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Confessions from a White Sox fan Amid the glorious celebration of the 2016 Chicago Cubs season, there are those among us skulking in the shadows, not sure how to handle the explosion of glee that could overtake Chicago and the surrounding area. They are mostly White Sox fans, some Cardinals fans, and the range of reactions will be as wide as Lake Michigan. Perhaps it’s a midlife softening of many firmly held convictions, but over the past several years my youthful hatred for all things Cubs has dissipated to the point that as of last season I began to root for my neighbors from the North Side. Despite the traitorous label we’re sure to be branded with, many White Sox fans have come around to a point that they hope the Cubs finish with a World Series championship. Others have pledged their allegiance to a goat. Telling any rabid fan how to react is futile, and I wouldn’t dream of it. Don’t get me wrong. You won’t see me wearing Cubbie blue or crying in some YouTube video. I’ll be smiling and waving at the bandwagon as it rolls by, thinking of my many friends and family who get to experience the elation I once felt. My two sisters, who did not inherit our late fa-

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nyone who’s been paying even a little bit of attention to the Cubs on their journey to the 2016 World Series knows that they have the longest championship drought in sports. The Cubs haven’t won the World Series since 1908, and they haven’t

even been there since 1945. But that was then and this is now, and these Cubs enter the Fall Classic as the favorites over an upstart but banged-up Cleveland Indians team that won both the ALDS and ALCS as underdogs. – Shaw Media

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The Cubs pretty much sprinted away from the competition from the start, finishing the regular season with the best record in baseball at 103-58. They won the NL Central by an astounding 17½ games over the second-place St. Louis Cardinals before finishing off the San Francisco Giants, three games to one, in the NL Divisional Series, and the L.A. Dodgers, four games to two, in the NL Championship Series. The Indians won the AL Central by eight games over the Detroit Tigers, finishing at 94-67. They swept the Boston Red Sox in the ALDS and made quick work of the Toronto Blue Jays in the ALCS, four games to one.

Home-field advantage

Despite the Cubs’ superior record, the Indians have home-field advantage in the World Series because of Major League Baseball’s rule awarding it to the team representing the league that wins the midseason All-Star Game. The AL won, 4-2. Coincidentally, Indians ace Corey Kluber got the win in the All-Star Game.

For more about the Cubs vs. the Indians in the World Series, see today’s Sports section.

essary, is scheduled for 7:15 p.m. Sunday at Wrigley. Games 6 and 7, if necessary, return to Cleveland with scheduled start times at 7:08 p.m. next Tuesday and Wednesday (Nov. 1 and 2).

Are tickets still available?

Needless to say, all of the games are sold out. And getting tickets on the secondary market is going to cost, well, a small fortune. According to CNN Money, the average ticket price for any of the four games in Cleveland is $3,900. That’s a bargain compared with Chicago, where the average ticket price is closer to $7,200.

Cubs players to watch

The Cubs are so loaded with talent, we don’t have the space to name all of the key contributers. We’ll start with last year’s NL Rookie of the Year, Kris Bryant, who is the favorite to win the NL MVP this year. Bryant batted .292 during the regular When/where to watch season and added 39 home runs and 102 This one is pretty simple. All of the RBIs. First baseman Anthony Rizzo, second games will air on FOX, with first pitch baseman Javier Baez and shortstop scheduled for 7:08 p.m. local time in the Addison Russell also have made key confirst four. Games 1 and 2 are Tuesday tributions at the plate. On the mound, the and Wednesday night in Cleveland, with Cubs’ trifecta of starters – Jon Lester, Jake Games 3 and 4 Friday and Saturday at Arrieta and Kyle Hendricks – can dominate Wrigley Field. First pitch for Game 5, if nec- hitters every time they pitch.

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JON LESTER Chicago Cubs pitcher Jon Lester will bring a 2.50 career postseason ERA into Game 1 of the World Series. The former American Leaguer is 7-1 with a 3.03 ERA in 15 career starts against Cleveland.

Who are these Indians?

If you were solely focused on the Cubs’ run to the World Series and didn’t watch any of the American League playoffs, you probably don’t know much about Cleveland’s ballclub. The Indians’ starting rotation was considered its strength heading into the season. It largely was, until Nos. 2 and 3 starters Danny Salazar and Carlos Carrasco went down with late-season injuries and were left off playoff rosters. Salazar is likely to return for the World Series, although it’s uncertain how much he’ll be able to contribute. No. 1 starter Corey Kluber was the AL’s 2014 Cy Young winner and has been dominant in the postseason. As for the lineup, keep an eye on young shortstop Francisco Lindor. He finished second in last year’s AL Rookie of the Year voting and has drawn comparisons to a young Derek Jeter. One more thing you need to know about these Indians: Their bullpen has been lights out in the playoffs. Andrew Miller won the ALCS MVP after striking out 14 of the 26 batters he faced.

COREY KLUBER Cleveland Indians pitcher Corey Kluber was an 18-game winner during the regular season. The right-hander is 2-1 with a 0.98 ERA in his first postseason.

And closer Cody Allen has given up zero runs and earned five saves in 7⅔ innings of work this postseason. The Cubs won’t want to be trailing too many games from the fifth inning on.

What’s up with the Indians’ mascot?

There no doubt will be protesters during the World Series calling for Cleveland to retire Chief Wahoo, the smiling, redfaced Indians mascot considered by many to be a racist caricature. While Cleveland has been de-emphasizing Wahoo on uniforms and merchandise in recent years, its continued use is offensive to many Native Americans and others. The controversy also includes the “Indians” name. A group filed a lawsuit to try to prevent the Indians from using their team name or Chief Wahoo logo during the ALCS in Toronto but was unsuccessful.

FEARLESS PREDICTION

We asked Hub Arkush, editor of Pro Football Weekly and a die-hard Cubs fan, to make a series prediction for us. “OK, people, it’s taken me almost 48 hours, but I finally believe it ... our Cubs are in the World Series. Now let’s take out all the emotion and look at

the facts. The Indians are a really good team and a great story. The Cubs are a great team and the story, of course, is ... the Cubs have a clear edge in starting pitching, defense and depth in the lineup. And even in the bullpen, where the Indians are special, the Cubs are right there with them. It’s the Cubs in six in a World Series for the ages.”

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Workers to remove orange barrels this week from Woodstock to Crystal Lake By KEVIN P. CRAVER

14 to four lanes between West Lake Shore Drive in Woodstock and Crystal Lake Avenue in Crystal Lake. After two years of work, all four However, the extra lanes come with lanes of the newly widened Route 14 a 5 mph decrease in the speed limit to will open to traffic this week. 45 mph. Drivers through the fall and Workers have been taking down the into next spring also should be on the orange barrels blocking lanes, accord- lookout for intermittent lane closures ing to the Illinois Department of Trans- as workers complete landscaping work portation. The $48 million project, long and other punch-list items. sought by government and economic Work began in late 2014 to rebuild development leaders, widened Route and widen Route 14. The four lanes, kcraver@shawmedia.com

separated by a 22-foot landscaped median, also include a 10-foot bike path from Lake Shore Drive to just past McHenry County College. Drivers who have taken Route 14 during the past two construction seasons have had to deal with two construction zones because the project was separated into two simultaneous contracts, with the Lucas Road intersection by the college acting as a boundary.

The road project, and others statewide, were briefly jeopardized this summer when the prolonged state budget battle prompted IDOT to cease all work on its projects effective July 1. But a last-minute vote June 30 to pass a six-month stopgap budget prevented any stoppage. Route 14 runs almost 1,400 miles from Chicago across four states to the east entrance to Yellowstone National Park.

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NORTHWEST HERALD WOODSTOCK – Two were injured Sunday in a motorcycle crash in unincorporated Woodstock. Terrance M. Gospodarek, 56, of Elgin, later was charged with driving under the influence. His 47-year-old female passenger is in critical condition, according to a news release from the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office.

Around 2:15 p.m. Sunday, the Woodstock Fire Protection District and the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call about the crash, which occurred in the 16600 block of Garden Valley Road in unincorporated Seneca Township, according to the release. The 2013 Harley-Davidson motorcycle was traveling east on Garden Valley Road and went off the road into a ditch when it went into a curve.

Both the driver and passenger were ejected. Gospodarek was taken by Flight for Life to Saint Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, and the passenger was flown to Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. Neither was wearing a helmet. Gospodarek is in stable condition. Additional charges are pending, and the crash investigation is ongoing, according to the sheriff’s office.

Crystal Lake man admits to child porn possession By JORDYN REILAND

jreiland@shawmedia.com CRYSTAL LAKE – A Crystal Lake man could spend up to seven years in prison after he admitted to possessing child pornography in 2015. Douglas W. Pronto, 34, entered a blind guilty plea on Oct. 21 to one count of child pornography, a Class 2 felony. The felony is punishable by up to seven years in prison or probation.

four counts of child pornography, Class There was no agreement between the attorX felonies, after he allegedly possessed neys on sentencing, but and reproduced photos and videos of children – who he should have “reasonprosecutors said they plan ably known” were younger than 18 years to argue for prison time. old – engaged in sex acts. Pronto will be sentenced Dec. 1 by McHenThe McHenry County Sheriff’s Office ry County Judge Sharon Douglas W. previously said no local children were Pronto harmed in the alleged crimes. Prather. Pronto had faced six to 30 years in Pronto was arrested and charged last year with four counts of prison if found guilty of the most serious child pornography, Class 2 felonies, and charge.

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CRYSTAL LAKE – TLS Veterans will host its 20th anniversary celebration from 6 to 10 p.m. Nov. 5 at the Dole Mansion at Lakeside Arts Park, 401 Country Club Road. The event will include cocktails, a fall buffet menu prepared by 1776 Restaurant, raffles, auc-

tions and dancing. The cost is $90 a person. The reservation deadline is Oct. 31. For information, call 815-679-6667 or visit www.tlsveterans.org. TLS Veterans owns and operates New Horizons, a transitional living program for homeless military veterans who want to rebuild their lives. The organization also offers employment and housing assistance and counseling for veterans. – Northwest Herald–

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about five minutes, he said, and no one was injured. The fire was accidental and caused by an outdoor fire from the previous afternoon that was not completely extinguished, according to a preliminary investigation, Van Dorpe said. There was moderate heat and smoke damage to the back of the house, Van Dorpe said. Algonquin police, the Cary Fire Protection District, the Crystal Lake Fire Rescue Department and the Carpentersville Fire Department also responded, Van Dorpe said.

The department will hold an “After the Fire” talk at 6 p.m. Thursday at Fire Station 1, 1020 W. Algonquin Road, Lake in the Hills. Van Dorpe said the department will answer questions about the fire and talk about safety hazards related to outdoor fires. Although not required, people can RSVP to the event by calling 847-6588233. After the talk, the department will hold an information session on an emergency and rescue tax fire officials are looking to pass through referendum.

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Prairie Ridge teacher put on leave after showing pro-Hillary Clinton video By BRITTANY KEEPERMAN

bkeeperman@shawmedia.com CRYSTAL LAKE – A Prairie Ridge High School teacher has been put on paid administrative leave after showing a politically charged video and endorsing Hillary Clinton in his class. William Walker has been working with the district since 1993 and has been at Prairie Ridge since it opened in 1997. He was outside the school Monday with tape over his mouth and a sign that read “Enjoy the Silence” in protest of his recent removal from the classroom. He said that the administration’s actions resulted from his showing of a 23-minute YouTube video, “Sam Harris Dismantles Donald Trump,” in class. “I feel it’s important as a teacher to get students to look at all the information,” he said. “And I don’t think we have enough information on Donald Trump. I was trying to say, ‘Look at it from this perspective.’ ” He said he also told his students

“I feel it’s important as a teacher to get students to look at all the information, and I don’t think we have enough information on Donald Trump. I was trying to say, ‘Look at it from this perspective.’ ” William Walker

Prairie Ridge High School teacher “this is why I am voting for Hillary Clinton” and to show it to their parents if they wanted to. The political talk didn’t go beyond curriculum because he teaches world studies and government, which was the topic at hand, he said. Sam Harris is a neuroscientist and author of five books, including “The End of Faith,” “Letter to a Christian Nation,” “Free Will” and “The Moral

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Prairie Ridge High School teacher William Walker protests Monday outside the school. Walker recently was placed on administrative leave after showing a political video and endorsing Hillary Clinton in class. Landscape.” Walker said that he himself recently wrote a book and runs a blog, williamrevelation.com, which discusses his recent “coming back to God.” He said he had previously been warned by administrators to not bring religious talk to the classroom if it went beyond the curriculum. Prairie Ridge officials were not

immediately available for comment Monday afternoon. Walker makes more than $112,000 a year, plus $19,000 in benefits, according to district documents. “It’s worth the risk if I am going to do something positive in the world,” he said. “You have to be willing to sacrifice and give everything to bring a positive message.”

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CRYSTAL LAKE – McHenry County teens now have access to mental health resources at their fingertips. The mobile app, “MCHELP,” originally was launched as “Text a Tip” – an anonymous texting service that provides McHenry County youth 24-7 confidential access to trained, licensed mental health counselors. Crystal Lake Elementary School District 47 and the McHenry County Community Foundation partnered in fall 2015 to launch the service and fund it for three years. The app was rebranded after a focus group last spring. The service still will be available in its original form, where students can type in the code “MCHELP” and send it along with their concern to a designated six-digit number. Robin Doeden, executive director of the McHenry County Community Foundation, said the program has a new, more attractive look and a new name that causes less confusion about its purpose.

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something you have every day,” Scalise said. “So we’re hoping that the community learns to realize what gelato is, first of all ... and that they can appreciate it as much as we appreciate it.” Stier took a class on making gelato at North Carolina-based Carpigiani, which

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MARENGO – City officials met to discuss a potential design for the future Route 23 and Interstate 90 interchange. Four options were presented to the Marengo City Council on Monday, with the fourth option a preferred recommendation from the Illinois Department of Transportation, McHenry County and the Illinois Tollway Authority. The $32 million project is expected to trigger an economic windfall for McHenry County and the city of Marengo. The feasibility study will be finalized at the end of November after a design recommendation, senior project manager Jeff Pisha said. The preferred option is a partial clover design with roundabout intersections, which will cause the least amount of traffic delays and will be safer, Pisha said. “All of them work, but this one really stood out with a few benefits,” he said. “First of all, it satisfies the 2040 traffic volumes.” The other choices included both

roundabout and stop-controlled intersections, which can slow down traffic. As traffic flow increases year after year, new infrastructure such as traffic signals will have to be installed. The preferred choice will limit future expenses and headaches, Pisha said. “With an alternative four, and building all the roundabouts, that satisfies today’s conditions up to 2040,” he said. “This has the least amount of delay when you look at 2040 traffic volumes.” First Ward Alderman Nicole DeBoer voiced concern that drivers aren’t familiar with roundabouts, which could cause confusion. “The roundabout concept isn’t very big around here,” she said. “A lot of people are pretty confused about that, and I’m wondering if there will be initial confusion.” But more Midwest states such as Wisconsin and Michigan are implementing modernized roundabouts that are less like the traffic circles one may encounter in some towns, officials said. The council will vote on the matter at its Nov. 14 meeting. Plans can be seen on the city’s website in Monday’s meeting packet.

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Illinois House District 66

The Northwest Herald sent candidates in contested races questionnaires seeking their views on a variety of issues. Below are responses to four questions from Illinois House District 66 candidates. Visit NWHerald.com/election-central to read all responses in this race and other contested races on McHenry County ballots. – Dan McCaleb

NANCY ZETTLER Democrat

ALLEN SKILLICORN Republican Why are you the best candidate to represent your district in the Illinois House? I’m going to Springfield to reform state government, reduce taxes, and improve the business climate so middle-income workers can find and keep jobs. As village trustee I work with people from all backgrounds and political ideologies to help improve our town. Initially my ‘Freeze The Levy’ property tax freeze resolution failed 1 to 6. Three months later, we passed our frozen levy unanimously and it’s been frozen since. I am not interested in playing that partisan blame game that you see in Springfield. I’m interested in serving those in need and protecting working-class families. We can move Springfield forward in two ways: First, by bringing bipartisan balance back to the Legislature. I’m running for office because after decades of one-party rule, the families in our community are suffering and aren’t being served by the state government they finance. Second, Springfield needs new, independent leadership that is focused on serving our interests, not protecting their own power. The current leaders were put in place to work for us, but what we find is that they work for themselves. I’m going to Springfield to work with reform-minded Democrats and Republicans to serve our community and protect our families.

I am the best candidate to represent the 66th District because I will go to Springfield beholden only to the citizens of House District 66. My entire war chest to date has contained less than $25,000.00. This is a grassroots campaign, being funded by working men and women of this district. I am independent of my party leadership – I am not receiving financial support from the Democratic Party and I will be able to be an independent in Springfield. I have a bipartisan record of working on issues that directly affect District 66 taxpayers. I have successfully fought both Governor Quinn and Speaker Madigan to get the taxpayers of the 66th District a seat at the table to stop the shifting of our property tax dollars from the things that we voted to spend them on like schools, fire and police to large, profitable corporations who do not need the money.

Do you support a tax hike or hikes to balance Illinois’ budget? Explain. In 2011, Pat Quinn and Mike Madigan hiked taxes by $31 billion. Today our pensions are dangerously unfunded and we owe our vendors and health care providers billions. What did the Legislature do with that $31 billion? Taxes are already too high, and it is more than that. The taxes we pay don’t go to the things the politicians promise us they will. Illinois is ranked 47th out of the 50 states in providing services to the developmentally disabled, despite record taxes. We need new, independent leadership that will respect taxpayers and be fair to our families by ensuring that our tax dollars go to serve those most in need, not new taxes. Illinois needs to prioritize its spending and cut unnecessary and wasteful spending. Then, in order to return the state to solvency long-term, we have to make structural reforms to our failing systems. Speaker Michael Madigan’s proven for decades that sending more money to Springfield doesn’t solve anything. I will oppose all new taxes until we make significant reforms to the way state government works, and we ensure that the tax dollars our families are paying actually go to provide the services we value.

First, I am opposed to any tax that will increase taxes on the lower and middle classes. Period. Second, I am 100 percent committed to putting an end to corporate welfare. I have actively and publicly fought this fight, and will continue to do so. When corporations wanted millions of our district’s tax dollars, I helped lead a campaign to fight against Springfield, and I won. I stood up against Mike Madigan, and for the voters in School District 300. I have a strong record on this, and will continue to fight against corporate welfare in Springfield.

How can the state cut spending to help reduce the deficit? Crafting our state budget should be a deliberative process where legislators have an opportunity to review spending, line-by-line, using a zero-based budgeting approach. Instead Speaker Michael Madigan traditionally crams these budget bills through the House before anyone can read them. I believe Illinois needs to prioritize its spending and cut unnecessary and wasteful spending. $35 million grant that went to a school in Speaker Madigan’s district outside normal grant lines; $500,000 in general revenue funds went to Gateway Motorsports Park; $10 million in capital construction money went to a theater in Senate President Cullerton’s district; $700,000 went to putting bronze doors on the Capitol building. Let the record reflect, I say we should sell those doors for scrap metal! As one of the single largest expenditures, I would investigate overhauling Medicaid. Not long ago a private company found 40 percent of Medicaid recipients ineligible. These are people living out-of-state or no longer eligible for other reasons. Last year the Sun-Times reported $12 million in benefits going to dead people. I’m not making this stuff up. Conservative estimates, show we could save $1.5 billion to $1.9 billion a year here alone.

I would like to see the state’s obsession with handing our tax dollars over to large corporations end. I would like to see a moratorium placed on handing out tax breaks, tax subsidies, and “incentives” to large, profitable businesses and corporations in the district and across the state. Instead we need to see first, exactly how much all of it is costing us each year and second, whether or not any of it is actually doing what our state and local leaders say it is. There are many of these “corporate welfare” programs in place and it is not unreasonable to say that such practices are costing the taxpayers of Illinois at least hundreds of millions of dollars.

Do you support any part of Gov. Bruce Rauner’s Turnaround agenda? Explain. Governor Bruce Rauner has taken on the status quo and is trying to save the failing State of Illinois. Although I’m not wealthy, made modest contributions to Rauner’s 2014 campaign, put up yard signs, and much more. With my efforts East Dundee was the first municipality in the state to support his Turnaround Agenda. Reform isn’t easy. But, since he took office, I’ve watched the governor opt for difficult conversations over slick soundbites; work for real, but politically unpopular, reforms to our enormous problems instead of going for the quick fixes or the easy answers. In the past year, we’ve taken on the biggest problems our state faces – including powerful career politicians and entrenched special interests – and began working to implement a long-term revolution for Illinois. This is what it means be a leader. It’s the difference between talking a big game and rolling up your sleeves to do the work nobody else wants to do. I am ready and willing to do that work. And, that’s why I am going to Springfield.

The vast majority of Gov. Rauner’s “Turnaround agenda” relies on attacking unions and working people. And I am simply not willing to support a race to the bottom where we push to lower wages for the middle class. I do, however, support certain aspects of the governor’s policy goals. I support redistricting reform, and I am open to supporting term limits, especially on legislative leaders. I support workers compensation reform, though I would not agree with Gov. Rauner’s specific proposals to reform the system. And I strongly support addressing the obscenely high property taxes we have in the state and in this district.

VIRGINIA T. BATASTINI

Born: February 2, 1936 Died: October 22, 2016

Virginia T. Batastini, 80, of Crystal Lake passed away Saturday, October 22, 2016. She was born in Chicago on February 2, 1936 to Ronald and Dorothy (nee O’Reilly) Brown. On August 13, 1960 she married the love of her life, Donald Batastini. They were married 38 wonderful years before his passing in 1999. Virginia’s most cherished times were spending time with her two granddaughters and traveling with her friends. She also enjoyed a good book and playing cards. Virginia is survived by her children, Donna (the late Christopher) Flanagan and James (Michelle) Batastini; two granddaughters, Angela and Jessica Batastini; and brother, James (Helen) Brown. Besides her husband, Donald, she was also preceded in death by her daughter, Susan Showers. Visitation will be Wednesday, October 26 from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Davenport Family Funeral Home and Crematory, 419 E Terra Cotta Ave. (Rte. 176), Crystal Lake. Visitation will continue at the funeral home on Thursday, October 27, from 9:30 AM until 10:00 AM with a procession to 10:30 AM mass at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 451 W Terra Cotta Ave., Crystal Lake. Burial will follow at Crystal Lake Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Virginia’s name can be made to JourneyCare, 2050 Claire Ct. Glenview, IL 60025 or at www. journeycare.org. To leave online condolences for the family, please visit www.davenportfamily.com. For information call 815-459-3411.

13 a pied piper of sorts, instilling a great work ethic and proud sense of responsibility in How to submit hundreds of kids and young adults during their formative years. He could also fold a Send obituary information to obits@ mean newspaper hat. nwherald.com or call 815-526-4438. A fighter in life until the day he passed Notices are accepted until 3 p.m. for away, Frank proudly served as military the next day’s edition. Obituaries also police in World War II. He was awarded the appear online at NWHerald.com/obits, European-African-Middle Eastern Theater where you may sign the guest book, Ribbon with three bronze battle stars for the send flowers or make a memorial Invasion of Normandy, Battle of Stalingrad donation. and Battle of the Bulge. In addition, he received the Good Conduct Medal and World War II Victory Medal. FRANK A. CACCI Frank was one of the original eight Born: June 29, 1916 members of Woodstock’s VFW Honor Squad Died: Sept. 22, 2016 (1947) and served as commander from 1949 to 1950. He was a member of the Elks (1953) Frank A. Cacci was given and was awarded life membership in 1983. the gift of life June 29, 1916 He served as president of the Woodstock and took mortal leave Sept. 22, 2016. For over 100 years, Country Club in 1960. Frank’s sense of fairness and devotion to Frank was a steady rock in family and God were just a few his of many the lives of his family and exemplary characteristics. When asked friends and a solid leader about his life, he would humbly say in Sicilwithin the community. Frank’s low golf score was ian, “Semu ricchi e unnu sapi nuddu” (“we’re rich and we don’t know it”). one of his proudest accomHis spirit is carried on in life by his plishments, second only to four children: Nancy Reidy of Tomah, WI his family. He won many a golf game, well into his 90s, often pressured (husband Ray, son Mark and wife, Nancy, granddaughter Marissa) Ginger Wineburgh by his 70-year-old golfing buddies to prove of Chicago, IL (late husband Buddy Winehis age with a flash of his driver’s license. Even in death, Frank will continue to mentor burgh, stepdaughters Suzie, Mindy and Amy, stepson Andy) Frank Cacci Jr. of Kyle, his son on his golf game; Frank Jr. still uses TX (wife Jackie, son Tony and wife Catie, the 24K gold-plated putter that the Woodgranddaughter Zara; daughter Heather and stock Country Club awarded his dad for a husband Shane, granddaughter Macey) Chris par-3 hole-in-one on July 29, 1964. Without a doubt, Frank is giving Arnold Palmer a run Cacci of Evanston, IL, his second wife Esther of The Villages, FL (stepson John Flood and for his money on that grand golf course in wife Judy) and countless nieces, nephews the sky. and dear friends. “It ain’t what you want to do, it’s what Frank is reunited with his wife Arlene and you have to do” was a common expression his brother Joe Cacci of Rockford, IL (wife of Frank’s. Early in life, he personified this sense of duty as a member of the Rockford, Mary) who preceded him in death. Throw your newspaper satchels in your bike IL police force in the 1930s. After World War II, he moved to Woodstock, IL where he basket and come wish Frank a safe journey on Oct. 28, 2016. The Cacci family visitation owned and operated the Woodstock News will be held from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at St. Agency from the late 1940s through the early ‘80s. He gave many boys and girls their Mary’s Church, 312 Lincoln Ave., Woodstock, IL. A memorial Mass in his honor will immefirst job delivering newspapers. He became

diately follow at 11:00 a.m. Frank’s cremated remains will then be laid to rest at Calvary Cemetery in Woodstock next to his beloved wife, Arlene.

LORRAINE E. DANNEMANN Born: December 30, 1945 Died: October 20, 2016

Lorraine E. Dannemann, 70, of Pittsburg, Kansas, passed away at 11:08 p.m., Thursday, October 20, 2016, at Medicalodge of Frontenac. She was born December 30, 1945, at Chicago, IL, the daughter of Clarence and Genevieve (Viktor) Glover. On February 22, 1969, she was united in marriage to Wayne E. Dannemann at the St. Mary’s Church in Woodstock, IL. He preceded her in death on June 8, 2016. Mrs. Dannemann was a homemaker. She enjoyed the night life and spending timeout with her friends. She is survived by a daughter, Kristine Shipman and her husband, Will of Pittsburg; one grandson, Harlen Shipman; one brother, Robert Gloverof Lake In The Hills, IL; one sister-in-law, Doris Glover; and one niece, Rebecca Glover. In addition to her husband, she is preceded in death by her parents, and one brother, Alfred Glover. A graveside service for Mrs. Dannemann is set for 3:00 p.m., Friday, October 28, 2016, at the Crocker Cemetery, Pittsburg, with Father David Voss conducting the service. Family and friends are requested to meet at the cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:30 p.m., until 8:00 p.m., Thursday, October 27, at the Brenner Mortuary. Friends may also leave condolences online at www.brennermortuary.com. Arrangements are under the direction of the Brenner Mortuary, Pittsburg, KS.

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FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS Therese Anderson: The visitation will continue from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25, at St. Patrick’s Church, 3500 Washington St., McHenry. The funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. at the church. Burial will follow in St. Patrick’s Countryside Cemetery. John W. DeWane Sr.: The visitation will be from 9 a.m. until the 11 a.m. funeral Mass celebration Thursday, Oct. 27, at St. Mary Catholic Church, 312 Lincoln Ave., Woodstock. Burial with military honors will follow in Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Woodstock. For information, call Schneider-Leucht-Merwin & Cooney Funeral Home at 815-338-1710. Maryann Kendrick: The visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26, at Kahle-Moore Funeral Home, 403 Silver Lake Road, Cary. For information, call the funeral home at 847-639-3817. Mary Kennedy: The memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Crystal Lake. Lillian E. Mykytiuk: The visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the 11 a.m. memorial service Friday, Oct, 28, at First Presbyterian Church, 2018 N. Route 47 in Woodstock. Burial will be private in Memory Gardens Cemetery in Arlington Heights. For information, call Schneider-Leucht-Merwin & Cooney Funeral Home at 815-338-1710. Edward R. Sobieszczyk: The visitation will be from 9 a.m. until the 10 a.m. memorial Mass Friday, Oct. 28, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Huntley. For information, call DeFiore-Jorgensen Funeral & Cremation Services at 847-515-8772. Karen Ann “Yaya” Wells: The visitation will be from 9 a.m. until the 11 a.m. funeral service Thursday, Oct. 27, at Grace Lutheran Church, 1300 Kishwaukee Valley Road, Woodstock. Burial will be in McHenry County Memorial Park Cemetery in Woodstock. For information, call Schneider-Leucht-Merwin & Cooney Funeral Home at 815-338-1710. Stanley G. Wendt: The visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25, at DeFiore-Jorgensen Funeral & Cremation Services, 10763 Dundee Road, Huntley. The visitation will continue from 9 a.m. until the 10 a.m. funeral Mass celebration Wednesday, Oct. 26, at St. Mary Catholic Church, 10307 Dundee Road, Huntley. For information, call the funeral home at 847-515-8772. Wayne J. Winnecke: The visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26, at Colonial Funeral Home, 591 Ridgeview Drive, McHenry. The visitation will continue from 9 to 9:40 a.m., proceeding to the 10:30 a.m. funeral Mass celebration Thursday, Oct 27, at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Cary. Interment will be in St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery in Palatine. For information, call the funeral home at 815-385-0063.

Church Memorial Fund, or the VFW Post STEPHEN W. WOJAS Relief Fund, or the Post 5040 Honor Guard. Born: July 5, 1948; in Chicago, IL For information call the Schneider, Leucht, HAROLD R. IRWIN Died: October 20, 2016; in Park Ridge IL Merwin & Cooney Funeral Home at 815 338 Born: October 21, 1919; in Argos, IN 1710 or visit our website at www.slmcfh.com. Died: October 22, 2016; in Woodstock, IL Stephen “Steve” W. Wojas, 68, of Algonquin IL passed Harold R. Irwin, 97, of away peacefully October 20, Woodstock died Saturday 2016 in Park Ridge IL. Born IRENE M. NOVOTNEY October 22, 2016 at Hearth- Born: June 4, 1933; in Chicago, IL in Chicago IL to the late Stestone Manor Nursing Home phen and Lottie Wojas July 5, 1948. Stephen Died: October 22, 2016; in Huntley, IL in Woodstock. proudly served in the US Air Force until 1972. He was born October 21, Beloved longtime significant other of JoIrene M. Novotney, 83, of Sun City, Huntley, 1919 in rural Argos, Indiana to Illinois passed away at her home on SaturAnne Thieman; loving father of Craig (Mary) Elmer O. and Iva (Middleton) day, October 22, 2016 after losing her battle Wojas, Carly (Benjamin) Larrabee, and Irwin. On August 10, 1941 he with cancer. Candace (Robert) Vodicka; Fond Grandfather married Jeanette M. McBride of Luke, Will, and Farrah Larrabee; Lainey, She was born June 4, 1933 in Chicago, the in Hampton, Virginia. Mallory, and Mila Vodicka; and Owen Wojas; daughter of Stanley and Angela Piekarczyk After graduating from Gall. She was raised in Cicero and graduated Stephen is also survived by his former wife, Culver, Indiana High School, he served his from Morton East High School. She made her Susan Wojas. country in the Army Air Corp in WWII. He He is predeceased by sisters, Joyce Sychta home in Cicero for a number of years and was a Charter and Life member of VFW Post on June 18, 1966 was united in marriage to and Connie Shewmaker. 5040 since 1946. He was a member of the Steve moved his family to Algonquin in Donald E. Novotney. The couple made their Post Honor Guard participating in over 200 1983, and served the community through his home in Lake Zurich, Illinois where they Graveside Services for Veterans. He was em- raised their family. She moved to Huntley heating and A/C business for more than 30 ployed by NICOR Gas Company for 30 years. in 2002. Irene enjoyed gardening, planting years. He was an avid fan of the Sox, Bears, After retiring he drove a bus for Sedom for Bulls, and Hawks ... and even tolerated the flowers and time outdoors. She especially several years. cherished the time she spent with her family Cubs. He maintained lifelong passions for Harold was an active member of the First good music and tennis. But most important and her grandchildren. United Methodist Church in Woodstock Donald E. Novotney loving husband preced- to Steve were his children and grandchildren. since 1947. He served on the church council ed her death several years earlier. He helped his children grow into successful and was chairman for one term. He served adults and wonderful parents, and was Her life revolved around her family. on various committees and was secretary/ always there for them with advice, affection, She is survived by her children, Susan treasure of the UM Men’s Fellowship for 20 and honesty. Papa Stevie cherished his (George) Myers of Mount Morris, Illinois, years. He was active with Boy Scout Troop grandkids, watching them grow and learn, Donald (Nancy) Novotney of Boyceville, 159 in the 1950’s and 1960’s. Harold and Wisconsin, Michael Corrigan of Crystal Lake, play and dance, smile and love. Jeanette enjoyed camping and taking many To know Steve was to love him; to be his Illinois, Deanna Campioni of Huntley, Illinois trips. They were charter members of the friend was to know you had someone to and Daniel (Keirsa) Novotney of Appleton, Woodstock Woodchucks Camping Club. They Wisconsin; her grandchildren, Nicki, D.J., count on for a good conversation, a hearty also delivering meals on wheels. He was a laugh, and a chilled glass of red wine. He will Crystal, Danny, Amanda, Jill, Carly, Ben & member of the Kiwanis Golden K Club. be missed; he will be loved; he will be with Maddie; thirteen Great-Grandchildren; her He is survived by his daughter, Nancy of us always. sisters, Virginia (Joseph) Matheu of Palos Woodstock; daughter in law, Joye (WestA memorial service will be held Thursday, Park, Illinois and Joan Dec of Darien, Illinois; man) Irwin of Kalaheo, Hawaii; grandOctober 27th, 2016 from 3:00 to 8:00pm as well as many nieces and nephews. children, Lisa (Ken) Ardanowski of The at Willow Funeral Home & Cremation Care, Thank you to the staff of Journey Care Colony, Texas and Scott (Susan) Irwin of Mt. Hospice for their support at her end. 1415 W. Algonquin Rd., Algonquin IL 60102. Pleasant, Iowa; 3 great grandchildren, Ella , Visitation will be from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Prayers at 6:30pm. Cremation rights have Matthew and Jack; and several nieces and Wednesday, October 26th at the DeFiore-Jor- been accorded. cousins. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made gensen Funeral Home, 10763 Dundee Road, He was preceded in death by his wife, in Stephen’s memory to The Melanoma Huntley IL. A Funeral Mass will be held at Jeanette; his son, Richard Irwin; his parents; 2:00 p.m. on Thursday and the family will Research Foundation, join.melanoma.org/ and in-laws, Ralph and Ada (Chapman) donate. greet friends after 1:00 p.m. at St. Mary McBride; sister-in-laws and brother-in-laws; Catholic Church, 10307 Dundee Road, HuntFor more information, please visit willowfh. a nephew; and a great nephew. ley IL. Burial will be in Crystal Lake Memorial com or call 847-458-1700. Visitation will be from 3:00 until 7:00 pm Park Cemetery. on Friday, October 28, 2016 at Schneider, In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made Leucht, Merwin & Cooney Funeral Home 1211 to the American Cancer Society. N. Seminary Ave. Woodstock. The visitation For more information please call 847-515will continue Saturday October 29, 2016 8772 or online condolences can be directed from 10:00 am until the 11:00 am funeral ser- to www.defiorejorgensen.com vice at First United Methodist Church 201 W. South St. Woodstock. Burial with full military honors provided by VFW Post 5040 will be in Oakland Cemetery in Woodstock. Please, no flowers, rather memorials may be made to the First United Methodist • Continued from page A13

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WHEN: 12:30 & 7 p.m. Oct. 25 WHERE: McHenry County College’s Luecht Conference Center, 8900 Route 14, Crystal Lake COST & INFO: Historian and storyteller Barry Bradford will discuss the 50-year reign of Queen Elizabeth II (below), including her epic mishandling of the death of Princess Diana, and changes to the monarchy, the nation she serves and the world. Free. Information: www.facebook.com/ events/1073143456086111.

CONFIRMATION 2016 – Ridgefield Crystal Lake Presbyterian Church welcomed its 2016 confirmation class into Christian fellowship. Pictured (from left) are the Rev. John Dillon, mentor Cindy Theobald, Sophie Newman, Noah Viner, Anna Larsen, Abby Nelson, mentor Cathy Christensen, teacher Raechel Sowa and youth elder Nate Zacher.

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WHEN: 5:30 p.m. Oct. 25 WHERE: McHenry Recreation Center, 3636 Municipal Drive, McHenry COST & INFO: Children ages 2 and older will receive a mini pumpkin to decorate. There also will be pumpkin-themed games, pizza, drinks and popcorn. Cost: $10 a child, $1 adults. Registration required. Information: 815-363-2160 or cwitt@ci.mchenry.il.us.

• 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. – Ozobot construction, McHenry Public Library, 809 Front St., McHenry. Kindergartners through third-graders can start learning computer coding with Ozobots by programming construction-themed robots to either forklift or bulldoze small boxes around a miniature construction job site. Free. Registration required. Information: 815-385-0036 or www.mchenrylibrary.org. • 7 p.m. – “The College Application Process,” Dundee Library, 555 Barrington Ave., East Dundee. Free. Registration required. Information: 847-4283661 or www.frvpld.info. • 7 p.m. – Heroin forum, Joyful Harvest Church, 5050 N. Johnsburg Road, Johnsburg. Topic will be “On Death and Dying: The Heroin Epidemic – How Bad is It?” presented by Thyra Broten with guest speaker Kathlyn Long. Free. Information: 847-4974569 or pastor@joyfulharvest.org. • 7 p.m. – Taize prayer service, First Congregational Church, 461 Pierson St., Crystal Lake. Service incorporates song, chant, scripture, candles and silence to foster reconciliation and peace. Free. Information: 815-459-3321. • 7 to 8:30 p.m. – Lifetree Cafe, The Pointe, 5650 Route 14, Crystal Lake. Featuring a discussion of inspiring stories. Free. Information: 815-459-1441.

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STEAK NIGHT – The McHenry VFW Post 4600 hosted its annual Steak Fry & Dinner Dance Sept. 10. It was fry-your-own, but Chef Ed Beekil (left) made himself available for those in doubt. After dinner, the crowd enjoyed raffle baskets and danced to the music of the 18-piece Lakes Area Swing Band.

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Scholarships available through Friends of MCC Foundation The Friends of McHenry County College Foundation is offering more than 50 scholarships for the spring 2017 semester at MCC. More than $90,000 will be awarded. The scholarships vary in amount and type of award and include those based on need, merit and/or program of study. In addition to several general scholarships, specialized scholarships are available in accounting, anthropol-

ogy, art, business, community service, culinary, cultural diversity, fire science/EMT, fitness instructor training, GED, graphic arts, health care, horticulture, humanities, journalism, manufacturing, music, nursing, STEM and more. The application deadline is at 4:30 p.m. Nov. 4. For information, visit www.mchenry.edu/scholarships, call 815-455-8721 or email foundation@mchenry.edu.

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Retirement only a dream for some low-income workers By MARIA INES ZAMUDIO The Associated Press

CHICAGO – It was a striking image. A photo of an 89-year-old man hunched over, struggling to push his cart with frozen treats. Fidencio Sanchez works long hours every day selling the treats because he couldn’t afford to retire. The photo and his story went viral and thousands of people donated more than $384,000 for his retirement. His story is a window into a dark reality: Many low-wage workers say they can’t afford to retire. With no money saved for retirement, home care worker Gwen Strowbridge, 71, of Deerfield, Florida, plans to stay on the job until she can’t physically work anymore. “I can’t see it in the future. I’ll stop working if my health won’t allow me to keep working,” Strowbridge said. Now 71, she works six days per week caring for a 100-year-old woman in Florida. Studies have found that about one-third of low-wage workers like Strawbridge say they’ll never be able to afford retirement. The problem is particularly acute among minority women. A 2016 study by The Associated

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Rain, temperatures mean good Illinois pumpkin crop

URBANA – University of Illinois pumpkin crop experts said this year’s harvest looks to be much better than last year, when yield losses were predicted. Illinois plant pathologist Mohammad Babadoost said the pumpkin crop in Illinois had enough rain but not too much, and temperatures were warm and dry, “which pumpkins love.” Illinois is the country’s top pumpkin-producing state. About 90 percent of the pumpkins grown in the U.S. come from within a 90-mile radius of Peoria. Unlike last year, Babadoost said, there will be “no shortage of pumpkin pie at the Thanksgiving table” this holiday season. The one hiccup this year was in mid-August, when the fast-spreading fungus downy mildew appeared in some fields.

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A grateful Fidencio Sanchez pushes his paletas cart one last time Sept. 21 before a group of reporters after accepting a check for $384,290 during a news conference outside the ice cream shop, Paleteria y Neveria Poncho, where he rented the cart in Chicago’s Little Village. Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research found that one-quarter of workers 50 and older say they won’t retire. Among low-wage workers, earning less than $50,000 a year, it was 33 percent. Strowbridge’s first job, in the 1960s,

paid 98 cents an hour, setting her out on a path of low-wage jobs that stretched across five decades. She raised three sons with her husband, Roy, a dock attendant who unloaded cargo from boats. The couple was forced to use the little money they had saved for retire-

But experts said it was confined to a small area in Tazewell County.

Naval Station Great Lakes spokesman John Sheppard said its sailors are excited to help with the task. “It’s a pretty simple, little mission. It’s different,” Sheppard said. “Happy to do it.” Vargas said the trucks are expected to make 24 trips between now and February. Obama’s presidential library is expected to open in 2021 in the Jackson Park neighborhood on Chicago’s South Side.

Obama’s library materials to travel from D.C. to Illinois

HOFFMAN ESTATES – Some of the White House materials bound for President Barack Obama’s presidential library in Chicago will start making their way from Washington, D.C., to Illinois this week. Beginning Wednesday, commercial trucks will carry documents, artifacts and gifts accumulated over Obama’s tenure to a temporary storage facility in Hoffman Estates, the Chicago Tribune reported. Air Force Lt. Col. Vianesa Vargas, the Air Force logistician overseeing the move, said over two dozen troops in Washington, D.C., will take materials now stored at the National Archives and Records Administration and load them onto semitrailers for the 700-mile trip. “We don’t get to look in any of the boxes,” Vargas said. “We move the boxes. We move the crates. We fulfill the mission.” Vargas said about 40 sailors from Naval Station Great Lakes will unload the material in Hoffman Estates.

U of Illinois-Springfield has food pantry for students

SPRINGFIELD – A graduate student at the University of Illinois’ Springfield campus has started a food pantry for students. Malayzja Anderson is helping to stock donated, nonperishable food items for the new UIS Cares initiative. She told The (Springfield) State Journal-Register that student meal plans start to deplete around this time of the semester so students may not eat as much. She said UIS Cares lets them “come in and just grab something to supplement them.” The pantry will be open Nov. 17 and Dec. 1. Organizers said students also can email them to set up a time to pick up food.

ment on family medical issues. Strowbridge stopped working briefly after she turned 63 to care for her husband, who had quadruple bypass heart surgery. Their Social Security benefits weren’t enough to cover medical expenses, rent, utilities and food. When he died, she went back to work. Jacquelyn B. James, co-director of Boston College’s Center on Aging and Work, said it is common for low-wage workers to stay on the job, with no plans for retirement. “It is really easy for them to say, ‘I’m going to work forever,’ but things happen,” James said. Among those things: health issues. A 2016 report by the nonpartisan research nonprofit National Institute on Retirement Security shows that many black, Latina and Asian women have to work past retirement age to be able to afford basic expenses. Women were 80 percent more likely than men to be impoverished. The research showed that for men between 70 and 74, about 19 percent of their income comes from wages. For women, it’s about 15 percent. “You couldn’t put nothing in the bank because I was always underpaid,” Strowbridge said. “I just didn’t make enough to save.”

Those who want to donate can find drop-off locations around the UIS campus. Needed items include canned vegetables, cereal, snacks and sauces.

Driver surrenders after fleeing crash that killed 3

MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee police said a motorist who fled after causing a car crash that killed three women from Chicago and injured their Uber driver has surrendered to authorities. Investigators said the 23-year-old man driving a Lexus SUV ran a stoplight in downtown Milwaukee early Sunday and slammed into a car whose 41-year-old driver was giving the women an Uber ride. The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the victims as 32-year-old Amy Taylor, 30-year-old Ashley Sawatzke and 35-year-old Lindsey Cohen. The Uber driver was taken to a hospital with serious injuries. Police said a male passenger was in the SUV, but they provided no information about him.

– Wire reports

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gers in a dark tour bus filled with screams of terror and agony. The retired factory worker had OKLAHOMA CITY – Authorities spent an evening gambling at are hunting for a man suspected a desert casino and was sound of killing his aunt and uncle, shootasleep when the bus heading to ing two police officers, stealing Los Angeles smashed into the a patrol car and carjacking other rear of a slow-moving tracvehicles in a violent rampage in tor-trailer. The crash killed the the Oklahoma City area, all while bus driver and 12 passengers and apparently taunting law enforceinjured 31 other people. ment via social media. “I can’t believe how many The officers were shot Sunday died,” she said, sobbing Monday night as they responded to a as she recovered from bumps, report of shots fired in the town bruises and a sore back. “It was of Wellston, 35 miles northeast of so horrible. These images are Oklahoma City, according to the going to stay in my head for life.” Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office. The officers’ injuries weren’t In Aleppo attacks, Syrian life-threatening, and both are expected to recover, said Jessica troops take high ground BEIRUT – Syrian government Brown Oklahoma State Bureau of forces and their allies on Monday Investigation spokeswoman. captured strategic high ground The sheriff’s office said one in embattled Aleppo as Russia person was arrested after the – a key ally of Syrian President shooting but that a second susBashar Assad – said it was not pect, 38-year-old Michael Vance, planning more “humanitarifled in a patrol car. an pauses” in the fighting in Vance is suspected of later the city’s eastern, rebel-held shooting at a woman and stealing districts. her vehicle at a mobile home The fighting in Aleppo came as park near Wellston, then driving 8 airstrikes hit towns in the northmiles to the home of his aunt and western province of Idlib, killing uncle in Luther, and killing them, at least 13 people, according to Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office the Britain-based Syrian Obserspokesman Mark Opgrande said. vatory for Human Rights and the Officials: Bus driver didn’t Local Coordination Committees. brake before hitting big rig They said the people killed were in the towns of Kfar Takharim and PALM SPRINGS, Calif. – Ana Car didn’t remember the sudden Khan Sheikhoun, where a market was hit. impact, only that she woke up – Wire reports among dead and injured passen-

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Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with local farmers Monday at Bedners Farm Fresh Market in Boynton Beach, Fla.

Trump rejects ‘phony’ media polls, insists ‘we are winning By STEVE PEOPLES and JONATHAN LEMIRE The Associated Press

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. – A defiant Donald Trump blamed his campaign struggles on “phony polls” from the “disgusting” media on Monday, fighting to energize his most loyal supporters as his path to the presidency shrinks. With just 14 days until the election, the Republican nominee campaigned in battleground Florida as his team conceded publicly as well as privately that crucial Pennsylvania may be slipping away to Democrat Hillary Clinton. That would leave him only a razor-thin pathway to the 270 electoral votes needed to win the White House on Nov. 8. Despite continued difficulties with women and minorities, Trump refuses to soften his message in the campaign’s final days to broaden his coalition. Yet he offered an optimistic front in the midst of a three-day tour through Florida as thousands began voting there in person. “I believe we’re actually winning,” Trump declared during a round-table discussion with farmers gathered next to a local pumpkin patch. A day after suggesting the First Amendment to the Constitution may give journalists too much freedom, he insisted that the media are promoting biased polls to discourage his supporters from voting. “The media isn’t just against me. They’re against all of you,” Trump told cheering supporters later in St. Augustine. “They’re against what we represent.” In more bad news for Trump, a new poll shows young voters turning to Clinton now that the race has settled down to two main candi-

dates. Clinton now leads among likely voters 18 to 30 years in age by 60 percent to 19 percent, according to a new GenForward survey. Young black voters already were solidly in her corner, and now young whites are moving her way, according to the survey by the Black Youth Project at the University of Chicago with the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. With Trump on the defensive, Democrat Clinton worked to slam the door on his candidacy in swing state New Hampshire while eyeing a possible Democratic majority in the Senate. The former secretary of state campaigned alongside New Hampshire Gov. Maggie Hassan, who is running for the Senate, and Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren, who was merciless as she seized on recent revelations of Trump’s predatory sexual language and several allegations of sexual assault. “He thinks that because he has a mouth full of Tic Tacs, he can force himself on any woman within groping distance,” Warren charged. “I’ve got news for you Donald: Women have had it with guys like you.” Trump has denied all of the recent allegations, and he addressed a new one Monday in an interview with WGIR radio in New Hampshire. He called the accusations “total fiction” and lashed out at former adult film performer Jessica Drake, who said Saturday that he had grabbed and kissed her without permission and offered her money to visit his hotel room a decade ago. “One said, ‘He grabbed me on the arm.’ And she’s a porn star,” Trump said. He added, “Oh, I’m sure she’s never been grabbed before.”

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MANCHESTER, N.H. – Joining forces in the presidential campaign’s final stretch, Hillary Clinton and Sen. Elizabeth Warren pounded Donald Trump on Monday for disrespecting women and denigrating U.S. troops assisting Iraqis in their push to retake the city of Mosul. “He’s basically declaring defeat before the battle has even started,” Clinton said, referring to Trump’s tweet on Sunday calling the new fight against the Islamic State group “a total disaster.” Clinton said her Republican rival is “proving to the world what it means to have an unqualified commander in chief.” Warren, riffing off Trump’s insult to Clinton in the final debate, warned the businessman that “nasty women are tough, nasty women are smart and nasty women vote.” The back-to-back assault on Trump underscored what has drawn Clinton to Warren, with whom she has little previous relationship. The Massachusetts senator has needled Trump with gusto throughout the campaign, often provoking a prickly response from the Republican. She’s also become a fierce defender of Clinton, validating the former secretary of state’s progressive credentials with those skeptical of Clinton’s long ties to Wall Street. But if Clinton wins, Warren is expected to turn from cheerleader into watchdog – a towering presence in the Senate trying to hold Clinton to campaign promises on issues such as student debt and Wall Street reform, while also guarding against nominees with deep ties to the

financial industry. Perhaps seeking to reassure Warren that she’ll hold her ground in office, Clinton praised the Massachusetts senator’s work on curbing Wall Street excess and said she looked forward to “working with her to rewrite the rules of our economy.” Warren laid down her own marker, making sure to brand Clinton’s policy blueprint as a “progressive agenda.” Clinton and Warren made their joint appearance on a sun-splashed fall day in New Hampshire, a battleground state with one of the most competitive Senate races in the country. Underscoring Democrats’ increasing confidence in the presidential race just over two weeks from Election Day, both women devoted significant portions of their remarks to bolstering the party’s down-ballot candidates. If Clinton wins the election and Democrats also carry the Senate, she would have more leeway in getting through nominees for top jobs. Liberals with ties to Warren and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders – who challenged Clinton for the Democratic nomination – have already started outlining specific people they’re hoping end up in senior posts at the White House and agencies. That includes Labor Secretary Tom Perez, a top liberal pick to run the Justice Department, where he previously oversaw the civil rights division; Gary Gensler, the Clinton campaign’s chief financial officer who won praise as a tough regulator at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission; former senators Byron Dorgan and Ted Kaufman; and economists Joseph Stiglitz, Christina Romer and Heather Boushey.

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People arrive Monday at a camp for displaced families in Dibaga, near Mosul, Iraq. then the goat died,” she said. Mosul, the largest city controlled by the Islamic State group, is still home to more than 1 million civilians. The government and international aid groups fear that a sudden mass exodus will overwhelm the few camps set up on its outskirts. The massive offensive is expected to take weeks, if not months, and with supply routes cut off by the fighting, many

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QAYARA, Iraq – Bayda Muhammad Khalaf followed the government’s advice to stay in her home with her husband and seven children as Iraqi troops advanced near their remote village outside militant-held Mosul. But after the Islamic State fighters fled and Iraqi troops didn’t appear, their tiny supply of food quickly ran out, and the family had to flee to search for territory firmly under government control. When the Mosul offensive began a week ago, departing IS fighters warned villagers to stay off the roads and surrounding fields, which the militants had mined. So Khalaf waited until she saw a passing shepherd, and then she and her family made the eight-hour walk out of no man’s land behind a herd of sheep. “We were starving,” she said. They had watched the start of the offensive on TV and thought Iraqi forces were on the way, but the troops’ progress has been slow, and Mosul’s southern approach is littered with dozens of villages, some with no more than 20 homes. Eventually, Khalaf couldn’t produce enough breast milk for her infant daughter. “I started giving her goat’s milk, but

er than in the direction of the advancing troops, who are converging from the north, east and south. Camps have been set up to accommodate 60,000 people, but about 200,000 are expected to be displaced in the first weeks of the offensive, according to the Norwegian Refugee Council. Both the Iraqi government and Kurdish authorities are mired in an economic crisis brought on by low oil prices and say they do not have the resources to care for such a large number of displaced people. So they have urged everyone to stay put. “We have a comprehensive plan for the evacuation of the civilians,” said Maj. Gen. Qassim al-Maliki, the head of the Iraqi army’s 9th Division. “The plan is to keep them in their houses until it becomes safer.” That means huddling indoors, often with no electricity or running water, as explosions and gunfire echo outside. Those living near the front lines are often out of reach of aid groups. Those who somehow manage to cross the battle lines, like Khalaf’s family, face other challenges. The Kurds have taken in hundreds of thousands of people, but Sunni Arabs, who make up most of Mosul’s population, are viewed with suspicion.

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Now we want it all

Until about three days ago, some fans might have wondered whether it would be enough for their team just to play in a World Series. Now that it’s finally a reality, we know the answer: No. It’s not enough. We want it all. The Cubs win Saturday to clinch their first NL pennant since 1945 set off a wild celebration. Strangers hugged and high-fived; chilFor the record dren called parents and grandparents; If the Cubs can make it to the people shed tears. World Series, they might as Tonight, the Cubs well go ahead and win it, too. will open the World Series against the Indians at Progressive Field in Cleveland, and that’s all behind us. It has been 108 years since the Cubs last won the World Series. Generations of fans have lived their entire lives and never seen it. Those are the people whom so many Cubs fans thought of Saturday, our parents and grandparents and aunts and uncles. Over all of those decades of close calls and pratfalls, a mystique has developed around the Cubs, the notion that somehow there’s something noble in cheering for a team that never wins it all. It’s nonsense. Losing is no fun. It’s not fun when it happens, and it’s not fun looking back on. Do we love the players on the teams from 1969, 1984, 2003? Yes. But they regret not getting it done as much as anyone. If the Cubs can take this best-of-seven series from the Indians, they can clear a slate that is smudged with decades’ worth of what-ifs and coulda-beens, of bad management decisions and untimely errors. “Cubbie occurrences,” former Cubs Manager Lou Piniella called them. The 2016 Cubs have been the best team in baseball all season long. They won 103 games in the regular season, the most since 1910. When they’ve faced adversity, they haven’t panicked, even as some fans braced for a collapse that seemed inevitable. After they were shut out in back-toback games against the Los Angeles Dodgers and fell behind 2 games to 1 in the series, they rallied, winning three games in a row by comfortable margins. Perhaps what our lifetime of experience conditioned us to believe was inevitable isn’t any more. If the Cubs can make it to the World Series, they might as well go ahead and win it, too. We’ve waited long enough. Now we want it all.

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ANOTHER VIEW

New ideas needed for retirement

For decades now, each successive generation of Americans has been less prepared for retirement than the one before, the result of a broken system that is leaving seniors with too little income in their golden years. That’s why new ideas are needed for getting young workers to save even just a little each month, because while a slight majority of millennials say they are confident they’ll have adequate savings when it comes time to retire, the hard numbers say something very different. According to a GenForward survey released recently, more than 40 percent of Americans between the ages of 25 and 30 have no retirement savings whatsoever. They are part of a generation whose earning power has been clipped by rising college costs, stagnant wages and the Great Recession, so saving has been a low priority. But they also are facing fewer options.

As pensions faded in popularity, along with the union strength that won benefits for workers, employees were left to rely on 401(k) plans, which move the risk from employer to employee and do not offer fixed payouts. But many workers are finding even those unavailable. From 1999 to 2011, the share of employees being offered an employer-based retirement account fell from 61 percent to 53 percent. With that the case, millennials are looking at a stark future, and they don’t have to look far. Forty percent of baby boomers have saved nothing for retirement, and only a quarter of Americans ages 55 to 64 will have enough savings. They’ll have to rely only on Social Security, with its declining value. Ultimately, 9 percent will face extreme poverty in retirement, and 24 percent will live in near-poverty. That’s what happens when so many people don’t have the

easy option of having retirement savings automatically come out of their paycheck. And that’s why California’s plan is so intriguing. California now is offering a state-run retirement program to nearly 7 million private-sector workers. Officials still are working out many of the details, but the plan will operate much like a 401(k), with little risk to the state, which won’t contribute and won’t have to cover losses. Eventually, all companies with at least five employees will have to offer their own plan or enroll in the state plan, which automatically will enroll employees and start setting away 3 percent of pay, rising 1 percent annually until it reaches 8 percent, unless the employee opts out. There still are a lot of unknowns with such a plan, but done correctly, it could replace the pensions lost to history. State officials nationwide should keep an eye on it.

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VIEWS Rich Miller Barman will be forced to raise your property taxes to fuel more wasteful government spending for his political boss. You pay more, and Bartman will side with his boss.” As we’ve discussed before, the Republicans truly believe they have found the magic elixir this year by constantly invoking the horribly unpopular Madigan’s name. GOP Rep. Dwight Kay, for instance, was quoted in the Belleville News Democrat last week as saying: “The first thing we need to do to get the budget balanced is to see that Mike Madigan goes home.” That’s a pretty tall order, but if it works electorally and the Republicans hold onto their incumbents like Kay and pick up some Democratic seats, they’ll undoubtedly say Madigan has become so toxic to his own members it’s time for him to go. Some of the Republican ads I’ve seen this year mention Madigan’s name even when it’s not particularly relevant to the ads’ messaging. Perhaps the inclusion gives the attack added weight because Madigan is so

unpopular. It’s also likely designed to keep the Republican “theme” going regardless of content. But I also have come to suspect it’s being done so they can claim they used Madigan in almost all of their negative ads and that’s why they prevailed over the Democrats. And, hey, if it doesn’t work, well, just look at Gov. Rauner’s comments throughout the summer and fall for a preview of what they’ll say the day after the election. The governor repeatedly has pointed to Madigan’s “undemocratic” legislative district map, which he says has “rigged” the election against the Republicans. You gotta figure he’ll use that as his excuse if Madigan comes out on top, as well as infinite references to Donald Trump’s expected miserable performance. But, wait. Aren’t quite a few pundits saying Trump’s repeated refrain the election will be rigged is hurting him further by depressing his base of support? They could be right, but Gov. Rauner has added a twist. “We’ve got a system that is rigged,” Rauner told WAND TV’s Doug Wolfe in late August. But then he did something that Trump isn’t doing. He talked about a solution. “We’ve got gerrymandered districts

that are shaped like spaghetti noodles in many cases designed to protect incumbents.” So, Rauner said, to fix this, Illinoisans need to support reforms, such as redistricting and term limits. And whenever Rauner says this, he adds the best way to get those reforms is to elect more people who will work with him, mainly Republicans. And the worst thing to do is to vote for anyone associated with his arch enemy Madigan. So, what Rauner is doing is quite clever. He uses Trump’s inflammatory rhetoric without all that “nasty” Trump baggage. Of course, if Trump does unintentionally depress his own base, that would be really bad news for Rauner, who is counting on that base to turn out and vote his way – which is one reason why he won’t say anything that directly criticizes Trump. What’s that old saying about the best laid plans? Jack Franks, the Democrat, was able to avoid defeat for 18 years in a Republican district, which makes Rauner’s argument about redistricting reform look just a little silly. The point is, though, strange things happen in politics. Stay tuned.

• Rich Miller publishes Capitol Fax and CapitolFax.com.

IT’S YOUR WRITE GOP loses fiscal conservatism, family structure in Trump

To the Editor: Where were the GOP’s values last March when Trump started gaining? Why didn’t the leaders say this man does not reflect their values? He is divorced three times, marrying a younger trophy wife each time. For crying out loud, his wife is a model with nude pictures on the internet. Trump isn’t a fiscal conservative, has countless bankruptcies and can’t handle money. The GOP has shown its true colors: Win the White House at any cost. They lost sight of whom they were, even closing down the government. Politics is a dignified and noble pursuit; the GOP has turned it into “obstruct the president at every turn” for eight years. Your only criticism of Hillary Clinton is emails. She is noble and dignified. She stood by her man during scandal, keeping the family together. Eileen Gurak Oakwood Hills

State not supporting schools

To the Editor: Mrs. Jensen’s letter about her taxes on a condo in Florida versus a home in Cary speaks precisely to my point. Her condo in Florida is worth twice as much as her home in Cary, but her taxes in Cary are twice that of her condo. The state of Florida supports public education and is in the top 10 in the nation with state aid to schools. Illinois, on the other hand, ranks 49th in the nation in state aid to education, even though the Illinois Constitution requires the state to pay the majority of educational expenses. It’s simple math: If the state paid what the law requires, our property taxes would be reduced in excess of 30 percent. Like I pointed out, consolidation may be, in some cases, good for students and taxpayers. But, our state legislators refuse to reduce our property taxes and refuse to follow the Illinois Constitution, and that is the paramount reason why our taxes are so high. And, Superintendent Leslie Schermerhorn should know this and

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should be articulating this, but it is Illinois, and it’s politics. Dr. Ron Erdmann Spring Grove

We will get president we deserve

To the Editor: As I read the letters for and against every candidate for office, I am reminded of the end of the Nixon era. During that time, comments ranged from how great the USA must be to “air their dirty laundry in public” to the comment from a Canadian neighbor stating when we come out of

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that nightmare the world will understand how very strong the USA is. Contrast that with today. Friends returning from overseas tell of constantly being asked, “What are you doing over there with this election?” and “How could these two be the best you could find?” With most, if not all, campaigns being run not by issues but by distortions, I feel electing either candidate would accomplish one thing: We will not get the president we need, we will get the one we deserve. Jim Cosgrove McHenry

• Tuesday, October 25, 2016

Democratic House candidate John Bartman was appointed to the ballot in July when Rep. Jack Franks (D-Marengo) dropped out of the race to run for McHenry County Board chairman. Bartman is not getting help from the House Democrats, who appear to have all but conceded. Franks’ district is solidly Republican. President Barack Obama lost it by 8 points four years ago. Franks has been able to win it because, well, he’s Jack Franks. He talks a good Republican line back home and takes some high-profile votes against his own party. Bartman is no Jack Franks. Even so, the Republicans say they want to “drown” any possible chance Bartman may have, particularly in a year like this. So, they’ve launched a negative cable TV blitz, with similar ads on radio and in the mail. As of Oct. 21, Republican candidate Steven Reick had reported $187,000 in contributions since Oct. 1, which is about $65,000 more than he and the Republicans spent in this district during the entire third quarter. “You can always judge a person by who their friends are,” the spot begins. “Take John Bartman, a hand-picked 2003 IDOT patronage hire of disgraced Gov. Rod Blagojevich, and chosen political tool of Mike Madigan. Under Speaker Madigan’s watchful eye,

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BUSINESS

What’s next for AT&T megadeal?

Looking at disputes

By TALI ARBEL

The Associated Press NEW YORK – AT&T is following in the footsteps of its rival Comcast in snapping up its own entertainment conglomerate – in this case, Time Warner. But what’s happened in the aftermath of Comcast’s 2011 purchase of NBCUniversal may cast a shadow over AT&T’s deal. Like that earlier transaction, the $85.4 billion combination of AT&T and Time Warner would create a giant new company that not only produces movies, TV shows and sports and news programming, but also delivers them to viewers. Time Warner owns popular channels such as HBO, CNN, TNT and TBS, plus Warner Bros. movies such as the Harry Potter and DC Comics superhero franchises, while AT&T has its mobile network and its DirecTV service. AT&T said it is looking for ways to provide innovative new services, which means leveraging Time Warner’s offerings to attract customers, analysts say. But doing so might easily limit consumer choice should AT&T decide, for instance, to withhold certain shows from its rivals or to grant better access to AT&T customers. Because AT&T is effectively buying one of its suppliers, not a rival, the deal doesn’t directly limit competition, and the company argues that regulators should approve it, possibly with conditions to protect consumers. That’s what happened in the case of Comcast and NBC. But such conditions leave lots of

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People walk past the Time Warner building Monday in New York. AT&T plans to buy Time Warner for $85.4 billion. room for interpretation and can be difficult to enforce. They’re also usually stamped with an expiration date. So for a glimpse of what the future might hold for AT&T and Time Warner, a look back at the Comcast-NBC merger can be instructive.

In Comcast’s shadow

Many of the government’s restrictions were designed to prevent Comcast, a giant cable company and internet-service provider, from favoring its own video offerings over those from online TV rivals such as Netflix or, on the other hand, keeping its programming from other cable or satellite TV companies. Comcast said that since 2011, there

has been only one violation of the more than 150 federal conditions placed on its deal for NBC. The conditions expire in 2018. But those conditions have been problematic, public interest groups and some competitors said last year during Comcast’s aborted attempt to acquire Time Warner Cable. “These sorts of behavioral conditions are very hard to write, very hard to enforce and don’t necessarily always give you the precise outcome you were looking for,” said John Bergmayer, senior staff attorney at public interest group Public Knowledge, which generally opposes media consolidation as harmful to consumers.

For instance: • Under the conditions set by the government, if Comcast puts news channels near each other on the TV lineup, it must include competitors’ channels in the same “neighborhood.” But Bloomberg said Comcast unfairly placed Bloomberg TV far away from other popular news and business networks, such as Comcast’s own CNBC. The Federal Communications Commission agreed with Bloomberg. • Comcast was required to provide broadband-only subscriptions that weren’t bundled with phone or cable service, so that people could sign up for internet and get any TV they wanted from online alternatives such as Amazon or Hulu. In 2012, Comcast was fined $800,000 for not doing enough to let customers know they could do this. • Comcast also was forced to treat all internet traffic on its network equally, a version of the government’s “net neutrality” rules designed, for instance, to make sure network owners such as Comcast and AT&T don’t put their own video programming in the internet fast lane while relegating rivals to the slow lane. In March, Public Knowledge complained that Comcast was violating that condition by allowing users to stream a Comcast service called Stream TV without it counting against their data caps. Comcast said this is allowable, part because Stream TV is a box-free cable service that isn’t subject to internet traffic rules. The FCC is looking into such issues.

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WORTH TALKIN’ ABOUT TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2016

ATLANTA – Shaquille O’Neal may have a new addition to his ever-growing list of nicknames: “The Big Doughnut.” Krispy Kreme Doughnuts said the basketball Hall of Famer is an owner of one of its downtown Atlanta franchises. The company said O’Neal is an owner of the Krispy Kreme location on Ponce de Leon Avenue in the city. O’Neal announced the news by tweeting out the Krispy Kreme logo with the message, “Ur favorite doughnut just got even HOTTER, baby.” Krispy Kreme is famous for its neon “hot doughnuts” sign announcing fresh treats.

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Oxford says Shakespeare Alan Alda asks scientists to will share credit for Henry VI explain energy to children

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Bill Murray is honored with the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor on Sunday at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington.

Bill Murray honored as he accepts Mark Twain prize for humor WASHINGTON – In an evening filled with jokes about Bill Murray’s elusiveness and quirky personality, it was David Letterman who provided the most touching moment as Murray was honored with the nation’s top prize for comedy. Murray, 66, received the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor on Sunday night at the Kennedy Center, joining several other “Saturday Night Live” alumni to win the annual award. After he was presented with a bust of Mark Twain, Murray handed it to a man in the first row of the audience and urged the crowd to pass it around. Known for living outside the Hollywood bubble, Murray admitted he was uncomfortable sitting in a box with his family while more than a dozen of his co-stars and collaborators spoke warmly about his body of work. “It’s really hard to listen to all those people be nice to you for two days,” Murray said. “You just get real suspicious.” His acceptance speech followed a heartfelt tribute by Letterman, who made a rare public appearance since his late-night show ended last June. Murray was a guest on Letterman’s shows 44 times over the years, and the two grew close, even spending time together at Letterman’s vacation home in Montana. After an appearance in 2003, Letterman told Murray his then-infant son would be christened that weekend. An hour later, Letterman said, a package was delivered to his office containing a handmade Irish linen christening gown. “That Saturday, my son, in Bill Murray’s christening gown, was christened at St. Ignatius in Manhattan, and we have this memory, we have this gift, we have this gesture for the rest of our lives,” Letterman said.

LONDON – The Bard was not a solo act. Oxford University Press’ new edition of William Shakespeare’s works will credit Christopher Marlowe as co-author of the three Henry VI plays, underscoring that the playwright collaborated with others on some of his most famous works. Marlowe, a playwright, poet and spy, will share billing in the latest version of the New Oxford Shakespeare being published this week. While scholars have long suspected that Shakespeare’s plays included the work of others, new analytical methods helped researchers conclude that sections bore the hallmarks of Marlowe’s hand. “Shakespeare, like other geniuses, recognized the value of other people,” Gary Taylor, a professor at Florida State University and the principal investigator of the new work, said Monday. “What is Shakespeare famous for? Writing dialogue – interactions between two people. You would expect in his life there would be dialogue with other people.” A team of 23 international scholars looked afresh at the man many consider the greatest writer in the English language. The challenge, put simply: If one is going to compile the complete works of Shakespeare one first has to determine what they are. The editors concluded that 17 of 44 works associated with Shakespeare had input from others. The scholars used computerized data sets to reveal patterns, trends and associations – analyzing not only Shakespeare’s words, but also those of his contemporaries.

STONY BROOK, N.Y. – Alan Alda wants scientists to answer a question for 11-yearold children: What is energy? The actor is a visiting professor at the Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science at Stony Brook University on eastern Long Island. He has been posing similar vexing questions to scientists since 2011. He said it’s important for scientists to be able to communicate complex concepts in a simple terms. He previously has sought simple definitions of time, color and sound. His first question sought a definition of a flame. His annual contest continues to be called the “Flame Challenge.”

Shailene Woodley faces trial in pipeline protest

MANDAN, N.D. – Actress Shailene Woodley is to stand trial in North Dakota early next year on charges related to her protest against the Dakota Access pipeline. Woodley was among 27 activists arrested Oct. 10. The “Divergent” star, who livestreamed her arrest on Facebook, pleaded not guilty last week to criminal trespass and engaging in a riot. Court documents show Woodley’s trial is scheduled Jan. 25 in state court in Mandan. She could face two months in jail and $3,000 in fines if convicted of the misdemeanors. The Standing Rock Sioux want construction of the $3.8 billion pipeline halted, saying it could taint water supplies and encroach on tribal burial sites.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS Singer-actress Barbara Cook is 89. Actress Marion Ross is 88. Singer Helen Reddy is 75. Singer Jon Anderson (Yes) is 72. Singer Taffy Danoff of Starland Vocal Band is 72. Guitarist Glenn Tipton of Judas Priest is 69. Actor Brian Kerwin is 67. Guitarist Matthias Jabs of Scorpions is 60. Actress Nancy Cartwright (“The

Simpsons”) is 59. Country singer Mark Miller of Sawyer Brown is 58. Drummer Chad Smith of Red Hot Chili Peppers is 55. Actor Michael Boatman (“The Good Wife,” “Spin City”) is 52. Comedian Samantha Bee is 47. Actor Craig Robinson (“The Office”) is 45. Singer Katy Perry is 32. Singer Austin Winkler (Hinder) is 32. Singer Ciara is 31.

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SHAQ BUYS INTO ATLANTA KRISPY KREME FRANCHISE

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TECHNOLOGY

Smart crib will rock your baby to sleep By STEVEN OVERLY The Washington Post

It’s a sound new parents know all too well: The middle-of-the-night wailing of an unsettled baby who needs cradled, rocked, cooed and lulled back to sleep for, they hope, a few more hours. For the fussiest babies, it is a ritual that can happen multiple times a night. A Los Angeles pediatrician fears that’s causing an exhaustion epidemic among new parents and has developed a technological fix he claims could give them precious more shut-eye. Snoo is an electronic bassinet that gently rocks from side to side and emits white noise to help ease a baby to slumber. The smart sleeper also can hear when a baby cries in the night and automatically adjust to quiet them back to rest without a parent’s intervention. The rocking motion and rhythmic sounds of the crib are meant to mimic the womb, a familiar environment for newborns that causes them to relax and fall asleep, said Dr. Harvey Karp, who co-founded smart-tech company Happiest Baby, with his wife, Nina Montée Karp. He has written several parenting guides, including “The Happiest Baby on the Block.” Snoo is meant to be used during the first six months after a baby is born, before they are able to crawl and potentially escape its low walls. Unlike human-propelled cradles, Snoo

reasons. The sleeper has been vetted by product safety regulators, but has not been reviewed medically, Karp said. It was being displayed for other physicians for the first time last weekend at the American Academy of Pediatrics national conference in San Francisco. Dr. Maida Lynn Chen is director of the Pediatric Sleep Disorders Center at Seattle Children’s Hospital. Snoo first popped up in her Facebook newsfeed earlier last week, and the child sleep specialist felt compelled to investigate the bed further. Chen took issue with the claim Snoo is “the smartest – and safest – baby bed ever made” as its website proclaims. “Certainly claims that it’s the safest bed are really misleading and potentially irresponsible,” she said. “It’s not been studied long term to my knowledge. Certainly at this point in time I’m not aware of any scientific studies that have looked at this bed compared to Photo provided by Happiest Baby via AP any other bed.” Snoo also will cost $1,160, conA smart bassinet, called Snoo, will rock a newborn and emit white noise to help them siderably more than a mass-market sleep. bassinet. Chen expressed concern the plugs into an electric outlet and moves that swaddles the baby and clips to the price point likely excludes parents bed, preventing the little one from roll- who are perhaps most susceptible to steadily throughout the night and exhaustion, such as single parents and ing onto its stomach, which Karp said emits the sound of either soft rain or those without parental leave benefits. the womb. Three built-in microphones can be dangerous for the baby. Karp Financing plans are available for those states unequivocally the sleeper does detect when a baby begins to cry, who need payment assistance, Karp triggering the bassinet to pick up speed not claim to prevent Sudden Infant said. Death Syndrome, or SIDS, a condition and increase its volume in an effort to The bassinet is available for preorin which an otherwise healthy babies calm the baby. der and will begin shipping Nov. 1. dies in its sleep for often inexplicable It also comes with a “Snoo sack”

Pixel doesn’t top the Android world – but it comes close By HAYLEY TSUKAYAMA The Washington Post

Google has taken itself down a very promising road with its new Pixel phone line, offering a level of polish and power that makes it very competitive with the market’s top phones. I admit I was a bit underwhelmed by the Pixel’s first appearance, which came at a Google launch event earlier this month. Google’s Nexus line of phones always had appealed well to the niche Android superfan audience, and on paper it didn’t seem the $750 Pixel really would offer that much more. Yet my mind changed after the company sent me a Pixel XL to review. Both this 5.5-inch phone and its smaller sibling run pure Android and feature Google’s voice-controlled Assistant. The Pixel XL proved to be an elegant, capable and – best of all –

useful phone. For one, it’s a nice-feeling phone. The Pixel has the right heft to it while still keeping a slim profile. It sits well in hand; its fingerprint reader is on the back of the phone, in keeping with a design decision made for the last Nexus phones. It’s a more natural position, and the reader is so snappy that you’re rarely left to linger on the reader for long. While HTC built the phone, Google completely designed it. It doesn’t have an ultra-slim, ultra sleek design, but it feels like more of a high-end phone thanks to its high-quality materials and how they sit in hand. I haven’t had the phone quite long enough to make a good determination of its battery, apart to say that it easily lasts me through a day of normal use and doesn’t eat up as quickly, even during testing. The phone also charges very quickly, which is a serious point

in its favor, especially when traveling. But the real point of the Pixel seems to be to show off the full extent of its system and its fancy new software. The phone will get the latest updates of Google’s software first, and come out of the box with the company’s latest system, Android Nougat. Google’s Assistant shows a lot of promise, providing much of the same information and features as Siri in a smoother and more conversational style. It isn’t perfect, but it is impressive – especially for a first try at creating an artificial intelligence assistant. There are many things I like to ask Assistant it simply cannot yet do, particularly when it comes to interacting with third-party services. But if Google’s aim was to replace its search bar with the voice-controlled Assistant, it’s well on its way to doing that given how well Assistant follows basic conversation.

If I had to pick some downsides, I’d say the camera is not always quite as crisp as competitors, particularly when it comes to taking portraits – though, as I said, the camera is very good overall. Also, it would be nice to have this phone be waterproof. Waterproofing is really a phone feature people probably don’t realize they want until it’s too late. And if you’re putting down the cash for the Pixel, it’s probably an investment you want to protect. Sure, the Pixel may not be a flashy buy, and lacks some of the high-end gloss of a top Android phone such as the Samsung S7 edge. But it hits the basics very well, and its performance and overall design show that Google finally may be serious about becoming a viable Android phone manufacturer on its own. If it is, the Pixel is an excellent first step in that direction.

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In some cases, Google Assistant even will anticipate your needs, such as when someone’s asking about getting sushi. An oval bubble appears with an offer to retrieve nearby sushi restaurants. After choosing one, you can tap for opening hours, directions or the menu. Reservations aren’t available yet, although Google is considering third-party integrations such as OpenTable for dinner and Airbnb for accommodations. Apple’s Messages doesn’t invoke the Siri virtual assistant the same way, but it already offers integration with third-party apps so you can make plans (and reservations) while chatting. Beyond planning, Google Assistant can give you the latest news and sports scores, translate phrases or do math calculations. Asking for directions will bring up Google Maps.

Limited smarts

The app’s intelligence still feels, well, limited. Although Google Assistant is an evolution of the Google Now feature that long has been on phones, it doesn’t do as much as Google Now in terms of identifying patterns or checking other Google services. For instance, if a friend asks you

when your flight leaves, Allo won’t try to suggest a reply, even though Google has your calendar. Likewise, Google Assistant won’t automatically offer traffic conditions or transit schedules for your regular commute the way Google Now does. You can request daily updates on the weather, news and sports. But you can’t get automatic updates whenever the score changes or a game ends. Google calls its Assistant a preview. Following its debut on Allo, it will arrive on a smart speaker called Google Home this fall.

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Beyond making its Assistant smarter, Google will need to persuade people they need yet another chat app, something that could be tough given that Google already offers four of them. Google’s Hangouts text and video calling service will be targeted at business users. Allo is the consumer offering, but won’t offer video calling. That’s where the Duo app comes in. And while Allo accounts are based on your phone number, not your Google ID, you can’t use Allo to receive regular texts. On Android, Google has Messenger for that.

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on small screens by suggesting replies based on context. If a friend asks how you’re doing, you can tap “Good tnx.” NEW YORK – Google wants to add Allo preserves chatting shortcuts such a middleman to your mobile chats – a as “u’’ for “you.” Apple offers somepersonal virtual assistant who’s not thing similar on its smartwatch, but shy about interjecting itself into the not phones or tablets. Allo also will conversation. analyze photos to suggest replies such The new Allo app promises to be as “beautiful smile” or “the skyline “smart,” sort of. Its Google Assistant looks great!” – at least for photos with will butt in with restaurant recomsmiles or skylines. Remember this mendations when someone types, is software, so its suggestions won’t “Want to get sushi?” It also can send always make sense. daily updates on weather and sports Of course, you’re free to type your and also will suggest replies to your own response. Sending a computfriends’ messages. er-generated reply to a friend can The idea is to keep the conversation feel, well, deceptive. Worse, it might flowing, so you don’t have to constant- make your friend wonder whether ly leave Allo to look up something your response is genuine. Having the else. suggestions appear in oval bubbles in Google released the free chat app the chat can make it seem as though a last month, just a week after Apple stranger has joined the chat (although updated its own Messages app with you can shut out Google by enabling the iOS 10 software update. Messages incognito mode). works on iPhones and iPads, while Allo will work for iPhones and AnPersonal assistant droid phones, but not tablets. When you’re chatting with someDo you really need another chat one, you’re often making plans. Gooapp? Here’s more on Allo to help you gle Assistant can retrieve information decide. on nearby restaurants, movie times and even the weather. Everyone in the Smart replies chat will see the Assistant’s replies Allo can help cut down on typing and can weigh in on the choices. The Associated Press

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I’m a 20-year-old college student and have had a job at the same retail store for two years. A few weeks ago, a mother walked in holding a baby that appeared to be about 6 months old. The first thing I noticed was he had numerous bruises. There were pronounced bruises under both eyes, another large one on his temple and several more visible on his arms and legs. I have heard horror stories about parents whose infants have a medical condition that causes them to bruise easily, but the parents are accused of child abuse. This mother seemed attentive to her baby, and I saw nothing in her behavior to make me think her child was in any danger. I didn’t say anything, but I keep wondering if I should have called the police or informed my manager. I’ve been telling myself there might have been an innocent explanation for the child’s injuries, but I don’t know if I screwed up. I didn’t want to meddle, and now I’m worried the baby might be suffering because I didn’t speak up. Any advice on what I should have done/should do in the future would be appreciated. – Second

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LOAN ADMINISTRATOR – FULL-TIME

Detail-oriented, multi-tasking team player needed for bank's busy lending department in Crystal Lake. Ideal candidates will possess outstanding customer service skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills and proficiency with common office computer programs. Some banking experience and college preferred. Commercial lending support & LaserPro experience highly preferred. Competitive compensation package includes health/dental/vision insurance, 401(k) & vacation. Fax resume and cover letter to Golden Eagle Community Bank at: 815-893-5035. Only qualified applicants will be considered.

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