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Centegra weighing many options Park district interested in lot; hospital official says there’s no immediate plan to sell

By STEPHEN Di BENEDETTO sdibenedetto@shawmedia.com HUNTLEY – Centegra Health System may start construction on the $200 million Huntley hospital in March, but the activity doesn’t mean a nearby vacant lot will fall to the Huntley Park District anytime soon.

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“Right now, it is going to be a vacant property,” Eesley said.

“We’ve had some interest by the Park District. ... We’ve had some people talk to us about other uses, but at this time, there’s no clear proposals.”

Board members inquired about the lot before unanimously approving Centegra’s design plan to build a five-story, 128-bed

Mike Eesley told Village Board members Thursday that Centegra doesn’t have immediate plans to sell the 40-acre lot at Haligus and Reed roads, just north of the ambulatory care mall.

Park District officials are interested in acquiring that lot and turning it into athletic fields. Officials have not yet developed a formal proposal for the site.

hospital further south at Haligus and Algonquin roads. Construction could start by March.

Park District officials already have spent the year planning an $18.75 million construction bond referendum that primarily would go toward a new indoor turf facility.

Roughly $2 million from that referendum would be set aside

LOCAL WOMAN CONSIDERS DISASTER RELIEF AS A CAREER AFTER VOLUNTEERING After getting laid off in November, 22-year-old Traci Klapperich of Wonder Lake found herself in Washington, helping tornado victims in the central Illinois town.

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After spending time in Washington, the central Illinois town devastated by tornadoes in late November, Klapperich concluded she wants to make disaster relief her full-time job.

By EMILY K. COLEMAN ecoleman@shawmedia.com WONDER LAKE – Traci Klapperich of Wonder Lake knows that “amazing” is a strange word to describe disaster relief.

But when the 22-year-old

McHenry East High School grad found herself in Washington, helping the victims of the tornadoes that devastated the small town of 15,000 people in central Illinois, that was the only word she could come up with to explain the experience.

“Even just to have a con-

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versation with a homeowner is life changing,” Klapperich said. “They’re so happy just to be standing there, and they’re not even concerned about everything that they lost, which is the first thing that you think of when you think what if there’s a fire or tornado.”

The experience has her rethinking what she wants to do with her life and looking at careers in disaster relief.

After Klapperich was laid off in November, she decided to go back to school, but as she

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McHENRY COUNTY

FRIGID TEMPS TAKE AIM AT REGION Frigid temperatures and blistering winds are expected throughout McHenry County, a day after the county dodged the latest snowstorm to hit the region. By Monday morning, area residents can expect to feel temperatures in the low teens, with the wind chill dropping temperatures to five below zero. Local, A3

Sandra Salgado Kyle Grillot – kgrillot@shawmedia.com

McHENRY: Although Sandra Salgado will not seek re-election to the County Board, she talks about future in politics. Local, A3

for future land acquisition, if voters approve the measure during the March primary.

Board members also added a new wrinkle to the redevelopment of the area just north of the proposed hospital.

Centegra has to build a new pedestrian, bike path that would front Reed Road, under the final design plan members approved.

Mike Eesley Centegra chief executive

Shaw Media to buy Joliet’s Herald-News SHAW MEDIA DIXON – Shaw Media announced Monday that it has agreed to acquire the assets of The Herald-News in Joliet from Sun-Times Media.

The purchase is expected to close during the first week of January. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

The Herald-News has been serving Joliet, Will County and Grundy County communities for more than 150 years and will continue as part of Shaw Media’s newspaper group.

“We are excited to bring The Herald-News into our established, and growing, family-owned media portfolio,” Shaw Media President John Rung said. “We expect to maintain the storied tradition of serving the Joliet region with a high-quality, community-oriented newspaper.”

“We have found a great buyer for The Herald-News in Shaw Media,” said Tim Knight, president of SunTimes Media. “This sale will allow the Sun-Times to focus its resources on transforming its core products.”

Shaw Media, based in Dixon, is the third oldest continuously owned and operated family media company in the nation. It is the parent company of Northwest Herald.

The purchase of The Herald-News adds to Shaw Media’s growing portfolio of publications in the Chicago suburbs. It follows the 2012 purchase of Downer’s Grovebased Suburban Life Media, which added 22 weekly publications in Cook, DuPage, Kane and Will counties to the company’s award-winning publications in Crystal Lake, DeKalb, Dixon, Grayslake, Morris, Princeton, St. Charles and Sterling in Illinois, and in Newton and Creston in Iowa.

“We expect to maintain the storied tradition of serving the Joliet region with a highquality, community-oriented newspaper.”

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8WATER COOLER Pranksters stop tram to film Tolkien scene WARSAW, Poland – It’s almost like in J.R.R. Tolkien’s “The Fellowship of The Ring:” Gandalf stands in the way of Balrog and tells him to “go back to the shadow” to buy time for fleeing Frodo Baggins and his companions.

But the scene is Warsaw, not the Mines of Moria. A Polish prankster dressed as Gandalf stops a city tram, which represents Balrog, and recreates the scene with several others dressed as Middle-earth characters.

Tolkien’s Gandalf almost died in the confrontation, but the Warsaw practical joker, called SA Wardega, just irritated the tram driver.

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HOUSTON – It’s become a place where you can eat, drink and be merry – but also give to charity.

Since opening its doors last December, a Houston bar that donates 100 percent of its profits to local charities has far exceeded expectations, helping turn cocktails and glasses of wine and beer into warm blankets and hot meals for those in need.

By the end of this year, the Original OKRA Charity Saloon will have donated about $300,000 to a dozen organizations.

The group that runs the saloon – a collection of some of the city’s best-known bars and restaurants – had expected to donate only about a third of that amount in its first year.

“It was a good year. It’s pretty amazing,” said Mike Criss, the bar’s general manager. “It’s just the community coming together.”

The charity saloon is one of several bars around the country using that business model as a way to give back. There are similar bars or concepts in New Orleans, Washington, D.C., and Portland, Ore. The Houston saloon, which this year was named one of the country’s best bars

by Playboy magazine and got a shoutout on the “Colbert Report,” has four charities competing for donations each month. Customers vote for a winner, who gets the following month’s proceeds.

The Oregon Public House, a similar bar in Portland, has also had success – donating more than $15,000 to charities in its first six months of operation.

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Jesse Mello (from left), Erin Holt and Matt Pankey enjoy drinks Dec. 13 at the Original OKRA Charity Saloon in Houston. The establishment, gives 100 percent of its profits to charity, is set to donate more than $300,000 after its first year. country,” said Ryan Saari, director of The Oregon Public House’s board. “I think there is a lot of good that could be done, stepping outside of the box a little bit in terms of how we support and fund our nonprofits.”

For A Simple Thread, a small Houston nonprofit that distributes kits with everyday items such as socks, toothbrushes and books to homeless individuals, the $16,000 it got from the OKRA Charity Saloon allowed the group to do more. But it also empowered its volunteers, whose presence at the bar every day during the month it competed helped convince many customers to vote for them.

“We’ve never had that much money. It gave us the ability to do more for

the people that we help,” said Jacquie Brennan, the group’s founder and board president. “It gave us, as the smallest organization that ever won this thing, confidence in ourselves.”

Brennan said the bar’s donation helped her organization, formed in 2008, buy and distribute items that it normally might not be able to give away, including sweatshirts and sweatpants, gifts cards to McDonald’s and passes to ride the city’s bus system.

“We know we’re not ending homelessness,” said Brennan, who works as a lawyer. “We’re not providing shelter. We’re not making everything OK for them forever. We’re just being kind ... to people who need

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Frigid weather settles in county

By STEPHEN Di BENEDETTO sdibenedetto@shawmedia.com CRYSTAL LAKE – Frigid temperatures and blistering winds will greet McHenry County residents Monday, a day after the county dodged the latest snow storm to hit the region.

A weekend snowstorm that ended late Sunday morning covered most of the county with three inches of snow, while areas near Rockford and southern Wisconsin saw up to five inches. Forecasts initially predicted that the northwest suburbs could see up to eight inches.

But the subfreezing temperatures expected to follow the storm Monday and Tuesday are the bigger concern, said Andrew Karein, a meteorologist for the National Weather Service.

“It’s going to be a little light snow [Sunday] night, but the bigger weather impact will be the colder temperatures,” Karein said.

By Monday morning, area residents can expect to feel temperatures in the low teens, with the wind chill dropping temperatures to five below zero. By Tuesday, temperatures should only reach the upper single digits, with a wind chill of 20 below zero.

The snowfall that started Saturday and carried into Sunday didn’t create a spike in emergency calls. Area police and fire departments reported no major weather-related accidents with the latest winter storm.

By Sunday afternoon, McHenry County Sheriff deputies responded to one weather-related accident and assisted five motorists with pulling their cars out of ditches, said Sgt. Porfirio Campos-Cruz.

“It’s not bad outside. It’s drivable,” Campos-Cruz said.

“We thought it would be a bigger storm.”

Roadways remained clear into Sunday evening. The lack of wind kept the roads free of snow and ice, Campos-Cruz said.

8POLICE REPORTS Marengo • Brittany A. Dells, 18, 975 Beaverpond Drive, Marengo, was charged Thursday, Dec. 5, with domestic battery.

• Cary W. Sebers, 51, 1313 Woodlane Drive, Marengo, was charged Friday, Dec. 6, with driving under the influence and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident.

• Victor M. Caballero, 25, 2732 N. Fairfield Ave., Chicago, was charged Saturday, Dec. 7, with illegal transportation of alcohol.

• Celia R. Martinez, 18, 805 W. Metzen St., Harvard, was charged Saturday, Dec. 7, with illegal transportation of alcohol, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Crystal Lake • Dillon J. Roewer, 19, 84 Lakewood Ave., Crystal Lake, was charged Friday, Nov. 29, with manufacturing and delivering marijuana, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, resisting a peace officer, possession of fireworks, underage drinking and unlawful use of a blackjack.

• Randy S. Pardikes, 56, 1608 Skyridge Drive, Apt. 2, Crystal Lake, was charged Saturday, Nov. 30, with driving under the influence of alcohol, operating an uninsured motor vehicle and improper lane usage.

• Natalie N. Richter, 44, 6119 Sands Road, Crystal Lake, was charged Sunday, Dec. 1, with driving under the influence of alcohol with a passenger under the age of 16, child endangerment and two counts of domestic battery.

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Sandra Salgado Senior Reporter Kevin Craver was taken by surprise when he noticed earlier this month that McHenry County Board member Sandra Salgado was calling it quits after 13 years.

Salgado started her time on the County Board in December 2000, several months after Craver started at the Northwest Herald. In early 2001 she started working for Pioneer Center for Human Services, the county’s largest social service provider, and became its human resources director in 2005. She held that job until September, when she jumped on a “great growth opportunity” as business manager for the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.

Craver took some time to talk with Salgado, of McHenry, about her decision not to run and the changes in her life. And Craver learned that Salgado has the same weakness as his wife does – an insane love of cheese.

Craver: Why did you decide not to run?

Salgado: During the past year there have been a lot of changes in my personal life – getting a new job, and my children are becoming older and getting busier. I spend a lot of time outside of my meetings and committees working with the public.

It just made sense. It was a very difficult decision for me, and it’s not the end of me in politics.

When I ran I was 24 and single. My life has changed so much since then. I love politics, but I need to focus on my girls, and give them that time as well.

Craver: What activities are your daughters getting into?

Salgado: My girls are very involved in our church, St. Patrick Church in McHenry.

One daughter became an altar girl, and they both attend religious classes. They’re into softball and after-school art classes.

Craver: What about you?

Salgado: I like spending time with my family. I like riding my bike – I get out on the trails. We’re very fortunate in McHenry County to have all of these bike trails.

I also read a lot. I like

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Craver: How did you feel about Tom Clancy’s death?

Salgado: I think I read

n Who is she? Sandra Salgado, McHenry County Board member n Family? Husband, Chris Ranzino; daughters, Raegan, 9, and Riley, 7 n Favorite book? “Term Limits” by Vince Flynn n Favorite food? Cheese

all of [his books]. His death didn’t shock me as much as Vince Flynn’s. That was a shocker when he passed away.

[Clancy died in October at age 66. Flynn, who wrote political thrillers, died of cancer in June at age 47.]

Craver: Tell me about the new job.

Salgado: I’m the business manager for the Lake County Sheriff’s Office. It has more than 500 employees and a $67 million budget. We work with the chiefs, undersheriffs and the sheriff, and work on how to best serve the public with limited budgets.

Craver: You said your political career is not over. Elaborate.

Salgado: I can’t even imagine my life without being involved, and I think there are many opportunities that lie ahead over the next two years. A senator position, a state [representative] position, even within the Republican Party here in McHenry County. I think there are leadership positions available.

I’m going to be looking on

the horizon as to how best serve the public.

Craver: Any goals you want to reach before your County Board term expires?

Salgado: People living on non-dedicated roads. I want to get a plan in writing that gives them an option to them to achieve what they need. And I really want us to consider Valley Hi [Nursing Home] – whether the county should be in the nursing home business. I truly feel at this point we have it in a position that it’s sustainable, and we should be looking for buyers.

Craver: You said your favorite food is cheese. Same as my wife. What’s your favorite?

Salgado: Sharp cheddar.

We go up to Wisconsin every year, and I swear we stop at 20 different cheese places.

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manda Habel of Huntley laughs Sunday while her daughter, Mia, responds to Santa at the Santa House in downtown Crystal Lake. “I want everything,” said Mia when Santa asked what she wanted for Christmas. The Habels have been going to the Santa House the past three years.

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New year rings in cellphone ban Law new challenge for drivers in ’14

By KERRY LESTER The Associated Press SPRINGFIELD – For incessant multitaskers who can’t stop talking while driving, life will include some bitter medicine when the new year rolls in. Starting Jan. 1, motorists can talk and drive only if they use a hands-free device to conduct cellphone conversations.

The uniform ban supplements the state’s current ban on texting and replaces assorted local laws on cellphone use that vary from town to town, including Chicago, where a cellphone ban has been in place since 2006.

Violators face fines starting at $75, and repeat offenses bring the possibility of a suspended license.

The thought is sobering for Josh Clark, who commutes 30 miles from his home in Lincoln to work in Springfield each day. Clarks says he

spends, on average, 75 percent of his car time on the phone, and foresees a different kind of distraction and inconvenience with the new rules and people using hands-free phone technology.

Here’s how the new law will work:

states and the District of Columbia ban text messaging.

years in jail.

SIDE-SWIPED: OPTIONS:

The new law bans drivers from using a mobile phone unless they use hands-free technology to conduct a conversation. A driver is allowed by law, however, to press a single button on a phone to begin or end a conversation.

For starters, turn off the cellphone. If that’s not possible, there are a number of wireless technology solutions that allow electronic devices to connect remotely. Some newer cars have built-in systems that sync cellphones with car speakers. Owners of older vehicles can buy kits that integrate their phones and stereo systems. A driver also could use a headset, but state law mandates that it cover only one ear.

Mulroe, a former Cook County assistant state’s attorney, said he pushed the law after being nearly sideswiped on Interstate 55 by a woman twirling her hair with one hand and talking on the phone with the other.

“She must have been driving with her knees,” he said.

The father of four said he began to think about the safety of his kids, whose “phones are attached to their hands and it’s hard to keep conversations with them.”

EXCEPTIONS:

PENALTIES:

SAFETY:

The law permits exceptions on the ban during emergencies, or if a driver is parked on the shoulder. A driver also will be allowed to use a handheld cellphone if a car is in neutral or in park, or if the car is stopped because normal traffic is obstructed.

Violators will be fined $75 for a first offense, and as much as $150 for repeat offenses as well as having a moving violation on their driving record.

Three moving violations within a year could lead to a driver’s license being suspended.

A separate new law increases penalties for distracted drivers found to have caused crashes. Distracted drivers causing injuries face up to a year in prison, and up to $2,500 in fines. Drivers involved in fatal accidents face fines of up to $25,000 and three

Evidence is mixed on whether the law will improve safety. The U.S. Department of Transportation says you’re four times more likely to be injured in an accident if you’re on a hand-held phone. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, a nonprofit organization funded by auto insurers, says it’s not clear if there’s a difference between having the phone to your ear and using a hands-free device, after studying crash data in four states before and after cellphone bans.

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ELSEWHERE: According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, 12 states along with the District of Columbia prohibit using hand-held cellphones while driving. A total of 41

u, Kate (J f) Lakes, Wis., Kristen (Ryan) Arndt of McHenry and Colleen Curtis of Richmond; six grandchildren; a sister, Marie Buttitta of Spring, Texas; two brothers, Larry (Jean) Solodat of Spring, Texas and Terry (Rose) Solodat of Lombard.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and a nephew, Scott Solodat.

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Born in 1919 in South Dakota, she BERNICE F. BRYCHEL came as an infant with her family to Send information to obits@ Born: Feb. 22, 1944; in Chicago a farm near Sharon, Wis., where she nwherald.com or call 815-526-4438. grew up. Ms. Moan was a graduate Died: Dec. 20, 2013 Notices are accepted until 3pm for of the University of Wisconsin – the next day’s paper.

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Bernice F.Brychel, 69, of Cary She was predeceased by her passed away Dec. 20, 2013.

Obituaries also appear online at parents, Frank and Anne Moan of She was born Feb. 22, 1944, in nwherald.com/obits where you may Sharon, Wis.; her brother, Francis; Chicago, the daughter of Michael sign the guestbook, send flowers or and her sisters, Margaret O'Connor and AntoinettePisarczyk. make a memorial donation. and Genevieve Moan.

Bernice is survived by her She retired to theTucson area and husband, Francis J. Brychel, whom assisted with religious education at she married Feb. 11, 1978.

GARY A. MATHIA Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Also surviving is a daughter, Church in Green Valley, Ariz. She Born: Feb. 6, in Chicago 6; 1958; in Chicago Antoinette (Michael) Robbins; a enjoyed painting and travel in her 21; 2013; in Richmond Died: Dec. 21, in Richmond grandson, MatthewRobbins; three later years and was a lifelong avid brothers, Phillip (Joan) Wojtonik, reader.

Joseph (Marge)Wojtonik and Walter Gary A. Mathia, 55, She is survived by nieces, (Marlene) Annerino. Also many of Richmond, passed VIRGINIA MOAN Genevieve Oswald and Margaret nieces and nephews. away suddenly Mary Harris; and nephews, Thomas, Born: 1919; in South Dakota She is preceded in death by six Saturday, Dec. 21, James and Joseph O'Connor.

Died: Dec. 20, 2013; in Westmont brothers, Alexander Wojtonik, 2013, at his home.

Friends and family will gather Stanley Wojtonik, Frank Wojtonik, He was born Feb. from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 27, Walter Pisarczyk, Richard Pisarczyk WESTMONT – 6, 1958, in Chicago, 2013, at St. Joseph Church, 206 E. and EdwardPisarczyk.

Virginia Moan died a son of the late Andrew and Front St., Harvard. The Mass of The visitation id from 4 to 8 p.m.

Dec. 20, 2013, at Adeline (Krmaschek) Mathia.

Christian burial will follow at 11 a.m.

Thursday, Dec. 26, 2013, at KahleBurgess Square Gary was a graduate of Round Donations in her name may be Moore Funeral Home, 403 Silver Nursing Home in Lake High School in 1976. He made to Harvard HighSchool, 401 N. Lake Road, Cary. The funeral Mass Westmont. worked as a carpenter for more Division St., Harvard, IL 60033. will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 27, at than 37 years. He was a member of She taught Family and friends may sign the Sts. Peter & Paul Church, 410 First economics and other business the Knights of Columbus.

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8FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS Bernice F. Brychel: The visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 26, at Kahle-Moore Funeral Home, 403 Silver Lake Road, Cary. The funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 27, at Sts. Peter & Paul Church, 410 First St., Cary. For information, call 847-639-3817 or visit kahlemoore.com.

Paula Giallombardo: A celebration of her life will be from 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 28, at The Evangelical Free Church of Crystal Lake, 575 E. Crystal Lake Ave. Philip Green: A reception of friends will be at 11 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 29, until the memorial service at noon at Windridge Funeral Home, 104 High Road, Cary.

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Gary A. Mathia: The visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 27, at Ehorn-Adams Funeral Home, 10011 Main St., Richmond, with the funeral service at 7:30 p.m. Friday. For information, call the funeral home at 815-678-7311 or visit www.ehornadams.com.

Derek L. McPherson: A memorial visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 23, at Carmody-Flynn-Williamsburg Funeral Home, Bloomington. Interment will be private. For information, contact the funeral home at 815678-7311.

Patricia K. Miller: The visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon Monday, Dec. 23, at Colonial Funeral Home and Crematory,

591 Ridgeview Drive, McHenry.

Interment will be private. For information, call the funeral home at 815-385-0063.

Virginia Moan: Friends and family will gather from 10 to 11 a.m.

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Yvonne R. Rockenbach: The visitation will be from 1 p.m. until the 2 p.m. memorial service Thursday, Dec. 26, at Querhammer & Flagg Funeral Home, 500 W. Terra Cotta Ave., Crystal Lake.

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Meredith E. Trom: The visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m., Monday, Dec. 23, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church of Hartland, 15012 St. Patrick Road, Woodstock. The service will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 23, at the church. Burial will be at St. Patrick’s Catholic Cemetery.

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Robert D. Watkins: A memorial gathering will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 4, at Grace Lutheran Church, 1300 Kishwaukee Valley Road, Woodstock.

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SPRINGFIELD – While the public meetings have ended, there’s still time to submit public comments on proposed rules for high-volume oil and gas drilling.

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources will take written comments through Jan. 3.

The Bloomington Pantagraph reported more than 2,570 written comments have been submitted. The department held the last of five public hearings last week on the proposed rules to regulate the oil and gas drilling process known as hydraulic fracturing, or fracking.

About 250 people attended the last meeting in Carbondale.

The agency will use the comments to evaluate possible rule changes. A panel of legislators will give final approval.

Gov. Pat Quinn signed regulations into law earlier this year.

Supporters say fracking will create thousands of jobs.

Opponents fear it could pollute water resources.

2 bald eagles released in central Illinois DECATUR – Christmas has come a few days early for two bald eagles, or at least for their rescuers, as the birds were set free after their successful rehabilitation in central Illinois.

The Illinois Raptor Center released them Saturday near the Sangamon River. One headed toward the river, while the other landed for a while a short distance away.

The Herald & Review in Decatur reported both birds had been malnourished. One had damaged feathers and needed a year to regrow healthy ones.

The center is near Decatur and takes up to 300 protected birds annually, including owls and songbirds.

In 2014, the center plans to build a 300-foot flight facility to help nurse birds back to health. The $250,000 facility will be the largest of its kind in Illinois.

Boy killed when stolen vehicle crashes into car CHICAGO – Authorities said an 11-year-old Chicago boy on his way to get a Christmas haircut with family members is dead after a carjacked vehicle being pursued by police crashed into the family’s car.

The Chicago Sun-Times reported Sunday that Donovan Anthony Turnage was a fifth-grader.

Turnage, his father and

brother were on their way to get haircuts Saturday. Police allege officers on patrol saw an armed carjacking and drove after the car, which crashed into the family’s vehicle.

Authorities said the carjacker allegedly stole another vehicle and got away.

Chicago police spokesman Adam Collins said the police chase is under review, which is standard procedure.

Turner’s mother Annette Turnage said her son loved football and video games and had a pet bird and pet turtle.

Suspects in custody for investigator’s death CHICAGO – Authorities said suspects are in custody in connection with the shooting death of an Illinois sheriff’s investigator who was trying to break up an armed robbery outside a family Christmas party.

The Cook County sheriff’s office confirmed Sunday that suspects were in custody. No charges have yet been filed.

Fifty-year-old Cuauhtemoc Estrada is being remembered as “beautiful person” who liked to organize family gatherings and helped start a festival to celebrate Mexican Independence Day. He died Friday night. Sheriff’s officials said the officer was shot when trying to intervene in the robbery outside a VFW hall in Bellwood.

Bellwood police, Illinois State Police and Cook County sheriff’s police are investigating.

Nearly half immigration judges eligible to retire MIAMI – The nation’s already backlogged immigration courts might soon be thrown into more havoc as roughly half of their 220 judges will be eligible for retirement next year.

The Executive Office for Immigration Review oversees the nation’s 59 immigration courts. The office said the court already has 32 vacancies, contributing to the current backlog of nearly 350,000 cases. Judges are overwhelmed, and immigrants with legitimate asylum claims can spend years in legal limbo.

Meanwhile, immigrants without legitimate legal claims remain in the country, and Americans foot the bill for extended detention stays.

The Executive Office says its average retirement rate is only 5 percent a year – which would mean 11 judges retiring in 2014.

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To clean up coal, Obama pushes oil production The ASSOCIATED PRESS DE KALB, Miss. – America’s newest and cleanest coal-fired power plant comes with a catch: The heat-trapping carbon dioxide removed from its smokestack pollution will help force more oil out of the ground.

Some environmentalists complain that it ends up releasing more carbon dioxide into the atmosphere than is stored underground as waste.

It’s another example of the Obama administration promoting new, cleaner technologies and allowing companies to do things it otherwise would oppose as harmful to the environment.

At first, the idea behind “carbon-capture” technology was to make coal plants cleaner by burying the carbon dioxide deep underground that they typically pump out of smokestacks.

But that green vision proved too expensive and complicated, so the administration accepted a trade-off.

To help the environment, the government allows power companies to sell the carbon dioxide to oil companies, which pump it into old oil fields to force more crude to the surface. A side benefit is that the carbon gets permanently stuck underground.

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Construction continues Oct. 21 at the Mississippi Power’s Kemper County energy facility in central Mississippi near DeKalb, Miss. The power plant is designed to use a soft form of coal called lignite in a gasification process to generate power. The plant, America’s newest, most expensive coal-fired power plant is hailed as one of the cleanest on the planet, thanks to government-backed technology that removes carbon dioxide and keeps it out of the atmosphere. which is using government green-energy money to subsidize oil production. But it also showcases the environmental trade-offs Obama is willing to make, but rarely talks about, in his fight against global warming.

Companies have been injecting carbon dioxide into old oil fields for decades. But the tactic hasn’t been seen as a pollution-control strategy until recently.

Obama has spent more than $1 billion on carbon-capture projects tied to oil fields and has pledged billions more for clean coal.

Recently, the administration said it wanted to require all new coal-fired power plants to capture carbon dioxide.

Four power plants in the U.S. and Canada planning to do so intend to sell their carbon waste for oil recovery.

Just last week former Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced he was joining the board of a company developing carbon capture technology.

The unlikely marriage of coal burners and oil producers hits a political sweet spot.

It silences critics who say the administration is killing coal and discouraging oil production. It appeases environmentalists who want Obama to get tougher on coal, the largest source of carbon dioxide.

It also allows Obama to make headway on a sec-

ond-term push to tackle climate change, even though energy analysts predict that few new coal plants will be built in the face of low natural gas prices and Environmental Protection Agency rules that require no controls on carbon for new natural gas plants.

“By using captured manmade carbon dioxide, we can increase domestic oil production, promote economic development, create jobs, reduce carbon emissions and drive innovation,” Judi Greenwald told Congress in July, months before she was hired as deputy director of the Energy Department’s climate, environment and energy efficiency office.

NEW YORK – The U.S. is the juiciest target for hackers hunting credit card information. And experts say incidents such as the recent data theft at Target’s stores will get worse before they get better.

That’s in part because U.S. credit and debit cards rely on an easy-to-copy magnetic strip on the back of the card, which stores account information using the same technology as cassette tapes.

“We are using 20th century cards against 21st century hackers,” says Mallory Duncan, general counsel at the National Retail Federation. “The thieves have moved on but the cards have not.”

In most countries outside the U.S., people carry cards that use digital chips to hold account information. The chip generates a unique code every time it’s used. That makes the cards more difficult for criminals to replicate. So difficult that they generally don’t bother.

“The U.S. is the top victim location for card counterfeit attacks like this,” says Jason Oxman, chief executive of the Electronic Transactions Association.

The breach that exposed the credit card and debit card information of as many as 40 million Target customers who

swiped their cards between Nov. 27 and Dec. 15 still is under investigation. It’s unclear how the breach occurred and what data, exactly, criminals have. Although security experts say no security system is fail-safe, there are several measures stores, banks and credit card companies can take to protect against these attacks.

Companies haven’t further enhanced security because it can be expensive. And while global credit and debit card fraud hit a record $11.27 billion last year, those costs accounted for just 5.2 cents of every $100 in transactions, according to the Nilson Report, which tracks global payments.

Another problem: retailers, banks and credit card companies each want someone else to foot most of the bill. Card companies want stores to pay to better protect their internal systems. Stores want card companies to issue more sophisticated cards. Banks want to preserve the profits they get from older processing systems.

Card payment systems work much the way they have for decades. The magnetic strip on the back of a credit or debit card contains the cardholder’s name, account number, the card’s expiration date and a security code different from the three or four-digit security code printed on the back of most cards.

8BRIEFS N.Y. school all-in on trend of all-digital textbooks WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. – Around the country, schools are increasingly dumping heavy, expensive printed textbooks and putting the material online.

It can be pricey, especially for a public school district, but a Roman Catholic boys’ school in the New York City suburbs has gone all-in. Except for the books on religion, all the texts the school uses, from freshman biology to advanced computer programming, are part of a “digital bookshelf” they carry in their laptops and tablets.

Educators say it’s an easy transition because students today are “digital natives” accustomed to learning online and on the computer.

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MAPUTO, Mozambique – An aviation official said preliminary investigations show the pilot of a Mozambican plane intentionally brought the aircraft down.

Joao Abreu, chairman of the Mozambican Civil Aviation Institute, said Saturday that recordings and reports confirm “there was an intention to crash the plane,” that killed all six crewmembers and 27 passengers on board when it went down Nov. 29 in a Namibian national park near the border with Angola.

Abreu said the pilot’s motives were unknown. He named him as Herminio dos Santos Fernandes. He said investigations will continue.

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Start of winter brings snow, ice, warm weather

By HOLLY RAMER The Associated Press CONCORD, N.H. – The first full day of winter brought a wild mix of weather across the U.S. on Sunday: ice and high wind in the Great Lakes and New England areas, flooding in the South, snow in the Midwest and record-shattering temperatures in the 60s and 70s along the mid-Atlantic.

Snow and ice knocked out power to 440,000 homes and businesses in Michigan, upstate New York and northern New England, and also left more than 475,000 people without electricity in eastern Canada. It could be days before the lights are back on everywhere.

At least nine deaths in the U.S. were blamed on the storm, including five people killed in flooding in Kentucky and a woman who died after a tornado with winds of 130 mph struck in Arkansas. Five people were killed in Canada in highway accidents related to the storm.

The icy weather was expect-

ed to make roads hazardous through at least Monday from the upper Midwest to northern New England during one of the busiest travel times of the year.

By Sunday evening, more than 700 airline flights had been canceled and more than 11,000 delayed, according to aviation tracking website FlightAware.com.

High-temperature records for the date fell for the second straight day in the mid-Atlantic states because of a mass of hot, muggy air from the South.

In New York’s Central Park, the mercury reached 70 degrees, easily eclipsing the previous high of 63 from 1998.

Records were also set in Wilmington, Del., (67), Atlantic City, N.J., (68), and Philadelphia (67). Washington tied its 1889 mark at 72.

Temperatures were expected to return to normal by Monday night and Tuesday, dropping back into the 30s.

The scene was much more seasonal Sunday in Vermont, where Lynne White of West Charleston listened to the

cracking of falling tree branches and gazed at the coating of ice on her home.

“It’s actually really pretty,” she said. “Not safe, I’m sure, but it’s pretty.”

Heavy snow in Wisconsin forced dozens of churches to cancel Sunday services. Milwaukee got about 9 inches, Manitowoc 7. Ice and snow in Oklahoma were blamed for three traffic deaths on slick roads.

In New York’s St. Lawrence County, almost 2 inches of ice had accumulated by early Sunday, coating tree limbs and power lines, and a state of emergency was declared to keep the roads clear of motorists.

“It’s a big party weekend ... before Christmas,” county dispatch operations supervisor Jim Chestnut said. “This put a little bit of a damper onto that.”

Despite a glaze of freezing rain in Maine, plenty of shoppers ventured to the outlet malls in Kittery, Maine, on the last weekend before Christmas.

and his son, Kirill Kanarikov, was pronounced dead at a local hospital.

Officials said the boy’s mother had custody of the child. They said that the father had visiting rights and was supposed to hand the boy over to the mother at a police precinct Sunday afternoon.

bit” sequel took in $31.5 million in its second weekend of release. That topped Will Ferrell’s “Anchorman” sequel, which nevertheless opened strongly in second place. It made $26.8 million over the three-day weekend and has made $40 million since opening Tuesday night.

Two Oscar hopefuls expanded to nationwide release and performed well. David O. Russell’s Abscam film “American Hustle” earned $19 million. Disney’s making-of “Mary Poppins” tale “Saving Mr. Banks” took in $9.3 million in expansion.

8NATION BRIEFS Man throws 3-year-old son, himself off NYC roof NEW YORK – Police said a man involved in a custody dispute apparently threw his 3-year-old son off the roof of a 52-story Manhattan apartment building before jumping to his death.

Police said they received an emergency call reporting two jumpers from the building around noon Sunday. Officers found 35-year-old Dmitriy Kanarikov and his son on the lower rooftops of two nearby buildings.

The Brooklyn man was pronounced dead at the scene

‘The Hobbit’ tops box office with $31.5 million NEW YORK – “The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug” held off “Anchorman 2” on a busy weekend at the box office.

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By FRANK JORDANS The Associated Press

By STEVE PEOPLES The Associated Press NEW YORK – The Democratic Party claims to be the natural home for women.

The numbers tell another story when it comes to the nation’s governors.

Republicans, four women: Jan Brewer in Arizona, Susana Martinez in New Mexico, Mary Fallin in Oklahoma and Nikki Haley in South Carolina. Democrats: Maggie Hassan in New Hampshire.

For the GOP, often accused of waging a “war on women,” this advantage offers a powerful tool in the competition for female voters.

“We have to show the fact there is no war on women,” said Nikki Haley, who’s in her first term. “The more Republican women out there, the better our case is.”

Democratic leaders, backed by national women’s groups, are trying to turn it around in gubernatorial elections next fall that feature no less than six high-profile female candidates. Their goal is to give Hassan, who faces re-election in 2014, some company.

“My mother always used to say if you want something done, ask a busy woman,” says Rhode Island’s treasurer, Gina Raimondo, a 42-year-old mother of two young children who began her campaign last week. “People in Rhode Island want someone who’s going to do something.”

Raimondo is a leading contender in the crowded Democratic primary to succeed Lincoln Chafee, the Democratic incumbent who’s not running for a second term.

In Massachusetts, Pennsyl-

vania, Wisconsin and Texas, there also are strong female candidates.

Gender is not a central issue in theses contests, but the Democratic women are using their backgrounds to help distinguish themselves.

Several candidates interviewed by The Associated Press said that the real-world stresses of raising families help them connect with voters, while shaping their priorities on issues such as health care, education and jobs.

In some cases, they’re up against male incumbents who elevated women’s issues by backing conservative social priorities on abortion, contraception and “equal pay” legislation.

In Pennsylvania, Democratic U.S. Rep. Allyson Schwartz charges that Republican Gov. Tom Corbett has “almost been dismissive of women,” particularly on issues such as “access to family planning and reproductive rights.”

Corbett has drawn criticism for cutting education, and like other Republican governors, supported legislation requiring women to get ultrasounds before having abortions. That idea never became law, but Corbett did say that women should close their eyes if they felt the procedure was too obtrusive.

“It is important for us in Pennsylvania to see a new and different kind of leadership that will move the state forward. It may well take a woman to do that,” Schwartz told a recent gathering of Pennsylvania politicians in New York City. She’s considered the early front-runner in the primary.

BERLIN – Mikhail Khodorkovsky, the Russian oligarch who crossed President Vladimir Putin and ended up in jail for a decade, said he plans to devote his life to securing the freedom of the country’s political prisoners.

At a packed news conference just two days after his surprise release from a Russian jail, Khodorkovsky said Sunday that he wants to pay back all those who had worked so hard for his own release. But he dismissed any suggestion that he might take a leading role in Russian politics, a move that would have catapulted him from being Russia’s most prominent political prisoner to being Putin’s main sparring partner.

“The time that is left for me is time I would like to devote to the activity of paying

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Mikhail Khodorkovsky is surrounded by journalists as he arrives Sunday for his first news conference in Berlin after his release from Russian Jail. The former oil baron and prominent critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin was reunited with his family in Berlin on Saturday. back my debts to the people ... and by that I mean the people who are still in prison,” the 50-year-old former oil tycoon said, naming several business associates who remain behind bars in Russia.

However, Khodorkovsky said he would not be “involved in the struggle for power” in Russia, nor fund opposition parties.

This may come as a relief to Putin, who has introduced

a series of laws in recent years aimed at stifling the efforts of his political opponents.

Khodorkovsky’s appearance Sunday at a turbulent news conference before hundreds of journalists near Berlin’s Checkpoint Charlie was charged with symbolism. The location was one of the main crossing points from East Berlin to West Berlin during the Cold War. Calm and composed in

a dark blue suit, with only his shaved head betraying his recent incarceration, Khodorkovsky said his release shouldn’t be mistaken as a sign that there are no more political prisoners in Russia.

“You should see me as a symbol of the fact that the efforts of civil society can lead to the release also of those people whose freedom was never expected by anyone,” he said.

Rebels hold key oil capital in S. Sudan

By RODNEY MUHUMUZA The Associated Press KAMPALA, Uganda – South Sudan’s central government lost control of the capital of a key oil-producing state Sunday, the military said, as renegade forces loyal to a former deputy president seized more territory in fighting that has raised fears of full-blown civil war in the world’s newest country.

Bentiu, the capital of oilrich Unity state, now is controlled by a military commander loyal to former Vice President Riek Machar, said Col. Philip Aguer, the South Sudanese military spokes-

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“Bentiu is in the hands of a commander who has declared support for Machar,” he said. “Bentiu is not in our hands.”

The armed rebels were said to be in control days earlier of some of South Sudan’s oil fields, which historically have been a target for rebel movements, endangering the country’s economic lifeblood.

South Sudan gets nearly 99 percent of its government budget from oil revenues, and the country reportedly earned $1.3 billion in oil sales in just five months this year, according to the Lon-

don-based watchdog group Global Witness.

Although the country’s capital, Juba, is mostly peaceful a week after a dispute among members of the presidential guard triggered violent clashes between military factions, fighting continues as the central government tries to assert authority in the states of Unity and Jonglei.

Bor, the capital of Jonglei, is said to be the scene of some of the fiercest clashes between government troops and rebels.

Michael Makuei Lueth, South Sudan’s information minister, said Machar was

believed to be hiding somewhere in Unity state.

“He is a rebel, he’s a renegade and we are looking for him. He’s moving in the bushes of South Sudan,” Lueth said of Machar.

The U.N. Mission in South Sudan said in a statement Sunday that all noncritical staff members in Juba are being evacuated to Uganda. The mission said the move was “a precautionary measure to reduce pressures on its limited resources” as it continues to provide assistance and shelter to more than 20,000 civilians gathered inside its compounds in Juba, the mission said in a statement.

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Egyptian activists imprisoned for protests

By MARIAM RIZK and SARAH EL DEEB The Associated Press CAIRO – An Egyptian court handed down prison sentences to three of the country’s most prominent youth activists Sunday in the first use of a controversial new protest law, a harsh warning to the secular groups that supported the military’s ouster of Islamist president Mohammed Morsi but have since grown critical of the army-backed government that replaced him.

Ahmed Maher, Ahmed Douma and Mohammed Adel, founders of the April 6 movement, each received three years in prison on charges of holding an illegal rally and assaulting police. According to their lawyers, prosecutors said they had thrown rocks at police, but their defense disputed that they had done the throwing.

It was the first prosecution under a protest law passed last month as part of the government’s efforts to rein in near-daily street demonstrations by Morsi supporters.

Rights groups say the law, which levies harsh penalties for a variety of offenses linked to protests, shows intent to suppress all dissent. The government says the statute is

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Activist Ahmed Douma (left) is seen during a march April 1, 2011, to Tahrir Square demanding prosecution of members of former President Hosni Mubarak’s regime in Cairo, Egypt. An Egyptian court has convicted Ahmed Maher, Douma and Mohammed Adel, three of the country’s most prominent secular activists involved in the 2011 uprising that brought down Hosni Mubarak of holding a rally without authorization and attacking police, sentencing them to three years. necessary after three years of unrest that have devastated the economy.

April 6 spearheaded the protests against longtime authoritarian leader Hosni Mubarak that began Jan. 25, 2011, and led to his overthrow. They also backed the military’s July 3 ouster of Morsi after another round of mass protests. But they were alarmed by the new protest law, many arguing it was

more repressive than the laws in place during Mubarak’s time.

Amr Ali, coordinator for April 6, said the new statute, under which another dozen members of the group face charges, is a continuation of a Mubarak-era policy, turning to a “security solution” to deal with political problems.

“The youth of the revolution who call for freedom, democracy and their right to

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protest ... are today tried unfairly and according to a dictatorial law that reflects this current regime and this current phase – basically turning against the ideals of the revolution,” Ali said in a news conference after the verdict.

“We will continue to escalate against the protest law, against this repressive regime,” he said. He appealed to Cabinet ministers critical of the law to resign in protest.

Defense lawyer Alaa Abdel-Tawab said he will appeal the court decision, describing it as “political” and “exceptionally harsh” for a misdemeanor court. The three were each fined $7,250.

The New York-based Human Rights Watch said the law, coupled with a recent raid on a local NGO and the continued crackdown on Islamist protesters, were strong signals that the government was in “no mood for dissent of any kind.”

Heba Morayef, the group’s Egypt Director, said the prosecutions were the “beginning of a serious crackdown on the Jan. 25 generation of protesters.” She said the Interior Ministry, which is in charge of the police, blames them for its “loss of status” during the 2011 unrest, which saw the police routed in street battles and police stations attacked.

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Thai protesters push again to stop elections BANGKOK – Tens of thousands of protesters marched through central Bangkok, paralyzing traffic and facing off with police outside the prime minister’s residence in their latest mass rally against the government.

The crowds of protesters Sunday split into more than a dozen groups, including the one outside Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra’s home.

The rally comes a day after Thailand’s main opposition Democrat Party said it would boycott general elections called for Feb. 2, a move that appeared to have emboldened the protest movement.

The Democrats’ position reflects the stand taken by the protesters, who are demanding that Yingluck step down ahead of the elections, which she had called in an effort to defuse the political crisis.

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Apple, China sign deal Venezuela car owners iPhone to be unfazed by fuel hike sold through China Mobile The ASSOCIATED PRESS BEIJING – Apple and China Mobile announced a long-anticipated agreement Monday to bring the iPhone to the world’s biggest phone company.

The deal might help to boost iPhone sales in a market where Apple Inc. faces intense competition. The iPhone already is available in China through two smaller carriers but the latest deal links it with a bigger network and state-owned

China Mobile Ltd.’s marketing power.

The iPhone is popular with Chinese customers who can afford it but it has been eclipsed by lower-priced smartphones from Samsung and local brands.

The iPhone 5S and 5C will go on sale in Apple and China Mobile stores beginning Friday, Jan. 17. China Mobile customers can register for phones starting Wednesday.

The companies didn’t announce pricing or the terms of the agreement.

The deal comes a month before China’s Lunar New Year holiday in late January, a big gift-buying season. That “will provide an immediate boost to Apple’s share in China,”

said analyst Nicole Peng of Canalys, a research firm.

Forecasts of possible increased iPhone sales under a deal with China Mobile vary widely, from 10 million to 40 million. A key issue is whether it leads to additional sales or only prompts existing users to switch to China Mobile.

The iPhone will help China Mobile promote a new fourth-generation network that received government approval this month. But analysts say Apple needed the agreement more than the Chinese carrier. That gave China Mobile leverage in negotiations over how to split costs, which for the high-priced iPhone usually includes subsidizing handset sales.

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CARACAS, Venezuela – Owners of the 1970s-era gas guzzling vehicles that have long reigned over Caracas’ smog-filled roadways will soon have to pay a bit more to keep flaunting their energy-inefficient monsters.

As an economic crisis drains government coffers, President Nicolas Maduro is putting motorists on notice and taking on one of the nation’s biggest sacred cows: nearly free gasoline. With cut-rate prices for fuel, Venezuelans have never felt compelled to buy smaller, more environment-friendly vehi-

cles like motorists in many other countries, often favoring decades-old clunkers or newer SUVs. Prices at Venezuelan gas pumps have been frozen for almost 20 years with politicians hesitant to repeat the mistake of rising prices in 1989, triggering days of deadly rioting. The late President Hugo Chavez once confessed it pained him to practically give away fuel to luxury car owners, but during 14 years of rule he never dared to touch the gasoline subsidy that consumes upward of $12.5 billion a year in government income.

But all good things must come to an end. For Vene-

zuelan motorists, to whom cheap gas is something of a birthright and fuel efficiency a foreign concept, that means having to pay more than the 5 cents a gallon that gas currently costs at the official exchange rate, or less than a penny at the widely-used black market rate.

For now, motorists seemed unfazed by the idea of paying more at the pump because it’s unknown how much prices will rise. Maduro is still testing the political waters to see if Venezuelans already squeezed by 54 percent inflation and a collapsing currency are willing to fork over more to fill up.

Al-Qaida group in Yemen apologizes for hospital attack The ASSOCIATED PRESS

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Disaster relief volunteers tear down a damaged home in Washington, the central Illinois town devastated by a tornado in November.

Rise in families volunteering together • VOLUNTEER Continued from page A1 was waiting for her program in broadcast journalism to start – she leaves for Arizona this week – she found herself through a friend-of-a-friend volunteering her time.

A group of seven people, most of them from Chicago, headed down, the first time for two days and the second time for three. They connected with Bethany Community Church and ended up staying with one of its parishioners.

The work was a strange blend of desensitizing, repetitive sorting – into different piles of vegetation, hazardous waste, household appliances and construction material that the Federal Emergency Management Agency would later pick up – and touching moments where they’d come across the rare memento such as napkins from someone’s wedding – rare because most of the debris already had been picked through.

There were fun times like taking a sledgehammer to a house set to be demolished.

And there were times when she’d stand in the remains of someone’s living room, looking one way to see everything that was in the tornado’s path destroyed and then turning

around to see everything looked perfectly normal.

“You see the pictures online, and it’s like, ‘Oh my gosh, that’s terrible,’ ” Klapperich said. “But you’re in that neighborhood and you drive down the street and you realize it’s more than just that picture, it’s the whole neighborhood.”

Klapperich is one of a growing number of people drawn to volunteering through social media, and while spontaneous volunteers – the industry term for volunteers not affiliated with any church or organization who just show up following disasters – can potentially be a problem, more nonprofits are looking to harness both aspects of volunteering.

Rebecca Stiemke, the executive director of Volunteer Center McHenry County, has just been charged with putting together a plan for how to handle spontaneous volunteers in case a disaster happens in McHenry County.

In some cases, spontaneous volunteers have shown up while emergency responders still are on the scene, she said.

This spring, when flooding damaged homes and businesses and the waters of the Fox River continued to climb, so many volunteers showed up at township offices that organizers didn’t know what to do

with all of them.

“You want those people to help,” Stiemke said. “You don’t want them to get in the way or make things worse.”

Volunteers make up 94 percent of the people that the Red Cross uses to carry out its work, which includes responding to disasters, according to the nonprofit’s website.

Stiemke also recently hired a marketing and content manager to handle the Volunteer Center’s social media outreach, something they had only being doing on an ad-hoc basis before.

“With the younger generation coming up, that’s where we want to be,” she said.

“That’s a very helping generation, so we want to make sure we’re connecting with them.”

Those 20- to 24-year-olds have the lowest volunteer rates at 18.9 percent, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The most likely to volunteer were 35- to 44-yearolds at 31.6 percent.

Stiemke added that she’s seen a jump in families volunteering together, in particular parents who grew up volunteering and want to make sure their kids get an early start.

About 64.5 million people volunteered through or for an organization at least once, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ 2012 number.

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English-subtitled video could not be absolutely confirmed, though it was consistent with other Associated Press reporting and came from al-Qaida’s media arm.

That fighter and eight other militants were killed in the Dec. 5 suicide bombing and gunmen attack on the ministry complex in Sanaa, Yemen’s capital. Seven foreigners from Germany, India, the Philippines and Vietnam were among the dead – all who were providing aid at the hospital.

Al-Rimi repeated al-Qaida’s earlier claim that the Defense Ministry was attacked because it housed drone control rooms and American experts. He also said that security headquarters used by Americans in their war are “legitimate targets.”

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CAIRO – In a rare public apology, the militant leader of al-Qaida’s branch in Yemen has said that one of his fighters disobeyed orders and attacked a hospital attached to the Defense Ministry during a December assault that killed 52 people.

Qassim al-Rimi, commander of al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula, said in a video posted online that the attackers were warned in advance not to enter the hospital, nor a place for prayer there. But he said one fighter did.

“Now we acknowledge our mistake and guilt,” al-Rimi said in a video released late Saturday by al-Qaida’s media arm al-Mallahem. “We offer our apology and condolences to the victims’ families. We

accept full responsibility for what happened in the hospital and will pay blood money for the victims’ families.”

The apology seemed prompted by Yemen state television earlier broadcasting a video showing a gunman attacking doctors and other hospital staff. Several al-Qaida jihadis tried to dismiss the video as fake on militant websites, but the outcry apparently embarrassed the al-Qaida branch to the point of issuing an unusual expression of regret from the group.

“We rid ourselves of what our brother did,” alRimi said. “We did not order him to do so and we are not pleased with what he did.”

However, al-Rimi said despite the group making a mistake, “we are continuing with our jihad.”

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Rid mandate for ethanol Dysfunction in the federal government may be at an all-time high, but lawmakers are finding bipartisan unity regarding one goal: repeal of the ethanol fuel mandate.

U.S. Sen. Tom Coburn, R-Okla., has teamed with Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., to author legislation repealing the federal mandate that requires an ever-increasing amount of ethanolblended fuels in the U.S. supply, regardless of actual consumer demand, market realities or real-world negative consequences.

The federal Renewable Fuel Standard requires that 35 billion gallons of ethanolequivalent biofuels and 1 billion gallons of biomass-based diesel be refined by 2022. This was never a great idea – it would be far better to allow consumer preference and market demand to hold sway – but at least when the mandate was originally imposed, officials had reason to believe U.S. fuel consumption would continue increasing and domestic oil production would decline.

That hasn’t been the case. In 2007, U.S. gasoline consumption totaled around 145 billion gallons; this year’s consumption is expected to be closer to 120 billion gallons. Thanks to the fracking revolution, domestic production of oil has surged and imports have declined by more than 72 percent since 2005.

To meet the current mandate under those conditions could force production of gasoline with up to 15 percent ethanol instead of the current 10 percent blend. Most auto manufacturers warn that E-15 fuel will damage engines and void a car’s warranty. A study by the economic consulting firm NERA also found mandating E-15 could increase the cost of gasoline by up to 30 percent by 2015.

Feinstein was blunt in her assessment of the ethanol mandate’s impact, noting it has caused roughly 44 percent of U.S. corn to be diverted from food to fuel, increasing consumer food costs. She declared the mandate is damaging the environment.

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8LEGISLATIVE DIRECTORY U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam R-6th District 2700 International Drive, Suite 304, West Chicago, IL 60185 630-232-0006 Fax: 630-893-9735 227 Cannon House Ofice Building Washington, DC 20515 202-225-4561 Web: roskam.house.gov U.S. Rep. Randy Hultgren R-14th District 332 Cannon HOB Washington, DC 20515 Phone: 202-225-2976 Fax: 202-225-0697 Web: hultgren.house.gov Gov. Pat Quinn 207 Statehouse Springield, IL 62706 800-642-3112 governor@state.il.us www.illinois.gov State Sen. Pamela Althoff R-32nd District 5400 West Elm Street, Suite 103 McHenry, IL 60050 815-455-6330 309L State House Springield, IL 62706 217-782-8000 Fax: 217-782-7818 pamela@pamelaalthoff.net State Sen. Dan Duffy R-26th District 330 E. Main St. Suite 301 Barrington, IL 60010 847-277-7100 105D Capitol Building Springield, IL 62706 217-782-8010 State Sen. Karen McConnaughay R-33th District 81 S. McLean Blvd.

South Elgin, IL 60177 (847) 214-8245 303A Stratton Building Springield, IL 62706 (217) 782-1977 State Rep. Jack Franks D-63rd District 1193 S. Eastwood Drive Woodstock, IL 60098 815-334-0063 Fax: 815-334-9147 267 S. Stratton Building Springield, IL 62706 217-782-1717 Fax: 217-557-2118 jack@jackfranks.org State Rep. Michael Tryon R-66th District 1500 Carlemont Drive, Suite D 815-459-6453 Fax: 815-455-8284 244-W Stratton Building Springield, IL 62706 217-782-0432 Fax: 217-782-1275 mike@miketryon.com

State Rep. Barb Wheeler R-64th District 37 E. Grand Ave., Suite 101 Fox Lake, IL 60020 847-973-0064 214-N Stratton Ofice Building Springield, IL 62706 (217) 782-1664 repwheeler64@gmail.com State Rep. David McSweeney R-52nd District 105 E. Main St. Cary, IL 60013 847-516-0052 226-N Stratton Ofice Building Springield, IL 62706 ilhouse52@gmail.com State Rep. Timothy Schmitz R-65, Geneva 127 Hamilton St. Suite D Geneva, IL 60134 630-845-9590 224-N Stratton Ofice Building Springield, IL 62706 217-782-5457 timschmitz.org Tina Hill Chairman, McHenry County Board McHenry County Government Center 2200 N. Seminary Ave. Woodstock, IL 60098 Phone: 815-334-4221 Fax: 815-338-3991 TRHill@co.mchenry.il.us President Obama The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington, DC 20500 202-456-1414, Comment: 202-456-1111 www.whitehouse.gov U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin 230 S. Dearborn Kluczynski Federal Building Suite 3892 Chicago, IL 60604 312-353-4952 711 Hart Senate Ofice Building Washington, DC 20510 202-224-2152 www.durbin.senate.gov U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk 387 Russell Senate Ofice Building Washington DC, 20510 Phone: 202-224-2854 Fax: 202-228-4611 230 South Dearborn Suite 3900 Chicago, IL 60604 Phone: 312-886-3506

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8IT’S YOUR WRITE Special neighbor To the Editor: Monday evening Dec. 2, a man passed away in his home.

The last light of life in his eyes faded while looking at his wife. I am sure they wondered which one would pass first. They had been living with cancer for many years.

I was only his next door neighbor, but the news of his passing enveloped me with the pain of losing my best friend or beloved older sibling.

My soul bled with tears of sorrow.

Though in late his late 70s and weakened, he still came to our gate to help us if he saw us struggling with a project. The little things he has done for our family were huge in our eyes, but knowing him was the biggest gift of all. He was always cheerful and strong, despite all he was going through. He loved the outdoors and mowing his lawn. His only complaint this fall was mentioned with humor: “Now that I have both lawnmowers in perfect shape, we can’t use them.”

I will fondly remember the many times sitting at their kitchen table sharing a cup of coffee, talking over the fence and all the annual neighbor Christmas parties – there were four families.

So as Christmas nears, if you are fortunate enough to have such special neighbors in your life, let them know what a gift they are to you.

Farewell, my dear friend and neighbor Rich Snelton. May God now be multiplying your rewards for a life well lived.

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Stop raising taxes To the Editor: If you’re a regular reader of the Northwest Herald, you’ll notice that the paper reports a neverending stream of local government and school system tax increases.

Recently, Crystal Lake and Cary approved raising the tax levy in their communities, and it’s this school district or another that’s also seeking additional funds everywhere you look.

This in a state and a county that already has some of the highest real estate taxes in the nation.

Where does it stop? How much more can we pay in real estate taxes every year?

Local government and local school districts need to understand that they cannot have more revenue now and for years to come.

They must live with what they currently have, which is a lot.

Taxpayers are simply fed up with governments’ inability to control their costs the way homeowners are forced to.

No more taxes.

Gary Castle Bull Valley

Role model To the Editor: On Dec. 10, 2013, I attended the Nunda Township meeting which was about a 1.7 percent tax increase. I was impressed with Highway Commissioner Mike Lesperence. He kept his promise not to raise taxes and he cut his budget by $20,000. This was done to offset the increase that Supervisor Lee Jennings demanded and

got. The only trustee to vote no was Mike Shorten. Thank you, Mr. Shorten.

Mr. Jennings had the choice to cut the salaries for his office and the Assessor’s Office for the people that make more than $100,000 in salary and benefits, but he went back to the taxpayer’s pocket to take the last penny.

It seems it never ends with the taxes going up. The more we give, the more they want. The taxing bodies do not seem to care about the hardship that families are going through, losing jobs, homes, dignity.

Thank you, Iron Mike, for lowering our taxes and keeping our streets safe. We wish more people would use you as a role model.

Donna Ocasek Crystal Lake

Washington ‘the greatest man in the world’ On this day (Dec. 23) in 1783, the 51-yearold Gen. George Washington formally returned (i.e. resigned) to Congress his commission as Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army, which it had given him some eight-and-a-half years earlier (June 15, 1775) in the Maryland statehouse in Annapolis, where Congress was temporarily sitting.

Historian Gordon Wood has written that this simple act of voluntarily resigning his military commission was, perhaps, the greatest, most unpretentious act of Washington’s long and illustrative public career.

Historian Gary Wills, in his book “Cincinnatus,” eloquently wrote about the analogy often made that Washington giving up military and political power voluntarily can be likened to the Roman Cincinnatus, who had been called from his plow to military service to rescue Rome and returned voluntarily to the plow.

This act of “true patriotism” reminded American artist Benjamln West, then living in London, of a conversation he supposedly had with British King George III during the Revolutionary War. The king asked what Gen. Washington would do if he won American independence. West claimed to have answered that Washington would return to his plow and his Virginia country estate Mount Vernon.

If the Virginian did that, the king is reported to have said, “He will be the greatest man in the world.”

One of artist John Trumbull’s most fa-

8THE FIRST AMENDMENT

ON THIS DAY Joseph C. Morton mous paintings is “The Resignation of General Washington,” which depicts Washington, in formal military attire, presenting his commission to President of Congress Thomas Mifflin. This carefully staged farewell ceremony was, however, only the last of numerous farewells.

It all started in the early fall of 1783, when it was learned that the British finally would leave New York City on Nov. 25, 1783. On Dec. 4, Washington bid a tearful, emotional farewell to a small group of officers who had served with him, at a noon luncheon at New York City’s Frauces Tavern.

After lunch, N.Y. Gov. George Clinton led the parade from the tavern to a barge that would carry “the indispensable man” across the harbor to New Jersey to start what turned out to be a triumphal trip to Maryland’s capital.

At every village on the way, crowds enthusiastically gathered to pay their respects and view the universally revered American military hero. After many days of slow travel, many dinners and numerous celebratory toasts, the weary Washington finally reached Annapolis, where he was ushered into a room of about 20 congressmen and ladies who all curtsied or bowed and removed

their hats.

The obviously humbled Washington then gave an emotional three-and-a-half-minute speech in which he congratulated Congress on winning independence, achieved with “the support of the Supreme Power of the Union, and the patronage of Heaven.” He concluded, in a trembling voice, this final farewell speech by saying, “Having now finished the work assigned to me, I retire from the great theater of action, and, bidding an affectionate farewell to this august body, under whose orders I have so long acted, I here offer my commission, and take my leave of all the employments of public life.”

Washington then hastened to begin his overland trip to his beloved Mount Vernon, having written wife Martha that he would be home by the evening of Dec. 24. He did make it home in time to enjoy Christmas with his wife of 25 years, and to happily resume the long anticipated life of a slave-owning, plantation-owning Virginia aristocrat.

He, of course, did not stay retired for long.

In 1787, he served, somewhat reluctantly, as president of the Constitutional Convention that framed the U.S. Constitution and then served, again somewhat reluctantly, but with distinction, as the unanimously elected first president of the United States.

• Crystal Lake resident Joseph C. Morton is professor emeritus at Northeastern Illinois University. Email him at demjcm@ comcast.net.

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There will be flurries around on Monday, with very cold temperatures around Monday and Tuesday. It will warm up for Christmas Day with high pressure off to the east and with some snow showers pushing through. Another cold day for Thursday before temperatures rebound to around 30 for the end of the week with high pressure in control.

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EAGLES 54, BEARS 11

WEEK 16

SECTION B Northwest Herald Monday, December 23, 2013

FIASCO IN PHILLY

Bears quarterback Jay Cutler walks off the field during the second half of Sunday’s game against the Eagles in Philadelphia.

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Next week, Eagles loss With chance to clinch NFC North, flat Bears lay an egg will mean nothing PHILADELPHIA – Surely, this was a joke.

In a private control room high above the natural grass of Lincoln Financial Field, somebody was howling. Somebody was wheezing. Somebody had tears in their eyes and cramps in their sides.

Because this, my friends, was comedy gold.

“And now for an update from around the league…”

The Bears pretended not to notice the high-resolution images on the scoreboard, the deep-voiced announcer blasting through the speakers. They lined up in a defensive huddle near midfield and pretended to ponder the Eagles’ next play, pretended that their next move would be their best.

It was a valiant attempt by a once mighty group of defenders.

BEARS INSIDER Tom Musick But how could Lance Briggs or Julius Peppers or Shea McClellin or Major Wright not have noticed? How could they have avoided the noisy highlights, which led off with clips from the New York Giants’ overtime win against the Detroit Lions? How could they have manipulated their eyes and ears as the highlights rolled on with footage from the Pittsburgh Steelers’ win against the Green Bay Packers?

See MUSICK, page B6

PHILADELPHIA — Two things that are in no danger of being overemphasized: • The Bears had everything to play for Sunday night.

• The Philadelphia Eagles had nothing to play for.

Let’s not lose sight of that as we wander through the wreckage left behind by the Eagles’ 54-11 victory.

The Bears could have won the NFC North with a victory over the Eagles, who knew before the game that their season would be decided by a showdown with the Dallas Cowboys next week, regardless of the outcome against the Bears.

To sum up: Are you kidding me?

It’s hard to overstate just how out of place, out of sorts and out of answers the Bears were against the Eagles, and that was just in

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the first quarter. They trailed 21-0 after the first 15 minutes of play.

“Embarrassment” is a strong word, but it fits like a receiver’s glove here. There is no good excuse for falling apart so spectacularly in a game set up so perfectly for the Bears.

They embarrassed themselves on national TV by either not being ready or not being good enough. Pick your poison.

“We were ready to play this game, and we played a terrible football game,’’ coach Marc

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Eagles QB Nick Foles threw two touchdown passes, LeSean McCoy ran for two scores and Philadelphia routed the Bears, 54-11, in a matchup of first-place teams with opposite stakes.

The Bears’ loss sets up a winner-take-all game for the NFC North Division crown Sunday against the Green Bay Packers.

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NORTHERN ILLINOIS FOOTBALL

Persistence pays off for Huskies running back 1,000-yard rusher nearly quit last year to move to San Diego

By STEVE NITZ snitz@shawmedia.com DeKALB – A year ago around this time, Cameron Stingily was thinking about San Diego for a completely different reason.

Stingily wasn’t headed to the Poinsettia Bowl, where Northern Illinois will take on Utah State on Thursday night.

The NIU junior tailback had been frustrated. Stingily suffered a torn Achilles during the 2010 season and missed all of 2011 as well. In the spring of 2012, he made the switch from linebacker to running back.

Last season, he was buried on the depth chart, getting

8SPORTS SHORTS Wash. lawmaker calls Ariz. ‘racist wasteland’ SEATTLE – A Washington state lawmaker said Sunday he was just engaging in some sports trash talk when he called the state of Arizona a “racist wasteland.”

Democratic Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon made his harsh comment on Twitter after the Seattle Seahawks’ loss to the Arizona Cardinals. Fitzgibbon later deleted his message and said in an interview that people were taking his trash talk a little too seriously.

“If folks are going to take that too seriously, then I’m sorry about that,” Fitzgibbon said.

Still, Fitzgibbon said people in Washington state “have not appreciated” how Arizona has treated immigrants, particularly citing a 2010 immigration law that was subject to a legal challenge from the federal government. He said Arizona leaders need to look at changing laws that he believes amount to racial profiling.

The Cardinals’ 17-10 victory in Seattle on Sunday kept their postseason hopes alive while snapping the Seahawks’ 14game home winning streak.

Fitzgibbon’s comment was posted shortly after the game.

“Losing a football game sucks,” Fitzgibbon wrote.

“Losing to a desert racist wasteland sucks a lot.”

Obama attends college basketball game in Hawaii HONOLULU – President Barack Obama and the vacationing first family momentarily skipped the beach in Hawaii on Sunday to take in a college basketball game.

Obama, first lady Michelle Obama and daughters Sasha and Malia attended the Oregon State-Akron game Sunday at the Diamond Head Classic tournament in Honolulu.

Oregon State is coached by Michelle Obama’s brother, Craig Robinson.

Alex Cabrera breaks Venezuelan HR record CARACAS, Venezuela – Former major leaguer Alex Cabrera has broken a three-decade-old Venezuelan record for most home runs in a season.

Cabrera hit his 21st home run Sunday, a grand slam that soared into the left-field bleachers and surpassed the tally set in 1980 by former big league catcher Bo Diaz.

Betfair Hollywood Park closes for good INGLEWOOD, Calif. – Fans crowded into Betfair Hollywood Park for the last time Sunday.

The track closed for good after the day’s 11 races, ending 75 years of racing that featured such thoroughbred stars as Seabiscuit, Triple Crown winners Citation, Seattle Slew and Affirmed, and Zenyatta.

The first Breeders’ Cup in 1984 was run here.

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Next No. 23 NIU vs. Utah St., 8:30 p.m.

Thursday, in San Diego, ESPN only one rushing attempt.

Stingily was depressed with how limited his role was. He wanted greener pastures and warmer weather.

One day last season, he wanted to find out the top-line college campuses in the U.S., so he put it into Google.

“He said, ‘Stick with it, just keep working. Eventually, something has to give,’ ” Cameron Stingily said. “ ‘You’re working hard, coaches eventually are going to see that you’re working,’ and stuff like that.”

It did work out, and now Stingily is going to enjoy the warm weather in San Diego with the Huskies.

He’s the first NIU tailback to rush for 1,000 yards since Chad Spann in 2010. Stingily has 1,081 yards, and also is improving his blocking.

“He’s coming along. We Monica Maschak – mmaschak@shawmedia.com Running back Cameron Stingily slips a tackle attempt in the third quar- don’t ask him to do a ton of ter of the MAC Championship Game against Bowling Green on Dec. 6 [blocking]. Sometimes he’ll block for Jordan (Lynch), some at Ford Field in Detroit. of his plays,” NIU offensive coWhat showed up was a and a new team, and figured it ordinator Bob Cole said. “He’s college in San Diego, though would be a good city to go to. getting a lot better.”

But that changed after a Stingily can’t pinpoint which When the coaching staff exact one. He was thinking conversation with his father, turned over last season after Dave Doeren’s departure, Stinabout finding a new home Byron, swayed him away.

gily said it gave him a good opportunity to reinvent himself, show the coaches he’s a hard worker.

With Akeem Daniels and Keith Harris Jr. not participating in spring ball, it was a chance for Stingily to get some good reps. The reps continued in fall camp with Daniels still out while recovering from offseason foot surgery.

Stingily has been NIU’s starter ever since.

Getting to 1,000 yards wasn’t a blip on Stingily’s radar in August, but now it’s reality.

“That wasn’t even a goal at the beginning of the year. I just wanted to get on the field and stay on the field,” he said.

“All the other stuff, anything else after that was extra. I just wanted to be on the field and stay on the field.”

BLACKHAWKS

Bickell’s drought isn’t hurting Hawks

By MARK LAZERUS mlazerus@suntimes.com On another team, in another situation, the pressure on Blackhawks winger Bryan Bickell right now would be immense.

Coming off a breakthrough postseason and a summer in which he signed a four-year, $16 million contract, Bickell stumbled out of the gate, then missed a month with a knee injury just as he started to get comfortable.

With one game left before the NHL goes on its three-day Christmas break, Bickell has a mere five goals – one since Oct. 28, a span of 13 games – and one assist.

Does Bickell want to score?

Of course. But does he need to score? Not really. Not on this team, which has more weapons than it knows what to do with.

The Hawks are by far the highest-scoring team in the league with 140 goals through 38 games. They have six players with at least 10 goals: Patrick Kane (21), Patrick Sharp (16), Marian Hossa (14), Jonathan Toews (13), Brandon Saad (12) and Andrew Shaw (10).

Only the St. Louis Blues and Toronto Maple Leafs have five such players, and four teams – the Buffalo Sabres, Florida Panthers, Nashville Predators and New York Rangers – don’t have any. Most teams have two or three.

“We have a lot of scorers in the locker room,” said Bickell,

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Blackhawks left wing Bryan Bickell (left) battles San Jose Sharks defenseman Justin Braun on Nov. 17 at the United Center. With one game left before the NHL goes on its three-day Christmas break, Bickell has a mere five goals – one since Oct. 28, a span of 13 games – and one assist.

Next vs. New Jersey, 7 p.m. Monday, CSN, AM-720 who has played in two games since returning from his knee injury. “I feel you can’t go wrong. It’ll be nice to score.

Everybody wants to score. But to do the little things and to help this team win is the ultimate goal.”

And so Bickell will continue to throw his weight around (he had five hits in Friday’s shootout loss to the Vancouver Canucks) and try to create some offense for linemates Shaw and Saad until he regains his timing and touch. And Toews won’t sweat the fact that he has only one goal in his past 13 games, deferring to his sharpshooting wingers Sharp and Hossa and focusing on his defense and playmaking instead.

Scoring droughts happen.

On a team with three bona fide scoring lines, those droughts are far less noticeable. It’s a luxury few teams have.

“Everybody has times where everything’s going in for them, and sometimes guys around them dry up,” Hawks coach Joel Quenneville said. “Jonny’s a scorer at a pretty consistent rate, and he’s gone through stretches where it’s not going in for him. But he’s still effective in other ways. The production in all our lines right now has

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been consistent. I don’t really care who’s doing the scoring. I just want to score.”

As for Bickell, he said Sunday he’s in “great shape” and that his new knee braces aren’t affecting his play. He only has played about 10 minutes in each of his two games since returning, but much of that has to do with both games being penalty-fests and Bickell not playing on special teams.

Shaw said his familiar left winger hasn’t missed a beat.

“He always finishes checks.

He’s always going hard,” Shaw said. “He’s got that heavy shot, and if he doesn’t score, he’s obviously creating opportunities offensively for me and Saad.

We’re playing strong defensively, too. I think he’s been great here.”

Bickell figures the offense will come. And with all the help he has around him, he doesn’t have to press and stress to make it happen.

“It was a slow start, but the team is doing well, and that’s what the main goal is,” he said.

“If I score 10 goals or two goals and we’re still winning, I’ll help out the team in any way. Hopefully, I can score more goals in the next half, but whatever helps makes this team win.”

Notes: Antti Raanta will make his seventh straight start in goal Monday against the New Jersey Devils. ... Corey Crawford skated on his own for the fourth straight day Sunday. Quenneville expects him to rejoin team practices by next week.

NOTRE DAME MEN’S BASKETBALL

Augustin ready for whatever comes his way Grant out because of academics

By JOE COWLEY

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When the Bulls claimed guard D.J. Augustin off waivers from the Toronto Raptors less than two weeks ago, the hope was he could come off the bench and be a Nate Robinson type of player for a team badly in need of scoring.

Who could have guessed he would be just as good as Derrick Rose was this season?

Now before the uproar beNext gins, take into vs. Brooklyn, account the sample size. In the 11 a.m.

Wednesday, 10 games Rose played in beWGN, ESPN, fore he tore the AM-1000 meniscus in his right knee, he was averaging 15.9 points on 35 percent shooting, 4.3 assists and 3.2 rebounds. In the three games Augustin has started, he has averaged 13.7 points on 50 percent shooting, eight assists and 2.3 rebounds. The Bulls averaged 93.2 points with Rose and are averaging 96.3 with Augustin.

And although Rose and Augustin never will be mistaken for equals during the course of a full season, there’s no doubt Augustin can help a Bulls team that was drowning.

“He’s getting a shot to play

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Bulls guard D.J. Augustin (14) shoots during the first quarter of Thursday night’s game against the Thunder in Oklahoma City. In the three games Augustin has started, he has averaged 13.7 points on 50 percent shooting, eight assists and 2.3 rebounds. big minutes, and this game is all about confidence and rhythm,” Bulls center Joakim Noah said of Augustin, a firstround pick out of Texas in 2008. “I think he’s getting into a rhythm, getting comfortable knowing people’s tendencies.

He’s aggressive, looking to shoot, and we need that out of him.”

They needed something.

Kirk Hinrich once again has found himself on the shelf, fighting a back problem, and Marquis Teague looks like a

player who has lost his confidence. In Augustin, though, the Bulls finally might have stumbled on to something.

“I know how the NBA is – it’s a business,” Augustin said. “But I’m the type of person that I don’t get down on myself. I keep working hard because you never know what can happen. The situation in Toronto, I didn’t get down on myself. Then I came here, and I’ve been playing a lot. I think if I would have gotten down on myself, when I came here,

I wouldn’t have been ready to play.”

He was ready. Just like he was when he was drafted ninth overall by the Charlotte Bobcats in 2008. He averaged 11.8 points as a rookie and 14.4 points and 6.1 assists in his third season.

The Indiana Pacers thought they got a steal when they signed him for the 2012-13 season, but he never really fit in with them. Then he averaged only 8.2 minutes before being waived by the Raptors this season.

That’s when the injury-depleted Bulls pounced. And it took him only three games – along with Hinrich’s injury – to become a starter.

“Great, great,” coach Tom Thibodeau said of Augustin.

“He plays with a lot of poise.

There’s a good pace to him. He knows how to read things very well. He has guys in rhythm, which I think is important.”

And who knows? With Hinrich a free agent after this season and Rose a question mark because of his injuries, maybe Augustin will have some staying power with the Bulls.

“I always hated playing against the Bulls,” Augustin said. “It’s a grind-it-out team, and they’re going to play hard every night. They’re going to fight you and be tough. I hated playing against them, and now I love being a part of it.”

By TOM COYNE The Associated Press SOUTH BEND, Ind. – Notre Dame will enter its first season in the Atlantic Coast Conference without leading scorer Jerian Grant.

The university posted a statement from Grant on its web site Sunday evening that said he no longer is enrolled at Notre Dame “due to an acJerian Grant ademic matter that I did not handle properly.”

“I take full responsibility for my lack of good judgment and the poor decision that I made.

I have no one to blame but myself for the situation,” he wrote.

“I know and understand the expectations that go with being a student at Notre Dame and I did not live up to those standards.”

Grant is the second high-profile athlete to be suspended from Notre Dame in the past year for academics. Quarterback Everett Golson was suspended from school for the fall semester for academic impropriety.

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MEN’S BASKETBALL ROUNDUP

Wade enlisted kids’ help in proposal to Union

No. 10 UConn sinks Washington

By TIM REYNOLDS The Associated Press MIAMI – Dwyane Wade enlisted some help with his proposal to Gabrielle Union.

The three boys that the Miami Heat guard is raising, his two sons and a nephew, all were part of the engagement surprise, Wade said Sunday when he spoke out about the big news for the first time.

• His youngest son Zion held a sign with her name.

• His nephew Dahveon Morris’ sign said “Will you.”

• And his oldest son Zaire’s sign read “marry us?”

Bewildered, Union turned to Wade and saw him on bended knee, then realized what was happening. An 8½-carat cushion cut diamond sealed the deal, and with that, Wade was an engaged man again.

“I planned it,” Wade said.

“No concrete for my knee. I planned it very well.”

Wade told The Associated Press that no date for the wedding has been set, but expects it to occur in September 2014.

He also said he’s been working on finding the right ring since October, around the time the Heat returned from training camp in the Bahamas.

He met with his jeweler several times in the past three months just to make sure everything was right.

“I kind of know my lady,” Wade said. “I know she’s simple, but at the same time, I just wanted the rock to kind of speak for itself and not do too much with the diamonds. I think it’s a simple ring, but it’s nice. It was nicely done ... it’s timeless.”

The proposal came Saturday afternoon inside the house that the couple has been building for months. It wasn’t exactly a surprise for either – Union has been considered part of the family

while leading five players in double-figure scoring for the SEATTLE – Shabazz Napi- Bears (10-1).

Tre Lynch had 27 points, er scored 15 of his 20 points in the second half and grabbed including five 3-pointers, to six rebounds to lead No. 10 lead Southern (3-9).

No. 17 Iowa St. 79, George MaConnecticut to an 82-70 victory son 67: At Honolulu, Georges over Washington on Sunday.

F e l l o w g u a r d R y a n Niang scored 22 points for Boatright, of East Aurora, had Iowa State in the first round 16 points and five rebounds and of the Diamond Head Classic.

The Cyclones (9-0) had their Lasan Kromah scored 14 points for Connecticut (10-1), which second-lowest scoring game of fell into a double-digit hole ear- the season but still managed to ly in its first true road game of extend their winning streak. the season but controlled the Iowa State was one of 10 undefeated teams in Division I at game in the second half.

C.J. Wilcox led Washing- the start of Sunday.

Patrick Holloway scored 19 ton (6-5) with 19 points on 6-ofpoints for George Mason (5-5).

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Tevin Hammond scored 19 points for Pine Bluff (2-9).

Illinois St. 69, DePaul 64: At Normal, Daishon Knight scored 16 points as Illinois State overcame a woeful shooting afternoon to beat DePaul.

The Redbirds (7-5) rallied from a seven-point second-half deficit despite shooting just 31 percent from the field, including just 5-of-26 from behind the arc.

Northwestern 58, Brown 52: At Evanston, Alex Olah

scored eight of his 10 points in the second half and Kale Abrahamson had nine of his 11 in the final 20 minutes, allowing cold-shooting NorthNo. 25 Iowa 85, Ark.-Pine Bluff western (7-5) to pull out a win.

No. 12 Baylor 81, Southern N. Illinois 71, UC Riverside U. 56: At Waco, Texas, Isaiah 61: At Iowa City, Iowa, Josh Austin had 14 points and 10 Oglesby scored 13 points in his 64: At Riverside, Calif., Dontel Highsmith scored a carebounds as Baylor won its season debut as Iowa rolled.

T h e H a w k e y e s ( 1 1 - 2 ) reer-high 27 points as NIU (510th straight home game.

Austin had his first dou- opened their final nonconfer- 5) took an early lead and held ble-double of the season ence game with a 39-5 run. on to defeat UC Riverside (4-7).

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Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade proposed to his longtime girlfriend, Gabrielle Union, on Saturday and the actress accepted. They announced the news through social media, around the same time as the two-time defending NBA champions were gathering for a team Christmas party. for some time, but the timing of the actual proposal caught the 41-year-old star of films such as “Bring It On” and “Think Like A Man,” along with the BET series “Being Mary Jane,” decidedly off-guard.

“Just a regular Saturday,” Wade said. “My kids were involved in it. We asked her to marry all of us, not just me.

We’re a package deal, so it was cool.”

On Sunday, Union wrote on Twitter that she was still “floatin” over the big news.

“I was truly caught off guard but happy nonetheless,” Union wrote.

Some teammates also were surprised by the news, which became public Saturday night

when the couple turned to Twitter, Instagram and Facebook to make the announcements. Wade and Union showed off the ring at a team Christmas party a few hours after the proposal, and fellow Heat star LeBron James said he knew for a while that the big day was coming.

“It took a lot for him to do it,” said James, a four-time NBA MVP and a longtime friend of Wade’s. “But I think Gab is perfect for him. I think D-Wade is perfect for Gab. For them to be at one now and for their whole family to come together, man, I think it’s amazing. It’s another step for him. I thought it was pretty cool. I’m all for it. I’m happy for them.”

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NFL NATIONAL CONFERENCE North W L T Pct PF Bears 8 7 0 .533 417 Green Bay 7 7 1 .500 384 Detroit 7 8 0 .467 382 Minnesota 4 10 1 .300 377 East W L T Pct PF Philadelphia 9 6 0 .600 418 Dallas 8 7 0 .533 417 N.Y. Giants 6 9 0 .400 274 Washington 3 12 0 .200 328 South W L T Pct PF x-Carolina 11 4 0 .733 345 New Orleans 10 5 0 .667 372 Atlanta 4 10 0 .286 309 Tampa Bay 4 11 0 .267 271 West W L T Pct PF x-Seattle 12 3 0 .800 390 San Francisco 10 4 0 .714 349 Arizona 10 5 0 .667 359 St. Louis 7 8 0 .467 339 AMERICAN CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF y-New England 11 4 0 .733 410 Miami 8 7 0 .533 310 N.Y. Jets 7 8 0 .467 270 Buffalo 6 9 0 .400 319 South W L T Pct PF y-Indianapolis 10 5 0 .667 361 Tennessee 6 9 0 .400 346 Jacksonville 4 11 0 .267 237 Houston 2 13 0 .133 266 North W L T Pct PF y-Cincinnati 10 5 0 .667 396 Baltimore 8 7 0 .533 303 Pittsburgh 7 8 0 .467 359 Cleveland 4 11 0 .267 301 West W L T Pct PF y-Denver 12 3 0 .800 572 x-Kansas City 11 4 0 .733 406 San Diego 8 7 0 .533 369 Oakland 4 11 0 .267 308

PA 445 400 362 467 PA 360 408 377 458 PA 221 287 388 347 PA 222 228 301 337 PA 318 315 380 354 PA 326 371 419 412 PA 288 318 363 386 PA 385 278 324 419

x-clinched playoff spot y-clinched division Sunday’s Games Philadelphia 54, Bears 11 St. Louis 23, Tampa Bay 13 Indianapolis 23, Kansas City 7 Denver 37, Houston 13 Buffalo 19, Miami 0 Carolina 17, New Orleans 13 Dallas 24, Washington 23 N.Y. Jets 24, Cleveland 13 Cincinnati 42, Minnesota 14 Tennessee 20, Jacksonville 16 Arizona 17, Seattle 10 N.Y. Giants 23, Detroit 20, OT San Diego 26, Oakland 13 Pittsburgh 38, Green Bay 31 New England 41, Baltimore 7 Monday’s Game Atlanta at San Francisco, 7:40 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 29 Green Bay at Bears, 3:25 p.m.

Houston at Tennessee, noon Detroit at Minnesota, noon Tampa Bay at New Orleans, noon Carolina at Atlanta, noon Cleveland at Pittsburgh, noon Washington at N.Y. Giants, noon Baltimore at Cincinnati, noon Jacksonville at Indianapolis, noon N.Y. Jets at Miami, noon Buffalo at New England, noon Denver at Oakland, 3:25 p.m.

Kansas City at San Diego, 3:25 p.m.

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

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

Philadelphia at Dallas, 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 26 Little Caesars Pizza Bowl At Detroit Bowling Green (10-3) vs. Pittsburgh (6-6), 5 p.m. (ESPN)

NBA

Poinsettia Bowl At San Diego Northern Illinois (12-1) vs. Utah State (8-5), 8:30 p.m. (ESPN) Friday, Dec. 27 Military Bowl At Annapolis, Md. Marshall (9-4) vs. Maryland (7-5), 1:30 p.m. (ESPN) Texas Bowl At Houston Minnesota (8-4) vs. Syracuse (6-6), 3 p.m. (ESPN) Fight Hunger Bowl At San Francisco BYU (8-4) vs. Washington (8-4), 8:30 p.m. (ESPN) Saturday, Dec. 28 Pinstripe Bowl At New York Notre Dame (8-4) vs. Rutgers (6-6), 11 a.m. (ESPN) Belk Bowl At Charlotte, N.C. Cincinnati (9-3) vs. North Carolina (6-6), 2:20 p.m. (ESPN) Russell Athletic Bowl At Orlando, Fla. Miami (9-3) vs. Louisville (11-1), 5:45 p.m. (ESPN) Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl At Tempe, Ariz.

Kansas State (7-5) vs. Michigan (7-5), 9:15 p.m. (ESPN) Monday, Dec. 30 Armed Forces Bowl At Fort Worth, Texas Middle Tennessee (8-4) vs. Navy (7-4), 10:45 a.m. (ESPN) Music City Bowl At Nashville, Tenn.

Mississippi (7-5) vs. Georgia Tech (7-5), 2:15 p.m. (ESPN) Alamo Bowl At San Antonio Oregon (10-2) vs. Texas (8-4), 5:45 p.m. (ESPN) Holiday Bowl At San Diego Arizona State (10-3) vs. Texas Tech (7-5), 9:15 p.m. (ESPN)

BEARS SCORES/SCHEDULE Opponent Time September 8 Bears 24, Cincinnati 21 15 Bears 31, Minnesota 30 22 Bears 40, Pittsburgh 23 29 Detroit 40, Bears 32 October 6 New Orleans 26, Bears 18 10 Bears 27, N.Y. Giants 21 20 Washington 45, Bears 41 Bye November 4 Bears 27, Green Bay 20 10 Detroit 21, Bears 19 17 Bears 23, Baltimore 20 24 St. Louis 42, Bears 21 December 1 Minnesota 23, Bears 20 9 Bears 45, Dallas 28 15 Bears 38, Cleveland 31 22 Philadelphia 54, Bears 11 29 GREEN BAY 3:25 p.m.

COLLEGE BOWL SCORES/SCHEDULE Saturday, Dec. 21 New Mexico Bowl At Albuquerque Colorado State 48, Washington State 45 Las Vegas Bowl Southern Cal 45, Fresno State 20 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl At Boise, Idaho San Diego State 49, Buffalo 24 New Orleans Bowl Louisiana-Lafayette 24, Tulane 21 Monday, Dec. 23 Beef ‘O’ Brady’s Bowl At St. Petersburg, Fla. Ohio (7-5) vs. East Carolina (9-3), noon (ESPN) Tuesday, Dec. 24 Hawaii Bowl At Honolulu Oregon State (6-6) vs. Boise State (8-4), 7 p.m. (ESPN)

Wednesday, Jan. 1 Heart of Dallas Bowl At Dallas UNLV (7-5) vs. North Texas (8-4), 11 a.m. (ESPNU) Gator Bowl At Jacksonville, Fla. Nebraska (8-4) vs. Georgia (8-4), 11 a.m. (ESPN2) Capital One Bowl At Orlando, Fla. Wisconsin (9-3) vs. South Carolina (10-2), noon (ABC) Outback Bowl At Tampa, Fla. Iowa (8-4) vs. LSU (9-3), noon (ESPN) Rose Bowl At Pasadena, Calif.

Stanford (11-2) vs. Michigan State (12-1), 4 p.m. (ESPN) Fiesta Bowl At Glendale, Ariz.

Baylor (11-1) vs. UCF (11-1), 7:30 p.m.

(ESPN) Thursday, Jan. 2 Sugar Bowl At New Orleans Alabama (11-1) vs. Oklahoma (10-2), 7:30 p.m. (ESPN) Friday, Jan. 3 Orange Bowl At Miami Ohio State (12-1) vs. Clemson (10-2), 7 p.m. (ESPN) Cotton Bowl At Arlington, Texas Missouri (11-2) vs. Oklahoma State (10-2), 6:30 p.m. (FOX) Saturday, Jan. 4 BBVA Compass Bowl At Birmingham, Ala. Vanderbilt (8-4) vs. Houston (8-4), noon (ESPN) Sunday, Jan. 5 GoDaddy.com Bowl At Mobile, Ala. Arkansas State (7-5) vs. Ball State (102), 8 p.m. (ESPN) Monday, Jan. 6 BCS National Championship At Pasadena, Calif.

Florida State (13-0) vs. Auburn (12-1), 7:30 p.m. (ESPN) Saturday, Jan. 18 East-West Shrine Classic At St. Petersburg, Fla. East vs. West, 3 p.m. (NFLN) Saturday, Jan. 25 Senior Bowl At Mobile, Ala. South vs. North, 3 p.m. (NFLN)

GA 105 81 83 92 105 110 103 GA 96 71 90 93 108 115 133 GA 75 86 84 105 111 126 117 104 GA 83 109 94 103 101 101 103 129

NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss.

Sunday’s Games N.Y. Rangers 4, Minnesota 1 Vancouver 2, Winnipeg 1 Monday’s Games New Jersey at Blackhawks, 7 p.m.

Phoenix at Buffalo, 6 p.m.

Toronto at N.Y. Rangers, 6 p.m.

Anaheim at Washington, 6 p.m.

Columbus at Carolina, 6 p.m.

Pittsburgh at Ottawa, 6:30 p.m.

N.Y. Islanders at Detroit, 6:30 p.m.

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

Minnesota at Philadelphia, 6:30 p.m.

Boston at Nashville, 7 p.m.

St. Louis at Calgary, 7 p.m.

Winnipeg at Edmonton, 8:30 p.m.

Dallas at Los Angeles, 9:30 p.m.

Colorado at San Jose, 9:30 p.m.

Tuesday’s Games No games scheduled

NHL LEADERS Through Dec. 20 Sidney Crosby, Pit Patrick Kane, Hawks Evgeni Malkin, Pit Nicklas Backstrom, Was Alex Ovechkin, Was

GP G A PTS 37 19 32 51 38 21 27 48 32 9 32 41 35 8 33 41 33 29 11 40

GB — 1 2½ 3½ 4½ GB — 5½ 7½ 8 12½ GB — 3½ 6 9 9½ GB — ½ 8 10 16 GB — 2½ 4½ 6 10½

BULLS SCHEDULE Date 25 28 30 31 2 4 7 10 11 13 15 17 18 20

Opponent at Brooklyn DALLAS at Memphis TORONTO January BOSTON ATLANTA PHOENIX at Milwaukee CHARLOTTE WASHINGTON at Orlando at Washington PHILADELPHIA L.A. LAKERS

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NBA LEADERS Through Dec. 21

Scoring G FG Durant, OKC 26 236 Anthony, NYK 26 244 Love, MIN 26 216 James, MIA 26 236 Curry, GOL 25 210 Harden, HOU 23 168 George, IND 26 209 Aldridge, POR 28 268 Cousins, SAC 25 207 Afflalo, ORL 26 197 Lillard, POR 28 188 Irving, CLE 26 204 DeRozan, TOR 24 185 Westbrook, OKC 23 177 Nowitzki, DAL 26 201 Ellis, DAL 27 205 Griffin, LAC 28 219 Martin, MIN 25 161 Thompson, GOL 28 202 Wall, WAS 25 177

FT 216 165 158 145 102 168 134 111 148 115 140 108 118 106 108 128 131 135 61 106

PTS AVG 735 28.3 690 26.5 655 25.2 648 24.9 607 24.3 549 23.9 620 23.8 647 23.1 562 22.5 566 21.8 603 21.5 559 21.5 516 21.5 492 21.4 549 21.1 558 20.7 574 20.5 509 20.4 552 19.7 490 19.6

Rebounds G OFF DEF TOT AVG Love, MIN 26 100 255 355 13.7 Howard, HOU 28 100 270 370 13.2 Jordan, LAC 28 112 251 363 13.0 Drummond, DET 29 152 212 364 12.6 Aldridge, POR 28 69 240 309 11.0 Cousins, SAC 25 70 198 268 10.7 Bogut, GOL 27 73 213 286 10.6 Griffin, LAC 28 65 230 295 10.5 Thompson, CLE 26 98 161 259 10.0 Lee, GOL 28 81 197 278 9.9 Assists G Paul, LAC 27 Curry, GOL 25 Wall, WAS 25 Holiday, NOR 25 Teague, ATL 27 Jennings, DET 27 Lawson, DEN 24 Rubio, MIN 27 Blake, LAL 21 Westbrook, OKC 23

AST 304 231 228 201 217 215 190 213 162 159

AVG 11.3 9.2 9.1 8.0 8.0 8.0 7.9 7.9 7.7 6.9

MEN’S COLLEGE WEEK’S TOP 25 FARED

HOCKEY NHL

GB — 10 11½ 11½ 16

Sunday’s Games Indiana 106, Boston 79 Portland 110, New Orleans 107 L.A. Clippers 120, Minnesota 116 Monday’s Games New York at Orlando, 6 p.m.

Detroit at Cleveland, 6 p.m.

Milwaukee at Charlotte, 6 p.m.

Atlanta at Miami, 6:30 p.m.

Indiana at Brooklyn, 6:30 p.m.

Dallas at Houston, 7 p.m.

Utah at Memphis, 7 p.m.

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

L.A. Lakers at Phoenix, 8 p.m.

Golden State at Denver, 8 p.m.

New Orleans at Sacramento, 9 p.m.

Tuesday’s Games No games schedule Saturday’s Games Bulls 100, Cleveland 84 Memphis 95, New York 87 Washington 106, Boston 99 Sacramento 105, Orlando 100 Houston 114, Detroit 97 Utah 88, Charlotte 85 Milwaukee 116, Philadelphia 106 Oklahoma City 113, San Antonio 100 Phoenix 123, Dallas 108 Portland 110, New Orleans 107 Golden State 102, L.A. Lakers 83 L.A. Clippers 112, Denver 91

Tuesday, Dec. 31 AdvoCare V100 Bowl At Shreveport, La. Arizona (7-5) vs. Boston College (7-5), 11:30 a.m. (ESPN) Sun Bowl At El Paso, Texas Virginia Tech (8-4) vs. UCLA (9-3), noon (CBS) Liberty Bowl At Memphis, Tenn.

Rice (9-3) vs. Mississippi State (6-6), 3 p.m. (ESPN) Chick-fil-A Bowl At Atlanta Texas A&M (8-4) vs. Duke (10-3), 7 p.m. (ESPN)

Date

WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF Blackhawks 38 25 7 6 56 140 St. Louis 35 24 7 4 52 125 Colorado 35 23 10 2 48 102 Minnesota 38 20 13 5 45 87 Dallas 35 17 12 6 40 101 Winnipeg 38 16 17 5 37 101 Nashville 36 16 16 4 36 83 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF Anaheim 38 26 7 5 57 124 Los Angeles 37 25 8 4 54 104 San Jose 36 22 8 6 50 116 Vancouver 39 22 11 6 50 106 Phoenix 35 19 10 6 44 110 Calgary 36 13 17 6 32 91 Edmonton 38 11 24 3 25 95 EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF Boston 36 24 10 2 50 100 Tampa Bay 36 22 11 3 47 100 Montreal 38 22 13 3 47 96 Detroit 38 17 12 9 43 99 Toronto 38 18 16 4 40 105 Ottawa 38 14 17 7 35 106 Florida 37 14 18 5 33 87 Buffalo 36 9 24 3 21 64 Metropolitan Division GP W L OT Pts GF Pittsburgh 38 27 10 1 55 121 Washington 36 19 13 4 42 115 New Jersey 37 15 15 7 37 90 Philadelphia 36 16 16 4 36 89 Carolina 36 14 14 8 36 83 N.Y. Rangers 37 17 18 2 36 86 Columbus 36 15 17 4 34 97 N.Y. Islanders 37 10 20 7 27 93

EASTERN CONFERENCE Central Division W L Pct Indiana 22 5 .815 Detroit 13 16 .448 Bulls 10 16 .385 Cleveland 10 16 .385 Milwaukee 6 21 .222 Atlantic Division W L Pct Toronto 11 14 .440 Boston 12 17 .414 Brooklyn 9 17 .346 New York 8 18 .308 Philadelphia 8 20 .286 Southeast Division W L Pct Miami 20 6 .769 Atlanta 15 12 .556 Washington 12 13 .480 Charlotte 13 15 .464 Orlando 8 19 .296 WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct San Antonio 21 6 .778 Houston 18 10 .643 Dallas 15 12 .556 New Orleans 11 14 .440 Memphis 11 15 .423 Northwest Division W L Pct Portland 23 5 .821 Oklahoma City 22 5 .815 Denver 14 12 .538 Minnesota 13 15 .464 Utah 8 22 .267 Pacific Division W L Pct L.A. Clippers 20 9 .690 Phoenix 16 10 .615 Golden State 15 13 .536 L.A. Lakers 13 14 .481 Sacramento 8 18 .308

Ryan Getzlaf, Anh Alexander Steen, StL John Tavares, NYI Corey Perry, Anh Chris Kunitz, Pit Joe Thornton, SJ Tyler Seguin, Dal Patrick Marleau, SJ

34 34 36 37 37 35 32 35

16 24 13 22 20 5 18 16

23 14 25 15 17 31 17 19

39 38 38 37 37 36 35 35

AHL WESTERN CONFERENCE Midwest Division W L OL SL Pts GF Grand Rapids 21 6 1 1 44 107 Milwaukee 14 7 5 1 34 70 Rockford 15 13 3 0 33 89 Wolves 15 12 0 2 32 82 Iowa 12 13 2 0 26 64 North Division W L OL SL Pts GF Toronto 16 9 1 1 34 77 Rochester 13 11 3 3 32 85 Lake Erie 14 11 0 3 31 76 Hamilton 12 14 0 4 28 73 Utica 10 15 1 1 22 63 West Division W L OL SL Pts GF Abbotsford 21 9 1 1 44 105 Texas 18 9 2 2 40 107 Oklahoma City 11 15 0 5 27 82 Charlotte 12 16 0 1 25 77 San Antonio 11 17 0 3 25 78 EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L OL SL Pts GF Manchester 21 5 1 4 47 98 Providence 14 9 1 5 34 99 St. John’s 15 11 1 2 33 87 Portland 11 10 1 4 27 72 Worcester 12 11 1 1 26 60 East Division W L OL SL Pts GF W-B/Scranton 17 8 1 2 37 84 Binghamton 16 9 0 3 35 99 Norfolk 14 11 1 4 33 84 Hershey 12 10 2 3 29 87 Syracuse 12 12 1 3 28 70 Northeast Division W L OL SL Pts GF Springfield 20 4 1 2 43 86 Albany 17 8 2 1 37 91 Adirondack 13 12 0 2 28 66 Bridgeport 12 14 1 3 28 77 Hartford 9 15 0 4 22 64 NOTE: Two points are awarded for a win, one point for an overtime or shootout loss.

Sunday’s Games Wolves 2, Milwaukee 1, OT Abbotsford 3, Hamilton 2, SO Bridgeport 4, Albany 3 Hershey 4, Worcester 0 Monday’s Games No games scheduled Tuesday’s Games No games scheduled Wednesday’s Games No games scheduled

GA 65 69 106 78 72 GA 65 92 84 88 80 GA 89 84 101 92 96 GA 76 95 76 83 71 GA 69 86 84 83 81 GA 63 73 70 96 92

1. Arizona (12-0) beat Southern U. 6943. Next: vs. Northern Arizona, Monday.

2. Syracuse (11-0) beat High Point 7554. Next: vs. No. 8 Villanova, Saturday.

3. Ohio State (12-0) beat Delaware 76-64; beat Notre Dame 64-61. Next: vs.

Louisiana-Monroe, Friday.

4. Wisconsin (12-0) did not play. Next: vs. Prairie View, Saturday.

5. Michigan State (10-1) beat North Florida 78-48; beat Texas 92-78. Next: vs.

New Orleans, Saturday. Next: at No. 19 Kentucky, Saturday.

6. Louisville (11-1) beat Missouri State 90-60; beat Florida International 85-56.

7. Oklahoma State (11-1) beat Delaware State 75-43; beat No. 20 Colorado 78-73. Next: vs. Robert Morris, Monday, Dec. 30.

8. Duke (9-2) beat Gardner-Webb 85-66; beat UCLA 80-63. Next: vs. Eastern Michigan, Saturday.

8. Villanova (11-0) beat Rider 88-67.

Next: at No. 2 Syracuse, Saturday.

10. UConn (10-1) lost to Stanford 53-51; beat Washington 82-70. Next: vs. Eastern Washington, Saturday.

11. Wichita State (12-0) beat Alabama 72-67; beat North Carolina Central 77-66.

Next: vs. Davidson, Sunday.

12. Baylor (10-1) beat Northwestern State 91-84, OT; beat Southern U. 81-56.

Next: vs. Oral Roberts, Monday, Dec. 30.

13. Oregon (11-0) beat UC Irvine 91-63; beat BYU 100-96, OT. Next: vs. Morgan State, Sunday.

14. North Carolina (8-3) lost to Texas 86-83; beat Davidson 97-85, OT. Next: vs.

Northern Kentucky, Friday.

15. Memphis (8-2) lost to No. 16 Florida 77-75; beat Southeast Missouri State 7765. Next: vs. Jackson State, Saturday.

16. Florida (9-2) beat No. 15 Memphis 77-75; beat Fresno State 66-49. Next: vs.

Savannah State, Sunday.

17. Iowa State (9-0) beat George Mason 79-67. Next: vs. Northern Illinois, Tuesday, Dec. 31.

18. Kansas (8-3) beat Georgetown 8664. Next: vs. Toledo, Monday, Dec. 30.

19. Kentucky (9-3) beat Belmont 93-80.

Next: vs. No. 6 Louisville, Saturday.

20. Colorado (10-2) lost to No. 7 Oklahoma State 78-73. Next: vs. Georgia, Saturday.

21. Gonzaga (10-2) lost to Kansas State 72-62. Next: vs. Santa Clara, Saturday.

22. UMass (10-1) beat Ohio 83-71; lost to Florida State 60-55. Next: vs.

Providence, Saturday.

23. Missouri (10-1) lost to Illinois 65-64.

Next: at N.C. State, Saturday.

24. San Diego State (9-1) beat Southern Utah 76-39; beat McNeese State 65-36. Next: vs. St. Katherine, Friday.

25. Iowa (11-2) beat Arkansas-Pine Bluff 86-61. Next: vs. Nebraska, Tuesday, Dec. 31.

Sunday’s Games MIDWEST Bowling Green 64, Detroit 62 Illinois St. 69, DePaul 64 Indiana 90, Kennesaw St. 66 Iowa 86, Ark.-Pine Bluff 61 Nebraska-Omaha 76, Seattle 69 Northwestern 58, Brown 52 Oakland 100, Robert Morris 94 Southern Cal 79, Dayton 76, OT Wichita State 77, North Carolina Central 66

EAST Colgate 79, Ursinus 51 Drexel 59, St. Francis (Pa.) 49 Hartford 66, St. Peter’s 56 Marist 76, Penn 62 Penn St. 92, Mount St. Mary’s 82 Purdue 73, West Virginia 70 Rhode Island 62, New Hampshire 45 Rutgers 75, Army 72 Seton Hall 92, E. Washington 70 Stony Brook 76, Cornell 54 SOUTH Auburn 77, Boston College 67 Elon 67, FAU 62 Louisiana Tech 83, Louisiana-Monroe 61 Mercer 79, Mississippi 76 Miami 71, La Salle 58 Milwaukee 67, Alabama St. 54 Missouri-St. Louis 80, Davis & Elkins 61 Ohio 70, Richmond 69, OT UCF 90, Valparaiso 62 SOUTHWEST Baylor 81, Southern U. 56 Georgia St. 99, UTSA 68 FAR WEST Florida Gulf Coast 77, Florida A&M 68 N. Illinois 71, UC Riverside 64 Nevada 80, Iona 72 Radford 94, Sacred Heart 78 San Francisco 77, American U. 69 UConn 82, Washington 70 Wyoming 72, N. Colorado 59 TOURNAMENTS Diamond Head Classic First Round Iowa St. 79, George Mason 67

STANDINGS Big Ten Conference Conference Overall W L Pct. W L Pct. Ohio St. 0 0 .000 12 0 1.000 Wisconsin 0 0 .000 12 0 1.000 Michigan St. 0 0 .000 10 1 .909 Illinois 0 0 .000 10 2 .833 Iowa 0 0 .000 10 2 .833 Minnesota 0 0 .000 10 2 .833 Indiana 0 0 .000 9 3 .750 Purdue 0 0 .000 9 3 .750 Nebraska 0 0 .000 8 3 .727 Penn St. 0 0 .000 8 4 .667 Michigan 0 0 .000 7 4 .636 Northwestern 0 0 .000 6 5 .545 Big East Conference Conference Overall W L Pct. W L Pct. Villanova 0 0 .000 11 0 1.000 Providence 0 0 .000 10 2 .833 Butler 0 0 .000 9 2 .818 Creighton 0 0 .000 8 2 .800 Xavier 0 0 .000 9 3 .750 St. John’s 0 0 .000 8 3 .727 Georgetown 0 0 .000 7 3 .700 DePaul 0 0 .000 7 4 .636 Seton Hall 0 0 .000 7 4 .636 Marquette 0 0 .000 7 5 .583 Horizon League Conference Overall W L Pct. W L Pct. Green Bay 0 0 .000 8 3 .727 Milwaukee 0 0 .000 9 4 .692 Valparaiso 0 0 .000 8 5 .615 Youngstown St. 0 0 .000 8 6 .571 Wright St. 0 0 .000 7 7 .500 Cleveland St. 0 0 .000 6 6 .500 Detroit 0 0 .000 5 7 .417 Ill.-Chicago 0 0 .000 5 7 .417 Oakland 0 0 .000 3 10 .231 Atlantic Coast Conference Conference Overall W L Pct. W L Pct. Virginia Tech 1 0 1.000 7 4 .636 Maryland 1 0 1.000 7 5 .583 Syracuse 0 0 .000 11 0 1.000 Pittsburgh 0 0 .000 11 1 .917 Wake Forest 0 0 .000 10 2 .833 Duke 0 0 .000 9 2 .818 NC State 0 0 .000 9 2 .818 Clemson 0 0 .000 8 3 .727 Florida St. 0 0 .000 8 3 .727 North Carolina 0 0 .000 8 3 .727 Virginia 0 0 .000 8 3 .727 Georgia Tech 0 0 .000 8 4 .667 Notre Dame 0 0 .000 8 4 .667 Miami 0 1 .000 6 5 .545 Boston College 0 1 .000 4 7 .364 Big 12 Conference Conference Overall W L Pct. W L Pct. Iowa St. 0 0 .000 8 0 1.000 Oklahoma 0 0 .000 11 1 .917 Oklahoma St. 0 0 .000 11 1 .917 Baylor 0 0 .000 9 1 .900 Texas 0 0 .000 10 2 .833 Kansas 0 0 .000 8 3 .727 Kansas St. 0 0 .000 8 3 .727 TCU 0 0 .000 8 3 .727 West Virginia 0 0 .000 7 4 .636 Texas Tech 0 0 .000 7 5 .583

WOMEN’S COLLEGE WEEK’S TOP 25 FARED 1. UConn (12-0) beat No. 2 Duke 83-61; beat No. 21 California 80-47. Next: vs.

Cincinnati, Sunday.

2. Duke (12-1) lost to No. 1 UConn 83-61; beat Albany (N.Y.) 80-51; beat No. 5 Kentucky 69-61. Next: vs. Old Dominion, Thursday, Jan. 2.

3. Tennessee (10-1) beat Tennessee State 94-43; lost to No. 6 Stanford 76-70.

Next: vs. Lipscomb, Sunday.

4. Notre Dame (10-0) beat Central Michigan 106-72. Next: at Oregon State, Sunday.

5. Kentucky (11-1) lost to No. 2 Duke 69-61. Next: vs. Grambling State, Sunday.

6. Stanford (10-1) beat New Mexico 75-41; beat No. 3 Tennessee 76-70. Next: at Fresno State, Saturday.

7. Louisville (12-1) beat Ball State 105-67; beat No. 11 Colorado 69-62. Next: vs. SMU, Sunday.

8. Maryland (10-1) did not play. Next: vs. Wofford, Saturday.

9. Baylor (9-1) beat Mississippi 87-80.

Next: vs. McNeese State, Saturday.

10. South Carolina (11-1) lost to No. 14 North Carolina 74-66; beat Winthrop 6961; beat South Carolina State 70-26. Next: vs. Savannah State, Saturday.

11. Colorado (9-1) lost to No. 7 Louisville 69-62. Next: vs. Southern Utah, Sunday.

12. LSU (9-2) beat Florida Gulf Coast 69-46; lost to N.C. State 89-79. Next: vs.

Jackson State, Monday, Dec. 30.

13. Oklahoma State (10-0) beat Michigan State 63-57; beat Georgia Tech 68-60.

Next: vs. Texas-Pan American, Sunday.

14. North Carolina (11-2) beat New Orleans 124-41; beat No. 10 South Carolina 74-66; beat High Point 103-71. Next: vs.

James Madison, Thursday, Jan. 2.

15. Iowa State (9-0) did not play. Next: vs. Holy Cross, Saturday.

16. Georgia (11-1) beat Lipscomb 8146; lost to Rutgers 61-58. Next: vs. Illinois, Saturday.

17. Penn State (8-3) beat Alcorn State 85-62. Next: vs. Hartford, Sunday.

18. Purdue (8-2) beat Green Bay 49-45; beat Bowling Green 57-48. Next: vs.

Central Michigan, Saturday.

19. Nebraska (9-2) beat South Dakota 87-53. Next: vs. Oral Roberts, Sunday.

20. Oklahoma (7-4) beat Fairfield 79-57; lost to Marist 76-69. Next: vs. Samford, Sunday.

21. California (7-3) lost to No. 1 UConn 80-47. Next: vs. Lafayette, Sunday.

22. Iowa (11-2) beat Drake 73-51. Next: vs. North Dakota, Saturday.

23. Syracuse (11-1) beat Temple 82-76; beat Niagara 80-44; beat Saint Joseph’s 64-62. Next: at Arizona State, Monday, Dec. 30.

24. Florida State (11-1) beat North Florida 61-42; beat Pacific 73-66; beat Long Beach State 72-57. Next: vs. UT Martin, Saturday.

25. Gonzaga (10-2) beat UC Riverside 87-43; beat Washington State 69-62.

Next: at Saint Mary’s (Cal), Saturday.

Sunday’s Games MIDWEST Dayton 87, Toledo 75 Kansas 82, Tulsa 78 Milwaukee 73, Illinois St. 58 Minnesota 67, Auburn 54 Missouri 75, W. Illinois 60 Nebraska-Omaha 70, Austin Peay 54 Notre Dame 106, Cent. Michigan 72 Oakland 72, W. Michigan 62 Purdue 57, Bowling Green 48 Wichita St. 69, Texas-Pan American 40 EAST Albany (NY) 64, Colgate 50 American International 70, Dominican (NY) 52 Boston U. 69, New Hampshire 58 E. Michigan 64, Monmouth (NJ) 53 Penn St. 85, Alcorn St. 62 St. John’s 72, Texas A&M 70 St. Rose 54, Chestnut Hill 47 Stony Brook 70, Wagner 51 UConn 80, California 47 Villanova 59, Temple 58 SOUTH Alabama St. 57, Savannah St. 52 Duke 69, Kentucky 61 GRU Augusta 70, Mount Olive 65 Lander 72, Lenoir-Rhyne 59 Louisiana Tech 81, Alabama A&M 51 South Carolina 70, SC State 26 St. Bonaventure 58, UNC-Greensboro 46 VCU 94, Florida A&M 67 SOUTHWEST Abilene Christian 58, Texas Tech 57 FAU 71, Jacksonville 62 UTSA 86, Texas St. 83 FAR WEST Colorado St. 59, Weber St. 54 TOURNAMENTS Fairfield Inn Christmas Classic Second Round Kentucky Wesleyan 69, McKendree 59 Missouri-St. Louis 80, Davis & Elkins 61

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

Next game: Sunday GREEN BAY 3:25 p.m.

NEW JERSEY 7 p.m.

CSN AM-720

COLORADO 7 p.m.

CSN AM-720 at Brooklyn 11 a.m.

WGN, ESPN AM-1000 at Lake Erie 6:30 p.m.

WCUU

ON TAP SUNDAY 10:30 p.m.: Diamond Head Classic, consolation bracket game, ESPNU

TV/Radio COLLEGE FOOTBALL 1 p.m.: Beef ‘O’ Brady’s Bowl, East Carolina vs. Ohio, ESPN

NFL FOOTBALL 7:25 p.m.: Atlanta at San Francisco, ESPN

MEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL

NHL HOCKEY

1:30 p.m.: Diamond Head Classic, consolation bracket game, ESPNU 3:30 p.m.: Diamond Head Classic, semiinal, ESPNU 6 p.m.: Morehead State at Tennessee, ESPNU 8 p.m.: Diamond Head Classic, semiinal, ESPN2

6:30 p.m.: Minnesota at Philadelphia, NBCSN 7 p.m.: New Jersey at Blackhawks, CSN, AM-720

SOCCER 1:55 p.m.: Premier League, Arsenal vs. Chelsea, NBCSN

BETTING ODDS

PREPS BOYS SWIMMING Saturday’s result

LOPIN RELAYS

at Rockford East Team scores: 1. Sterling 157, 2.

Moline 145, 3. Belvidere 143, 4. McHenry 121, 5. Rockford Christian 118, 6. Woodstock 73, 7. Jefferson 69, 8. Hononegah 64, 9. Rockford East 63, 10. Boylan JV 35 200 medley relay (frosh/soph): 1.

McHenry 1:49.52 200 medley relay: 1. Moline 1:46.65, 7. McHenry 2:08.30, 8. Woodstock 2:12.43 400 freestyle relay (2x200): 1.

Rockford Christian 4:04.42, 3. McHenry 4:19.00, 6. Woodstock 4:37.08 400 IM relay (2x200): 1. Sterling 4:44.03, 2. McHenry 4:45.93, 5. Woodstock 5:03.62 100 Freestyle relay (2x50): 1.

Sterling 48.58, 8. Woodstock 58.44, 9.

McHenry 59.47 200 Freestyle relay (frosh/soph): 1.

McHenry 1:39.28 200 Butterfly relay (2x100): 1.

Rockford Christian 2:01.60, 4. Woodstock 2:15.43, 6. McHenry 2:54.61 200 Freestyle relay (2x100): 1.

Belvidere 1:51.25, 3. Woodstock 1:59.54, 5. McHenry 2:03.23 200 Backstroke relay (2x100): 1.

Moline 1:57.57, 2. McHenry 2:09.01, 8.

Woodstock 2:40.85 200 Breaststroke relay (2x100): Rockford Christian 2:18.08 400 Freestyle relay (frosh/soph): 1.

McHenry 3:41.50, 8. Woodstock 5:04.55 400 Freestyle relay: 1. Moline 3:31.63, 4. Woodstock 4:03.33, 8. McHenry 4:27.00

GIRLS GYMNASTICS Saturday’s result

HOMEWOOD-FLOSSMOOR HOLIDAY INVITE Team scores: Prairie Ridge 147.5, Glenbard North 135.675, Neuqua Valley 130.05, Lincoln-Way Co-op 129.95, Sandburg 119.65, Andrew 115.65, Leyden 106.55, Homewood-Flossmoor 106.1, Hinsdale South 100.65, Lockport 34.2

WRESTLING Saturday’s result

RALPH W. KRUPKE CLASSIC at Lake Park in Roselle

Team scores: 1. Conant 191.5; 2.

Schaumburg 165.5; 3. Addiston Trail 159; 4. Jacobs 135; 5. Naperville North 125.5; 6. Lake Park 118; 7. Maine West 103; 8.

Mundelein 98; 9. Warren 90.5; 10. Andrew 89; 11. Oswego East 53; 12. Highland Park 52; 13. Niles West 50; t14. St. Charles North, Proviso East 24; 16. Elk Grove 20 Jacobs Results 106: Beau Harrier, fourth 113: David Dudych, fourth 120: Cody Ferenca, first 126: Chris Dranka, second 132: Jacob Sabella, 1-2 138: Dean Lane, 1-2 152: Gunner Groenland, 0-2 160: Michael Ricks, third 170: Michael Bujacz, third 182: Eric Skuliavik, 1-2 195: Charles Goins, 0-2 220: Mark Mamola, first 285: Jon Cieniweicz, 0-2

SCHEDULE MONDAY

Boys Basketball: Dundee-Crown vs.

Englewood, 12:15, Huntley vs. Wendell

Phillips, 6:45 p.m. at Elgin Holiday Tournament; Jacobs Tournament: Crystal Lake South vs. Marian Central, 9 a.m., Prairie Ridge vs. Larkin, 1:30 p.m., Jefferson vs.

Cary-Grove, 3 p.m., Carmel vs. Crystal Lake Central, 4:30 p.m., Jacobs vs. Johnsburg, 7:30 p.m.; E.C. Nichols Tournament: Antioch vs. Richmond Burton, 9 a.m., Harvard vs. Round Lake, Noon, Woodstock vs.

Grant 1:30 p.m., Westminster Christian vs. Woodstock North, 3 p.m., Marengo vs.

Wauconda, 4:30 p.m., Richmond Burton vs. Stillman Valley, 6 p.m., Hampshire vs. Moline, 3 p.m. at DeKalb 86th Chuck Dayton Holiday Tournament Girls Basketball: Cary-Grove vs. Niles West, 3:30, Prairie Ridge vs. Lake Zurich, 10:30 a.m., at Mundelein Tournament, Huntley vs. Geneva, 6:30 p.m. at Montini Catholic Christmas Tournament, Jacobs vs. Glenbard South, 6 p.m., at Wheaton North Classic, McHenry at Riverside-Brookfield Tourney, Wrestling: Stevenson at Cary-Grove, 9:30 a.m.

Girls Bowling: McHenry at Wauconda, 1 p.m.; Elgin at Woodstock co-op, 4:15 p.m.

THURSDAY Boys Basketball: McHenry vs.

Palatine, 7:30 - at Jack Tosh Holiday Tournament; Dundee-Crown, Huntley at Elgin Holiday Tournament; Jacobs Tournament-- South Elgin vs. Prairie Ridge, 9 a.m., Crystal Lake Central vs.

Cary-Grove, 1:30 p.m., Zion-Benton vs. Marian Central, 3 p.m., Bartlett vs.

Crystal Lake South, 4:30 p.m., Lakes vs.

Johnsburg, 6 p.m., Jacobs vs. Tilden, 7:30 p.m.; Hampshire at DeKalb 86th Chuck Dayton Holiday Tournament; Crystal Lake Central at Cary-Grove, 1:30 p.m.

Girls Basketball: Cary-Grove, Prairie Ridge at Mundelein Tournament; DundeeCrown vs Barrington, 8:30 p.m. --- at Charger Christmas Tournament; Hampshire at Lisle Cage Classic Tournament; Huntley at Montini Catholic Christmas Tournament; Jacobs at Wheaton North Classic; McHenry at Riverside-Brookfield Tourney Girls Bowling: Huntley at Plainfield South Holiday Tournament, 9 a.m.

FRIDAY Boys Basketball: McHenry at Jack Tosh Holiday Tournament; Dundee-Crown, Huntley at Elgin Holiday Tournament; Marian Central, Cary-Grove, Prairie Ridge, Crystal Lake South, Johnsburg, Jacobs, Crystal Lake Central at Jacobs Tournament; E.C. Nichols Tournament: Grant vs. Harvard, 9 a.m., Round Lake vs. Woodstock, 10:30 a.m., Hampshire at DeKalb 86th Chuck Dayton Holiday Tournament: New Jerusalem vs. Faith Lutheran, 1:30 p.m. Faith Lutheran vs.

Alden-Hebron 7:30 p.m., at Alden-Hebron Christmas Tourney.

Girls Basketball: Cary-Grove, Prairie Ridge at Mundelein Tournament; Dundee-Crown at Charger Christmas Tournament; Hampshire at Lisle Cage Classic Tournament; Huntley at Montini Catholic Christmas Tournament; Jacobs at Wheaton North Classic; McHenry at Riverside-Brookfield Tourney Boys Swimming: McHenry at Highland Park Invite, 10 a.m.; Woodstock co-op at Rockford Boylan, 11 a.m.

Wrestling: Hampshire at Hampshire Dual Tournament, Marengo at Lincoln Tournament, 9 a.m.; Crystal Lake Central at Machesney Park Tournament, Richmond-Burton at Palatine Berman Wrestling Classic, Cary-Grove, Crystal Lake South at Harlem/Dvorak Tournament, 9:30 a.m.; Harvard at Whitewater, 10 a.m.; Johnsburg at DeKalb Tournament Boys Bowling: Huntley at Boylan Invite, 7:30 a.m.

Girls Bowling: Jacobs at Andrew Bowling Bash, 8:30 a.m.

BASEBALL MLB AVAILABLE FREE AGENTS AMERICAN LEAGUE BALTIMORE (4) — Alexi Casilla, 2b; Jason Hammel, rhp; Brian Roberts, 2b; Francisco Rodriguez, rhp.

BOSTON (4) — Stephen Drew, ss; Joel Hanrahan, rhp; John McDonald, ss; Matt Thornton, lhp.

CLEVELAND (3) — Rich Hill, lhp; Ubaldo Jimenez, rhp; Kelly Shoppach, c.

DETROIT (5) — Joaquin Benoit, rhp; Jeremy Bonderman, rhp; Octavio Dotel, rhp; Ramon Santiago, 2b; Jose Veras, rhp.

HOUSTON (1) — Erik Bedard, lhp.

KANSAS CITY (4) — Bruce Chen, lhp; Carlos Pena, 1b; Ervin Santana, rhp; Miguel Tejada, 2b.

MINNESOTA (1) — Mike Pelfrey, rhp.

NEW YORK (5) — Travis Hafner, dh; Lyle Overbay, 1b; Andy Pettitte, lhp; Mark Reynolds, 1b-3b; Mariano Rivera, rhp.

OAKLAND (2) — Grant Balfour, rhp; Kurt Suzuki, c.

SEATTLE (6) — Endy Chavez, of; Raul Ibanez, of; Kendrys Morales, dh; Oliver Perez, lhp; Humberto Quintero, c; Joe Saunders, lhp.

TAMPA BAY (5) — Jesse Crain, rhp; James Loney, 1b; Fernando Rodney, rhp; Jamey Wright, rhp; Delmon Young, of.

TEXAS (3) — Lance Berkman, dh; Nelson Cruz, of; Matt Garza, rhp.

TORONTO (3) — Munenori Kawasaki, ss-2b; Darren Oliver, lhp; Ramon Ortiz, rhp.

NATIONAL LEAGUE CUBS (3) — Scott Baker, rhp; Kevin Gregg, rhp; Matt Guerrier, rhp.

ATLANTA (7) — Luis Ayala; rhp; Scott Downs, lhp; Freddy Garcia, rhp; Reed Johnson, of; Kameron Loe, rhp; Paul Maholm, lhp; Eric O’Flaherty, lhp.

CINCINNATI (6) — Bronson Arroyo, rhp; Shin-Soo Choo, of; Zach Duke, lhp; Cesar Izturis, ss; Nick Masset, rhp; Manny Parra, lhp.

COLORADO (5) — Rafael Betancourt, rhp; Jeff Francis, lhp; Todd Helton, 1b; Roy Oswalt, rhp; Yorvit Torrealba, c.

LOS ANGELES (6) — Chris Capuano, lhp; Jerry Hairston Jr., 3b; J.P. Howell, lhp; Carlos Marmol, rhp; Juan Uribe, 3b; Michael Young, 3b.

MIAMI (4) — Matt Diaz, of; Austin Kearns, of; Juan Pierre, of; Placido Polanco, 3b.

MILWAUKEE (2) — Yuniesky Betancourt, 1b; Mike Gonzalez, lhp.

NEW YORK (7) — David Aardsma, rhp; Tim Byrdak, lhp; Pedro Feliciano, lhp; Frank Francisco, rhp; Aaron Harang, rhp; Daisuke Matsuzaka, rhp; Johan Santana, lhp.

PHILADELPHIA (1) — Roy Halladay, rhp.

PITTSBURGH (4) — John Buck, c; A.J. Burnett, rhp; Kyle Farnsworth, rhp; Jeff Karstens, rhp.

ST. LOUIS (2) — Chris Carpenter, rhp; Jake Westbrook, rhp.

SAN DIEGO (3) — Ronny Cedeno, ss; Mark Kotsay, of; Jason Marquis, rhp.

SAN FRANCISCO (3) — Chad Gaudin, rhp; Andres Torres, of; Barry Zito, lhp.

WASHINGTON (1) — Chad Tracy, 3b-1b.

FREE AGENT SIGNINGS WHITE SOX (1) — Re-signed Paul Konerko, 1b, to a $2.5 million, one-year contract.

CUBS (1) — Signed Tsuyoshi Wada, lhp, Baltimore, to a minor league contract.

CALENDAR Jan. 8 — Hall of Fame voting announced.

Jan. 14 — Salary arbitration filing.

Jan. 15-16 — Owners’ meetings, Paradise Valley, Ariz.

Jan. 17 — Salary arbitration figures exchanged.

Feb. 1-21 — Salary arbitration hearings, St. Petersburg, Fla. Feb. 13 — Voluntary reporting date for pitchers, catchers and injured players.

Feb. 18 — Voluntary reporting date for other players.

Feb. 25 — Mandatory reporting date.

March 12 — Last day to place a player on unconditional release waivers and pay 30 days termination pay instead of 45 days.

March 22-23 — Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Arizona, Sydney.

March 26 — Last day to request unconditional release waivers on a player without having to pay his full 2014 salary.

March 30 — Opening day for other teams. Active rosters reduced to 25 players.

June 5 — Amateur draft.

July 15 — All-Star game, Minneapolis.

July 18 — Deadline for amateur draft picks to sign.

July 27 — Hall of Fame inductions, Cooperstown, N.Y. July 31 — Last day to trade a player without securing waivers.

Sept. 1 — Active rosters expand to 40 players.

Sept. 30 — Postseason begins.

Oct. 22 — World Series begins.

November TBA — Deadline for teams to make qualifying offers to their eligible former players who became free agents, fifth day after World Series.

November TBA — Deadline for free agents to accept qualifying offers, 12th day after World Series.

Dec. 2 — Last day for teams to offer 2015 contracts to unsigned players.

Dec. 8-11 — Winter meetings, San Diego.

GLANTZ-CULVER LINE College Football Bowls FAVORITE PTS O/U UNDERDOG Beef ‘O’ Brady’s Bowl At St. Petersburg, Fla. East Carolina 14 (62½) Ohio Tuesday Hawaii Bowl At Honolulu Oregon St. 3 (64) Boise St. Thursday Little Caesars Pizza Bowl At Detroit Bowling Green 4½ (50) Pittsburgh Poinsettia Bowl At San Diego N. Illinois 1½ (58) Utah St. Friday Military Bowl At Annapolis, Md. Marshall 2½ (62½) Maryland Texas Bowl At Houston Minnesota 4 (47½) Syracuse Fight Hunger Bowl At San Francisco Washington 3 (60) BYU Saturday Pinstripe Bowl At New York Notre Dame 14 (52½) Rutgers Belk Bowl At Charlotte, N.C. North Carolina 2½ (57½) Cincinnati Russell Athletic Bowl At Orlando, Fla. Louisville 3½ (57) Miami Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl At Tempe, Ariz.

Kansas St. 3½ (55) Michigan Dec. 30 Armed Forces Bowl At Fort Worth, Texas Navy 6½ (55½) Middle Tenn.

Music City Bowl At Nashville, Tenn.

Mississippi 3 (57½) Georgia Tech Alamo Bowl At San Antonio Oregon 13½(67½) Texas Holiday Bowl At San Diego Arizona St. 14 (71) Texas Tech Dec. 31 AdvoCare V100 Bowl At Shreveport, La. Arizona 7½ (57½)Boston College Sun Bowl At El Paso, Texas UCLA 7 (47½) Virginia Tech Liberty Bowl At Memphis, Tenn.

Mississippi St. 7 (50½) Rice Chick-fil-A Bowl At Atlanta Texas A&M 12½(74½) Duke Jan. 1 Gator Bowl At Jacksonville, Fla. Georgia 9 (60) Nebraska Heart of Dallas Bowl North Texas 6½ (55½) UNLV Capital One Bowl At Orlando, Fla. Wisconsin 1½ (51) South Carolina Outback Bowl At Tampa, Fla. LSU 7½ (49) Iowa Rose Bowl At Pasadena, Calif.

Stanford 5½ (42½) Michigan St. Fiesta Bowl At Glendale, Ariz.

Baylor 16½ (69) UCF Jan. 2 Sugar Bowl At New Orleans Alabama 15 (51½) Oklahoma Jan. 3 Cotton Bowl At Arlington, Texas Missouri 1 (60½) Oklahoma St. Orange Bowl At Miami Ohio St. 2½ (68½) Clemson Jan. 4 BBVA Compass Bowl At Birmingham, Ala. Vanderbilt 2½ (54) Houston Jan. 5 GoDaddy.com Bowl At Mobile, Ala. Ball St. 8½ (64) Arkansas St. Jan. 6 BCS National Championship At Pasadena, Calif.

Florida St. 8½ (67) Auburn NFL FAVORITE PTS O/U at San Francisco 14 (46)

UNDERDOG Atlanta

NCAA Basketball FAVORITE LINE UNDERDOG at Fordham 6 Loyola of Chicago at Colorado St. 11½ Ill.-Chicago at Siena 5 Hofstra at Tennessee 13 Morehead St. at SE Missouri 10 IUPUI at S. Illinois 10½ SIU-Edwardsville at UTEP 14½ Montana St. at Arizona 31 N. Arizona NBA FAVORITE LINE O/U UNDERDOG at Orlando 2 (193) New York at Charlotte 6 (184½) Milwaukee at Cleveland 2½(199½) Detroit at Miami 9 (205) Atlanta Indiana 4½ (190) at Brooklyn at Houston 6 (213) Dallas at Memphis 7 (186) Utah at San Antonio 11 (203½) Toronto at Denver 2 (208) Golden State at Phoenix 8½ (209) L.A. Lakers New Orleans 1 (210½)at Sacramento NHL FAVORITE LINE UNDERDOG at Blackhawks -200 New Jersey at Washington -110 Anaheim Phoenix -150 at Buffalo at Carolina -130 Columbus at N.Y. Rangers -125 Toronto Pittsburgh -125 at Ottawa at Detroit -145 N.Y. Islanders at Philadelphia -125 Minnesota at Florida -110 Tampa Bay Boston -140 at Nashville St. Louis -165 at Calgary at Edmonton -120 Winnipeg at San Jose -200 Colorado at Los Angeles -190 Dallas

LINE +170 -110 +130 +110 +105 +105 +125 +105 -110 +120 +145 +100 +170 +165

TRANSACTIONS PROS HOCKEY National Hockey League WASHINGTON CAPITALS — Reassigned C Casey Wellman to Hershey (AHL).

PRO FOOTBALL

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NFC NORTH ROUNDUP

Packers, Lions left door open for Bears The ASSOCIATED PRESS GREEN BAY, Wis. – Too many mistakes, not enough time.

Not even a rarely seen officiating call that broke the Packers’ way could save Green Bay on Sunday.

After surviving the previous two weeks on fourth-quarter comebacks, the Packers ran out of lategame heroics in a 38-31 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday at snowy Lambeau Field.

The Steelers’ flickering playoff hopes remain alive. The loss meant Green Bay (7-7-1) needed the Bears to lose at Philadelphia on Sunday night to stay in the NFC North race.

“I’m not into drama,” coach Mike McCarthy said. “We wanted to control our own destiny, we let that opportunity out of our hands.”

Le’Veon Bell ran for a 1-yard touchdown with 1:28 left, five plays

after safety Troy Polamalu forced a scrambling Matt Flynn to fumble at the 17.

Micah Hyde’s 70-yard kickoff return to the Steelers 31 gave the Packers one last chance. Green Bay got to the 1, but after a Packers penalty the game ended when Flynn’s pass to Jarrett Boykin sailed incomplete in the end zone.

After coming back from 23 points down at halftime the previous week to beat the Dallas Cowboys, the Packers were on the wrong end of late-game rally.

“It’s hard. It’s a tough one to swallow,” Flynn said.

Giants 23, Lions 20 (OT): At Detroit, Josh Brown’s 45-yard field goal on the third drive of overtime lifted the Giants and knocked the Lions (7-8) from postseason consideration. They lost for the fifth time in six games, blowing fourth-quar-

ter leads in each setback that might seal Jim Schwartz’s fate.

The embattled coach chose to play for overtime by running out the clock with 23 seconds and two timeouts left from the Detroit 25.

When the crowd reacted with a chorus of boos, Schwartz turned his head toward the stands and appeared to angrily shout back at the fans.

Schwartz has lost nine straight games in December or January, leading to his job being in jeopardy.

The Giants (6-9) overcame Eli Manning’s interception late in regulation and Andre Brown’s fumble on the opening possession in overtime to win for the second time in five games.

Bengals 42, Vikings 14: At Cincinnati, Vincent Rey returned an interception 25 yards for a touchdown as Cincinnati clinched the AFC North.

Andy Dalton threw four touchdown passes.

The Bengals (10-5) remained perfect at home and secured an unprecedented third straight playoff appearance when Miami lost at Buffalo.

Then the Bengals won the division when the Ravens fell to the Patriots.

In his past four home games, Dalton has thrown for five, three, three and four touchdowns. The Bengals have topped 40 points in each of their past four home games, a club record.

The Vikings (4-10-1) had knocked off playoff contenders Chicago and Philadelphia in the past three weeks. Even with Adrian Peterson back from a foot injury, they couldn’t keep up.

The Vikings had allowed the second-most points in the league heading into the game. They gave up 40 for the third time this season.

What to do with Melton now?

SUNDAY’S ROUNDUP BRONCOS 37, TEXANS 13 HOUSTON – Peyton Manning owns the NFL record for touchdown passes in a season and Denver own the AFC West title.

Manning regained his record with 51 when he threw for 400 yards and four touchdowns, including three in the fourth quarter. He surpassed the 50 TD passes Tom Brady threw in 2007 and led the Broncos (12-3) over the Texans (2-13) that extended Houston’s franchise-record skid to 13 games.

Manning had previously established the record by throwing 49 touchdown passes in 2004.

PANTHERS 17, SAINTS 13 CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Cam Newton threw a 14-yard touchdown pass to Domenik Hixon with 23 seconds left to lift Carolina to the team’s first playoff berth since 2008. The Panthers (11-4) can wrap up the NFC South and a first-round bye with a win Sunday at Atlanta.

New Orleans (10-5) still is in position to clinch a playoff berth.

CARDINALS 17, SEAHAWKS 10 SEATTLE – Carson Palmer overcame four interceptions to throw a 31-yard touchdown to Michael Floyd with 2:13 left. Arizona kept its postseason hopes going while snapping Seattle’s 14-game home winning streak.

Arizona (10-5) had to win after Carolina beat New Orleans. The Seahawks still can clinch the NFC West with a win over St. Louis on Sunday.

After Seattle (12-3) took a 10-9 lead with 7:26 left, Palmer led the Cardinals 75 yards and found Floyd for a juggling TD catch with 2:13 left.

PATRIOTS 41, RAVENS 7 PHILADELPHIA – Not long after the Bears landed here in the City of Brotherly Love, one of their injured-reserve members headed out to a Texas bar.

Henry Melton, recovering from knee surgery in late September, didn’t travel with the Bears to Philly on Saturday.

He took the weekend off and went back to his old neighborhood in Grapevine, Texas, the place where he was a threetime all-district running back before moving to the University of Texas and devolving into a defensive lineman.

Yep, that’s what happens when you grow to 6-foot-3, 295 pounds. You give up the ball and join the knuckle-draggers on the line of scrimmage.

At any rate, early Sunday morning, Melton allegedly went a little too primal at that Texas club – ironically named Chill – a fight broke out, and he ended up getting arrested and charged with public intoxication and assault.

The drunk charge is a low-class misdemeanor, and Melton posted $210 bond for it. The assault charge is a Class A misdemeanor and not a good one. That cost Melton $1,000 in bond fee.

But the money isn’t the main thing. Not when Melton was given the franchise tag this season and is in the process of making $8.45 million.

No, the real concern is what this means for his future as a Bear. (Of course, if he has a drinking issue or something like that to deal with, first things first.)

Details are fuzzy and likely messed up – how clear is anything near closing time at the ol’ watering hole? But word is Melton tangled with a bouncer, which is never a good idea.

And big as he is, it appears from his mug shot that somebody might have tried to mop the glass-strewn floor with the left side of Melton’s face.

There will have to be more of an investigation into the events of the night. Maybe there is video of the brawl.

Who knows? In my mind’s eye, I see it as something resembling Gorgo vs. Godzilla, with Rodan, Megalon and pals joining in.

By contract rules, a player involved in something unlawful must immediately contact a team official. The Bears know what Melton was charged with but little else. So bring in the lawyers, please.

Although he spends most of his time in Chicago doing his rehab, Melton doesn’t have to travel with the team for games. Bet he wishes he’d taken this flight with the Bears, though, sad as the

BALTIMORE – Logan Ryan had two interceptions, LeGarrette Blount scored twice and New England ended Baltimore’s four-game winning streak.

The Patriots (11-4) were assured their fifth straight AFC East title when Miami lost at Buffalo. It’s the 11th division crown for New England coach Bill Belichick, tied with Don Shula for most since the 1970 merger.

The loss dropped the Ravens (8-7) into a tie with Miami and San Diego for the final AFC wild-card slot. Baltimore gets in with a win at Cincinnati.

VIEWS Rick Telander game’s outcome was.

And along with general manager Phil Emery having to decide whether to extend Melton another big one-year or multi-year contract, there is the problem the Bears displayed at Lincoln Financial Field in the odd and humid heat: stopping the run with big, mean D-linemen.

Hello, Henry Melton.

Although he probably is better at pass rushing (13 combined sacks in 2011 and 2012), Melton has become an improved run stopper.

The Bears need him.

Last season, he made his first Pro Bowl. He’s only 27.

And I think it’s safe to say he has an attitude.

But that motor must be cranked down several thousand RPMs between games – and then brought to an idle in public places where people drink and get stupid.

Last February, when contract negotiations were going on for Melton’s services, Bears coach Marc Trestman said Melton was “a valuable member of our football team” and a “great asset.”

Football has a different way of grading human beings than most businesses, but at its simplest, the credo comes down to this: Can this guy help us win games without completely embarrassing our organization?

If this was a one-time screwup, it’s a no-brainer: Emery will re-sign him.

Defensive linemen don’t just fall out of, ahem, bar stools.

But if this turns into a major problem and NFL commissioner Roger Goodell gets very upset, who knows how things could turn out?

Meanwhile, the Bears reeked to high heaven as the Eagles ran all over them, rushing for 106 yards in the first half. Eagles running back LeSean McCoy scooted around and spun past Bears linemen, linebackers and DBs as if they were grade-schoolers playing blindfolded.

It really was embarrassing to the division-title-hunting Bears, and a fireplug such as Melton could have helped.

Then again, maybe Melton was better off where he was briefly Sunday – in jail.

Far away from this Philly crime.

• Rick Telander is a Chicago Sun-Times columnist. Write to him at rtelander@suntimes.com.

AP file photo

Bears defensive tackle Henry Melton is carted off after being injured in the third quarter against the Steelers on Sept. 22 in Pittsburgh.

COLTS 23, CHIEFS 7 KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Andrew Luck threw for 241 yards and a touchdown, Donald Brown ran 51 yards for another score in a potential preview of an AFC wild-card game.

Indianapolis (10-5), which already has wrapped up the AFC South, took advantage of four turnovers by Kansas City (11-4) to win for the fifth time in their past six tries against the Chiefs.

If Indianapolis ends up as the No. 4 seed in the playoffs – the Chiefs are assured the fifth seed – the teams will meet again in the warmer environs of Lucas Oil Stadium.

BILLS 19, DOLPHINS 0

AP photo

Eagles running back Bryce Brown (left) and LeSean McCoy celebrate after Brown’s touchdown in the second half against the Bears on Sunday in Philadelphia. The Bears lost, 54-11.

Briggs quiet in his return from injury Veteran linebacker of little help for woeful run defense

By MARK POTASH mpotash@suntimes.com PHILADELPHIA – Lance Briggs was front and center for the opening coin flip Sunday at Lincoln Financial Field.

Calling “tails never fails,” the Bears won the toss and elected to receive.

It was all downhill from there for Briggs and the Bears. Playing for the first time in nine weeks after missing seven games with a fractured left shoulder, Briggs figured to make the Bears’ defense better, if for no other reason than he couldn’t make it worse.

But if Briggs made a Lance Briggs difference, it was imperceptible in the first half against the Eagles Truth be told, the 11-year veteran and seven-time Pro Bowl linebacker was put in the worst possible position for his first game in more than two months.

A 25-yard punt by Adam Podlesh and a fumble by Devin Hester gave the Eagles possession on the Bears’ 43-yard line, then their 39.

A long field is challenging enough for a Bears defense ranked 27th in the NFL. A short field forces one of the worst defenses to play with one hand tied behind its back.

Briggs can make a difference, but not when the Bears’ defense is limping uphill. The Bears were on their heels throughout the first half, and Briggs was simply a good player trying to hold off an avalanche.

On the Eagles’ first play from scrim-

mage, running back LeSean McCoy skipped over Briggs as Briggs battled center Jason Kelce and gained 19 yards.

On first-and-goal from the Bears’ 8, Briggs blitzed but recovered to hold McCoy to a three-yard gain. On secondand-goal, middle linebacker Jon Bostic stopped McCoy for no gain. But on third-and-goal, Eagles quarterback Nick Foles had plenty of time and found Riley Cooper in the back of the end zone for a five-yard touchdown that gave the Eagles a 7-0 lead.

It’s going to take a lot more than Briggs to make NFL-caliber safeties out of Chris Conte and Major Wright, who struggled again to stop anything. But on this night, the notion that Briggs would make anything out of anybody looked like wishful thinking. as the Bears fell behind 21-0 in the first quarter.

In the first half, the Bears’ defense was overwhelmed by an Eagles offense that entered the game ranked No. 2 in the NFL in total yards and first in rushing yards. With eight players getting touches, the Eagles gained 149 yards on 21 plays in the first quarter. That’s seven yards a play.

It was an unfortunate game for Briggs’ return. But even as the Bears stemmed the tide in the second quarter, there was little Briggs could do to stop the onslaught. All the Bears could do was hope they somehow can turn things around by next week against the Packers.

The Bears neeeded only to look at the Eagles for hope. The Eagles entered the game ranked 30th in the NFL in total defense. But that early field position and early lead had their struggling defense running downhill most of the night. They sacked Jay Cutler three times en route to a 24-3 halftime lead and held the Bears to 124 yards on 28 plays. A week earlier, the same defense allowed 455 yards to the Vikings.

But, as was painfully obvious Sunday, the Bears will need more than Briggs to turn things around.

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. – Miami had a threegame winning streak snapped and is in jeopardy of missing the playoffs for a fifth consecutive season. With the loss, Miami (8-7) needs help from other teams. Miami hosts the New York Jets next weekend.

The Dolphins’ loss clinched the AFC East for New England.

The Bills (6-9) closed their home schedule with seven sacks for 56 this season, breaking their previous high of 50 during a 14-game season in 1964.

COWBOYS 24, REDSKINS 23 LANDOVER, Md. – Tony Romo recovered from a bad interception and rallied Dallas from a ninepoint, fourth-quarter deficit. He found DeMarco Murray for a 10-yard touchdown pass on fourth down with 1:08 remaining.

The victory ended a two-game Dallas skid – as well as a five-game December losing streak – and sets up a winner-take-all regular-season finale for the NFC East title next week, when the Cowboys (8-7) host Philadelphia.

Washington (3-12) lost its seventh straight.

CHARGERS 26, RAIDERS 13 SAN DIEGO – San Diego beat hapless Oakland by overcoming three turnovers while benefiting from two turnovers and 12 penalties for 73 yards by the Raiders.

The Chargers also got help from Buffalo, which beat Miami, 19-0, and New England, which beat Baltimore. The Chargers (8-7) have won three straight games for the first time this season, but need more help to end a three-year playoff drought. They have to beat Kansas City at home Sunday and have Miami and Baltimore both lose.

Oakland (4-11) helped San Diego, too, by committing all those penalties.

RAMS 23, BUCCANEERS 13 ST. LOUIS – Robert Quinn got three of St. Louis’ seven sacks and set a franchise season record.

Quinn leads the NFL with 18 sacks. He broke Kevin Carter’s franchise record of 17 in that 1999 Super Bowl title season.

Zac Stacy rushed for 104 yards on 33 carries and a touchdown, and the Rams (7-8) matched their victory total from last year.

Tampa Bay (4-11) managed just 170 total yards, setting a season low for the second straight week.

JETS 24, BROWNS 13 EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – Geno Smith threw two touchdown passes to David Nelson and ran for another score. Smith had his first game with at least two TD passes since October, with no turnovers or sacks. The rookie was 20 of 36 for 214 yards and also ran for 48 yards – including a 17-yard scoring scamper in the fourth quarter.

Chris Ivory rushed for 109 yards on 20 carries for the Jets (7-8). Jason Campbell was intercepted twice as Cleveland (4-11) lost its sixth straight.

TITANS 20, JAGUARS 16 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Nate Washington scored on a 30-yard reception in the fourth quarter and Tennessee got a much-needed defensive stop late to end a three-game losing streak.

Tennessee (6-9) overcame a 10-point deficit in the second half and won for just the third time since September. Jacksonville (4-11) was in position to take the lead after that, but Ropati Pitoitua stuffed Maurice Jones-Drew on a fourth-and-1 play at the Tennessee 20 with 5:21 remaining.

– The Associated Press

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EAGLES 54, BEARS 11 Chicago 0 3 Philadelphia 21 3

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TEAM STATISTICS Chi 18 257 19-61 196 0-0 8-169 0-0 22-39-1 5-46 6-37.8 3-1 2-10 29:40

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

Phi 28 514 36-289 225 2-2 3-21 1-54 21-25-0 2-5 2-44.0 1-1 2-15 30:20

N. Foles RUSHING L. McCoy B. Brown N. Foles D. Jackson C. Polk B. Smith M. Vick RECEIVING B. Celek R. Cooper D. Jackson L. McCoy Z. Ertz J. Avant C. Polk FUMBLES B. Celek B. Fletcher M. Kendricks C. Williams KICKING

CP/AT 21/25

YDS 230

TD 2

INT 0

ATT 18 9 2 2 1 1 2

YDS 133 115 17 12 12 2 -2

TD 2 1 0 0 1 0 0

LG 19 65 10 8 10 2 -1

REC 3 3 4 6 1 3 1

YDS 58 53 29 29 27 26 8

TD 1 1 0 0 0 0 0

LG 24 32 10 16 27 17 8

FUM 1 0 0 0

LOST REC YDS 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0

FG 1/1

A. Henery PUNTING D. Jones KICKOFF RETURNS R. Cooper C. Polk B. Smith PUNT RETURNS D. Jackson D. Johnson DEFENSE B. Fletcher M. Kendricks D. Ryans C. Williams P. Chung T. Cole V. Curry B. Logan C. Thornton N. Allen C. Barwin B. Boykin F. Cox C. Geathers K. Johnson J. Knott C. Matthews D. Square

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Martellus Bennett – On a dismal night for the Bears’ offense, Bennett caught five passes for a team-high 85 yards, converting several first downs and hauling in a 30-yard pass that led to a touchdown.

Jon Bostic – The rookie is, of course, part of the reason the Bears’ defense couldn’t stop the Eagles. But he did make two big plays: a tackle for loss on a screen play and a fumble recovery.

LeSean McCoy – The league’s leading rusher had no problem against the league’s worst run defense, even with Lance Briggs on the field. McCoy rushed for 133 yards on 18 carries (7.4-yard average) and two touchdowns.

J. Cutler J. McCown RUSHING M. Forte M. Bush J. Cutler J. McCown RECEIVING M. Bennett A. Jeffery B. Marshall M. Forte E. Bennett E. Weems FUMBLES J. Cutler D. Hester J. McCown J. Bostic C. Conte J. Mills KICKING R. Gould PUNTING

XP PTS 7/7 10

NO 2

AVG IN20 LG 44.0 2 47

NO 1 1 1

AVG -4 8 17

TD 0 0 0

LG -4 8 17

NO 1 1

AVG -3 5

TD 0 0

LG -3 5

T-A 7-0 4-1 4-0 4-0 3-1 3-0 3-1 2-0 2-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1-1 1-0 1-0 1-0 1-0

SACK INT 0.0 0 2.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 3.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0

FF 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

A. Podlesh KICKOFF RETURNS D. Hester M. Ford E. Weems PUNT RETURNS D. Hester DEFENSE C. Conte J. Bostic M. Wright I. Frey T. Jennings Z. Bowman D. Bass J. Peppers Ja. Anderson S. McClellin C. Ozougwu C. Steltz C. Wootton L. Briggs J. Ratliff

CP/AT 20/35 2/4

YDS 222 20

TD 1 0

INT 1 0

ATT 9 7 2 1

YDS 29 20 15 -3

TD 0 0 0 0

LG 12 6 11 -3

REC 5 6 4 4 2 1

YDS 85 76 36 25 12 8

TD 0 0 1 0 0 0

LG 30 21 14 10 12 8

FUM 1 1 1 0 0 0

LOST REC YDS 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0

FG 1/1

LG 50

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Getting help – The best thing to happen to the Bears on Sunday happened before kickoff, when the Lions were eliminated from playoff contention and the Packers lost. The Bears certainly didn’t want to lay an egg on national TV, but if they beat the Packers next week, the loss to Philadelphia means little, if anything at all.

2

Staying healthy – Chris Conte got hurt, but was cleared to return, otherwise the Bears avoided injury heading into the biggest game of the season next Sunday. So they have that going for them, which is nice.

3

Coverage teams – The Bears held the Eagles to two yards on two punt returns, including tackling DeSean Jackson for a three-yard loss. Brad Smith, who can be very dangerous on kickoff returns, only gained 17 yards.

3 things that didn’t work

1

First-quarter offense – The Bears went three-and-out two possessions in a row to start the game and went down 21-0. Against a bad Philadelphia defense, the Bears totaled one first down and 26 yards in the first quarter. Matt Forte had four carries for eight yards.

2

Pass defense – No one expected the Bears to stop McCoy, but their concern about stopping the run gave Nick Foles plenty of wide-open options. He completed 21-of-25 passes for two touchdowns, good for a rating of 131.7.

XP PTS 0/0 3

NO 6

AVG IN20 LG 37.5 2 50

NO 6 1 1

AVG 23 7 19

TD 0 0 0

LG 37 7 19

NO 0

AVG 0

TD 0

LG 0

T-A 8-2 7-1 7-0 5-0 4-0 3-0 2-0 2-0 1-2 1-1 1-0 1-0 1-0 0-1 0-1

SACK INT 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 1.0 0 0.0 0 0.5 0

FF 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

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Eagles running back LeSean McCoy scores a touchdown during the first half Sunday against the Bears in Philadelphia. The Bears lost, 54-11.

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BEARS NOTES

3 moments that mattered

Arrest could be costly for Melton

Return game and punting – Devin Hester lost a fumble on his second kickoff return. On one return, he faked a handoff, which didn’t fool the Eagles. When he did lateral to Michael Ford, the return went nowhere. The Bears’ average drive start position was their own 20-yard line.

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By electing to receive, the Bears could have seized upon the excitement from Lions and Packers losses and scored first. Instead, on third-and-three, Trent Cole shoved Matt Forte aside and sacked Jay Cutler, forcing a punt. The Eagles scored on the next drive, and the rout had begun.

2

On the opening drive of the second half, Isaiah Frey stripped McCoy and Stephen Paea recovered the fumble, but the play was overturned – McCoy was down. It would have been the Bears’ first fumble recovery since Week 4, and put the team in position to start a rally.

BEARS PASSING

• MORRISSEY

3 things that worked

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS EAGLES PASSING

Bears offense looks weak, ineffective against Eagles

3 AND OUT

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Every blowout has that moment when the game just gets completely out of hand. That had to be when Cutler threw a pass in the fourth quarter that Brandon Boykin returned 54 yards for a touchdown, or Bryce Brown’s 65-yard touchdown run.

Now what?

Record: 8-7 What it means: The Bears got an absolute gift by having an opportunity to clinch the NFC North, but instead they’ll have to win in Week 17 to make the playoffs, and now are behind the Eagles when it comes to seeding.

Next: The division comes down to game’s longest rivalry, Bears vs. Packers, 3:25 p.m. Sunday at Soldier Field in the season finale. Win, and the Bears are in.

– Kevin Fishbain, kfishbain@shawmedia.com

By TOM MUSICK tmusick@shawmedia.com PHILADELPHIA – The Bears awoke Sunday hoping to make a statement.

Not this kind of statement.

“We are aware of the reports regarding Henry Melton,” the Bears announced in a news release Sunday before their game against the Philadelphia Eagles. “We are currently gathering information to learn more about the circumstances surrounding the arrest.”

Melton, 27, was charged with assault and public intoxication early Sunday after police said he refused to leave a bar and fought with employees in his hometown of Grapevine, Texas. Police said the Bears’ 295-pound defensive tackle needed to be restrained by four bar em-

ployees after allegedly punching a manager and biting his arm. Melton later was freed on $1,210 bond.

Regardless of what happens next, the incident could cost the soon-tobe free agent.

The Bears used the franchise tag this summer to resign Melton to a oneyear deal for about $8.5 million, but he started only three games before he tore his left ACL on Sept. 22 against Pitts- Henry Melton burgh. The injury delivered an abrupt end to an important season for Melton, who reached his first Pro Bowl in 2012 and was eyeing a big-money contract after this season.

Going forward, could teams consider Melton to be a character risk as well as an injury risk?

It’s possible, but far from certain that Melton would re-sign with the Bears. They could have more than $40 million in salary-cap space but must fill dozens of roster spots in addition to deciding whether to bring back Jay Cutler, who could cost more than $16 million with the franchise tag.

Double nickels: As expected, Lance Briggs returned to his familiar starting position as the Bears’ weak-side linebacker after missing the past seven games because of a shoulder injury.

The Bears went 4-3 without Briggs in the starting lineup, although their defense had little to do with the winning record. With rookie fourth-round draft pick Khaseem Greene starting in place of Briggs, the Bears were gashed for at least 170 rushing yards in five out of seven games.

Briggs started alongside fellow linebackers Jon Bostic and James Anderson for only the second time this season. Earlier this season, Briggs started four games alongside D.J. Williams and Anderson.

Ball hogs: It was one small step for a kickoff return unit, one giant leap for Bears-kind.

For the first time this season, the Bears won the coin toss and elected to receive the opening kickoff. The Bears had deferred all seven previous times this season in which they won the coin toss.

Coach Marc Trestman was not rewarded for venturing beyond his comfort zone. Devin Hester returned the opening kickoff to the 19-yard line, and the Bears’ offense promptly went three and out.

Trestman said.

That leaves “not good enough.’’

Whatever Sunday was, it doesn’t bode well for the Bears going into the regular-season finale against the Packers.

That game will decide who will represent the NFC North in the playoffs. The way it looks now, whoever wins, we all lose.

“Nothing says that we can’t play well next week,’’ quarterback Jay Cutler said.

I don’t know. That loss seemed pretty insistent.

Remember the Bears’ offense? The one that had ripped through defenses no matter who was playing quarterback? I think it was taken off the airplane at O’Hare on Saturday and taken to a cold, windowless room. I know for sure it did not make it to Philadelphia.

It seems almost silly now to think about the buildup to this game. The Eagles’ defense shut down the Bears with an aggressive, blitzing attack that had them on their heels all night. The Bears got down so quickly that they didn’t even try to establish a running game.

Offhand, I can’t think of anything that went right for the Bears. If you’re filling out a postgame report card, who gets a decent grade?

Nobody. Everybody’s report card should say, “See me after class.’’

Everything had gone the Bears’ way right up until kickoff. The Steelers had knocked off the Packers. The Lions had lost in overtime to the Giants.

What more did the Bears want?

Their defensive shortcomings have been apparent all season, though this effort was spectacularly below sea level.

The Eagles rushed for 289 yards.

But the offense? This isn’t supposed to happen to a Trestman attack. The line, which had been fairly steady, was under siege almost from the beginning. The Eagles sacked Cutler five times, a season high for the line. They caught Matt Forte for a safety in the third quarter. And so on.

This loss wasn’t on Cutler, or at least it wasn’t on him for throwing bad interceptions when the game mattered. That would be easier to explain.

But the Bears couldn’t move the ball at any point. People surely will focus on Cutler’s pick-six midway through the fourth quarter, but it’s hard to picture Josh McCown doing a whole lot better.

Trestman replaced Cutler with McCown with eight minutes left and the Bears trailing 47-11. It was a merciful act.

The biggest culprit was Devin Hester’s fumble on a kickoff return after the Eagles’ first score. Two minutes later, it was 14-0. This is known as a “tone setter.’’

It wasn’t long before Cutler was throwing on almost every down. Forte had five carries through three quarters.

There was never a moment when the Bears gave any indication they were ready to be part of this game. How is that possible?

I’m sure Soldier Field will be revved up for next Sunday’s game against the Packers. But I’m not sure how there can be any feeling that the Bears will do damage if they get into the playoffs. Not after this pulverization.

“Everybody in this locker room thinks we’re a playoff team,’’ cornerback Tim Jennings said.

The guys in the other locker room probably would disagree.

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

Continued from page B1 How could they not also have taken a moment to glance at their score against the high-powered Eagles – an early 14-0 deficit, soon to become much, much worse?

Not possible.

Somebody was laughing, all right.

Somebody was mocking the Bears for responding to a golden opportunity by laying a nongolden egg.

On a night when the Bears had a chance to be the head of the class, they became the butt of all jokes. They were embarrassed on national television. They had no one to blame but themselves.

And yet they remain in first place.

According to the NFL rulebook, somebody has to win the NFC North at the end of the season.

Somebody has to advance to the playoffs and become one of 12 teams in the hunt for the Super Bowl.

So, as for which team wants to step forward and take the crown…

Bueller? Bueller? Bueller?

We now know that nine wins will be enough to win one of the NFL’s showcase divisions. Heck, depending on what happens next week at Soldier Field, eight wins might be enough to clinch the title.

Fact I: The Lions are toast. Jim Schwartz might want to start applying to grad schools.

Fact II: The Bears and Packers will meet next week, and the winner will go to the playoffs.

Crazy.

The Eagles’ four-quarter beatdown of the Bears did not represent a red flag as much as it represented a giant, 100-story red skyscraper with red flags in every window. The Bears played a terrific game, really, as long as you disregard everything that happened on offense, defense and special teams.

But whether the Bears lost by 1 or by 50 is irrelevant.

Now is the time for short memories.

Now is the time for redemption.

Now is the time for Packer Week.

Less than two months ago, the Bears ventured north into the Land of Beef and Cheese and came away with an improbable 27-20 win. The game’s signature play – a sack by Shea McClellin that broke Aaron Rodgers’ collarbone – quickly changed the

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complexion of the division and the league.

And now here we are, back at first down and anybody’s guess.

Rodgers could be back after sitting out the past seven games. The Packers have gone 2-4-1 without their star quarterback, and if Rodgers is unable to play, then Matt Flynn should earn the nod.

Meanwhile, the Bears will turn to Jay Cutler for one of the most important games of his career.

Could Cutler be the hero? Could Cutler be the goat?

Yes. And yes.

Or maybe Cutler’s performance won’t matter because the Bears left their defense in storage and misplaced the key before the start of this season.

Maybe Rodgers (or Flynn) will carve up the Bears’ faulty secondary, or maybe the Packers’ staunch

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Commitment to relationship ends at computer keyboard Dear Abby: I am a woman in an exclusive, committed relationship with “Vince.”

We have talked about a future together and getting married.

My only issue is I can’t seem to keep him off dating sites.

Even when I catch Vince redhanded, he’ll deny it or blame it on his friend “using his ID.” I have asked him over and over to delete the sites, but he won’t. He continues to tell me he’s in love with me and wants only me. He says I’m the woman of his dreams. If that’s true, there should be no need for him to look anymore, right?

DEAR ABBY Jeanne Phillips Please help me understand his obsession, and if there are any tools I can use to be more effective to talk to Vince about this. – Fuming In

Florida Dear Fuming: Your communication tools are just fine. Your ability to recognize when someone is stringing you along is what needs improvement.

You may feel you are in a

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Dear Abby: I’m conflicted about my role in supporting my children through the death of my ex-wife. We divorced 25 years ago. There was no significant other in her life. I would like to support them emotionally, but I feel the burial, funeral, etc., are matters for their family

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And how soon should I go and be with my children? We have been in close touch, and I believe they know I care and I’m here for them. They live across the country, so the distance and cost of transportation are concerns. – Conflicted In Texas Dear Conflicted: I’m sure no one expects you to contribute financially to the funeral of someone from whom you have been divorced for a quarter of a century. However, you should ask your adult children if they would

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It’s starting to ruin the friendship. Any advice? – Overcor-

rected In Texas Dear Overcorrected:

Whether someone doing this is offensive or not depends upon the spirit in which it’s being done. Your friend may not be certain what he – or you – is saying is correct and he wants to verify it. Often when people check information online, they find more information on the subject.

Your friend may be doing it in the spirit of helpfulness. My husband and I do this with each other often, and neither of us is offended.

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Blood sugar levels must be monitored Dear Dr. K: I have Type 2 diabetes, and I check my blood sugar levels every day.

Why do I need to have my HbA1c levels tested every few months?

Dear Reader: Diabetes is marked by high levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood and urine. Without adequate treatment, diabetes can cause serious long-term complications. The key to preventing them is to control blood sugar – to keep it close to the normal level.

To control your blood sugar levels, you need to know what they are. When I was training in medicine, the only way a patient could do that on his or her own was to test the amount of sugar in the urine.

Checking the sugar levels in the blood required a blood test and laboratory analysis.

Today, by sticking a finger to draw a drop of blood, people can test their blood sugar with a simple home machine: a glucose meter.

Home blood sugar testing machines are quite accurate.

But, like a blood sugar test the doctor does, the result tells you what your blood sugar level is only at the moment

ASK DR. K Dr. Anthony Komaroff the blood is tested. That’s an important limitation, because blood sugar levels vary throughout the day.

When you eat, sugar levels rise. When you exercise, you burn off some of the sugar and lower blood levels. Stress and various medicines you take also can affect blood sugar levels. So, of course, can medicines you take to lower your blood sugar.

That’s where the hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) test comes in. It’s a “big picture” test. It is a way of estimating what your blood sugar levels have been, on average, day in and day out over the past two or three months. That’s very important information, as your HbA1c value reveals whether your treatment program has kept your average blood sugar levels at normal or near-normal levels. People with diabetes should aim for an HbA1c level of less than 7 percent.

Daily blood sugar testing

can help when you are adjusting your medications or deciding which dose of insulin to use. Knowing your blood sugar level also can protect you from spells of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), which can have dangerous complications of their own. And daily blood sugar testing also can spot times when your blood sugar level is getting dangerously high.

Your doctor will use the HbA1c test to spot trends in your blood sugar levels and head off complications. If your HbA1c levels are too high, your doctor should recommend starting medication. If you already are on medication, your doctor may adjust your dose or add another drug to achieve a lower HbA1c level at the next test.

Get your HbA1c levels tested every two to three months until you achieve the goal of less than 7 percent. Then, you can have your HbA1c levels tested every six months.

• Write to Dr. Komaroff at www.askdoctork.com or Ask Doctor K, 10 Shattuck St., Second Floor, Boston, MA 02115.

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JOHNSBURG / PISTAKEE BAY AREA Coach house on estate grounds includes four large rooms. One large bedroom, utility room with half bath with washer and dyrer, upstairs one large bedroom, office area, full bath and dressing area, eat in kitchen and living room. Very quiet and private. No pets except cats, lease required with security deposit and references. $900 per month.

Call 847-767-2500 Lake in the Hills 3BR, 1BA, lr, dr, kitchen, gar. Newly remodled, all new appl, lrg fenced yrd, walking distance to school. 847-658-4951 Marengo 2 & 3BR, 2.5 BA, 2 car gar., $950-$1075/mo.

Broker Owned 815-347-1712

McCullom Lake Cute 2BR, 1BA Renovated, $695/mo + sewer + sec. Managing Broker Owned.

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Spacious 2BR, 2BA, D/W. W/D, C/A. Approx 1000 sq ft. $875/mo & up. 847-875-7985

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SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

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The Allendale Association, a multi-service child welfare agency seeks a part time (6 - 10 hours per week) Speech Therapist for our day education treatment program located in Woodstock, IL. Candidate will provide individual and group therapy to students with communicative disorders & consultation to classroom teachers and will also conduct speech and language screenings and evaluations. Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology required. We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits & an education assistance plan.

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Mother/Daughter Apt. 4BR, 3 full BA, 2 kitchens, 2 laundry rooms, 2 fireplaces, waterfront, 3 blocks from metra. Furnished or non.

815-363-9033 McHenry/Ringwood, 2 BR, 1 BA, Fin. Bsmt. with Fplc., Possible 3rd Br., 1st & Last Mo. Sec. $1175/mo 847-812-1927 McHenry: 5102 Ashland, 4BR, 2BA, 2 car gar., fenced yrd., $1295/mo+sec., pets OK with additional dep. 815-245-2525

WONDER LAKE LARGE 2 STORY 3 bedroom, fenced in yard, 2 car garage, $1350/mo.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE TWENTY- SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MC HENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Plaintiff, -v.STACEY KURO A/K/A STACEY A. KURO, et al Defendants 13 CH 00313 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 8, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on January 13, 2014, at the NLT Title L.L.C, 390 Congress Parkway, Suite D, Crystal Lake, IL, 60014, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 913 MONTANA DRIVE, CARY, IL 60013 Property Index No. 20-07-326006. The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. 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/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. 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 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., NORTH FRONTAGE 15W030 ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-12-36387.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 606064650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-12-36387 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 13 CH 00313 TJSC#: 33-26646 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

I580465 (Published in the Northwest Herald December 23, 30, 2013, January 6, 2014)

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE TWENTY- SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MC HENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK N.A.

Plaintiff, -v.STACEY L. ROLLINS, et al Defendants 13 CH 00588 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 17, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on January 21, 2014, at the NLT Title L.L.C, 390 Congress Parkway, Suite D, Crystal Lake, IL, 60014, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 5357 LANSBURY CIRCLE, LAKE IN THE HILLS, IL 60156 Property Index No. 18-26-329087. The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. 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/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. 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 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., NORTH FRONTAGE 15W030 ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-13-06916.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 606064650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-13-06916 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 13 CH 00588 TJSC#: 33-27078 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

I580463 (Published in the Northwest Herald December 23, 30, 2013, January 6, 2014)

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 22ND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MC HENRY COUNTY, WOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.; Plaintiff, vs.

JUSTIN ADAMS AKA JUSTIN J ADAMS; THE NORTHSTAR CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION; COLLEEN G. THOMAS; CITIBANK, N.A., S/I/I TO CITIBANK (SOUTH DAKOTA), N.A.; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants 13 CH 0906 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on October 17, 2013, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, January 23, 2014, at the hour of 10:30 a.m. in the offices of Botto Gilbert Gehris Lancaster, 970 McHenry Avenue, Crystal Lake, Illinois 60014, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: P.I.N. 19-19-480-030.

Commonly known as 113 CAPELLA COURT, LAKE IN THE HLS, IL 60156.

The improvement on the property consists of a condominium residence. The purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 of the Condominium Property Act Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be

prop ty open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after confirmation of the sale.

For Information: Visit our website at http://service.atty-pierce.com.

Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only.

Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number 1307952.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I578605 (Published in the Northwest Herald December 16, 23, 30, 2013)

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 22ND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MC HENRY COUNTY WOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS Nationstar Mortgage LLC PLAINTIFF Vs. Craig Klosowski; Kelly L. Klosowski; Dell Financial Services LLC; Coach Houses of Chasefield Crossing No. 1 Condominium Association; Woodfield Planning Corporation; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants DEFENDANTS 13 CH 01424 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Craig Klosowski Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants That this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, towit: PARCEL 1: UNIT 811-3 IN COACH HOUSES OF CHASEFIELD CROSSINGS NO.1, AS DELINEATED ON PLAT OF SURVEY OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE: PART OF LOT 1 OF MANOR HOMES OF FOUR COLONIES UNIT 1, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP 43 NORTH, RANGE 8 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED AUGUST 31, 1983 AS DOCUMENT NO. 863622, WHICH SURVEY IS ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT "C" TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM RECORDED OCTOBER 27, 1983 AS DOCUMENT NO. 868043, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME, TOGETHER WITH ITS UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGE INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS, IN MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PARCEL 2: EASEMENT APPURTENANT TO AND FOR THE BENEFIT OF PARCEL 1, AN EXCLUSIVE AND PERPETUAL EASEMENT FOR PARKING PURPOSES IN AND TO UNIT 811G-3 AS SAID UNIT IS SET OUT IN EXHIBIT "C" ATTACHED TO THE DECLARATION RECORDED AS DOCUMENT NO. 868043 IN MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS. COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 811 Chasefield Lane Unit #3 Crystal Lake, IL 60014 and which said Mortgage was made by: Craig Klosowski Kelly L. Klosowski the Mortgagors, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as Nominee for Universal Financial Group, Inc., as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of McHenry County, Illinois, as Document No. 2009R0039489; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending.

NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court, Katherine M. Keefe Clerk of the Circuit Court 2200 N. Seminary Woodstock, IL 60098 on or before January 16, 2014, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 DuPage # 15170 Winnebago # 531 Our File No. 14-13-20186 NOTE: This law firm is deemed to be a debt collector.

I578114 (Published in the Northwest Herald December 16, 23, 30, 2013)

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 22ND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MC HENRY COUNTY WOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS PHH Mortgage Corporation PLAINTIFF Vs. Roman Ruiz; Cecilia Ruiz; Boone Creek Homeowners Association; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants DEFENDANTS 13 CH 01715 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Roman Ruiz Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants That this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, towit: LOT 328 IN BOONE CREEK UNIT 1, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTH HALF OF SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP 45 NORTH, RANGE 8 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE

CLASSIFIED

Page C2• Monday, December 23, 2013 PLAT THEREOF RECORDED MAY 22, 1997 AS DOCUMENT NO. 97R23677, IN MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS. COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 5810 Stonebridge Trail McHenry, IL 60050 and which said Mortgage was made by: Roman Ruiz Cecilia Ruiz the Mortgagors, to Amcore Bank, N.A., as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of McHenry County, Illinois, as Document No. 2004R0072431; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending.

NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court, Katherine M. Keefe Clerk of the Circuit Court 2200 N. Seminary Woodstock, IL 60098 on or before January 16, 2014, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 DuPage # 15170 Winnebago # 531 Our File No. 14-13-23857 NOTE: This law firm is deemed to be a debt collector.

I578105 (Published in the Northwest Herald December 16, 23, 30, 2013)

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 22ND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MCHENRY COUNTYWOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS Wells Fargo Bank, NA Plaintiff, vs.

Nasser Hojjati aka Nassar A. Hojjati; Farzaneh A. Hojjati aka Fazaneh A. Hojjati aka Farzaneh Hojjati; Ali M. Hojjati aka Ali Hojjati; Parkview Townhome Association, Inc. aka Parkview Townhome Association; Household Finance Corporation III; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants.

Property Address: 979 Newbury Drive, Crystal Lake, Illinois 60014 13 CH 1784 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, Parkview Townhome Association, Inc. aka Parkview Townhome Association and UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, defendants in the above entitled cause, that suit has been commenced against you and other defendants in the Circuit Court for the Judicial Circuit by said plaintiff praying for the foreclosure of a certain mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: LOT 5 IN UNIT TEN OF FOUR COLONIES, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTH HALF OF GOVERNMENT LOT 2 OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP 43 NORTH, RANGE 8, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED NOVEMBER 20, 1986 AS DOCUMENT NO. 963232, IN MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS. P.I.N.: 19-07-355-001 Said property is commonly known as: 979 Newbury Drive, Cr l Lake, Illinoi 60014 and

y Crystal Lake, Illinois 60014, and which said mortgag was made by Nasser Hojjati, Farzaneh A. Hojjati and Ali M. Hojjati and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds Document Number as 2005R0045921 and for other relief; that Summons was duly issued out of the above Court against you as provided by law and that said suit is now pending.

NOW THEREFORE, unless you, the said above named defendants, file your answer to the complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Court at Mchenry County on or before January 16, 2014, a default may be taken against you at any time after that date and a Judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said complaint.

Katherine M. Keefe Clerk of the Court 2200 North Seminary Woodstock, Illinois 60098 This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Steven C. Lindberg FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC 1771 W. Diehl Rd., Ste 150 Naperville, IL 60563-4947 630-453-6960 866-402-8661 630-428-4620 (fax) I578109 (Published in the Northwest Herald December 16, 23, 30, 2013)

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 22ND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT McHENRY COUNTY WOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS CITIMORTGAGE, INC. PLAINTIFF VS PATRICIA GRETZ-HOOGHKIRK AKA PATRICIA L GRETZ-HOOGHKIRK AKA PATRICIA L HOOGHKIRK; BMO HARRIS BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO HARRIS, N.A.; STERLING ESTATES II HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION; STERLING ESTATES II SUBDIVISION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS ; DEFENDANTS 1117 BOXWOOD COURT CRYSTAL LAKE, IL 60014 13 CH 1847 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN YOU, PATRICIA GRETZ-HOOGHKIRK AKA PATRICIA L GRETZ-HOOGHKIRK AKA PATRICIA L HOOGHKIRK; STERLING ESTATES II HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION; STERLING ESTATES II SUBDIVISION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS ; defendants, that this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, asking for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: LOT 19 IN STERLING ESTATES II SUBDIVISION-PHASE I, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 43 NORTH, RANGE 7 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED MARCH 12, 1990 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 90R8591, IN MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 1117 BOXWOOD COURT CRYSTAL LAKE, IL 60014 and which said Mortgage was made by, PATRICIA GRETZHOOGHKIRK AKA PATRICIA L GRETZ-HOOGHKIRK AKA PATRICIA L HOOGHKIRK; Mortgagor, to M.E.R.S., INC. AS NOMINEE FOR KEY MORTGAGE SERVICES, INC. Mortgagee, and recorded in the Offic of th Re rd of Deed of

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE 22ND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT MCHENRY COUNTY ILLINOIS, CHANCERY DIVISION BMO HARRIS BANK N.A. f/k/a HARRIS N.A. f/k/a HARRIS TRUST AND SAVINGS BANK, Plaintiff, vs.

ANDREW J. LINTZERIS; RITA S. LINTZERIS; UNKNOWN OWNERS; NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; UNKNOWN TENANTS; OCCUPANTS and LEASEHOLDS, Defendants.

13 CH 1735 NOTICE OF SERVICE BY PUBLICATION The requisite Affidavit for Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, Andrew J. Lintzeris and Rita S. Lintzeris, Defendants in the above-entitled suit, that said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of McHenry County, Illinois, by the said Plaintiff against you and other Defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: Legal Description: LOT 94 IN FALCON RIDGE OF STONEGATE UNIT 1, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 29, TOWNSHIP 43 NORTH, RANGE 8 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED DECEMBER 16, 1993 AS DOCUMENT NO. 93R78382, EXCEPT FOR THAT PART DEEDED TO THE COUNTY OF MCHENRY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: THAT PART OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 29, TOWNSHIP 43 NORTH, RANGE 8 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT OF INTERSECTION OF THE SOUTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF ALGONQUIN ROAD AS RECORDED JANUARY 25, 1950 AS DOCUMENT NO. 227882, SAID POINT BEING 35.00 FEET (10.668 METERS) SOUTH OF, AS MEASURED PERPENDICULARLY TO, THE CENTER LINE OF SAID ALGONQUIN ROAD AND THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 94 IN FLACON RIDGE OF STONEGATE UNIT, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 29, TOWNSHIP 43 NORTH, RANGE 8 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED DECEMBER 16, 1993 AS DOCUMENT NO. 93R78382, AND CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION RECORDED AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 94R0245005 AND 94R024056, SAID NORTHEAST CORNER BEING THE POINT OF BEGINNING? FROM SAID POINT OF BEGINNING? THENCE ON AN ASSUMED BEARING OF SOUTH 05 DEGREES 37 MINUTES 05 SECONDS WEST ALONG THE EASTERLY LINE OF THE GRANTOR 14.78 FEET (4.505 METERS) TO THE NEWLY ESTABLISHED SOUTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF ALGONQUIN ROAD AS DEDICATED BY DOCUMENT NO. 93R078383? THENCE WEST ALONG A NANTANGENTIAL CURVE CONCAVE TO THE NORTH HAVING A RADIUS OF 1918.56 FEET (584.777 METERS), CENTRAL ANGLE 02 DEGREES 58 MINUTES 14 SECONDS, THE CHORD OF SAID CURVE BEARS NORTH 86 DEGREES 23 MINUTES 37 SECONDS WEST, CHORD DISTANCE 99.46 FEET (30.315 METERS), 99.47 FEET (30.318 METERS) TO THE WESTERLY LINE OF THE GRANTOR; THENCE NORTH 05 DEGREES 37 MINUTES 07 SECONDS EAST ALONG THE WESTERLY LINE OF THE GRANTOR 14.94 FEET (4.55 METERS) TO THE SOUTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF THE AFORESAID ALGONQUIN ROAD? THENCE CONTINUING EAST ALONG THE SOUTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF AFORESAID ALGONQUIN ROAD, SAID LINE BEING A CURVE CONCAVE TO THE NORTH HAVING A RADIUS OF 1903.56 FEET (580.205 METERS), CENTRAL ANGLE 02 DEGREES 59 MINUTES 38 SECONDS, THE CHORD OF SAID CURVE BEARS SOUTH 86 DEGREES 17 MINUTES 59 SECONDS EAST, CHORD DISTANCE 99.45 FEET (30.313 METERS) 99.46 FEET (30.17 METERS) TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, IN MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS Permanent Index Number: 19-29-401-001-0000 Commonly Known as: 1 Lake Drive Court, Algonquin, IL 60102 and which Mortgage was made by Andrew J. Lintzeris, to BMO Harris Bank N.A. f/k/a Harris N.A. f/k/a Harris Trust and Savings Bank, and recorded with the Recorder of Deeds of McHenry County, Illinois on May 28, 2004, as Mortgage Document No.: 2004R0048209 and the present owners of the property are (the above-mentioned Mortgagor), and for other relief; that Summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending.

Now, therefore, unless you, the said above-named Defendants, file your Answer to the Complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your Appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of McHenry County, Illinois in the City of Woodstock, Illinois or before January 16, 2014, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a Judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint.

Katherine M. Keefe Clerk of the Court 2200 North Seminary Woodstock, Illinois 60098 Clark Hill PLC Attorneys for Plaintiff 150 North Michigan, Suite 2700 Chicago, IL 60602 Telephone No.: 312.985.5900 I579006 (Published in the Northwest Herald December 16, 23, 30, 2013)

gage fice of the Recorder of Deeds of McHENRY County, Illinois, as Document No. 05R0013575; and for other relief.

UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this County, Katherine M. Keefe Clerk of the Court 2200 North Seminary Woodstock, Illinois 60098 on or before January 16, 2014, A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES Attorneys for Plaintiff Thirteenth Floor 1 North Dearborn Chicago, Illinois 60602 Tel. (312) 346-9088 Fax (312) 346-1557 PA 1315799 I577906 (Published in the Northwest Herald December 16, 23, 30, 2013)

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE TWENTY- SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MC HENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Plaintiff, -v.STACEY KURO A/K/A STACEY A. KURO, et al Defendants 13 CH 00313 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 8, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on January 13, 2014, at the NLT Title L.L.C, 390 Congress Parkway, Suite D, Crystal Lake, IL, 60014, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 77 IN CANDLEWOOD TRAILS UNIT 1, SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP 43 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED AS DOCUMENT 692423 AND CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION RECORDED AS DOCUMENT 762306 IN MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 913 MONTANA DRIVE, CARY, IL 60013 Property Index No. 20-07-326006. The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. 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/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. 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 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., NORTH FRONTAGE 15W030 ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-12-36387.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 606064650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-12-36387 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 13 CH 00313 TJSC#: 33-26646 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

I580465 (Published in the Northwest Herald December 23, 30, 2013, January 6, 2014)

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE TWENTY- SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MC HENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK N.A. Plaintiff, -v.STACEY L. ROLLINS, et al Defendants 13 CH 00588 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 17, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on January 21, 2014, at the NLT Title L.L.C, 390 Congress Parkway, Suite D, Crystal Lake, IL, 60014, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the followi de ribed al

lowing described real estate: LOT 390 IN SPRING LAKE FARM SOUTH UNIT 2, BEING A SUBDIVISION IN THE SOUTH HALF OF SECTION 26, TOWNSHIP 43 NORTH, RANGE 7, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED FEBRUARY 9, 1995 AS DOCUMENT 95R004680, IN MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 5357 LANSBURY CIRCLE, LAKE IN THE HILLS, IL 60156 Property Index No. 18-26-329087. The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. 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/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. 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 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., NORTH FRONTAGE 15W030 ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-13-06916.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 606064650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-13-06916 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 13 CH 00588 TJSC#: 33-27078 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

I580463 (Published in the Northwest Herald December 23, 30, 2013, January 6, 2014)

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 22ND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MC HENRY COUNTY, WOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.; Plaintiff, vs.

JUSTIN ADAMS AKA JUSTIN J ADAMS; THE NORTHSTAR CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION; COLLEEN G. THOMAS; CITIBANK, N.A., S/I/I TO CITIBANK (SOUTH DAKOTA), N.A.; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants 13 CH 0906 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on October 17, 2013, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, January 23, 2014, at the hour of 10:30 a.m. in the offices of Botto Gilbert Gehris Lancaster, 970 McHenry Avenue, Crystal Lake, Illinois 60014, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: UNIT 43-113-A IN NORTHSTAR CONDOMINIUM AS DELINEATED ON A SURVEY OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED TRACT OF LAND PART OF NORTHSTAR PHASE 1, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 19 AND THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 10, TOWNSHIP 43 NORTH, RANGE 8, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JULY 27, 1994 AS DOCUMENT 94R44959, IN MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS, WHICH SURVEY IS ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT A TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM RECORDED AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 94R45114 TOGETHER WITH ITS UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGE INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS. P.I.N. 19-19-480-030.

Commonly known as 113 CAPELLA COURT, LAKE IN THE HLS, IL 60156.

The improvement on the property consists of a condominium residence. The purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 of the Condominium Property Act Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after confirmation of the sale.

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INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I578605 (Published in the Northwest Herald December 16, 23, 30, 2013)

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Persons wishing to appear and be heard at such hearing may do so in person, or by attorney, or other representative. Communication in writing in relation thereto may be filed with Planning and Zoning Commission or at such hearing.

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Call us today: 815-338-2800 ROUTE 14 AUTO PARTS

Fishing Boat ~ 12' Aluminum

+ trailer, moving 1st $400 takes it.

815-701-4302

2006 ENCLOSED TRAILER Great Timber 5x8 with permanent license, $1600/obo.

815-308-5626

1997 Yamaha VMAX 600 XT Electric start, reverse, $1200.

1987 Yamaha Phazer Electric start, $600. Trailer avail.

815-578-8600 ~ 815-337-9400 2002 Polaris 500 Classic Touring, Excellent Cond., many extras $2100 847-639-2260 Snowmobile Helmets (2) Arctic Cat Each $180/new, asking $50/OBO AND/OR 1 leather Artic Cat jacket, & bib pants $120/OBO 815-344-1153

1995 Olds Cutless, 4 door,

automatic, 3.1 V6, 146,444 miles, $1000/OBO 815-814-5983

Snowmobile Suit ~ Leather

Yamaha, like new. Men's, size large with bibs and jacket, $400.

847-302-7009

2003 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS Excellent condition! Low miles, Grandma owned. Would make great taxi or limo $6700 or best.

847-343-2269

$9,250/obo For More Details Call

PartyLite Candle Houses 18 to choose from will sell individually for $7.50 - $15 each, or all 18 for $150. If interested Call 815-477-7383.

WOOL COAT ~ MAN 'S

32” Sansui TV Flat Screen, Excellent Color & Picture - $100 OBO 815-568-8036 46” LCD – Sony, 4 Yrs. Old, Good Condition, Needs some service done - $100 815-701-1832 after 9am

Beige, size medium, paid $225, asking $100. 815-385-3269

Automatic Dishwasher – Whirlpool White - $50. 847-658-8414 Dishwasher: Maytag Excellent Shape, Used Moderately, Almond, Must See! $75 OBO 815-568-5391 REFRIGERATOR - GE White w/ Freezer and Ice Maker. $100 or best offer. 224-569-3776 Small Blue Recliner Excellent Condition - $40 firm 815-943-7757 Washing Machine – Apartment Size Haier Model HLP23E, 1.5 cu.ft.

Excellent Condition - $125 815-353-9732 after 4pm

2002 Mercury Mountaineer

1 owner, 7 passenger, 4x4, loaded.

Heated seats, well maintained.

Free 3 month warranty, $4500.

815-344-9440

1995 GMC C1500 Sierra 5.7L V8, clean, no rust, cloth seats, 67K mi., new starter, radiator, hoses, rear brakes, serp belt, $3600 815-289-9438

www.HuskieWire.com All NIU Sports... All The Time

14MP, HD with charger, $50.

224-523-1569

CORDLESS PANASONIC PHONE SYSTEM

With 4 hand set, answering machine, talking caller ID and speaker phone, $55.

847-829-4546

Non-Electronic Earplug Intercom for 2 - New. Bought at motorcycle show, never used. Paid $90, asking $25.

815-459-0260 DPP-EX50. Prints wonderful pictures, $45/obo.

847-829-4546 Sony TV w/ Remote, 20” - Great Working Condition - $35 815-347-4945 8am-10pm

Sony TV w/Stand Good Condition - $30 815-943-4501 Stereo Receiver – Technics, AM/FM 4 Channel, Model SA6800X $75. 815-568-8036

Avon Christmas Plates

STEREO SYSTEM ~ ZENITH

Burger King Toys

With radio, cassett, CD player, 2 large speakers, amplifier. $200/obo 815-861-3270

CHAIR - Antique Child's Red Wooden Chair 24-1/2" high at back. $28. McHenry.

815-236-1747

20” DVD/VCR combo, excellent working condition! $100 847-829-4546 TV: 26” Sharp w/remote, works very well, excellent condition, rarely used $65 815-648-2226

from 70's & 80's. $125/OBO. 815-385-4353 Star Wars, Toy Story, Simpsons, M&M,1997-99. Original package. $10/ea.

847-807-9156

COMIC BOOKS

TV TOSHIBA

Wii Game System

In 6 boxes, $5-$50.

847-648-1911

Includes 5 games, $200/obo.

815-909-6735

Dairy Milk Can. 20”Tall x 13”Diameter. $35.

815-344-7993 Dickens Heritage Village Collection People & Accessories. $275 OBO. 815-385-4353

Ab Lounge Exerciser $20

Hall or Bedroom Bench

Health Rider, $20.

630-624-8250

Unique and beautiful, cherry, 6 leg with lion claw feet, upholstered, 42”Lx18.5”Wx21”H, exc cond! $195 815-861-6119

Ham Operator, Morse Code

Machine w/original tapes, 1960's, excellent condition, $65.

815-578-0212 HIGH CHAIR - Antique Pine, Child's.

39" H x 17" W w/ removable metal tray. Tray arm lifts. $125. McHenry 815-236-1747

High Chair - Oak

224-523-1569

EXERCISE BIKE Exercise Bike ~ Air $35 815-527-7440 Before 2pm or aft 6pm

Mini Ab Circle: Brand New in Box, $100 815-648-2226

Stationary Bike

Older with tray in front, $85.

847-515-8012 JAR - Glass w/Metal Lid. Outside red w/ ridges in glass. Top opening 5" diameter. Jar is 7 1/2" diameter & 7" high. $25. McHenry.

815-236-1747 LADDERBACK CHAIRS 3 GC AND 5 NEED RUSHING. 5 STRIPPED 224-241-8070. $100

Automatic Settings, Adjustable Seat $50 OBO. 815-308-5840 9a-9p

Metal Tripod Stand

Delivered/Stacked 815-568-7348

Ornamental metal, 5'H, to display pictures, etc, $45.

847-515-8012 MIXING BOWLS - 3 matching: "Hall's Superior Quality Kitchenware - Eureka Homewood Pattern".

Lg 8 5/8", Med 7 3/8", Sm 6 1/8" $49. McHenry. 815-236-1747 NFL Authentic Jersey Number 34 Walter Payton size 50 Original Cost $300 ASKING $200 Brand new w/tags 815-385-2316

PRECIOUS MOMENTS

6 Piece Thanksgiving Dinner. $150. 815-382-2455

Precious Moments Christmas Wreath, $100.

815-382-2455 Secretary/Bookcase Solid Oak w/ curved glass front & drop-front desk and three drawers. $250. 815-338-4049

STAMP COLLECTION-COMPLETE 2 Albums - 3 Catalogues.

Wonderful hobby, $400 815-455-2112

Star War Action Figurines

MIXED FIREWOOD

Oak - Maple - Cherry, $85/FC. Free stacking and delivery.

815-334-7914

Oak $120/FC, $330/C. Mixed $110/FC, $300/C.

2 book shelves - $10 each.

Pick up in Johnsburg. Photo online.

847-345-6674 4 Piece Sectional Ideal for basement or teen room.

Photo online. Pick up in Johnsburg. $25. 847-345-6674

BAR STOOLS (3)

30H”, swivel heats, very sturdy.

Oak frame and arm rest with upholstered seats/back, casino print on wine colored tapestry, $150/all 815-308-5626 BAR STOOLS - Set of 3 durable hardwood with larger seating area than your regular bar stool, classic style, perfect for your kitchen island or breakfast bar. Excellent $95.

815 477-9023 Bed: Oak California King bed and all mirrored headboard and side shelves $399 815-679-6178 BEDROOM SET White wood bedroom set. $395.

Algonquin. 847-877-2169 Blue couches $200 815-679-6178

Mint condition, never opened.

Dewback/Sandtrooper/Ronto/ Jawa/Luke/Tauntaun, $25/ea.

815-861-6119

Sugar & Creamer Pickard

Couch, loveseat and chair with ottoman, light brown.

815-679-6178

Sony Trinitron 32" TV w/remote and stand. Works.

Pick up in Johnsburg. See photo online. 847-345-6674

TV's (2) Both Work Great 815-679-6178

Leather Jacket/Woman's

1 owner, 4 door, 4x4, rebuilt motor and trans, fully loaded. $3600, free 3 month warranty.

815-344-9440

CAMERA ~ NIKKON DIGITAL

Printer ~ Digital Photo Sony 3 Antique hard maple Windsor back chairs by Nichols & Stone, Mass. – matching, 2 w/arms, 34”H at back, seat 17” across, 7 spokes & wide flared neck pc., 2 braces - $75 for all 847-428-2511 ANTIQUE OAK CHAIR - 36" high at back & seat 16-1/2" wide. 2 curved accent braces. Chair is in excellent condition & very sturdy. $50.

815-236-1747

VANITY Beautiful antique pine vanity w/ attached mirror & center drawer.

Brought from England by the dealer, 37-1/4" W, 20" D & 29-1/2" to top of vanity. Mirror 22-3/8" W by 35-3/8" H. Center drawer has metal pull. Legs & side mirror supports have charming decorative sculptured detail. $450.

815-236-1747 Wicker Planter: White rectangular w/ hooped top. $100. 815-338-4049

815-701-3301 1998 Chevy Tahoe LT

CAKE PLATE AND COVER - Vintage Retro Polished Chrome Square Cake Carrier with locking lid, fantastic condition for its age. Top locks onto serving tray with two push tabs. $35. 815 477-9023

Womans Full Length Suede coat w/ fur liner, cuffs & collar, Size 18.

Never worn - Asking $80 815-356-9844 WOMENS TRENCH COAT - w/lining, beautiful regal royal blue, Size 3/4, like new condition, $45. Please call 815 477-9023

Salt & Pepper, gold floral, $135.

815-459-3822

2005 Mercury Grand Marquis

Metallic gray, 57K miles.

Automatic/power windows and lock. Great condition and very clean!

GENERATOR

2013 Briggs & Stratton, (new).

9HP, 5000 watt, $400.

815-790-1896

STEEL WHEELS

4 door, auto, 1 owner, well maintained, great on gas.

Free 3 month warranty, $3300.

815-344-9440

2007 FORD FOCUS SE

Womans Full Length Faux Lynx coat, Size 14, very little wear.

Asking $80 obo. 815-356-9844

Matching pair, 48” off of IH horse drawn hay rake, $130.

815-701-2076

2005 Dodge Neon SE

1 owner, 36K miles, GS model.

V8, loaded, great condition, very clean, white w/silver under panel. $7000/obo.

847-337-1262

Western Leather Boots Ladies, Size 10, Tan, Embossed, 1-1/2” heel, Cute w/ Jeans or Skirts! Excellent Condition - $15 815-455-6201 Womans Full length cape. Size 14.

Ivory color heavy felt. Very little wear. Just dry cleaned.

Asking $80. 815-356-9844

Size 18-20. Black, excellent cond. $150/obo. 815-909-6735

NECKLACE

From Kay Jewelers, 14K white gold quarter carat open heart diamond necklace, 18-20” chain. Retails for $599, asking $350/obo. Great Christmas Gift! 815-260-8293 Velvet Cloche Hats Vintage Inspired – Brand New w/ Tags, Black or Tan Colors - $15 815-455-6201 Wedding Dress – Size 20, Strapless Beaded Ivory/Champagne Bodice Tulle Long Skirt – Lined in Satin David's Bridal – Great Condition & Very Current Style - $20 815-455-6201 McHenryCountySports.com is McHenry County Sports

Pre-Fold Cloth Diapers

24/15-30 lbs. 24/30-45 lbs. 10 diaper covers. Used 1 yr. $280 value. $100. 847-476-6771

Bicycle - 2013 Girls

Specialized Hotrock 20” Coaster Bike, Purple. Used only 1 summer, $120. 815-382-2455

Glass Doors & Fire Screen 30x37 brushed bronze, never used, $100. 815-338-7314

Kitchen Faucet

Chrome, w/sprayer & ceramic cartridge, superior quality, new. $150 815-578-0212

CABINET Triangle cabinet, 65.75 tall, 22.5 wide at bottom and 9 inches deep, very unique, with nine drawers. $80. Please call 847-658-4134 CANOPY BED - King Size Cherry Canopy Bed. Excellent Condition. $400 or best offer. 224-569-3776 Chair. Leather club chair.

Espresso color, rounded lines, excellent condition. Great chair.

Non-smoking house. Cash please. $175. 815-678-4337.

COFFEE TABLE

Italian Provincial, oval, solid wood with 1” thick Italian marble top.

50”Lx22”Wx16”H, $125.00.

Pics Available. 847-476-6771 Dining Room breakfront $200 815-679-6178 Dining Room Buffet $200.00 815-679-6178 Dining Room Set: 6 chairs, glass table, excellent condition, w/hutch (v. good cond.), $425 847-309-5188 Dining Room Table $399.00 815-679-6178 Dresser - Solid walnut w/ hankie drawers & candle stands, attached mirror. $250. 815-338-4049 Dressers (2) in very good condition $150/both 815-679-6178

DVD Cabinet - Solid Oak DVD

Open Cabinet (no door) 24”W x 36”H x 6”D. LIKE NEW! 4 shelves, can fit over 200 DVDs, $50.

847-659-1852

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FREE COUCH Multi-colored (green, blue, yellow orange) rarely used, has some scratch marks from cat - very comfortable - non-smelling.

Pick up only. 815-477-1651

Accordion: 120 Bass Salanti, 4 Sets of Reeds w/Case & Straps, Made in Italy - $125.

815-338-5083 9am-9pm

Flooring/roofing roller 75# - $185 815-861-8155

Hurricane Lamps

X-MAS PUPS AKC ROTWEILER

DISNEY PRINCESS BIKE WITH 16" WHEELS. $35 224-241-8070 DOLL CLOTHES SETS – 18 inch.

Will fit American Girl. $5 each.

Call text 815-861-6457

Christmas Tree Watering Funnel

Gingerbread trim, shingled roof, 4 rooms, 18x12”, newly built. $50.

847-854-7980

avail 12/21, male & female, shots, tails done, adoption fee applies 847-652-9991

GUITAR ~ IBANEZ

Electric G10, $150.

8 channel sound board and snake. $250 815-703-9652

Home Lite Chain Saw With 14” bar, $30.

224-523-1569

Hand pearlized with medal gold foliage, 21”Hx10”, base 6”.

Hand light top or bottom, 60 watts $85/ea or $130/set.

815-861-6119 KIDS TABLE AND CHAIR SET - Just the right size for activities, play or learning, excellent condition, measures 28"L x 22"W x 19.5H. Excellent. $75. 815 477-9023

10”, like new, comes with table extensions, miter slide and blade.

Light weight, portable aluminum. $100 815-338-8327

King size bed $300.00, like new 815-679-6178 Lazy Boy Chaise Lounge great condition $200.00 815-679-6178

For beds, 30”x36”, 100 for $40.

815-578-0212

Pianos Quality Pre-Owned Pianos Delivered & Warrantied

TABLE SAW ~ CRAFTSMAN

815-334-8611

DOLL HOUSE

Long handled pole, $15.

Double sided Christmas wrapping paper, $5/roll. 630-624-8250 44 ft, come and look. $150.

815-459-1015

Aquarium: 100 gallon with all equipment and stand and fish $250.00 815-679-6178

Good Condition! $25/obo.

815-385-6530

In Time for Christmas

Santa Suit $20 815-459-0602 TOBAGGAN - Adirondack sled 8' of fun for the whole family or outdoor decor! Excellent. $225.

815 477-9023

Disposable Absorbent Pads

Pine Coffee Table Carved legs, Natural pine top, Super Cute! - $15.

815-455-6201

HUFFY PRINCESS BIKE WITH 14" WHEELS IN E.C. $30.

224-241-8070

CHRITMAS TREE ~ LIVE

Upright Piano & Bench Walnut Finish, 37” Tall w/ Bench, Excellent Condition, Recently Tuned - $399.

224-622-2886 or 847-426-7106

WALKER

American Girl Doll, Furniture, Clothing & Accessories, $400.

847-515-8649 Large Radio Flyer Bouncing Horse Ages 2 and up, Like new, Pickup only – Spring Grove $65. 815-675-5146

Lionel #455 Sunoco Oil Derrrick

SNOWBLOWER

Roll Top Desk and Chair Dark walnut. $100 815-385-4353 Shelving Unit $30 815-679-6178 Trunks. Rattan. Can be used for coffee and end tables. 1 w/glass top. $75/all. 815-385-4353

Toro Power Clear, 163CC, 4 cycle.

Brand new, electric start, $400.

815-814-8434

AIR FILTER

Floor model, Hepa, $50.

630-624-8250 Army Boxes - 12' sq. x 4' Long, Steel, Lockable, Heavy Duty, 70lbs, 3/8” seal on top, Humidity Indicator, Great for Storage $65. 815-569-2277

TV STAND/PLANT STAND

Snowblower/Ariens

DINNERWARE - 46 PIECES

WINE RACK

Set of Fairwinds, The Friendship of Salem, brown, exc cond, $350.

847-807-9156 FRAMED BOARD WITH CUBBIES Great for Storage or Display Merchandise in a store. Corkboard measures 23 H x 15 W with 3 cubbies 5 W x 3.5 D and 4 antiqued hooks. Pottery Barn inspired, framed in satin black, like new condition. $35.

815 477-9023

Metal with glass top. Holds 21 wine bottles, 36”x16”, $95.

847-829-4546

Saddle ~ Western

Good condition, $175.

815-601-3656

BOXER AKC PUPS

CANARIES ~ SINGING

Home bred and raised, these birds are guaranteed to sing. Starting at $75.00.

847-526-2568 FISH - Baby Cichlid fish for sale. $3.00 each.

If interested call 815-477-7383.

MIRRORS - One pair of power heated mirrors for a Dodge truck, Will fit on Dodge Trucks years 2004 - 2009. They are brand new & still in the box. $95.

Call 815-477-7383.

AREA RUG - Braided, Beige, 10 feet x 14 feet, Great Condition, great for family room, rec. room or kitchen. $50. Please call 847-658-4134

BEDSPREAD ~ NEW, FULL

Fish Tank 8 Gal. Aquarium w/ pine wood stand & many accessories - $75.

847-381-6684 Golden Retriever Puppies AKC, champion bloodlines, parents all clearances, exceptional quality, males only, $750 815-494-6272

SEWING MACHINE

Clam, 6 person, like new! $300 815-307-8101 ICE SKATES ~ LAKE PLACID

Nicchi, multiple functions, good working condition, pics available.

Possible delivery, $75.00.

815-790-3083

Floor lamp - Same as Target Threshold Floor Shelf Lamp w/ Ivory Shade for $59.99 - Good Condition. Asking $25 815-338-6957 GLASSES - 9 Etched Crystal Champagne/Dessert Glasses $36. 815-344-1099

Singer with all accessories plus storage stool, $60.

815-385-4353

MARGARITAVILLE DM1000 Frozen Margarita maker, used once, bought new for $359 from Bed Bath & Beyond, Asking $225 Excellent Condition - Call Bob at 815-321-3963 or 815-385-6501

Myers, 7.5' plow and A frame. $300. 847-302-7009

Mirror-Entry Hall gold plated Beveled 66”x 26”. $100.

815-385-4353

TABLES, 4' X 8' PLYWOOD, REMOVABLE LEGS, STURDY, CUSTOM MADE. MANY USES. 224-241-8070 $25 EACH

ICE FISHING SHELTER

SNOWPLOW

Stove: Wood Burning, includes blower $225 Ringwood 815-690-3330

POODLE PUPS 2 females, red, 9 weeks, first shots. $350. 708-639-3025 Aft 7pm

Snack Set 12 "Homestead" etched glass plates & cup settings -$90 OBO 815-344-1099

Full size with pad, excellent condition, $60. 815-455-2112

Antique and Modern Guns Old Lever Actions, Winchesters, Marlins, Savages, etc. Old Pistols and Revolvers. Cash for Collection.

FFL License 815-338-4731

Lionel & American Flyer Trains 815-353-7668 WANTED TO BUY: Vintage or New, working or not.

Bicycles, Outboard motors, fishing gear, motorcycles or mopeds, chainsaws, tools etc. Cash on the spot. Cell: 815-322-6383

ECKEL'S MCHENRY FLEA MARKET

Need customers?

We've got them.

American Girl Doll Kaya.

Her wolf Talon, book, sled, doll box, mini blanket & accessories Doll stand included. $100 OBO. Call 815-861-6457 American Girl Doll Outfits & Accessory packs. Assorted Styles available. Prices $10-$25 based on set. Pictures available Call or text 815-861-6457.

BIONICLES!

TRAIN BOOKENDS with Tracks Adorable kids train engine & caboose sliding bookends move forward & back on train track to make adding books fun.

Durable in great condition. $35.

815-477-9023

Bench Glider Swing - 3 person wide, green metal frame w/ mesh bench complete w/ new full width cushion, $89. 815-236-1747

Wooden Dollhouse - Imaginarium Modern Luxury, 12 x 32 x 47, 11pcs furn/access - $45.

847-669-0935 WOODEN TOY BOX - Cute, amble storage, well constructed, very nice. $30. 815 477-9023

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TOBAGGON

TV - Sony Wega color television.

26" screen. No remote. Asking $35.

Call 815-477-7383.

Minnie Mouse Stuffed Animal

Very big, very good condition! $25.

815-382-3952 My Twinn Doll - 23" tall w/ 18 points of pose-ability, accessories included. Fair skin, blond, straight hair, blue eyes & dressed in soccer uniform. Comes with extra outfits & rolling backpack w/ doll holder $50 for all. 815-861-6457

Snowboard, boots & bindings. Used 1 time! Like new, perfect for a gift.

Airwalk snowboard 121 millimeters, boots size 3. Sacrifice for $150.

815-578-1498

3 dome $70. 224-523-1569 TITANIC Deluxe Hobby Model Kit. New in box never opened 1/350 scale. $30. Call 815-245-1055

Transformer, $165.

815-338-1519

3705 WEST ELM NEW VENDOR'S WELCOME SAT & SUN 8-5 815-363-3532

RATS

Popcorn Machine –Deluxe Pinto Pop, Model 2147 by Gold Medal, 38”H x 19”W x 19D - $300 815-356-7879 before 9pm

Lionel KW190 Watt Transformer $110. Lionel ZW 275 watt

Ping Pong Table - Standard Size, Green Top, On Wheels – Easy to Move, Excellent Condition, Great Gift Idea! $199 OBO 815-451-5532 Woodstock

Feeders or pets.

Starting $2/each Johnsburg 815-344-7993

Tent ~ 10 Person

Tall Mugs - Set of 9, $50 total.

815-382-2455

Women's, with blade guards, size 6, excellent condition! $15 847-854-7980

MOUSE 5 year old male Shepherd mix There is a calm that comes with not caring too much what others think about me.

I can't wait to see what the next year brings. www.helpingpaws.net 815-338-4400

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By PHILLIP ALDER Newspaper Enterprise Association

Thomas Fuller, a proliic English writer who died in 1661, said, “Learning makes a man it company for himself.”

Bridge learning makes a man or woman it company for partner.

Bridge bidding also revolves around it -- it is fantastic; misit is miserable. For example, look only at the North hand.

West opens one spade, North passes, East raises to two spades, South makes a takeout double, and West jumps to four spades. What should North do?

The North hand is good news and bad news. It has 10 high-card points when it might have had none.

And all of those points are in the suits where partner has promised length. But the balanced nature of the hand and doubleton spade suggest that there might be three or four losers (although West’s jump to game with relatively few points suggests a lot of trumps).

However, bidding has two potential pluses: Five of a minor might make; and even if it would not, perhaps the opponents will misjudge and bid ive spades, which surely will be too high.

So North ought to bid -but what?

He should advance with four no-trump, showing at least two places to play and asking partner to select the trump suit. (It cannot be Blackwood; how could North be thinking about a slam?)

Here, South would bid ive clubs. If left there, South will probably ruff the spade-king lead, draw trumps ending in his hand, play a diamond to dummy’s queen, and return a diamond to his 10. If so, he will make the contract.

And if West bids ive spades, North can double and collect 500 for down two.

Contact Phillip Alder at pdabridge@prodigy.net.

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TODAY - Aim high in the year ahead. Make big, lavish plans, and prepare to fulfill them. Move forward with conviction and push for what you want. Concentrate on all that you stand to gain personally and professionally.

If you have the right attitude, success will touch your every endeavor.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Be strategic and maintain a paper trail. Once you know what direction you’re heading in, you’ll be able to enjoy time with the people you love. Be attentive to your heart and work to make someone else happy.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Your cheerfulness and optimism will be infectious. Have fun and enjoy the festivities in your community. Participation in various activities or projects will result in new opportunities and friendships. Love and romance are highlighted.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Review your personal papers and professional strategies. Make certain that everything is in order and that you haven’t forgotten anything that may cost you financially next year. Avoid overreacting, and be honest with yourself and others.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Boost your confidence with a personal change. You are likely to meet a like-minded soul. Romance is apparent. Someone you’ve helped in the past will reciprocate with a needed favor.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Meeting up with friends or making last-minute purchases will add cheer to your day. Attending an event and sharing your ideas for next year will prove informative.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Evaluate your life and partnerships. If you cannot come to terms with what’s happening, mistakes will occur. Changes may be helpful, but only at the right time and for the right reason.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Be social and creative, and organize a surprise for someone you love.

Don’t be pressured into making an indulgent purchase or investment. You stand to gain more by saving your money.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You should quickly attend to your responsibilities so that you’ll have time to get together with your close friends and family. Enjoying festivities or working alongside a close companion to organize something special will enhance your relationships.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Be open and honest about your plans. Networking will help you gain professional advancement. Don’t allow personal concerns to stand in the way of professional progress.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Stubbornness will lead to personal difficulties. A new development is likely to change your location or lifestyle. Concentrate on getting along with others and doing what suits everyone best.

This is a time of new beginnings.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Spend time with loved ones. Adapting to surrounding changes will lead to good fortune. A new partnership arrangement will give you something to look forward to in the year to come.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Decorate and open your house to friends and family. Offering honest advice and meaningful opportunities will encourage a deeper bond with important people in your life.

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