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Sycamore park plan on ballot District board OKs putting tax hike referendum on November slate

By JESSI HAISH jhaish@shawmedia.com SYCAMORE – Sycamore voters will see a referendum for the Sycamore Park District on their ballots this November.

The park district commissioners voted Tuesday to add a referendum to the ballot to fund its Vision 2020 plan, which includes creating new amenities, with the largest

erendum, it would allow for a said park board President Ted Strack. “As I’ve property tax rate increase of stated many 18 cents per $100 of equalized For information about the Vision times, whatevassessed value. The increase 2020 plan, visit sycamoreparker they direct would cost the owner of a district.com. To see a short video us to do is fine $154,000 home who claims the explaining the Vision 2020 plan, with me. It’s homestead exemption about visit youtube.com/SycamoreParks. $81 a year in additional proptheir money, not ours. I think erty tax. Park officials said Ted Strack it’s good for the $154,000 is the average home Sycamore project being a 22,400-square- value in the district. community. I Park Board foot community center for Sycthink there’s “At the end of the day the president amore residents. been prior genpublic will decide whether If voters approve the ref- they want to do this or not,” erations that have made sim-

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ilar decisions that have left a real legacy. If the people in 1923 hadn’t built our golf course, how different would our community be?”

All of the proposed projects are estimated to cost about $13 million, and park officials also have been seeking private donations and applying for federal and state grants to fund some of their plans.

There are seven projects laid out in Vision 2020: a com-

munity center, sled hill, dog park, splash pad, trail connections, sports complex improvements and expansions, and replacing the failing golf course irrigation system.

Dan Gibble, park district executive director, reiterated that the pool is not included in the Vision 2020 plan.

Strack said pools are extremely expensive items, and

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DeKALB MAYOR JOHN RAY: “The success of NIU is vital to the success of this community.”

Vallas blasts Rauner proposal

DeKalb, NIU focus on long-term collaboration

Dem scorns budget plan

By KATIE DAHLSTROM kdahlstrom@shawmedia.com DeKALB – In a visit Tuesday to DeKalb, Democratic lieutenant-governor candidate Paul Vallas blasted Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Rauner’s budget plan, saying it would result in a $7.9 billion budget hole and drastic cuts to education.

“This is moving in the wrong direction at breakneck speed,” Vallas said.

Meanwhile, Rauner’s spokesman said the plan to roll the income tax rate back, freeze property taxes and impose new sales taxes on some services would expand the state’s economy.

Vallas, speaking to about 10 people at Northern Illinois University’s Holmes Student Center, bashed the proposal, saying it would leave the state with a $7.9 billion hole in it’s $35 billion spending plan.

Of that, Vallas argued about $4 billion would have to be cut from education funding, affecting local school districts, community colleges and state universities including NIU. The rest, he said, would come from human services and public safety.

“This is fundamentally dishonest at the end of the day,” Vallas said. “We’ve been asking for a plan for 500 days, and we finally got it and it’s a doozy. And it doesn’t work.

It doesn’t even come close to working.”

Rauner’s plan, which he unveiled last week, includes reducing the income tax to 3 percent over the next four years, seeking legislation to freeze property tax rates and require voter approval for new property tax hikes.

Gov. Pat Quinn, who Rauner is challenging in the November election, has pushed to maintain the state’s 5 percent income tax rate, which he and fellow Democrats

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DeKalb Mayor John Rey talks about the city’s relationship with Northern Illinois University during the DeKalb State of the City address Tuesday in the Community Room at Hopkins Park in DeKalb.

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DeKALB – DeKalb Mayor John Rey believes being hopeful about the city of DeKalb is not enough to make it a vibrant college community.

Real change, he said, will take a visionary way of thinking, a gritty determination and leaders who want to make long-term changes rather than short-term moves for political gain. Prosperity also will come from collaboration with Northern Illinois University to overcome challenges both bodies face, Rey contended.

“We’re in this game together,” Rey said. “The success of NIU is vital to the success of this community. We are partners with strengths

of students, staff, faculty and other residents working together, recognizing our legacy and growing into our future as a cool college town.”

About a year into their tenures, Rey and NIU President Doug Baker joined City Manager Anne Marie Gaura in detailing the past year and their visions to bring the city and the university together during the annual State of the City event Tuesday at Hopkins Community Center in DeKalb.

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Among those moves is one that will change the city’s Ellwood Historic Neighborhood, which sits between the university campus and downtown DeKalb. The neighborhood is seen in the City Center plan adopted in June 2013 as the connection between the two. The neighborhood also came up in NIU’s Bold Futures workshops last fall and this spring.

Rey envisions development in that area being driven by a private business, with the city offering supREY LOOKS AT THE LONG HAUL Standing before a crowd of about port.

Although potential changes 150 people with a screen reading “Our legacy, Our future – Togeth- have stirred consternation among er” behind him, Rey called for a residents, plans to see some changbetter DeKalb, a goal he knows he es in the neighborhood won’t go won’t reach quickly and likely will involve moves that will be met with See DeKALB, page A4

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8DAILY PLANNER Today Business Networking International: 8 a.m. at 920 W. Prairie Drive, No. M, Sycamore.

Free Blood Pressure Clinic: 9 to 11 a.m. at Valley West Community Hospital, 11 E. Pleasant Ave., Sandwich. No appointment necessary.

815-786-3962 or www.valleywest. org.

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

New Beginnings AA(C): 10 a.m. at 120 Main St., Kingston. 800-4527990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com.

Kishwaukee Kiwanis: 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Hopkins Park Community Room in DeKalb. www.

KishKiwanis.org; email Amy Polzin at APolzin87@yahoo.com.

Exchange Club of DeKalb/Sycamore: Noon to 1 p.m. at Lincoln Inn, DeKalb. Guests are welcome. Call John Hughes at 815-991-5387.

Sycamore Rotary Club: Noon at Blumen Gardens, 403 Edward St., Sycamore.

24 Hour A Day Brown Bag AA(C): 12:05 p.m. at Newman Center, 512 Normal Road, DeKalb.

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

Kishwaukee Valley Heritage Museum: 1 to 5 p.m. at 622 Park Ave. in Genoa. Call 815-784-5559 for appointments other days.

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

Open to all. www.dekalbalumni.org.

Consumer Advocacy Council of DeKalb County: 3:45 p.m. at Reality House, 631 S. First St., DeKalb.

All consumers of mental health services and the public welcome at CACDC meetings.

Weight Watchers: 5 p.m. weighin, 5:30 p.m. meeting at Weight Watchers Store, 2583 Sycamore Road, (near Aldi) DeKalb.

Safe Passage Domestic Violence support group: 815-7565228; www.safepassagedv.org.

Came to Believe AA(C): 6 p.m. at DeKalb Area Alano Club, 312 E. Taylor St., DeKalb. 800-452-7990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com.

Chess Game Play: 6 to 8 p.m. at Sycamore Public Library, 103 E. State St., Sycamore. Free, open chess game play. All ages and skill levels are welcome. info@ dekalbchess.com or visit www.

DeKalbChess.com.

Northern Illinois Reiki Share: 6 to 7 p.m. at Center for Integrative BodyWork, 130 N. Fair St., Sycamore. RSVP appreciated, not required. www.yourcfib.com, 815899-6000 or info@yourcfib.com.

North Avenue Pass It On AA(C): 6:30 p.m. at North Avenue Baptist Church, 301 North Ave., Sycamore.

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

Cortland Lions Club: 7 p.m. at Lions Shelter House at Cortland Community Park. Visitors and prospective members are welcome.

815-756-4000.

Narcotics Anonymous: 7 to 8 p.m. at United Church of Christ, 615 N. First St., DeKalb. 815-964-5959. www.rragsna.org.

Sycamore Lions Club: 7 p.m. at MVP’s Regale Center, 124 1/2 S. California St., Sycamore. For service-minded men and women. www.sycamorelions.org; contact Jerome Perez at Sycamorejerry@ comcast.net or 815-501-0101.

Bingo Night: 7:15 p.m. at Sycamore Veterans Club, 121 S. California St. 815-895-2679.

Celebration Chorale practices: 8 p.m. Wednesdays at First United Methodist Church, 321 Oak St., DeKalb. Singers are invited. For information, call Sally at 815-7396087.

Hopefuls AA(C): 8 p.m. at DeKalb Area Alano Club, 312 E. Taylor St., DeKalb. 800-452-7990; www. dekalbalanoclub.com.

Thursday Safe Passage Domestic Violence support group: 815-7565228; www.safepassagedv.org.

Weekly Ladies’ Brunch: 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.

Back To Basics AA(C): 9:30 a.m. at DeKalb Area Alano Club, 312 E. Taylor St., DeKalb. 800-452-7990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com.

Feed My Sheep Food Pantry: 10 a.m. to noon at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 1915 N. First St., DeKalb.

All are welcome.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly: 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. weigh-in and 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. meeting, Sycamore United Methodist Church, 160 Johnson Ave. Call Lydia at 815-895-4618.

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Facebook helps DeKalb police Burglary suspect turns himself in after officials post photo DeKalb Police posted this picture on their Facebook page about 4:30 p.m. Monday and received more than 60 comments about the man’s identity. Israel Valenzuela-Piedra, 23, of the 2400 block of Lilac Lane, Sycamore, is seen Sunday on surveillance video with items from WalMart, 2300 Sycamore Road, DeKalb.

By ANDREA AZZO aazzo@shawmedia.com DeKALB – When Israel Valenzuela-Piedra saw an incriminating photo of himself carrying items from Wal-Mart on DeKalb police’s Facebook page, he decided to turn himself in, authorities said.

Valenzuela-Piedra, 23, of the 2400 block of Lilac Lane, Sycamore, is accused of breaking into a DeKalb home about 1 a.m. Monday and stealing a wallet, computer and Chicago Bears helmet signed by Hall of Fame running back Walter Payton, according to court records.

Police said he used a credit card stolen from the home at Wal-Mart, 2300 Sycamore Road, DeKalb, and Hy-Vee, 2700 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore. Valenzuela-Piedra signed the card reader using the victim’s name when he bought the items, court records show.

This marked one of the first times DeKalb police were able to arrest a suspect from a photograph posted to its Facebook account, said Penny Meier, DeKalb police administrative assistant.

“It’s the citizens that probably solved this for us with their quick response,” Meier said. “We thank them.”

Police received multiple phone calls early Monday about a couple of residential burglaries and between eight and 10 car burglaries on the south side of DeKalb, said DeKalb police Lt. Bob Redel. During the investigation, police found video surveillance of the suspect when he used the credit card at WalMart, Redel said.

Police put a post on Facebook about 5 p.m. Monday asking people to identify the suspect. Within an hour, one woman identified the man as Israel

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To help Anyone who recently purchased an item from Israel Valenzuela-Piedra is asked to call the DeKalb Police Department at 815-7488400 or DeKalb County Crime Stoppers at 815-895-3272.

Valenzuela. He turned himself in later that night.

Police have used descriptions or sketches to ask people to identify suspects on Facebook, Meier said. However, getting a photo with clear resolution is rare, she said.

The Facebook request also helped police gain between 40 and 50 more “likes,” Meier said.

As for Valenzuela-Piedra, he posted $5,000 bail Tuesday to be released from jail while his charges of residential burglary and forgery are pending.

If convicted of residential burglary, the more serious charge, he could face probation or between four and 15 years in prison. Valenzuela-Piedra is due in court July 29.

However, additional charges could be filed against him depending on if authorities are able to find more items he possibly stole, Redel said. Anyone who recently purchased an item from Valenzuela-Piedra is asked to call the DeKalb Police Department at 815-7488400.

“It was great it worked out,” Redel said. “That’s got to be one of fastest responses we’ve had.”

Courts split on health care law ruling The ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama’s health care law is snarled in another big legal battle, with two federal appeals courts issuing contradictory rulings on a key financing issue within hours of each other Tuesday.

But the split rulings don’t necessarily mean another trip to the Supreme Court for the Affordable Care Act. And White House spokesman Josh Earnest immediately announced that millions of consumers will keep getting financial aid for their premiums – billions of dollars in all – as the administration appeals the one adverse decision.

In that first ruling, a divided threejudge panel in Washington called into question the subsidies that help millions of low- and middle-income people afford their premiums, saying financial aid can be provided only in states that have set up their own insurance markets, or exchanges.

About 100 miles to the south in Richmond, Virginia, another appeals court panel unanimously came to the opposite conclusion, ruling that the Internal Revenue Service correctly interpreted the will of Congress when it issued regulations allowing health insurance tax

credits for consumers in all 50 states.

Split appeals court decisions are a classic route to the Supreme Court. But in this situation, it’s far from clear what will happen because the administration still has a legal card to play.

Since the Washington case was decided by a three-judge panel, the administration will ask the full 11-member appeals court to hear the case. The full U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit has seven judges appointed

by Democratic presidents, including four by Obama.

President If the full court comes Barack out in favor of the adminObama istration, the prospect of Supreme Court involvement would be greatly diminished. On the other hand, if the full Washington court stays out of it or, after a hearing, essentially leaves the panel’s decision in place, then the Supreme Court would almost certainly weigh in.

Democratic appointees also constitute a majority of the full appeals court in Richmond.

Both cases are part of a long-running political and legal campaign to overturn

Obama’s signature domestic legislation

by Republicans and other opponents of the law.

In the Washington case, Halbig v.

Burwell, a group of small business owners argued that the law authorizes subsidies only for people who buy insurance through markets established by the states – not by the federal government.

That’s no mere technical distinction, since the federal government is running the markets, or exchanges, in 36 states.

The Washington court agreed with that objection, in a 2-1 decision that could mean premium increases for more than half the 8 million Americans who have bought taxpayer-subsidized private insurance under the law.

Two judges appointed by Republican presidents voted against the administration’s interpretation of the law while one appointed by a Democratic president dissented.

The majority opinion concluded that the law, as written, “unambiguously” restricts subsides to consumers in exchanges established by states. That would invalidate an IRS regulation that tried to sort out confusing wording in the law by concluding that Congress intended for consumers in all 50 states to have subsidized coverage.

her porch. He admitted to hunting frogs, cleaning them, and then dumping them on his neighbor’s porch to bother her.

Behles also admitted to violating his two-year probation sentence. He pleaded guilty Feb. 20 to retail theft, court records show.

The rare flight ban came as Israel grappled with news that a soldier went missing after an attack in the Gaza Strip, raising the possibility he was abducted, a scenario that could complicate intense diplomatic efforts to end the two-week conflict.

8BRIEFS Man gets short sentence in frog-carcass case SYCAMORE – The Kingston man accused of dropping 15 to 20 dead frogs on his neighbor’s porch will have to seek a psychiatric evaluation, according to court records.

Jay Behles, 21, of the 300 block of Willow Street, was sentenced to two months in the DeKalb County Jail after pleading guilty July 14 to criminal Jay J. Behles damage to property. He had 8 days left on the sentence when given credit for time served and good behavior.

Presiding Judge Robbin Stuckert ordered Behles to obtain a psychiatric evaluation

by Sept. 23. According to police, Behles damaged his neighbor’s welcome mat on

– Andrea Azzo

Airlines ban flights to Israel after rocket strike JERUSALEM – A Hamas rocket exploded Tuesday near Israel’s main airport, prompting a ban on flights from the U.S. and many from Europe and Canada as aviation authorities responded to the shock of seeing a civilian jetliner shot down over Ukraine.

Israel declared that Ben-Gurion Airport was safe and said there was no reason to “hand terror a prize” by halting flights.

Plane crash bodies removed from war zone in Ukraine KHARKIV, Ukraine – A train bearing the dead from the downed Malaysian airliner finally reached Ukrainian government-held territory Tuesday, but the pro-Russian separatists in control of the crash site showed little willingness to allow the fullscale investigation demanded by world leaders. The dead will be flown to the Netherlands, the homeland of most of the victims, for identification.

– Wire reports

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8CORRECTIONS • In Barry Schrader’s “DeKalb County Life” column, which appeared on page A2 of Tuesday’s Daily Chronicle, Potawatomi Prairie Band Nation Tribal Council Vice Chairwoman Joyce Guerrero was misidentified.

• A front-page story in Tuesday’s Daily Chronicle about fees for DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office communication center contained incorrect information. The county will continue to contribute more than half the cost to the 911 dispatch center. Waterman will owe $18,638 for using county dispatch services in 2014.

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Waterman driver cited after crash with train

By ANDREA AZZO aazzo@shawmedia.com SHABBONA – A Waterman woman and her 10-month-old baby were taken to Kishwaukee Hospital as a precautionary measure Tuesday after she accidentally drove into a passing train near Shabbona, authorities said.

Sarah K. Tompkins, 28, of the 6900 block of Lee Road in

Waterman, was driving east on Lee Road about 1:45 p.m.

Tuesday toward the train tracks between Leland and Gast roads when her Pontiac Grand Prix collided with a Union Pacific train car, authorities said. Tompkins said she was distracted by her infant in the back seat and did not see the train approaching, according to a DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office news release.

Crews work to clear the scene of an accident after a car collided with a Union Pacific train crossing Lee Road at 1:45 p.m. Tuesday between Leland and Gast roads. To view video from the scene of the crash, visit DailyChronicle. com.

There is a yield sign at the train tracks, but no lights or gates, DeKalb County Sheriff’s Lt. Andy Sullivan said.

The train was already in the intersection when the Pontiac collided with it, striking the first car. The Pontiac then went into a ditch, Sullivan said.

The vehicle was towed from the scene, and Tompkins was cited for failing to yield.

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Police Family fest highlights area businesses arrest missing offender

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Did not update his sex offender status

By ANDREA AZZO aazzo@shawmedia.com SYCAMORE – After a daylong search, police have arrested Robert Gahlbeck, the sex offender accused of failing to give authorities a new address, court records show.

A warrant was issued Tuesday for Gahlbeck, 58, formerly of the 1100 block of Golf Court in DeKalb, who was charged with failure to register as a sex offender.

Gahlbeck was arrested about 9 p.m. at Kishwaukee Hospital and taken to the DeKalb Robert D. County Jail. “ H e w a s Gahlbeck picked up from the hospital from a medical call in DeKalb and transferred,” said Sycamore police Lt. Darrell Johnson. Johnson did not have further details about the arrest at 9:10 p.m.

Tuesday.

Gahlbeck is currently serving a sentence of four years on probation after pleading guilty July 11 to attempted child pornography. When he was released from DeKalb County Jail, he checked into Motel 6, 1860 DeKalb Ave. in Sycamore, but checked out Thursday without telling police where he was moving, Johnson said.

State law requires sex offenders to notify authorities of an address change within three days. Gahlbeck had told police his plans were to move to DeKalb, which may have fallen through, Johnson said.

Police had been searching for Gahlbeck since Tuesday morning. They speculated he stayed in the DeKalb or Sycamore area.

In March 2013, Gahlbeck was accused of tying up a relative and her friend, both younger than 13 years old at the time, and placing duct tape over their mouths, court records show. Gahlbeck hung the girls by their bound wrists from hooks on his bedroom ceiling and photographed them wearing clothing, according to court records.

After a plea agreement was reached, Presiding Judge Robbin Stuckert ordered Gahlbeck to register as a sex offender for the rest of his life, undergo group and individual treatment and take periodic polygraph tests.

He is not allowed to have unsupervised contact with children younger than 18 or the two victims.

DeKALB – Matt Duffy hopes the Fourth Street Family Fun Fest reminds people that there are businesses on south Fourth Street in DeKalb.

“This used to be a vibrant area,” said Duffy, DeKalb Chamber of Commerce executive director. “There’s a lot of great businesses here. People may not drive out past here on their way to or from something, and they may not think about this area. But they’re here.”

The Chamber of Commerce hosted its second annual Fourth Street Family Fest on Tuesday, with 17 businesses running booths in the DeKalb Education Center parking lot at 901 S. Fourth St., passing out freebies and offering children’s games.

City officials also provided an ambulance, snow plow and fire truck for a touch-a-truck area in the lot.

Duffy said he thought it was important to host the event again this year, as more than 600 people attended last year.

“It’s just a fun family event,” Duffy said.

Carrie Zack, of DeKalb, received a flier from the DeKalb Park District that included in-

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 Robert P. Kesler, 25, of the 1000 block of Caswell Street, Belvidere, was charged Tuesday, July 22, with unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia.

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Kishwaukee YMCA Marketing and Communication Director Heather Eade does jumping jacks with a little girl Tuesday at the YMCA’s booth at the Fourth Street Family Fun Fest. formation about the festival, so she decided to bring her daughter, Alyssa, 5. Alyssa said she liked eating the cookies.

Other children tried out the DeKalb Fire Department’s fire safety trailer, which the department recently acquired for public education. Children could climb in the trailer, which was designed to look like a home, to learn about fire safety. As theater smoke

poured in and the smoke alarm went off, children were taught how to safely exit and find their meeting spot.

“We can pretend it’s a sleepover, or adapt the story for different age groups,” said fire Lt. Mike Thomas. “We can let kids know what to expect with a fire. It’s a big hit with the kids.”

Children from the Children’s Learning Center, 905 S. Fourth St., manned a lemon-

ade stand to raise money.

“We want to go bowling,” said Merilyn Gomez, 11.

“Bowling is fun.”

The group has participated in other field trips this summer, but head teacher Christine Herron said they were challenged to raise some of the funding for the bowling trip.

“We’re going to have a great time,” 9-year-old J.R. Castellanos said.

Rauner’s plan includes 5 percent service tax • VALLAS Continued from page A1 increased from 3 percent in 2011. The rate is scheduled to roll back to 3.75 percent Jan. 1, but Quinn and some Democrats want to make the increase permanent to avoid billions of dollars in cuts.

Vallas said this plan would invest $6 billion in education.

Rauner’s plan also would add a 5 percent tax to some services such as golf memberships, charter flights, Danielle Guerra – dguerra@shawmedia.com ministorage and sewers. Altogether, the 5 percent tax Paul Vallas, Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor, criticizwould generate about $600 es Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Rauner’s state budmillion in new revenue, get proposal Tuesday at the Holmes Student Center at Northern Rauner’s camp estimates.

Illinois University. Vallas argued that Rauner’s budget plan would Without new revenue the leave Illinois with a $7.9 billion budget deficit in the general fund. next governor is expected to face a $4.4 billion budget hole. cisms Tuesday. In an emailed Rauner’s plan would fix IlRauner was unavailable response, his spokesman linois’ economy, which he to respond to Vallas’ criti- Mike Schrimpf maintained called one of the worst in the

nation.

“The answer to our longterm fiscal problems is to expand Illinois’ economy,” Schrimpf wrote. “That’s the focus of Bruce’s plan and that’s what it will do.”

Rauner’s plan also calls for reforming worker’s compensation premiums, expanding technical and vocational training. With those business reforms, Rauner also supported phasing in an increase to Illinois’ $8.25 minimum wage, a turnaround from a statement he made early in the Republican primary when he said he wanted to lower the minimum wage. Rauner has since said he does not want to lower minimum wage.

Quinn has asked lawmakers to increase the minimum wage to $10 by the end of the year.

Martin G. Bauer, 57, of the first block of Executive Drive, Aurora, was charged Wednesday, July 16, with forgery.

Shannon D. Irving, 38, of the 1100 block of South Seventh Street, DeKalb, was charged Wednesday, July 16, with having a dog at large.

Kevyen K. Riggins, 20, of the 800 block of South 19th Avenue, Maywood, was charged Wednesday, July 16, with domestic battery.

Amanda N. Craft, 32, of the 200 block of Lucas Street, Sycamore, was charged Tuesday, July 15, with retail theft.

Andrew L. Boschini, 24, of the 600 block of South Peace Road, Sycamore, was charged Wednesday, July 16, with battery.

Spencer B. Jeffries, 24, of the 1400 block of West Lincoln Highway, DeKalb, was charged Wednesday, July 16, with having a dog at large.

Sycamore Wendy J. Martinson, 57, of Sycamore, was charged Saturday, July 19, with driving under the influence of alcohol.

Brian P. Schott, 41, of Sycamore, was charged Sunday, July 20, with domestic battery and resisting or obstructing an officer.

Mario R. Hernandez, 30, of Sycamore, was charged Saturday, July 19, with domestic battery and possession of drug equipment.

Epifano B. Hernandez, 42, of DeKalb, was charged Monday, July 21, with criminal trespass to land and disorderly conduct.

LaSalle County Terrence J. Lipsey, 23, of Sandwich, was charged Saturday, July 19, with endangering the life or health of a child.

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• DeKALB Continued from page A1 away, Rey said, even though residents would be involved in future conversations.

“We foster open conversations in neighborhoods and we don’t let the past limit possibilities of our future,” Rey said.

“We must be open to new opportunities where the bonds of friendship and leadership can grow and with preservation of the historic base from which we started.”

Rey noted some internal changes the city has already made, pointing to the city’s current budget and staff as a representation of the city’s changing structure.

Since Gaura assumed her role as city manager in January, the city outsourced its building department and is re-establishing a community development department.

“Effective organizational change takes time, with deliberate planning and action,”

local nonprofits and agency boards, but said a need still exn NIU contributing $275,000 for ists to foster more volunteer, internship, arts, culture and a fire ladder truck social opportunities to keep n City completing a strategic students at NIU and in DeKalb. plan, housing study and compre“Keep working with our stuhensive plan with NIU’s Center for dents, please,” Baker said. “It Governmental Studies helps transform their lives, and n City and NIU hosting Camp they help transform this comPower for more than 100 children at munity.”

University Village NIU also is working through a period of transition. The university hired several new leadengagement opportunities, a ers, including Harlan Teller problem still exists. who will try to change NIU’s Danielle Guerra – dguerra@shawmedia.com “Our university and univer- image as he serves as the interNorthern Illinois University President Doug Baker speaks about stu- sities across the country have im vice president of marketing dent retention during the DeKalb State of the City address Tuesday retention problems,” Baker and communications for the in the Community Room at Hopkins Park in DeKalb. Baker and DeKalb said. “Students drop out and next two years.

Mayor John Rey have both recently marked their one-year anniversa- sometimes it’s money, but “I don’t like being the best ries in their respective offices. some of the time it’s social at- kept secret in the state,” Baker tachment.” said. “And I don’t like DeKalb Rey said. years. Baker said in 10 years, Baker cited a recent survey being the best kept secret in the the university’s enrollment has that found of the students who state.”

BAKER SHARES HIS VISION dropped from 25,000 to 20,000. go home during weekends, Rey also touted plans to Part of the problem, Baker only 11 percent do so for work. GAURA DETAILS CITY FINANCES grow existing businesses and said, is that students don’t en- He also said half of the faculty As the city and its leaders attract new ones, which Bak- gage in DeKalb outside of class. at NIU commutes from outside strive to improve the commuer said could help curb the en- While some volunteer and in- DeKalb and Sycamore. nity, it will happen in tandem rollment decline that’s plagued ternship opportunities have Baker applauded programs with a review of the city’s fithe university for the past few given a number of students that place NIU students with nancial challenges, Gaura said.

8STATE BRIEFS

8OBITUARIES

Quinn signs $1B plan for road repair in Illinois

GORDON WILLIAM BIRD

CHICAGO – Gov. Pat Quinn approved a nearly $1 billion capital construction spending plan intended to repair Illinois roads and bridges. The Chicago Democrat signed the bipartisan measure Tuesday. It also provides lawmakers with opportunities for ribbon-cutting ceremonies in an election year. But some legislators were concerned the plan didn’t offer details when the Legislature approved it.

Department of Transportation officials said the program will fund about 200 projects that could start this summer. The money is an extension to a $31 billion six-year capital construction program that some transportation groups say will run out of money this year.

Quinn said the plan will create 14,300 jobs.

The projects will be paid for by selling bonds and paying back the loan with revenue from retired bonds.

To fight crime, Chicago tries wiping away arrests CHICAGO – In their fight against gun violence, Chicago lawmakers are leading the way toward a counterintuitive idea – fighting crime by making it easier for young people to wipe away minor arrest records. The goal is to give tens of thousands of teens a better chance to find work or get into college, rather than letting a minor episode doom them to a life on gang-dominated streets.

A new law makes Illinois one of the few states to automatically expunge the criminal records of juveniles who were arrested but never charged.

It could help teens like Mariama Bangura, who was arrested last year after she was accused of threatening a teacher. She worried that the incident could sink her ambitions to be a nurse or a massage therapist.

Fairmont.

Burial was June 27 in Lakeside Cemetery in Fairmont.

was a great father and husband. He will be missed very much.

Born: July 24, 1914, in Fairmont, The last two years of Sam’s life Minnesota were spent at Three Oaks Assisted Died: June 16, 2014, in DeKalb, Living in Cary, but he always conIllinois LAVERNE ‘SHORTY’ sidered Kirkland his home.

ESTER He is survived by his children, DeKALB – The Meredith Halsne of Minneapolis, memorial service LaVerne “Shorty” Ester, 87, of Joan (Greg) Goergen of Cary, Mike for Gordon William Kirkland, Illinois, died Monday, July (Janet) Patrick of New Holland and Bird, 99, of DeKalb, 21, 2014, at his home.

Pam (Sidney) Glass of Florence, Illinois, longtime For information, visit www.olson- South Carolina; brother, J.B. (Dordirector of bands fh.com or call 815-895-6589. othy) Patrick of McGregor, Texas; at Northern Illinois Visit www.legacy.com/daigrandchildren, Ross (Molly) Halsne, University, will be at 11 a.m. Thurs- ly-chronicle.

Grant (Katie) Halsne and Jay Halsne, day, July 24, at First Congregationall of Minneapolis, Kristopher Goeral United Church of Christ, 615 N. gen of Cary, Jenny (Chris) Boyer of SAMUEL E. PATRICK First St., DeKalb. The visitation is Plainfield, Kyle Goergen of Fergus Born: Dec. 21, 1923, in Three at 9 a.m.

Falls, Minnesota, Emilly (Brandon) Sands, Oklahoma Dr. Bird passed away June 16 at Died: July 20, 2014, in Cary, Illinois Neale of Cornland, Jill Patrick of Oak Crest DeKalb Area Retirement New Holland, Kate and Meredith Center, DeKalb. Born July 24, Glass, of Florence; great-grandson, KIRKLAND 1914, in Fairmont, Minnesota, to Drew Halsne; two baby boys arriv– Samuel E. PatAlexander W. Bird and Olive Clark, ing later this year; and many nieces rick, 90, of Cary, he married Topaz Riles on Dec. 13, Illinois, passed and nephews.

1938, in Des Moines, Iowa, while He was preceded in death by his away peacefully, director of bands at Drake Univer- surrounded by wife of 60 years, Gwen; parents; sity, where he taught for 18 years. family Sunday, July and a brother, Kenneth.

Dr. Bird joined the NIU faculty as 20, 2014.

The family would like to express professor of music and director of their gratitude to the entire staff of He was born Dec. bands in 1960. After retiring from Three Oaks Assisted Living. They 21, 1923, in Three the music department in 1983, Dr. Sands, Oklahoma, truly made Sam feel very comfortBird was associate director of the to Lester and Minnie Patrick. able at his home away from home.

NIU Extension Division for several Also, the family thanks the staff Sam served in the U.S. Navy years. Dr. Bird was a regular guest during World War II and was from JouneyCare who gave Sam the conductor of the DeKalb Municipal stationed on the USS Wadsworth, extra care he needed the last few Band and played trumpet in the months of his life, and the wonderDD-516, a Fletcher-class destroygroup for many years. He was a ful neighbors in Kirkland: Bill and er. The Wadsworth’s crew was longtime member of DeKalb Rotary on one of a handful of ships that Donna Koehnke, and Cathy and Tina Club and was a past president of was honored with a Presidential Weaver – “we don’t know what we the group. He also belonged to the Unit Citation for “extraordinary would have done without you.”

Masons, the Shriners and played heroism” during the Okinawa camServices will be at 11 a.m. Saturwith the Shrinanigans “Big Band” paign, April 17 to June 24, 1945. day, July 26, at First United Methtouring group.

After the war, while attending odist Church in Kirkland, with the He was a member of First Conthe University of Missouri, he met Rev. Pamela Rossmiller officiating. gregational Church United Church Gwendolyn Edwards. They married The visitation will be from 10 to 11 of Christ in DeKalb.

June 21, 1950, and lived in Texas a.m. Saturday before the service He is survived by his daughter, where Sam worked as an engineer at the church. Burial will be held at Carol (Richard) McKay, of Vienna, for Phillips Petroleum. In 1959, Sam Maple Cemetery in Kirkland.

Virginia; two grandchildren, Alexand Gwen moved to Kirkland to In lieu of flowers, the family andra and Nicholas McKay, both raise their children near Gwen’s requests memorials be given to of Vienna; and several nieces and family. With no farming experience, the United Methodist Church in nephews.

Sam switched careers and farmed Kirkland. for 35 years until his retirement. He He was preceded in death Arrangements by Olson Funeral was a wonderful man with a quiet, & Cremation Services, Quiram Kirkby his wife, Topaz (Riles) Bird; parents; and a sister, Ruth Serle of dry wit. He cherished his family and land Chapel, 309 Fifth St., Kirkland.

To send a condolence or share a memory, visit www.olsonfh.com.

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MERCEDES ‘MARCY’ SELLNER Born: May 29, 1925, in Springfield, Minnesota Died: July 20, 2014, in Sycamore, Illinois SYCAMORE – Mercedes ”Marcy” Sellner, 89, of Sycamore, Illinois, died July 20, 2014, at The Grand Victorian in Sycamore.

Born May 29, 1925, in Springfield, Minnesota, daughter of Joseph F. Hoecherl and Catherine (Saffert) Hoecherl, she married Ray Sellner on Oct. 7, 1946, in St. Raphaels Catholic Church in Springfield.

Marcy and Ray loved to travel and took many trips with the Farm Bureau. She also liked gardening, bowling and feeding her birds.

Marcy was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Sycamore.

Marcy is survived by brother, Ervin (Joan) Hoecherl of Sycamore; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray, in 2008; and siblings, Annie, Sevilla, Elizabeth, Agnes, Edith, Delores, Eileen, Florian, Jerome, and Joseph, Jr. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 23, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 244 Waterman St., Sycamore, by the Rev. Paul Lipinski. A visitation will be held from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m.

Wednesday at the church. Burial will be at Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Sycamore.

Arrangements are by Olson Funeral Home, Quiram Sycamore Chapel. To leave a memory or condolence, visit www.olsonfh.com.

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“As long as we identify what those challenges are, we address those challenges financially, we’re going to be able to move the community forward as the mayor highlighted,” Gaura said.

The coming year will bring closer scrutiny to city finances.

Gaura explained that the city is trying to achieve financial stability, maintain streets, fund pension obligations and pay for capital expenditures. The latter of which, NIU will help support through a five-year agreement for fire service.

NIU will contribute $275,000 toward the $550,000 cost of purchasing a fire ladder truck to replace its current 24-year-old truck, a purchase Gaura said couldn’t be made without the university’s help.

This year also will be one of planning for the city as it embarks on a strategic plan and housing study that will be facilitated by NIU’s Center for Governmental Studies. A comprehensive plan addressing land use will follow, Gaura said.

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Cooperation essential on problems

8LETTERS TO THE EDITOR an extremely reduced overall cost. There is no need to spend $6 million and have a potential 20 To the Editor: year timeline when you can spend I just read Katie Dahlstrom’s $5,000 and your timeline is less article “Fatal Sycamore interthan a month. section will be expensive to fix” Sound good?

(Daily Chronicle, July 19, page A1).

In this article, it states it will take Earl Gable $6 million to realign Plank Road Sycamore around Moose Range Road.

There is also mention of just Bruce Rauner’s ‘fix’ how long it may take for any would be disastrous changes to occur because of the To the Editor: money and the action needed to On Wednesday, Republican do so. gubernatorial candidate Bruce How about this? Turn Plank and Rauner visited DeKalb and with Moose Range into a 3-way stop the Daily Chronicle editors. intersection. From Moose Range, I wonder if anyone asked him you must stop before entering why a man with nine homes and Plank. In turn, you find a suitable $500 million thinks that it is a point to put a stop sign, one going good idea to cut the minimum in each direction on Plank. On wage? top of that, you can even put up As a venture capitalist, how a sign that warns of a stop sign many American jobs did he approaching. destroy or outsource to foreign These changes can be applied countries for profit? Did they ask virtually immediately and at him about working at Bain and

Another plan for Plank Road curve

Company with “corporations are people, my friend” Mitt Romney?

It is no surprise that Rauner would have a pro-business agenda. He opposes worker safety, environmental laws, and access to the courts for anyone other than corporations. When corporations steal employee wages or injure the public, shouldn’t the average person have access to our courts?

Rauner says that he wants to close corporate loopholes. Really?

He used the fee waiver loophole at his investment firm to avoid paying millions of dollars in taxes himself.

Rauner thinks workers should have a 401(k)-style retirement plan instead of pensions. Those 401(k)s allow investment managers like himself to skim a significant part of workers’ retirement savings. Half of all American 401(k)s have balances of less than $10,000. What kind

of retirement security does that afford?

Illinois government leaves a lot to be desired, but many of our “rust belt” states’ problems stem from our flawed tax and trade policies. “Free trade” has killed millions of good jobs and has replaced them with low-paying service ones. There have been 60,000 U.S. factory closures since the North American Free Trade Agreement was implemented in 1994.

Meanwhile, the tax code has so many loopholes for the wealthy and corporations that we aren’t collecting sufficient revenue. I hope Illinoisans see that if a corporate raider wears a flannel shirt it doesn’t make him an average guy. He may still be a sociopath.

I believe Rauner’s “fix” of Illinois would be a disaster for the majority of our residents.

Stephen Reid DeKalb

Todd Akin’s back, talking about rape again So, Todd Akin is back and he’s talking rape again.

You remember what happened last time. The would-be Missouri senator torpedoed his campaign two years ago after suggesting in a TV interview that if a woman is a victim of “legitimate rape,” she is unlikely to get pregnant because her body “has ways to try to shut that whole thing down.”

Those comments, he now wants you to know, were perfectly reasonable. In his new book, “Firing Back,” Akin informs us that some rapes are not “legitimate” because some women falsely accuse. And when he spoke about a woman’s body shutting “that whole thing down,” well, he was referring to the possibility rape-related “stress” would inhibit her ability to conceive.

As its title suggests, “Firing Back” is about settling scores. Among its targets: “evil” Democrats, “biased” media and “spineless” Republicans who joined the chorus of condemnation his quote engendered, unwilling to stand up for an “unapologetic conservative.”

For the record, the conservative in question was in fact quite apologetic when the “legitimate rape” controversy brought international opprobrium down upon him.

He released a statement asking forgiveness and claiming he misspoke. I opined at the time that his real problem was not that he misspoke, but that “he spoke all too clearly.”

Looks like he agrees. Because one of the

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AMENDMENT

VIEWS Leonard Pitts major takeaways from this book is Akin’s retraction of his apology. He shouldn’t have done it, he says now. By apologizing, he validated “the willful misinterpretation” of his words.

Akin has certainly picked an interesting time to dredge this back up. In recent months, his party has embarked on an effort to re-brand itself. Its slogan might be (but isn’t), “Try the new GOP, now with 25 percent less crazy!”

Of course, “crazy” (read: tea party) has been the GOP’s sine qua non – indeed, its energy source – for years now. Call it the politics of pitchforks or just the politics of anger, an ideology defined less by ideas than by overweening resentment, simplistic solutions, rhetorical arson, and unrelenting opposition to any and every thing Barack Obama does, down to and including breathing. It made political stars out of the unlikely likes of Michele Bachmann, Sarah Palin, Ted Cruz, Christine O’Donnell, Herman Cain and Akin himself.

But that’s so 2012. Having seen the hated president sail to re-election and sensing opportunity in the coming midterms, the grown-ups in the party are busily trying to disentangle themselves from the lover’s embrace they not so long ago cherished.

“I don’t care what they do,” snapped

House Speaker John Boehner about the tea party back in December. A recent Huffington Post analysis found the GOP’s establishment wing pouring money like Kool-Aid into primary races against tea party challengers.

“Can the GOP Be a Party of Ideas?” asks a recent New York Times magazine story. Let us hope it can. That would be a welcome thing.

But crazy will not be denied. Like a stalkerish ex who can’t take “Get the [heck] away from me!” for an answer, crazy keeps popping up at the most inopportune places and times. Here’s the party trying to recast itself in a more serious vein, trying to prove it is not divorced from reality. And there’s Sarah Palin talking impeachment. There’s Chris McDaniel talking election fraud. There’s Dick Cheney, talking.

And there’s Todd Akin retracting an insincere apology for one of the more profoundly stupid and offensive comments in recent political memory.

The GOP can’t seem to get out of its own way. It’s enough to make you feel empathy for the grown-ups – all four of them – in the party as they try without success to end this toxic relationship. Apparently, Neil Sedaka was right.

Breaking up is hard to do.

• Leonard Pitts is a columnist for The Miami Herald, 1 Herald Plaza, Miami, Fla., 33132. Readers may contact him via e-mail at lpitts@miamiherald.com.

The spirit of cooperation between the top officials at Northern Illinois University and the city of DeKalb was evident at Tuesday’s State of the city breakfast hosted by the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce.

So were the challenges that they and our area face.

The City of DeKalb must find budget solutions for problems including a new plan to fund road maintenance, which could cost millions. It is seeking ways to upgrade and improve its housing stock. NIU must seek solutions to a decade-long trend of declining enrollment that has seen its student body shrink almost 20 percent, from about 25,000 to about 20,000.

City and university officials must work together to make the campus community more connected with the broader community.

It’s not certain yet how all of these challenges will be met. It is certain that the city and university will have a better chance at overcoming them through cooperation than in working separately.

They will need enough people to buy in to make it happen. DeKalb Mayor John Rey talked about engaging the community through dialogue and respecting neighborhoods because change can not come without enough people concluding that a given plan is the right way forward.

In some quarters of the city, such as the Ellwood Historic Neighborhood, there is work to be done in this regard.

Rey does not appear to be shrinking from the challenge, however. In his opening remarks Tuesday, he went straight to the “Bold Ideas” plans to create more connection between NIU’s campus and downtown DeKalb. He talked of planning to remain in the job for the long haul and focusing on the long-term good rather than short-term moves that might be politically expedient.

“Effective organizational change takes time, with deliberate planning and action,” Rey said.

DeKalb is crying out for a lasting change that can shake up old patterns, bring new life to areas that have been underutilized or allowed to fall into disrepair, and make the community stronger and more appealing, so that others will want to join it.

Rey understands this, and so does NIU President Doug Baker, who gave some interesting insights into the people of NIU. For example, of those students who leave the area on weekends, only 11 percent are doing so for work. The rest are leaving for other reasons, he said.

Students who do not develop an attachment to the community are less likely to remain in school.

One strategy for keeping students enrolled: Make the community more appealing to them through creating more social, cultural and other opportunities.

Likewise, almost half of NIU’s faculty and staff do not live in DeKalb and Sycamore, Baker said.

If we want to make our communities stronger, more vibrant places to live, we need to strive to make them more appealing to the people who fuel our area’s biggest economic engine, as well as other businesses and entrepreneurs.

DeKalb needs to become, as Rey said, a “cool college town.”

Doing so will take time, vision, and buy-in from members of the community.

If our leaders keep working together with citizens and students, it can be achieved.

8ANOTHER VIEW

Confront Russian barbarism The destruction of a Malaysian airliner over Ukraine may not have been intended by Russia or the militants it has supported and armed.

But their behavior since the downing of the plane has been a lesson in barbarity and morally contemptible statecraft.

While its proxies, commanded by some of its own citizens, did their best to cover up the atrocity, the government of Russian President Vladimir Putin has denied the obvious, employing a blatantly mendacious propaganda campaign.

The tactics prompted angry statements Monday from President Barack Obama and European leaders.

But more Western rhetoric is not what is needed now.

Both the United States and the European Union have been too tactical and too tolerant in responding to Russia’s new barbarism.

On Monday, Obama was still focused on “investigating exactly what happened” – even though the evidence of Russian responsibility is already abundant.

He had nothing tangible to say about consequences.

He and European leaders say their objective is a “cease-fire” in eastern Ukraine, although that would likely freeze in place the men and weapons Russia has sent there and make it virtually impossible for Kiev to regain control over the territory.

What’s needed is a broad strategy for putting a stop to Putin’s aggression and, where possible, rolling it back. That begins with sanctions designed to inflict damage on the Russian economy, such as the “sectoral” sanctions Obama and German Chancellor Angela Merkel threatened months ago but never deployed. Military measures are also necessary, including rapidly supplying the Ukrainian army with the material it has requested. It’s time to treat Putin’s Russia as what it has become – a dangerous outlaw regime that needs to be contained.

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7-DAY FORECAST

Strong, Canadian high pressure will build south across the area today, bringing a cool and dry air mass as surface winds shift out of the northeast. Highs will be 8-12 degrees below normal.

Unseasonably cool weather will remain across the region Thursday with a slight warmup Friday. More summerlike temperatures will return for the weekend with a few thunderstorms.

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Mostly sunny and much cooler

Mostly sunny and pleasant

A mix of sun and clouds; warmer

Partly sunny, a few t-storms; more humid

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Winds: E/NE 5-10 mph

UV INDEX

Winds: S 10-15 mph

Winds: W/SW 5-15 mph

Winds: W/NW 5-15 mph

Winds: N/NW 10-15 mph

Winds: E/NE 5-15 mph

REGIONAL CITIES

REGIONAL WEATHER

DeKalb through 4 p.m. yesterday

Temperature High ............................................................. 86° Low .............................................................. 64° Normal high ............................................. 83° Normal low ............................................... 63° Record high .............................. 99° in 1991 Record low ................................ 51° in 1970

Precipitation 24 hours through 4 p.m. yest. ......... 0.00” Month to date ....................................... 1.88” Normal month to date ....................... 3.05” Year to date ......................................... 19.24” Normal year to date ......................... 20.32”

Sunrise today ................................ 5:40 a.m.

Sunset tonight ............................. 8:23 p.m.

Moonrise today ............................ 2:59 a.m.

Moonset today ............................ 5:51 p.m.

Sunrise tomorrow ........................ 5:41 a.m.

Sunset tomorrow ........................ 8:22 p.m.

Moonrise tomorrow ................... 3:49 a.m.

Moonset tomorrow ................... 6:36 p.m.

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Aug 3

Kenosha 72/51 Lake Geneva 75/49

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

The higher the AccuWeather.com UV Index™ number, the greater the need for eye and skin protection. 0-2 Low; 3-5 Moderate; 6-7 High; 8-10 Very High; 11+ Extreme.

AIR QUALITY TODAY

Rockford 78/53

Source: Environmental Protection Agency

Dixon 77/54

Joliet 76/54

La Salle 78/55 Streator 77/52

Source: National Allergy Bureau

Evanston 72/60 Chicago 75/58

Aurora 77/53

POLLEN INDEX

Temperatures are today’s highs and tonight’s lows.

Waukegan 71/54

Arlington Heights 74/57

DeKalb 75/53

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

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On July 23, 1979, heavy rain pushed the Reedy River out of its banks at Greenville, S.C. Thunderstorms dumped 2.00 inches of rain on Johnstown, Pa., in just one hour.

Peoria 80/57

Pontiac 78/53

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SECTION B ** Wednesday, July 23, 2014 Daily Chronicle

Sports editor Eddie Carifio • ecarifio@shawmedia.com

BULLS

Source: Love not likely coming to Chicago McDermott signs; Brooks also added

By JOE COWLEY jcowley@suntimes.com If the Bulls are back in the Kevin Love sweepstakes, as ESPN reported Tuesday, that would be news to a source close to the situation.

“I would like to know which side let that out,” the source said, inferring that it sounded more like Minnesota

playing chicken with more serious bidders like Golden State and Cleveland.

The Bulls were one of the first to throw a serious package at the Timberwolves back in June, headlined by Taj Gibson, Tony Snell and multiple draft picks, but it wasn’t to be. The attention immediately turned to Carmelo Anthony once free agency began, and while the Bulls never contacted Minnesota to let them know they were no longer interested in Love, they haven’t done anything to sweeten the pot.

The signing of Pau Gasol and Ni-

kola Mirotic leaves the Bulls very little cap room for a trade, meaning if there was a move to be made the money would match up if the Bulls would send the likes of Gibson, Jimmy Butler, Snell or Mike Dunleavy.

Doug McDermott wouldn’t be an immediate option, after the team announced he signed his contract early Tuesday afternoon, which according to NBA rules, makes it so a rookie can’t be traded until at least 30 days after he puts his name on the dotted line.

See BULLS, page B2

NFL

AP photo

Minnesota forward Kevin Love (left) works the ball as Miami center Chris Bosh defends him April 4 during a game in Miami.

NORTHERN ILLINOIS FOOTBALL

Chargers let go of NIU grad English The ASSOCIATED PRESS SAN DIEGO – The San Diego Chargers have released outside linebacker Northern Illinois University graduate Larry English, a former first-round pick.

San Diego parted ways with English on Tuesday. He was limited to nine games last year, including five starts in place of Dwight Freeney, because of a pectoral inLarry English jury he had after sacking Peyton Manning in a loss to Denver.

Chargers general manager Tom Telesco said English gave everything he had on the field and made “significant contributions” in the community.

The Chargers drafted him 16th overall in 2009 and he played in all 16 games as a rookie. He played in only 13 games over the next two years because of foot injuries.

English has 11 career sacks in 52 games, nine starts, over his fiveyear career.

Photos by Danielle Guerra – dguerra@shawmedia.com

Former Northern Illinois University quarterbacks Bob Heimerdinger (left) and George Bork pose in front of the NIU quarterback greats window on a window outside the Lincoln Inn Tuesday in downtown DeKalb. Heimerdinger, nicknamed “Huskie Humdinger,” played 1948 to 1951, and was the first Huskies football player to have his No. 12 jersey retired. Bork, played from 1960 to ’63, and was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1999. The window cling features Heimerdinger, Bork and Jordan Lynch, who was not able to attend because he’s in training camp with the Bears.

PRICE IS RIGHT

Athletic department on track with its season ticket sales

By STEVE NITZ snitz@shawmedia.com

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Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III is caught by San Diego Chargers outside linebacker Larry English during the first half Nov. 3 of a game in Landover, Md. The Chargers released English on Tuesday.

To Chris Radford, with the success Northern Illinois football program has had, the Huskies sell themselves these days.

NIU’s assistant athletic director for ticket operations said the school has sold about 2,900 season tickets so far, with the season opener Aug. 28 against Football Championship Subdivision school Presbyterian at Huskie Stadium.

“It’s almost the exact same pace as last year,” Radford told the Daily Chronicle. “Almost the same pace as last year, which in my mind is good, because last year our first home game was late September, so we had a whole other month to sell season tickets.”

Radford said that NIU with its recent success – four straight MAC West titles, a BCS bowl appearance

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and a 26-game home win streak – doesn’t need to rely on promotions to sell tickets.

But that doesn’t stop the school from introducing new promotions.

One such event new this year is “The Yard” tailgate. The Yard, located on the stadium’s west side, will feature live music and a beer garden before each home game.

See NIU, page B4

Northern Illinois University Athletic Director Sean Frazier holds an NIU football Tuesday outside the Lincoln Inn in downtown DeKalb during the unveiling of the first of 22 window clings promoting NIU athletics.

Q&A WITH 1985 BEARS SUPER BOWL CHAMPION STEVE McMICHAEL

Mongo: No defense like ours players on that team at one time or another. That defense was going to squash you. If our offense turned the Former Bears defensive lineman ball over and they scored some cheap and 1985 Super Bowl champion Steve points, they might have gotten out of “Mongo” McMichael came to Lake in there alive. That’s what they all felt. the Hills last week for an event to raise That’s what’s gone from the NFL. awareness for the Ovarian Cancer Football is supposed to be about intimSymptom Awareness Organization. idation. That’s why you have pads on, While he was there, McMichael spoke and we’re going to hit you if you try with ChicagoFootball.com intern to do this. That’s defense. It’s not like Matthew Paras. that anymore, and it’s a shame.

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Paras: What made the 1985 Bears team Paras: Do you feel current day deso special? fenses hold up to your era? They call the McMichael: We had 11 guys out Seahawks the Legion of Boom. there at all times who wanted the team McMichael: The Legion of Boom to make the play. They weren’t about themselves. We had eight All-Pro

means they are putting guys out of the game. They didn’t hurt nobody.

Doomsday Defense from Dallas, there wouldn’t have been no guy named Captain Comeback (Roger Staubach). The Steel Curtain, Terry Bradshaw and that offense outscored everybody. I wish I would have had a quarterback who stayed healthy. We would have been the team of the ’80s if [Jim McMahon] had stayed healthy.

The way we hurt other teams’ quarterbacks, he was a target. We told him, you better start going down because they’re trying to kill you because what we were doing to their quarterback.

But he’d try to fight and just get blown up.

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Former Bears player Steve “Mongo” McMichael (right) offers club selection advice to Karl Klepitsch on Monday during the Ovarian Cancer Symptom Awareness Organization golf tournament at Boulder Ridge in Lake in the Hills.

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8SPORTS BRIEFS

Daily Chronicle / Daily-Chronicle.com MLB AMERICAN LEAGUE

Malaysian athletes to wear black armbands

Central Division W L Pct Detroit 55 41 .573 Cleveland 50 49 .505 Kansas City 48 50 .490 White Sox 48 52 .480 Minnesota 45 53 .459 East Division W L Pct Baltimore 54 44 .551 Toronto 52 49 .515 New York 50 48 .510 Boston 47 53 .470 Tampa Bay 47 53 .470 West Division W L Pct Oakland 61 37 .622 Los Angeles 59 39 .602 Seattle 53 46 .535 Houston 41 58 .414 Texas 40 59 .404

GLASGOW, Scotland – Malaysian athletes and officials at the Commonwealth Games held a minute’s silence at their flag-raising Tuesday and plan to wear black armbands at the opening ceremony in memory of the victims of the Malaysia Airlines crash.

The crash over Ukraine killed 298 people, including 44 Malaysians. None of the 180 athletes and 72 officials in Glasgow was directly tied to the victims, team spokesman Mohd Fahmi Omar said.

The Malaysian flag at the athletes’ village was raised only to half-staff. Commonwealth Games Federation President Prince Imran, who is Malaysian, called the ceremony “very moving.”

Imran said he anticipates that his group will approve the armbands for today’s opening. The Olympics does not allow political statements or messages on team uniforms.

Cubs, Sox play in Chicago

BGSU player charged with attempted rape BOWLING GREEN, Ohio – A Bowling Green football player has been charged with attempted rape.

Court records show 19-year-old William Houston was arraigned Monday in Bowling Green Municipal Court and later released on bail. The records show no attorney for the sophomore running back.

Houston is from Dublin and there was no phone listing for him.

Bowling Green police report Houston was arrested Sunday after a female told police she was asleep at a home where other people were staying, and she awoke to find a man atop her trying to engage in sex. Police said others reported the man was Houston.

– Wire reports

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ABOVE: Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks delivers during the first inning Tuesday against San Diego at Wrigley Field.

RIGHT: The White Sox’s Alexei Ramirez steals second as Kansas City shortstop Alcides Escobar is unable to handle a throw from first baseman Billy Butler during the first inning Tuesday at U.S. Cellular Field.

Read about these games at Daily-Chronicle.com.

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CUBS

Barney designated, Bonifacio activated The ASSOCIATED PRESS CHICAGO – The Cubs took another step toward the future on Tuesday, designating second baseman Darwin Barney for assignment.

Second baseman Emilio Bonifacio was activated from the disabled list to take Barney’s place on the roster. Bonifacio had been out since June 13 because of strained right oblique.

The 28-year-old Barney won a Gold Glove in the 2012, when his 141 consecutive

games without an error tied a major league record. But he regressed noticeably at the plate and, with the recent promotion of Arismendy Alcantara and other infield prospects on the way, he no longer fit the master plan.

“He got in a position here where playing time started to be scarce for him – whether it was [Luis] Valbuena, whether it was Bonifacio or it was Alcantara – and that necessitated the move,” general manager Jed Hoyer said. “It certainly wasn’t easy. He is

such a great guy and a great competitor, and hopefully, through this process, we can get him to a place where he can help a contender and get a feel for a pennant race.”

Barney was hitting .230 with two home runs and 16 RBIs in 72 games.

Last season he hit .208 with six home runs and 41 RBI in 141 games, all except two as a starter.

The Cubs have 10 days to trade or place Barney on unconditional waivers. If he clears waivers, the team can

release him.

Earlier this month, veteran pitcher Jason Hammel and Jeff Samardzija were dealt to the Oakland Athletics highly regarded shortstop prospect Addison Russell. More moves were expected in the weeks ahead for the 40-57 Cubs.

Also, pitcher Kyle Hendricks was recalled from Iowa and pitcher Zac Rosscup was optioned to the Triple-A club.

Hendricks was the scheduled starter for the game against the San Diego Padres on Tuesday night.

NBA

CEO: Rivers to quit Clippers if Sterling stays The ASSOCIATED PRESS LOS ANGELES – The interim CEO of the Los Angeles Clippers testified Tuesday that coach Doc Rivers told him he will quit if Donald Sterling remains the owner of the team.

CEO Richard Parsons made the statement at the trial to determine whether Sterling’s wife Shelly Sterling can sell the team for $2 billion to former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer.

The NBA has tried to force out Donald Sterling since soon after racist statements emerged on recordings in April.

“Doc is troubled by this maybe moreso than anybody else,” Parsons said on the witness stand about Rivers, who is black. “If Mr. Sterling continues as owner, he does not want to continue as coach.”

Parsons said he fears there would also be an exodus of key players, including team captain Chris Paul, who also is black and heads the NBA play-

ers union.

Parsons was about to give an account of his conversations with Paul but was stopped by an objection by an NBA lawyer who said it would be an Donald Sterling invasion of privacy. The judge upheld the objection.

Rivers has said he had heard from other Clippers business employees that they didn’t think they would be able to work for Sterling under the circumstances.

Parsons is a former chief executive at Time Warner and Citigroup who took over leadership of the Clippers in May during the media blitz surrounding the banishment of Sterling.

Under questioning by Ballmer’s lawyer, Parsons said the departure of Rivers would begin “a death spiral” for the Clippers.

“If Doc were to leave, that would be a disaster,” Parsons said. “Doc is the father figure, the one who leads. He’s the coach. He’s the grown-up. He is able to connect with people and earn their trust. The team believes in him and loves him.

“If he were to leave, that is only going to accelerate the death spiral,” Parson said.

Parsons, who is considered an expert in the management of major corporations, said he was certain that sponsors would pull out and season ticket holders would demand their money back if Donald Sterling remains as owner.

“If your coach leaves, if your players don’t want to play with you, what do you have?” Parsons asked. “If your sponsors leave and the fans leave, it’s going to spiral down and down.”

He said key sponsors such as Mandalay Bay Resorts in Las Vegas are cold about whether they will continue, as are other companies including Kia Motors Corp.

“We have a bunch of sponsors sitting at the edge of the pool and they don’t want to go in if the Sterlings are there,” Parsons said.

Parsons also said he doesn’t believe that anyone will offer as much money for the team as Ballmer.

Shelly Sterling also was on the witness list Tuesday along with Dean Bonham, an expert on sponsorship and marketing issues who is also the president of an NBA franchise.

The high-stakes financial fight centers on whether Shelly Sterling was authorized to make a deal with Ballmer on behalf of the Sterling Family Trust.

While she was negotiating, Donald Sterling revoked the trust, a move designed to rescind his signed agreement for the sale of the Clippers, which he bought for just $12 million.

He announced from the witness stand earlier in the trial that he would never sell the team and would be suing the NBA for the rest of his life.

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Because of the Derrick Continued from page B1 Rose contract, the idea of two max contracts on one roster According to a Bulls source would really limit the depth earlier in the month, any the Bulls have been looking move for Love would have to to build.

Notes: Besides the McDerbe contingent on the forward signing an extension past the mott signing, the Bulls also 2014-15 season, and there were announced that guard Aaron no indications given on what Brooks was officially added to number he would be looking the roster, giving them a prov-

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en back-up behind Derrick Rose and Kirk Hinrich.

“We’re excited to add a player as experienced and talented as Aaron to our group,” Bulls general manager Gar Forman said in a statement.

McDermott’s signing came in the wake of the rookie being named to the All-Summer League first team, as well as the USA Select Team to com-

pete against Team USA starting next week in Las Vegas.

“We’re very excited about the addition of Doug,” Forman said. “We love the versatility of his game and his ability to shoot. He’s a fit for our team and organization on many different levels.”

Butler was also scheduled to join McDermott on the Select Team.

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Tuesday’s Results Kansas City at White Sox (n) Toronto 7, Boston 3 Texas at N.Y. Yankees (n) Cleveland at Minnesota (n) Tampa Bay at St. Louis (n) Detroit at Arizona (n) Baltimore at L.A. Angels (n) Houston at Oakland (n) N.Y. Mets at Seattle (n) Today’s Games Kansas City (Shields 9-5) at White Sox (Quintana 5-7), 1:10 p.m.

Cleveland (Bauer 4-4) at Minnesota (Gibson 8-8), 12:10 p.m.

Detroit (A. Sanchez 6-4) at Arizona (Cahill 1-6), 2:40 p.m.

N.Y. Mets (B.Colon 8-8) at Seattle (Undecided), 2:40 p.m.

Texas (Darvish 9-5) at N.Y. Yankees (Phelps 4-4), 6:05 p.m.

Boston (Buchholz 5-5) at Toronto (Dickey 7-10), 6:07 p.m.

Tampa Bay (Cobb 5-6) at St. Louis (Lynn 11-6), 6:15 p.m.

Baltimore (Tillman 7-5) at L.A. Angels (Weaver 10-6), 9:05 p.m.

Houston (Peacock 3-6) at Oakland (J. Chavez 7-6), 9:05 p.m.

Thursday’s Games White Sox at Minnesota, 7:10 p.m.

Boston at Toronto, 11:37 a.m.

Texas at N.Y. Yankees, 12:05 p.m.

Houston at Oakland, 2:35 p.m.

Cleveland at Kansas City, 7:10 p.m.

Detroit at L.A. Angels, 9:05 p.m.

Baltimore at Seattle, 9:10 p.m.

Monday’s Results White Sox 3, Kansas City 1 Texas 4, N.Y. Yankees 2 Boston 14, Toronto 1 Minnesota 4, Cleveland 3 Detroit 4, Arizona 3 Baltimore 4, L.A. Angels 2 Seattle 5, N.Y. Mets 2

NATIONAL LEAGUE Central Division W L Pct Milwaukee 55 45 .550 St. Louis 54 45 .545 Pittsburgh 52 47 .525 Cincinnati 51 48 .515 Cubs 40 57 .412 East Division W L Pct Washington 54 43 .557 Atlanta 54 45 .545 Miami 46 52 .469 New York 46 53 .465 Philadelphia 43 56 .434 West Division W L Pct San Francisco 55 44 .556 Los Angeles 56 45 .554 San Diego 43 55 .439 Arizona 43 57 .430 Colorado 40 59 .404

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Tuesday’s Results San Diego at Cubs (n) L.A. Dodgers at Pittsburgh (n) San Francisco at Philadelphia (n) Miami at Atlanta (n) Cincinnati at Milwaukee (n) Tampa Bay at St. Louis (n) Washington at Colorado (n) Detroit at Arizona (n) N.Y. Mets at Seattle (n) Today’s Games San Diego (Kennedy 7-9) at Cubs (Wada 0-0), 7:05 p.m.

Cincinnati (Leake 7-8) at Milwaukee (Lohse 10-4), 1:10 p.m.

Washington (Strasburg 7-7) at Colorado (J. De La Rosa 10-6), 2:10 p.m.

Detroit (A. Sanchez 6-4) at Arizona (Cahill 1-6), 2:40 p.m.

N.Y. Mets (B. Colon 8-8) at Seattle (Undecided), 2:40 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers (Haren 8-7) at Pittsburgh (Liriano 1-7), 6:05 p.m.

San Francisco (Bumgarner 11-7) at Philadelphia (A. Burnett 6-9), 6:05 p.m.

Miami (Eovaldi 5-5) at Atlanta (E. Santana 8-6), 6:10 p.m.

Tampa Bay (Cobb 5-6) at St. Louis (Lynn 11-6), 6:15 p.m.

Thursday’s Games San Diego at Cubs, 7:05 p.m.

San Francisco at Philadelphia, 12:05 p.m.

Miami at Atlanta, 6:10 p.m.

N.Y. Mets at Milwaukee, 7:10 p.m.

Monday’s Results L.A. Dodgers 5, Pittsburgh 2 San Francisco 7, Philadelphia 4 Miami 3, Atlanta 1, 10 inn.

Milwaukee 5, Cincinnati 2 Washington 7, Colorado 2 Detroit 4, Arizona 3 Seattle 5, N.Y. Mets 2

TRANSACTIONS PROS BASEBALL American League CLEVELAND INDIANS — Recalled RHP Danny Salazar from Columbus (IL). Optioned RHP C.C. Lee to Columbus.

MINNESOTA TWINS — Optioned LHP Kris Johnson to Rochester (IL).

NEW YORK YANKEES — Acquired 3B Chase Headley and cash considerations from San Diego Padres for INF Yangervis Solarte and RHP Rafael De Paula.

OAKLAND ATHLETICS — Reinstated OF Josh Reddick from the 15-day DL. SEATTLE MARINERS — Recalled RHP Erasmo Ramirez from Tacoma (PCL). Optioned 1B Justin Smoak to Tacoma.

TEXAS RANGERS — Activated RHP Nick Martinez from the 15-day DL. Placed C Geovany Soto on the 15-day DL. TORONTO BLUE JAYS — Selected the contracts of RHP Aaron Sanchez and RHP Esmil Rogers from Buffalo (IL). Recalled SS Ryan Goins from Buffalo. Optioned OF Darin Mastroianni and C Erik Kratz to Buffalo, Designated LHP Brad Mills for assignment.

National League CUBS — Activated INF-OF Emilio Bonifacio from the 15-day DL. Recalled RHP Kyle Hendricks from Iowa (PCL). Designated INF Darwin Barney for assignment.

Optioned LHP Zac Rosscup to Iowa.

CINCINNATI REDS — Placed RHP Logan Ondrusek on the 15-day DL, retroactive to July 13. Recalled RHP Curtis Partch from Louisville (IL).

COLORADO ROCKIES — Placed INF Troy Tulowitzki on the 15-day DL, retroactive to July 20. Recalled LHP Yohan Flande from Colorado Springs (PCL).

LOS ANGELES DODGERS — Reinstated RHP Josh Beckett from the 15day DL. Optioned LHP Paco Rodriguez to Albuquerque (PCL).

PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES — Placed OF John Mayberry Jr. on the 15-day DL. Recalled OF Darin Ruf from Lehigh Valley (IL).

BASKETBALL National Basketball Association BULLS — Signed F Doug McDermott and G Aaron Brooks.

FOOTBALL National Football League SAN DIEGO CHARGERS — Released LB Larry English. Signed LB Adrian Hamilton and C Khalil Wilkes.

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TOUR De FRANCE

Rogers wins stage; Nibali still in lead

By JAMEY KEATEN The Associated Press

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Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland acknowledges the crowd as he walks up to the 18th green Sunday during the final round of the British Open in Hoylake, England.

GRAND SLAM CHAMP? McIlroy poised to be golf’s next big thing ON THE FRINGE Doug Ferguson HOYLAKE, England – Golf has been looking for the next big star the past five years, and Rory McIlroy is the most obvious candidate.

With his name on the claret jug and his Irish eyes now focused on a green jacket, McIlroy took a big step toward the career Grand Slam with four dominant days at Royal Liverpool. He looks unbeatable at times like this. Boy Wonder has it all – skill, strength, shot-making. Throw in a great week with the putter and it’s not a fair fight.

But being the next big star is not the same as being the next Tiger Woods.

Or even another Jack Nicklaus.

Nicklaus and Woods are defined by the majors, so it’s natural for the 25-yearold McIlroy to be linked with them after his two-shot victory in the British Open.

Nicklaus and Woods were the only players younger than McIlroy to win three legs of the Grand Slam.

Nicklaus had the U.S. Open, Masters and PGA Championship when he was 23.

He had been a pro for two years. Woods had the Masters, PGA Championship and U.S. Open when he was 24 and in his fourth full year as a pro. Woods added the career slam a month later.

McIlroy had a head start. He turned pro when he was 18.

This is his seventh year playing the majors.

More than the majors, however, is a body of work that keeps Woods in a different league. At least for now.

“We used to say there will never be another Nicklaus, and then along came Tiger,” Phil Mickelson said. “You never want to discount the possibility of someone coming along and dominating. But nobody has really asserted themselves week in and week out the way Tiger did for such a long period of time. We’ll have great performances, like Rory this week, like [Martin] Kaymer at the U.S. Open and so forth.

“But it’s very hard to do that week in and week out the way Tiger did,” he said. “That’s why it was so impressive what he did.”

Woods had a dip in his game when he overhauled his swing toward the end of his first full season on tour. Once he sorted that out, he won seven out of 11 majors. More than just majors, however, he won 28 tournaments worldwide in a three-year span.

McIlroy, who now has 13 wins worldwide, has been prone to inconsistent play. He missed four cuts in a five-tour-

Select company Rory McIlroy on Sunday won the British Open to become only the third golfer to win three majors by the age of 25, joining Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus.

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Rory McIlroy

Tiger Woods

Jack Nicklaus

2014 British Open, age 25

2000 U.S. Open, age 24

1963 PGA Championship, age 23

nament stretch in the summer of 2012 before going on a tear by winning the PGA Championship, consecutive FedEx Cup playoff events and the money title on both sides of the Atlantic.

He went to No. 1 in the world and looked as if he would stay there for a generation.

But he didn’t win last year until November in Australia. Blame that on a combination of signing a new equipment deal, getting into bad habits with his swing and changing management for the second time, this one leading to a legal dispute that still has to be worked out in court.

Off the course, he got engaged to tennis star Caroline Wozniacki, and then surprised everyone five months later by breaking the engagement over the phone.

Never a dull moment with McIlroy.

As great as he looked at Hoylake, even more intriguing is where McIlroy goes from here. With so much emphasis on the Masters and a shot at the Grand Slam, McIlroy had to remind himself there is one major still to play before then. The PGA Championship at Valhalla is three weeks away.

He is still No. 2 in the world behind Adam Scott, who has the consistency McIlroy needs, but not a reliable putter.

It seems to be only a matter of time before McIlroy gets to the top and tries to stay there a little longer.

Even if he’s not the next Tiger, he can be the next dominant player.

“Some of the guys will have heard me say that golf is looking to someone to put their hand up and try, and I said at that time I want to be that person,” McIlroy said. “I want to be the guy that goes on and wins majors, and wins majors regularly, wins tournaments. I’d love to be in that position. And I’ve had chances before to kick on from there. I did after my second major at Kiawah. I kicked on for another six months and played really well.

“I just want to think ahead and go forward ... because I feel like there’s a lot more left in me.”

The closer McIlroy gets to being that top player, the more appreciation there is for the dominance Woods enjoyed for so many years. Graeme McDowell is among those who don’t expect to see anything like that in his career, if ever.

And this is a guy who has been raving about McIlroy since Boy Wonder was still a boy.

“Someone like Rory or Adam maybe could do it. They’re that good,” McDowell said. “But so is everyone else, unfortunately. So that type of dominance, I don’t think we’re going to see that again for a while unless somebody comes out who has perfected the imperfectable.”

Is Rory golf’s next big star? Possibly.

Another dominant player like Woods?

“I don’t see it happening,” McDowell said. “Could prove me wrong.”

• Doug Ferguson covers golf for The Associated Press.

BAGNERES-DELUCHON, France – The Pyrenees on Tuesday lived up to their reputation for causing ups and downs at the Tour de France: A French rider climbed in the standings, an American went down, and an Australian rebounding from an ordeal of doping suspicions won Stage 16 in a downhill breakaway.

Riding in his 10th Tour, three-time world champion Michael Rogers of Australia won his first Tour stage behind savvy racing, well-paced riding and the absence of his Tinkoff-Saxo Bank leader Alberto Contador. The Spaniard crashed out in Stage 10, inadvertently freeing up Rogers to go after the stage win.

Race leader Vincenzo Nibali was still descending from the day’s biggest climb, the Porte de Bales, as Rogers crossed and finished 8½ minutes later. But the Italian looks even more likely to win the three-week race Sunday after keeping pace with possible contenders for the yellow jersey, and gaining time on two others.

One of the laggards was Tejay van Garderen. Unable to keep pace on the Port de Bales, the 25-year-old American was more than 3½ minutes after Nibali. Van Garderen only slipped a spot in the standings, to sixth, but the gap to the rider ahead of him grew. The other laggard was France’s Romain Bardet, who finished nearly two minutes back of Nibali.

Thibaut Pinot, however, kept pace with Nibali and replaced Bardet as France’s top podium hopeful: He rose to third.

For the second straight year, the race’s entree to the Pyrenees has dented Van Garderen’s podium ambitions.

“It’s definitely disappointing,” the American said outside his BMC team bus. “I had high hopes for a podium and now it looks like it’s taken a big hit ... I just didn’t have the legs, I felt a bit empty.”

“I’m just hoping I can bounce back and have a better day tomorrow.”

A year ago, the Montana native lost more than 10 minutes to the main contenders, including Chris Froome who went on to win that Tour, as they rode up to the Ax 3 Domaines ski station on Stage 8. The year before, in his Tour debut, he lost seconds in the title quest during two Pyrenean stages, but still finished fifth overall and took home the white jersey given to the race’s best young rider.

For Rogers, the 147-mile leg from Carcassonne to Bagneres-de-Luchon – the longest stage this year – was one of vindication and overdue Tour glory. He took a bow as he crossed the line.

“Every cyclist’s dream is to win a stage at the Tour de France,” said Rogers, who also won two stages on Italy’s Giro this year. “I can’t describe the joy I felt in the last 500 meters. ... I hope I don’t have to wait anoth-

At a glance BAGNERES-DE-LUCHON, France – A brief look at the 16th stage of the Tour de France on Tuesday: Stage: The first of three high mountain stages in the Pyrenees, Tuesday’s 147.6 miles race was the longest of this year’s Tour.

The route took the 169 riders still in contention out of the medieval fortress town of Carcassonne and over a series of small foothills before tackling the ‘beyond category’ 7.3-mile ascent of the Port de Bales, 12.4-mile from the finish.

Winner: Australian Michael Rogers scored Tinkoff-Saxo team’s second stage win of this year’s Tour, dropping three breakaway comapanions in the final kilometers of the descent off of the Port de Bales into Bagneres-de-Luchon. It was Rogers’ first Tour stage win, and comes on the heels of a stage win in this year’s Giro d’Italia.

Yellow jersey: Vincenzo Nibali of Italy retained his tight grip on the overall lead. Spain’s Alejandro Valverde kept his 4:37 deficit to Nibali to remain in second place overall, while Frenchman Thibaut Pinot leapfrogged from fourth to third place, 5:06 behind.

Stat of the day: 7: The number of 1st category and ‘beyond category’ climbs that the riders will ascend during the three stages in the Pyrenees.

Next stage: Today’s Stage 17 is the shortest road stage in the 2014 Tour at only 77.4 miles.

Short, but far from easy. After leaving Saint-Gaudens, riders will go up and over three 1st category climbs including the Col de Peyresourde, before finishing with the terrible 6.3 miles uphill finale at Saint-Lary Pla d’Adet, where American George Hincapie gained his greatest individual Tour glory with a dazzling mountain stage win in 2005.

er 10 years to experience it again.”

Rogers came close not to riding in the Giro or the Tour at all.

In a ruling in April, the International Cycling Union accepted that meat Rogers ate in China last year probably caused his positive doping test at the Japan Cup shortly afterward. He convinced the UCI that he had not intended to cheat, and said the episode was “a very difficult time” for his family.

Rogers was suspended after that positive test. Underscoring the pressure, Cycling Australia said at the time that it would seek a maximum two-year ban if he had been found guilty of doping.

He knew the effects of clenbuterol, which helps to build muscle and burn fat, on riders’ careers. Contador lost his 2010 Tour title and served a two-year ban after testing positive for it in the final week of that race. The Spaniard also argued that ingested it through food, but lost his case.

After the UCI ruling in his own case, Rogers said Tuesday he returned with “a different outlook on life, ... Sometimes you need a lesson in life to see the silver lining in the cloud.”

GOLF

It’s crunch time for the Ryder Cup selection

By DOUG FERGUSON The Associated Press HOYLAKE, England – The end of the British Open means the Ryder Cup is getting closer, and there are a couple of regulars still not in the team.

That starts with Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods.

They both have two tournaments remaining before qualifying ends at the PGA Championship. The top nine earn automatic spots on the U.S. team that goes to Scotland at the end of September to try to win back the cup.

Tom Watson has three captain’s picks.

Woods will have to rely on a captain’s pick unless he finishes at least third at the Bridgestone Invitational and PGA Championship. Mickelson has more realistic chance.

He is the equivalent of $198,056 in earns behind Zach Johnson in the No. 9 spot, and money counts double at the PGA Championship.

The Open went a long way toward sewing up a few spots on the team. Rickie Fowler, a runner-up at Hoylake, moved up to No. 3 and locked up a spot. Jim Furyk, who closed with a 65 to finish alone in fourth, moved up to No. 4 and can expect to be at Gleneagles. Right be-

hind him is Dustin Johnson, with Jordan Spieth and Matt Kuchar trailing. The top seven look pretty solid barring some really bad play, or the right combination behind them winning.

Where it gets tight is at the bottom.

Only $430,275 separates Jason Dufner at No. 8 from Webb Simpson at No. 15. Of the next five players behind Zach Johnson, Mickelson is the only one with Ryder Cup experience.

In dire need of some good finishes are Keegan Bradley (No. 16), Brandt Snedeker (No. 28) and Hunter Mahan (No. 34).

Snedeker and Mahan are playing the Canadian Open this week.

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Stage winner Australia’s Michael Rogers (front) is followed by Colombia’s Jose Rodolfo Serpa and France’s Thomas Voeckler as they climb Port de Bales pass, Pyrenees region, during the 16th stage Tuesday of the Tour de France traveling 147.6 miles which started in Carcassonne and finished in Bagneres-de-Luchon, France.

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It was a legitimate case for dementia and disability. He’s losing his memory. Everybody saw how he got his [expletive] ripped out there.

It’s a Catch-22 because, without being the defense we were, we would have won if McMahon had stayed healthy.

Paras: Do you feel the rule changes have made the game safer overall?

McMichael: Football is not

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Bears wide receiver Chris Williams carries the ball while avoiding obstacles during practice June 3 in Lake Forest. Williams will be challenging for a job as a return specialist.

BEARS POSITION BREAKDOWN: SPECIAL TEAMS

Punt, kick returners in a wide-open battle Hartson vying to replace the rock, Mannelly. Rempel and O’Donnell seem to have a This is the last in a series solid rapport after working of Bears position breakdowns out together leading up to the by the Chicago Football draft. Neither snapper can reAfter reporting staff leading up to the start place the veteran leadership Thursday, the of training camp Friday in Bears will practice provided by Mannelly, but Bourbonnais. For more Bears for the first time at 9 a.m. Friday. the Bears hope one can offer and NFL coverage, visit similar dependability.

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New blood also will make Today: Special teams for heated competition on spent a sixth-round draft pick coverage units, where guys Overview: While the radon punter Pat O’Donnell, and like McManis, Steltz, Kelvin ical transformation of their Hayden and Isaiah Frey will fellow rookies, cornerback defense has received the most Kyle Fuller and safety Brock have to scratch and claw to offseason attention from the earn roles and retain rosVereen, likely will play on fans and media, the Bears ter spots. Rookies such as coverage teams. also enter 2014 with a vastly Jordan Lynch and Christian Sherrick McManis, Craig different look on Joe DeCaJones will need to show well Steltz, Eric Weems and Mimillis’ special teams units. chael Ford are among the key on special teams to make the The one constant is placeteam. special teams contributors kicker Robbie Gould, coming returning from last season.

Contract situations (inforoff another strong season mation from Spotrac): Gould Position battles: No fewer (89.7 field goal conversion received a four-year extenthan five players – Weems, rate, including 3 of 4 from Ford, Edwards, Spurlock and sion worth up to $15 million 50-plus) that leaves him just ($9 million guaranteed) in Chris Williams – have their 92 points shy of surpassing eyes on the punt- and kick-re- December. Weems agreed to a Kevin Butler as the franpay cut that will pay him the turn vacancies created by chise’s all-time scoring leadveteran minimum ($730,000), Hester’s departure. Weems, er. Barring injury, he should a former Pro Bowler and the despite potentially playing a reach the milestone in 2014 – larger role. Similarly, holdmost experienced with the Gould hasn’t had fewer than overs Steltz and McManis, Bears, heads to camp with 96 points in a season since and new arrivals Spurlock a slight edge in the compehis rookie year in ’05. and Edwards, are slated to tition, but each will have Gone are long snapper Pat- ample opportunity to gain earn the veteran minimum, if rick Mannelly, who retired they secure roster spots. the trust of DeCamillis and after appearing in 245 games Keep an eye on: Williams. coach Marc Trestman. over 16 seasons, the most The CFL single-season record O’Donnell technically enby a Bear; Devin Hester, the ters a competition with Tress holder for return touchdowns greatest return specialist in has already accomplished Way, but the Bears didn’t NFL history; punter Adam a first in his NFL football spend the 191st pick in the Podlesh; Blake Costanzo and career: sticking with one draft on O’Donnell without Zack Bowman, who led the team for the duration of the the belief that he would be Bears in special teams tackoffseason. Williams’ speed is their punter of the present les in 2013 and 2012, respecprobably unrivaled on this and future. If everything tively. roster, and the Saints were goes according to plan – the To help try to offset the none too pleased to see the offense picking up where it losses, general manager Bears poach him off their left off in 2013, firing on all Phil Emery signed a group practice squad in December. cylinders – O’Donnell won’t of established veterans with Emery likes his receivers be too busy as a rookie. impressive special teams supersized, but the diminuFor the first time in alrésumés, including lineback- most two decades, the Bears tive Williams (5-foot-8, 175 er Jordan Senn, safeties M.D. will have a long snapper pounds) might not have to be Jennings and Danny McCray competition, with Chad a contributor in the passing and wide receivers/returnRempel, a former CFL player game if he proves to be a ers Micheal Spurlock and and Olympic bobsledder, and momentum changer in the Armanti Edwards. Emery return game. first-year player Brandon

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safe. I don’t know why they’re trying to legislate safety into it.

Play another sport. If you don’t like what you’re watching on TV, change the channel.

Everything happens too fast out there. It’s not slow motion. It happens too fast to legislate the contact that happens.

Here you come for that guy and he lowers his head into my head or you’re coming around the corner, and as you’re being pulled down by that offensive lineman, you take out the legs of another player. They’re never going to be able to legislate that out.

The violence in football is what the fans come to see.

What brings people out of their chair? Two things: a touchdown and someone getting the [expletive] kicked out of them.

And which one do they show on all the media outlets in slow motion replay? “Look at this hit! He’s going to be fined and suspended for this.”

And they’re still showing it. You know why? Because they’re hypocrites.

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Paras: A lot of parents are concerned with their kids playing football because of that. Would you recommend that kids still play it?

McMichael: Yes. I would tell

start laying around hurt and saying, “Oh, I’m not going to play,” they’re going to get their [expletive] beat.

them to play defense. You’re Paras: You were a bit of a pro More online either the hammer or the nail. wrestler after your career. What I want to get this started. drew you to wrestling?

Visit ChicagoFootball.com for I want to start a program beMcMichael: I’ve been a the latest Bears and NFL news. cause my neck with three rupman of many lives, my friend. tured discs is the worst thing Walking out to the sound of on me. I didn’t start wearing a the roar of the crowd (is what neck brace until it was too late pill shoved down his throat. drew me). I knew I was always into my career. My neck is the [Expletive]. You know what going to miss that after I worst thing on my whole body I’m saying? retired. It’s like post-traumatic But the trainer and the and I need a knee replacement. syndrome. Some guys kill doctor should legislate it, not Dan Hampton wore a neck themselves over that. That was just give them their handfuls brace his whole career and my avenue. and let them take it. They’re his neck is fine. Now, if you It was fun for a while, but going to be out and partying want to help your little kids you realize that you’re nothing out, Mommy and Daddy, put a and thinking, “Oh, that feels but a traveling carny. It even good.” Then you’re going over smells like the carny midway neck collar on their shoulder the ledge to addiction and then backstage. You’re on the road pads until they get old like eventually death. me and they take it off. Then and you might be home two Paras: What do you think there’s less pain your boy will days out of the month to get about the Bears’ current defenbe in and you can do someclean clothes. sive line? thing about that.

Paras: Would you say it was McMichael: They were the Also, I think – you know more of an exhausting process worst defense in the league last than playing football? how they got those racecar year. They couldn’t get any drivers locked in now so they McMichael: Yeah. Just all worse, now can they? They are that traveling was exhausting. don’t get the whiplash? – that makes the concussions worse. getting better, so the glass is Paras: You’ve described yourhalf full right there.

If your head is locked in and self as an entertainer. You’re also Paras: They made a bunch of you don’t get that springin a band now with former Bears improvements in the offseason. splash on your brain pad, it players. What is it about your How do you like the fits they lessens the concussion. It’s a personality that draws you to be preemptive strike on dementia brought in? an entertainer?

McMichael: We’ll see. No right there.

McMichael: Friday night one is that much of a prophet Paras: Another concern for lights and football, the whole former players is the use of pain- to know how they’ll fit into town looks at you like a hero killers. How did that affect you in that system. Ever. in a divine province. It’s your Paras: Do you think they’ll the NFL? Did you know what was responsibility to do it for them. make the playoffs? being put in your body?

So a kid at 2 years old gets phoMcMichael: If those little, McMichael: Yes, oh yeah. bias. What you learn in life, brittle businessmen stay And I was totally fine with you take with it for the rest of healthy, they will win. If they it. I never saw one guy get a your life. It’s on you.

Huskies have only one midweek MAC home game • NIU

“We believe that, deservedly so, we shouldn’t have to do too many promotions to get people to come.”

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Chris Radford NIU assistant athletic director for ticket operations

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Former Northern Illinois University quarterback George Bork (1960 to 1963) speaks about the NIU football program Tuesday in downtown DeKalb after the unveiling of the window cling outside the Lincoln Inn. stand and will feature a buffet and cash bar, is more than halfway to selling out.

The new Sky Club, an area in front of the sky box which includes chair backs, a cash bar and food buffet, is sold out.

Frazier added that the chairbacks in the middle of the west grandstand are sold out, as is The Terrace Club on the Yordon Center.

One thing Frazier said he will do is protect season ticket hold-

ers, and not drop ticket prices at the last minute.

“You have a season ticket holder that bought a $110 ticket, and then I turn around because I project maybe not a good turnout in a game, and I start selling tickets for less than discounted prices, that’s unfair to the season-ticket holder. I’m not doing that,” Frazier said. “I would turn around and at the end of the day, we will donate them to a worthy cause, or we will do other things to get butts in the seats. We will not devalue our season-ticket holders.”

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Radford realizes the challenges involving NIU, such as the midweek games the MAC features each season. However, the Huskies have just one midweek MAC home game this season, Nov. 11 against rival Toledo.

“We feel that our product now, we have the 26-game win streak. The past 3-4 seasons, NIU football is a great product now,” Radford said. “We believe that, deservedly so, we shouldn’t have to do too many promotions to get people to come. ... Our [season] tickets range from $95 to $110 for a season ticket, we feel for most of college football that’s a great deal for the product we have.”

Huskie Stadium will also have new premium seating areas this season. According to NIU athletic director Sean Frazier, the Coaches Club – which is located inside the west grand-

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Cold Cucumber Cream With Tomato Salsa

Cold Cucumber Cream with Tomato Salsa

keepin’

cool

4 servings (makes about 4 cups)

in the

kitchen Collection of recipes will satisfy without turning on the stove

By JOE YONAN • The Washington Post

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he best cooking is born of necessity. At least that’s the case in my house. My favorite recipes always happen when I’m forced to react to a glut of something, or a shortage of something, or perhaps both. It was a glut I was responding to on a recent weekend when I served cucumbers with one of my own salad dressing recipes at a farmers market as a way to promote my latest cookbook. I didn’t come close to using all the beautiful cucumbers, so when I got home, I scoured around for a new idea that would use them.

The answer was in Michele Scicolone’s “The Italian Vegetable Cookbook” (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2014). She writes about how, one Roman summer when temperatures got stuck in the 90s for days, she survived on a soup made of little more than cucumbers, scallions, water and a little vinegar. But what seemed so simple on paper got a little more interesting once I made it: Removing the seeds from the cukes gives the soup a particularly pleasing texture, one that prompted Scicolone to call it “cucumber cream,” even though the soup happens to be vegan. With a tomato-cucumber-basil salsa on top, in fact, it was good enough that I won’t wait for another cucumber glut before I make it again.

Page C2 More summer-friendly recipes include: • Gazpachos: Spicy Lettuce Lassi, Watermelon-Tomato and Berry-Mint gazpachos.

• Chicken salads: Potato and Chicken Salad With Salsa Verde, Chicken Salad for the Ladies, and Saffron Chicken, Lemon and Green Bean Salad

2½ pounds cucumbers (6 to 8 large or 16 to 20 Kirbys), peeled 3 scallions, trimmed 1½ cups water 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar, plus more as needed 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, plus more as needed 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more as needed 1 medium tomato 1 tablespoon shredded fresh basil 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil Cut the cucumbers in half lengthwise. Use a small spoon to scoop out/ discard the seeds.

Cut enough of the cucumbers into 1/2-inch dice to yield 1/2 cup. Cover and refrigerate it for the salsa.

Cut the remaining cucumbers into 1-inch chunks. Chop 2 of the scallions.

Combine the larger cucumber chunks, chopped scallions, water, vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper in a food processor or blender; puree until smooth. Taste, and add vinegar, salt and/or pepper as needed. Pour into an airtight container and refrigerate until cold, about 2 hours.

Just before serving, cut the tomato in half through the stem end. Discard the core and squeeze the halves to discard some of the gel/seeds and juice. Cut the remaining tomato into 1/2-inch dice; transfer to a small bowl.

Thinly slice the remaining scallion and add to the bowl, along with the reserved, diced cucumber and the basil. Toss with the oil and season lightly with salt and pepper.

Taste the soup again for seasoning (it will be more muted when cold), and add vinegar, salt or pepper as needed. Divide among chilled bowls, top each portion with some of the salsa, and serve.

Nutrition Per serving: 70 calories, 2 g protein, 8 g carbohydrates, 4 g fat, 1 g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 340 mg sodium, 3 g dietary fiber, 5 g sugar.

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Chicken salad sampler

By BONNIE S. BENWICK The Washington Post

What color is your chicken salad? The option-happy dish enjoys year-round rotation but seems to come into its own in warm weather. With the right combination of ingredients – starting, say, with a rotisserie bird – you can skip cooking altogether.

Avoiding mayonnaise these days? Greek yogurt or

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mashed avocado can stand in as a creamy component, or you can go the vinaigrette route.

Is crunch a must-have? Besides the stalwart celery, a world of nuts and radishes and greens is at your disposal. Natural sweetness can play off any tang or tartness once you include grapes, mango, dried fruit or a touch of honey.

You’ve got your favorites. Still, you might be able to find a few more in this new batch.

5 or 6 servings (makes 7 cups) 5 cups cooked chicken, preferably white meat, cut into bite-size pieces (see headnote) 3/4 cup chopped scallions Flesh from 1 large mango, diced (1 cup) 1/3 cup Major Grey’s mango chutney 1/4 cup regular or low-fat mayonnaise (do not use nonfat) Juice of 1 lemon 1 1/2 cups plain, whole-milk Greek-style yogurt 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce 1/3 cup roasted, salted peanuts, lightly crushed, for garnish (optional) 1/3 cup chopped cilantro leaves, for garnish (optional)

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Combine the chicken, scallions, mango, chutney, mayonnaise, lemon juice, yogurt and soy sauce in a serving bowl; stir to blend well.

Just before serving, garnish with the peanuts and cilantro, if desired.

Nutrition per serving (based on 6, using low-fat mayonnaise): 340 calories, 42 g protein, 23 g carbohydrates, 9 g fat, 3 g saturated fat, 105 mg cholesterol, 450 mg sodium, 0 g dietary fiber, 15 g sugar.

4 servings (makes 6 cups) 1 lemon (preferably unwaxed), scrubbed well 1½ teaspoons kosher salt, plus more as needed Pinch saffron threads, crumbled 2 tablespoons finely chopped mint leaves 1 clove garlic, minced 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup olive oil About 1¼ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (tenderloins removed), trimmed of visible fat 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh thyme leaves 1 tablespoon honey Freshly ground black pepper Use a fork to prick the lemon in 3 or 4 places.

Place in a small saucepan along with 1 teaspoon of the salt. Cover with water; bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low, cover and cook for 50 minutes or until quite tender.

Drain and cool.

Meanwhile, whisk together the saffron, mint, garlic, 1 tablespoon of the lemon juice, 1 tablespoon of the oil and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt in a gallon-size plastic zip-top bag. Add the chicken and seal. Massage to coat; let it marinate (at room temperature) while you prep the beans.

Set up a steamer over a few inches of barely bubbling water (over

medium heat). Place the beans inside; cover and steam for 4 minutes or until crisp-tender and a brighter shade of green. Cool, then cut into 1/2inch pieces, transferring them to a mixing bowl as you work.

Grease a large skillet with cooking oil spray and place it over medium-high heat. Once the pan is hot, add the marinated chicken. (It’s okay if some marinade remains on the chicken; discard any remaining marinade.) Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, then turn the chicken over and cook on the second side for 6 to 8 minutes or as needed, until the chicken is cooked through and nicely browned. Cool, then cut into bite-size pieces, transferring them to the bowl of green beans.

Slice off and discard the ends of the lemon, then cut the fruit in half lengthwise. Scoop out and discard the flesh and pulp. Cut the remaining peel (with pith) into thin slices, then into 1/4-inch pieces, adding them to the bowl as you work. Add the thyme.

Whisk together the remaining 2 tablespoons of lemon juice and the honey in a liquid measuring cup, then whisk in the remaining 3 tablespoons of oil to form an emulsified dressing. Season lightly with salt and pepper.

Pour the dressing over the lemon-chicken mixture and toss to incorporate. Serve at room temperature.

Nutrition per serving: 340 calories, 35 g protein, 17 g carbohydrates, 16 g fat, 3 g saturated fat, 80 mg cholesterol, 400 mg sodium, 5 g dietary fiber, 6 g sugar.

Chicken Salad for the Ladies

Potato and Chicken Salad With Salsa Verde

Potato and Chicken Salad With Salsa Verde 2 servings For the salsa verde: 1 cup loosely packed flat-leaf parsley leaves 1 cup loosely packed mint leaves 1/2 cup loosely packed dill sprigs 1/4 cup olive oil 1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice Freshly cracked black pepper For the salad: 6 fingerling potatoes 1 sprig mint Kosher salt 2 cooked chicken breast halves, cut into thick strips or shredded 1 tablespoon capers (preferably salt-packed), rinsed and drained 2 ounces baby arugula leaves For the salsa verde: Combine the parsley, mint, dill, oil, mustard, lemon juice and pepper in a food processor; pulse just until coarsely chopped.

For the salad: Combine the potatoes, the sprig of mint and a generous pinch of salt in a medium saucepan. Add enough cool water to cover by at least 1 inch, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

Cook for 15 minutes or until the potatoes are just tender enough to pierce with a sharp knife.

Drain; cut the potatoes in half lengthwise and return them to the (empty) saucepan over low heat, along with the chicken and capers. Toss to incorporate and cook just long enough to warm everything through.

Turn off the heat.

Add the salsa verde to the saucepan and toss gently to coat.

Divide the arugula between plates. Top with the dressed salad. Serve right away.

Saffron Chicken, Lemon and Green Bean Salad

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Gazpacho: From grad-school standby to cool summer staple

Chicken Salad for the Ladies

Saffron Chicken, Lemon and Green Bean Salad

Spicy Lettuce Lassi Gazpacho

Nutrition per serving: 490 calories, 32 g protein, 26 g carbohydrates, 31 g fat, 5 g saturated fat, 75 mg cholesterol, 320 mg sodium, 5 g dietary fiber, 3 g sugar.

Gazpachos are the most refreshing way I can think of to celebrate seasonal vegetables.

My own adventures with gazpacho began when I was in grad school in Ames, Iowa, in need of a meal I could put together fast and carry in a thermos. All it took was enough planning to allow the mix – typically cucumbers, tomatoes and onions – to “cure” overnight in the refrigerator.

After I moved to Seattle for work, I branched out, ingredient-wise. I reached for summer squash, beets, rainbow carrots.

I am now one of those people who get excited about trying new vegetables, and I look for ways to incorporate them into my family’s diet.

Think about making the accompanying recipes soon: One combines watermelon and tomato, making the most of what’s at midsummer farm market stands.

What started out as my portable grad school meal has come full circle. As a soccer mom whose life is spent shuttling kids from one activity to another, I find myself making these overnight refrigerated soups and carrying them with me – in multiple thermoses to keep all of us replenished.

Spicy Lettuce Lassi Gazpacho 4 servings (makes 4 cups) For the topping: 1 cup fresh mung bean sprouts 1 cup seeded, chopped cucumber 1 cup chopped tomatoes 1 cup finely chopped red onion 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 teaspoons chopped cilantro For the gazpacho: 1/2 head iceberg lettuce, rinsed well, then coarsely chopped 1½ cups cold water Juice from 1½ limes 1½-inch piece peeled fresh ginger root, chopped 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1 serrano chili pepper, seeded and chopped 2 teaspoons fine sea salt 1/4 cup loosely packed chopped cilantro leaves 2 cups whole-milk or low-fat plain yogurt For the topping: Combine the sprouts, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, salt, pepper and cilantro in a medium bowl; stir to incorporate.

Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

For the gazpacho: Combine the lettuce, water, lime juice, ginger, cumin, serrano and salt in a blender.

Puree until smooth, then transfer to a mixing bowl. Stir in the cilantro and yogurt, leaving some of the latter unblended.

Divide the topping among individual bowls, mounding it so some will show above the surface of the gazpacho. Slowly pour/divide the gazpacho among the bowls. Drizzle with any remaining juices from the topping. Serve right away.

Nutrition per serving: 130 calories, 9 g protein, 21 g carbohydrates, 2 g

fat, 1 g saturated fat, 5 mg cholesterol, 1,310 mg sodium, 3 g dietary fiber, 14 g sugar.

Watermelon-Tomato Gazpacho 4 servings (makes 4 cups) For the gazpacho: 2 cups chopped, seeded watermelon 2 cups chopped tomatoes 16 large basil leaves, finely chopped, plus 4 large leaves, for garnish 2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic scapes (may substitute 2 small cloves garlic, minced) 1 teaspoon fine sea salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper For the topping (optional): Flesh of 1 firm yet ripe avocado, chopped 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese 1 tablespoon garlic-flavored olive oil 1 tablespoon good-quality balsamic vinegar For the gazpacho: Combine the watermelon, tomatoes, finely chopped basil, garlic scapes, salt and pepper in a blender; puree until smooth.

For the optional topping: Combine the avocado, red onion, feta, oil and vinegar in a medium bowl, stirring gently so as not to mash the avocado.

Divide the gazpacho among individual bowls; tear the remaining 4 basil leaves, letting the pieces fall onto each portion, or divide even scoops of the topping, if using, at the center of each portion. Serve right away.

Nutrition per serving: 40 calories, 1 g protein, 10 g carbohydrates, 0 g fat, 0 g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 540 mg sodium, 2 g dietary fiber, 7 g sugar.

Berry-Mint Gazpacho 3 or 4 servings (makes about 3 ½ cups) 1 pound fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped (2 cups packed) 1 cup fresh orange juice 1 cup fresh blueberries 5 tablespoons agave nectar Pinch sea salt 10 mint leaves, stacked, rolled and cut into thin ribbons Peeled, sliced kiwi, for garnish 4 to 6 tablespoons creme fraiche, for garnish Combine half of the chopped strawberries and all of the orange juice in a mixing bowl.

Use the stick blender to form a coarsely blended mixture.

Stir in the remaining chopped strawberries and the blueberries by hand (so they don’t break up), then add the agave nectar, salt and half of the mint, stirring until well incorporated.

Divide among individual dessert bowls. Top each portion with a few slices of kiwi, a dollop of creme fraiche and some of the remaining mint. Serve right away.

Nutrition per serving (based on 4): 170 calories, 2 g protein, 42 g carbohydrates, 1 g fat, 0 g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 70 mg sodium, 4 g dietary fiber, 35 g sugar.

LEARNING

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Somonauk superintendent completes training

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Somonauk School District 432 Superintendent Dawn Green

Somonauk School District 432 Superintendent Dawn Green was one of 19 Illinois superintendents who graduated from the Illinois School for Advanced Leadership in June.

“ISAL pushed me to focus more on teaching and learning. It is easy to fall into the management trap, but schools are not about the budget, the structure, the insurance,” Green said in a news release. “The schools are about what teachers are teaching and how our students are learning. Additionally, ISAL pushed me to look at myself as a leader and what I could do for myself to improve as a leader.”

Green has been an educator for 28 years, the last three as superintendent of the Somonauk district.

ISAL was developed and is sponsored by the Illinois Association of School Administrators, the statewide organization that represents public school administrators.

“Given all of the challenges facing superintendents and public education in Illinois, we thought it was important to provide a unique opportunity through rigorous curriculum, training and experiences for those men and women who were willing to push themselves beyond what is expected of a

superintendent,” IASA Executive Director Brent Clark said in the release. “Everyone talks about return on investment, and in this case it will be making a difference in public education.”

The two-year ISAL program includes developing a personal professional growth plan and developing a district plan for student achievement that included conducting a comprehensive needs assessment. Each of the ISAL students was assigned a veteran superintendent as a coach.

ISAL also studied the superintendent’s role through five leadership lenses: facilitator of shared

moral purpose, change agent, relationship/culture promoter, capacity builder and coherence maker.

The ISAL program was rolled out in 2010. Nancy Blair, a professor of leadership studies at Cardinal Stritch University in Milwaukee and an author of three books on leadership, facilitated the program.

“I think this program is unique. I say that because it compares to what we do in our doctoral programs at Cardinal Stritch with regard to transformational leadership. We work deeper than most programs, from the inside out,” Blair said in the release.

Bolden joins KC Center for Business Development Kishwaukee College welcomed Michele Bolden as the Dean of Workforce Development and Continuing Education. Bolden assumed her new position on May 1.

Michele Bolden is originally from Aurora and holds a Bachelor or Art in human resources with a minor in psychology and a Master of Art in organizational leadership with an emphasis in training and development from Lewis University in Romeoville.

Prior to becoming the dean of the Center for Business Development and Continuing Education at Kish College, Bolden was the business development consultant for the University of Phoenix in Chicago.

In that position, Bolden worked with Fortune 1000 companies in the Chicagoland area on customized training as well as continuing education opportunities for their

employees.

The mission of the KC Center is to design and deliver customized training programs for area business and industry, personal and professional enrichment opportunities for community members and campus facilities used by both internal and external clients for meetings, workshops and conferences.

“I feel like my tenure at the University of Phoenix gave me the skills and experience to really do this job well,” she said in a news release.

“Community colleges are a staple of the community and it is clear that this community values the contributions Kishwaukee College makes to the area,” she said in the release.

“I am excited to build on the history of success established by (former Center director) Karen Schmitt and take that success to the next level.”

Bolden noted that though the Center is composed of three distinct departments, they fit well together and fill a multitude of needs in the community.

“With the current state of the economy, local companies do not have the time, money or personnel to create training opportunities.

The center offers programs to develop training for them that meets their needs and is affordable and efficient,” she said in the release.

“Continuing Education offers a good foundation of enrichment opportunities that we can build on to develop additional programs that meet the changing needs and interests of community members. Plus we have wonderful facilities that offer affordable modern rooms and amenities for local organizations and business. Kishwaukee College is perfectly positioned to assist our

Michele Bolden is the new dean of Workforce Development and Continuing Education at Kishwaukee College’s Center for Business Development and Continuing Education.

Bolden assumed her new position on May 1.

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8BRIEFS tor, encouraged her to enter the contest, building on a paper she was working on as part of a directed research requirement for Emily Perkins, a 2014 graduate of Northern Illinois University College of Law, graduation.

“He told me I had a shot, and helped me was selected as one of the winners of The target the article to fit the requirements National Law Review’s Winter 2014 Law of The National Law Review competition,” Student Writing Competition.

Perkins said in a news release. “Professor Her article: “Regulating Appearance in the Oswalt was the first one I called when I Workplace: An Employer’s Guide to Avoid found out I had won the contest.”

Employment Discrimination Lawsuits,” is After graduating from NIU Law in May, featured on The National Law Review’s Perkins will practice with the law firm of homepage: http://www.natlawreview.

Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen in Peoria, an com/article/regulating-appearance-workIllinois-based civil litigation defense firm, place-employer-s-guide-to-avoid-employwhere she will focus on insurance and ment-discriminationemployment law.

The National Law Review’s online edition was created to capture legal trends and news as they first start to emerge, offering Sycamore student receives practice-oriented legal analysis from a vari- scholarship at Iowa State ety of sources, including the winners of their The Iowa State University College of Human Sciences and its academic departments quarterly student writing competitions. offered more than $800,000 in scholarships NIU Law assistant professor Michael to students for the 2014-2015 academic year.

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DHS student receives memorial scholarship Sean Woodford is the 2014 winner of the Christopher Anderson Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship is awarded each year by Christopher’s family to a senior DeKalb High School soccer player who is a good student and exemplifies the spirit, teamwork, sportsmanship and enthusiasm for soccer that Christopher demonstrated.

Woodford played soccer all four years at DHS, was a named to the All Conference First Team his junior and senior year, was the Offensive MVP in 2013.

“During his time on the soccer program, Sean displayed outstanding teammate qualities,” DHS Head Soccer Coach Brent McIntosh said in a news release. “He always put his team first. He was always willing to do the hard, tough work to create opportunities so his teammates could enjoy scoring goals. He fought

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hard through pain and injury to be out on the pitch for his team. He was a quiet leader that led through example and work ethic. Sean has been an outstanding steward for our program and we wish him all the best. We congratulate him on winning the Christopher Anderson Memorial Scholarship.”

Woodford plans to attend North Central College and major in athletic training and also complete prerequisites for a degree in physical therapy.

The scholarship was created in 2000 by the Anderson family in memory of their son and brother who was killed in a car accident on July 18, 1999, at the age of 16. The scholarship fund has grown each year through contributions made by his family and people in the DeKalb community and is managed by the DeKalb County Community Foundation.

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Danielle Emmert of Sycamore, a senior apparel, merchandising and design student, received the Beverly & Jewell Crabtree Scholarship.

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Girl and cousin need counseling after assault Dear Abby: My granddaughter “Cindy,” age 2, was being watched by her mommy’s ex-sister-in-law and her sons.

Cindy went to her mommy and said, “Bubby hurt me.”

Bubby is what she calls her 10-year-old cousin. Her mother called the police. A policeman spoke to her and said there wasn’t enough evidence. Now my granddaughter is scared of men.

The police went and talked to the cousin who said he “accidentally touched her down there with her pull-up on.” DCFS was called in, and again it was a man. We took Cindy to a female doctor and Cindy told the doctor everything that happened to her.

DEAR ABBY Jeanne Phillips Now she wakes up having nightmares and yells, “No, Bubby. Stop!”

What’s a grandmother to do to help her? We need justice for Cindy. – Distraught Grandmother Dear Distraught: You may need justice for Cindy, but what Cindy needs right now is professional help to get past the trauma of what was done to her. Contact the nearest rape treatment center, tell them everything you have told me and ask for

their assistance in finding therapy for your grandchild.

They hear stories like this all too often.

The boy who assaulted Cindy also needs counseling so that he won’t/can’t repeat what he did to her with another little girl. From my perspective, both of these children need professional help.

Dear Abby: For years I dated guys who I knew wanted a committed relationship, while I just wanted to have fun. I enjoyed being single and never saw myself getting married. My mom was married three times to men who abused her. It made the idea of marriage terrifying to me.

Through counseling, I

have found healing from my past. I regret the damage I caused by leading guys on.

Now that I want to be married, my life feels empty.

While I used to enjoy my independence, I now want to share my experiences with someone.

Because of the counseling I have had, I know what I shouldn’t settle for, but the only guys asking me out are sleazy. I feel like in some ways life was easier when I wanted to stay single. How do I find a healthy balance so I won’t go back to my old ways or end up settling out of desperation? – Healed But Confused

Dear Healed But Confused:

One way would be to continue the counseling. While you may want to be married now, desperation and neediness are not traits that attract worthwhile men.

You need to be prepared to take some time and find a balance in your life while you’re looking for Mr. Right.

Explore your own interests, make friends with members of both sexes, do some volunteering if you have the time.

If you do, the chances of your meeting the right kind of man will improve because you will have more to offer.

• Write Dear Abby at www.

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

Actinic keratosis treatments rarely leave scars Dear Dr. K: I saw my doctor about a patch of rough, brown skin that I noticed on my upper arm. He said it is actinic keratosis and needs to be removed. Is it cancer? How will it be removed?

Dear Reader: Actinic keratosis (AK) is a precancerous skin condition. That means it is not cancer now, but is likely to become cancerous if left untreated.

AK appears as raised, scaly pink or red-brown rough patches on the skin.

The patches are most likely to appear on the face, back of the hands or other areas commonly exposed to the sun.

They can cause discomfort and itching.

Doctors have a variety of

ASK DR. K Anthony L. Komaroff methods to remove areas of actinic keratosis. Most treatments can remove AK spots without permanent scarring: • Cryotherapy. “Cryotherapy” means “cold treatment.”

The standard treatment for AK is to freeze the area with liquid nitrogen, the temperature of which is well below freezing. Inflammation, swelling and blistering may occur following the treatment. A small scab forms, and then healthy new skin emerges as it heals.

• Creams and gels. A

prescription cream containing a chemotherapy drug can remove a patch of AK. But these creams cause sun sensitivity and, often, considerable discomfort.

Another drug applied to the skin stimulates the immune system to release chemicals that fight cancer cells and viruses. This treatment causes AK patches to become inflamed, crust over and heal. Other topical products are also available.

• Deeper treatments. If your AK is widespread – if you have multiple AK patches on your face, for example – you may need deeper treatments.

These include laser resurfacing or a chemical peel. A chemical peel dissolves the

outer layers of the skin with a chemical solution. Laser resurfacing and chemical peels can involve local or general anesthesia. Depending on how deeply the treatments penetrate the skin, they may cause considerable swelling.

Another effective treatment involves scraping away damaged tissue and using an electric probe to kill any remaining precancerous cells.

• Photodynamic therapy uses light to activate a drug that destroys AK cells. The AK patches crust over and heal.

This therapy is appropriate when there are many AK spots on the face and scalp.

• Surgery. While not usually necessary, various types of surgery also may be used.

The patch of AK can be cut out. This needs to be done in a surgical suite and usually requires stitches.

Simpler forms of surgery such as curettage and dermabrasion can be done in the doctor’s office. Curettage and dermabrasion involve scraping away the top layer of skin, which contains the AK. It’s not unlike what you do when peeling a carrot.

I spent a lot of time in the sun as a child, and I’ve had more than my share of AKs. They’ve been treated in various different ways, and they’ve all healed nicely.

• Visit www.AskDoctorK. com to send questions and get additional information.

Greasy foods do not cause complexion problems Teens: Every week I receive four or five inquiries asking me if acne is caused by eating certain foods such as French fries, or especially, chocolate.

I’ve answered this question numerous times and the answer is always the same: Foods, including chocolate and greasy junk foods, do not cause complexion problems. This information comes directly from the American Academy of Dermatology. But a well-balanced, nutritious diet can help skin to be more vibrant and healthy.

It’s important for teens to see a dermatologist if a breakout occurs. Research scientists have produced new products that are very effective in reducing or total-

’TWEEN 12 & 20 Robert Wallace ly eliminating complexion problems.

Dr. Wallace: I’m 20 and recently married a man who is 30 and has custody of a 12-year-old son. The boy’s mother moved to Mexico and gave custody for him to my husband.

We are not hurting financially, so we want to start out giving him an allowance every week. We also plan to assign him household chores.

If he doesn’t perform his chores to our satisfaction, should we not give him his allowance for a period of time?

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By EUGENIA LAST Newspaper Enterprise Association

TODAY – You will find success if you think and act for yourself.

You have what it takes to become successful, but you must be diligent regarding a tight budget. Finding new outlets for your skills will be rewarding and can result in added income.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) – You will regret an emotional outburst. If someone you care about is upsetting you, remain calm and walk away rather than overreact. An argument will not solve anything.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) – Make sure to maintain good health.

Stick to a nutritional diet. Acquaint yourself with various sports or fitness plans, and get active with physical programs that offer a positive challenge.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) – You will gain a lot of pleasure and satisfaction from a cultural or artistic hobby. Go ahead and indulge your creative needs. Choose a project that excites you, and get started.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) – Indulge in private activities or personal training that can boost your confidence. Consider a day trip to an interesting destination. Domestic tension is best left alone for now.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) – Make travel plans, or set your sights on another adventure that is sure to capture your interest.

Get together with an old friend and share memories. Look back and move forward.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) – Devise a firm plan that will ensure a brighter future. You will be clearheaded and industrious, allowing you to hone your skills and discover what can help you achieve your goals.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) – Entertainment and friendly gatherings should highlight your day. You will inspire others and be inspired yourself. Share your most spectacular and original ideas.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) – Your vivid imagination will lead to many possibilities and interesting pursuits. Write down any ideas that come to you. Decide the best route to take, and travel it with vigor.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) – Show your leadership abilities in organizational settings. Your contributions will bring great respect. A romantic relationship will enhance your personal life.

Join forces with someone who shares your sentiments.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) – Avoid confrontations. You may feel that your goals are out of reach, but that doesn’t mean you should give up. Address your game plan to see if you need to change your strategy.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) – You’ll attract attention with your personal philosophy. Present a confident attitude. Your dreams will come to pass if you forge ahead with ingenuity and drive.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) – Do a good deed by offering your knowledge to someone who could use a helping hand. Take time to review your personal papers to ensure that nothing has been overlooked.

I think this is a reasonable punishment. My husband is leaving this “problem” for me to solve. – New Mom, Bakersfield, California New Mom: If family funds are sufficient, I believe all pre-teens and teens should be provided an allowance. With proper guidance, the child learns the value of money, how and when to spend some of it, and how to save for a “rainy day.”

I also believe that all preteens and teens should be assigned household chores that can be satisfactorily completed, but the allowance and chores should not be tied together. If the chores are not completed, other forms of discipline should be in place.

These could include: no

8SUDOKU

use of cellphone, shortened curfew, grounding, limited television viewing, etc.

Remember that an allowance, with proper guidance, is a great learning tool.

Dr. Wallace: I caught my 16-year-old brother and two of his friends stealing alcohol out of my dad’s liquor cabinet. He was surprised because he thought I was at a friend’s house. Our parents both have full-time jobs and have no idea my brother is helping himself and his friends to Dad’s well-stocked liquor cabinet.

My brother made me promise not to squeal on him and he said that he would never steal Dad’s booze again.

Yesterday I came home early from summer school

BRIDGE Phillip Alder

and caught my brother’s friend and his girlfriend enjoying “cocktails” while my brother was “making out” on the couch with his girlfriend.

At least my brother was not drinking.

As soon as I came into the house they all “cleaned up” the evidence and took off in a hurry. What should I do now? – Sister, Tulsa, Oklahoma Sister: Your brother and his friends are out of control.

Inform your parents about what’s happening to Dad’s liquor cabinet and allow them to take the necessary action to eliminate your brother’s unacceptable behavior.

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

8CROSSWORD

Both sides can make good plays George Mikes was born in Hungary in 1912, but lived in Britain from 1946 until his death in 1987. He was known for his amusing commentaries on various countries. About Britain, he said, “English humor resembles the Loch Ness Monster in that both are famous, but there is a strong suspicion that neither exists.”

I disagree with half of that – and it is only slightly relevant that I was born in England. True, the British sense of humor is dry, but have you not laughed at Britcoms on PBS? However, the key word is “both.” Here, both sides can make good plays.

South is in three notrump. After West leads a fourth-highest spade five, what should happen?

South starts with seven top tricks: three spades, one heart, two diamonds and one club. He must get his extra tricks from dummy’s diamonds. And there is a natural reaction, after winning the first trick in hand, to play a diamond to dummy’s king and cash the diamond ace, planning on playing a third round.

Here, though, when West discards a spade (not a heart!) on the second diamond, even with the heart finesse working, the contract can no longer be made.

The correct technique is to duck (lose) the first diamond trick. Then, if the defenders continue plugging away at spades, South can win in his hand and play three rounds of diamonds to establish two winners in the dummy while the spade ace remains as an entry.

If West is allowed to hold the first diamond trick, he knows that the spade suit is hopeless. He should shift to his club king, under which East should signal with his jack. Then the contract fails.

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Dean Young & Denis LeBrun

Frank & Ernest

Bob Thaves Dilbert

Scott Adams

Monty

Jim Meddick Zits Hi and Lois

Rose is Rose

Pat Brady & Don Wimmer Arlo & Janis

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Rick Stromoski Big Nate

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School celebrates track and field day

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Indian Valley Vocational Center Director Ron Pieper (from left) accepts a grant check from Donna Larson of the DeKalb County Community Foundation. IVVC board chair-elect Amy Smith of Newark and current board chairman Dan Joyce of Serena are pictured on the right.

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Woodbury Elementary School in Sandwich had a Track and Field Morning and Fun Afternoon with so many activities that the students had a difficult time decided what to do next. Track and field activities included running, jumping, picking up rocks with toes, bean bag tossing, tunnel crossing, egg spoon race, bucket drops, and more. At the Fun Afternoon, arranged by the Woodbury Primary Parents Association, there were bounce houses, snacks, face painting, rope jumping, hula hoop twirling, bean bag actvities, horseshoes, and water balloons. The pre-K classes held a St. Judes Trike-a-thon on the playground to raise money for St. Judes Children’s Research Hospital. The Sandwich High School Renegade Regiment Band also came to Woodbury to play.

First graders meet their pen pals

Trade school gets grant boost for new construction The DeKalb County Community Foundation presented Indian Valley Vocational Center with a check for $55,000 to help with the construction of a new health wing. This new wing has been in the planning stages for two years; the IVVC board voted to move ahead with the construction starting this summer.

The health wing will house four classrooms, all dedicated to teaching health education topics such as CNA, Health Occupations

Exploring, and EMT Basic. Supplementing the classrooms will be a shared lab that simulates a hospital room. The 7,200-square-foot addition will be shelled by a general contractor with the interior framing and finish completed by the IVVC Construction Technology students over the 2014-2015 school year. The new addition is expected to be open in the fall of 2015, which coincides with the school’s 40th anniversary.

8SPRING GRADUATES Following is a list of local college students who graduated this spring.

AIB College of Business Robin Franklin of Sycamore, Bachelor of Science, business administration, magna cum laude

Drake University Nolan McGowan of DeKalb, Juris Doctorate

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At the end of the school year, first graders at Woodbury Elementary in Sandwich met their pen pals from Centennial School in Orland Park. The children correspond monthly during the school year through letters and Skype. Each year, the schools alternate hosting the end-of-year visit.

Anthony Ritchie of Big Rock, Bachelor of Science, mechanical engineering Laurel Skorup of Sandwich, Bachelor of Science, PreK-8

Special Education and PreK-4 Elementary Education

Illinois State University Sarah Chapman of Shabbona, Bachelor of Science in education Katherine Heminway of DeKalb, Bachelor of Science Christopher Jacobson of Genoa, Bachelor of Science Jessica Kendall of Sycamore, Bachelor of Science in education Jason Lockowitz of Shabbona, Bachelor of Science Lexie Millburg of Sycamore, Bachelor of Science Erin Murphy of DeKalb, Bach-

elor of Science Victoria Novotny of Shabbona, Bachelor of Science Anna Smoltich of DeKalb, Bachelor of Science Bryan Vest of DeKalb, Bachelor of Science Emily Warhurst of Somonauk, Bachelor of Science Madeline Zenz of DeKalb, Bachelor of Science

Parkland College Tyler Olson of DeKalb

Rockford University Shawn Mangers of Shabbona Amie Scholl of Maple Park Scott Suchy of Sycamore

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You heart beats about Your 100,000 times every day, 100 pumping blood through pum your body. Your blood contains red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets and plasma, each with different functions. lood is made up of tiny cells. Most of them are red, which is why blood looks red.

Not all blood is red. Do the math to discover the color of each of these creature’s blood.

ometimes when people are sick or in an accident, they lose blood faster than their bodies can make it. Doctors get blood for these people from a blood bank. he blood bank is a place where blood that people have donated is saved until it is needed. Healthy adults can donate blood anytime.

Red blood cells carry oxygen to all parts of the body. A single drop of blood contains millions of red blood cells which constantly travel through your body delivering oxygen and removing waste. Blood is made up other kinds of cells, too.

lasma is a yellowish liquid that carries nutrients, hormones, and proteins throughout the body. Plasma is mostly water, absorbed from the intestines from what you drink and eat, with the liver supplying important proteins.

• White blood cells battle germs that invade the body.

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Find the words in the puzzle. Then look for each word in this week’s Kid Scoop stories and activities.

S E N O M R O H K W H T N E D I C C A Y A I E L G N I S G S B M B L D S D L U L C P S O E O O D L I R E O A D T N I P V E L L R L Y A D Q E B U E L D P T L S R T T R A U Q E I P O Standards Link: Letter sequencing. Recognized identical words. Skim and scan reading. Recall spelling patterns.

Find a news story about an accident. Was somebody injured? Read to find the who, what, when, and where of the event. Could this accident have been prevented? How? ver time, red blood cells wear out and die. The average life of a red blood cell is about 120 days. The good news is that your body has its own factory making new blood cells every day. And you’ll never guess where!

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Whether red, blue, green, or yellow, all blood performs the function of carrying oxygen to body cells.

Standards Link: Mathematics: Calculate sums.

“mommy and her new baby” Photo by: Deb

WEDNESDAY, JULY 23, 2014 • SECTION C GENOA Multi-Family Garage Sale Thur & Fri-July 24 & 25 9am-5pm Sat-July 26 9am-Noon

OUTBOUND CALL AGENT Multiple openings available Starting at $20K/Year Advancement Opportunities No Weekends/Half Fridays Fast paced, energetic, professional and competitive environment.

Apply at: 1628 DeKalb Ave/Sycamore or call (815) 895-8963

CDL DRIVERS NEEDED Hourly rates.

Excellent benefits.

Signing bonus www.hinessupply.com OR CALL 847-353-7700 Driver

LOCAL CDL DRIVER Looking for an experienced Local CDL Driver. Contact: Upstaging at 815-899-9888 or visit: www.upstaging.com FARM HELP WANTED Full-time position on grain/cattle farm. Experience req. Email: midwestag2013@gmail.com Food Service

COOK

DIETARY AIDE DeKalb County Rehab & Nursing Center has part time positions available in our Dietary Department on the Day Shift (6:15am - 2:30pm).

Must be 16 years of age or older to apply.

Some weekends & holidays are required. Starting wage is $8.25 per hour.

Apply at:

FULL TIME For a Sorority in DeKalb, IL. Must have food handlers certification, be experienced in meal prep from scratch, budgeting, menu planning and ordering.

Responsible for lunch & dinner Monday through Friday.

Fax resume to 717-685-3253

HVAC TECHNICIAN Heating & A/C company in Sycamore is looking for experienced (5 years +) HVAC Install Technician & HVAC Service Technician to join our company in a full time position. We offer: Sign on Bonus, Company Van, Holiday Pay and Vacation Pay. Commission based sales program. Salary is based on experience. Please email your resume & salary requirements to: HVACserviceposition@ yahoo.com

DeKalb County Rehab & Nursing Center 2600 North Annie Glidden Rd DeKalb, Illinois 60115

EOE

MUSIC / YOUTH COORDINATOR

Small church seeking a part-time Music/Youth Coordinator to help us develop the talent and faith of our current membership, and broaden the scope of our outreach. AV and keyboard skills required. Additional instruments a plus.

Send cover letter and resume to: Email: zummend@mtco.com attn. Pastor Dee Mede or Mail: Zion UMC 808 Jefferson St, Mendota IL 61342 Attn: Pastor Dee Mede

RN or LPN st

Part Time - 1 Shift Apply within, no phone calls

Lincolnshire Place 710 Vellagio, Sycamore OFFICE MANAGER WANTED Duties include: Payroll, A/R, A/P, G/L, Union Reporting, Invoicing.

Competitive pay and benefits.

Email resume to: todd@everestexcavating.com OFFICE PERMANENT, FULL-TIME POSITION available immediately in an agricultural office. Salary range $12$19 per hour plus benefits. A copy of the vacancy announcement is available at DeKalb County Farm Service Agency, 1350 W. Prairie Drive, Sycamore, IL 60178. Application packages must be submitted through www.USAJobs.gov by July 28, 2014. We recognize and appreciate the benefits of diversity in the workplace. People who share this belief and reflect a diverse background are encouraged to apply. FSA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Eligibility for relocation expenses is determined by the current status of the individual.

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KINGSTON 7267 RTE. 72

BIG SALE! HUNTLEY ESTATE SALE Fri-Sat 7/25 & 26 9a-4p 13941 Palisades Ave Huntley See Pictures & Details at www.somethingspecial estatesales.com WATERMAN 1st ESTATE/MOVING FARM SALE in 100+ YEARS! THURS- SAT, 7/24-26, 8-5 8737 STATE RT. 23 Antiques, household, cake dec, vintage toys-crafts-clothes, tools, architectural salvage, indust. cast iron & much more!

Burlington Methodist Church Rummage Sale 195 W. Center Street across from Fire Dept. in Burlington July 24 (5-8 pm), July 25 (8 am - 5 pm), July 26 (8am – noon Bag Sale)

DEKALB - Church RUMMAGE SALE July 25 & 26 Friday & Saturday 8am – 3pm

FINANCE DIRECTOR CRYSTAL LAKE Imagine yourself working for an innovative multi-media organization!

Shaw Media is seeking a full-time Finance Director.

Shaw is a multi-media company publishing daily, weekly, and national publications, along with glossy magazines and award winning websites.

The Finance Director will oversee all financial activities in the Shaw Media Crystal Lake, IL office, and supervise and direct the day-to-day operations of this fast-paced office. This position will work directly with the Corporate Finance team, as well as with other associates & executives throughout the company.

Responsibilities: This position will participate in and coordinate the month-end financial closing process; prepare, oversee and analyze monthly forecasting as well as be a key player in the annual budgeting process. This person will be responsible for all facets of the Advertising and A/R software and have a firm understanding of all components and reports that are needed to account for the sales in this dynamic multi-media organization.

Requirements: Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, and at least 5 years experience in a management position.

Candidates must be detail oriented and have the ability to work accurately in a quickly changing deadline driven environment. Qualified candidates will have a thorough knowledge of accounting, possess strong communication, strategic, analytical, and problem solving skills, as well as have a proficient knowledge of Excel. Industry and Vision Data Software experience is a plus.

½ mile N. of BaseLine Rd Huge Sale, ladies clothing, 4p-2XX, shoes sz 7, highchair, bounce seat, hand bags, golf clubs, generator and lots of Misc

SOMONAUK

Across from the Marina

BAKE SALE ALSO !

Proceeds go to High School - Youth program

Table saws, handmade crafts, craft supplies, wicker & MUCH, MUCH MORE!

DEKALB 316 Settler Road in Devonshire Farms/Knolls subdivision.

July 24, 25, 26 8am-5pm EBAYERS, RESELLERS, COLLECTORS, AND PARENTS must come to this MOVING SALE. Boys clothes up to 6T, electronics, game systems, toys, furniture, cases of resale items, toys, little tykes outdoor playhouse, turntables, BOSE speakers, music equipment.

TO MUCH TO LIST! EVERYTHING MUST GO!

SYCAMORE 1521 Christine Dr. Thurs. 2pm-5pm Fri. 9am-4pm

Duck and Goose Hunting Decoys, Twin bed frames (2), Small Furniture, Girls Brand Name Clothes sizes 4-7, Boys Clothes size 8-14, Many Household items, Tools, X-Box Games, décor and Much More!

SYCAMORE

FRI – SUN, JULY 25-27 8AM - ?

DeKalb July 25 & 26 Friday 9am – 4pm Saturday 9am – 1pm 350 Rolfe Road GREAT SALE ! Womens/Jrs. clothing, Kirby Vaccum., golf bags, misc. golf clubs, housewares, red velvet covered theater seats (2 attached & 3 attached, TV's , puppet theater, fish tank, Longaberger items, jewelry, beads, Dickens 12 days of X-mas figures

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

Brand new, $40. 815-508-3553

ELECTRIC DRYER Free for hauling. Excellent condition. 815-498-3718 GETTING READY FOR COLLEGE? For sale; Barely used GE Mini-Fridge w/ Freezer 3.1 cu. ft ; 2 shelves and veggie drawer18"d x 18+"w x 34"h $100 OBO Call 630-385-8924 GETTING READY FOR COLLEGE? For sale: Barely used1.1 cu ft 1000 watt white Emerson Microwave$50 OBO Call 630-385-8924 GETTING READY FOR COLLEGE? For sale: Barely used 0.9 cu ft 900 watt black Kenmore microwave$35 OBO Call 630-385-8924 GETTING READY FOR COLLEGE? For sale: Barely used 0.9 cu ft 900 watt black Emerson Microwave $35 OBO Call 630-385-8924

TRICYCLE - Radio Flyer Child Bike Tricycle. Red & Blue In Color, $22, DeKalb, 815-739-1953

Household, Furniture, Baby Furniture & Baby Equipment, Books, Toys, Tools, Appliances, Electronics, DVD's, Tablets, Photography, Antiques, Yard & Garden, Camping, Air Hockey, Exercise Equipment, Art, Drawing Table, Clothing, kids & adult, Tires & Car Items

& SO MUCH MORE! Send your Help Wanted Advertising 24/7 to: Email: helpwanted@ shawsuburban.com Fax: 815-477-8898

3 BEDROOM HOME FOR $104.000 WOW!!!!

FISH TANK - 125 gal acrylic reef ready fishtank including black lacquer base, topper, filters, heaters, light, air-pump, decorations, and 25* fish. ASKING $600.

815-762-8802

SLIDE - Little Tikes Large Slide With Option To Hook Hose To That Has A Sprinkler & Water Goes Down Slide, Teal Green Slide With Purple Steps, In Nice Shape, $50, DeKalb.

815-739-1953

HOT TUB – FREE. Seats 6. New top, Chemicals included. Needs minor repairs. Good condition.

Stairs included. You haul & its yours. Located in DeKalb near Bethany. First to come takes it home. 815-517-0109

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

815-508-3553

1996 FORD F-150 XL

STEP LADDER 10 foot Werner aluminum step ladder. 300 load capacity. Type 1A, extra heavy duty. $100.

815-508-3553 SUITCASE Pull-behind suitcase, 30 inches tall, black, like new. $20.

815-508-3553

MOWER Craftsman rear wheel drive mower.

6.5HP Briggs & Stratton, bag, electric start. $200. 815-508-3553 Wheelbarrow $40.00 815-748-7693

Will BUY UR USED CAR, TRUCK, SUV,

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

“don't wait.... call 2day”!!

815-575-5153

DeKalb - Upper 2 Bedroom

$650/mo+dep & lease, avail now.

Stove, fridge, heat & water incl.

No pets/smoking. 815-298-0423 BIG APARTMENTS, LESS MONEY! Rochelle: 15 minutes from DeKalb 1 BR & 2BR Starting at $530 Recently updated!

Affordable heat.

Walk to shops!

(815) 562-6425 www.whiteoakapartments.net Now accepting Visa, M/C, Discover Cortland Spacious 2 Bedroom W/D hookup, $750/mo + utilities and security, no pets.

Sue 815-762-0781

WE PAY THE BEST! For Junk Cars, Trucks & Vans with or without titles.

630-817-3577 or 219-697-3833

DeKalb 1BR $550

07 VStar 650 Silverado 4667m $5400.

07 Majesty Scooter 5560m $3800.

Call or text 630-200-5917 2004 YAMAHA V-STAR 650 CC, 20,000 MILES GREAT CONDITION, RUNS GREAT. SOME UPGRADES. $3000.00 OBO. CALL FOR DETAILS 815-321-3474

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

DEKALB - SPACIOUS MARKET APARTMENTS Starting @ $599, 2 Bedroom $683, 3 Bedroom Near the heart of NIU. Incl gas and forced air heat. Off street parking, lush grounds, on site laundry room. Outdoor pool, tennis and basketball courts, patios and balconies. Cats OK.

University Village Apts.

722 N. Annie Glidden Rd. 815-758-7859

1995 Buick LeSabre 51,500 MILES Florida car. $3400 815-739-5300

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

815-508-3553

A-1 AUTO

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

GETTING READY FOR COLLEGE? For sale: TWO 14" Sharp Color TVs $20 each OBO Sold separately Call 630-385-8924

SYCAMORE

Enter off of Rt. 23 on Maplewood Dr or Mount Hunger List and Maps Available At All 30 + HOMES

SNEAKERS Sneaux Black Boy's Men's Size 7 Everyday Shoes, $5, DeKalb, 815-739-1953

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Sofa & Rocker Recliner w/ Nylon Covers, Country Style, Very Good Condition, - $250 for both/OBO. 815-895-9282

THURS 4PM - 8PM FRI & SAT 8:30AM - 4PM

Scaffold- Ladder Krause vario top scaffold/ladder Model #121383 $100 815-748-7693 SHOES - Cherokee Black Casual Dress Tie Shoes, Boy's Men's Size 6, $5. 815-739-1953

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.

Desk Dark wood, rolltop desk, good condition, 3 drawers each side, middle drawer.

24”D x 53”W x 44”H. $45/OBO After 5 PM 815-827-3482.

LANDAHL NORTH & TOWNSEND WOODS

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

WINDOW SASH

1907 & 1867 SOMONAUK ST. Household goods, tools & toolboxes, vintage AVON, trampolines, 86 Monte Carlo.

DEKALB – FURNITURE/GARAGE SALE Fairway Oaks Subdivision 2813 Wedgewood Thursday 7/24 & Friday 7/25 8am-4pm Amish, Oak dining table w/4 chairs, expands to seat 6; legal wood lateral file cabinet; queen sized, cherry sleigh bed frame; dresser w/2 night stands & lg mirror; 2 buffets; red microfiber sofa w/2 arm chairs; antique sewing machine in cabinet; mirror; Amish oak rocking chair; storage ottoman; miscellaneous household items; children clothing & toys; women's clothing XS-XL. Cash Only

Advertise here for a successful garage sale!

Call 815-455-4800

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

815-508-3553

Huge Sale, 40+families

MOVING SALE!

877-264-2527

July 25, Friday 8am – 5pm July 26, Saturday 8am – 2pm

443 HOLIDAY DR.

DEKALB 844 Kensington Blvd.

Fri. & Sat. 7/25 & 7/26 8am-3pm

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KINGSTON

Covenant Church 1515 N. 1st. Street

Banker's desk, baby equipment, lots of misc., cool stuff!

Classified has GREAT VARIETY!

More items added everyday!

Hillcrest

Friday, 5 PM – Dusk Saturday, 9 AM – 4 PM

You Want It? We've Got It!

FRI. - SUN. 8AM-5PM FOR 3 WEEKENDS!

JULY 25 & 26 8AM - 6PM

706 S. 3rd St.

CAT - LOST Brown/Grey Tabby M(n)--"Leo." Lost in Devonaire Farms neighborhood on 07/16. No collar or tag, but is microchipped. His family misses him very much! If found, please contact (309) 261-3045 or (815) 748-4656.

Barn full of Household and décor items, Lots of Glassware, Baby Toys, Inlaid Wood Tabletops etc., New (3) 8 ft. Granite Counter tops with Back splash.

Lots of new items in box. Wood Crates and Pickets, Some Antiques too!

30621 Five Points Rd

DeKalb

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30602 Carolwood Drive

SYCAMORE MAJOR LIQUIDATION 329 Ashwood Dr. July 24-26, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

ANTIQUE Furniture, Toys & Collectables; OFFICE, PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY, & ART: Equipment, furniture, props, & supplies; HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE; ELECTRONICS; XXXLG WOMEN'S CLOTHING; EXERCISE EQUIP.; BOOKS; FINE ART; HOLIDAYs; CRAFT; HOUSEHOLD; etc.

(Cash only-No Early Sales)

CLEATS SHOES Boys Men's Nike Size 5.5, $5, DeKalb, 815-739-1953 Diodora Cleats Shoes Boy's Men's - Size 8, $5, DeKalb, 815-739-1953

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

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

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

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

DEKALB ~ 1 BEDROOM Available July/Aug. Close to NIU, Free heat & water, quiet lifestyle. Varsity Square Apts.

815-756-9554 www.glencoproperties.com DEKALB 1 BEDROOM With study, stove, refrig, C/A. Garage, available August.

815-758-0079

DeKalb – 1148 ½ Market St. 2 BD residential upper apt.

1st/sec dep.$600 month + utilites 815-756-6201 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

!!!!!!!!!!!

I BUY CARS, TRUCKS, VANS & SUVs 1990 & Newer Will beat anyone's price by $300.

DeKalb 3 Bedroom, 1st Floor 116 Orchard Lane FSBO DeKalb - Completely Remodeled 1500 sq. ft. Ranch on slab, 34 BR, 1 BA, fenced yard, lrg gar., $110,700 815-739-6170 Open House - July 19, 10-2

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

New kit, hrdwd floors, $700. Upper 1BR, study, off-St parking, $600.

No pets/smokers. 815-762-4730 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

DEKALB QUIET 2 BEDROOM

1 bath, parking, laundry.

NO pets/smoking, Agent Owned.

815-756-2359 - 815-758-6712

BUYER'S ADVANTAGE! NEW LOWER PRICE – LARGE COUNTRY HOME DEKALB SCHOOLS

Will pay extra for Honda, Toyota & Nissan

815-814-1964 or

815-814-1224 !!!!!!!!!!!

CABLE WIRE - 1000' Reel RG - 6 New, $25, Sycamore 815-895-5373 HAMMER DRILL Black & Decker 1/2 hammer drill type 3, 120 V, $50.

815-508-3553 REMINGTON POWER ACTUATED TOOL. Ramset, powder pins, model #476. $25. 815-508-3553

Send your Classified Advertising 24/7 to: Email: classified@ shawsuburban.com Fax: 815-477-8898 or online at: www.daily-chronicle.com

FOR SALE – MOVING NOW!

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

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

FOR SALE: SYCAMORE

To learn more about Shaw Media visit our website www.shawmedia.com.

Shaw Media offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package including Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO health coverage, 401K with match, and much more!

For immediate consideration, submit resume, cover letter and salary requirements to: Recruitment@shawmedia.com

Nothing to do BUT MOVE IN! Fenced Yard, Deck, 2.5 Garage.

All appliances stay.

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.

or Apply Now at: www.shawsuburbanmedia.com/careers

CALL ME: NEDRA ERICSON, REALTOR 815-739-9997

CALL NEDRA ERICSON, REALTOR 815-739-9997

Shaw Media is a Drug Free Employer.

Pre-employment background check and drug screen required. This posting may not include all duties of position. EOE.

LOOKING TO START A BUSINESS? LOOKING FOR A GREAT PLACE TO EXPAND YOUR BUSINESS? LOOKING FOR A GREAT PLACE FOR STORAGE? APPROX 22000 SQ FT BLDG & 1 ACRE OF LAND. PRICED AT $17.93/SQ FT. GREAT PRICE!

CALL NEDRA ERICSON, REALTOR 815-739-9997

CLASSIFIED

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DeKalb Quiet Studio 1, 2, 3BR

Lease, deposit, ref, no pets.

815-739-5589 ~ 815-758-6439

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

CORTLAND - HOME FOR RENT $1100/mo, 1st mo & Sec Deposit Required, 3 BR, 2 car garage No Pets/Smoking.

Call 815-756-4023

Chicago, Illinois 60601.

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DEKALB – 3 BR 1 bath, large fenced yard, pets considered. Available Aug 6. $1050. Nice neighborhood. 815-756-1539

PUBLIC NOTICE

DeKalb 3BR, Den, DR, Garage

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

815-758-6580

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

815-784-4606 ~ 815-901-3346

HINCKLEY 2BR, 1.5BA Stove, fridge, D/W, W/D. NO PETS. $775/mo + sec. Water sewer, garb incl. 815-739-1250

KIRKLAND MODERN 1 BEDROOM

SYCAMORE - PRIME LOCATION 1 Bedroom, Full Kitchen Close to everything !

1711 DeKalb Ave, Sycamore $690/mo. 815-501-9748 SYCAMORE - Studio apt., Kitchen, Bath, Off Street Parking, Great location, $490 Mo. 815-751-3982 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

Oak trim, A/C, off St. parking. $475/mo + 1st mo & security.

Avail Aug 1. Mike 847-638-7440

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

815-289-9325

Malta Quiet, Upper 2 Bedroom Appl, a/c, laundry, water/garbage included + extra storage.

815-751-0480

ROCHELLE 1 & 2 BEDROOM Remodeled, clean and quiet.

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

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

Available Now. 815-764-9454 CORTLAND- 4BR 2.5bath Condo w/appl. & 2 car gar. 1350/mo, renter pays util. 1st+last due at sign.

No smoking/pets. 815-501-5217 Dekalb: 2 BR, 1.5 bath condo, hardwood floors, 2 car garage, appliances stay. No smoking, Move-in ready.

Call 815-899-7551 Sycamore LARGE 2BR twnhome W/D, Gar. $950-1200 TOWNSEND MANAGEMENT 815-787-7368

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

No pets.

815-758-0123

$1025. 4BR, DR, office, sunroom, 2 car, $1195. 3BR, 1.5BA, gar. $1175.

815-762-4730

Genoa 3 + Bedroom Ranch Rustick look, stove, refrig, fireplace. $975 + 1st , last sec. Near GMS 815-762-3240 Genoa- 3 BR House for rent stove/fridge incl. avail 8-1, $950/mo + deposit.

815-784-5108

KINGSTON ~ 2 BEDROOM Appliances, no pets/smoking, $650/mo + security, available 8/1.

815-975-4601 Maple Park 1600 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 Sandwich Waterfront Lake Holiday 3BR,1 car gar. W/D hkup, fireplace pets OK. $1,275,avail now.

773-510-3643 ~ 815-509-7975

Sycamore - 4 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car garage, free a/c, $1200 2 bedroom, C/A, 2 car garage, fenced yard, $925 Betsy Smith 815-895-2488

Sycamore, 4 bedroom 1.5 bath, Lg. corner lot, 1 car garage, $1250/mo + 1st. Last & sec.

Avail 9-1, 815-895-6901

DEKALB - POSH Furnished Room for single female. Cable/Wi-fi/util & laundry facities incl. $400/mo.

Please call 630-518-1432

SYCAMORE – 200 & 600 square feet office space. 1500 square feet of shop space. 815-895-8526

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PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 23rd JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DEKALB COUNTY - SYCAMORE, ILLINOIS Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Argent Securities Inc., Asset-Backed PassThrough Certificates, Series 2005W4, Plaintiff, vs.

Nathan Dexter, Lisa Dexter, United States of America for the benefit of the Internal Revenue Service, Unknown Owners, Generally, and Non-Record Claimants, Defendants.

12 CH 650 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on 3/14/2013, the Sheriff of Dekalb County will on 8/14/2014 at the hour of 1 p.m. at the, Public Safety Building, 150 North Main Street, Sycamore, IL, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: LOT 16 IN BLOCK 1 OF MARTIN DODGE ADDITION TO DEKALB, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK "D" OF PLATS, PAGE 35, ON MAY 13TH 1909, SITUATED IN THE CITY OF DEKALB, COUNTY OF DEKALB AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. P.I.N. 08-23-427-014 COMMON ADDRESS: 205 Dodge Ave, Dekalb, IL 60115 The improvement on the property consists of: single family residence.

Sale terms: Ten percent (10%) of the purchase price due by cash or certified funds at the time of the sale and the balance due within (2) two business or the following Tuesday. The property offered for sale is subject to real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff and in "as is" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

No refunds.

The judgment amount was at $127,480.37.

For information call Plaintiff's Attorney, Kluever & Platt, LLC, 65 East Wacker Place, Suite 2300,

AT YOUR SERVICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 23rd JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DEKALB COUNTY - SYCAMORE, ILLINOIS Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Argent Securities Inc., Asset-Backed PassThrough Certificates, Series 2005W4, Plaintiff, vs.

Nathan Dexter, Lisa Dexter, United States of America for the benefit of the Internal Revenue Service, Unknown Owners, Generally, and Non-Record Claimants, Defendants.

12 CH 650 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on 3/14/2013, the Sheriff of Dekalb County will on 8/14/2014 at the hour of 1 p.m. at the, Public Safety Building, 150 North Main Street, Sycamore, IL, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 08-23-427-014 COMMON ADDRESS: 205 Dodge Ave, Dekalb, IL 60115 The improvement on the property consists of: single family residence.

Sale terms: Ten percent (10%) of the purchase price due by cash or certified funds at the time of the sale and the balance due within (2) two business or the following Tuesday. The property offered for sale is subject to real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff and in "as is" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

No refunds.

The judgment amount was at $127,480.37.

For information call Plaintiff's Attorney, Kluever & Platt, LLC, 65 East Wacker Place, Suite 2300, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (312)

icago, 201-6679.

I618756

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) Vista Securities, Inc. Petitioner

(Published in the Daily Chronicle July 23, 30 & August 6, 2014)

PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

TAKE NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 2010-00379 & 2010-00382

TAKE NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 2010-00397

TO: NDV-Cortland LLC, First Midwest Bank, Amdur Associates Inc., Donald Swanson, Valerie Swanson, Allen Glass, Gerald L. Nudo, John M. Daley, Ted Amdur, and unknown owners or parties interested. A Petition for Tax Deed on premises described below has been filed in the Circuit Court of DEKALB County, Illinois, as case 14-TX-19.

The real estate is described as: Parcel #: 09-20-200-010 & 0921-100-001 Said property was sold on NOVEMBER 4, 2011 for the General Taxes for the year 2010. The period of redemption will expire on NOVEMBER 3, 2014. On DECEMBER 9, 2014, the petitioner will make application to such court in said County for an order for Tax Deed should the real estate not be redeemed.

TO: Republic Bank, Republic Bank of Chicago, RB Resolution Properties LLC-Chestnut Grove Series, RB Resolution Properties LLC, Richard Dinardo, Steven J. Colompos, Spero A. Cantos, David Livingston, and unknown owners or parties interested. A Petition for Tax Deed on premises described below has been filed in the Circuit Court of DEKALB County, Illinois, as case 14-TX-21.

The real estate is described as: Parcel #: 09-33-100-009 Said property was sold on NOVEMBER 4, 2011 for the General Taxes for the year 2010. The period of redemption will expire on NOVEMBER 3, 2014. On DECEMBER 9, 2014, the petitioner will make application to such court in said County for an order for Tax Deed should the real estate not be redeemed.

Vista Securities, Inc. Petitioner (Published in the Daily Chronicle, July 21, 22 & 23, 2014.)

PUBLIC NOTICE TAKE NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 2010-00387 TO: Cortland-I-88 LLC, Ronald J. Benach, Benach-Bedford Development LLC, Wayne Moretti, and unknown owners or parties interested. A Petition for Tax Deed on premises described below has been filed in the Circuit Court of DEKALB County, Illinois, as case 14-TX-20.

The real estate is described as: Parcel #: 09-28-100-008 Said property was sold on NOVEMBER 4, 2011 for the General Taxes for the year 2010. The period of redemption will expire on NOVEMBER 3, 2014. On DECEMBER 9, 2014, the petitioner will make application to such court in said County for an order for Tax Deed should the real estate not be redeemed.

(Published in the Daily Chronicle, July 21, 22 & 23, 2014.)

Vista Securities, Inc. Petitioner (Published in the Daily Chronicle, July 21, 22 & 23, 2014.)

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