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ILLINOIS | RECALL ELECTIONS

Voters don’t get many do-overs Police shootings prompt lawmaker to push expanding state law regarding recalls of elected officials CHICAGO (AP) – The furor over recent Chicago police shootings has legislators considering whether voters should be allowed to recall Mayor Rahm Emanuel or future officials who hold his post.

Illinois state law currently

addresses only the recall of a governor, a provision voters approved in 2010 after former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich was arrested and impeached.

Now, state Rep. La Shawn Ford, a Chicago Democrat, wants voters to also have the power to

remove the mayor of the country’s third-largest city.

In light of the unrest in the city, Ford said, “It’s clearly the right thing to have on the books.”

But what about mayors in other Illinois cities? What about state lawmakers? How does Illi-

nois compare to other states when it comes to recalls? Here’s a closer look at those questions and the particulars of Ford’s measure.

Ford’s proposal

on Dec. 9, the day Emanuel addressed the Chicago City Council and apologized for the death of Laquan McDonald, a black teenager who was shot 16 times by a white police officer in October 2014.

Ford introduced his bill

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NEW YEAR’S DELIVERY

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Ashley Kurzrock and Brandon De Waele of Dixon look at their baby girl, Lillian Jo De Waele, on Sunday morning at CGH Medical Center in Sterling. Lillian was born at 11:30 a.m. Saturday and was the first baby born at the hospital for 2016.

Baby moves up her delivery date

What goes down must come up Going down is the fun part. Coming up? Well, not so much. Hunter, 6, (left) and his brother, Easton Ortgiesen, 4, both from Dixon, trudge up the hill Saturday after zipping down on a sled at the Edgewood Golf Club in Polo during the course’s sledding event. As it has in the past, the club opened up the slopes to the young and young at heart who wanted to slip slide away. The slopes will be open again from noon to 4 p.m. today. The sledding’s free, while inside there will be hot dogs, macaroni and cheese, hot chocolate and other comfort food for sale, and people can warm up by the fireplace. Those sledding need to check in at the clubhouse, and adult supervision is required for pre-teens and young teens. Call 815-946-3636 for more information, or to check for upcoming sledding days.

Whiteside County’s first baby of the new year gets an early start on 2016

BY JERMAINE PIGEE jpigee@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5525 @JPigee84

STERLING – Lillian Jo De Waele just couldn’t wait to be born.

Instead of arriving on her due date of Jan. 25, Lillian Jo was welcomed into the world by Ashley Kurzrock, 22, and her boyfriend of 4 years, Brandon De Waele, 25, at 11:30 a.m. Jan. 2 at CGH Medical Center.

Because of her rush to see the world, Lillian Jo’s early debut made her the first baby born in Whiteside Count in 2016.

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ABOVE: Mya Plachno, 2, watches as others sled. BELOW: Larry Norman of Sterling and his nephew, Khrystiyan Dunn, 10, of Milledgeville sled down a hill. See more photos at saukvalley.com, or turn to page A9.

FOOD

Labels meet their match: World trade Organization’s rulings push Congress to ditch meat labeling WASHINGTON (AP) – It’s now harder to find out where your beef or pork was born, raised and slaughtered.

After more than a decade of wrangling, Congress repealed a labeling law last month that required retailers to include the animal’s country of origin on packages of red meat. It’s a major victory for the meat industry, which had fought the law in Congress and the courts since the early 2000s.

Photos by Michael Krabbenhoeft/mkrabbenhoeft@saukvalley.com

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Woman dies after house fire

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POLO – An autopsy is scheduled for today on a Polo woman who died after a two-alarm fire at her home over the weekend.

Fire crews responded to a fire in the 500 block of E. Mason St. about 7:40 a.m.

Saturday. Upon entering the home, they found Shirley “Jeanie” Clayton, 74, in the kitchen, unconscious. She was taken to KSB Hospital in Dixon, where she later died, according to fire officials.

Polo Fire Chief Tony Karrow said Clayton, who lived alone at the residence, was “in the kitchen, close to the back door.

She was unconscious, but breathing when we found her.”

The fire caused “a lot of heavy smoke and heat damage in the house, but

Correction There are none today.

POLICE Sterling Police

Timothy L. Crabb, 28, of Sterling; 12:03 p.m. Friday at the Sterling Police Department; Whiteside County Warrant for failure to appear on a DUI charge, and a Lee County Warrant for failure to appear on a charge of domestic battery; taken to Whiteside County Jail.

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Hayden A. Kramer, 31, of Sterling; 4:44 p.m. Friday at East Third Street and 14th Avenue; operating uninsured vehicle and expired registration; released with promise to comply.

Kelsie A. Beauchamp, 25, of Dixon; 8:59 a.m. Saturday at West 23rd Street and Oak Grove Avenue; speeding; released with promise to comply.

Angela M. Bushnell, 44, of Sterling; 10:11 a.m.

Saturday in the 300 Block of Avenue G; talking on a cell phone while driving; released with promise to comply.

Shawn P. Wells, 34, of Viola; 11:18 a.m. Saturday at Newman High School, 1101 W. 23rd St.; domestic battery; taken to Whiteside County Jail.

BIRTHDAYS Happy birthday to David Fisher today.

A Polo woman died Saturday following a fire at her home on East Mason Street. the structure of the home is still in good shape,” Karrow said. He estimated the fire caused about

$20,000 in damage to the home.

An investigation by the Illinois Office of the State

Fire Marshal could not determine the fire’s cause, but Karrow said there was no foul play involved.

CARBONDALE

K-9 officers share special bond Police, fire dogs have a big role in departments

BY DUSTIN DUNCAN Southern Illinoisan Distributed by The Associated Press

CARBONDALE – Some work in police and fire departments are left to some of the furriest and hardest working employees in the field – the canines and accelerant dogs.

Accelerant dogs are trained in such a way that if they don’t work, they don’t eat, according to Terry Ooms, a State Fire Marshal investigator in Springfield.

“Our dogs only eat when they train or work,” he said.

Ooms said his dog, Jules, 4, eats out of his hand after training, and she will only eat out of his hand until she retires.

He said Jules trains every day, multiple times a day.

Ooms keeps Jules on her toes by not feeding her the same time every day or the same amount each day.

Jay Crippen, a captain and arson investigator with the Carbondale Fire Department, said although the dogs work to eat, the point is to keep them wanting to work because they must be ready at all times.

“You never know if you are going to have one fire a week, or three fires in 1 day,” Crippen said.

Crippen is on his second dog, Kermit The Dog, 3.

Kermit is the department’s third dog. Its first dog was Pal, which Crippen was matched up with in 2006, and retired in 2014. The department’s first dog, Beau, was matched up with the fire chief in 1996.

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Police Officer Jake Lustig pets Ciko, his K-9 partner, Dec. 8 at the Carbondale Public Safety Center. Ciko is one of three dogs utilized by the department. matched up through the Maine Specialty Dog Program, and are certified through the Maine Criminal Justice Academy in conjunction with the Maine State Police, Ooms said.

He said the dogs are trained to seek out accelerants that somebody would set on fire. Also, sniffing people or a suspect’s clothes is part of the training during an arson investigation.

“The dog cuts our investigation time down drastically,” Ooms said. “Without the dogs it would take me hours to comb through a fire scene.”

In Southern Illinois, Carbondale is one of the fire departments that has an accelerant dog outside of the state fire marshal’s office.

Crippen said the department was able to secure

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its first dog because it had a higher call volume than surrounding towns and there wasn’t an accelerant dog near the city.

Ooms said the dogs live with the handler and are with them every day.

“It’s my partner,” he said.

“The dog is the best tool that I have. Out of all the fancy equipment that we carry, the dog in the No. 1 tool.”

In the Carbondale Police Department, K-9 Officer Jake Lustig fights crime with his canine Ciko, 7.

They have been together for the past 4 years.

Lustig said there are three dogs in the police department – Ciko is a German shepherd and the other two dogs are Belgian Malinois.

He said the dogs are used to locate narcotics, for tracking purposes and perform building searches.

“We set training and scenarios up so they can be as successful as possible when it is a real-life situation,” Lustig said.

“Narcotics are hidden in spots and we have the dog go in and search that area to locate where the drugs are at.”

He said the officers and the dogs train a minimum of 16 hours a month. The dogs are with the handlers all day, every day, including living at home.

Just as with an accelerant dog, the police dogs train every day, even if its a 5-minute session or an 8-hour day.

“We are always doing something with them,” Lustig said.

Instead of food being the reward for police dogs, it is a toy. Every time Ciko successfully completes a training session, Lustig will give him a chew toy or a tennis ball to chase after.

If the dog fails, he keeps training, but Lustig said he is always positive.

“It is positive reinforcement when they complete the task the way it was supposed to be,” he said.

Carbondale Police Chief Jeff Grubbs was formerly a K-9 officer. He worked with his dog, Tommy, from 1998 to 2004, he said.

Grubbs said canine units are highly specialized teams which not only enhance the ability to located hidden narcotics, but also another layer of safety for the officer and people, with human detection capabilities.

“The bond the officers and their police canine form is immeasurable,” he said. “And, having been a canine officer myself, I can tell you the police canine units we have in place, not only in our department, but in this region, are some of the best police canine units you will find anywhere.”

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MIDWEST FLOODING

States assess damage, begin cleanup Body of second teen who drowned found in Illinois KINCAID (AP) – The Mississippi River and many of its tributaries continued their retreat Sunday from historic and deadly winter flooding, leaving amid the silt a massive cleanup and recovery effort likely to take weeks if not months.

The flood, fueled by more than 10 inches of rain over a 3-day period that began Christmas Day, is blamed for 25 deaths in Illinois and Missouri, reflecting Sunday’s discovery of the body of a second teenager who drowned in central Illinois’ Christian County.

The Mississippi River was receding except in the far southern tip of both states.

The Meramec River, the St. Louis-area tributary of the Mississippi that caused so much damage last week, already was below flood stage in the hard-hit Missouri towns of Pacific and Eureka and dropping elsewhere.

But worries surfaced anew Sunday along the still-rising Illinois River north of St. Louis, where crests near the west-central Illinois towns of Valley City, Meredosia, Beardstown and Havana were to approach records before receding in coming days.

In Kincaid, a 1,400-resident central Illinois town near the South Fork Sangamon River, Gov. Bruce Rauner toured flood-damaged homes Sunday as Sharon Stivers and other

Gov. Bruce Rauner overlooks the south fork of the Sangamon River in Kincaid on Sunday, where two teenagers were killed while crossing a flooded road last week. The governor was touring the flooded area.

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Residents pile ruined furniture, appliances and clothes along the street for disposal crews to pick up Sunday after last week’s flooding from the south fork of the Sangamon River in Kincaid. residents piled ruined furniture, appliances and clothes along the street for disposal crews to pick up. Mike Crews, Christian County’s emergency manager, said the worst of the inundation appeared to be past, “until the new weather comes,” citing the prospect of potentially heavy rain later in the week.

Stivers shares a home with her 45-year-old daughter battling breast cancer, along with a granddaughter and four dogs. Floodwaters got 4 feet into their home, located in an area where flood insurance wasn’t available.

“Am I mad?” she asked. “I lost my home. My daughter has cancer and lost her home. Am I mad? When I’m not crying I am.”

Across the street, Theresa Gibson was getting help from relatives and friends clearing out what they could salvage after the flood reached 18 inches into her home, buckling newly finished oak floors and saturating walls.

“This is just horrible,” Gibson, 50, lamented, noting how the fast-rising waters had allowed her only enough time to fill a couple of suitcases.

“We’ve had floods before, but nothing like this.”

In Illinois’ Morgan County, home to the 1,000-resident village of Meredosia, locals were keeping wary eyes on levies fortified with 50,000 sandbags. As of midday Sunday at Meredosia, the Illinois River was

more than 10 feet above flood stage and pressing toward an expected crest Tuesday, roughly a halffoot short of the record set in July.

While optimistic those levies would hold, Jacksonville-Morgan County Emergency Management Director Phil McCarty said the prospect of flooding during the chill of winter carried dangerous health risks, including hypothermia.

President Barack Obama signed a federal emergency declaration Saturday for Missouri, allowing federal aid to be used to help state and local response efforts.

It also allows the Federal Emergency Management Agency to coordinate disaster relief efforts. Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon had

ics and political science at Rockford University.

He says there should be “demonstrably positive effects.”

Civil War music historian Christian McWhirter works for the Lincoln Presidential Library’s Paper of Abraham Lincoln project.

McWhirter says sheet music is “an often forgotten but extremely effective window into America’s cultural past.”

way. In a statement, Ford officials say another worker was seriously injured trying to help after the accident. He was taken to Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn.

His condition could not be immediately determined Sunday morning.

Ford officials say they are cooperating with the investigation.

asked for the help.

In Illinois’ St. Clair County just east of St. Louis, emergency management director Herb Simmons said damage assessment began Sunday after the Mississippi started to fall.

Though water reached higher than it did in 1993, this flood wasn’t as bad, Simmons said.

“In ‘93 that water came up and stayed on the levees for several months,” Simmons said. “This flood came up quick and went down quick.”

St. Louis-area cleanup largely was focused around the Meramec.

Two wastewater treatment plants were so damaged by the floodwaters that raw sewage spewed into the river. Hundreds of people were evacuated in the Missouri communities of Pacific, Eureka, Valley Park and Arnold, where many homes took in water.

In southeast Missouri, up to 30 homes and several businesses

were damaged in Cape Girardeau, a community of nearly 40,000 residents that is mostly protected by a flood wall. The Mississippi peaked at 48.9 feet Friday night, fourtenths of a foot above the 1993 record, but short of the 50-foot mark projected. Nearby levee breaks in other places kept the crest down.

Amtrak service between St. Louis and Kansas City was back in business on Sunday, 4 days after high water that reached the tracks at some locations forced the passenger service to be halted.

Moderate Mississippi River flooding was expected in Memphis, Tennessee. The National Weather Service issued a flood advisory for the Cumberland River at Dover, Tennessee, through this evening.

Minor flooding along the Ohio River was affecting the Kentucky cities of Owensboro and Paducah, and the crest wasn’t expected until Thursday.

ately to the clerk’s office nearby.

There’s more than bragging rights at stake. For starters, Orr pays the first’ couple’s marriage license fee. And the couple receives gifts valued at more than $800 donated by local businesses.

resolution for the new year are in luck.

Dozens of Chicago Park District fitness centers say they’re offering a free week of membership in January.

In a news release, district officials say they’ll offer free access until Sunday.

The more than 70 facilities have multi-station weight machines, treadmills, stationary bicycles and classes.

Registration is required and all activities are first come, first serve.

IN BRIEF Rockford to see new development ROCKFORD (AP) – Several companies will open in Rockford this year along with new development that experts say could help jumpstart a region that’s seen some of the highest unemployment in Illinois.

The Rockford Register Star reported AAR Corp. will begin repairing jets at Chicago Rockford International Airport in a $41 million hangar. The Sports Factory will open in the summer, offering weekend events drawing thousands. A downtown commercial corridor will also see new development.

The newspaper reports the activity is the result of millions of public and private dollars flowing into projects. Some public projects have benefited from a 1 percent infrastructure sales tax raising $16 million annually for Rockford.

Bob Evans is associate professor of econom-

Sheet music, song books head to web SPRINGFIELD (AP) – The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield is exploring history through music. The museum has placed song books, sheet music and other resources online.

There are more than 740 song sheets, song books and pieces of sheet music at ChroniclingIllinois.org. The music is divided into three collections: Civil War Song Sheets, Lincoln Sheet Music and Illinois Sheet Music and Song Books.

Songs and their titles can say a lot about history. For example, there’s this title: “I Love You Like Lincoln Loved the Old Red, White, and Blue.”

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Worker killed in accident identified

Race on to be first to marry in county

CHICAGO (AP) – Authorities have identified a worker at the Ford Motor Co.’s Chicago Assembly Plant on the city’s far South Side who was killed when a wall collapsed.

The Cook County Medical Examiner’s office says John Jaloway, 45, of Carol Stream was rushed to Advocate Trinity Hospital in Chicago where he was pronounced dead.

The Chicago Fire Department says the accident happened just before 11 a.m. on Saturday in part of the plant under construction. A section of concrete wall collapsed, killing Jalo-

CHICAGO (AP) – Couples looking to be the first ones married in Cook County in 2016 were advised to be in downtown Chicago early this morning.

In a news release, Cook County Clerk David Orr’s office said couples hoping to be the first to be married in the county should line up to apply for a license at the clerk’s Vital Records office in the lower level of the Daley Center.

The office opens at 8:30.

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OBITUARIES John D. Heath STERLING – John D. Heath Jr., 84, of Sterling, died Friday, Jan. 1, 2016, at his home.

John was born Nov. 11, 1931, in Chicago the son of John Sr. and Helen (Holleson) Heath. He served in the Navy on the USS Renville troop ship and later married Mary Ellen Braun on Feb. 20, 1954, at St. Gertrude’s Catholic Church in Chicago.

John was a printer for Sauk Valley Community College and managed a small printing company in southern Illinois.

He enjoyed playing the organ and drums.

Survivors include his wife of Sterling; two daughters, Connie (James) Mierop of Plainfield and Anne Marie Tague of Shelby Township, Michigan;

two sons, Thomas (Cynthia) Heath of Plano and Matthew (Jenna) Heath of Naperville; nine grandchildren, Jamie (Ed), Cassandra (Adam), Jimmy (Andrea), Jeff (Amberle), Ashley, Matt, Katie, Bernie and John; and six great-grandchildren, Heidi, Madeline, Kitty, Lexi, Jimmy and Christopher.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, John D. Heath, III; and one brother, Robert Heath.

Visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesday at the McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls with military honors immediately following.

A memorial has been established.

Condolences may be sent to mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com.

Royal L. Wells MOUNT MORRIS – Royal L. Wells, 84, died Friday, Jan. 1, 2016, in the Oregon Living and Rehabilitation Center in Oregon.

Royal was born Dec. 14, 1931, in Mount Morris, the son of Edgar and Norma (McLean) Wells. Royal graduated from Mount Morris High School in 1950. He served in the U.S Air Force, serving in the Korean Conflict.

Royal married Betty Miller on March 27, 1976, in Mount Morris.

He was a bindery operator for Kable Printing Co. in Mount Morris, retiring on April 1, 1995.

Royal is survived by his wife; sons, Rick Wells of St. Charles, Royal Wells Jr. of Nokomis, Florida,

and Warren (Mel) Wells of Lake City, South Carolina; daughter, Cindy (Marty) Cantu of Carpentersville; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Royal is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Pearl (Wally) Stevens; daughter, Sue (Dan) Roumpos; and son-inlaw, John Goley.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Finch Funeral Home, 405 E. Hitt, Mount Morris.

Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home with the Rev. Frank Lay officiating.

Burial will be in Silver Creek Cemetery in Mount Morris.

Memorials will be established.

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FUNERAL SERVICES FOR THE WEEK 5 to 8 p.m. at the FarrellHolland-Gale Funeral Home in Oregon.

Tuesday funeral: Mark Schwartz of Forreston, 7 p.m. at Assembly of God Church in Dixon.

Wednesday visitation: Royal L. Wells of Mount Morris, 5 to 7 p.m. at Finch Funeral Home in Mount Morris.

Wednesday funerals: Curtis A. Kerchner of Dixon, 6 p.m. Mass at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Dixon.

D. Dean Dye of Oregon, 11 a.m. at The Red Brick Church in Stillman Valley.

Thursday funeral: Royal L. Wells of Mount Morris, 11 a.m. at Finch Funeral Home in Mount Morris.

Saturday visitation: Ronald W. Poling of Morrison, 1 to 5 p.m. at Cross Creek Golf Course in Morrison.

Jan. 16 visitation: William E. Mayes of Dixon, 11 a.m.-noon at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Nachusa.

Jan. 16 funeral: William E. Mayes of Dixon, noon memorial service at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Nachusa.

Today’s visitations; Alberta C. Cripe, formerly of Polo, 10-11 a.m. at Brookville Methodist Church in rural Polo.

Harry Ferguson of Rock Falls, gathering of family and friends, 5-7 p.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls.

Today’s funerals: Alberta C. Cripe, formerly of Polo, 11 a.m. memorial service at Brookville Methodist Church in rural Polo.

Josephine Lira of Sterling, 11 a.m. at Schilling Funeral Home & Cremation in Sterling.

June A. Powell, formerly of Prophetstown, 11 a.m. at Fairview United Methodist Church in Annawan.

Harry Ferguson of Rock Falls, 7 p.m. memorial service at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls.

Tuesday visitations: John D. Heath Jr. of Sterling, 1 to 3 p.m. at the McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls.

Rickie K. Hosch of Prophetstown, 3 to 5 p.m. at the McDonald Funeral Home in Prophetstown.

Mark Schwartz of Forreston, 4 to 7 p.m. at Assembly of God Church in Dixon.

D. Dean Dye of Oregon,

Rickie K. Hosch PROPHETSTOWN – Rickie K. Hosch, 68, of Prophetstown, died Thursday, Dec. 31, 2015, at his home.

He was born July 29, 1947, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the son of Joseph and Dorothy (Schooly) Hosch. Rickie had retired with the rank of Major with the U.S. Army after having served from Oct. 13, 1966, to July 29, 2007.

He served three tours of duty in Vietnam and was awarded the Purple Heart, four Bronze Stars, one Silver Star, the Vietnam Service Medal and SWAS Medal.

He was a member of the Hoopoole American Legion, the Rock Falls VFW, and the D.A.V.

Surviving is his wife, Christine Rhoades Hosch; his sons, Rickie K. (Sara) Hosch Jr. of East Dubuque, Jesse J. (Melissa) Hosch of East Dubuque, and Anthony (Heidi) Hosch of Madison, Wisconsin; and five grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his half-brother, Larry Marshall.

A gathering of friends and family will take place from 3 to 5 p.m.

Tuesday at the McDonald Funeral Home, 46 Grove St., state Route 78 North, Prophetstown.

A memorial service will be held later in Dubuque, Iowa.

Memorials in lieu of flowers may be directed to the Wounded Warrior Project in his memory.

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FORRESTON – Mark Schwartz, 51, of Forreston, formerly of Dixon, died Thursday, Dec. 31, 2015, at his home.

Mark was born Nov. 13, 1964, in Dixon, the son of Louis B. and Phyllis (Whitlock) Schwartz Sr. He married Kelly Lausch on May 25, 1990, in Forreston. Mark was a member of Assembly of God Church in Dixon.

He was a press operator at Quebecor in Mount Morris.

He is survived by his wife; one son, Zach Schwartz, and one daughter, Tara Schwartz, both of Forreston; mother, Phyllis Schwartz of Dixon; and two brothers, Louie (Connie Hoyle)

Schwartz Jr. of Dixon and Greg Schwartz of Mount Morris.

He was preceded in death by his father; an infant brother, Steven Mark Schwartz; and his grandparents.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Assembly of God Church in Dixon, followed by a 7 p.m., funeral service at the church, with the Rev. Adam Meyer, pastor, officiating.

A memorial has been established.

Arrangements are being completed by PrestonSchilling Funeral Home in Dixon.

Condolences may be sent to prestonschillingfuneralhome.com.

Ronald W. Poling MORRISON – Ronald W. Poling, 75, of Morrison, died Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2015, at University of Wisconsin Hospitals in Madison, Wisconsin.

Ron was born July 2, 1940, in Quincy, to Everett Franklin and Leta Helen (Freeman) Poling. He married Bonnie Jo Hulslander on Jan. 27, 1962. She died on Aug. 29, 1974. He then married Nancy Digby Huizenga in August 1975. He later married Beth Drury Sterenberg on Aug. 1, 1998.

He moved his family to Morrison in 1963 and worked at General Electric until his retirement in 1999.

Survivors include his

wife, Beth; daughter, Kim (Greg) Cole of Tampico; sons, Curt (Maryann) Poling of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, and David (Jennifer) Poling of Peoria; three stepdaughters; two stepsons; six grandchildren; eleven stepgrandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his first wife; his father and mother; and a brother, Ted. A celebration of life will be held from 1 to 5 p.m.

Saturday at Cross Creek Golf Course, 15523 Henry Road, Morrison.

A memorial to the American Cancer Society has been established.

Condolences may be sent to bosmarenkes.com

D. Dean Dye OREGON – D. Dean Dye, 83, of Oregon, died Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016, at OSF St. Francis Hospital in Peoria.

Visitation will be held Tuesday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Farrell-Holland-Gale Funeral Home in Oregon.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in The Red Brick Church, Stillman Valley, with Pastor Chris Brauns officiating.

Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery in Oregon.

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Obama ‘fired up’ for 2016 Standoff latest After vacation, in dispute over President eyes gun violence Western lands WASHINGTON (AP) – Hawaiian vacation over, President Barack Obama says he is energized for his final year in office and ready to tackle unfinished business, turning immediate attention to the issue of gun violence.

Obama scheduled a meeting for today with Attorney General Loretta Lynch to discuss a 3-month review of what steps he could take to help reduce gun violence.

The president is expected to use executive action to strengthen background checks required for gun purchases.

Republicans strongly oppose any moves Obama might make, and legal fights seem likely over what critics would view as infringing on their Second Amendment rights.

But Obama is committed to an aggressive agenda in 2016 even as public attention shifts to the presidential election.

Obama spent much of his winter vacation out of the public eye, playing golf with friends and dining out with his family. He returned to the White House about noon Sunday.

“I am fired up for the year that stretches out before us. That’s because of what we’ve accomplished together over the past 7,” Obama said in his weekly radio and Internet address.

While in Hawaii, he also worked on his final State of the Union address, scheduled for Jan. 12. The prime-time speech will give the pres-

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President Barack Obama waves Sunday as he walks across the South Lawn with daughter Malia, followed by Sasha Obama and first lady Michelle Obama, as they return from a family vacation in Hawaii to the White House in Washington. ident another chance to try to reassure the public about his national security stewardship after the attacks in Paris and San Bernardino, California.

Congressional Republicans have outlined a competing agenda for January, saying they will spend the first days of 2016 taking another crack at eliminating key parts of the president’s health insurance law and ending federal funding for Planned Parenthood.

The legislation is unlikely to become law, but it is popular with the GOP base in an election year.

The debate about what Obama might do on gun violence already has spilled over into the presidential campaign.

Democratic front-runner Hillary Clinton has called for more aggressive executive actions on guns, and rival Bernie Sanders said he would support Obama’s expected move.

The Vermont senator told ABC’s “This Week”

that he believes “there is a wide consensus” that “we should expand and strengthen the instant background check.” He added: “I think that’s what the president is trying to do and I think that will be the right thing to do.”

Republican candidates largely oppose efforts to expand background checks or take other steps that curb access to guns.

“This president wants to act as if he is a king, as if he is a dictator,” unable to persuade Congress and forcing an “illegal executive action” on the country, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie told “Fox News Sunday.”

Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, also on Fox, said Obama’s “first impulse is always to take rights away from law-abiding citizens, and it’s wrong.”

In the radio address, Obama said tens of thousands of people have died from gun violence since background check legislation stalled 3 years ago.

“Each time, we’re told that commonsense reforms like background checks might not have stopped the last massacre, or the one before that, so we shouldn’t do anything,” Obama said. “We know that we can’t stop every act of violence. But what if we tried to stop even one?”

Federally licensed gun sellers are required by law to seek criminal background checks before completing a sale. But gun control advocacy groups say some of the people who sell firearms at gun shows are not federally licensed, increasing the chance of sales to customers prohibited by law from purchasing guns.

Obama plans to participate in a town hall Thursday night at George Mason University in Virginia on reducing gun violence. The president will take questions from the audience at the event moderated by CNN’s Anderson Cooper.

BURNS, Ore. (AP) – The remote high desert of eastern Oregon became the latest flashpoint for antigovernment sentiment as armed protesters occupied a national wildlife refuge to object to a prison sentence for local ranchers for burning federal land.

Ammon Bundy – the son of Nevada rancher Cliven Bundy, who was involved in a 2014 standoff with the government over grazing rights – is among the people at the headquarters of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge.

It was unclear exactly how many people were taking part in the protests.

Ammon Bundy posted a video on his Facebook page asking for militia members to come help him. He said “this is not a time to stand down. It’s a time to stand up and come to Harney County,” where Burns is located.

Bundy and other militia members came to Burns last month, a small town about 280 miles southeast of Portland, Oregon. They were upset over the looming prison sentences for local ranchers Dwight and Steven Hammond. They went to the wildlife refuge Saturday evening following a peaceful rally in Burns to support the ranchers.

Dwight Hammond, 73, and Steven Hammond, 46, said they lit the fires on federal land in 2001

and 2006 to reduce the growth of invasive plants and protect their property from wildfires.

The two were convicted of the arsons 3 years ago and served time – the father 3 months, the son 1 year. But a federal judge ruled in October that their terms were too short under U.S. minimum sentencing law and ordered them back to prison for about 4 years each.

The decision generated controversy and is part of a decades-long dispute between some Westerners and the federal government over the use of public lands. The issue traces back to the 1970s and the “Sagebrush Rebellion,” a move by Western states like Nevada to increase local control over federal land.

Critics of the push for more local control have said the federal government should administer the public lands for the widest possible uses, including environmental and recreation.

In an interview with The Associated Press at the wildlife refuge Sunday, Ryan Bundy, Ammon Bundy’s brother, said the protesters’ ultimate goal is to turn the land over to local authorities so people can use it free of federal oversight.

They want to “restore the rights to people so they can use the land and resources” for ranching, logging, mining and recreation.

Ryan Bundy says the federal government has been “tromping on people’s rights and privileges and properties and livelihoods.”

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Emanuel’s apology came a couple of weeks after the release of police dashcam video that appeared to show McDonald walking away from officers when he was shot. The video triggered protests and calls for Emanuel’s resignation.

Emanuel has said he won’t step down.

“We understand there’s a desire by some to insert politics into this discussion, but the mayor’s focus is not on his own personal politics,” Emanuel spokesman Adam Collins said in a statement.

“His focus is on taking the action necessary to finally and fully address an issue that has challenged Chicago for decades, and reform the system and culture of policing in Chicago.”

Under Ford’s proposal, two city aldermen would have to sign an affidavit agreeing with a recall petition and organizers must collect more than 88,000 signatures from registered voters in the city. At least 50 signatures must come from each of 50 wards.

The proposal would preempt local law, so it needs approval from two-thirds of each chamber of the Illinois Legislature to pass during the session that

starts this month. The bill would be effective immediately if signed into law, a scenario that can pose legal questions because it would target someone currently in office, said David Melton, executive director of the Illinois Campaign for Political Reform.

What about other officeholders?

Ford said in the coming weeks he’ll be holding town hall meetings in his district to get constituents’ thoughts about the bill and whether it should be expanded to include recall provisions for other officeholders, including other mayors. He said

he’s willing to consider also including lawmakers but said he didn’t do so initially because legislators don’t wield the same authority as statewide officeholders or the Chicago mayor.

Nineteen states and the District of Columbia allow recalls of state and local officials, according to Joshua Spivak, a recall expert at the Hugh L. Carey Institute for Government Reform at Wagner College in New York City.

Illinois is included in that count but is unique in that its constitution has guidelines for the recall of only the governor.

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Lawmakers said they had no choice but to get rid of the labels after the World Trade Organization repeatedly ruled against them. The WTO recently authorized Canada and Mexico, which had challenged the law, to begin more than $1 billion in economic retaliation against the United States.

“U.S. exporters can now breathe a sigh of relief,” said Republican Sen. Pat Roberts of Kansas, chairman of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee. The longtime opponent of the labels helped add the repeal to a massive yearend spending bill. After the law was passed, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said the government immediately would

stop requiring the labels.

Consumer groups say the repeal is a disappointment just as consumers are asking for more information on their food packages. Advocates say the labels help people make more informed buying decisions and encourage purchases of American meat.

Before repeal, the labels told shoppers that a particular cut of meat was “born in Canada, raised and slaughtered in the United States” or “born, raised and slaughtered in the United States.”

Congress first required the labels in 2002 amid fears of mad cow disease from imported cattle.

The labels weren’t on most packages until 2009, though, due to delays pushed by the meat industry.

Repeal became inevitable once the United States lost all its WTO

appeals and the retaliation became a possibility.

But the consumer groups criticized Congress for repealing the law for ground meat and pork in addition to the fresh cuts of meat that were the subject of WTO concerns.

The bill was “a holiday gift to the meatpacking industry from Congress,” complained the advocacy group Food and Water Watch. Meatpackers who buy Mexican cattle were some of the law’s most aggressive opponents.

The repeal also was a big defeat for lawmakers from northern border states where U.S. ranchers directly compete with Canadian ranchers.

Those lawmakers insisted on including the labeling in the 2002 and 2008 farm bills and this year fought to replace it with a voluntary program once the WTO rulings came down.

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Roger Johnson of the National Farmers Union, which has heavy membership in those states, said the group was “furious” about the repeal.

“Packers will be able to once again deliberately deceive consumers,” Johnson said.

Still, there was some good news for food labeling advocates in the spending bill. Despite an aggressive push by the food industry, lawmakers decided not to add language that would have blocked mandatory labeling of genetically modified ingredients. Also, a provision

by Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, would require labeling of genetically modified salmon recently approved by the Food and Drug Administration.

know of that have just one guy [open to recall],” Spivak said.

How common are recalls?

Despite the recall limits in Illinois law, municipalities can adopt their own ordinances. Still, it’s a power that’s been rarely used. Recall efforts are expensive and time-consuming endeavors.

The last time one happened in Illinois was 2010 in Buffalo Grove, a suburb of Chicago. That’s where voters recalled village trustee Lisa Stone.

Jennifer Maltas, Buffalo Grove’s deputy village manager, said it’s believed to be the only

recall ever held in the state, and Spivak couldn’t find any other cases.

Across the country in 2015, there were at least 434 attempts to recall local and state officeholders, according to Spivak’s research. Of those, only 93 made it to a recall vote.

Only two U.S. governors have ever been recalled – North Dakota’s Lynn Frazier in 1921, and California’s Gray Davis in 2003.

In Wisconsin, Gov. Scott Walker survived a recall election in 2012, becoming the first governor in U.S. history to do so. The recall came after Walker moved to strip most public employees of their collective bargaining rights.

Parents: Baby was a great way to kick off the new year BABY

2 twins, but only 1 Baby New Year

“We are excited and ready,” De Waele said from the hospital room.

“It’s a good way to kick off the new year.”

Lillian Jo weighed in at 6 pounds, 12 ounces, and was 20 inches long.

This is the second child for Kurzrock and the third for De Waele. The couple are already parents to Gabriel, 3, and De Waele has a child from a previous relationship, Bailey, 6.

“Everything went great and we are doing well,” Kurzrock said. “She is in good condition.”

Kurzrock said she started feeling contractions aout 9:30 a.m. Saturday.

That’s when the Dixon couple rushed to CGH in Sterling, where Kurzrock has been getting her

SAN DIEGO (AP) – Twins in San Diego are getting some attention because, though born just minutes apart, one has a birthday in 2015 and one in 2016.

Jaelyn Valenica was born New Year’s Eve at 11:59 p.m. Her twin brother, Luis Valencia Jr., arrived at 12:01 a.m. on New Year’s Day.

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medical treatments.

“My water broke and I freaked out a little bit,” Kurzrock said. “We had our bags packed already, so we just flew to the hospital.”

Kurzrock said she spent less than 2 hours in labor before bringing her bundle of joy into the world.

“She didn’t want to wait much longer,” Kurzrock said.

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EDITORIALS FROM YESTERYEAR | 1966

From our archives: Former Dixon resident says he’ll run Note to readers – Sauk Valley Media reprints editorials and articles from the past as a regular Monday feature. The following items appeared in the Telegraph from Jan. 3 to 6, 1966.

Ronald (Dutch) Reagan

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onald Reagan’s announcement Tuesday that he would be a Republican candidate for governor of California came as a surprise to almost no one, but it meant something different to many of this area who have known him over the years than it did to California’s 16 million residents, or to the 197 million Americans who also know him.

Reagan is 54, and is well-remembered by many here who were classmates of his. Many of these and others have maintained an acquaintanceship with him over the years.

Many others living in the area, who did not know him as a school boy, have met him on his numerous trips back “home.”

He is at least one of the two best known “products of Dixon,” the other being Louella Parsons.

He became famous as an actor in Hollywood and on television and now aspires to the highest elective office of the Union’s second most populous state.

As far as people here are concerned, politically, they will probably not be affected by how he fares, and they are powerless to help him achieve his ambition.

This does not keep us, however, from wishing him well and being a little bit proud we know someone who is after the top prize in the jungle of California politics.

If he wins the nomina-

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What we thought: 50 years ago

Ambassador Arthur J. Goldberg, a Johnson emissary in peace maneuvers, reported to tion and also the general Laughlin E. Waters, who the president by cable election, he will estabhas served in the Assem- on his talk with the pope lish another first as far bly and as U.S. attorney at the Vatican.

The pope, White House as we are concerned. for Southern California. press secretary Bill D. He will become the first A San Rafael cosmetics Moyers said, expressed Dixonite to become gov- manufacturer, William “very warm gratitude” ernor of one of the 50 Patrick, who also has for the Goldberg mission states. – Jan. 6, 1966 announced his candito Rome, reiterated his dacy, is little known in own hope for peace, and Reagan to party circles. – Jan. 4, promised to do everyannounce 1966 thing possible to bring it candidacy about.

College leader By the Associated Press Asked about the peace hunts for house efforts and whether Former Dixonite RonDr. and Mrs. Edward there are any optimistic ald Reagan is ready to J. Sabol were in Dixon signs, Moyers said there step on Monday getting is nothing he could say California’s hectic acquainted and search- on that score. – Jan. 3, ing for a house in which 1966 politito live. cal stage Traffic fatalities Dr. Sabol has been with the named first president set record announceof Sauk Valley College ment that By the Associated Press Ronald he will seek and will soon begin his Traffic fatalities set Reagan the Repub- duties. records for the second The new president 1911-2004 lican nomistraight holiday weekcomes to Sauk Valley Reagan nation for end today as well over announced from the presidency governor.

500 persons died on the his bid for of the State University The California nation’s highways durAgricultural and Technigovernor 50 54-year-old ing the three-day New cal College, Cobleskill, years ago.

Reagan, Year observance.

The Telegraph who gained N.Y. He was selected The death toll in traffic said on Jan. to head the new colfame in 6, 1966, that was 562, and late reports lege here from among Reagan’s films, is were expected to raise 108 applications for the candidacy expected the final figure even was a point position. to spell out higher. of pride for He holds a doctor of Dixon, where publicly The record toll passed education degree from he grew up. what his last New Year’s traffic Reagan, of Columbia University, aides have death count of 474 early course, won New York, N.Y. He and been saying two terms Sunday. The lowest Mrs. Sabol are parents privately – as California toll for any New Year’s of three children, John, governor and that he has holiday since World later served a high school senior; decided to War II was 269 during two terms enter what Pamela, a student at in the White the three-day period of Lawrence College, House. is likely to 1949-50.

Appleton, Wis.; and be a bitter An Associated Press Paul, a student at the GOP primary race. survey of a non-holiday University of Main in Time has been purweekend of the same Germany. – Jan. 4, 1966 chased on 16 television length as the New Year stations throughout holiday showed 420 LBJ, advisers California for a showdeaths in traffic. The confer on war ing tonight of a halfsurvey was made from hour film in which the 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. WASHINGTON (AP) – 54-year-old star of the President Johnson con- 9, to midnight Sunday, television series “Death ferred with top advisers Dec. 12.

Valley Days” will disThe National Safety today on the war in close his intentions.

Council said the final Vietnam and received His decision to run word from Pope Paul VI toll for the New Year would pit Reagan expressing hope that he weekend could reach against former Mayor 600 if the death pace would continue to seek George Christopher did not slacken. – Jan. 3, peace. of San Francisco and 1966 United Nations

THE FIRST AMENDMENT

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

Today, we are marking the official start of the 2016 election year by providing a list of vital New Year’s resolutions for my colleagues in the political news media.

The good news is we won’t be wasting anyone’s valuable time – our list has just one item.

We have assembled this sufficiently extensive list after watching a preliminary year in which candidates campaigned primarily by bombarding voters with big-lie politics – and primarily got away with it.

Media fact-checkers figure this way-too-early campaign has already set new lows for distortions and false statements. All candidates, Democrats as well as Republicans, have bent the truth one way or another.

But one Republican clearly dominated the Grand Old Party’s pandering pack that has been telling fed-up voters what they want to hear without regard to accuracy or veracity.

Republican front-runner Donald Trump has wooed conservatives by stretching the truth liberally. Also by seemingly making up whatever facts best fit his sales-pitch need.

And he has gotten wallto-wall coverage on allnews cable channels, broadcast news, dead-tree print, and seemingly every website and blog. News execs were quick to figure out they could lure eyeballs (see also: advertisers) by skewing coverage toward all-Trump, all-thetime.

A campaign news coverage pattern emerged: Trump would make one false or distorted claim after another in primetime debates or events – and they’d be heard and read by millions who wanted to believe.

Later – often days later – fact-checkers at leading media outlets would discover Trump’s facts were wrong. Sometimes a separate fact-check story would appear, buried on an inside page or in a campaign news roundup, where thousands would hear or see it, far fewer than the millions who heard the original report.

NO WONDER TRUMP figured out campaigning with cons and falsehoods were his keys to winning.

So now we come to our one 2016 resolution for my campaign-covering colleagues: Get it right the first time.

This isn’t easy, but it’s vital. News organizations need to assign reporters who are experts on the key beats being debated (economics, national security and so on) to cover

“There is an amazing strength in the expression of the will of the people; and when it declares itself, even the imagination of those who wish to contest it is overawed.”

Alexis de Tocqueville, French historian, 1840

Editorials represent the opinions of the Sauk Valley Media Editorial Board.

Quotes brought to you courtesy of

martinSCHRAM Martin Schram writes political analysis for Tribune News Service. Email him at martin. schram@ gmail.com.

debates and speeches, not generalists who mainly cover the political horse race.

And here’s a corollary: If a news organization discovers belatedly that its original coverage included a prominent quote that later proved false, the editors and TV news deciders are obligated to put the facts out there for people to see by playing them as prominently as the original false statements were played.

Page 1, prime time.

The Pulitzer Prizewinning site Donald PolitiFact, Trump created by Presidential Bill Adair candidate Trump’s for what falsehoods is now the must be Tampa Bay challenged Times, has more aggressively checked 77 by the media, of Trump’s columnist Martin Schram most prominent camwrites. paign assertions and found that 76 percent of those statements were either “mostly false,” “false,” or merited the “pants on fire” designation reserved for the most flagrantly false statements.

TRUMP’S LONG LIST of voter-deceiving claims that proved flagrantly false included his claim that he saw “thousands and thousands” of people cheering as the World Trade Center towers fell in 2001, and that the Mexican government was encouraging its criminals to enter the United States illegally.

And some of Trump’s false claims were dangerously inflammatory, as they pandered to people’s worst instincts and hatreds.

Trump is running for president with the same verve he favored to close all his business deals. In his 1987 book, “The Art of the Deal,” Trump wrote: “People may not always think big themselves, but they can still get very excited by those who do.

That’s why a little hyperbole never hurts. … I call it truthful hyperbole. It’s an innocent form of exaggeration – and a very effective form of promotion.”

But the Manhattan multibillionaire would do well to heed the wisdom that is famously attributed to his own former senator, the late Daniel Patrick Moynihan, D-New York: “Everyone is entitled to his own opinion, but not to his own facts.”

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Wife appears to be inheriting heartache Dear Abby, My husband went to Florida 3 months ago to care for an ailing former lover. He told me she will be leaving him a sizable inheritance and he needs to protect her from “vultures.” I admit I am suspicious of his motives.

I think there might be more going on than what he’s telling me, but he has been painting a pretty picture of how rosy our future will be with her gift.

He has now suggested that we get a temporary divorce so he can marry her in order to get her entire estate! He claims it will be nothing more than a business arrangement. His suggestion left me flabbergasted.

Even though our marriage has been rocky at times, I have never seen this side of him. I don’t

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

know whether to believe him and be simply disappointed at his callous behavior, or not believe him and conclude that he really wants a divorce so he can marry her. Any thoughts?

– Heartsick in South Carolina Dear Heartsick, Your husband appears to still be carrying a torch for his old flame.

Are you sure she is really sick? If it’s the truth, then the “vulture” I see on the horizon might be him.

I hope you appreciate how extremely manipulative your husband appears to be. Because of it, and since he has spoken the “D” word, consult a lawyer to ensure that your interests will be protected regardless of his motives. I’m saying that in case the woman turns out to be healthier than both of you.

Dear Abby, How do you help someone who doesn’t want to be helped? My adult son, “Greg,” who lives with me, is slowly drinking himself to death. He was laid off 2 years ago, and I know he is depressed and has given up on life.

It has reached the point where he is showing

signs of cirrhosis, but he refuses to do anything about it. The last time he saw a doctor was 3 years ago. The doctor said Greg’s liver functions were not normal and he needed to stop drinking.

I’ve tried to make my son listen to reason, to no avail.

My sister tells me if I don’t get Greg some help, I could be charged with adult neglect. But I don’t know how to fix this. The outcome is increasingly bleak. What can I do?

– Mom With a Problem Dear Mom, If the inability to convince a substanceaddicted adult relative to get help were against the law, there wouldn’t be enough prisons to hold all the “offenders.”

As much as you love

your son, you can’t “fix” his alcohol addiction.

You should, however, find the nearest Al-Anon group and attend some meetings.

And while you are at it, bring your sister with you because she has a lot to learn. Chief among the lessons is that someone else’s drinking is not another person’s fault or responsibility to control.

I am sorry for your pain, because I’m sure it is considerable.

Dear Abby, I’m an attorney.

Recently at a party, an acquaintance was talking about some litigation his company is involved in.

I commented briefly on something he said, and he responded, “We take advice from attorneys we pay,” and walked away.

Should I feel insulted, or

should I have stayed out of the conversation to begin with?

– Hurt Feelings in Florida Dear Hurt, Some people think that anything that’s offered for free is without value, and it appears the man you encountered is one of them. Because this is his world view, try not to take it personally. Your motives were generous. I see no reason to muzzle yourself in the future if you think you have something helpful to say.

Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

SUPPORT GROUPS, CLUBS AND SERVICES Tuesday, Jan. 5 Childhood immunization clinic; women, infants and children clinic; and family planning services, Lee County Health Department, 309 S. Galena Ave., Suite 100, Dixon. Appointments: 815-284-3371.

Kiwanis Club of Sterling, 6:45-7:45 a.m., Ryberg Auditorium, CGH Medical Center, 100 E. LeFevre Road, Sterling, 815499-4866.

Sisters in Christ, 9 a.m., Congregational Church, 1602 13th Ave., Rock Falls.

Golden K Kiwanis, 9 a.m., Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon Gaffey Home Nursing and Hospice blood pressure clinic, 9 a.m.- noon, Kroger, 2301 Locust St., Sterling, 815-6263467.

Weight Watchers, 9:30 a.m. and 6 p.m., Loveland Community House, 513 W. Second St., Dixon.

Beading class, 10 a.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815622-9230.

Free blood pressure clinic, 10-11:30 a.m., Oregon Living & Rehab Center, 811 S. 10th St. Blood pressure checks, 10 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252.

Commodities, 10 a.m.-noon, Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815622-9230.

Senior Information Services, 10 a.m.-noon, Heritage Center, 106 S. Broad St., Lanark, 800541-5479.

Facing the Challenge Cancer Support Group, 11 a.m., Home of Hope Cancer Wellness Center, 1637 Plock Road, Dixon, 815288-4673.

Alcoholics Anonymous Gratitude Group, noon, open; 6 p.m. women’s, open, lower level, Loveland Community House, 513 W. Second St., Dixon.

Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, open; 6 p.m., open, women’s; 7:30 p.m., open, 90-92 Hennepin Ave., Dixon.

Alcoholics Anonymous,

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

Dixon Noon Lions, noon, private dining room, KSB Hospital, 403 E. First St., Dixon. Public welcome.

Sterling Rotary Club, noon1 p.m., YWCA of the Sauk Valley, 412 First Ave., Sterling.

Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, closed, tradition; 3:30 p.m., closed; 7 p.m., closed, Big Book, Bazaar Americana, 609 W. Third St., Sterling.

Low Vision Group, 1:30 p.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3253.

Volunteer Care Center of Lee County, 2-5 p.m., 101 W. Second St., Dixon. Appointments: 815-284-9555.

Kids Coping With Cancer, 3:30 p.m., Home of Hope Cancer Wellness Center, 1637 Plock Road, Dixon, 815-288-4673.

Dixon TOPS IL617 meeting, 5 p.m., Eells meeting room, St. Luke Episcopal Church, 221 W. Third St., Dixon, 815-288-1328.

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group, 5:30 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling.

Overeaters Anonymous, 6 p.m., Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-379-2293.

Affliction of Addiction Narcotics Anonymous, 6 p.m., First Christian Church, 506 Fifth Ave., Rock Falls, 779-245-8214.

Downstairs, west door.

Twin City Educational Scholarship Board meeting, 6 p.m., YWCA of the Sauk Valley, 412 First Ave., Sterling, 815-6257237.

New Beginnings for Women parenting class and traumaabuse class, 6-8 p.m., community Room, Rock Falls Living Center, 2202 12th Ave., 309281-8949.

TOPS 253, 6-7:30 p.m., Morningside of Sterling, 2705 Ave. E, 815-622-2820.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., closed, 606 Brown Ave., Ashton.

Alcoholics Anonymous,

7 p.m., closed, step, 304 Seventh Ave. W, Lyndon.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous Beginners, 7 p.m., closed; 8 p.m., closed, First Presbyterian Church, 410 Second Ave., Sterling.

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

Sauk Valley Alcoholics Anonymous Group, 7 p.m., open, As Bill Sees It, back door, 1503 First Ave., Rock Falls.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7:30 p.m., closed, Village of Progress, 710 S. 13th St., Oregon.

Rock Falls Eastern Star, 8 p.m., 117 Second, Rock Falls.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., home meeting, closed, call 815-284-2589.

Al-Anon and Alateen, 8 p.m., private dining room, KSB Hospital, 102 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., closed, All Saints Lutheran Church, 624 Luther Drive, Byron.

Wednesday, Jan. 6 Childhood immunization clinic; women, infants and children clinic; and family planning services, Lee County Health Department, 309 S. Galena Ave., Suite 100, Dixon. Appointments: 815-284-3371.

WIC, nutritional, educational, and coupon pickup, Lee County Health Department, 309 S. Galena Ave., Suite 100, Dixon.

Appointments: 815-284-3371.

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

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

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

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

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

Blood pressure check, 10-11 a.m., Morningside of Sterling, 2705 Avenue E, 815564-2145.

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

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

Free Blood pressure checks, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-6229230.

Mercy Nursing Services Free blood pressure clinic, 11 a.m.noon, Dixon Food Center – Red Fox, 500 Chicago Ave. Whiteside County Health Department Free blood pressure clinic, 11 a.m.-noon, Robert Fulton Community Center, 912 Fourth St., Fulton.

Alcoholics Anonymous Gratitude Group, noon, Big Book, closed; 6 p.m. Big Brook, tradition, closed, lower level, Loveland Community Building, 513 W. Second St., Dixon.

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

Affliction of Addiction Narcotics Anonymous, noon, 6 p.m., First Christian Church,

506 Fifth Ave., Rock Falls, 7779245-3487. Downstairs, west door.

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

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

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

Free blood pressure check, 1-3 p.m., Amboy Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, 15 W. Wasson Road, 815-857-2550.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., closed, Polo Town Hall, 117 N. Franklin Ave. Whiteside County Soil and Water Conservation District Board meeting, 8 p.m., U.S. Department of Agriculture Building, 16255 Liberty St., Morrison.

BOOKS

‘Game of Thrones’ author takes the wind out of his fans’ sails New book won’t be out for months NEW YORK (AP) – For fans of George R.R. Martin, winter is not coming – at least not right away.

The “Game of Thrones” author says he missed a Dec. 31 deadline to finish “The Winds of Winter,” the sixth book in his popular fantasy series.

That means the next HBO season based on the novel will start airing in April, before the book is published.

The words “you won’t

like it” appeared Saturday on Martin’s blog, reporting that “the book’s George not done.

R.R. Martin ... I tried, I promise you. I failed.”

Martin says he is working with HBO to ensure the show reflects the next installment of the “A Song of Ice and Fire” books.

Martin said he estimates it will still take months more if the

writing goes well.

“You can blame my travels or my blog posts or the distractions of other projects and the Cocteau and whatever, but maybe all that had an impact,” he wrote, referring to the single-screen Jean Cocteau Cinema he purchased and fixed up in Santa Fe, New Mexico, where he lives.

The truth is “sometimes the writing goes well and sometimes it doesn’t, and that was true for me even when I was in my 20s,” the 67-year-old author blogged.

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Arlo & Janis by Jimmy Johnson Garfield by Jim Davis

Luann by Greg Evans Get Fuzzy by Darby Conley

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Wizard of Id by Brant Parker and Johnny Hart

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Pickles by Brian Crane Big Nate by Lincoln Peirce

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Would you back your card reading?

Grizzwells by Bill Schorr

Marcus Tullius Cicero, a Roman statesman and orator, said, “Confidence is that feeling by which the mind embarks in great and honorable courses with a sure hope and trust in itself.”

There are a few bridge experts who so trust their reading of a deal that they confidently play antipercentage. For example, there are Jeff Meckstroth, who lives in Florida, and Peter Fredin from Sweden, who was the declarer in this deal.

Against five spades, West led his lowest club. East took the trick and shifted to the diamond king. What happened after that?

The deal occurred during the European Bridge League’s 13th Champions

Cup in Milan. Most Souths took 10 tricks, losing one spade, one diamond and one club.

Note Fredin’s careful threeheart rebid. He was always going to bid four spades,

but wanted partner to judge what to do if, for example, West raised immediately to five clubs. Then, after West passed, North jumped to four spades, accepting what he thought was a game-try by his partner. So, when East rebid five clubs, South was happy to compete to five spades.

Fredin knew that East had long and strong clubs. He thought that if he also had king-doubleton or king-third of spades, he would have overcalled three no-trump, not three clubs. So, placing West with the spade king, Fredin won the second trick with the diamond ace and led his spade jack.

West, never guessing what was happening, played low.

Now Fredin took 12 tricks: six spades, five hearts and one diamond. © 2016 UFS

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

Open pool, open cards, open Wii games, and computer lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-288-9236.

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

Mexican Train dominoes, 9 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815562-5050.

Quilting, 9:30 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th Ave., Oregon, 815-732-3252.

Wii Bowling, 10 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave, Rochelle, 815-562-5050.

Euchre lessons and games, 10 a.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling. Register: 815-6229230 or 828-461-7979.

Situation Room, 10 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th Ave., Oregon, 815-732-3252.

Zumba class, 10:30 a.m., Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815288-9236.

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

Organized Wii Bowling games, noon, Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon.

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

Hand & Foot cards, 12:15 p.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-7323252.

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

Friendly Mexican Train dominoes, 12:30 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-6229230.

Duplicate bridge, 12:30 p.m., Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon.

Rummy, 1 p.m., Robert Fulton Community Center and Transit Facility, 912 Fourth St., Fulton, 815-589-3925 Tacos, 4-8 p.m., Latin American Social Club, 2708 W. Fourth St., Sterling, 815-625-8290.

Exercise group, 4 p.m., Robert Fulton Community Center and Transit Facility, 912 Fourth St., Fulton, 815-589-3925 Bingo, Dixon Elks Lodge No. 779, 4:30 p.m. doors open, 5:30 p.m. kitchen opens and 6:30 p.m. bingo begins, 1279 Franklin Grove Road, 815-2883557. No computers.

Loaves and Fishes, 5-6 p.m., Holloway Center, St. Patrick

Catholic Church, 612 Highland Ave., Dixon, 815-284-7719. A free, hot meal for the needy.

Sauk Valley Chess Club, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Northland Mall, 2900 E. Lincolnway, Sterling; 815-622-8838.

Tuesday, Jan. 5 Open pool, open cards, open Wii games, and computer lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

Open pool, open cards, open Wii games, and computer lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-288-9236.

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

Bingo and doughnuts, 9-10 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815562-5050.

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

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

313 card game and Wii Bowling, 10 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-562-5050.

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

Line dancing, 10-11 a.m., Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815288-9236.

Lifescape lunch, 11:30 a.m., Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815288-9236. Sign up by 10 a.m. previous business day.

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

Organized Wii Bowling games, noon, Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon.

Euchre, 12:30 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-6229230.

Scrabble, 12:30 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-6229230.

Pinochle, 1 p.m., Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon.

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

Karaoke, 1-4 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-6229230.

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

POLO

It’s all downhill from here

Wyatt Plachno, 7, of Polo gets pushed on a sled Saturday by his mother, Brooke.

Chris Plachno of Polo steers down the slopes Saturday at Edgewood Golf Club in Polo.

Ben Plachno, 10, of Polo snowboards down the hill Saturday. Go to saukvalley.com to see more photos of the weekend’s sledding fun.

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ONLINE | DAILY FANTASY SPORTS

Opinions still differ on game’s designation Tribune News Service

The livelihood of a billion-dollar industry largely rests on a single question: Are daily fantasy sports a game of chance or a game of skill?

It’s true, Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan said, that predicting which athletes will perform best on any given day requires skill. But the actual competition is still left to the athletes – the fantasy gamers have no control over the outcome.

As a result, Madigan said in an opinion, fantasy sports are games of chance and therefore illegal under Illinois law.

Illinois then became the

third state to ban daily fantasy sports sites outright, and the eighth state in which the sites do not operate because of existing regulations.

“Persons whose wagers depend upon how particular, selected athletes perform in actual sporting events stand in no different stead than persons who wager on the outcome of any sporting event in which they are not participants,” Madigan wrote in her opinion released Dec. 23.

Daily fantasy sports are essentially run by two companies, Draft-Kings and FanDuel, which dominate more than 90

percent of the market.

They operate by awarding money to lineups of players Lisa in various Madigan sports chosen by the gamer. (Both companies have filed lawsuits challenging Illinois’ action.)

Nevada, where gambling interests have their own revenue to protect, in October became the first state to issue an outright ban.

The state attorney general’s office, in a memo to the Nevada Gaming Control Board, wrote: “In

short, daily fantasy sports constitute sports pools and gambling games. They may also constitute lotteries, depending on the test applied by the Nevada Supreme Court. As a result, pay-to-play daily fantasy sports cannot be offered in Nevada without licensure.”

A month later, New York followed suit.

New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman argued that the activities of fantasy sports sites are “causing the same kinds of social and economic harms as other forms of illegal gambling, and misleading New York consumers.”

In a statement, Schneiderman added, “Daily

fantasy sports is neither victimless nor harmless, and it is clear that DraftKings and FanDuel are the leaders of a massive, multibillion-dollar scheme intended to evade the law and fleece sports fans across the country. Today we have sent a clear message: not in New York, and not on my watch.”

Schneiderman, in a Nov. 10 letter to DraftKings, noted what he called a “critical distinction” between daily fantasy sports and “traditional fantasy sports, which, since their rise to popularity in the 1980s, have been enjoyed and legally played by millions

of New York residents.”

In the traditional fantasy sports setting, he wrote, participants conduct a competitive draft, compete over a long season and make adjustments to their teams. “They play for bragging rights or side wagers, and the Internet sites that host traditional fantasy sports receive most of their revenue from administrative fees and advertising, rather than profiting principally from gambling,” he wrote.

DraftKings and similar sites, however, are in full control of the wagering and profit directly from those wagers, Scheiderman wrote.

IDAHO

Party in the back: Man goes from ashamed to work of art Friend turns hair into creations set for new calendar NAMPA, Idaho (AP) – One man’s back hair is another man’s canvas.

At least that’s how Mike Wolfe, 35, of Nampa, Idaho, has decided to approach manscaping.

Wolfe told KTVB-TV that after years of feeling ashamed of his body hair, he asked a friend in 2008 to trim an American flag on his back rather than undergoing hair removal processes like shaving or waxing. Since then, the two meet up several times throughout the year to design a new creation onto Wolfe’s back.

“Pssh, it’s manhandling back hair,” said Wolfe. “It’s disgusting. But it’s funny.

You can’t deny it’s funny.”

Tyler Harding, a former graphic artist who has been

friends with Wolfe for more than a decade, says it takes about an hour to complete the artistic trim.

And the creations can now be seen on a calendar – called a Calend-hair – available for $20. Some proceeds will benefit a charity at Wolfe’s church.

Designs are uniquely named, such as Grim Reap-hair for October and M-hair-achi Band for May. “Everybody always makes fun of the guy with

back hair,” Wolfe said.

“Well now it’s my turn to shine, right?”

Wolfe’s wife takes some credit for him flaunting his fur. When they went on their first date, Wolfe told her he was hairy. He felt nervous at the time, but she took it in stride.

“Looking back now this might be because of me,” Jamie Wolfe said. “Maybe I shouldn’t have given him so much confidence in his back hair.”

Photos by Mike di Donato/KTVB via AP

Tyler Harding trims a design in Mike Wolfe’s back hair Thursday in Nampa, Idaho.

Wolfe and Harding meet up several times throughout the year to design a new creation on Wolfe’s back. The designs have since been compiled for a calendar.

BATTLE FOR THE NORTH: PACKERS, VIKINGS DUEL IT OUT FOR DIVISION TITLE. NFL, B4.

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Numbers game For the first time in his 19-year NBA career – in 1,360 games – Spurs star Tim Duncan went scoreless (0-for-3 FGs) in a regular-season game during Saturday’s 121-103 win over the Rockets.

NFL | WEEK 17 | LIONS 24, BEARS 20

Forte’s fond farewell?

Time to award the Bernies Running back shines in possible finale with Bears

BY BERNIE LINCICOME Chicago Tribune

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radition demands a return to the oncecoveted “Bernies,” the annual awards given to those who best demonstrated just what kind of year it was in the wide, wonderful world of games.

If Movies Could See Tomorrow, We Would be Wearing Silver Sweat Pants, Riding Hoverboards and Talking Into Our Wristwatches: Oh, Wait, We Are Award – To “Back to the

Future II” for predicting the Cubs would win the World Series in 2015.

The John Prine All the Snow Has Turned to Water Award – To the Stanley

Cup champion Blackhawks for selling melted home ice as souvenirs.

And Only in Year-End Sum-Ups Like This One Will You Find Her Award

– To U.S. women’s soccer whiz Carli Lloyd for scoring three World Cup goals faster than you can say, “Is that Carly with a ‘y’ or Carli with an ‘i’? You know, just for the record.”

To Have a Resurgence Shouldn’t You Have Had a Surge? Award – To Bears

quarterback Jay Cutler for being almost what he was supposed to be all along, not that it mattered. And a special Nostalgia Overdose Relief Award to the ’85 Bears, who won’t need to be celebrated again for 5 more years.

Hey, This Looks Just Like One of Our Home Crowds Award – To the White Sox,

who played the Orioles before an empty stadium during the Baltimore riots.

The Worst Super Bowl Call Since ... No, Wait, There Never Has Been One Close to This Stupid Before Award – To

Seahawks coach Pete Carroll for not giving the ball to unstoppable Marshawn Lynch at the goal line.

They Ought to Just Change the Name to Hall of Some and Be Done With It Award – To baseball, in

which the player with the most hits (Pete Rose), most home runs (Barry Bonds), and third-most strikeouts and most Cy Young awards (Roger Clemens), can’t get into the Hall of Fame.

The Only Thing Worse Than Track is Field, Except in Moscow Where Both Are Guilty Award – To the Rus-

sian athletes banned from all international competition for doping.

No Smoking, No Autographs, No Children Award

– To postgame interview sessions in which athletes think it is proper and cute to expose their offspring to sweaty, beefy, deadlineanxious lowlifes – you know, the press.

LINCICOME CONTINUED ON B4

BY JAY COHEN AP Sports Writer

CHICAGO – Matt Forte took a few extra moments to look around Soldier Field. The veteran running back could have a completely different view next season.

Forte turned a swing pass into a 23-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter, but Jay Cutler threw three interceptions, and the Chicago Bears lost 24-20 to the Detroit Lions on Sunday.

Forte had 17 carries for 76 yards and three receptions for 34 more yards in possibly his final game with the only NFL team he has ever known.

“I’d like to stay here,” he said, “but I don’t have any control over that right now. When free agency hits, we’ll obviously cross that bridge when it gets here.”

Forte was drafted by Chicago out of Tulane in the second round in 2008, and signed a 4-year contract extension in July 2012. He rushed for 898 yards and four touchdowns, and caught 44 balls for 389 yards and three more scores in 13 games this season, but he also turned 30 last month.

The Bears (6-10) could decide to go in a different direction.

“I just know that I appreciate him and have great respect for him and everything he gave us this season,” coach John Fox said. “You know, who knows where we will all be tomorrow?”

Forte, a two-time Pro Bowler who ranks among the franchise leaders in several offensive categories, greeted some fans as he left the field after the Bears’ seventh loss in eight home games this season.

“If this was, you know, the last game or whatever that I play in

Soldier Field, I didn’t want to leave without telling the fans I appreciate them and stuff in person,” Forte said, “and so I was able to do some of that stuff at the end on the way into the tunnel.”

It also might have been the last game with Chicago for offensive coordinator Adam Gase, who could be one of the top

candidates for several head coaching jobs. Gase is widely credited for his work with Cutler, who threw 21 touchdown passes and 11 interceptions after he had 18 picks a year ago.

Gase, 37, joined the Bears last offseason when Fox took over in Chicago.

“He has done a heck of a job.

I couldn’t be more happy for

him,” Cutler said. “He’s going to go through the process, and we’ll see what happens.”

Detroit (7-9) closed with three straight wins and six victories in eight games after an awful start, making a strong argument for another year for coach Jim Caldwell.

FAREWELL CONTINUED ON B4

COLLEGE BASKETBALL | BIG TEN | OHIO STATE 75, ILLINOIS 73

Buckeyes make most of Illini freebies OSU rallies late to beat Illinois thanks to big disparity in free throws

BY CRAIG MERZ Associated Press

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio State is heavy on freshmen and sophomores, but needed its most experienced player to hold off Illinois 75-73 for its sixth straight win on Sunday.

Marc Loving, who had a career-high 27 points, had six straight points to carry Ohio State from a 61-59 deficit to a 65-61 lead with 2:21 to play thanks to a dunk, a 3-pointer, and a free throw.

He then added three free throws after that to seal the win for the Buckeyes (10-5, 2-0 Big Ten).

“As your lone upperclassman on the basketball team, you hope that’s something you can continue to count on,” Ohio State coach Thad Matta said.

AP While Loving was only 5-forIllinois’ Malcolm Hill (right) protects the ball from Ohio State’s 8 from the floor, he made a Jai’Sean Tate on Sunday in Columbus, Ohio. The Buckeyes beat career-best 14 free throws on 19 the Illini 75-73. attempts.

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Bears running back Matt Forte greets fans after Sunday’s 24-20 loss to the Lions at Soldier Field.

Forte’s future in Chicago is unknown, as his contract expires this season.

“It’s just the confidence my teammates have in me,” Loving said. “They put me in the right positions, and I’m able to take advantage of those opportunities.”

Illinois coach John Groce lamented the disparity in free throws. The Buckeyes hit 28 of 39 fouls shots off of 23 Illinois fouls. The Illini made 9 of 11, and were fouled 18 times.

“The things I have to look at on the film is we’re the 11th-ranked team in the nation in defensive free throw rate and fewest fouls, and there’s a 28 free throw differentiation in the game,” Groce said. “Three of those times we fouled late, and I understand six of the free throws. We’ve got to play a lot harder without fouling.

“That’s the highest number of free throws an opponent has shot against us this year. That was the difference in the game.”

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ND duo goes pro Will Fuller Irish receiver announces Sunday that he’ll forgo his senior season & enter the NFL draft, 1 day after RB C.J. Prosise did the same.

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Coaching carousel kicks off already The Cleveland Browns didn’t even wait 1 day after losing their season finale to fire coach Mike Pettine.

Neither did the San Francisco 49ers, who fired firstyear coach Jim Tomsula.

The Browns finished the season 3-13, giving Pettine a 10-22 record in 2 years at the helm. Cleveland has lost 18 of their last 21 games over the last two seasons, and that cost general manager Ray Farmer his job, as well.

Tomsula was fired late Sunday night after leading San Francisco to a 5-11 record in his only season as the franchise’s hand-picked replacement for Jim Harbaugh. Reports say that 49ers GM Trent Baalke is expected to keep his job.

Pettine, Tomsula, and the Eagles’ Chip Kelly – who was fired earlier this week – were likely just the first coaches to lose their jobs, as the first day following the regular season is known as “Black Monday” around the NFL. And in New York, Tom Coughlin refused to answer questions about his future with the Giants after Sunday’s loss to the Eagles, despite earlier reports that he will retire.

New York went 6-10 and missed the playoffs for the fourth straight season.

NBA

Nets’ Jack out for season with torn ACL Brooklyn Nets point guard Jarrett Jack has a torn ACL in his right knee and will miss the remainder of the season.

Jack was hurt Saturday in a victory at Boston, and the Nets say Sunday he also has a small medial meniscus tear. Jack will have surgery on a date that is yet to be determined.

Jack has started all 32 games this season after the Nets bought out Deron Williams over the summer, and has averaged 12.8 points and a team-best 7.4 assists.

NHL

Rundblad headed to Sweden The Chicago Blackhawks have loaned defenseman David Rundblad to the ZSC Lions in Switzerland, the team announced on Sunday.

The 25-year-old Rundblad, a native of Lycksele, Sweden, has two assists in nine games with Chicago this season. He has four goals and 21 assists in 113 career NHL games.

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Horned Frogs come back to beat Ducks Bram Kohlhausen’s 8-yard touchdown run in the third overtime carried No. 11 TCU to a wild 47-41 victory over No. 15 Oregon in the Alamo Bowl on Saturday, as the Horned Frogs stormed back from a 31-0 halftime deficit behind a backup quarterback.

The 31-point comeback to win tied the record for a bowl game, matching Texas Tech in the 2006 Insight Bowl against Minnesota.

Oregon stormed to the big lead early behind quarterback Vernon Adams Jr., but he was knocked out of the game late in the second quarter after taking a hard hit to the head.

Oregon gained only 18 yards in regulation in the second half.

Kohlhausen started in place of TCU’s Trevone Boykin, who was suspended after a bar fight 2 days earlier. Kohlhausen passed for 351 yards and two touchdowns, and ran for two more scores.

Christian Hackenberg Penn State QB declares for NFL draft after Saturday’s loss to Georgia in TaxSlayer Bowl; he left game in first half with sprained shoulder.

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Hawkeyes rally past Purdue Wildcats’ win streak stopped; Badgers beat Rutgers

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Today

Jarrod Uthoff scored 25 points, Peter Jok had 11 points and nine rebounds, and Iowa erased a 17-point halftime deficit to beat No. 14 Purdue 70-63 on Saturday in West Lafayette, Indiana.

The Hawkeyes (11-3, 2-0 Big Ten) have won four straight and eight of nine, including two upsets of top 15 teams this week; they beat No. 1 Michigan State on Tuesday night.

Trailing 40-22 early in the second half, Iowa reeled off a 37-12 run to take a lead it wouldn’t relinquish.

Kendall Stephens led Purdue (13-2, 1-1) with 12 points, and A.J. Hammons had 11. The Boilermakers had won 15 straight at home, and had beaten Iowa seven straight times at Mackey Arena.

Boys basketball 7 p.m.

• Milledgeville at Hiawatha 7:15 p.m.

• Dixon at Stillman Valley

Girls basketball 7:30 p.m.

• Newman at Kewanee • Amboy at Bureau Valley • Princeton at Erie • Sherrard at Morrison • Fulton at Hall • Orion at Prophetstown • East Dubuque at Polo • West Carroll at Lena-Winslow

No. 4 Maryland 72, AP Northwestern 59: Melo Iowa’s Jarrod Uthoff (left) battles for the ball with Purdue’s Vince Edwards

Trimble scored 24 points, Rasheed Sulaimon added 16 points, and the Terrapins cooled off the red-hot Wildcats in Evanston.

Sulaimon had 13 in the first half, and Trimble scored 17 points in the second half to help the Terrapins (13-1, 2-0 Big Ten) grab a 40-20 lead on the way to their seventh straight victory.

They also gave coach Mark Turgeon his 100th victory in five seasons at Maryland, and snapped a 10-game winning streak for Northwestern (13-2, 1-1), which is off to its best start since 1930-31.

Bryant McIntosh led the Wildcats with 17 points, but Northwestern shot just 37.3 percent, and was 2-for-20 on 3-pointers.

Wisconsin 79, Rutgers 57: Zak Showalter scored

21 points on a perfect shooting performance, Rockriodge grad Ethan Happ added a doubledouble, and the Badgers

(12) during the first half of their game Saturday in West Lafayette, Indiana.

Iowa rallied from a 17-point halftime deficit to beat the Boilermakers 70-63. won in Madison.

Showalter hit all eight shots he took from the field, including four 3-pointers, and his only free throw. Happ, meanwhile, scored 16 points and grabbed 10 rebounds for the Badgers (9-6, 1-1 Big Ten), while Bronson Koenig added 14.

Mike Williams led Rutgers (6-9, 0-2) with 20 points, and Bishop Daniels added 11.

No. 1 Michigan St. 69, Minnesota 61: Bryn

Forbes scored 20 points, making three 3-pointers in the second half to help the top-ranked Spartans stave off Minnesota in East Lansing, bouncing back from a loss at Iowa earlier in the week.

Matt Costello contributed 17 points and 15 rebounds, both career highs, for the Spartans (14-1, 1-1). Freshman

Deyonta Davis added 10 points and four rebounds, capably filling a void in the post created by star Denzel Valentine’s knee injury.

Nate Mason led the Gophers (6-8, 0-2) with 16 points, Jordan Murphy had 14 points and nine rebounds and Kevin Dorsey scored 11 points.

Indiana 79, Nebraska 69: Yogi Ferrell scored

24 points, and Thomas Bryant added 19 to lead the Hoosiers to a win in Lincoln.

Ferrell and Bryant combined to make nine of their first 11 shots after halftime as Indiana (12-3, 2-0 Big Ten) turned a three-point halftime deficit into a 12-point lead, and extended their winning streak to seven games.

Nebraska (8-7, 0-2) got 16 points apiece from Andrew White III and Jack McVeigh, and 10

each from Shavon Shields and Benny Parker.

Michigan 76, Penn St. 56: Zak Irvin had 16

points and seven assists, and Michigan had no trouble overcoming the absence of leading scorer Caris LeVert in a win in Ann Arbor.

LeVert sat out with a lower left leg injury, but the Wolverines (12-3, 2-0 Big Ten) broke the game open with stellar outside shooting. Michigan went 10 of 15 from 3-point range in the first half and finished the game 14 of 25.

Mark Donnal added 16 points and eight rebounds for the Wolverines, who have won six sraight. MuhammadAli Abdur-Rahkman added 14 points, and Aubrey Dawkins scored 13 points.

Brandon Taylor led the Nittany Lions (9-6, 0-2) with 18 points.

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Today Men’s basketball 6 p.m.

• N. Carolina at Florida St., ESPN • W. Virginia at TCU, ESPN2 8 p.m.

• Oklahoma at Kansas, ESPN • Virginia at Virginia Tech, ESPN2 • Alcorn St. at Texas Southern, ESPNU

Women’s basketball 6 p.m.

• Tennessee at Missouri, SEC 7 p.m.

• Rutgers at Iowa, BTN

NBA 6:30 p.m.

• Pacers at Heat, NBA 9 p.m.

• Grizzlies at Trail Blazers, NBA NHL 7 p.m.

• Senators at Blues, FSN 8 p.m.

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Malcolm Hill, Kendrick Nunn, Jalen ColemanLands, and Michael Finke all had 14 points for the Illini (8-7, 0-2).

Ohio State held a fivepoint lead when Michel Finke’s tip-in made it 70-67 with 23.3 seconds left. Jae’Sean Tate’s slam dunk with 12.6 seconds left made 72-67 before Coleman-Lands hit a 3 to pull Illinois within 72-70.

A pair of Loving free throws upped the score to 74-70, but Hill hit another 3 with 2.3 seconds left. Loving made one of two foul shots, and a desperation shot from midcourt by Hill at the buzzer missed.

JaQuan Lyle, who had no points or assists in the first half when he played less than 2 minutes because of foul trouble, had 14 points and five assists for the Buckeyes.

“My mindset coming in was that I was fresh” Lyle said. “Everyone else had been playing the whole first 20 minutes, so I just took advantage of that.”

AP Keita Bates-Diop Illinois’ Kendrick Nunn (25) scores past Ohio State’s Marc Loving on Sunday scored 11, and Kam Williams added 10 for OSU. in Columbus, Ohio. The Buckeyes beat the Illini 75-73.

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Conf.

Sterling 2-0 LaSalle-Peru 1-0 Ottawa 1-1 Geneseo 0-2 Rochelle 0-2 Friday’s games • Geneseo at Morris, 7 • LaSalle-Peru at Rochelle, 7 • Sterling at Ottawa, 7:30 Saturday, Jan. 9 • Ottawa at Sycamore, 6 • Sterling at DeKalb, 6 • Rochelle at Morris, 7

All 8-2 9-0 9-3 5-7 3-6

BNC West Conf.

All Winnebago 2-0 11-1 Dixon 2-0 8-2 Oregon 1-1 11-4 Rockford Lutheran 1-1 5-4 Byron 1-1 5-6 Mendota 0-1 9-6 Stillman Valley 0-1 7-5 Rock Falls 0-2 2-10 Today’s game • Dixon at Stillman Valley, 7:15 Thursday’s games • Byron at Lutheran, 7 • Dixon at Mendota, 7 • Stillman Valley at Rock Falls, 7:15 • Winnebago at Oregon, 7:15 Saturday, Jan. 9 • Mendota at Stillman Valley, 3 • Oregon at Lutheran, 7:15 Sauk Valley Bank Shootout • Winnebago vs. Providence-St. Mel, 5 • Woodstock Marian vs. Rock Falls, 8

Conf.

Sterling 3-0 LaSalle-Peru 2-0 Rochelle 1-3 Geneseo 0-2 Ottawa 0-3 Tuesday’s games • Ottawa at LaSalle-Peru, 7 • Rochelle at Geneseo, 7 • Sterling at Alleman, 7 Thursday’s games • Morris at Ottawa, 7 • Sterling at DeKalb, 7 Friday’s game • Yorkville at Geneseo, 7

All 8-9 6-4 2-8 6-11 3-8

All 10-0 12-2 10-4 8-3 8-7 7-8 5-11 2-10

Three Rivers Three Rivers Conf.

All St. Bede 3-0 9-3 Princeton 3-0 10-4 Newman 2-0 12-2 Erie 2-0 9-5 Hall 2-0 10-5 Sherrard 1-1 5-6 Fulton 1-1 8-9 Morrison 1-1 5-7 Rockridge 1-2 10-4 Orion 0-1 8-5 Kewanee 0-1 6-7 Riverdale 0-2 6-8 Prophetstown 0-2 5-8 Bureau Valley 0-2 3-11 Amboy 0-3 2-10 Saturday’s results Eastland tournament • Peoria Heights 79, Bureau Valley 46 • Riverdale 56, Stark County 31 • Morrison 55, Orion 50 • Mercer County 68, Erie 47 Tuesday’s games • Amboy at Erie, 7:30 • Bureau Valley at Rockridge, 7:30 • Morrison at Hall, 7:30 • Orion at Fulton, 7:30 • Prophetstown at Riverdale, 7:30 • Sherrard at Kewanee, 7:30 • St. Bede at Princeton, 7:30 Friday’s games • Bureau Valley at Riverdale, 7:30 • Hall at St. Bede, 7:30 • Newman at Erie, 7:30 • Orion at Amboy, 7:30 • Princeton at Morrison, 7:30 • Prophetstown at Kewanee, 7:30 • Ridgewood at Sherrard, 7:30 • Rockridge at Fulton, 7:30 Saturday, Jan. 9 • Alleman at Bureau Valley, 6:30 • Annawan at Erie, 6:30 • Morrison at Kewanee, 6:30 Sauk Valley Bank Shootout • Newman vs. Mercer County, 2

NUIC East Conf.

AFC 3-0 Aquin 2-0 Forreston 2-0 Polo 2-1 Milledgeville 2-1 Dakota 1-3 Durand 0-1 Orangeville 0-2 South Beloit 0-2 Pecatonica 0-3 Today’s games • Milledgeville at Hiawatha, 7 • Leland-Earlville at Durand, 7:30 Tuesday’s games • AFC at LaMoille-Ohio, 7 • Orangeville at East Dubuque, 7:30 • Dakota at Pearl City, 7:30 Wednesday’s game • Orangeville at Warren, 7:30 Thursday’s games • AFC at Durand, 7:30 • Milledgeville at Orangeville, 7:30 • Forreston at South Beloit, 7:30 • Aquin at Pecatonica, 7:30 Saturday, Jan. 9 • Durand at Dakota, 2:30 • Aquin at AFC, 7:30 • Polo at Milledgeville, 7:30 • South Beloit at Pecatonica, 7:30

All 8-4 7-3 4-8 11-5 7-5 1-8 0-6 1-10 3-8 3-7

Erie Warkins Cardinal Classic Saturday’s results • 11th place, Riverdale 56, Stark County 31 • 9th place, Peoria Heights 79, Bureau Valley 46 • 7th place, Stockton 50, Knoxville 38 • 5th place, Morrison 55, Orion 50 • 3rd place, Mercer County 68, Erie 47 • 1st place, Wethersfield 50, Lena-Winslow 44 Saturday’s box scores Erie tournament Third place

MERCER COUNTY 68, ERIE 47 MERCER COUNTY Garrett 0 0-0 0, Dellitt 0 0-0 0, Jackson 0 0-0 0, Wood 5 7-10 17, Nichols 1 2-2 4, McEwen 0 0-0 0, Taylor 7 0-0 20, Sharp 3 0-0 8, Murphy 0 0-0 0, King 7 2-2 19, Arteaga 0 0-0 0, Ramadami 0 0-0 0.

Totals: 23 11-14 68.

ERIE (9-5) Bransen Rosenow 2 1-2 7, Kale Orman 1 0-0 2, Phillip Coers 2 0-0 5, Vinny Bramm 5 2-2 13, Jordan Chandler 2 2-2 7, Kyle Schipper 0 0-0 0, Josh Lohman 2 2-4 6, Justice Cole 1 1-2 3, Trey Anderson 0 0-0 0, Carson Kirkpatrick 0 0-0 0, Levi Floming 1 2-4 4, Ian Wirt 0 0-0 0, Eric Miller 0 0-0 0.

Totals: 16 10-16 47.

Mercer County 20 20 16 12 — 68 Erie 5 12 13 17 — 47 3s – Mercer County 11 (Taylor 6, King 3, Sharp 2), Erie 5 (Rosenow 2, Coers, Bramm, Chandler).

Fifth place

MORRISON 55, ORION 50 MORRISON (5-7) Joey Brackemyer 3 2-4 8, Mason Muur 0 0-0 0, Ben Brackemyer 1 0-2 2, Ryan VanZuiden 3 5-8 12, Britt Ottens 4 0-0 9, Kyle Treadway 3 0-1 6, Noah Hogue 5 6-10 16, Nick Klimson 0 2-2 2. Totals: 19 15-27 55.

ORION (8-5) Lawson 1 0-0 2, Stropes 0 0-0 0, Ketron 4 0-0 10, Andae 0 0-0 0, Drish 2 2-4 6, Clark 4 1-1 9, Allen 3 7-10 13, Dhabalt 1 0-2 2, Minas 4 0-1 8, Grafton 0 0-0 0, Anderson 0 0-0 0. Totals: 19 10-18 50.

Morrison 10 16 13 16 — 55 Orion 10 10 14 16 — 50 3s – Morrison 2 (VanZuiden, Ottens), Orion 2 (Ketron 2).

Ninth place

PEORIA HEIGHTS 79, BUREAU VALLEY 46 BUREAU VALLEY (3-11) Yulian Osorio 0 1-2 1, Corbin Endress 0 0-0 0, Spencer Marquez 0 2-5 2, Nate Paup 7 3-3 17, Petros 0 2-2 2, Hunter Sebby 0 0-1 0, Drew Fordham 3 0-0 7, Jay Edlefson 4 1-2 9, Matt Paup 1 2-2 4, Barnett 0 4-4 4. Totals: 15 15-21 46.

PEORIA HEIGHTS Miller 3 1-1 7, Davon Patterson 1 1-2 3, Haywood 2 4-4 8, Wallace 1 0-0 2, Begner 2 0-0 5, Heid 1 0-0 2, Doerr 8 0-0 17, Isaiah Ponce 0 0-0 0, Miller 0 0-0 0, Hess 3 0-0 7, Isaac Ponce 3 0-0 6, Davion Patterson 1 0-0 3, Banks 4 0-0 8, Nelson 0 0-0 0.

Totals: 33 6-7 79.

Bureau Valley 12 9 16 9 — 46 Peoria Heights 24 22 26 7 — 79 3s – BV 1 (Fordham), PH 7 (Gregory 3, Begner, Doerr, Hess, Davion Patterson).

Conf.

Kewanee 5-0 Amboy 4-1 Sherrard 4-1 Bureau Valley 4-1 Hall 3-1 Erie 3-2 St. Bede 3-2 Morrison 3-3 Fulton 2-2 Newman 2-2 Prophetstown 1-3 Rockridge 1-4 Riverdale 1-4 Princeton 0-4 Orion 0-5 Saturday’s results Erie tournament • Bureau Valley 62, Orion 43 • Galva 42, Rockridge 34 • Stockton 44, Fulton 31 • Morrison 52, Mercer County 42 • Erie 47, Monmouth-Roseville 39 Monday’s games • Amboy at Bureau Valley, 7:30 • Fulton at Hall, 7:30 • Newman at Kewanee, 7:30 • Orion at Prophetstown, 7:30 • Princeton at Erie, 7:30 • Sherrard at Morrison, 7:30 Tuesday’s game • Bureau Valley at Henry, 7:30 Thursday’s games • Bureau Valley at Sherrard, 7:30 • Erie at Hall, 7:30 • Kewanee at Fulton, 7:30 • Princeton at Orion, 7:30 • Riverdale at Morrison, 7:30 • Rockridge at Newman, 7:30 • St. Bede at Amboy, 7:30 Friday’s games Lena-Winslow tournament • Erie, Prophetstown vs. TBA

Erie girls 3rd at own tourney Morrison boys, girls both win at Warkins Cardinal Classic

By SVM Sports Staff

BNC West Conf.

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

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All 10-6 13-3 13-4 9-7 9-3 9-3 8-7 7-7 6-5 6-7 3-10 5-12 2-8 6-7 0-12

NUIC East Conf.

All AFC 5-0 12-1 Milledgeville 4-1 7-6 Aquin 3-2 10-8 Durand 4-2 5-5 Pecatonica 2-2 4-4 Dakota 2-4 6-8 Forreston 1-2 7-4 Polo 1-2 2-8 Orangeville 0-3 0-9 South Beloit 0-4 0-4 Monday’s games • East Dubuque at Polo, 7 • Aquin at Pearl City, 7:30 Tuesday’s games • Milledgeville at AFC, 7:30 • Forreston at Polo, 7:30 • Orangeville at South Beloit, 6 • Pecatonica at Durand, 7:30 • Warren at Durand, 7:30 Friday’s games • Polo at AFC, 7:30 • Milledgeville at West Carroll, 7:30 • Orangeville at Durand, 7:30 • Forreston at Aquin, 7:30 • Dakota at South Beloit, 7:30 Erie Warkins Cardinal Classic Saturday’s results • Bureau Valley 62, Orion 43 • Galva 42, Rockridge 34 • Stockton 44, Fulton 31 • Morrison 52, Mercer County 42 • 3rd place, Erie 47, Monmouth-Roseville 39 • 1st place, Knoxville 52, Wethersfield 47 Saturday’s box scores Erie tournament Third place

ERIE 47, MONMOUTH-ROSEVILLE 39 MONMOUTH-ROSEVILLE Shelton 2 0-0 4, Golden 0 0-0 0, Taylor 3 0-3 6, Wyman 2 0-0 4, Brown 1 0-0 2, Hunter 6 2-4 16, McVey 2 0-0 4, Smith 1 1-2 3, Burris 0 0-0 0. Totals: 17 3-9 39.

ERIE (9-3) Caitlin Maloney 2 2-5 6, Whitney Bramm 1 3-4 5, Montana Lawson 0 0-0 0, Taylor Steimle 0 0-0 0, Delaney Tegeler 5 4-6 14, Rachel Cobert 4 4-7 12, Emily Cox 3 3-8 10. Totals: 15 16-30 47.

Mon-Rose 15 11 6 7 — 39 Erie 9 18 11 9 — 47 3s – Mon-Rose 2 (Hunter 2), Erie 1 (Cox).

MORRISON 52, MERCER COUNTY 42 MERCER COUNTY Hess 1 5-8 7, Callahan 0 3-4 3, Baker 5 3-4 13, Weeks 1 4-10 6, Hagens 3 0-1 6, Coulter 1 0-0 2, Finch 0 5-6 5. Totals: 11 20-33 42.

MORRISON (7-7) Emma Melton 1 2-4 4, Makayla Troutman 0 0-0 0, Jaeden Workman 3 5-6 11, Emma Sitzmore 4 0-0 8, Kassidee Church 6 0-2 13, Lauren Vos 2 0-3 4, Ana Dzeladini 0 2-2 2, Madison Steines 0 0-0 0, Peyton Tegeler 2 6-12 10. Totals: 18 15-29 52.

Mercer County 8 10 11 13 — 42 Morrison 10 12 13 17 — 52 3s – Morrison 1 (Church).

STOCKTON 44, FULTON 31 STOCKTON Krippendorf 4 0-0 10, Wright 5 3-4 13, Kuehl 2 0-2 4, Reusch 1 0-0 2, Volling 0 0-0 0, K.Haas 0 0-0 0, Offenheiser 6 3-5 15. Totals: 18 6-11 44.

FULTON (6-5) Whitney Wynkoop 2 0-0 4, Taylor Curley 0 90-0 0, Averi Leitzen 1 0-2 3, Jordan Price 1 2-2 4, Faith Kennedy 4 0-0 10, Brooke Huizenga 0 0-0 0, Camerin Huizenga 0 0-0 0, Emma Jacobs 0 0-0 0, Betsy Leonard 4 2-2 10. Totals: 12 4-6 31.

Stockton 20 6 8 10 — 44 Fulton 8 6 8 9 — 31 3s – Stockton 2 (Krippendorf 2), Fulton 3 (Kennedy 2, Leitzen).

BUREAU VALLEY 62, ORION 43 ORION (0-12) A.McCunn 7 5-6 22, T.McCunn 3 3-5 9, Stropes 1 2-2 4, Mohr 0 0-0 0, Schultz 3 0-0 6, DeVoss 0 0-0 0, Hansen 1 0-1 2, Terronez 0 0-0 0. Totals: 15 10-14 43.

BUREAU VALLEY (9-7) Nicole Wirth 0 0-0 0, Saige Barnett 5 1-1 13, Savannah Dean 3 2-2 8, Heather Williams 0 0-0 0, Darcy Kepner 4 2-6 10, Addison Moreland 3 1-2 7, Christen Hurley 10 0-2 20, Ellen Johnson 2 0-0 4, Marissa Mungia 0 0-0 0. Totals: 27 6-13 62.

Orion 11 9 9 14 — 43 Bureau Valley 19 11 7 25 — 62 3s – Orion 3 (A.McCunn 3), BV 2 (Barnett 2).

Saturday’s stars The Erie Cardinals had three Christen Hurley, BV, 20 points, players score in double figures 6 rebounds, 6 steals en route to a 47-39 victory over Monmouth-Roseville in the thirdNate Paup, BV, 17 points place game of the Warkins CardiNoah Hogue, Morrison, 16 points nal Classic on Saturday in Erie.

Peyton Tegeler, Morrison, Delaney Tegeler had 14 points, 10 points, 12 rebounds Rachel Cobert scored 12, and Derek Poole, Oregon, 2nd Emily Cox added 10 for the individually at Dixon Toughman Cardinals (9-3), who outscored Monmouth-Roseville 38-24 after the first quarter. Cobert was named four steals, and earned all-tournato the all-tournament team. ment honors. Savannah Dean had Morrison 52, Mercer County eight points, seven rebounds and 42: The Fillies outscored Mercer three steals, and Addison MoreCounty in every quarter to win in land chipped in seven points, four their finale at the Warkins Classic. assists and three steals.

Kassidee Church had 13 points, six Boys basketball rebounds and three blocks for MorErie tournament rison (7-7), while Jaeden Workman scored 11. Payton Tegeler added a Mercer County 68, Erie 47: The double-double with 10 points and Cardinals fell behind 20-5 after one 12 rebounds, and Emma Melton quarter and never recovered in the third-place game at their own dished seven assists.

Stockton 44, Fulton 31: The tournament, as Mercer County hit Steamers fell behind 20-8 after one 11 3-pointers.

Vinny Bramm’s 13 points led Erie quarter and never caught up in a (9-5), with Bransen Rosenow and loss at Erie.

Faith Kennedy and Betsy Leon- Jordan Chandler scoring seven ard scored 10 points apiece for points apiece. Rosenow was an allFulton (6-5), which scored in the tournament pick. single digits in every quarter. Averi Morrison 55, Orion 50: The MusLeitzen was an all-tournament tangs and Chargers both made 19 shots and two 3-pointers, but Morselection.

Bureau Valley 62, Orion 43: The rison hit five more free throws in Storm led by eight after three the fifth-place game at Erie.

Noah Hogue led the Mustangs quarters, then pulled away with a 25-point fourth period to win (5-7) with 16 points, while Ryan their finale at the Warkins Cardinal VanZuiden added 12. Hogue was named to the all-tournament team.

Classic.

Christen Hurley had 20 points, Peoria Heights 79, Bureau six rebounds and six steals for BV Valley 46: The Storm fell behind (9-7), with Saige Barnett adding 24-12 after one quarter, then were 13 points and three assists. Darcy outscored 22-9 in the second periKepner finished with 10 points, od and 26-16 in the third in the eight rebounds, five assists and ninth-place game at the Warkins

Cardinal Classic.

Nate Paup scored 17 points to pace BV (3-11), and Jay Edlefson added nine.

Boys bowling Hawks 2nd at Dixon Toughman:

Led by top-five finishers Derek Poole and AJ Nordman, Oregon was the runner-up at the 14-team Dixon Toughman tournament at Plum Hollow.

With the final scores a combination of a regular morning round and a Baker-style afternoon session, the Hawks rolled a 5,838 to finish behind only Freeport (6,262) in the team standings. DeKalb (5,672), Geneseo (5,595), and Guilford (5,362) rounded out the top five, with Dixon placing sixth with 5,127.

Poole’s 718 morning series was second to only Amari Latta of Freeport (724), and his 268 high game tied for second with Freeport’s Julian Dison, behind Geneseo’s Kyler Rusk (287). Nordman rolled a 674 series to place fourth, behind Freeport’s Zach Arachikavitz (679) and ahead of Freeport’s Jared Johnson (664). Oregon’s Jared Coleman rolled a 246 to tie DeKalb’s Ranzy Collins for the fifth-best game.

The Dukes were led by Jarod White’s 610 series, while Brandon Hamburg (565) and Daniel Pottorff (507) both broke 500.

Wrestling Kewanee 42, AFC 12: Brenden Williams’ pin at 145 pounds was the Raiders’ lone win in a dual loss on the road. AFC and the Boilermakers wrestled just three bouts, and the total mat time for the three pins was 2:52.

NBA | BULLS 115, RAPTORS 113

Butler channels inner MJ in victory Bulls guard breaks Jordan’s record with 40 second-half points

BY PAUL ATTFIELD Associated Press

TORONTO – For one half, Jimmy Butler was better than Michael Jordan.

That’s all it was, Butler said. One half. Still, it was an amazing run.

Butler broke the Hall of Famer’s team record for points in a half, scoring 40 of his 42 after the break to lead the Chicago Bulls over the Toronto Raptors 115-113 on Sunday.

Jordan had 39, also in the second half, in a game against Milwaukee in 1989. Butler shot 14 of 19 in the final two quarters after a 1-for-4 start in the Bulls’ fourth straight win.

“Don’t compare me to him,” Butler said. “I don’t want to be compared to him, because then people are going to think I got to do what he did. I’m trying, but we’re nowhere near the same player.”

One of Jordan’s teammates was pretty impressed, though.

“What a performance by @JimmyButler. You don’t see individual efforts like this too often,” Scottie Pippen said in a tweet.

Butler’s performance came after he got stitches in his mouth. He was accidentally elbowed by DeMarre Carroll in the second quarter after making a basket. He needed one stitch to close the wound and ready him for the second half.

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The Bulls’ Jimmy Butler (right) dribbles away from the Raptors’ Luis Scola (second from left) and DeMarre Carroll (left), as the Bulls’ Taj Gibson looks on Sunday in Toronto. Butler scored a team-record 40 points in the second half as the Bulls won 115-113.

“I was mad, but I just came out and was just aggressive,” he said.

He scored 21 points in the third quarter, the most the Raptors have given up to an opponent in a single quarter this season, shooting 7 of 9 from the floor and making all seven of his free throw attempts.

In the fourth, Butler put the Bulls in front for the first time since early in the second quarter with

a 3-pointer from the corner with 30.9 seconds to go. A pair of free throws by Butler closed out the victory shortly afterward.

“It’s not just that he scored a lot of points; he did it in a very efficient way, and he did it in a way that was critical for us to win the ballgame,” said Pau Gasol, who registered his 17th double-double of the season with 19 points and 13 rebounds.

NHL | BLACKHAWKS 3, SENATORS 0

Crawford, Hawks shut out Senators Blackhawks win for 6th time in 8 games by blanking Ottawa

BY MATT CARLSON Associated Press

CHICAGO – Corey Crawford made 26 saves in his NHL-leading sixth shutout this season to lead the Chicago Blackhawks past the Ottawa Senators 3-0 on Sunday night for their third straight win.

Duncan Keith and Artem Anisimov scored for Chicago, which also got an empty-net goal from Andrew Desjardins with 48 seconds left.

Crawford wasn’t tested consistently, but he was AP sharp when needed in The Blackhawks’ Teuvo Teravainen (86) and Duncan earning his 18th career Keith (2) sandwich the Senators’ Mike Hoffman (68) shutout in his 300th game. while they fight for the puck on Sunday in Chicago.

Ottawa’s Craig Anderson

stopped 27 shots, but the Senators for the fifth time in their last six games.

Keith opened the scoring at 8:13 of the second on a screened drive from the left point that sailed past Anderson, with Marian Hossa and Jean-Gabriel Pageau jostling in front.

Anisimov swatted in a rebound at 6:01 of the second to extend Chicago’s lead to 2-0. Anderson stopped Michal Rozsival’s shot from the left circle, but the puck rolled up Anderson’s chest, then dropped to the ice and right to Anisimov, who was open at the edge of the crease.

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NFL | PACKERS-VIKINGS

Vikes kings of North Minnesota beats Packers to win division title

BY GENARO C. ARMAS AP Sports Writer

GREEN BAY, Wis. – The Minnesota Vikings are the new kings of the NFC North.

Adrian Peterson ran for a touchdown, and cornerback Captain Munnerlyn returned a fumble 55 yards for a score in a 20-13 win on Sunday night over the Green Bay Packers.

The Vikings (11-5), claiming their first division title since 2009, will host the Seattle Seahawks for a wild-card playoff game next Sunday. The Packers (10-6) will travel to Washington, also Sunday, after watching their 4-year reign atop the NFC North end.

The upstart Vikings survived despite a shaky finish in hostile territory.

The defense knocked away a desperation pass in the end zone from Aaron Rodgers on fourth down as time expired.

Packers kicker Mason Crosby forced a fumble on Cordarrelle Patterson’s potentially fieldflipping 70-yard kickoff returng with 5:21 left. But

Monday, January 4, 2016

NFL AMERICAN CONFERENCE y-New England N.Y. Jets Buffalo Miami

W 12 10 8 6

y-Houston Indianapolis Jacksonville Tennessee

W 9 8 5 3

y-Cincinnati x-Pittsburgh Baltimore Cleveland

W 12 10 5 3

W y-Denver 12 x-Kansas City 11 Oakland 7 San Diego 4

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PA 315 314 359 389

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PA 313 408 448 423

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PF 419 423 328 278

PA 279 319 401 432

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PA 296 287 399 398

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East L T Pct PF PA 7 0 .563 388 379 9 0 .438 377 430 10 0 .375 420 442 12 0 .250 275 374 South W L T Pct PF PA y-Carolina 15 1 0 .938 500 308 Atlanta 8 8 0 .500 339 345 New Orleans 7 9 0 .438 408 476 Tampa Bay 6 10 0 .375 342 417 North W L T Pct PF PA y-Minnesota 11 5 0 .688 365 302 x-Green Bay 10 6 0 .625 368 323 Detroit 7 9 0 .438 358 400 Chicago 6 10 0 .375 335 397 West W L T Pct PF PA y-Arizona 13 3 0 .813 489 313 x-Seattle 10 6 0 .625 423 277 St. Louis 7 9 0 .438 280 330 San Francisco 5 11 0 .313 238 387 x-clinched playoff spot; y-clinched division Sunday’s results Houston 30, Jacksonville 6 Washington 34, Dallas 23 Detroit 24, Chicago 20 Buffalo 22, N.Y. Jets 17 Miami 20, New England 10 New Orleans 20, Atlanta 17 Cincinnati 24, Baltimore 16 Pittsburgh 28, Cleveland 12 Indianapolis 30, Tennessee 24 Philadelphia 35, N.Y. Giants 30 San Francisco 19, St. Louis 16, OT Denver 27, San Diego 20 Seattle 36, Arizona 6 Kansas City 23, Oakland 17 Carolina 38, Tampa Bay 10 Minnesota 20, Green Bay 13 y-Washington Philadelphia N.Y. Giants Dallas

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Packers kicker Mason Crosby strips the ball from the Vikings’ Cordarrelle Patterson (84) on a kickoff return during the second half Sunday in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers recovered the fumble, but the Vikings won 20-13 to win the NFC North title. the Packers’ next drive ended with Rodgers being intercepted in the end zone by Xavier Rhodes.

The Vikings got the sterling defensive effort needed on the road to win their first game at Lambeau Field since 2009.

Peterson ran for 67 yards on 19 carries. He gave the Vikings a scare after leaving midway through the third quarter

with a lower back injury before returning late in the fourth quarter.

Teddy Bridgewater was just 10-for-19 for 99 yards.

But a slow start doomed the Packers once again.

Aaron Rodgers finished 28-for-44 for 291 yards with a TD and an INT. Eddie Lacy finished with just 34 yards on 13 carries.

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Playoff glance Wild Card Saturday, Jan. 9 Kansas City (11-5) at Houston (9-7), 3:35 p.m. (ABC/ESPN) Pittsburgh (10-6) at Cincinnati (12-4), 7:15 p.m. (CBS) Sunday, Jan. 10 Seattle (10-6) at Minnesota (11-6), noon (NBC) Green Bay (10-6) at Washington (9-7), 3:40 p.m. (NBC) Divisional Playoffs Saturday, Jan. 16 Cincinnati, Houston or Kansas City New England (12-4), 3:35 p.m. (CBS) Minnesota, Washington or Green Bay Arizona (13-3), 7:15 p.m. (NBC) Sunday, Jan. 17 Seattle, Green Bay or Washington Carolina (15-1), noon (Fox) Pittsburgh, Kansas City or Houston Denver (12-4), 3:40 p.m. (CBS)

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Sunday’s box scores

LIONS 24, BEARS 20 Detroit Chicago

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Lions tight end Eric Ebron (85) catches a touchdown pass against Bears safety Adrian Amos (38) on Sunday at Soldier Field. The Lions beat the Bears 24-20.

Bears lose 7 of 8 home games FAREWELL

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Matthew Stafford threw for 298 yards and three touchdowns, and had 17 TD passes against only one interception in the final six games.

After Forte’s touchdown tied it at 17, Stafford marched the Lions to a 1-yard touchdown catch by Eric Ebron with 8:46 left. He also found Tim Wright for a 9-yard TD pass in the first quarter, and threw a beautiful ball to a lunging Calvin Johnson for a 36-yard score with 1:07 to go in the third.

“We weren’t perfect on offense, but we made some big plays and

scored a bunch of touchdowns,” Stafford said.

Johnson finished with 10 receptions for 137 yards, and Detroit’s Matt Prater kicked a 59-yard field goal – the longest ever at Soldier Field, according to STATS. The 30-year-old Johnson also heads into an uncertain offseason, with a big cap hit next year that could force the Lions to cut him loose.

“It’s not in my control,” Johnson said. “Only things that I do are in my control. Whatever decisions they make is up to them. I’m just going to enjoy this down time and go from there.”

The last-place Bears lost for the fourth time in five games despite showing

progress in their first season under Fox and general manager Ryan Pace.

Five of Chicago’s 10 losses were by four points or less.

Cutler was 17-for-23 for 245 yards with two touchdown passes, including a 34-yarder to Josh Bellamy in the third quarter.

Robbie Gould kicked two field goals to give him 33 on the year, breaking his franchise record.

“We had a lot of close games, a lot of very tight contests,” offensive tackle Kyle Long said. “I think with this regime, they’ll be able to add more pieces into place that are more beneficial to this team and be able to close that gap and flip those [losses] into wins.”

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7 3 7 7 — 24 0 0 10 10 — 20 First Quarter Det–T.Wright 9 pass from Stafford (Prater kick), 10:14.

Second Quarter Det–FG Prater 59, :00.

Third Quarter Chi–FG Gould 49, 9:03.

Chi–Bellamy 34 pass from Cutler (Gould kick), 5:28.

Det–C.Johnson 36 pass from Stafford (Prater kick), 1:07.

Fourth Quarter Chi–Forte 23 pass from Cutler (Gould kick), 13:20.

Det–Ebron 1 pass from Stafford (Prater kick), 8:46.

Chi–FG Gould 34, 5:39.

Det Chi First downs 22 16 Total Net Yards 349 342 Rushes-yards 21-67 25-108 Passing 282 234 Punt Returns 0-0 2-9 Kickoff Returns 4-64 4-116 Interceptions Ret. 3-47 0-0 Comp-Att-Int 28-39-0 17-23-3 Sacked-Yards Lost 4-16 4-11 Punts 3-47.7 2-51.0 Fumbles-Lost 0-0 0-0 Penalties-Yards 4-21 1-15 Time of Possession 32:30 27:30 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING–Detroit, Abdullah 10-44, Stafford 6-10, Bell 3-9, Riddick 2-4. Chicago, Forte 17-76, Langford 5-14, Cutler 1-11, Carey 1-10, Mariani 1-(minus 3).

PASSING–Detroit, Stafford 28-39-0-298.

Chicago, Cutler 17-23-3-245.

RECEIVING–Detroit, C.Johnson 10-137, Ebron 5-25, Tate 4-34, Riddick 4-29, Bell 2-49, T.Wright 1-9, Burton 1-8, Abdullah 1-7. Chicago, Mariani 6-80, Bellamy 3-49, Forte 3-34, Meredith 2-19, Housler 2-18, Thompson 1-45.

MISSED FIELD GOAL–Detroit, Prater 54 (WR).

VIKINGS 20, PACKERS 13 Minnesota Green Bay

3 3 14 0 — 20 3 0 0 10 — 13 First Quarter Min–FG Walsh 39, 10:45.

GB–FG Crosby 28, 2:02.

Second Quarter Min–FG Walsh 32, 2:55.

Third Quarter Min–Peterson 3 run (Walsh kick), 10:32.

Min–Munnerlyn 55 fumble return (Walsh kick), 4:28.

Fourth Quarter GB–R.Rodgers 16 pass from A.Rodgers (Crosby kick), 13:27.

GB–FG Crosby 43, 5:35.

Min GB First downs 14 19 Total Net Yards 242 350 Rushes-yards 27-151 26-76 Passing 91 274 Punt Returns 3-21 2-15 Kickoff Returns 2-94 1-26 Interceptions Ret. 1-0 1-0 Comp-Att-Int 10-19-1 28-44-1 Sacked-Yards Lost 3-8 5-17 Punts 5-39.0 4-44.5 Fumbles-Lost 3-1 1-1 Penalties-Yards 5-37 7-54 Time of Possession 24:18 35:42 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING–Minnesota, Peterson 19-67, Thielen 2-67, McKinnon 4-15, Bridgewater 2-2. Green Bay, Lacy 13-34, Starks 8-24, A.Rodgers 3-12, Cobb 1-3, Kuhn 1-3.

PASSING–Minnesota, Bridgewater 10-191-99. Green Bay, A.Rodgers 28-44-1-291.

RECEIVING–Minnesota, McKinnon 3-33, Wright 2-21, Wallace 1-22, Thielen 1-16, Diggs 1-8, Peterson 1-1, Ellison 1-(minus 2). Green Bay, R.Rodgers 7-59, Cobb 6-37, J.Jones 4-102, Adams 4-54, Starks 3-18, Kuhn 2-14, Lacy 2-7.

COLTS 30, TITANS 24 Tennessee Indianapolis

7 7 3 7 — 24 10 10 7 3 — 30 First Quarter Ind–FG Vinatieri 49, 8:57.

Ten–Mettenberger 5 run (Succop kick), 2:21.

Ind–Fleener 57 pass from Jo.Freeman (Vinatieri kick), :12.

Second Quarter Ten–Cobb 1 run (Succop kick), 10:25.

Ind–FG Vinatieri 52, 6:29.

Ind–Johnson 18 pass from Lindley (Vinatieri kick), :13.

Third Quarter Ind–Je.Freeman 23 interception return (Vinatieri kick), 14:19.

Ten–FG Succop 49, 7:30.

Fourth Quarter Ten–Green-Beckham 5 pass from Tanney (Succop kick), 11:07.

Ind–FG Vinatieri 35, 2:25.

Ten Ind First downs 14 20 Total Net Yards 231 327 Rushes-yards 27-137 32-127 Passing 94 200 Punt Returns 2-9 4-18 Kickoff Returns 0-0 1-35 Interceptions Ret. 1-5 1-23 Comp-Att-Int 15-27-1 21-38-1 Sacked-Yards Lost 4-43 1-7 Punts 6-50.0 5-43.2 Fumbles-Lost 1-0 0-0 Penalties-Yards 6-60 6-71 Time of Possession 26:43 33:17 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING–Tennessee, Cobb 19-73, Walker 1-36, Sankey 4-16, McBride 1-8, Mettenberger 2-4. Indianapolis, Gore 19-76, Jo.Freeman 8-24, Williams 2-12, Dorsett 1-11, Herron 2-4.

PASSING–Tennessee, Tanney 10-14-099, Mettenberger 5-13-1-38. Indianapolis, Lindley 6-10-0-58, Jo.Freeman 15-28-1149.

RECEIVING–Tennessee, Walker 9-94, Green-Beckham 2-21, Douglas 2-19, Andrews 2-3. Indianapolis, Fleener 7-88, Johnson 4-46, Hilton 4-44, Dorsett 4-28, Doyle 1-3, Moncrief 1-(minus 2).

College football Bowl Glance

Thursday’s results Peach Bowl Atlanta Houston 38, Florida State 24 Orange Bowl (Playoff Semifinal) Miami Gardens, Fla. Clemson 37, Oklahoma 17 Cotton Bowl (Playoff Semifinal) Arlington, Texas Alabama 38, Michigan State 0 Friday’s results Outback Bowl Tampa, Fla. Tennessee 45, Northwestern 6 Citrus Bowl Orlando, Fla. Michigan 41, Florida 7 Fiesta Bowl Glendale, Ariz.

Ohio State 44, Notre Dame 28 Rose Bowl Pasadena, Calif.

Stanford 45, Iowa 16 Sugar Bowl New Orleans Mississippi 48, Oklahoma State 20 Saturday’s results TaxSlayer Bowl Jacksonville, Fla. Georgia 24, Penn State 17 Liberty Bowl Memphis, Tenn.

Arkansas 45, Kansas State 23 Alamo Bowl San Antonio TCU 47, Oregon 41, 3OT Cactus Bowl Phoenix West Virginia 43, Arizona State 42 Monday, Jan. 11 Championship Game Glendale, Ariz.

Clemson (14-0) vs. Alabama (13-1), 7:30 p.m. (ESPN)

Men’s basketball Big Ten Conference Overall W-L Pct. W-L Pct. Maryland 2-0 1.000 13-1 .929 Indiana 2-0 1.000 12-3 .800 Michigan 2-0 1.000 12-3 .800 Iowa 2-0 1.000 11-3 .786 Ohio State 2-0 1.000 10-5 .667 Michigan St. 1-1 .500 14-1 .933 Northwestern 1-1 .500 13-2 .867 Purdue 1-1 .500 13-2 .867 Wisconsin 1-1 .500 9-6 .600 Penn State 0-2 .000 9-6 .600 Illinois 0-2 .000 8-7 .533 Nebraska 0-2 .000 8-7 .533 Minnesota 0-2 .000 6-8 .429 Rutgers 0-2 .000 6-9 .400 Saturday’s results Michigan 79, Penn St. 56 Wisconsin 79, Rutgers 57 Michigan St. 69, Minnesota 61 Indiana 79, Nebraska 69 Iowa 70, Purdue 63 Maryland 72, Northwestern 59 Sunday’s result Ohio St. 75, Illinois 73 Tuesday’s games Wisconsin at Indiana, 6 p.m. (ESPN) Minnesota at Penn St., 6 p.m. (BTN) Nebraska at Iowa, 8 p.m. (BTN) Wednesday’s games Rutgers at Maryland, 6 p.m. (BTN) Ohio St. at Northwestern, 8 p.m . (BTN) Thursday’s games Michigan at Purdue, 6 p.m. (ESPNU) Illinois at Michigan St., 8 p.m. (ESPN) Sunday’s box score

OHIO ST. 75, ILLINOIS 73 ILLINOIS (8-7) Tate 2-3 0-0 4, Coleman-Lands 5-11 0-0 14, Hill 4-13 5-5 14, Nunn 5-15 2-2 14, Finke 5-13 1-2 14, Williams 0-0 1-2 1, Morgan 3-5 0-0 6, Jordan 1-3 0-0 3, Austin 1-2 0-0 3. Totals 26-65 9-11 73.

OHIO ST. (10-5) Tate 3-7 0-0 6, Loving 5-8 14-19 27, Lyle 4-8 6-9 14, Thompson 0-0 0-0 0, BatesDiop 4-12 3-4 11, Mitchell 0-0 2-2 2, Giddens 1-5 1-2 3, Harris 1-4 0-0 2, Williams 3-6 2-3 10. Totals 21-50 28-39 75.

Halftime–Ohio St. 30-26. 3s–Illinois 12-32 (Coleman-Lands 4-8, Finke 3-8, Nunn 2-8, Austin 1-1, Jordan 1-2, Hill 1-5), Ohio St. 5-15 (Loving 3-3, Williams 2-4, Harris 0-1, Bates-Diop 0-3, Lyle 0-4).

Rebounds–Illinois 33 (Hill, Nunn 7), Ohio St. 42 (Bates-Diop 9). Assists–Illinois 13 (Tate 5), Ohio St. 10 (Lyle 5). Fouls–Illinois 23, Ohio St. 18.

Saturday’s box scores

IOWA 70, No. 14 PURDUE 63 IOWA (11-3) Uthoff 7-16 10-14 25, Woodbury 3-7 0-0 6, Clemmons 3-9 0-0 8, Gesell 2-5 2-4 7, Jok 5-13 1-2 11, Wagner 0-0 0-0 0, Ellingson 0-0 0-0 0, Uhl 2-5 0-0 6, Baer 3-3 0-0 7. Totals 25-58 13-20 70.

PURDUE (13-2) Edwards 2-3 2-2 7, Swanigan 3-10 0-2 6, Haas 3-4 0-0 6, Thompson 0-4 1-2 1, Davis 1-7 1-2 4, Hill 1-6 2-2 4, Cline 1-2 0-0 3, Hammons 5-6 1-2 11, Stephens 4-9 2-3 12, Mathias 3-8 0-0 9. Totals 23-59 9-15 63.

Halftime–Purdue 37-20. 3s–Iowa 7-19 (Uhl 2-3, Clemmons 2-4, Baer 1-1, Gesell 1-2, Uthoff 1-3, Jok 0-6), Purdue 8-25 (Mathias 3-8, Stephens 2-6, Edwards 1-1, Cline 1-2, Davis 1-5, Hill 0-1, Thompson 0-2). Rebounds–Iowa 37 (Jok 9), Purdue 38 (Hammons 7). Assists–Iowa 14 (Gesell 7), Purdue 17 (Edwards, Mathias, Thompson 3). Fouls–Iowa 16, Purdue 18.

WISCONSIN 79, RUTGERS 57 RUTGERS (6-9) Foreman 3-9 1-1 7, Lewis 1-6 1-1 3, Daniels 5-11 0-0 11, Williams 7-12 4-4 20, Grier 4-8 0-0 9, Sanders 1-8 0-0 2, Laurent 0-1 0-0 0, Goode 2-3 0-0 5, Dadika 0-0 0-0 0, Hyde 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 23-58 6-6 57.

WISCONSIN (9-6) Hayes 2-7 4-4 8, Happ 7-8 2-5 16, Brown 3-9 2-2 8, Showalter 8-8 1-1 21, Koenig 6-12 0-0 14, Decorah 0-0 0-0 0, Smith 1-1 0-1 2, Moesch 0-0 0-0 0, Hill 2-5 0-0 6, Bax 0-0 0-0 0, Thomas 0-2 0-0 0, Schlundt 0-0 0-0 0, Iverson 1-2 0-2 2, Illikainen 1-4 0-0 2. Totals 31-58 9-15 79.

Halftime–Wisconsin 42-31. 3s–Rutgers 5-12 (Williams 2-3, Daniels 1-1, Grier 1-2, Goode 1-2, Sanders 0-4), Wisconsin 8-18 (Showalter 4-4, Hill 2-4, Koenig 2-5, Brown 0-1, Illikainen 0-2, Hayes 0-2). Rebounds– Rutgers 25 (Lewis 7), Wisconsin 37 (Happ 10). Assists–Rutgers 10 (Sanders 4), Wisconsin 14 (Koenig 4). Fouls–Rutgers 16, Wisconsin 15.

Top 25 schedule Saturday’s results No. 1 Michigan St. 69, Minnesota 61 No. 2 Kansas 102, No. 23 Baylor 74 No. 3 Oklahoma 87, No. 11 Iowa St. 83 No. 4 Maryland 72, Northwestern 59 No. 5 Virginia 77, Notre Dame 66 No. 6 Xavier 88, No. 9 Butler 69 No. 7 North Carolina 86, Georgia Tech 78 No. 10 Kentucky 83, Mississippi 61

No. 12 Providence 83, St. John’s 65 No. 13 Miami 64, Syracuse 51 Iowa 70, No. 14 Purdue 63 No. 15 Duke 81, Boston College 64 No. 16 Villanova 85, Creighton 71 No. 17 SMU 72, South Florida 58 No. 19 West Virginia 87, Kansas St. 83, OT No. 20 Texas A&M 92, Arkansas 69 No. 22 Cincinnati 76, Tulsa 57 No. 24 South Carolina 86, Memphis 76 Sunday’s results No. 8 Arizona 94, Arizona St. 82 No. 18 Louisville 65, Wake Forest 57 California 71, No. 21 Utah 58 Washington St. 85, No. 25 UCLA 78

NBA EASTERN CONFERENCE

Atlantic Division W L Pct GB Toronto 21 14 .600 — Boston 18 15 .545 2 New York 16 19 .457 5 Brooklyn 10 23 .303 10 Philadelphia 3 33 .083 18½ Southeast Division W L Pct GB Miami 20 13 .606 — Atlanta 21 14 .600 — Orlando 19 15 .559 1½ Charlotte 17 16 .515 3 Washington 15 17 .469 4½ Central Division W L Pct GB Cleveland 22 9 .710 — Chicago 20 12 .625 2½ Indiana 19 14 .576 4 Detroit 18 16 .529 5½ Milwaukee 14 21 .400 10

WESTERN CONFERENCE

Southwest Division W L Pct GB San Antonio 29 6 .829 — Dallas 19 15 .559 9½ Memphis 18 17 .514 11 Houston 16 19 .457 13 New Orleans 11 22 .333 17 Northwest Division W L Pct GB Oklahoma City 24 10 .706 — Utah 15 17 .469 8 Portland 15 21 .417 10 Minnesota 12 22 .353 12 Denver 12 23 .343 12½ Pacific Division W L Pct GB Golden State 31 2 .939 — L.A. Clippers 22 13 .629 10 Sacramento 13 20 .394 18 Phoenix 12 25 .324 21 L.A. Lakers 8 27 .229 24 Saturday’s results Brooklyn 100, Boston 97 Sacramento 142, Phoenix 119 Indiana 94, Detroit 82 Oklahoma City 109, Charlotte 90 Cleveland 104, Orlando 79 Milwaukee 95, Minnesota 85 San Antonio 121, Houston 103 New Orleans 105, Dallas 98 Utah 92, Memphis 87, OT Golden State 111, Denver 108, OT L.A. Clippers 130, Philadelphia 99 Sunday’s results Chicago 115, Toronto 113 New York 111, Atlanta 97 Miami 97, Washington 75 Portland 112, Denver 106 L.A. Lakers 97, Phoenix 77 Today’s games Toronto at Cleveland, 6 p.m.

Minnesota at Philadelphia, 6 p.m.

Indiana at Miami, 6:30 p.m.

Boston at Brooklyn, 6:30 p.m.

Orlando at Detroit, 6:30 p.m.

San Antonio at Milwaukee, 7 p.m.

Sacramento at Oklahoma City, 7 p.m.

Houston at Utah, 8 p.m.

Memphis at Portland, 9 p.m.

Charlotte at Golden State, 9:30 p.m.

Sunday’s box score

BULLS 115, RAPTORS 113 CHICAGO (115) Mirotic 4-9 6-6 17, Gibson 4-5 1-2 9, Gasol 7-16 5-6 19, Hinrich 3-4 0-0 8, Butler 15-23 10-11 42, Snell 3-6 0-0 7, Brooks 2-6 0-0 5, Portis 2-5 0-0 4, McDermott 0-4 0-0 0, Moore 2-4 0-0 4. Totals 42-82 22-25 115.

TORONTO (113) Carroll 4-8 0-0 10, Scola 9-17 2-3 22, Valanciunas 3-5 2-2 8, Lowry 8-22 3-4 22, DeRozan 7-17 7-8 24, Patterson 3-7 0-0 7, Ross 1-5 0-0 3, Joseph 5-9 2-2 13, Biyombo 2-2 0-0 4. Totals 42-92 16-19 113.

Chicago 26 22 33 34 — 115 Toronto 26 34 27 26 — 113 3s–Chicago 9-21 (Mirotic 3-6, Hinrich 2-3, Butler 2-3, Brooks 1-3, Snell 1-3, Portis 0-1, McDermott 0-2), Toronto 13-30 (DeRozan 3-6, Lowry 3-8, Scola 2-2, Carroll 2-5, Ross 1-3, Joseph 1-3, Patterson 1-3). Rebounds–Chicago 51 (Gasol 13), Toronto 45 (Valanciunas 9). Assists–Chicago 23 (Gasol 6), Toronto 21 (Lowry 10).

Fouls–Chicago 18, Toronto 19.

NHL EASTERN CONFERENCE

Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF Florida 39 23 12 4 50 106 Montreal 40 22 15 3 47 116 Detroit 39 19 13 7 45 100 Boston 37 20 13 4 44 116 Tampa Bay 39 19 16 4 42 100 Ottawa 39 18 15 6 42 111 Toronto 37 15 15 7 37 99 Buffalo 39 15 20 4 34 91 Metropolitan Division GP W L OT Pts GF Washington 38 28 7 3 59 121 N.Y. Islanders 40 22 13 5 49 113 N.Y. Rangers 39 21 14 4 46 112 New Jersey 39 20 14 5 45 93 Pittsburgh 38 19 15 4 42 91 Carolina 39 16 17 6 38 92 Philadelphia 37 15 15 7 37 79 Columbus 40 15 22 3 33 103

GA 85 99 106 102 95 118 103 105 GA 83 99 103 94 93 110 102 127

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Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF Dallas 41 28 9 4 60 144 Chicago 40 23 13 4 50 111 St. Louis 41 23 14 4 50 101 Minnesota 38 20 11 7 47 101 Nashville 39 19 13 7 45 103 Colorado 39 18 18 3 39 109 Winnipeg 39 18 19 2 38 104 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF Los Angeles 38 25 11 2 52 104 Arizona 38 18 16 4 40 107 Anaheim 38 16 15 7 39 73 Vancouver 39 15 15 9 39 95 San Jose 37 18 17 2 38 101 Calgary 38 18 18 2 38 101 Edmonton 40 16 21 3 35 101 Note: Two points for a win, one point overtime loss.

Saturday’s results Edmonton 4, Arizona 3, SO Tampa Bay 3, Minnesota 2, SO Columbus 5, Washington 4, SO Detroit 4, Buffalo 3 Los Angeles 2, Philadelphia 1 Toronto 4, St. Louis 1 Florida 3, N.Y. Rangers 0 New Jersey 3, Dallas 2, OT Pittsburgh 5, N.Y. Islanders 2 Nashville 2, Carolina 1, OT Calgary 4, Colorado 0 Winnipeg 4, San Jose 1 Sunday’s results N.Y. Islanders 6, Dallas 5 Florida 2, Minnesota 1 Chicago 3, Ottawa 0 Anaheim 4, Winnipeg 1 Today’s games Detroit at New Jersey, 6 p.m.

Ottawa at St. Louis, 7 p.m.

Los Angeles at Colorado, 8 p.m.

Carolina at Edmonton, 8 p.m.

Arizona at Vancouver, 9 p.m.

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BLACKHAWKS 3, SENATORS 0 Ottawa 0 0 0 — 0 Chicago 0 1 2 — 3 First Period–None. Penalties–Borowiecki, Ott (interference), 2:05; Rozsival, Chi (hooking), 15:24.

Second Period–1, Chicago, Keith 7 (Toews, Desjardins), 8:13. Penalties– Hossa, Chi (hooking), 15:10.

Third Period–2, Chicago, Anisimov 15 (Rozsival, Kane), 6:01. 3, Chicago, Desjardins 5 (Danault), 19:12 (en). Penalties– None.

Shots on Goal–Ottawa 6-9-11–26. Chicago 7-11-12–30.

Power-play opportunities–Ottawa 0 of 2; Chicago 0 of 1.

Goalies–Ottawa, Anderson 16-11-4 (29 shots-27 saves). Chicago, C.Crawford 20-10-2 (26-26).

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT WHITESIDE COUNTY - MORRISON, ILLINOIS

JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association PLAINTIFF Vs.

FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Plaintiff, -v.-

Kelly J. Touiri; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 14 CH 00059 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 10/21/2015, the Sheriff of Whiteside County, Illinois will on 2/4/16 at the hour of 10:00AM at Whiteside County Courthouse 200 E. Knox St, 3rd Floor Lobby Morrison, IL 61270, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Whiteside and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 11-22-110-019 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 712 E. 13th Street, Sterling, IL 61081 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale.

The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 7949876. Please refer to file number 14-1409294.

I679225 Dec. 21, 28, 2015, Jan. 4, 2016 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY MORRISON, ILLINOIS Wells Fargo Financial Illinois, Inc. PLAINTIFF Vs. Carl W. Pottenger; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 15 CH 00063 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 9/2/2015, the Sheriff of Whiteside County, Illinois will on 2/4/16 at the hour of 10:00AM at Whiteside County Courthouse 200 E. Knox St, 3rd Floor Lobby Morrison, IL 61270, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Whiteside and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 20-07-208-016 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 711 8th Street, Erie, IL 61250 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale.

The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 7949876. Please refer to file number 14-1509459.

I679226 Dec. 21, 28, 2015, Jan. 4, 2016

SONDRA BRIESE, et al Defendant 12 CH 56 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 28, 2015, the Sheriff of Whiteside County will at 10:00 AM on February 4, 2016, at the Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 E. Knox Street, 3rd floor lobby of the Whiteside County Courthouse, Morrison, IL, 61270, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 17231 CHASE ROAD, Fulton, IL 61252 Property Index No. 07-03-451-002 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $462,836.63.

Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; the balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours.

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: HAUSELMAN, RAPPIN & OLSWANG, LTD. , 29 E. Madison, Ste.950, CHICAGO, IL 60602, (312) 372-2020. Please refer to file number 11-8400-0003.

Dec. 28, 2015, Jan. 4, 11, 2016 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY MORRISON, ILLINOIS The Bank of New York Mellon, f/k/a The Bank of New York, as Trustee for the Certificateholders of the CWABS, Inc., Asset-Backed Certificates Series 2004-13 PLAINTIFF Vs. Gregory McNinch; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 15 CH 00005 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 10/21/2015, the Sheriff of Whiteside County, Illinois will on 2/4/16 at the hour of 10:00AM at Whiteside County Courthouse 200 E. Knox St, 3rd Floor Lobby Morrison, IL 61270, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Whiteside and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 11-22-178-015 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 602 13th Avenue Sterling, IL 61081 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale.

The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 7949876. Please refer to file number 14-1423599.

I679224 Dec. 21, 28, 2015, Jan. 4, 2016

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY MORRISON ILLINOIS JPMorgan Chase Bank, N. A. Plaintiff, vs.

Paula M. Kelly Defendants.

15 CH 17 1204 East 19th Street, Sterling, IL 61081 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on October 30, 2015, the Whiteside County Sheriff's Office will on February 4, 2016, at the hour of 10:00AM at the Whiteside County Sheriff's Office, Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 E. Knox Street(Third Floor Lobby), Morrison, IL 61270, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 1204 East 19th Street, Sterling, IL 61081 Parcel Number(s): 11-15-376-022 The real estate is improved with a Single Family Residence.

Sale terms: Bidders must present, at the time of sale, a cashier's or certified check for 10% of the successful bid amount. The balance of the successful bid shall be paid within 24 hours, by similar funds. The subject property is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than the mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9 (g)(1) and (g)(4).

For information call Plaintiff's Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski LLC, One East Wacker, Suite 1250, One East Wacker, Suite 1250.

Phone number: 312-651-6700. Attorney file number: 15-003727.

Ellen C. Morris MANLEY DEAS KOCHALSKI LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff One East Wacker, Suite 1250 Chicago, IL 60601 Telephone: 312-651-6700 Fax: 614-220-5613 Attorney. No.: 6308804 I680251 December 28, 2015 January 4, 11, 2016 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY MORRISON, ILLINOIS Wells Fargo Bank, NA successor by merger to Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc. f/k/a Norwest Mortgage, Inc. PLAINTIFF Vs. Dianna M. Sharp a/k/a Dianna M. Rowles; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 15 CH 00039 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 10/21/2015, the Sheriff of Whiteside County, Illinois will on 2/4/2016 at the hour of 10:00AM at Whiteside County Courthouse 200 E. Knox St, 3rd Floor Lobby Morrison, IL 61270, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Whiteside and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 11-21-333-001 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 207 W. 8th Street, Sterling, IL 61081 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale.

The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 7949876. Please refer to file number 14-1504839.

I679222 Dec. 21, 28, 2015, Jan. 4, 2016

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY MORRISON, ILLINOIS First Bank d/b/a First Bank Mortgage PLAINTIFF Vs. Saleena S. Surratt; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 15 CH 00092 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 11/25/2015, the Sheriff of Whiteside County, Illinois will on 2/4/16 at the hour of 10:00AM at Whiteside County Courthouse 200 E. Knox St, 3rd Floor Lobby Morrison, IL 61270, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Whiteside and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 11-33-255-010 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1607 7th Avenue, Rock Falls, IL 61071 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale.

The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 7949876. Please refer to file number 14-1512858.

I679220 Dec. 21, 28, 2015, Jan. 4, 2016

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY MORRISON, ILLINOIS Wells Fargo Bank, NA PLAINTIFF

Leonard C. Turner Jr.; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 15 CH 00055 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 9/2/2015, the Sheriff of Whiteside County, Illinois will on 2/4/16 at the hour of 10:00AM at Whiteside County Courthouse 200 E. Knox St, 3rd Floor Lobby Morrison, IL 61270, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Whiteside and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: ALL INTEREST IN THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE, TO-WIT: PIN 17-09-330-002 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 28375 Woodside Drive, Rock Falls, IL 61071 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale.

The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 7949876. Please refer to file number 14-1508287.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

IN RE THE ESTATE OF EDELIA CECILIA WILSON, Deceased, No. 2015 P 147 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given to creditors of the death of Edelia Cecilia Wilson. Letters of Office were issued on December 8, 2015, to Mark D. Nardini, as Independent Executor, whose attorneys of record are shown below.

The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under Section 28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4) any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate the clerk.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Circuit Clerk of Whiteside County, 200 East Knox Street, Morrison, Illinois 61270, or with the representative, or both, on or before June 8, 2016, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/18-3), the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorneys within 10 days after it has been filed.

William H.T. Lee Ludens Potter & Melton 600 W. Lincolnway P.O. Box 360 Morrison, Illinois 61270-0360 Telephone: (815)772-2161 Fax: (815) 772-7440 E-mail: whtlee@lincolnwaylaw.com Dec. 21, 28, 2015, Jan. 4, 2016 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY MORRISON, ILLINOIS Wells Fargo Financial Illinois, Inc. PLAINTIFF Vs.

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Sealed bids will be received until 1:00 p.m., January 15, 2016 at the Whiteside County Highway Department, 18819 Lincoln Road, Morrison, IL 61270, 815-7727651 and at that time publicly opened and read for the following: 2016 GENERAL COUNTY LETTING WHITESIDE COUNTY Furnish the Whiteside County Highway Department and various township road districts in said county with all or part of the seven (7) groups of materials consisting of: 40,400 tons of Agg. Surf. Crse., Type-B (CA-10); 2,000 tons of Agg. Surg.

Crse (CA-12); 10,500 tons of Ca-16 (washed); 1,000 tons Course Agg. (CA02); 1,000 tons of Bit. Patching Mix (cold patch); 3,000 tons of HMA, Mix C, N 50, IL-9.5/12.5; 4,100 Ft. of Pipe Culvert, Type 1, C.S.C.P. In various diameters.

2016 SIGNS Furnish the Whiteside County Highway Department and various township road districts in said county with all or part of the groups of materials.

Proposals may be obtained at the office of the County Engineer at the above address. All bids must be submitted on forms provided by the Whiteside County Highway Department. No duplications of this form will be allowed.

All Contracts for the Construction of Public Works are subject to the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act (820 ILCS 130/112).

The Public Works Committee reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive technicalities and to accept the proposal which is most advantageous to Whiteside County.

By Order of Russell Renner, P.E. S.E. County Engineer Whiteside County Dec. 21, 2015 and January 4, 2016

Carl W. Pottenger; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 15 CH 00063 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 9/2/2015, the Sheriff of Whiteside County, Illinois will on 2/4/16 at the hour of 10:00AM at Whiteside County Courthouse 200 E. Knox St, 3rd Floor Lobby Morrison, IL 61270, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Whiteside and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOTS 5 AND 6 IN BLOCK 2 IN SCHOOL ADDITION TO THE VILLAGE OF ERIE, WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 20-07-208-016 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 711 8th Street Erie, IL 61250 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-15-09459.

I679226 Dec. 21, 28, 2015, Jan. 4, 2016

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN RE: THE MARRIAGE OF NICKLAUS D. ROWLEY, Plaintiff, and KRISTINA L. ROWLEY, Defendant.

No. 2015 D 109 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION TO: KRISTINA L. ROWLEY, address unknown, and ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. You are hereby notified that a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage has been filed in the Lee County Circuit Court, Fifteenth Judicial District, State of Illinois, 309 South Galena, Dixon, Illinois, 309 South Galena, Dixon, Illinois, 61021 entitled THE MARRIAGE OF NICKLAUS D. ROWLEY, Plaintiff, and KRISTINA L. ROWLEY, Defendant. No. 2015 D 109, naming you as a defendant and unless you enter your appearance or otherwise appear on or before February 8, 2016 at 8:45 a.m.

In this cause, an ENTRY OF DEFAULT may be entered against you.

Dated this 23rd day of December, 2015.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT WHITESIDE COUNTY MORRISON, ILLINOIS FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Plaintiff, -v.SONDRA BRIESE, et al Defendant 12 CH 56 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 28, 2015, the Sheriff of Whiteside County will at 10:00 AM on February 4, 2016, at the Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 E. Knox Street, 3rd floor lobby of the Whiteside County Courthouse, Morrison, IL, 61270, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: THAT PART OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER AND THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 3, TOWNSHIP 21 NORTH, RANGE 3 EAST OF THE 4TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT A POINT ON THE EAST LINE OF OLD LOT 2, AS SURVEYED APRIL 12, 1871 BY C.R. ROOD AND RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 2, PAGE 29, WHICH IS 69.05 FEET SOUTH OF A STEEL ROD SET FOR THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID OLD LOT 2; THENCE WESTERLY, AT AN ANGLE OF 96 DEGREES 46 MINUTES 05 SECONDS MEASURED IN A CLOCKWISE DIRECTION FROM THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 2, A DISTANCE OF 851.86 FEET TO A STEEL ROD; THENCE SOUTHERLY, AT AN ANGLE OF 90 DEGREES 25 MINUTES 16 SECONDS MEASURED IN A CLOCKWISE DIRECTION FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, A DISTANCE OF 352.39 FEET TO A STEEL ROD; THENCE EASTERLY, AT AN ANGLE OF 87 DEGREES 05 MINUTES 42 SECONDS MEASURED IN A CLOCKWISE DIRECTION FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, A DISTANCE OF 892.58 FEET TO A POINT ON THE EAST LINE OF SAID OLD LOT 2; THENCE NORTHERLY, ON THE EAST LINE OF SAID OLD LOT 2, A DISTANCE OF 315.91 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, IN WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, (EXCEPTING THAT PART OF SAID LOT, IF ANY, LYING IN THE EAST 60 RODS OF THE WEST HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 3).

Commonly known as 17231 CHASE ROAD, Fulton, IL 61252 Property Index No. 07-03-451-002 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $462,836.63.

Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; the balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: HAUSELMAN, RAPPIN & OLSWANG, LTD. , 29 E. Madison, Ste.950, CHICAGO, IL 60602, (312) 372-2020. Please refer to file number 11-84000003.

Dec. 28, 2015, Jan. 4, 11, 2016

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, ILLINOIS LEE COUNTY, IN PROBATE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CLIFFORD G. RUGH, Deceased.

No. 2015 P 91 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given to creditors of the death of Clifford G. Rugh of 316 E. 4th Street, Dixon, IL 61021. Letters of office were issued to Keith A. Rugh, 1124 Grandview St., Dixon, IL 61021 as Independent Executor, whose attorney of record is David W. Badger of Ehrmann Gehlbach Badger Lee & Considine, LLC, 215 E. First Street, Dixon, Illinois 61021.

The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under section 28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/284) any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the clerk.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of the Court at 309 S. Galena Avenue, Dixon, Illinois 61021, or with the representative, or both, on or before the date which is six (6) months after the date of the first publication of this Claim Notice, or, if mailing or delivering of a notice from the representative is required by section 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

By: Keith A. Rugh, Executor David W. Badger Ehrmann Gehlbach Badger Lee & Considine, LLC 215 E. First Street P.O. Box 447 Dixon, IL 61021 (815) 288-4949 (815) 288-3068 FAX badger@egblc.com Dec. 21, 28, 2015, Jan. 4, 2016 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, MORRISON, ILLINOIS UNITED STATE OF AMERICA, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, Plaintiff, vs.

MICHAEL D. STEAGALL, a SINGLE PERSON AT THE TIME OF HIS DEATH; OTHERWISE UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF MICHAEL D. STEAGALL; SARAH C. STEAGALL; CHRISTOPHER M. STEAGALL; TRI-COUNTY OPPORTUNITIES COUNCIL; UNKNOWN TENANTS and/or OCCUPANTS; UNKNOWN PARTIES OF INTEREST; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; KIPP E. MEYERS, SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF MICHAEL D. STREAGALL, DECEASED. CASE NO. 2015 CH 42 PUBLICATION NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE (IT IS ADVISED THAT INTERESTED PARTIES CONSULT THEIR OWN ATTORNEYS BEFORE BIDDING AT FORECLOSURE SALES)

Public Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a Judgment entered in the above entitled Court, in said cause, on October 21, 2015, the Sheriff of Whiteside County, will on Thursday, January 7, 2016, at the hour of 10:00 A.M., at the third floor lobby of the Whiteside county Courthouse, located at 200 East Knox Street, Morrison, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash (10% at the time of sale and the balance within thirty (30) days, plus interest at the statutory Judgment rate on any unpaid portion of the sale price from the date of payment), the following described premises situated in Whiteside County, Illinois.

Said sale shall be subject to general taxes and to any special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate. The subject property is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title or recourse to Plaintiff and in “as is” condition.

Upon the sale being made and the purchase tendering said bid in cash or certified funds, a receipt of sale will be issued and/or a Certificate of Sale as required, which will entitle the purchaser to a deed upon court confirmation of said sale.

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee's attorney.

Said property is described as follows, to-wit: Lot 18 in Block 5 of David L. and John W. Martin's Addition to the City of Rock Falls, Whiteside County, Illinois; according to the Plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 6, page 18.

Common Address: 505 15th Ave., Rock Falls, IL 61071 Parcel No: 11-29-429-003 Coloma The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

The Judgment amount was $35,127.05.

Prospective purchasers are admonished to check the Whiteside County Court file to verify this information.

Sale Clerk: Lester S. Weinstine, Law Office of Lester S. Weinstine, P.C. 409 N. Cherry St. Morrison, IL 61270 Tele: 815-772-7211 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that Plaintiff's Attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for the purpose.

Dec. 21, 28, 2015, Jan. 4, 2016

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY MORRISON, ILLINOIS First Bank d/b/a First Bank Mortgage PLAINTIFF Vs. Saleena S. Surratt; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 15 CH 00092 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 11/25/2015, the Sheriff of Whiteside County, Illinois will on 2/4/16 at the hour of 10:00AM at Whiteside County Courthouse 200 E. Knox St, 3rd Floor Lobby Morrison, IL 61270, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Whiteside and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 11 IN BLOCK 1 IN WIKE SUBDIVISION LOCATED IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP 21 NORTH, RANGE 7 EAST OF THE 4TH P.M., WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK 8 OF PLATS, PAGE 170.

PIN 11-33-255-010 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1607 7th Avenue Rock Falls, IL 61071 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-15-12858.

I679220 Dec. 21, 28, 2015, Jan. 4, 2016

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY MORRISON, ILLINOIS Wells Fargo Bank, NA successor by merger to Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc. f/k/a Norwest Mortgage, Inc. PLAINTIFF Vs. Dianna M. Sharp a/k/a Dianna M. Rowles; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 15 CH 00039 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 10/21/2015, the Sheriff of Whiteside County, Illinois will on 2/4/2016 at the hour of 10:00AM at Whiteside County Courthouse 200 E. Knox St, 3rd Floor Lobby Morrison, IL 61270, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Whiteside and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 4 IN BLOCK 33 IN WALLACE'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF STERLING, WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 11-21-333-001 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 207 W. 8th Street, Sterling, IL 61081 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-15-04839.

I679222 Dec. 21, 28, 2015, Jan. 4, 2016

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The principal manager is Pam Erby, phone 815-6250253.

January 4, 2016 ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on December 08, A.D. 2015, a certificate was filed in the office of the County Clerk of Whiteside County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post-office addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as Potthoff Tax & Accounting located at 2317 East Lincolnway Suite C Sterling, IL 61081.

Dated this 8th day of December, A.D. 2015.

Dana Nelson County Clerk December 28, January 4, 11, 2015 ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on December 14 A.D. 2015 a certificate was filed in the Office if the County Clerk of Lee County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post-office addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as GetGrownup aways located at Brandywine 162 Lane Dixon IL, 61021.

Dated this 14th day of December A.D. 2015 January 4, 11 & 18 2016 Notice Sauk Valley Community College will be accepting bids for an Amatrol medrives chanical learning system until 10:00 am, Friday, January 15, 2016 at the College's Office of the Dean of Business Services. To obtain specifications, contact please Michelle Dewey at (815) 835-6290.

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Gregory McNinch; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 15 CH 00005 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 10/21/2015, the Sheriff of Whiteside County, Illinois will on 2/4/16 at the hour of 10:00AM at Whiteside County Courthouse 200 E. Knox St, 3rd Floor Lobby Morrison, IL 61270, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Whiteside and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 6 IN BLOCK 7 EAST OF BROADWAY, IN THE CITY OF STERLING, IN WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 11-22-178-015 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 602 13th Avenue Sterling, IL 61081 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-14-23599.

I679224 Dec. 21, 28, 2015, Jan. 4, 2016

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY MORRISON, ILLINOIS PennyMac Loan Services, LLC PLAINTIFF Vs. Denise Harts; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 15 CH 00021 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 10/21/2015, the Sheriff of Whiteside County, Illinois will on 2/4/16 at the hour of 10:00AM at Whiteside County Courthouse 200 E. Knox St, 3rd Floor Lobby Morrison, IL 61270, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Whiteside and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT TEN IN BLOCK ELEVEN I DAVID L AND JOHN W MARTIN'S THIRD ADDITION TO STERLING, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WHITESIDE IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. PIN 11-20-281-003 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1108 Avenue L Sterling, IL 61081 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-15-01564.

I679221 Dec. 21, 28, 2015, Jan. 4, 2016

Wells Fargo Bank, NA PLAINTIFF

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY MORRISON, ILLINOIS

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Leonard C. Turner Jr.; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 15 CH 00055 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 9/2/2015, the Sheriff of Whiteside County, Illinois will on 2/4/16 at the hour of 10:00AM at Whiteside County Courthouse 200 E. Knox St, 3rd Floor Lobby Morrison, IL 61270, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Whiteside and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: ALL INTEREST IN THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE, TO-WIT: LOT 11 IN CASSENS WOODLAWN FARM SUBDIVISION NO. 5 LOCATED IN PART OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP 20 NORTH, RANGE 7 EAST OF THE 4TH P.M., ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED MAY 5, 1977 AS DOCUMENT NO. 2926-77, WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 17-09-330-002 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 28375 Woodside Drive, Rock Falls, IL 61071 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-15-08287.

I679227 Dec. 21, 28, 2015, Jan. 4, 2016

JPMorgan Chase Bank, N. A. Plaintiff, vs.

Paula M. Kelly Defendants.

15 CH 17 1204 East 19th Street, Sterling, IL 61081 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on October 30, 2015, the Whiteside County Sheriff's Office will on February 4, 2016, at the hour of 10:00AM at the Whiteside County Sheriff's Office, Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 E. Knox Street(Third Floor Lobby), Morrison, IL 61270, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Lot 27 in Block 3 in Lincolnshire Subdivision No. 1 Located in the East Half of the Southwest Quarter of Section 15, Township 21 North, Range 7 East of the 4th P.M. situated in Whiteside County, Illinois, according to the plat thereof recorded August 7, 1958 in Book 10 of Plats at page 84.

Commonly known as 1204 East 19th Street, Sterling, IL 61081 Parcel Number(s): 11-15-376-022 The real estate is improved with a Single Family Residence.

Sale terms: Bidders must present, at the time of sale, a cashier's or certified check for 10% of the successful bid amount. The balance of the successful bid shall be paid within 24 hours, by similar funds. The subject property is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than the mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

For information call Plaintiff's Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski LLC, One East Wacker, Suite 1250, One East Wacker, Suite 1250. Phone number: 312-651-6700. Attorney file number: 15-003727.

Online at

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Kelly J. Touiri; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 14 CH 00059 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 10/21/2015, the Sheriff of Whiteside County, Illinois will on 2/4/16 at the hour of 10:00AM at Whiteside County Courthouse 200 E. Knox St, 3rd Floor Lobby Morrison, IL 61270, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Whiteside and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT A-11, EXCEPT THE NORTHERLY 17.5 FEET THEREOF, OF WILLIAM F. PITNEY'S SECOND SUBDIVISION, BEING A PART OF THE NORTH HALF OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 21 NORTH, RANGE 7 EAST OF THE 4TH P.M., WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS; ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JUNE 15, 1939 IN PLAT BOOK 8, PAGE 70.

PIN 11-22-110-019 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 712 E. 13th Street, Sterling, IL 61081 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-14-09294.

I679225 Dec. 21, 28, 2015, Jan. 4, 2016

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY MORRISON, ILLINOIS

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY - MORRISON ILLINOIS

Ellen C. Morris MANLEY DEAS KOCHALSKI LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff One East Wacker, Suite 1250 Chicago, IL 60601 Telephone: 312-651-6700 Fax: 614-220-5613 Attorney. No.: 6308804 I680251 December 28, 2015 January 4, 11, 2016

JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association PLAINTIFF Vs.

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The Bank of New York Mellon, f/k/a The Bank of New York, as Trustee for the Certificateholders of the CWABS, Inc., Asset-Backed Certificates Series 2004-13 PLAINTIFF Vs.

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PennyMac Loan Services, LLC PLAINTIFF Vs.

Denise Harts; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 15 CH 00021 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 10/21/2015, the Sheriff of Whiteside County, Illinois will on 2/4/16 at the hour of 10:00AM at Whiteside County Courthouse 200 E. Knox St, 3rd Floor Lobby Morrison, IL 61270, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Whiteside and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 11-20-281-003 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1108 Avenue L, Sterling, IL 61081 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale.

The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 7949876. Please refer to file number 14-1501564.

I679221 Dec. 21, 28, 2015, Jan. 4, 2016

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