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STERLING | CITY COUNCIL

Mud to Parks amendment OK’d

Park district brought into state grant-funded project

BY PAM EGGEMEIER peggemeier@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5570

STERLING – The council on Monday approved an amended agreement with the Illinois EPA that will allow dredging work at Thomas Park to be brought into the city’s Mud to

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Parks project.

In September 2013, Sterling learned it would receive $900,000 from the state’s Mud to Parks grant program to help move 60,000 cubic yards of dredged material from Lake County to be used to cover the former Northwestern Steel &

Wire Co. brownfield site.

Gov. Pat Quinn was in town that day to also announce that the city would get a $1.3 million EPA Green Infrastructure Grant to help with its $2.18 million eco-tourism riverfront project.

Plans for the project include

a wetland and pond complex to improve water quality, 9 acres of natural landscape restoration, 3,000 square feet of publicly accessible green roofs, and more than 4,500 square feet of grass.

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DIXON | GINA VENIER’S ‘AMERICAN IDOL’ AUDITION

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Officers’ vigilance reason for increase, police chief says

BY CHRISTI WARREN cwarren@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5521

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CRIME

DUI rate on rise in Whiteside

Officials wait for morning to make call on classes STERLING – If you rose before the sun this morning to check the road conditions, wondering whether there would be school, you weren’t alone.

Despite the barrage of snow in Monday night’s forecast, school officials said they would not make any decisions on canceling today’s classes until about 5:30 a.m.

The first round of a winter storm dropped more than 2 inches of snow in the Sauk Valley over the weekend, but Round 2 was More on A3 much worse.

Brush up on About half your city’s parka foot of the ing restrictions. fluffy stuff was expected to fall by sunrise today, according to the National Weather Service.

In addition to the snow, a frigid arctic air mass will visit the area, which will bring some harsh temperatures to the area.

Today’s high temperatures will only get into the single digits, according to David Sheets, a Quad Cities-based meteorologist with the National Weather Service.

The wind chill will make it feel like 10 below. Tonight, the wind chill will make it feel like 25 below.

On Wednesday, the high will be 2 below, with a low of minus 17.

Sheets said the wind chill Wednesday night can dip between 30 and 40 below.

“The wind chill will make things very cold,” he said.

Local school officials said they’d be checking weather and road conditions at 4:30 a.m. to decide if their schools will close for the day.

They also use various media outlets and school district websites to inform parents and students about the decision to open or close school.

Next meeting The Sterling City Council next meets at 6:30 p.m.

Jan. 19, 2015, at City Hall, 212 Third Ave., on the first floor in the Council Chambers.

Go to sterling-il.gov or call City Hall at 815-632-6621 for an agenda or more information.

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Dixon native Gina Venier performs during her American Idol audition in Nashville.

The upcoming season premiere will be a 2-night event that airs at 7 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday on Fox. Venier said her audition will part of Thursday’s show.

Local favorite ‘excited’ for audition to air

BY ANGEL SIERRA asierra@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5695

DIXON – Musician and performer Gina Venier has been performing in and around the Sauk Valley for several years, and has become a local favorite.

Now the rest of the nation is about get a taste of what makes her so popular locally.

The 24-year-old Dixon native will appear on the latest season of “American Idol,” or at least on the premiere, a 2-night event that airs at 7 p.m.

Wednesday and Thursday on Fox. Venier, daughter of Mike and Marguerite Venier, owners of Venier’s Jewelry

in downtown Dixon, says she will be on Thursday’s show.

“She’s accomplished a lot of things since early on in her life,” her father said. “This is just another addition to her many accomplishments. It’s been a great experience.”

According to a Facebook post, Alex Fischbach, a member of Morrison High’s Class of 2013, also auditioned, and his performance will be aired Wednesday night.

Sauk Valley Media reached out to Venier a few weeks ago, but Idol officials, famous for their pre-season secrecy, put a clamp on the email interview until Monday.

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STERLING – In 2014, the Sterling Police Department’s DUI arrest rate was double what it was in 2013. In fact, it was up all over the county. Both Rock Falls Police Department and the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Department show an increase in number of DUI arrests.

Sterling Police Chief Ron Potthoff attributes that not necessarily to more drunken drivers on the road, but to an increase in traffic stops.

“What I am saying is that it’s very possible that it’s because ... officers are being more vigilant, and the push for DUIs, because DUIs kill people,” he said.

Ron In 2013, SterPotthoff ling police arrested 35 people on DUI charges. As of Dec. 11, the latest time for which numbers were available, 53 people had been arrested in Sterling on DUI charges.

In Rock Falls, 23 people were charged with DUIs in 2013, and 33 in 2014.

Specific numbers weren’t available for the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Department, but Sheriff Kelly Wilhelmi said he did believe the arrest rate was up, for pretty much the same reason as the increase in arrests in Sterling.

The story is a little different in Dixon, where the numbers the 2014 arrest rate is pretty much the same as the 2013 arrest rate.

Dixon police arrested 79 people on DUI charges, and 73 in 2014.

Lee County authorities recently announced a re-invigoration of its DUI policy. Starting this year, they’ll be actively seeking warrants for “high-level” offenders who refuse blood alcohol content testing – either through urine, breath, blood, or some combination of the three.

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POLICE Sterling Police German T. Valdivia, 28, of Sterling; 5:16 p.m. Sunday at First Avenue and Wallace Street; driving while license suspended, driving too fast for conditions; given notice to appear.

Rock Falls Police Melissa Martinez, 42, of Sterling; 9:14 p.m. Friday; possession of a controlled substance; taken to Whiteside County Jail.

Jason Stutzke, 45, of Sterling; 9:58 p.m. Sunday; Whiteside County warrant; given notice to appear.

Jennifer Bertolozzi, 36, of Rock Falls; 4 p.m. Friday; Whiteside County warrant, Carroll County warrant; bonded out.

Kasey Anger, 19, of Rock Falls; 9:04 p.m. Saturday; failure to report accident to police, driving too fast for conditions, improper lane usage; given notice to appear.

Polo Police Austin W. Digvonni, 20, of Polo; 4:27 p.m. Dec. 29; Lee County warrant; released to Lee County deputy.

Stephen M. Fuccio, 44, of Polo; 1:08 a.m. Wednesday; violation of bond condition; taken to Ogle County Jail.

Sridhar Sanivada, 33, of Naperville; 7:38 p.m. Friday; speeding, 44 mph in a 30-mph zone; issued individual bond and released.

Whiteside County Sheriff Sarah M. Vancil, 29, of Sterling; 6:30 p.m. Dec. 24 at Casey’s parking lot on West Lincolnway, Sterling; Whiteside County warrant for failure to appear – contempt of court; taken to Whiteside County Jail, posted bond and released.

Jordan T. Neal, 21, of Sterling; 10:28 p.m. Dec. 24 on U.S. Route 30 east of Fulton; speeding – 82 mph in a 55-mph zone, operating uninsured motor vehicle; posted driver’s license as bond.

Trena L. Renner, 35, of Moline; 11:30 p.m. Dec. 24 on U.S. Route 30 east of Fulton; Whiteside County warrant for failure to pay or appear – possession of cocaine; posted bond and released with notice to appear.

Douglas M. Strehlow, 40, of Sterling; 11:56 p.m. Dec. 24 in rural Sterling; domestic battery, aggravated domestic battery; taken to Whiteside County Jail and held pending a court appearance.

Michael L. Bell, 51, of Rock Falls; 2:30 a.m. Dec. 25 at Happy Tails Animal Shelter in Rock Falls; burglary; taken to Whiteside County Jail and held pending a court appearance.

Justin L. Reyes, 27, of Rock Falls; 3:25 a.m. Dec. 26 on U.S. Route 30 near Riverdale Road intersection; unlawful display of license

plates not authorized by law for use on such vehicle, operating a vehicle with no valid registration, operating uninsured vehicle; released with notice to appear.

Nemantkumar B. Vaidya, 51, of Mount Prospect; 7:35 p.m. Dec. 29 on Interstate 88; operating an uninsured motor vehicle, speeding 83 mph in a 70-mph zone; posted driver’s license as bond.

Sydni L. Eilers, 20, of Sterling; 10:27 p.m. Dec. 29 on U.S. Route 30 at Melvin Road; unlawful possession of marijuana, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; given notice to appear.

Javier Cid Tochimani, 22, of Rock Falls; 10:27 p.m. Dec. 29 on U.S. Route 30 at Melvin Road; unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; given notice to appear.

Betsy J. Walker, 38, of Sterling; 1 a.m. Dec. 30 after investigation of crash at state Route 40 and Hickory Hills Road; driving too fast for conditions, driving under the influence, aggravated driving under the influence, no valid driver’s license, aggravated battery of a peace officer, and resisting or obstructing a peace officer; taken to Whiteside County Jail.

Calvin W. Clevenger, 29, of Colona; 9:55 p.m. Dec. 30 on Interstate 88; speeding, possession of marijuana 30 to 500 grams, two counts of possession of drug paraphernalia; taken to Whiteside County Jail and held pending a court appearance.

Steven S. Solomon, 21, of Hanover Park; 10:58 p.m.

Dec. 30 in rural Lyndon; speeding, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia; taken to Whiteside County Jail and released with notice to appear.

Ronald W. McNinch, 27, of Sterling; 12:40 a.m.

Wednesday at his home; Whiteside County warrant for failure to appear – unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; taken to Whiteside County Jail.

Colten W. Brauer, 23, of Rock Falls; 7:07 p.m. Friday on West Lincolnway and Galt Road in Sterling; speeding, 66 mph in a 55-mph zone, two counts of driving under the influence; taken to Sterling Police Department and released with notice to appear.

Phoebe A. Graves, 24, of Sterling; 11:24 p.m. Friday on 12th Avenue and Second Street in Rock Falls; operating uninsured motor vehicle; posted driver’s license as bond.

Girl, 16, of Sterling; 12:01 a.m. Saturday at 12th Avenue and Second Street in Rock Falls; speeding, 41 mph in a 30-mph zone, no valid driver’s license – invalidated; issued individual bond and released.

Dakota R. Hagerman, 23, of Sterling; 8:09 p.m. Saturday on U.S. Route 30 and Galt Road in Sterling; operating uninsured motor vehicle, no valid registration – violation of antique vehicle plates; posted driver’s license as bond.

Boy, 16, of Rock Falls; 10:33 p.m. Saturday in Rock Falls; operating uninsured motor vehicle; posted driver’s license as bond.

Brittani S. Leach, 26, of Sterling; 11:15 p.m. Saturday in Rock Falls; operating uninsured motor vehicle; issued individual bond and released.

Rhett A. Henson, 21, of Sterling; 12:55 a.m. Sunday at Avenue G and Third Street

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David W. Dublo, 36, of Sterling; 4:05 a.m. Sunday at state Route 40 and Ridge Road; driving under the influence, unlawful possession of marijuana, and illegal transportation of alcohol; taken to Whiteside County Jail.

David E. Hesse, 34, of Albany; 12:22 a.m. Saturday in Albany; aggravated domestic battery, possession of a firearm with a revoked Firearm Owners’ Identification card; taken to Whiteside County Jail and held in lieu of bond.

Melissa R. Brandon, 36, of Deer Grove; 10:07 p.m.

Sunday near Deer Grove; disorderly conduct; taken to Whiteside County Jail, posted bond, and given notice to appear.

Lee County Sheriff Antonio Theo Enriquez, 18, of Aurora; 3:46 p.m. Saturday; driving under the influence, possession of alcohol by a minor, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving too fast for conditions; posted bond and given notice to appear.

Ryan A. McClain, 34, of Franklin Grove; 2:51 p.m.

Saturday; Ogle County warrant for failure to appear – damage to property; posted bond and released.

Robin Deanna Craft, 47, of Dixon; 1:22 p.m. Friday; warrant for failure to appear – rule to show cause (driving under the influence); released with notice to appear.

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Anna C. Norris, 24, of Rochelle; Sunday; warrant for failure to appear; held at Ogle County Jail and given notice to appear.

Matthew J. Clapper, 28, of Oregon; Sunday; warrant for speeding; posted bond and released with notice to appear.

Craig Williams, 72, of DeKalb; 6:41 a.m. Saturday; leaving the scene of an accident, improper lane usage; issued individual bond.

Randy Lawson, 27, of DeKalb; 1:08 p.m. Sunday at state Route 38 and East Line Road; driving while license revoked, illegal transportation of alcohol; taken to Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond.

Rodrigo Roman, 32, of Rockford; 4:17 p.m. Saturday at state routes 251 and 64; unlawful possession of drug equipment; taken to Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond.

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Silt deposits and drought have left the Thomas Park pond short on water and long on algae. The dredging project becomes much more affordable for the Sterling Park District. The city’s Mud to Parks project budget now includes $150,000 in grant funding for the pond restoration.

“We would just have costs for grading work and putting in the fountain,” Larry Schuldt, Sterling Park District executive director, said. “That would leave us with between $25,000 and $50,000 – probably much closer to $25,000.”

The project timeline was also changed from March 1, 2015 to Jan. 1, 2016. The language in the EPA financing agreement now says that Sterling will subcontract to bring in a minimum of 30,000 cubic yards of clean fill to the project site, including approximately 7,000 cubic yards from the park pond.

Another 12,000 cubic yards will be transported from construction work planned at the Meadowlands Business Park.

The material will no longer come from Lake County. The source of the rest of it will be determined through the bid process.

“The initial estimates we received on transporting the material were very understated,” City Manager Scott Shumard said.

Zoning details remain with expansion project

BY PAM EGGEMEIER peggemeier@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5570

STERLING – The council on Monday sent a petition regarding a business expansion project back to the Plan Commission.

The petition is from CLP Sterling IL for a memory care unit at Good Neighbor Care, 2705 Avenue E. The request is to expand the existing R-3 special use designation.

“We didn’t have the space within this lot, so this would allow for the expansion there,” Shumard said.

The petition asks that the property line setbacks be adjusted to accommodate the new construction behind the existing 2-story building. The 30-bed wing will be for patients with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. It will have security fencing and alarms that go off when residents “Bringing Thomas Park into the grant will also save money for the city.”

The city already had a vested interest in the pond because of its use for stormwater retention.

Schuldt said the next step

leave the building.

When the project was first announced in summer 2013, the owners had hoped to finish the unit last spring, but the company changed builders.

“We decided to go with another contractor, so we had to go through the bid process again,” said David Seward, Good Neighbor Care regional director. “The structure is complete and the indoor portion of the work is being finished.”

Seward said the decision to switch contractors had nothing to do with the city, and the zoning issues are behind them.

“The project has been before zoning and approved,” Seward said.

“This is just a technicality, a loose end that needs to be tied up.”

Seward said the company is still hoping to open the new unit in mid-March. is to coordinate the work of the park district and city.

“It’s just a matter of who’s doing what and when,” Schuldt said. “We’ve done our due diligence, and our sediment samples have been OK’d by the EPA.”

Lee County policy more stringent DUI

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In Whiteside County, police request those same tests, but if a person refuses, they simply mark it as a refusal and process them.

If, however, an accident involving great bodily harm or a death is involved in the arrest, authorities will do a “forced draw” at the hospital.

Wilhelmi said deputies aren’t going to get a warrant for “an average DUI, but if it’s something like a fatal accident or an accident with injuries, you’re going to get a blood draw at the hospital.”

In the case of a repeat offender – Wilhelmi mentioned one person who had so many DUIs that they were eventually charged with a Class X felony DUI (which would carry a pen-

alty of up to 30 years in prison) – they would likely be in touch with the state’s attorney to ascertain whether a warrant would be the correct route to take.

Starting Jan. 1, Lee County’s policy when it comes to DUI cases, especially ones involving accidents or repeat offenders, will be to obtain search warrants to compel suspects to take a blood, breath, or urine test.

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Mayor reiterates stance against gas stations serving alcohol

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A pedestrian walks along the Hennepin Canal on Monday afternoon in Rock Falls. The frigid temperatures, going far below zero with the wind chill, kept most people indoors.

Snow brings local parking restrictions Rock Falls declares snow emergency until Wednesday STAFF REPORT news@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5501

Sauk Valley cities were bracing for the 3 to 5 inches of snow forecast Monday night and today.

Snow emergency parking rules are in effect in Sterling.

There is no parking on snow routes until all snow has been removed from the full width of the street, and no parking in the central business district or city parking lots from 1:30 to 5:30 a.m.

Odd and even parking restrictions are in effect on all other city streets.

Residents should park on the odd-numbered side of the street on odd-numbered days and on the even side on even-numbered days. Tickets will not be issued between 6 and 8 a.m.

Parking restrictions will end block by block after the snowfall stops, and when all accumulated snow has been removed from the full width of the street, or when the city cancels the snow emergency.

Violators will be ticketed and may be towed at the owner’s expense. Call the Sterling Police Department, 815-632-6640, or the Public Works Department, 815-632-6657, with questions.

In Rock Falls, a winter snow emergency is in effect until 6 a.m.

Wednesday.

That means vehicles must be parked on evennumbered side streets on even-numbered days and on odd-numbered sides on odd-numbered days.

All vehicles parked on posted designated snow routes throughout Rock Falls must be removed until the route is cleared

from curb to curb or until the snow emergency parking ban is lifted.

Additional parking restrictions are in force downtown. No parking is allowed from 2 to 5 a.m. during the snow emergency period on: West Second Street, from First Avenue to Fifth Avenue East Second Street, from First Avenue to Avenue B. East Third Street, from First Avenue to Avenue B. 200 blocks of Second, Third and Fourth avenues.

First Avenue from the bridge to Dixon Avenue.

Vehicles left in those areas will be ticketed and towed at the owner’s expense.

Dixon’s ordinance takes effect when there is more than 2 inches of snow on the street between the hours of 8 a.m. and 10 p.m. It, too, employs the odd-even system.

Residents who live on streets where parking is only permitted on one side of the road still must follow the ordinance. Residents are encouraged to use their driveway until the road has been cleared.

If there are no parking options, call police at 815-288-4411 to make arrangements.

Even/odd parking rules don’t apply to the Central Business District, however. No parking is allowed on the streets or in parking lots between 2 and 6 a.m., so the city crews can clean the streets and lots for the next business day.

Once a side of the road has been cleared for an entire block, parking can resume.

In Morrison, a snow emergency took effect at 6 p.m. Monday. Odd/ even parking rules apply, and no parking is permitted on snow routes until all snow is removed from the full width of the street.

DIXON – More liquor licenses could be coming to Dixon.

The City Council voted 3-2 on Monday night to place an ordinance on file that would do just that, for a few of the license categories. To take effect, the ordinance would have to be approved during the council’s next meeting Jan. 20.

Commissioners Dave Blackburn and Dennis Considine voted no.

After the meeting, Blackburn said he thought the additional liquor licenses might hurt the current license holders.

The city’s current code allows up to 62 liquor licences, with each category of license having a limit as well.

The ordinance increases the total license that can be issued to 71.

The ordinance increases the limit for: • Taverns, which don’t serve prepared food, from 12 to 15.

• Grocery stores, drug stores and gas stations, which can sell beer, wine and liquor, from 6 to 8.

• Convenience stores, which can sell beer and wine, from 8 to 10.

• Business that can sell

beer or wine for consumption on and off the premises where sold from 1 to 2.

• Restaurants that can’t sell alcohol, but allow patrons to bring beer and wine from 1 to 2.

The city has about 15 categories for liquor licenses, including temporary licenses.

The increases are needed, Mayor Jim Burke said, because several businesses have expressed interest in a liquor license or have started the application process, and the city doesn’t want to turn down developments because of a lack of available license.

Of the 12 current available licenses for taverns, 10 are in use. The other categories that would be increased are at the limit.

In May, the council rejected petitions from several gas stations wishing to a secure liquor license that would allow them to serve alcohol, which would make them eligible for the lucrative video gaming terminals.

Approving the ordinance placed on file Monday wouldn’t allow for that to happen, Burke said, reiterating the city’s stance against

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URBANA (AP) – The University of Illinois Board of Trustees is considering a proposal to freeze in-state tuition for freshmen for the first time in more than 20 years, officials said Monday.

A board committee planned to review the proposal Monday, and their recommendation is scheduled to go to the full board Jan. 15.

If approved, the base tuition for instate freshmen next fall would be the same as for the current school year: $12,036 a year in Urbana-Champaign, $10,584 at the Chicago campus and $9,405 in Springfield.

The rate would remain unchanged for 4 years by law, though student fees and housing costs could increase.

Base tuition would increase by 2 percent for non-Illinois residents.

University officials said holding the line on tuition will help middleclass Illinois students whose family incomes are not low enough to qualify for federal or state financial aid, but not high enough to cover costs on their own. They said the last time there was no tuition increase was the 1993-94 academic year.

University officials also said they hope to hold future tuition increases to the rate of inflation or lower.

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Blackburn was first elected to the council in 1991. He’s the longest tenured member, but didn’t file a petition last month to seek re-election.

Burke is the only other current council member not seeking election or reelection. Commissioner Jeff Kuhn filed a petition to run for mayor.

After the meeting, Blackburn said he made his decision because it’s time for some “new blood” to sit in his council seat.

“It’s just time – 24 years is a long time,” he said.

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Geoff Vanderlin, the executive director of the Lee County Council on Aging, made a presentation to the council Monday night asking for financial assistance for engineering studies looking at upgrading the parking lot behind the Post House, off Second Street between Galena and Hennepin avenues.

The cost of the engineering research could be about $9,000, he said. He asked that the city consider appropriating funds for it during the upcoming budget discussions.

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Vanderlin said work needs to be done to level the parking lot and repair pot holes.

Its current condition, he said, creates a safety hazard for people entering and exiting the Post House and those using the organization’s services.

The city asked that a formal request be made in writing, and that the Council on Aging talk to the owners of the Nachusa House Apartments, which has access to an alley that could be impacted by the work.

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Blackburn suggested that the city might not need limits on the number of liquor licenses that can be issued, and issuing them on a case-bycase basis might make more sense.

He also said the city should consider increasing the fee for first-time applicants because the city’s work to approve them is more involved.

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John R. Steien MORRISON – John R. Steien, 73, of Morrison, died Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015, at Loyola Medical Center in Maywood.

John was born Aug. 2, 1941, in Tampico, the son of Rolf G. and Leverna E. (Adams) Steien. He married Carolyn J. Scott on Jan. 5, 1962, in Chicago Heights. John served in the Marine Corps from 1959 to 1965. He was employed by International Harvester in Chicago for a few years, and then by Northwestern Steel & Wire Co. in Sterling for 30 years as an electrician and machinist, before his retirement in 1996.

He was a member of the Morrison American Legion. John loved the farm life, his family, and any activities with his grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Steien of Morrison; two daughters, Pamela (Andy) Pfister of Morrison, and Teresa (David) Ray of Fulton; eight grandchildren, Brandon Ray, Travis Ray, Jason (Amy) Wiersema, Amanda Wiersema, Nathan

Pfister, Chad (Shanna Given) Pfister, Carrie Wright, and Andrea Pfister; seven great-grandchildren; five sisters, Elizabeth (Jim) Gavett of Richardson, Texas, Mary (Merle) Krogman of Stockton, Jane Merrill and Lori Richter Pollack, both of Freeport, and Anna Dummer of Fairfax, Minnesota; and two brothers, Carl (Charlice) Steien of Warren, and Mark (Kathy) Steien of Hollandale, Wisconsin.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister in infancy, and three brothers-in-law.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at McDonald Funeral Home in Fulton. The funeral will be at 11 a.m.

Friday at the funeral home, with the Rev. James Camp officiating. Inurnment will be at Cottonwood Cemetery in Morrison.

A memorial to Ronald McDonald House in Minneapolis has been established in honor of his niece, Sydney Johnson.

Visit mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com to send condolences.

Anna M. Berger DIXON – Anna M. Berger, 96, of Dixon, died Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015, at Heritage Square in Dixon.

She was born Sept. 8, 1918, in Huntington, Indiana, the daughter of Ira and Mary Elizabeth (McNulty) Miller.

Ann married Elmer Bergeron on May 29, 1943, in Huntington. He preceded her in death April 19, 2000. Most of her life, she served as a volunteer with Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts, 4-H, KSB Hospital, the Leydig Center, and Meals on Wheels. She also had served on the Dixon Library Board for 5 years.

Ann was a 64-year member of St. Anne Catholic Church in Dixon. She enjoyed bridge and crossword puzzles. Ann was an avid reader. Her home for the past 7 years was Heritage Square. There, she participated in many activities.

Survivors include her son, James (Barbara) Berger of Boni-

ta Springs, Florida; daughter, Jeanne (Lyle) Ehlers of Kenosha, Wisconsin; three grandchildren, Dana (Nathaniel) Crow, Patrick (Sarah) Ehlers, and Courtney Ehlers; two great-grandchildren, Leah and Caleb Crow; one brother, the Rev. Paul Miller; and four sisters, Gen Kasper, Helen Martin, Jeanne Young, and Patricia Hay. She also was preceded in death by four brothers and two sisters.

There will be no public visitation. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Anne Catholic Church in Dixon, with the Rev. Antoni Kretowicz, pastor, officiating. Burial will be at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Dixon. Jones Funeral Home in Dixon is handling arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established to St. Anne Church and Heritage Square.

Visit thejonesfh.com to send condolences.

Kyle R. Krebs ELDENA – Kyle Ray Krebs, 60, of Eldena, died Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015, at his home.

Kyle was born April 23, 1954, in Dixon, the son of Paul A. and Donna M. (Moore) Krebs. He married Gale Reidl on Oct. 15, 1976, in Dixon. Kyle served in the Marines from 1972 to 1975.

Survivors include his wife, and one son, Kyle Krebs Jr., both of Eldena; one daughter, Carolyn Krebs of Dixon; two brothers, Arnold Krebs of Dixon, and Richard Krebs

of Mount Morris; one sister, Vonna Pritchard of Dixon; and two grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Virginia Krebs McGlowen.

Cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial service will be at a later date. Preston-Schilling Funeral Home in Dixon is handling arrangements.

A memorial has been established.

Visit prestonschillingfuneralhome.com to send condolences.

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FUNERAL SERVICES FOR THE WEEK Today’s visitations: Alice A. Ruth of Sterling, 10-11 a.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls.

Jim Skinner of Milledgeville, 1-1:45 p.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Milledgeville.

Renée Marie Brown of Oregon, 4-7 p.m. at UngerHorner Funeral Home in Rochelle.

Marie A. Thurber of Sterling, 4-7 p.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Sterling.

Richard L. Holby of Dixon, 4-8 p.m. at Preston-Schilling Funeral Home in Dixon.

Dennis J. Reuter of Dixon, 4-8 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home in Dixon.

Shirley A. Schmitt of Sterling, 5-7 p.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls.

Today’s funerals: Gail A. Storey of Shabbona, 10:30 a.m. at Shabbona United Church of Christ.

Alice A. Ruth of Sterling, 11 a.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls.

Jim Skinner of Milledgeville, 2 p.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Milledgeville.

Wednesday visitations: Anita J. Cradduck of Steward, 4-7 p.m. at Torman Funeral Home in Paw Paw. Doris J. Goff of Sycamore, 4-7 p.m. at Ronan-MooreFinch Funeral Home in DeKalb.

Wednesday funerals: Marie A. Thurber of Sterling, 10 a.m. at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church in Sterling.

Dennis J. Reuter of Dixon, 10 a.m. at Jones Funeral Home in Dixon.

Renée Marie Brown of Oregon, memorial service at 10 a.m. at Unger-Horner Funeral Home in Rochelle.

Richard L. Holby of Dixon, 11 a.m. at Preston-Schilling Funeral Home in Dixon.

Doris J. Goff SYCAMORE – Doris J. Goff, 80, of Sycamore, died Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015, at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield.

She was born Dec. 30, 1934, in Greenway, Arkansas, the daughter of George and Opal (Smart) Shaw.

Doris graduated with the Sterling High School Class of 1952. She married Kenneth E. Goff on Sept. 19, 1992, in DeKalb. She worked as a secretary in the Institutional Research Office at Northern Illinois University for 20 years, and worked at Northern Illinois University for more than 30 years before her retirement in May 1997.

Doris was a member of First Congregational United Church of Christ in DeKalb, the Red Hats, and the NIU Booster Club. She loved watching the NIU Huskies football and basketball teams.

Survivors include a daughter, Keri (Kevin) Knudson of Aurora; a son, Ronald (Lisa) Campbell of DeKalb; a stepson, Kent (Jan) Goff of Cherry Valley, Arkansas; three grandchildren,

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Mackenzie and Cade Knudson, both of Aurora, and Molly Campbell of DeKalb; four stepgrandchildren, Ethan and Seth Goff and Gwyneth and Zane Goff, all of Arkansas; a brother, Elbert “Sonny” (Shirley) Shaw of Sterling; two sisters, Rosemary Garrett of Texas and Barbara Gillette of Oregon; and a greatniece, Courtney Jo Gillette of Chicago.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth, on Dec. 4, 1999; and a nephew, Jack Gillette.

Visitation will be from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Ronan-MooreFinch Funeral Home, 310 Oak St., DeKalb. The funeral will be at 11 a.m.

Thursday at First Congregational Church of Christ of DeKalb, with the Rev. Joseph Gastiger and the Rev. Judy Harris officiating. Burial will be at Fairview Park Cemetery in DeKalb.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family to be established at a later date.

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Robin L. Luckey

POLO – Robin Lynn Luckey, 54, of Polo, died Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015, at Rockford Memorial Hospital. She was a registered nurse at CGH Medical Center in Sterling.

She was born May 5, 1960, in Streator, to Donald G. and Phyllis A. (Provance) Zender. She married Ted Luckey on Nov. 26, 1988, in Sterling.

Survivors include Linda L. Beck her husband; her chilKEWANEE – Linda Lee Beck, 78, of Kewanee, for- dren, Athena Brooks of merly of Morrison, died Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015, at OSF Phoenix, Clinton (Jenn) Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

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Shirley A. Schmitt of Sterling, 11 a.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls.

Thursday visitations: Hazel M. Schultz of Sterling, 9:30-10:45 a.m. at Messiah Evangelical Lutheran Church in Sterling.

John R. Steien of Morrison, 4-7 p.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Fulton.

Thursday funerals: Anna M. Berger of Dixon, 11 a.m. Mass at St. Anne Catholic Church in Dixon.

Anita J. Cradduck of Steward, 11 a.m. at Christ the Rock Lutheran Church in Rockford.

Doris J. Goff of Sycamore, 11 a.m. at First Congregational Church of Christ in DeKalb.

Hazel M. Schultz of Sterling, 11 a.m. at Messiah Evangelical Lutheran Church in Sterling.

Debra Lynn Pierce of Mount Morris, celebration of life from 4-7 p.m. at FarrellHolland-Gale Funeral Home in Oregon.

Friday visitation: Richard L. “Dick” Reynolds of Amboy, 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at Mihm-Jones Funeral Home in Amboy.

Friday funeral: John R. Steien of Morrison, 11 a.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Fulton.

Saturday funeral: Richard L. “Dick” Reynolds of Amboy, 11 a.m. at MihmJones Funeral Home in Amboy.

Jan. 17 funeral: Vickie Hernandez Fleming of Stillman Valley, formerly of Dixon, 11 a.m. memorial service at Farrell-Holland-Gale Funeral Home in Oregon.

Jan. 24 funeral: Carolyn S. Larsen of Prophetstown, 3 p.m. gathering of family and friends at Bears Showtown USA in Lyndon.

Falls; and five grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Thursday and the funeral at 1 p.m.

Thursday at Chapel Hill Funeral Home in Dixon, with Rev. Vincent Marrandino, director of pastoral care at KSB Hospital in Dixon, officiating.

Interment will be at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Dixon.

Memorials have been established to the Humane Society and the Alzheimer’s Association.

Visit chapelhilldixon. com to send condolences.

Anita J. Cradduck STEWARD – Anita J. Cradduck of Steward went home to the Lord on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015, at Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria.

She was born April 1, 1947, in DeKalb, to Reuben and Lucille (Espe) Hawbaker. Anita graduated in 1965 from Paw Paw High School, and in 1969 from Northern Illinois University with a bachelor’s degree in English. She married Dennis Cradduck on Nov. 20, 1965, in Lee. A lifelong teacher, Anita retired in 2007 from Paw Paw Community Unit School District 271, where she taught first grade for 22 years.

She was a voracious reader who never lost her love of learning. She most enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, and traveling with her family and husband, Dennis.

She is survived by her daughter, Chantel (Jim) Jones of Peoria; her son, Carson (Vicky) Cradduck of Mount Prospect; two brothers, Jay Hawbaker of DeKalb, and Dean (Char) Hawbaker of Mount Dora, Florida; a sister, Eileen

(Jim) Englehart of Marietta, Georgia; and a brother-in-law, Kenneth Cradduck of Paw Paw. She was a loving grandma to four grandchildren, Payton Smith and Cooper Jones, and Riley and Luke Cradduck.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Dennis; a daughter in infancy; her parents; her father- and motherin-law, Earl and Erma Cradduck; brothers, Raymond, who died in infancy, and Reuben “Buzz” Hawbaker; and two sisters-in-law, Mary Ann Hale Hawbaker and Lonnie Cradduck.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Torman Funeral Home, 510 Flagg St., Paw Paw. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Christ the Rock Lutheran Church, 8330 Newburg Road, Rockford. Burial will be in Wyoming Township Cemetery in Paw Paw. A memorial has been established to OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria.

Visit tormanfuneralhome.com to send condolences.

Patricia A. Schurman GREENVIEW – Patricia Ann Schurman, 84, of Greenview, passed away Friday, Jan. 2, 2015, at St. John Hospital in Springfield.

She was born April 6, 1930, the daughter of Frank and Alma (Heflin) Rebbe. She married David Schurman on July 21, 1956, in Petersburg.

Patricia earned a bachelor’s degree in home economics in 1952 from Millikin University, and a master’s degree in 1954 from Iowa State University. She went on to teach home economics in Chenoa, Park Ridge, Greenview, and finally New Holland Middletown. She also worked for May Department Store Co., and was a Diamond Star Employee. Patricia loved playing bridge and golf. She and her husband were founding members of Shambolee Golf Club.

Patricia loved entertaining family and friends.

She hosted a monthly supper club, and her screened-in porch often became an impromptu party. Upon retirement, she enjoyed summering in Wisconsin and wintering in Florida. Patricia also was a longtime member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Athens.

Patricia is survived by her children, Julie (Mark) DuFresne of Tarpon Springs, Florida, Steven Schurman of Athens, Mary Beth (Craig) Whiteleather of Clearwater, Florida, Jon (Becky) Schurman of New Berlin, Michael (Jennifer) Schurman of Greenview, Timothy (Michelle) Schurman of Mount Carroll, and Robb (Gina) Schurman of Springfield; 17 grandchildren, Katie, Hayley, Sara Beth, Hank, Jacob, Maddie, Grant, Lauren, Anna, Blake, Ian, Olivia, Annalise, Natalie, Kennedy, Peyton, and Ryan; a brother, Robert Rebbe of Petersburg; sisterin-law, Barbara Estill of Springfield; and close friend of 60 years, Sharon Davis of Greenview.

She was preceded in death by her husband, David; and five sisters, Hermena, Marge, Dorothy, Hazel, and Carol.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Hurley Funeral Home in Petersburg. The Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m.

Friday at Holy Family Catholic Church in Athens. Burial will be at Elmwood Cemetery in Greenview.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established to St. John Hospice.

Harold G. Schimanski APPLE RIVER – Harold G. Schimanski, 88, of Apple River, died Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015, at Big Meadows Nursing Home in Savanna.

Law-Jones Funeral Home in Hanover handled arrangements.

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STERLING – Hazel M. Buhrow Schultz, 92, passed away in her sleep, Friday, Jan. 2, 2015, at her home at Good Neighbor Care of Sterling. She was a lifelong resident of the Sterling area.

Hazel was born May 6, 1922, on the family farm near Chadwick. She was the daughter of Emil and Clara (Steinmeyer) Buhrow. She married Ernest Schultz on May 24, 1944, in Sterling.

Ernest passed away Nov. 3, 2011.

Hazel had been employed by General Electric Co. in Morrison for more than 20 years before her retirement in 1984. During retirement, she volunteered her time at the Christ Lutheran School Thrift Shop in Rock Falls. Support of CLS was a cause shared by both Hazel and her husband, Ernie.

She enjoyed gardening and spending hours in the yard grooming her flowers and shrubs.

Most noted were her meticulously pruned roses which lined the driveway of her home.

Hazel was a member

of Messiah Evangelical Lutheran Church in Sterling. She passed away with complete confidence in God’s grace and promise of eternal life.

Survivors include one daughter, Mary Kay (Richard) Kurtz of Scituate, Massachusetts; two sons, James Schultz of Sterling, and Lynn Schultz of Nashua, New Hampshire; one granddaughter, Amy Schultz of Sterling; and two brothers, Robert Buhrow and Eugene Buhrow, both of Sterling.

She also was preceded in death by two sisters, Elsie Folkers and Leona Velazquez.

Visitation will be from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. Thursday and the funeral at 11 a.m. Thursday at Messiah Evangelical Lutheran Church, with David Burge, pastor, officiating. Burial will be at Oak Knoll Memorial Park in Sterling.

A memorial has been established to Christ Lutheran School in Sterling.

Visit schillingfuneralhome.com to send condolences.

Shirley A. Schmitt STERLING – Shirley A. Schmitt, of Sterling, died Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015, at her home, after an extended illness.

She was born Feb. 15, 1937, in Omaha, the daughter of William Voyle and Veda (Smith) Major. She attended Dixon schools. She was a graduate of the former Katherine Shaw Bethea Hospital School of Nursing. She married James E. Schmitt on Nov. 4, 1967, in Dixon. Shirley had been employed for many years at KSB Hospital in Dixon as a licensed practical nurse. She was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Rock Falls.

She was known for her kindness and gentleness.

Survivors include her husband, Jim; two sons, Ivan (Darci) Schmitt of Sterling, and James Schmitt of Morrison;

her sister, Betty (Gary) Steinert of Morrison; her brother, Jack (Carol) Major of South Pasadena, California; her grandson, Zach Schmitt; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Barbara Spyrou; two brothers, William and Donald Major; and two sons, Earl and Edwin.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at McDonald Funeral Home, 1002 12th Ave., Rock Falls. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Daniel Behmlander officiating. Burial will be at Oak Knoll Memorial Park in Sterling.

Memorials have been established to Parkinson’s research and Good Shepherd Lutheran Church.

New GOP governor says division won’t mean 4 years of gridlock

BY SARA BURNETT The Associated Press

CHICAGO (AP) – Bruce Rauner became a Republican rock star when he unseated a Democratic governor in left-leaning Illinois, pledging to run Barack Obama’s home state in the mold of GOP darlings Scott Walker and Mitch Daniels. But as he takes office this month, many are wondering: Can he deliver on the hype?

There are reasons to believe the answer is no, and that Rauner’s victories may have ended on Election Day. Unlike Walker in Wisconsin and Daniels in Indiana – governors Rauner has called his role models – he inherits a state with

POLO – Firefighters and police officers in Polo will sponsor a blood drive from noon to 6 p.m. Thursday at the fire protection district office, 206 S. Franklin Ave.

When donors sign in, they will be asked if they are donating for the police or fire department. Whichever agency wins will receive a traveling trophy.

To be eligible, donors should be at least 17, or 16 with parental con-

legislative near-paralysis.

If so, Illinois could be a notable outlier in an increasingly polarized nation of red and blue states, and could also help Republicans solve the mystery of how to become relevant again in a place that’s been trending strongly Democratic.

“People have cherry picked [businesses] from us and laughed at us for many years,” said Republican state Sen. Bill Brady. “I think now people are looking at us with a cautious but also optimistic eye.”

Heightening Rauner’s predicament is Illinois’ history of putting off major issues that other states tackled during

the recession. Thus, the state now has the nation’s worst-funded public pension system, slower-than-average job growth, billions in unpaid bills and the worst credit rating.

The political dynamic is now changed, either for better or worse.

With a Republican in the governor’s office, GOP lawmakers will at least have an incentive – some would say mandate – to put “yes” votes on major initiatives rather than just uniformly opposing, and Democrats may have to compromise more.

“I think they’ll be very productive,” said former Illinois Republican Party Chairman Pat Brady.

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“Safety really comes into play when inclement weather conditions include ice or extremely cold temperatures,” said Tad Everett, superintendent of the Sterling School District. “When snow is the only factor, safety and security is not necessarily about the amount of snow accumulated. In this scenario, it’s all about the road conditions.”

Local school officials say they do no have a specific temperature that will shut down school, but they get concerned when the wind chill reaches 30 below.

“The expected temperature at 7 to 9 a.m is used

as a guide to determine if school will be on time, delayed or canceled,” said Dan Arickx, superintendent of the Rock Falls Elementary School District.

“Delays and or cancellations will be considered when the temperature is expected to be around minus 30 degrees.”

Should temperatures dip that low, people are at risk for serious health risks, according to the National Weather Service. The most significant health risk is frostbite, which can develop on exposed skin in 30 minutes.

“We try to take into account that 60 percent of our students are bused,” Everett said.

The State Board of Education requires all schools to build 5 emergency days

into their school calendars.

School districts in Sterling, Rock Falls and Dixon will make up any snow days exceeding the allotted five following the last day of school, which is in May. If school districts go past 5 days, officials can apply for an Act of God Day, which are days students don’t have to make up, if approved by the Regional Superintendent and the State Superintendent.

Michael Juenger, superintendent of the Dixon School District, said the process of closing school is one of wait-and-see.

“It all depends when it will snow and how quickly the crews clear the roads,” Juenger said as he surfed the National Weather Ser-

vice website.

Juenger said he wants to wait to see how much snow actually falls.

“You have to make sure we will get the weather that is being projected,” Juenger said.

Last year, the Dixon School District had issues with diesel fuel in school buses gelling, which happens when the fuel reaches a certain temperature and can’t be pumped through lines.

Diesel fuel can begin to gel around 10 below, depending on the quality of the fuel, and can be treated with various additives.

“We are using another fuel additive this year that can withstand much colder temperatures,” Juenger said.

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Day of reckoning nears for state government Undertaxing, overspending spree must end; solutions won’t be easy, and pain is coming CHRISTOPHER Z. MOONEY Chicago

This month, Illinois gets a new and very different governor.

Bruce Rauner will be the first Republican in the office for 12 years and the first governor in more than 40 years with no public sector experience.

He also faces budget problems that are larger than at any time since Abraham Lincoln served in the General Assembly.

To paraphrase Bette Davis in “All About Eve” – fasten your seat belts, Illinois; it’s going to be a bumpy ride.

The problem is not with Rauner’s style or politics. The problem is that, to push the automotive metaphor, Illinoisans have been enjoying a free ride for years, and the car of state is about to run out of gas.

Research by Professors David Merriman and Richard Dye of the

University of Illinois’s Institute of Government and Public Affairs has documented what most of us had long suspected – Illinois state government has been living beyond its means.

As is well k n o w n , the state f a i l e d f o r Christopher decades to Z. Mooney fund state employee pensions fully, causing the current massive pension deficit. But the state has also been using various budget tricks to spend more money that it takes in – a structural budget deficit that is baked into the state budget and that will get much worse if not fixed soon.

IT IS IMPORTANT TO understand that we, the residents of Illinois, have long been the beneficiaries of this undertax-

ing and overspending.

We simply haven’t been paying for all the public services that we’ve been receiving.

Some argue that “waste, fraud and abuse” in state spending can be cut to deal with this imbalance, but I assure you that, even if we could root out all the abuse that exists, it would amount to only a drop in the vast bucket of Illinois’ budget problem.

So liberals cry for tax increases, while conservatives demand spending cuts. But the truth is that our budget problems are so big, that both tax increases and spending cuts are going to be necessary to solve them.

These are two things that no one likes, least of all politicians. But if the state is to have any hope of dealing with its budget crisis, they are in our future.

So expect pain, Illinois. We are going to have fewer services from

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But like having a rotten tooth pulled, some pain is worth going through – if it allows us to move ahead in a healthy way.

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our state government and pay more for the privilege. But like having a rotten tooth pulled, some pain is worth going through – if it allows us to move ahead in a healthy way.

The good news here is that, with this new and different governor, state policymakers have a chance of fixing these problems – albeit not quickly and not without tremendous pain.

Rauner has little political baggage, and he comes at the problem from a fresh perspective.

This may make him more open to ideas that once

Note to readers: The mission of the Institute of Government and Public Affairs is to help bring nonpartisan, expert information into the policy and political discussion in Illinois. seemed political poison.

And the fact that we will have divided government in Springfield may actually help, rather than hurt, the chances of solving this problem. Both parties will be responsible for whatever path the state takes, so one party is not frozen in fear while the other one safely lobs bombs from the sidelines.

Tackling those tough problems – and inflicting the political pain that this requires – demands a governor who is willing to lead the Legislature strongly.

As Illinois enters the Rauner era this month, I am hoping for strong leadership from the governor’s office and a keen sense that now is the time to address these problems with a bipartisan, can-do attitude.

But have no doubt that it will not be easy for the governor, the General Assembly, or the people of Illinois.

Note to readers: Christopher Z. Mooney is director of the Institute of Government and Public Affairs at the University of Illinois.

DEMOCRATS AND Republicans both have responsibility now, so they have a strong incentive to work together to solve not only the budget mess, but the other major problems facing the state – crumbling infrastructure, overcrowded prisons, and a broken school funding system, just to name three.

THE CARTOONIST’S VOICE

EDITORIAL

Cook should be tipping point for court cameras T

hree years ago, the Illinois Supreme Court launched a pilot program to allow news cameras and microphones, in carefully controlled situations, into criminal courtrooms.

Sauk Valley courts were early participants in extended media coverage. Whiteside County won approval to participate in January 2012, followed by Lee, Ogle and Carroll counties in March 2012.

Photographers, videographers and reporters for Sauk Valley Media quickly learned to work within the guidelines set forth by local judges.

The resulting photos and video from various criminal trials provided residents with a better understanding of how their criminal justice system works while providing necessary protections as prescribed by the Supreme Court.

Justice Thomas Kilbride, who initiated the courtroom cameras pilot project in January 2012, oversaw the approval of 14 judicial circuits, consisting of 35 counties, in the first 20 months of the program

What we think

Momentum for news cameras in Illinois trial courtrooms slowed in recent months.

We hope the addition of Illinois’ largest county to a pilot program bodes well for the future permanence of courtroom cameras. before his 3-year term as chief justice ended in the fall of 2013.

Justice Rita Garman, who succeeded Kilbride as chief justice, expressed her support for the pilot program.

We note, however, than in the succeeding 15 months, only one judicial circuit, consisting of five counties, was added to the pilot program until mid-December’s announcement that Cook County, by far the state’s largest, had been granted approval for extended

media coverage.

Cameras in Cook County trial courtrooms, situated in the huge Chicago media market, will be a stiff test. We believe it could well become the tipping point for extended media coverage to become a permanent statewide fixture.

“This is a challenging undertaking, given the logistics of the Cook County Court system and the large number of interested media outlets in the Chicago area,” Garman said.

Garman said cameras in the courtroom in the 40 other participating counties had been an “overwhelmingly positive” experience that brought greater transparency while protecting the rights of the accused, witnesses and jurors.

We expect news staffers covering Cook County courtroom cases to act in the same responsible and unobtrusive manner as their downstate and suburban colleagues have.

And we hope that a successful Cook County experience will lead the Supreme Court to grant a permanent role for cameras in the courtroom in all 102 Illinois counties.

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EDITORIALS ELSEWHERE

Time has come to govern Put focus on immigration, tax reforms The Dallas Morning News Editorial Board

Since Democrats lost control of the House midway through President Barack Obama’s first term, both parties have parroted readymade excuses for congressional gridlock.

Republicans blamed now-outgoing Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and the Democratic-controlled Senate for stonewalling legislation; Democratic leadership levied the same complaint at House Speaker John Boehner and House Republicans.

Enough with the excuses.

With the GOP in control of both bodies of Congress, Republicans must show that the party can govern.

Texas lawmakers Sen. John Cornyn and Rep. Jeb Hensarling, both gaining power and influence in the new Congress, must step forward to help reshape the GOP from a party in opposition to a party in leadership. ...

Cornyn’s first test could come on immigration reform, where mainstream Republicans, Democrats and the more radical wing of the GOP are at odds.

We see a glimmer of hope, however. Cornyn opposed Obama’s executive order that shields millions in this country illegally from deportation – as did we – but Cornyn also recognizes the nation must reach a consensus on immigration reform by “finding parts that we agree on.”

He’s right. The party in the majority has an obligation to propose legislation that has a chance to pass the House and Senate and avoid a

“That society whose laws least restrain the words and actions of its members, is most free.”

“Freeborn American,” The Boston Gazette, 1767

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presidential veto.

Few issues are more important than immigration, and Cornyn, who doesn’t face a reelection campaign for another 6 years, must invest his political capital to make [reform] happen.

Hensarling, the Dallasite who returns as chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, could provide clout to GOP efforts to reform the tax code. ...

Regardless of what Congress does, the threat of a presidential veto will loom. Obama has said he wants Congress to send him legislation that he can sign – until now a hollow request in a hopelessly divided Congress.

GOP leaders have no excuses for not pressing forward with tax, immigration and other legislation that can garner support from key Democrats and challenge the president to step up, too.

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Moody husband shows warning signs of abuser Dear Abby, I was single for 4 years and recently remarried.

I didn’t intend to marry again, but then I met “Bob.” He was so kind and attentive that I was attracted. He proposed to me every day, several times a day, and 8 months later I married him.

Bob moved here from out of state and hasn’t been able to find work. It has been challenging. My daughter lives with us and is in college.

Bob’s mood swings have been drastic lately. He doesn’t want me to talk to anyone else, do anything without him (hang with my friends, my daughter,

dearABBY Abigail Van Buren’s (Jeanne Phillips) column appears during the week through Universal Press Syndicate.

etc.). I have a great job and work part-time in the evenings to make ends meet.

I try to stay calm, but he yells, uses profanity and is highly manipulative.

I am at a loss. I would like to help him, but his depression is tearing us

apart. I also believe he is addicted to marijuana. He has threatened suicide, but I don’t know if he would actually go through with it.

Abby, I have worked very hard to get where I am. I know I need to take care of myself and my daughter, but I don’t want to just throw this away, either. Help!

– Torn in Two in Texas Dear Torn in Two, Without more information, it’s hard to tell whether your husband’s depression makes him act the way he does, or whether you have been seduced by an abuser.

Among the warning signs of an abuser are: • Pushes for quick involvement; • Isolation: tries to isolate you from friends or family members; • Makes others responsible for his/her feelings: The abuser says, “YOU make me angry” instead of “I am angry,” or, “You’re hurting me by not doing what I tell you”; • Hypersensitivity: is easily insulted, claiming hurt feelings when he or she is really mad. Rants about the injustice of things that are just a part of life; • Verbal abuse: constantly criticizes or says

blatantly cruel things – degrades, curses, calls you ugly names. May also involve sleep deprivation, waking you with relentless verbal abuse; • Sudden mood swings: switches from sweet to violent within minutes.

This is only a partial list – there are 15 in all, which is too long for this column. However, they can be precursors to serious physical violence.

Urge your husband to get counseling for his depression and insecurity. If he refuses, then be smart and contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233 or online at thehotline.org for help

in safely separating from him before your husband’s behavior escalates.

Open pool, open cards, open Wii games, and computer lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-288-9236.

Pool players, 8:30 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252.

Bingo and popcorn, 9-10 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-562-5050.

Line dancing, 9:30 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252.

Wii bowling and card games, 10 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815562-5050.

Community coffee, 10-11 a.m., The Meadows of Franklin Grove, 510 N. State St., Franklin Grove, 815-456-3000.

Zumba class, 10:30 a.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-288-9236.

Lifescape lunch, 11:30 a.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-2889236. Sign up by 10 a.m. previous business day.

Lunch, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815622-9230.

Organized Wii Bowling games, noon, Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon.

Hand & Foot cards, 12:15 p.m., Rock River Center, 810 S.

10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252.

“Hand and Foot” card game, 12:30 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

Pinochle, 12:30-3 p.m., Big Room, Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

Crocheting, knitting and crafts, 1 p.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-288-9236.

Euchre/500 games, 1-2 p.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon.

Bingo, 1 p.m. Sterling Women of the Moose, 2601 E. Lincolnway, Sterling.

Euchre, 1 p.m., Sterling Moose Club, 2601 E. Lincolnway, Sterling, 815-622-8220.

Euchre, 1-3 p.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-562-5050.

Exercise group, 4 p.m., Robert Fulton Community Center and Transit Facility, 912 Fourth St., Fulton, 815-589-3925.

Mexican food, 5-8 p.m., Rock Falls Veterans of Foreign Wars, 217 First Ave. Mexican Train dominoes, 6 p.m., Tampico Area Community Building, 106 W. Market St., Tampico, 815-535-3665.

Bingo, 7 p.m., Latin American Social Club, 2708 W. Fourth St., Sterling, 815-625-8290.

Dear Abby, At a black-tie-optional wedding, is it appropriate for a man to come wearing a cowboy hat and keep it on at the dinner table?

– Curious in Palm Desert Dear Curious, Hat etiquette decrees that it should be removed when a man is indoors. And according to The Campfire Chronicle (at stargazermercantile.com), “If you’re in a restaurant that serves anything that isn’t coated in barbecue sauce, it’s probably best to lose the hat.”

COMMUNITY EVENTS Tuesday, Jan. 6 Open pool, open cards, open Wii games, and computer lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

Open pool, open cards, open Wii games, and computer lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-288-9236.

Pool players, 8:30 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252.

Bingo and doughnuts, 9-10 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-562-5050.

Morning Whittle, 9 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St.., Oregon, 815-732-3252.

Line dancing, 9:30 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252.

Wii Bowling and card games, 10 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815562-5050.

Community coffee and doughnuts, 10 a.m. Oregon Living & Rehab Center, 811 S. 10th St., 815-732-7994.

Line dancing, 10-11 a.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-288-9236.

Lifescape lunch, 11:30 a.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815288-9236. Sign up by 10 a.m. previous business day.

Lunch, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815622-9230.

Card games, noon, Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-562-5050.

Organized Wii Bowling games, noon, Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon.

Euchre, 12:30 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

Pinochle, 1 p.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon.

Euchre 101, 1 p.m., Robert Fulton Community Center and Transit Facility, 912 Fourth St., Fulton, 815-589-3925.

IPad class, 2 p.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-288-9236.

Dixon Coin Club, coin grading, 6 p.m., and auction, 7 p.m., Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 540, 1560 Franklin Grove Road, Dixon, 815-535-8427.

Wednesday, Jan. 7 Open pool, open cards, open Wii games, and computer lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

Open pool, open cards, open Wii games, and computer lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St.,

Dixon, 815-288-9236.

Pool players, 8:30 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252.

Crafting, 9 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252.

Mexican Train dominoes, 9:30 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252.

Wii Bowling and card games, 10 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815562-5050.

Monthly Birthday Party, 11:25 a.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

Lifescape lunch, 11:30 a.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815288-9236. Sign up by 10 a.m. previous business day.

Lunch, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815622-9230.

Monthly Birthday Party, noon, Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-288-9236.

Organized Wii Bowling games, noon, Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon.

Card games, noon, Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-562-5050.

Sewing after lunch, noon, Robert Fulton Community Center and Transit Facility, 912 Fourth

St., Fulton, 815-589-3925.

Bingo with the Beukemas, 12:15 p.m., Robert Fulton Community Center and Transit Facility, 912 Fourth St., Fulton, 815-589-3925.

Bridge and bingo, 12:30 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815622-9230.

Pinochle, 12:30 p.m., Big Room, Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

Bingo, 1 p.m., Rock Falls American Legion Hall, 712 Fourth Ave. Wii Bowling, 1 p.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St.., Oregon, 815-732-3253.

Community cards, 2 p.m., The Meadows of Franklin Grove, 510 N. State St., Franklin Grove, 815456-3000.

Kings Kids Club, 6 p.m., Liberty Baptist Church, 2002 Ninth Ave., Rock Falls, 815-579-1209 or 815-625-4101.

Knit Wits Knitting Circle, 6:308 p.m., Dixon Public Library, 221 S. Hennepin Ave., 815-284-7261.

Sauk Valley Chess Club, 7-9 p.m., Northland Mall, 2900 E. Lincolnway, Sterling, 815-622-8838.

Thursday, Jan. 8 Open pool, open cards, open Wii games, and computer lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

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Zits® by Jerry Scott and Jim Borgman

Arlo & Janis by Jimmy Johnson Garfield by Jim Davis

Stone Soup by Jan Eliot Get Fuzzy by Darby Conley

Blondie by Dean Young & John Marshall

Wizard of Id by Brant Parker and Johnny Hart

Pearls Before Swine by Stephan Pastis Rose is Rose by Pat Brady and Don Wimmer

Pickles by Brian Crane Big Nate by Lincoln Peirce

Born Loser by Art and Chip Sansom

Baby Blues by Jerry Scott & Rick Kirkman

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The Argyle Sweater by Scott Hilburn

Alley Oop by Dave Graue and Jack Bender

Bridge Frank & Ernest by Bob Thaves

Short suits are great with a fit

Grizzwells by Bill Schorr

Francesco Petrarch, a 14thcentury Italian poet, said, “A short cut to riches is to subtract from our desires.”

At the bridge table, a short cut – a short suit – will make you wealthier if – an important if – you have a fit with partner.

Look at today’s North hand.

After partner opens one spade, what should North respond?

If you count shortage points, add three for a singleton when you have at least a nine-card fit. So, the North hand is worth 11 support points, which is ideal for a three-spade limit raise.

If you count losers, the North hand has eight: two spades, two hearts, one diamond and three clubs. (No suit has more than three los-

ers.) Eight losers is also the number for a game-invitational limit raise.

Then South, who knows that his excellent diamond suit will provide discards, im-

mediately uses Roman KeyCard Blackwood. North replies five hearts, showing two key-cards (two aces, or one ace and the trump king) and denying the trump queen.

Now South knows that six spades is high enough.

West leads the club queen.

What should declarer do?

The play ought to be straightforward. South should win with his club ace and draw two rounds of trumps.

When they break 3-1, he turns to diamonds, discarding dummy’s last two clubs as quickly as possible. Declarer ruffs his fourth diamond in the dummy, cashes the heart ace, trumps a heart back to hand and ruffs his remaining club in the dummy. Then he can claim, his hand containing two trumps and a high diamond. West takes only one trump trick. © 2015 UFS

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Venier: Family always behind her TUNED

CONTINUED FROM A1

Here’s the As to our Qs: Can you confirm that you’re on American Idol as a competitor?

I am excited to say that I auditioned for this season of American Idol. It’s their 14th season running, and it was one of the most nerve-wracking auditions I’ve ever done!

Why audition, and what does it mean to you?

The audition was kind of a last-minute thing for me. I was living in Nashville at the time and had heard that Idol was in town for auditions for their upcoming show. I was at a place where I felt that I had nothing to lose, so I thought why not? I was able to connect with one of the producers of the show, and set up an audition. That’s how I knew that it was right – by the way things lined up.

What do your friends and family think?

My family has always been so incredibly supportive, so this, like any other situation, was no different. They were excited for me, and were a part of every step along the way. My mom has claimed she thinks I’m fearless – and I have to say, that makes me feel pretty great.

Give us a behind-thescenes look: What is a typical day like for you there?

The audition process is a long and draining one, and it takes a while for you to actually get your time in front of the judges.

There are lots of steps and interviews to do, as well as lots of waiting around for your shot. However, I’m

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In my experience ... the times I feel like I am finally making progress is when I stop watching and literally get out there and start doing it my own way.

Dixon native Gina Venier

not complaining – having the opportunity to even be in front of the judges and perform was worth all the wait.

If you have met a celebrity, who was it?

How did you meet?

What were they like?

I got the pleasure of meeting three: [AI judges] Keith Urban, Jennifer Lopez, and Harry Connick Jr. All three of them were daunting, especially Jennifer Lopez.

She’s a lot in a room! Be sure to watch the show to see my interactions with Keith, though. He was by far my favorite of the bunch to meet.

Have you done anything like this before?

As an artist, I have played countless shows and have been in front of many different audiences, but NOTHING has compared to the level of vulnerability and nervewracking nature that an audition of this caliber brings. I think the only thing I wasn’t doing was peeing my pants. I was incredibly nervous.

How does this adventure fit into your goals as a musician?

I think artists need to constantly be challenging themselves in order to be alive and productive. At least, I know I do. By putting yourself “out there,” you are signing up for self-discovery and growth, and simply learning more about yourself. It’s so

much a cultural experience, and at the very least, you can always get a song or two written out of it.

Any advice for anyone considering following your footsteps?

Don’t follow mine, make your own. It’s quite simple. For years I’ve been watching artists I look up to making progress in the music industry, so I try to follow what they’re doing.

In my experience, however, the times I feel like I am finally making progress is when I stop watching and literally get out there and start doing it my own way. I am an advocate of carving your own trail, and sometimes going completely against the grain in the process.

You’ll get more genuine respect that way. That being said, there’s always credit to give to others who help you along ... remembering them is also a very important part of the process.

Describe three things that stand out about the process and are particularly memorable.

Certainly a highlight was getting to interact with [host] Ryan Seacrest! He is just so charming and incredibly good at what he does. I also genuinely enjoyed getting to know the producers of the show and watching the behindthe-scenes action. There is so much work involved in creating a successful

project, and “American Idol” has it going on.

I’d have to say the major standout for me, however, was watching the response from friends and family and seeing how proud you can make people simply by doing something different.

Particularly, the support from my family was a reminder that I am on the right track, and that even though I’m doing something a bit different than the rest, I can be accepted, appreciated and understood.

As viewers, can we expect any surprises from you?

Well, absolutely! I can’t express how excited even I am to see what happens on the show – so I think we are all in this together. A surprise is definitely in store, so of course, tune in!

When can we catch you on TV? When does the season start?

The show premieres on Wednesday ... so be on the lookout for the “Nashville audition,” which is the city my story will be shown in.

Would you do anything like this again?

My mom asked me this same question last night. Idol was such an incredible experience, and trying to do it all over again would seem a little redundant and greedy!

It’s important to soak it all up the best you can, right then and there. There are so many different ways for us to put ourselves out there, and this was simply one of my experiences along the way.

I can’t wait to see what comes of it, and what else I can get myself into because of it ... Stay tuned!

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BOSTON MARATHON BOMBING

Jury selection starts, could last for weeks Judge says trial will last 3 to 4 months BOSTON (AP) – Some of the prospective jurors who could decide Dzhokhar Tsarnaev’s fate got their first look Monday at the young man accused of bombing the Boston Marathon, and they seemed transfixed by the sight of the shaggyhaired 21-year-old.

Tsarnaev, for his part, rose to his feet and nodded, slightly and awkwardly, as he was introduced to the first group of about 200 citizens.

So began what could be weeks of jury selection in the nation’s most closely watched terror trial since the Oklahoma City bombing 2 decades ago.

Security was tight, with dozens of police officers stationed inside and outside the federal courthouse along with bombsniffing dogs.

The potential jurors seemed riveted by Tsarnaev and by U.S. District Judge George O’Toole Jr.’s explanation of the gravity of what they will be asked to do if they are picked: They must decide not only whether the former college student is guilty or innocent, but also what his punishment will be if he is convicted – life in prison or execution.

The judge told the potential jurors not to

think of the trial as “an annoying burden,” but as a needed service and an “imporDzhokhar tant duty of Tsarnaev citizenship.”

Tsarnaev is accused of planning and carrying out the twin pressure-cooker bombings that killed three people and wounded more than 260 near the finish line of the race April 15, 2013.

O’Toole briefly outlined the 30 charges against Tsarnaev, which include using a weapon of mass destruction. He is also accused of killing an MIT police officer as he and his brother, now dead, made their getaway.

Tsarnaev, flanked by his attorneys, sat at a table at the front of the room. Wearing a dark sweater and khaki pants, he looked down much of the time and picked at his beard.

He nodded to the first group of potential jurors in the morning. When he stood for a second group of 200 in the afternoon, he looked down at the floor.

Over 3 days, a pool of about 1,200 prospective jurors will be summoned to court. Twelve jurors and six alternates will ultimately be selected. The judge said testimony in the trial will begin on Jan. 26 and last 3 to 4 months.

SUPPORT GROUPS, CLUBS, AND SERVICES Wednesday, Jan. 7 Childhood immunization clinic; women, infants and children clinic; and family planning services, all by appointment only, Lee County Health Department, 309 S. Galena Ave., Suite 100, Dixon, 815-284-3371.

Dixon Kiwanis Club meeting, 7 a.m., private dining room, KSB Hospital, 403 E. First St., Dixon.

Dixon Correctional retiree breakfast, 8 a.m., Rivers Edge Inn, 2303 W. First St., Dixon.

Mercy Nursing Services free blood pressure clinic, 9-11 a.m., Northland Mall, 2900 E. Lincolnway, Sterling.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., closed, Church of the Brethren, 215 North Court St., Dixon.

Nurturing Program, 9:15 a.m., Sinnissippi Centers Inc., 2611 Woodlawn Road, Sterling, 815625-0013.

Representative from Rock River Center in Oregon, 9:3011 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815562-5050.

Senior Information Services, 10 a.m.-noon, Community United Church of Christ, 346 Chicago Ave., Savanna, 800-541-5479.

Whiteside County Health Department free blood pressure clinic, 10-11 a.m., People’s National Bank, 112 Main St., Tampico.

Red Cross platelet drive, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Dixon American Legion Post 12, 1120 W. First St. Appointments: Free blood pressure check, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

Mercy Nursing Services free blood pressure clinic, 11 a.m.noon, Dixon Food Center – Red Fox, 500 Chicago Ave., Dixon.

Whiteside County Health Department free blood pressure clinic, 11 a.m.-noon, Robert Fulton Community Center, 912 Fourth St., Fulton.

Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, closed, Grapevine; 3:30 p.m., closed; 6 p.m., closed, Spanish; 7 p.m., closed, Bazaar Americana, 609 W. Third St., Sterling.

Reality Check Narcotics Anonymous, noon, 6 p.m., First Christian Church, 506 Fifth Ave., Rock Falls, 779-245-8214.

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Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, closed, St. Paul Lutheran Church, 114 S. Fifth St., Oregon.

Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, closed, Big Book; 6 p.m., closed, Big Book, tradition, 90-92 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon.

Sauk Valley Alcoholics Anonymous Group, noon, open; 8 p.m., open, Big Book, back door, 1503 First Ave., Rock Falls.

Woodworkers, 1-3 p.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-562-5050.

Free blood pressure check, 1-3 p.m., Amboy Healthcare

and Rehabilitation Center, 15 W. Wasson Road, Amboy, 815-8572550.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 1:30 p.m., closed, Rochelle Community Hospital, 900 N. Second St. American Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., 112 W. Second St., Rock Falls. Appointments: 800-733-2767.

American Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., Paw Paw High School, 511 Chapman St. Appointments: 800-733-2767.

Women’s Support Group, 5-6:30 p.m., Choices Domestic Violence Program office, 203 W. Market St., Mount Carroll.

Overeaters Anonymous, 5:30 p.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 5:30 p.m., closed, step, tradition, United Methodist Church, 201 E. Chicago Ave., Davis Junction.

YWCA sexual abuse survivors women’s group, 5:30-7 p.m., second floor, 115 W. First St., Dixon, bbraid@ywsauk.or or 815-625-0333.

Pearl, a self-esteem support group of the YWCA Domestic Violence Program, 6 p.m., 815625-0333.

Men’s Cancer Group, 6 p.m., Home of Hope Cancer Wellness Center, 1637 Plock Road, Dixon, 815-288-4673.

Living Well With Diabetes Support Group, 6:30 p.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252.

AWANA, 6:30-8 p.m., 3 years through sixth grade, Northside Baptist Church, 598 River Lane, Dixon, 815-288-5212.

Carroll County Fair Board, 7 p.m., Milledgeville Bank basement, 451 N. Main Ave., 815244-9444.

Touched By Suicide ... Survivors Gather, 7 p.m., Hospice of the Rock River Valley, 264 state Route 2, Dixon, 815-438-2345.

Dixon Sports Boosters Club Board meeting, 7 p.m., Dixon High School, 300 Lincoln Statue Drive.

American Legion Post 12, 7 p.m., 1120 W. First St., Dixon, 815-284-2003.

Wednesday worship at the barn, 7 p.m., Chaplin Creek Village, 1715 Whitney Road, Franklin Grove.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., open, Immanuel Lutheran Church, 560 U.S. Route 52, Amboy.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., closed, First Presbyterian Church, 1100 Calvin Road, Rochelle.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., closed, 808 Freeport Road, Sterling.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., closed, Polo Town Hall, 117 N. Franklin Ave. Whiteside County Soil and Water Conservation District Board meeting, 8 p.m., United States Department of Agriculture

Building, 16255 Liberty St., Morrison.

Thursday, Jan. 8 Childhood immunization clinic; women, infants and children clinic; and family planning services, all by appointment only, Lee County Health Department, 309 S. Galena Ave., Suite 100, Dixon, 815-284-3371.

Abuse Changing team, 815625-0338.

Twin City Sunrise Rotary, 7 a.m., Ryberg Auditorium, CGH Medical Center, 100 E. LeFevre Road, Sterling.

Blood pressure screening, 8-9 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815562-5050.

TOPS IL 1426, 8:30-9 a.m. weigh-in, meeting at 9 a.m., Coloma Homes, 401 W. 18th St., Rock Falls.

Free blood pressure clinic, 8:30-9:30 a.m., The Eureka Inn, 110 E. Third St., Prophetstown.

TOPS IL 825, 9-10 a.m. weighin, meeting at 10 a.m., Coventry Activity Center, 612 St. Mary’s Road, Sterling, 815-626-0034.

Office of U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos, D-Ill., open, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 212 Third Ave., Sterling.

Golden K Kiwanis, 9:30 a.m., YMCA, 2505 YMCA Way, Sterling.

Free blood pressure check, 10-11:30 a.m., Oregon Living & Rehab Center, 811 S. 10th St. First Steps and Beyond ... for Survivors grief support group, 11:30 a.m., Sunrise II Family Restaurant, 101 W. Second St., Byron. Reservations due by 10 a.m. Thursday to 815-732-4111.

Caregiver Support and Education Group, noon, St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, 703 Third Ave., Sterling, 815626-7333, ext. 317.

Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, closed, Big Book; 6 p.m., closed, Big Book, 90-92 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon.

Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, closed, St. Paul Lutheran Church, 114 S. Fifth St., Oregon.

Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, closed; 5:30 p.m., open, beginners; 7 p.m., closed, step, Bazaar Americana, 609 W. Third St., Sterling.

Reality Check Narcotics Anonymous, noon, 6 p.m., First Christian Church, 506 Fifth Ave., Rock Falls, 779-245-8214.

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Sauk Valley Alcoholics Anonymous Group, noon, open, 12

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Crafts and quilts, 12:30 p.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-5625050.

Chair exercises, 1 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815622-9230.

American Red Cross blood drive, 2-7 p.m., Tampico United Methodist Church, 202 Lincoln Ave. Appointments: 800-7332767.

KSB Parkinson’s Disease Support Group, 1-2:30 p.m., second floor, Town Square Centre, 102 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 2:30 p.m., closed, clearance required, BAAbble on for Life Prison Group, 815-973-6150.

Free Naturalization/Immigration Services, 3-5 p.m., Room 1E08, Sauk Valley Community College, 173 state Route 2, Dixon, 309-736-7727.

Alzheimer’s Support Group, 3:30 p.m., Terrace Conference Room, Pinecrest Manor, 414 S. Wesley Ave., Mount Morris, 815734-9069.

Narcotics Anonymous, 4-5 p.m., Sinnissippi Centers, 2611 Woodlawn Road, Sterling, 815625-0013.

Alzheimer’s Support Group, 5 p.m., Whiteside Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815622-9230.

Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Whiteside County Chapter 31115, 5:30 p.m., Our Savior Lutheran Church, 21491 Hazel Road, Morrison.

Overeaters Anonymous, 5:30 p.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-441-4452.

Speak Boldly Toastmasters, 6 p.m., Sterling Public Library, 102 W. Third St., Sterling.

Ladies of the Elks, 6:15 p.m., Wagon Wheel, 1711 W. Fourth St., Sterling.

TOPS, 6:30 p.m., Rock Falls United Methodist Church, 210 Fourth Ave., 815- 625-0431.

Sons of American Legion Post 12, 6:30 p.m., Legion Post, 1120 W. First St., Dixon, 815284-2003.

Al-Anon-Alateen, 7 p.m., St. John Lutheran Church, 703 Third Ave., Sterling.

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Sterling Optimist Club, 7 p.m., Candlelight Inn, 2907 N. Locust St., Sterling.

Whiteside County Natural Area Guardians, 7 p.m., Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison St., Morrison, 815-772-3811.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., closed, and Al-Anon-Alateen, 7 p.m., United Methodist Church, 709 Fourth Ave., Rochelle.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., closed, 808 Freeport Road, Sterling.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., open, Big Book, Rolling Hills Center, 201 state Route 64, Lanark.

PEO Sisterhood Chapter KM, 7 p.m., Heritage Square, 600 N. Ottawa Ave., Dixon.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7:30 p.m., closed, St. Anne Church, 401 N. Cherry St., Morrison.

Rock River Valley Barbershop Chorus practice, 7 p.m., Rock Falls Community Building, 603 W. 10th St., 815-441-5327.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., closed, United Steelworkers, 502 Woodburn Ave., Sterling.

Volunteer Care Center of Lee County, 403 E. First St., Dixon.

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Time of change in television More channels to be available without cable or satellite subscription Meanwhile, Dish is adding Netflix and other video apps to its Hopper set-top boxes, so viewers can watch both traditional channels and online video services through the same device. And anticipating that more Internet video will be shot with an increased resolution known as 4k, Dish is adding 4k capabilities to its Joey devices for multi-room viewing.

LAS VEGAS (AP) – One of the biggest changes in television this year will be more channels being available online with no separate cable or satellite subscription.

But for would-be cordcutters, watching sports has been the Holy Grail.

Until now – Dish Network Corp. on Monday unveiled an Internetonly subscription offering that includes ESPN. Here are the television-related highlights from the International CES gadget show in Las Vegas on Monday. The 4-day show formally opens today.

Efforts to boost TV sales AP

Cable TV channels – without the cable or satellite service

Joe Clayton, president and CEO of Dish Network, introduces the Sling TV, a live television streaming service, on Monday at a news conference at the International CES gadget show in Las Vegas.

Dish will offer a package of channels, including ESPN and CNN, starting at $20 a month. The availability of ESPN as part of the Internet package addresses a major reason people were loath to “cut the cord” – live sports. NFL games will be blocked on mobile devices, however, because Verizon has those rights.

The company said it isn’t worried that its current subscribers will cancel satellite service in favor of the cheaper Internet package. Rather, Dish is hoping to lure those who don’t pay for TV channels at all because they find it too expensive.

“A lot of big incumbents don’t like change, but everything else is changing around you,” says Joe Clayton, Dish’s CEO. “Technology is broadening the consumer viewing opportunity, and they are taking advantage of that.”

Sony Corp. also has an Internet television service, PlayStation Vue, expected to debut by the end of March, with channels from Viacom, Discovery, CBS, Fox, NBCUniversal and Scripps. HBO and Showtime already have announced plans for standalone Internet offerings, and CBS launched one in October. Those don’t include live sports, though.

The Dish offering, dubbed Sling TV, will launch in a few weeks and also include channels from Disney, Scripps and Time Warner’s Turner.

About 20 channels will be available, such as the Disney Channel, ABC Family, the Food Network, HGTV, the Travel Channel, TNT, TBS and the Cartoon Network. Sling TV is not to be confused with the SlingTV device that allows viewers to watch TV remotely.

Sling Media, the maker of that device, is owned

by EchoStar Corp., which was spun off from Dish in 2008.

The $20 price for Dish’s basic package will be far cheaper than what people would pay for a cable or satellite. (Dish said its average monthly bill is about $85.) Dish says it keeps the Internet service cheap by excluding most over-the-air network channels, which can be costly for pay-TV providers as broadcasters demand higher fees.

An Internet service also won’t require special equipment, such as a satellite and receiver dishes.

For those who want more than the basic channels, Dish will offer various add-ons for $5 each, including extra channels for sports and a package for kids. The catch: Only one person can watch at a time. Family members who want to watch different channels simultaneously will need separate subscriptions.

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Now that 4k TV sets have dropped in price, with some models available for less than $1,000, TV makers are looking for ways to make their sets stand out.

Also known as Ultra HD, 4k offers four times the sharpness of today’s highdefinition video. Sharp is turning to an engineering trick to make its high-end 4k set look even sharper.

While TVs typically show colors by mixing red, green and blue subpixels, Sharp’s top-of-theline model will add yellow as a fourth subpixel to improve colors. It then splits each of those subpixels in half, creating a total of eight subpixels in the space of three.

Content isn’t yet available to take advantage of those extra subpixels, but Sharp uses some mathematical formulas to fill in the blanks. Sharp says it’s not as good as having content with the higher resolution, but it’s better than regular 4k. The Aquos Beyond 4K Ultra HD TV will measure about 80 inches diagonally. It will be out in the second half of the year.

The price hasn’t been set.

The following stock quotations, as of 5 p.m., are provided as a community service by Chad Weigle of Edward Jones, Dixon and Raymond James and Associates, Sterling.

Abbott..................................44.93 Alcoa....................................14.96 AltriaCorp............................48.66 Autonation..........................59.22 American Express...............90.59 Arris-Group.........................29.70 Apple.................................106.25 ADM....................................50.23 AT&T...................................33.57 Bank of America..................17.38 Boeing................................129.05 BorgWarner.........................53.17 BP........................................36.10 Casey’s.................................87.05 Caterpillar...........................87.05 CenturyLink........................38.76 Chevron.............................108.16 Cisco....................................27.06 Citigroup..............................52.52 CNW....................................47.36 CocaCola.............................42.16 ConAgra...............................35.43 Dean....................................18.75 Deere & Co..........................86.47 Disney..................................92.44 Donaldson...........................37.60 DuPont................................71.74 Exxon...................................90.34 Ford.....................................14.76 Exelon..................................36.52 GE........................................24.60 FifthThird............................19.60 HawaiianElectric................33.36 Hewlett Packard.................39.59

HomeDepot......................101.31 Intel Corp............................35.95 IBM....................................159.51 IntlPaper..............................52.39 JCPenney...............................6.44 JohnsonControls.................46.33 Johnson&Johnson............103.85 JPMorgan Chase.................60.55 Kraft.....................................61.85 Kroger..................................63.09 Leggett&Platt......................41.68 Manpower...........................65.82 McDonald’s.........................92.29 Merck&Co...........................58.05 Microsoft.............................46.32 3M......................................160.35 Monsanto..........................117.29 Newell..................................37.44 AGL......................................53.43 Nike.....................................93.54 Parker-Han........................123.63 Pfizer....................................31.18 Pepsico................................93.78 Procter&Gamble.................90.06 RaymondJames...................55.50 Republic..............................40.36 Sears Hldg...........................32.01 SensientTech.......................58.79 Sprint.....................................4.21 Staples..................................17.44 TheTravelers.....................104.23 UnitedContinental.............66.13 UnitedTech.......................113.15 USBancorp..........................43.76 USSteel................................25.36 Verizon.................................46.59 Walgreen..............................76.06 WalMartStores....................85.68 WalMartMexico..................19.98 WasteMgt............................51.26 Wendy’s.................................8.97

Commodities The following quotations are provided as a community service by Sterling Futures: Corn: March 4.06; May 4.141⁄2; July 4.21 Soybeans: Jan. 10.401⁄4; March 10.451⁄4; May 10.52 Soybean oil: Jan. 32.70; March 32.87 Soybean meal: Jan. 369.00; March 354.00 Wheat: March 5.89; May 5.94 Oats: March 3.06; July

3.101⁄2 Live cattle: Feb. 166.22; April 165.45; June 157.75 Feeder cattle: Jan. 225.67; March 223.35 Lean hogs: Feb. 79.92; April 82.80; June 91.97 Sugar: March 14.26 Cotton: March 60.71 T-Bonds: March 14629⁄32 Silver: March 16.23 Gold: Feb. 1203.00 Copper: March 2.7650 Crude: Feb. 50.35 Dollar Index: Dec. 91.64

IN BRIEF Markets plunge as oil dips below $50 NEW YORK (AP) – The ongoing slump in the price of oil is starting to become a headache for the stock market.

On Monday, oil plunged, dipping below $50 for the first time in more than 5 years. The sharp drop prompted a big sell-off, not just in the energy sector,

but across the entire stock market.

Stocks had already endured a weak open amid concerns that Greece could exit the euro, adding to worries about the poor outlook for growth in that region. As oil continued to slide, the losses deepened and the Standard & Poor’s 500 index ended the day with its biggest loss in 3 months.

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Notre Dame quarterback Everett Golson has reached out to LSU about the possibility of using his last year of eligibility in Baton Rouge.

Golson came off bench in bowl victory.

Boston, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Washington are the four finalists to become the United States Olympic Committee’s candidate for 2024 Summer Olympics. Final candidate will be announced Thursday.

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BOYS BASKETBALL | DIXON 65, MENDOTA 52

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Pack starts prep for Cowboys Roby blocks 10 shots as part of triple-double Stopping Murray top priority for Green Bay

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BY GENARO C. ARMAS AP Sports Writer

DIXON – Isaiah Roby isn’t the trash talking type, but if he was, he could crow, “Not in my house.”

Dixon’s junior forward swatted away 10 shots, tossed in 20 points and grabbed 11 rebounds to lead the Dukes to a 65-52 victory against Mendota in a key Big Northern West game Monday in Lancaster Gymnasium.

It was the second victory for the Dukes in the past 6 days against the Trojans, with the other being in the finals of the Plano Christmas Classic on Dec. 30.

That just made things more difficult, according to Dixon coach Jason Mead.

“The last two times we played them before this, they watched us cut down the nets at the regional,” Mead said, “and they watched us cut down the nets at Plano. They’re highly motivated, and then they walk in the door, and what do they see?

“They see the trophy from Plano with the net hanging over it, and they see the plaque from Plano. They were super-motivated coming into this game”

GREEN BAY, Wis. – Stoic defensive lineman Mike Daniels has trained his focus squarely on Dallas.

The bye week is over for the Green Bay Packers. It’s time to get ready for a marquee matchup in the next round of the playoffs against the Cowboys.

“It was fun to sit back and actually watch some games knowing that I’m still playing,” Daniels said Monday at Lambeau Field. “All that is over with. None of that matters at this point.”

Coach Mike McCarthy had his team back on a normal gameweek schedule after a 3-day break last week to celebrate the new year. It was a time for rest especially for quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who is recovering from a lingering left calf injury.

McCarthy said Rodgers was progressing. The franchise quarterback sat out two light practices last week, and McCarthy indicated then that Rodgers may not return to the practice field until Thursday.

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Monday’s postponements Boys basketball Hiawatha at Milledgeville, cancelled Girls basketball Erie at Orion, postponed to 7:30, Jan. 20 Morrison at Rockridge, postponed to 11 a.m., Jan. 10 Sherrard at Prophetstown, postponed to 7:30, Jan. 17 Newman at Bureau Valley, postponed to TBD Riverdale at Fulton, postponed to TBD Wrestling West Carroll at Winnebago, postponed to 5:30, Jan. 26

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Dixon’s Isaiah Roby gets fouled by Mendota’s Joe LaShonse during a dunk attempt during Monday’s game at Lancaster Gym. Roby had 20 points, 11 rebounds and 10 blocks, as Dixon won 65-52 in a Big Northern West game.

Packers inside linebacker Brad Jones attempts to block a pass by Josh McCown during a game on Dec. 21. The Packers defense is prepping to stop Tony Romo and DeMarco Murray this week.

MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL | HALL OF FAME VOTING

Three aces to be played Johnson, Martinez, Smoltz locks for induction tion of America voters:

BY HOWIE RUMBERG AP Sports Writer

NEW YORK – Randy Johnson, Pedro Martinez and John Smoltz appear to be shoo-ins for election to the Hall of Fame in what is shaping up as the baseball writers’ biggest class of inductees in 60 years.

When the Hall of Fame reveals the results today at 1 p.m. on the MLB Network, holdover Craig Biggio and AP perhaps Mike Piazza could Randy Johnson, who won five Cy Young Awards in his career, join those three first-ballot is a lock to be voted into the Hall of Fame today. He’ll likely be pitchers, who were utterly joined by other pitching aces John Smoltz and Pedro Martinez. dominant in a hitters’ era of

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The three aces Johnson, Martinez and Smoltz stand out among the 17 newcomers to the ballot.

The reed-thin, scragglyhaired Johnson is a five-time Cy Young Award winner – four in a row from 1999-2002 – with 303 wins and 4,875 strikeouts.

The Big Unit came up big in the postseason, too, sharing MVP honors in the 2001 World Series with Arizona Diamondbacks teammate Curt Schilling.

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Displaced Panther Ron Rivera Panthers coach looking for place to stay after his family’s home suffered significant damage in a fire Sunday. No one was hurt.

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Saints LB arrested for domestic violence New Orleans Saints linebacker Junior Galette was arrested Monday in a domestic violence case in which a woman says her face was scratched and her ear bloodied after an earring was ripped off.

Galette was booked with misdemeanor simple battery stemming from the disturbance at the player’s house in Kenner, a New Orleans suburb. Prosecutors could later charge him.

It is not clear if Galette, who left jail on $600 bond Monday afternoon, has a lawyer.

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ESPN to stream for $20-a-month Dish Network Corp. plans to unveil the first major online television service from a cable or satellite company, a $20-a-month set of 12 channels that targets U.S. customers who don’t want to pay for larger, more expensive TV packages.

Called Sling TV, the service will offer live feeds of sports, news and scripted shows on TVs, computers and mobile devices. ESPN, TNT and CNN and others have agreed to supply cable channels.

MLB

White Sox ink Bonifacio to deal A person familiar with the situation says the White Sox have agreed to a $4 million, 1-year contract with veteran utility player Emilio Bonifacio that includes a club option for 2016.

The 29-year-old is a .262 hitter with 164 stolen bases in eight big league seasons with Arizona, Washington, Miami, Toronto, Kansas City, the Chicago Cubs and Atlanta. He hit .259 in 110 games last season with the Cubs and Braves.

Phillies sign veteran pitcher Harang Aaron Harang’s latest stop in the NL East is Philadelphia.

The Phillies signed the well-traveled pitcher to a $5 million, 1-year contract on Monday. Harang joins his eighth major league team.

Harang was 12-12 with a 3.57 ERA in 33 starts for the Braves last season.

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Hawkeyes start Big Ten play 2-0 for first time in 12 years

BY LUKE MEREDITH AP Sports Writer

IOWA CITY, Iowa – Aaaron White had 23 points, Gabe Olaseni scored a career-high 18, and Iowa beat Nebraska 70-59 on Monday for its first 2-0 start in the Big Ten in 12 years.

Jarrod Uthoff had 15 for the Hawkeyes (11-4, 2-0 Big Ten), who prevailed thanks largely to a 31-13 edge on made free throws.

Nebraska’s Shavon Shields led all scorers with 25 points. But the Cornhuskers (8-6, 0-2) had just two points in the final 2:43, and Iowa held AP Cornhuskers star TerNebraska forward David Rivers picks up a loose ran Petteway to just 11 ball in front of Iowa’s Jarrod Uthoff (center) and points.

Dominque Uhl during Monday’s game in Iowa Iowa holds the rare City. The Hawkeyes won 70-59. distinction of two road

wins over ranked opponents after winning at Ohio State last week.

The Huskers made the Hawkeyes work to earn their best league start since 2002-03.

Shields helped Nebraska take a one-point lead midway through the second half. Iowa rallied with an 11-3 run – capped with a rare White 3 – to move back in front 61-54 with 4:39 left.

The Hawkeyes were the aggressors early on, which allowed them to maintain a slim lead despite yet another stretch of cold shooting from the perimeter. Iowa got to the line 19 times in the first half and converted 15 times for a 35-28 lead.

On the calendar Local events Today Men’s basketball 7:30 p.m.

• Illinois Valley at Sauk Valley Women’s basketball 5:30 p.m.

• Illinois Valley at Sauk Valley Boys basketball 5 p.m.

• Faith Christian at Rivermont Collegiate 7 p.m.

• LaMoille-Ohio at AFC • LaSalle-Peru at Sterling • Ridgewood at Bureau Valley 7:30 p.m.

• Hall at Amboy • Morrison at Erie • Orion at Fulton • Prophetstown at Rockridge Girls basketball 7 p.m.

MEN’S BASKETBALL ROUNDUP

• Princeton at Dixon • Polo at Forreston

One enough for Fighting Irish

• Byron at Oregon • Rock Falls at Mendota

Notre Dame beats North Carolina by single point; Spartans rip Hoosiers By the Associated Press

Zach Auguste’s basket off an offensive rebound with 1:07 left helped No. 13 Notre Dame hold off No. 18 North Carolina 71-70 on Monday night.

Auguste’s basket got the lead back for the Fighting Irish (15-1, 3-0 Atlantic Coast Conference), who had led by 11 points in the second half only to see the Tar Heels (11-4, 1-1) briefly push ahead late. Then Notre Dame survived two shots by preseason all-American Marcus Paige in the final seconds, the last a desperate 3-point heave that wasn’t close as the horn sounded.

Now Notre Dame is 3-0 in league play for the first time – Big East or ACC – and off to its best start in 15 seasons under Mike Brey.

Auguste finished with 18 points, while Pat Connaughton had 16 for the Irish, who shot 46 percent and overcame their own cold shooting down the stretch to hang on.

No. 14 West Virginia 78, Texas Tech 67:

Juwan Staten scored 16 points and Devin Williams added 14 to lead No. 14 West Virginia over Texas Tech in Lub-

bock, Texas.

Staten scored all but three of his points in the second half. The Mountaineers dominated inside, getting 36 points in the paint to 18 for the Red Raiders.

West Virginia’s fullcourt pressure caused fits for Texas Tech, which made it difficult for the Red Raiders to set up their half-court offense. The Mountaineers (14-1, 2-0 Big 12) created 22 turnovers and got 16 points off of them.

PREP

7:30 p.m.

• Eastland at West Carroll • AFC at Milledgeville Girls bowling 4 p.m.

• Morris at Sterling Boys swimming 5 p.m.

• Freeport at Byron Wrestling 5:30 p.m.

• Sterling at Dixon • Amboy, Sherrard at Morrison

Michigan State 70, Indiana 50: Denzel Val-

entine and Branden Dawson bounced back after subpar games and helped Michigan State explode past Indiana in East Lansing.

Valentine scored 15 points, 11 more than in a double-overtime loss to Maryland last Tuesday, and Dawson added 14 points and 13 rebounds for the Spartans (10-5, 1-1 Big Ten).

Kevin “Yogi” Farrell led the Hoosiers (11-4, 1-1) with 17 points and was his team’s lone double-figure scorer.

James Blackmon Jr., the league’s No. 2 freshman scorer, had eight points and hit 1 of 14 shots from the floor.

On the tube TV listings Today Men’s basketball 6 p.m.

AP

North Carolina’s Marcus Paige drives to the basket as Notre Dame’s Steve Vasturia (left) and Pat Connaughton defend during Monday’s game in Chapel Hill, N.C. Notre Dame won 71-70.

Rodgers improving as Packers start practice ler for preparation on and off the field.

Offensive coordinator Tom Clements noted On Monday, McCarthy that Rodgers didn’t said Rodgers would be practice for about a re-evaluated Wednesmonth in 2008 because day to determine the of a shoulder injury, but plan for the rest of the still performed well. week.

“I don’t know if we’re It doesn’t appear going to have to worry the Packers are too wor- about that,” backup ried about him. After quarterback Matt Flynn getting carted to the said when asked if he locker room in the secwould be ready if Rodgond quarter, a limping ers can’t go. “But, yeah, Rodgers returned to the I’m a confident guy. I’m field in the third quargoing to prepare this ter to lead Green Bay week just like I always to a 30-20 victory over do.”

Detroit to win the NFC Flynn can draw from North. the confidence of leadThe way he’s been ing the Packers from playing this season, a 23-point halftime Rodgers at less than 100 deficit to a 37-36 win percent is still better last year at Dallas while than most quarterbacks playing for Rodgers, in the league. While who had a collarbone mobility could be an injury. DeMarco Murray issue, Rodgers is a stick- dented the Packers for CONTINUED FROM B1

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134 yards on 18 carries in that game.

This year, Murray is even better, leading the NFL with 1,845 yards running behind one of the top offensive lines in the league.

Sunday could turn into a shootout, even if Rodgers isn’t at full speed.

Handing off to Murray could help Dallas keep the ball out of Rodgers’ hands.

“The Dallas Cowboys’ run game is excellent.

Murray is a big-time back. He’s definitely a difference maker,” McCarthy said.

But the Packers appear to have found some difference makers themselves against the run.

The defense is allowing 3.60 yards a carry in the second half of the season, down from 4.78 in the first half.

Pass rusher Clay Matthews and Sam Barrington have seen more snaps at inside linebacker to close holes and add athleticism. Defensive tackle Letroy Guion has played better as the season wore on, while Morgan Burnett is having one of his best seasons at safety in rush support. Rookie safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix is also playing well.

Coordinator Dom Capers called the Cowboys’ offense the best test the Packers have had this year. Daniels welcomes the challenge.

“Make sure we prepare the right way this week, make sure we come out and, it sounds really rhetorical, but just get after it,” Daniels said. “It’s just plain and simple.”

• Michigan at Penn St., BTN • Arkansas at Georgia, ESPN • UConn at USF, ESPN2 • UCF at Houston, ESPNEWS • E. Carolina at Cincinnati, ESPNU • Marquette at Georgetown, FS1 8 p.m.

• Ohio St. at Minnesota, ESPN • Oklahoma St. at Iowa St., ESPN2 • Auburn at Vanderbilt, ESPNU • Villanova at St. John’s, FS1

Women’s basketball 8 p.m.

• Penn St. at Wisconsin, BTN

NHL 7 p.m.

• Sharks at Wild, NBCSP 7:30 p.m.

• Avalanche at Blackhawks, CSN 8 p.m.

• Blues at Coyotes, FSN

Soccer 1:30 p.m.

• FA Cup, third round, West Ham United at Everton, FS1

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Erie junior forward made the winning layup at the buzzer against rival Prophetstown on Friday. The Cardinals won 48-46. He had 14 points and 13 rebounds in the victory.

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CODY WEIMER • ERIE • JUNIOR Rock Falls freshman guard had 23 points in 75-67 loss to Bloomington Central Catholic on Dec. 29 at the State Farm Classic. She added 19 points in the Rockets’ 74-59 win over Annawan later that day.

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NBA | BULLS 114, ROCKETS 105

Late charge works Gasol scores 27 as Bulls beat Rockets

BY ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer

CHICAGO – Pau Gasol had 27 points and 14 rebounds, Jimmy Butler scored 22 points and the Chicago Bulls won for the 13th time in 15 games, rallying to beat the Houston Rockets 114-105 on Monday.

Derrick Rose added 19 points. Nikola Mirotic had 17, and the Bulls outscored the Rockets 19-5 over the final 3:19.

Josh Smith led Houston with 21 points. James Harden scored 20, but

Fitting in • Nikola Mirotic was selected Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month for December.

He scored 27 in a win over Memphis and averaged 9.9 points and 5.7 rebounds for the month. the Rockets lost for the fourth time in six games.

Butler scored five points and took a charge against Harden during the game-ending rally to help the Bulls wipe out a

five-point deficit.

Mirotic also hit a 3 and scored five points during that stretch.

It was 100-95 when Gasol converted a threepoint play off a putback with 3:19 left to start the winning rally.

Butler tied it at 100-all with 2:56 remaining and drew a charge on the perimeter by Harden, who then fouled Gasol as he attempted a jumper.

Gasol made both free throws to give the Bulls a 102-100 lead with 2:06 left.

Dukes knock of Trojans, again PROTECTION

MONDAY’S SCOREBOARD Boys basketball NIB-12 West Conf.

Sterling 2-0 Ottawa 1-0 Geneseo 1-1 LaSalle-Peru 1-1 Rochelle 0-1 Today’s game • LaSalle-Peru at Sterling, 7

All 5-4 7-5 7-5 6-4 1-10

Friday’s games • Morris at Geneseo, 7:30 • Ottawa at Sterling, 7:30 • Rochelle at LaSalle-Peru, 7

All 13-0 10-3 10-1 8-8 11-5 8-3 2-6 2-11

Three Rivers East

Conf.

Rockridge 4-0 Orion 2-1 Riverdale 1-1 Fulton 1-1 Morrison 1-1 Erie 2-2 Prophetstown 0-3 Sherrard 0-2 Today’s games • Morrison at Erie, 7:30 • Orion at Fulton, 7:30 • Prophetstown at Rockridge, 7:30 • Sherrard at Riverdale, 7:30

All 15-0 11-2 8-5 7-5 9-6 6-10 0-15

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Dixon’s Kyle LeBlanc scores during the Dukes’ 65-52 win over Mendota at Lancaster Gym. LeBlanc scored 20 points in the victory.

Clippers win in Kewanee • In the only other game played on Monday, the Amboy Clippers girls basketball team won 34-30 on the road against Kewanee.

No other information was reported before SVM’s press time. got Mendota to within 53-47 with 4:16 to play.

Dixon responded, however, with a layup and old-fashioned 3-point play from Laron Carr over the next 35 seconds to restore order. Despite some shaky free-throw shooting in the last 2 minutes (5-for-11), the Dukes were never in danger.

Ryan Reeder led Mendota with 19 points, LaShonse had 11, and James Carroll added nine. The trio of guards each drive to the basket with regularity, and while they had some success, they often found Roby waiting for them at the end.

That was a problem for the Trojans, but one that coach Jan Thompson didn’t think should have been as big of a factor as it was.

“I don’t complain about officiating very often,” he said, “but I really felt like our kids took it strong to the basket, and we were not getting the reward of at least going to the freethrow line. I’ve got to protect our shooters.

“That’s not a discredit to how well Dixon plays.

They beat us tonight.”

Only four Dixon players scored, with Carr (16 points) and Cal Jarrett (9) joining Roby and LeBlanc, who was often the forgotten man along the baseline. “[Mendota] would overplay the guys that can really create,” Mead said, “and they find Kyle under the basket because they over-help.

I give Kyle a lot of credit because making layups is a skill. A lot of kids can’t do it when they’re under pressure.”

All 12-0 6-7 9-3 10-6 10-6 7-10 2-10 5-7

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Martinez’s antics off the field were nearly as enthralling as an everelusive changeup that helped him to three Cy Youngs – two AL, one NL – and a 2.93 ERA in 18 years. He helped bring the Red Sox their first World Series championship in 86 years.

Smoltz was a steady presence on the Atlanta Braves’ staff for 20 seasons – including 14 straight division titles from 1991-2005 winning the 1996 NL Cy Young.

A career starter, Smoltz smoothly moved into the closer role for three full seasons and earned 154 saves. He should join former teammates Greg Maddux and Tom Glavine, last year’s inductees along with Frank Thomas.

The induction ceremony in Cooperstown will take place July 26.

Ballot logjam Not since 1955, when Joe DiMaggio, Gabby Hartnett, Ted Lyons and Dazzy Vance all gained entrance into the Hall, have four players received the necessary 75 percent of the vote from the BBWAA. Five were elected at the same time on just one occasion, and that was the initial Hall class of 1936.

With the ballot jammed by big names from the Steroids Era, the BBWAA has recommended to the Hall’s board of directors that it increase the number of players each voter can select from 10 to 12.

That change could come as soon as 2016.

Closing in Biggio, the Houston Astros second basemanoutfielder with 3,060

hits, fell two votes shy of election last year.

Piazza, who has more homers than any other catcher in big league history, went up about 5 percent from the previous year. According to research by Baseball Think Factory, Biggio was up to 82.9 percent of the vote on 158 public ballots sourced by the website – that’s about 27.7 percent of the vote, based on last year’s totals. Piazza was at 76.6 percent late Monday afternoon.

Next year Next year’s ballot should open up some after the election of this year’s expected jumbo class and the amended voting rules. There is one sure thing in the 2016 group: Ken Griffey, Jr. He will be joined by Trevor Hoffman, Billy Wagner and Jim Edmonds as the chief newcomers.

All 8-2 7-4 6-3 12-4 2-9 2-5 4-6 3-8 1-6 0-8

MENDOTA (11-5, 1-2 BNC West) Joe LaShonse 4-13 3-4 11, James Carroll 4-13 1-3 9, Ryan Reeder 8-13 3-7 19, Krueger Keene 1-6 2-4 4, Tyler Anderson 1-6 2-2 4, Jaron Robinson 1-5 2-2 5, Patrick O’Sadnick 0-1 0-0 0, Mason Marquis 0-0 0-0 0. Totals: 19-57 13-22 52.

DIXON (13-0, 4-0) Riley Mehrens 0-3 0-1 0, Kyle LeBlanc 9-14 2-2 20, Laron Carr 6-14 3-8 16, Isaiah Roby 7-10 6-10 20, Cal Jarrett 3-7 2-2 9, Nate Gascoigne 0-0 0-0 0, Ryan Webb 0-0 0-0 0. Totals: 25-48 13-23 65.

Mendota 14 10 13 15 — 52 Dixon 14 15 19 17 — 65 3s – Mendota 1 (Robinson), Dixon 2 (Carr, Jarrett). Rebounds – Mendota 28 (Keene 10), Dixon 27 (Roby 11). Turnovers – Mendota 11, Dixon 12. Steals – Mendota 7 (LaShonse 2, reeder 2, Keene 2), Dixon 4 (Roby 3). Blocks – Mendota 6 (Reeder 2, Anderson 2), Dixon 11 (Roby 10). Fouls – Mendota 23 (LaShonse 5), Dixon 17.

Girls basketball NIB-12 West All 9-9 8-9 9-4 1-11 4-15

Thursday’s games • LaSalle-Peru at Morris, 7 • Ottawa at Sterling, 7

BNC West All 14-0 10-2 11-4 10-8 7-6 10-4 9-7 5-10

Conf.

All Amboy 4-0 15-1 Kewanee 2-1 11-3 Hall 2-1 8-6 Newman 2-1 3-10 Bureau Valley 1-2 8-8 St. Bede 1-3 3-10 Princeton 0-4 2-10 Monday’s results • Amboy 34, Kewanee 30 • Hall 42, St. Bede 40 • Newman at Bureau Valley, ppd. TBA Today’s games • Princeton at Dixon, 7 Thursday’s games • Kewanee at Newman, 7 • Hall at Princeton, 7:30 • St. Bede at Amboy, 7:30

College Football Championship

At Arlington, Texas Ohio State (13-1) vs. Oregon (13-1), 7:30 p.m. (ESPN) FCS playoff glance Championship Saturday’s game At FC Dallas Stadium Frisco, Texas North Dakota State (14-1) vs. Illinois State (13-1), noon

Atlantic Division W L OT Pts GF Montreal 26 11 2 54 108 Tampa Bay 25 12 4 54 134 Detroit 20 10 9 49 109 Toronto 21 16 3 45 130 Boston 19 15 6 44 104 Florida 17 11 9 43 87 Ottawa 16 15 7 39 102 Buffalo 14 23 3 31 77 Metropolitan Division W L OT Pts GF Pittsburgh 24 10 5 53 118 N.Y. Islanders 26 12 1 53 121 Washington 20 11 7 47 112 N.Y. Rangers 21 11 4 46 113 Columbus 17 17 3 37 96 Philadelphia 14 18 7 35 106 New Jersey 14 20 7 35 90 Carolina 12 23 4 28 77

GA 89 108 99 122 108 97 105 136 GA 94 109 99 90 119 120 117 102

WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division W L OT Pts GF GA 25 9 4 54 116 88 26 11 2 54 124 85 23 13 3 49 118 99 20 12 7 47 101 93 18 14 6 42 119 124 18 15 4 40 104 106 15 16 8 38 101 117 Pacific Division W L OT Pts GF GA Anaheim 26 9 6 58 115 110 Vancouver 22 12 3 47 109 98 Los Angeles 19 12 9 47 112 103 San Jose 20 14 5 45 106 103 Calgary 21 16 3 45 115 105 Arizona 15 19 4 34 92 124 Edmonton 9 22 9 27 88 135 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss.

Nashville Chicago St. Louis Winnipeg Dallas Minnesota Colorado

Monday’s results San Jose 3, Winnipeg 2 Today’s games Buffalo at New Jersey, 6 p.m.

Ottawa at Philadelphia, 6 p.m.

Tampa Bay at Montreal, 6:30 p.m.

Carolina at Nashville, 7 p.m.

San Jose at Minnesota, 7 p.m.

Colorado at Chicago, 7:30 p.m.

Columbus at Dallas, 7:30 p.m.

St. Louis at Arizona, 8 p.m.

Detroit at Edmonton, 8:30 p.m.

N.Y. Islanders at Vancouver, 9 p.m.

NBA EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct Toronto 24 10 .706 Brooklyn 16 18 .471 Boston 11 21 .344 Philadelphia 5 28 .152 New York 5 32 .135 Southeast Division W L Pct Atlanta 25 8 .758 Washington 23 11 .676 Miami 15 20 .429 Orlando 13 24 .351 Charlotte 12 24 .333 Central Division W L Pct Chicago 25 10 .714 Cleveland 19 16 .543 Milwaukee 18 17 .514 Indiana 14 22 .389 Detroit 10 23 .303 Southwest Division W L Pct Memphis 25 9 .735 Dallas 26 10 .722 Houston 23 11 .676 San Antonio 21 14 .600 New Orleans 17 17 .500 Northwest Division W L Pct Portland 26 8 .765 Oklahoma City 17 17 .500 Denver 15 20 .429 Utah 12 23 .343 Minnesota 5 28 .152 Pacific Division W L Pct Golden State 26 5 .839 L.A. Clippers 23 11 .676 Phoenix 20 16 .556 Sacramento 14 20 .412 L.A. Lakers 11 23 .324

All 16-2 14-2 12-5 11-7 5-6 9-5 7-10 0-14

a.m.,

Today’s games Phoenix at Milwaukee, 7 p.m.

Detroit at San Antonio, 7:30 p.m.

7:30,

Thursday’s games • Morrison at Prophetstown, 7:30 • Riverdale at Rockridge, 7:30 • Sherrard at Fulton, 7:30

GB — 8 12 18½ 20½ GB — 2½ 11 14 14½ GB — 6 7 11½ 14

GB — — 2 4½ 8 GB — 9 11½ 14½ 20½ GB — 4½ 8½ 13½ 16½

Associated Press Top 25 Record Pts Prv 1. Kentucky (64) 13-0 1,600 1 2. Duke 13-0 1,535 2 3. Virginia 13-0 1,446 3 4. Wisconsin 14-1 1,397 4 5. Louisville 13-1 1,322 5 6. Gonzaga 14-1 1,275 7 7. Arizona 13-1 1,260 8 8. Villanova 13-1 1,089 6 9. Utah 12-2 1,059 10 10. Texas 12-2 976 11 11. Maryland 14-1 966 12 12. Kansas 11-2 884 13 13. Notre Dame 14-1 775 14 14. West Virginia 13-1 712 17 15. Wichita St. 12-2 686 16 16. Oklahoma 10-3 674 18 17. Iowa St. 10-2 663 9 18. North Carolina 11-3 591 19 19. Seton Hall 12-2 448 — 20. VCU 11-3 311 — 21. Baylor 11-2 186 22 22. Ohio St. 12-3 184 20 23. Arkansas 11-2 103 — 24. St. John’s 11-3 92 15 25. Old Dominion 12-1 80 Others receiving votes: N. Iowa 72, Iowa 63, Butler 53, LSU 50, George Washington 39, TCU 33, Temple 33, Colorado St. 31, Stanford 29, South Carolina 16, Washington 13, Wyoming 11, Indiana 9, Oklahoma St. 9, Georgetown 7, Cincinnati 6, Dayton 5, BYU 3, Xavier 2, Davidson 1, Hofstra 1.

Top 25 schedule Today’s games No. 1 Kentucky vs. Mississippi, 6 p.m.

No. 8 Villanova vs. No. 24 St. John’s at Madison Square Garden, 8 p.m.

No. 17 Iowa State vs. Oklahoma State, 8 p.m.

No. 22 Ohio State at Minnesota, 8 p.m.

No. 23 Arkansas at Georgia, 6 p.m.

Wednesday’s games No. 2 Duke at Wake Forest, 8 p.m.

No. 3 Virginia vs. N.C. State, 6 p.m.

No. 4 Wisconsin vs. Purdue, 6 p.m.

No. 5 Louisville vs. Clemson, 8 p.m.

No. 9 Utah vs. Colorado, 8 p.m.

No. 11 Maryland at Illinois, 8 p.m.

No. 12 Kansas at No. 21 Baylor, 8 p.m.

No. 15 Wichita State vs. Bradley, 7 p.m.

No. 19 Seton Hall at Xavier, 6 p.m.

No. 20 VCU vs. Davidson, 6 p.m.

Thursday’s games No. 6 Gonzaga vs. San Francisco, 8 p.m.

No. 7 Arizona at Oregon, 9:30 p.m.

No. 25 Old Dominion at Marshall, 6 p.m.

Saturday’s games No. 1 Kentucky at Texas A&M, noon No. 3 Virginia at No. 13 Notre Dame, 5 p.m.

No. 5 Louisville at No. 18 North Carolina, 1 p.m.

No. 6 Gonzaga vs. Santa Clara, 7 p.m.

No. 8 Villanova vs. DePaul, 3 p.m.

No. 10 Texas at Oklahoma State, 4 p.m.

No. 11 Maryland at Purdue, 1:30 p.m.

No. 12 Kansas vs. Texas Tech, 2 p.m.

No. 14 West Virginia vs. No. 17 Iowa State, 7 p.m.

No. 16 Oklahoma vs. Kansas State, 6 p.m.

No. 19 Seton Hall at Creighton, 1:15 p.m.

No. 20 VCU vs. Saint Joseph’s, 1 p.m.

No. 21 Baylor at TCU, 3 p.m.

No. 22 Ohio State at Indiana, 11 a.m.

No. 23 Arkansas vs. Vanderbilt, 3:30 p.m.

No. 25 Old Dominion at Western Kentucky, 4:30 p.m.

Sunday’s games No. 2 Duke at N.C. State, 12:30 p.m.

No. 4 Wisconsin at Rutgers, 5 p.m.

No. 7 Arizona at Oregon State, 9 p.m.

No. 15 Wichita State at Loyola of Chicago, 4 p.m.

Monday’s box scores

No. 13 NOTRE DAME 71, No. 18 NORTH CAROLINA 70 NOTRE DAME (15-1) Auguste 6-10 6-6 18, Jackson 6-11 1-1 15, Grant 1-8 6-6 8, Connaughton 5-11 2-4 16, Vasturia 2-6 0-2 5, Torres 0-0 0-0 0, Beachem 3-4 0-0 9, Burgett 0-0 0-0 0, Geben 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 23-50 15-19 71.

NORTH CAROLINA (11-4) Meeks 3-8 6-6 12, Johnson 3-11 3-4 9, Tokoto 4-9 3-4 12, Jackson 2-4 2-2 6, Paige 6-17 1-2 15, Britt 0-4 2-2 2, Pinson 3-5 0-0 7, Berry II 1-2 0-0 2, Hubert 0-0 0-0 0, Hicks 2-2 1-5 5, James 0-3 0-0 0.

Totals 24-65 18-25 70.

Halftime–Notre Dame 38-34. 3-Point Goals–Notre Dame 10-23 (Connaughton 4-7, Beachem 3-4, Jackson 2-5, Vasturia 1-3, Grant 0-4), North Carolina 4-16 (Paige 2-8, Pinson 1-2, Tokoto 1-2, Jackson 0-2, Britt 0-2). Fouled Out–Grant, Meeks.

Rebounds–Notre Dame 26 (Connaughton 9), North Carolina 43 (Pinson 8). Assists– Notre Dame 14 (Grant 8), North Carolina 10 (Paige, Tokoto 2). Total Fouls–Notre Dame 19, North Carolina 17. A–20,604.

IOWA 70, NEBRASKA 59 NEBRASKA (8-6) Rivers 2-4 2-3 6, Parker 1-3 0-2 2, Petteway 4-9 2-4 11, Shields 9-18 7-10 25, Pitchford 3-5 0-0 7, Webster 0-1 0-0 0, T. Smith 2-5 0-0 4, Fuller 1-3 2-2 4, Hammond 0-0 0-0 0.

Totals 22-48 13-21 59.

IOWA (11-4) Jok 0-5 0-0 0, Gesell 0-1 2-2 2, Uthoff 5-11 2-4 15, White 5-10 12-15 23, Woodbury 1-3 1-2 3, Olaseni 3-5 12-13 18, Oglesby 0-2 0-0 0, Clemmons 2-5 2-2 7, Uhl 1-2 0-0 2. Totals 17-44 31-38 70.

Halftime–Iowa 35-28. 3-Point Goals– Nebraska 2-14 (Pitchford 1-3, Petteway 1-5, Parker 0-1, T. Smith 0-1, Fuller 0-1, Webster 0-1, Shields 0-2), Iowa 5-20 (Uthoff 3-8, White 1-3, Clemmons 1-4, Gesell 0-1, Uhl 0-1, Jok 0-3). Fouled Out– Petteway, Rivers. Rebounds–Nebraska 29 (Petteway, Pitchford, Shields 6), Iowa 32 (White 9). Assists–Nebraska 5 (Pitchford, Rivers, Shields, T. Smith, Webster 1), Iowa 11 (Gesell 6). Total Fouls–Nebraska 24, Iowa 18. A–12,789.

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5-0 3-0 3-1 3-1 2-2 1-1 1-2 1-3 0-3 0-4

Big Ten Michigan State 70, Indiana 50 Iowa 70, Nebraska 59

Bowl glance Sunday’s result

Monday’s results Philadelphia 95, Cleveland 92 Charlotte 104, Boston 95 Dallas 96, Brooklyn 88, OT Washington 92, New Orleans 85 Chicago 114, Houston 105 Memphis 105, New York 83 Denver 110, Minnesota 101 Indiana 105, Utah 101 L.A. Lakers at Portland, late Atlanta at L.A. Clippers, late Oklahoma City at Golden State, late

Three Rivers West

Aquin AFC Dakota Milledgeville Polo Durand Forreston Orangeville Pecatonica South Beloit

Monday’s results Top 25 No. 13 Notre Dame 71, No. 18 North Carolina 70 No. 14 West Virginia 50, No. 10 Texas 27 No. 16 Oklahoma 70, No. 10 Texas 49

College football

WESTERN CONFERENCE

Thursday’s game • Winnebago at Rock Falls, 7:15

Conf.

Prophetstown 4-0 Sherrard 4-0 Rockridge 3-1 Erie 3-2 Orion 1-2 Morrison 2-2 Fulton 0-3 Riverdale 0-3 Monday’s results • Erie at Orion, ppd. to 7:30, Jan. 20 • Morrison at Rockridge, ppd. to 11 Jan. 10 • Riverdale at Fulton, ppd. TBA • Sherrard at Prophetstown, ppd. to Jan. 17

Men’s basketball

Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 1 At Glendale, Ariz.

AFC champion vs. NFC champion, 5:30 p.m. (NBC)

NHL

Three Rivers East

Biggio, Piazza on Hall bubble

Conference Championships Sunday, Jan. 18 NFC, 2:05 p.m. (Fox) AFC, 5:40 p.m. (CBS)

EASTERN CONFERENCE

DIXON 65, MENDOTA 52

Conf.

Mendota 4-0 Rockford Lutheran 4-1 Stillman Valley 3-1 Oregon 2-3 Dixon 2-2 Byron 2-3 Rock Falls 0-3 Winnebago 0-4 Today’s games • Princeton at Dixon, 7 • Byron at Oregon, 7:15 • Rock Falls at Mendota, 7:15 • Stillman Valley at Winnebago, 7:15

Sunday’s games Dallas at Green Bay, 12:05 p.m. (FOX) Indianapolis at Denver, 3:40 p.m. (CBS)

Monday, Jan. 12

Monday’s box score

Conf.

2-1 2-1 1-1 0-2 0-3 Today’s games • Geneseo at Rochelle, 7 • LaSalle-Peru at Ottawa, 7

Divisional Playoffs Saturday’s games Baltimore at New England, 3:35 p.m. (NBC) Carolina at Seattle, 7:15 p.m. (Fox)

GoDaddy Bowl

at Lancaster Gymnasium, Dixon

Sterling LaSalle-Peru Ottawa Rochelle Geneseo

NFL

At Mobile, Ala. Toledo 63, Arkansas State 44

NUIC East Conf.

AFC 2-0 Aquin 2-0 Forreston 1-0 Polo 2-1 Milledgeville 1-1 South Beloit 1-2 Pecatonica 1-2 Durand 0-2 Dakota 0-2 Orangeville 0-2 Monday’s results • Pecatonica 57, Stillman Valley 43 • Hiawatha at Milledgeville, cancelled Today’s games • LaMoille-Ohio at AFC, 7 • Dakota at Rockford Christian, 7:30

HOUSTON (105) Ariza 3-11 0-0 7, Motiejunas 8-14 0-0 16, Howard 6-13 0-1 12, Beverley 7-12 0-0 14, Harden 7-22 3-3 20, Smith 10-20 0-0 21, Papanikolaou 0-1 0-0 0, Brewer 3-6 0-0 7, Terry 3-3 0-1 8. Totals 47-102 3-5 105.

CHICAGO (114) Butler 7-17 6-7 22, Gasol 10-16 7-7 27, Noah 3-7 2-3 8, Rose 6-17 6-6 19, Hinrich 4-6 1-1 10, Gibson 3-6 3-4 9, Brooks 1-3 0-0 2, Mirotic 7-12 2-2 17, Moore 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 41-85 27-30 114.

Houston 33 29 27 16 —105 Chicago 34 28 21 31 —114 3-Point Goals–Houston 8-25 (Harden 3-8, Terry 2-2, Brewer 1-3, Ariza 1-4, Smith 1-5, Beverley 0-1, Motiejunas 0-2), Chicago 5-17 (Butler 2-4, Hinrich 1-3, Mirotic 1-4, Rose 1-4, Brooks 0-1, Moore 0-1).

Fouled Out–None. Rebounds–Houston 50 (Howard 14), Chicago 54 (Gasol 14).

Assists–Houston 25 (Beverley 6), Chicago 27 (Rose 9). Total Fouls–Houston 27, Chicago 13. Technicals–Chicago Coach Thibodeau. A–21,510 (20,917).

Pro Bowl Sunday, Jan. 25 At Glendale, Ariz.

Team Irvin vs. Team Carter, 7 p.m. (ESPN)

Thursday’s games • Lutheran at Byron, 7 • Oregon at Winnebago, 7:15 • Rock Falls at Stillman Valley, 7:15 Conf.

Bureau Valley 2-0 Princeton 2-0 Kewanee 1-0 St. Bede 0-0 Newman 0-1 Hall 0-2 Amboy 0-2 Today’s games • Hall at Amboy, 7:30 • Princeton at St. Bede, 7:30 • Ridgewood at Bureau Valley, 7:30

Monday’s box score

BULLS 114, ROCKETS 105

Sunday’s results Indianapolis 26, Cincinnati 10 Dallas 24, Detroit 20

BNC West Conf.

Dixon 4-0 Winnebago 3-1 Rockford Lutheran 1-1 Oregon 1-1 Mendota 1-2 Byron 0-1 Stillman Valley 0-1 Rock Falls 0-2 Monday’s results • Dixon 65, Mendota 52 • Pecatonica 57, Stillman Valley 43

Monday’s result • Durand at Lena-Winslow, ppd. TBA Today’s games • Polo at Forreston, 7 • AFC at Milledgeville, 7:30 • Dakota at Pecatonica, 7:30 • South Beloit at Orangeville, 7:30

Wild-card Playoffs Saturday’s results Carolina 27, Arizona 16 Baltimore 30, Pittsburgh 17

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The Dukes (13-0, 4-0) struggled at times with an aggressive zone defense deployed by the Trojans (11-5, 1-2), but solved it progressively better as the game wore on.

That meant only occasionally getting the ball to Roby, who converted 7 of 10 from the field. All of them were within a few feet of the basket, with two of them being breakaway dunks. He passed up numerous scoring opportunities to create for his teammates.

The triple-double was his second of the season, with the other being against Genoa-Kingston.

“Our team, we have a lot of guys that can score,” Roby said. “Every night, we can have a different guy score our game high. Forcing it is not what I do or any of my teammates do. We just let it come to us, move the ball around, and see who they don’t guard.”

The other main weapon for the Dukes was junior forward Kyle LeBlanc, a supreme finisher who scored a career-high 20 points on 9-for-14 shooting.

“When they take away one thing, we don’t worry because that just opens up other things,” LeBlanc said. “Tonight, that was me. It doesn’t matter who scores, as long as we score.”

Mendota trailed just 29-24 at halftime, but Dixon increased the margin to 14 points (5339) after a 3-point play from LeBlanc with 6:49 left in the fourth quarter.

The Trojans didn’t quit, however. Two free throws from sophomore guard Joe LaShonse capped an 8-0 run and

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DEBORAH L. WRIGHT; ORVILLE WRIGHT; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION, D/B/A DITECH.COM; DEFENDANTS 14 CH 49 Address: 616 Cedar Street Dixon, Illinois 61021 Judge Fish NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 2, 2014, I, Sheriff of Lee County, Illinois, will on February 19, 2015 at the hour of 10:00 AM at the Old Lee County Courthouse 112 E. Second Street, Dixon, IL 61021, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Lee, State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: COMMON ADDRESS: 616 Cedar Street, Dixon, Illinois 61021 P.I.N.: 07-08-04-308-003 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

THE JUDGMENT AMOUNT WAS: $58,927.68 Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds; the balance, by certified funds, is due within twenty four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "as is" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale.

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

Pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512, the amounts of any surplus bid will be held by the sheriff until a party obtains a Court Order for its distribution, or for 60 days following the date of the entry of the order confirming sale, at which time, in the absence of an order directing payment of the surplus, it may be automatically forfeited to the State without further notice.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9 (g)(1) and (g)(4).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Johnson, Blumberg & Associates, LLC, 312-541-9710, telephone. Please refer to file number IL 14 0200.

Sheriff of Lee County, Illinois Johnson, Blumberg, & Associates, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite 1125 Chicago, Illinois 60606 Ph. 312-541-9710 Fax 312-541-9711 JB&A # IL 14 0200 Jan. 6, 13, 20, 2015

WWR #10122643 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY - DIXON, ILLINOIS PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO NATIONAL CITY BANK, AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO MIDAMERICA BANK, FSB Plaintiff, vs.

JOHN M. BRAZILL, A/K/A JOHN BRAZILL, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants.

CASE NO: 14 CH 51 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 1, 2014, the Sheriff of Lee County will on February 19, 2015, at the hour of 10:00 AM at Old Lee County Courthouse, 112 East 2nd Street, Dixon, IL 61021, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Lee and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate.

COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 271 West Hardanger Gate, Lee, IL 60530 The Judgment amount was $40,122.16 Sale terms: 10% due by cash or certified funds at the time of sale and the balance is due within 24 hours of the sale. The subject property is subject to real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “as is” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, or the Mortgagee of the Mortgageeâ??s attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Co., L.P.A., 180 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60601, Telephone: 312-782-9676, Facsimile: 312-782-4201.

Please refer to file number 10122643 Jan. 6, 13, 20, 2015

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT WHITESIDE COUNTY - MORRISON, ILLINOIS DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR AMERIQUEST MORTGAGE SECURITIES INC., ASSET -BACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-R10 Plaintiff, -v.- LARRY R. ANDREWS, et al Defendant 14 CH 12 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 8, 2014, the Sheriff of Whiteside County will at 10:00 AM on February 5, 2015, at the Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 E. Knox Street, 3rd floor lobby of the Whiteside County Courthouse, Morrison, IL, 61270, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1108 LOCUST STREET, Sterling, IL 61081 Property Index No. 11-21-254-003 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $78,170.99.

Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; the balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to If this property verify all information. is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. , 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 263-0003. Please refer to file number C13-90407.

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NOTICE OF SALE Of Property Owned by City of Rock Falls and Invitation to Bid Thereon PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT the corporate authorities of the City of Rock Falls will receive sealed bids for the purchase, under the successful bid, of the fee simple interest in the following real property: Lot 3 in Block 2, except the West 3.9 feet thereof in Maple Grove Addition to the City of Rock Falls, being a subdivision of Lot 2 in Block "F" of the Fractional Northwest Quarter of Section 27, Township 21 North, Range 7 East of the 4th P.M., in the City of Rock Falls, Whiteside County, Illinois, Parcel # 11-27-179-015 which property is generally located at 606 East 4th Street, Rock Falls, IL, 61071. The Property is improved with a single family residence, and is zoned R-2.

Sealed bids for the purchase of the aforesaid interest in the Property are hereby invited and will be received by the Rock Falls at the City of Rock Falls City Clerk's Office, 603 West 10th Street, Rock Falls, Illinois, 61071 between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M., and until 2:00 P.M. on the date specified for the opening of bids. Said proposals shall be addressed to: City of Rock Falls City Clerk's Office 603 West 10th Street Rock Falls, IL 61071

and shall bear the legend "PROPOSAL - SALE OF REAL ESTATE- 606 EAST 4th STREET" and the name and address of the bidder.

All bids received will be publicly opened and read aloud on Friday, January 30th, 2015.

A contract may be awarded to the highest bidder whose bid in excess of $7,500.00 is found to be in the best interests of the City of Rock Falls. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informalities or irregularities in the bidding. The City further reserves the right to review and study any and all bids and to make a contract award within 30 days after the bids have been opened and publicly read. All bids received shall be signed by the bidder, shall be in the form of the bid documents as provided for herein, and each such bid shall constitute an offer to the City to purchase the Property, which offer shall be irrevocable and remain open for a period of not less than thirty (30) days following the opening on January 30th, 2015.

The contract awarded to the successful bidder, if any, requires payment in full at the date of closing. The contract further provides that the sale of the Property is on an "as is" basis with no warranties of habitability or fitness for purpose an d no warranty of the usability or condition of any of the components or any part of the Property, and that the deed to the Property is to be deposited in escrow until the Property has been determined by inspection to be in full compliance with all building codes of the City of Rock Falls. The successful bidder shall cause the Property, and all deficiencies and violations of codes therein, to be placed in full compliance with the Building and Property Maintenance Codes of the City on or before January 30th, 2016. In the alternative, the successful bidder may choose to demolish the existing structures and construct a new residential structure upon the premises, to be constructed in full compliance with building and property maintenance codes of the City, to be completed on or before June 30th, 2016. The successful bidder shall also be required to post a demolition completion bond in favor of the City of Rock Falls, in the amount of Twenty Thousand and no/100 Dollars ($20,000.00), to assure the timely and complete demolition of the existing structures within ninety (90) days, in the event the successful bidder chooses the alternative of constructing a new residence on the subject premises. Upon failure of the bidder to comply with the contract, the City may, at its option, file an action seeking to forfeit the interest of the bidder in the Property and to retain the purchase price as damages to be incurred by the City in placing the Property into compliance. The successful bidder, if any, will be required to enter into the described contract with the City of Rock Falls. Nothing in this notice shall constitute a waiver or alteration of all or any portion of the described contract.

The property will be made available for public inspection by appointment only. To make an appointment for inspection contact the Rock Falls Building Department at 815-622-1108 Copies of the bidding documents, including the contract for the purchase of the Property may be obtained at the office of the Building Official of the City of Rock Falls.

Eric Arduini, City Clerk City of Rock Falls

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY-MORRISON, ILLINOIS GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC, PLAINTIFF vs.

OMAR AGUILERA; MARIA LOPEZ; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS 14 CH 104 PUBLICATION NOTICE The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you, OMAR AGUILERA; MARIA LOPEZ; and UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants in the above entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of the 14th Judicial Circuit, Whiteside County, Illinois by the plaintiff against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain mortgage conveying the premises described as follows to wit: LOT 17 IN LINCOLN SUBDIVISION, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK 8 OF PLATS, PAGE 101, IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 21 NORTH, RANGE 7 EAST OF THE 4TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. COMMON ADDRESS: 620 16th Ave., Sterling, Illinois 61081 P.I.N.: 11-22-206-014 and which said mortgage was signed by OMAR AGUILERA, MARIA LOPEZ, mortgagors, to Countrywide Home Loan, Inc., as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Whiteside County as Document No. 8181-2004; and for such other relief prayed; that summons was duly issued out of the Circuit Court of Whiteside County against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending.

NOW THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU, the said above defendants, file your answer to the Complaint in said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of this Court in Whiteside County at 200 East Knox Street, Morrison, IL 61270 on or before the February 5, 2015, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said complaint.

Circuit Clerk Johnson, Blumberg, & Associates, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite 1125 Chicago, Illinois 60606 Ph. 312-541-9710 Fax 312-541-9711 JB&A # IL 14 0871 I640117

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DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR AMERIQUEST MORTGAGE SECURITIES INC., ASSET -BACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-R10 Plaintiff, -v.- LARRY R. ANDREWS, et al Defendant 14 CH 12 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 8, 2014, the Sheriff of Whiteside County will at 10:00 AM on February 5, 2015, at the Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 E. Knox Street, 3rd floor lobby of the Whiteside County Courthouse, Morrison, IL, 61270, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: THE NORTH OR NORTHERLY HALF OF LOT 5 IN BLOCK 8 IN DINSMOOR; PENNINGTON, AND COE'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF STERLING, WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS Commonly known as 1108 LOCUST STREET, Sterling, IL 61081 Property Index No. 11-21-254-003 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $78,170.99.

Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; the balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9 (g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. , 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 263-0003.

Please refer to file number C13-90407.

January 6, 13 & 20 2015 WWR #10122643 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY - DIXON, ILLINOIS PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO NATIONAL CITY BANK, AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO MIDAMERICA BANK, FSB Plaintiff, vs.

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CASE NO: 14 CH 51 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 1, 2014, the Sheriff of Lee County will on February 19, 2015, at the hour of 10:00 AM at Old Lee County Courthouse, 112 East 2nd Street, Dixon, IL 61021, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Lee and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate.

PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 1, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING 65 1/2 RODS WEST OF THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 1; THENCE SOUTH 22 RODS, THENCE WEST 5 RODS; THENCE NORTH 22 RODS; AND THENCE EAST 5 RODS TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. EXCEPTING THEREFROM THE WEST 4 FEET 3 INCHES THEREOF, ALL IN LEE COUNTY ILLINOIS. COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 271 West Hardanger Gate, Lee, IL 60530 The Judgment amount was $40,122.16 Sale terms: 10% due by cash or certified funds at the time of sale and the balance is due within 24 hours of the sale. The subject property is subject to real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “as is”condition.

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

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

For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Co., L.P.A., 180 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60601, Telephone: 312-7829676, Facsimile: 312-782-4201. Please refer to file number 10122643 Jan. 6, 13, 20, 2015

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DEBORAH L. WRIGHT; ORVILLE WRIGHT; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION, D/B/A DITECH.COM; DEFENDANTS 14 CH 49 Address: 616 Cedar Street Dixon, Illinois 61021 Judge Fish NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 2, 2014, I, Sheriff of Lee County, Illinois, will on February 19, 2015 at the hour of 10:00 AM at the Old Lee County Courthouse 112 E. Second Street, Dixon, IL 61021, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Lee, State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: THE WESTERLY SEVENTY FIVE FEET OF LOT NUMBER ONE IN BLOCK NUMBER EIGHT IN HINE'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF DIXON IN LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS COMMON ADDRESS: 616 Cedar Street, Dixon, Illinois 61021 P.I.N.: 07-08-04-308-003 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

THE JUDGMENT AMOUNT WAS: $58,927.68 Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds; the balance, by certified funds, is due within twenty four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "as is" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

Pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512, the amounts of any surplus bid will be held by the sheriff until a party obtains a Court Order for its distribution, or for 60 days following the date of the entry of the order confirming sale, at which time, in the absence of an order directing payment of the surplus, it may be automatically forfeited to the State without further notice.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g) (4).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Johnson, Blumberg & Associates, LLC, 312-541-9710, telephone.

Please refer to file number IL 14 0200.

Sheriff of Lee County, Illinois Johnson, Blumberg, & Associates, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite 1125 Chicago, Illinois 60606 Ph. 312-541-9710 Fax 312-541-9711 JB&A # IL 14 0200 Jan. 6, 13, 20, 2015

CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF ALOISE E. MIATKE, Deceased.

No. 14 P 148 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of ALOISE E. MIATKE. Letters of Office were issued to PHILIP J. MIATKE, 25220 Pilgrim Road, Sterling, Illinois 61081, as Independent Representative, whose attorneys are WARD, MURRAY, PACE & JOHNSON, P.C., 202 E. 5th Street, Sterling, Illinois 61081.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of Court, Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 East Knox Street, Morrison, Illinois 61270, or with a Representative, or both, on or before June 25, 2015, and any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

Dated this 18th day of December, 2014.

Philip J. Miatke, Independent Representative Mark E. Zumdahl WARD, MURRAY, PACE & JOHNSON, P.C. Attorneys for Estate 202E. 5thStreet, Sterling, IL 61081-0400 (815) 625-8200 December 23, 30, 2014 January 6, 2015

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AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Don’t let fear prevent you from heading in a new direction. If you are realistic and driven, you will accomplish some amazing things. Someone with experience will offer sound advice.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Your partner, family and friends value your time. Be vocal about your feelings for the people you love. A note or phone call will be a kind and reassuring gesture.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- If you share important information, you will discover

that a confidante has ulterior motives. Don’t disclose details that could be used against you.

Listen and observe.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Communicate with others and educate yourself. Upgrade your skills and apply for a better position. Keep abreast of current trends and take advantage of a changing job market.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- A heated discussion will cause a rift with someone you are close to. Keep your emotions under control in order to avoid alienation. Time is on your side, but diplomacy is required.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Set goals and talk to people who you think can contribute to them, but get promises in writing. Someone will try to take advantage of you if you aren’t precise.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -Your personal life will benefit if you spend more time with the people who make you feel good.

Consider a short trip or excursion.

Change your environment if you are seeking some enlightenment.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

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Pinafores Find out Obtain Tyrolean tunes Aloud Feeling good

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Strive to reach your goals.

An upsetting confrontation will distract you from making an important decision that will affect your future. Keep the peace if possible, but don’t let it cost you.

28 30 32 34 35

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Trust your judgment. What works for a friend or relative may not be the right thing for you.

Use the information you gather, but modify your plans to suit your situation.

37 38 40 41 42 43 45

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Exaggeration will backfire. You are better off fairly presenting your case and refraining from making promises that you know you cannot honor.

Better to be honest and offer less.

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SERVICE DIRECTORY

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SAUK VALLEY

Air Cond./Heating

Handyman

Eikenberry Sheet Metal 412 E. 3rd Sterling Service work heating & cooling; gas, electric. Free estimates. Accept Visa & MC on all new installations.

HANDYMAN/ GENERAL Contracting, siding, drywall, concrete work, decks, flooring (tile, linoleum, carpet, wood), bathroom and kitchen, complete remodels, additions all types of home repairs. Free Estimates and Insured-Bonded 815-564-7428

CALL 815-625-0955

FARLEY'S APPLIANCE Heating & Cooling Sale & Service Free Estimates New & Replacement Units We service all brands!

Call Today (815)284-2052 RON WIGHT HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING •Residential Specialists •30 Years Experience •FREE estimates •Special $45 Check-Up on Furnace or A/C •No Diagnostic fee Call Today!

815-734-6282 815-440-9585

Alterations SHOE REPAIR ZIPPER REPAIR & ALTERATIONS Grummerts Hardware Sterling or Rock Falls 815-989-8320 or 815-388-8047

Basement Waterproofing Prater Paint & Waterproofing We Dry Up Basements & Crawl Spaces, Remediate Mold & Install E-Z Breathe™ Ventilation Systems 815-626-5165

www.praterpaintand waterproofing.com

Cleaning Service

Advanced Cleaners

Maid/Janitorial Carpet/Upholstery We are currently running a special on our maid service!

10% off your first 4 cleanings Gift certificates for the holiday season are now available!

We have a limited supply so call today!

815-632-3822 www.advanced cleaners.biz

Construction

Plumbing

Lewis Plumbing 815-288-0028 Serving All of the Sauk Valley Area Lic.#058-173956

Property Maint.

★★★★★★★ JR's Property Maintenance ★★★★★★★★ ★★

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PAUL’S HANDYMAN SERVICE “Anything Your Husband Won’t Do!” •Experience On All Manner of Home Repairs & Maintenance since 1986 (815)625-2607 (815)631-4122 www.mullerslane farm. com

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Estate Cleanups PHONE 815-622-0240

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SNOW REMOVAL ✳CALL NOW!!✳ Rates starting at

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Remodeling

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815-626-1333

Roofing

Sexton’s Lawn Service Quality Service Since 1995

Roofing/Siding

WINTER SERVICES Dumpster Rental for Clean-ups & Construction Small & Large containers avail.

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Genl. Contracting

• Snow Removal

FALL SERVICES • Yard Clean Up • Gutter Cleaning

ODD-JOBS

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0087.

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All Types of Interior and Exterior Work

Sewing Machine Rescue - N - Repair

Country at Heart 1910 E. 4th Street Sterling, IL 61081

815 - 625 - 7484

Snowplowing

Commercial and Residential Snow & Ice Control serving the Sauk Valley Area. In town driveways $15. www.porter brothers.net Commercial Snow Plowing 815-857-3281 815-716-3023 ❋❋❋❋❋❋❋❋❋❋❋

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IN HOME REPAIR 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE! Work on all Brands & Models Old or New SERVING THE SAUK VALLEY Call Ron for a free quote at 815-561-0011 Dixon, IL

Water Softeners The Softener Man Repair on all makes & models Service Call Special $19.95 Over 30 years experience 815-323-1622

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Tree Service

TIMBER TREE SERVICE Tree & Limb Removal Stump Removal Storm Clean-up Free Estimates Fully Insured 815-238-7277 Dixon, Illinois

Go BOLD Get SOLD

Windows

Sewing/Repairs

Get Ready for Winter!

Units Available •10x20 $50/mo.

•10x10 $35/mo.

Storage Works Dixon, IL 815-288-3301

815-626-1333

Lawn Care

MAKE OLD LOOK LIKE NEW ✖✖✖✖✖✖✖ Sandblasting & Soda Blasting Most Everything From A to Z For Residential, Commercial, & Industrial Call Prater Paint & Waterproofing 815-626-5165

Storage

IL State Roofing Licensed 104-002247(1986) Bonded-Insured

Randy L. Moore

Dumpster Rental

TELEVISION

MIKE'S SNOW PLOWING •Commercial •Driveways Dixon Sterling R.F. Starting at $15 Free Estimates 815-590-6570

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✶Since 1981✶ ◆Home Improvement ◆New Construction

Sandblasting

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TELEGRAPH

625-3600 or

284-2222

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Credit Problems?

Bad Credit? No Credit? We might be able to help! If you're looking to buy a vehicle we have many financing options available through qualified lenders. Call Brett Simpson today at 815-2855313. Ken Nelson Auto Plaza.

HAVING TROUBLE wording your ad? Call our classified department today. We'll be glad to help you. 626SOLD or 284SOLD.

TRUCKS

910

1989 Chevy Truck, 4WD w/ Meyers snow plow, 2 new tires & battery. $2350.

815-9733441 2003 Ford F150, very clean, runs great! $2,250 815716-0475 One ton '89 Chevy pit dump body & plow, 1114 E. River St, Dixon $7000 obo, 815-716-6161

VANS

911

1999 Mercury Villager, fair shape.

Good work vehicle. $1200. Call 815535-6741.

MOTORCYCLES

935

03 Honda Shadow 750 Spirit, Black less than 20k mi.

Great Christmas gift! $3,100 OBO 815-441-9362

SNOWMOBILES

955

1999 700 VMax SX, fast, liquid cooled.

Good shape. $2,000. Call 815-766-2523.

AUTOS WANTED

960

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AUTOS WANTED

960

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Call Dixon ATV 815-288-2146

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Mon.-Thur. 9-7 • Fri. 9-6 • Sat. 8:30am-4pm

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*Plus tax, title, license & doc fee. **75 Months @ 2.9%, includes tax, title, license & doc fee with approved credit.

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1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme SL 4dr Sedan – $2,490 Schuler Motors (866) 514-5042 2001 Ford Taurus SES – $2,800 Schuler Motors (866) 514-5042

2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 – $5,200 Vaessen Bros (866) 909-3894

1997 Ford Ranger – $3,990 Schuler Motors (866) 514-5042

2008 Pontiac G6 GT – $10,900 Vaessen Bros (866) 909-3894

2004 Ford Mustang – $5,000 Schuler Motors (866) 514-5042

2010 Chevrolet Equinox LT – $14,500 Vaessen Bros (866) 909-3894

2002 GMC Sonoma – $5,990 Schuler Motors (866) 514-5042

2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 – $14,500 Vaessen Bros (866) 909-3894 2014 Chevrolet Malibu LT – $18,900 Vaessen Bros (866) 909-3894 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT – $18,900 Vaessen Bros (866) 909-3894 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT – $18,900 Vaessen Bros (866) 909-3894 2011 Chevrolet Traverse LT – $20,500 Vaessen Bros (866) 909-3894 2015 Chevrolet Cruze 1LT – $21,925 Vaessen Bros (866) 909-3894 2015 Chevrolet Cruze 1LT – $21,925 Vaessen Bros (866) 909-3894 2013 Buick LaCrosse Leather – $23,900 Gerdes Auto & Truck (866) 880-4392 2013 Buick LaCrosse – $23,900 Gerdes Auto & Truck (866) 880-4392

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2005 Buick LaCrosse CXS – $8,999 Majeski Motors (815) 625-9600

2010 Ford Edge SE – $17,900 Gerdes Auto & Truck (866) 880-4392

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