the justices did on recess appointments, warrantless cellphone searches and $75,000 a day fines for disturbing supposed wetlands.

It’s not a very effective way to make public policy, and it tends to put you in an embarrassing public posture. But that’s what happens when you start off believing you know all you need to know and that the world is endlessly enchanted with you.

Skittering away from the consequences of your economic and big government policies takes the form, often, of averring that you’re going to pivot to the economy.

But that pivot never seems to get very far. Last winter, President Barack Obama was talking a lot about income inequality.

Something must be done about it, he said. But the specific policies he advanced would do pathetically little to change things.

Raising the minimum wage always scores well in polls, but most of the gains go to households well above the poverty line.

And it leaves some people with minimal or entry-level skills out of a job.

So now Obama has apparently stopped talking about what he used to call “a fundamental threat to the American dream.”

Perhaps he’s noticed that while Thomas Piketty’s “Capital in the Twenty-First Century,” advocating 80 percent income taxes on high earners, has been a big seller that, to judge from Amazon Kindle highlighting, has held the attention of few readers.

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VIEWS Michael Barone Scampering seems to the mode of choice in addressing menacing developments in the Middle East.

Obama used to proclaim his total withdrawal of troops from Iraq a great success.

But now that al-Qaida-linked terrorists have been capturing Iraqi cities and proclaiming a caliphate, he is sending several hundred troops back there.

Antiwar activists with long memories will remember that this is how things started off in Vietnam. Supporters of military action in Iraq will argue that this is too little too late, and that Obama should have pushed through a status of forces agreement keeping more troops in Iraq back in 2011.

Scampering has also been his response to the flood of illegal underage migrants from Central America coming across the border into Texas. This seems to be a response to the president’s proclamation that he wouldn’t enforce immigration laws against many of those brought here illegally as children.

Obama has oscillated between saying that most of the underage illegals will be sent back and saying they won’t, while the government sends them off to relatives in the U.S., on condition that they attend immigration hearings later.

Meanwhile, Obama went to Texas on Wednesday – not to visit the border but to speak at three political fundraisers -- which brings his total close to 400 since taking office.

Gov. Rick Perry initially declined to

meet him at the airport, saying, “A quick handshake will not allow for a thoughtful discussion.” Then Obama skittered and promised Perry a meeting in Dallas.

All presidents find that events at home and abroad don’t always unfold as they had imagined or hoped. They find that they’re often unable to get things to turn out as they’d like.

This realization seems to have come as something of a surprise to a man who, while campaigning for the office, proclaimed that he was a better speechwriter than his speechwriters and a better political director than his political director.

And who prophesied that his victory would be the moment when the seas stopped rising and the planet began to heal.

Events have taken a different course from what he expected. Obamacare and the stimulus were not met with grateful rapture. Europeans who once cheered him now call for an American foreign policy that is less, well, European.

Skittering and scampering doesn’t seem to be making things better. Blasting House Republicans for blocking legislation when they have passed more bipartisan bills than the Democratic Senate doesn’t pack much wallop.

Scuttle policies that aren’t working.

The alternative is something Obama does not seem to have considered: Back up American promises and pledges abroad.

Govern within the Constitution.

Any chance he will?

• Michael Barone, senior political analyst at 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.

If you are elected to the Legislature, will you quit before your term ends?

That question should be posed to every candidate for Illinois House and Senate in the Nov. 4 election.

Why? Voters ought to know before the election whether candidates plan to serve a full term, or whether they intend to step down early.

We’re not talking about reasonable resignations because of serious illness, election or appointment to a higher office, moving out of state, and so forth.

We’re talking about resignations that seem to come from nowhere, for no good reason, that create a vacant seat to be filled not by voters, but by party powerbrokers.

Already this summer, For the record state Rep. JoAnn Osmond, R-Antioch, and state Rep. Voters ought to know beChuck Jefferson, D-Rockfore the election whether ford, have quit. Jefferson candidates plan to serve a didn’t say why, while full term, or whether they Osmond said her son was intend to step down early. getting married in September. Huh? Party officials appoint the replacements to fill out unexpired terms. Voters are left out of the decisions.

In addition, state Rep. Josh Harms, R-Watseka, is taking his name off the November ballot. Again, party officials will nominate a replacement. Voters won’t have a say on who it is.

The pattern is not new to our region.

In 2013, state Rep. Jim Sacia, R-Pecatonica, resigned after serving 9 months of his two-year term.

Party leaders picked his replacement.

In 2011, state Sen. Brad Burzynski, R-Rochelle, quit early.

In 2010, state Sen. Gary Dahl, R-Granville, resigned mid-term.

In 2008, state Sen. Todd Sieben, R-Geneseo, stepped down early.

In 2005, state Sen. Denny Jacobs, D-East Moline, departed early.

In all those cases, party bigwigs, not the public, chose replacements.

Such resignations break faith with voters who elect people to serve a set amount of time in the Legislature. The practice also contributes to voter apathy and cynicism.

In contrast, we point to the example of former state Rep. Jerry Mitchell, R-Sterling, who decided not to seek re-election a few years ago, and who chose to serve out his full term.

Voters were treated to a rousing Republican primary contest in March 2012 with four candidates – Li Arellano Jr., Tom Demmer, Chet Olson and Dan Sidmore – running for the Republican nomination.

(In the GOP-dominated 90th District, which includes part of DeKalb County, no Democrats ran.)

After an intense campaign, voters nominated Demmer, who went on to win the general election.

That’s how to stir voter interest and involvement.

We find it ironic that the Legislature and Gov. Pat Quinn support new measures to make voting easier, such as same-day registration.

The same bunch, however, remains quiet about lawmaker resignations that, time after time, take important decisions out of voters’ hands.

It’s up to voters, then, to pin down the candidates this fall on the key question: If you are elected to the Legislature, will you quit before your term ends?

8ANOTHER VIEW

Case restores workers’ rights This is to anyone angered by the recent Supreme Court ruling that “partial public employees” can’t be coerced into financially supporting public-sector unions.

Mute your outrage for a moment and ponder a simple question: If unions are so benevolent why do so many people flee them in droves at the first opportunity? Anyone not completely blinded by ideology knows the answer: Unions just aren’t worth it anymore.

The recent 5-4 ruling in Harris v. Quinn case ruled home health care workers in Illinois can’t be compelled to pay partial dues – known as “agency fees” – to a union they don’t want to join.

The case in question involved home health caregivers who worked in private homes for individuals who could hire and fire them. Their only connection to the state was that part of their pay came via Medicaid.

Because the court found such workers were not state employees, the decision emancipates people working in similar circumstances in some two-dozen other states that have similar union laws on the books.

The court could – and probably should – have applied that same standard to all public employees, not just quasi-public ones.

So while Harris was a major win in the battle for workplace freedom, it wasn’t the ultimate victory.

That would come with the overturning of Abood v.

Detroit Board of Education. Cases that could lead to such a reversal already are working their way through the federal courts.

We hope those cases surface sooner rather than later. Taxpaying citizens have no chance of reining in the out-of-control public sector as long as workers are forced to fund unions’ Big Government-advocacy efforts. If public-sector employees want to participate in union activities, and pay dues to support those activities, fine. Those who don’t want anything to do with a union should be allowed to walk the other way.

They probably would be just as happy to keep their opinions, and their money, to themselves.

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

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7-DAY FORECAST

Low pressure will continue to bring periods of showers and unseasonably cool temperatures. High temperatures will be running 12 to 14 degrees below normal. Rain chances will diminish Wednesday through Friday as high pressure builds south from Canada. Mild temperatures and higher humidity will arrive by the weekend.

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Temperature High ............................................................. 75° Low .............................................................. 59° Normal high ............................................. 84° Normal low ............................................... 63° Record high ............................ 102° in 1995 Record low ................................ 51° in 1967

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Sports

The Blackhawks named Kevin Dineen as an assistant coach Monday. PAGE B4

SECTION B Tuesday, July 15, 2014 Daily Chronicle

Sports editor Eddie Carifio • ecarifio@shawmedia.com

BEARS POSITION BREAKDOWN: DEFENSIVE ENDS

More certainty; fewer familiar faces

By HUB ARKUSH harkush@chicagofootball.com

This is the sixth in a series of Bears position breakdowns by the Chicago Football staff leading up to the start of training camp July 25 in Bourbonnais. For more Bears and NFL coverage, visit ChicagoFootball.com.

Today: Defensive ends

Overview: The Bears were so unhappy with their defensive end play in 2013 that they’ve replaced almost everybody. Three of the top four ends on the roster coming out of training camp last year are gone, with Julius Peppers in Green Bay, Corey Wootton in Minnesota and Cheta Ozougwu waived.

The fourth, Shea McClellin, has been moved back to his college position at linebacker.

More online For more Bears and NFL coverage, visit ChicagoFootball.com.

Only David Bass and Cornelius Washington return to compete at end, and both may be long shots to make the club.

The Bears committed $30.5 million guaranteed to sign Lamarr Houston away from the Oakland Raiders and Jared Allen from the Vikings, and another $9 million to ply Willie Young out of Detroit.

They will certainly replace Peppers, Wootton and McClellin as this year’s big three.

Two more free agents, Trevor

Scott and Austen Lane, will compete with Bass, Washington and undrafted rookie free agent Jamil Merrel out of Rutgers for one or possibly two more roster spots as backups.

The centerpiece of this group is Allen, who could be headed for Canton some day.

All that’s missing from his résumé is a Super Bowl ring, and he spurned a strong pitch from the Seahawks to come to the Bears.

He has had 11 or more sacks in seven straight seasons.

Houston is billed as the best run-stuffing end in the league, a must-have for the Bears after finishing dead last in the NFL last season against the run, but his pass-rushing skills were lacking his first four years in the league, all of them spent in Oakland.

AP file photo

Bears defensive ends Jared Allen (left) and Trevor Scott watch practice May 27 in Lake Forest.

See BEARS, page B4

NIU MEN’S BASKETBALL

NORTHERN ILLINOIS WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

ONE LAST YEAR

Monica Maschak – mmaschak@shawmedia.com

Hinckley-Big Rock alumna and Northern Illinois redshirt senior forward Jenna Thorp (left) works on a drill with Lacia Gorman during practice July 8 at the Convocation Center in DeKalb.

Hinckley-Big Rock grad Thorp looking for big senior year at NIU

By JACOB WESTENDORF sports@daily-chronicle.com Jenna Thorp has played organized basketball since she was 4 years old.

She is about to enter her final year as a member of the Northern Illinois women’s basketball team and has an eye on what lies ahead.

A season ago she set a career high with 5.4 rebounds and 6 points a game. The forward said she is looking to make her final year memorable.

“Individually, I think the biggest goal for me is just to improve across the board.” Thorp said. “I know last year I had a career high in

More online For all your prep sports coverage – stories, features, scores, photos, videos, blogs and more – log on to Daily-Chronicle.com/dcpreps. rebounds, so I would like to improve on that as well as everything else.

I want to become a more complete player.”

On the court she is a versatile player. NIU coach Kathi Bennett said Thorp adds much to the team.

“Jenna is one of our leaders on the court,” Bennett said. “She is what I call an intangible player or a glue girl, because she does a lot of things that don’t necessary show up on the stat sheet, but they help the team win overall.”

Thorp said she hopes to help the team improve off its 11-19 record from last season.

“Individual stuff is great, but ultimately it’s a team thing and you want to win,” said Thorp, who suffered a torn ACL during her freshman season. “What I want in my final year is to finish with a winning record, making the tournament would be a great thing, but I think above .500 is realistic.”

Off the court is where things are starting to become more interesting for Thorp.

While she is still engaged in playing college basketball, she has an eye on something more important – life after basketball.

“As emotional as it can be, life eventually extends beyond basketball and that’s something I understand and its why I have begun to pursue the things that I have,” Thorp said.

She has enrolled in graduate school this summer, pursuing a master’s degree in sports management.

See THORP, page B4

Huskies make first offer for Class of 2016 Dixon forward expects to garner a lot of attention

By DAN WOESSNER dwoessner@shawmedia.com Isaiah Roby suffered a minor wrist injury this past weekend.

Then the soon-to-be junior at Dixon High School and his QC Elite 16U team lost in the championship game of a tournament.

To cap it off, he broke his cellphone and had to scurry to get a loaner.

Roby was in need of some good news, and he got it.

Northern Illinois men’s assistant basketball Isaiah Roby coach Lou Dawkins told Roby to contact Huskies head coach Mark Montgomery at noon Monday.

“They asked how I did this weekend, and I told him that I did OK, but there was a lot I could have done better,” Roby said.

“Then they made the offer.”

Montgomery then made Roby the first official offer for the Huskies for the Class of 2016.

“I was a little stunned,” Roby said. “I didn’t know what to say.”

Roby’s QC Elite coach Logan Wynn had told Roby to expect that NIU would offer soon.

The 6-foot-7, 185-pound forward first started looking at Northern Illinois last fall. He attended a football game and toured the facilities. That was before Roby helped the Dixon Dukes improve from three wins in 2013 to 23 wins in 2014.

See OFFER, page B4

More online For all your Northern Illinois University sports coverage – including stories, features, scores, photos, videos, blogs and much more – log on to HuskieWire.com.

BULLS

McDermott ready to make difference right away

By JOE COWLEY jcowley@suntimes.com LAS VEGAS – What happened in Vegas wasn’t going to stay in Vegas for Bulls rookie Doug McDermott.

Not for a coach’s son and not after a 10-point performance on 2-for-8 shooting in his Summer League debut Saturday against the Los Angeles Clippers.

No, McDermott knew what he was in store for – especially with his father, Creighton coach Greg McDermott, in town to watch his first game

as a pro.

“I’m sure he’ll give me a hard time after this, watching film with me,” McDermott said afterward. “We’re in Vegas, and he’ll still probably have me watching film.”

But it wouldn’t be Doug a good Vegas story McDemott without some luck.

Greg McDermott was called out of town and had to leave immediately. The pressure was off,

and Doug McDermott responded with 31 points on 7-for-12 shooting – including 5-for-9 from 3-point range – Sunday against the Denver Nuggets.

“He flew out on me; I didn’t even see him,” McDermott said of his father’s departure. “It’s probably a good thing I didn’t see him because I would have been thinking too much.

He had to go home.”

McDermott and his dad likely will have a conversation about his debut down the line, but all the Bulls care about is that he appears to be a quick learner.

Up next Summer League: Bulls vs. Minnesota, 3:30 p.m., today; 3:30 a.m. Wednesday (replay), NBATV

“Really smart,” said Adrian Griffin, who is coaching the Bulls’ Summer League team. ‘‘He can shoot, put the ball on the floor and does what’s asked of him.’’

That was the opinion of everyone who worked with McDermott. That’s good, too, because his basketball acumen will be tested when training camp opens in October.

It isn’t that Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau doesn’t like rookies; he just doesn’t trust them. Trust is earned, and that trust buys playing time.

Jimmy Butler went through it, Marquis Teague was swallowed up by it and Tony Snell still is trying to figure it out.

See BULLS, page B4

SPORTS

Page B2 • Tuesday, July 15, 2014

8SPORTS BRIEFS Michigan’s Glasgow receives probation ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Michigan offensive lineman Graham Glasgow has been sentenced to 12 months’ probation after pleading guilty to operating a vehicle while visibly impaired.

Glasgow, a DeKalb native, also received six days of community service and $885 in fines and court costs Monday in Ann Arbor’s 15th District Court.

Glasgow pleaded guilty to the misdemeanor last month.

As part of a plea deal, prosecutors amended the charge from operating while intoxicated to operating while visibly impaired.

The plea stems from a March 15 incident.

Michigan coach Brady Hoke suspended Glasgow for part of spring practice and the season-opening game against Appalachian State. As a sophomore last season, Glasgow made nine starts at center and four at left guard.

Bass named to Rotary Lombardi watch list Northern Illinois linebacker Jamaal Bass has been named to the 2014 Rotary Lombardi Award Watch List on Monday.

The award is given to the best down linemen (offense or defense) or linebacker.

Bass finished with 87 tackles in 2013 and played in all 14 games.

He added 1.5 sacks, six tackles for loss and two forced fumbles.

He is one of 123 players on the list, and one of eight linebackers from the Mid-American Conference.

Kittle, Foster hosting camp Saturday in Sycamore The “Legends of Youth” baseball clinic will come to Sycamore Park District Field 1 on Saturday, bringing along former MLB players Ron Kittle and George Foster.

The event is free and starts at 9 a.m., running until noon.

In all, there will be 10 former players including Bill Campbell, Don August ad Gene Hiser. The camp is open for those between ages 6 and 16.

Online registration is available at www.baseballalumni.com.

In-person registration begins at 8:30 a.m. if space is available.

Children will receive free shirts and a lunch, as well as enjoy an autograph and photo session with the players.

The event is sponsored by The Hanover Insurance Group Inc., Crum-Halsted Insurance Agency and the Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association.

Nibali excels at Tour as Contador crashes out PLANCHER-LES-MINES, France – After just 10 stages, the two pre-race favorites have crashed out of the Tour de France. And Vincenzo Nibali is wasting little time in showing that he’s now the man to beat.

On Monday, the Italian narrowly dodged a spill by Alberto Contador that left the two-time Tour champion with a fractured shin. Nibali went on to barrel past a panting breakaway rider to win a fog-and-rain coated, upand-down Stage 10 and recover the yellow jersey that he had lost only a day earlier.

It didn’t come easy.

Contador’s mishap has given this 101st edition of cycling’s greatest event a dubious distinction of being the first in recent memory to force out its two top stars to crash injuries. Five stages earlier, reigning champ Chris Froome quit with a broken wrist and hand suffered in a string of spills.

– Staff reports, wire reports

8WHAT TO WATCH Pro baseball All-Star Game, at Minneapolis, 6:30 p.m., Fox WNBA Los Angeles at Indiana, 7 p.m., ESPN2 Washington at Phoenix, 9 p.m., ESPN2

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‘A BIG PARTY’ FOR ABREU Parents to see their son play live in the U.S. for first time

By DARYL VAN SCHOUWEN dvanschouwen@suntimes.com MINNESOTA – When Jose Abreu’s mother and father take their seats at Target Field tonight and watch their superstar-in the- making son in the making play in his first All-Star Game, it will be a first of another sort for them.

Jose and Daisys Abreu will not only see their dream for their son come true on one of baseball’s biggest stages, and it will be the first time they see their son play on U.S. soil.

“Seeing him play tomorrow is going to be the realization of so many years of hard work, so much dedication,” Jose Sr. said Monday through translator Lou Hernandez of the White Sox. “It’s going to be like we’re going to a big party. We’re witnessing this great thing. The dream we had for him is coming true.”

Abreu’s proud parents have been in the U.S. for about two months, but they haven’t been able to attend a game. Tonight will be when Abreu, 27, who leads the American League with 29 homers, is expected to get in as a reserve.

That he is having success after signing a six-year, $68 million contract is not a shock. That he ranks among the AL leaders in numerous categories this soon is a surprise. But not to mom and dad.

“We were convinced that he could be that good,” Jose Sr. said. “He was just too good for the Cuban baseball, his numbers were too good and too much for the Cuban series, so we were convinced he could do that now.”

Pausing Monday at their downtown hotel during what has been an enjoyable time of two-day All-Star Game festiv-

AP photo

The White Sox’s Jose Abreu is congratulated in the dugout after a home run against the Cleveland Indians on Saturday in Cleveland. ities for parents and son, Jose Sr. and Daisys shared memories of when Jose was a child and how he developed into one of the most feared hitters in baseball.

The first signs that their little tot was destined for something special, they said, was when he, on his first birthday, grabbed a badminton racket at a photo studio to have his picture taken and posed like a hitter.

A few years later, dad, a ballplayer of some accomplishment himself, took him near the railroad tracks not far from home and tossed stone and after stone to little Jose, who, using half of a broom stick, sprayed them all about.

Probably to all fields, in the same fashion he has scattered

his 29 homers.

“He always has been dedicated but the instinct, his baseball instincts and how you relate to the game and how you feel the game, that’s something that has always come natural to him,” Jose Sr. said. “I taught him some aspects of baseball and how to play the game but the instincts, how to play, those natural instincts, that was always something that came to him. But he was always dedicated. He was always focused.”

Since he began playing in the Cuban National Series at age 16, Abreu kept a detailed book on every pitcher he faced.

By 26, he knew it was time to be a major leaguer. That meant separating from a tightknit family and leaving a 3-year-old son behind with his

By DARYL VAN SCHOUWEN dvanschouwen@suntimes.com

mother. It meant a new country, new league, new everything. Abreu himself wells up talking about Daisys, so you know it’s not easy.

“It was really difficult,” Daisys said. “We passed through a really tough stretch there. Being that far apart and for that long, we’d never been apart.”

Abreu’s calm and focus is what gets him through it, they said. When he broke out of that shell after hitting a walkoff grand slam against the Rays on April 25 at U.S. Cellular Field.

“He never shows his emotions but that day he threw the helmet, celebrated and came out of dugout and thanked the fans,” Daisys said. “That was like him saying, ‘I’m here to stay in the major leagues.’ ”

AP file photo

The Cubs’ Anthony Rizzo (left) celebrates his home run off Cincinnati starting pitcher Homer Bailey, with Starlin Castro (right) during the fourth inning June 24 at Wrigley Field. Rizzo and Castro are the two Cubs All-Star selections who are eligible to play this year. man Anthony Rizzo for sounding like a company man when he agrees with Castro, but he seems to get what management is doing, too. He doesn’t have to like it, but he understands it.

“Obviously you want to win,” Rizzo said from the table next to Castro’s. “It’s winning first, and then everything else.

But that’s what you have to have in this game [patience].

Our front office is very smart, they know what they’re doing.”

Cubs fans want to see minor league prospects who seem ready now, like third baseman Kris Bryant, in a major league uniform.

“They had some patience with me,” said Rizzo, who hit .342 at Triple-A Iowa in 2012 after the Cubs acquired him from the Padres.

Cubs general manager Jed Hoyer knew he brought Rizzo up too soon when he was the Padres GM and wasn’t going to rush him this time.

“I wasn’t called up and did

great my first go-around [with the Cubs],” Rizzo said. “We’re in the right direction, the whole organization knows it and we feel it.”

For Castro and Rizzo, this two-day getaway on one of the game’s big stages is refreshing.

Both have been through rough times. Rizzo, after agreeing to a 7-year, $41 million deal in May 2013, finished the season with a .233 average, although he hit 23 homers and 40 doubles.

Castro hit a career-low .245.

“A lot of people write you off in this game,” Rizzo said.

“It’s unfair but it is what it is.

For Castro, I’m happy for him because he’s got a lot better at shortstop, too. And that’s a big key for our team. We’re both happy to be here.”

Castro was asked if he felt anxious about the Cubs surplus of young shortstop prospects with Javier Baez and Addison Russell, who was acquired in the Samardzija trade. He is, after all, an AllStar.

“No, no,” he said. “Last year helped my mentality for all of those things. I have a strong mind and I’ve learned a lot about the game. And nobody can put me down. I know who I am and I know what I can do.”

Just you wait and see.

MLB ALL-STAR HOME RUN DERBY

Cespedes repeats as champ, beating Frazier in final The Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS – Oak land’s Yoenis Cespedes became the first repeat winner of the All-Star home run derby in 15 years, powering his way past Cincinnati’s Todd Frazier by a whopping 9-1 in the final round Monday night.

Ken Griffey Jr. took the title in 1998 and 1999.

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NATIONAL LEAGUE

Players backing team’s wait-and-see game

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Central Division W L Pct 53 38 .582 48 46 .511 47 47 .500 45 51 .469 44 50 .468 East Division W L Pct Baltimore 52 42 .553 Toronto 49 47 .510 New York 47 47 .500 Tampa Bay 44 53 .454 Boston 43 52 .453 West Division W L Pct Oakland 59 36 .621 Los Angeles 57 37 .606 Seattle 51 44 .537 Houston 40 56 .417 Texas 38 57 .400 Detroit Kansas City Cleveland White Sox Minnesota

Saturday’s Results White Sox 6, Cleveland 2 N.Y. Yankees 3, Baltimore 0 Houston 3, Boston 2 Minnesota 9, Colorado 3 Tampa Bay 10, Toronto 3 Detroit 5, Kansas City 1 L.A. Angels 5, Texas 2 Seattle 6, Oakland 2 Sunday’s Results Cleveland 3, White Sox 2 Tampa Bay 3, Toronto 0 Boston 11, Houston 0 Kansas City 5, Detroit 2 L.A. Angels 10, Texas 7 Minnesota 13, Colorado 5 Oakland 4, Seattle 1 Baltimore 3, N.Y. Yankees 1, 5 inn.

Monday’s Games No games scheduled Today’s Games All-Star Game at Minneapolis, 7 p.m.

Wednesday’s Games No games scheduled

CUBS

MINNEAPOLIS – This whole patience thing is wearing thin on Cubs fans, most of whom haven’t seen their team play in a World Series let alone win one.

Just when they started to win on enough of a regular basis two weeks ago to remind people what competitive baseball actually feels like, they shipped off All-Star righthander Jeff Samardzija to the Oakland A’s and slipped back into lousy again.

It’s tough being a Cubs fan.

It’s tough being a Cub. “It’s tough sometimes because we want to win,” All-Star shortstop Starlin Castro said Monday at the All-Star media session. “But those people up there, the president and the general manager, they do a pretty good job. Fairly soon we’ll be a good team because we have a lot of great, young players. They’re all about preparation.”

Preparing for sustained success makes sense but when you are an All-Star talent, sustained losing can strain your patience.

“I believe in them but it’s tough to lose,” Castro said.

“We keep grinding.”

Excuse All-Star first base-

AMERICAN LEAGUE

look on his face the whole time, Cespedes finished with 28 homers. That was four fewer than last year, when he beat Washington’s Bryce Harper 9-8 in the final round.

Cespedes saved his best for last, a 452-foot blast to the third deck above left field that officially measured as the longest of the night.

Athletics third base coach Mike Gallego again pitched to Cespedes, who went deep 32

times in last year’s derby at Citi Field in New York. Gallego’s arm looked nearly out of gas by the final round, which started after 10:30 p.m. .

Cespedes topped Toronto’s Jose Bautista, and Frazier surprisingly beat Miami’s Giancarlo Stanton in the semifinals.

Bautista and Stanton each earned a bye to the semifinals under the new bracketed format, which gave each player

seven outs and pitted the survivors from each side in the final round.

Bautista went deep 10 times in the first round, keeping the fans in the second deck above left field on their toes, and Stanton hit six.

That was all, however.

After a long wait for his next turn, Stanton put up a zero in the semifinals and let Frazier advance with only one.

Central Division W L Pct GB Milwaukee 53 43 .552 – St. Louis 52 44 .542 1 Cincinnati 51 44 .537 1½ Pittsburgh 49 46 .516 3½ Cubs 40 54 .426 12 East Division W L Pct GB Washington 51 42 .548 – Atlanta 52 43 .547 – New York 45 50 .474 7 Miami 44 50 .468 7½ Philadelphia 42 53 .442 10 West Division W L Pct GB Los Angeles 54 43 .557 – San Francisco 52 43 .547 1 San Diego 41 54 .432 12 Colorado 40 55 .421 13 Arizona 40 56 .417 13½ Saturday’s Results Atlanta 11, Cubs 6 Arizona 2, San Francisco 0 N.Y. Mets 5, Miami 4 Minnesota 9, Colorado 3 St. Louis 10, Milwaukee 2 Pittsburgh 6, Cincinnati 5, 11 inn.

Washington 5, Philadelphia 3, 10 inn.

L.A. Dodgers 1, San Diego 0 Sunday’s Results Atlanta 10, Cubs 7 N.Y. Mets 9, Miami 1 Cincinnati 6, Pittsburgh 3 Washington 10, Philadelphia 3 Milwaukee 11, St. Louis 2 San Francisco 8, Arizona 4 Minnesota 13, Colorado 5 L.A. Dodgers 1, San Diego 0 Monday’s Games No games scheduled Tuesday’s Games All-Star Game at Minneapolis, 7 p.m.

Wednesday’s Games No games scheduled ALL-STAR GAME LINEUPS At Target Field Minneapolis NATIONAL LEAGUE Andrew McCutchen, cf, Pittsburgh Yasiel Puig, rf, L.A. Dodgers Troy Tulowitzki, ss, Colorado Paul Goldschmidt, 1b, Arizona Giancarlo Stanton, dh, Miami Aramis Ramirez, 3b, Milwaukee Chase Utley, 2b, Philadelphia Jonathan Lucroy, c, Milwaukee Carlos Gomez, of, Milwaukee Adam Wainwright, p, St. Louis AMERICAN LEAGUE Derek Jeter, ss, N.Y. Yankees Mike Trout, lf, L.A. Angeles Robinson Cano, 2b, Seattle Miguel Cabrera, 1b, Detroit Jose Bautista, rf, Toronto Nelson Cruz, dh, Baltimore Adam Jones, cf, Baltimore Josh Donaldson, 3b, Oakland Salvador Perez, c, Kansas City Felix Hernandez, p, Seattle ALL-STAR GAME RESULTS 2013 – American, 3-0 2012 – National, 8-0 2011 – National, 5-1 2010 – National, 3-1 2009 – American, 4-3 2008 – American, 4-3, 15 inn.

2007 – American, 5-4 2006 – American, 3-2 2005 – American, 7-5 2004 – American, 9-4 2003 – American, 7-6 2002 – Tied 7-7, 11 inn.

2001 – American, 4-1 2000 – American, 6-3 1999 – American, 4-1 1998 – American, 13-8 1997 – American, 3-1 1996 – National, 6-0 1995 – National, 3-2 1994 – National, 8-7, 10 inn.

1993 – American, 9-3 1992 – American, 13-6 1991 – American, 4-2 1990 – American, 2-0 1989 – American, 5-3 1988 – American, 2-1 1987 – National, 2-0, 13 inn.

1986 – American, 3-2 1985 – National, 6-1 1984 – National, 3-1 1983 – American, 13-3 1982 – National, 4-1 1981 – National, 5-4 1980 – National, 4-2 1979 – National, 7-6 1978 – National, 7-3 1977 – National, 7-5 1976 – National, 7-1 1975 – National, 6-3 1974 – National, 7-2 1973 – National, 7-1 1972 – National, 4-3, 10 inn.

1971 – American, 6-4 1970 – National, 5-4, 12 inn.

1969 – National, 9-3 1968 – National, 1-0 1967 – National, 2-1, 15 inn.

1966 – National, 2-1, 10 inn.

1965 – National, 6-5 1964 – National, 7-4 1963 – National, 5-3 1962 – National, 3-1 1962 – American, 9-4 1961 – Tied 1-1, 9 innings, rain 1961 – National, 5-4, 10 inn.

1960 – National, 5-3 1960 – National, 6-0 1959 – National, 5-4 1959 – American, 5-3 1958 – American, 4-3 1957 – American, 6-5 1956 – National, 7-3 1955 – National, 6-5, 12 inn.

1954 – American, 11-9 1953 – National, 5-1 1952 – National, 3-2, 5 inn., rain 1951 – National, 8-3 1950 – National, 4-3, 14 inn.

1949 – American, 11-7 1948 – American, 5-2 1947 – American, 2-1 1946 – American, 12-0 1945 – No Game 1944 – National, 7-1 1943 – American, 5-3 1942 – American, 3-1 1941 – American, 7-5 1940 – National, 4-0 1939 – American, 3-1 1938 – National, 4-1 1937 – American, 8-3 1936 – National, 4-3 1935 – American, 4-1 1934 – American, 9-7 1933 – American, 4-2

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2014 standings

Shepherd raises questions IN THE PITS Jenna Fryer

SPRINT CUP SERIES John Wayne Walding 400 Race time: Noon July 27 Site: Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Indianapolis TV: ESPN

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – It’s been almost two decades since Morgan Shepherd last ran a full Sprint Cup season, and his last national series victory was in 1993.

He can still probably wheel a race car better than you and most of your friends.

That doesn’t mean the 72-year-old should be racing against the very best drivers in NASCAR. Shepherd drew scrutiny Sunday at New Hampshire Motor Speedway when he caused Joey Logano to crash.

Shepherd was 40th, 16 laps off the pace, when second-place Logano tried to pass the slower car. Replays show little, just that Logano ended up with a wrecked car.

He then publicly questioned if there should be driving tests for some competitors.

NASCAR dismissed Logano’s notion, pointing out Shepherd has been approved to drive since 1970.

Shepherd has 925 starts in NASCAR’s top three levels.

He’s got four career Sprint Cup victories, won 15 Nationwide races and even ran a full Nationwide schedule four years ago at age 69.

“He’s been approved for decades,” NASCAR vice president of competition Robin Pemberton said. “You take a physical at the beginning of the year. You pass your physical. You pass inspections with your car, you qualify for the race and you run the event. He met everything he needed to meet.”

That’s the problem. There is no rule in place – except for drivers younger than 18 years old – stopping someone from competing in a national level NASCAR race.

Mark Martin, his back aching and his eyesight no longer what it once was, called it quits last year at

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Upcoming Sprint Cup schedule July 27: The John Wayne Walding 400, Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Indianapolis Aug. 3: GoBowling.com 400, Pocono Raceway, Long Pond, Pa. Aug. 10: Cheez-It 355 at the Glen, Watkins Glen International, Watkins Glen, N.Y. Aug. 17: Pure Michigan 400, Michigan International Speedway, Brooklyn, Mich.

Aug. 23: Irwin Tools Night Race, Bristol Motor Speedway, Bristol, Tenn.

Aug. 31: August Atlanta Race, Atlanta Motor Speedway, Hampton, Ga. Sept. 6: Federated Auto Parts 400, Richmond International Raceway, Richmond, Va. Sept. 14: September Chicagoland Race, Chicagoland Speedway, Joliet Sep. 21: New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Sylvania 300, Loudon, N.H

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Driver Morgan Shepherd gets ready for practice for Sunday’s Sprint Cup Series on Saturday at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Saturday, in Loudon, N.H. 54. If he wanted to race next week at Indianapolis, nobody would stop him if he showed up in a car that made the field.

Michael Waltrip, at 51, still runs four races a year. His Hall of Fame brother, Darrell, was 53 when he got out of the car after eight winless seasons.

Point is, rarely does a driver recognize when to call it a career. The love of racing, the addiction to speed, the thrill of competition, can all cloud a driver’s judgment and make it impossible to see they aren’t what they once were.

That’s the case with Shepherd, who seems to have embarked on a journey to become the oldest at everything.

He’s the second-oldest race winner (he was 51 in 1993).

He became the oldest driver to lead laps in a Nationwide race at 70, and last year he became the oldest driver to start a Cup race at 72.

That’s all allowed in a sport that often fails to set standards to ensure only the best compete at the top level.

In racing, those who find the dollars needed to race get the seats – often at the expense of the most talented.

So Shepherd got the funding – probably about $75,000 – to run for Circle Sport Racing at New Hampshire. For the second time this season, he

was in the field with the big boys.

But the big boys passed him again and again as Shepherd struggled with handling and perhaps meeting the minimum speed of 115 mph.

NASCAR said Shepherd was not warned about failing to keep pace during the race.

Shepherd did try to stay out of the way. But spotters alleged Shepherd couldn’t hold his line at the bottom of the track and hit the corners at such a poor angle, his car would push into the center of the track. Logano spotter Tab Boyd tweeted he was “riding around like a rolling road block.”

Shepherd, however, put the blame on Logano and said his age was not a factor.

“When he laid close to me, it caused me to slip into him,” Shepherd said. “It’s got nothing to do with my age or anything else. I’ve always said if I go out and I start hitting the wall and stuff, making mistakes, I’ll get out of the car.”

Fans seemed to flock to Shepherd’s defense, calling the No. 33 Chevrolet subpar equipment. Well, that’s on Shepherd, who could have taken his cash to any team in an attempt to get a better ride.

The ride isn’t great, but Bobby Labonte drove the

same car to a 24th-place finish at Daytona. Three other drivers have driven the car this year without crashing the leaders.

Had Shepherd had an uneventful run at the back of the field all day, nobody would have said a word about his presence in the race. Nobody would have noticed him. But he was involved in one glaring incident that NASCAR must consider going forward.

Sure, blame the car. But there’s a reason Shepherd doesn’t get to drive Jimmie Johnson or Jeff Gordon’s car – because he’s 72.

NASCAR must take a longer look at this because what Shepherd did 30 years ago or three years ago no longer applies.

Father Time eventually catches up with everyone, and your eyes aren’t what they used to be, and your reflexes aren’t so catlike and your hand-eye coordination isn’t as sharp as you remember.

Maybe there’s no way for NASCAR to monitor those crucial elements of driving.

But NASCAR can monitor minimum speed and the ability to hold a proper racing line.

• Jenna Fryer covers auto racing for the Associated Press.

SPRINT CUP SERIES 1. Jeff Gordon ..........................670 2. Dale Earnhardt Jr. ..............658 3. Brad Keselowski................. 634 4. Matt Kenseth.......................621 5. Jimmie Johnson..................598 6. Carl Edwards ...................... 574 7. Ryan Newman .................... 573 8. Kyle Busch .......................... 567 9. Joey Logano.........................551 10. Clint Bowyer .....................548 11. Paul Menard........................541 12. Denny Hamlin ................... 530 13. Kevin Harvick .................... 528 14. Kyle Larson........................ 524 15. Austin Dillon...................... 524 16. Greg Biffle...........................519 17. Kasey Kahne.......................515 18. Brian Vickers..................... 507 19. Tony Stewart ....................502 20. Marcos Ambrose.............489 21. Jamie McMurray............... 475 22. Aric Almirola..................... 473 23. Martin Truex Jr. ...............446 24. Casey Mears..................... 438 25. Kurt Busch ........................440 26. AJ Allmendinger...............440 27. Danica Patrick ..................380 28. Ricky Stenhouse Jr. .........377 29. Justin Allgaier................... 326 30. Michael Annett ..................311 31. David Gilliland................... 276 32. Cole Whitt......................... 270 33. David Ragan...................... 253 34. Alex Bowman ...................240 35. Reed Sorenson ................. 239 36. Josh Wise .......................... 224 37. Ryan Truex .........................142 38. Michael McDowell............120 39. Travis Kvapil ..................... 108 40. Terry Labonte......................77 41. Parker Kligerman................ 54 42. Michael Waltrip ................. 48 43. Bobby Labonte....................47 44. David Stremme...................43 45. David Reutimann ................37 46. Brett Moffitt ........................32 47. Jeff Burton............................27 48. Juan Pablo Montoya ......... 26 49. Timmy Hill............................19 50. Dave Blaney.........................16 SPRINT CUP WINNERS 1. Jimmie Johnson .......................3 1. Brad Keselowski ......................3 3. Carl Edwards............................2 3. Kevin Harvick...........................2 3. Joey Logano .............................2 3. Dale Earnhardt Jr. ...................2 NATIONWIDE SERIES 1. Regan Smith......................... 611 2. Elliott Sadler .......................603 3. Chase Elliott........................598 4. Ty Dillon................................577 5. Brian Scott ..........................560 6. Trevor Bayne ...................... 553

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More than nerves on the line Notre Dame product looks to make splash with Hawks

By SETH GRUEN sgruen@suntimes.com Defenseman Stephen Johns got a chuckle out of being reminded that this marks the fifth time he has attended the Blackhawks’ prospect camp.

The 60th overall pick in the 2010 NHL draft spent four college seasons at Notre Dame resisting the lure of the pro game, being confident that the ice time would help his game improve.

It worked for Johns – possibly making this his last experience at the summer showcase of the organization’s future talent.

He has rounded into a physical defenseman who might make the Hawks roster out of training camp.

“Going to be nerve-racking to see where I land this fall, but I’m going to give it everything I have,” Johns said. “Hopefully, everything works out for the best but if not, I’m just going to have to keep working and try to progress as much as possible.”

The Hawks possibly could move defensemen Johnny Oduya, Nick Leddy or Michal Rozsival to clear cap space, so the organization will look to its crop of young defensemen.

Johns, 22, possesses the defensive skills it takes to play for coach Joel Quenneville. At

Dineen hired as Blackhawks assistant CHICAGO – Joel Quenneville and Kevin Dineen are together again.

Dineen was hired Monday as an assistant coach to Quenneville with the Blackhawks. They were teammates with the Hartford Whalers for six seasons from 1984 to 1990.

“Kevin brings proven leadership qualities, having served as an alternate captain and captain for several of his teams during his 19-year NHL career,” Hawks Kevin Dineen general manager Stan Bowman said in a release. “He will bring another well-respected voice to our coaching staff and we look forward to his contri-

butions to our team.”

Dineen, 50, coached Canada’s women’s hockey team to a gold medal at the Sochi Olympics. He was the head coach for the Florida Panthers for two-plus seasons before being fired last fall.

“The measure of success is very high in Chicago,” Dineen said. “I look forward to supporting the coaching staff and working with some of the best players in the National Hockey League.”

Dineen replaces Jamie Kompon, who became general manager and coach of the WHL’s Portland Winterhawks, filling the void left by Mike Johnston when he took the head job in Pittsburgh. Dineen had 355 goals and 405 assists in 1,188 NHL games.

– The Associated Press

6-foot-3, 215 pounds, he loves to hit – so much so that it became a problem for him during his freshman season at Notre Dame.

He would hit anything that moved, which earned him 98 penalty minutes in 44 games.

Johns settling down during his senior season, when he score eight goals and spent 69 minutes in the box.

“Trying to run around and kill anyone, got myself in a lot of problems,” he said.

“[The coaches] told me to rein it back, let the play and hits come to me and not go looking for it. I really progressed in that area this year, and in Rockford [where he played eight games last season] even more.”

The limited time he played for the IceHogs, the Hawks’ American Hockey League affiliate, gave Johns exposure to the speed and, more importantly, pressure of playing at the professional level.

He saw some ice time on the special teams in Rockford and realized those situations are so much more magnified.

“I was a little nervous at first, but kind of started to settled in,” Johns said of playing on the IceHogs’ special teams.

“It just comes with experience.”

Johns has said numerous times that the last year was huge in his development and that he saw improvement on both ends of the ice.

While almost every prospect during the past two days has noted the increased speed of the game, even at this week’s camp, Johns has indicated the difference is as much mental as it is physical.

The mental aspect is perhaps where he has improved the most.

While at Rockford, Johns realized that on defense he has to think two or three passes ahead to insure he is in position.

It might be getting a little old, but prospect camp at Johnny’s IceHouse West will provide him with more exposure to that.

“It’s a great experience coming here every summer,” Johns said. “Getting a little competitive in the summer isn’t a bad thing. Everyone’s itching to get back and start playing in the fall.”

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The Bulls’ Doug McDermott throws out a ceremonial first pitch July 5 before a game between the White Sox and the Seattle Mariners at U.S. Cellular Field.

Rose selected to training camp for U.S. basketball • BULLS Continued from page B1

at small forward, but McDermott might be relied on heavily off the bench. “‘I feel like I’m a lot more than a shooter; I feel like I’m a complete player,” McDermott said. “And having a coach like Tom Thibodeau is obviously only going to help me.”

Notes: Bulls guard Derrick Rose was among 19 players selected to participate in a training camp for the U.S. team that will compete in the World Cup of Basketball, which begins in August in Spain. Camp will begin July 28 in Las Vegas, and 12 players will make the team.

The Bulls traded forward Anthony Randolph and second-round draft picks in 2015 and 2016 to the Orlando Magic for the rights to European big man Milovan Rakovic, whom the Magic selected in the 2007 draft.

The trade will help the Bulls to fit the contracts of forwards Pau Gasol and Nikola Mirotic under the salary cap.

The Bulls also traded forward Greg Smith to Dallas on Monday for the rights to Tadija Dragicevic. The Bulls signed Smith in April after he was waived by Houston, but he never appeared in a game with the Bulls.

“Like all rookies when they come in, I think you have to look at it as there’s a steep learning curve,” Thibodeau said. “If you look at all the minutes that rookies played this year, it wasn’t a lot. You just go day by day, improve.”

That’s what has been so refreshing about McDermott: He knows what playing for Thibodeau means, and he doesn’t pretend his weaknesses don’t exist.

McDermott admitted he was overwhelmed in his debut. He talked about the game being faster than he imagined, more physical than he anticipated. Less than 24 hours later, though, he responded.

“I feel like it’s too early to tell,” McDermott said when asked about playing time under Thibodeau as a rookie. “I feel like I’m going to have to gain his respect, definitely.

I’m going to have to work my tail off to get to that point, and I definitely will. I’ll be in Chicago all summer up to training camp, working on my game and getting in shape. Then we’ll see what happens.”

The Bulls are counting on a lot happening. Mike Dun• The Associated Press leavy Jr. is projected to start contributed to this report.

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Hinckley-Big Rock alumna Jenna Thorp catches the ball and prepares to shoot during practice July 8 at the Convocation Center in DeKalb.

Thorp looks to coach after NIU career is done Young to occasionally give Allen a breather • THORP Continued from page B1 Her passion remains on the athletic scene even if after this year she will no longer play.

Another option that has emerged for her that could

keep her on the court is transitioning from player to coach, something Bennett has encouraged her to do.

“I’ve been in her ear about this for quite some time.”

Bennett said. “She really is just a natural, she sees some things that others just don’t, it makes her a smart player

and I think it would make her a great coach.”

Coaching has become a realistic possibility for Thorp, as she considers what she wants to do beyond her playing career.

She has some experience coaching working in camps both at NIU, and with younger

kids during her time in high school at Hinckley-Big Rock.

“I have worked with my old high school going to their summer league games,” Thorp said. “I was pumped to be there and help the girls along, it is definitely something I would consider in the future.”

Roby projects as a shooting guard or wing in college • OFFER Continued from page B1 Dixon also won its first regional title since 1986.

Roby averaged 10.6 points, 8.7 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.9 steals and 3.1 blocks.

Roby said he’s not in a hurry to make a decision on his school. He has also made visits to Iowa and Illinois State.

The recruiting website prephoopsillinois.com lists Drake, North Dakota State, Northern Iowa, Northwestern and Wisconsin as other Division I schools that are recruiting him.

“They like the way that he can handle the ball,” Dixon coach Jason Mead said.

“He’s the best passer that I have ever coached. Part of that is because he is tall, but it’s also because he has great vision.

“I think teams like the potential for growth both physically and as a player.

He might still get taller, and he’s going to fill out. He’s got a lot of work to do on the court, but he’s not afraid to put in the work.”

Roby file School: Dixon High School Year: Junior Parents: Roderick and Danielle Height/weight: 6-7/185 2013-14 stats: 10.6 points, 8.7 rebounds, 2.7 File photo by Alex T. Paschal – apaschal@shawmedia.com assists, 1.9 steals, 3.1 blocks.

Dixon’s Isaiah Roby puts a shot up last season against Morton. Roby was offered a scholarship to play at Northern Illinois University when he graduates in 2016. be away from the hoop more. They want Roby said recruiters tell him that he’ll project as a shooting guard or wing at the college level.

He already handles some those rolls on the Dukes and the QC Elite.

“I’ll do a lot of trailing the play and be there for a 3,” Roby said. “And they have me working on guarding everyone on the floor. I’ll guard a forward, and then jump out to guard a point guard.”

Roby said recruiters aren’t concerned about adding weight, but want him to work on increasing his lean muscle.

“I’m not going to do a lot of banging under the basket in college,” Roby said.“I’ll

me to be strong, but not to add weight and lose mobility.”

As far as Northern Illinois, the Huskies are heading into their fourth season under Montgomery. After back-to-back five-win seasons, the Huskies went 15-17 in 2013-14. The turnaround was the best in program history.

“It’s important for Isaiah to look what fits best for him,” Mead said. “It’s also important for him to see how he fits into the program.

There are a lot of factors to look at.”

Roby is undecided on his educational path, but he said he wants to pursue something in the science department.

• BEARS Continued from page B1 Don’t be surprised if Houston spends as much or more time at the three-technique as he does at end, in part because it may best fit his skill set, and in part because general manager Phil Emery has said he wants Houston, Allen and Young all on the field at the same time, and neither Allen nor Young will be playing any tackle.

Position battles: There will be no real battles to watch here as far as playing time goes. Allen will be on the field as much as he can and still be effective, all the time in obvious passing situations.

Houston will log serious playing time as well, although more of it may be at tackle than end. Expect Houston outside in suspected running situations (there are no more obvious ones in the NFL any more) and short yardage, and inside the rest of the time.

Young will be on the field most of the time that Houston is inside at tackle and will give Allen an occasional breather.

The battles here are for the backup spots. Bass

flashed occasionally last year and may have the slightest of edges over the rest of the group with no real leader in the clubhouse going to Bourbonnais.

Contract situations: With Allen, Houston and Young all holding freshly signed paper, there are no contract situations to speak of.

Houston is guaranteed the biggest number, but his deal is not a cap-strangler.

Keep an eye on: Young is a player the Bears believe is ready to explode and become a double-digit sack guy, but his $9 million price tag for three years wouldn’t have been that hard for the Lions to match if they thought after four years of coaching him he had another step up in him.

Washington is as impressive a physical specimen as you’ll find in a locker room, but he was a chronic underachiever at Georgia and to date has looked like an athlete who’s not real sure how to play football.

But new defensive line coach Paul Pasqualoni is a crusty veteran who knows how to teach the position and could turn out to be just what the doctor ordered for the Bears’ sixth-round pick last year.

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Son who idolizes dad must be told of crime Dear Abby: I am a mother of four. My oldest son, “Jeff,” is from a previous marriage.

My ex was convicted of child molestation, involving his daughter from a previous relationship.

Jeff is now 11. He has had very few unsupervised visitations with his dad over the last few years and is always talking about how great a guy he is. I have tried to explain that his father has done “inappropriate things” that got him in trouble with the law, which is why he can’t have contact with his sister.

Instead of trusting my judgment for having moved several states away, Jeff always tells me about how he wants to go live with his dad when he’s 18. Being “Big Bad

DEAR ABBY Jeanne Phillips Mama” is no fun. The oncea-year gifts from his father trump any nice things my husband or I provide for Jeff.

How can I explain to my son that I am only looking out for his best interests, and that he will never live with his dad? – Big Bad Mama in Georgia Dear Mama: I don’t know how mature your son is, but most 11-year-old boys idolize their fathers. Jeff has his father on a pedestal because he sees him only rarely, and has no concept of what the reality of living with him would be.

At some point your son

will need to know EXACTLY what his father did that got him into trouble – without your glossing over it using the vague description of “inappropriate behavior.” When that conversation happens, he should already understand the concept of boundaries and what taking advantage of a child really means.

If I were in your position, I would consult a licensed psychotherapist or social worker for input before trying to explain this to Jeff, because the news is going to be shocking. However, if your son still wants to live with his birth father when he’s 18, I don’t think there is anything you can do to prevent it.

Dear Abby: I raised my children to stay with me when

we were in a store. They didn’t touch things displayed on the shelves because the items were not theirs and we weren’t going to purchase them. We didn’t have cellphones when my children grew up. However, even now I never remove mine from my purse while I’m in a store.

Is there a nice way to tell other shoppers to put their phones away and pay attention to their children while shopping, and suggest that it might not be safe for their kids to run through the aisles or roll canned goods down them?

I am not sure about their children’s safety, but I’m positive it isn’t safe for me when their children are acting this way. – Meme in the West Dear Meme: No, I don’t

think there is. You appear to be part of a generation that had the time (or took the time) to teach these things to their kids.

I agree that children should be taught to respect the property of others and to ask before touching it. I also agree that leaving items in an aisle could be dangerous to shoppers whose attention may be fixed on the store shelves instead of the floor.

But because so many parents today seem to have “forgotten” to convey these important lessons, then caveat emptor – but in this case, let the shopper beware.

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Heart disease risk not just based on cholesterol Dear Dr. K: I am 71 years old.

My LDL cholesterol is 160, but my HDL is 122. Does my high HDL cancel out concerns about my high LDL cholesterol?

Dear Reader: I can’t give you a definite answer for a simple reason: There are very few people like you. Therefore, there are few studies of people like you. Here’s what we know.

For the vast majority of people, the higher your LDL (“bad”) cholesterol, the greater your risk of heart disease.

In contrast, the higher your HDL (“good”) cholesterol, the lower your risk.

What does this mean for you? Your HDL cholesterol is

ASK DR. K Anthony L. Komaroff very high. I’ve had only one patient with an HDL level that high. Most people have an HDL level of 40-55. We call an HDL level “high” when it is over 60. Yours is 122. That’s very high.

Your high LDL cholesterol puts you at higher risk. But does your high HDL cholesterol cancel out that risk?

There is a formula that could be used to answer that question. That is the ratio of total cholesterol to HDL cholesterol. (“Total cholesterol” is the

sum of LDL and HDL cholesterol in your blood.)

Your total:HDL ratio is 282:122, or 2.31. Based on data from the Framingham Heart Study, that means you are at less than half the average risk for a heart attack. So that would seem to be good news.

However, the Framingham Heart Study included very few people with an HDL cholesterol level as high as yours. So does the formula really apply to you? I just don’t know.

By way of background, LDL is a substance in your blood that carries cholesterol to plaques of atherosclerosis. As a result, the plaques swell with more cholesterol.

That’s why we call LDL cho-

lesterol “bad.”

HDL is a substance that removes cholesterol from plaques of atherosclerosis.

Presumably, that’s why people with high levels of HDL have lower rates of heart attacks and strokes.

Until recently, your doctor would have looked at your cholesterol numbers to decide whether to prescribe cholesterol-lowering statin drugs. But the most recent cholesterol guidelines, issued last year by the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association, take a new approach. The new guidelines focus on overall heart disease risks, rather than cholesterol numbers

alone, to guide treatment.

So what would I do if I were you? I agree with the most recent cholesterol guidelines. If you are at relatively high risk for heart trouble in the next decade, I would talk to your doctor about taking a statin drug. The guidelines define “relatively high risk” as greater than a 7.5 percent chance of getting heart disease. This is based on all of your risk factors – including smoking, blood pressure, blood sugar, high LDL cholesterol and family members with heart disease at a relatively young age.

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Become big and strong the old-fashioned way Dr. Wallace: Last year I played football on my high school junior varsity team. I was a starter and played both offense (guard) and defense (linebacker). My coaches called me a “tough, skinny guy.”

I want to be called a tough big guy next year. If I can gain some weight this summer, I believe I can start on the varsity team next year.

I know some weightlifters who are using steroids to bulk up. They are weightlifters, but they don’t play football. They keep telling me that if I would use steroids for nine months they guarantee that I would gain 25 pounds of pure muscle.

They are encouraging me to try it until I bulk up and

’TWEEN 12 & 20 Robert Wallace reach my goal. They say that I can stop using them at any time because they are not addictive.

This almost sounds too good to be true, but it is tempting. However, I’ve also heard that some former football players died after retiring due to the effects of steroids. Can you give me the real scoop about steroid use?

– Nameless, Houston, Texas Nameless: Several years ago the University of Michigan’s Department of Psychiatry conducted a study of steroid-taking weightlifters. The

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By EUGENIA LAST Newspaper Enterprise Association

TODAY – As your popularity increases, remember to give praise and thanks to those who have helped you along the way. The limelight will be yours, and a leadership position will come your way. Make the most of your ability to think quickly and find workable solutions.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) – Good fortune is within reach, and opportunities will be offered to you. Take charge of your life, your future and your money. It’s up to you to control your destiny and find your way.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) – It’s a favorable time to move house or fix up your surroundings. Listen carefully to advice offered you, as well as to the concerns of those affected by your decisions.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) – You will experience friction with a friend, relative or neighbor. If you stick to a set budget, you will be able to afford something you’ve wanted to do for some time.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) – Successful relationships depend on honest communication. Share your personal and professional goals. Talk to your superior about your ideas for useful changes to your workplace.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) – Consider other people’s points of view. Overdramatizing your problems will not help your situation or persuade others to see things your way. Try to reach a compromise.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) – You will become interested in something or someone that isn’t good for you. Don’t risk your position by being too aggressive or demanding. Think matters through.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) – Worrying about older family members will cause you stress. Keep a positive attitude in order to put everyone around you at ease. Do what you can to uncomplainingly make life more comfortable for others.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) – Don’t brag. You will be questioned if you pretend to know more than you do. Listening to others can help you gain valuable information, enabling you to appear interested, concerned and easy to talk to.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) – It’s time to focus on your career.

Trying to change the way others think or do things will be a waste of time. Do your own thing, and you’ll have no regrets.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) – Reach out to those with experience in your chosen field. You can turn your dreams into reality with the right network of people around you for support.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) – Success is the best revenge. Now is not the time to labor over what’s happened in the past. Stand tall and do what you do best, and you will have the last laugh.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) – Quench your thirst for knowledge by learning more about interesting subjects. Some time devoted to doing research at the library or on the Internet will be wellspent.

study was designed to measure the physical and emotional effects of steroid use.

The findings of the survey revealed that more than half of the weightlifters experienced three or more symptoms sufficient to classify them as being addicted to anabolic steroids, and 94 percent reported at least one symptom.

Common signs of steroid dependence included withdrawal-related fatigue, depression, anxiety, anorexia and insomnia. Of the study subjects, 8 percent reported six or more such problems, classifying them as “severely dependent.”

In addition to the potential for addiction, chronic steroid use among males can also cause increased choles-

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terol levels, liver problems, high blood pressure, acne, extreme aggressiveness, infertility, breast enlargement and testicular atrophy.

The long-term effects of using these drugs are still being studied. The steroid user takes his or her chance, but it appears the odds are not good! Be wise and don’t get involved with steroids.

Become big and strong the old-fashioned way – work out in the weight room.

Dr. Wallace: I’ve been dating Bill for about two months, and I like going out with him, but I think he smokes a lot of pot. He sometimes gets “glassy-eyed,” but he never gets “tipsy” or out of control.

When I asked him how much pot he is using and

how often he smokes it, he seemed surprised that I asked and said, “Don’t worry, I’m not addicted.”

I’d like to know the signs of being addicted to a drug.

Can you help? – Nameless, Bettendorf, Iowa Nameless: The Johnson Institute deals with addictions, and they say that, “If the use of drugs, including alcohol, is causing any continuing disruption in an individual’s personal, social, spiritual or economic life, and the individual cannot or does not terminate the use of the drug or alcohol, it constitutes harmful chemical dependence.”

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

8CROSSWORD

BRIDGE Phillip Alder

To play one suit, learn about another Jason Fried, the founder and CEO of Basecamp (formerly known as 37signals), said, “Make decisions when you have a lot of information to make the decision. Not when you have to guess about what the decision is going to be or use data that doesn’t exist yet.”

We are looking at the Rule of Seven, which tells a notrump declarer how long to hold up his only stopper in the suit that the opponents have led. In today’s deal, North and South have six spades. Subtracting six from seven tells South to hold up his spade ace at trick one, but to take the second trick. However, is that the right play here?

When you open in notrump, do not worry – too much! – about an unstopped suit. Here, if South opens one club and West passes (let us assume), North would respond one diamond. What would South do next? He would have no accurate rebid.

South starts with eight top tricks: one spade, three hearts and four diamonds. He needs one club trick to get home. But should he lead low to his jack or to his king? He does not have enough data to answer the question.

South needs to know how the spade suit is splitting. So he should hold up twice and take the third round. Here, declarer learns that West started with five spades. If West also holds the club ace, the contract cannot be made – South will lose one club and four spades.

So declarer must play a club to his king, hoping for the best.

If it transpires that West has only four spades, South will have to guess the clubs.

Wish him good luck – unless you are East or West.

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TUESDAY, JULY 15, 2014 • SECTION B

SYCAMORE

THURS & FRI JULY 17 & 18 8:30AM - 12:30PM

1342 CAMDEN CT. Dresser, patio table, kids bikes & SO MUCH MORE! Advertise here for a successful garage sale!

Call 815-455-4800

STEEL TOE WORK BOOTS Brahma boots, black, size 9.

Brand new, $40. 815-508-3553

Class A CDL Drivers Local grain and livestock farm looking for full and part-time drivers. Must be at least 23 years old with 3 years experience and a clean driving record.

Please call 815-739-6176 for more information.

CLINICAL ADVENTURE GROUPS COORDINATOR - DEKALB LCSW or Equivalent. $38-42K FT Salary More information at: www.adventureworksdekalb.org

REFRIGERATOR Haier 33 inch tall mini refrigerator & freezer. Stainless steel. $100.

815-508-3553

2 Antique Masonry Clamps Cast iron, approx. 5' Long $90 for pair. 815-895-4770 High Chair – Solid Wood Excellent Contion 75 yrs. old, by Lehman Babyguard w/ Original seat & back fabric cushion - $60 815-762-0919

WINDOW CRANK HANDLES Driver

LOCAL TRUCK DRIVER Must have Class A CDL with Hazmat.

TRUCK MECHANIC with experience & tools.

Call 815-895-2838 Food Service

NOW HIRING FOR KITCHEN HELP Apply at: University Plaza 900 Crane Drive DeKalb, IL 60178 Contact: Gene Rose or Chef Rudy 815-754-5770

Manufacturing Company Looking for...

MACHINE OPERATORS - all shifts. Need Hard working individuals with Basic Math skills, must be able to lift 50 lbs and bend continuously.

Please send resume or apply at:

Nehring Elec Works 1005 E. Locust Street

DeKalb, IL 60115

Used Anderson Crank Handles.

Stone Color. Qty 13. $25/all.

815-757-7893 M-F after 5pm, anytime Sat / Sun.

WINDOW SASH

Anderson Casement Window Sash C4 White – NEW, Smart Sun Low E, fits windows manuf. 19661995, Glass size 19 3/4 w x 43 3/16 h. Qty 2. $150 each.

Call 815-739-8555 after 4pm M-F, anytime Sat/Sun.

FOOD PROCESSOR Kitchen Living Master Food Processor. Never used, brand new. $10.

815-508-3553

Couch Floral pattern couch, very good condition. Must see $150.

Noon to 6 PM 815-991-5346 Display Case – Solid Oak 72”L x 22”W x 40”H w/ glass front & top, Interior light & glass shelves sliding doors on back & lower shelf. $150 each 815-762-0919 8am-6pm ENTERTAINMENT CENTER LIKE NEW, DARKER FINISH - OAK, 3 SECTIONS WILL SEPARATE $399.

CALL 224-858-3202 ANYTIME

Valid DL license.

Willing & able to get CDL. Must be at least 19 years of age.

Experience is preferred.

Call 815-756-8733 or email: d.ryantree@hotmail.com

SUMMER HELP- AgReliant Genetics located at 1107 Baseline Rd, Esmond, is seeking summer PT help for pollinating corn. Flexible hours available if needed. Trained on job.

Pay starts at $8.25/hr. Must be 14 yrs of age or older. 815-393-4549

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Compound Miter Saw Black & Decker Model # 9425 8-1/4", 8 Amp Meter, w/ Manual, Accessories & Extra Blades, Great Shape, $40. Moving, Sycamore 815-762-0382 HAMMER DRILL Black & Decker 1/2 hammer drill type 3, 120 V, $50.

815-508-3553 Propane Heater Remington Torpedo Model #REM35LP, 35,000 BTU w/ Manual, Great shape, $50 w/o tank, $75. w/ 20 Lb. tank, Sycamore, 815-762-0382 REMINGTON POWER ACTUATED TOOL. Ramset, powder pins, model #476. $25. 815-508-3553 SHOP VAC - 16 gallon Craftsman shop vac, used, with all attachments, good condition. $ 40.00 obo as is. Please e-mail me at: wano61@aol.com

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2006 CHEVROLET CORVETTE $36,800. Only 14,300 miles. Auto transmission with paddle shifters.

Convertible with power roof. Monterey Red with black interior and roof. Has OnStar and Satellite radio and navigation. Has preferred equipment package and Z51 performance package. Original Sticker $64,865. 847-669-3792

Car Covers $35 Call anytime 815-784-2857 CHIROPRACTIC EXAM TABLE Thomas brand.

Burgundy. Stationary. Very Stable. $250.00 or best offer. Can deliver in Dekalb for an additional fee.

6 cylinder, 96K miles, one owner.

Non-smoker, auto, dual gas tanks, set of snow tires and rims also incl.

Interior exc cond, $2,900/obo.

815-786-7245 Call aft 5pm

JACKET Car Hartt black winter jacket size 40 tall. Fair condition, $15.

815-508-3553 LEATHER COAT Green Bay Packers green & black leather coat XL, NFL Official License. $100. 815-508-3553

Metallic Gold/black Show winner 350 engine. immaculate condition, new brakes, tires ready to cruise $11,500 630-689-8043 Genoa

Pool Ladder Above ground swimming pool ladder. $40/OBO Anytime 815-825-2571.

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Skutt Ceramic Model 181 Kiln17.5 inches across and 18 inches deep (2.63 cubic feet). Comes with 3 full and 1 half shelves and several post. Asking price: Kiln - $190; Discount possible if also purchasing molds. 815-498-3016 Two Slot Machines with Tokens $175 each or both for $300 815-748-7693

1990 & Newer NEON LIGHT Coors Light – Neon beer light. $150. 815-508-3553

Will beat anyone's price by $300.

Old Envelopes

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OLD FASHION ROCKING CHAIR light color tweed fabric asking $25 u pick up. 815-901-5503 please leave message if no answer.

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2004 YAMAHA V-STAR 20,000 miles, Great condition, Runs great. Some Upgrades$4000.00 or best offer. Call for details. 815-321-3474

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ESTATE AUCTION IN ORDER TO SETTLE THE ESTATE OF TYRONE EMERSON, THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WILL BE SOLD AT NO RESERVE TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER LOCATED AT: 415 MAIN STREET, MAPLE PARK IL. TY WAS A SELF EMPLOYED CONTRACTOR FOR OVER 40 YEARS THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE USED IN HIS TRADES AS WELL AS ITEMS FROM HIS COLLECTIONS THROUGHOUT THE YEARS.

THURSDAY EVENING JULY 17TH STARTING AT 5:00P.M. *TRUCKS * BOAT * TOOLS * 1978 GMC KURBMASTER WORK VAN, AT 139K MILES RUNS AND DRIVES USED EVERYDAY IN TY’S BUSINESS; 1986 GMC SIERRA K2500 55,147 ORG. MILES! 4 SPD, GREAT SHAPE DROVE TO MEXICO AND BACK LAST YEAR, SELLS WITH S+S SLIDE IN CAMPER; 1978 GLASTRON SPORTSTER XL TRI-HULL BOAT WITH 70 JOHNSON OUTBOARD MOTOR RUNS! TOOLS HILTI DX 451 PISTON DRILL; HILTI TE72 HAMMER DRILL; BOSCH CHOP SAW 1365 WITH BOX; RYOBI R160 ROUTER; DEWALT 10 CHOP SAW; PRO TECH TABLE SAW; RYOBI 10” PRECISION TABLE SAW; SAWZALL; ELECT. TIN SNIPS; CRAFTSMAN 15 GAL 5.5 HP AIR COMPRESSOR; PASSLODE IMPULSE FRAME NAILER; PASSLODE IMPULSE FINISH NAILER; 2 GAL 120V AIR COMPRESSOR; LOTS OF AIR HOSE; WSI COIL NAILER; PASLODE AIR NAILER; SENCO AIR NAILERS; MAKITA DRILLS; SKILL SAWS; BELT SANDERS; SAW HORSES; BENCH TOP GRINDER; 30 GAL SANDBLASTER; CRAFTSMAN STACK ABLE TOOL BOX; MANY OAK SPINDLES, SOLID WOOD DOORS; TRIM PIECES; THREE STORY SCAFFOLDING; SPORTSMAN 2000 WATT GENERATOR; OLDER KOHLER GENERATOR; MANY TOOL BOXES; DAYTON KEROSENE HEATER; LP SALAMANDER HEATER; CEMENT TOOLS; RO-MAX WIRE YELLOW, WHITE, AND BLUE; FIBERGLASS LADDERS; WET-DRY VAC; MANY SCREWS, COIL NAILS ROOFING NAILS AND HARDWARE TOO NUMEROUS TO MENTION! CAMPING & FISHING GRUMMAN ALUMINUM CANOE; OLD SCHOOL MERCURY 6HP OUTBOARD MOTOR; WESTERN TOURNAMENT WOOD SKIES XL14; WOOD OARS; MANY FISHING POLES; TACKLE BOX WITH LURES AND BAIT; FISHING NET; LIFE JACKETS; COLEMAN CAMPING STOVE; REECE HITCH MOUNT CLAY PIGEON SHOOTER; MANY COOLERS. YARD AND GARDEN MONTGOMERY WARD 5HP ROTO-TILLER; YARD MACHINES GAS POWERED WEED EATER; SHOVELS, RAKES, BROOMS, ROOFING SHOVELS, AND MUCH MORE! AUCTIONEERS NOTE: ALL OF THESE TOOLS WERE USED IN THE EVERYDAY USE OF TY’S BUSINESS COME AND BID AT NO RESERVE FOR THE NICE LINE OF TOOLS! TERMS AND CONDITIONS: ALL ITEMS MUST BE PAID IN FULL BEFORE REMOVED FROM THE SITE. CASH AND GOOD CHECK AND ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED! TITLES ON VEHICLES WILL BE HELD WHEN PAYING WITH CHECK UNTIL IT CLEARS.

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Compensation: Extensive benefits including, 401K, Basic Health, Basic Dental, Life Insurance. Freight Handlers: Paid on a productivity weight scale. Average about $12/Hour.

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

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

I BUY CARS, TRUCKS, VANS & SUVs

NATUZZI LEATHER-GENOA 4 pieces, sofa, love seat, chair and ottoman, padded Fir Green. $500, cash only, buyer must haul.

Call 815 784-4769

Craftsman 21” Cut Mulcher Mower High Wheel, 6.75 B&S, ready start, with extra blade $100 815-748-7693 MOWER Craftsman rear wheel drive mower.

6.5HP Briggs & Stratton, bag, electric start. $200. 815-508-3553

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Plastic Drum - White, 55 gallon Great For Rain Barrel Project Sycamore. $25/OBO - Moving 815-762-0382 Rugs, Decorator Area Rugs, 3'x3” and 5'x5” Made in Belguim, Blue/naturals. $30 ea or 2 for $50 815-762-0919 STEP LADDER 10 foot Werner aluminum step ladder. 300 load capacity. Type 1A, extra heavy duty. $100.

815-508-3553 STEP LADDERS - 3 wood step ladders, Type lll, 200lb. rating, very good condition, 4' to 5' high, $15 each, moving, Sycamore 815-762-0382 SUITCASE Pull-behind suitcase, 30 inches tall, black, like new. $20.

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“don't wait.... call 2day”!!

1969 Mustang Convertible Needs brakes Best “reasonable offer” Phone: (815) 758-3508

I Buy

BB GUN Walther BB gun pistol. CO2 21 shot clip, extra CO2 & BBs. $75.

815-508-3553

WILL BEAT ANY QUOTE GIVEN!! $400 - $2000

1996 FORD F-150 XL

Will pay extra for Honda, Toyota & Nissan

Kitchen Set Round table set, 5 highback padded seat chairs. $50.

8 AM – 10 PM 815-522-6607

Sycamore - 1002 Foxpointe Dr. Thur, Fri, Sat. July 17-19 Lots of Name brand junior's, men's and women's clothes, shoes, housewares, computer tables, girls bike, books, board games, ice skates, roller blades, and much much more.

2 Bench Top Table Saws - 10" Harbor Freight w/ Manual, Accessories, Good Shape, $90 w/ Stands, $60 w/o Stands, Sycamore, 815-762-0382

A-1 AUTO

WANTED!

TREE CLIMBERS / GROUNDSMEN D. Ryan Tree & Landscape, DeKalb

Toro Personal Pace Self Propel Mower with Bag (Not running) – for parts or repair. $20 815-748-7693

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DEKALB COUNTY - SYCAMORE, ILLINOIS CitiMortgage, Inc. PLAINTIFF Vs. Holly A. Lindgren a/k/a Holly Lindgren; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 09 CH 00449 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 4/24/2014, the Sheriff of DeKalb County, Illinois will on 8/14/14 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:

LAND SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF DEKALB, STATE OF ILLINOIS, IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: PIN 02-25-404-016, 03-30301-017 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 933 Nicholas Drive, Genoa, IL 60135 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 14-09-29120.

I615520 (Published in the Daily Chronicle, July 1, 8 & 15, 2014.)

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DEKALB COUNTY - SYCAMORE, ILLINOIS JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, as successor by merger to Chase Home Finance, LLC PLAINTIFF Vs. Brian K. Ohlinger; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 10 CH 00095 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 4/24/2014, the Sheriff of DeKalb County, Illinois will on 8/14/14 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 08-09-449-019 (08-09449-004 underlying) Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1279 Penny 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 sub-

FOR SALE – MOVING NOW!

subj prope y ject 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 14-09-38848.

I615519 (Published in the Daily Chronicle, July 1, 8 & 15, 2014.)

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DEKALB COUNTY - SYCAMORE, ILLINOIS Green Tree Servicing LLC PLAINTIFF Vs. Alicia Watson; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 13 CH 00434 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 4/24/2014, the Sheriff of DeKalb County, Illinois will on 8/14/14 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 11-03-176-022 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 3891 S. Pointe Drive, Unit E, 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 14-13-29513.

I615518 (Published in the Daily Chronicle, July 1, 8 & 15, 2014.)

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DEKALB COUNTY - SYCAMORE, ILLINOIS Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC PLAINTIFF Vs. Sandra Hoffstead f/k/a Sandra M. Kuhlmann; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 13 CH 00448 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 2/27/2014, the Sheriff of DeKalb County, Illinois will on 8/14/14 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

FOR SALE: BRICK RANCH

$150's for this 3 bedrm, 2 bath, full basement, huge 2.5 garage, fenced yard.

Residential area that allows 4 unrelated people.

CALL NEDRA ERICSON, REALTOR 815-739-9997

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2200 sq. ft. of finished living area 3 bedrm, 2 full bathrm, fireplace, huge kitchen (stainless steel appliances), finished basement (incl in sq ft), plus huge workshop/storage area, fenced yard.

GREAT ROADS – EASY TOLLWAY ACCESS BIG HOUSE ON HALF ACRE OF LAND COUNTRY WITH A VIEW.

CALL NEDRA ERICSON, REALTOR 815-739-9997

CALL NEDRA ERICSON, REALTOR - NOW! 815-739-9997

CLASSIFIED

Page B8 • Tuesday, July 15, 2014 ng estate: PIN 08-23-413-005 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 214 S. 10th 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 14-13-32124.

I615516 (Published in the Daily Chronicle, July 1, 8 & 15, 2014.)

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DEKALB COUNTY - SYCAMORE, ILLINOIS PNC Bank, National Association PLAINTIFF Vs. Anastacio Garcia a/k/a Anastasio Garcia; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 13 CH 00459 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 3/27/2014, the Sheriff of DeKalb County, Illinois will on 8/14/14 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 08-26-301-012 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 513 Spring 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 pursole chaser has the 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 MORT-

(C) GAGE 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 14-13-32393.

I615523 (Published in the Daily Chronicle, July 1, 8 & 15, 2014.)

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DEKALB COUNTY - SYCAMORE, ILLINOIS PNC Bank, National Association PLAINTIFF Vs. Esther M. Masesi; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 13 CH 00461 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 3/27/2014, the Sheriff of DeKalb County, Illinois will on 8/14/14 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 08-22-328-008 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 465 Yorkshire 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 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 14-13-32616.

I615521

Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 8063 Maple Road, Kingston, IL 60145 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 pursole chaser has the 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 14-13-25364.

I615525 (Published in the Daily Chronicle, July 1, 8 & 15, 2014.)

Hinckley ~ Rimsnider Road Becherer Farm, approx 80 acres.

76.6 tillable acres with 2 story farm house and ranch house. $1,599,000. 859-630-5920

Stone Prairie 2BR, 2BA APT. Available July/Aug. Close to NIU, Free heat & water, quiet lifestyle. Varsity Square Apts.

815-756-9554 www.glencoproperties.com

DEKALB ~ 227 N. 1st Large 2BR, carport, A/C, laundry.

Clean, quiet and secure. $750/mo.

J&A RE. 815-970-0679

DEKALB 2BR $695

Carlson Apts.

418 N. First St. 815-758-0600 hillcrestplaceaptsdekalb.com

DeKalb 3 Bedroom, 1st Floor New kit, hrdwd floors, $700. Upper 1BR, study, off-St parking, $600.

No pets/smokers. 815-762-4730

815-758-1100 or 815-895-8600

SYCAMORE - PRIME LOCATION 2 Bedroom, Full Kitchen Close to everything !

1711 DeKalb Ave, Sycamore $790/mo. 815-501-9748 SYCAMORE - PRIME LOCATION 1 Bedroom, Full Kitchen Close to everything !

1711 DeKalb Ave, Sycamore $690/mo. 815-501-9748

DEKALB QUIET 2 BEDROOM

Sycamore – 1 BR, 1st Flr, kit. appliances, Bsmt storage, quiet neighborhood, W/D hookup, off-street parking, $800. Util. inc. 1st+last.

815-761-4364 Sycamore – upper 1 bedroom, off street parking, laundry on site, storage available, no pets, $650/+ 630-365-5944 – 630-373-4096

DeKalb Quiet Studio 1, 2, 3BR

Quiet upper 2BR 1 bath, W/D, no pets/smoking. $700/mo + 1 st, last security. 815-501-1378

DEKALB : STUDIO- Quiet, roomy, ideal for grad. student; $450/mo., includes basic cable, water, garbage; 151 W. Lincoln Hwy; Sec. Dep. No pets or smoking.

Avail Sept1st.

815-787-3519 or 815-739-1711 1 bath, parking, laundry.

NO pets/smoking, Agent Owned.

815-756-2359 - 815-758-6712

Lease, deposit, ref, no pets.

815-739-5589 ~ 815-758-6439

DeKalb Spacious Lower 2BR Laundry, lrg yard, storage, garage avail. $750/mo. utilities not incl Avail 8-1 815-751-2937

DEKALB ~ 2 BEDROOM Clean, quiet, 1 bath, appliances included, available now.

815-758-6580

Sycamore ~ Brickville Rd.

Sycamore ~ Great 2 Bedroom Bright & Sunny! On-site laundry.

Off St. parking. No pets/smoking.

815-501-1872 SYCAMORE: NEWER 2BR Upper.

CA. DW. W/D on Site. Off-Street Prkg. No pets/smoking. $695 Incl.

Wtr/Grbg J&A RE 815-970-0679

DEKALB ~ 2 BEDROOM in quiet residential neighborhood $800/mo includes heat, water. trash, no pets. 815-758-3154 DEKALB: Recently Remodeled, 2BR Apts.-$625/m. Garbage & water incl. Nice Neighborhood.

Avail. Aug. 1st. 815-756-1424

GENOA 1 & 2 BEDROOM 1 bath, remodeled, appl. Counrty setting, close to downtown Genoa.

815-784-4606 ~ 815-901-3346

Kingston Efficiency Unit Appl, $330/mo+sec, 1 year lease.

No pets/smoking. 815-975-4601

Kirkland Small 2 Bedroom New appliances, carpet, a/c, no pets, $500/mo + sec, avail now.

815-289-9325

MALTA, 1 BR, Upper Quiet, everything included except electric. $575/mo.

Call: 815-762-0678

ROCHELLE 1 & 2 BEDROOM Remodeled, clean and quiet.

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

BIG APARTMENTS, LESS MONEY! Rochelle: 15 minutes from DeKalb 1 BR & 2BR Starting at $530 Recently updated!

Affordable heat.

Walk to shops!

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CORTLAND / DEKALB 3 Beds, 1.5 Baths, 2 car garage $1125/mo. + Deposit.

Available Now. 815-764-9454

DeKalb/Summit Enclave 2BR 1.5 bath, 2 car garage, C/A ,W/D. D/W, no pets/smoking, $950/mo + security.

815-501-1378 Dekalb: 2 BR, 1.5 bath condo, hardwood floors, 2 car garage, appliances stay. No smoking, $1200/mo + util. Move-in ready.

Call 815-899-7551

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

No pets.

815-758-0123

DeKalb - 208 Gurler St. - Newer, 2 lg BR, 1.5BA, appl, C/A, bsmt, W/D, patio, 1-car gar. $900 + util, 1st/last/sec. No pets – 1 year lease 815-758-8335

Shabbona 2 Bedroom Appliances, W/D, A/C, nice yard.

No pets, garage, $685/mo + dep.

815-508-1636 Sycamore - 2BR, 1BA Duplex Full basement, C/A, 1-car garage, appliances + D/W & W/D. No pets/smoking. $855/mo + sec.

815-895-6747

CORTLAND - HOME FOR RENT $1100/mo, 1st mo & Sec Deposit Required, 3 BR, 2 car garage No Pets/Smoking.

Call 815-756-4023 DEKALB – 3 BR 1 bath, large fenced yard, pets considered. Available Aug 6. $1050. Nice neighborhood. 815-756-1539

DeKalb 3BR, Den, DR, Garage $1025. 4BR, DR, office, sunroom, 2 car, $1195. 3BR, 1.5BA, gar. $1175.

815-762-4730 DEKALB HOUSE FOR RENT 2 Bedrooms, 1 bath w/ Garage available end of August. $900/month.

815-739-2499 Realtor Owned

Cortland Spacious 2 Bedroom W/D hookup, $750/mo + utilities and security, no pets.

Sue 815-762-0781

DeKalb. 3/4 BR. Hardwood floors.

All appls. Garage. Large, fenced yard. $995/mo+utils. Sec dep req.

815-405-1000

Genoa 3 + Bedroom Ranch Rustick look, stove, refrig, fireplace. $975 + 1st , last sec. Near GMS 815-762-3240

PUBLIC NOTICE

KINGSTON ~ 2 BEDROOM

DeKalb 1BR $550

Hillcrest Place Apts.

220 E. Hillcrest. 815-758-0600 hillcrestplaceaptsdekalb.com DEKALB - 3 BR, 1 BA, first floor unit for rent. First & last required upon move in. 630-768-5962

Having a Birthday, Anniversary, Graduation or Event Coming Up? Share It With Everyone by Placing a HAPPY AD!

Appliances, no pets/smoking, $650/mo + security, available 8/1.

815-975-4601

Virgil Area1600 Sq Ft Bi-Level 3-4BR, 1-3/4BA, 2 car heated gar.

Mowing/snow removal incl, no pets/smkg, $1350/mo + 1st, last sec, avail 10/1. 815-988-1457

Buying? Selling?

Renting? Hiring?

DeKalb - Large 2 Bdrm, stove, fridge, D/W, W/D, A/C, security entrance, quiet bldg, no dogs 815-758-0079

DEKALB - SPACIOUS MARKET APARTMENTS

DEKALB - Near downtown North 2nd Street, 800+ sq. ft. ideal for office, retail, salon, call for details, agent owned.

815-756-2359 or 815-758-6712

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

J&A RE 815-970-0679

SUMMIT ENCLAVE COURTHOME 2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath, 2 car garage. All appliances. Pets OK with deposit. $1050/month+utilities. 1 year lease with security deposit. Available 8/1. Contact cambriaunit2@gmail.com

SYCAMORE - Studio apt., Kitchen, Bath, Off Street Parking, Great location, $490 Mo. 815-751-3982

(Published in the Daily Chronicle, July 1, 8 & 15, 2014.)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DEKALB COUNTY - SYCAMORE, ILLINOIS The National Bank & Trust Company PLAINTIFF Vs. Patricia I. Fisher; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 14 CH 00002 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 3/27/2014, the Sheriff of DeKalb County, Illinois will on 8/14/14 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 02-29-400-005

Laing Mgmt.

DEKALB 1 BEDROOM With study, stove, refrig, C/A. Garage, available August.

815-758-0079

Appl, a/c, laundry, water/garbage included + extra storage.

815-751-0480

$650/mo+dep & lease, avail now.

Stove, fridge, heat & water incl.

No pets/smoking. 815-298-0423

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

Cat friendly. Private fishing. $765/mo.

DEKALB ~ 1 BEDROOM

Malta Quiet, Upper 2 Bedroom

DeKalb - Upper 2 Bedroom

Daily Chronicle / daily-chronicle.com

Daily Chronicle Classified 877-264-2527

To place an ad, call 877-264-2527 Daily Chronicle Classified

pr tly posse ject 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 14-09-29120.

I615520 (Published in the Daily Chronicle, July 1, 8 & 15, 2014.)

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DEKALB COUNTY - SYCAMORE, ILLINOIS CitiMortgage, Inc. PLAINTIFF Vs. Holly A. Lindgren a/k/a Holly Lindgren; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 09 CH 00449 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 4/24/2014, the Sheriff of DeKalb County, Illinois will on 8/14/14 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: LAND SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF DEKALB, STATE OF ILLINOIS, IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: LOT 9 IN OAK CREEK COVE, (BEING A RESUBDIVISION OF OAK CREEK ESTATES UNIT 3, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST FRACTIONAL QUARTER OF SECTION 30, TOWNSHIP 42 NORTH, RANGE 5 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN AND PART OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 42 NORTH, RANGE 4 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS, RECORDED AS DOCUMENT NO. 96007711 AND DATED MAY 20, 1996 (EXCEPTING THEREFROM LOT 100 IN SAID OAK CREEK ESTATES UNIT 3)), SAID RESUBDIVISION BEING RECORDED JUNE 19, 1998 AS DOCUMENT NO. 98010152 IN BOOK "Z" OF PLATS, PAGE 345, IN DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS, SITUATED IN THE CITY OF GENOA, COUNTY OF DEKALB AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. PIN 02-25-404-016, 03-30301-017 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 933 Nicholas Drive, Genoa, IL 60135 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 sub-

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DEKALB COUNTY - SYCAMORE, ILLINOIS JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, as successor by merger to Chase Home Finance, LLC PLAINTIFF Vs. Brian K. Ohlinger; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 10 CH 00095 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 4/24/2014, the Sheriff of DeKalb County, Illinois will on 8/14/14 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 9 OF GARDEN ESTATES TOWNHOMES, PUD BEING A RESUBDIVISION OF PART OF LOT 75 OF EDEN'S GARDEN-PHASE II AND PHASE III, A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT IN PART OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 4 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JUNE 11, 2003 IN PLAT CABINET 9, AT SLIDE NO 62A, AS DOCUMENT NO 2003016093, SITUATED IN THE CITY OF DEKALB, DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 08-09-449-019 (08-09449-004 underlying) Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1279 Penny 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 14-09-38848.

I615519 (Published in the Daily Chronicle, July 1, 8 & 15, 2014.)

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DEKALB COUNTY - SYCAMORE, ILLINOIS Green Tree Servicing LLC PLAINTIFF Vs. Alicia Watson; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 13 CH 00434 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 4/24/2014, the Sheriff of DeKalb County, Illinois will on 8/14/14 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 302 OF THE REPLAT OF LOTS 300 AND 400 IN THE REPLAT OF LOTS 1, 2 AND 3 IN SOUTH POINTE COMMERCIAL DIVISION, LOCATED IN THE EAST 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST FRACTIONAL QUARTER OF SECTION 3, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 4 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED NOVEMBER 16, 2004 IN PLAT CABINET 9, AT SLIDE NO. 131-B AS DOCUMENT NO. 2004023452, SITUATED IN THE CITY OF DEKALB, DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 11-03-176-022 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 3891 S. Pointe Drive, Unit E, 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

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I615518 (Published in the Daily Chronicle, July 1, 8 & 15, 2014.)

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DEKALB COUNTY - SYCAMORE, ILLINOIS Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC PLAINTIFF Vs. Sandra Hoffstead f/k/a Sandra M. Kuhlmann; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 13 CH 00448 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 2/27/2014, the Sheriff of DeKalb County, Illinois will on 8/14/14 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 SOUTHERLY 50 FEET OF LOTS 1 AND 2 IN BLOCK 3 OF H.D. HUNT'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF DEKALB, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK "B" OF PLATS, PAGE 45, ON NOVEMBER 15, 1881, IN DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 08-23-413-005 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 214 S. 10th 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 14-13-32124.

I615516 (Published in the Daily Chronicle, July 1, 8 & 15, 2014.)

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DEKALB COUNTY - SYCAMORE, ILLINOIS PNC Bank, National Association PLAINTIFF Vs. Anastacio Garcia a/k/a Anastasio Garcia; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 13 CH 00459 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 3/27/2014, the Sheriff of DeKalb County, Illinois will on 8/14/14 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 1 IN THE ADDITION OF BLOCK 2 TO COLONIAL SUBDIVISION, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTH WEST 1/4 OF SECTION 26, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 4, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JUNE 4, 1958, AS DOCUMENT NO. 290879, IN PLAT BOOK "K", PAGE 23, IN DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF DEKALB AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. PIN 08-26-301-012 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 513 Spring 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 14-13-32393.

I615523

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DEKALB COUNTY - SYCAMORE, ILLINOIS PNC Bank, National Association PLAINTIFF Vs. Esther M. Masesi; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 13 CH 00461 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 3/27/2014, the Sheriff of DeKalb County, Illinois will on 8/14/14 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 109 IN KENSINGTON POINTE PUD UNIT NO. 2, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 4, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED AUGUST 12, 2002, IN PLAT CABINET 9, AT SLIDE 32-C, AS DOCUMENT NO. 2002015514, IN DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 08-22-328-008 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 465 Yorkshire 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 of the sale. The successful pursole chaser has the 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 14-13-32616.

I615521

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DEKALB COUNTY - SYCAMORE, ILLINOIS The National Bank & Trust Company PLAINTIFF Vs. Patricia I. Fisher; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 14 CH 00002 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 3/27/2014, the Sheriff of DeKalb County, Illinois will on 8/14/14 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: PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 29, TOWNSHIP 42 NORTH, RANGE 4 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 29, THENCE WESTERLY ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 29 A DISTANCE OF 2101.6 FEET FOR THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING WESTERLY ALONG SAID SOUTH SECTION LINE A DISTANCE OF 351.0 FEET; THENCE NORTHERLY PERPENDICULAR TO THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE A DISTANCE OF 350.0 FEET; THENCE EASTERLY PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 29 A DISTANCE OF 351.0 FEET; THENCE SOUTHERLY PERPENDICULAR TO THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE A DISTANCE OF 350.0 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, SITUATED IN DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 02-29-400-005 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 8063 Maple Road, Kingston, IL 60145 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

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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 14-13-25364.

I615525 (Published in the Daily Chronicle, July 1, 8 & 15, 2014.)

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DeKALB COUNTY-SYCAMORE, ILLINOIS M&T BANK PLAINTIFF VS KIMBERLY A IHSSEN; BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS ; DEFENDANTS 14 CH 130 350 COUNTY LINE ROAD LEE, IL 60530 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN YOU, KIMBERLY A IHSSEN; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; defendants, that this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, asking for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: PART OF THE SOUTHWEST FRACTIONAL QUARTER OF SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 3 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE SAID SOUTHWEST FRACTIONAL QUARTER OF SECTION 6 THENCE NORTHERLY ON THE WEST LINE OF SAID SOUTHWEST FRACTIONAL QUARTER, 680.00 FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF PINE VIEW SUBDIVISION AS PLATTED AND RECORDED IN THE DEKALB COUNTY RECORDER'S OFFICE, SYCAMORE, ILLINOIS; THENCE EASTERLY ON THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID PINE VIEW SUBDIVISION 35.0 FEET MORE OR LESS TO A POINT ON THE EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF COUNTY LINE ROAD; THENCE SOUTHERLY ON SAID EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF THE SAID SOUTHWEST FRACTIONAL QUARTER OF SECTION 6, 149.42 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE POINT OF INTERSEC-

TION OF THE WESTERLY EXTENSION OF THE EXTERIOR FACE OF THE ORIGINAL NORTHERLY 2-STORY SCHOOL BUILDING WALL; SAID POINT BEING THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE TRACT OF LAND BEING DESCRIBED; THENCE EASTERLY PERPENDICULAR TO THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE ON THE SAID WESTERLY EXTENSION AND THE EXTERIOR FACE OF THE EXISTING WALL, 114.75 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE INTERSECTION WITH THE EXISTING NORTH - SOUTH BUILDING WALL LINE; THENCE SOUTHERLY PERPENDICULAR TO THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE ALONG SAID NORTH - SOUTH BUILDING WALL, 9.10 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE INTERSECTION WITH THE EXISTING EAST - WEST BUILDING WALL LINE; THENCE EASTERLY PERPENDICULAR TO THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE ALONG SAID BUILDING WALL LINE AND THE EASTERLY EXTENSION THEREOF, 110.25 FEET MORE OR LESS TO A POINT ON A LINE 225.0 FEET PERPENDICULARLY DISTANCE EASTERLY OF AND PARALLEL WITH THE EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF COUNTY LINE ROAD; THENCE SOUTHERLY ON SAID LINE 92.53 FEET; THENCE WESTERLY PERPENDICULARLY TO THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE 225.0 FEET TO THE SAID EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF COUNTY LINE ROAD; THENCE NORTHERLY ON SAID EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE, 101.58 FEET TO THE SAID POINT OF BEGINNING, SITUATED IN DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 350 COUNTY LINE ROAD, LEE, IL 60530 and which said Mortgage was made by, KIMBERLY A IHSSEN; Mortgagor (s), to SILVER HILL FINANCIAL, LLC Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of DEKALB County, Illinois, as Document No. 2006000660; and for other relief.

UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this County, Maureen A. Josh DeKalb Cnty Circuit Clerk 133 W. State Street Sycamore, Illinois 60178 on or before July 31, 2014, A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES Attorneys for Plaintiff

eys Thirteenth Floor 1 North Derborn Chicago, Illinois 60602 Tel. (312) 346-9088 Fax (312) 346-1557 PA 1403088 I615499 (Published in the Daily Chronicle, July 1, 8 & 15, 2014.)

PUBLIC NOTICE

MUNOZ and JORGE LUIS MUNOZ pursuant to the statute in such case made and provided. Any persons interested in said request for change of name may appear at said time and place, if they so desire.

Katherine Mendiola 11450 Chicago Road Waterman, IL 60556 (Published in the Daily Chronicle, July 15, 22, 29, 2014.)

Notice The audit report for the Grundy Kendall Regional Office of Education #24 for the year ending June 30, 2013 is available for inspection during regular business hours at the office of the Regional Superintendent, the Honorable Christopher Mehochko, 1320 Union Street, Morris, IL 60450. This notice is made in compliance with 105 ILCS 5/2-3.17a.

(Published in the Morris Daily Herald July 15, 2014.)

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE TWENTY-THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION OF: KATHERINE MENDIOLA, individually and on behalf of her minor children OLIVIA ESPERANZA MENDIOLA, SERGIO MATEO MENDIOLA, ROXANA LUCIA MENDIOLA and JORGE LUIS MENDIOLA, JR. FOR CHANGE OF NAME to KATHERINE MUNOZ, OLIVIA ESPERANZA MUNOZ, SERGIO MATEO MUNOZ, ROXANA LUCIA MUNOZ and JORGE LUIS MUNOZ PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that on August 6, 2014, at 9:00 A.M. at the DeKalb County Courthouse, 133 West State Street, Sycamore, Illinois, 60178 in the courtroom occupied by the presiding judge, Katherine Mendiola will file her petition requesting that her children's names and her name be changed fromKATHERINE MENDIOLA, OLIVIA ESPERANZA MENDIOLA, SERGIO MATEO MENDIOLA, ROXANA LUCIA MENDIOLA and JORGE LUIS MENDIOLA, JR. to KATHERINE MUNOZ, OLIVIA ESPERANZA MUNOZ, SERGIO MATEO MUNOZ, ROXANA LUCIA

PUBLIC NOTICE ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on July 14, 2014 a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of DeKalb County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post office addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as ROBINSON & ROBINSON ENTERPRISES located at 203 Tilton Park Drive, DeKalb, IL 60115.

Dated July 14, 2014 /s/ Douglas J. Johnson DeKalb County Clerk & Recorder (Published in the Daily Chronicle, July 15, 22 & 29, 2014.)

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