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Deadline is Friday for Everyday Hero nods We’ve received about two dozen nominations so far for our annual Everyday Heroes awards, and it’s looking like we’re going to have a great group of honorees.

For about the past 10 years, we’ve asked our readers to nominate those unsung individuals in our community who go above and beyond to make a difference in the lives of our neighbors.

In recent years, we’ve sought nominations for those who work in specific fields. Last year, for example, we honored first responders who are Everyday Heroes: police officers, firefighters, paramedics and EMTs who made a special impact on others’ lives.

This year, we are asking readers to nominate veterans of our armed forces who are making a difference in our community as well as non-veterans who, in some special way, are helping veterans.

Here’s the thing, though: Friday is the deadline to submit your nominations.

Do you know any veterans or residents helping veterans deserving of an Everyday Hero

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COP DOES SPEEDING STUDENT A FAVOR BY TYING NECKTIE

MENOMONIE, Wis. – A Wisconsin police officer who stopped a speeding college student who was late for a presentation ended up tying his necktie for him.

WBAY-TV reported the Menomonie Police Department posted dash cam video of the Nov. 30 traffic stop exchange on its Facebook page Tuesday.

The video shows Officer Martin Folczyk pulling up behind the University of Wisconsin-Stout student in a parking lot. The student explained he was speeding because he was late to give a presentation and was trying to find a friend who could tie his necktie.

Folczyk asked for the tie and made a knot for the student. He even adjusted it after the student put it on.

The officer sent the student on his way with a warning to slow down.

– Wire report

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CORRECTION An article on page A6 in Wednesday’s edition incorrectly identified which school district is part of the property tax bill for Cary residents. A portion of Cary residents’ property tax bills goes toward Cary School District 26.

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ON THE COVER Larry Donley (left) and his wife, Helene, owners of Donley’s Wild West Town in Union sit down in their office Friday at Donley’s Wild West Town. The Donleys have decided to sell the 23-plus-acre amusement park and have listed the property in the Hammacher Schlemmer holiday catalog for $7 million.

See story on page A3.

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Randy Donley watches the snow fall Friday at Donley’s Wild West Town in Union. The Donleys have decided to sell and listed the property in Hammacher Schlemmer for $7 million.

They’re eager for folks to know they’ll be open this summer if the amusement park doesn’t sell, and they’re hoping that, even if it does sell, it’ll still be open.

Donley’s Wild West Town listed for sale for $7 million in holiday catalog

By CYNTHIA WOLF

editorial@shawmedia.com UNION – It’s down to the wire, and you still haven’t located that perfect holiday gift for the guy or gal who has everything.

How about a 23-plus-acre amusement park, complete with Wild Westthemed buildings, a junior-sized steam locomotive and railway, two residences, a warehouse, museum, restaurant, convention hall, commercial kitchen and more? It’s right there on page 6 of Hammacher Schlemmer’s holiday catalog, and only $7 million.

Any area cowpoke knows the above

in. I still put in seven days a week all summer.”

The Donleys opened Wild West Town, originally called the Seven Acres Museum, in 1974. It was a repository for Larry Donley’s burgeoning, eclectic Larry Donley, co-owner of Donley’s Wild West Town in Union collection of everything from phonographs to Adolf Hitler’s silverware. describes just one place: Donley’s Wild new will come along to take the propOver the years, as adjacent properWest Town in Union, where genera- erty’s reins. But he and his wife of 65 ty became available, the Donleys extions of kids have panned for “gold,” years, Helene, are adamant that, should panded. In part to alleviate the boreclimbed atop a pony’s saddle and no buyer sidle up, the park will open for dom of some of the young children thrilled to the thrice-daily, live-action business as usual come spring. dragged along to the museum and Wild West shows.

“At my age, you have days that you antique village by their parents, the “We’re not closing,” were the first don’t feel good and days when you Donleys added the ever-popular Sweet words out of the mouth of Larry Don- shouldn’t be at work,” Larry Donley ley, who, at age 87, is hoping someone said. “But I don’t regret any time I put See WILD WEST TOWN, page A12

“At my age, you have days that you don’t feel good and days when you shouldn’t be at work, but I don’t regret any time I put in. I still put in seven days a week all summer.”

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HOW THE WEST WAS SOLD

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Gas prices locally, nationwide tick up in time for holiday travel

By JORDYN REILAND

jreiland@shawmedia.com Gasoline prices have risen just in time for the holidays, a trend which could cause many to dig deeper into their wallets into January.

This is the largest increase nationwide in December in six years, according to GasBuddy. Since 2011, gas prices have increased during December just once, in 2013, when the national average rose five cents.

OPEC’s announced its decision to cut crude oil production on Nov. 30 and oil prices rose almost immediately, said Patrick DeHaan, senior petroleum analyst at GasBuddy.

DeHaan said the agreement pushed gasoline prices higher in 41 states, including the state of Illinois. The average price of gas in Illinois is currently $2.39 – more than 28 cents higher than it was a month ago. This time last year gas averaged $2.00

Sampling of gas prices in McHenry County n Woodstock: $2.49 n Algonquin: $2.29 n Marengo: $2.35

Source: GasBuddy a gallon.

“At a time of year Americans are busy opening their wallets to shop for gifts, they’ll have to dig deeper to fill their tanks, too,” he said.

In McHenry County, those at the pump could pay anywhere from $2.49 in Woodstock, $2.29 in Algonquin or $2.35 in Marengo.

Despite this projected increase, this will not likely discourage travelers from their holiday plans.

“We find that with gas prices among the lower they have been, motorists don’t feel that prices are very expensive still,” DeHaan said. “In the relative scheme of things prices remain affordable and Americans remain undeterred.”

In the short term, motorists can expect gas prices to “rise gently” in the next week or two to catch up with the rise in crude oil prices, DeHaan said. Gas prices will likely settle in the beginning of next year for about a month or so until mid- to late February when prices usually increase further, he said.

Motorists might see an increase in the spring, between early February through April, of 30 to 60 cents a gallon. That should not be cause for concern, DeHaan said, as the price of “summer grade” gasoline is typically higher.

Drivers can expect to see their spending on gasoline rise by $120 to $180 or more in 2017 because of the decrease in oil supply from oil producers.

YOUR GUIDE TO HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES IN McHENRY COUNTY AND BEYOND The following are holiday related events and activities in McHenry County and beyond. To have your event listed, visit PlanitNorthwest. com.

Featuring the work of 15 members of the guild.

Extended hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays. Free.

Information: www.clayworkersguild.com.

ONGOING HOLIDAY TRAIN DISPLAY, through Dec. 28, OLD COURTHOUSE ARTS CENTER HOLIDAY Prairie Lodge, 12880 Del Webb Blvd., Huntley.

SALE, through Dec. 30, Old Courthouse Arts Annual model train display presented by the Center, 101 N. Johnson St., Woodstock. Featuring Kishwaukee Valley & Eakin Creek Sun City Model 3-D objects, fiber arts of all kinds, jewelry and Railroad Club. Children must be accompanied all kinds of clever, offbeat objects with which by an adult. Free. Information: 847-669-2392 or to stuff stockings for the holiday season. Hours: www.sccah.com.

11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday and ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TREE & WREATH SALE, Sunday; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

Algonquin State Bank, 2400 N. Huntington Drive, Free admission. Information: www.oldcourthou- Algonquin. The Algonquin Lions Club will sell seartscenter.org or newsletter@oldcourthouFraser fir trees and wreaths from 5:30 to 8:30 seartscenter.org. p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

MUSEUM HOLIDAY DISPLAY, through Saturday and Sunday. Information: 847-877December, McHenry County Historical Society 1221or www.lionsclubofalgonquin.org.

Museum, 6422 Main St., Union. Along with the SANTA HOUSE VISITS, through Dec. 23, monthlong Christmas-themed quilt contest and Brink Street Market, 30-40 Brink St., Crystal show visitors can see a display of old sleds from Lake. Children and their families invited to visit Christmas memorabilia collector Dave Harms. with Santa. Bring a camera. Schedule: 6 to 8 The museum stage and exhibit halls are decked p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. out with Santas, bells, holiday china and more.

Saturdays, noon to 3 p.m. Sundays. Hosted by Hours: 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. AdDowntown Crystal Lake. Free. Information: 815mission: $5 adults, $3 seniors and students, $12 479-0835 or www.downtowncl.org. family, free for members. Information: 815-923WOODSTOCK SANTA HUT, through Dec. 23, 2267 or www.gothistory.org.

Woodstock Square. Visits with Santa in his hut CLAYWORKERS GUILD OF ILLINOIS HOLIDAY on the historic square. Schedule: 5 to 7 p.m. Dec. POTTERY SALE, through Jan. 7, Old Courthouse 15-16 & 19-23; 2 to 5 p.m. Dec. 17-18. InformaArts Center, 101 N. Johnson St., Woodstock. tion: www.woodstockil.gov.

“ROCK AROUND THE QUILTED TREE,” through Dec. 29, McHenry County Historical Society Museum, 6422 Main St., Union. A holiday open house, contest and show. Quilters invited to show their holiday-themed bed, wall and heirloom quilts at this inaugural event. Awards given in six categories. The quilts will be on display from 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday (closed Dec. 23 & 26). Museum admission is $5, $3 for seniors. Members are free. For information or an entry form, visit www.gothistory.org.

WOODSTOCK OPERA HOUSE ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TREE EXHIBIT, through Dec. 31, Woodstock Opera House, 121 Van Buren St., Woodstock. The community is invited to come enjoy the beauty of the holiday season with more than 30 Christmas trees decorated by local community groups and volunteer organizations.

On display during business hours and scheduled events. Free. Information: 815-338-5300 or www.woodstockoperahouse.com.

DEC. 22 “STUFF THE BUS” FOOD DRIVE, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Dec. 22, Pub 47, 10400 N. Route 47, Huntley. The Pub is teaming up with the Grafton Food Pantry to host a holiday giving extravaganza event outside the restaurant to benefit those in need. They are accepting monetary donations and other donations such as canned goods, dry See HOLIDAY GUIDE, page A6

WEATHER

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A large area of high pressure will move to the east and skies will clear out by the afternoon.

A fast-moving storm will move out of the Plains into tomorrow which will lead to cloudy skies. As this storm passes over the area Friday, rain and snow showers will occur throughout the day. Dry weather will return Saturday before rain arrives Sunday.

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8 am 10 am Noon 2 pm 4 pm 6 pm The higher the AccuWeather.com UV Index™ number, the greater the need for eye and skin protection. 0-2 Low; 3-5 Moderate; 6-7 High; 8-10 Very High; 11+ Extreme.

AIR QUALITY TODAY Main offender ................. particulates

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WEATHER HISTORY An East Coast storm on Dec. 22, 1839, caused heavy snow in Pennsylvania and Maryland then light snow and gale-force wind in New England.

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WEATHER TRIVIA™ Q: What was Frosty the Snowman

Sunrise today .......................... 7:19 a.m.

Sunset today ........................... 4:25 p.m.

Moonrise today ...................... 12:56 a.m.

Moonset today ....................... 12:49 p.m.

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Sunset tomorrow ..................... 4:25 p.m.

Moonrise tomorrow ................. 1:53 a.m.

Moonset tomorrow .................. 1:18 p.m.

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TEMPERATURES High ................................................... 34° Low ................................................... 19° Normal high ....................................... 33° Normal low ........................................ 19° Record high .......................... 62° in 1967 Record low ......................... -14° in 1989 Peak wind ............................ S at 14 mph PRECIPITATION 24 hours through 4 p.m. yest............0.00” Month to date ................................. 1.35” Normal month to date ..................... 1.65” Year to date .................................. 35.55” Normal year to date ...................... 36.37”

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Crystal Lake’s property tax rate to decrease 5.2 percent

By KEVIN P. CRAVER

kcraver@shawmedia.com CRYSTAL LAKE – The city’s property tax rate is expected to decrease at least 5.2 percent for next year’s tax bill.

The City Council approved a 2016 levy that keeps its rate flat, which combined with an overall increase in the city’s assessed value is estimated to drop the tax rate from $1.67 to $1.59.

When assessments are finalized early next year by the county, the tax rate is expected to decline further, city Finance Director George Koczwara said.

A rate of $1.59 per $100 in assessed value translates to about $968 for the owner of a $200,000 home who takes

the homestead exemption.

Taxpayers pay their property tax bills based on the previous year’s values – tax bills paid in 2017 are for 2016 values.

While the $1.65 million levy passed by the City Council on a 6-0 vote Tuesday evening is slightly larger than the $1.64 million levy in 2015, it is offset by an increase in the taxable value of all land in city limits. The city’s assessed value likely will come in at slightly more than $1 billion, which would be a 5.5 percent increase from last year.

Besides natural growth in value, the city over the past year has annexed a number of unincorporated parcels occupied by businesses and industries within city limits, such as D’Andrea

ally acclaimed musicians will present an evening of arrangements for the guitar as well Continued from page A4 as popular holiday favorites. Performing will be Tim and Myles Thompson, a father/son food goods, hygiene products, gas cards, gift duo from Hendersonville, Tennessee; Helen cards, clothing, shoes and more. Information: Avakian, a singer/songwriter and “guitar 847-669-7755 or www.graftonfoodpantry. goddess” from Madison, Wisconsin; Brother org.

Yusef, the originator of the “Fattback Blues” guitar style from Altadena, California; and host, award-winning guitarist and songwriter DEC. 23 Jeff Friedlander from Pittsburgh. Tickets: $30 JINGLE BINGO, 7 p.m. Dec. 23, McCullom all seats. Tickets and information: 815-338Lake Village Hall, 4811 W. Orchard Drive, 5300 or www.woodstockoperahouse.com.

McCullom Lake. Free giveaways, holiday cash and more. Free dinner and desserts.

DEC. 25 Proceeds benefit pediatric cancer. InformaCHURCH SERVICE, 11 a.m. to noon Dec. 25, tion: 815-385-2211 or www.frinitebingo.com.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, ED HALL’S CHRISTMAS GUITAR NIGHT, 8 p.m. Dec. 23, Woodstock Opera House, 121 480 N. Walkup Ave., Crystal Lake. If you haven’t been to church, but feel the draw of Van Buren St., Woodstock. Five internation-

• HOLIDAY GUIDE

Police: 3 Huntley businesses fail alcohol compliance check NORTHWEST HERALD HUNTLEY – The Huntley Police Department conducted alcohol compliance checks at 25 local businesses in Huntley on Monday. Of the 25 businesses, three sold an alcoholic beverage to a minor, police said.

During the checks, a person younger than 21 visited each business in an attempt to purchase alcohol.

Officers issued local ordinance citations to employees who completed the

sale once a violation occurred.

The businesses and employees accused of the violation are Bowl-Hi, 10520 Route 47; 23-year-old Meghan Currie of Crystal Lake; Jewel-Osco, 13200 Village Green Drive; 53-year-old Brenda Gleason of Hampshire; WalMart, 12300 Route 47; and 41-year-old Robert Biedron of Huntley.

Employees were issued citations for unlawful sale of alcoholic liquor to a minor and given a notice to appear in court for the charge.

Banquets and Conference Center and Querhammer & Flagg Funeral Home.

Crystal Lake city government does not levy a property tax to finance its general fund – city administration, police protection and public works are funded mostly through sales and income tax revenue. The city levies property taxes to pay for the fire department, library, the Illinois Municipal Retirement fund and pensions for police officers and firefighters.

The lowering of the tax rate does not guarantee that an individual property tax bill will decrease, especially if a property has significantly increased in value. Also, city government is only one of several local governments on residents’ tax bills.

Northwest Herald Web Poll Question Log on to www.NWHerald.com and vote on today’s poll question:

Which movie are you most likely to see around the holidays?

Wednesday’s results as of 10 p.m.:

Do you increase your charity donations around the holidays?

53% No

47% Yes

Christmas – or if you are looking to spend some family time reflecting on the birth of Christ, come spend some time with us. Free.

Information: Daniel Woestman, 815-9970087 or dsw@danielwoestman.com.

REGIONAL ONGOING GENEVA LAKE ARTS FOUNDATION HOLIDAY SHOW, through Jan. 8, 2017, Gallery 223, 223 Broad St., Lake Geneva, Wisconsin.

Presented by members of the foundation.

The show will include holiday-themed art of various media including paintings, jewelry, pottery and other 3-D work for purchase.

Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. Information: 262-249-7988 or www. genevalakeartsfoundation.org.

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Mark Weber

Building Trust, Creating Relationships

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WOODSTOCK – Beginning snowmobilers will have an opportunity to learn the principles of safe snowmobile operation at an Illinois Department of Natural Resources education course from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 7 and Feb. 19 at the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office, 2200 N. Seminary Ave. Under Illinois law, the course is required for those ages 12 through 16 years old who plan to operate a snowmobile. The course also is required for those older than 16 who do not have a valid driver’s license. A Snowmobile Safety Education Certificate will be issued by the Department of Natural Resources upon successful completion of the course.

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WOODSTOCK – Just months after losing her son to a car crash, Diane Brokaw was left unsure of how to get through the holiday season.

Zachery T. Brokaw, 20, an Eagle Scout and 2013 class salutatorian at Woodstock North High School, was killed in June 2015 on his way to a local Walmart after working several hours at a camp. He and his passenger fell asleep and his car traveled into oncoming traffic. Zach Brokaw was killed in- Zachary T. stantly and his passen- Brokaw ger and the driver of the other vehicle struck were injured.

He had just finished his freshman year at Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota, and was selected to work as a student naturalist with the Cowling Arboretum’s Cole Naturalist Program for the fall.

Motivated by her son’s endless desire to help others less fortunate and her interest in educating others on drowsy driving, Diane Brokaw started Stuff the Stocking for Zach. In its first year, the 2015 event raised $3,000. The

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“He did more in his short 20 years of life than a lot of adults do in their entire lives,” Diane Brokaw said.

“There was so much more he could have done.”

Monetary donations will be used to purchase children’s books on nature and the environment. All books collected or purchased will be distributed in partnership with the Woodstock Food Pantry to underprivileged children.

So far, Brokaw said she has collected $1,800 and 45 books. The fundraiser runs through the end of December.

Brokaw said she plans to continue the fundraiser and recognize a different cause each year.

“If we keep paying it forward we can leave the world a kinder place,” she said.

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• WILD WEST TOWN

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Phyllis Goldmine, kiddie rides, a slingshot range, carousel, cowboy roping lessons and more. In recent years, the Donleys said it’s attracted roughly 50,000 visitors each year, including school groups.

For many area high school students, Donley’s meant a first job. And for some who earned parts in the live-action shows, it spurred stunt-business careers.

Stacy Logan and Larry and Helene’s granddaughter, Shawnah Donley, are among those with stunt-acting credits that followed stints as Donley’s Wild West live-action players.

Randy Donley is Larry and Helene’s son, Shawnah’s father, and brother of Mike Donley, with whom he operates a thriving antique auction business. The potential sale of his parents’ property is bittersweet, Randy Donley said.

“Last summer, for the first time, one of our employees said ‘My grandmother worked here when she was a teen,’ ” he said. “That’s when you know you’ve been around a long time.”

Randy Donley said he, too, is hopeful someone will come along who has an interest in keeping the park open.

The family is open to negotiations involving a potential partnership, purchase of a segment of the property – or the whole kit and caboodle, including the museum’s considerable and impressive contents.

“There’s some really rare stuff in this museum,” Randy Donley said, standing in front of a Smithsonian-documented, original Ford’s Theatre playbill from the night of the Lincoln assassination.

Rare is exactly what Hammacher Schlemmer aims for when selecting items for its catalog, said John Pinto, a buyer in charge of “image items” for the book.

He said Mike and Randy Donley were showing authentic stock market ticker tape machines, the type with the little glass domes at the top, at a trade show last winter.

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“We’ve had a two-person submarine and a five-person submarine,” Pinto

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In the holiday catalog, Donley’s Wild West Town appears alongside the World’s Smallest Quadcopter ($39.95), Cordless Outdoor Lighted Ornaments ($49.95) and just below the Robotic Pugilists ($59.95).

To date the entry has drawn one legitimately potential buyer for Donley’s, as well as plenty of curiosity.

“This is my fifth interview,” Pinto said. “The New York Times called me yesterday. … It’s just a wow story that you can buy a ‘town’ … and it’s a really nice place.”

Indeed it is, said Helene Donley, adding that she’d not change a thing about the way she and her family have spent the past 42 years.

“I’ve enjoyed the park, and the fact that our family has always been together,” she said. “I love to see kids come in here with their cowboy outfits on and their cowboy hats.”

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OBITUARIES ELOISE F. ARNOLDE

1973 in Norwood Park.

Jeanette graduated from Born: October 20, 1926; in Etters, PA the University of Illinois in Died: December 20, 2016; in McHenry, IL Chicago with a Degree in Psychology. She worked at Eloise F. Arnolde, age 90, of Johnsburg, the University as a Credenpassed away Tuesday, December 20, 2016, at tials Analyst. Thereafter, she Centegra Hospital- McHenry. worked for a time as a Lab Technician. She She was born October 20, 1926 in Etters, went on to become a Police Officer for a short PA to LeRoy and Elizabeth (Miller) Wilt. On period for the City of Woodstock, and then a August 5, 1965, she married Arnold Arnolde, School Bus Driver for District 200. She later at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Westmont, worked part time at Osco. She was active Illinois.

Formerly of Westmont, Eloise was a Johns- for over 25 years with the McHenry County burg resident since 1965. She was a member Home and Community Education organizaof St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. Eloise tion serving as a board member for over 10 volunteered at the Senior Center of McHenry years. She was an avid quilter and quilting enthusiast. She enjoyed riding on motorcyTownship. She devoted the majority of her cles with her husband. And she loved living life to being a homemaker and caring for her in the country, farming and raising animals. family.

She was a devout Catholic and served for Eloise is survived by her loving husband of 51 years, Arnold; her daughter, Michele (Ben) many years in the children’s ministry. Most of Cantrell; two grandchildren, Annie, Jake; and all, Jeanette loved her family, especially her children and her grandchildren. She will be her five sisters. missed by all who knew her.

In addition to her parents, Eloise was She is survived by her loving husband preceded in death by three sisters and two of 43 years, Gordon Broughton; her four brothers. children, Allen (Chandra) Broughton, Kathleen Friends and neighbors may gather from Broughton, Daniel Broughton, and Edward 1:00 p.m. Until 2:00 p.m. Friday, December Broughton; her two grandchildren, Vincent 23, 2016 at St. John the Baptist Catholic and Vivian; her siblings, Dorothy Skiera, Lois Church, 2302 W. Church Street, Johnsburg, (Michael) Zucek, Richard Skiera, Arlene (Ted) IL 60051. The funeral Mass will be at 2:00 p.m. Interment will be in St. John the Baptist Wiskow, and William (Kathy) Skiera; as well as several nieces, nephews, and very dear Catholic Cemetery. friends.

For information, please call Justen Funeral She was preceded in death by her parents.

Home & Crematory at 815-385-2400, or visit A visitation will be held on Friday, Decemwww.justenfh.com, where friends may leave an online condolence message for her family. ber 23, 2016 from 4:00 to 8:00pm at the Schneider Leucht Merwin & Cooney Funeral Home, 1211 N. Seminary Ave, in Woodstock.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00am JEANETTE S. BROUGHTON on Saturday, December 24, 2016 at the St. Born: July 9, 1947; in Chicago, IL Patrick Catholic Church, 3500 Washington Died: December 20, 2016; in Woodstock, IL St, in McHenry. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery in Woodstock.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made Jeanette S. Broughton, age 69, passed away to JourneyCare Hospice, 405 Lake Zurich Rd. Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at her home in Barrington, IL 60010.

Woodstock surrounded by her loving family.

For more information, call the Funeral Home She was born on July 9, 1947 in Chicago at 815-338-1710, or visit our website at www. to Richard and Arlene (Bober) Skiera. She slmcfh.com. married Gordon Broughton on December 8,

HERMINE A. KOHOUT

Hermine A. Kohout, age 95, was a lifelong resident of Fox River Grove passed away December 19, 2016 at Good Shepherd Hospital.

She was born March 27, 1921 in Chicago, the daughter of Jaroslav and Hermine Vajdik.

Hermine is survived by her children, Karla August, Kurt (Lana) Kohout, Kerry (Robert) Stallard and Kent (Carol) Kohout; her grandchildren, Annie Steele, Bonnie Fries, Ben Brunette, Brett Kohout, Tyler Kohout, William Bauer, Charles Bauer, Adam Kohout, Michelle Clark, Jessica Ciotola and Libby Kohout; as well as five great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Albert Kohout; and a daughter, Kyra Brunetta.

Hermine’s parents opened the Fox River Grove Bakery in 1921, she worked a number of years in the candy kitchen at Bell’s Apple Orchard and was also a member of the Fox River Grove Senior Citizens.

A visitation will be held on Friday, December 23, 2016 beginning at 4:00 PM and concluding with a Service at 7:30 PM at the Kahle-Moore Funeral Home, 403 Silver Lake Rd., Cary. She will be laid to rest at Windridge Memorial Park.

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Donald Joseph Powers was born Thursday, March 14, 1940 in Woodstock, IL to James and Mary (DeLire) Powers. He attended school in McHenry, IL and graduated in the class of 1958.

Don went on to become a meat cutter. He worked for National Foods in McHenry, Il of many years. In 1969 he met Nancy Voldness.

They were married on September 5, 1970 in Waukegan, IL. He and Nancy lived in McHenry and McCullom Lake, IL and in 1973 they moved to Wisconsin until their retirement in 2002. They moved to the Rock House in Merriam Woods in 2003.

Don was a quiet, humble, kind and loving man that was a friend for life. He had a dry sense of humor and never complained.

Don enjoyed beer, hunting, fishing and trap shooting. He was of the Catholic Faith.

He is survived by a daughter, Michelle Lamb and husband, Mark of Coppell, TX; three sisters, Kathleen Hettermann and husband, Harry of McHenry, IL, Diane Kielar and husband, Bob of Twin Lakes, WI, Mary Jane Sacksteder and husband, Mark of Leland, NC; two grandchildren, Nicholas and Natalie Lamb and lifetime friends, David and Judy Pendleton of Merriam Woods.

He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Nancy; and a brother, Jack Powers.

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FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS John J. Alesch: The visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 26, at DeFiore-Jorgensen Funeral Home, 10763 Dundee Road, Huntley. The funeral Mass celebration will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 27, at St. Mary Catholic Church, 10307 Dundee Road, Huntley. Burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery. For information, call the funeral home at 847-515-8772.

Mona Arend: The visitation will be from 5 p.m. until the 7 p.m. funeral service Friday, Dec. 23, at Davenport Family Funeral Home and Crematory, 419 E. Terra Cotta Ave. (Route 176), Crystal Lake. For information, call the funeral home at 815-459-3411.

Timothy R. Barker: The visitation will be from 3 p.m. until the 7 p.m. funeral service Thursday, Dec. 22, at Kahle-Moore Funeral Home, 403 Silver Lake Road, Cary. For information, call the funeral home at 847639-3817.

William A. Brackmann: The visitation will be from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 22, at The Evangelical Lutheran Church of St. John, 26555 Brickville Road, Sycamore.

The funeral service will follow at 11 a.m.

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Services at 815-895-6589.

Arthur David Carlson Jr.: The memorial celebration will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 27, at Crystal Lake Brewing Company, 150 N. Main St., Crystal Lake.

Rhea J. Lapp: The celebration of life will be Saturday, Jan. 28, at Vivante in Punta Gorda, Florida. The funeral Mass celebration will be Saturday, June 3, at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 451 W. Terra Cotta Ave., Crystal Lake.

Lucile L. Oakley: The visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the 11 a.m. funeral service Friday, Dec. 23, at Marengo-Union Funeral Home, 505 E. Grant Highway, Marengo.

Interment will be private in Flora Cemetery. For information, call the funeral home at 815-568-8131.

Richard J. Purdom: The visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the noon memorial service Thursday, Dec. 22, at Thompson Spring Grove Funeral Home, 8103 Wilmot Road, Spring Grove. For information, call the funeral home at 815-675-0550.

Larry J. Seaver: There will be a luncheon to celebrate his life from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14, at the Moose Lodge in Harvard.

For information, call Saunders & McFarlin Funeral Home at 815-943-5400.

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WASHINGTON – Marion Pritchard, a woman credited with saving dozens of Jews in the Netherlands during the Holocaust, has died at 96. Her son, Arnold Pritchard, said Wednesday by telephone that his mother died Dec. 11 from cerebral arteriosclerosis in Washington.

Pritchard, born Marion Philippina van Binsbergen, was a 19-year-old social work student when Germany invaded the Netherlands in 1940.

In an interview published in the volume “Voices From the Holocaust”

by Harry James Cargas, Pritchard said the “crucial moment” when she committed herself to fighting Nazi persecution came in 1942, when she witnessed the liquidation of a home for Jewish children. She saw two women try to stop the soldiers from throwing the children into the truck, only to be put in the truck themselves.

The Washington Post reported that with about 10 friends, Pritchard helped obtain false identity documents and hiding places to help Jews evade arrest. She also performed what was known as the “mission of disgrace,” falsely declaring herself to be a baby’s unwed mother to hide the

child’s Jewish identity.

For nearly three years, Pritchard helped hide a Jewish man, his two sons and infant daughter in a country home where they could slip beneath the floorboards in 17 seconds. After a raid, a Dutch policeman returned to the home and discovered the hiding spot, but Pritchard fatally shot him before he could make an arrest. She said an undertaker buried the policeman’s body with another body in a coffin.

“I would do it again, under the same circumstances,” she told an interviewer years later, “but it still bothers me.”

Pritchard was said to have aided as many as 150 people, including many children, but she insisted that she couldn’t have done it without help from others.

She later became a United Nations social worker in displaced-persons camps and met her husband, Anton Pritchard, a former U.S. Army officer. They later lived in New York and Vermont, where she ran a psychoanalysis practice for decades.

In 1981, the Yad Vashem memorial in Israel recognized Pritchard as “righteous among the nations,” a title for gentiles who rescued Jews during the Holocaust.

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vant of Christ. When Gene was not working he loved adventure, whether it was sledding, canoing, hiking, or trying to surf in Hawaii.

MARITA SALVI Gene will be remembered in his quiet and Born: December 25, 1931 gentle understanding of people and he leaves Died: December 20, 2016 us all with a legacy of love and compassion.

Just like he embraced the Tamargo and Del Marita Salvi nee Williams, 84, of Crystal Lake, IL, passed Portillo families as they fled Cuba in the early 1960’s. He remains their brother in life and away December 20, 2016.

She was born on December death. Gene’s family is not defined or limited by blood, but by love.

25, 1931. She was truly a Gene is survived by his children, Anne gift to us all; please rememSeaver of Ringwood, Cathy (Brian) Ackber her in your prayers on erman of Ringwood, Paul Seaver of Royal Christmas Day. She was the devoted wife of the late Albert; Palm Beach, FL, John (Michelle) Seaver of loving mother of Patrick (Linda), Mary (Scott) Alburquerque, NM, Therese (Buddy) Matthys Kenitz, Catherine (Peter) Wifler, Michael (Deb- of Wonder Lake and Son-in-law Robert Welra), Albert (Kathleen), Anne (Robert) Hansen, zen; 20 grandchildren, Robert Jr. and Mary Thomas (Gwen), Joseph (Bridget) and Barbara Catherine Welzen, Jenna Seaver, Melissa, (Joseph) Wheeler; she was a wonderful grand- Nicholas, Zachary, and Kelly Ackerman, Ashley, Matthew, Allix, and Abigail Seaver, mother of 40; and great-grandmother of 7; fond sister of Harvey B. Jr. MD (Ann), Virginia Mark, Ethan, Emily, and Nicole Seaver, Brooke, Courtney, Lucas, Michaela, and Noah (the late Robert) Uphues, Larry (Terry), RichMatthys; 4 great-grandchildren, Marcus and ard (Barbara) and Michael(Cathy) Williams; Rowan Seaver, Brooklyn and Dylan Ackerman; and dear aunt to many.

She was preceded in death by her siblings, sister-in-law, Mary Ellen Thilken of Julian, CA; Thomas H. (the late Mary), Irene (the late Ed- 5 Nieces and Nephews Bill (Tammy), Mike, ward) Lortie, Jack, MaryAnn (the late Joseph) Terry, Ed, and Colette Thilken.

He was preceded in death by his parents; Jaros, Patrick (the late Nancy) and Sue (the wife, Patricia Seaver; son, Joe Seaver; late James) Keane. daughter, Mary Welzen; grandson, Jeremy All services are private.

Ackerman; and brother-in-law, Dick Thilken.

Donations in her name to St. Francis De The visitation will be held on Tuesday, DeSales School, 421 Buesching Rd., Lake Zurich, cember 27th, 2016 from 3:00pm to 6:00pm at IL 60047 appreciated.

The Church of Holy Apostles, 5211 Bull Valley Arrangements by Williams-Kampp Funeral Rd., McHenry, with the funeral mass to follow Home, Wheaton, IL. Info: 630-668-0016 or at 6:00pm and a reception in the Father Sherwww.williams-kampp.com. ry Parish Center immediately afterwards.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the CAM (Catholic Assistance Mission) EUGENE SEAVER 4320 Crestwood St. McHenry, IL 60050.

Born: August 10, 1935; in Chicago, IL For more information call the funeral home Died: December 19, 2016; in Ringwood, IL at 815-385-0063, or log onto www.colonialmchenry.com.

Eugene Seaver, age 81, of Ringwood, formerly of Wonder Lake, passed away at JEAN L. SQUIERS home December 19th, 2016 surrounded by his family and Born: December 18, 1917 Died: December 20, 2016 friends.

He was born on August Jean L. Squiers (nee Bennett), 99, of Lake 10th, 1935, the son of Russell and Emily Barrington passed away peacefully on DeSeaver. He married Patricia Thilken on January 28th, 1956 at Saint Agnes Catholic Church cember 20, 2016. She was born on December 18, 1917 in Detroit, MI. in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Jean was the beloved wife of the late Gene joined the US Army in 1955 and Charles; loving mother of Ken (Susan) Squiers worked in the Chemical Corp. Pat joined and Christine (Russell Lubliner) Gillies; dear him while he was stationed in England and Germany. After being discharged in 1958 they grandmother of Marc (Chizuki) Squiers, moved back to Milwaukee, WI and then later Lindsay (Lindell) Pearson and Lisa Gillies; great-grandmother of Mari, Risa, Jaxon, Jett, to Wonder Lake, IL. Gene was the owner of Parker and Asher.

Mohawk Refrigeration and Eagle Sales for Services for Jean will be private. over 35 years. Gene enjoyed volunteering For information, please contact Davenport in various ministries. He was a Boy Scout Family Funeral Home, 847-381-3411. and Cubs Scout leader, a CCD teacher, a For online condolences please visit, www.

Stephens Minister, a RCIA sponsor, and an davenportfamily.com. active member of the Hispanic Ministry at The Church of Holy Apostles. He was also involved in many retreats at the Villa. Gene lived his faith with his repetitive missionary work in Haiti, Africa, and Slovakia. He loved to travel and meet people of all countries. He was a teacher, a friend, and a dedicated ser-

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WHEN: 7 to 10 p.m. Dec. 22 WHERE: Crystal Ice House, 320 E. Prairie St., Crystal Lake COST & INFO: Give Bonnie Strong 77 Foundation vs.

Crystal Lake Yellowjackets girls hockey game in honor of the late Bonnie Vonder Haar, who lost her battle with pediatric cancer. U.S. women’s hockey Olympians Kendall Coyne and Megan Bozek will attend. Cost: $20 for skaters, $5 for spectators or family open skate (bring your own skates). Each skater is asked bring a new, unwrapped toy to be donated to the Ronald McDonald House. Information: www.givebonniestrong77.org.

TRAVELIN’ STAN – Students in Elizabeth Gottschalk’s first-grade class at Immanuel Lutheran School displayed some of the places in the world Flat Stanley visited, including Austria and Germany. Pictured (back row, from left) are Gottschalk, Connor Huls, Ava Kardaras, Marla Martin, Joey Condo, Karter Ferrier and Hailey Muench; and (front row) Brock Johnson, Allison Cochran, Katie Gottschalk, Maggie McCarthy, Tymen Robinson, Ava Neider, Leah Olmstead and Jordan Chang.

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“STUFF THE BUS” FOOD DRIVE WHEN: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Dec. 22 WHERE: Pub 47, 10400 N. Route 47, Huntley COST & INFO: Accepting donations to benefit the Grafton Food Pantry, including nonperishable food items, hygiene products, paper towels, tissues, laundry detergent, clothing, shoes, gas cards, gift cards and money. Information: 847-669-7755 or www. graftonfoodpantry.org.

• 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. – “Winter Fun,” Community Center, 255 Briargate Road, Cary. The Cary Park District offers day off school games and crafts. Cost: $35 a child. Information: www.carypark.com or 847-639-6100.

• 7:30 to 8:45 a.m. – Crystal Clear Toastmasters meeting, Panera Bread, 6000 Route 14, Crystal Lake. Improve communication and leadership skills and foster self-confidence and personal growth in a supportive and positive learning environment by connecting with other professionals. Guests welcome. Free. Information: www.crystalcleartoastmasters.org, 815-451-9376 or k_avallon@yahoo.com.

• 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Kids Club, McHenry Recreation Center, 3636 Municipal Drive, McHenry.

Children ages 5-10 may participate in group games, arts and crafts and outside activities (dependent on weather). Cost: $40 residents, $50 nonresidents.

Before and after care available for additional fee. Information: cwitt@ci.mchenry.il.us or 815-363-2160.

• 2 to 3:30 p.m. – “Last-Minute Gift Workshop for Teens/Tweens,” McHenry Public Library, 809 Front St., McHenry. Open to sixth- through 12th-graders. Free. Registration required. Information: 815-385-0036 or www.mchenrylibrary.org.

PADS DONATION – Crystal Lake Lions Club President Rob Wood (left) presents a donation to PADS directors Erin Brumfield Grima and Amy Hernon. The directors spoke to Lions Club members about the services PADS provides to the homeless in McHenry County.

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Newspaper Enterprise Association TODAY – Listen carefully and think about what’s being said. Making snap decisions will lead to regret and could leave you in an awkward position. Put more effort into making personal and spiritual gains instead of relying on what others say or do. Stick to simple and straightforward solutions.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) – Moderation will be important. Whether shopping, socializing or engaging in robust conversation, keep in mind life is simple until one opts to make it complex.

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ipated. Make preparations that will help you head in the best direction possible. Express your feelings with affection.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) – You can mix business with pleasure to form better alliances with your peers. Engaging in open discussion and familiarizing yourself with what others like or expect will help you advance.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) – Make romance and your health and children priorities. Your actions will be what count when it comes to your personal life. Don’t take on responsibilities that don’t belong to you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) – Don’t feel the need to take on too much responsibility over the holiday season. You owe it to your family to spend some downtime with them. Set your

priorities straight.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) – Tie up unfinished business. Stay focused on building strong relationships with the people who can influence your future. Make romance a priority. A commitment or an offer looks promising.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) – Socializing with friends is encouraged, as long as you aren’t indulgent. A discussion with a personal or professional partner will turn sour.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) – Express your feelings and do something special. Make travel plans or engage in something unique that will enlighten you and bring you closer to making an important decision.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) – Take care of any year-end tasks that an older relative is having

trouble doing. It will end up being fulfilling for you, and the thanks you receive will be worth your while.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) – Keep your life simple and refuse to overspend just to appease someone. You cannot buy love or forgiveness.

Truth, affection and genuine concern will be what win someone over to your side.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) – Offering your time to help a cause you believe in is fine, but don’t feel you have to pay for others’ problems or mistakes. Charity begins at home.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) – Make changes at home that will add to the year-end festivities. Aim to bring joy to the people you love through gestures of kindness and small offers of gratitude.

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Judge grants abortion info injunction The ASSOCIATED PRESS ROCKFORD – An Illinois judge has suspended a state requirement that health care providers who oppose abortion must give information or referrals to patients seeking the procedure.

Winnebago County Judge Eugene Doherty granted an injunction Tuesday in a lawsuit brought by medical providers who oppose abortion, saying they “raised a fair question as to whether their right to be free from government compelled speech is violated.” The ruling applies to northern Illinois clinics that brought the law-

suit, including Aid for Women, which has centers in Chicago, Cicero and Des Plaines. The injunction stands until the case is decided or there’s a further court order. Doherty has said he anticipates the case would be appealed regardless of how he ruled.

The group of clinics filed the lawsuit against Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner and the secretary of the Illinois Department of Financial and Profession Regulation in August after a state law was amended in July to include the new requirements. The amended law was slated to take effect on Jan. 1.

The medical providers asked Doherty to prevent the state from pe-

nalizing doctors and medical staff who cite objection to abortion as the reason for not providing such information or referrals.

The group’s attorney, Matt Bowman, commended the judge’s ruling and called it a “victory for free speech and the freedom of conscience.” Bowman has noted that the punishment for not providing information about abortion can result in a fine of $10,000 or revocation of a health care provider’s medical license. He said such punishment “chills our speech.”

Terry Horstman, a spokesman for the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, said the

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Illinois atheist who fought in court to keep church and government affairs separate.

Robert I. Sherman of Poplar Grove died at age 63 when his light sport aircraft crashed in a farm field. The Chicago Tribune reported Sherman was heading to a party Dec. 9 at Schaumburg Regional Airport for the Experimental Aircraft Association when he crashed.

The gathering to remember Sherman will be Thursday at the airport in Schaumburg.

Sherman was an outspoken atheist and critic of using state money for religious purposes and having religious displays in public spaces.

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News from across the state

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Ex-Gov. Blagojevich again appeals prison term

CHICAGO – Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich is asking a U.S. appeals court to nullify his 14-year prison term and order a third sentencing hearing.

Attorneys for the Chicago Democrat filed the 50-page appeal late Tuesday night with the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. The filing follows Blagojevich’s resentencing Aug. 9, when trial Judge James Zagel refused to lower the original 14-year sentence.

The 7th Circuit had ordered that August resentencing after tossing five of Blagojevich’s 18 convictions. The 60-year-old’s remaining convictions include trying to trade an appointment to President Barack Obama’s old Senate seat for campaign cash.

The latest appeal argues Zagel should have considered Blagojevich’s good behavior in prison. It cites more than 100 letters from fellow inmates who describe Blagojevich helping them, including as a history tutor.

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Illinois lawmakers discuss education funding overhaul

SPRINGFIELD – Despite a standstill over the Illinois budget, a group of bipartisan lawmakers has been meeting more often in recent weeks to devise a plan to overhaul state funding for public

state could not comment on pending litigation.

Officials with the Illinois attorney general have said the statute is triggered only when a patient asks for information and that the law was amended to ensure a patient’s rights are not violated because of someone else’s religious objections.

Under the amended law, patients who ask for and aren’t provided with information or a pamphlet on abortion may file a complaint with the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. A complaint must be filed with the department before it can investigate a doctor or clinic.

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Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich arrives at the federal courthouse July 15, 2011, in Chicago.

Blagojevich is asking a U.S. appeals court to nullify his 14-year prison term and order a third sentencing hearing.

schools.

Although Illinois’ top leaders aren’t meeting to discuss the state budget, members of Gov. Bruce Rauner’s education funding reform commission told the Springfield Bureau of Lee Enterprises newspapers they’re optimistic that the group will be able to come up with at least outlines of a new school funding formula.

“We’ve made meaningful progress on an incredibly difficult issue,”Republican state Sen. Jason Barickman said.

Rauner set a Feb. 1 deadline for the group to complete its work when he announced its formation in July.

Barickman said that if reform is going to happen, the group, and ultimately the

Legislature, must come to a consensus on complex issues, such as property taxes and achieving parity among school districts.

The point person for Senate Democrats on school funding issues, Sen. Andy Manar, said he believes the group will be able to at least complete “a set of specific recommendations that could be the framework of legislation.” He’s optimistic the commission can produce a bill before Feb. 1.

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Memorial for Illinois atheist to be held at airport

SCHAUMBURG – A memorial gathering is planned for a well-known

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Jury finds Texas man guilty in death of grandmother

ST. CHARLES – A jury in suburban Chicago has found a Texas man guilty of first-degree murder in a plot that involved driving across the country to kill his grandmother in order to inherit half her estate.

The jury in Kane County returned its verdict Tuesday against 44-year-old Richard Schmelzer, who lives in the Dallas suburb of Frisco. Prosecutors during his trial said Schmelzer lived an extravagant lifestyle that left him behind on his mortgage and deeply in debt.

They argued Schmelzer in July 2014 drove hundreds of miles to East Dundee to stab 85-year-old Mildred “Dodie” Darrington in her bed.

Schmelzer, the married father of four children, stood to inherit at least $300,000 upon her death.

He faces up to 60 years in prison when he’s sentenced next month.

– Wire reports

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PALM BEACH, Fla. – President-elect Donald Trump declared Wednesday that the deadly truck attack on a Christmas market in Germany was “an attack on humanity and it’s got to be stopped.” He also suggested he might go forward with his campaign pledge to temporarily ban Muslim immigrants from coming to the U.S. “You know my plans. All along, I’ve been proven to be right, 100 percent correct,” Trump said when asked if the attack in Berlin had caused him to re-evaluate the proposal. “What’s happening is disgraceful.”

Trump proposed the Muslim ban during the Republican primary campaign, prompting criticism from both parties. He shifted his rhetoric during the general election to focus on temporarily halting immigration from an unspecified list of countries with ties to terrorism, although he did not disavow the Muslim ban. A transition spokesman said later Wednesday that Trump’s plans “might upset those with their heads stuck in the politically correct sand.”

Mom faces manslaughter in 2nd baby sleep death

WINTER HAVEN, Fla. – A mother charged with methamphetamine possession while

pregnant is accused of the aggravated manslaughter of her 18-day-old boy.

It’s the second baby to die while sleeping in bed with Erin PichePitts. The report on her Tuesday arrest said her 13-day-old daughter died after she fell asleep while breastfeeding in 2009. That death was ruled an accident.

This time, she told deputies she fell asleep while bottle-feeding after her baby woke up crying, and found him unresponsive when she woke up hours later.

5 malnourished children found living in a car

GREENACRES, Fla. – A man and woman are facing child neglect charges after a sheriff’s deputy found five malnourished children living in a car parked outside a Wal-Mart store.

The Palm Beach Post reported Donell Barron and Rikki Hart – both 34 – were arrested Sunday.

An arrest report said the deputy looked inside the car after detecting a strong odor “similar to that of homeless camps.” Baron told the deputy the family lost their home and lived in motels until they ran out of money two months ago.

Baron told the deputy the kids bathed at a nearby park. Authorities said children are underweight, but the 14-year-old boy’s bones “were clearly visible.”

– Wire reports

Officials had monitored suspect in Berlin attack

By FRANK JORDANS The Associated Press

BERLIN – German officials had deemed the Tunisian man being sought in a manhunt across Europe a threat long before a truck plowed into a Christmas market in Berlin – and even kept him under covert surveillance for six months this year before halting the operation.

Now the international manhunt for Anis Amri – considered the prime suspect in Monday’s deadly rampage – is raising questions about how closely German authorities are monitoring the hundreds of known Islamic extremists in the country.

The issue puts new pressure on Chancellor Angela Merkel, who is running for re-election next year. Critics are lambasting her for allowing hundreds of thousands of asylum-seekers to enter the country, allegedly without proper security checks.

Among them was Amri, a convicted criminal in both Tunisia and Italy with little chance of getting asylum who successfully evaded deportation from Germany even as German authorities rejected his asylum application and deemed the 24-year-old a possible jihadi threat.

He is suspected in the attack that left 12 people dead and 48 injured Monday evening in Berlin. Health officials said 12 of the injured had very serious wounds.

After German media published photos of him and a partial name, federal prosecutors issued a public appeal for information along with the promise of a 100,000-euro ($105,000) reward for his arrest.

Within hours it emerged that the man authorities warned could be “violent and armed” had in fact been known to them for months as someone with ties to Islamic extremists who used at least

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Candles burn between flowers Wednesday in Berlin, Germany, two days after a truck ran into a crowded Christmas market nearby and killed several people. six different names and three different nationalities.

“People are rightly outraged and anxious that such a person can walk around here, keep changing his identity and the legal system can’t cope with them,” said Rainer Wendt, the head of a union representing German police.

Authorities had initially focused their investigation on a Pakistani man detained shortly after the attack, but released him a day later for lack of evidence. After finding documents belonging to Amri in the cab of the truck, they issued a notice to other European countries early Wednesday seeking his arrest.

According to Ralf Jaeger, the interior minister of North Rhine-Westphalia state, Amri arrived in Germany in July 2015 as the influx of asylum-seekers was nearing its peak.

Although registered in the west of the country, near the Dutch border, Amri had moved around Germany regularly since February, living mostly in Berlin, said Jaeger.

Within months of his arrival, authorities had added Amri to a growing list of potentially violent Islamic extremists, not all of them asylum-seekers.

“Security agencies ex-

changed information about this person in the joint counter-terrorism center, the last time in November,” said Jaeger.

State prosecutors in Berlin even launched an investigation of Amri on March 14 following a tip from federal security agencies, who warned that he might be planning a break-in to finance the purchase of automatic weapons for use in a possible future attack.

Surveillance showed that Amri did deal drugs in a notorious Berlin park and was involved in a bar brawl, but no evidence was found to substantiate the original warning.

The surveillance measures were called off in September, by which time Amri had disappeared from his regular haunts in Berlin, prosecutors said.

Separately, Amri’s asylum application was rejected in July. German authorities prepared to deport him but weren’t able to do so because he didn’t have valid identity papers, Jaeger said. In August they started trying to get him a replacement passport.

“Tunisia at first denied that this person was its citizen, and the papers weren’t issued for a long time,” Jaeger said. “They arrived today.”

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RALEIGH, N.C. – Amid deepening acrimony, a supposedly bipartisan deal to kill the North Carolina law known as the “bathroom bill” fell apart Wednesday night, ensuring the likelihood that global corporations and national sports events will continue to stay away from the state.

The law limits protections for LGBT people and was best known for a provision that requires transgender people to use public restrooms corresponding to the gender on their birth certificates. It was passed earlier this year after Charlotte officials approved a sweeping anti-discrimination ordinance.

The repeal compromise touted by both Democratic Gov.-elect Roy Cooper and GOP Gov. Pat McCrory called for Charlotte to do away with its ordinance. In exchange, lawmakers would undo the LGBT law.

But both sides balked: GOP lawmakers cried foul when Charlotte leaders initially left part of the city’s ordinance in place. And when the Senate bill called for a months-long ban on cities passing similar ordinances, Democrats said Republicans were going back on their promise. Cooper said the moratorium essentially doubled down on discrimination.

“The legislature had a chance to do the right thing for North Carolina, and they failed,” he said. “This was our best chance. It cannot be our last chance.”

The troubles in reaching a resolution exposed the intense distrust within the legislature that has only

intensified over the years, especially since Republicans took over control of state government in 2013. Cooper’s victory was greeted last week by Republicans acting in a special session to strip away several powers.

“This has been a long and ultimately frustrating day,” Senate leader Phil Berger told reporters after the session ended.

He blamed Cooper and Charlotte leaders for sinking the deal. Meanwhile, Senate Minority Leader Dan Blue criticized McCrory for calling the special session a few days before Christmas when there didn’t seem to be an agreement.

And House Republicans couldn’t seem to figure out what they wanted.

They spent most of the day in closeddoor meetings fighting about whether to approve a repeal bill.

People crowded the House and Senate galleries and in the third-floor rotunda all day, keeping watch on the action, or lack thereof. But the mood was much more docile than the angry demonstrations of last week when more than 50 demonstrators were arrested over two days.

Social conservatives were thrilled with the preservation of HB2. North Carolina Values Coalition executive director Tami Fitzgerald praised lawmakers “who stood up for what is right and represented the will of voters by stopping the move to cower and cave-in to the City of Charlotte and the Human Rights Campaign.”

Conservative groups said HB2 provides privacy and protection for children using restrooms and locker rooms.

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San Pablito was especially well stocked for the holidays and bustling with hundreds of shoppers when the blast reduced the market to a stark expanse of ash, rubble and the scorched metal, casting a pall over the Christmas season. Dramatic video of the explosion showed a towering plume of smoke that

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TULTEPEC, Mexico – Relatives of workers at a fireworks market flattened by a deadly chain-reaction explosion searched hospitals for loved ones Wednesday as attention focused on apparent lax security that allowed vendors to display their dangerous wares in the passageways between stalls.

Health Secretary Cesar Gomez Monge of Mexico State, where the San Pablito Market is located, said another victim died in a hospital, raising the fatal toll to 32. About 46 people remained hospitalized, five of them in such serious condition that they were fighting for their lives, he added. Ten of the injured were minors including one girl with burns over 90 percent of her body.

Juana Antolina Hernandez, who has run a stand for 22 years in San Pablito next to one operated by her parents, escaped the market in a mad dash when the explosions began Tuesday afternoon. The following day she was one of the disconsolate residents waiting outside a local morgue.

“I can’t find my father, and my mother is very badly burned,” said Hernandez, 49. “I am waiting here for them to tell me if my father is here, but up to

lishments in the passageways – even though the rules supposedly forbade putting merchandise in what was supposed to be a safety buffer to prevent chain-reaction explosions.

“Everybody did it,” Leon said, speculating that it may have played a role in the rapid spread of the explosions.

Video and photos of the stalls from previous years showed concrete-block enclosures with open dirt passageways between them; later photos showed the passageways filling up with fireworks and awnings.

Officials in Mexico State, which borders Mexico City, said it was too early to identify a cause of the massive series of blasts.

On Dec. 12 the city of Tultepec, where the market is located, issued a statement calling San Pablito “the safest market in Latin America.” It said 100 tons of fireworks were expected to be sold during the high season, which runs from August to New Year’s.

The city quoted Juan Ignacio Rodarte Cordero, the director of the state’s Fireworks Institute, as saying “the stalls are perfectly designed and with sufficient space between them to avoid any chain of fires.” City officials said the stalls were equipped with trained personnel, sand, shovels and fire extinguishers.

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Dan McCaleb

Kevin Lyons

Valerie Katzenstein

John Sahly

ANOTHER VIEW

Electors respected the process Rather like those much-touted recounts (which ended up giving more votes to Donald Trump), the liberal-left effort to overthrow the November election has ended with a whimper, not a bang.

So can we all take a breath and go back to our holiday shopping now?

Of course, there was the occasional “faithless elector” – such as the guy in Maine who voted for U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders instead of Hillary Clinton, but then sometimes “movements” just don’t turn out the way you think they will.

And there was the elector from Texas who announced his decision to not vote for Trump in a New York Times op-ed.

What the effort to recruit Trump voters to stray from the fold did point out is a whole lot of unmitigated ugliness – not to mention hypocrisy – on the left.

Now we’re thinking death threats and harassing emails and phone calls might not be the best way to win friends or influence Republican electors who might not thrilled with the vote they felt duty-bound to cast Monday.

Pennsylvania’s 20 electors got a police escort to the capital in Harrisburg. Michigan’s electors also reported an inordinate number of threats.

Michael Banerian, a 22-year-old college student, told the Detroit News, “You have people saying ‘you’re a hateful bigot, I hope you die.’ ” The paper verified several death threats, including one in which the writer vowed to “put a bullet” in Banerian’s mouth.

Sure, there were a lot of electors out there whose first choice would not have been Donald Trump, but at the end of the day, they showed respect for the process, for the Constitution and for the stability of the republic.

Meanwhile, the left is becoming truly unhinged – which is hardly a productive way to expend energy and refocus the Democratic Party.

And by the way, did anyone tell these geniuses throwing the election to the House would actually have the same result – a Trump presidency – just with more angst?

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ANOTHER VIEW

Uber’s driverless cars flouting the rules Uber is at it again. The company, famous (or notorious, depending on your point of view) for flouting regulations as it built its disruptive, multi-billion-dollar business, rolled out a fleet of autonomous cars in San Francisco this week despite an explicit warning from the Department of Motor Vehicles that testing on public roads was illegal without a permit.

Never mind that 20 of Uber’s competitors in the race to develop autonomous cars have followed the California DMV’s rules and gotten testing permits. Never mind new federal guidelines for the safe operation of autonomous vehicles anticipate car companies will get a state’s permission before testing driverless technology on its public roads. Never mind Uber’s executives were told by DMV officials before the launch the company would need a permit to operate its autonomous vehicles.

Instead, Uber – in typical Uber fashion – found an apparent loophole in California’s rules and chose to drive its driverless vehicles right through it.

The regulations say a permit is required if the vehicle can drive itself “without the active physical control or monitoring of a natural person.” Defending the decision to forgo a permit, an Uber executive wrote in a blog post “it’s still early days and the company’s cars are not yet ready to drive without a person monitoring them.”

Of course they aren’t, but that’s not the point. No autonomous vehicle, including those covered by testing permits, can be driven in the state without a human monitor. The state requires an operator sit behind the wheel during testing, ready to take control at any time. Why? Because the technology is unproven, and state regulators don’t believe it’s ready for uncontrolled operation on public streets – which is why

California created, with industry input, a permitting process.

Uber built its business by challenging regulators and entrenched assumptions about how best to assure public safety.

It successfully evaded the strict local rules that the taxi industry faces on fares, licenses and driver background checks by arguing smartphone-summoned rides were different from taxis and should be regulated under new state standards. It also has avoided a variety of mandates on employers by classifying its drivers as independent contractors, not employees. But c’mon, Uber – play by the rules this time. The DMV’s regulations are designed to prevent companies from using public streets as laboratories for risky experiments. This is about ensuring an important, potentially transformative technology is rolled out in a safe and transparent fashion.

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VIEWS Scott Reeder agreed with her.

And then Justice Antonin Scalia died.

The court ended up deadlocked with a four-four vote and failed to issue an opinion.

So whoever President Donald Trump appoints to replace Scalia likely will cast the deciding vote.

Trump has said he will appoint someone sharing the views of Scalia.

And the next case in the queue is Janus’, which is pending before the U.S. Seventh Court of Appeals.

Jacob Huebert, the Chicago-based attorney for Janus, said he anticipates losing before that court, but is pushing the case because they want the U.S. Supreme Court to consider it. Huebert leads the Liberty Justice Center, a nonprofit law firm pushing free-market causes.

Considering it only takes four justices to put a case before the high court, and four justices voted with Friedrichs, it’s likely Janus will be the next case considered.

If the high court rules in his favor, anyone who works for any unit of local, state or federal government anywhere in the United States no longer would have to pay unions anything.

They could choose to, but they wouldn’t have to.

Why just government workers?

Because everything government does is political.

And, in political matters, free speech is paramount.

Chief Justice John Roberts asked the California solicitor general who argued against Friedrichs’ position to give an example of “non-political speech” the union negotiates at the bargaining table.

The example David Frederick, a lawyer for unions involved in the case, gave was mileage reimbursement rates.

But Roberts countered even that constitutes political speech because it deals with how tax dollars should be spent.

“Everything that is collectively bargained with the government is within the political sphere,” added Justice Antonin Scalia.

In half of the states, workers already are protected from compulsory unionism.

But in states such as Illinois, New York and California, which lack right-to-work laws, if Janus prevails before the high court, it would give government workers in all states the freedom to choose whether to give their money to a union.

No one should be forced to fund a group they don’t agree with.

And every worker should be free to choose.

• Scott Reeder is a veteran statehouse journalist. He works as a freelance reporter in the Springfield area and can be reached at scottreeder1965@gmail.com.

IT’S YOUR WRITE County Board should follow Franks’ lead

To the Editor: Chairman Jack Franks’ ideas for structural changes to the County Board are long overdue. His common sense proposals to streamline the committee process will make county government much more efficient. The reason the board has 12 committees currently is to ensure crony politics.

Previously, the chairman needed 12 votes to seize power, so he simply created committees to give chairmanships to his cronies. Thankfully, with Franks’ election, those days are over.

Chairman Franks correctly identified the need to reduce the committees and to give board members more power. Franks’ proposal allows the county business to be done in less time and with less red tape. It also allows the committees to actually make decisions instead of simply serving as rubber stamps. Franks’ proposal to allow substitutions on committees for members who are absent will ensure the county business gets done, instead of canceling and/or stopping meetings. Requiring electronic voting will allow citizens to know in real-time

what their board is doing. Broadcasting County Board committees as well as County Board meetings is another welcome improvement.

Chairman Franks is a breath of fresh air and a champion for honest, transparent government. He has a long history of fighting for the people, and that’s why he won every County Board district and was given a mandate by the citizens for change. The County Board should follow his lead, follow his leadership and embrace modernization, efficiency and tax savings to the citizens.

Kathy Surges Crystal Lake

Republicans could be party to save the planet

To the Editor: Yale University released a survey indicating American voters believe the United States should participate in international efforts to cut greenhouse gas emissions. This should be good news to Republicans in Congress who accept the climate is changing, and it’s people, not the sun or natural cycles, causing climate change.

HOW TO SOUND OFF We welcome original letters on public issues. Letters must include the author’s full name, home address and day and evening telephone numbers.

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They know there are serious economic and environmental risks of inaction.

Though there still are some Republicans who refuse to acknowledge climate change, they are dwindling in number. The debate in Congress no longer is about the reality of climate change; it’s about what policies Congress should undertake that will reduce carbon emissions without growing the size of government.

A solution to controlling carbon emissions that might appeal to Republicans is to put a tax on carbon at the source of oil, coal and natural gas, then give the tax back to Americans in the form of a yearly or quarterly

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dividend rather than use the revenue to fund government programs. Putting the carbon tax into the hands of Americans would grow the economy without growing the size of government.

Citizens have to let Republicans know we want action on climate solutions, and they will have our support when they do what is necessary: put a price on carbon emissions.

Republicans surely must see this as an opportunity to be the political party that saved the planet for future generations.

Rick Johnson Wonder Lake

• Thursday, December 22, 2016

SPRINGFIELD – Mark Janus is a David ready to take on a Goliath.

You’ve probably never heard of Mark. He’s just an Ordinary Joe tucked away in a nondescript government building in Springfield. But soon his name may become wellknown throughout the United States.

He doesn’t believe any government worker should be forced to pay money to a union that they don’t agree with. So, he is suing the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees.

You see, Mark is represented by AFSCME against his will. To keep his job, he has to pay them a chunk of his paycheck.

It’s not fair. But it’s just the way it is.

Earlier this year, a California teacher named Rebecca Friedrichs made the same argument before the U.S. Supreme Court.

I sat through the arguments.

Based on the questions being asked by the justices, it looked like the majority of members of the high court

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Don’t get cyber-Scrooged!

By BREE FOWLER

The Associated Press NEW YORK – ’Tis the season to be jolly – but it’s also the season for identity theft, phishing and credit card fraud.

With Christmas just days away, people are using their smartphones and other devices to get a handle on their last-minute shopping. Hackers are on the hunt as well, looking to steal personal information from easy targets.

“People just need to have their radar up, so that when they’re trying to get their perfect gift to grandma’s house in time for Christmas Day, they’re not clicking on things they shouldn’t,” said Michael Kaiser, executive director of the National Cyber Security Alliance.

We’ve written earlier on how to avoid holiday scams in general, both of the technology kind and otherwise: http://apne.ws/2hRZ55V. Here are some other tips for staying safe this holiday season.

plicates life for hackers should they somehow manage to get your password.

Improvements in credit card fraud detection have pushed hackers to focus on stealing legitimate login credentials, so adding an extra layer of protection to these accounts is a must, said John Dickson with the cybersecurity firm Denim Group.

And while some cybersecurity experts question the value of changing your password frequently, Dickson said it’s not a bad idea this time of year.

“If you had a New Year’s resolution to change your passwords, move that up by about four weeks, because this is fraudster season,” Dickson said.

Santa (and hackers) are watching

Nobody likes to dip into their mobile-data plan, but you might want to set aside a few gigabytes for your holiday shopping.

Signing on to free Wi-Fi at a store or coffee shop can be risky. Hackers could be lurking on the networks, ready to use that connection to steal credit card You’d better watch out Make sure your phone’s operating numbers or other personal informasystem and all the apps you use to shop tion. If you’re using free Wi-Fi, at least are up to date. That way you’ll have the wait till you get home to check your fixes for any recently discovered secu- bank account balances, Kaiser said. rity problems.

You should also enable multi-factor Feast of the phishes authentication in the settings on your Phishing spikes during the holiday important accounts. This is a securi- season. Emails that offer great deals on ty measure that requires you to enter holiday gifts or donation pitches from a temporary code in addition to your charities could actually be attempts to password when signing in; services of- steal your credit card or login inforten text this code to your phone. It com- mation. Another popular trick: Fake

Tips for safe online shopping

emails supposedly sent by online retail- tailers, Reed said. The apps can harm ers or shipping companies. your device. And, if you manage to use Don’t click on links in these emails, a code, you’re committing fraud. as they may lead you to a fake website that looks legitimate. Instead, type in Giving the gift of IoT the company’s website directly.

Internet-connected gadgets – whether they be a “smart” thermostat, baby Checking it twice (or more) monitor or a talking toy – will be under Shoppers need to keep a close eye on many trees this year. their accounts. The easiest way to do But the lack of security built into this is to use the same credit card for all many of these devices is becoming an of your holiday shopping. Avoid debit issue. Experts worry that they could cards – running up a credit card bal- be used to breach a home or business ance is one thing and can be challenged; network and let hackers access another draining your life’s savings is another. device that holds private information.

Use different passwords for your There’s no way to tell from its box various shopping accounts. That way if how secure any given gadget is, but an one is compromised, it’s less likely that online search could fill you in on previthe others will fall to hackers as well. ously reported problems.

Default passwords should be Naught or nice? changed right away, if possible. Do Websites that advertise hot deals on some research to understand exactly popular or hard-to-find gifts are proba- what personal information the device bly scams. So are those touting free or is collecting and where it’s being stored deeply discounted gift cards. Stick with or sent.

Down the road, make sure your e-commerce sites you know are real. smart devices get their security upDon’t click on web ads.

And if something advertised on a dates. That includes your wireless routwebsite or social media looks too good er. If it’s an older model, you’re probato be true, it probably is, said Brian bly going to need to get them from the Reed, chief marketing officer for Zero- manufacturer’s website. Newer models Fox, a cybersecurity firm that focuses often send updates through apps.

And if your router is really old and on social media.

Instead of getting a great deal on not getting updates, you might want to a North Face jacket or a free iPhone, add that to your gift list.

“If that’s your gateway and it’s not shoppers are getting their money and secure, then you’re allowing people to personal information stolen.

Also avoid apps that promise to get into all of the devices connected to generate gift card codes for various re- it,” Kaiser said.

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LOS ANGELES – Richard Marx said he wasn’t a hero for apparently intervening after an unruly passenger disrupted a Korean Air flight and had to be restrained.

Marx and his wife, Daisy Fuentes, documented the incident on Facebook and Instagram on Tuesday. The “Right Here Waiting” singer and Fuentes, a former MTV VJ, were married last year. Fuentes wrote that her husband was the first to help subdue the man, and Marx criticized the flight crew for failing to properly restrain the man.

A Korean Air spokesman confirmed the incident aboard the flight from Hanoi to Seoul.

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Lena Dunham apologizes for abortion comment

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Jennifer Lopez (left) and Lin-Manuel Miranda perform on NBC’s “Today” show in New York. Miranda was named The Associated Press Entertainer of the Year, voted by members of the news cooperative.

Lin-Manuel Miranda named AP Entertainer of the year NEW YORK – Winning a Pulitzer Prize and a clutch of Tony Awards in a single one year would be enough for anyone. Not Lin-Manuel Miranda. Not in 2016.

The “Hamilton” writer-composer picked up those honors and also earned a Golden Globe nomination, won the Edward M. Kennedy Prize for Drama Inspired by American History, wrote music for a top movie, and inspired a best-selling book, a best-selling album of “Hamilton” covers and a popular PBS documentary.

A new honor came Wednesday when Miranda bested Beyonce, Adele and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, among others, to be named The Associated Press Entertainer of the Year, voted by members of the news cooperative and AP entertainment reporters.

“There’s been more than a little good luck in the year itself and the way it’s unfolded,” Miranda said after being told of the honor. “I continue to try to work on the things I’ve always wanted to work on and try to say yes to the opportunities that I’d kick myself forever if I didn’t jump at them.”

Miranda joins the list of previous AP Entertainer of the Year winners who in recent years have included Adele, Taylor Swift, Jennifer Lawrence, Lady Gaga, Tina Fey and Betty White. The animated Disney juggernaut “Frozen” captured the prize in 2014, and “Star Wars” won last year. (By the way, Miranda wrote one of the songs in “The Force Awakens.”)

Miranda was virtually everywhere in popular culture this year – stage, film, TV, music and politics, while engaging on social media as he went. Like a lyric he wrote for Alexander Hamilton, it seemed at times that the non-stop Miranda was working as if he was “running out of time.”

Lena Dunham has apologized for saying she wished she had an abortion.

Dunham made the comment on last week’s episode of her “Women Of The Hour” podcast while talking about a self-realization. She said that even though she speaks against stigmatizing abortion, she found herself saying adamantly that she had never had one when she was asked to be part of a project involving women discussing their abortions. In reference to this contradiction, she said: “Now I can say that I still haven’t had an abortion, but I wish I had.”

The comment drew criticism online.

On Tuesday, the “Girls” star apologized on Instagram for what she called “a distasteful joke.” She said she “would never, ever intentionally trivialize the emotional and physical challenges of terminating a pregnancy.”

good songs by the much derided Canadian band, Nickelback, Jarvis replies: “There are no good Nickelback songs.”

The videos feature his wife Priscilla Chan and their toddler daughter, Max.

‘Patriots Day’ opens; cop’s family seeks recognition

BOSTON – The mayor and others are pressing for recognition for a police officer who died a year after being wounded in a confrontation with the Boston Marathon bombing suspects, because the new Mark Wahlberg film about the attack doesn’t mention him.

Officer Dennis “D.J.” Simmonds was injured when a pipe bomb exploded near him days after the bombing. The explosive device was thrown by brothers Tamerlan and Dzhokhar Tsarnaev in Watertown on April 19, 2013, as they tried to escape. A year later, Simmonds, 28, suffered a fatal brain aneurysm while working out at the Boston Police Academy gym.

Zuckerberg unveils Morgan The state retirement board later awarded Freeman-voiced AI assistant the Simmonds family a $150,000 line-of-duPALO ALTO, Calif. – Mark Zuckerberg has ty benefit after a medical panel found that enlisted the help of Morgan Freeman and the aneurysm most likely was related to the taken a shot at Nickelback while unveiling injuries he suffered during the confrontation his new artificial intelligence assistant. with the bombers.

The Facebook founder and CEO showed Simmonds’ family believes he should be off “Jarvis” with a post on the project and recognized as the fifth fatality caused by videos on his Facebook page. the Tsarnaev brothers. Three people were The voice interactive assistant takes its killed when the Tsarnaevs detonated two name from a similar AI device in the “Iron pressure-cooker bombs near the marathon Man” films. Freeman provides its voice.

Zuckerberg can be seen in the videos us- finish line. Several days later, the brothers shot and killed MIT Officer Sean Collier ing Jarvis to control lights, the thermostat hours before they engaged in a shootout and even make toast. It also plays music, but when asked by Zuckerberg to play some with police in Watertown.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS Actor Hector Elizondo is 80. TV anchor Diane Sawyer is 71. Guitarist Rick Nielsen of Cheap Trick is 68. Actress BernNadette Stanis (“Good Times”) is 63. Rapper Luther Campbell (2 Live Crew) is 56. Guitarist Chuck Mead (BR549) is 56. Actor Ralph Fiennes is 54. Actress Lauralee

Bell (“The Young and the Restless”) is 48. Country singer Lori McKenna is 48. Actress Heather Donahue (“The Blair Witch Project”) is 43. Actor Chris Carmack (“The O.C.”) is 36. Singer Jordin Sparks (“American Idol”) is 27. Singer Meghan Trainor is 23.

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Establish good eating habits early Dear Doctors: My teenagers refuse to eat vegetables unless they’re fried. Are they doomed to obesity and ill health?

Dear Reader: We wish we could reassure you and say it’ll all be OK, but studies long have been clear on the matter. What your children eat now will shape their health for years – and maybe decades – to come.

Poor eating habits have caused a spike in childhood obesity in the past few decades.

Today, more than 17 percent of kids ages 2 to 17 qualify as obese. That’s double what it was 20 years ago.

Being overweight has put young people at increased risk of all kinds of health problems and led to a sharp increase in the diagnosis of conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, elevated blood cholesterol, fatty liver and even asthma and sleep disorders.

But before you confront your children with a list of “don’ts,” which teens naturally are primed to resist, be aware the newest study on youth nutrition has some great news. It arms you with the information you need to right the nutritional course while encouraging your teens in a positive way.

Here’s the gist: Young people who ate fruits, vegetables, lean proteins and whole grains, and who steered clear of sugar, red meat and processed foods, gained significantly less weight as they entered young adulthood.

The study, conducted by researchers at the University of Minnesota, followed the eating habits of 2,500 adolescents from the time they were 15 until they turned 25.

Researchers found by eating well at age 15, young people developed the habit of good nutrition, and it carried on into their 20s and beyond.

The takeaway? You can guide your children to a more healthful adulthood by helping them establish good eating habits while they are in their teens.

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ASK THE DOCTORS Elizabeth Ko and Eve Glazier Some strategies: • Stock the fridge with plenty of vegetables, fruits and whole-grain products.

• Clear out the processed foods and the fatty, salty snacks.

• Serve lean meats, poultry, fish, beans and legumes for protein.

• Make sure serving portions are a reasonable size.

• Make the home a no-soda zone. This includes diet drinks.

• Steer clear of sugar and sweets.

The goal is moderation, and your best chance at success is to get creative. Instead of being forbidden, let the fried foods your children love become special-event treats.

That way, they’ll be less likely to feel deprived and sneak-eat. Cooking together – scouting recipes, shopping, preparing the food and eating as a family – can go a long way to cementing the new eating behavior.

Exercise makes a big difference, not just to teens but for adults as well. There’s no better way than to lead by example.

Start taking family hikes or bike rides.

Pick out a local race to train for and set an in-family competition with personal goals and rewards.

If you market these changes as something that’s fun for your children and for yourself, you’re far more likely to create healthy habits that will last for life.

• Send your questions to askthedoctors@ mednet.ucla.edu or write Ask the Doctors, c/o Media Relations, UCLA Health, 924 Westwood Blvd., Suite 350, Los Angeles, CA 90095.

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I am writing regarding my almost 13-yearold daughter.

She’s a sweet girl but lately has been involved in a lot of drama. Recently, my husband and I saw what we believe to be two hickeys on her neck, one on each side. She has denied, denied, denied it, but we know what we know.

I’m worried because a few months ago she was called into her counselor’s office for “roasting.” She was asked to roast two specific girls, and the information got back to them and back to the counselor. Our daughter is not allowed to date, and although she has friends who started dating at 10 or 11, I don’t allow her to go to their homes. I do allow them to come to our home instead.

I just need to know how to handle this situation before it gets out of control. I have tried talking calmly and patiently with her, but it doesn’t work. She believes she knows it all and I know nothing. – Unsure In New Jersey Dear Unsure: Girls who mock others and say cruel things are less “nice” than you would like to believe. It’s a form of bullying. You need to nip this in the bud. A way to handle your daughter’s misbehavior would be to institute consequences for getting called to the counselor’s office and/or lying to you and your husband. By consequences, I mean the removal of privileges – cellphone, television, internet or having friends over – for a period of time.

Also, if your daughter is coming home with hickeys, she might have too much unsupervised time on her hands. So if you haven’t already, involve her in supervised activities such as church youth groups, sports and special-interest clubs if her school offers them.

If she’s going to a friend’s house, be sure an adult will be there.

Parenting is a full-time job. In time your daughter will mature and this, too, will pass.

But for now she needs watching.

Dear Abby: My best friend – who is 19 – was concerned she might be pregnant because her period was late. She told me she and her husband (yes, she’s married) have been having unprotected sex. Lo and behold, she took multiple tests and she is pregnant.

I know they are not ready to have a baby, even though she says she’s excited. They are living in a hotel, and she doesn’t have a job. Her husband’s mom doesn’t even know they’re married. I feel bad, but it makes me not want to be her friend anymore because of the choices she’s made and where she has ended up. Any advice? – Don’t Know What

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WARRIORS ADVANCE

McHenry beats CLS, returns to Northern Illinois Holiday Classic final / 2 McHenry’s Elizabeth Alsot’s shot is contested by Crystal Lake South’s Annika Sevcik during the third quarter of a Northern Illinois Holiday Classic semifinal game Wednesday in McHenry. McHenry won, 44-39.

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NORTHERN ILLINOIS HOLIDAY CLASSIC SEMIFINALS

Gscheidle leads way for Warriors McHenry will play Prairie Ridge for title

By ALEX KANTECKI

akantecki@shawmedia.com McHENRY – McHenry sophomore Izzy Gscheidle was given space and didn’t shy away from an opportunity.

Gscheidle, who entered Wednesday’s Northern Illinois Holiday Classic semifinal against Crystal Lake South averaging 18 points a game in the tournament, drained her third 3-pointer from the top of the key and ended any chance of a Gators’ comeback.

The 5-foot-9 guard finished with a game-high 18 points on 7-of-15 shooting, leading the Warriors to a 44-39 win, and claiming a spot in the tournament final at 6:30 p.m. Thursday.

“That’s just Izzy being Izzy,” McHenry coach Rob Niemic said. “She knows she has the green light, and I was really proud of the way she’s been carrying herself as far as being a complete player for us.”

McHenry (10-4) will meet Prairie Ridge (6-9), which knocked off Lakes, 32-29, in the first semifinal of the night.

Crystal Lake South (6-8) will play in the third-place game at 5 p.m.

Gscheidle, whose final 3 gave the Warriors a 42-36 lead with 1:25 remaining after South had tied the score at 36, and 6-foot forward Liz Alsot combined for 33 of McHenry’s 44 points, including 25 in the first half.

Alsot, a junior, had 15 points and grabbed 11 rebounds in the win.

“I’ve been working on my shot a lot more,” said Gscheidle, who earlier in the tournament scored 29 points with seven 3s in a win against Belvidere. “I just got to keep my pregame routine going, because it’s definitely working right now.”

Madisyn Kaempf added six points, making 4-of-7 free throws in the fourth, to go along with five rebounds, three steals and two assists. Avalon Henderson added five rebounds for McHenry.

The Warriors also advanced to the tournament championship last year, but fell to Johnsburg.

“We’ve been pushing and pushing so hard to be the best team we can,” Kaempf said. “It means everything to us [to reach the final]” For Crystal Lake South, Taylor Jozefowicz led the way with 12 points

McHenry’s Izzy Gscheidle shoots during the first quarter of Wednesday’s Northern Illinois Holiday Classic semifinals game against Crystal Lake South in McHenry.

McHenry won, 44-39. The Warriors will face Prairie Ridge in Thursday’s tournament final. The Wolves defeated Lakes, 32-29, Wednesday.

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“That’s just Izzy being Izzy. She knows she has the green light, and I was really proud of the way she’s been carrying herself as far as being a complete player for us.”

Rob Niemic

McHenry’s coach talking about sophomore guard Izzy Gscheidle and two 3s, while Annika Sevcik (eight rebounds) and Taylor Keegan had nine points apiece.

“It’s a tough matchup. It really is,” Crystal Lake South coach Mark Mucha said. “They’re strong, they’re physical, they’re athletic, and we talked a lot about how to defend it. And what it comes down to is execution. We’re either a step late or behind, and when

that happens, they’re going to hurt you.”

In the first semifinal, Prairie Ridge continued its early-season turnaround with a three-point win, the team’s fifth consecutive victory after a 1-9 start.

Sophomore Nicole Dorn led the the Wolves with nine points, seven rebounds, six steals and four assists against Lakes.

Sammi Lockwood had eight points to go along with 12 rebounds and four blocks, including a stuff with 6.1 seconds left to help seal the win. Emily Perhats added six points on a pair of 3s.

“I just said to them, ‘Hey, we’re playing for a championship tomorrow.

Would you have thought that a week ago?’ ” Wolves coach Rick Lima said.

“They all shook their heads. This is how fast things can turn around. I knew we weren’t a (1-9) team. We’ve got everything going together now.

Let’s just keep going and enjoy tomorrow night.”

OUTSIDE THE BOX SCORE q UNSUNG HERO Madisyn Kaempf McHenry, sr., G

Kaempf made four free throws in the fourth quarter as the Warriors held off Crystal Lake South in a 44-39 semifinal win. The 5-foot-8 senior finished with six points, five rebounds, three steals and two assists.

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q THE NUMBER Points per game for McHenry’s Izzy Gscheidle in four tournament games

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Prairie Ridge sophomore Nicole Dorn led her team with nine points in a 32-29 win against Lakes. The point guard was a nuisance to the Eagles, also grabbing seven rebounds with six steals and four assists to help lead the Wolves to the Northern Illinois Holiday Classic championship versus McHenry at 6:30 p.m. Thursday.

GIRLS BASKETBALL ROUNDUP

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For the Blue Streaks (3-11), Diana on 8-for-16 shooting. Maddie Haslow Spokas led the way with 12 points. scored 15 points. Each grabbed five reMarian Central’s Vannessa Gar- Gabby Scolio and Julia Vosburgh each bounds. relts scored 28 points to lead the Hur- scored six.

Wauconda 58, Marengo 36: In the ricanes past Woodstock, 60-40, in a Johnsburg 66, Crystal Lake Central Northern Illinois Holiday Classic at consolation game at the Northern Illi- 50: In the Northern Illinois Holiday Woodstock, Marengo lost to Wauconois Holiday Classic at Woodstock on Classic at Richmond-Burton, Aannah nda in a consolation game despite 17 Wednesday.

Interrante shot 5-for-12 from 3-point points from Marissa Knobloch. Jordan Garrelts made four 3-point field range and scored 26 points for the Parker added six points for the Indians goals and an additional eight baskets Skyhawks in a win over Crystal Lake (4-8). from inside the arc. No other play- Central in a consolation game. Kayla Belvidere 51, Richmond-Burton 43: In ers finished in double figures for the Stefka scored 18 points for Johnsburg the Northern Illinois Holiday Classic Hurricanes (7-7). Grace Shukis scored (11-5) and Morgan Madsen added 10. at Richmond-Burton, Brooke Legnaeight points and Katherine Littner Crystal Lake Central’s Cori Ha- ioli scored 19 points for the Rockets mill led the Tigers (5-8) with 18 points in a loss to Belvidere in a consolation scored seven.

game. Legnaioli made five 3-pointers and scored 17 of her 19 points in the fourth quarter. KC Davids scored nine points and Anna Vlasak added eight points for the Rockets (4-7).

Woodstock North 60, North Chicago 25: In the Northern Illinois Holiday Classic at McHenry, Woodstock North topped North Chicago in a consolation game. Riley Kotyza led the Thunder (6-8) with 11 points and Maddie Busch scored nine.

The Thunder got to the free throw line often, making 25 of 34 attempts in the game.

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK JOE MIER Marengo, sr. 160 pounds Mier won his bracket at the Stillman Valley Holiday Tournament, including getting a pair of pins and only having one point scored against him all day. Mier’s second tournament win of the year helped the Indians take the tournament’s team title as well. He is now ranked No. 8 at 160 in Class 2A by illinoismatmen. com and is 14-1 on the year.

NORTHWEST HERALD POWER RANKINGS 1. Crystal Lake Central (7-2, 5-0 FVC): The Tigers beat Crystal Lake South in their only action of the week. Central won nine of 14 bouts and used three pins and three tech falls to separate themselves from the Gators and remain perfect in the FVC. Their weekend quad was called off because of the weather, meaning they didn’t get a chance to see how they stacked up against No. 1 ranked team in 2A, Washington. The Tigers remain No. 2 in 2A. 2. Huntley (11-6, 4-0 FVC): The Red Raiders still are perfect in the FVC, with a win over Hampshire, but dropped two duals against highly ranked nonconference opponents over the weekend. Huntley’s losses came against Mount Carmel, ranked third in Class 3A, and Marmion Academy,

Proud Sponsor of Athlete of the Week ranked No. 7 this week after being No. 4 at the time. Huntley is ranked as an honorable mention in 3A. 3. Jacobs (9-3, 3-2 FVC): The Golden Eagles keep getting better, moving to 3-2 in conference with a win over Cary-Grove that included wins in five of nine contested weight classes, and then taking fourth in the Lake Park Ralph Krupke Classic over the weekend. At Lake Park, the Golden Eagles were led by Jacob Sabella took first place at 160 and David Dudych was second at 152, while Jake Harrier (113), Beau Harrier (120), Johnny Ridle (126), Dominic Tenayuca (132) and Loren Strickland (182) all placed third. The Golden Eagles are ranked as an honorable mention in 3A. 4. Marengo (7-1): The Indians had another strong week, splitting a triangular (with their loss coming to the No. 12 team in Class 1A Byron) and then over the weekend, winning the Stillman Valley Holiday Tournament with nine wrestlers getting into place matches, including two champions. Landen Pfeiffer (106) and Joe Mier (160) won their

weight classes for the Indians, while Aaron Recendiz took second at 220. The Indians moved up three spots to No. 16 in the 2A team rankings.

5. McHenry (9-5, 3-2 FVC): The Warriors went 3-1 on the week, improving to 3-2 in the FVC with a win over Dundee-Crown and then going 2-1 in a home triangular.

The Warriors loss came to a 3A honorable-mention team, Lake Zurich, then they beat South Elgin and won on a tiebreaker against a ranked Marian Central team after wrestling the Hurricanes to a 40-40 score.

NOTEWORTHY Hard-earned: If Crystal Lake Central coach Justen Lehr had the choice, the Tigers would start every dual in the middle weights. The heart of the lineup is where the Tigers are the strongest and can get momentum rolling. While a lot of that has to do with returning state champion Lenny Petersen at 138, it also has to do with the emergence of junior 132-pounder Austin Ernd. Ernd practices with Petersen and currently is an honorable mention at 132 in 2A. He has three losses to ranked wrestlers, but has dominated in local competition.

He has won by pin in each of the Tigers’ FVC duals, including last week when Ernd pinned a Crystal Lake South wrestler in 42 seconds. Afterward, Lehr discussed what has made the junior so much better this year: “We made some jokes about him, and

Coach Brody said, ‘Oh, it’s good to see your nerves finally reached your feet,’ because he was like a baby giraffe last year,” Lehr said. “So he’s gotten better on his feet; he was terrible on his feet last year. Found some things for him to work on, he’s good wrestling on top and on bottom, just kind of came into his own, he’s at a weight class that fits him, where he should be and he’s doing a good job. Obviously we have a solid room, so being able to practice with a state champ every day, a lot of people pay money for that, he gets it for free. I don’t know if he likes it every day.”

WHAT TO WATCH Al Dvorak Memorial Invitational Thursday and Friday at Harlem High School Crystal Lake Central, Huntley and Jacobs take part in one of the state’s biggest regular-season tournaments. The event regularly draws some of the best competition from Illinois as well as teams from out of state, and this year features a 35-team field. Huntley had the best local finish last year, taking 11th overall, while Crystal Lake Central finished 19th out of 33 teams. Action begins at 9:30 a.m. Thursday getting up through the quarterfinals in the championship brackets.

On Friday, wrestling begins at 9 a.m.

– John Wilkinson jwilkinson@shawmedia.com

• Thursday, December 22, 2016

Inside Wrestling

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BEARS

Fuller’s lost 2016 becomes official

Jeffery vs. Norman: It’s possible that Washington uses its top cornerback to shadow the Bears’ top receiver Saturday, pitting two South Carolina natives against one another in the form of Josh Norman against Alshon Jeffery.

“It always excites me,” Jeffery said about the matchup. “At the same time, I put on my pads just like him. It is what it is. I look forward to the matchup, though. … He’s a great competitor.

He loves to compete. We both love to compete.”

Jeffery had six catches for 89 yards and a score in his first game back from a PED suspension against Green Bay. Norman has 14 passes defensed this season.

By KEVIN FISHBAIN

kfishbain@profootballweekly.com LAKE FOREST – The Bears officially shut down 2014 first-round pick Kyle Fuller for the season, keeping him on injured reserve, John Fox announced Wednesday.

“We just evaluate what we see,” Fox said. “I think desire for guys to be out there, it’s hard to measure. I would say just evaluating where he was or is right now as compared to the players we have out there, didn’t feel it was the best move for us.”

Fuller’s role in this decision came into question based on Vic Fangio’s comments from Tuesday. Was the cornerback who was once thought to be the franchise’s future at the position not champing at the bit to return to the field?

“That was definitely not true,” Fuller said when asked about the defensive coordinator’s comments. “I think I’ve been communicating with the team and just letting them know how much I want to be back, showing them I’m working and trying to get back. It really just came down to not quite being ready to play. I think that’s all it was.”

Fuller said he “definitely didn’t anticipate it getting to this level” following arthroscopic knee surgery in August.

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The Bears’ Kyle Fuller lines up against the Arizona Cardinals on Sept. 20, 2015, at Soldier Field in Chicago.

“But that’s out of my control,” he said. “I’ve got to keep working to get back.”

Fuller is under contract for 2017 and the team has a club option for 2018 it needs to decide on by May. Fuller did say he wants to be back in Chicago next season and expects to remain

with the team, though his future is unclear under a regime that didn’t draft him.

“It’s disappointing because you want to be out there,” he said. “I guess I’ve got to listen to my body. I’m not quite there yet. And just go from there.”

Barkley impressing with his feet: No one will confuse Matt Barkley for an athletic specimen, which is why his footwork in the pocket is beneficial to his play.

“He’s not a fast guy, but what he is is he’s instinctive in the pocket and he does have good feet,” said offensive coordinator Dowell Loggains. “That allows him to move around and create, and Matt will take this as a slight, but it hides some of your lack of athleticism that way because he is instinctive in the pocket. That’s a trait that’s God-given.”

Has Alshon Jeffery embraced the franchise tag?

By PATRICK FINLEY

pfinley@suntimes.com

Kirk Cousins sees his franchise tag as an opportunity.

“Because if you are a good enough player,” the Redskins quarterback said, “that means you’re gonna get another shot in free agency the following year.

“If you’re not, then you gotta live with that.”

Is Alshon Jeffery?

Like Cousins, the Bears receiver took the one-year franchise tag when he and his team couldn’t settle on an acceptable long-term deal this past offseason.

The Redskins quarterback has put together an emphatic argument for a new contract. Jeffery hasn’t.

Only 12 players average more than Jeffery’s 71.0 receiving yards per game, but his four-game performance-enhancing drug suspension is a blemish on the most important season of his life.

Combine that with the Bears’ concerns about his availability – and the new

question about if the drug use and his perfect attendance this season were mere coincidence – and the receiver could be playing his final home game Sunday at Soldier Field.

Cousins, meanwhile, is second in the NFL with 311 passing yards per game, third with 8.04 passing yards per attempt and fifth with a 67.5 completion percentage.

Only five quarterbacks can top his 98.3 passer rating: Matt Ryan, Tom Brady, Dak Prescott, Drew Brees and Aaron Rodgers.

He’s made himself a lot of money this season – and that’s saying something, given that his $19.954 million base salary is the highest in the NFL (albeit 14th in total cash paid for a player). Jeffery makes $14.599 million.

“You have to think about the alternative,” Cousins said. “If a guy like Alshon or myself was not offered another contract or a better contract then there really is no betting on yourself.

You really only have one option – and you took the one option that was there

and you play on it and you go.

“It’d be one thing if you were offered an incredible contract from your team and turned it down, but it really wasn’t the case for me. And I don’t know about Alshon, but if that wasn’t the case for him then there’s really not much else you think about.

“You just go play on the tag and know you made the right decision. And he didn’t really have another option.”

Asked if he keeps an eye on Cousins and other franchise-tagged players, Jeffery said, “I pay no attention to that.”

Maybe he should.

“When you’re a pro quarterback, I think a lot of people have understood and dealt with the position as far as, ‘I gotta go out and play well every year,’” Redskins coach Jay Gruden said.

“Now from a financial stability standpoint, sure, everybody would like to have a five-year, $100 million contract.

But I think from a one-year, whatever-he’s-making-now, it’s still pretty

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Bear receiver Alshon Jeffery gives thanks after a scoring a touchdown in the second half of the Bears’ 30-27 loss to Green Bay on Sunday at Soldier Field.

WIZARDS 107, BULLS 97

By PAUL LADEWSKI The Associated Press

The Bulls’ Dwyane Wade (3) shoots as Washington Wizards’ Jason Smith tries to defend during the first half Wednesday at the United Center.

Tip-ins: Bulls: G Michael Carter-Williams (sprained left wrist) could resume 2-on-2 drills this week.

Two for the show: Neither Beal nor Wall played in the first meeting between the teams on Nov. 12, which the Bulls won 106-95 in Chicago. Butler had 37 points in that game. “(Beal’s) as fast as any player in this league form end line to end line,” Bulls coach Fred Hoiberg said. “You have to have great awareness for where he is. Beal is really feeding off his speed and pulling behind as a trail man on the break.”

Mahinmi on the mend: Wizards C

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Ian Mahinmi underwent platelet-rich plasma treatment on both knees. He will be sidelined approximately six weeks. “(The prognosis) was day-to-day for a lot of the time when he was back the first time,” Wizards coach Scott

Brooks said. “But now we know he had the procedure done. Everything went well.”

After signing a $64 million, fouryear contract last summer, Mahinmi has been limited to 14 minutes in the regular season.

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: ILLINOIS 75, MISSOURI 66

Hill scores 21, Morgan adds 19, Illinois tops Missouri

By STEVE OVERBEY

Tigers made it 63-59 just 79 seconds earlier.

Illinois hit 10 of its first 15 ST. LOUIS – Malcolm Hill shots to take control early as Misscored 21 points and Maverick souri missed 10 of its first 12.

Morgan had a double-double to Illinois has won 24 of 36 games lead Illinois to a 75-66 win over since the series was moved to St. Missouri on Wednesday.

Louis.

Morgan hit 7 of 8 free throws and finished with 19 points and 11 Big picture: Illinois: The Illirebounds. Jalen Coleman-Lands ni won nine successive games scored 12. against Missouri from 2000-2008, The Illini (10-3) have won six the longest streak in the 36-year in a row including the last four in history of the event. The series the border series. has featured five one-point games.

Kevin Puryear led MissouMissouri: The Tigers’ threeri (5-6) with 17 points. Terrence game losing streak is their lonPhillips had 14 points and Jordan gest of the season.

Geist added 12.

Illinois jumped out to a 15-5 Up next: Illinois: The Illini open lead and never trailed, holding off Big Ten Conference play Dec. 27 a pair of second-half rallies that at Maryland. saw Missouri pull within four Missouri: The Tigers host Lippoints. scomb on Dec. 29 before opening Michael Finke hit a 3-pointer Southeast Conference play at to push the lead to 67-59 after the home against LSU on Jan. 4.

The Associated Press

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Illinois’s Maverick Morgan (left) reaches for a rebound as teammate Leron Black and Missouri’s Reed Nikko fight for the ball during the first half Wednesday in St. Louis.

• Thursday, December 22, 2016

CHICAGO – John Wall had 23 points and nine assists, and the Washington Wizards rallied past the Bulls, 107-97, on Wednesday night for their third road victory of the season.

Trey Burke and Marcus Thornton came off the Washington bench to spark a decisive fourth-quarter burst. After the teams entered the period tied at 77, Burke and Thornton combined for 10 points to give the Wizards a 91-85 lead.

The Bulls closed to 97-93 with less than 3 minutes left, but Bradley Beal, Marcin Gortat and Wall followed with baskets to seal it.

Beal finished with 21 points, while Gortat had 14 points and 11 rebounds.

Burke scored 10 and Thornton six.

Wall did not attempt a shot in the opening 9:30, then scored 19 points in the final three quarters.

Jimmy Butler led a balanced Bulls offense with 20 points, and Dwyane Wade added 19. Rajon Rondo had 10 assists.

The Wizards overcame an early 13-point deficit to post their fourth victory in the last five games. They are 3-9 on the road.

The Bulls lost for the fourth time in five games to conclude a 1-2 homestand.

The Bulls jumped out to a 33-22 lead on the strength of 62.5 percent shooting from the field. Butler and Taj Gibson led the way with nine and eight points, respectively.

In the second quarter, Wall capped a late 9-0 run with a fast-break dunk that gave his team a one-point advantage.

After a timeout, the Bulls regrouped to take a 56-55 lead at halftime.

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BLACKHAWKS

Toews fights frustration during goal drought

By MARK LAZERUS

mlazerus@suntimes.com Jonathan Toews saw the puck fluttering in mid-air in front of the crease Tuesday night, measured it up, and swatted at the chest-high puck with his backhand as Ottawa goaltender Mike Condon fell to the ice.

“The net was wide open,” Toews recalled.

But Toews could only watch in a mix of horror, frustration and morbid bemusement as the puck soared over the net. He dropped his arms at his sides and stared into the void for a brief moment as play continued all around him.

Later in the game, in the dying seconds, with the Hawks scrambling for the equalizer, Patrick Kane found Toews in the crease with a hard pass.

It hit Toews’ skate, and somehow just sort of stayed there, rather than go in.

Heck, even after he finished his postgame scrum with reporters, he walked into a locked door on his way out.

It’s been that kind of year for Toews, who has just four goals.

“I don’t know how I missed a couple of those,” Toews said after the 4-3 loss.

“Even at the end, I don’t know if I can stop the puck that way if I tried another 100 times. Yeah, it’s frustrating.”

Despite Toews’ offensive struggles – his teammates and Joel Quenneville are always quick to point out how good and how valuable he is at every other aspect of the game – the Hawks sit atop the Western Conference standings.

That thought buoyed Toews during the

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Continued from page B4 good. Kirk’s a great competitor. He understands the situation.”

The Redskins could tag Cousins at a higher price next year; the Bears could, in theory do the same with Jeffery.

Taking that position publicly, though, is typically a team leverage play. The franchise tag in consecutive years is is so onerous that teams prefer multi-year contracts to spread out the burden.

“I know Alshon’s a guy I’d love to play with,” Cousins said, complimenting the Bears receiver. “I think he’ll be in position where when the seasons ends that a lot of people will want him. I think that’ll put him in a great position.”

After beating the Packers by 18 last month, Cousins hugged GM Scot McCloughan on the sideline and said, ‘How you like me now?”

Were Jeffery to do the same Sunday, we’d all be curious to hear Ryan Pace’s answer.

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The Blackhawks’ Jonathan Toews (right) watches a shot from Artemi Panarin, just before it passes Ottawa Senators’ Mike Condon for a goal during the first period Tuesday at the United Center.

Hawks’ recent win streak as he worked his way back from a back injury that cost him nine games.

The mind-set was different after Tuesday’s loss, when Toews felt he had the game-tying goal on his stick countless times.

“I said [Tuesday] morning that I would put more pressure on myself if we weren’t winning games,” Toews said. “Tonight’s frustrating because we lost. A couple of those chances could have been a difference-maker.”

Despite Toews’ remarkable offensive consistency – he has scored 28

goals in each of the last three seasons, and has never scored fewer than 23, which came in the 48-game 2013 season – he’s no stranger to goal droughts. He had five goal droughts of seven or more games last season, including the entire first-round series against the St. Louis Blues. He had an 11-game drought the year before that, had two prolonged droughts in 2013-14, and had only one goal in the first three rounds of the 2013 playoffs.

But he always comes around. And when he gets hot, the goals come in bunches.

“I don’t know what to tell you, I feel like I’ve got experience dealing with this sort of thing,” Toews said. “I don’t know what that says about my game.

But I still believe I’m that offensive player. I’ve just got to stay with it and keep working.”

Quenneville never worries about Toews, who is still an elite defender, a top penalty-killer, and is ranked second in faceoff percentage (behind only Anaheim’s Antoine Vermette among centers with 500 or more draws).

“He’s getting opportunities,” Quenneville said. “He’s around the net. It’s a matter of time before things start going in for you and you get more confidence in the scoring areas.”

While Toews has his own experience to draw from, he doesn’t need to dig too deep to find a comparable situation for another superstar player.

Pittsburgh’s Sidney Crosby had just six goals through 32 games last season, and his frustration mounted along with all the questions about what was wrong with him.

Crosby still finished with 36 goals, a Conn Smythe Trophy and a Stanley Cup. “Well, let’s hope that’s what it is,” Toews said with a weary smile.

“Yeah, it’s not the start to the year I wanted for myself. But what are you gonna do? You’ve got to just try and learn every time you’re in this situation, and let it make you a better player in some kind of way. When I get out of it, just enjoy the game and just let it flow.”

NFL

Police: Floyd’s blood-alcohol level nearly 3x limit The ASSOCIATED PRESS SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – A police report released Wednesday says Patriots wide receiver Michael Floyd had a blood-alcohol level nearly three times the legal limit when arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence and other charges earlier this month in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Arizona’s legal limit for alcohol is .08; Floyd’s blood-alcohol level was measured at .217.

Floyd played for the Arizona Cardinals at the time, but the team released him two days after his arrest. New England then claimed him off waivers.

The 6-foot-2, 220-pound Floyd was taken into custody early the morning of Dec. 12 after being found unconscious behind the wheel of his running Cadillac Escalade at an intersec-

tion in Scottsdale.

He was booked and released from jail later that morning.

Video of the incident was also released Wednesday by Scottsdale police, and shows body cam video of an officer observing Floyd’s SUV stopped despite twice receiving green lights.

The officer is seen approaching the vehicle and finds Floyd asleep at the wheel with his foot on the brake. After being awakened by the officer knocking on the window, Floyd appears incoherent and initially has trouble identifying his surroundings.

Floyd was inactive for the Patriots’ win at Denver Sunday, but was on the sideline. He participated in his first full practice with New England on Wednesday, though he was not present in the locker room during the 45-minute period open to the media.

Coach Bill Belichick said prior to the workout that he had not seen the video of Floyd’s arrest, and said in an earlier statement that it is “an ongoing legal situation that I’m not going to comment on.”

But Belichick said the team does have a system in place to support a player in Floyd’s situation.

“There are a lot of things outside of football that we all deal with,” Belichick said. “It’s a long, long list and we provide a lot of resources for everybody on that.”

With Floyd, the Patriots are hoping to add depth to their receiving corps.

Danny Amendola is recovering from an ankle injury and tight end Rob Gronkowski is on injured reserve after back surgery.

The Patriots host the Jets on Saturday.

bo has written more than 20 books and 1,500 articles that have been published in the most prestigious outdoor publications in the world.

OK, so what is there to read about that is so interesting? He’s just a writer, be truly appreciated and will not break is he not? Zumbo is oh, so much more anyone’s budget. than, “just a writer.”

I cannot think of anyone who Jim has traveled this country in purwouldn’t be happy to receive a high-qual- suit of almost every species available. ity flashlight as a gift. We all have Jim’s writing has allowed him to span flashlights, but do we have good ones? I the globe chasing down the most exotic used to have a cabinet full of flashlights of species in the most exotic of locations. that didn’t work or were out of batteries. The memories of his travels and expediMaglite makes what I consider to be the tions are priceless.

Mercedes Benz of the portable light“Zumbo” is subtitled “The True Story ing world. Their flashlights are small, of Jim Zumbo and his Blog Heard Round handy, tough, durable and affordable. I the World.” can’t solve the problem of dead batteries Although extremely well-known in for you, but a Maglite will never break the outdoors world, Jim achieved nationon you. They truly take a beating. al attention, or should I say notoriety, You know that I am a reader and usu- when a chapter of his well-read blog ally have a book or two to recommend. went viral.

I was disappointed this year in the lack The hunting and shooting world went of really good quality books about the absolutely hog wild when Jim wrote a outdoors to hit bookshelves this year. At piece that was critical of the black milileast that was until I hear about “Zumtary-style rifles that some hunters favor. bo” by K.J. Houtman.

He said they were “assault rifles” and If you were walking down the aisles had no place in the world of hunting. of a bookstore and saw a book titled, The shooting community went wild “Zumbo” sitting there, wouldn’t you and Zumbo lost his sponsorship deals just have to pick it up to see what it was with many firearm and firearm-related about? I would. Who is Zumbo? What companies. The Outdoor Channel put the heck is a Zumbo? I need to find out. his TV program on hiatus and “Outdoor My curiosity is definitely piqued. What Life” magazine dropped his online blog if that book had a photo on the cover of and dropped his writing in the print a guy in a cowboy hat that looked like version of their publication. He also Tom Selleck staring out at you? I’m sure was hounded, harassed and threatened you’d pick it up. by gun advocates from everywhere.

Zumbo is Jim Zumbo, one of the most Jim and his family had to fear for their illustrious names in the world of outsafety. doors communication and broadcasting You will have to pick up a copy of in our times.

“Zumbo, The True Story of Jim Zumbo Jim worked as a forester and wildlife and his Blog Heard Round the World” in biologist for 15 years before venturing order to find out how this all turned out. into the world of outdoors communicaMerry Christmas to all of you. I hope your stockings are full of everything you tions. He began writing for “Outdoor desire, but most of all, please don’t forget Life” magazine in 1962, and became a the true meaning of Christmas. full-time writer and editor in 1978. Zum-

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The Illinois Department of Natural Resources announced the closing of the popular Rend Lake Resort in Whittington. Located in Wayne Fitzgerrell State Park, but operated by a private concessionaire, the resort apparently has financial difficulties.

Many people from our area make the five-hour drive south to enjoy the spectacular scenery and some of the best crappie fishing to be found. If you have reservations or deposits for a trip to the Rend LakeResort, information about what you should do will be forthcoming.

Todd Gessneris a legendary guide in the area, and many of you have fished from his boat.

If you are looking to contact Todd, he is accepting reservations, but obviously advising clients to seek other accommodations. You can reach Todd at 618-5130520 or email him at toddgessneroutdoors@yahoo.com

FISHING REPORT Northern Illinois: Dave Kranz from

Dave’s Bait, Tackle and Taxidermy in Crystal Lake reports: “The ice has arrived (at least for now) with most lakes, ponds and backwaters having 4 to 8 inches of ice. Always be careful around current areas. In these places you may find less ice and have a possibility of finding ice that is not safe. Tip-up fishing with medium or large golden roaches has been good for pike and bass. Panfish will hit spikes or wax worms on a small tungsten jig. Small minnows will work for crappies. Call 815-455-2040 for an update.”

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I realize that there are only a couple of days left until Christmas. I also realize that I am not the only one around who waits until the last minute to buy presents for everyone on his list. Procrastination is an absolute curse.

Here are a couple more suggestions for last-minute outdoors gift ideas. A lot of people will not buy these because they don’t understand the importance of them, but gloves that have fingers that can be folded back and away, leaving the fingertips exposed are a great gift.

It’s not just hunters and fishermen who find these handy (bad pun acknowledgement), but if you think about it, they are extremely versatile. Wouldn’t it be easier to use your car keys to open or start your vehicle with bare fingers without having to expose your whole hand to the frigid weather? The same is true for dialing your phone or sending a text, but not when you are operating a vehicle.

A gift certificate for a great day of fishing is a present that will give the recipient memories to last a lifetime.

There are many fine guides and charter captains out there, but I am not shy about offering the contact information for some of the ones who help me out: Chris Taurisano – www.tboneguideservice.com, 630-330-0090; Captain Bob Rossa – www.migratorfishhunt.com, 815-338-8093; Spence Petros – www.spencepetros.com, 815- 455-7770; Dave Kranz – 815-455-2040 or at Dave’s Bait & Tackle on Facebook.

Anyone who spends time outdoors is going to encounter wetness and dampness. I’ll bet everyone is carrying something on their expeditions that needs to stay dry, from gear to cameras, from maps to sandwiches. Many outdoorsmen would rather spend their money on gear than on something to keep that gear dry.

Do them a favor, buy them some waterproof storage as a present. Whether a camera case or a plastic locking box or a soft-sided bag, a gift such as this will

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THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

MONDAY

WASHINGTON Noon FOX AM-780, 105.9-FM COLORADO 7:30 p.m.

CSN AM-720 at Charlotte 6 p.m.

WGN AM-890

WHAT TO WATCH

NFL 7:20 p.m.: N.Y. Giants at Philadelphia, NBC, NFL NBA 7 p.m.: L.A. Lakers at Miami, TNT 9:30 p.m.: San Antonio at L.A. Clippers, TNT Men’s basketball 3:30 p.m.: Diamond Head Classic, first round, Tulsa vs.

Stephen F. Austin, at Honolulu, ESPNU 5:30 p.m.: UNC-Greensboro at Georgetown, FS1 6 p.m.: Furman at Michigan, BTN 6 p.m.: Marshall at Cincinnati, CBSSN 6 p.m.: Diamond Head Classic, first round, San Diego St. vs. Southern Miss., at Honolulu, ESPN2 6 p.m.: Yale at Temple, ESPNU 6 p.m.: Morehead St. at Mississippi St., SEC 7:30 p.m.: Las Vegas Classic, DePaul vs. Wyoming, at Las Vegas, FS1

at San Antonio 4 p.m.

ABC AM-890

INDIANA 7 p.m.

CSN AM-890

8 p.m.: Delaware St. at Iowa, BTN 8 p.m.: Kansas at UNLV, CBSSN 8 p.m.: UNC-Asheville at Ohio St., ESPN2 8 p.m.: LSU at Wake Forest, ESPNU 8 p.m.: South Alabama at Mississippi, SEC 10 p.m.: Diamond Head Classic, first round, Utah vs. San Francisco, at Honolulu, ESPNU 10 p.m.: Las Vegas Classic, Southern Cal vs. Missouri St., at Las Vegas, FS1 12:30 a.m. (Friday): Diamond Head Classic, first round, Illinois St. vs. Hawaii, at Honolulu, ESPN2 College football 6 p.m.: Famous Idaho Potato Bowl, Colorado St. vs.

Idaho, at Boise, Idaho, ESPN

BETTING ODDS NBA

FAVORITE at NEW YORK at MIAMI Golden State Boston San Antonio

Thursday LINE O/U 5½ (212½) 4½ (208) 14 (232) 1 (209½) 1 (206)

UNDERDOG Orlando LA Lakers at BROOKLYN at INDIANA at LA CLIPPERS

COLLEGE BASKETBALL FAVORITE at AIR FORCE at CINCINNATI at TEMPLE at VA COMMONWEALTH at MIAMI at SOUTH FLORIDA at RHODE ISLAND at VALPARAISO at NORTH TEXAS at MISSISSIPPI at WAKE FOREST Kansas Texas-Arlington LONG BEACH ST Portland SE Missouri Troy Towson St UC Santa Barbara Tulsa San Diego St Utah Illinois St Wyoming SOUTHERN CAL FAVORITE

Colorado St.

Old Dominion Louisiana Tech Troy

at Hawaii

Mississippi St (Ohio) Maryland

Thursday LINE UNDERDOG 6 UC Davis 18½ Marshall 4½ Yale 19 Louisiana-Monroe 14½ George Washington 3½ Delaware 10 William & Mary 13 Santa Clara 4 San Diego 12½ South Alabama 9½ LSU 19½ at UNLV 5 at LOYOLA MARYMOUNT 3 Colorado St 4 at CAL ST.-FULLERTON 5½ Chicago State 2 Cornell OFF Iona OFF Nevada 2½ Stephen Austin 20 Southern Miss 9½ San Francisco 5½ at HAWAII 4 Depaul 8 Missouri St

COLLEGE FOOTBALL

OPEN TODAY O/U UNDERDOG Thursday Famous Idaho Potato Bowl At Boise, ID 13 14 (64½) Idaho Friday Bahamas Bowl At Nassau, Bahamas +1 4 (64½) E. Michigan Armed Forces Bowl At Fort Worth, TX +1 6 (67½) Navy Dollar General Bowl At Mobile, Ala. 5 4 (49) Ohio Saturday Hawaii Bowl At Honolulu OFF OFF (OFF) Middle Tennessee Monday St. Petersburg Bowl At St. Petersburg, Fla. 11 13½ (58½) Miami Quick Lane Bowl At Detroit +2 1 (43½)

PREPS

NFL

Boston College

NC State

Army Temple Washington St. Boise St.

Pittsburgh Miami Texas A&M Utah

South Florida Virginia Tech Colorado

Independence Bowl At Shreveport, La. 4 4 (44) Tuesday Heart of Dallas Bowl At Dallas 9½ 10½ (49) Military Bowl At Annapolis, Md. 12 11½ (41) Holiday Bowl At San Diego 4½ 10 (61) Cactus Bowl At Phoenix 9½ 7 (67) Wednesday, Dec. 28 Pinstripe Bowl At New York 3 5½ (65½) Russell Athletic Bowl At Orlando, Fla. 1½ 2½ (57) Texas Bowl At Houston 2½ 3 (58) Foster Farms Bowl At Santa Clara, Calif.

12 7 (54) Thursday, Dec. 29 Birmingham Bowl At Birmingham, Ala. 11 10 (62½) Belk Bowl At Charlotte, N.C. 6 7 (61) Alamo Bowl At San Antonio 4½ 3 (62)

Vanderbilt

North Texas Wake Forest Minnesota Baylor

Northwestern West Virginia Kansas St Indiana

South Carolina Arkansas Oklahoma St

NFL

FAVORITE NY Giants Washington at BUFFALO at NEW ORLEANS Atlanta at GREEN BAY at NEW ENGLAND Tennessee San Diego at OAKLAND at LOS ANGELES at SEATTLE at HOUSTON at PITTSBURGH at KANSAS CITY at DALLAS

Thursday OPEN TODAY O/U 3 2½ (41½) Saturday 3 3 (45½) 3 4 (42) 3 3 (53) 2½ 2½ (52) 5½ 6½ (43) 14 16½ (44) 4 4½ (44) 5 6 (44) 5½ 3½ (53) 2½ 3½ (40) 8 8½ (43) 3 1½ (41) Sunday 6½ 4½ (44) 3½ 4 (37½) Monday 7 7 (43)

UNDERDOG at PHILADELPHIA at BEARS Miami Tampa Bay at CAROLINA Minnesota NY Jets at JACKSONVILLE at CLEVELAND Indianapolis San Francisco Arizona Cincinnati

Updated odds available at Pregame.coma

Baltimore Denver Detroit

NATIONAL CONFERENCE

North W L T Pct PF PA Detroit 9 5 0 .643 301 285 Green Bay 8 6 0 .571 363 339 Minnesota 7 7 0 .500 264 259 Bears 3 11 0 .214 248 320 East W L T Pct PF PA x-Dallas 12 2 0 .857 366 258 N.Y. Giants 10 4 0 .714 272 250 Washington 7 6 1 .536 345 343 Philadelphia 5 9 0 .357 316 299 South W L T Pct PF PA Atlanta 9 5 0 .643 469 358 Tampa Bay 8 6 0 .571 313 322 New Orleans 6 8 0 .429 406 392 Carolina 6 8 0 .429 337 352 West W L T Pct PF PA y-Seattle 9 4 1 .679 298 235 Arizona 5 8 1 .393 340 325 Los Angeles 4 10 0 .286 197 328 San Francisco 1 13 0 .071 264 434 x-clinched playoff spot y-clinched division WEEK 16 Thursday’s Game N.Y. Giants at Philadelphia, 7:25 p.m.

Saturday’s Games Washington at Bears, noon N.Y. Jets at New England, noon San Diego at Cleveland, noon Miami at Buffalo, noon Tennessee at Jacksonville, noon Minnesota at Green Bay, noon Tampa Bay at New Orleans, noon Atlanta at Carolina, noon Indianapolis at Oakland, 3:05 p.m.

Arizona at Seattle, 3:25 p.m.

San Francisco at Los Angeles, 3:25 p.m.

Cincinnati at Houston,7:25 p.m.

Sunday’s Games Baltimore at Pittsburgh, 3:30 p.m.

Denver at Kansas City, 7:30 p.m.

Monday’s Game Detroit at Dallas, 7:30 p.m.

AMERICAN CONFERENCE

East W L T y-New England12 2 0 Miami 9 5 0 Buffalo 7 7 0 N.Y. Jets 4 10 0 South W L T Houston 8 6 0 Tennessee 8 6 0 Indianapolis 7 7 0 Jacksonville 2 12 0 North W L T Pittsburgh 9 5 0 Baltimore 8 6 0 Cincinnati 5 8 1 Cleveland 0 14 0 West W L T x-Oakland 11 3 0 Kansas City 10 4 0 Denver 8 6 0 San Diego 5 9 0

Pct .857 .643 .500 .286

PF 365 315 358 242

PA 233 314 314 358

Pct .571 .571 .500 .143

PF 250 340 362 260

PA 294 323 339 359

Pct .643 .571 .393 .000

PF 341 306 288 220

PA 276 263 293 408

Pct .786 .714 .571 .357

PF 377 319 299 366

PA 336 274 258 366

WEEK 17 Sunday, Jan. 1 Bears at Minnesota, noon New England at Miami, noon Cleveland at Pittsburgh, noon Green Bay at Detroit, noon Carolina at Tampa Bay, noon Dallas at Philadelphia, noon Houston at Tennessee, noon Buffalo at N.Y. Jets, noon Baltimore at Cincinnati, noon Jacksonville at Indianapolis, noon New Orleans at Atlanta, noon N.Y. Giants at Washington, noon Seattle at San Francisco, 3:25 p.m.

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

Arizona at Los Angeles, 3:25 p.m.

Oakland at Denver, 3:25 p.m.

NHL

NBA

WESTERN CONFERENCE

EASTERN CONFERENCE

Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Blackhawks 35 22 9 4 48 101 84 Minnesota 31 19 8 4 42 91 60 St. Louis 34 18 11 5 41 96 98 Nashville 32 15 12 5 35 94 90 Dallas 34 13 14 7 33 86 104 Winnipeg 35 15 17 3 33 91 104 Colorado 31 11 19 1 23 65 99 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA San Jose 33 20 12 1 41 84 73 Edmonton 35 18 12 5 41 103 94 Anaheim 34 17 12 5 39 95 97 Calgary 35 17 16 2 36 90 102 Los Angeles 32 16 13 3 35 81 81 Vancouver 33 14 16 3 31 84 101 Arizona 33 11 17 5 27 74 104

EASTERN CONFERENCE

Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Montreal 32 21 7 4 46 101 70 Ottawa 33 19 11 3 41 86 88 Boston 34 17 14 3 37 80 83 Tampa Bay 33 16 14 3 35 95 92 Florida 33 15 13 5 35 81 90 Buffalo 31 12 11 8 32 69 83 Detroit 33 14 15 4 32 79 93 Toronto 31 12 12 7 31 87 94 Metropolitan Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Pittsburgh 33 21 7 5 47 116 92 N.Y. Rangers 35 23 11 1 47 115 82 Columbus 30 21 5 4 46 101 63 Philadelphia 35 20 11 4 44 110104 Washington 31 19 8 4 42 83 69 Carolina 31 13 11 7 33 82 87 New Jersey 32 12 13 7 31 75 98 N.Y. Islanders 32 12 14 6 30 85 101 2 points for a win, 1 point for OT loss.

Wednesday’s Results Philadelphia 3, Washington 2, SO Edmonton 3, Arizona 2 Thursday’s Games Philadelphia at New Jersey, 6 p.m.

Carolina at Buffalo, 6 p.m.

Pittsburgh at Columbus, 6 p.m.

St. Louis at Tampa Bay, 6:30 p.m.

Minnesota at Montreal, 6:30 p.m.

Boston at Florida, 6:30 p.m.

Anaheim at Ottawa, 6:30 p.m.

Los Angeles at Nashville, 7 p.m.

Toronto at Colorado, 8 p.m.

Winnipeg at Vancouver, 9 p.m.

Friday’s Games Colorado at Blackhawks, 7:30 p.m.

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

Tampa Bay at Washington, 6 p.m.

Montreal at Columbus, 6 p.m.

Buffalo at N.Y. Islanders, 6 p.m.

New Jersey at Pittsburgh, 6 p.m.

Boston at Carolina, 6:30 p.m.

Detroit at Florida, 6:30 p.m.

Los Angeles at Dallas, 7:30 p.m.

Toronto at Arizona, 8 p.m.

Vancouver at Calgary, 8 p.m.

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

SCHEDULE

Central Division W L Pct Cleveland 21 6 .778 Indiana 15 15 .500 Bulls 14 14 .500 Milwaukee 13 14 .481 Detroit 14 17 .452 Atlantic Division W L Pct Toronto 20 8 .714 Boston 16 12 .571 New York 15 13 .536 Brooklyn 7 20 .259 Philadelphia 7 21 .250 Southeast Division W L Pct Charlotte 16 13 .552 Atlanta 14 15 .483 Washington 13 15 .464 Orlando 13 17 .433 Miami 9 20 .310

GB — 7½ 7½ 8 9 GB — 4 5 12½ 13 GB — 2 2½ 3½ 7

WESTERN CONFERENCE

Southwest Division W L Pct San Antonio 23 5 .821 Houston 22 8 .733 Memphis 19 12 .613 New Orleans 10 21 .323 Dallas 8 21 .276 Northwest Division W L Pct Utah 18 12 .600 Oklahoma City 17 12 .586 Portland 13 18 .419 Denver 12 17 .414 Minnesota 9 19 .321 Pacific Division W L Pct Golden State 25 4 .862 L.A. Clippers 21 8 .724 Sacramento 12 17 .414 L.A. Lakers 11 20 .355 Phoenix 8 21 .276

GB — 2 5½ 14½ 15½ GB — ½ 5½ 5½ 8 GB — 4 13 15 17

Wednesday’s Results Washington 107, Bulls 97 Cleveland 113, Milwaukee 102 Memphis 98, Detroit 86 Minnesota 92, Atlanta 84 Oklahoma City 121, New Orleans 110 Houston 125, Phoenix 111 Sacramento 94, Utah 93 Dallas 96, Portland 95 Thursday’s Games Boston at Indiana, 6 p.m.

Golden State at Brooklyn, 6:30 p.m.

Orlando at New York, 6:30 p.m.

L.A. Lakers at Miami, 7 p.m.

San Antonio at L.A. Clippers, 9:30 p.m.

THURSDAY Boys basketball: Crystal Lake South vs. Zion Benton at Jacobs Tournament, 1:30 p.m., Cary-Grove vs. Rockford Jefferson at Jacobs Tournament, 3 p.m., Johnsburg vs. Barrington at Jacobs Tournament, 4:30 p.m., Jacobs, Marian Central, Prairie Ridge at Jacobs Tournament, Crystal Lake Central, Marengo, Richmond-Burton, Woodstock, Woodstock North at Marengo Tournament, TBA Girls basketball: Crystal Lake Central, Crystal Lake South, Johnsburg, Prairie Ridge, McHenry, Marengo, Marian Central, Richmond-Burton, Woodstock, Woodstock North at Northern Illinois Holiday Classic, TBA Boys bowling: Woodstock at McHenry 4:30 p.m.

Wrestling: Crystal Lake Central, Huntley, Jacobs at Al Dvorak Harlem Tournament, 9 a.m., Prairie Ridge at Harvard Triangular, 3:30 p.m.

NCAA BASKETBALL TOP 25 SCHEDULE

Wednesday’s Results No. 1 Villanova 90, American 48 No. 2 UCLA vs. Western Michigan (n) No. 4 Baylor 89, Texas Southern 63 No. 5 Duke 72, Elon 61 No. 10 Louisville 73, No. 6 Kentucky 70 No. 7 Gonzaga 102, South Dakota 65 No. 8 North Carolina 85, Northern Iowa 42 No. 12 Virginia 56, California 52 No. 13 Butler 81, Vermont 69 No. 15 Purdue 91, Norfolk State 45 Clemson 62, No. 22 South Carolina 60 Thursday’s Games No. 3 Kansas at UNLV, 8 p.m.

No. 16 Indiana vs. Austin Peay, 6 p.m.

No. 19 St. Mary’s vs. South Carolina State, 9 p.m.

No. 23 Southern Cal vs. Missouri State, 10 p.m.

No. 24 Cincinnati vs. Marshall, 6 p.m.

Friday’s Games No. 11 West Virgina vs. Northern Kentucky, 3 p.m.

No. 14 Wisconsin vs. Florida A&M, 8 p.m.

NCAA FOOTBALL BOWL SCHEDULE WEDNESDAY Poinsettia Bowl San Diego BYU 24, Wyoming 21 THURSDAY Famous Idaho Potato Bowl Boise Idaho (8-4) vs. Colorado St. (7-5), 6 p.m. (ESPN) FRIDAY Bahamas Bowl Nassau Eastern Michigan (7-5) vs. Old Dominion (9-3), noon (ESPN) Armed Forces Bowl Fort Worth, Texas Navy (9-3) vs. Louisiana Tech (8-5), 3:30 p.m. (ESPN) Dollar General Bowl Mobile, Ala. Ohio (8-5) vs. Troy (9-3), 7 p.m.

(ESPN) SATURDAY Hawaii Bowl Honolulu Middle Tennessee (8-4) vs. Hawaii (6-7), 7 p.m. (ESPN) MONDAY St. Petersburg (Fla.) Bowl Mississippi State (5-7) vs. Miami (Ohio) (6-6), 10 a.m. (ESPN) Quick Lane Bowl Detroit Boston College (6-6) vs. Maryland 6-6), 1:30 p.m. (ESPN2) Independence Bowl Shreveport, La. NC State (6-6) vs. Vanderbilt (6-6), 4 p.m. (ESPN2) TUESDAY Heart of Dallas Bowl Army (6-5) vs. North Texas (5-7), 11 a.m. (ESPN) Military Bowl Annapolis, Md. Wake Forest (6-6) vs. Temple (10-3), 2:30 p.m. (ESPN) Holiday Bowl San Diego Minnesota (8-4) vs. Washington State (8-4), 6 p.m. (ESPN) Cactus Bowl Phoenix Boise State (10-2) vs. Baylor (6-6), 9:15 p.m. (ESPN)

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MOVIES OF THE YEAR

Read our review of “Scrooge” at the White Pines dinner theater in Mt. Morris, where year-round cabins offer a unique winter getaway from McHenry County.

There are a lot of events taking place in the county this weekend. We choose the top 10.

The Associated Press names its Top 10 movies for 2016.

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ON THE COVER

From the animated “Sing” to “Assassin’s Creed,” based on a video game, to the star-powered “Passengers,” there are plenty of movie options this holiday weekend.

DEPARTMENTS

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Go Guide....................................14 Movies.........................................8 On the Cover..............................11 Planit 10......................................6

ON THE COVER Released by Universal Pictures, this image shows Meena, voiced by Tori Kelly, in a scene from “Sing.”

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This image released by 20th Century Fox shows Michael Fassbender in a scene from “Assassin’s Creed.”

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NIGHTLIFE

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A short jaunt from area, White Pines’ ‘Scrooge’ worth the drive

Veteran actor Rick Johnson has portrayed Scrooge for 18 years at White Pines Theatre.

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REVIEWS Regina M. Belt-Daniels

You may have missed your window of opportunity to enjoy White Pines’ production of “Scrooge the Comedy,” but never fear. It’s still running this week, with an adult evening version scheduled for Dec. 23, and it’s booked for a 2017 run beginning in November.

Not surprisingly, “Scrooge the Comedy” is extremely popular. An entertaining mix of improvisation, audience participation and family-friendly antics, this clever adaptation of Dickens’ immortal classic was written 31 years ago by Brent Young, who serves as narrator, as well as director. Now an annual tradition, “Scrooge the Comedy” is celebrating its 28th year at the White Pines theater. And for 18 of those years, veteran actor Rick Johnson has portrayed that mean, miserly character Scrooge.

What Young does with his magnificent voice and handsome features (especially as the gentleman caller asking for a charitable donation), Johnson does equally as well with his face, body and exquisite comedic timing. Young and Johnson are a dynamic duo.The audience is engaged from the moment Young approaches each table to plunk down an assigned part in the pre-show warm-up singing of “The Twelve Days of Christmas.”

Throughout the show, Young is gathering audience participants (some a little more willing than others) to fill in supporting roles – carolers, Marley, the chickendancing Fezziwigs, the three Ghosts, Crachit and Tiny Tim (at our show, a very tall, distinguished older gentleman who Johnson thereafter referred to as Tiny Ton).

Yes, there are ad libs. After the Marley door-knocker scene, Scrooge exclaims “I’ve seen some knockers before.” When supping on gruel, he asides, “Is this from the buffet?” And the Ghost of Christmas Past’s line, “Fly with me,” gets hit with, “Oh, good. I like to fly United” (Johnson worked at O’Hare for 43 years by the way). And there are topical references which, believe it or not, work – Trump, Fidel, the electoral

college and Obama Care, they can’t escape applause-rendering mention.

The show is different every time and, of course, it must be do to the different clientele at every show. Young hovers in the background, ever narrating and coaching audience actors with dialogue and expression hints, and Johnson is ever-ready to react to those actors presented before him (in response to a rather hammy actor, he pleads “can you pick someone else?”). It is very evident both Young and Johnson are delightfully gifted entertainers who know how to work a crowd.

“Scrooge the Comedy” has been done throughout the United States, and even as far afield as Scotland’s Edinburgh Theater Festival. It clocks in at 90 minutes with no intermission and has a basic, but visually pleasing set. Truly a show for both young and old, you’ll laugh so often and so joyously you won’t be able to say humbug to this version of the popular Christmas classic. It’s worth the drive.

• Regina Belt-Daniels is a working actress and director who began her career onstage in 1985 at the Woodstock Opera House. Currently serving on the Raue Center for the Arts Board, she also is a lifetime member of TownSquare Players and a retired District 47 teacher.

LOOKING FOR A WINTER GETAWAY? White Pines Playhouse offers dinner theater productions and cabins, resembling a pioneer village, year-round.

The attraction at 6712 W. Pines road in Mount Morris, near Oregon and Rockford, has 13 one-room cabins and 12 cabins built in groups of four under one roof. Dinner theater packages and individual tickets are available, with “Scrooge the Comedy” running through Dec. 23 (individual tickets: $30-$34) and planned again for November of 2017.

Upcoming 2017 productions include “Divas and Kings – Legends of Music” and tributes to Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin, The Blues Brothers, George Strait, John Denver, Buddy Holly and Neil Diamond.

Among the other productions are “Branson Country Legends Gordy & Debbie,” “Menopausal Mamas,” “The American Oldies Show,” “The Carol Burnett Show” and more.

For a schedule, information and tickets, visit www.whitepines.inn.com or call 815-9463817.

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OLD COURTHOUSE HOLIDAY SALES

WHERE: Old Courthouse Arts Center, 101 N. Johnson St., Woodstock

HOLIDAY SALE

ED HALL’S CHRISTMAS GUITAR NIGHT

WHEN: 8 p.m. Dec. 23 WHERE: Woodstock Opera House, 121 Van Buren St., Woodstock COST & INFO: Five internationally acclaimed musicians will present an evening of arrangements for the guitar as well as popular holiday favorites. Performing will be Tim and Myles Thompson, a father/son duo from Hendersonville, Tennessee; Helen Avakian (above), a singer/songwriter and “guitar goddess” from Madison, Wisconsin; Brother Yusef, the originator of the “Fattback Blues” guitar style from Altadena, California; and host, award-winning guitarist and songwriter Jeff Friedlander from Pittsburgh. Tickets: $30 all seats. Tickets and information: 815-338-5300 or www.woodstockoperahouse.com.

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WHEN: Through Dec. 30 COST & INFO: Featuring 3-D objects, fiber arts, jewelry and clever, offbeat objects to stuff stockings for the holidays. Hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday and Sunday; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Friday and Saturday. Free admission. Information: www.oldcourthouseartscenter.org.

CLAYWORKERS GUILD OF ILLINOIS HOLIDAY POTTERY SALE

WHEN: Through Jan. 7, 2017 COST & INFO: Featuring the work of 15 members of the guild. Extended hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays. Free. Information: www. clayworkersguild.com.

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CRYSTAL LAKE SANTA HOUSE VISITS

WHEN: 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 22-23 WHERE: Brink Street Market, 30-40 Brink St., Crystal Lake COST & INFO: Children and their families invited to visit with Santa. Bring a camera.

Hosted by Downtown Crystal Lake. Free. Information: 815479-0835 or www.downtowncl.org.

Rylan Shaw, then 5, of Crystal Lake, waits patiently to see Santa Claus last year at Brink Street Market.

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SANTA HUT

WHEN: 5 to 7 p.m.

Dec. 22-23 WHERE: Woodstock Square COST & INFO: Visits with Santa in his hut on the historic square.

Bring a camera.

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HOLIDAY TRAIN DISPLAY

WHEN: Through Dec. 28 WHERE: Prairie Lodge, 12880 Del Webb Blvd., Huntley COST & INFO: Annual model train display presented by the Kishwaukee Valley & Eakin Creek Sun City Model Railroad Club. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Free.

Information: 847-669-2392 or www. sccah.com.

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WOODSTOCK OPERA HOUSE ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TREE EXHIBIT

WHEN: Through Dec. 31 WHERE: Woodstock Opera House, 121 Van Buren St., Woodstock COST & INFO: The community is invited to come enjoy the beauty of the holiday season with more than 30 Christmas trees decorated by local community groups and volunteer organizations. On display during business hours and scheduled events.

Free. Information: 815-338-5300 or www.woodstockoperahouse.com.

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“STUFF THE BUS” FOOD DRIVE

WHEN: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Dec. 22 WHERE: Pub 47, 10400 N. Route 47, Huntley COST & INFO: The pub is teaming up with the Grafton Food Pantry to host a holiday giving extravaganza event outside the restaurant to benefit those in need.

They are accepting monetary donations and other donations, such as canned goods, dry food goods, hygiene products, gas cards, gift cards, clothing, shoes and more. Information: 847-669-7755 or www. graftonfoodpantry.org.

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HOLIDAY DISPLAY

WHEN: Through December WHERE: McHenry County Historical Society Museum, 6422 Main St., Union.

COST & INFO: Along with a Christmas-themed quilt contest and show, visitors can see a display of old sleds from Christmas memorabilia collector Dave Harms. Hours: 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. Admission: $5 adults, $3 seniors and students, $12 family, free for members. Information: 815-923-2267 or www.gothistory.org.

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WHEN: 9 p.m. Dec. 23 WHERE: Mackey’s Hideout, 2601 S. River Road, McHenry COST & INFO: Performing the music of the Grateful Dead. Free.

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FILMS of the YEAR This image released by A24 shows Alex Hibbert, foreground, and Mahershala Ali in a scene from the film “Moonlight.”

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‘Moonlight,’ ‘La La Land’ lead the pack among eclectic mix

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By JAKE COYLE and LINDSEY BAHR – The Associated Press

ssociated Press Film Writers Jake Coyle and Lindsey Bahr name their choices for the best films of 2016.

5. “Sunset Song”

Rare is the combination of formal beauty and deep inner-life that’s found in Terence Davies’s adaptation of the 1932 novel

by Lewis Grassic Gibbon. It was one of two films by the chronically underappreciated Davies this year, the other being his less sublime Emily Dickinson biopic with Cynthia Nixon, “A Quiet Passion.” But “Sunset Song,” about a young woman growing up in rural Scotland in the years before World War I, is one of the more exquisite and wrenching portraits of lives shaped and ripped apart by history.

Jake Coyle:

1.“Moonlight”

The life of Chiron, the young man who grows up in three distinct chapters in Barry Jenkins’ masterpiece, is hard and full of pain. And yet “Moonlight” is so abundant with transcendent moments of grace and lyrical splendor. In the film’s blue-tinged darkness shines a tortured soul, one of the most intimately and fully realized ones I can remember encountering in a movie.

2. “Cameraperson”

In Kirsten Johnson’s memoir-like montage of film, momentary intimacies from a lifetime of making documentaries accrue a staggering poetry. From war zones abroad to her family at home, her camera is a force of connection that binds us, fleetingly.

3.“La La Land”

It’s not like we’re so overrun with blissfulness and charm we couldn’t use Damien Chazelle’s light-footed celebration of classic musicals, Los Angeles, dreams, keytars and Emma Stone. It’s not a revolutionary work. It’s a knowing and full-hearted resurrection. It’s a conversation with nostalgia, held at golden hour between lampposts and tap shoes.

6. “American Honey”

This image released by Lionsgate shows Ryan Gosling (right) and Emma Stone in a scene from “La La Land.”

4. “I Am Not Your Negro”

Does anyone’s voice sound more urgent today than James Baldwin’s? Raoul Peck’s documentary, narrated by Samuel L. Jackson, is culled largely from an unfinished manuscript of the writer, intellectual and social critic. Baldwin’s words wash over you, at once inspiring in their passion and alarming in their frightful insight into America. But Peck doesn’t need to mix in more recent footage to connect Baldwin’s thoughts with today. Amid the shards of 2016, Baldwin’s relevance is apparent enough.

Nothing was more thrillingly alive this year than Andrea Arnold’s bass-thumping plunge into the American heartland. Arnold, the British director of “Fish Tank,” has both a keenly critical eye to what she sees around her and a deeply affectionate one for her young characters. Rihanna (played in a scene set in a Walmart) supplies Arnold’s anthem: She finds love in a hopeless place.

7. “Manchester by the Sea”

It might be my third favorite of playwright Kenneth Lonergan’s three films (the others are “Margaret” and “You Can Count on Me”), but it’s still one of the year’s best. Scenes this natural just don’t come along. Seemingly quotidian moments flicker with the past, with pain, with humor, with glimpses of insight.

Lonergan’s way with words is trumped only by the great reaches of his empathy.

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CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: Casey Affleck stars in “Manchester By The Sea.” Riley Keough and Shia LaBeouf appear in ascene from “American Honey.” Jeff Bridges is shown in a scene from “Hell or High Water.”

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and the overwhelmingly powerful “O.J.: Made in America,” but Raoul Peck’s rendering of James Baldwin’s words about the lives and assassinations of Medgar Evers, Malcolm X and Martin Luther King, Jr. stands out among the others for its artful poignancy.

Continued from page 8 8.“O.J.: Made in America”

It’s an L.A. story. Ezra Edelman’s 467-minute documentary, released both as one long film and a five-part television series, has an almost Dickensian scope.

Edelman uses the case as a prism through which to make a grand portrait of Los Angeles and of America.

8. “Hail, Caesar!”

“Would that it t’were so simple.” No single line this year has echoed in my mind as much as Alden Ehrenreich’s earnest rube Hobie Doyle trying so, so hard to please the refined Laurence Lauretnz (Ralph Fiennes, also a standout in “The Big Splash”). The Coen brothers’ “Hail, Caesar!” came and went with little fanfare, but this is a slapstick lark that just gets more dizzyingly delightful with every viewing.

9. “Hell or High Water”

David Mackenzie’s West Texas heist tale is a genre movie firing on all cylinders. There’s the fine acting of Chris Pine, Ben Foster, Jeff Bridges and Gil Birmingham. There’s the economical but loose direction of Mackenzie (“Starred Up”). And there’s the flavorful, comic dialogue of Taylor Sheridan (“Sicario”). Add it all up and you get a hell of a movie.

10. “The Edge of Seventeen”

The pleasures are similar in Kelly Fremon Craig’s spectacular debut: a genre movie (this time a teen coming-of-age comedy in the John Hughes mold) made with uncommon authenticity and wit. And I’m not sure I enjoyed any performance this year more than Hailee Steinfeld’s beset high-schooler who curses her generation as “mouth breathers.”

Lindsey Bahr:

1. “La La Land”

Damien Chazelle’s film has more edge than many seem to give it credit for. Like those of its spiritual predecessor Jacques Demy, “La La Land” might be soaked in lavender skies, bright costumes and bouncy songs, but under the surface lingers a gnawing uncertainty about art and ambition and love and sacrifice. And it’ll leave you singing “Another Day of Sun,” even if it is through wistful tears.

2. “Manchester by the Sea”

The script! The performances! The atmosphere!

9. “Certain Women” The score! It’s all uncomfortably perfect. “Manchester by the Sea” is a fully realized and affecting American epic about all-consuming grief and the inconvenient, often funny and sometimes impossible life that remains. It’s a career-defining role for Casey Affleck.

3. “Jackie”

Moody and unsettling, “Jackie” might not explain the former first lady, but Pablo Larrain’s unconventional biopic illuminates her hand in crafting that indelible Camelot legacy for her family, with a pitch perfect performance from Natalie Portman.

4.“Moonlight”

What is really left to be said about “Moonlight”?

It’s a triumph of storytelling and image about a man’s life in Miami told in three stages. Barry Jenkins’ film easily could be among the best of any year. Mahershala Ali rightfully is being singled out for his supporting performance as a drug dealer with a conscience, but he is just one part of an extraordinary cast of actors whose names you’ll want to know.

5. “The Red Turtle”

A gorgeous, hand-drawn, wordless fable co-produced by Studio Ghibli, “The Red Turtle” is an elegant gem about a shipwrecked man, whose impact will sneak up on you in the most devastating way. Take a pause from all the noise and give it a chance.

6. “20th Century Women”

Mike Mills is better than anyone at creating those transformative environments that look and feel and seem like real life, but better. Here, he transports you to sun-soaked and anxiety-ridden Santa Barbara in 1979 where three women, a wild teen (Elle Fanning), an angry 20-something (Greta Gerwig) and a 50-something mother (Annette Bening) rally around the emotional education of a teenage boy.

7. “I Am Not Your Negro”

There were a few great documentaries about the black experience in America this year, including Ava DuVernay’s look at mass incarceration in “The 13th”

Quiet and calming, “Certain Women” is a slow-cooked meditative poem about the lives of the modern frontierswoman whose beauty will leave your heart aching and warmed thanks to Laura Dern, Kristen Stewart, Michelle Williams, Lily Gladstone and the strong supporting cast. It’s the best Kelly Reichardt has ever made.

10. “Sausage Party”

Who knew some of the year’s smartest comedy and most rebellious ideas would come from the mouth of a horny hot dog?

Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg’s irreverent fever dream about food and religion and culture will make you blush, laugh, wince and think. It’s not for everyone, but it wouldn’t be great if it was.

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WEEKEND SHOWTIMES

The following are showtimes for Dec. 2325 unless otherwise noted.

“ASSASSIN’S CREED”

AMC Lake in the Hills 12 – 2D: 4:50, 10:30 p.m.; 3D: 10:45 a.m., 1:45, 7:45 p.m.

Classic Cinemas Carpentersville – Dec. 23: 9:40, 11:00 a.m., 12:05, 1:30, 2:30, 4:00, 5:00, 6:30, 7:30, 9:00, 10:00 p.m.; Dec. 24: 9:40, 11:00 a.m., 12:05, 1:30, 2:30, 4:00, 5:00, 6:30, 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 25: 4:00, 5:00, 6:30, 9:00, 10:00 p.m.

Classic Cinemas Woodstock – Dec. 23: 12:00, 2:30, 5:00, 7:30, 10:00 p.m.; Dec. 24: 12:00, 2:30, 5:00, 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 25: 5:00, 7:30, 10:00 p.m.

Regal Cinemas – Dec. 23: 2D: 11:50 a.m., 2:00, 6:00 p.m.; 3D: 9:15 a.m., 11:50 p.m.; Dec. 24: 2D: 11:50 a.m., 2:00, 6:00 p.m.; 3D: 9:15 a.m.; Dec. 25: 2D: 11:50 a.m., 2:00, 6:00 p.m.; 3D: 10:10 a.m.

“COLLATERAL BEAUTY”

AMC Lake in the Hills 12 – 11:30 a.m., 1:55, 4:30, 6:55, 9:30 p.m.

Classic Cinemas Carpentersville – Dec. 23: 10:00 a.m., 12:15, 2:30, 4:45, 7:00, 9:15 p.m.; Dec. 24: 10:00 a.m., 12:15, 2:30, 4:45, 7:00 p.m.; Dec. 25: 4:45, 7:00, 9:15 p.m.

Classic Cinemas Woodstock – Dec. 23: 12:00, 2:10, 4:20, 6:30, 8:40 p.m.; Dec. 24: 12:00, 2:10, 4:20, 6:30 p.m.; Dec. 25: 4:20, 6:30, 8:40 p.m.

Regal Cinemas – Dec. 23 & 25: 11:20 a.m., 2:10, 4:40, 7:15, 10:00, 11:35 p.m.; Dec. 24: 11:20 a.m., 1:55, 4:30 p.m.

“FANTASTIC BEASTS AND WHERE TO FIND THEM”

Regal Cinemas – Dec. 23: 12:10, 3:30, 6:50, 10:10 p.m.; Dec. 24: 10:45 a.m., 1:50, 4:55 p.m.

“FENCES”

AMC Lake in the Hills 12 – Dec. 24: 5:00, 8:15, 9:40 p.m.; Dec. 25: 9:40 a.m., 12:45, 4:00, 7:15, 10:20 p.m.

Regal Cinemas – Dec. 24: 5:00, 8:10 p.m.; Dec. 25: 11:30 a.m., 2:40, 5:50, 9:10 p.m.

“IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE”

Regal Cinemas – Dec. 24 only: 12:00, 7:00 p.m.

“LA LA LAND”

Regal Cinemas – Dec. 24: 7:00, 8:00 p.m.; Dec. 25: 10:50 a.m., 1:50, 4:50, 7:50, 10:50 p.m.

“MANCHESTER BY THE SEA”

AMC Lake in the Hills 12 – Dec. 23-24: 9:10 a.m., 3:20, 6:30 p.m.

Regal Cinemas – Dec. 23-24: 9:50 a.m., 1:40, 3:40, 5:10, 8:20 p.m.; Dec. 25: 10:05 a.m., 1:40, 3:40, 5:10, 8:20 p.m.

“MOANA”

AMC Lake in the Hills 12 – Dec. 23 & 25: 10:10, 11:45 a.m., 1:00, 2:40, 3:50, 6:45 p.m.; Dec. 24: 10:10, 11:10 a.m., 1:00, 2:00, 3:50, 6:45 p.m.

Classic Cinemas Carpentersville – Dec. 23: 11:40 a.m., 2:00, 4:20, 6:40, 9:00 p.m.; Dec. 24: 11:40 a.m., 2:00, 4:20, 6:40 p.m.; Dec. 25: 4:20, 6:40, 9:00 p.m.

Classic Cinemas Woodstock – Dec. 23-24: 11:40 a.m., 2:00, 4:20, 6:40 p.m.; Dec. 25: 4:20, 6:40 p.m.

Regal Cinemas – Dec. 23: 9:30 a.m., 12:20, 3:10, 6:10, 9:15 p.m.; Dec. 24: 9:30 a.m., 12:20, 3:10, 6:10, 9:00 p.m.; Dec. 25: 12:20, 3:10, 6:10 p.m.

“OFFICE CHRISTMAS PARTY”

AMC Lake in the Hills 12 – Dec. 23-24: 12:45, 9:50 p.m.

Classic Cinemas Carpentersville – Dec. 23: 10:00 a.m., 12:20, 2:40, 5:00, 7:20, 9:40 p.m.; Dec. 24: 10:00 a.m., 12:20, 2:40, 5:00, 7:20 p.m.

Classic Cinemas Woodstock – Dec. 23 & 25: 9:00 p.m.

Regal Cinemas – Dec. 23: 10:10 a.m., 12:50, 3:35, 6:20, 9:10, 11:45 p.m.; Dec. 24: 10:10 a.m., 12:50, 3:35, 6:20, 8:55 p.m.; Dec. 25: 9:15 p.m.

9:05 p.m.

“ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY”

AMC Lake in the Hills 12 – Dec. 23: 2D: 11:00 a.m., 1:30, 2:30, 5:00, 6:15, 9:15 p.m.; 3D: 9:00, 9:30 a.m., 12:30, 4:00, 7:30, 8:30, 10:40, 11:30 p.m.; Dec. 24: 2D: 10:00 a.m., 1:30, 2:30, 5:00, 6:15, 9:15 p.m.; 3D: 9:00, 9:30 a.m., 12:30, 4:00, 7:30, 8:30, 10:40, 11:30 p.m.; Dec. 25: 2D: 10:00 a.m., 1:30, 2:30, 5:00, 6:15, 9:15 p.m.; 3D: 9:30, 10:15 a.m., 12:30, 4:00, 7:30, 8:30, 10:40, 11:30 p.m.

Classic Cinemas Carpentersville – Dec. 23: 10:00, 10:40, 11:30 a.m., 12:50, 1:35, 2:20, 3:40, 4:25, 5:10, 6:30, 7:15, 8:00, 9:20, 10:05 p.m.; Dec. 24: 10:00, 10:40, 11:30 a.m., 12:50, 1:35, 2:20, 3:40, 4:25, 5:10, 6:30, 7:15 p.m.; Dec. 25: 4:25, 5:10, 6:30, 7:15, 8:00, 9:20, 10:05 p.m.

Classic Cinemas Woodstock – Dec. 23: 11:00 a.m., 1:45, 4:30, 7:20, 10:05 p.m.; Dec. 24: 11:00 a.m., 1:45, 4:30, 7:20 p.m.; Dec. 25: 4:30, 7:20, 10:05 p.m.

Regal Cinemas – Dec. 23: 2D: 9:20, 10:15 a.m., 12:30, 1:30, 4:45, 7:00, 8:00, 10:30, 11:15 p.m.; 3D: 9:45 a.m., 12:00, 1:00, 3:15, 4:15, 6:30, 7:30, 9:45, 10:15, 10:45 p.m.; Dec. 24: 2D: 9:20, 10:15 a.m., 12:30, 1:30, 4:45, 7:00, 8:00 p.m.; 3D: 9:45 a.m., 12:00, 1:00, 3:15, 3:45, 4:15, 6:30, 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 25: 2D: 12:30, 1:00, 1:30, 4:15, 4:45, 7:00, 7:30, 8:00, 10:30, 10:45, 11:15 p.m.; 3D: 12:00, 3:15, 3:45, 6:30, 9:45, 10:15, 11:40 p.m.

“SING”

AMC Lake in the Hills 12 – 2D: 9:30 a.m., 12:15,

“PASSENGERS”

AMC Lake in the Hills 12 – Dec. 23 & 25: 2D: 11:00 a.m., 1:15, 5:45, 7:00, 8:45 p.m.; 3D: 4:15, 10:00; Dec. 24: 2D: 11:00 a.m., 1:15, 7:00 p.m.; 3D: 4:15, 10:00 p.m.

Classic Cinemas Carpentersville – Dec. 23: 11:30 a.m., 2:00, 4:30, 7:00, 9:30 p.m.; Dec. 24: 11:30 a.m., 2:00, 4:30, 7:00 p.m.; Dec. 25: 4:30, 7:00, 9:30 p.m.

Classic Cinemas Woodstock – Dec. 23: 11:30 a.m., 2:00, 4:30, 7:00, 9:30 p.m.; Dec. 24: 11:30 a.m., 2:00, 4:30, 7:00 p.m.; Dec. 25: 4:30, 7:00, 9:30 p.m.

Regal Cinemas – Dec. 23: 2D: 11:00 a.m., 5:30, 6:50, 8:30, 11:30 p.m.; 3D: 9:25 a.m., 12:15, 3:30, 9:05 p.m.; Dec. 24: 2D: 11:00 a.m., 6:50 p.m.; 3D: 9:25 a.m., 12:15, 3:30, 8:45 p.m.; Dec. 25: 2D: 11:00 a.m., 5:30, 6:50, 8:30, 11:30 p.m.; 3D: 12:15, 3:30,

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By JOCELYN NOVECK The Associated Press

One can imagine the pitch meeting: It’s “American Idol,” but animated, and everyone’s an animal.

We’ll star a cuddly koala. We’ll get McConaughey, Witherspoon, some other A-listers. We’ll throw in everyone’s favorite pop songs – get Legal on the phone!

And hey, we’ll add a fart joke. How could it miss? And actually, that pitch meeting would be pretty much on the money.

“Sing” doesn’t miss, at all.

What this new holiday entry from Illumination (“Despicable Me,” “Minions,” “The Secret Life of Pets”) might lack in originality of concept, it more than makes up for in execution – in smarts, energy, star power and plain old entertainment value. And with a satisfying ending that also packs an emotional punch, it’s hard to imagine you won’t exit the theater smiling, if not, um, singing.

The story, by writer-director Garth Jennings, revolves around Buster Moon, the aforementioned koala. A short digression here: why Buster doesn’t have an Australian accent or any discernible relation to Australia – he’s a KOALA! – is certainly curious. Then again, Matthew McConaughey certainly isn’t Australian.

And we love his distinctive drawl. So, we’re good.

Buster is a theater owner, and his dedication to live entertainment will be touching to all those musical lovers out there (and this IS the season for musicals). However, he appears to have horrible taste in the shows he picks (“War of

“SING” STARRING: Matthew McConaughey, Reese Witherspoon, Seth MacFarlane

PLOT: A koala named Buster Moon has one

final chance to restore his theater to its former glory by producing the world’s greatest singing competition.

RATED: PG for some rude humor and mild peril RUNNING TIME: 1 hour, 48 minutes Attrition” is one of the amusing titles.)

Times have been tough.

So Buster decides to put on a singing competition. He scrapes together $1,000 for the prize. But due to an unfortunate typo on the flyers printed by his somewhat blind but lovable secretary, Miss Crawly (voiced by director Jennings himself), the prize is upped to $100,000.

Needless to say, hordes show up to audition. Which is good, because who doesn’t love a good audition montage?

This amusing scene gives Jennings a chance to pull out all the stops. (Until the end of course, when he really pulls out all the stops.) What ensues is a funny series of inappropriate animal/pop song mashups, like the snail singing “Ride Like the Wind.” You get the picture.

We also meet our main characters here: • Rosita (Witherspoon) is an overworked stay-at-home mama pig – she has 25 kids and an exhausted husband, and it’s pretty hard to find child care for 25 piglets.

• Johnny (Taron Egerton) is a gorilla

with a Cockney accent who’s trying to break free of the criminal gang run by his father.

• Ash (Scarlett Johansson) is a teen porcupine with a jerky boyfriend and a hidden songwriting talent.

• Mike (Seth MacFarlane) is a rat with a Sinatra-esque croon and a spending problem.

• And Meena (singer Tori Kelly) is an elephant with a terrible case of stage fright.

Of course, when someone in an upbeat movie starts out with a case of stage fright, it’s pretty obvious what’s gonna happen by the end. So we won’t even leave you in suspense on that. But there are other questions to be answered: Will Ash show her arrogant boyfriend what she’s made of? (With Johansson playing her, the odds are pretty good – and you knew Scarlett could sing, right?) Will Rosita break free of the burdens of parenting?

Will Johnny settle into a preordained life of crime, or follow his musical dreams?

And will Buster manage to make his theater solvent?

The answers come with the help of even more celebrity voices: Leslie Jones, Jay Pharoah, Jennifer Saunders, Rhea Perlman and, most spectacularly, Jennifer Hudson have cameos.

As mentioned, the best comes last. It’s hard to beat a good singing contest. And anchoring it all is McConaughey’s pleasing drawl. His koala is a nice balance, neither too sweet nor too nasty, neither too corny nor too cynical.

In fact – sorry, but we have to say it – it’s all right, all right, all right.

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Star power can’t correct awry path of ‘Passengers’

By JAKE COYLE

The Associated Press We seem to be shooting our best movie stars into outer space with alarming frequency. George Clooney, Sandra Bullock, Matthew McConaughey, Matt Damon and now Jennifer Lawrence and Chris Pratt all have been rocketed out of the stratosphere.

Perhaps they’re trying to make the best impression possible with alien life forms. Maybe they’re seeking to colonize new worlds of moviegoers. In any case, the stars never have looked so starry.

And the movies – “Gravity,” “Interstellar,” “The Martian” – have been among the best blockbusters in recent years. Space isn’t just the last frontier; it’s the new Western.

But in Morten Tyldum’s “Passengers,” Pratt and Lawrence have been handed a faulty flight log. Pratt plays Jim Preston, one of a few thousand people in suspended animation on the Aurora, a spiraling starship hurtling through space on autopilot, headed toward a distant colonized planet, Homestead II. But after a particularly big asteroid dings the ship, Preston’s pod opens 30 years into a 120-year trip. He’s a bear woken from hibernation too soon. Despite his efforts to

“PASSENGERS” STARRING: Jennifer Lawrence, Chris Pratt, Michael Sheen PLOT: A spacecraft traveling to a distant colony planet and transporting thousands of people has a malfunction in its sleep chambers. As a result, two passengers are awakened 90 years early.

RATED: PG-13 for sexuality, nudity and action/peril TIME: 1 hour, 56 minutes restart the process, hitting the snooze is out of the question.

For anyone who has found themselves unreasonably wide awake in the middle of the night, Jim’s nightmare will have a ring of familiarity.

But his math is grimmer. With 90 lonely years to go, he’s essentially been roused to his death. The otherwise desolate ship is his coffin.

Jim goes through various stages reconciling himself to his fate. He pleads with the ship’s corporate-speak computers. He busies himself playing basketball and chatting with a robot bartender, Arthur (a chipper Michael Sheen), who curiously has been programmed to polish glasses and lend a sensitive ear to any customers for

the decades-long journey. His art-deco bar is modeled after the one Nicholson frequented in “The Shining,” an altogether more potent examination of the horrors of isolation.

After a year, Jim’s gaze turns toward the sleeping passengers. One catches his eye. Who should be there, locked under glass, but Jennifer Lawrence. Later, the film’s other latearriving character (Laurence Fishburne) will give voice to the movie’s sexist, sleeping beauty fantasy. Of Jim’s good fortune at having such a mate while lost in space, he simply remarks, “Damn.”

A suicidal Jim, after wrestling over the decision for months, finally decides to wake up the woman he’s already fallen for, a journalist named Aurora Lane – which sounds like the moniker of either a street or a porn star. (The only comforting thing about this is apparently journalism still is being practiced in a future where humans can travel at half the speed of light.)

The decision – tantamount to murder – is a cosmic mix of creepy, amoral and understandable. And it’s a credit to Pratt’s expansive goodnaturedness “Passengers” doesn’t completely torpedo at this moment.

Lawrence, too, is such a great screen presence we almost simply can enjoy

the pair speeding through space. But the thinness of her character only furthers suspicions of the film’s questionable gender politics.

A creepy courtship follows, though neither Tyldum nor Pratt is much interested in pursuing the darkness at the center of its premise. Tyldum, the director of “The Imitation Game,” has a handle on the science-fiction gloss of the tale, thanks partly to the sleek, if familiar, production design of Guy Hendrix Dyas.

But Tyldum fails to reconcile the central twist of Jon Spaihts’ screenplay with the lighter tone he’s seeking – of a big-budget romance in zero gravity. The vastness of space, here, has been reduced to sitcom size, with none of the ruminative investigations that characterize the genre’s finest films, like “2001: A Space Odyssey,” “Solaris” or “Interstellar.”

There’s room in the galaxy for less thoughtful forays into deep space, especially ones that pair such engaging actors. But what ultimately has self-destructed in “Passengers” is its central metaphor. It’s about how the act of falling in love dooms companions to a single fate, sentencing them, for better or worse, to a lifetime together. It’s a clever enough conceit, doomed by a bungled meet cute.

‘Silence’ a gorgeous journey “SILENCE”

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Martin Scorsese’s “Silence “ is not an easy film to watch. At times it’s grotesquely violent, at others tediously slow. But it is a full and worthy cinematic experience that is bold, thought provoking and utterly singular. That it’s also a nearly three-decade effort from one of our living greats is just an interesting factoid in the end.

Scorsese and screenwriter Jay Cocks (“The Age of Innocence”) adapted “Silence” from Shusaku Endo’s 1966 novel of the same name. Set in the 17th century, the film follows two Portuguese Jesuit priests, Father Rodrigues (Andrew Garfield) and Father Garrpe (Adam Driver) who journey to Japan to try to find their fellow missionary, Father Ferreira (Liam Neeson), who has been rumored to have renounced his faith.

It’s an acutely dangerous mission. In the years after the Shimabara Rebellion, Christianity in Japan was practiced only in secret – iconography and texts were confiscated and the known and even suspected devout were tortured and killed. But, driven by faith and duty, Rodrigues and Garrpe might as well not have a choice in the matter at all.

They can’t even fathom not going.

The two men have to sneak into the country with the help of a semi-trustworthy scoundrel who still is reeling from his own crisis of faith. Japan (really, Taiwan where they shot) even looks unin-

STARRING: Andrew Garfield, Adam Driver, Liam Neeson PLOT: In the 17th century, two Jesuit priests face violence and

persecution when they travel to Japan to locate their mentor and propagate Catholicism.

RATED: R for some disturbing violent content TIME: 2 hours, 41 minutes

viting. The gray skies seem ready to close in on the mountains and subdued landscapes, and below, the dark sea thrashes violently against the shore.

When they arrive, their series of trials begin.

They preach to local villagers desperate for an organized religion they’ve been forbidden from, they give away every cross and rosary they have and wonder whether the impoverished townspeople cherish the objects more than the meaning behind them, and they watch as authorities come through and ravage the towns. Rodrigues and Garrpe separate for their safety, and we continue to follow Rodrigues through the Japanese countryside as he encounters more dire displays of Japan’s utter and complete intolerance for Christianity.

Garfield carries the film and Rodrigues’ agony on his slight shoulders. But it is Japanese actor Issey Ogata who steals the show as an older samurai who not only tells Rodrigues what’s what but provides some of the funniest and disturbing moments in the film. It’s a tonal departure, but a

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welcome one in what can be a bit of a slog.

It’s a much more traditional and subdued film than the knowingly provocative “The Last Temptation of Christ.” There’s no Peter Gabriel guitar and nothing likely to enrage or inspire protests. But it does pick at doubt in a spiritually similar way.

Rodrigues knows what his faith requires, and yet it continues to be tested and challenged by the physical and political realities of where he’s inserted himself. Do the peasants, so grateful for his teachings, actually believe? Or are they looking for a way to the afterlife? What good, he’s forced to wonder, is he actually doing there? “Silence” is as much about colonialism and intolerance as it is faith and conviction. While I’m still not sure what Scorsese wants the audience to think by the time the screen goes to black, the questions raised nonetheless feel modern and resonant.

Videogame pic ‘Assassin’s Creed’ is anything but fun

By LINDSEY BAHR The Associated Press

In “Assassin’s Creed” a death row inmate is saved by a shadowy organization because they need him to unlock the memories of his 15th century ancestor Aguilar to find the location of an apple that contains the genetic code to free will because Marion Cotillard wants to end violence ... or something.

There surely have been sillier film premises, but even in a year that gave us “Independence Day: Resurgence,” I’m hard pressed to think of anything as convoluted and, in the end, as joyless and unrewarding as this.

Yes, “Assassin’s Creed” is attempting to give a serious narrative origin story to the popular video game, ostensibly setting up interest in future films. But it’s hard to even feign interest in this one, let alone what might come next.

Director Justin Kurzel’s film embodies the worst tendencies of modern blockbusters to feel not like a full movie, but a tease for what’s to come. It’s become the de facto operating mode for franchise storytelling where the studios force audiences to want more by simply not giving them a full story in the first place.

“ASSASSIN’S CREED” STARRING: Michael Fassbender, Marion Cotillard, Jeremy Irons PLOT: When Callum Lynch explores the memories of his ancestor Aguilar and gains the skills of a Master Assassin, he discovers he is a descendant of the secret Assassins society.

RATED: PG-13 for intense sequences of violence and action, thematic elements and brief strong language TIME: 1 hour, 55 minutes In the case of “Assassin’s Creed,” they try to give an emotional entryway into understanding the ancient conflict between the Templars, who want order, and the Assassins, who have sworn to preserve free will at all costs, through the story of Cal Lynch. We meet Cal as a kid – a daredevil troublemaker who bikes home to find Patsy Cline’s “Crazy” blaring over the speakers and his mother dead. His father, sporting a dramatic hooded cape, is there with a knife and tells Cal he needs to get out and “live in the shadows.”

Then some government types storm the house as Cal escapes on the rooftops.

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Did his dad kill his mom? Does any of it make a bit of sense having never met any of these characters before? And what was with that cape? The answers sort of come, but not for a while. By that point you may have forgotten you were supposed to care in the first place. The next time we meet up with Cal, he’s grown into Michael Fassbender and is on death row for murder (also left largely unexplored). His last words are he’ll see his dad in hell, but, then he wakes up in an operating room where Sofia (Cotillard) explains to him her company faked his death and now he’s going to work for her and her father (Jeremy Irons), but he’s definitely not their prisoner. Cal, sensing probably too many “you’re not a prisoner” declarations probably means the opposite, attempts

to escape anyway, in the first of at least three unintentionally hilarious slow mo sequences, but to no avail. They soon hook him up to an insane contraption called the animus that takes Cal back to 1492 Spain – basically into a video game – where he and his fellow Assassins hunt down this Apple of Eden.

It’s all so relentlessly dumb and confusing. Among its other sins, like three scenes in a row ending with Cal saying he’s hungry, somehow three screenwriters decided phrases like “you turn to violence, I turn to science” really were the best they had. Even the visuals lack flair. In the end, the real mystery has little to do with the Assassins, the Templars or the Apple of Eden and more to do with why so many talented thespians thought this was a good idea.

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‘A Monster Calls’ is a universal picture of grief

By SANDY COHEN The Associated Press

If you’re not crying by the third act of “A Monster Calls,” you may want to have your humanity checked.

Anyone who’s experienced grief will be moved by Patrick Ness’ story of a lonely 12-year-old boy and the massive woody monster who befriends him. Beautifully realized onscreen by director J.A. Bayona, it’s a universal tale of how human beings cope with the unbearable pain of the death of a parent.

The award-winning 2011 novel is incredibly visual, but the story is even more affecting on film. Ness adapted and expanded his work for the screen, introducing new elements that deepen the characters and enrich the tale. Bayona blends live-action with CGI and more traditional animation for a result that’s both modern and timeless. “A Monster Calls,” which considers children’s feelings as real and multifaceted as anyone else’s, deserves a place in the canon of artistic explorations of grief.

Newcomer Lewis MacDougall brings heartbreaking earnestness to Conor, whom the monster describes

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McHENRY COUNTY DEC. 22 KIDS AND FAMILY PAINT-A-LONGS, Dec. 22, 27-29, Amber’s Art Place, 9243 S. Route 31, Lake in the Hills.

Kids paint 10 a.m. to noon and families paint 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Schedule: Dec. 22, Cute Snowman; Dec. 27, Cardinal and Snowman; Dec. 28, Pokemon, Dec. 29, Penguin. Cost: $15 includes snacks and punch.

Registration and information: 815-404-6520 or www.ambersartplace.com.

DEC. 28 ARCTIC ADVENTURES, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 28, Prairieview Education Center, 2112 Behan Road, Crystal Lake. Nature-based activities both indoors and outdoors for children ages 8 to 11. Bring a lunch.

Registration deadline: Dec. 24. Cost: $10 county residents, $13 nonresidents. Registration and information: 815-479-5779 or www.mccdistrict.org.

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as “too old to be a kid, too young to be a man.” Liam Neeson is the monster, lending his regal brogue to the computer-generated character, an ancient yew tree come to life. Felicity Jones and Sigourney Weaver give heartfelt performances as Conor’s sick mother and distant grandmother, but the story centers on the relationship between the boy and his monster.

“I have come to get you, Conor O’Malley!” the monster bellows into Conor’s bedroom window late one night. The giant creature says he has come to tell him three stories, and Conor should tell him a fourth.

“Who cares about stupid stories from a stupid tree that’s a dream?” the boy defiantly replies. He hardly has time for a monster, even one he may have somehow summoned.

Conor already is dealing with plenty of trouble in his life: He’s bullied daily at school, and his mother is so sick, she gets weaker every day.

But the tree monster promises “stories are wild creatures.” Though he looks scary (and little kids likely will find him pretty frightening at first), he seems kind. The monster always comes around after midnight, sharing fables about an evil queen, a

Woodstock. Susan is the co-author of “We Are Still Tornadoes” about two best friends, Scott and Cath, who grew up together and now on the verge of adulthood and first love. Free. Information: 815-2065967 or www.readbetweenthelynes.com.

DEC. 29 NOON YEAR’S EVE PARTY FOR SENIORS, 10 a.m. to noon Dec. 29, Grand Oaks Recreational Center, 1401 W. Route 176, Crystal Lake. A breakfast brunch catered by Colonial Café with entertainment by Larry Breidenbach. Hosted by the Crystal Lake Park District. Optional gift exchange if you bring a $5 wrapped gift. Cost: $15. Registration and information: 815-459-0680 or www.crystallakeparks.org.

NATURE’S PUPPET SHOW & TEA PARTY, 1:30 to 3 p.m. Dec. 29, Prairieview Education Center, 2112 Behan Road, Crystal Lake. Event features puppet shows about the wildlife of McHenry County Conservation areas and tea and snacks for children with a chaperone. Registration deadline: Dec. 25. Cost: $3 County residents, $5 nonresidents. Registration and information: 815-479-5779 or www.mccdistrict.org.

DEC. 30 NOON YEAR’S EVE PARTY, 11 a.m. to noon Dec. 30, McHenry Public Library, 809 Front St., McHenry.

Ages 3 through 6 with an adult will celebrate the new year with stories, games, and crafts. Free. Informa-

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heartless healer and an invisible man who demands to be seen.

Bayona expresses the magic of the monster’s stories through imaginative animation. When the monster starts spinning a yarn, the film shifts away from the muted, melancholy greens and browns of Conor’s everyday life into a paper-like palette of stark watercolors and animated cutouts. This distinguishes fantasy from reality, and for Conor, the monster is real.

But it can’t save the boy from his sadness.

The monster gives Conor an outlet for his feelings, which the boy uses to take down bullies and wreak destruction in his grandmother’s house. The adults around him reflect an unspoken understanding of Conor’s plight when they refuse to punish him.

“What would be the point?” they

tion: 815-385-0036 or www.mchenrylibrary.org.

“CLOSE TO YOU: THE MUSIC OF THE CARPENTERS,” 7 p.m. Dec. 30, Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake. Featuring Lisa Rock and her six-piece band as they pay tribute to the music of Karen and Richard Carpenter. The show will include holiday classics alongside the music of The Carpenters. Tickets start at $27. Tickets and information: www.rauecenter.org or 815-356-9212.

“PIANO MAN – A TRIBUTE TO BILLY JOEL & ELTON JOHN,” 8 p.m. Dec. 30, Woodstock Opera House, 121 Van Buren St., Woodstock. Presented by Piano Man Productions, “Piano Man” brings the music of Elton John and Billy Joel to life. Tickets: $28 adults, $18 seniors and students. Tickets and information: www. woodstockoperahouse.com or 815-338-5300.

DEC. 31 FAMILY NOON YEAR’S EVE, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Dec. 31, Grand Oaks Recreational Center, 1401 W. Route 176, Crystal Lake. Party for ages 5 and older with a parent featuring a disc jockey, refreshments, noise makers and balloons. Hosted by the Crystal Lake Park District. Cost: $8 a person. All family members must be registered. Registration and information: 815-459-0680 or www.crystallakeparks.org.

NOON YEAR’S EVE PARTY, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Dec. 31, Village Hall, 600 Harvest Gate, Lake in the Hills.

Children ages 8 and younger with their parents will

“A MONSTER CALLS” STARRING: Sigourney Weaver, Felicity Jones, Lewis MacDougall PLOT: A boy seeks the help of a tree monster to cope with his single mom’s terminal illness.

RATED: PG-13 for thematic content and some scary images TIME: 1 hour, 28 minutes say. His mother is dying. Isn’t that punishment enough for anyone?

We all experience loss and desperately wish for some salve to ease the pain. Kids feel it as much as grownups. When Conor is faced with lifechanging grief, his aid comes in the form of a wise tree monster.

We should all be so lucky to have a kindly giant make it safe for us to explore life’s darkest parts.

make party hats and noise makers, dance to music, play games, enjoy snacks and welcome the new year with a balloon drop. Hosted by the village of Lake in the Hills. Cost: $8 residents, $10 nonresidents.

Registration and information: 847-960-7460 or www.lith.org.

STEVE COCHRAN’S NEW YEAR’S EVE COMEDY SHOW, 1 to 3 p.m. Dec. 31, Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake. Featuring Cochran of WGN and special guests in a stand-up comedy show. Tickets start at $52. Tickets and information: 815-356-9212 or www.rauecenter.com.

“A ROCKIN’ NEW YEAR’S EVE WITH JIMMY NICK & DON’T TELL MAMMA,” 8 p.m. Dec. 31, Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake.

Featuring Nick, an old-fashioned, guitar-slinging blues prodigy who began developing his chops in Chicago clubs when he was 16. The show also will feature comics Mike Toomey, Pat Tomasulo and Ana Bleval from WGN’s morning show. Tickets start at $25.

Tickets and information: www.rauecenter.org or 815-356-9212.

PATIO DADDY-O NEW YEAR'S EVE, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Dec. 31, Kief's Reef, 3505 S. Wright Road, McHenry. Featuring classic rock. Free. Information: 224-622-0472 or www. facebook.com/patiodaddyo.

NEW YEAR'S EVE AT MACKEY'S HIDEOUT, Dec. 31, Mackey's Hideout, 2601 S. River Road, McHenry.

Featuring Miles Over Mountains, Under the Willow and River Valley Rangers. Cost: $10. Information: www. mackeyshideout.com.

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Bathroom renovations even the pickiest in-laws will love

(BPT) - While the approach of the holidays has many people focused on gift lists and celebrations, you’re thinking about the guest bathroom. More specifically, you’re thinking about your mother-in-law’s commentary on the dripping showerhead, your brother-in-law’s judgment of the archaic toilet that uses gallons of water per flush, and your sister-in-law’s reaction to the total lack of natural light.

Renovating a bathroom is almost always a good investment. Making bathroom upgrades that will not only improve the value of your home and your enjoyment of it, but also satisfy the most discerning guests, is a winwin for everyone. While bathroom refurbishment makes sense at any time of year, you may be inspired to get the work done now, before holiday guests arrive.

Here are tips for where to focus your efforts to ensure you’ll get the best return on your investment - and your in-laws will love what you’ve done with the room: Make necessity meet luxury Sinks and toilets are bathroom necessities, but they can also be eco-friendly luxurious design statements, too.

Replacing an ordinary, older, gallon-guzzling commode with an option that combines toilet and personal cleansing functions can conserve water while elevating the comfort, beauty and luxury experience of the fixture.

Options like the Washlet G400 from TOTO integrate a low-flush, high-performance toilet with the convenience and personal care of a Washlet. Its 3D Tornado Flushing system uses an ultra-efficient 1.28 or 0.9 gallons per flush, while a special ion barrier glaze minimizes debris and mold to keep the toilet cleaner, longer. Auto open/close, auto flush, remote control operation, front and rear warm water cleansing with adjustable temperature and pressure control, air deodor-

izer and dryer functions and user memory ensure the Washlet offers the kind of luxurious touches every guest will remember and adore.

The sink can also be a design statement steeped in luxury, when you replace older, ordinary models with sleek modern options like the Arvina Round Vessel Lavatory. Its round design not only gives the lavatory a clean, uncomplicated look that works with modern and traditional styles, it also saves space, making it perfect for guest baths or powder rooms where space is at a premium. Or, use it to maximize vanity space in a master bathroom.

Turn the shower into an oasis Regardless of your budget for upgrading a shower, a few luxurious touches can go a long way toward turning an everyday bathroom element into an exceptional experience.

Once you’ve taken care of basics, such as replacing or improving tired

tile or an outdated surround, incorporate luxurious elements like a rainfall shower head or multi-spray hand shower. With multiple style options available to mount overhead or on the wall, it’s possible to create a unique shower configuration that complements any aesthetic.

Simple, thoughtful touches can elevate the shower’s luxury, too. For example, incorporating storage for shower necessities like shampoo, body wash, soap and razors is both practical and luxurious. It’s easy to have a built-in storage recess added to the shower during re-tiling, or you can add ceramic tile shelving in the corner of the shower. A curved shower rod is a must - and a super-easy DIY project - for bathrooms with a tub and shower combination.

The curved rod ensures no guest will every wrestle with a shower curtain mid-spray.

Light! Sound! Luxury!

A dearth of natural light is a common problem in powder rooms and guest baths, and many master bathrooms could benefit from more light. Adding a skylight is a cost-effective way to incorporate more invigorating, healthful natural light in a bathroom, while protecting privacy, boosting energy efficiency and improving air quality. Even if a bathroom doesn’t have direct roof access, it’s possible to install a skylight; tubular models use reflective tubes to direct light from the roof down into the room.

Adding sound and entertainment options to bathrooms is also a growing trend. Whether you opt to add a mirror with an integrated TV or sound speakers above the shower, incorporating entertainment options into a bathroom is the perfect blend of luxury and practicality.

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REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS ALGONQUIN $178,000, 445 W Parkview Ter, Algonquin 60102-1950, 19-33-102-005-0000, Christopher A Rosinski To Gabriella Lynn Penaloza & Miguel Angel Penaloza Hernandez, November 17 $190,000, 67 Kelsey Ct, Algonquin 60102-6810, 19-30403-044-0000, Michelle R Mabry To Justin Baker & Tracie Jessries, November 18 $348,500, 1116 Kingsmill Dr, Algonquin 60102-6305, 1836-455-030-0000, William Ryan Homes Inc To Kazimierz Mitruck, November 30 $230,000, 4205 Whitehall Ln, Algonquin 60102-6730, 18-25-301-040-0000, Kieras Trust To Dougals Sandberg, December 1 $163,000, 1608 Heather Dr, Algonquin 60102-1826, 06-23-228-002-0000, Thoams Snider Mauro To Ryan J Edgecombe, December 2 $209,000, 411 Candlewood Ct, Algonquin 601022174, 19-33-106-014-0000, Eric J Strejc To Carla Laffrey, December 7 $230,000, 2210 Cumberland Pkwy, Algonquin 601024204, 19-35-426-006-0000, Robert N Zumm To Michael L Jones Aken & Gina Jones Aken, November 17 $240,000, 1200 Blue Ridge Pkwy, Algonquin 601024255, 19-35-404-008-0000, Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp To Bozena Siemion & Halina Siemion, November 15 $105,000, 3761 Wintergreen Ter, Algonquin 60102-6311, 18-36-179-016-0000, Terrace Lakes Llc To Barbara M Strzemecka & Krysztof Strzemecka, November 14 $192,000, 730 Lilac Dr, Algonquin 60102-4291, 19-35201-017-0000, James P Groskope To Judith Balleno Rocha & Baltazar Rocha, November 8 BARRINGTON $740,000, 82 Meadow Hill Rd, Barrington 60010-9669, 20-32-300-001-0000, David C May To Robert Scott Richardson & Jennifer L Bellini, November 14 BULL VALLEY $535,000, 8102 Stickney Run, Bull Valley 60098-8194, 13-12-451-001-0000, David Weiner To Thomas D Byrne & Judith L Byrne, November 9 CARY $162,000, 152 Pearl St, Cary 60013-2230, 20-18-104025-0000, Molitor Trust To Justin Ryan Smith, December 8 $133,000, 21 Pine Cir, Cary 60013-1546, 09-12-105028-0000, Phillip Reiman To Curtis K Wilson & Francis J Wilson, November 10 $214,500, 2 Cumberland Ct, Cary 60013-1913, 19-14229-027-0000, Jeanette M Finlay To Stephen Pokorny & Beth M Pokorny, November 9 $121,000, 121 N 2nd St, Cary 60013-2235, 20-18-105001-0000, Michael Paulson To Scott Nielsen, December 1 $290,000, 1346 Mulberry Ln, Cary 60013-1853, 1914-103-016-0000, Devin C Fitzgerald To Lucita Garcia & Martin Garcia, November 15 $140,000, 417 Elden Dr, Cary 60013-2107, 19-12-476023-0000, Crispe Trust To Mandi Mills Toribio, December 6 $205,000, 910 Ridgewood Dr, Cary 60013-3211, 19-14376-012-0000, Onesimo Hernandez To Marco Ramirez & Paola Ramirez, November 17 CRYSTAL LAKE $210,000, 371 Maplewood Ln, Crystal Lake 600144267, 14-32-302-004-0000, Emily Rossett To Thomas J Kraeplin, December 2 $550,000, 7011 Great Hill Rd, Crystal Lake 60012-1644, 14-20-302-021-0000, Wellington Investment Properti To Jason Wolfgram & Jayme Wolfgram, November 18 $240,000, 1495 Woodscreek Cir, Crystal Lake 600141979, 18-13-480-007-0000, James P Conway To Michael Buff, December 1 $230,000, 1537 Magnolia Dr, Crystal Lake 60014-1928, 18-13-485-014-0000, Erik R Tyndall To Brian T Coffey & Robin R Coffey, November 9 $329,000, 3915 Niblick Ct, Crystal Lake 60012-2228, 14-24-377-004-0000, Sheng Quan Guo To Edward Marvin Scharringhausen, December 1 $191,000, 3803 Buckhorn Dr, Crystal Lake 60012-1703, 14-20-428-003-0000, Carvert Trust To Jennifer Yeakley,

December 2 $250,000, 17777 S Shore Dr, Crystal Lake 60014, 1801-404-009-0000, Donald Deihs To Lisa Rauchenberger, December 5 $199,500, 32 Brink St, Crystal Lake 60014-4302, 14-32-478-008-0000, Mueller Trust To Kristin G Good, December 7 $142,000, 217 Dartmoor Dr, Crystal Lake 60014-8607, 19-08-378-014-0000, Kathleen M Michalak To Yessica Lopez Luna, December 7 $108,500, 321 Ridge Ave, Crystal Lake 60014-3420, 14-31-276-011-0000, William C Kascki To William C Kaski, December 7 $170,000, 979 Bennington Dr, Crystal Lake 600148843, 19-07-353-001-0000, Maas Sr Trust To Joanna Browning, December 8 $128,000, 753 Pointe Dr, Crystal Lake 60014-8023, 1910-105-014-0000, Hsbc Bank Usa Trustee To Laura Hartke, December 1 $215,000, 1562 Candlewood Dr, Crystal Lake 600148967, 19-18-378-017-0000, Winsprire Llc To Aaron L Connor & Kate Jensen, November 14 $215,000, 86 S Heather Dr, Crystal Lake 60014, 18-01101-014-0000, Tania Amaya To Deborah Deyoung & Eric Deyoung, November 10 $209,500, 1288 Thornwood Ln, Crystal Lake 60014, 18-01-126-009-0000, Pence Holdings Llc To David Lane Williams & Christopher J Stewart, November 9 $300,000, 6605 Oakwood Manor Dr, Crystal Lake 60012-1197, 14-17-452-003-0000, Richard O Cook To Shafeeq Khan & Sajida Sultana, November 18 $380,000, 3905 Tecoma Dr, Crystal Lake 60012-1889, 14-21-377-007-0000, Cotter Trust To Amanda Senese & Mathew Senese, November 14 $165,500, 3407 Scarlet Ter, Crystal Lake 60014-4715, 14-35-451-007-0000, Joanne J Lester To Jack Christou & Amber Christou, November 14 $119,000, 6819 W Hillside Rd, Crystal Lake 60012-3231, 14-29-326-002-0000, Fifth Third Bank To Edward Mamola, November 30 $648,500, 3807 W Homestead Trl, Crystal Lake 60012-2075, 14-26-176-019-0000, Alan P Sica To Jerry Delaurentis & Colleen Delaurentis, November 18 $151,000, 637 Auburn Ct, Crystal Lake 60014-8910, 19-18-402-004-0000, Hsbc Bank Usa Trustee To Michael Haning & Jennifer Haning, November 18 $323,500, 1674 Rolling Hills Dr, Crystal Lake 600142969, 18-24-106-011-0000, Marie Krutwig To Wenyuan Fei Wang & Mu Xuan Wang, November 18 $210,000, 160 Peterson Pkwy, Crystal Lake 600144206, 14-32-326-025-0000, Marcus J Koronkiewicz To Mark A Maioni & Kari F Maioni, November 15 $270,000, 639 Greenbrier Ln, Crystal Lake 60014-7010, 19-07-128-003-0000, Michale J Montford To Miguel A Rodriguez & Erika A Rodriguez, November 9 FOX RIVER GROVE $215,000, 271 Hunters Way, Fox River Grove 60021, 20-19-401-018-0000, Nick A Saviano To Daniel Chomicz & Stephanie Chomicz, November 9 $98,000, 106 Grace Ln, Fox River Grove 60021-1404, 20-19-205-018-0000, Jacqueline J Trentlage To James Magel, December 2 HARVARD $149,000, 1300 Willow Ln, Harvard 60033-3710, 01-27429-017-0000, Roy L Johnson To Kyle J Palak & Brittany A Palak, November 9 $118,000, 105 W Roosevelt St, Harvard 60033-1641, 01-35-203-007-0000, Grubb Trust To Elizabeth Haderlein, December 1 $280,000, 3302 Pagles Rd, Harvard 60033-8722, 06-18-400-012-0000, Chicago Title Land Trt Co Ttee To Gerard F Recj & Susan J Recj, November 18 $207,500, 3009 Red Oak Dr, Harvard 60033-9553, 07-19-201-006-0000, Randall L Kenyon To Brian Bailey & Shannon Bailey, November 18 $137,000, 616 Driftwood Ln, Harvard 60033-8324, 06-02-328-024-0000, Robert A Hoadley To Guadalupe Villegas, December 1 $155,000, 3016 Dunham Woods Rd, Harvard 600339760, 06-24-227-001-0000, George J Mellor Estate To Alejandro Vergara, November 30

$131,000, 8306 Nolan St, Harvard 60033-9583, 02-21477-004-0000, Jennfier J Monteleone To Debra Sabo & Trevor Deener, November 14 $107,000, 801 Joanne Ln, Harvard 60033-7840, 0602-104-017-0000, Hud To Juan Diego Bernal & Jessica Morales, November 17 $325,000, 17217 Oak Grove Rd, Harvard 60033-9255, 02-21-200-014-0000, Jeremey S Butler To Christopher A Setzler & Cari A Setzler, November 14 $111,000, 300 E Blackman St, Harvard 60033-2404, 01-35-286-005-0000, Jerry Ball To Diane L Perretto, December 6 $169,000, 8301 Nolan St, Harvard 60033-9521, 02-21476-010-0000, Kevin S Bill To Felipe Peralta, December 2 HEBRON $220,000, 9713 Okeson Rd, Hebron 60034-9657, 03-23-100-005-0000, William T Umbenhower To Daniel Traharne, December 2 $125,000, 9708 Illinois St, Hebron 60034-8896, 0316-152-003-0000, Jeffery S Hack To Michael M Natschke, December 2 $248,000, 14512 Nichols Rd, Hebron 60034-9581, 02-01-400-013-0000, Elof Borgeson To Trevor G Kurth, December 1 HUNTLEY $434,500, 16301 Meriel Way, Huntley 60142-8610, 17-27-276-017-0000, 316 Development Llc To David D Sufranski & Nancy J Sufranski, November 9 $226,000, 10725 Rushmore Ln, Huntley 60142-6746, 18-34-329-009-0000, Nejman Trust To Alan M Koeppen & Ashley M Koeppen, November 8 $386,500, 9812 Schaffner Dr, Huntley 60142-0087, 1820-402-022-0000, Jason L Knedlhans To Luther Rainder & Dawn A Rainder, November 18 $252,500, 10424 Centennial Ave, Huntley 60142-8180, 18-34-257-008-0000, Carly Sue Robotham To Ryan Kinch & Aricllc Kinch, November 15 $248,000, 11771 Covey Ln, Huntley 60142-6221, 18-31-308-008-0000, Emmelot Trust To John A Jungst & Rebecca A Jungst, November 9 $325,000, 9520 Diana Ln, Huntley 60142-2454, 18-21-282-006-0000, Andrew E Davidson To Matthew A Pontious & Lisa D Pontious, November 17 $179,000, 11916 Brunschon Ln, Huntley 60142-6036, 18-21-352-049-0000, Jeffery J Topolski To Mathew Rumachik & Jackie Rumachik, November 17 $275,000, 10881 Wheatlands Way, Huntley 601424012, 18-27-378-011-0000, Patricia Dr0schak To Kenneth Jonas & Sheri Jonas, November 18 $360,000, 720 E Blvd, Huntley 60142, 18-20-454-0050000, Kenneth M Albro To Ryan Schoenberg & Emily Schoenberg, November 15 $130,000, 11007 N Woodstock St, Huntley 601427123, 18-28-376-038-0000, Judith Ann Clark To Nicolas Villagomez & Ma Luz Villagomez, November 18 $343,500, 9704 Kelley Ln, Huntley 60142-0060, 1820-403-041-0000, Calatlantic Group Inc To Donna Jean Timm, December 6 $510,000, 16101 Hillsboro Dr, Huntley 60142-9656, 17-34-228-008-0000, Michael G Cannon To Thomas Glensgad, December 7 $315,000, 12230 Sinnett St, Huntley 60142-6005, 18-20-227-007-0000, Us Bank Na Trustee To Deepinder Singh, December 8 $220,000, 10014 Yardley Dr, Huntley 60142-2311, 18-23302-012-0000, Lingl Trust To Joshua Hobday, December 7 ISLAND LAKE $131,000, 429 Lauren Ln 429, Island Lake 60042-9005, 15-20-202-003-0000, Craig Rosenbaum To Lorenzo Marcos, December 1 $155,000, 742 Portsmouth Dr, Island Lake 60042-9567, 15-20-162-019-0000, Samantha Brabant To Barbara A Hagen, December 1 $143,000, 915 Victoria Dr, Island Lake 60042-8211, 15-29-102-009-0000, Harmon Trust To Rosario A Fajardo, December 1 JOHNSBURG $337,500, 800 Harrison Ln, Johnsburg 60051-9646, 1017-325-003-0000, First Midwest Bank Trustee To Michael

D Polich & Barbara L Polich, November 10 $152,500, 1714 Grandview Dr, Johnsburg 60051-6114, 10-07-328-024-0000, Michael E Foor To Jeffrey J Dyer, December 1 $223,000, 5016 Lake Dawnwood Dr, Johnsburg 600517763, 10-07-127-001-0000, Frank Ullrich To Willuam Adeszko, December 2 LAKE IN THE HILLS $250,000, 106 Hickory Rd, Lake In The Hills 601561314, 19-29-226-012-0000, Algonquin State Bank Trustee To Travis M Hudson & Gerald M Kavanaugh Iii, November 10 $250,000, 4640 Mackinac St, Lake In The Hills 601561089, 18-23-406-013-0000, Thomas R Mallen To Steven Scheurich & Amanda Scheurich, November 15 $207,000, 4650 Rolling Hills Dr, Lake In The Hills 60156-5527, 18-23-276-003-0000, Kevin L Tiedemann To Luis A Sanchez, December 7 $275,000, 1073 Heavens Gate, Lake In The Hills 601564871, 19-19-376-003-0000, Christopher Foote To Robert Witak, December 6 $415,000, 811 Mason Ln, Lake In The Hills 60156-4458, 18-24-401-019-0000, Cartus Financial Corp To Darren Liu, December 7 $216,000, 300 Indian Trl, Lake In The Hills 60156-1227, 19-20-378-002-0000, Geno Miloch Trust To Sharon Mcdonough, December 1 $114,000, 3 W Pheasant Trl, Lake In The Hills 601565617, 19-29-106-078-0000, Ryan Day To Susanne S Wendt, November 30 $110,000, 22 Wander Way, Lake In The Hills 601561336, 19-29-258-001-0000, Pollings Trust To Phillip E Price & Margie G Price, November 15 $233,500, 2781 Brisbane Dr, Lake In The Hills 601565989, 18-23-103-001-0000, George Horvath To Daniel P Borkowski & Tausha R Borkowski, November 10 $102,000, 20 W Oak St, Lake In The Hills 601563369, 19-20-304-020-0000, Daniel M Igoe Trust To Ted Czerwinski & Maria Czerwinski, November 18 $190,000, 1216 Sycamore St, Lake In The Hills 601561148, 19-20-402-024-0000, Michelle L Kifer To Nicholas G Torres & Brittany A Torres, November 18 $217,500, 5311 Briarfield Ln, Lake In The Hills 601566202, 18-26-451-014-0000, Fannie Mae To Kathy Wawak & Francine Cosentino, November 16 MARENGO $280,000, 8508 S Hill Rd, Marengo 60152-8221, 1613-227-014-0000, Holle Trust To Lawrence R Jackson & Sandra C Jackson, November 8 $71,000, 422 1st Ave, Marengo 60152-2404, 11-25362-008-0000, Hud To Salvador Garcia & Lorena Garcia, November 16 $173,000, 836 Oak Manor Dr, Marengo 60152, 11-35477-040-0000, Kennieth R Schultz To Kyle Wagner & Katherine Wagner, November 9 MCHENRY $131,000, 2015 Concord Dr, Mchenry 60050-8324, 14-10-479-056-0000, Jeffery K Johnson To Janet M Breidenbach, December 5 $149,000, 919 N Oakwood Dr, Mchenry 60050-4927, 14-16-427-023-0000, William E Mcnerney To Joseph P Condon & Mary E Condon, November 17 $107,000, 3908 Grove Ave, Mchenry 60050-5521, 0935-156-009-0000, Kern Trust To John Turner, December 2 $204,000, 3217 Golfview Rd, Mchenry 60050-5744, 09-35-277-006-0000, Mark Pondel To Thomas Zehm & Jessica Zehm, November 17 $207,000, 123 S Glenbrook Trl, Mchenry 60050-5470, 14-03-203-003-0000, Michael R Dominguez To David H Alton & Pamela S Alton, November 9 $103,500, 604 Devonshire Ct, Mchenry 60050-5062, 09-33-279-005-0000, Sarah Ogren To Andra Hassinger, December 2 $80,000, 1627 N Riverside Dr, Mchenry 60050-4519, 09-26-278-021-0000, Deborah J Desautels To Martha C Escobar, December 2 $150,000, 2711 Myang Ave, Mchenry 60050-2837, 0924-178-010-0000, Cameron Salvino To Kevin Kavanagh & Jessica Kavanagh, November 10

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REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS $53,500, 4301 W Shamrock Ln, Mchenry 60050-3181, 14-03-459-002-0000, Robert O Breine To Gregg Swanson, December 6 $175,000, 5501 W Winding Creek Dr, Mchenry 600505186, 14-04-203-006-0000, Matthew Nowakowski To James F Cox Jr & Susan J Cox, November 9 $136,000, 910 Hampton Ct, Mchenry 60050-4131, 09-34-103-011-0000, Arthur Work To David D Machtig, December 7 $137,500, 502 N Thornwood Dr, Mchenry 60050-5033, 09-33-429-014-0000, Hilario Delperal To Butch Wuchter, December 7 $141,500, 2106 Concord Dr, Mchenry 60050-8345, 14-10-482-050-0000, Stephanie J Fiore To Kyle Kujala, December 7 $165,000, 950 Donnelly Pl, Mchenry 60050-6464, 1402-382-007-0000, Kimberly K Shanhan To Scott Morton, December 8 $185,000, 220 Inverness Trl, Mchenry 60050-5947, 09-33-351-020-0000, Lisa Lorenzo Estate To Michael Lorenzo, November 30 $370,000, 2401 N Ringwood Rd, Mchenry 600501331, 09-21-300-009-0000, Thomas R Daurio To Luke Zoetmulder & Karyn Mcelroy, November 17 $124,000, 3506 Biscayne Rd, Mchenry 60050-4815,

14-02-453-013-0000, Fannie Mae To Laura Burns, November 30 $186,000, 903 Center St, Mchenry 60050-5201, 09-35105-017-0000, Ricahrd J Hudjera To Grace Muszczynski, November 30 $131,500, 2631 Evergreen Cir, Mchenry 60050-8020, 09-23-301-028-0000, Kaitlin M Seyerson To Nicolas Poulin & Magdalena Innis, November 17 $118,000, 2504 W Fairview Ln, Mchenry 60051-4635, 09-25-401-006-0000, William F Staley To Birute Ciuris, November 30 $102,500, 5221 Palm St, Mchenry 60051-9707, 15-32234-022-0000, Nicholas A Bedard To Debra Biolchin, November 30 RICHMOND $349,000, 10705 Chukar Ct, Richmond 60071-9259, 04-09-278-002-0000, Sunset Ridge Estates Llc To Robert F Elliott & Geraldine A Elliott, November 17 $375,000, 6000 Il Route 173, Richmond 60071-9486, 04-09-151-012-0000, Doris Levin To Mark Alan Levin & Gruadalupe M Lopez, November 18 RINGWOOD $185,000, 4818 State Route 31, Ringwood 60072-9602,

09-09-226-002-0000, Edith G Raycraft To Bradley L Garica, December 7 $258,000, 4802 Patty Ln, Ringwood 60072-9677, 0909-251-008-0000, Us Bank Na Trustee To Shaun Morey & Tracy Morey, November 16 SPRING GROVE $132,500, 514 Engels Pl, Spring Grove 60081-8902, 05-29-401-002-0000, Breihan Trust To Marisa Piscopo, December 7 $75,000, 9417 Thousand Oaks Cir, Spring Grove 600818013, 04-13-426-008-0000, Klm Builders Inc To Mar W Bowerman, December 8 $282,000, 1111 Superior Ave, Spring Grove 60081-8134, 05-07-234-001-0000, Michael J Losch To Gerald Martin Iii, December 2 $356,000, 10703 Red Hawk Ln, Spring Grove 600819263, 04-11-251-001-0000, Edward Flaherty To Fred Skvarce & Brianna Skvarce, November 18 VILLAGE OF LAKEWOOD $312,500, 8920 Bardwell Ln, Village Of Lakewood 60014-6865, 18-12-301-007-0000, Jerold D Schlegel To Jeremy A Krick & Christine E Krick, November 18

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$184,900 READY-FOR-YOU RANCH! Spacious home with 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, fireplace in great room, eat-in kitchen, screened porch, oversized 2 car garage. New roof in 2015. Close to city pool, schools, shopping & restaurants. Going, going, gone!

MLS#09373304 CENTURY 21 Roberts & Andrews

Mchenry

Spring Grove

Jean Botts/Debbie Lovatt-Berggren

815-236-9733

Sandy Etten

815-405-2194

Arlington Heights

Maureen Forgette/Pam Wagner

Anna Schweder

815-354-4236

815-558-1204

$336,000 BRICK RANCH IN TURNBERRY! With over 4,000 square feet of space, this home offers plenty of room to spread out! Highlights: 3 bedrooms, 2 full & 2 half baths, walk-out basement, fireplace, open floor plan, master suite, 3 car garage, 3/4 acre lot!

MLS#09318240 CENTURY 21 Roberts & Andrews Maureen Forgette/Pam Wagner

Sandy Etten

$329,900 CUSTOM-BUILT BEAUTY! Beautiful 2 story in Woodcreek with curb appeal to spare! Four bedrooms, 2 full/2 half baths, full basement, 2 fireplaces, kitchen with island, master suite, office with custom cabinetry, 3 car garage. Original owners!

MLS#09244215 CENTURY 21 Roberts & Andrews

$379,000 BETTER THAN NEW! Gorgeous ranch in “Forest Ridge.” Highlights: 3/4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, English basement, fireplace, eat-in kitchen, separate dining room, movie room, screened porch, 3 car garage, MLS#09357234 custom shed. Picturesque lot! Don’t wait!

CENTURY 21 Roberts & Andrews

Wonder Lake

Woodstock

Woodstock

Woodstock

Sandy Etten

815-405-2194

$199900 1641 Raffel Rd Under $200k for all this! 3 BR, 2.5 Bath with new carpeting thru out, tons of storage and ready to close! You could be in by Christmas! Seller has done a Home Inspection for you, so no surprises and one less expense for you.

Coldwell Banker Honig-Bell

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Linda Bykowski/Maureen Forgette

815-482-2069

$248,900 EASIER LIFESTYLE INCLUDED! Buy this lovely ranch in the Maples At The Sonatas and snow removal, lawn care and even window cleaning will be done for you! You can relax and enjoy the clubhouse & pool! Home has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2 car garage & more..

MLS#09389404 CENTURY 21 Roberts & Andrews Pam Wagner/Maureen Forgette

847-745-9101

815-354-4236

815-405-2194

$189,900 7416 Boston Rd This 4BR 3Bath home offers fresh paint and a great layout for your family. 2 car attached garage has gas line run for heater, modern kitchen with sliders to deck and back yard. Master BR has private bath. Priced to sell!

Coldwell Banker Honig-Bell

Kitty Zriny

815-790-7857

$349,000 BEST BUY IN THE AREA! If you want a deal, here it is! This home offers plenty of living space, 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, partial basement, 3 fireplaces, heated sunroom, master bedroom with bath, 2 car garage. Sits on 4.3 acres, enjoy peace & quiet!

MLS#09371558 CENTURY 21 Roberts & Andrews Hope Ball

847-477-3503

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Mchenry

$39,400 BUILD THAT DREAM HOME NOW! This is the perfect spot! One acre lot with beach rights. Electric and gas to site. Call for more information!

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CENTURY 21 Roberts & Andrews

EQUAL HOUSING

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Reconditioned Appliances Sales and Service Lakemoor 815-385-1872 48 - Star Flag Collection 3 x 5 Framed – Mint Condition. 5 x 9 Folded Casket Flag of WWII KIA & Gold Star Patch W/ Provenance From President FDR; Includes Map Of Original Interment In Attu, Aleutians. A Few Other 10in x 14in Framed. ALL For $200; Will Split.

Tony 847-354-1580

FIREWOOD - 100% SEASONED OAK

$125 Delivered, $100 Pick Up. 815-477-1742

Firewood - Mix Cord/Maple, Ash & Oak

Regular Cord/Oak, Cherry & Birch. 815-943-6960

Bar Stools (2) with leather Seats

28”, walnut legs, photo available, $40/both.

Beige striped sofa, good condition.

Robert L. Schwartz said, “The entrepreneur is essentially a visualizer and an actualizer. He can visualize something, and when he visualizes it, he sees exactly how to make it happen.”

A top bridge player is good at visualizing where the missing key cards lie.

West used the Unusual No-trump to show at least 5-5 in the minors.

North’s three-club cue-bid (the cheaper) promised at least game-invitational values in the lower-ranking of the other two suits; here, hearts.

(A response of three hearts would have indicated the values for a single raise. A three-diamond cue-bid would have guaranteed five-plus spades and game-going values. A response of three spades would have been natural but nonforcing.)

After East leapt aggressively to five diamonds, South closed his eyes and bid a slam, hoping that if the opponents could cash the club ace and king, West would start with a diamond.

When West led the club king, South experienced a sinking feeling -- until he saw the club ace on the board. Still, though, he seemed to have two club losers. What did he do?

South possessed a key piece of information: that East had only one club. So, declarer won with dummy’s club ace, drew trumps ending on the board, cashed the diamond ace, ruffed a diamond, took the top spades, ruffed a spade and ruffed the diamond jack. Then he led the spade five and discarded a club from the board.

East took the trick, but on his spade or diamond return, South ruffed in his hand and sluffed dummy’s remaining club to gain the slam bonus.

Purchased from Bloomingdales, photo available, $90. 815-477-5301

Wheelchair/Medline, 18”W, High Quality 815-701-7369 Never used, $125.

Blankets - Medical

74”x100”, very warm, brand new.

Cost $35, sell $10/ea. 815-701-7369

HELPING PAWS PET OF THE WEEK Maple, 2 month old male Black DSH

Christmas Tree - Flip-It

7.5 ft with white lights, like new! $75.

847-967-7455

Guitar - Electric Fender Squire

Has Marshall AMP comes with Korg Auto Tuner, Stand, Case & Accessories, $300.

815-756-0333

HELPING PAWS PET OF THE WEEK Peggy, 3 month old female Torbie DSH

I like to fill my heart with some of my favorite things like: Sleeping till my body wants to wake up and embracing silence.

www.helpingpaws.net 815-338-4400 HELPING PAWS PET OF THE WEEK

Phoebe, 5 ½ year old female Beagle/Dachshund mix

Coffee Table - Large & Heavy

Mahogany stained with hidden storage area.

Mint condition, paid $425, asking $200.

Electric Lounge Chair, Cranberry Fabric

by Best Furnishings, good condition, paid $800, asking $250. 815-322-2678

Living Room Furniture

3 Piece Brown Leather Set - Sofa, Chair & Ottoman, VGC, no rips or tears, $300/all.

815-354-0281 Media Tower – Cost $149, Holds 390 CD's, Or 240 DVDs, New Cond. $40. 815-385-1432 Queen Size Water Bed W/ $100 Headboard & Drawers Underneath. Needs Matress. $50 815-385-1432

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Just In Time For Chirstmas: Kittens Free To Good Home. Up To Date On Shots & De Worming, Plus Chipped For Indentification. 815-206-0149

Kittens

2 male and one female, all black and white.

815-276-3827 Golf Travel Bag with wheels, like new!

Holds a bag, clubs, shoes, etc, $55.

847-639-2961

ALL COLLECTIONS, AUTOGRAPHS, MUSIC OLD INVENTORY CASH 815-354-6169

Antique and Modern Guns

Old Lever Actions, Winchesters, Marlins, Savages, etc.

Old Pistols and Revolvers. Cash for Collection.

FFL License. 815-338-4731

Buying Old & Unusual Toys, Antiques Comics, Records, RR Items, Meadowdale Raceway Memorabilia. 815-351-4387

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2003 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER – AWD, LEATHER, LOADED, HEATED SEATS, ONE OWNER, 94K, FREE 3MO WARR. FINANCING AVAIL. $5200/OBO 815-344-9440 2003 Toyota Corolla LE- 1 Owner. Looks/Runs GREAT. 93K Only. Free 3mo Warranty. Financing Avail. $4200. 815-344-9440 2005 Nissan Altima SE – 1 Owner, V6, Loaded, Looks & Runs GREAT, 95k ONLY, Free 3mo Warranty, Financing Avail. $5300 815-344-9440 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Max SS $3800.

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815-344-9440

2005 Chevy Silverado Z71, Off-Road Package Ext Cab 4x4, Leather, Loaded, Bose Stereo, On Star, Heated Seats, 1 Owner, Looks & Runs Great! Free 3 Mo Warranty, Financing Available. $9,300.

815-344-9440 2005 Ford F150 Fx4 – Extended Cab. 1 Owner.

Well Maintained. Looks/Runs GREAT. Free 3mo Warranty. Financing Avail. $9500 815-344-9440 2004 Ford Freestar – front & rear heat, 75k only, looks/runs great, free 3mo warranty, financing available $4200. 815-344-9440 Find. Buy. Sell.

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Village of Lakewood

MARENGO - 2BR TH, 2 BATH, REC ROOM

Parklike setting in breathtaking golf community No pets/smkg, $850/mo + dep. 815-558-6924 Turnberry this 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath, 3 car garage stately home with everlasting water views.

WOODSTOCK 2BR Multiple Units to choose.

Options for Laundry, Dishwasher, Garage.

Tranquil setting amongst the mature landscaping $850 and up/month+move-in. Call for showing 847-514-0775 this 3400+ sq ft home with 187 ft of shoreline with private pier. Large country kitchen with Woodstock Nice 2BR TH, 1.5BA, 2 Story, Near Sq. island/lots of cabinets/desk area, family room Appl, W/D, basement, $950/mo. 815-790-0780 w/wet bar & masonry fireplace, first floor den/5th bedroom , formal living room & dining room freshly painted, screened in room to enjoy the summer evenings, first floor laundry room, master suite w/luxury bath, generous sized secondary bedrooms w/lots of closet space, much desired 3 car side load garage, circular driveway, huge deck for summer entertaining w/gorgeous views of Turnberry Lake and memorable sunsets - bring your personal Gary Swift decorating ideas but everything else is Berkshire Hathaway Starck Realty there for you to enjoy!

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CRYSTAL LAKE Office Space for rent, 3 rooms, conference room, can customize, approx 1250 sq/ft, $1750/mo, 2 yr lease, available 1/1. 815-444-6724

Sharon Gidley RE/MAX Unlimited Northwest 847-812-5081

Crystal Lake LOW RENT! Approx 200 SF, Great Office Suite incl all util and high speed DSL, $350/mo.

815-790-0240

Algonquin – Unique Buildable Lot. Dead End. Private. Border 2 Sides Wooded. Southern View.

1312 Merrill Ave. Lots 11, 12, 13. Fox River View Sub-Div. $99,000. 715-453-8548 Publisher's Notice: All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise "any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation of discrimination." Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18.

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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice of Availability of Audit Report for Marengo Township Marengo Township hereby provides public notice that an audit of its funds for the period of April 1, 2015, through March 31, 2016, will be available for public inspection after December 19th, 2016, at 4010 N. Route 23, Marengo, Illinois, during regular business hours 8:00am to 2:00pm Monday through Thursday, except for holidays. A report of the audit dated April 1, 2015, to March 31, 2016, was performed by Brown & Co., LLP and will be filed with the County Clerk of Mc Henry County, in accordance with 30 ILCS 15/0.01 et. Seq Supervisor Steven L. Weskerna Notary Diane T. Baltazor (Published in the Northwest Herald December 22, 2016) 1253678

PUBLIC NOTICE BEFORE THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISION OF

IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF N3 REAL ESTATE LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given in compliance with the Zoning Ordinance of the Village of Algonquin, Illinois, that a public hearing will be held before the Planning and Zoning Commission of the Village of Algonquin upon the application of N3 Real Estate relating to the following described real estate: LEGAL DESCRIPTION The East half of a tract of land described as: That part of the West Half of the Northeast Quarter of Section 34, Township 43 North, Range 8 East of the Third Principal Meridian, described as follows: Beginning at a point on the East line of the West fractional half of the Northwest Quarter of said Section 34, a distance of 1401.58 feet South of the Northeast corner of the said West fractional Half, for a Place of Beginning; thence North 78 degrees 49 minutes West, and at an angle of 99 degrees 39 minutes measured clockwise from the last course extended, 456.46 feet; thence Southerly parallel with the East line of the West fractional Half of the Northeast Quarter of said Section 34 a distance of 468.16 feet to a point in the Centerline of State Route 62, a distance of 459.18 feet Northwesterly of the intersection of said East line with the Centerline of State Route 62, as measured along said Centerline; thence Southeasterly along said Centerline, 459.18 feet to an inter-

section with the East line of the West fractional Half of the Northeast Quarter of said Section 34; thence North along said East line, a distance of 483.08 feet to the Place of Beginning; (excepting therefrom the right-of-way of State Route 62), in McHenry County, Illinois.

Commonly known as: 600 E. Algonquin Road, Algonquin, Illinois Property Index Number: 19-34-204-008 Acreage of site: 2.205 Acres This application is filed for the purpose of Final Planned Unit Development and a Special Use Permit, for a drive-thru, pursuant to the requirements of Section 21.09, 21.11, 21.12, and 21.18.

A public hearing before the Planning and Zoning Commission on the said application, will be held at 7:30p.m. on January 9th, 2017, at the William J. Ganek Municipal Center, 2200 Harnish Drive, Algonquin, Illinois, at which time and place any person determining to be heard may be present. /s/ Planning and Zoning Commission Village of Algonquin

IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF Jong Sub Koo dba Tiger Koo's Martial Arts Academy 1536 East Algonquin Road Algonquin, IL 60102 And RJK Equities LLC c/o Fuhler Prop 1134 North Main Street Algonquin, IL 60102-3482 LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given in compliance with the Zoning Ordinance of the Village of Huntley, Illinois, that a public hearing will be held before the Plan Commission of the Village of Huntley upon the application of Jong Sub Koo, dba Tiger Koo's Martial Arts Academy, as petitioner, and RJK Equities LLC, as owner, relating to property commonly known as 9734 Route 47, Huntley, Illinois, PIN: 18-21-404-003, within Lot 2, Covington Lakes Commercial Subdivision.

This application is filed for the purpose of requesting approval of a (Published in the Northwest Herald Special Use Permit for an indoor on December 22, 2016) recreation facility in the “B-3 (PUD)” Shopping Center Business 1253085 District - Planned Unit Development, pursuant to the requirements of Section 156.068 of the Huntley PUBLIC NOTICE Zoning Ordinance.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Village of Huntley Plan Commission public hearing to consider BEFORE THE PLAN the request will take place on MonCOMMISSION OF THE day, January 9, 2017 at 6:30 pm VILLAGE OF HUNTLEY

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TAX DEED NO. 16TX010170 FILED 11/21/2016 TAKE NOTICE FAIRVIEW, LLC JOHN G ZAJICEK KEITH MOLL McHenry County Clerk Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property and Unknown Owners or parties of interest in said land or lots.

County of McHenry Date Premises Sold October 27, 2014 Certificate No. 2013-00467 Sold for General Taxes of (year) 2013 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and special assessment number not applicable Warrant No. not applicable Inst. No. not applicable THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Property located at E PARKWOOD DR, WONDER LAKE, IL 60097 Legal Description or Property Index No. 09-18-454-002 LOT 2 IN BLOCK 4 IN OAKWOOD SHORES, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 18, TOWNSHIP 45 NORTH, RANGE 8 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO PLAT RECORDED THEREOF MAY 14, 1959 IN BOOK 14 OF PLATS, AS DOCUMENT 354007, TOWNSHIP OF MCHENRY, COUNTY OF MCHENRY, STATE OF ILLINOIS. This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on April 28, 2017.

The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the county clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before April 28, 2017.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of this county in Woodstock, Illinois on May 04, 2017 at 1:30 P.M. You may be present at this hearing but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before April 28, 2017 by applying to the County Clerk of McHenry County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Woodstock, Illinois.

For further information contact the County Clerk ADDRESS: McHenry County Clerk, 667 Ware Rd, Suite 107., Woodstock, IL 60098 TELEPHONE: (815) 334-4242 William I Dubin Purchaser or Assignee.

Dated November 16, 2016

TAX DEED NO. 16TX010169 FILED 11/21/2016 TAKE NOTICE JOHN ZAJICEK DBA Z FINANCIAL JOHN ZAJICEK KEITH MOLL McHenry County Clerk Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property and Unknown Owners or parties of interest in said land or lots.

County of McHenry Date Premises Sold October 27, 2014 Certificate No. 2013-00464 Sold for General Taxes of (year) 2013 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and special assessment number not applicable Warrant No. not applicable Inst. No. not applicable THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Property located at 7506 HICKORY GRV, WONDER LAKE, IL 600978699 Legal Description or Property Index No. 09-18-402-017 LOT 12 IN BLOCK 6 IN PARKER'S HIGHLAND, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER AND PART OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 18, TOWNSHIP 45 NORTH, RANGE 8 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED AUGUST 10, 1954 AS DOCUMENT NO. 281648, IN BOOK 11 OF PLATS, PAGE 120, IN MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS. This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on April 28, 2017.

The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the county clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before April 28, 2017.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of this county in Woodstock, Illinois on May 04, 2017 at 1:30 P.M. You may be present at this hearing but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before April 28, 2017 by applying to the County Clerk of McHenry County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Woodstock, Illinois.

For further information contact the County Clerk ADDRESS: McHenry County Clerk, 667 Ware Rd, Suite 107., Woodstock, IL 60098 TELEPHONE: (815) 334-4242 William I Dubin Purchaser or Assignee.

Dated October 09, 2016

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TAX DEED NO. 16TX010175 FILED 11/21/2016 TAKE NOTICE SLOANE PROPERTIES, LLC JONATHAN LYNN MEYER JONATHAN MEYER RODNEY N MASON JENNIFER L MASON McHenry County Clerk Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property and Unknown Owners or parties of interest in said land or lots.

County of McHenry Date Premises Sold October 27, 2014 Certificate No. 2013-01972 Sold for General Taxes of (year) 2013 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and special assessment number not applicable Warrant No. not applicable Inst. No. not applicable THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Property located at PARK DR, PORT BARRINGTON, IL 60010 Legal Description or Property Index No. 20-05-276-011 LOT 24 IN SUBDIVISION OF LOT B OF THE FIRST ADDITION TO FOX RIVER VALLEY GARDENS IN THE SOUTH ONE HALF OF THE SOUTH EAST QUARTER OF SECTION 32, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 9, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, AND IN THE NORTH FRACTIONAL ONE HALF OF THE NORTH EAST QUARTER OF SECTION 5, TOWNSHIP 43 NORTH, RANGE 9, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JANUARY 21, 1959 AS DOCUMENT NO. 348990 IN BOOK 14 OF PLATS, PAGE 12, TOWNSHIP OF ALGONQUIN, COUNTY OF MCHENRY, STATE OF ILLINOIS. This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on April 28, 2017.

The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the county clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before April 28, 2017.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of this county in Woodstock, Illinois on May 04, 2017 at 1:30 P.M. You may be present at this hearing but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before April 28, 2017 by applying to the County Clerk of McHenry County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Woodstock, Illinois.

For further information contact the County Clerk ADDRESS: McHenry County Clerk, 667 Ware Rd, Suite 107., Woodstock, IL 60098 TELEPHONE: (815) 334-4242 William I Dubin Purchaser or Assignee.

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PUBLIC NOTICE

TAX DEED NO. 16TX010171 FILED 11/21/2016 TAKE NOTICE TOMASZ DRABCZYNSKI McHenry County Clerk Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property and Unknown Owners or parties of interest in said land or lots.

County of McHenry Date Premises Sold October 27, 2014 Certificate No. 2013-00519 Sold for General Taxes of (year) 2013 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and special assessment number not applicable Warrant No. not applicable Inst. No. not applicable THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Property located at W LAKESHORE DR, MCHENRY, IL 60050 Legal Description or Property Index No. 09-22-182-019 LOTS 20 IN OAK GLEN SUBDIVISION, A SUBDIVISION OF PAJRT OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 45 NORTH, RANGE 8 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDLAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED MAY 23,1923 AS DOCUMENT 59090, LN BOOK 4 OF PLATS, PAGE 86, IN MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS. This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on April 28, 2017.

The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the county clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before April 28, 2017.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of this county in Woodstock, Illinois on May 04, 2017 at 1:30 P.M. You may be present at this hearing but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before April 28, 2017 by applying to the County Clerk of McHenry County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Woodstock, Illinois.

For further information contact the County Clerk ADDRESS: McHenry County Clerk, 667 Ware Rd, Suite 107., Woodstock, IL 60098 TELEPHONE: (815) 334-4242 William I Dubin Purchaser or Assignee.

Dated November 16, 2016

TAX DEED NO. 16TX010172 FILED 11/21/2016 TAKE NOTICE TOMASZ DRABCZYNSKI McHenry County Clerk Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property and Unknown Owners or parties of interest in said land or lots.

County of McHenry Date Premises Sold October 27, 2014 Certificate No. 2013-00522 Sold for General Taxes of (year) 2013 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and special assessment number not applicable Warrant No. not applicable Inst. No. not applicable THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Property located at W LAKESHORE DR, MCHENRY, IL 60050 Legal Description or Property Index No. 09-22-182-022 LOTS 23 IN OAK GLEN SUBDIVISION, A SUBDIVISION OF PAJRT OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 45 NORTH, RANGE 8 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDLAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED MAY 23,1923 AS DOCUMENT 59090, LN BOOK 4 OF PLATS, PAGE 86, IN MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on April 28, 2017.

The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the county clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before April 28, 2017.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of this county in Woodstock, Illinois on May 04, 2017 at 1:30 P.M. You may be present at this hearing but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before April 28, 2017 by applying to the County Clerk of McHenry County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Woodstock, Illinois.

For further information contact the County Clerk ADDRESS: McHenry County Clerk, 667 Ware Rd, Suite 107., Woodstock, IL 60098 TELEPHONE: (815) 334-4242 William I Dubin Purchaser or Assignee.

Dated November 16, 2016

TAX DEED NO. 16TX010174 FILED 11/21/2016 TAKE NOTICE DONALD R. O'CONNOR BRIDGEVIEW BANK MORTGAGE COMPANY, LLC McHenry County Clerk Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property and Unknown Owners or parties of interest in said land or lots.

County of McHenry Date Premises Sold October 27, 2014 Certificate No. 2013-01855 Sold for General Taxes of (year) 2013 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and special assessment number not applicable Warrant No. not applicable Inst. No. not applicable THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Property located at LOWE DR, ALGONQUIN, IL Legal Description or Property Index No. 19-26-176-016 LOTS 6 IN BLOCK 33 IN FRANK E. MERRILL AND COMPANY'S ALGONQUIN HILLS UNIT NO. 2, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF FRACTIONAL SECTIONS 26 AND 27, TOWNSHIP 43 NORTH, RANGE 8, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JULY 16, 1926 AS DOCUMENT NO. 74120, IN BOOK 5 OF PLATS, PAGE 71, IN MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS. This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on April 28, 2017.

The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the county clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before April 28, 2017.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of this county in Woodstock, Illinois on May 04, 2017 at 1:30 P.M. You may be present at this hearing but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before April 28, 2017 by applying to the County Clerk of McHenry County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Woodstock, Illinois.

For further information contact the County Clerk ADDRESS: McHenry County Clerk, 667 Ware Rd, Suite 107., Woodstock, IL 60098 TELEPHONE: (815) 334-4242 William I Dubin Purchaser or Assignee.

Dated November 16, 2016

TAX DEED NO. 16TX010173 FILED 11/21/2016 TAKE NOTICE SASS MUNI V McHenry County Clerk Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property and Unknown Owners or parties of interest in said land or lots.

County of McHenry Date Premises Sold October 27, 2014 Certificate No. 2013-00703 Sold for General Taxes of (year) 2013 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and special assessment number not applicable Warrant No. not applicable Inst. No. not applicable THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Property located at 806 OAK GROVE RD, JOHNSBURG, IL 600519501 Legal Description or Property Index No. 10-17-327-001 LOT NUMBER 7 AND THE WEST ONE-HALF OF LOT NUMBER 8 OF OAK GROVE CLUB GROUNDS, BEING PART OF THE NORTHWEST FRACTIONAL OF THE SOUTHWEST FRACTIONAL QUARTER OF SECTION 17, TOWNSHIP 45 NORTH, RANGE 9, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE SURVEY OF JOHN BRINK, COUNTY SURVEYOR, DATED SEPTEMBER 22, 1884, RECORDED AT WOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS ON THE 25TH DAY OF AUGUST A.D. 1888, IN BOOK OF PLATS ON PAGE 14, IN MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS. This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on April 28, 2017.

The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the county clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before April 28, 2017.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of this county in Woodstock, Illinois on May 04, 2017 at 1:30 P.M. You may be present at this hearing but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before April 28, 2017 by applying to the County Clerk of McHenry County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Woodstock, Illinois.

For further information contact the County Clerk ADDRESS: McHenry County Clerk, 667 Ware Rd, Suite 107., Woodstock, IL 60098 TELEPHONE: (815) 334-4242 William I Dubin Purchaser or Assignee.

Dated November 16, 2016

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