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Jerry Casciaro (above) speaks to members of the media after the sentencing of his son, Mario Casciaro (right), on Nov. 14 at the McHenry County Courthouse in Woodstock. The younger Casciaro was sentenced to 26 years after being found guilty in April of the murder of Brian Carrick in December of 2002.

TRIALS MAKE HEADLINES A criminal retrial that puts to rest an 11-year-old disappearance, and a civil trial over mammoth school bleachers

should have gone through the Crystal Lake zoning process when it erected a bleacher expansion that neighbors

Locally, change has come to a taxing body in charge of county mental health funding, and three longtime county

top the Northwest Herald’s list of the 10 most newsworthy local events of 2013.

A jury earlier this year convicted Mario Casciaro for his role in the 2002 disappearance of Johnsburg teen Brian Carrick. And a judge earlier

allege is too large and an eyesore.

Decisions made by our state lawmakers that affect us locally figure prominently in this list, and unlike previous years is a list of what they accomplished rather than what they

officeholders will be calling it quits next year.

Heavy spring rains and flooding and a police shootout in Richmond round out this year’s list.

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MORE BEST-OF LISTS n NATIONAL: Health care overhaul and the Boston bombing top the list of stories that grabbed the nation’s attention this year. PAGE A13

Mike Kalter of McHenry walks in knee-high water April 19 on West Riverside Drive after helping his neighbor fill sandbags.

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n BUSINESS: The proposed Huntley hospital and recovery of home real estate are tops on our Business stories list. PAGE D1

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The first time he attacked her, Diane Kephart’s ex-boyfriend pinned her down, held a knife to her throat and threatened to kill her.

She managed to break free from the man.

Shaken and scared, the Vernon Hills woman obtained an order of protection and moved in with her parents in Antioch.

Just a month later, on March 15, Paul Neff ignored that court order and followed through with the threat he made just one month earlier.

According to media reports, Neff, armed with a 6-inch butcher-style knife, paced Diane outside Kephart’s par- Kephart ents’ home. When she left for work, he attacked and killed her as her parents slept. Neff, 57, of Mundelein, later killed himself.

Kephart, a mother and grandmother – who was described as selfless and too good to see the bad in people – was one week away from turning 62.

As Kephart’s daughter, 27-yearold Jamie, learns to live in a world without her mother in it, she’s determined not to let Diane’s death be in vain, not to let her become another statistic.

Jamie Kephart is working with state Rep. Barbara Wheeler, R-Crystal Lake, on a new law that would change the criminal code to provide that judges, as a condition of bond, can place GPS monitoring devices on defendants charged with a slew of violent crimes. Those crimes include aggravated domestic battery, which Neff was charged with after the knife incident with Diane Kephart.

Neff was charged in Lake County, but posted 10 percent of his $50,000 bond and was released. A month later, Diane Kephart was killed in her parents’ driveway, which is in Wheeler’s district.

“We just think that had things been different, this [proposed law] could have possibly saved her,” Jamie Kephart said. “We can’t say that for sure, but going forward, we don’t

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NBC’s “Meet the Press” – Reps. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., and Joaquin Castro, D-Texas.

CBS’ “Face the Nation” – Gen. Michael Hayden, Former National Security Agency Director; NSA whistleblower Thomas Drake.

CNN’s “State of the Union” – Neera Tanden, president and CEO of the Center for American Progress.

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Farmers’ new role: public educators Many looking to restart conversation about agriculture business

By MARY CLARE JALONICK The Associated Press OKAWVILLE – Add one more item to the list of chores that Larry Hasheider has to do on his 1,700-acre farm: defending his business to the American public.

There’s a lot of conversation about traditional agriculture recently, and much of it is critical. Think genetically modified crops, overuse of hormones and antibiotics, inhumane treatment of animals and over-processed foods.

This explosion of talk about food – some based on fact, some based on fiction – has already transformed the marketplace. Slow to respond and often defensive, farmers and others in agribusiness have for several years let critics define the public debate and influence consumers. Now, the industry is trying to push farmers and businesses to fight back, connecting with those consumers through social media and outreach that many in agriculture have traditionally shunned.

“We as farmers now have another role in addition to being farmers,” Hasheider says as he takes a break from harvesting his corn crop. “It’s something you have to evolve into.”

In addition to corn, Hasheider grows soybeans, wheat and alfalfa on the farm nestled in the heart of Illinois corn country. He cares for 130 dairy cows, 500 beef cattle and 30,000 hogs. And now, he’s giving tours of his farm, something he says he never would have done 20 years ago.

“We didn’t think anyone would be interested in what we were doing,” he says.

Like a lot of other farmers, Hasheider was wrong.

Take the issue of genetically modified foods. There has been little scientific evidence to prove that foods grown from engineered seeds are less safe than their conventional counterparts, but consumer concerns and fears – many perpetuated through social media and the Internet – have forced the issue.

A campaign to require labeling of modified ingredients on food packages has steadily gained attention, and some retailers have vowed not to sell them at all.

Makers of the engineered seeds and the farmers and retailers who use them stayed largely silent, even as critics put forth a simple, persuasive argument: Consumers have a right to know if they are eating genetically modified foods.

Modified seeds are now used to grow all of the nation’s corn and soybean crops, most of which are turned into animal feed.

The Center for Science in the Public Interest, a well-known critic of food companies and artificial and unhealthy ingredients in foods, has not opposed genetically modified foods, on the basis that there’s no evidence they are harmful.

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Larry Hasheider watches as a load of his corn is delivered to a grain elevator Oct. 16 in Okawville. Hasheider grows soybeans, wheat and alfalfa on the farm, nestled in the heart of Illinois corn country where he also has 130 dairy cows, 500 beef cattle and 30,000 hogs. He even gives tours, something he says he never would have done 20 years ago.

“It’s a heck of a lot more convincing when a mom says something than when a brand does.”

David Wescott Director of digital strategy at APCO Worldwide Still, director Michael Jacobson says, the issue has taken on a life of its own to the general public.

Companies like Monsanto Corp. “try to argue back with facts, but emotions often trump facts,” Jacobson says.

“They are faced with a situation where critics have an emotional argument, a fear of the unknown.”

Perhaps no one understands this dynamic better than Robert Fraley, who was one of the first scientists to genetically modify seeds and now is executive vice president and chief technology officer of Monsanto. He says the company was late to the public relations game as critics worked to vilify it, even holding marches on city streets to protest Monsanto by name.

Fraley says he has spent “more than a few nights” thinking about the company’s image problem. He says Monsanto always thought of itself as the first step in the chain and has traditionally dealt more with farmers than consumers.

About a year ago, in an attempt to dispel some of the criticism, the company started addressing critics directly and answering questions through social media and consumer outreach.

The company is also reaching out to nutritionists and doctors, people whom consumers may consult. Fraley is personally tweeting — and, like Hasheider, he says it’s something he never would have thought about doing just a few

years ago.

“We were just absent in that dialogue, and therefore a lot of the urban legends just got amplified without any kind of logical balance or rebuttal,” Fraley says of the criticism.

At a recent conference of meat producers, David Wescott, director of digital strategy at APCO Worldwide, told ranchers they needed to do a better job connecting with — and listening to – mothers, who often communicate on social media about food and make many of the household purchasing decisions.

“It’s a heck of a lot more convincing when a mom says something than when a brand does,” says Wescott, who says he has worked with several major farm and agriculture companies to help them reach out to consumers, especially moms.

Other farm groups, like Illinois Farm Families, are inviting moms to tour the fields. Tim Maiers of the Illinois Pork Producers Association says the group has found that consumers generally trust farmers, but they have a lot of questions about farming methods.

One of the moms, Amy Hansmann, says that though she remains concerned about the amount of processed foods and chemicals in the food supply, her experiences touring conventional farms with Illinois Farm Families changed her thinking. She was particularly amazed by the big farmers’ use of technology and attempts to be sustainable.

Hansmann says that before the tour, her perception from the media was that these big farmers were “evil capitalists” who focused only on their businesses and not on the care of the land or animals.

“What I found couldn’t be further from the truth,” she says.

Health law puts calorie info on vending machines The Associated Press CONCORD, N.H. – Office workers in search of snacks will be counting calories along with their change under new labeling regulations for vending machines included in President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul law.

Requiring calorie information to be displayed on roughly 5 million vending machines nationwide will help consumers make healthier choices, says the Food and Drug Administration, which

is expected to release final rules early next year. It estimates the cost to the vending machine industry at $25.8 million initially and $24 million per year after that, but says if just .02 percent of obese adults ate 100 fewer calories a week, the savings to the health care system would be at least that great.

The rules will apply to about 10,800 companies that operate 20 or more machines.

Nearly three quarters of those companies have three or fewer employees, and their profit margin is extremely

low, according to the National Automatic Merchandising Association. An initial investment of $2,400 plus $2,200 in annual costs is a lot of money for a small company that only clears a few thousand dollars a year, said Eric Dell, the group’s vice president for government affairs.

“The money that would be spent to comply with this – there’s no return on the investment,” he said.

While the proposed rules would give companies a year to comply, the industry group has suggested a two-

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Some companies may use electronic displays to post calorie counts while others may opt for signs stuck to the machines.

Carol Brennan, who owns Brennan Food Vending Services in Londonderry, said she doesn’t yet know how she will handle the regulations, but she doesn’t like them.

“It is outrageous for us to have to do this on all our equipment,” she said.

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Cellphone law new challenge for Illinois drivers in 2014

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.

That will dramatically change the day-to-day routine for millions of Illinoisans, or force them to shop around for yet another high-tech device for the car.

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.

“Getting it (the Bluetooth) to sync is more distracting than holding a phone to your ear,” Clark said.

State Sen. John Mulroe, a Chicago Democrat who sponsored the law, said witnessing several near-accidents during trips to Springfield convinced him that “hands on the wheel

8STATE BRIEFS Village relieves officer of duty; forgery alleged ELMWOOD PARK – A police sergeant in Elmwood Park is on paid administrative leave during an investigation of an allegedly forged $20,000 check from the account of an elderly man with dementia.

The Chicago Sun-Times reported Elmwood Park Police Sgt. John Wasilenko was named in a citation to discover assets filed

by Cook County Public Guardian Robert F. Harris.

The citation alleges Wasilenko befriended an 85-year-old man after investigating a report of theft at his home. The elderly man’s bank later reported a $20,000 check had been written on his account payable to the sergeant.

Elmwood Park Police Chief Frank Fagiano issued a statement detailing the allegations and announcing Wasilenko had been relieved of duty.

19-year-old gets 55 years for firing at Peoria officer PEORIA – A 19-year-old Peoria man was sentenced Friday to 55 years in prison for firing shots at a Peoria police officer.

Tony Harris was convicted in November of attempted murder for shooting at officer David Logan early last year. Harris was 17 at the time.

No one was injured, but Circuit Judge Steve Kouri said at the sentencing hearing in Peoria that it’s lucky neither the officer nor Harris was killed. He compared shooting at a police officer to throwing gasoline on a fire.

The judge also sentenced Harris to 30 years for aggravated discharge of a firearm, which he’ll serve concurrently with the 55-year sentence.

Man dies in Wis. after truck breaks through ice TOWN OF CRYSTAL, Wis. – An Illinois man is believed to have died of exposure after crawling out of a truck that broke through an icy lake in northwestern Wisconsin.

The Washburn County Sheriff’s Office identified the man as Edward Steinhardt of Naperville. The Duluth News-Tribune reported that deputies had been searching for the 30-year-old man since Thursday, when a business owner in St. Louis, Mo., reported a worker had

been missing since Monday in a vehicle with a last GPS location in Washburn County.

On Friday, deputies searched the Dilly Lake area in the Town of Crystal with help from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and the county’s forestry unit. They found the truck partially submerged at the south end of the lake. The truck had frozen water up to the seat level, but the driver was not inside.

Searchers soon found Steinhardt’s body about a half of a mile south, in brushy bottomland along a creek.

An autopsy has been ordered, but authorities say it’s likely that Steinhardt escaped from his vehicle and then succumbed to the cold.

IDOT makes hundreds of 70 mph speed limit signs SPRINGFIELD – About 900 new signs will go up along Illinois interstates next month increasing the speed limit to 70 mph.

The Illinois Department of Transportation says the signs were made with recycled materials at the agency’s Central Sign Shop in Springfield. The signs have been distributed statewide.

And they’ll be installed between Jan. 2 and Jan. 17.

The new law increasing the top speed limit to 70 mph goes into effect Jan. 1.

Quinn names seven to concealed-carry board CHICAGO – Gov. Pat Quinn has named seven people to a panel that will review applications for permits to carry concealed firearms.

The Chicago Democrat appointed members of the Concealed Carry Licensing Review Board Friday. The board will consider any objections of an applicant’s eligibility for a permit filed by the Illinois State Police or local law enforcement agency.

The Illinois Legislature approved the law allowing public possession of guns earlier this year, after a federal judge ordered the state to do so.

The law requires the formation of the licensing review board.

It says members should come from across the state and have judicial, legal, mental health and investigative experience.

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and eyes on the road are the way to go.” While he says the law won’t eliminate distractions, he hopes it’ll cut down on accidents.

Here’s how the new law will work:

Banned: 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.

Exceptions: 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 hand-held cellphone if a car is in neutral or in park, or if the car is stopped because normal traffic is obstructed.

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Hawaii an underdog for Obama library Judge ends Katrina

By JOSH LEDERMAN The Associated Press HONOLULU – Not far from these wind-swept shores, Barack Obama was born and raised, soaking in an island sensibility that his family says he’s carried with him throughout his journey as president.

Yet in the search for a home for his future presidential library, Hawaii is playing the underdog, overshadowed by Chicago and the commanding role it plays in Obama’s story.

It’s not for lack of trying. A high-level campaign has been underway here since Obama won the Iowa caucuses in 2008 – before it was even clear he’d win his party’s nomination, much less the presidency.

From the governor to the state’s congressional delegation and local university leaders, Hawaii has spared no effort in laying the groundwork for a potential library, gently pressing Obama’s sister and close friends, and setting aside prime oceanfront real estate just in case Hawaii’s favorite son chooses Oahu to host the monument to his legacy.

But as the gears start to turn in the Obama machinery that will eventually develop the library, the focus has increasingly turned to Chicago, where Obama was first elected and came into his own as a national political figure. It is a

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Robert Perkinson, an associate professor at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, talks Tuesday about the possible location in the Kakaako district of Honolulu to be considered for Barack Obama’s presidential library. place many of his advisers and supporters call home.

Obama’s former chief of staff, Rahm Emanuel, is now Chicago’s mayor. Obama’s wife, Michelle, was born there, and her former chief of staff, Susan Sher, is leading a behind-the-scenes effort to lure the library to University of Chicago from her post in the university president’s office.

It’s the same university where Obama once taught law and where his longtime senior adviser, David Axelrod, recently established a political institute.

So Hawaii officials have resigned themselves to the likelihood that the library, which will house Obama’s records and artifacts, will go to Chica-

go. If that’s the case, Hawaii is hoping for second-best: a presidential center, institute or think tank that can serve as a secondary base of operations for a young, ambitious ex-president.

“We really don’t see it as an either-or proposition,” said Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, who’s assisted the effort for years as a former lieutenant governor and state lawmaker. “We see no reason that the president has to be forced to choose between his two hometowns.”

It’s a model with precedent: Bill Clinton chose Arkansas for his library but housed his foundation and humanitarian efforts in New York.

For Obama, the process will

formally get underway early in 2014, when a nonprofit foundation will be set up and a group formed to raise seed money and evaluate potential sites, said a person involved in the discussions, who wasn’t authorized to discuss the library on the record. The plan is to create a process where supporters advocating for their sites understand the expectations and goals, the person said.

Such clarity will be welcome news to Hawaii Lt. Gov. Shan Tsutsui, who is coordinating efforts in Gov. Neil Abercrombie’s office and said he doesn’t know what Obama is looking for in a library site.

“I wish I did. It would probably make our jobs a lot easier,” Tsutsui said.

With the governor’s blessing, a University of Hawaii professor, Robert Perkinson, is coordinating the statewide campaign with a small budget granted by the university.

Perkinson has made the case directly to Obama’s sister, Maya Soetoro-Ng, who has served as a liaison between Hawaii and Washington, two people briefed on those discussions said. Perkinson’s team has also pressed the case with Bobby Titcomb, Obama’s childhood friend. Titcomb and Obama golfed together four times last week during the president’s annual Hawaiian vacation.

flooding lawsuits The ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW ORLEANS – Dozens of lawsuits seeking damages from the federal government for Hurricane Katrina-related levee failures and flooding in the New Orleans area are over.

U.S. District Judge Stanwood Duval Jr. has dismissed the cases. The move comes more than a year after a federal appeals court overturned his ruling that held the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers liable for flooding caused by lax maintenance of a shipping channel.

Duval has also dismissed a parallel lawsuit against a contractor. It claimed excavation work weakened flood walls in New Orleans’ Industrial Canal. Duval entered the orders to dismiss the cases on Dec. 20.

More than 500,000 residents, businesses and governments filed claims against the Corps. People in southern Louisiana have long taken for granted that the flooding in the wake of the 2005 storm was a man-made disaster – one caused specifically by the corps – and they have wanted the agency to pay up for lost homes and property.

The corps claimed im-

munity from suits related to decisions on flood-control projects, including most levees, based on a 1928 federal law. But lawyers tried to get around that by claiming the agency had been negligent in maintaining navigation channels, including the Mississippi River Gulf Outlet.

That channel, dug in the 1960s and closed after the hurricane, funneled Katrina’s storm surge into parts of the city. Overall, thousands of homes were destroyed, about 1,400 people died in the flood and much of the city was left under water.

Duval had ruled in 2009 that the corps was liable for the flooding of New Orleans’ Lower 9th Ward neighborhood and St. Bernard Parish because the agency failed to properly maintain the channel, allowing protective marshland to wash away.

The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals initially agreed with that decision in March 2012.

But in September, a threejudge panel reversed its opinion, saying the new ruling “completely insulates the government from liability.”

The ruling could make it extremely difficult to force the government to pay damages for future mishaps.

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U.S. families face struggle of losing jobless benefits The ASSOCIATED PRESS WESTMINSTER, Calif.

– The end of unemployment checks for more than a million people on Saturday is driving out-of-work Americans to consider selling cars, moving and taking minimum wage work after already slashing household budgets and pawning personal possessions to make ends meet.

Greg and Barbara Chastain of Huntington Beach, Calif., put their two teenagers on the school lunch program and cut back on dining out after losing their T-shirt company in June following a dispute with an investor.

They’ve exhausted their state unemployment benefits and now that the federal extensions are gone, unless they find jobs the couple plan to take

their children out of their high school in January and relocate 50 miles east where a relative owns property so they can save on rent.

“We could let one of our cars go, but then you can’t get to work – it’s a never-ending cycle,” 43-year-old Greg Chastain said while accompanying his wife to an Orange County employment center. He said they eventually may try their luck in a less expensive state like Arizona or Texas if he can land a manufacturing job there.

The end to the five-year program that extended benefits for the long-term jobless affected 1.3 million people immediately and will affect hundreds of thousands more who remain jobless in the months ahead.

Under the program, the federal government provided an average monthly stipend of $1,166.

While the Obama administration and Democrats in Congress want to continue the program, the extensions were dropped from a budget deal struck earlier this month and Republican lawmakers have balked at its $26 billion annual cost.

The end of the program may prompt a drop in the nation’s unemployment rate, but not necessarily for a good reason.

People out of work are required to look for work to receive unemployment benefits. As benefits disappear, some jobless will stop looking for work out of frustration and will no longer be counted as unemployed.

Some unemployed people said the loss of benefits might drive them to take minimum wage jobs to get by until they can find work at their skill level and in their field.

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By THOMAS BEAUMONT The Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa – Republicans swept into governorships on a tea-party fueled wave of discontent four years ago, taking over statehouses long governed by Democrats with promises of conservative economic and social policy makeovers.

In states across the Midwest and Southwest, GOP governors followed through on those promises, winning far-reaching changes in labor, budget and social policy.

Now, those same governors are preparing to face the voters next year, promoting their accomplishments while keeping arm’s length from their unpopular colleagues in Congress.

Democrats are counting on a backlash from voters upset over the policy shift to the political right. But they have struggled to field top-tier contenders in several key states, including some that President Barack Obama carried last year when he won re-election. Democrats attribute their candidate recruitment woes to the continuing popularity of Republican governors, despite disapproval of the congressional GOP after the federal government shutdown in October.

“While the federal party is suffering, it’s much harder to pin that on candidates for statewide office,” acknowledged Nathan Daschle, former director of the Democratic Governors Association.

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of the nation’s 50 governorships, including 20 of the 36 that will be on the ballot in 2014. GOP-controlled states include Iowa, Michigan, Nevada, New Mexico, Ohio and Wisconsin, which together accounted for roughly half of Obama’s 126-electoral vote margin over GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney.

But in Nevada and New Mexico, Democrats have all but conceded that Republican Govs. Brian Sandoval and Susana Martinez will win re-election, even though both states Scott Walker have booming Hispanic popGovernor of ulations that Wisconsin overwhelmingly went for Obama in 2012.

In the Midwest, Democrats so far have fielded only little-known challengers to Govs. John Kasich of Ohio, Rick Snyder of Michigan and Scott Walker of Wisconsin, despite large Democratic-leaning union constituencies upset over the anti-labor policies of all three governors.

Democratic strategists acknowledge that GOP governors have been more successful in using their offices as national policy laboratories.

Kasich, Snyder and Walker – aided by GOP-controlled legislatures – enacted sharp curbs on public employee unions during the past four years, and Bruce Rauner is campaigning on a similar platform in Illinois.

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Health law will face several key tests in new year

By CONNIE CASS The Associated Press WASHINGTON – The new year brings the big test of President Barack Obama’s beleaguered health care law: Will it work?

The heart of the law springs to life Wednesday, after nearly four years of political turmoil and three months of enrollment chaos.

Patients will begin showing up at hospitals and pharmacies with insurance cov-

erage bought through the nation’s new health care marketplaces.

The course of 2014 will show whether Obama can get affordable care to millions of people in need, without doing intolerable damage to the 85 percent of U.S. residents who already were insured.

Lots of Americans are nervous.

Will their new coverage be accepted?

It’s a concern because insurers have reported prob-

lems with the customer information they’ve gotten from the government, including missing data and duplication.

How many more people will see old individual plans that they liked canceled? Will a flood of newly insured patients cause doctor shortages?

Will businesses respond to the law by ditching their group plans or pushing more health costs onto workers?

About three-fourths of people who face changes to

their job-based or other private coverage in 2014 blame the health law, a recent APGfK poll found. Yet the trend of employers trimming costly health benefits predates the law that critics dubbed “Obamacare.”

Many people should benefit immensely.

People previously locked out of individual insurance by high prices or pre-existing health problems can get coverage to stave off the threat of medical bankruptcy.

More low-income workers will come under Medicaid, in states that agreed to expand the safety-net program.

Middle-class families without workplace coverage can get tax subsidies to help pay for their insurance.

How much patients like the new plans, and whether they can afford the co-pays and deductibles, will become clear as they start visiting doctors.

The new year also launches the most contentious as-

pect of the law: the mandate that nearly everyone in the U.S. have health coverage, or pay a fine.

All this will unfold during the super-heated politics leading to November’s midterm elections.

Republicans and Democrats will jostle all year to influence the public’s assessment of changes to American health care not matched since Medicare and Medicaid were launched nearly a half-century ago.

Boy Scouts open to gay youth on Jan. 1

By DAVID CRARY and NOMAAN MERCHANT The Associated Press The Boy Scouts of America will accept openly gay youths starting on New Year’s Day, a historic change that has prompted the BSA to ponder a host of potential complications – ranging from policies on tentmates and showers to whether Scouts can march in gay pride parades.

Yet despite their be-prepared approach, BSA leaders are rooting for the change to be a nonevent, comparable to another New Year’s Day in 2000 when widespread fears of digital-clock chaos to start the new millennium proved unfounded.

“My hope is there will be the same effect this Jan. 1 as the Y2K scare,” said Brad Haddock, a BSA national executive board member who chairs the policy implementation committee. “It’s business as usual, nothing happens and we move forward.”

Some churches are dropping their sponsorship of Scout units because of the new policy and some families are switching to a new conservative alternative called Trail Life USA. But massive defections haven’t materialized and most major sponsors, including the Roman Catholic and Mormon churches, are maintaining ties.

“There hasn’t been a whole lot of fallout,” said Haddock, a lawyer from Wichita, Kan. “If a church said they wouldn’t work with us, we’d have a church right down the street say, ‘We’ll take the troop.’ ” The new policy was approved in May, with support from 60 percent of the 1,400 voting members of the BSA’s National Council. The vote followed bitter nationwide debate, and was accompanied by an announcement that the BSA would continue to exclude openly gay adults from leadership positions.

Under the new membership policy, youths can no longer be barred from the Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts or coed Venturers program solely on the basis of sexual orientation. However, gay Scouts will face some limitations.

“Any sexual conduct, whether heterosexual or homosexual, by youth of Scouting age is contrary to the virtues of Scouting,” says one BSA document. “No member may use Scouting to promote or advance any social or political position or agenda, including on the matter of sexual orientation.”

Trying to anticipate potential friction, the BSA has distributed explanations and question-and-answer documents related to the policy.

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Sleeping arrangements also are addressed, with specific decisions left to unit leaders.

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• Could a Scout march in uniform in a gay pride parade? No, says the BSA. “Each youth member is free as an individual to express his or her thoughts or take action on political or social issues but must not use Scouting’s official uniforms and insignia when doing so.”

• How publicly active could a gay Scout be, in terms of gayrights advocacy? The BSA’s reply: “While a youth member may acknowledge his or her sexual preference, that acknowledgment may not reach the level of distraction, which may include advocacy, promotion, or the distribution of information of a sexual nature.”

A frequently-asked-questions document anticipates that some objections might surface from parents – or Scouts themselves – in cases

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Activists: Syrian South Sudan militia marches to fight airstrike kills 21

By JASON STRAZIUSO The Associated Press

By RYAN LUCAS The Associated Press BEIRUT – A Syrian government airstrike hit a crowded vegetable market in a rebel-held neighborhood of the northern city of Aleppo on Saturday, shattering cars and storefronts and killing at least 21 people, activists said.

For nearly two weeks, President Bashar Assad’s warplanes and helicopters have pounded opposition-controlled areas of the divided city. Activists say the aerial assault has killed more than 400 people since it began Dec. 15.

The campaign comes in the run-up to an international peace conference scheduled to start Jan. 22 in Switzerland to try to find a political solution to Syria’s civil war. Some observers say the Aleppo assault fits into Assad’s strategy of trying to expose the opposition’s weakness to strengthen his own hand before negotiations.

Saturday’s airstrike slammed into a marketplace in the Tariq al-Bab neighborhood, the Aleppo Media Center activist group and the Britain-based Syrian Observatory

“Cars were damaged, debris and rubble are everywhere. Many of the wounded have lost limbs.”

Hassoun Abu Faisal Activist with Aleppo Media Center for Human Rights said.

The Observatory, which relies on a network of activists on the ground, said 25 people, including four children, were killed and dozens were wounded in the strike. The Aleppo Media Center published a list of 21 names of people it said were killed in the air raid.

The discrepancy could not be immediate reconciled, but differing death tolls are common in the chaotic aftermath of such attacks.

An activist with the Aleppo Media Center, Hassoun Abu Faisal, said the airstrike took place around 10 a.m. local time when the market was packed with shoppers.

“Cars were damaged, debris and rubble are everywhere,” he said via Skype. “Many of the wounded have lost limbs.”

GPS monitoring currently available, but rarely used • DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Continued from page A1 want anyone else to go through what we had to endure.”

The bill – HB3744 – is one of the first major pieces of legislation for Wheeler, a freshman lawmaker.

Simply put, an order of protection doesn’t go far enough, she said.

“That order of protection, it’s just a joke,” Wheeler said.

“It’s a piece of paper. If someone’s determined to really hurt another person, a piece of paper certainly isn’t going to shake logic into their thought process.”

In crafting the bill, Wheeler consulted McHenry-based criminal defense attorney Ed Donahue. The option to use GPS monitoring as a condition of bond is already available but rarely used, Donahue said.

“The law makes it incumbent upon the judge determining bond to make a finding whether it’s appropriate [to order GPS monitoring],” Donahue said.

Advocates of the bill pointed to an altercation that is eerily similar to Kephart’s.

Earlier in December, a Crystal Lake woman was held hostage by an ex-boyfriend in her mother’s Arlington Heights home.

In that, Eric Anderson of

JUBA, South Sudan – Twenty-five thousand young men who make up a tribal militia known as the “White Army” are marching toward a contested state capital in South Sudan, an official said Saturday, dimming hopes for a cease-fire.

Seeking an end to the nearly two-week crisis in which an estimated 1,000 people have been killed, leaders from across East Africa announced on Friday that South Sudan had agreed to a “cessation of hostilities” against forces loyal to former Vice President Riek Machar, accused by the government of leading a coup attempt on

Dec. 15 that erupted into spiraling violence.

But Machar rejected that, saying in an interview with the BBC that any cease-fire had to be negotiated by delegations from both sides. The government in the capital, Juba, seized on that statement to further condemn Machar.

“Dr. Riek Machar has put obstacles to this genuine call by issuing preconditions that a cease-fire cannot be reached unless a negotiation is conducted,” said Vice President James Wani Igga. “This is complete intransigence and obstinacy because the main issue now is to stop violence.”

In addition to those killed, tens of thousands are seeking shelters at United Nations

camps.

More fighting is expected.

Most serious is the looming battle for Bor, the provincial capital of Jonglei state that briefly fell to rebels before government forces took it back this week, said military spokesman Col. Philip Aguer.

Pro-Machar forces are believed to be preparing a fresh offensive to retake Bor, the Jonglei state town where three United States military aircraft were hit by gunfire while trying to evacuate American citizens on Dec. 21, wounding four U.S. service members.

The estimated 25,000 youths from the Lou Nuer subclan – the same tribe Machar is from – are marching on Bor, said Information

Fire on express train in India traps, kills passengers

By AIJAZ RAHI and NIRMALA GEORGE The Associated Press KOTHACHERUVU, India – A fire engulfed a coach of an express train in southern India on Saturday, killing at least 26 passengers, many of whom became trapped and suffocated after the doors failed to open, officials said.

As the inferno and thick black smoke raced through the car at about 3:45 a.m., panicked passengers broke

the windows and many saved themselves by jumping from the train.

Sixty-seven passengers were in the carriage when the fire broke out about 1 mile from the small town of Puttaparthi in Andhra Pradesh state, said railways spokesman C.S. Gupta.

The train was brought to a halt and the burning coach was delinked from the rest of the cars to prevent the fire from spreading, Gupta said.

The fire spread to a second

coach, but the blaze was put out before it caused much damage, Gupta said.

Firefighters put out the blaze in the burning coach and retrieved at least 26 bodies, including two children, said a railway official at the site of the fire. More than a dozen people were brought to hospitals with injuries sustained when they jumped from the train, the official said on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak to the media.

“That order of protection, it’s just a joke.

It’s a piece of paper. If someone’s determined to really hurt another person, a piece of paper certainly isn’t going to shake logic into their thought process.”

State Rep. Barbara Wheeler R-Crystal Lake Niles also ignored an order of protection and found the woman at her mother’s house.

He shot at officers, who fired back and killed him. The woman and her mother were unharmed.

Anderson was out on bond for harassing the woman.

“These are people’s lives, these are not statistics, they’re real people, they’re real stories,” Jamie Kephart said. “...

I just don’t want to see this happen to someone else.”

As the bill sits in the House Rules Committee, Donahue, Jamie Kephart and her brother, Tom, are expected to testify in January or February in Springfield.

HB3744 also recently was sponsored by state Rep. Jack Franks, D-Marengo.

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The “White Army” gets its name from the white ash fighters put on their skin as protection from insects.

“He has decided to mobilize the youth in the name of his tribe,” Lueth said.

The estimate of 25,000 came from intelligence inside the group itself, Lueth said.

Asked if the government was monitoring the group from the air, he said only: “Well, ultimately we are monitoring.”

As of Saturday evening, the youths, who are armed with light weapons and heavy machine guns, were about 30 miles outside Bor, he said, meaning they could reach the state capital imminently.

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Firefighters had to force the doors open and make their way through the smokefilled coach to reach the dead, the official said.

Many bodies were found near the jammed doors, he said.

Medical teams carried out autopsies to identify the bodies, many of which were charred beyond recognition.

The train was traveling from Bangalore to Nanded in the western state of Maharashtra.

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8SKETCH VIEW

Take a look back at 2013 As 2013 winds down and the dawn of 2014 approaches, we use this space today to reflect on the year that was.

As you can read on many of our section fronts today, Northwest Herald’s Editorial staff has compiled a list of our stories of the year in a number of categories, from local news to business to sports and entertainment.

And as can be said of any year, 2013 had its highs and its lows.

For the record Nationally, the debacle that McHenry County saw many was the rollout of accomplishments in 2013.

Obamacare dominated the headlines, as did the National Security Agency’s massive spying program and the controversy over the former contractor who leaked it.

Heading into 2014, Congress should work together with President Barack Obama to significantly overhaul the Affordable Care Act. Obama himself must scale back the spying program, which we think infringes on Americans’ Fourth Amendment rights against unreasonable searches and seizures.

Of course, the Boston Marathon bombing reminded us that we still need to be ever vigilant in the fight against terrorists.

In Illinois, lawmakers finally passed a pension reform bill that we’re not fully certain will reform anything. Regardless, state employee unions say they will sue, so we’ll likely see the beginning of a long legal battle in 2014.

McHenry County, too, had several highlights in 2013.

Centegra Health System received final approval to build a hospital in Huntley. When ground breaks next year, hundreds of construction jobs will be created.

Several transportation projects – the Algonquin bypass, Routes 31 and 176, and the full Interstate 90 interchange at Route 47 just south of the county border – either made significant progress or were completed.

Two of McHenry County’s larger social service agencies took big steps forward in 2013.

Family Health Partnership Clinic, which provides low-cost health care to the uninsured and underinsured, moved from its cramped Woodstock office to a new, larger facility in Crystal Lake, closer to a larger portion of its client base.

Pioneer Center for Human Services expanded its programs and grew into the three-story building at 4100 Veterans Parkway in McHenry that was vacated when Family Service and Community Mental Health Center closed in 2012.

As we close the door on 2013 and look forward to 2014, we want to thank all those area residents, hard workers, generous volunteers and local businesses who continue to make McHenry County a great place to live.

8OUR VIEW

Cellphone spying Secrecy is a necessary and desirable component of fighting crime. Staying one step ahead of criminals and terrorists allows us to go about our daily lives with little worry. For that, we are immeasurably grateful to the police agencies on the front lines.

But we find it troubling that the latest hightech device deployed for keeping us safe from criminals and terrorists also can pose a threat to the privacy of any of us. More troubling is the lack of basic information about how data collected is managed.

An Indianapolis Star report uncovered that the Indiana State Police spent $373,995 this year for a “Stingray” device that allows police to track the movements of nearly anyone within a radius of one mile with a cellphone. It also captures the telephone numbers of incoming and outgoing calls and text messages within that radius.

Beyond that, public officials refuse to reveal what they do with the data, how it’s stored, who can access it, or whether it is ever destroyed.

Officials also refuse to reveal whether a court order or a search warrant is needed to deploy the device.

Things don’t get much more Orwellian than that.

The Fourth Amendment protection against unreasonable searches and seizures seems to be the biggest casualty of the technological age. There has to be middle ground to allow police to conduct necessary surveillance, but to do it legally, and without deploying a dragnet that places a blanket suspicion on the innocent.

It’s impossible to find that middle ground when information to begin a conversation and debate on this technology is not forthcoming.

That needs to change and we hope the conversation will begin with the introduction of legislation next year.

Our state police and leadership must do a better job of explaining how this technology protects us, and how they protect us from the technology.

The Star Press, Muncie

Editorial Board: John Rung, Don Bricker, Dan McCaleb, Jason Schaumburg, Kevin Lyons, Jon Styf, Kate Schott, Stacia Hahn

8IT’S YOUR WRITE Remember the love To the Editor: Our family has had many challenges this past year, and throughout our church, family and community, all have supported us.

From hugs and words of encouragement, to donations, to an anonymous church giving us presents for the 12 Days of Christmas so that we can remember the love.

At times, we have felt overwhelmed from it all.

We want everyone to know how grateful we are and that you have helped us to keep moving forward. I know there is a God and he works through people like those who have helped us.

Thank you.

Betsy Brosch Huntley

Acts of kindness To the Editor: On behalf of the Grafton Food Pantry’s clients, volunteers and the board of directors, we would like to express our most heartfelt thank you to the local churches, Sun City neighborhoods and clubs, the Huntley High School football organization, the Huntley Chamber of Commerce, local businesses and many, many individuals who reached out to make the

holidays brighter for our clients and their families.

We are blessed to be the recipient of many acts of kindness. We especially appreciate the ongoing efforts of the churches and individuals that remember us every month throughout the year. This is a community that cares deeply about their neighbors who are struggling economically.

We were so thankful that we were able to distribute almost 200 Thanksgiving dinners with gift cards. Additionally, it was a memorable Christmas with almost 200 holiday meals with gift cards; 300 children’s coats and an abundance of gifts and additional food items donated for our clients.

The generosity that was demonstrated will provide nutrition and warmth for many months to come.

The Grafton Food Pantry brings the entire community together on many levels. Our donors and volunteers are multi-generational and represent all faiths and ethnic backgrounds. Together, we are fighting hunger in our community.

If you are interested in helping in any way, please visit us at graftonfoodpantry.org for further information.

Harriet Ford Lakewood

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Gift of perspective To the Editor: As the year winds down and we celebrate Christmas in our new home, we are reflecting on our many blessings in 2013. At the top of our list is our wonderful Crystal Lake community. We will forever be grateful that no one was injured and for the outpouring of support after we lost our home to a fire on May 1.

We were deeply touched by the concern and generosity from family, friends, neighbors and folks we’d never met. There have been countless acts of kindness – including offers of people opening their homes to us, a replacement prom dress (fortunately, it was at the cleaners being pressed – another blessing), cherished pictures from Courtney’s childhood, and gifts of dinners, movies, clothes, groceries and the list goes on and on.

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the generosity and are committed to keep paying it forward.

We enjoyed staying with dear friends as we transitioned and we moved into our new home in July.

We are settling in and moving forward. Our family and beautiful neighborhood may have lost a home, but we all received the gift of perspective on May 1 – the reminder that it is people, not things, who are most important. We are a closer family, neighborhood and community because of this shared experience.

As we celebrate the season of giving, we’d like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the firefighters, police, Prairie Ridge High School staff, McDonald’s Corp., American Airlines, Allstate, neighbors, friends and family for your gift of support this past spring.

Happy holidays.

Mike, Deb and Courtney Lefevre Crystal Lake

A Duck Dynasty checklist as 2014 nears The outrage industry was in high dudgeon just before Christmas over remarks “Duck Dynasty” family patriarch Phil Robertson made to GQ magazine about homosexuality. Outrage is the primary ingredient for political fundraising and political power.

One must always have an enemy.

Let’s go down the “I Take Offense” checklist and make sure all the boxes were “ticked” before considering a larger point.

• Liberal New York writer goes slumming among the hayseeds in Louisiana and deliberately creates a controversy by asking a Bible-loving Christian to define sin. Check.

• Bible-reading Christian quotes from that book and is condemned by those who don’t read or believe what it says, or have a different “interpretation” (same thing). Check.

• The A&E Network, on which the highest-rated cable TV show is shown (up to 14 million viewers), quickly issues an apology and “full support” for the LGBT community.

Check.

• Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal issues a statement noting that the twerking Miley Cyrus gets laughs, while Phil Robertson is put on indefinite hiatus. Check.

• The right to free speech is defended amidst allegations that quoting the Bible promotes hate and violence against gays.

Check.

• Various high-profile Christians, among them former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee and

8THE FIRST AMENDMENT

VIEWS Cal Thomas Texas Republican Sen. Ted Cruz, denounce the “double standard” when it comes to their beliefs and the tolerance, even promotion, of beliefs and practices anathema to them.

Check.

• Both sides send out fundraising appeals that ask for contributions to (pick one) fight the intolerance, hate and bigotry of the fundamentalists and their Republican allies (liberals), or keep America from sliding into the moral and cultural pit from anti-God Christian bashers (conservatives). Check.

Check.

There. Now, does everyone feel better?

Has everyone had their say? Has anything changed? It might, if the Robertson family carries through on its implied threat to “walk” from the show if Phil is not allowed to continue on “Duck Dynasty.” I don’t know what their contract allows, but if it permits them to leave, or if they are fired “for cause,” they are likely to “walk” their hit show and its huge audience to another network.

Now to the larger point. Christians who read the Bible, as Phil Robertson does, should be aware of verses other than the ones that list people it says can’t enter God’s kingdom apart from faith in Jesus, who

changes behavior and forgives the past. That list, by the way, includes “all liars,” which should put the fear of God into most politicians. (See Revelation 21:8) Other passages say Christians should expect persecution, even hate, because Jesus said they would. “If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first” (John 15:18) and “In the world you will have tribulation” (John 16:33).

Christians should not “demand” respect and “tolerance” for their beliefs when their Leader said to expect the opposite. Sure, they can point out hypocrisy (it is something in which they occasionally engage), but they should be known less for what they are against, than Who they are for.

Condemnation ought not to be the first words out of their mouths when it comes to the beliefs and lifestyles of others. Quite the opposite. Phil Robertson must be familiar with this verse: “For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.” (John 3:17) Here’s a New Year’s prediction: “Duck Dynasty” will be back with Phil Robertson, either on A&E, or another network. When it returns, the ratings will be even higher and the profits larger. As Sy Robertson might put it, “and that’s a fact, Jack.”

• Email Cal Thomas at tcaeditors@tribune.com.

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

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TOP 10 LOCAL

NEWS STORIES Compiled by Northwest Herald staff

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CASCIARO CONVICTED OF MURDER

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COURT FIGHT OVER BLEACHERS

A jury on April 2 found Mario Casciaro guilty of first-degree murder for the presumed 2002 death of 17-yearold Brian Carrick.

Prosecutors argued that Casciaro, 29, used another man, Shane Lamb, as the “blunt force instrument” to kill Carrick over a drug debt while inside the produce cooler Brian Carrick of Val’s Foods, where all three worked. Carrick was last seen alive in the early evening of Dec. 20, 2002.

A judge last month sentenced Casciaro to 26 years in prison.

It was Casciaro’s second trial – the first ended in a mistrial after jurors failed to reach a unaniMario Casciaro mous verdict.

Prosecutors said the case will not be closed until Carrick’s remains are found.

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The renovated Crystal Lake South bleachers take up most of the background view Aug. 8 while Kimberly Maselbas walks around her backyard on Amberwood Drive in Crystal Lake. The renovations added a substantial height increase to the old stadium bleachers.

Three neighbors of Crystal Lake South High School, including State’s Attorney Lou Bianchi, took District 155 to court over the school’s $1.18 million bleacher expansion.

The lawsuit was initiated in August when residents with property next to the bleachers said the district failed to follow the city zoning process and made the structure too large and too close to their property lines.

Judge Michael Chmiel sided with the residents and the city, ruling earlier this month that city zoning ordinances and processes apply to school districts.

4

PENSION REFORM PASSES

After years of kicking the can down the road, the General Assembly passed a bill to try to rein in the state’s $100 billion unfunded pension liability.

The bill focuses primarily on limiting the annual 3 percent compounded cost-of-living increases that retired state employees receive.

The state’s powerful public-sector unions are challenging the bill in court, arguing that it blatantly violates the Illinois Constitution, which states that such pension benefits cannot be diminished or impaired.

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VIDEO GAMBLING BEGINS

Video gambling went live this year in bars and restaurants throughout McHenry County and the rest of the state.

State lawmakers approved a massive expansion of gaming as a revenue source for the state’s capital program.

The law allows up to five of the machines in establishments that serve alcohol.

Several local governments that banned video gambling at first under an opt-out clause in the law reversed themselves this year, including the McHenry County Board, Algonquin and Cary.

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LaFox River Drive resident Patrick Headtke and his neighbors load sandbags April 18 onto a trailer in Algonquin.

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COUNTY, STATE FLOODING

More than 800 homes in McHenry County were damaged by flooding caused by heavy April rains that washed out roads and swelled rivers, streams and lakes.

Storms forced residents near water to abandon their homes, and others to work with local governments and jail inmates to fill sandbags.

The county was declared a federal disaster area because of the flooding in April and early May.

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GAY MARRIAGE LEGALIZED

Illinois last month became the 15th state to allow samesex marriage after it passed by one vote in the House.

The Senate passed the bill in February, but it stalled in the House over fears it did not have the votes to pass. Rep. Jack Franks, D-Marengo, was the sole McHenry County legislator to vote yes. Same-sex couples will be able to get married starting June 1.

Same-sex marriage has since become legal in Hawaii and New Mexico.

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FULL INTERSTATE 90 INTERCHANGE

A full interchange at Interstate 90 and Route 47, long a wish for Huntley village leaders, became a reality in November.

Officials cut the ribbon on the project, which took 17 months and cost $59 million. The interchange is the first project finished under a $12 billion, 15-year overhaul plan by the Illinois Tollway.

The new interchange includes six new ramps and a rebuilt Route 47 bridge. The old, eastbound-only interchange dates back to the early 1970s.

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Bill LeFew

Katherine Schultz

COUNTY GOVERNMENT POWER VACUUM

Two longtime countywide Republican officeholders joined Sheriff Keith Nygren in deciding to step down after their terms expire next year.

Treasurer Bill LeFew announced in July that he would not seek re-election because of the demands of his Harvard insurance business.

County Clerk Katherine Schultz announced in September that she would not run for a seventh term.

Nygren and LeFew took office in 1997. Schultz was first elected in 1990, but has worked in the office since 1959.

The Associated Bank in Richmond was the site of a May 10 shootout between three bank robbery suspects and FBI agents. The agents killed one of the suspects, while the two others were arrested and charged.

MENTAL HEALTH BOARD WOES

Changing political winds put new faces on a McHenry County Mental Health Board that critics have long said is in need of reform.

Seven of the nine seats appointed by the County Board have changed hands since late 2012, and the agency has been without a permanent executive director for about the same time.

Critics have alleged that past members grew it into a bureaucracy that spent too much on overhead and a $4 million building expansion it did not need.

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David Balk of Lakemoor gambles at one of the five video gaming machines Jan. 4 at The Gambler in McHenry.

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ATTEMPTED BANK ROBBERY FOILED

Two men face charges after an attempted bank robbery in Richmond turned into a shootout with FBI agents.

Agents had been trailing the suspects – Roberto Favela, Aaron Russell and Tony Starnes – when they pulled their two cars May 10 into the parking lot of Associated Bank. Agents surrounded both cars and shot and killed Starnes, of Chicago, when he rammed them in an escape attempt. Russell, of Orland Hills, and Favela, of Chicago, were arrested.

Both men face up to 20 years in prison if convicted.

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TOP 10 NATIONAL

NEWS STORIES Compiled by The Associated Press

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2

BOSTON MARATHON BOMBING

HEALTH CARE OVERHAUL

The White House had hoped the Oct. 1 launch of open enrollment would be a showcase for the upside of Obama’s much-debated overhaul.

Instead, the website became a symbol of dysfunction, providing Republicans and late-night comics with ammunition, and worrying the president’s Democratic allies.

The site gradually improved, but a wave of cancellation notices from insurers undercut Obama’s oft-repeated promise that people who liked their existing coverage could keep it.

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The HealthCare.gov website is seen on a computer screen in Washington.

In seconds, a scene of celebration transformed into one of carnage as two bombs exploded near the finish line of the Boston Marathon in April.

Three people were killed and more than 260 injured, including at least 16 who lost limbs.

Authorities soon identified two suspects – 26-yearold Tamerlan Tsarnaev, who died in a shootout with police, and his brother, Dzhokhar, 20, who faces multiple charges, including 17 that carry a possible death penalty.

Though jolted by the bombings and a subsequent lockdown, the city rallied under the slogan “Boston Strong.”

4

DIVIDED CONGRESS

Opinion polls showed Congress with historically low approval ratings, and the key reason was seemingly intractable partisan conflict.

Among the consequences were the harsh automatic spending curbs known as sequestration, the partial shutdown of the government in October and bitterness in the Senate after the Democrats used their majority to reduce the Republicans’ ability to stall presidential nominations via filibusters.

5

NSA SPYING

The ripple effect continues, seven months after the world learned of Edward Snowden.

The former NSA analyst leaked vast troves of secret documents detailing NSA surveillance operations, including programs that collected Americans’ phone records and eavesdropped on allied leaders.

After a stay in Hong Kong, Snowden spent a month in Moscow’s airport before obtaining asylum in Russia.

The leaks have roiled diplomacy, triggered lawsuits and calls for reform and prompted warnings that terrorists could benefit from the disclosures.

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Pope Francis meets Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI in Castel Gandolfo in March.

3

VATICAN CHANGEOVER

Pope Benedict XVI stunned Catholics around the world with his announcement in February that he would resign.

The cardinal elected to succeed him, soon known as Pope Francis, proceeded to captivate many Catholics and non-Catholics alike with a new tone of openness, modesty and tolerance.

Without challenging core church doctrine, he suggested it was time to rethink policy on divorce, focus more on serving the poor, and devote less rhetoric to condemnations of gay marriage and abortion.

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A Hong Kong TV screen in June shows a news report about Edward Snowden, a former CIA employee who leaked top-secret documents about sweeping U.S. surveillance programs.

6

GAY MARRIAGE

Members of Atlanta’s South African community sing and dance under an image of former South African President Nelson Mandela during a memorial vigil in Mandela’s honor in December at Morehouse College in Atlanta.

Capping decades of activism, the gayrights movement won a monumental victory in June in the form of two Supreme Court decisions.

One cleared the way for ending a ban on same-sex marriages in California, the most populous state.

The other struck down a 1996 law passed by Congress that banned federal recognition of same-sex marriages.

In subsequent months, Hawaii, Illinois and New Mexico boosted the number of states allowing gay marriage to 17.

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NELSON MANDELA

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Kris Perry (left) kisses Sandy Stier as they are married in June at City Hall in San Francisco.

8

PHILIPPINES TYPHOON

There were dire warnings beforehand, but the toll wreaked

by Typhoon Haiyan was still stunning in its scope after it struck on Nov. 8.

More than 6,000 people died; hundreds more remain missing.

The typhoon damaged or destroyed the homes of more than 16 million people, with rebuilding expected to take years.

A freedom fighter, a political prisoner, a statesman revered for preaching reconciliation in a nation torn by racial strife.

Nelson Mandela was all that and more – the icon of the anti-apartheid movement and South Africa’s first black president.

With his death at the age of 95, his compatriots, world leaders and countless other admirers mourned the loss of a one-of-a-kind hero.

SYRIA

The death toll mounted inexorably, past 120,000, as Syria’s nearly 3-year-old civil warfare raged on with no signs of resolution.

The government of Bashar Assad did agree to eliminate its chemical weapons, but prospects for peace talks were complicated by infighting among anti-government rebels.

Nearly 9 million Syrians have been uprooted from their homes, with many of them seeking refuge abroad.

Ariel Castro pleaded guilty in July to 937 criminal counts of rape, kidnapping, and aggravated murder, for abducting and holding three women. One month into his sentence, prison guards found Castro dead in his cell after hanging himself.

AP file photo

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MISSING WOMEN FOUND

The call for help came on May 6, and the revelations that followed were gripping and grim.

A former bus driver, Ariel Castro, had abducted three women from the streets of Cleveland from 2002 to 2004 when they were 14, 16 and 20.

He periodically kept them chained, restricted access to food and toilets, and repeatedly raped and assaulted them until their escape.

Castro pleaded guilty to multiple charges, and in September, faced with life in prison, hanged himself in his cell.

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Trees will be chipped and converted to landscape mulch.

Also, trees must be cut in half if over 6 feet tall, and all tinsel and decorations must be removed.

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Karate kid headed to Germany Donors help send Cary-Grove student to international tourney

By CHELSEA McDOUGALL cmcdougall@shawmedia.com CARY – The last thing Kai Hayashi wanted was a big deal.

Just don’t tell his sister, Nikki, who caught wind that the 15-year-old had qualified for, but couldn’t afford, a oncein-a-lifetime trip to compete in

a karate tournament in Germany.

She made a big deal about it.

“I said, ‘I hurt for you, I’m so sorry,’ ” said Nikki, who started an online fundraiser to send her brother to the competition.

Kai Hayashi, a sophomore at Cary-Grove High School,

works three jobs and had saved just over $1,000. The trip costs $3,600 – a dollar amount far out of his parents’ reach, he said.

That’s when Nikki Hayashi stepped in, started an online fundraising campaign, and in one month Kai had raised enough to head to Munich.

Kai didn’t initially em-

brace the idea. It felt like begging, he said. His goal felt so unattainable.

“We were saying we didn’t think that we would get that much money from people,” Kai Hayashi said. “The first day we got $800. I thought, ‘This can happen.’ ” Donations came from people he knew and many he

didn’t – for those, he sought them out on Facebook and sent personalized thank yous.

At 15 years old, Kai Hayashi has competed in karate since he was 3 years old. He’s previously qualified for international competitions but never could afford to go.

See KARATE, page B2

Purple Heart on display at bar

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8LOCAL BEST BETS

DANCE CLASSES START IN JANUARY The Cary Park District offers dance classes for all ages in a wide variety of styles, including tap, jazz and ballet, beginning the week of Jan. 5.

All dancers will perform in the spring recital on May 4.

Register through Monday and receive the early-bird registration rate of $80 a class for Cary Park District residents; $120 for nonresidents.

Regular class fees are $90 for residents; $135 for nonresidents starting Tuesday. An additional $40 costume fee is required for all classes.

CLUB TO HOST SQUARE DANCING The McHenry B&B Square Dance Club will host dancing Friday at the Johnsburg Community Club, 2315 W. Church St. Ray and Cindy Bishop will cue rounds at 8 p.m., and Arlene Kaspik will call squares at 8:30 p.m. The theme is team spirit with suggested casual attire of jerseys.

For information, call 815-3535346.

AAUW TO DISCUSS CHARITY PROJECT The Crystal Lake Area Branch of American Association of University Women will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Senior Services Center, 110 W. Woodstock St., Crystal Lake.

The program will feature Wendy Davis, who will discuss Rotary International and the Heifer Project.

For information, call 847-6693362.

8LOCAL DEATHS Patricia A. Barnas 81, Crystal Lake Bill D. Bowen 63, Independence, Kan. Jeanne Harkins 91 Cecelia C. Minor 86, Barrington Dorothy H. Past 93, Cary William L. Ross 91, McHenry Wendell F. Statler 93 OBITUARIES on page B7

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Vietnam veteran Pat Fimon poses for a portrait Thursday at Brink Street Restaurant & Bar in Crystal Lake. Fimon donated his Purple Heart to the restaurant to help garner more donations for the Toys for Tots drive and to reach out to veterans who may need counseling services. Fimon has become a strong advocate for the military counseling provided in McHenry County after struggling with PTSD for decades before seeking help.

Vet’s donation inspires others to give and get help for PTSD

By JEFF ENGELHARDT jengelhardt@shawmedia.com CRYSTAL LAKE – For the small fraternity of Purple Heart recipients, the award is often seen as a symbol of courage and pride.

But for Lakewood’s Pat Fimon, the medal was nothing more than a trinket in the bottom of a cardboard box in an attic. For decades he buried it as far as he could. His parents died without ever knowing he received the honor.

Fimon served as a machine gunner in the Marines during the Vietnam War on two tours. The last thing he wanted to do was to revisit the memories he had from 1967 to 1971.

“I hated the Marine Corps. It ruined my life,” Fimon said. “May 28.

I didn’t go to work on that day for

30 years for a reason.”

But now Fimon is proud of the Marines and his medal. He donated it to Brink Street Restaurant & Bar, where it is displayed prominently behind the bar. It has helped bolster donations for the restaurant’s Toys for Tots drive and, more importantly to Fimon, brought awareness to the services that restored his life.

Three years ago, Fimon met people such as Ted Biever at the Woodstock Armory and counselors through Veterans Affairs who helped him realize there was a better way to deal with post-traumatic stress disorder and receiving help was OK. The services even saved his life after a doctor’s visit revealed he had cancer, which was attributed to Agent Orange exposure during

Fimon’s Purple Heart hangs on the wall at Brink Street Restaurant & Bar. the war. He will begin radiation treatment next year.

“I was angry all the time. I would have nightmares four or five times a week and sleep only two or three hours at a time,” Fimon said. “Now it’s down to maybe one nightmare

a week and I can sleep. I’m getting a lot better. I’m not there, but I’m getting better.”

The biggest help has been a weekly meeting for veterans with

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Don’t wait too long to MCCD offers owl programs return unwanted gifts Events are open to Better Business Bureau provides suggestions

By LAWERENCE SYNETT lsynett@shawmedia.com Undoubtedly some of those Christmas gifts just didn’t work out for residents and now they have to be returned or exchanged for something else or a different size.

The rush to the stores may seem busier this holiday season, as many retailers have tightened return policies to thwart fraud, according to the Better Business Bureau in

Chicago and northern Illinois.

The changes mean consumers shouldn’t wait too long to return those unwanted gifts.

“Many retailers can change policies to place restrictions on returning items this year,” Steve J. Bernas, president and CEO of the BBB, said in a news release. “Shoppers need to keep in mind that returns are a customer service and are not required by law unless the

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McHenry County residents for free NORTHWEST HERALD

WOODSTOCK – Owls are the focus of several upcoming McHenry County Conservation District programs.

• An Afternoon with the Short-Eared Owls: 4 to 5 p.m.

Jan. 4, at Lost Valley Visitor Center in Glacial Park, Route 31 and Harts Road, Ringwood. The short-eared owl is an Illinois endan-

gered species, but during a dusk hike, program attendees will go looking for them.

Participants should dress for the weather and bring binoculars. The program is for adults and children ages 8 and up. It is free for county residents and costs $2 for nonresidents. The registration deadline is Tuesday.

• Owl Prowl: 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Jan. 10, at Prairieview Education Center, 2112 Behan Road, Crystal Lake. Participants will meet live owls, share stories and folklore, view a video, examine owl diets by dissecting an owl pellet and go for a short hike in search of owls.

(Note: There is a separate but simultaneous program for adults.) Participants should dress for the weather. The program is for children ages 6 to 13. It is free for county residents and costs $5 for nonresidents.

The registration deadline is Jan. 5.

• Owls of McHenry County: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Jan. 10, at Prairieview Education Center, 2112 Behan Road, Crystal Lake. Winter is when owls are busy staking claim to territories and seeking a mate. Program participants will meet live owls, share

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Fimon hopes his story, Purple Heart help others • HEART Continued from page B1 PTSD at 7 p.m. every Thursday at the American Legion in Algonquin.

He said there are no war stories allowed, and everyone is able to work through issues in a more comfortable setting than the meetings he attended shortly after he came back from the war, when veterans were more interested in bragging about body counts.

Fimon said he still sees too many older veterans who believe they do not need help, which is why he hopes the Purple Heart display can start conversations and his story can inspire even one person to use the resources.

But it is today’s military he gives all the credit to for the treatment his generation can now receive.

“When I got out, if you got shot, you got shot,” Fimon said. “I give all the credit to the young guys coming home now. They don’t take that crap. They’re fighters. It’s because of them I get ‘thank you for your service’ now and not the hatred we got when we came home.”

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“The day he gave us the Purple Heart, grown men had tears in their eyes.

A lot of the veterans come here and hang out, and I think it really hit home for everyone that day. It’s just an absolute honor for us.”

Kim Spence Manager of Brink Street Restaurant & Bar

Brink Street Restaurant & Bar, said the Purple Heart has inspired more people to give to the annual Toys for Tots drive as both toy and money donations are up and more keep coming in.

But it is the message it has for veterans and the community that is truly special.

“The day he gave us the Purple Heart, grown men had tears in their eyes,” Spence said.

“A lot of the veterans come here and hang out, and I think it really hit home for everyone that day. It’s just an absolute honor for us.”

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Algonquin Home Depot employee Chris Buccieri unloads trees to be recycled Saturday at the Algonquin Township headquarters in Cary. Through the McHenry County Conservation District, trees are being accepted until Jan. 31.

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Free tree recycling offered in county NORTHWEST HERALD WOODSTOCK – The McHenry County Department of Health encourages residents to recycle their natural Christmas tree after the holiday season.

Many solid waste haulers provide curbside collection of Christmas trees. However, if your licensed solid waste hauler does not offer curbside collection of Christmas trees, there are several area locations that will recycle trees into mulch at no cost.

Mulch used in landscaping provides multiple environmental benefits such as conserving moisture, improving soil structure and reducing weeds and soil erosion. It also provides a source of plant nutrients all while reducing the amount of waste discarded at a landfill.

Christmas trees dropped off for recycling must have all decorations removed. Artificial trees will not be accepted.

For additional recycling information,call Kristy Hecke, the health department’s solid waste manager, at 815-334-4585.

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• GIFTS Continued from page B1 merchandise is defective.”

A number of big-box retailers have shortened the amount of time they give for returns and have made specific changes to their policies, according to the BBB. Affected most will be returns of electronics and appliances.

Where consumers have been used to having as many as 45 days to return their unwanted gifts, that has been reduced to 30 days in some cases, but can be as few as nine days, Bernas said.

Marvin’s Toy Story in downtown Crystal Lake exceeded sales expectations during the holiday season.

The 6-month-old business will accept returns until Jan. 8, and store credit will be provided after that time, owner Lori McConville said.

Consumers have 30 days to return or exchange unopened items.

After the holiday season, the standard policy of store credit after 30 days applies.

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• Know the store’s return policy and ask what specific return policy applies to the item purchased. Don’t assume the regular return policy applies to sale or clearance items because some merchants consider sale items to be final.

• Save receipts because they usually are needed for returns. Also ask for a gift receipt.

• Keep the original packaging and don’t remove electronics or similar products from their boxes before wrapping, as the original packaging may be required for a return.

• Know the online return policy. If

returns are permitted, be sure to print a copy of what procedures and time frame need to be followed, along with complete contact information for the business from which you are ordering.

• Returns are a courtesy, so if a person is the gift recipient, don’t assume he or she has the right to return or exchange an unwanted present.

• Understand unusual policies, such as health regulations, which can prohibit the return of certain items, such as hats and intimate apparel.

happy with what they have,” McConville said. “We had a great season, and you could feel the spirit of Christmas in our store. We want people to be happy with what they get from Marvin’s [Toy Store], and know we have a good quality product.”

Other stores in downtown Crystal Lake apply similar policies, such as Ms. Bossy Boots, whose standard procedures include customers having 10 days to get their

money back, 30 days to exchange, and store credit offered after 30 days.

With policy changes, consumers are encouraged to become knowledgeable with the return policies at the stores they shop at, according to the BBB. They shouldn’t rely on what a sales clerk may say, and should look for a written policy, which by law must be displayed.

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Centegra offers Mammo Monday events NORTHWEST HERALD McHENRY – Centegra continues to sponsor Mammo Monday events and its U+2 program throughout McHenry County during January.

Women are encouraged to attend a Mammo Monday event on their own or bring their mother, daughters, sisters and friends. Offerings include screening mammograms, bone density screenings, free expert bra fittings and light snacks.

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tions and times: • Jan. 6 at Centegra Gavers Breast Center • Jan. 13 at Centegra Hospital – McHenry • Jan. 20 at Centegra Health Center – Huntley • Jan. 27 at Centegra Hospital – Woodstock Centegra’s breast health program, U+2, rewards women for taking care of their breast health and inspiring their friends to do the same.

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He was preceded in death by his Born: March 21, 1932; Chicago, IL Send information to obits@ wife, Leona, on July 7, 2011; his Died: Dec. 27, 2013; Crystal Lake, IL nwherald.com or call 815-526-4438. parents; a brother, Arthur Ross; and Notices are accepted until 3pm for a sister, Laura Ross.

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Visitation will be from 4 p.m. until Crystal Lake formerly of Cary DOROTHY H. PAST 7:30 p.m. Monday, December 30, passed away December 27, 2013.

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Barb (Kirk) Bode, Betty (Dan) She was born October 23, 1920 in Inurnment will be in St. Paul 0, y Lacine, Becky (The late Dennis) Chicago. The daughter of Martin Lutheran Cemetery, Skokie.

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Eleven grandchildren and 9 gr.

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2013 at this home January 1, 2014 from 4:00 until 8:00 In lieu of flowers, the family asks BILL D. BOWEN of natural causes.

PM at the Kahle-Moore Funeral that memorial contributions be Born: Aug. 15, 1950; Born 7/30/1920 the made to Green Dogs Unleashed, at Home, 403 Silver Lake Rd., Cary.

Independence, MO. only child of Frank & Eleanor Statler Funeral Service at 11:00 AM on 1171 North Boston Road, Troy VA Died: Dec. 27, 2013; January 2nd at Holy Cross Lutheran in Macomb, IL. 22974.

Independence, KS. During the Great Depression Church, 2107 Three Oaks Rd., Cary.

Friends may send condolences to Wendell joined the Civilian Burial Memory Gardens. the family at Bill D. Bowen, 63, of Memorials would be appreciated Conservation Corp which brought Independence, Kansas passed away www.hillandwood.com him to the Chicago area to to the Bethesda Lutheran at home on Friday, December 27, construct the Skokie Lagoons. He Communities 600 Hoffman Dr., 2013.

CECELIA C. MINOR then worked as a porter in Evanston Watertown, Wi. 53094.

Arrangements pending at Webb & Born: December 29, 1926, where he was befriended by several For info: 847-639-3817 or Rodrick Chapel and Crematory. For Gladstone, MI affluent people. For many years he kahlemoore.com. information, call the funeral home at Died: December 24, 2013, worked for Toastmaster in Elgin 620-331-3900.

Barrington, IL where he met his second wife WILLIAM L. ROSS Gloria. He finished his working JEANNE HARKINS Born: Jan. 5, 1922; Morton Grove, IL career has a Teamster truck driver.

Cecelia C. Minor was born Born: March 19, 1922; in Adel, IA Died: Dec. 27, 2013; Woodstock, IL His hobby was wood-crafting and December 29, 1926 in Gladstone, Died: Dec. 24, 2013; in Troy, VA cabinet making. Wendell was very Michigan. She passed away on proud of his military service from Tuesday, December 24, 2013 at William L. Ross, age 91, of Jeanne Harkins, 91, died on Good Shepherd Medical Center in McHenry, died Friday, December 27, 1942-1945 serving in the Army's Christmas Eve, Tuesday, December Barrington.

2013 at JourneyCare in Woodstock. 95th Division, 378th Infantry AntiTank unit in France and Germany.

24, 2013 ,at the home of her Cecelia is survived by her husband He was born January 5, 1922 in He took part in the 12-week battle daughter and son-in-law in Troy, Morton Grove to William and Elsie of 70 years, Kenneth, whom she for Metz France under General Virginia, where she had been living married August 13, 1943 in (Schuhrke) Ross. On October 30, Escanaba, Michigan; her daughters 1948 he married Leona J. Hennig in George S. Patton. for the last three years.

He is survived by six children; Carl Sandy (Bill) Salpietro, Carol (Bud) Des Plaines.

Born, March 19, 1922, and raised on a farm outside Adel, IA, to William lived in McHenry for over McKee, Pam Petrie, Raymond King, and Mary Minor; grandchildren Amy (Larry) Gray, Harrison and Nellie Frantz Wright, 35 years. He was a bus salesman for Statler, Don & Val Dougal, Jan Mencis, and brothers John Green, Todd (Jennifer) Salpietro, Craig RW Slaney Company and in 1968 Jeanne was the youngest of six children. She was an accomplished Salpietro, Lauren (Doug) Neal, became the proprietor of Ross Bus Joe (Marsha) Green, and cousins horsewoman and businesswoman. Rebecca (Chris) Adkins, Ashley Sales for the over 30. William was a Gary and Michael Statler. He was preceded in death by his parents Jenkins and Jeremy Jenkins; 9 great member of the McHenry County She moved to IL in 1952 where her and many siblings. grandchildren; her sister Beverly husband Clarence “Bud” Harkins Board and he enjoyed gardening.

Services will be announced at a was hired by United Airlines. They (Al) Santeler as well as many nieces Survivors include a son, Kenneth future date. For more information and nephews. retired to New Port Richey, FL in Ross of McHenry; a sister, Gladys She was preceded in death by her (the late Charles) Davis of McHenry; please call Frank 815-451-8421.

1983. In 2010, they moved to the

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parents and 13 siblings.

Service and Interment are pending.

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8FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS Patricia A. Barnas: The visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 30, at Kahle-Moore Funeral Home, 403 Silver Lake Road, Cary. The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31, at the funeral home. The burial will be in Windridge Memorial Park. For information, call the funeral home at 847-639-3817.

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. For information, call the funeral home at 847-639-2191.

William Charles Hunt: The visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 12, at Henke-Clarson Funeral Home, 1010 N. Wright Road, Janesville, Wis. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 13, at Richmond United Methodist Church with burial in Richmond Cemetery.

Thomas R. Justen: The visitation will be Sunday, Dec. 29, from 1 p.m. until the service at 5 p.m. at Colonial Funeral Home

and Crematory, 591 Ridgeview Drive, McHenry. Interment will be private. For information, call the funeral home at 815-3850063.

Henry Lagerhausen: Friends and family will gather from 10 a.m. until the 11 a.m. funeral service Saturday, Jan. 4, at Saunders & McFarlin Funeral Home, 107 W. Summer St., Harvard. For information, call the funeral home at 815-943-5400.

Dorothy H. Past: The visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 1, at Kahle-Moore Funeral Home, 403 Silver Lake Road, Cary. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m.

Thursday, Jan. 2, at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 2107 Three Oaks Road, Cary. The burial will be in Memory Gardens. For information, call the funeral home at 847-639-3817.

Linda Lou Pelletiere: A memorial gathering will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 30, at Saunders & McFarlin Funeral Home, 107 W. Sumner St., Harvard. For information, call the

funeral home at 815-943-5400.

Edward L. Polanek: The visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 30, at Colonial Funeral Home and Crematory, 591 Ridgeview Drive, McHenry. The visitation will continue at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31, until the Mass celebration at 10:30 a.m. at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, 2118 Main St., Spring Grove.

Burial will be in the church cemetery. For information, call DeFiore-Jorgensen Funeral Home at 847-515-8772.

Charles D. Ranzino: The visitation will be from 12:30 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 29, at Justen Funeral Home & Crematory, 3700 W. Charles J. Miller Road, McHenry. The memorial service will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 29, at the funeral home.

Inurnment will be private. For information, call the funeral home at 815-385-2400.

William L. Ross: The visitation will be from 4 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 30, at Justen Funeral Home & Crematory, 3700 W. Charles J. Miller Road, McHenry.

The funeral service will be at 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home.

For information, call the funeral home at 815-385-2400.

David J. Tietjen: The visitation will be from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 29, at Querhammer & Flagg Funeral Home, 500 W. Terra Cotta Ave., Crystal Lake.

The service and burial will be private. For information, call the funeral home at 815-459-1760.

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. For information, call Schneider-Leucht-Merwin & Cooney Funeral Home at 815338-1710.

Irene L. White: The visitation will be from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 29, at Strang Funeral Home, 1055 Main St., Antioch.

The funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 30, at the funeral home. Interment will be in Grant Cemetery. For information, call the funeral home at 847-395-4000.

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8PUBLIC ACCESS MONDAY Richmond Community Development Committee When: 9:30 a.m. Monday Where: Richmond Village Hall, 5600 Hunter Drive Richmond Finance Committee When: 4:15 p.m. Monday Where: Richmond Village Hall, 5600 Hunter Drive

WEDNESDAY The Fox Lake Plan Commission meeting scheduled for Wednesday has been canceled.

THURSDAY Richmond Village Board When: 7 p.m. Thursday Where: Richmond Village Hall, 5600 Hunter Drive

JAN. 6 District 156 School Board When: 7:30 p.m. Jan. 6 Where: District office board room, 4716 W. Crystal Lake Road, McHenry Fox Lake Police Commission When: 6 p.m. Jan. 6 Where: Fox Lake Police Department, 301 S. Route 59 Holiday Hills Committee of the Whole When: 7 p.m. Jan. 6 Where: Holiday Hills Village Hall, 1304 Sunset Drive

JAN. 8 Fox Lake Zoning Board of Appeals When: 6:30 p.m. Jan. 8 Where: Fox Lake Village Hall, 66 Thillen Drive

JAN. 9 Island Lake Village Board When: 7:30 p.m. Jan. 9 Where: Island Lake Village Hall, 3720 Greenleaf Ave. Lakemoor Village Board When: 7 p.m. Jan. 9 Where: Lakemoor Police Department, 27901 W. Concrete Drive

JAN. 13 Marengo-Union Library Personnel Committee When: 6 p.m. Jan. 13 Where: Marengo-Union Library, 200 S. State St.

JAN. 14 District 46 School Board When: 7 p.m. Jan. 14 Where: Prairie Grove Junior High School library, 3225 Route 176, Crystal Lake Richmond Community Development Committee When: 9:30 a.m. Jan. 14 Where: Richmond Village Hall, 5600 Hunter Drive Richmond Finance Committee When: 4:15 p.m. Jan. 14 Where: Richmond Village Hall, 5600 Hunter Drive

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JAN. 20 Holiday Hills Village Board When: 7 p.m. Jan. 20 Where: Holiday Hills Village Hall, 1304 Sunset Drive

JAN. 21 District 156 School Board When: 7:30 p.m. Jan. 21 Where: District office, 4716 W. Crystal Lake Road, McHenry Fox Lake Plan Commission When: 6:30 p.m. Jan. 21 Where: Fox Lake Village Hall, 66 Thillen Drive

JAN. 22 Island Lake Emergency Management Agency When: 7 p.m. Jan. 22 Where: Island Lake Village Hall, 3720 Greenleaf Ave.

JAN. 23 Island Lake Village Board When: 7:30 p.m. Jan. 23 Where: Island Lake Village Hall, 3720 Greenleaf Ave. Lakemoor Village Board When: 7 p.m. Jan. 23 Where: Lakemoor Police Department, 27901 W. Concrete Drive

FEB. 3 District 156 School Board When: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 3 Where: District office board room, 4716 W. Crystal Lake Road, McHenry

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FEB. 5 Island Lake Fire and Police Commission When: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 5 Where: Island Lake Village Hall, 3720 Greenleaf Ave.

FEB. 11 District 46 School Board When: 7 p.m. Feb. 11 Where: Prairie Grove Junior High School library, 3225 Route 176, Crystal Lake

FEB. 13 Island Lake Village Board When: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 13 Where: Island Lake Village Hall, 3720 Greenleaf Ave. Lakemoor Village Board When: 7 p.m. Feb. 13 Where: Lakemoor Police Department, 27901 W. Concrete Drive

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JACOBS’ HINKLE HOLIDAY CLASSIC: LARKIN 56, JACOBS 47

Not for lack of effort Jacobs fights to finish but settles for 4th

By JOE STEVENSON joestevenson@shawmedia.com ALGONQUIN – Sensing the reaction of Jacobs boys basketball coach Jimmy Roberts with 1:02 remaining, the outcome against Larkin might have seemed up for grabs.

Golden Eagles guard Kenton Mack dived on the floor for a loose ball and Roberts quickly called timeout. He walked halfway across the floor to More inside congratulate Mack South Elgin defeats b e f o r e Cary-Grove, 83-80, in overtime for the Hinkle heading to Holiday Classic Conso- t h e h u d dle. lation A title. PAGE C4 Jacobs was down b y 1 2 points at that moment, but that wasn’t the point. Roberts wants his players, no matter what, to keep competing. And considering how the third-place game of Jacobs’ Hinkle Holiday Classic got started, the Eagles gained some satisfaction from the 56-47 final score Saturday night at the Eagles’ Nest.

Larkin (12-2) was on fire early and had a 22-5 lead in the first quarter, which it bumped up to 25 points in the second quarter.

“We tell them to compete, compete, compete,” Roberts said. “Fight until the end. I saw [Larkin] coach [Deryn] Carter when he started at Larkin and they were struggling, but they played hard like they do now.”

Jacobs (5-5) just dug itself too deep a hole at the beginning, although the Royals had a lot to do with it.

“They were ready to play.

They’re a good team and they were locked in,” said Jacobs guard Chrishawn Orange, an all-tournament selection who led the Eagles with 18 points. “It took us awhile to settle in and play how we play. That first five minutes was pretty bad.”

See JACOBS, page C4

Sarah Nader – snader@shawmedia.com

Larkin’s Keyvon Kyles (left) guards Jacobs’ Chrishawn Orange as he shoots during the second quarter of the third-place game Saturday at Jacobs’ Hinkle Holiday Classic in Algonquin. Jacobs lost, 56-47.

BEARS INSIDER Tom Musick

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Yeah, you.

You need tickets?

How many do you need? You need two? You need four?

Check these out. These are the tickets you want. These will put you in the first row of Section On the air 107, right behind the visitors’ Packers at bench, for the Bears, 3:25 p.m. biggest game of Sunday, Fox, AMthe season.

780, FM-105.9 You know the Bears are playing the Packers, Bears right?

Gameday You know the winner clinches Matchups for the NFC North, Sunday’s game, right?

All it will cost Hub Arkush’s take on Aaron you is $2,700 a Rodgers’ return ticket.

So, do we have and more.

PAGES C6-7 a deal or what?

“That’s a lot for a deciding-factor game,” Bears running back Michael Bush said with a smile Thursday. “Whoever sells the ticket for that money is going to be happy.”

No kidding.

Consider the latest secondary-market ticket prices to see the winner-take-all matchup, not to mention one of the greatest rivalries in sports. The Bears and Packers will meet with the division title on the line Sunday at Soldier Field, and anyone who is searching for a ticket to the sold-out game should be willing to spend big money.

Here is the latest data as of this week from TiqIQ, an event ticket search engine.

• Average price: $427.09.

• Lowest price available: $198.

• Most expensive ticket: $2,700.

All of these figures are well above the Bears’ averages in each category, and the prices likely will climb higher now that the Packers have announced that superstar quarterback Aaron Rodgers will return from a seven-game injury absence.

Let’s be honest, though.

It’s excessive to pay almost $3,000 to see a sporting event that you can watch on TV. Even if that ticket is in the front row. Even if that game is the biggest yet.

See MUSICK, page C7

Blackhawks’ Cup runneth over

By JEFF ARNOLD jarnold@shawmedia.com The past 12 months brought plenty of memorable storylines. There were championships, near misses and the personalities that were behind them. Looking back, we offer the Top 10 local and regional stories of 2013 as voted on by the Northwest Herald sports staff.

1. Stanley returns: The Blackhawks started the lockout-delayed season with a record 24-game point streak and capped it with their second Stanley Cup championship in four years. The Hawks toppled the Boston Bruins in six games, scoring a pair of goals in 17 seconds in the Cup clincher. Their season almost ended in the Western Conference semifi-

LOCAL/REGIONAL SPORTS nals, in which the Hawks erased a 3-1 series deficit against Detroit.

2. Championship cousins: Richmond-Burton cousins Cameron Kennedy (126 pounds) and Garrett Sutton (152 pounds) each captured individual Class 3A state wrestling titles. Kennedy pulled out a last-second victory over Montini’s Jordan Laster to earn Northwest Herald Wrestler of the Year honors. Sutton slipped past Sycamore’s Austin

Culton to win his championship and finish the season 38-0. Harvard’s Anthony Luis also won a championship, capturing the 106-pound Class 2A title.

3. Haak’s Hornets: Tim Haak never wanted his retirement at the end of the current school year to overshadow what his final Harvard football team accomplished. The Hornets responded by winning 11 straight games and reaching the Class 4A quarterfinals before losing, 28-24, to Rockford Lutheran. The Hornets were looking to advance to the state semifinals for the first time in school history. Haak was named the Northwest Herald Football Coach of the Year.

See TOP STORIES, page C5

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Goalie Corey Crawford hoists the Stanley Cup on June 24 after the Blackhawks beat the Boston Bruins, 3-2, in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final in Boston.

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FACE OFF Kelsey Schmitt School: Crystal Lake Central Year: Senior Sport: Basketball

1. What would you do for a Klondike bar?

I would stick my head in a toilet and flush it!

2.What’s your favorite outdoor winter activity?

In the winter, I like to go snowmobiling or sledding with my friends Coffee, tea or hot chocolate?

3.

Coffee.

4.

What is a good motivational phrase for when you are training?

If you want me to do something ... tell me I can’t do it.

5. What teammate really inspires you?

Ann Grischow is very inspiring to me because she always comes with a good attitude, practices hard, is always supporting the team and she’s a great singer.

Reilly Peltier School: Jacobs Year: Senior Sport: Baseball and basketball

1. What would you do for a Klondike bar?

I’d beat Chris Orange in one-on-one basketball.

2.What’s your favorite outdoor winter activity?

Snowboarding. I’ve been doing that about 5½ years and sometimes go to Breckenridge with my cousins.

3.Coffee, tea or hot chocolate?

Hot chocolate.

4.

What is a good motivational phrase for when you are training?

Play like the best, but work like the worst.

5.What teammate really inspires you?

Billy Castellano recently tore his ACL and is out for the year. He has a great attitude and comes and cheers for us and keeps us motivated.

Chris Mahoney School: Crystal Lake South Year: Senior Sport: Basketball

1. What would you do for a Klondike bar?

Just about anything legal.

2.What’s your favorite outdoor winter activity?

Snowball fights.

3.Coffee, tea or hot chocolate?

Hot chocolate.

4.

What is a good motivational phrase for when you are training?

Hard work beats talent when talent fails to work hard.

5.What teammate really inspires you?

Steve Thomas because he works on things until he thinks they are perfect.

The year is coming to an end, which means everyone is coming up with end of year lists about everything. Sports editor Jon Styf and columnist Tom Musick discuss their lists.

Styf: My Christmas cheer is over, done with. More than a few people have called me Scrooge in the past week. So I’ll start with the Heartbreaker of the Year, pretty much the worst softball story ever told. Marengo had a good team this season (You know, like they always do) and held a four-run lead with one out left in the sectional final. Then utter chaos occurred. Three straight singles and the oddest bases-clearing error you could imagine later, they lost, 6-5, and their season abruptly ended. As coach Dwain Nance said afterward, “99 times out of 100 we’re going to make the throw there.” That play will make the 2011 state champs, who finished No. 2 in 2012, even more hungry to get back to the state finals this year.

Musick: Thanks a lot, Scrooge. One minute, I’m staring at a lovely Christmas tree, and the next minute, I’m thinking about Marengo’s utter chaos. I’m also thinking about udder chaos, which would involve a cow, plastic wrap and the rim of a toilet. Anyway. You want a real Scrooge story? How about Derrick Rose and the Bulls, who were supposed to be title contenders but ended up as a hobbled laughingstock?

Styf: Not bad, if we’re choosing the bad teams. Speaking of hobbled, my Tiny Tim Award goes to Prairie Ridge football. They stumbled after winning a state title two years ago, then we counted them out of it this year.

But they proved a lot of people (including me) wrong by collecting themselves and going on an impressive run to make the playoffs and then win twice in the playoffs.

Heck, they had Boylan on the ropes but just couldn’t finish them off.

Musick: I remember going to Prairie Ridge’s first practice of the season. The Wolves players worked for two-plus hours under the sun and looked exhausted, and then the coaches lined them up for sprints. I tried to hide behind the blocking sled in case one of the coaches confused me for a player. Speaking of football coaches, I’m going to give Vito Andriola of DundeeCrown the Inspirational Coach And Unprintable Quote Award. Because he did amazing work to lead the once hapless Chargers into the playoffs, and many of his insightful (but profane) quotes could not make it into this newspaper.

Styf: I only hope I can live up to his inspirational and profane abilities here in the newsroom. Speaking of profane, I see a lot of profane things on Twitter. But not from my favorite tweeters of the year, Johnsburg coach Mike Toussaint (@CoachTous) and Woodstock coach Al Baker (@Coach_Al_Baker). I’m always looking for a good tweet (or a bad Tim Tebow joke) to put on the sports front when you are having an off day, joke-wise, and most often they provide.

Musick: I have no off days. I’m perfect, duh. Kind of like Jordan Lynch, who gets my Mr. Perfect award as the most important athlete to grace our state’s fine soil since Michael Jordan. Or was it Mike Ditka? OK, so I’m making fun of our constant attention on Lynch, but the truth is that he is a good player and NIU football is a good story. I hope he makes it to the NFL. And I still think I’m right about him being similar to your boy Tebow.

Styf: You can keep needling me about that and remain wrong. Tebow outlifted the linemen, NFL players. He was country strong, or Christian strong or whatever. He’s much bigger, he also throws worse. You probably think Jay Cutler and Josh McCown are pretty much the same guy too then, huh? Which brings me to my last and most negative award, Mr. Overrated. You guessed it, that’s Mr. Fourth Quarter himself Cutler.

He’s got a big-money arm, a reality TV star wife and a 10 cent head. Yet the Bears just might mortgage their future for him this offseason. It’s like “Moneyball.”

Every team is trying to buy wins with what they pay each player. I don’t think they’re getting enough return for their investment to do that.

Musick: I would sign him to a short-term deal, but it’s tough to argue your points. Oh, and we forgot something in this chat: The Wait Till Next Year Award.

Congratulations, Cubs. You’ve won it again.

Iowa senior tight end C.J. Fiedorowicz will play his final college game Wednesday when the Hawkeyes face LSU in the Outback Bowl. The New Year’s Day bowl will cap a career that started slowly but will end with the former Johnsburg standout being the team’s second-leading receiver in the regular season with 26 catches and six touchdowns. Fiedorowicz will then turn his attention to the NFL and is expected to be one of the top tight end prospects for this spring’s NFL draft.

It’s surreal to think how fast my career has gone. I don’t think I will probably realize it until next year when I’m in an NFL training camp and I look back and think back to my teammates and the career I had here. After coming off a 4-8 season last year and after that last game against Nebraska, we were getting after it, working out five days a week. But all that time we put in paid off and we had two opponents [Northwestern and Michigan] who overlooked us. It’s huge for us to get to a bowl game like this because I haven’t been [to a New Year’s Day bowl] in the four years I’ve been here. So it’s huge for my career to end this way.

We’re used to being an underdog. I think we were the underdog in eight of the 12 games this year. But we never look at that stuff. It’s Iowa football – we don’t get the biggest recruits like Nebraska, Michigan or Ohio State, but we’re going to go in each week and compete and we’re going to play Iowa football – physical football – and we’re going to put up our best fight and we’re in every game. I think when we beat Northwestern in overtime – that really turned our season, and [beating] Michigan on Senior Day was probably my favorite one just because of it being my senior year, playing my last game at home and being able to celebrate with my teammates in the locker room. There’s just no better feeling.

It was definitely emotional in the locker room (after Michigan). If I could explain the moment, I would.

It’s just something you have to experience. Obviously, everyone was screaming, dancing around, having a good time. I’m not a big crier – some guys cried – but I’m not that kind of a guy. I’m the kind of a guy who likes to have fun, celebrate with my guys and jump up and down and listen to music, going crazy and letting it all out. I would say I’m right up there with the best of them (as a dancer).

When I’m just doing it and not thinking about it, it’s pretty good. But when I think about the moves, it can get ugly.

It’s always been my dream to play at the next level.

I’ve talked to agents, I’ve heard from (NFL) teams, but I’m not too focused on that because it’s still coming. But everyone thinks about it. I’ve thought about it and how much harder it’s going to be. I don’t know what to expect, but it’s another level and it’s another chapter in my life. But I’m excited just to prove to my friends and my family that I can do it from a small town like Johnsburg. All the hard work I’ve put in is just going to pay off.

I remember telling my friends that I was going to play in the NBA or MLB or NFL and they always said, “There’s no way – do you know the percentage of guys that make it?” But I told them, “I’m going to prove you guys wrong one day.” To actually do it is going to make everyone in my town proud along with my friends and my family.

• I’m Just Saying is a regular Sunday feature. If there’s someone you’d like to see featured, write to me at jarnold@shawmedia.com or send me a message on Twitter @NWH_JeffArnold.

Iowa senior C.J. Fiedorowicz will enter the 2014 NFL Draft as a top prospect at tight end.

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8SPORTS SHORTS Weidman defends UFC belt when Silva hurts leg LAS VEGAS – Chris Weidman defended his UFC middleweight title when Anderson Silva apparently broke his left leg on a kick in the second round, ending UFC 168 with a horrific injury Saturday night.

Weidman (11-0) quietly celebrated his victory while medical personnel tended to Silva (33-6), whose left shin bent grotesquely while landing a kick on Weidman’s left leg 1:16 into the round.

Weidman, who earned his belt with an upset victory over the long-reigning champion in July, also dominated the first round of the rematch.

Ronda Rousey retained her bantamweight title in the UFC’s

year-end event, submitting Miesha Tate with a third-round arm bar. Rousey then walked away from her bitter rival’s offer of a post-fight handshake, earning ferocious boos from the MGM Grand Garden crowd.

Cavaliers suspend center Andrew Bynum CLEVELAND – Cavaliers center Andrew Bynum has been suspended indefinitely from the team for detrimental conduct and banned from all team activities.

Bynum, who signed a twoyear, $12 million contract with the Cavs this summer, did not travel with the team to Boston for Saturday’s game. It’s possible Bynum has played his final game with the Cavs.

Earlier this season, Bynum talked about retirement and said his numerous knee problems have been a challenge to overcome. The 7-footer has shown flashes of being a productive player, but has been too inconsistent and doesn’t seem to have any passion to play. He missed all 11 shots from the field in a game this week against Detroit.

The Cavs guaranteed Bynum only $6 million on his deal, and they can clear more salary cap space if he is traded or released by Jan. 7.

Blues star Alex Steen out with concussion ST. LOUIS – The St. Louis Blues have placed star forward Alex Steen on the injured list

with a concussion.

General manager Doug Armstrong said the league’s No. 2 goal scorer will be out indefinitely. He announced the move in a statement Saturday before the team’s game that night with the Blackhawks.

Steen hasn’t played since he left a game Dec. 21 against Edmonton with what the team called an “upper body injury.”

Steen is the Blues’ leading scorer with 24 goals and 38 points in 35 games.

He has six game-winning goals, second most in the league.

Fla. Police: Puig charged with reckless driving NAPLES, Fla. –The Florida Highway Patrol said Los Ange-

les Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig was arrested after officers clocked him driving 110 mph in a 70 mph zone.

A news release from the Highway Patrol said a white Mercedes driven by the 23-year-old Cuban defector was pulled over around 9:30 a.m. Saturday.

Authorities said Puig was arrested and charged with reckless driving and taken to the Collier County jail for processing.

Dodgers spokesman Joe Jareck declined to comment on Puig’s arrest. Puig hit .319 with 19 home runs and 42 RBIs.

U.S. women defeat Canada in shootout ST. PAUL, Minn. – Hila-

ry Knight scored the lone shootout goal and the United States women’s hockey team beat Canada 3-2 on Saturday in a pre-Olympic exhibition game.

Jessie Vetter stopped all three Canadian shootout attempts.

Kelli Stack and Alex Carpenter scored for the United States in regulation, and Meghan Acosta-Marciano and Marie-Philip Poulin countered for Canada.

Canada rallied to tie it in the third period.

Although the game was physical – six of the 15 penalties were for checking, roughing or charging – the game did not feature the late-game fisticuffs that has recently become part of the series.

– Wire reports

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WRESTLING: AL DVORAK MEMORIAL INVITATIONAL

South’s Gil reaches goal, captures 138-pound title

By ROB SMITH rsmith@shawmedia.com MACHESNEY PARK – Crystal Lake South’s Nick Gil set some lofty goals at the beginning of the wrestling season.

He checked a big one off his list Saturday when he won the Al Dvorak Memorial Invitational at Harlem at 138 pounds. The Dvorak is widely recognized as the toughest regular-season tournament in the state.

Gil (20-0) said in order to achieve his ultimate goal of a state championship, he needs to challenge himself against strong competition.

“I’ve wrestled the toughest kids,” Gil said. “It’s just a matter of going out and doing it.”

In the championship match, Gil defeated Dakota’s J.J. Wolfe, 3-1. Despite the close score, Gil was never in any serious danger.

“I felt like I was in control, but I needed to keep scoring,” Gil said.

Gators coach Ross Ryan said the goal setting by Gil was only part of the process. Being willing to do what it takes to achieve those goals is the biggest part. “[Gil’s] been completely focused around that,” Ryan said. “A lot of people aren’t willing to sacrifice, and he is.”

Crystal Lake Central’s Kyle Fugiel didn’t know what to expect at the Dvorak after bumping up a weight class from 160 to 170. The move worked, as Fugiel reached the finals before losing to Libertyville’s Kayne MacCallum, 2-0, in overNick Gil time.

Fugiel nearly had a reversal late in the third period but could not free his leg from MacCallum’s grasp. He wasn’t happy losing the close match but considered it a learning experience in the heavier

weight class.

“I’m not that [upset]. I just have to keep lifting and working hard,” Fugiel said.

Cary-Grove’s Mike Cullen lost in the semifinals for the second time this season to Marmion’s Anthony Bosco.

Cullen went on to take third with a 5-2 win against St. Charles East’s Anthony Rubino.

Cullen said he is getting back in shape after spraining his ankle at an early-season tournament. As for losing to Bosco, he’s taking that in stride.

“I think the only thing I need to work on is my conditioning,” Cullen said. “[Bosco] has two on me. I’ve got

about a dozen on him.”

The Tigers got third-place finishes from Mike Zelasco (182) and Andrew Marsden (195) and a fifth-place from Romeo McKnight (220). The Gators’ Brian Pence (195) took fourth, and Eric Barone (145) finished sixth.

Tigers coach Justen Lehr said Dvorak was a good midseason benchmark. Having to face a Fox Valley Conference opponent in a place match like Marsden and Pence did was unfortunate, he said.

“It [stinks] that someone has to lose,” Lehr said. “You don’t come to Machesney Park to wrestle someone from your own conference.”

JACOBS’ HINKLE HOLIDAY CLASSIC: SOUTH ELGIN 83, CARY-GROVE 80 (OT)

JACOBS’ HINKLE HOLIDAY CLASSIC ROUNDUP

C-G stumbles late in Consolation A final

Jefferson drops PR; CL South tops Lakes

By JOE STEVENSON joestevenson@shawmedia.com ALGONQUIN – Cary-Grove did not think an up-tempo, high-scoring game with South Elgin would be to its advantage, but once the Trojans were thriving in that style, coming up short was hard to swallow.

“We had a good tournament, but it’s a little bittersweet,” guard Tyler Szydlo said. “We should have won that game.”

South Elgin rallied from a 16-point, fourth-quarter deficit and held off the Trojans, 83-80, in overtime to win the Consolation A bracket at Jacobs’ Hinkle Holiday Classic on Saturday at the Eagles’ Nest.

The Storm (8-6) scored 29 points in the fourth quarter to force the extra period, then started overtime with three 3-pointers, which was more than C-G (6-7) could overcome.

C-G’s Jason Gregoire tied his career-high from three games earlier with 36 points and finished with 128 points for the five tournament games, which led all players. Gregoire hit 12 of 17 field goals and 8 of 10 free throws for his game total.

“I’m really proud of how we came together as a team here,” said Gregoire, who made the all-tournament team. “They did a good job making us play their style, and

we didn’t force them enough to play our style. We cracked a little under their pressure and didn’t finish the way we should have.”

C-G had 13 turnovers for the game, but six of those came in the crucial fourth quarter as the Storm roared back.

The Trojans shot 65.1 percent from the field (28 of 43) and hit 10 3-pointers.

Gregoire had four 3s and reserve forward Mike Krich had three.

“It shouldn’t have gotten to overtime,” Trojans coach Ralph Schuetzle said. “We haven’t seen pressure like that in a long, long time.”

Szydlo finished with 19 points and hit 7 of 10 field goals, while Michael Coleman, Justin Blair and Jimmy Perkins also added 3s.

“We haven’t come close to scoring 80 points, so that was unfamiliar territory,” Szydlo said. “We just lost control a little bit in the fourth quarter. I’m definitely pleased with our tournament. We’re improved a lot since the first game here.”

Guard Matt Smith led the Storm with 28 points and four 3s, but none of his points were bigger than the two free throws he hit with 2.5 seconds remaining in regulation. He was fouled after an offensive rebound and tied the score at 69 to force overtime.

By JOE STEVENSON joestevenson@shawmedia.com ALGONQUIN – Jefferson’s M.L. Moore fired in 26 points to lead the J-Hawks past Prairie Ridge, 57-46, for the Consolation B championship game at Jacobs’ Hinkle Holiday Classic on Saturday at the Eagles’ Nest.

Michael Bradshaw led the Wolves (7-5) with 12 points, 10 in the second half. Matt Perhats and Payton Otto each added nine for Prairie Ridge.

CONSOLATION A CL South 72, Lakes 59: Austin

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Cary-Grove’s Jason Gregoire shoots in the third quarter Saturday against South Elgin at Jacobs’ Hinkle Holiday Classic in Algonquin. C-G lost in overtime, 83-80.

BOYS BASKETBALL: MARENGO’S E.C. NICHOLS TOURNAMENT

R-B rallies past Grant, hangs on in title game Marengo finishes 3rd, beats Streaks

By JEFF ARNOLD jarnold@shawmedia.com MARENGO – For the better part of three quarters Saturday night, Richmond-Burton struggled to find any offensive rhythm, hurried out of its comfort zone by Grant’s tenacious tempo.

The Rockets tried to keep pace but were never able to erase what seemed to be insurmountable deficits. But for the second straight night, Sam Kaufman kept R-B in the game, finding ways to hit one timely shot after another.

Trailing by two points entering the fourth quarter of the E.C. Nichols Tournament championship game, though,

the Rockets finally were able to get over the hump. And once they did, everything changed, allowing R-B to hold off Grant in a thrilling 68-65 win.

And while nothing seemed to go exactly as planned for the Rockets, the finishing stretch more than made up for the frustration R-B was forced to play through for much of the night.

“We were tough enough and we had the mental fortitude to win the game,” said Kaufman, who scored a game-high 29 points.

“As soon as we got [the score] tied, I think we just had this feeling we were going to be able to take it the rest of the way.”

A Joe St. Pierre dunk early in the fourth quarter drew R-B (8-3) even. But Grant, which got 25 points

from Matt Malmberg, quickly pushed its lead back up to four. But a quick 9-0 Rockets run, capped by a Kaufman 3-point field goal, gave R-B a 64-59 lead with 2:47 remaining.

The rest came down to the Rockets holding on for dear life.

“We finally got the lead and were able to do some things a little differently with the lead,” R-B coach Brandon Creason said.

Grant cut the deficit to 66-64 with 31 seconds remaining, again forcing the Rockets into some turnovers.

But R-B was able to extend the lead on late free throws

by Danny Rygiel and Brian Wells to hold on for the threepoint victory.

Kaufman played a major role, giving the Rockets some level of consistency when

Grant’s speed and pressure kept the Rockets from doing what they wanted to offensively.

“He’s unstoppable,” said St. Pierre, who scored 14 points in the win to go along with nine by Mike Kaska.

“He gets the ball and ... he’s just unstoppable.”

The victory not only gave R-B the tournament championship, but the five-game winning streak during the holiday event provided a big dose of experience to an otherwise young team. In addition to knocking off rival Marengo on Friday night to reach Saturday night’s championship game, learning to handle pressure like the Rockets had to against Grant will – Creason believes – go a long way once R-B starts Big Northern Conference play.

“As a coach, every Christ-

mas tournament, you want to take a step forward,” Creason said. “And I would say we certainly took a step forward.”

Marengo 58, Woodstock 56: The Indians erased a fourpoint fourth-quarter deficit and used 20 points from Zach Knobloch to win the E.C. Nichols third-place game.

Knobloch sparked the Indians (7-5) in the third quarter after Woodstock led by eight at halftime.

“We needed a lift – we were a little sluggish offensively in the first half,” Knobloch said. “As a team, we found open shooters and knocked it down in the second half.

Woodstock (5-8) was led

by Mason Sutter’s 16 points, but shot 11 of 26 from the freethrow line as a team in the loss.

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Huntley boys win Elgin consolation championship NORTHWEST HERALD

Postal added 22.

Stillman Valley 41, Harvard 40: At The Huntley boys basketball team won the consolation bracket championship Saturday at the Elgin Holiday Tournament with a 67-41 victory over Chicago Englewood.

After losing their opening game of the tourney to Chicago Phillips, the Red Raiders defeated three other Chicago teams – F.W. Parker, Corliss and Englewood – en route to the consolation championship.

Amanze Egekeze scored a gamehigh 24 points to lead Huntley. Kyle Slonka added 17 points.

Woodstock North 53, Antioch 43: At the E.C. Nichols Tournament in Marengo, the Thunder won the ninthplace game. Nikolaus Herscha led North with 16 points and Leonel Ortiz added 12.

McHenry 61, Wheaton South 56: At York’s Jack Tosh Holiday Tournament in Elmhurst, the Warriors improved to 1-2 in the tournament. Cody Freund led McHenry with 23 points and Kyle

Marengo, the Hornets lost in the 11thplace game of the E.C. Nichols Tournament. Peyton Schneider led Harvard with 15 points and Fernando Carrera added nine.

Zion-Benton JV 83, Alden-Hebron 40: At the Alden-Hebron Christmas Tournament in Hebron, the Giants were led

by Trevor Ball with 17 points and Jacob Heaver with 12 in the loss.

WRESTLING Downers Grove South Quad: McHenry went 3-0 with wins over Oswego East, 59-16, Niles North, 63-6, and Downers Grove South, 53-21. The Warriors (13-2) were led by Derek Neises (132 pounds), Cody Patchett (152), Luis Hernandez (220) and Ryan Grannemann (195), all going 3-0.

Berman Classic: At Palatine, Richmond-Burton finished in a tie for 15th with 80 points. Garrett Sutton (160) won his weight class with a 10-6 decision in the final. Grant Sutton (126)

took first with a 7-2 decision in the final. The Rockets also got a third-place finish from Gavin Sutton (113).

Midstates Tournament: At the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, Harvard finished fifth out of 42 teams.

Adam Freimund won the 285-pound championship, and Justin Wilcox (106) claimed second.

Sergio Esquivel (113) took fourth and Matt Wheeler (160) finished fifth.

GIRLS BASKETBALL Huntley 63, Batavia 55: At the Montini Christmas Tournament in Lombard, the Red Raiders (13-3) claimed seventh place with the win. Sam Andrews and Ali Andrews each scored 23 points. Rachel Zobott added eight.

Resurrection 59, Dundee-Crown 26: At the Charger Christmas Tournament in Carpentersville, the Chargers fell to 3-0 in the tournament. Lauren Lococo led D-C with five points. D-C will play in the 15th-place game against Buffalo Grove at 9:30 a.m. Monday.

Glenbard North 54, Jacobs 38: At the

Wheaton North Classic, the Golden Eagles fell to 1-3 at the tournament and finished in 14th place. Talia Surges led the Eagles with nine points and Jennifer Barnec added eight.

Alden-Hebron 42, Woodstock JV 38: At the Alden-Hebron Christmas Tournament in Hebron, Brooklyn Hilton scored 19 points to lead the Giants in their victory.

Alden-Hebron 36, St. Benedict 25: At Hebron, Hilton led the Giants again with 12 points.

St. Ignatius 53, McHenry 50: At the Riverside-Broofield Tournament in Riverside, the Warriors (7-10) lost in the semifinals. Gabby Schweitzer, Mckayla Snedeker and Sawyer Lay scored eight points each for McHenry.

Riverside-Brookfield 55, McHenry 41: At Riverside, the Warriors lost in the third-place game. Greta Taylor and Abby Ross each scored seven points to lead McHenry. Lay and Alex Martens were all-tournament selections.

• Kevin Meyer contributed to this

report.

Rogers scored 25 points to finish the tournament with 120 points and lead the Gators (11-2) to the victory. Rogers was a repeat selection to the all-tournament team and a unanimous pick.

Chris Mahoney scored 17 for South, while Caleb Johnson added 13 and Collin Wagner had 10.

CONSOLATION C Barrington 93, Johnsburg 70: Austin Madrzyk and Calvin Goldsmith scored 25 points apiece to lead the Broncos (6-9) past the Skyhawks for the Consolation C title.

Johnsburg (2-11) got 27 points from Collin Ridout and 14 from Steve Dixon, who tied Rogers for second in the tournament with 120 points. Cary-Grove’s Jason Gregoire scored 128.

Marian Central 74, CL Central 54: Matt Ricchiuto led the Hurricanes (6-7) to their first victory of the tournament with 16 points.

Quinn Haley added 13 for Marian.

Cavanagh Murphy led the Tigers (0-14) with 14 points, and Jason Price added 12.

Zion-Benton takes crown over Carmel • JACOBS Continued from page C1 Jacobs finished the first quarter with 2 of 12 shooting, but Orange and reserve guard Cory Boeckh, who hit two 3-pointers, helped cut the lead to 35-23 at halftime.

“That’s a great team and they were making shots, that allowed them to jump on us in the first quarter,” said Eagles guard Kenton Mack, who scored 13 points. “We were getting the looks we wanted, we just weren’t knocking down shots.”

Derrick Streety led Larkin with 12 points and helped the fast start with seven first-quarter points.

“We were a little upset about last night [a 78-72 semifinal loss to tournament champion Zion-Benton],” Streety said. “We wanted to come out with a chip on our shoulder.”

Z-B (12-1) got 20 points from Milik Yarbrough and 14 from Admiral Schofield to beat Carmel, 61-49, for the championship.

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BLUES 6, BLACKHAWKS 5 (SO)

Blues’ rally dooms Hawks

By R.B. FALLSTROM The Associated Press ST. LOUIS – Vladimir Tarasenko and Patrik Berglund scored 1:17 apart late in regulation to tie it and Kevin Shattenkirk netted the deciding goal in the fifth round of a shootout to give the St. Louis Blues a 6-5 victory over the Blackhawks on Saturday night.

Patrick Kane had a goal and assist in the Hawks’ second three-goal first period in two nights and extended his point streak to 14 games.

Kane added a second assist on Brent Seabrook’s goal in the third period.

The Blues are 3-0 against the Hawks, who lead the NHL with 60 points. Two wins were by shootout and all three were decided by a goal.

St. Louis rallied from deficits of 3-1 and 5-3 without leading scorer Alexander Steen,

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who was placed on the injured list Saturday.

Brian Elliott finished strong in the Blues’ net after Jaroslav Halak was pulled after the first period.

Kane has eight goals and 17 assists during his point streak and has scored in 26 of 27 games overall. Patrick Sharp scored his 22nd goal in the first period and has six goals in three games.

T.J. Oshie and Tarasenko also scored in the shootout for St. Louis. Jonathan Toews and Sharp scored for the Hawks, which failed on two chances to end it. One was by Kane, who is 0 for 9 in shootouts.

MAVERICKS 105, BULLS 83

Ellis scores 22 as Mavs pound Bulls

By JOHN JACKSON The Associated Press CHICAGO – Vince Carter and the Dallas Mavericks made sure this one was decided early.

Monta Ellis scored 22 Next points and Dallas took control in the first quarter, coasting to a at Memphis, 105-83 victory 7 p.m. Monover the Bulls day, WCIU, on Saturday AM-1000 night.

Carter and Dirk Nowitzki added 18 points apiece for the Mavericks, who led by as many as 32 while bouncing back from a home

loss to San Antonio on Thursday.

Joakim Noah led the Bulls with 20 points and 10 rebounds, but they had their modest two-game winning streak snapped.

Carlos Boozer and Taj Gibson each added 13.

“Whenever you feel too good about yourself somebody smacks you,” Gibson said.

“That’s a part of the NBA.” The Mavericks took command with a 15-2 run to end the first quarter, turning a 17-15 deficit into a 30-19 lead.

Carter, who entered just before the run started, had seven points during the spurt.

Bulls forward Luol Deng missed his fourth straight game with a sore left Achilles.

The Hawks faded one night after they beat Colorado, 7-2, at home and fell to 7-0-3 on the second day of back-to-back games.

Kane, Jonathan Toews and Duncan Keith had two points apiece in the first period for the Hawks. Seabrook’s floating shot from near the blue line 1:06 into the third gave the Hawks their second twogoal cushion at 5-3.

Elliott replaced Halak, who stopped only 10 of 13 shots in the first period.

The Blues tied it at 3 on rookie Dmitrij Jaskin’s first NHL goal in the second period.

Notes: The Blues had their first home sellout of the season with a standing-room crowd of 20,082. Attendance was fortified by several hundred fans wearing Hawks red. ... St. Louis is 11-0-1 against the Central Division.

4. Just short: Prairie Ridge’s girls soccer team carried a 17game winning streak into the Class 2A state finals, hoping to make an 18th straight win the most meaningful of the run. But the Wolves lost in the championship match, 4-1, against Chatham Glenwood.

The Wolves finished 19-3-1 behind Northwest Herald Coach of the Year J.C. Brown and a little inspiration from former Wolves star and Olympic gold medalist Amy LePeilbet, who remained in contact with the team throughout the season.

5. Back-to-back: Capturing a 1,600-meter state championship was nothing new to Katie Adams. So when the Marengo senior runner had the chance to repeat the feat at this year’s state track and field championships, Adams didn’t disappoint. Adams’ championship run proved to be the best of her career, finishing in 5:00.84, earning her Northwest Herald Female Track and Field Athlete of the Year honors.

Huntley’s Omo Tseumah (high jump) and Woodstock’s Maura Beattie (3,200) also captured state titles in their respective class championships.

6. Hey, hey, Huntley: Huntley’s girls basketball team advanced to the state tournament for the first time. The Red Raiders finished 26-8 after a loss in the Class 4A third-place game against Whitney Young.

Huntley was led by Northwest Herald Player of the Year Sam Andrews, who combined with sister Ali Andrews and a talented supporting cast. Despite finishing the year with backto-back losses, Huntley celebrated a team coach Steve Raethz called “the embodiment of team chemistry and togetherness.”

7. Jordan rules: Northern Illinois quarterback Jordan Lynch finished third in the

Heisman Trophy balloting after guiding the Huskies to a 12-2 record after a 21-14 loss to Utah State on Thursday night in the Poinsettia Bowl. Lynch kept NIU in the hunt for the Huskies’ second straight BCS Bowl appearance before the Huskies lost for the first time this season to Bowling Green in the Mid-American Conference Championship Game.

Lynch is the nation’s second-leading rusher with 1,920 yards, he threw for 2,892 yards and was a first-team Associated Press All-America selection as an all-purpose player.

8. Gator glory: The Crystal Lake South girls volleyball team registered its top state finish since finishing as the Class AA state runner-up in 1995, placing fourth in the Class 4A state tournament after losing in three sets to New Trier. South finished 37-5 behind the leadership of its five seniors: Avalon Nero, Nicole Slimko, Sara Mickow, Hannah Wilson and Katy Hoenle.

9. Half-court hero: McHenry’s Mike Drysch found his way onto a national stage this year when he won $75,000 by hitting a half-court hook shot during a Miami Heat game in January. The moment only got bigger when Drysch was bearhugged to the floor by Heat star LeBron James in a video that went viral and that landed Drysch in a recently filmed commercial for ESPN. 10. Running at the top: Former Jacobs running standout Evan Jager finished fifth at the IAAF World Championships in the 3,000-meter steeplechase after running the race among the world’s best. Three of the top four finishers in the event were Kenyans, including two-time Olympic champion Ezekiel Kemboi. Jager, who reached the finals of the event in last year’s London Olympics, finished the race at the world championships in 8:08.67.

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Rodgers is back, but is he ready?

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Bears’ passing success boiled down

By KEVIN FISHBAIN kfishbain@shawmedia.com The Bears’ historic success through the air this season can boil down to everyone’s favorite high school subject.

Science.

“There’s a science to it,” Brandon Marshall said Sept. 8, after we saw the debut of the Marc Trestman offense in the Bears’ win over the Bengals. “On that corner route, if I’m supposed to be at a [7-yard split] and I’m at a [6-yard split], I’m going to get coached up on it. … Everything’s a science.”

Before last week’s game in Philadelphia, Marshall returned to the subject of science, which has helped Alshon Jeffery and him to be the top receiving duo in Bears history. Marshall discussed learning from Trestman where – precisely – he was supposed to be on one of Jay Cutler’s interceptions in Cleveland.

“Those are the things that media don’t see or other people don’t really understand, but that’s the science of our football,” he told reporters. “One little thing could ruin a game or potentially our season.”

Wide receivers coach Mike Groh explained what Marshall means when he calls the offense a science.

“It’s just trying to be precise and very technical in what we’re doing,” Groh said Friday. “We’re just trying to make sure we’re analyzing all the movements and where our feet and our hands and our eyes are.”

For Earl Bennett, this offense has made things easier for him on the field. He missed practice this week for family reasons and is questionable for Sunday’s game, but he spoke about it last week.

“By having everything exact, you don’t have to think as much,” he said. “You know what to expect, you know what to run, you know – depending on the coverage – what you’ve got to do to run your route, and it allows you to play fast.”

The precision of the routes facilitates things for the quarterbacks. Cutler’s completion percentage of 63.1 is his highest since 2007. Josh McCown has completed 66.5 percent of his passes, well above his career average.

“I think we’re very specific,” Groh said about what sets the Bears’ route running apart. “We try not to leave a lot of room for improvisation because it’s dictated on the rhythm of the quarterback and him knowing where everybody’s going to be and then where they’re supposed to be when they’re supposed to be there.”

“When you’re running, you’re like ‘5 yards this, if the ’backer does that, I’ve got X, Y, Z.’ ” Bennett said, describing the in-route thought process. “It just allows you to play fast because you know where you need to be and the quarterback is expecting you to be there.”

Pay attention to precision in science class, kids,

Shaw Media sports writer Kevin Fishbain breaks down this week’s Bears game: PACKERS

especially future wide receivers.

The Bears are 128 gross passing yards and 73 net yards gained away from franchise records. The 30 passing touchdowns and collective 96.5 passer rating are both team records.

“We try to take all the guesswork out of it and be very specific with what we teach, so everybody knows where everybody is supposed to be,” Groh said.

“When you’re a yard or two off, then we point it out, because that’s not where the quarterback expects you to be. At this level, it’s a very fine line between a completion and an incompletion. We’re trying to make it a higher percentage that we’ll get a completion.”

Bennett called it “one of the best systems that I’ve played in since I’ve been playing, and I love it.” If the Bears make the playoffs, most of the thanks will go to the offense, and the science and precision that come with it.

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Bears’ rushing offense vs. Packers’ rushing defense Matt Forte rushed 13 times for 83 yards (6.4-yard average) after halftime against the Packers in Week 9. Even Michael Bush had a couple of nice runs to help churn the clock. Green Bay is 26th against the run and allows 4.6 yards a carry. After the debacle in Philadelphia, look for the Bears to get the ground game going Sunday against A.J. Hawk, B.J. Raji and company.

Edge: Bears Bears’ passing offense vs. Packers’ passing defense Going against the Packers: No Clay Matthews, 28 passing touchdowns allowed and an opposing passer rating of 95.5. Also, having to contend with Brandon Marshall and Alshon Jeffery. On the side of Green Bay, though, is the fact that Jay Cutler has thrown nine touchdowns and 16 interceptions against the Packers in eight games, good for a rating of 61.5. Still, he never played against them with this offense.

Edge: Bears

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Packers’ rushing offense vs. Bears’ rushing defense Whether or not Eddie Lacy is at 100 percent doesn’t mean a whole lot against the Bears’ run defense, or whatever that is that tries to defend the run. Remember, James Starks had a 32-yard touchdown run in Week 9. So if it’s Starks, John Kuhn or Lacy, chances are someone in Green and Gold will run wild against the league’s worst run defense. Maybe a healthier Lance Briggs helps, but not enough.

Edge: Packers Packers’ passing offense vs. Bears’ passing defense Aaron Rodgers may show a little rust early, but that’s probably the only advantage the Bears will have. He is the best quarterback in the game and could even get Randall Cobb back in the lineup. Bears cornerbacks Tim Jennings and Zack Bowman have played well, but the Bears will need a pass rush and solid safety play, two things that have not been very good this season.

Edge: Packers Sunday’s edge If the Bears are to win, they need to treat this like the Cowboys game: Get a couple of stops, and score every possession. That’s asking a lot against a defense that has always played well against Cutler and an offense that gets Rodgers back and has Lacy, who can dominate this abysmal Bears run defense. This one will have to fall on Cutler and maybe Devin Hester, which isn’t too comforting.

Fishbain’s pick: Packers 31, Bears 23

Reports from late last week were that Aaron Rodgers was never close to being medically cleared for the Packers’ game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

On Tuesday of this week, Rodgers did not receive medical clearance to play and Wednesday, according to the Packers’ official injury report, he was limited in practice.

On Thursday, he was announced as Green Bay’s starter Sunday afternoon against the Bears.

We’re talking about the best quarterback in the game today and one of the best ever. With A-Rod at the wheel, the Packers are capable of beating you with the pass or the run, and Jordy Nelson, James Jones, Jarrett Boykin and perhaps even Andrew Quarless all become weapons you have to scheme for.

If Randall Cobb is a late addition off the injured reserve list, Rodgers becomes even more dangerous.

But all of that assumes Rodgers is 100 percent, there is no rust for him to scrape off and he stays healthy for 60 minutes.

Is he ready, or is this akin to the Bears rushing Jay Cutler back for the Lions game?

The Packers are top five or top 10 in almost every offensive category regardless of who the quarterback is, except avoiding interceptions and allowing quarterback sacks.

Those gaudy stats are inclusive of the seven games (2-4-1) Rodgers has missed since getting hurt against the Bears. Underrating the players around him is a huge mistake.

As for the interception and sacks issue, Rodgers has thrown four interceptions and been sacked 18 times in 251 attempts. Matt Flynn, Scott Tolzein and Seneca Wallace have thrown 10 interceptions and been sacked 24 times in 280 attempts.

The story of this game may very

BEARS INSIDER Hub Arkush well turn out to be the Bears’ 32ndranked run defense vs. Eddie Lacy and James Starks.

With Flynn at QB, the Bears would have packed seven, eight or even nine in the box. Lacy is dynamic at getting to the second level but not a huge threat to outrun anyone in the secondary or go all the way.

With A-Rod playing, the Bears cannot afford to stack the box, and Lacy and Starks become that much more dangerous.

Defensively, the Packers have been a huge disappointment this year. After their best outing of the year against Atlanta in Lambeau Field three weeks AP file photo ago, Dallas and Pittsburgh have Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron scorched them the past two weeks.

Rodgers will start Sunday against the They had no answers for the Steelers’ Bears at Soldier Field.

Le’Veon Bell last week, and Matt Forte and Alshon Jeffery is a potentially big should have a big day. edge for the Bears.

B.J. Raji and Ryan Pickett have Morgan Burnett and M.D. Jennings been ineffective up front, and the loss are serviceable safeties, but Burnett of Johnny Jolly for the season with a has failed to make the leap to perennineck injury has been huge, as he was al Pro Bowler the Packers envisioned. playing the best football of his career.

The mistake going into PhiladelWith linebacker Clay Matthews out after reinjuring his thumb, rookie phia was the perception the Eagles’ defense is as bad as the Bears’, and it Andy Mulumba and converted defensive end Mike Neal will get most of his never was. Green Bay’s on the other hand just might be. reps, and they and Nick Perry will be What this very well could come expected to provide pressure on Jay back to is Cutler’s and Rodgers’ ability Cutler. to swap paint, and points on offense, A.J. Hawk and Brad Jones at the and which defense comes up with just inside linebacker spots are nowhere a handful of third-down stops to make near as stout as they need to be the difference. against the run.

Tramon Williams and Sam Shields • Hub Arkush covers the Bears for have been inconsistent at best on the Shaw Media and HubArkush.com. corners, making the occasional big Write to him at harkush@shawmedia. play but struggling in coverage often.

That matchup with Brandon Marshall com.

Crazy to pay $2,700? Some Bears say no • MUSICK Continued from page C1

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Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery catches a 46-yard touchdown over Minnesota Vikings cornerback Chris Cook on Dec. 1 in Minneapolis. Jeffery is one of the receivers who has had a breakout season.

Devin Hester’s last act?

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“It’s tough, this has been on our back the whole season. You know this is a business and I don’t know what the future might bring. This may be my last practice here. We had a great practice, so I’m hoping that it’ll carry over to the game and we can win the game and I can break the record.” Those were the words of Devin Hester on Friday, and Hester referred to the fact that he and 12 other Bears Week 1 starters are free

agents after the season, and that he is currently tied with Deion Sanders for the NFL record for total returns for touchdowns.

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Speaking about the possibility of breaking the record Sunday, Hester said, “It would mean a lot. This is where I started, this is where I was born. All my records and yards have come with this organization, and it would be sad

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Bears running back Matt Forte is hit during a run by Green Bay Packers free safety M.D. Jennings (left) and strong safety Morgan Burnett (right) on Nov. 4 in Green Bay.

to go somewhere else and break the record.”

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Hester made it clear he would like to remain a Bear. “Oh, yeah, most definitely. I’ve spent eight years here and this town, the coaches, the fans, everybody has opened their arms and made me feel at home, so I really want to retire as a Bear.”

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Whoever pays those types of prices is crazy, right?

“It’s their passion, man,” Bears long-snapper and elder sage Patrick Mannelly said. “People chase their passion. That’s what they do. It’s their right and it’s what they want to do, so I don’t look down on it at all. But I just wouldn’t do it.”

Neither would most of the Bears.

A hypothetical haggling session with Mannelly, 38, proved to be tough. After he said Pearl Jam was his favorite band, I tried to push him for how much he would spend for a coveted ticket on the secondary market.

Let’s say they’re playing the Metro. The place fits only 1,000 people or so.

“What’s the [face value] ticket price, hypothetically?” Mannelly said.

Let’s say $250.

“I’d pay $300 to $350,” Mannelly said. “I’d pay maybe $100 more, go a little bit above.

“I do love it, music and sports, but I value money too much.”

Other players were reluctant to fork over what some fans will spend this weekend.

Bears running back Michael Ford said he has “never spent anything on a ticket,” although he doesn’t expect that good fortune to last forever.

“I guess if I was an older cat, I probably would pay a pretty penny to watch Barry Sanders,” Ford said. “I probably would pay a pretty penny to watch Michael Jordan.”

As for now?

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Soldier Field is illuminated as fans tailgate before the Bears’ game against the Dallas Cowboys on Dec. 9. Tickets for Sunday’s game against the Green Bay Packers are going for as much as $2,700. watch that.”

OK, let’s talk business.

Courtside seat: $250.

“Yeah, I’d do $250.” $500?

“Yeah.” $750?

“Nah.” Bush also started off as a tough customer when discussing topdollar ticket prices. But once the conversation turned to golf – Bush is a self-proclaimed golf junkie – the 29-year-old running back was willing to open his mind, if not his wallet.

Let’s say it’s the Masters. And it’s Sunday. And you need a ticket.

“See, now you hit the spot,” Bush said. “I don’t know how much I would pay. I still can’t see myself doing $3,000. That’s a lot.”

Bush paused.

He remembered spending four figures to watch welterweight boxing champion Floyd Mayweather earlier this year in Las Vegas.

“The most I’ve ever paid for something was going to the Mayweather fight,” Bush said. “And you know what? That might have been $3,000.

“Granted, I was only seven rows back, so it was worth it. I’d never been to one.

“Maybe this is a Mayweather fight to other fans. I could see why they want to do it.”

Who needs Vegas?

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Notre Dame takes down Rutgers The ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK – Tommy Rees passed for 319 yards in his final college game, Kyle Brindza kicked five field goals and Notre Dame muddled through a 29-16 victory over Rutgers in the Pinstripe Bowl.

The Fighting Irish (9-4) finished their follow-up season to last year’s run to the national championship game a long way from the BCS against the two-touchdown underdog Scarlet Knights (6-7).

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Rees was 27 of 47.

Russell Athletic Bowl – No. 18 Louisville 36, Miami 9 : At Orlando, Fla., Teddy Bridgewater threw three touchdown passes and ran for another score to lead Louisville over Miami.

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Belk Bowl – North Carolina 39, Cincinnati 17: At Charlotte, N.C., T.J. Logan returned a kickoff 78 yards for a touchdown, and Ryan Switzer scored on an 86yard punt return to help North Carolina (7-6) beat Cincinnati (9-4) for its first Belk Bowl victory in four attempts.

Marquise Williams threw for 171 yards and a touchdown for the Tar Heels in their first bowl victory since 2010.

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Illinois-Chicago’s Kelsey Barlow grabs a loose ball against Illinois’ Joseph Bertrand during the second half Saturday at the United Center. Illinois won, 74-60.

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By STEVE GREENBERG sgreenberg@suntimes.com CHICAGO – Again, really?

Three years after Illinois’ embarrassing upset loss to UIC at the United Center, the Illini’s rear ends were right back in the fire. At halftime Saturday, they trailed the Flames by 10 and were being dominated in nearly every facet of the game.

In the visitors’ locker room, UIC coach Howard Moore warned his players that the second half would be a much different experience.

“A storm is coming,” he told them.

It came, and it quickly blew away every bit of the Flames’ sizzle. The Illini outscored UIC 40-16 over the final 20 minutes of a 74-60 victory.

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“I thought we came to play,” said Illini coach John Groce of the early going, “but we didn’t come to fight.”

There’s no reason yet to assume we’ve seen the last of the team that took half a game to remember why it was in Chicago in the first place.

But there’s also no doubting this Illini team’s potential. Not anymore.

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Against Barlow, the answer was Rayvonte Rice. The junior guard took over the task of defending Barlow at the start of the second half, and held him to a measly three points.

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PREPS 2, Dixon). Total fouls: Barrington 28, Johnsburg 19.

BOYS BASKETBALL JACOBS’ HINKLE HOLIDAY CLASSIC All-Tournament Team Admiral Schofield-*, Zion-Benton Milik Yarbrough-*, Zion-Benton Austin Rogers-*, Crystal Lake South Michael Bradshaw-*, Prairie Ridge Chrishawn Orange-*, Jacobs Ben Murray-*, Jacobs M.L. Moore-*, Jefferson Christopher Duff Jr.-*, Carmel John George, Carmel Jason Gregoire, Cary-Grove Kendale McCullum, Larkin Steve Dixon, Johnsburg Christian Negron, Larkin Jerome Davis, Zion-Benton Matt McClure, South Elgin *-Unanimous selections.

JEFFERSON (57) Moore 8 4-5 26, Johnson 3 0-0 6, Brown 2 0-0 4, Rogers 1 0-0 3, Hunter 1 4-5 6, Young 2 0-0 5, Ellis 2 2-3 7, Roberson 0 0-0 0, Kluzak 0 0-0 0. Totals: 19 10-13 57.

PRAIRIE RIDGE (46) Bradshaw 3 4-5 12, Slack 1 0-0 2, Ticknor 1 0-0 3, Peterson 2 0-1 4, Otto 2 3-4 9, Perhats 4 1-2 9, Kinowski 0 0-0 0, Gilbert 2 0-0 4, Berg 1 2-2 4, Mohapp 0 0-0 0, Hering 0 0-0 0. Totals: 16 10-14 46.

Jefferson Prairie Ridge

Saturday, Dec. 28 Game 33: Marian Central 74, Crystal Lake Central 54 Game 34: Bartlett 74, Tilden 54 Game 35: Crystal Lake South 72, Lakes 59 Consolation C championship Game 36: Barrington 93, Johnsburg 70 Consolation B championship Game 37: Jefferson 57, Prairie Ridge 4, Consolation A championship Game 38: South Elgin 83, Cary-Grove 80 Third place Game 39: Larkin 56, Jacobs 47, Championship Game 40: Zion-Benton 61, Carmel 49

MARIAN CENTRAL 74 CRYSTAL LAKE CENTRAL 54 CL CENTRAL (54) Murphy 5 2-2 14, Vesely 3 0-1 8, Fritz 1 0-0 2, Olson 1 3-5 5, Price 5 1-2 12, Ortner 2 0-0 4, Sigmund 0 0-1 0, Schoenfeld 0 0-0 0, Ryberg 1 2-2 4, Koch 1 1-2 3, Panicko 1 0-0 2. Totals: 20 9-15 54.

MARIAN CENTRAL (74) Smith 0 2-4 2, Pischke 2 4-4 8, Waytula 1 2-4 4, Drivas 1 1-2 3, Einecker 0 0-2 0, DeRoo 0 0-0 0, Lindell 4 0-0 11, Caldez 1 0-0 3, Schnepf 1 0-0 2, Hardie 2 2-2 8, Patterson 1 0-0 2, Quinlan 0 0-0 0, Haley 4 3-4 11, Ricchiuto 6 4-5 16, Lindquist 2 0-0 4. Totals: 25 18-27 74.

3-point goals: CL Central 5 (Murphy 2, Vesely 2, Price), Marian Central 6 (Lindell 3, Hardie 2, Caldez). Total fouls: CL Central 20, Marian Central 15.

CRYSTAL LAKE SOUTH 72, LAKES 59 LAKES (59) Mercure 0 0-3 0, Sage 4 2-2 10, Balliu 7 4-4 22, Milostan 2 0-0 4, Haviland 0 2-2 2, Ronayne 0 0-0 0, Hudson 5 0-2 10, Tomasiewicz 1 0-0 2, Meyer 0 0-0 0, Kincaid 3 1-1 7, J. Monson 1 0-0 2, K. Monson 0 0-0 0. Totals: 23 9-14 59.

CL SOUTH (72) Wagner 4 0-0 10, Thomas 0 0-0 0, Mahoney 8 0-0 17, Johnson 4 3-4 13, Baker 1 0-0 2, Bright 0 2-3 2, Rogers 11 3-3 25, Bartusch 0 0-0 0, Buckner 1 0-2 2, Schingel 0 0-0 0, Friesen 0 1-2 1. Totals: 29 9-14 72.

Lakes CL South

15 19 17 8 - 59 21 15 20 16 – 72

3-point goals: Lakes 4 (Balliu 4), CL South 5 (Wagner 2, Johnson 2, Mahoney).

Total fouls: Lakes 17, CL South 15.

BARRINGTON 93, JOHNSBURG 70 BARRINGTON (93) JOhnson 0 0-1 0, Orr 1 1-2 3, Weber 1 0-0 3, Janes 0 0-0 0, Lester 1 0-0 2, McAndrews 2 0-0 4, Hennenfent 0 0-0 0, McDonald 3 0-0 6, Ivansauskas 7 6-8 20, Becker 0 3-4 3, Madrzyk 10 2-2 25, Bennett 0 0-0 0, Schectman 1 0-0 2, GOldsmith 10 5-6 25. Totals: 36 17-23 93.

JOHNSBURG (70) Nusser 2 2-4 8, Stefka 0 0-2 0, Meland 0 0-0 0, Tylkowski 0 0-0 0, Stillwell 2 1-1 5, Lobermeier 2 5-8 9, Dixon 3 7-13 14, Kreassig 1 2-3 4, Shelton 1 1-2 3, Kinney 0 0-0 0. Totals: 20 24-41 70.

Barrington Johnsburg

17 27 27 22 – 93 17 23 11 19 – 70

3-point goals: Barrington 4 (Madrzyk 3, Weber), Johnsburg 6 (Ridout 3, Nusser

BASKETBALL

10 18 8 21 – 57 8 11 14 13 – 46

3-point goals: Jefferson 9 (Moore 6, Rogers, Young, Ellis), Prairie Ridge 4 (Otto 2, Bradshaw, Ticknor). Total fouls: Jefferson 18, Prairie Ridge 17.

SOUTH ELGIN 83 CARY-GROVE 80 (OT) SOUTH ELGIN (83) Smith 8 8-11 28, McClure 6 6-6 23, Wells 2 0-0 6, Hankins 4 0-0 8, Howard 2 0-0 6, Amrhein 0 0-0 0, Lynch 3 3-5 9, Mahmudi 0 0-0 0, Atkins 1 0-0 3, Winsel 0 0-0 0. Totals: 26 12-14 83.

CARY-GROVE (80) Szydlo 7 5-5 19, Gregoire 12 8-10 36, McDonough 1 1-4 3, Johnson 1 0-0 2, Blair 1 0-0 3, Krich 4 0-0 11, Coleman 1 0-0 3, Perkins 1 0-0 3, Sutherland 0 0-0 0.

Totals: 28 14-19 80.

South Elgin Cary-Grove

18 13 9 29 14 – 83 18 17 19 15 11 – 80

3-point goals: South Elgin 14 (McClure 5, Smith 4, Wells 2, Howard 2, Atkins), Cary-Grove 10 (Gregoire 4, Krich 3, Coleman, Perkins, Blair). Total fouls: South Elgin 22, Cary-Grove 16. Fouled out: Hankins.

LARKIN 56, JACOBS 47 LARKIN (56) Streety 3 5-7 12, McCullum 0 4-8 4, Negron 2 0-2 4, Jones 2 5-5 9, Royse 4 0-0 8, Kyles 1 0-0 3, Sanders 1 0-0 2, Gardon 2 0-1 5, Boley 3 0-0 8, Mardis 0 0-0 0.

Totals: 18 14-21 56.

JACOBS (47) Orange 7 3-6 18, Murray 1 2-3 4, Mack 5 2-4 13, Krutwig 0 1-2 1, Peltier 0 0-0 0, Grant 0 0-0 0, Canady 1 0-0 2, Bindi 0 0-0 0, Boeckh 3 0-0 9. Totals: 17 8-15 47.

Larkin Jacobs

22 13 5 18

9 12 – 56 8 16 – 47

3-point goals: Larkin 5 (Boley 2, Streety, Kyles, Gardon), Jacobs 5 (Boeckh 3, Orange, Mack). Total fouls: Larkin 15, Jacobs 14.

Saturday’s Games 11th place game Stillman Valley 41, Harvard 40 9th place game Woodstock North 53, Antioch 43 7th place game Round Lake 66, Westminster Christian 44 5th place game, Sycamore 55, Wauconda 44 3rd place game Marengo 58, Woodstock 56 Championship game Richmond-Burton 68, Grant 65

WOODSTOCK NORTH 53 ANTIOCH 43

GB — 5½ 8 9 13 GB — 11½ 12½ 14 18½ GB — 3 6 9 9½ GB — — 9½ 10 16½ GB — 1½ 2 6½ 9½

Saturday’s Games Dallas 105, Bulls 83 Boston 103, Cleveland 100 Indiana 105, Brooklyn 91 Washington 106, Detroit 82 Toronto 115, New York 100 Atlanta 118, Charlotte 116, OT Houston 107, New Orleans 98 Memphis 120, Denver 99 Minnesota 117, Milwaukee 95 Philadelphia at Phoenix, (n) Miami at Portland, (n) Utah at L.A. Clippers, (n) Sunday’s Games Atlanta at Orlando, 5 p.m.

Golden State at Cleveland, 5 p.m.

Houston at Oklahoma City, 6 p.m.

Sacramento at San Antonio, 6 p.m.

Philadelphia at L.A. Lakers, 8:30 p.m.

7 20 8 18 – 53 12 7 14 10 – 43

STILLMAN VALLEY 41, HARVARD 40 STILLMAN VALLY (41) Hartzell 1 0-0 2, McNames 6 0-0 15, Gerig 5 2-5 13, Weber 1 0-0 2, Huey 3 0-1 6, Lewis

EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF Boston 39 26 11 2 54 114 Tampa Bay 38 23 11 4 50 107 Montreal 39 23 13 3 49 98 Detroit 40 18 13 9 45 103 Toronto 40 19 16 5 43 110 Ottawa 41 16 18 7 39 115 Florida 39 14 20 5 33 91 Buffalo 38 10 24 4 24 69 Metropolitan Division GP W L OT Pts GF Pittsburgh 40 28 11 1 57 125 Washington 38 20 14 4 44 120 New Jersey 40 16 16 8 40 95 Philadelphia 37 17 16 4 38 93 Columbus 38 17 17 4 38 103 N.Y. Rangers 39 18 19 2 38 90 Carolina 38 14 15 9 37 89 N.Y. Islanders 39 11 21 7 29 97 WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF Blackhawks 41 27 7 7 61 157 St. Louis 37 25 7 5 55 134 Colorado 37 23 11 3 49 108 Minnesota 40 20 15 5 45 92 Dallas 37 19 12 6 44 110 Winnipeg 40 17 18 5 39 109 Nashville 39 17 18 4 38 89 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF Anaheim 40 28 7 5 61 130 San Jose 38 24 8 6 54 125 Los Angeles 39 25 10 4 54 108 Vancouver 39 22 11 6 50 106 Phoenix 38 19 10 9 47 116 Calgary 38 14 18 6 34 95 Edmonton 40 13 24 3 29 103

DALLAS (105) Marion 7-11 0-0 14, Nowitzki 6-15 2-2 18, Dalembert 1-2 0-0 2, Calderon 4-11 0-0 9, Ellis 9-19 2-2 22, Blair 2-3 0-1 4, Carter 6-9 3-3 18, Crowder 2-2 3-3 9, Wright 3-3 0-0 6, Larkin 1-3 0-0 3, James 0-0 0-0 0, Mekel 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 41-78 10-11 105.

CHICAGO (83) Dunleavy 3-9 0-0 6, Boozer 6-15 1-2 13, Noah 8-11 4-5 20, Hinrich 2-4 0-0 5, Butler 2-10 6-6 11, Augustin 5-8 0-0 11, Gibson 5-7 3-4 13, Snell 0-8 2-2 2, Mohammed 0-1 0-0 0, Murphy 1-1 0-0 2. Totals 32-74 16-19 83.

Dallas Chicago

30 31 25 19 — 105 19 15 22 27 — 83

3-Point Goals-Dallas 13-26 (Nowitzki 4-4, Carter 3-5, Crowder 2-2, Ellis 2-6, Larkin 1-3, Calderon 1-6), Chicago 3-17 (Hinrich 1-1, Augustin 1-1, Butler 1-7, Gibson 0-1, Dunleavy 0-2, Snell 0-5). Fouled Out-None.

Rebounds-Dallas 42 (Marion 13), Chicago 41 (Noah 10). Assists-Dallas 26 (Calderon 7), Chicago 22 (Butler 5). Total Fouls-Dallas 20, Chicago 17. Technicals-Chicago Coach Thibodeau, Chicago defensive three second.

A-22,099 (20,917).

COLLEGE MIDWEST SCORES Butler 66, NJIT 48 Cincinnati 74, Nebraska 59 Cleveland St. 78, Kent St. 70 E. Illinois 70, Tennessee St. 69 Evansville 96, Grambling St. 61 Illinois 74, Ill.-Chicago 60 Indiana St. 85, Belmont 73 Marquette 71, Samford 48 Michigan 88, Holy Cross 66 Michigan St. 101, New Orleans 48 Minnesota 65, Texas A&M-CC 44 N. Iowa 90, Iona 78 South Florida 61, Bradley 57 Toledo 85, Coppin St. 66 Wisconsin 80, Prairie View 43 Xavier 68, Wake Forest 53

Alden-Hebron St. Benedict

11 7 8 4

BOYS WRESTLING

A-H (40) Nelson 2 1-2 5, Peterson 1 0-0 2, Moore 1 0-0 2, Beck 1 0-0 2, Ball 7 3-3 17, Heaver 5 2-2 12. Totals: 17 6-7 40.

AL DVORAK MEMORIAL INVITATIONAL AT HARLEM IN MACHESNEY PARK

HUNTLEY 63, BATAVIA 55 HUNTLEY (63) Clausen 1 1-1 3, Barreto 0 4-4 4, Renkosik 1 0-0 2, S. Andrews 7 8-8 23, Zobott 3 2-2 8, A. Andrews 6 8-10 23. Totals: 18 23-25 63.

Huntley Batavia

12 22 11 18 - 63 16 8 12 19 - 55

3-point goals: Huntley 4 (A. Andrews, S. Andrews), Batavia 4 (Frlendt 2, Koch 2). Total fouls: Batavia 18, Huntley 14.

CHARGER CHRISTMAS TOURNAMENT

Resurrection Dundee-Crown

Team Scores: 1. Pulaski 167.5, 2.

Sun Prairie 152.0, 3. Fort Atkinson 141.5, 4. New Trier 140.0, 5. Harvard 131.0, 6.

Sycamore 126.5

Harvard Results 106- 2nd Place Championship match Hensley dec. Wilcox (H), 11-6 113- 4th Place 3rd-place match Berge dec. Esquivel (H), 6-2 160- 5th Place Fifth-place match Wheeler (H) pin. Melton, 2:40 195- 6th Place 5th-place match Nyenhuis pin. Martin (H), 2:25 285-1st Place 1st-place match Freimund (H) dec. Samson, 3-0

BERMAN HOLIDAY WRESTLING CLASSIC

WHEATON NORTH CLASSIC GLENBARD NORTH 54, JACOBS 38 JACOBS (38) Williams 1 1-1 3, Surges 3 2-2 9, Sidor 1 0-2 2, Mangeri 0 2-2 2, Frighetto 2 0-4 4, Powell 2 0-0 6, Barnec 4 0-0 8, Hernandez 0 2-3 2, Cook 0 2-4 2. Totals: 13 9-18 38.

Jacobs GN

Team scores: 1. Glenbard East 177.0, 2. Oak Forest 165.50, 3. Lyons Township 162.50, 4. Lincoln-Way West 156.0, 5.

Hinsdale Central 155.50, 15. RichmondBurton 80.0.

Richmond-Burton results Gavin Sutton - 113 - Third Place Grant Sutton - 126 - First Place Garrett Sutton - 160 - First Place

8 10 12 8 – 38 8 17 18 11 – 54

3-point goals: Jacobs 3 (Powell 2,

GLANTZ-CULVER LINE GA 81 89 85 111 116 134 127 109 GA 91 114 102 104 107 105 109 131 GA 115 90 95 102 108 120 115 GA 100 97 79 93 117 120 135

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

Saturday’s Games St. Louis 6, Blackhawks 5, SO Montreal 2, Tampa Bay 1, SO Ottawa 4, Boston 3 Detroit 4, Florida 3 New Jersey 2, N.Y. Islanders 1 Nashville 3, Los Angeles 2 Anaheim 3, Phoenix 2, OT Philadelphia at Edmonton, (n) Sunday’s Games Washington at Buffalo, 4 p.m.

Montreal at Florida, 4 p.m.

Pittsburgh at Columbus, 5 p.m.

St. Louis at Dallas, 5 p.m.

Carolina at Toronto, 6 p.m.

N.Y. Rangers at Tampa Bay, 6 p.m.

Vancouver at Calgary, 6:30 p.m.

N.Y. Islanders at Minnesota, 7 p.m.

Winnipeg at Colorado, 7 p.m.

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

Chicago 3 1 1 0—5 St. Louis 1 2 2 0—6 St. Louis won shootout 3-2 First Period-1, Chicago, Sharp 22 (Hossa, Toews), 7:48. 2, Chicago, Shaw 11 (Kane, Keith), 9:55 (pp). 3, St. Louis, Lapierre 4 (Colaiacovo, Cole), 14:04. 4, Chicago, Kane 23 (Keith, Toews), 17:04.

Second Period-5, St. Louis, Schwartz 12 (Tarasenko, Berglund), 2:46. 6, St. Louis, Jaskin 1 (Bouwmeester, Porter), 7:47. 7, Chicago, Saad 13 (Smith, Kruger), 17:46.

Third Period-8, Chicago, Seabrook 4 (Kane), 1:06. 9, St. Louis, Tarasenko 12 (Pietrangelo, Cole), 16:09. 10, St. Louis, Berglund 4 (Tarasenko, Shattenkirk), 17:26 (pp).

Shootout-Chicago 2 (Toews G, Sharp G, Kane NG, Hossa NG, Saad NG), St. Louis 3 (Oshie G, Tarasenko G, Stewart NG, Schwartz NG, Shattenkirk G).

Shots on Goal-Chicago 13-9-6-4-32. St. Louis 6-12-6-1-25.

Goalies-Chicago, Raanta. St. Louis, Halak, Elliott. A-20,082 (19,150). T-2:46.

AHL WESTERN CONFERENCE Midwest Division W L OL SL Pts GF GA Grand Rapids 22 7 1 1 46 112 71 Milwaukee 15 8 5 1 36 76 73 Wolves 16 12 1 2 35 90 83 Rockford 15 15 3 0 33 93 115 Iowa 13 13 2 0 28 69 74 NOTE: Two points are awarded for a win, one point for an overtime or shootout loss.

Saturday’s Games Lake Erie 5, Wolves 4, OT Albany 4, Portland 1 Hershey 2, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 1, SO Hamilton 4, Utica 3, SO Springfield 6, Bridgeport 3 Norfolk 6, Syracuse 3 Hartford 3, Worcester 2, OT St. John’s 3, Manchester 1 Adirondack 3, Providence 1 Texas 5, San Antonio 2 Oklahoma City at Abbotsford, (n)

NFL Today FAVORITE TODAY O/U UNDERDOG Green Bay 3 (52½) at Bears Carolina 6 (46) at Atlanta at Tennessee 7½ (44) Houston at Pittsburgh 6½ (44) Cleveland at N.Y. Giants 3½ (45½) Washington at Cincinnati 6½ (44) Baltimore at Indianapolis 10½ (45½) Jacksonville Philadelphia 7 (52½) at Dallas at Miami 5½ (41½) N.Y. Jets at Minnesota 3 (51) Detroit at New England 7½ (46½) Buffalo at New Orleans 12 (47½) Tampa Bay Denver 11 (53½) at Oakland San Francisco 1 (42½) at Arizona at San Diego 10 (45) Kansas City at Seattle 11½ (43) St. Louis College Football Bowls FAVORITE PTS O/U UNDERDOG Dec. 30 Armed Forces Bowl At Fort Worth, Texas Navy 6½ (56½) Middle Tenn.

Music City Bowl At Nashville, Tenn.

Mississippi 2½ (57) Georgia Tech Alamo Bowl At San Antonio Oregon 13½ (67½) Texas Holiday Bowl At San Diego Arizona St. 14 (71½) Texas Tech Tuesday 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 12 (75) Duke Wednesday Gator Bowl At Jacksonville, Fla. Georgia 9 (60) Nebraska 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

6½ (42½) Michigan St.

NCAA Basketball FAVORITE LINE UNDERDOG at East Carolina 2 Georgia St. at Drexel 9½ Buffalo at Wright St. 6½ Bowling Green at West Virginia-x 11½ William & Mary at Miami (Ohio) 3 S. Illinois at Stanford 13½ Cal Poly at Charlotte 4 Georgia Tech at Maryland 11 Tulsa W. Illinois-y 12½ Alcorn St. at UTEP 5½ Denver at Rider 7½ Penn at Youngstown St. 8 South Dakota Coll. of Charleston 9 at The Citadel Drake 6½ at IUPUI at Notre Dame 12½ Canisius at IPFW 2 E. Kentucky at Niagara 1½ Brown at Missouri St. 5½ SE Missouri at Sacramento St. 2 UC Riverside at Dayton 16 Murray St. at Wichita St. 19½ Davidson at N. Colorado 5½ North Dakota at Oregon St. 10 Quinnipiac at Oregon 22 Morgan St. at Creighton 27 Chicago St. at Southern Cal 18½ Howard U. at Washington 12 Hartford x-at Charleston, W. Va. y-at El Paso, Texas Dr Pepper Classic At Chattanooga, Tenn.

First Round Middle Tenn.

18½ Maine Grand Canyon 2 at Chattanooga NBA FAVORITE LINE O/U UNDERDOG Atlanta 1½ (203) at Orlando Golden State 5½ (206) at Cleveland at San Antonio 12 (211) Sacramento at Oklahoma City 5 (212) Houston at L.A. Lakers 5 (210) Philadelphia NHL FAVORITE LINE UNDERDOG Montreal -130 at Florida Washington -145 at Buffalo Pittsburgh -125 at Columbus St. Louis -125 at Dallas at Tampa Bay -120 N.Y. Rangers at Toronto -140 Carolina Vancouver -140 at Calgary at Colorado -170 Winnipeg at Minnesota -180 N.Y. Islanders at San Jose -180 Anaheim

TRANSACTIONS PROS BASEBALL National League SAN DIEGO PADRES — Signed RHP Joaquin Benoit to a two-year contract. Designated RHP Adys Portillo for assignment.

BASKETBALL National Basketball Association CLEVELAND CAVALIERS — Suspended C Andrew Bynum indefinitely from the team for detrimental conduct and banned from all team activities.

FOOTBALL National Football League BEARS — Signed RB Tony Fiammetta to a two-year contract extension.

GREEN BAY PACKERS — Activated WR Randall Cobb from injured reserve.

HOUSTON TEXANS — Placed TEs Garrett Graham and Brad Smelley on injured reserve. Signed TE Phillip Supernaw and RB Chad Spann from the practice squad.

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS — Signed S Kanorris Davis and DB Justin Green from the practice squad.

SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS — Placed WR Mario Manningham on injured reserve.

HOCKEY National Hockey League BOSTON BRUINS — Assigned G Niklas Svedberg to Providence (AHL). Recalled D Zach Trotman from Providence.

DALLAS STARS — Assigned F Colton Sceviour to Texas (AHL).

DETROIT RED WINGS — Assigned C Riley Sheahan to Grand Rapids (AHL).

MINNESOTA WILD — Placed LW Zach Parise on injured reserve. Recalled G Johan Gustafsson from Iowa (AHL).

NEW JERSEY DEVILS — Assigned F Tim Sestito to Albany (AHL). Activated D Bryce Salvador from injured reserve.

ST. LOUIS BLUES — Placed F Alex Steen on injured reserve.

COLLEGES CLEMSON — Announced G Devin Coleman is leaving the men’s basketball team and will transfer.

NORTHWESTERN — Announced men’s basketball F Mike Turner intends to transfer.

4 p.m.: Canisius at Notre Dame, ESPNU

4 p.m.: Charlotte at Wolves, WCUU

MID-STATES TOURNAMENT

11 20 18 10 – 59 8 7 2 9 – 26

2 p.m.: Texas Southern at TCU, FSN

AHL HOCKEY

Local results Championship 138: Nick Gil (CLS) dec. J.J. Wolfe (Dak), 3-1 170: Kayne MacCallum (Lib) dec. Kyle Fugiel (CLC), 2-0 (OT) Third place 113: Michael Cullen (CG) dec. Anthony Rubino (StCE), 5-2 182: Mike Zelasco (CLC) p. Connor Swier (NV), 2:44 195: Andrew Marsden (CLC) p. Brian Pence (CLS), 3:21 Fifth place 145: Sam Andresen (Edw) maj. dec.

Eric Barone (CLS), 10-2 220: Romeo McKnight (CLC) p.

Anthony Yanan (WN), 1:30

DUNDEE-CROWN (26) Faulkener 1 0-0 2, Lococo 2 1-2 5, Barker 1 0-0 2, Petty 1 0-0 3, A. Michalski 1 0-0 2, Lawrence 2 0-0 4, Jesania 2 0-0 4, Michlski 2 0-0 4. Totals: 12 1-2 26.

MEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL

TV/Radio

Team scores: 1. Marist 207.5; 2.

Montini 186.5; 3. Marmion 186; 4.

Lockport 149.5; 5. Glenbard North 120; 6. Dakota 119.5; 11. Crystal Lake Central 94.5; 17. Crystal Lake South 77.5; 18.

Cary-Grove 66.5;

RESURRECTION 59 DUNDEE-CROWN 26

BOSTON 7 p.m.

CSN AM-1000

ON TAP SUNDAY

ZION-BENTON (JV) 83 ALDEN-HEBRON 40

MONTINI CHRISTMAS TOURNAMENT

TORONTO 7 p.m.

CSN AM-1000

CHARLOTTE 4 p.m.

WCUU

ST. IGNATIUS 53, MCHENRY 50

ALDEN-HEBRON 42 WOODSTOCK (JV) 38

MCHENRY 61, WHEATON SOUTH 56

THURSDAY

at N.Y. Islanders 6 p.m.

CSN AM-720

at Memphis 7 p.m.

WCIU, NBATV AM-1000

RIVERSIDE-BROOKFIELD TOURNAMENT

ALDEN-HEBRON CHRISTMAS TOURNAMENT

JACK TOSH HOLIDAY TOURNAMENT

WEDNESDAY

LOS ANGELES 7 p.m.

CSN, NBCSN AM-720

10 12 – 36 6 7 – 25

RIVERSIDE-BROOKFIELD 55 MCHENRY 41

TUESDAY

GREEN BAY 3:25 p.m.

FOX AM-780, FM-105.9

3-point goals: A-H 1 (Walters). Total fouls: A-H 14, St. Benedict 8.

16 20 19 12 – 67 8 17 11 5 – 41

8 12 9 11 – 40 14 16 29 24 - 83

MONDAY

A-H (36) Warren 1 0-0 2, Weber 4 0-0 8, Lalor 1 0-0 3, Walters 2 0-0 5, Hilton 6 0-0 12, Laugerhausen 1 2-2 4, Barren 1 0-0 2. Totals: 16 2-2 36.

3-point goals: Huntley 4 (Slonka 3, Bessey), Englewood 4 (Hillard 3, Carpentriz). Total fouls: Englewood 21, Huntley 9.

A-H Z-B

SUNDAY

ALDEN-HEBRON 36 ST. BENEDICT 25

BETTING ODDS

BLUES 6, BLACKHAWKS 5 (SO) MAVERICKS 105, BULLS 83

HUNTLEY 67, ENGLEWOOD 41 HUNTLEY (67) Spoeth 0 1-2 1, Bessey 3 2-4 9, C. Boesch 2 2-3 6, Slonka 6 2-2 17, Wicks 1 0-0 2, Egekeze 8 8-9 24, Gormy 3 2-3 8.

Totals: 23 17-23 67.

TEAM

ALDEN-HEBRON CHRISTMAS TOURNAMENT

4 15 – 40 10 11 – 41

ELGIN HOLIDAY TOURNAMENT

Huntley Englewood

Surges). Total fouls: Glenbard North 15, Jacobs 12.

3-point goals: Ressurrection 5 (Larsen, Farrell, Nunez, Galassini, Sobotka). Total fouls: Dundee-Crown 18, Resurrection 9.

WN (53) Jandron 4 0-0 8, Ortiz 5 2-3 12, Niese 1 2-2 4, Creighton 5 0-0 10, Herscha 8 0-1 16, Devore 0 1-2 1, Peterson 1 0-0 2.

Totals: 24 5-8 53.

WN Antioch

17 4 14 6

3-point goals: Stillman Valley 4 (McNames 3, Gerig), Harvard 3 (Schneider 3).

Total fouls: Stillman Valley 16, Harvard 14.

E.C. NICHOLS TOURNAMENT

NHL GB — 1 4 5 5

Harvard Stillman Valley

GIRLS BASKETBALL

HOCKEY

NBA EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct Toronto 13 15 .464 Boston 13 17 .433 Brooklyn 10 20 .333 New York 9 21 .300 Philadelphia 8 20 .286 Southeast Division W L Pct Miami 22 7 .759 Atlanta 17 13 .567 Washington 13 14 .481 Charlotte 14 17 .452 Orlando 9 20 .310 Central Division W L Pct Indiana 24 5 .828 Detroit 14 18 .438 Bulls 11 17 .393 Cleveland 10 19 .345 Milwaukee 6 24 .200 WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct San Antonio 23 7 .767 Houston 21 11 .656 Dallas 17 13 .567 New Orleans 13 15 .464 Memphis 13 16 .448 Northwest Division W L Pct Portland 24 5 .828 Oklahoma City 24 5 .828 Minnesota 15 15 .500 Denver 14 15 .483 Utah 9 23 .281 Pacific Division W L Pct L.A. Clippers 20 11 .645 Phoenix 17 11 .607 Golden State 18 13 .581 L.A. Lakers 13 17 .433 Sacramento 9 19 .321

JEFFERSON 57, PRAIRIE RIDGE 46

0 1-2 1, Roberts 1 0-0 2. Totals: 17 3-8 41.

HARVARD (40) Carrera 3 3-7 9, Nolen 3 2-3 8, Sanchez 0 0-2 0, Schneider 6 0-2 15, Miller 2 2-2 6, Musgrove 1 0-0 2. Totals: 15 7-16 40.

LINE +110 +125 +105 +105 +100 +120 +120 +150 +160 +160

4 p.m.: Chicago St. at Creighton, FS1 6 p.m.: Tulsa at Maryland, ESPNU 6 p.m.: Georgia Tech at Charlotte, FS1

NFL FOOTBALL Noon.: Panthers at Falcons, FOX Noon.: Ravens at Bengals, CBS 3:25 p.m.: Green Bay at Bears, FOX, AM-780, FM-105.9 7 p.m.: Philadelphia at Dallas, NBC

WOMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL 2 p.m.: SMU at Louisville, ESPNU 2 p.m.: Boston College at Providence, FS1 5 p.m.: Cincinnati at UConn, ESPN

WINTER SPORTS 12:30 p.m.: Olympic trials, ski jumping and Nordic combined, at Park City, Utah, NBC 2 p.m.: Olympic trials, speed skating, at Kearns, Utah, NBC

SOCCER 7:25 a.m.: Premier League, Arsenal at Newcastle, NBCSN 9:55 a.m.: Premier League, Liverpool at Chelsea, NBCSN

FOOTBALL 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 11 0 .267 333 Tampa Bay 4 11 0 .267 271 West W L T Pct PF x-Seattle 12 3 0 .800 390 x-San Francisco 11 4 0 .733 383 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 221 287 422 347 PA 222 252 301 337 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 Green Bay at Bears, 3:25 p.m.

Houston at Tennessee, noon Detroit at Minnesota, 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 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.

Tampa Bay at New Orleans, 3:25 p.m.

Buffalo at New England, 3:25 p.m.

Philadelphia at Dallas, 7:30 p.m.

End of regular season

WEEK 17 PLAYOFF SCENARIOS NFC Clinched Seattle — playoff spot Carolina — playoff spot San Francisco — playoff spot North Bears (vs. Green Bay) Clinches NFC North with: — Win or tie Green Bay (at Bears) Clinches NFC North with: — Win West Seattle (vs. St. Louis) Clinches NFC West and home-field advantage throughout NFC playoffs with: — Win or tie, OR — San Francisco loss or tie San Francisco (at Arizona) Clinches NFC West and first-round bye with: — Win and Seattle loss Clinches NFC West and home-field advantage throughout NFC playoffs with: — Win and Seattle loss and Carolina loss or tie Arizona (vs. San Francisco) Clinches playoff spot with: — Win and New Orleans loss or tie, OR — Tie and New Orleans loss

South Carolina (at Atlanta) Clinches NFC South and a first-round bye with: — Win or tie, OR — New Orleans loss or tie Clinches home-field advantage throughout NFC playoffs with: — Win and Seattle loss and San Francisco win New Orleans (vs. Tampa Bay) Clinches NFC South and first-round bye with: — Win and Carolina loss Clinches playoff spot with: — Win, OR — Tie and Arizona tie, OR — Arizona loss East Philadelphia (at Dallas) Clinches NFC East division with: — Win or tie Dallas (vs. Philadelphia) Clinches NFC East with: — Win AFC Clinched Denver — AFC West and first-round bye New England — AFC East Cincinnati — AFC North Indianapolis — AFC South Kansas City — playoff spot West Denver (at Oakland) Clinches home-field advantage throughout AFC playoffs with: — Win or tie, OR — New England loss or tie San Diego (vs. Kansas City) Clinches playoff spot with: — Win and Miami loss or tie and Baltimore loss or tie, OR — Tie and Miami loss and Baltimore loss East New England (vs. Buffalo) Clinches first-round bye with: — Win or tie, OR — Cincinnati loss or tie and Indianapolis loss or tie Clinches home-field advantage throughout AFC playoffs with: — Win and Denver loss Miami (vs. N.Y. Jets) Clinches playoff spot with: — Win and Baltimore loss or tie, OR — Win and San Diego win, OR — Tie and Baltimore loss and San Diego loss or tie, OR — Tie and Baltimore tie and San Diego tie North Cincinnati (vs. Baltimore) Clinches first-round bye with: — Win and New England loss Baltimore (at Cincinnati) Clinches playoff spot with: — Win and San Diego loss or tie, OR — Win and Miami loss or tie, OR — Tie and Miami loss and San Diego loss or tie, OR — Tie and Miami tie and San Diego loss, OR — Miami loss and San Diego loss and Pittsburgh loss or tie Pittsburgh (vs. Cleveland) Clinches playoff spot with: — Win and Miami loss and Baltimore loss and San Diego loss South Indianapolis (vs. Jacksonville) Clinches first-round bye with: — Win and New England loss and Cincinnati loss or tie

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 Beef ‘O’ Brady’s Bowl East Carolina 37, Ohio 20 Hawaii Bowl Oregon State 38, Boise State 23 Little Caesars Pizza Bowl Pittsburgh 30, Bowling Green 27

Poinsettia Bowl Utah State 21, Northern Illinois 14 Military Bowl Marshall 31 vs. Maryland 20 Texas Bowl Syracuse 21, Minnesota 17 Fight Hunger Bowl Washington 31, BYU 16 Pinstripe Bowl Notre Dame 29, Rutgers 16 Belk Bowl North Carolina 39, Cincinnati 17 Russell Athletic Bowl Louisville 36, Miami 9 Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl At Tempe, Ariz.

Kansas State vs. Michigan (n) 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 (75), 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) 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) 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 (10-2), 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)

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TOP 10 LOCAL BUSINESS STORIES

Long, short of commercial short sales

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Before 2008, I had never heard the term “short sale.”

Thirty-five years in the business, and the subject had never come up.

All that time I had been operating in the world of “long sales.” So I learned, as did many others, the back story behind this simple term as it relates to commercial real estate properties.

When you sell a property that has debt and the proceeds from the sale are not sufficient to pay off the note, you are said to be short. This is not a backhanded insult to your physical height. You are short the money needed to pay what you owe the bank.

Banks are notorious for expecting a borrower to pay back every penny owed. You can’t really blame them. After all, the note you signed was your personal guarantee that you would pay them back.

Some borrowers had to renege on their agreement to pay back the money lent to them. Why? Because something happened to their financial situation, and the money was no longer there to make the required payments. There were many variations to this unfortunate predicament of being between a rock and a hard place.

The worst thing you can do if you find yourself in this situation is to do nothing. You need to be proactive to come out of this with your shirt on and your credit intact.

When a property owner realizes he no longer can afford to pay the debt service on his existing loan, one option is to stop making the payments. In most cases, the lender has no option but to file a foreclosure lawsuit. This is the legal remedy afforded the lender to reclaim title to the property with a nonperforming loan. Being subject to a foreclosure is highly detrimental to a person’s credit standing. Generally, you don’t want a foreclosure on your credit rating. A short sale is a method by which you can avoid the negative impact of a foreclosure process.

Lenders don’t like to have to foreclose on commercial properties as a general rule. They are costly and time consuming. Hence, lenders are open to participating in a short sale because the end result is often more profitable (or less unprofitable) than a foreclosure lawsuit. In order to start a short sale on a given property, there needs to be a buyer.

Usually you have to first list the property for sale in order to find that buyer. Let’s forget for a moment what the asking or appraised price of a property is and focus on the loan balance. Let’s assume, for example, the loan balance (what the property owner owes the lender) is $100,000. And let’s assume the buyer offers $75,000 to the property owner.

The seller is short $25,000 in this example.

At the point at which the offer comes in, the seller hires a broker or a third-party negotiator to convey the offer to the lender with certain paperwork. Among the paperwork critical to the lender’s decision process is an appraisal of the property or a broker opinion of value, and a letter of explanation from the seller about their particular hardship.

There needs to be a hardship for the lender to participate in this

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A rendering of the new Centegra hospital in Huntley. Centegra won a court ruling and Huntley Village Board approval in 2013 that will allow construction to start.

HUNTLEY HOSPITAL IS A GO Project getting court approval, housing turnaround top stories of year

By BRETT ROWLAND browland@shawmedia.com With the national economy plodding ahead, it was a busy year for business in McHenry County.

Much of the local business news was mixed. McHenry County’s unemployment rate continued to fall, hitting 6.8 percent in October, its lowest level since December 2008.

Even as some big manufacturing companies added jobs and laid out plans for expansion, others closed or moved out of state. Home sales increased significantly in 2013, and the county’s home prices started going up for the first time since the housing bubble burst.

Here are the Northwest Herald’s picks for the top 10 local business stories of 2013:

1. Huntley hospital plans move forward; construction next Centegra Health System cleared two major hurdles this year in its efforts to build a hospital in Huntley. The hospital is projected to bring more than 1,000 jobs to the area and have a nearly $200 million economic impact.

Centegra first announced plans to build the $233 million hospital in December 2010. It had expected to

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ABC Supply of Mundelein’s Sebastian Cieslak operates a lift loaded with building materials at the Ryland Homes Talamore townhomes project on Williams Drive in Huntley. start construction in October. But the project was delayed, in part, by a lawsuit from competitors Mercy Health System, Advocate and Sherman Health.

The lawsuit sought to overturn a state board’s July 2012 approval of the Huntley project. The state’s health facilities board previously rejected Centegra’s plan twice. The

three competitors contended the state approval should be reversed because Department of Public Health staff concluded the proposal did not meet three of the state’s 20 standards. However, in November, a Will County judge sided with the state board, ruling that the project will meet a future need in an area continuing to grow. Mercy and

Advocate, which merged this summer with Sherman, plan to appeal.

The appeal process could take up to 10 months but shouldn’t interfere with construction plans, Centegra officials said.

In December, the Huntley Village Board unanimously approved the final design for the five-story, 128-bed hospital. Construction likely will begin in March.

The project is the largest infrastructure investment in Huntley’s history. Centegra has estimated the project will create 800 construction jobs, and it expects to hire 1,000 employees to staff the hospital.

The local economic impact from the construction, salaries and the purchase of medical equipment and furnishings is estimated at $197 million.

2. Residential real estate recovery includes price uptick Month after month, the McHenry County’s median home prices increased compared with prices from the same months in 2012, according to statistics from the Illinois Association of Realtors and the Heartland Realtors Organization, which serves McHenry County.

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Unprepared: World braces for retirement crisis

By DAVID McHUGH, ELAINE KURTENBACH and PAUL WISEMAN The Associated Press A global retirement crisis is bearing down on workers of all ages.

Spawned years before the Great Recession and the 2008 financial meltdown, the crisis was worsened significantly by those twin traumas.

It will play out for decades, and its consequences will be far-reaching.

Many people will be forced to work well past the traditional retirement age of 65. Living standards will fall, and poverty rates will rise for the elderly in wealthy countries that built safety nets for seniors after World War II. In developing countries, people’s rising expectations will be frustrated if governments can’t afford retirement systems to replace the tradition of children caring for aging parents.

The problems are emerging as the generation

born after World War II moves into retirement.

“The first wave of under-prepared workers is going to try to go into retirement and will find they can’t afford to do so,” said Norman Dreger, a retirement specialist with the consulting firm Mercer in Frankfurt, Germany.

The crisis is a convergence of three factors: • Countries are slashing retirement benefits and raising the age to start collecting them. These countries are awash in debt since the recession hit. And they face a demographics disaster as retirees live longer and falling birth rates mean there will be fewer workers to support them.

• Companies have eliminated traditional pension plans that guaranteed employees a monthly check in retirement.

• Individuals spent freely and failed to save before the recession and saw much of their wealth disappear once it hit.

Those factors have been documented individually. What is less understood is their combined

ferocity and global scope.

“Most countries are not ready to meet what is sure to be one of the defining challenges of the 21st century,” the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington concludes.

Mikio Fukushima, who is 52 and lives in Tokyo, worries that he might need to move somewhere cheaper, maybe Malaysia, after age 70 to get by comfortably on income from his investments and a public pension of just $10,000 a year.

People like Fukushima who are fretting over their retirement prospects stand in contrast to many who already are retired. Many workers were recipients of generous corporate pensions and government benefits that had yet to be cut.

Jean-Pierre Bigand, 66, retired Sept. 1, in time to enjoy all the perks of a retirement system in France that’s now in peril.

Bigand lives in the countryside outside the

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• RETIREMENT Continued from page D1 city of Rouen in Normandy.

He has a second home in Provence. He’s just taken a vacation on Oleron Island off the Atlantic coast and is planning a five-week trip to Guadeloupe.

“Travel is our biggest expense,” he said.

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The McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Journeys Healing Touch & Wellness Center, 137 Route 120, Lakemoor. Pictured in front from left to right are Frank Hosticka, LegalShield; Linda Showens, Artistic Embroidery Creations; Suszan Worzala, Letizia Financial Group; Ellen Corey, wellness and life coach; Gabrielle Castrejon, holistic health and wellness coach; Courtney Doninger, certified personal trainer and wellness educator; Kimberly Heeres-Frank, owner; Kerri Weihofen, village of Lakemoor; Alexis Aguilar, village of Lakemoor trustee; and Kurt Rice, A Better Water Treatment Co. Pictured back from left to right are Kay Rial Bates, McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce; Wayne Seely, Visual Horizons Internet Marketing; Tim Stewart, executive leadership coach; Humberto Pasillas, licensed massage therapist; Jim Berger; Matt Dabrowski, director of commercial and economic development.

Realtors and more donate to Toys for Tots The Heartland Realtor Organization, headquartered in Crystal Lake, recently held its fifth annual Toys for Tots fundraiser at Moretti’s in Lake in the Hills.

Nearly 100 real estate professionals, including real estate agents, lenders, attorneys, home inspectors, decorators and more, attended the event. Attendees were asked to bring new, unwrapped gifts for the Marine Corps’ Toys for Tots program.

In all, 185 toys were donated, packing two vans with presents for underprivileged children in McHenry County.

“The event has been growing each year, and the enthusiasm from our members to give is really touching,” Heartland CEO Jim Haisler said.

Local farm earns AWA certification The herd beef cattle at 167-acre D Central Farms in Woodstock is now certified as Animal Welfare Approved.

The certification and food label tells consumers these animals were raised in accordance with the highest animal welfare standards in the U.S., using sustainable agriculture methods on an independent family farm.

D Central Farms is the second farm certified in McHenry County, joining Hasselmann Family Farm.

D Central Farms sells animals primarily to Plum River Farm in Pearl City. It also is AWA-certified. The farm hopes to expand its vendor list.

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James Gioia (left) and Crystal Lake Chamber President Gary Reece.

Mercy pediatrician receives recertification Douglas Henning, a board certified pediatrician at Mercy Crystal Lake Medical Center-East, 390 Congress Parkway, Suite M, recently was recertified by the American Board of Pediatrics.

Henning successfully completed the necessary activities and met the requirements for Maintenance of Certification (MOC) in general pediatrics.

Crystal Lake Chamber recognition James Gioia & Company was recognized as a continuous 35year Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce member.

Douglas Henning

Baxter & Woodman VP earns BCEE accreditation Baxter & Woodman Wastewater Group Leader and Board of Director’s Vice President Derek J. Wold earned his Board Certified Environmental Engineer (BCEE) Professional Credential in the specialty of water supply and wastewater engineering from the American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists.

Wold demonstrated his competence of water supply and wastewater engineering through a comprehensive oral exam.

Wold has 17 years of professional practice. BCEE titles recognize the top 4 percent of environmental engineering experts.

Wold and his family live in Plainfield. He joined Baxter & Woodman in 1996 after completing his Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering from the University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana. He went onto obtain a master’s in environmental engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology in 2002.

Prime Law adds client services professional Prime Law Group LLC in Woodstock has announced the addition of Brittany Barden as a client services professional.

In addition to focusing on providing exceptional client service, Barden also assists with the firm’s various administrative duties.

Barden has nearly 10 years of customer service expertise.

Pediatric therapist joins Adult & Child services Adult & Child Therapy Services will have a new cccupational therapist on staff starting Jan. 15.

Lauri Hodory will see patients ages 0 to 21 two to three days a week.

Hodory graduated from Mount Mary College in Milwaukee in 1992 with a bachelor’s of science degree in occupational therapy.

Since then, her career has focused on the Lauri pediatric population, servicing children various Hodory diagnoses, including cerebral palsy, spina bifida, Down Syndrome, autism and brain injuries.

She has worked in a variety of settings, including United Cerebral Palsy of New York, The Pediatric Place, and Pioneer Center Early Intervention. In 1997, she opened a private practice, specializing in pediatrics in Palos Heights.

Hodory resides in Woodstock with her husband, Don, and four children, Jacob, Luke, Max and Lexi.

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Rosati’s Pizza, 40 W. Terra Cotta Ave., Crystal Lake, celebrated with a Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce ribbon-cutting. Pictured from left to right are Caylee Vojcik, Shazil Damani, April Politick and Destiny McMillan.

Get professional help for short-sale process • KAPLAN Continued from page D1 process. You can’t just walk away from your obligations because you feel like it. But you also need to understand that the lender is under no obligation to participate in a short sale, and if they are

hardnosed about it, they will drag you through a foreclosure.

It is important for a seller who desires to do a short sale to seek professional help.

One major reason is that a short sale is construed by the IRS as a forgiveness of a portion of a debt. In many cases, when a loan is forgiven by

a lender, the IRS construes that forgiveness as a taxable event. They treat it is as the same thing as getting an income windfall, such as winning the lottery. Professional help can cause the short sale to be structured so that the seller is not taxed on the deficiency.

The last thing you want to

be obligated for is a chunk of income tax after you just lost your building in a short sale.

• Bruce Kaplan is a senior broker associate with Premier Commercial Realty in Lake in the Hills.

Reach him at brucek@ profit-success.net or www. profit-success.net.

The notion of extended, leisurely retirements is relatively new. Germany established the world’s first widely available state pension system in 1889. The U.S. introduced Social Security in 1935. In the prosperous years after World War II, governments expanded pensions. In addition, companies began to offer pensions that paid employees a guaranteed amount each month in retirement – so-called definedbenefit pensions.

The average age at which men could retire with full government pension benefits fell from 64.3 years in 1949 to 62.4 years in 1999 in the relatively wealthy countries that belong to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development.

As the 2000s dawned, governments – and companies – looked at actuarial tables and birth rates and realized they couldn’t afford the pensions they’d promised.

The average man in 30 countries the OECD surveyed will live 19 years after retirement. That’s up from 13 years in 1958, when many countries were devising their generous pension plans.

The OECD said the average retirement age would have to reach 66 or 67, from 63 now, to “maintain control of the cost of pensions” from longer lifespans.

Compounding the problem is that birth rates are falling just as the bulge of people born in developed countries after World War II retires.

Populations are aging rapidly as a result.

The higher the percentage of older people, the harder it is for a country to finance its pension system because relatively fewer younger workers are paying taxes.

In response, governments are raising retirement ages and slashing benefits. In 30 high- and middle-income OECD countries, the average age at which men can collect full retirement benefits will rise to 64.6 in 2050, from 62.9 in 2010; for women, it will rise from 61.8 to 64.4.

In the wealthy countries it studied, the OECD found that the pension reforms of the

2000s will cut retirement benefits by an average 20 percent.

Financial crisis makes things worse The outlook worsened once the global banking system went into a panic in 2008 and tipped the world into the worst recession since the 1930s.

Government budget deficits swelled in Europe and the U.S. Tax revenue shrank, and governments pumped money into rescuing their banks and financing unemployment benefits. All that escalated pressure on governments to reduce spending on pensions.

The Great Recession threw tens of millions out of work worldwide. For others, pay stagnated, making it harder to save. Because government retirement benefits are based on lifetime earnings, they’ll now be lower. The Urban Institute, a Washington think tank, estimates that lost wages and pay raises will shrink the typical American worker’s income at age 70 by 4 percent – an average of $2,300 a year.

Many of those facing a financial squeeze in retirement can look to themselves for part of the blame. They spent many years before the Great Recession borrowing and spending instead of saving.

The National Institute on Retirement Security estimates that Americans are at least $6.8 trillion short of what they need to be saving for a comfortable retirement.

For those 55 to 64, the shortfall comes to $113,000 per household.

The Asia challenge In Asia, workers are facing a different retirement worry, a byproduct of their astonishing economic growth.

Traditionally, Chinese and Koreans could expect their grown children to care for them as they aged. But newly prosperous young people increasingly want to live on their own. They also are more likely to move to distant cities to take jobs, leaving parents behind. Countries such as China and South Korea are at an “awkward” stage, Jackson said: The old ways are vanishing, but new systems of caring for the aged aren’t yet in place.

China pays generous pensions to civil servants and urban workers. They can retire early with full benefits – at 60 for men and 50 or 55 for women.

Their pensions will prove to be a burden as China ages and each retiree is supported by contributions from fewer workers.

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Use daughter’s modeling career to teach lessons Dear Dave, I live in Los Angeles, and my daughter makes $3,000 to $5,000 a month modeling. I don’t want her to become spoiled by this job and the income, and I need advice on what to do with the money. Should it be put aside for a car, and do you think she should have to pay for something like that herself?

– Lisa

Dear Lisa, So how do we keep a high-income, high-profile job from ruining this little girl? I think a lot of it has to do with her interaction with you, and how you gently mold her work ethic and attitude.

Don’t let her become a diva.

She’s not there to be fawned over or placed on a pedestal. She’s there to serve. That means working hard and doing the best she can. That’s her job whether she’s flipping

burgers or making $5,000 a month modeling.

The money’s nice, but what we’re really doing is making sure she learns some important life lessons.

And you’re still being a parent, not a friend or peer, through every moment.

When it comes to the money, you guys should sit down and discuss some goals for the future. I think it’s important that any car purchase be reasonable, because the best thing a kid this age could do with that kind of money is save for college. Even if she goes to school on a full scholarship, she should be driving something low-key. Just because she gets a free ride in college doesn’t mean she gets to cruise the streets in a Lamborghini.

Set the rest of it aside for when life really begins – after college.

As her mom, it’s very important that you teach her these lessons

Dear Jennifer,

DAVE SAYS Dave Ramsey now. It’s essential, too, that you don’t surrender the position of parent, teacher and leader. Chances are when this young lady is 34, no one will give a flip that she modeled for a while as a teenager. The most important things here are the lessons taught and learned, not the money.

– Dave

Dear Dave, My husband and I have about $60,000 in federally insured student loans. Can our wages be garnished if we’re paying less than the actual payment amount? If so, how far behind do we have to be for that to happen?

– Jennifer

To the best of my knowledge, there’s no set formula for making this determination. In counseling people, we find some folks who are two years behind making payments before anything is done, while others are flagged at a couple of months. In reality, they can garnish you immediately if you’re paying less than the agreed-upon amount.

But in most cases, they won’t mess with you as long as there’s reasonable activity on the account.

The thing most people don’t realize about student loans is that a lawyer doesn’t have to be involved for them to garnish your wages. It’s a lot like the IRS in that they don’t have to sue you in order to take your wages. Congress gave them that power because it’s a federally insured loan. And in my mind, that’s way too much power.

If you’re having trouble making

your payments, don’t just throw up your hands and default. Talk to them about a deferral, and keep sending them whatever you can. It’s always better to be proactive than reactive in situations like these. Let them know you want to make good on your obligation, and ask what you can do to make this happen under terms you can afford.

Good luck, Jennifer.

– Dave • Dave Ramsey is America’s trusted voice on money and business. He’s written four New York Times best-selling books: “Financial Peace,” “More Than Enough,” “The Total Money Makeover” and “EntreLeadership.” “The Dave Ramsey Show” is heard by more than 6 million listeners each week on more than 500 radio stations. Follow Dave on Twitter at @DaveRamsey and on the web at daveramsey.com.

Hollywood poised for best-ever box-office year

By JESSICA HERNDON The Associated Press LOS ANGELES – Despite a string of summertime flops, Hollywood is expected to have a banner year at the domestic box office, coming in just shy of $11 billion, the largest annual take ever.

Because of higher ticket prices, actual attendance at North American theaters remained flat after a decade of decline.

With the current domestic box-office tally nearly 1 percent ahead of last year at this time, 2013 could surpass 2012’s overall haul of $10.8 billion by more than $100 million, according to box-office tracker Rentrak.

High-profile flops such as “The Lone Ranger,” “After Earth,” “R.I.P.D.” and “Turbo” were offset by mega-hits such as “Fast & Furious 6” and “Iron Man 3,” which consistently filled theaters last summer.

More recently, Warner Bros.’ space epic “Gravity” has earned $254 million domestically, Lionsgate’s sci-fi sequel “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire” has grossed $378 million, and fantasy prequel “The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug” has brought in $150 million for Warner Bros.

A strong holiday slate also is boosting the year’s box-office total.

“There has virtually been every kind of genre of film available,” Rentrak box-office analyst Paul Dergarabedian said. “You have blockbusters like ‘Hobbit’ and esoteric, challenging films like ‘Nebraska,’ ‘Dallas Buyers Club’ and ‘Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom.’ All of these films get people to the movies.”

The National Association of Theater Owners projects that the actual number of tickets sold domestically in 2013 will remain about the same as last year’s 1.36 billion. That’s down from the all-time high of 1.57 billion admissions in 2002.

In 2011, the domestic boxoffice gross sunk to a 16-year low, dropping 3.5 percent from 2010 to $10.2 billion.

But 2012 saw the industry rebound with a $10.8 billion total, thanks to hits such as Disney’s “The Avengers” and Warner Bros.’ Batman finale “The Dark Knight Rises.”

Both films screened in 3-D, a profit-boosting perk that saw a huge increase in popularity after 2009’s “Avatar.”

But the public’s appetite for the heightened technology has eased, leaving Hollywood to search for other ways to counter audience drain.

Entertainment available on countless portable devices continues to threaten multiplex attendance, as do advanced home-theater systems and video-on-demand services offering original premium programming and feature films the same day as their theatrical release.

Hollywood is fighting back with the premium multiplex experience. Movie attendance may be tepid, but the audience is willing to pay more for theater extras, which keep the bottom line growing, even as admissions remain flat.

“Theaters are offering IMAX, bigger chairs, dine-in

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“The Lone Ranger” was a boxoffice flop in 2013. options and alcohol,” said Don Harris, head of distribution at Paramount. “It’s kind of like the difference between staying at a Hilton or a Ritz Carlton. I think what you saw this year was a growth in a segment of the audience that isn’t as worried about the price of a movie ticket as they are interested in the out-of-home premium experience. I think you’re going to see that going forward.”

And with all of the bells and whistles now offered at theaters, movie-going is still one of the least expensive ways to be entertained, compared with concerts, sporting events and live theater,” noted Richie Fay, Lionsgate’s president of domestic distribution.

(So far this year, the average cost of a movie ticket in North America has been $8.05, according to NATO.) Social media also has helped boost sales, Fay observed, with Twitter and other services providing a powerful marketing tool for studios and a faster way for fans to spread that all-important word of mouth.

“People don’t have to wait a day for a print story anymore.

It’s an important part of the growth of the industry,” Fay said.

Studios are hoping to continue that growth in 2014 with such anticipated releases as “Captain America: The Winter Soldier,” “The Amazing Spider-Man 2,” “X-Men: Days of Future Past,” “Transformers: Age of Extinction,” “Dumb and Dumber To,” “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1,” and “The Hobbit: There and Back Again.”

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Although year-end figures for the overseas box office are not yet available, foreign receipts are typically two to three times higher than domestic earnings. So fan-driven hits such as “The Hangover Part III,” which grossed $112.2 million in North America, are expected to earn more than double their domestic takes overseas.

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By KEN SWEET The Associated Press NEW YORK – 2013 was a great year for the average investor, but few market strategists believe that 2014 will be anywhere near as good.

The simple strategy of buying U.S. stocks, selling bonds and staying out of international markets isn’t going to work as well as it has, they said.

Some of Wall Street’s biggest money managers have come up with a few resolutions to help your retirement portfolio have a good year.

Curb your expectations: Few investors expected 2013 to be as big as it was. The Standard & Poor’s 500 index is up 29 percent for the year, its best year since 1997. Including dividends, it’s up 32 percent.

On average, market strategists expect 2014 to be somewhat tame.

Most are looking for the S&P 500 to rise to 1,850 to 1,900 points, a gain of only 1 percent to 3 percent.

Keep your eye on valuation: Investors bid up stock prices to all-time

highs this year, despite a mediocre economy and corporate profits that were less than spectacular.

At the beginning of the year, the price-to-earnings ratio on the S&P 500 was 13.5, meaning investors were paying about $13.50 for every $1 of earnings in the S&P 500. Now the S&P 500’s P/E ratio is around 16.7.

While a P/E ratio of 16.7 won’t set off alarm bells – the historical average is 14.5 – it is noticeably higher than it was a year ago.

Investors have high expectations for corporate profits next year, based on the prices they are paying.

“It’s hard to believe that this market can go much higher from here without some corporate earnings growth,” said Bob Doll, chief equity strategist at Nuveen Asset Management.

Profit margins are already at record highs, and corporations spent most of 2013 increasing their earnings by cutting costs or using financial engineering tools such as buying back their own stock.

Earnings at companies in the S&P 500 grew at an 11 percent rate in 2013.

The consensus among market strategists is that profit growth will slow to around 8 percent in 2014.

However, if the U.S. economy continues to improve, and corporate profit margins expand, it could justify the prices investors have been paying for stocks.

Don’t get caught up in the euphoria: Be wary if your neighbor decides to jump head-first into the market next year.

A large number of investors have remained on the sidelines for this five-year bull market. Since the market bottomed in March 2009, investors pulled $430 billion out of stock funds, according to data from Lipper, while putting nearly $1 trillion into bond funds.

Professional market watchers are concerned that many individual investors, trying to play a game of catch-up, might rush into the market with a vengeance next year. The surge of money could cause stocks to

jump if investors ignore warnings that the market is getting overvalued.

Wall Street calls this phenomenon a “melt-up.” As you can guess, a “melt-up” could lead to a “meltdown,” as happened in the late 1990s with the dot-com bubble.

“I fear people, who sat out 2013, will jump in too fast next year and get burned,” said Richard Madigan, chief investment officer for JPMorgan Private Bank.

Don’t panic, either: Stocks cannot go higher all the time. Bearish investors have been saying for months that stocks are due for a pullback in the near future.

The S&P 500 is up 66 percent since the stock market’s last major downturn in October 2011. It has been resilient through several scares this year, including the conflict in Syria, the budget crisis and near-breach of the nation’s borrowing limit in October.

In their 2014 outlook, Goldman Sachs analysts said that while the

market has been strong, they see a 67 percent chance that stocks will decline 10 percent or more in 2014, which is known as a stock market “correction.”

Goldman analysts still expect stocks to end the year modestly higher.

Cut your exposure to bonds: Fixedincome investors had a tough year in 2013. The Barclays Aggregate bond index, a broad composite of thousands of bonds, fell 2 percent.

Investors in long-term bonds were hit even harder, losing 14 percent of their money since the beginning of the year, according to comparable bond indexes.

2014 is not looking good for bond investors, either.

The Federal Reserve has started to pull back on its bond-buying economic stimulus program. That means one of the biggest buyers of bonds for the last year will slowly exit the market in 2014.

The Fed’s exit could send bond prices falling.

• TOP TEN Continued from page D1 Through November, the county’s median sold price was up 8.5 percent to $150,000, compared with a median of $141,000 during the same period in 2012. The increases marked the first substantial year-over-year gains since the housing bust. However, prices remain below peak pre-recession levels.

Sales have surged more than 30 percent this year. Through November, closed sales in McHenry County had increased 31.5 percent to 4,583, up from 3,485 sales in the first 11 months of 2012, according to the state association.

Homes also are spending less time on the market. Through November, days on the market until sale was down 21.5 percent to 84, compared with 104 days in the first 11 months of 2012.

Another sign of the improving real estate market was the decline in foreclosures.

Mortgage foreclosure filings fell 36.8 percent through October to 1,710, compared with 2,706 during the first 10 months of 2012, according to the latest figures available from the McHenry County Circuit Court Clerk’s Office.

3. Unemployment starts to fall While many remain out of work in McHenry County, the area’s jobless rate has fallen off in recent months. In October, McHenry County’s unemployment rate dropped to 6.8 percent, its lowest level since December 2008, according to the Illinois Department of Employment Security. In November, the county’s unemployment rate was 6.9 percent, down from 7.5 percent in November 2012. However, non-seasonally adjusted unemployment figures were much higher earlier in the year.

The county’s unemployment rate was at 10.2 percent in February.

Through November, the county’s average unemployment rate was 8.34 percent, compared with 8.39 percent through the first 11 months of 2012.

In 2012, the average unemployment rate for the county was 8.4 percent, compared with 9.4 percent in 2011, 10 percent in 2010 and 9.6 percent in 2009. In 2008, the county’s average unemployment rate was 5.8 percent. It was 3.8 percent in 2006, according to the Illinois Department of Employment Security.

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4. Area health-care investments Health systems plan to invest more than a half-trillion dollars in the region’s health-care facilities in the coming years.

In October, Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital started construction on a $247 million expansion and modernization project at its 34-year-old hospital in Barrington. The project includes building private rooms for patients, adding hospital beds and upgrading medical departments.

Advocate Health also has pledged to put $200 million into Advocate Sherman Hospital in Elgin. Advocate acquired Sherman in June after the deal was approved by state regulators in May. Including the $233 million Centegra plans to spend building its third hospital in Huntley, the combined $680 million in hospital investments will significantly change the region’s health-care facilities.

5. Business continues after Algonquin Commons foreclosure lawsuit in 2012 Ongoing litigation as part of a $109.53 million foreclosure lawsuit against the owners of the Algonquin Commons didn’t stop the Randall Road shopping center from attracting new businesses in 2013.

Local and midsize businesses have filled vacancies left by larger national chains and some high-end retailers, pushing the occupancy rate on the property located in the Randall Road corridor to more than 95 percent, officials said in September.

U.S. Bank National Association filed a foreclosure lawsuit in Kane County Circuit Court on Dec. 28, 2012, against Inland Real Estate Corp.’s Algonquin Commons property in an attempt to persuade the real estate company to restructure its debt. Occupancy rates had dipped below 85 percent between 2007 and 2011 as big retailers such as The Sharper Image, Borders, Linens n’ Things, Circuit City and Wickes Furniture closed their doors. Vacant stores have since been filled by a mix of retailers and restaurants. This year’s additions included Crazy 8, Torrid, Aladdin Mediter-

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ranean Grill, Fuddruckers, and Half Price Books, among others.

6. Manufacturing gains and losses Manufacturing accounts for nearly a quarter of McHenry County’s gross regional product. Several of the county’s largest manufacturers added workers or announced plans to expand their local operations in 2013. Others were shuttered, laying off scores of workers.

Global health-care products maker Covidien is in the process of adding 100 new jobs at its Crystal Lake plant and already has constructed a 38,000-square-foot processing room that houses the facility’s new syringe product line.

Scot Forge is planning a major expansion at its Spring Grove headquarters that includes adding space for corporate offices and manufacturing. The company, which makes metal parts for everything from airplanes to submarines and aircraft carriers, plans to add a three-story, 29,000-square-foot office building at 8001 Winn Road. Scot Forge also will add about 87,000 square feet of manufacturing space to the south side of its property.

The expansion will tack on nearly 120,000 square feet of space to the company’s existing 350,000-square-foot facility and add at least 15 jobs in the coming years.

Breast-pump maker Medela added a third shift of workers this year to increase production after a surge of orders set off by a provision in the Affordable Care Act. Under the health-care law, insurance companies are required to cover, without copay, the cost of breast-feeding devices and lactation counseling, along with other preventive health services. So far, Obamacare has been a boon for Medela. The company has seen a “significant increase” in demand for its products. As a result, it has ramped up production to meet that demand.

Other manufacturing companies closed plants and laid off workers.

Lured by economic incentives and room for expansion, commercial foodservice products maker Food Warming Equipment Co. largely vacated its facility at 7900 Route 31 when it moved production to Portland, Tenn., this year. The privately owned company took more than 100 jobs, $4.8 million in annual payroll and $7.5 million in vendor spending with it when it moved.

About 130 people lost jobs when D.B. Hess closed its Woodstock facility this summer.

The printer of commercial and educational materials was shuttered after BTPO Hess Holdings Inc., the Ohio-based parent company of the Woodstock printer, filed for bankruptcy in late May. Thermtrol Corp. closed its Cary manufacturing plant in July and laid off 60 workers when the manufacturer of motor vehicle and electronic equipment relocated operations to Vietnam.

7. Route 14 revival continues Businesses continue to flock to Route 14 in Crystal Lake. An assortment of new businesses have opened along the commercial corridor in recent years, thanks, in part, to the city’s economic development efforts.

In the past three years, 1 million square feet of commercial space in the city has been filled. In the first seven months of 2013, an additional 250,000 square feet of commercial space was occupied, officials said. However, the city is set to lose two larger retailers, as both Marshalls and Dominick’s are slated for closure.

8. Dominick’s leaves Chicago, suburbs Three Dominick’s stores in McHenry County closed Saturday after parent company Safeway announced in October that it would sell off or shutter all 72 of its Chicago-area grocery stores by the end of the year.

Dominick’s had locations in Crystal Lake, Lake in the Hills and Fox River Grove.

The 192 union employees were warned Oct. 30 of the layoffs. Statewide, 5,633 employees

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could be affected by the company’s decision to leave the market.

9. Cary company cited after explosion Fox Valley Systems was cited in September for 26 safety violations in connection with the March explosion that left three workers with serious injuries.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration released its detailed findings of the March 6 incident at the Cary paint plant, a marking and striping company that does traffic and athletic field painting. The report included six willful violations and recommended $262,000 in fines. Six of the violations were considered willful – those found to be committed with a knowing disregard or indifference to employee safety and health.

Blocked exits contributed to the injuries, the report said. OSHA placed Fox Valley Systems in its Severe Violator Enforcement Program, which subjects the company to further inspections if OSHA has “reasonable grounds” to believe there are similar violations. Fox Valley Systems, an employer of 23 people, hasn’t reopened since the explosion.

10. Movie theater upgrades It was a good year for film fans. Construction progressed on a project to more than double the seating capacity of the historic Woodstock Theater as part of a $6 million expansion. It included adding the latest theater equipment, including some 3D screens.

The AMC Lake in the Hills 12 movie theater got a makeover that added oversized luxury recliners and a bar. The upgrades were part of a renovation project that included improvements to the theater’s lobby, concessions, auditoriums and restrooms.

Online voters helped to save the McHenry Outdoor Theater through Project Drive-In, Honda’s attempt to help preserve an “iconic part of American car culture.” Voters pushed the McHenry Outdoor to a spot among the contest’s five winners, which each got digital projectors. Because of the movie industry’s ongoing switch from 35 mm film to digital, theaters across the country are having to move fast to install digital projectors. Otherwise, owners are left choosing from a dwindling selection of movies produced on the old format.

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STABLE HELP Part time experienced stable help for show horses. Spring Grove Il area. Must have references. 815-675-6676.

RN – Restorative or Rehab. Certified We are looking for an experienced and dedicated professional to assume this key full-time position on our nursing team!

If you are committed to teamoriented outcomes and quality care, we offer:

Includes all utilities + cable. No pets/smoking, near Square & train. $700/mo.

815-353-0056

MCHENRY - ROUTE 31

IRISH PRAIRIE APTS

WOODSTOCK

Crystal Pines Rehab and Health Care Center 335 North Illinois St Crystal Lake, IL

! RN / LPN !

All shifts. Pediatric exp. Wknds.

McHenry & Kane Co. 815-356-8400

NECKLACE

RING COMBINED WEDDING & ENGAGEMENT Lost in Richmond. REWARD!

To subscribe to the Northwest Herald Repaired and Re-Stretched 815-219-2823

Rents Starting at

CRYSTAL LAKE 2 BEDROOM

Studio, 1 & 2 Bedrooms

Close to metra, water and gas incl.

Laundry in basement, no pets.

Call for details. 312-953-7987

CRYSTAL LAKE Large & Spacious 2BR First floor, $850/mo.

Heat, gas, water, D/W incl.

Pets extra. 847-707-3800

Call 815-459-8118 or visit: www.nwherald.com

Crystal Lake 4BR On Fox River 200 ft waterfront, boat, dock, deck.

1.5 ac, 2BA, C/A, new carpet, tile. $1395/mo.

708-296-4476

Huntley Northbridge Sub.

ISLAND LAKE LARGE

Algonquin: 1st flr, 2BR, 2BA, some utilities incl., $900/mo., Broker Owned 815-347-1712

$710

2BR, 2BA, garage, C/A. Fox River location. $895/mo.

Broker Owned. 815-344-1167 Marengo 2 & 3BR, 2.5 BA, 2 car gar., $950-$1075/mo.

Broker Owned 815-347-1712

FREE Pool & Fitness Center

815-338-2383 www.cunat.com

McCullom Lake Cute 2BR, 1BA

Woodstock WINTER SPECIAL 2BR APTS Starting @ $730

MCHENRY 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH Tri-level in Fox Ridge. Fenced yard, sidewalks, $1250/mo + sec + util.

815-575-6919

MCHENRY QUIET BUILDING

1BR/$700 & 2BR/$800. Heat, water incl. NO PETS. Sec. Dep. Req. New Lndry 630-270-7373 leave VM McHenry: 1BR, new paint & kitchen, quiet building, no smoke/ pets. $700 incl. Heat. Call Ginelle 815-344-3797 815-768-0267

Autumnwood Apt. Elevator Building 815-334-9380 www.cunat.com Woodstock: 2BR apt. $800/mo.+sec. dep Roberto 773-317-3364 RICHMOND 1BR FREE UTILITIES Victorian 1 BR. Private entrance, 2 porch decks, new bath, kitchen. INCLUDES FREE utilities, air, Direct TV DVR, HBO, high-speed internet. $850/mo. Bob 815-307-0544.

Wonder Lake Very Cute, Cozy 1BR With huge deck, updated kitchen.

All utilities included, parking space.

No dogs, $695. Agent Owned.

815-814-3348

Female Tan Siberian

Rev Anne 847-431-4014 Special on Weddings Before End of 2013

CARPET INSTALLED

ALGONQUIN - 2 BEDROOM

Three year old shorthair female spayed Calico named Toni.

Indoor cat. If seen please call 847-489-6082. Thank you.

With all charms of grandchildren, 2 girls and 8 boys. Lost in Richmond area on November 24.

REWARD! 815-678-4303

WOODSTOCK 3 BEDROOM 1.5 Bath, A/C, Stove, Refrigerator, Garage, No Pets. Broker Owned.

847-683-7944 HURRY!!

3600 sf, cul-de-sac, 4BR, 2.5BA, htd 3 car, frplc, bsmt, patio/porch. $2400/mo. 847-648-9230

Quiet & clean building w/ storage, laundry & parking. 1 mo free rent. $800/mo. 847-401-3242

CAT LOST

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W/D and Fitness Center 815/363-0322

on Greenridge Avenue in Algonquin on 12/16.

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815-648-2716

Lost 50-60 lb black head with black & white body lab/pointer mix.

Wearing bears bandana on choke collar contact 847-561-8328

Woodstock - 2BR or 1 BR w/ DR/Office/Den option, Util Rm, LR, kitchen, no pets/smoking. Just south of Square. $725/mo + util.

Security + ref req. 815-338-1734

WOODSTOCK UPPER 1BR

Woodstock Studio $585/mo+sec.

Efficiency $550/mo + sec.1BR $650/mo + sec, all 3 furn'd w/all utils incl. No Pets. 815-509-5876

Available Again! Appliances, pets OK, $590/mo. 815-597-2111

Please email your resume in confidence to crystalpines@tutera.com or fax to 815-459-7680.

815-759-1900 / mjones@mc.net

WOODSTOCK UPPER 1BR 1 block from Sq, stove, fridge, a/c, water furnished. No pets/smkg. $595/mo + sec. 815-338-1534

Garden Prairie Upper 2BR

Husky goes by Elly: has microchipped & tagged, registered w/the Village of West Dundee wearing an orange Harley Davidson leash on Christmas Day in West Dundee near 72 & Sleepy Hollow 847-636-2735

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WOODSTOCK 2BR. Rogers Hall. $800-$825/mo. Move-in special: $300 off 1st mo. Offer good thru 12/31. NO PETS! 815-482-4909

Fox Lake Remod 1BR $750 & Garden Unit, $695, util incl except elec, + laundry & storage, no dogs Agent Owned.

815-814-3348

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Woodstock 1BR $645, 2BR $745 All appliances, wall to wall carpet.

A/C, balcony On site laundry.

No pets. 847-382-2313 708-204-3823

Renovated, $695/mo+sewer+ sec.

Managing Broker Owned.

Call Shawn 224-577-5521

MCHENRY 3-5BR, 2-3BA Newly remodeled, appliances, W/D. Security and pet deposit req.

815-219-1836

MCHENRY 3BR. 1.5BA Attached garage, pets welcome. $1200/mo. 815-759-8533 McHenry Patriot Estates & Prairie Lake Townhomes Ask About our 1BR Special 2BR Starting at $1250.00. .

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815-363-5919 or 815-363-0322

Appls, W/D, patio/deck, private ent, $745-$875. 815-482-8163 Woodstock: 3BR, 1.5BA, TH, full bsmt, 2 car gar. w/opnr, concrete patio, yrd, full kitch. w/ all appl., no pets $1225/m 630-514-4956 Buying? Selling?

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MCHENRY PRIVATE HOME 3200 sq ft brick ranch, 2 levels.

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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

ANSWERS TO CROSSWORD ISLAND LAKE 2 BEDROOM Quiet building. No pets. $825 + sec. 847-526-4435 Marengo Large 1 & 2 BR most utilities included $640 & UP Broker Owned 815-347-1712 Marengo: 610 E. Grant Hwy. & 1060 Briden Dr., 1BR $600-$645 or 2BR $700-$780 Roberto 773-317-3364 Sandra 815-568-6672 Marengo: Lg 2 bdrm unit avail Immed. $750. All appl W/D, Dishwasher & micro furnished.

Cent Air. No pets/no smoking.

Sec dep, lease req. Tenant pays electric, cable. 224-858-7377

McHenry $199 Move-In Special Large 1BR, from $699. 2BR, 1.5BA from $799. Appl, carpet and laundry. 815-385-2181 McHenry 2BR, 2BA Deluxe Apt. Near town, clean, C/A, laundry, NO PETS. 815-690-1614 or 708-436-0035

McHenry Apt in Private Home 1600 sq ft, 2BR, great room.

Dining room, laundry, fireplace, waterfront, private entrance, 3 blocks to metra. Furnished or non, no smoking. 815-363-9033 McHenryCountySports.com is McHenry County Sports

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TOM PECK FORD

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224/603-8611

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770 Dundee Ave. (Rt. 25) • Dundee, IL

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847/604-8100

O’HARE HYUNDAI

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www.Knauz-mini.com

375 Skokie Valley Hwy • Lake Bluff, IL

KNAUZ HYUNDAI

AUTO GROUP - GARY LANG CHEVROLET

1200 E. Chicago St. Elgin, IL

847/604-5050

LAND ROVER LAKE BLUFF

200 N. Cook St. • Barrington, IL

CRYSTAL LAKE CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE

ELGIN TOYOTA

409A Skokie Valley Hwy • Lake Bluff, IL

www.garylangauto.com

ELGIN HYUNDAI

815/385-7220

www.motorwerks.com

KNAUZ MINI

815/385-2100

www.gurneedodge.com

800/935-5923

www.billjacobs.com

847/202-3900

119 Route 173 • Antioch, IL

O’HARE HONDA www.oharehonda.com

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1564 W. Ogden Ave. • Naperville, IL

1400 E. Dundee Rd., Palatine, IL

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888/446-8743 847/587-3300

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800/935-5913

888/538-4492

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MOTOR WERKS CADILLAC

Barrington & Dundee Rds. Barrington, IL

GURNEE CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM

SUNNYSIDE COMPANY CHRYSLER DODGE

815/385-2100

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847/426-2000

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www.infinitihoffman.com

5220 W. Northwest Highway Crystal Lake, IL

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847/381-9400

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TODAY - Managing your finances should be your priority in the near future. Ensure that you can cover both your personal and business expenses. Be willing to apply pressure as needed. Don’t allow relationships to distract you, and keep private matters to yourself.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Jump on any opportunities that arise. Solving a problem or closing a deal will determine how far you will advance. Success now will allow you to enjoy the rest of the year.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Anger must be defused peacefully. Don’t overreact.

Identify what is required for progress. Ro-

mance is highlighted, but a healthy mindset is imperative.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Move quickly to take care of tax breaks and other financial concerns before the year’s end. An emotional connection will make your life unexpectedly easier.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Hit the shops or sign up for a physical or social activity. Concentrate on friendships, entertainment and destinations that inspire you. Aggressive action will result in exciting personal changes.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Get organized at home in preparation for the New

Year. Rearrange things to meet your needs.

If you want some motivation, visit a location connected to an activity you want to add to your routine.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Look to alternative traditions to help you find a new perspective -- one that will encourage you to pursue your dreams. Love is in the stars and a new partnership will be fortuitous.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Try something new or incorporate something you already do well into a different milieu. If you diversify your skills, it will be easier to develop a successful strategy. Greater stability is

within reach.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Try something new or spend time with people whose backgrounds are different from your own. New perspectives will make it easier for you to implement changes suitable to the opportunities that will be offered. Variety is the key.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Before you head out to party with friends, take care of lingering responsibilities. Neglecting someone who depends on you will cause problems.

Offering kindness and empathy will enhance relationships.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Share

your knowledge and make suggestions.

Don’t allow the inanity of domestic chores to frustrate you -- get them done and then have a good laugh with friends. Love is in the stars.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Don’t let anger get the best of you. Concentrate on what is possible. Move forward with honesty.

Let go of whatever holds you back.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Not everyone will be honest with you. Ask direct questions to glean enough information to make a decision. Sudden changes will be to your advantage. Love is highlighted.

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PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 22ND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF MCHENRY COUNTY ILLINOIS

Notice is given to creditors of the death of the above named decedent.

Letters of office were issued to Kathy Baughman, 479 N. Lower Gardens Rd., Fontana, WI 53125 as Independent Administrator, whose attorneys of record are Bielski Law Office, Ltd. (6242527), 53 Jackson Blvd., Suite 1633, Chicago, IL 60604.

The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under section 5/28-4 of the Probate Act (Ill. Compiled Stat. 1992, Ch. 755, par. 5/28-4) any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the clerk.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the clerk at 2200 N Seminary Ave, Woodstock, IL 60098, or with the representative, or both, on or before June 16th, 2014, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by section 5/18-3 of the Probate Act, the date stated in that notice.

Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

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BESTof2013 TV shows “Restaurant: Impossible” and “Chicago Fire” top our list for the year for putting McHenry County on a national stage PLUS: We round up the Top 5 pop culture stories that had tongues wagging

Grampa Ed

Woodstock resident who turned to writing after health crisis at age 70 releases fifth book

HOLIDAY ALES MAKE GREAT STEW

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BoomerBeat Sue Neuschel

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ON THE COVER In April, the popular Food Network show “Restaurant: Impossible,” descended upon Angelo’s Restaurant on the Woodstock Square.

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Questions? Email sueneuschel@att.net

Dock at Port Edward for great dining As the snow mounts and winter continues, a fun dining experience can be had at Port Edward Restaurant in the heart of downtown Algonquin.

The local landmark has been featured on the show “Check Please” and highlighted by the AAA Motor Club as “one of Mid-America’s most unusual restaurants.”

Algonquin, you have to admit, is a unique place with a picturesque quality. No matter what direction you approach from, you have to negotiate a steep hill to reach the center of the town at Algonquin Road and Route 31. As you descend, wooded hills surround you, roads narrow and Victorian houses or early-20th century storefronts are on either side. Standing on the bridge over the Fox River and looking around evokes a feeling of being nestled in the valley and gives the location a romantic quality.

Now, I know some readers also will recognize the center of Algonquin as a place where they have spent way too much time sitting in traffic. However, to all appearances, those days are coming to a close as the Route 31 bypass nears completion.

The new multi-lane road will take traffic around, rather than through, downtown Algonquin.

I asked a local businessman if he was concerned rerouting traffic would mean fewer customers. “Quite the contrary,” was his reply.

Without the traffic jam, he said, people will be more likely to come into town to visit stores and restaurants.

One of the places that will continue to attract visitors is Port Edward. 2014 will mark its 50th year of operation. Despite the number and variety of restaurants that have opened in recent years, Port Edward still stands out as a first-rate.

When my husband took me there for my birthday,

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A 25-foot sailboat named the Porpoise can seat up to four diners in its cabin at Port Edward Restaurant in Algonquin. it was a nostalgic occasion.

Port Edward, you see, was the first up-scale restaurant we went to after moving to Crystal Lake, and it has been a place to celebrate several mile stones in our family’s history.

The first thing you notice when entering the restaurant is an indoor harbor containing a welcoming 25-foot authentic sailboat named the Porpoise. Patrons can request a table in the cabin of the boat for an intimate and memorable dining experience. (The size of the boat limits the number of diners to four.) The surrounding décor suggests a town on the ocean’s coast. Picturesque lobster traps, nautical carv-

ings and vintage boards of long-leaf yellow pine might start you thinking about ordering a lobster from the restaurant’s large tank.

There are two other special seating opportunities at Port Edward. One is a room reconstructed from an old windmill, and the other is a “secret room” inspired by the House of Seven Gables in Salem, Mass.

During the summer, they have nights when guests who want to dine outdoors can bring their dogs with them. Funds raised on these dog-days of summer are given to local animal foundations.

Yet another highlight of this restaurant is the Friday

international seafood buffet.

Seafood specialties including lobster bisque, paella Valenciano, freshly shucked oysters and clams, and a sushi bar, and it is a wonderful dining experience to start the weekend.

There also is a sumptuous award-winning Sunday champagne brunch, where you can choose from madeto-order omelets, eggs benedict, cheese blintzes, fresh Belgium waffles, clams casino, smoked salmon, french fried shrimp, smoked salmon, chef’s London broil and a turkey carving station; plus assorted pastries, pies, chocolate-covered strawberries, crème brûlée and bread pudding.

Lunch fare includes delicious soups ranging from New England clam chowder to Manhattan lobster bisque, seafood salads, burgers and their famous New England lobster roll.

When we visited Port Edward recently, I enjoyed an 8-ounce Brazilian lobster tail with drawn butter, mashed potatoes and fresh vegetables. My husband enjoyed a dish called Hemingway’s Trout made from an authentic Ernest Hemingway recipe for whole Idaho trout.

Both dinner entrées were outstanding. Top of the line steaks, chops and chicken also are available.

It is unlikely a stroll along the river is in your near future, but keep it in mind when warmer weather comes.

The restaurant is on the banks of the Fox River on Algonquin Road (Route 62).

They have a very helpful website, www.portedward. com. In addition they can be reached at 847-658-5441 or info@portedward.com.

• Sue Neuschel shares her experiences as a Baby Boomer, offers unique places to visit in and around McHenry County. She can be reached at sueneuschel@ att.net.

From our Family Winter brews to your Family...

Wishing you the very best beef up stew this Holiday Season and a

By STEPHANIE WITT SEDGWICK The Washington Post

Last holiday season, we went a little overboard in stocking up on winter brews.

When the last guest left, we had a refrigerator full of dark stouts and porters. My husband, whose taste runs to lighter beers, said it was time to start cooking.

We’ve now had a year’s worth of chicken cooked in beer, porter-based sauces and stout stews. Here’s one of our favorites: pork and beans with butternut squash, which turns out to be a good vegetable pairing for the stout.

The stew looks best when the squash pieces stay whole, but if they melt into the mix, don’t worry. The stew will taste just as good.

Pork and White Bean Stout Stew

happy & healthy New Year!

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Pork and White Bean Stout Stew 8 to 10 servings (12 cups) 2 tablespoons olive oil, or more as needed 3 pounds boneless pork shoulder or boneless country-style pork chops, cut into cubes no larger than 1½ inches 1½ cups water, or more as needed 2 cups diced onions Kosher salt 1 cup stout, such as Samuel Smith’s Imperial Stout 1/4 cup molasses 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 2 cans (about 30 ounces total) no-salt-added great Northern beans, drained and rinsed (may substitute 3 cups home-cooked white beans) Freshly ground black pepper 1 pound peeled, seeded butternut squash, cut into 3/4-inch pieces Position an oven rack in the bottom third of the oven; preheat to 325 degrees F. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large, nonstick saute pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil shimmers, add half of the pork, taking care not to crowd the pan. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, turning the pieces as needed until they lose their raw look. Transfer to a bowl. Repeat with the remaining cubes, adding oil as needed.

When all of the pork has browned, increase the heat to high under the (empty) saute pan or skillet and add 1/2 cup of the water. Use a wooden spatula or spoon to dislodge any browned bits, then remove from the heat.

Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a

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5-quart Dutch oven or ovenproof saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onions and a pinch of salt; reduce the heat to medium. Cook for 6 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are soft but not browned. Add the stout, the remaining 1 cup of water, the molasses, cloves and beans along with the reserved liquid from the saute pan or skillet.

Season lightly with salt and pepper, stirring to combine, then add the browned pork. The liquid should just barely cover the ingredients; add water as needed. As soon as the liquid begins to bubble, cover the pan and transfer it to the oven.

Bake for 1 hour.

Remove from the oven to stir in the squash, then cover and return to the oven. Bake for 20 minutes or until the pork and squash are tender.

Remove the pan from the oven, uncover it and let the stew rest for 10 minutes. Taste the broth and adjust the seasoning as needed.

Serve right away, or cool quickly in a water bath or in a shallow metal pan or bowl in the refrigerator. Once the stew has cooled, cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Per serving (based on 10): 360 calories, 33 g protein, 29 g carbohydrates, 11 g fat, 3 g saturated fat, 80 mg cholesterol, 300 mg sodium, 7 g dietary fiber, 8 g sugar.

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By JAMI KUNZER jkunzer@shawmedia.com While in the hospital at age 70, Ed Fraase wrote his first book.

Now 79, the Woodstock man who goes by the pen name “Grampa Ed” has had his fifth book – “Angels and the Angel of Light” – published. All deal with stories from the Bible, and all benefit Christian charities, with Fraase donating the profits from his books to help feed children in need.

“I wanted to do something for the Lord for keeping me here on Earth a little bit longer,” said Fraase, who retired from a chemical company Ed Fraase and worked at Grampa Ed Ace Hardware in Woodstock before becoming an author.

“I just keep going,” he said.

“I’ve been in and out of the hospital a lot. He said, ‘I want you to write.’ I know I was the only person in the room at the time, and I knew it had to be Him.’” Fraase’ latest book is about the angels mentioned in the Bible, both holy and unholy.

He details what they are, the jobs they perform and why they are present.

“Angels and the Angel of Light” goes through the Bible book by book.

“It teaches the Bible to people, but also explains all the angels in the Bible,” Fraase said. “An awful lot of people think so much about angels. It’s just a good subject. ... It seemed to be the perfect way to go to try to teach the Bible.”

Fraase served in the United States Air Force from 1952 through 1956. Widowed for 24 years, he is the father of three and grandfather of six.

He said he always has followed the Bible and taught third-grade Sunday school for many years, as well as adult Sunday school and Bible study groups.

Several health issues, including a carotid artery, pneumonia, blood clots and a broken blood vessel in his

‘Angels and the Angel of Light’ For more on “Angels and the Angel of Light” by Grampa Ed, Ed Fraase of Woodstock, visit www. grampaed-author.vpweb. com. The book is available at amazon.com, www.dorrancepublishing.com and other major bookseller locations. lungs, landed him in the hospital nearly 10 years ago.

He then wrote his first book, “Does Your Flame Flicker?” about how to read and study the Bible. The book includes stories and jokes as well as study tips and concise overviews of each book of the Bible.

His second book, “Afraid to Read the Bible?” goes hand in hand with his first but is a bit more in depth. It includes a look at some of the scientific items in the Bible. The third “Abishag, the Half Wife,” is part fiction based on a story from the Bible about Abishag, the concubine who served King David and King Solomon.

And the fourth, “The Seventy Seventh Day,” is completely fiction, based on the Book of Revelation. It details a time when “Satan tries to take over the world and what he does to a good Christian family,” according to its description.

Fraase said he now is working on his first children’s book, a fiction book that will talk about three children growing up with Jesus.

“Nobody knows what Jesus did when he was a child,” he said.

All of his books, he said, are aimed at getting people to read and study the Bible.

“A lot of people are afraid to read the Bible,” he said. “I guide them through it so they can understand the Bible and little better.”

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STORIES IN POP CULTURE THAT CAUGHT OUR ATTENTION IN 2013 There were “Scandal”s, “Blurred Lines,” “Gravity”-defying performances, a “Sharknado” and a Kardashian baby. And it was all hosted by Ron Burgundy. In 2013, pop culture had something for everybody to love, hate, or just discuss endlessly. But there were a few stories that seemed to catch everyone’s attention and dominate the conversation, whether at the water cooler or in line at the grocery store. Did you watch the Video Music Awards? Could you believe it about the death of that young star, or was it another hoax? Were you caught up on Breaking Bad? Netflix can help. With such varied platforms for entertainment and spectacle, there was plenty to talk about in 2013.

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In the arena of arts and entertainment, this year saw the death of many gone too young, and one who was hugely influential though not technically an entertainer at all.

Roger Ebert, who died in April, was America’s most popular film critic. In his longrunning TV review program and later on his blog after being sidelined by health issues, The Pulitzer Prize winner wielded the nation’s most influential thumb to tell audiences which movies to see or avoid.

Fellow Chicago celebrity Larry Lujack, a radio DJ known for his world-weary, sarcastic style, died in December. Others from the entertainment world who died this year included actors James Gandolfini, Paul Walker, Cory Monteith, Peter O’Toole, Dennis Farina, Jane Kean, Annette Funicello and Jean Stapleton, musicians George Jones, Van Cliburn, Lou Reed, Donald Byrd, Ray Manzarek, Bebo Valdes and Mindy McCready, and authors Tom Clancy and Elmore Leonard.

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Love it or hate it, you probably had a conversation about Cyrus in 2013. The former preteen idol’s highly sexualized (and scrutinized) performances made her water-cooler chatter all year. In August, she performed at the MTV Video Music Awards, where she twerked her way into pop culture history in a teddy bear leotard that segued to a skimpy nude bikini.

Of course, there’s the foam hand, too, the constantly stuck-out tongue and the vulgar gestures. She later parodied the performance on “Saturday Night Live” and got into a Twitter feud with Sinead O’Connor after the singer counsels her publicly to avoid being exploited by the industry. A punk pixie cut, calling off her engagement to Liam Hemsworth and “We Can’t Stop” playing nonstop on the radio cemented her pop culture dominance, and MTV named her artist of the year.

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‘BREAKING BAD’ ENDS WITH A BANG

This drama series about a high school chemistry teacher dying of cancer who turns to cooking meth retired undefeated as TV’s best ever. And in the final dose of eight episodes, it was never better, concluding the five-seasonlong saga with near-perfection. 10.3 million viewers tuned in for the finale, about 8 million more than the previous season, due to a passionate core group of fans who spread the word and the ability to catch up on Netflix. “Breaking Bad” became appointment viewing when the television landscape is more fractured than ever. So when all of Walter White’s diabolical deeds finally caught up to him in gut-wrenching “Bad” fashion, the nation couldn’t look away.

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JENNIFER LAWRENCE BECOMES HOLLYWOOD’S NEW IT GIRL

The on-demand online streaming service entered the television realm in a new way in 2013. It became a hub of original programming with new critically acclaimed series such as “House of Cards” and “Orange is the New Black” that changed the way television is consumed – not one episode a week but an entire season made available at once to watch at our own pace. The series brought prestige, too. “House of Cards” won an Emmy (David Fincher for best directing), and Netflix made history to become the first non-TV network to win the award. Its programs, including the revival of the cult hit “Arrested Development,” also have been recognized with six Golden Globe nominations, more than any regular television network.

Netflix doesn’t release its viewing numbers, but it is credited with the growing ratings of cable shows such as “Breaking Bad” and “The Walking Dead,” both of which saw record ratings in 2013 in large part due to viewers binge viewing previous seasons to catch up before new episodes aired.

Netflix ended the year with goals to push its original entertainment even further, expanding into children’s programming by announcing a partnership with DreamWorks Animation SKG Inc. for 300 hours of animation programs, starting with “Turbo FAST,” a spinoff of the company’s summer movie “Turbo.”

Lawrence started the year with an Academy Award for best actress for her role as an emotionally scarred widow in “Silver Linings Playbook.” Then she topped the box office as action heroine Katniss Everdeen with “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire,” the rare sequel that received better reviews than the original and also had both critics and fans praising her performance. And she is closing out the year with more critical acclaim, earning Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Award nominations – as well as more Oscar buzz – for her performance in “American Hustle.”

But it wasn’t just sheer talent that pur Lawrence on our list of pop culture newsmakers of the year.

From each red carpet to interview chair, she showed humor, intelligence and a candid sincerity that charmed the nation. She was genuine and down-to-earth when most celebrities her age spent their year in rehab, jail, mental health facilities or publicly lashing out at families and fans.

She topped many best-dressed lists, making headlines as a muse for Dior and a daring pixie haircut, while calling on media outlets to be more accountable for its role in portraying positive body images to young women. To close it all out, she was chosen as The Associated Press Entertainer of the Year.

– Northwest Herald with wire reports

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She was a bit late, but Rihanna came to Barrington High School.

The celebrity singer stopped by in March on her way to a concert at the United Center in Chicago after the school’s video production class won a contest she hosted and judged.

The Rihanna Bright Like a Diamond contest challenged students to make a video that included a “giving back to your community [and world] message.”

Jeff Doles’ class beat out 52 other submissions from throughout the country for the ultimate prize: a Rihanna visit. Students, teachers and parents awaited the celebrity, set for a 1 p.m. appearance March 22, all afternoon in the gymnasium. Rihanna didn’t appear until about 5:30 p.m., tweeting that Chicago traffic was the cause of her delay.

She posed for photos with volunteers from each of the groups featured in the video, including Best Buddies, a group that works to better the lives of people with disabilities; Relay for Life, an American Cancer Society group; and the Brother’s Keeper Club, which works to rebuild with Native Americans a bridge burned years ago.

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ENTERTAINMENT STORIES IN McHENRY COUNTY IN 2013 McHenry County residents had a lot to do in 2013. In a year full of great theater, music, comedy and events that have become a tradition for area families, there was plenty to see and do. For every event that made our list of the Top 5 local entertainment stories of the year, there are a dozen more that could have made the cut, such as the debut of the first Haunted Square in Woodstock or the opening of The Other Side nonalcoholic club in Crystal Lake. In our list of five, we highlight the events that brought McHenry County to the national stage, with a visit by Rihanna and appearances by area residents on two national television shows, the triumphs, such as community efforts to save the McHenry Outdoor Theater and the TownSquare Players, and the farewells, as Trail of History ended after 25 years.

With so much local talent, McHenry County was a fun place to be in 2013.

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TownSquare Players might have seen better years in its 45 years as McHenry County’s oldest active theater group, but the year was a testament to the group’s sustainability.

Faced with fewer ticket sales and money stolen from the group’s account, TownSquare Players put on the first Sunday in the Square on Stage. The festival served as both a fundraiser and a way to raise awareness of theater.

It brought together the area’s major theater groups as well as numerous facets of the county, such as magicians, storytellers, student theater groups and musicians. The idea was to spread a shared love of live theater to others who don’t know what McHenry County has to offer.

With its performance of “The Wedding Singer” scheduled for March at the Woodstock Opera House, TownSquare Players continues to endure.

FILM CREWS DISCOVER McHENRY COUNTY Add a couple more shows to McHenry County’s list of cameos.

Television film crews descended upon at least two locales in 2013, bringing more prominence to an area already known for the 1993 hit “Groundhog Day” filmed on the Woodstock Square.

In April, the popular Food Network show “Restaurant: Impossible” descended upon Angelo’s Restaurant on the Woodstock Square. As part of the show, Chef Robert Irvine (left) is given two days and $10,000 to turn around failing restaurants. The result aired in June, with the restaurant featuring more modern decor and new menus.

October brought crews from the NBC hit drama “Chicago Fire” to the Illinois Railway Museum in Union. Producers targeted the museum as an ideal spot for one of the series’ biggest accident scenes, including a train derailment and crash into a warehouse.

The filming, which took four days, used about 150 extras recruited from the area. The scene aired as part of “Chicago Fire’s” seventh episode of the current season. The series based on the firefighters and drama surrounding the fictitious Chicago Firehouse 51 is in its second season.

COMMUNITY VOTES TO SAVE McHENRY OUTDOOR THEATER

It was touch-and-go for awhile, but community support and a Honda initiative saved the McHenry Outdoor Theater in 2013.

The movie industry’s forced switch from 35 mm film to digital – a format cheaper for studios and distributors – threatened to close the theater in 2013.

The theater’s owners had been trying to find a way to afford the update to the theater’s equipment, but a Kickstarter campaign to raise $130,000 fell short.

Honda surprised theater owner Scott Dehn in September with the news that his theater had won one of five digital projectors given away through the company’s “Project Drive-In.” The campaign was Honda’s attempt to help preserve what the company called an “iconic part of American car culture.”

Community votes resulted in McHenry’s selection.

“I just fell down to my knees and broke down for a little bit,” Dehn said when Honda announced the win during an on-camera interview with a crew Dehn had been told was from a film-related website. “It was pretty emotional.”

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TRAIL OF HISTORY ENDS AFTER 25 YEARS

It was both a 25th anniversary celebration and a good-bye for the Trail of History. Organizers announced last October’s Trail of History was the event’s final year.

Hosted by the McHenry County Conservation District at Glacial Park in Ringwood, the weekend-long event served as a living history interpretive event that demonstrates life as it was from 1670 to 1850 in the former Northwest Territory.

Relying on more than 250 volunteers in more than 150 encampments to demonstrate the crafts and trades from early settler days, it has drawn thousands of visitors over the years.

Because of time and money restraints, as well as land changes at Glacial Park, the district’s board of trustees decided not to host the event next year. Organizers stressed the district would continue to host programs on a smaller scale in the future that allow visitors to connect with both history and the land.

The district offers numerous special events and nature hikes, as well as more than 300 camps and public programs.

– Jami Kunzer, Northwest Herald

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Stylist’s divorce has hair-raising effects on family Dear Abby: For 17 years, I have been using the same hairstylist, “Marietta,” because she does great cuts and color. She’s married to my cousin “Gil,” but not for long. They’re divorcing.

Gil’s mother suggested I should find a different stylist, but when I did, I had horrible results. I returned to Marietta, and it took her several appointments to correct my color.

Some family members are now furious with me for getting my hair done by someone who is soon to be a relative’s ex. I look at it as a business.

I like what Marietta does for me. We never discuss the divorce. Family is now demanding an apology, and I don’t think I owe one. I haven’t been close to any of these people in years.

Must I say I’m sorry to distant family and discontinue Marietta’s services? Or should I say nothing and continue my professional relationship with her? My roots are beginning to show again, so please answer

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quickly. – Snipped In California Dear Snipped: Tell Gil’s mother to stay out of your hair. You tried leaving Marietta; it was a disaster – and you plan on using her until the day you curl up and dye.

Dear Abby: I am the mother of three grown children. I have a good marriage, a successful career and a close relationship with my two younger children.

My problem involves my oldest daughter. She has been emotionally unstable and verbally abusive to me since her 20s. I have reached my limit of patience with her. We had a terrible fight three weeks ago, and she hasn’t spoken to me since.

Abby, these have been the most peaceful weeks I have had in a long time. Am I a terrible mother? Is there such a thing as separating from a child? I am tired of always being the peacemaker with no effort on her part. What do you suggest? – Peace-

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Dear Peacemaker: Refusing to be abused by an adult child does not make you a terrible parent. I don’t know what caused the fight between you and your daughter. If you caused it, then you owe it to both of you to offer an apology. If she caused it, then put your white flag away and enjoy the respite because sooner or later she’ll be back. (Probably when she needs something.) Only she can fix what’s wrong with her, but you can reduce your level of stress if you keep your distance.

Dear Abby: I was involved in a fatal car accident in 2012. Two of my best friends died. There is a void in my heart. They were 15 and 18. I feel so much pain over the loss of my friends, and it is never going to end or hurt less. Their families hate me, which is to be expected.

I am in prison and feel so depressed. Time here seems to barely move. How do I deal with this pain and my sentence? – In Jail And

Hurting Dear Hurting: If possible, use your time in prison to complete your education. If there are classes, take them.

If there is a library, use it. You can make the walls around you disappear if you lose yourself in the pages of a book. Try it, and you will see that I’m right.

Dear Abby: My in-laws double dip everything. During a holiday gettogether, a family member stood eating out of a pot. Now my M-I-L informs me her daughter allows her dog to eat off the plates, but “she uses a dishwasher” so I shouldn’t worry about germs.

How do I handle this? I can’t eat there again. – Grossed Out In Grosse

Point Dear Grossed: Eat before you go, and go as infrequently as possible.

• Write Dear Abby at www. dearabby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

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StraightTalk Rick Atwater Questions? Visit northwestcommunitycounseling.com

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Looking back on our progress takes objectivity We’re coming up on that time of year when looking over the past and making an appraisal of performance is a regular undertaking.

From a business point of view, we do this so we can find the deficiencies, errors or shortfalls and correct or improve them. Most of the things we look at are measurable and external. We ask “how many?”, “how much?” and “how efficiently?” We chart a course based on the information at hand, and we set our goals for the next year, the next five years or more. What we wouldn’t want to do is base our course on partial information, bad information or insufficient information.

Recovery requires a regular process of self-appraisal, and the same neat, objective set of rules would appear to apply. But there’s a big difference between performance appraisal and self-appraisal. Performance appraisal is largely an external process while self-appraisal is internal. By definition, many of the items on the personal inventory list are obscured from our own view by rationalization, justification and other forms of denial.

Shame and fear are two very powerful filters through which a view of our own behavior can be heavily distorted. One of the biggest dangers in doing a personal inventory is thinking we’re objective about ourselves.

Science has known for centuries that observers have a bias, so double blind studies are used so the experimenter cannot influence the outcome of the study.

So what would be the elements of an accurate self-appraisal? The first and most important requirement is the admission that your self-appraisal might be distorted, inaccurate or simply wrong.

Next, a self-appraisal should be followed by sharing that appraisal with someone who knows you well enough and can be honest enough to tell you if your appraisal is inaccurate. Both of these steps require humility – a commodity that can be collected slowly throughout the recovery process.

The next element is the awareness that your mind is not your master and that a regular regimen of quiet reflection will be far more powerful a tool to selfdiscovery than a structured process of goals and objectives.

A final ingredient is loving detachment from your character problems. All of us have them, and to begin the process of looking at them as lessons to be learned rather than black marks on the cosmic slate or something to be ashamed of will go a long way toward objectivity.

• Rick Atwater is a licensed clinical professional counselor.

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She is the daughter of Bill and Kathy Cotugno of Woodstock. He is the son of Ken and Karen Hoffman of Clear Lake, Minn.

After a reception at the Morton Arboretum in Lisle, the couple took a wedding trip to Rio de Janiero, Brazil.

The bride is a 2005 graduate of Marian Central Catholic High School and a 2009 graduate of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Cham-

Births, engagements, weddings and anniversaries are printed for free in the Planit Style section every Sunday in the Northwest Herald.

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Emily Cotugno Ian Hoffman paign. She is a librarian in Aurora.

The bridegroom is a 2009 graduate of the University of Illinois. He is a mental health counselor in Aurora.

They reside in Naperville.

Lales Zehrer NEW YORK CITY – Announcement has been made of the engagement of Natalee Lales and Todd Zehrer, both of New York City and formerly of Crystal Lake.

She is the daughter of Gerald and Alice Lales of Crystal Lake. He is the son of Mark and Saundra Zehrer of Crystal Lake.

The bride-to-be is a 2006 graduate of Prairie Ridge High School and a 2010 graduate of the University of Wisconsin – Madison with a Bachelor of Science in nursing. She is a nurse team leader at MJHS Hospice in New York City.

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Todd Zehrer Natalee Lales Her fiancé is a 2007 graduate of Prairie Ridge High School and a 2011 graduate of Millikin University with a Bachelor of Arts in theatre.

He is an actor in New York City.

They have plans for a fall 2014 wedding.

8BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS McHenry Eric Christopher Conaghan, 7 pounds, 14 ounces, 19½ inches, was born Nov. 22, 2013, at Centegra Hospital – Woodstock to Peggy and Doug Conaghan of McHenry. He joins a sister, Sarah, 2. Maternal grandparents are Richard and Tina Gorski of Ringwood. Paternal grandparent is Diane Conaghan. Maternal great-grandparent is Irene Gorski. Paternal great-grandparent is Virginia Tross.

Portland, Tenn.

Kayden Micheal Joseph Kafka, 5 pounds, 4 ounces, 18½ inches, was born Dec. 18, 2013, at St. Thomas Midtown in Nashville to Stephanie and Brian Kafka of Portland, Tenn. Maternal grandparents are Micheal and Linda McCabe of Lake in the Hills.

Paternal grandparents are Joseph and Julie Kafka of Hoffman Estates. Maternal great-grandparents are Mario and Val Orosa of Fairfield, Ohio, and Norman McCabe of Lake in the Hills. Paternal great-grandparent is Marie Kafka of Rolling Meadows.

I have a new diamond pendant…..Should I have it appraised?

Yes, if the value is more than your insurance deductible OR if the jewelry is $2500 or more.You may schedule a“while you wait” appointment or drop it off. Fees are $75 for the first item and $50 for each additional item. Once you have an appraisal done by our gemologist, updates are currently running $25 per item. We suggest you update your appraisals every 3-5 years.

I have a bracelet that is too short….. can it be lengthened?

Most likely yes. We would need to see it first. If another jeweler told you no, we have been known to figure out a creative way to get the job done so you can wear it.

So go ahead and give us a try, we are here to knock your socks off with the customer care, kindness and service that you deserve! I hope you all had a very Merry Christmas and wishing you all the best in the NewYear. Thank You so much for reading GemTalk!

Suzanne Cannon, Graduate Gemologist Email jewelry questions to: suzanne@steffansjewelers.com or karly@steffansjewelers.com Located in the Fountain Shoppes 325 N. Front St., (Rt. 31) McHenry • 815/385-6070 Hours: M, T, W, F: 10-6 TH: 10-7, SAT: 9-3, SUN: Closed WWW.STEFFANSJEWELERS.COM

MINI-REVIEWS & LOCAL SHOWTIMES OF CURRENT MOVIES ON SCREEN NOW

“The Secret Life of Walter Mitty” STARRING: Ben Stiller, Kristen Wiig, Adam Scott

PLOT: An anonymous schlub (Ben Stiller) who hides behind daydream adventures inds true excitement when he travels the world in search of a photographer.

RATED: PG for some crude comments, language and action violence TIME: 1 hour, 59 minutes VERDICT: There’s a family-friendly fairytale sense to “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty.” This is, after all, a movie about dreaming big and realizing life’s magic. At irst these are only daydreams used to escape a humdrum life. But then the adventure enters the real world and hope is kindled. Based on a very short story written by James Thurber in 1939 that was turned into a fanciful ilm starring Danny Kaye in 1947, this version stars and was directed

by Ben Stiller, our modern-day uberschlub. Here he’s Walter, working with photo negatives in the bowels of a modern Life magazine. His life is so dull that he distracts himself with lights of fantasy where he performs feats of daring-do. Complications include his unexpressed affection for a co-worker (Kristen Wiig) and the fact that Life magazine has recently been bought and a new hotshot exec (Adam Scott) seems set to ire most of the staff as things go digital. Somehow the negative for the perfect cover photo for Life’s inal print edition is missing. To track it down Walter has to ind a legendary photographer (Sean Penn in an extended cameo). First Walter sets off for Greenland, then Iceland, then Afghanistan, and his imaginary adventures are replaced by real ones.

It turns out there is excitement to be had in life; Walter just has to grab it.

This is a notably more upbeat attitude than the original short story had and Stiller sells it well. The original daydreams are broad fantasies with limited impact; as the adventures grow real they start to matter. Walter Mitty no longer has to hide behind daydreams. In the world he discovers, even schlubs can live large. – The

Associated Press

“The Wolf of Wall Street” STARRING: Leonardo DiCaprio, Jonah Hill, Matthew McConaughey PLOT: Based on the true story of

LOCAL SHOWTIMES Jordan Belfort, from his rise to a wealthy stockbroker living the high life to his fall involving crime, corruption and the federal government.

RATED: R for strong sexual content, graphic nudity, drug use and profanity throughout, and some violence.

TIME: 2 hours, 59 minutes VERDICT: In a palatial mansion on Long Island, a lone, well-dressed millionaire played in an all-out performance by Leonardo DiCaprio, presides virtually unseen over a bacchanal of benumbed excess, the avatar of an age of heedless selfindulgence and greed. In “The Wolf of Wall Street,” Martin Scorsese’s big, bravura, maddeningly uneven indictment of the extreme inancial depredations that characterized the 1990s, DiCaprio plays Jordan Belfort, a real-life swindler and penny-stock con man who made more than $100 million off of unwitting investors.

As “The Wolf of Wall Street” makes clear from its irst aggressive, whipsawing moments, Belfort is the ultimate empty vessel, a man who can never get enough of anything, whether it’s sex or drugs or validation from the audience he addresses by way of near-constant narration, occasionally breaking the fourth wall for a contemptuous tutorial in Darwinian inance. Belfort is such a thoroughly loathsome character that it makes “The Wolf of Wall Street” dificult to process as art, much less entertainment. There’s no doubt that Scorsese – working with screenwriter Terence Winter, cinematographer Rodrigo Prieto and longtime editor Thelma Schoonmaker – is still working at the top of his game, his sheer technical chops and exuberant commitment exerting an insistent, sleeve-tugging pull. Juxtaposing blues and Afro-pop riffs with shiny nouveau-riche settings and at least two astonishing set pieces, Scorsese evinces the same canny eye and ear that make his movies compulsively watchable, regardless of who or what they’re about. Only a ilmmaker of his prowess and infectious energy can make three hours zip by this fast.

But in “The Wolf of Wall Street,” the ilm’s nominal subjects – Belfort’s ignominious rise (did he ever really fall?) and the gluttonous underbelly of capitalism he represents – aren’t particularly interesting, or new.

When Belfort joins with his future partner Donnie Azoff (Jonah Hill), when he marries his stunning

second wife Naomi (the angel-faced, iery-eyed Margot Robbie), when he inally comes under the scrutiny of Patrick Denham (Kyle Chandler) an even-keel FBI agent, none of those relationships ever manages to be fully realized. Like DiCaprio’s, they’re superb, even brave performances in search of somewhere to go, go, go. Instead, “The Wolf of Wall Street” remains one-note even at is most outre, an episodic portrait of rapaciousness in which decadence escalates into debauchery escalates into depravity – but, miraculously, not death. It’s a movie composed of several memorable moments. The ilm’s centerpiece is a Keaton-esque sequence in which DiCaprio delivers a druggy feat of physical acting that’s both appalling and viciously, viscously funny. But to what end?

“The Wolf of Wall Street” doesn’t implicate the audience in Belfort’s desires, the way “Goodfellas” seduced viewers with its intimate, textured vignettes of Henry Hill’s life in the maia. Belfort is too scuzzy, the material culture he inhabits too bland and supericial, to create that kind of vicarious sympathy. But nor does the ilm ever empower its saner voices to give Belfort an adequate dramatic foil. On one hand, the ilmmakers suggest that Belfort’s most dehumanizing behavior is what undergirds every Wall Street irm, that behind those stentorian ads and Forbes proiles are just a bunch of tacky, boiler-room bros with their snouts in the trough. But in the inal analysis, they pull their punches on Belfort – who actually appears in the inal scene of the movie, wielding, what else, a microphone (reportedly, he has yet to pay up fully on the $110 million he owes in restitution to his victims). In “Goodfellas,” which still reigns supreme as Scorsese’s inest plunge into the low life, the ilm ends on that teasingly ambiguous shot of Ray Liotta’s Mona Lisa smile. In “The Wolf of Wall Street,” Scorsese turns his gaze on the audience itself, suggesting it’s our own avarice – or at least fatal naivete – that creates monsters like Belfort. Okay, but ... really? Belfort and his more well-heeled but equally crooked colleagues at white-shoe irms cooked up what may be the largest transfer of wealth in human history. And it’s schmoes like us that “The Wolf of Wall Street” holds accountable? That laughing sound you hear just out of eye-shot may well be Belfort, having the last howl. – The Washington Post

“AMERICAN HUSTLE” AMC Lake in the Hills 12 – 10:10 a.m., 1:25, 4:40, 7:50, 11:00 p.m., 12:25 a.m.

Classic Cinemas Carpentersville – 1:00, 3:55, 6:50, 9:45 p.m.

Regal Cinemas – 12:00, 3:10, 7:45, 10:55 p.m.

“ANCHORMAN 2: THE LEGEND CONTINUES” AMC Lake in the Hills 12 – 10:20 a.m., 1:10, 4:05, 7:05, 9:55, 10:30 p.m., 12:40 a.m., Classic Cinemas Carpentersville – 11:00 a.m., 1:35, 4:10, 6:45, 9:20 p.m.

Classic Cinemas Woodstock – 11:25 a.m., 2:00, 4:35, 7:10, 9:45 p.m.

McHenry Downtown Theatre – 1:00, 3:45, 6:15, 8:45 p.m.

Regal Cinemas – 12:30, 1:20, 3:30, 4:20, 7:20, 7:50, 10:20, 11:00 p.m.

“47 RONIN” AMC Lake in the Hills 12 – 2D: 9:35 a.m., 1:45, 7:15 p.m. 3D: 4:30, 10:00 p.m., 12:45 a.m.

Classic Cinemas Carpentersville – 2D: 1:30, 7:00 p.m. 3D: 4:15, 9:45 p.m.

Regal Cinemas – 2D: 3:20 p.m. 3D: 11:50 a.m., 7:15, 10:15 p.m.

“FROZEN” AMC Lake in the Hills 12 – 9:40, 10:50 a.m., 12:30, 1:35, 2:35, 3:15, 4:20, 6:00, 7:10, 9:50 p.m.

Classic Cinemas Carpentersville – 11:00 a.m., 12:00, 2:20, 4:40, 7:00, 9:20 p.m.

Classic Cinemas Woodstock – 12:00, 2:20, 4:40, 7:00, 9:20 p.m.

McHenry Downtown Theatre – 11:15 a.m.

Regal Cinemas – 10:30 a.m., 1:30, 4:30, 6:30, 9:10 p.m.

“GRUDGE MATCH” AMC Lake in the Hills 12 – 11:25 a.m., 2:10, 4:50, 7:30, 10:10 p.m., 12:50 a.m.

Classic Cinemas Carpentersville Ω 12:00, 2:30, 5:00, 7:30, 10:00 p.m.

Classic Cinemas Woodstock – 12:00, 2:30, 5:00, 7:30, 10:00 p.m.

Regal Cinemas – 11:20 a.m., 2:10, 5:10, 8:00, 10:50 p.m.

“THE HOBBIT: THE DESOLATION OF SMAUG” AMC Lake in the Hills 12 – 2D: 11:00 a.m., 2:45, 6:30, 9:45 p.m., 12:20 a.m.

3D: 9:55 a.m.

Classic Cinemas Carpentersville – 11:35 a.m., 2:50, 6:05, 9:20 p.m.

Classic Cinemas Woodstock – 12:00, 3:15, 6:30, 9:45 p.m.

McHenry Downtown Theatre – 1:30, 4:30, 7:30 p.m.

Regal Cinemas – 2D: 10:50 a.m., 2:40, 6:25, 10:00 p.m. 3D HFR: 11:30 a.m., 3:15, 7:00, 10:35 p.m.

“JUSTIN BIEBER’S BELIEVE” Classic Cinemas Carpentersville Ω 12:50, 3:00, 5:10, 7:20, 9:30 p.m.

Regal Cinemas – 11:40 a.m., 2:20, 4:55, 7:25, 9:55 p.m.

“SAVING MR. BANKS” AMC Lake in the Hills 12 – 9:45 a.m., 12:50, 3:50, 6:45, 9:40 p.m.

Classic Cinemas Carpentersville – 11:00 a.m., 1:40, 4:20, 7:00, 9:40 p.m.

Classic Cinemas Woodstock – 11:00 a.m., 1:40, 4:20, 7:00, 9:40 p.m.

Regal Cinemas – 10:00 a.m., 1:10, 4:10, 7:10, 10:10 p.m.

“THE SECRET LIFE OF WALTER MITTY” AMC Lake in the Hills 12 – 10:45 a.m., 1:30, 4:15, 7:00, 9:45 p.m., 12:30 a.m.

Classic Cinemas Carpentersville – 11:50 a.m., 2:20, 4:50, 7:20, 9:50 p.m.

Regal Cinemas – 11:10 a.m., 2:00, 4:50, 7:40, 10:30 p.m.

“WALKING WITH DINOSAURS” AMC Lake in the Hills 12 – 2D: 12:20, 5:10, 7:25 p.m., 12:35 a.m. 3D: 9:30 a.m.

Classic Cinemas Carpentersville – 2D: 11:00 a.m., 1:05, 5:15, 9:25 p.m. 3D: 3:10, 7:20 p.m.

Classic Cinemas Woodstock – 2D: 11:00 a.m., 1:05, 5:15, 7:20, 9:25 p.m.

3D: 3:10 p.m.

Regal Cinemas – 2D: 3:00, 4:05, 6:20 p.m.; 3D: 10:15 a.m., 5:30 p.m.

“THE WOLF OF WALL STREET” AMC Lake in the Hills 12 – 11:45 a.m., 3:45, 7:45, 8:35, 11:45 p.m.

Classic Cinemas Carpentersville – 12:35, 4:10, 7:45 p.m.

Regal Cinemas – 10:20, 11:35 a.m., 2:30, 6:40, 7:30, 10:40 p.m.

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