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DIXON | CITY COUNCIL

Park proposal gets pushback Hundreds sign postcards opposing merger idea; mayor says referendum would only be first step

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

DIXON – The Dixon Park Board has a lot of friends, and Keith Aurand is one of them.

The Dixon man’s not a big fan of an

idea that’s being floated to merge the park district into the city, and neither are about 300 other people who Aurand brought with him – in name at least – to Monday’s council meeting.

Aurand, a former Dixon Park Board member, approached the council to let his feelings be known about the merger, and

how he planned to vote. He also brought along a few hundred postcards he said were signed by park board supporters.

“The Dixon Park District has the support of many citizens and users, including the 300 people who signed these postcards,” Aurand said.

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Next meeting

The Dixon City Council next meets at 5:30 p.m. March 21 at City Hall, 121 W. Second St. Go to discoverdixon.org or call City Hall at 815-288-1485 for an agenda or more information.

STERLING

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Hitting a bump in the trail

Row, row, row your kayak ...

Deadline in jeopardy as pastor says he can no longer sign off on plan

BY PAM EGGEMEIER peggemeier@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5570 @pam_eggemeier

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With temperatures in the lower 60s Monday, it was nice enough to spend some time on the water, which was just what James Bieneman, 32, of Sterling was doing when he took his kayak to the Sinnissippi Park lagoon in Sterling.

While temperatures will be warm enough to head outside the rest of the week, rain will probably put a kibosh on kayakers, and anyone else who plans on heading outside. The mercury is forecast to hit a high of 65 today, then drop into the mid 50s by the end of the week, but rain will move into the area and linger through Thursday. It should clear up Friday, but some drizzle will drop back in Saturday.

ROCK FALLS

Owners invest in a frozen asset City’s business landscape will get a boost from pair’s new yogurt shop

BY ANGEL SIERRA asierra@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5695 @_angelsierra

ROCK FALLS – Frozen yogurt mania could be coming to the Sauk Valley, and Frosted Spoon plans to lead the craze.

“There aren’t any [frozen yogurt shops] in the Sauk Valley, and it will be a new expe-

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rience for many people,” coowner Liandro Arellano Jr. said Monday.

Frosted Spoon, next door to Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches, 511 First Ave., which Arellano also owns, will have a build-it-yourself station for frozen yogurt and toppings, gelato, and other desserts.

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This designer’s rendering shows what the interior of the Frosted Spoon yogurt shop in Rock Falls will look like.

The shop will offer self-serve yogurt stations, and seating for folks who don’t want to eat their FroYo on the go. An opening date hasn’t been set yet, but co-owner Liandro Arellano Jr. said “heavy construction” on the business is already underway.

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STERLING – The Sterling Park District’s grant-funded trail project is facing yet another possible delay.

During Monday’s Sterling City Council meeting, Abiding Word Church Pastor Scott Porter said he couldn’t sign off on the easement agreement needed for construction to begin this summer as planned.

The issue wasn’t on the agenda, but Porter spoke during the public comment part of the meeting.

Porter said he had been out of town for a while, and when he returned, the pact had changed.

“We negotiated in good faith and thought we had Scott reached an agreePorter ment, but what’s been presented to me is unacceptMore able,” Porter said.

Porter said he council objected to an news amendment City moves made to the ahead on agreement that would restrict plans to demolish special-use permits. Porter said “eyesores.”

Page A3 the change would jeopardize the future building of an entrance/exit point for the church on Lynn Boulevard.

“Other places on this street have left and right exits on Lynn Boulevard, why are we being restricted?”

Porter said. “We agreed to give the city property appraised at $112,000 as payment for a $53,000 debt, and now we have this roadblock in negotiations.”

City Manager Scott Shumard said the church is close to an intersection, in an area in which the city wants to reduce traffic for safety reasons.

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Student loan scams new to Klahn gets support of list of top consumer woes 15 Lee County officials CHICAGO (AP) – Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan says student borrowers dealing with mounting loan debt are a new addition to her annual list of consumer complaints.

Madigan released the top-ten list Monday.

She says consumer debt and identity theft were ranked numbers one and two for the eighth year in a row. But she

says this year her o f f i c e received more than 1,500 complaints Lisa Madigan about stuIllinois Attorney dent loan General servicers and for-profit schools.

Education-related complaints came in seventh on this year’s list.

Madigan says the rank-

ing reflects the growing student loan debt crisis.

She says her office will “continue to combat the many scams targeting these students.”

Other complaints included telemarketers, construction, used vehicle sales and internet or mail-order products.

Madigan’s office says it received more than 25,000 complaints last year.

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DIXON – More than a dozen Lee County officials Monday endorsed state’s attorney candidate Matt Klahn in the March 15 GOP primary, he said in a news release.

Lee County Board Chairman Rick Ketchum; Sheriff John Simonton; county board members Judy Truckenbrod, John Nicholson, Marilyn Shippert, Tom Kitson, and Bob Olson; County Clerk and Recorder Cathy Meyers; Supervisor of Assessments Wendy Ryerson; Planning and Zoning Administrator Chris Henkel; Dixon Police Lts. Brad Sibley and Clay Whelan; Lee County Chief Deputy Dave Glessner; and former county board members Ryan Marshall and Vern Gottel all threw their support to Klahn, 37, first assistant state’s attor-

Top 10 consumer complaints to the attorney general CHICAGO (AP) – The Illinois attorney general’s office received more than 25,000 complaints from consumers in 2015. Here’s a look at the top categories and the number of complaints.

1. Consumer Debt (mortgages, collection agencies, banks) 3,350 2. Identity Theft (government document fraud, credit cards, utilities, data breaches) 2,636 3. Telecommunications (telemarketing, cable and satellite TV, phone service and repairs, cell phones) 2,188 4. Construction/Home Improvement (remodeling, roofs and gutters, heating and cooling, plumbing) 2,167 5. Used Auto Sales/Motor Vehicles

(as-is used cars, financing, warranties) 1,835 6. Promotions/Schemes (phone scams, investment schemes, lottery scams, phishing) 1,813 7. Education (for-profit schools, student loan debt, loan counseling) 1,523 8. Internet/Mail Order Products (Internet and catalog purchases, TV and radio advertising) 1,019 9. Fraud Against Business (consulting services, equipment leasing, directories and publications)726 10. Motor Vehicle/Non-Warranty Repair (collision, engines, oil changes and tune-ups) 714

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ney for Lee County.

“Matt is a guy who always goes the extra mile, as he is a tenacious prosecutor,” Simonton said in the release. “The law enforcement community knows they can trust Matt Klahn to be a diligent and dependable prosecutor.”

Klahn, who’s worked in the office since leaving private practice in 2012, is running against career prosecutor Bill Brozovich, 51, and Michael Downey, 63, a Dixon attorney in private practice.

There are no Democratic Party candidates for the 4-year term.

The three will participate

in a debate at 7 p.m. today in the Dixon High School auditorium, 300 Lincoln Bill Statue Drive.

Brozovich The debate also will be broadcast live on WIXN-AM 1460 radio and live-streamed on its website, and filmed by Sauk Valley Media and posted to its website.

Admission is free.

The debate will be moderated by retired Circuit Court Judge John E. Payne.

It is being sponsored by Lee County Bar Association, Dixon Area Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Dixon Public Schools, Lee County Republican Central Committee, and Sauk Valley Media.

Klahn’s boss, State’s Attorney Anna SaccoMiller, is not seeking a second term.

Election Central 2016 Go to saukvalley.com/election-central for up-to-the-minute election results, candidate profiles, editorial questionnaires, video interviews and more.

Source: Illinois attorney general’s office

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POLICE Sterling Police

Christina N. Galvan, 24, of Sterling; 11:50 a.m. Sunday at First Avenue and East Fourth Street; no seat belt as driver; released with promise to comply.

Martin A. Sandoval-Vega, 24, of Sterling; 11:08 p.m.

Sunday at East Sixth Street and Sixth Avenue; disobeyed stop sign; released with promise to comply.

Rock Falls Police

Nikaela Rivera, 25, of Rock Falls; 8:41 a.m. Friday at Dixon and Haskell avenues; speeding; given notice to appear in court.

Lewis A. Williams, 27, of Rock Falls; 10:23 p.m. Sunday at First Avenue and Third Street; operation of uninsured motor vehicle; given notice to appear in court.

Edgar X. Marcos, 24, of Sterling; 9:28 p.m. Saturday at West Second Street and Eighth Avenue; speeding; given notice to appear in court.

Peggy A. Thorpe, 47, of Rock Falls; 7:42 p.m. Saturday at U.S. Route 30 and Fifth Avenue; driving while license suspended; given notice to appear in court.

Casey M. Nance, 23, of Rock Falls; 2:59 p.m. Saturday at Fifth Avenue and 10th Street; disobeying a stop sign; given notice to appear in court.

Polo Police

Peter K. Brauchler, 20, of Oregon; 8:30 a.m. Feb. 29; driving while license suspended; taken to Ogle County Jail.

Heather M. Studer, 30, of Sterling; 7:44 a.m. March 2; speeding 41 mph in a 30-mph zone; given individual bond and released.

Joseph D. Smith, 29, of Polo; 9:56 p.m;. Saturday; domestic battery, aggravated assault, resisting arrest; taken to Ogle County Jail.

Amboy Police

Trace A. Delisle, 24, of Amboy; 9 p.m. Friday in the 100 block of South Jones Street; operating uninsured motor vehicle; given citation and released after posting bond.

Wilfrido Cabada, 30, of Aurora; 5:55 p.m. Friday at Mason Avenue and Division Street; speeding 45 mph in a 30-mph zone; given citation and released after posting bond.

John T. Sheridan, 24, of Dixon; 9:56 p.m. Saturday at Wasson Road and Josiah Avenue; speeding 47 mph in a 30-mph zone; given citation and released after posting bond.

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Randolph M. Macias, 41, of San Antonio, Texas; 2:52 a.m. Sunday; driving under the influence of alcohol; posted bond and given notice to appear in court.

Jose A. Perez Carrillo, 25, of Sterling; 3:37 a.m.

Saturday; driving under the influence, no valid driver’s license, operating uninsured motor vehicle; posted bond and given notice to appear in court.

Kevin J. Anderson, 34,

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of Dixon; 1:54 p.m. Friday; warrant for failure to appear – contempt (non-payment – operation of uninsured motor vehicle); posted bond and given notice to appear in court.

Gary D. Hazelwood, 23, of Dixon; 10:52 a.m. warrant for contempt – possession of a controlled substance; posted bond and given notice to appear in court.

Randall W. Shankel, 24, of Franklin Grove; 10:31 a.m.

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Lori Donaldson, 48, of Dixon; 8:02 p.m. Sunday in the 4000 block of West Pines Road; Lee County warrant; taken to Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond.

Robert Thomson, 41, of Dixon; 8:02 p.m. Sunday in the 4000 block of West Pines Road; possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana; taken to Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond.

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Evan White, 19, of Stillman Valley; 3:25 a.m. Saturday at area of Big Mound and Meridian roads; unlawful use of a communication device, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, unlawful consumption of alcohol as a minor; given notice to appear in court.

Emir Fejzoski, 18, of Rochelle; Saturday; warrant for disorderly conduct, warrant for unlicensed driver; posted bond and given notice to appear in court.

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Victor M. Rodriguez, 61, of Elgin; Friday in the 4000 block of East Flagg Road; arrested on an outstanding warrant and charged with possession of marijuana.

Kristine L. Richard, 22, of Dixon; 12:19 p.m. Friday at Ogle County Jail; unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; posted bond and given notice to appear in court.

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STERLING

City moves on two more ‘eyesores’ Houses will be razed, property converted to green space

BY PAM EGGEMEIER peggemeier@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5570 @pam_eggemeier

STERLING – The city is getting ready to cross off two more addresses on its blighted properties list.

The city will use federal grant funds awarded through the Illinois Housing Development Authority to demolish the structures at 1104 Dillon Ave. and 302 W. Fourth St. in Sterling.

The grant terms require

that the city partner with a nonprofit organization, so the deeds are being transferred to Rock Island Economic Growth Corp. The nonprofit administers the funds, and after 3 years, they are sold back to the city for $1 when all grant requirements are met.

The 3-year period gives cities time to figure out what to do with the properties after demolition, and in the meantime, the cities aren’t responsible for maintaining the areas.

In the case of both of these properties, the city has already decided to convert them to green space.

The federal Blight Reduction Program was instituted in 2014, to coincide with the state’s Abandoned Property Program.

The city has 13 properties targeted, after receiving more grant money than expected.

“We asked for $300,000, and we were awarded $455,000,” Building and

Zoning Administrator Amanda Schmidt said.

“We’re allowed $35,000 for each structure, and we’ve been getting really good deals on the demos.”

Schmidt said many complaints have been received on the latest buildings on the demo block. One is a singlefamily dwelling, and the other a duplex.

“These houses have been vacant for years,” Schmidt said. “They were boarded up and have been eyesores.”

Next meeting The Sterling City Council next meets at 6:30 p.m.

March 21 at City Hall, 212 Third Ave., on the first floor in the Council Chambers.

Go to sterling-il.gov or call City Hall at 815-6326621 for an agenda or more information.

Schmidt said the grant terms call for seven buildings to be torn down

by April 31, and the latest properties will bring the count to six.

Mayor Skip Lee said the city also plans to apply for federal funding from the Single-Family OwnerOccupied Rehabilitation program, which helps low-income homeowners

pay for needed repairs.

Earlier this year, Rock Falls had said it was looking at halting its participation in the repairs program because it could no longer find contractors to do the work.

Rock Falls had received more than $1.6 million since it first received funding from the program in 2006.

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WHILE SWEEPING THROUGH THE PARK ONE DAY ...

Fundraiser to help pay local man’s mission trip

Coloma Park District employee David Vargas took advantage of the warmer weather Monday to spruce up the Centennial Village School grounds at Centennial Park in Rock Falls, sweeping dirt and salt from the sidewalk. The park is undergoing some renovations and spring cleanup as opening day approaches.

Go to colomatownshipparkdistrict. com for more information.

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STERLING – First Congregational Church members will be taking donations at a meal Thursday for a Sterling man traveling to Mexico on a mission trip.

Chili or chicken noodle soup, corn bread, relishes, and dessert will be served from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the church, 311 Second Ave. Steve Clites, owner of Steve’s Handyman Service, is traveling to Bernal from June 17-25 to help landscape a Christian grade and high school.

To donate food, supplies, or money, call Clites, 815-441-3507, or the church, 815-625-5112.

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ROCKFORD

Jury selected in police shooting trial; opening statements expected today ROCKFORD (AP) – A jury was selected Monday to hear a lawsuit filed against the city of Rockford by a church where police shot and killed an unarmed black man in 2009.

Kingdom Authority International Ministries Church is seeking compensation for emotional distress suffered by children and day care operators who were present when Mark Anthony Barmore was killed. The church also claims it lost revenue after the shooting.

Opening statements are expected today.

The Rev. Melvin Brown told the Rockford Register Star that about 150 children were enrolled at the day care when the shooting occurred, compared with 50 children today.

“This room here has been

empty since the shooting,” said the Rev. Melvin Brown during an interview last week, indicating the church day care’s brightly equipped and decorated preschool room that once accommodated 16 children. “The day of the shooting we lost half of our

kids. This is a room that’s fully ready to go. You got infants, toddlers and preschool. This would be a preschool room and now this room is empty.”

Neither the day care nor the church, which lost about 75 percent of its membership, has ever

recovered, Brown said.

As many as 45 witnesses are expected to testify during the trial at the Winnebago County Criminal Justice Center. The trial is expected to last 1 to 3 weeks.

Rockford Police Department officers Oda Poole

and Stan North on Aug. 24, 2009, chased Barmore into the church and trapped him in a boiler room. A confrontation ensued as Poole and North forced open a door to the boiler room. Barmore was shot at least four times during what North and Poole said was a

struggle for Poole’s firearm.

According to an investigation by the Cook County Integrity Task Force and the state police, a Winnebago County Grand Jury did not indict the officers, and authorities determined the shooting a justified use of force.

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OBITUARIES FUNERAL SERVICES FOR THE WEEK

Rachel J. Clark WESTON, Mo. – Rachel Joy Clark, 39, of Weston, formerly of Sterling and Peoria, passed away peacefully Saturday, March 5, 2016, in Kansas City, Missouri. In the days before her passing, she was surrounded by family and friends in her room, and was remotely lifted up in prayer by the many people – particularly other mothers – that she had so positively impacted in her short time on earth.

Rachel Joy was born Oct. 28, 1976, in Sterling, to Harley (now deceased) and Elizabeth Stauffer. Her surviving brother, John, and his wife, Janet, live in Kansas City.

Rachel Joy’s strong family values drove her to ultimately pull double duty as a stay-at-home mom and homeschooling mother of five children, currently ages 13 to 3 – Isabella, Cosette, Eliana, Adelaide, and Everett. She realized that time is precious and wanted to spend as much time with them as possible while they were young.

Her grit, perseverance, and self-sacrifice were demonstrated every time someone would point out how much easier it might be to pursue a different path, or spend time on her own hobbies, like writing. She responded that this was clearly what she was supposed to be doing and never second-guessed her decision to do so.

Rachel Joy regularly gave words of encouragement to those she encountered and had prayed for years for people who still do not know that she had been praying for them in the background. And there

are those families and mothers that she gave to financially – sometimes sacrificially – that also do not know she was the anonymous donor.

This July 26 would have marked 19 years of marriage to her childhood sweetheart, Brent. Rachel Joy and Brent both enjoy retelling the story of their first interaction when Brent was the new fifthgrader at her school.

During recess, Brent was building a fort when Rachel instructed him how to proceed with the project. Brent replied to the cute but unknown fourth-grader, “You’re not my mother.

Don’t tell me what to do.” Needless to say, they didn’t begin dating until later in their lives. Their combined 29 years of relationship was sadly ended when Rachel waved goodbye with a dimpled smile on her face and turned to join the crowd of angels awaiting her.

The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Thursday, and visitation from 4 to 6 p.m.

Thursday at Northwoods Community Church, 10700 N. Allen Road, Peoria, with the Rev. Cal Rychner officiating. Visitation also will be from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Friday at McDonald Funeral Home, 505 First Ave., Sterling. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m.

Friday at Science Ridge Mennonite Cemetery in Sterling.

Memorials may be directed to a trust for her children at Edward Jones, 2936 Highway K, O’Fallon, MO 63368, Account 99514040-1-2.

Visit mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com to send condolences.

Today’s visitation: Camilla J. “Cammie” Breed of Sterling, 4-8 p.m. at St. John Lutheran Church in Sterling, Today’s funeral: Twila G. “Penny” Steffes of Sterling, 10 a.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Sterling.

Wednesday visitations: Camilla J. “Cammie” Breed of Sterling, 10:15-11:15 a.m. at St. John Lutheran Church in Sterling.

Karen B. Johnson of Polo, memorial visitation, 2 p.m. at Mount Morris Moose Lodge.

Laurel K. Graham of Sterling, gathering of family and friends, 2-4 p.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls.

Wednesday funeral: Camilla J. “Cammie” Breed of Sterling, 11:30 a.m. at St. John Lutheran Church in Sterling.

Thursday visitations: Marjorie A. “Marge” Connell of Franklin Grove, formerly of West Brooklyn, 10-11 a.m. at St. Mary Church in West Brooklyn.

Rachel J. Clark, formerly of Sterling, 4-6 p.m. at Northwoods Community Church in Peoria.

John R. Ballard Sr. of Dixon, 5-6:30 p.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls.

Thursday funerals: Marjorie A. “Marge” Connell of Franklin Grove, formerly of West Brooklyn, 11 a.m. at St. Mary Church in West Brooklyn.

Rachel J. Clark, formerly of

Sterling, 3 p.m. at Northwoods Community Church in Peoria.

John R. Ballard Sr. of Dixon, 6:30 p.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls.

Friday visitations: Rachel J. Clark, formerly of Sterling, 9-10:30 a.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Sterling.

Sharon Schmitt, of Rock Falls, 5-7 p.m. at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church.

Saturday visitations: Marjorie L. Schultz, formerly of Ohio, times of sharing, 9-10 a.m. at Garland Funeral Home in Walnut and 3:30-4 p.m. at Christ United Methodist Church in Rockford.

Stanley M. “Stan” Adams of Peoria, noon-1 p.m. at Union Church in Brimfield.

Saturday funerals: Sharon Schmitt of Rock Falls, 10 a.m. at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church.

Marjorie L. Schultz, formerly of Ohio, celebrations of life, 10 a.m. at Garland Funeral Home in Walnut and 4 p.m. at Christ United Methodist Church in Rockford.

Diane K. Fane of Aurora, noon celebration of life luncheon for family and friends at Loveland Community House in Dixon.

Stanley M. “Stan” Adams of Peoria, 1 p.m. celebration of life at Union Church in Brimfield.

Lita Delgado-McCollum of Phoenix, 2:30 p.m. memorial service at Rock River Christian Center in Rock Falls.

Karen B. Johnson POLO – Karen Blanche Hendrickson Johnson, 71, went home, healed and whole, to be with Jesus Christ on Friday, March 4, 2016. She passed away at Serenity Hospice & Home in Oregon after a long bout with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Karen was born March 10, 1944, in DeKalb, the daughter of Lester and Dorothy (Cline) Hendrickson. She was a was loyal member of Mount Morris Moose Lodge for many years, holding several offices, including most recently, senior regent. She enjoyed doing crossword puzzles, cryptograms, and Sudokus in the daily newspapers.

As a devoted mother, she was loved by many, and touched the lives of everyone she came in contact with. She never missed one of her kids’ sporting events, even stepping in to coach baseball for her sons when no one else would. Even though she had only four biological children, doz-

Marjorie A. ‘Marge’ Connell FRANKLIN GROVE – Marjorie A.”Marge” Connell, 91, of Franklin Grove, formerly of West Brooklyn, died Saturday, March 5, 2016, at Franklin Grove Living and Rehabilitation Center. She helped farm with her husband until they retired.

Marge was born Feb. 7, 1925, in Decatur, the daughter of Harry Francis and Corinne (Longenbaugh) Duffy. She married Charles Connell in October 1974, in Sterling.

He preceded her in death on March 1, 2014. She was a member of St. Mary Church in West Brooklyn.

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ens more called her “Mom” throughout the years. She also enjoyed attending her grandchildren’s sporting, church, and school events.

Karen is survived by her loving husband of 42 years, Roger Johnson of Polo; sons, Kevin (Jane) Stivers of Winnebago, Doug Stivers of Polo, and Tony (Renee) Stivers of Buffalo, Iowa; daughter, Teri (Vernon) McGuire of Tucson, Arizona; and stepsons, Roger (Nena) Dorre of Tinley Park and Noble (Lucy) Dorre of Mesa, Arizona. She was a proud grandma to 19 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Leo and Robert Hendrickson; and sister, Lois Johnson.

A memorial visitation will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Mount Morris Moose Lodge. Burial will be at Union Cemetery in Lee. Finch Funeral Home in Mount Morris is handling arrangements.

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Survivors include one brother, James Duffy of Bradenton, Florida, and two nieces.

She also was preceded in death by her parents.

Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday, and the funeral at 11 a.m.

Thursday at St. Mary Church in West Brooklyn, with the Rev. Randy Fronek officiating. Burial will be at Restland Cemetery in Mendota. Schwarz Paul D. ‘P.D’ Palmer Funeral Home in Mendota is handling arrangeELIZABETH – Paul Dayton “P.D.” Palmer, 67, of Elizments. abeth, died Friday, March 4, 2016, at the University of Memorials may directed Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, Iowa. to a charity of the donor’s Law-Jones Funeral Home in Elizabeth handled choice. arrangements.

ROCKFORD – Marjorie LuRene Moodie Schultz, 95, of Rockford, formerly of Ohio, died Saturday, Feb. 27, 2016, at Wesley Willows Nursing Home in Rockford.

Marjorie was born Dec. 27, 1920, at home in Wyanet, to Herbert A. and Barbara Edith (Kolp) Moodie. She was united in marriage to LeRoy Erwin Schultz on July 13, 1939, in Burlington, Iowa. They resided in Ohio, where LeRoy farmed and shared a trucking business with his brother. Marjorie kept the books for the farm operation, and volunteered at church and in the community, sharing God’s love daily.

Marjorie also was highly energetic, learning to swim at 70, and riding an alpine slide down a Colorado mountain at 75 years, with her sister, who was 87. She had an amazing love for her family and loved ones.

Everyone who ever knew her experienced or felt her Christianity through the love she so openly shared with everyone she knew, whether family, friend, or anyone she crossed paths with. Her family appreciates the loving care of the Wesley Willows staff and Visiting Nurses Hospice.

She is survived by two sons, Richard (Judy) Schultz and James LaVerne (Sharon) Schul-

tz; five grandchildren, Darcy (Michael) Wilson, Deanna (Kyle) Murray, Brian Szuda, Mark Szuda, and Spencer (Stacey) Szuda; and eight greatgrandchildren, Jakob and Abbey Wilson, Elaina and Kyra Murray, and Kristin, Austin, Brayden, and Cody Szuda.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; one son, Keith Lowell; one sister, Berniece Brooks; and one brother, Lee Laverne Moodie.

A time of sharing will be from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday, and a celebration of life at 10 a.m. Saturday at Garland Funeral Home, 14733 state Highway 92, Walnut. A time of sharing also will be from 3:30 to 4 p.m.

Saturday, and a celebration of life at 4 p.m. Saturday at Christ United Methodist Church, 4509 Highcrest Road, Rockford, IL 61107. Cremation rites have been accorded.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Christ United Methodist Church; Wesley Willows Good Samaritan Endowment Fund 4141 N. Rockton Ave., Rockford, IL 61107; or Illinois Valley Center for Independent Living, 18 Gunia Drive, No. 1, LaSalle, IL 61301.

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John R. Ballard Sr. DIXON – John R. Ballard Sr., 81, of Dixon, died Sunday, March 6, 2016, at his home.

John was born June 5, 1934, in Wittier, California. He served in the Army during the Korean War, where he was severely injured. John always was busy doing something, such as working around the house, having coffee at McDonald’s, or helping a friend.

Survivors include his son, John (Donna) Ballard Jr. of Dixon; three daughters, Lori (Robert) Montgomery of Joplin, Missouri, Fallon (Dolan) Motes of Nelson, and Elizabeth (Dan) Quintana-Titius of Carthage, Missouri; one sister, Dorothy Ohai of California; 15 grandchildren, Timothy, Felicia, Mat-

thew, Belinda, Mark, Eric, Bohdi, Anthony, Damian, Lucas, Kayla, Shya, Savanna, Jazmine, and Breanna; and 12 great-grandchildren, Isacc, Hope, Justice, Skye, Aric, Emily, Madison, Liam, Michael, Levi, Zander, and Trinity.

He was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers, Robert, Rial, Lee Jr., Doran, and Richard; and one sister, Betty.

Visitation will be from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, and the funeral, with military honors, at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls.

A memorial has been established.

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IN BRIEF Memorial planned at Eureka College EUREKA (AP) – The president of Ronald Reagan’s alma mater, Eureka College, says the Illinois school will have a public memorial for Nancy Reagan.

Eureka College President David Arnold called the late first lady “a terrific woman.”

Ronald Reagan graduated from Eureka College in 1932. The (Bloomington) Pantagraph reported Nancy Reagan visited the college seven times between 1967 and 1992. Later in her life, college officials went to visit her in California.

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Arnold presented her with an honorary doctor of humane letters degree at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in California in April 2009. The degree was to honor her charitable work, including awareness of Alzheimer’s disease.

Nancy Reagan died on Sunday of congestive heart failure at her home in Los Angeles. She was 94.

Eureka College is about 20 miles east of Peoria.

County have identified three people killed in a one-vehicle crash on U.S. 20 as members of a family from Freeport.

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announced Sunday that Delilah Cleveland, 41, Darryl Cleveland, 16, and Jonathan White, 19, died in the crash.

He said Delilah Cleveland was the mother of both Darryl Cleveland, a sophomore

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LOS ANGELES – Nancy Reagan will be buried next to her husband Friday during a private funeral at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, officials announced Monday.

The library also announced the public will have a chance to pay their last respects before the funeral.

“Mrs. Reagan will lie in repose at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library on Wednesday, March 9 from 1 to 7 p.m. and also on Thursday, March 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.,” the library said in a news release.

On Sunday, some people who had heard of her death came to pay their

inspired by Nancy Reagan’s strength after her husband’s death.

“It really gave me strength just knowing how she would come to all the events, and I’m sure it wasn’t easy,” she said.

Melissa Giller, a spokeswoman for the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation & Library, said the library would remain closed until the day after the former first lady’s funeral.

Giller said Nancy Reagan had been an active board member up to the time of her death, and had written to the pope and archdiocese to ask for support for the library’s latest exhibit on

respects outside the library’s entrance, in Simi Valley, about 45 miles Nancy northwest Reagan of downtown Los Angeles.

Julia Berman, 62, of Westlake Village, said she admired Nancy Reagan’s “elegance and social graces.”

“She wore that Reagan red so well,” Berman said.

She recalled the Reagan years as a “golden age” for the country and the couple as consummate Californians.

And as a widow herself, Berman said she was

the Vatican, which had been scheduled to open Sunday.

“She’s really been the guiding force of the Reagan library for probably the past 15 years,” Giller said.

The former first lady used to visit the library six to 10 times a year, Giller said. In recent years, as travel became more difficult, she had continued to travel there every June on the anniversary of her husband’s death.

John Heubusch, executive director of the Reagan library and foundation, described Nancy Reagan’s death as “the end of an era,” both for the library and the nation.

Mayor: Let’s research trail plan PARK PLAN

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“I am voting no to transfer ownership and control of the parks to the city,” Aurand added, “I’m asking the citizens of Dixon to also vote no on March 15.”

The referendum, which was initiated by city officials, will ask voters whether the ownership, control and financial responsibility of the parks and recreation system should be transferred from the park district to the city.

The measure is not binding; it simply gives voters the chance to weigh in on the matter without any action being taken.

“I like the idea of collaboration, but to actually say transfer ownership without a plan is where I’m getting lost,” said Aurand, who is a member of the Friends of the Park, a group of residents who support the district.

“If we would have a plan for us to vote on that both the city and park district collaborated on, this is what we believe is in the best interest, what would actually be good

the Dixon City Council and the Lee County Board.

Arellano said he loves the idea, but he wants to learn about the pros and cons of the plan, particularly public safety.

“Up in Wisconsin, it’s more of a culture, where here, it’s more of a learning process. We want to make sure things happen smoothly,” he said. “You have to look at liability and public safety issues, especially if they will be on city streets.”

To do that, Arellano wants business owners, police officers, and other public safety personnel to take a look at the issue.

He also wants to take a closer look at the economic impact of the trail coming to Dixon, along with the culture and destination aspects of the idea.

“If we are going to do this, how can we do it in such a way that we are maximizing the impact for our residents so people are making Dixon a destination?” he said.

Councilman Mike Venier said having UTVs in Dixon could take some getting used to.

“Participation in this will be a culture shock

for Dixon as a whole.”

Mayor Li Arellano Jr. told Aurand there will be a plan in place.

“This is not something that if it passes, it will happen,” Arellano said.

“We will use this as an impetus to study together with the park district.

The last time this was looked at was over a half century ago. There will be a plan, and this is just the first step in a multiyear process.”

Joe Stengel Trail Arellano also discussed a plan to extend a trail through Dixon.

Dixon resident Mark Imfeld is pushing a proposal that could bring the Joe Stengel Trail into the city and beyond, ultimately to Wisconsin.

Currently, the trail runs from Woosung to Judson Road just south of Polo.

Imfeld’s plan is to have it circle through Dixon and then make its way to Monroe, Wisconsin, about 60 miles north, something he says would be a big draw for CUV and utility task vehicle riders, and other trail enthusiasts.

In order for it to come through Dixon, it would have to be approved by

to our community,” he said. “They always reference Wisconsin, and that is already part of their DNA.” Councilman Chris Bishop said he would like to see a drawing of the trail map before making any decisions.

“For my own personal view, I’d love to see a map of what we are talking about so I can know more,” he said.

Owners have tentative plans to bring yogurt shop to Dixon, too FROYO

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“Heavy construction” of the Rock Falls store is underway, Arellano said.

He declined to say when the shop will open, but he indicated a May opening in a response to a commenter on Liandro busiArellano Jr. t h e ness’ Facebook page. Business partner Jeremy Englund is a co-owner.

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The concept was announced in April, but the work has been delayed because of his mayoral duties in Dixon, Arellano said.

“I liked the FroYo business model because it is a fun, healthier treat that has become very popular

around the country,” he said in a Twitter message.

“The Sauk Valley should have the same fun variety that can be found elsewhere.

“Part of what makes being a business owner fulfilling is bringing new takes and new concepts into my community. Plus, I thought it would match up well with Jimmy John’s,” he said.

“And we’re planning on getting spoons that change color wherever they touch the frozen treats,” Arellano added.

They also have tentative plans to expand to downtown Dixon, Englund has said.

Councilman: ‘I hope you don’t hold up the trail for the kids’ TRAIL

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A council member reminded Porter that the trail was a park district project.

“I hope you don’t hold up the trail for the kids, because this is not a city project,” Alderman John Stauter said.

Porter said it was the city that was holding up the project, not the church, but city officials said the easement isn’t necessarily tied to the church’s debt with the city.

“You can give the park district the easement, and the debt swap can be a separate issue,” Mayor Skip Lee said.

Shumard said the park district could also negotiate the easement with the church.

However, time to negotiate is a luxury the park district doesn’t have.

The Illinois Department of Transportation, as administrators of the grant, do the construction bidding. The park district needed the easement in time to get on IDOT’s April bid docket.

The city, during a special council meeting Feb. 22, granted an easement to the park district that was needed before work could begin this summer.

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Abiding Word, at 806 E. Lynn Blvd., however, owns about 5 acres of land along the trail path.

The council on Feb. 16 approved a resolution that called for the church to cede the property to the city in lieu of $53,740 the church owed the city for participation in a stormwater retention basin project planned in the area.

The park district was awarded two federal grants through the Safe Routes to Schools program. The first grant, for $217,151, was awarded in 2009, and the second, for $244,230, was announced in 2012. The money is administered through the Illinois Department of Transportation.

Plans call for the path to eventually extend from Challand Middle School to Franklin Elementary School.

Shumard said that if the easement isn’t secured this week, the trail will at the very least be delayed for further engineering needed to use the right of way behind the curb.

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Rauner-Madigan feud nears a climax Uncertain how election results will impact state budget impasse “How do they sleep at night?”

It’s a question I’m asked a lot these days. The inquirers always wonder how Gov. Bruce Rauner, House Speaker Michael Madigan, and their more full-throated enablers on both sides can live with themselves as they watch big chunks of the state government’s responsibilities crumble before their very eyes during the months-long governmental impasse.

As far as I can tell, they’re sleeping pretty well. And both sides appear to be using almost the exact same coping strategies.

Gov. Rauner and his crew say they’re horribly upset that Illinois doesn’t yet have a budget, but it’s all being stopped by one man, Speaker Madigan.

Until Madigan and the legislators he controls decide to compromise, there’s nothing Rauner can do, they say. Simple.

Move along.

Speaker Madigan and

his crew have been saying for months that Rauner is operating in the extreme by demanding nonbudgetary items that go against core Democratic principles. Until Rauner changes course, they say, there’s nothing Madigan can do. Simple. Move along.

Both men also see the key to a solution in the rank-and-file membership of the other party.

Rauner repeatedly insists, without offering evidence, that several rank-and-file legislative Democrats are ready to stand against Madigan.

The governor seems to truly believe that he’s not far away from breaking this thing wide open, despite the shunning of state Rep. Ken Dunkin by his fellow House Democrats for openly siding with Rauner and the fortune being spent in a primary to tar and feather Dunkin, who dared stand up to Madigan and the unions.

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Madigan, for his part, believes that a big key to solving this crisis is to continue putting pressure on House Republicans – forcing them to take the worst votes possible, like standing against college MAP grants for impoverished students.

HE DID IT AGAIN last week by forcing an override motion on a vetoed MAP grant appropriations bill. Madigan rightly notes that the Republicans have cracked before and forced Rauner to relent on funding for child care, local governments, etc.

All he has to do is wait them out, even though there’s that little problem of state Sen. Sam McCann being shunned by his fel-

low Senate Republicans and the fortune being spent in the primary to tar and feather McCann, who dared to stand with the unions and against the governor.

Rauner and Madigan are also portraying each other as almost the embodiment of evil in their respective proxy campaigns. The imagery is ugly on both sides.

Both men are also employing anti-Chicago rhetoric, with Rauner demanding a state takeover of the city’s schools and swearing off a bailout. For their part, Madigan and his suburban and Democratic members claim Rauner’s proposed school takeover idea is actually a state bailout, and they strongly oppose sending money to the big, bad city at the expense of their own districts.

In the meantime, Chicago’s school system was forced last month to borrow hundreds of millions of dollars at usurious interest rates just to keep its doors open during the impasse. Chicago State University accelerated its

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Rape crisis centers are closing, homeless teens can’t get help, and drug treatment programs are going out of business. And yet, there’s no end in sight.

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spring semester in order to limp through the academic year and has sent layoff notices to every one of its 900 employees.

Western Illinois University just announced layoffs and cuts. Eastern Illinois University’s bond rating was just downgraded to junk status. Northern and Northeastern Illinois universities were both downgraded to one notch above junk.

Rape crisis centers are closing, homeless teens can’t get help, and drug treatment programs are going out of business.

And yet, there’s no end

in sight. Senate President John Cullerton has tried to play mediator, but that’s going nowhere as long as Madigan is dealing with his own Democratic primary opponent who’s funded mainly by Rauner’s supporters, and as long as Rauner is fully engaged in GOP primaries around the state.

PRIMARY DAY IS March 15. Both sides are seemingly trying to demonstrate to the other that their actions can have real electoral consequences.

So, on March 16, we might know whether a truce can be called long enough to fix at least some of these problems.

But Madigan doesn’t easily forget attacks like these, nor does he cotton to outsiders meddling in his and his members’ primaries. And the governor seems committed to win at all costs.

Plus, I’ve learned over the years to always bet on nothing when it comes to getting something done in Illinois. It’s the historically smart play, and you’re only wrong once.

THE READER’S VOICE

Vote yes for public safety referendum

Vote no to proposed tax increase

BOB THOMPSON Dixon

LEON GITTLESON Ashton

Please consider supporting the public safety referendum in Lee County.

This measure is vital to make essential improvements to our county detention facilities. By acting now, we will avoid increased costs for what is an inevitable construction of new facilities sometime in the future.

We have an obligation to house inmates safely and protect those who guard them. With a lack of state funding, treatment of the mentally ill has become a local issue. Unfortunately, treatment is often occurring at an outdated detention facility – never built with the mentally ill in mind.

These unfortunate individuals don’t typically have a criminal mindset but suffer due to their mental health and sometimes break laws because of this. We currently have nothing resembling an adequate cell for someone mentally ill capable of harming oneself or others.

I hope Lee County residents can share in their empathy for the struggles of these individuals.

Finally, the sheriff’s department administration is housed under the jail and has experienced severe issues relating to leaks from the plumbing and the roof. This places at risk costly equipment as well as vital evidence, which can both incriminate and exonerate the accused.

Vote “yes” for the sales tax increase in the public safety referendum.

Note to readers: Bob Thompson is the Lee County public defender.

I have been concerned about the proposed tax increase for a new Lee County Jail.

First, for me, even though they said they would decrease the tax from 1 percent to .5 percent, if it is passed, I do not trust them, as it leaves the door open for them to add the .5 percent back on anytime they feel like it.

They can do this without the voters’ permission, as the proposal already approves it to be the full 1 percent if passed. I would say vote it down and let them put it on the ballot in November using the .5 percent they say is needed and let the voters decide then. That would eliminate this problem.

I have a problem with those in charge letting the buildings get in such bad shape that it costs more to fix up and bring it up to code than to build a new one. If things are fixed right when they need to be, they would not need to build a new one. This jail and some schools are good examples of this.

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sports complex in Vaile Park with a refurbished indoor Veterans Memorial Pool attached. Our schools receive soccer fields, ball fields, parking and practice fields we desperately need adjacent to a no-longer landlocked high school, and our city receives upgraded parks.

Misinformation shut down your Veterans Memorial Pool, your skate park and your golf course.

The park district has put rocks in Page Park, threatened to hire Chicago lawyers to sue Dixon over mowing ordinances, installed curbs slashing high school parking, and the list continues.

The park district has a history of not cooperating with others. They’re incapable of running our children’s recreational programs; that’s done by volunteer organizations.

They do, however, profit from them by charging outrageous fees.

The park board rubber stamps the limited misinformation the board receives to arrive at a predetermined conclusion.

Dixon city and schools have professional people running our affairs capable of everything the district does. The park district is simply an outdated, expensive duplication of service.

Time to change Elect Downey Dixon Park attorney District status state’s RON POTTHOFF STEVE CECCHETTI Dixon

It’s time for change.

Start thinking outside the box and do more with tax money we already have, instead of repeatedly raising taxes.

Dissolving the park district between Dixon city and schools allows reallocating existing tax funds to finance a new

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I’ve recently retired from a 42-year career in local law enforcement. Nineteen of those years were as chief of police.

In 1974, I went to police basic training with Lee County state’s attorney candidate Michael Downey. We worked together closely during his time with the department.

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We were partners for 2 years in an unmarked nighttime squad. We’ve kept in touch over the years. I know him well.

I’ve seen Mike in stressful situations. He’s always acted swiftly, decisively and judiciously, with sensitivity and compassion when needed. He has a knack for investigation, asking the right questions to reach the right decision.

After about 8 years, Mike took the brave leap of leaving a comfortable career in law enforcement for unknown challenges of law school – an obvious desire to increase his knowledge of the law and apply it more deeply.

He’s become a successful Lee County attorney with more than 30 years of experience.

What qualities in Mike Downey have I observed over 42 years? Quick thinking under stress, decisiveness, fair judgement, compassion, sensitivity, fortitude, and the desire to best serve the law.

I strongly urge you to consider these qualities in Michael Downey and his experience when you make your choice for Lee County state’s attorney.

The deadline to submit election-related letters to the editor is noon today. wrong. Matt is an attorney who not only knows the law, but will also take the time to answer the question.

Matt is not only a friend, he has proved to be one of our most respected and talented attorneys.

He tirelessly fights for the victim and aggressively prosecutes the offender.

You may have noticed the law enforcement community collaboration in Lee County.

Matt has contributed to bringing this community of law enforcement agencies together. I look forward to seeing Matt take a leadership role within our community, improving partnerships, and expanding the prosecution of those who commit crimes. Matt is dedicated to the protection of Lee County.

I believe I can speak for our law enforcement community; Matt Klahn is the best candidate for Lee County state’s attorney.

Vote Klahn for Vote Klahn for state’s attorney state’s attorney JULIE ALLESEE DAVID GLESSNER Dixon

I met Matt Klahn 3 years ago during a meeting for a homicide trial. In that meeting, I was having a debate concerning a legal matter about the trial.

Matt stood up, quoting law, solved the issue, and ended our debate.

I tell this story, not because Matt quoted law, but because he came to me a few days later with the case law and an explanation of why I was

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I would like to take this opportunity to offer my support to Matt Klahn in his quest to become Lee County state’s attorney.

I have known Matt since he was a young boy growing up in Camanche, Iowa. He followed his dream of going to the University of Iowa and then on to Creighton Law School.

Matt has always been a leader. He has been active in his community and a

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husband and father to two beautiful little girls. He will be an asset as the Lee County state’s attorney.

As in his previous business, he will be an honorable attorney who will be tough, and at the same time, compassionate, but a fair litigator.

He has done a credible job as the assistant Lee County state’s attorney, and he will continue that same tenacious oversight when elected to state’s attorney.

Please support Matt’s quest to become the next state’s attorney for Lee County. He brings to citizens the highest standard of professional and personal integrity.

Vote Cook for Ogle clerk MITCH MONTGOMERY Rochelle

Laura Cook has worked as chief deputy clerk side by side with current Ogle County Clerk and Recorder Rebecca Huntley for the past 17 years, running the clerk and recorder’s office smoothly, efficiently, and costeffectively.

One of her opponents, if elected, has an ill-conceived plan to cut staff, which would jeopardize the integrity of the office and eliminate vital checks and balances.

Laura Cook, with her many years of experience, knowledge, and sound judgment, is the most trusted and best qualified person for the job.

I’ll proudly cast my vote for Laura Cook on Tuesday, March 15.

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Paying bills isn’t what floats his boat Dear Abby, I need some relationship advice. How do you handle household expenses with a partner?

My boyfriend and I have been in a relationship for 10 years. In all this time, he has never once split any of the expenses with me. I pay for everything. He does buy groceries, although not all of them. He also helps around the house and with my daughter.

If I bring up the issue of sharing expenses, it turns into a fight. He says he’s “sorry” he doesn’t make enough money. Then he says all that matters to me is money and threatens to move out.

I feel completely taken

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

advantage of because he does have the money to make $300-plus monthly payments for his new boat that’s sitting in my garage. To me it’s all about priorities. I would like a new car, but I have other monthly bills to pay.

Is it just me, or is this unfair?

– Up to Here With it in South Dakota Dear Up to Here, It’s not just you. You have been carrying the lion’s share of the load.

But unless you are finally ready to insist upon a new arrangement with this man – who has had it pretty good for the last 10 years – nothing will change.

It’s time to ask yourself whether what he does contribute – on every level – is enough to satisfy you.

If it isn’t, be prepared to tell him you need to find an equal partner, and if he’s unwilling to be that person, he should move.

Dear Abby, Four years ago, I had major affection for a man.

We talked every chance we could. We arranged times we could sit together and just talk. There was lots of flirting, eye contact, and this overwhelming feeling of bliss .

The problem was he was married. Once I realized it, I was devastated because I understood what I wanted could never be. I feel so lost. I’m now considering going to counseling.

I still hear from others that he mentions me or says he misses me, but this is old news. Now there’s someone else, and it’s the same problem – just a different setting.

I feel so guilty for crush-

SUPPORT GROUPS, CLUBS AND SERVICES Wednesday, March 9 Women, infants and children clinic; and family planning services, 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. Rock River Center Board meeting, 7:30 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252.

Blood pressure screenings, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Whiteside County Health Department, 1300 W. Second St., Rock Falls, 815626-2230.

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

Henry Pratt Retiree breakfast, 9 a.m., Red Apple, 1130 Franklin Grove Road, Dixon.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., women’s group; noon; 3:30 p.m.; 7 p.m., Bazaar Americana, 609 W. Third St., Sterling.

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

Representative from Rock River Center in Oregon, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-562-5050.

Blood pressure check, 10-11 a.m., Morningside of Sterling, 2705 Ave. E, 815-5642145.

American Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 112 W. Second St., Rock Falls.

Appointments: 815-625-0382.

Blood pressure checks, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-2882117.

Memory tips presentation, 10:30 a.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

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. BorgWarner retiree lunch, 11:30 a.m., River’s Edge Inn, 2303 W. First St., Dixon.

Lunch and Learn, noon, Home of Hope Cancer Wellness Center, 1637 Plock Road, Dixon, 815-288-4673.

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

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

Lee County Welfare Council, noon, Mr. Tequila, 844 N. Galena Ave., Dixon.

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

Sauk Valley Alcoholics Anonymous Group, noon, open; 7 p.m., open, Big Book, back door, 1503 First Ave., Suite D, Rock Falls.

Book Club, 12:30 p.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252.

Free blood pressure check, 1-3 p.m., Amboy Healthcare

and Rehabilitation Center, 15 W. Wasson Road, Amboy, 815857-2550.

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

Milledgeville Woman’s Club, 1:30 p.m., Milledgeville Public Library, 18 W. Fifth St. Alcoholics Anonymous, 1:30 p.m., open, St. Patrick Community Center, 903 N. Caron Road, Rochelle.

Women’s Support Group, 5-6:30 p.m., Choices Domestic Violence Program office, 114 W. Market St., Mount Carroll.

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

Pearl, a self-esteem support group of the YWCA Domestic Violence Program, 6 p.m., 815-625-0333.

Sauk Valley Gold Wing Riders, 6 p.m. dinner, 7 p.m. meeting, Rock Falls Candlelight, 2200 First Ave., 815-625-6763.

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

AMVETS 123, 7 p.m., VFW Post, 1560 Franklin Grove Road, Dixon.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., open, Immanuel Lutheran Church, 960 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.

Narcotics Anonymous, 7:15 p.m., open, 406 W. Second St., Dixon, dixonareana@ gmail.com.

Northern Illinois Divers Association, 7:30 p.m., Angelo’s II, 2525 E. Lincolnway, Sterling.

Northern Illinois Star Gazers meeting, 7:30 p.m., Room 3G12, biology lab, Sauk Valley Community College, 173 state Route 2, Dixon, 815-288-2852.

Rock River Grange, 7:30 p.m., Masonic Lodge, 1409 N. Galena Ave., Dixon, 815-9731490.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., closed, Polo Town Hall, 117 N. Franklin Ave. Thursday, March 10 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.

Abuse Changing team, 815625-0338.

Twin City Sunrise Rotary, 7 a.m., Ryberg Auditorium, CGH Medical Center, 100 E. LeFevre Road, Sterling.

Rock River Center Board meeting, 7:30 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252.

Blood pressure screenings, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Whiteside County Health Department, 1300 W. Second St., Rock Falls, 815626-2230.

Blood pressure screenings, 8-9 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-562-5050.

TOPS IL 1426, 8:30-9 a.m. weigh-in, meeting at 9 a.m., Coloma Homes, 401 W. 18th St., Rock Falls.

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Education Cooperative preschool screenings for Eastland school district, 8:30 a.m.1 p.m. and 3-6 p.m., Lanark United Methodist Church, 405 E. Locust St., 815-864-2300.

Free blood pressure clinic, 8:30-9:30 a.m., The Eureka Inn, 110 E. Third St., Prophetstown.

TOPS IL 825, 9-10 a.m. weigh-in, meeting at 10 a.m., Coventry Activity Center, 612 St. Mary’s Road, Sterling, 815626-0034.

Food clinics, 9:30 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle. Appointments: 815-562-5050.

Rules of the Road class, 9:30 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-562-5050.

Dementia Support Group, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Morningside of Sterling, 2705 Ave. E, 815622-2800.

Free blood pressure check, 10-11:30 a.m., Oregon Living & Rehab Center, 811 S. 10th St. Caregiver Support and Education Group, noon, St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, 703 Third Ave., Sterling, 815626-7333, ext. 317.

Alcoholics Anonymous Gratitude Group, noon, Big Book, closed; 6 p.m. literature, open, lower level, Loveland Community House, 513 W. Second St., Dixon.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, closed; 7 p.m., closed, step, Bazaar Americana, 609 W. Third St., Sterling.

Sauk Valley Alcoholics Anonymous Group, noon, open, 12x1212; 7 p.m., closed, 12x12, back door, 1503 First Ave., Suite D, Rock Falls.

Hearing aid clean and check, 12:30-1:30 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

Chair exercises, 1 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

KSB Parkinson’s Disease Support Group, 1-2:30 p.m., second floor, Town Square Centre, 102 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon.

Care For the Caregiver Group, 2 p.m., Home of Hope Cancer Wellness Center, 1637 Plock Road, Dixon, 815-2884673.

American Red Cross blood drive, 2-7 p.m., Tampico United Methodist Church, 202 Lincoln St. Appointments: 800-7332767.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, 2:30 p.m., closed, clearance required, BAAbble on for Life Prison Group, 815-973-6150.

Free Naturalization/Immigration Services, 3-5 p.m., Room 1E08, Sauk Valley Community College, 173 state Route 2, Dixon, 309-736-7727.

Alzheimer’s Support Group, 3:30 p.m., Terrace Conference Room, Pinecrest Manor, 414 S. Wesley Ave., Mount Morris, 815-734-9069.

Narcotics Anonymous, 3 p.m., 2611 Woodlawn Road, Sterling, 815-625-0013.

Al-Anon-Alateen, 4 p.m., Wesley Chapel Annex, 200 S. Hickory St., Shannon.

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ing on unattainable men.

What’s wrong with me?

Why can’t I like someone who is available? I’ve liked guys my own age before, and ones who were single, but there’s something exciting about older unavailable men.

I don’t want to feel this way, but I know that when I try to fight these feelings they just become stronger.

I won’t act on them, but I wish I could change them.

How can I? – Feeling Guilty in Ohio Dear Feeling Guilty, The quickest way to do that would be to talk about these feelings with a licensed mental health professional. When you do, be prepared to touch

on all of your relationships with men, including your father – who is usually the first “unattainable” man with whom a little girl falls in love. I am pretty sure you will find that conversation illuminating.

Once you understand your feelings, it might be easier for you to find a man who is truly available – if a relationship beyond a mad flirtation is what you really want, that is.

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 DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

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Alzheimer’s Support Group, 5 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Whiteside County Chapter 31115, 5:30 p.m., Our Savior Lutheran Church, 21491 Hazel Road, Morrison.

Nar-Anon, 5:30 p.m., open, 406 W. Second St., Dixon, dixonareana@gmail.com.

Speak Boldly Toastmasters, 6 p.m., Sterling Public Library, 102 W. Third St., 815-6267650.

Ladies of the Elks, 6:15 p.m., Wagon Wheel, 1711 W. Fourth St., Sterling.

TOPS, 6:30 p.m., Rock Falls United Methodist Church, 210 Fourth Ave., 815- 625-0431.

Sons of American Legion Post 12, 6:30 p.m., 1120 W. First St., Dixon, 815-284-2003.

40&8 Promenade, 7 p.m., American Legion Post 12, 1120 W. First St., Dixon, 815-2842003.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., open, back door, 701 First Ave., Suite A, Rock Falls.

PEO Sisterhood Chapter KM, 7 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 110 E. Third St., Dixon.

40&8 Promenade, 7 p.m., American Legion Post 12, 1120 W. First St., Dixon, 815-2842003.

Al-Anon-Alateen, 7 p.m., St. John Lutheran Church, 703 Third Ave., Sterling.

Sterling Optimist Club, 7 p.m., Candlelight Inn, 2907 N. Locust St. Whiteside County Natural Area Guardians, 7 p.m., Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison St., Morrison, 815-772-3811.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., closed, and Al-AnonAlateen, 7 p.m., United Methodist Church, 709 Fourth Ave., Rochelle.

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

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7:30 p.m., closed, Church of St. Anne, 401 N. Cherry St., Morrison.

Rock River Valley Barbershop Chorus practice, 7 p.m., Rock Falls Community Building, 603 W. 10th St., 815-6261574.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., closed, United Steelworkers, 502 Woodburn Ave., Sterling.

Kimmel will return as host of Emmy Awards Tribune News Service

Jimmy Kimmel will return to the stage of the Microsoft Theater as host of the 68th Primetime Emmy Awards, ABC has announced.

Kimmel previously hosted the Emmy Awards for ABC in 2012, the last time the network featured the broadcast.

New president of ABC Entertainment Channing Dungey had nothing but the highest praise for Kimmel in a statement from the network released Monday, saying, “Jimmy Kimmel is the consummate showman. With [him] at the helm, expect

to be at the edge of your seat for a bigger, bolder, and better-than-ever Emmy event.”

“I am excited to be hosting the Emmys again,” said the host of long-running ABC latenight talk show “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” of his new side gig, adding, “I have a feeling I’m going to be great.”

In addition to the hosting news, the Television Academy also announced that the Creative Arts Emmy Awards will take place over 2 nights, Sept. 10-11, at the Microsoft Theater.

Nominations for the Primetime Emmys will be announced July 14 and presented Sept. 18 on ABC. Late-night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel will host the Emmy Awards.

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MOVIES ‘Sandman’ loses star and director NEW YORK (AP) – Joseph Gordon-Levitt has dropped out of a movie adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s “Sandman,” saying he and the studio don’t see “eye to eye” on the project.

Joseph Gordon-Levitt In a message posted Saturday on Facebook, Gordon-Levitt said he was pulling out after

several years of development because New Line Cinema has a different idea about “what makes ‘Sandman’ special.”

Gordon-Levitt had been set to direct and star in the DC Comics title.

Gaiman, an executive producer of the film, tweeted that his respect for the actor-director is “undiminished.” The author added that he has little control over the film’s production.

New Line didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment Monday.

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Michaels shows two-suiters easily

Grizzwells by Bill Schorr

When an opponent opens the bidding, and you have at least five cards in two suits, it would be great to tell partner about both of them immediately. This is usually possible with either a Michaels Cue-Bid or the Unusual NoTrump.

The inventor of the Michaels Cue-Bid had unimaginative parents, because his name was Michael Michaels.

But he had an imaginative idea. If an opponent opens one of a minor, an immediate overcall of two of the same minor shows at least 5-5 in the majors.

If the opening bid is in a major, two of that major indicates at least five cards in both the other major and either minor.

In this deal, North shows both majors, with something like 10-plus points. You find the right fit first, then hope to judge the level correctly.

What should South bid over two clubs?

His decision is based on fit and hand strength. Here, the fit is decent, because nine trumps are much better than eight, and two aces are wonderful.

South must jump to at least three spades (and four spades isn’t crazy). To bid only two spades, which might be on a 2-1-5-5 hand, for example, is not nearly enough.

Here, North would controlbid four clubs (to show slam interest with a first-round club control), South would controlbid four diamonds, North would use Roman Key Card Blackwood (for choice), and sign off in six spades when he learns that the spade queen is missing.

South wins the diamond lead, cashes two top trumps (unlucky), then plays on hearts to discard his diamond loser. © 2016 UFS

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ELECTION 2016 | RACE FOR PRESIDENT

ELECTION 2016 | ILLINOIS HOUSE

No late bid by Bloomberg

Obama sides with challenger in state representative race

Billionaire believes move would lead to election of Trump or Cruz NEW YORK (AP) – Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg said Monday that he will not run for president as an independent – a move that would have roiled this year’s already extraordinarily unpredictable presidential campaign.

The billionaire, who has spent months mulling a third-party run, made his decision official through an editorial posted by the Bloomberg View, writing that he believes his candidacy would send the race to the Republican-controlled House of Representatives and would likely lead to the election of Donald Trump or Ted Cruz.

“That is not a risk I can take in good conscience,” Bloomberg wrote.

Bloomberg was blistering in his critique of Trump, currently the GOP front-runner, saying the real estate mogul has run “the most divisive and demagogic presidential campaign I can remember, preying on people’s prejudices and fears.”

He was similarly critical of Cruz, saying the Texas senator’s “pandering on immigration may lack Trump’s rhetorical excess, but it is no less extreme.”

He acknowledged that he and Trump had been on “friendly terms” and that he had twice agreed to be on his reality TV show “The Apprentice.”

Dunkin has broken ranks with Dems on several issues Tribune News Service

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Michael Bloomberg speaks in September 2014 during a visit to Los Angeles for a Citylab event and office visit. Bloomberg said Monday that he will not run for president as an independent.

But the former mayor said that Trump’s campaign “appeals to our worst impulses.”

“We cannot ‘make America great again’ by turning our backs on the values that made us the world’s greatest nation in the first place,” Bloomberg wrote. “I love our country too much to play a role in electing a candidate who would weaken our unity and darken our future – and so I will not enter the race for president of the United States.”

Bloomberg made only an oblique reference Democrats Hillary Clinton or Bernie Sanders and did not endorse a candidate.

The former three-term

mayor – who had indicated he’d have spent $1 billion of his own money on the run – had set a mid-March deadline for his team of advisers to assess the feasibility of mounting a run, believing that waiting longer would imperil his ability to complete the petition process needed to get on the ballots in all 50 states.

He had taken some initial steps, cutting a mock TV ad, preparing to open campaign offices in Texas and North Carolina – states with early ballot access deadlines – and having aides begin to vet possible vice presidential candidates.

Those close to the process said Bloomberg had believed the domi-

nance of Trump among Republicans and the rise of Sanders amid Democrats had opened a centrist lane for a nonideological, pragmatic campaign. But Clinton’s string of recent victories has given her a firm grip on the lead for the Democratic nomination and is blocking Bloomberg’s possible path, aides to the mayor said.

The decision concludes Bloomberg’s third and likely final flirtation with a White House run, a possibility that had grown popular among New York’s business class and, the mayor’s aides had believed, could have resonated with moderates and independents across the nation.

In a rare political move, President Barack Obama has inserted himself in a Democratic state legislative primary race in his home state, backing challenger Juliana Stratton over Rep. Ken Dunkin of Chicago.

In a TV and radio ad, Obama says he learned from his days in Chicago that “follow-through is everything.”

“The people of Chicago deserve leaders who follow through. Juliana Stratton has spent her career serving our community, improving the juvenile justice system and protecting public safety,” Obama says in the TV ad.

“Juliana will fight to get guns off our streets and fight for tougher penalties for violent offenders. I’m Barack Obama. I’m asking you to vote for Democrat Juliana Stratton for state representative,” the ad says.

Stratton is the unionbacked opponent challenging Dunkin, who has been getting campaign help from allies of Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner.

Dunkin has broken ranks with Democrats on several Illinois House votes, denying House Speaker Michael Madigan a 71-vote veto-proof majority.

It is uncommon for a

Juliana Stratton

Ken Dunkin

sitting president to get involved in a primary race of his own party, let alone for Barack a lowly post Obama of state lawmaker. But his involvement shows the intensity of the battle between Rauner and his unionweakening agenda and Democrats and their union allies who hold supermajorities in the Illinois House and Senate.

During a February visit to Springfield, where he served as a state senator, Obama singled out Dunkin, a 13-year lawmaker, in a statehouse speech.

Obama said reaching political compromise across the aisle “doesn’t make me a sellout to my own party.” Dunkin jumped out of his chair and shouted “Yes!” before Obama cut him off.

“We’ll talk later Dunkin.

Sit down,” Obama said as Democrats – and even some Republicans – erupted into wild cheers.

Dunkin later tried to portray Obama’s remark as the president agreeing with him.

WASHINGTON

Two presidential hopefuls rank as least bipartisan senators Tribune News Service

WASHINGTON – Two of the least bipartisan senators in 2015 are running for president in 2016, a reflection of the polarized race playing out across the country.

Presidential hopeful Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., placed last in bipartisan-

ship, followed by Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, according to the Bipartisan Index rankings released Monday for the first session of the 114th Congress.

Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, came in first place for bipartisanship, followed by Sens. Joe Donnelly, D-Ind., and

Mark S. Kirk, R-Ill., in the index released by The Lugar Center, led by former Sen. Richard Lugar, R-Ind., and Georgetown University’s McCourt School of Public Policy The rankings are based on how often members work across party lines, including bill sponsor-

ship and co-sponsorship. A total of 38 senators received a positive score in bipartisanship for 2015, up from 36 in the 113th Congress. Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, is the last of the positive scores in 2015, and Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., starts the negative ratings.

Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., ranked number 28 with a positive score and Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., ranked number 51 with a negative score.

In the lifetime scores of data complied between 1993 and 2014, President Barack Obama had a negative score as senator

and placed 165 out of 227 for bipartisanship. Presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton also had a negative score as senator and placed 156.

This year’s rankings do not include Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., or Minority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev.

COMMUNITY EVENTS Tuesday, March 8 Open pool, open cards, Wii games (call ahead), and computer lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815622-9230.

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.

Kings on Corner cards, 9 a.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815622-9230.

Bingo and doughnuts, 9-10 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-562-5050.

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

Boot Scootin’ Seniors, 9:15 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252.

Sing-a-long with Margo, 9:30 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252.

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

Line dancing, 10-11 a.m., Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-2889236.

Community coffee, 10 a.m.

Oregon Living & Rehab Center, 811 S. 10th St. Sing-a-long with Margo, 10:30 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252.

GE Retired Ladies Luncheon, 11:30 a.m., Manny’s, 305 11th Ave., Fulton, 815-589-2520.

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

Birthday Potluck Lunch, 11:30 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252.

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

Scrabble, 12:30 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center,

1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815622-9230.

Bingo, 12:30 p.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th Ave., Oregon, 815-732-3252.

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

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, 815-622-9230.

Mini spelling bee, 2 p.m., Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-2889236.

Movie, “McFarland,” 2 p.m., Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison St., Morrison, 815-772-7323.

Ogle County GIS Partnership 15th anniversary open house, 2-5:30 p.m., Memorial Hall, third floor, Historical Ogle County Courthouse, 105 S. Fifth St., Oregon.

Bingo, 7 p.m., Sterling Moose Family Center, 2601 E. Lincolnway, 815-625-0354.

Wednesday, March 9 Open pool, open cards, Wii games (call ahead), and computer lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815622-9230.

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, 815288-9236.

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

Wii Bowling and cards, 9 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-562-5050.

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

Kings on Corner cards, 9 a.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815622-9230.

Mexican Train dominoes, 9:30 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815732-3252.

Canasta, 10 a.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

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.

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

Sewing after lunch, noon, Robert Fulton Community Center and Transit Facility, 912 Fourth St., Fulton, 815-589-3925.

Fellowship dinner, noon, St. John Lutheran Church, 803 Paddock Ave., Ashton.

Bingo with the Beukemas, 12:15 p.m., Robert Fulton Community Center and Transit Facility, 912 Fourth St., Fulton, 815-5893925.

Pinochle, 12:30 p.m., Big Room, Whiteside County Senior

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

Men’s cards, 12:30 p.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252.

Bingo, 1 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

Bingo, 1 p.m., Rock Falls American Legion Hall, 712 Fourth Ave. Wii Bowling, 1 p.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252.

Second Wind Entertainers, 1:30 p.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815732-3252.

Community cards, 2 p.m., The Meadows of Franklin Grove, 510 N. State St., 815-456-3000.

Skeet shooting, 2 p.m. until no shooters, Coleta Sportsmen’s Club, the corner of Pilgrim and Blue Goose roads, 815-3362191.

Annual chili supper, 4:306 p.m., Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-288-9236.

Kings Kids Club, 6 p.m., Liberty Baptist Church, 2002 Ninth Ave., Rock Falls, 815-579-1209 or 815-625-4101.

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Verizon to pay $1.4M in FCC settlement ‘Supercookies’ followed customers on Internet without their permission NEW YORK (AP) – Verizon will pay a $1.35 million fine over its “supercookie” that the government said followed phone customers on the Internet without their permission. Verizon will also have to get an explicit “yes” from customers

for some kinds of tracking.

The supercookies landed their name because they were hard, or near-impossible, to block. Verizon uses them to deliver targeted ads to cellphone customers. The company wants to expand its advertising

and media business and bought AOL for its digital ad technology in 2015.

The Federal Communications Commission said Monday that it found that Verizon began using the supercookies with consumers in December 2012, but didn’t disclose the program until October 2014. Verizon updated its privacy policy to disclose the trackers in March

2015 and gave people an option then to opt out.

The FCC settlement says consumers now must opt in to letting Verizon share data with a third party. But for datacollection and sharing within Verizon itself, the company can choose to have customers either opt in or automatically do it and give consumers the option to stop it,

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The New York company has already changed some practices that critics considered most invasive. In an emailed statement, the company said that the FCC settlement recognizes that it had already made adjustments to its ad programs that give consumers more choices.

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Womb recipient grateful for chance at pregnancy Woman must wait at least year to ensure uterus is healthy “From that moment on, I’ve prayed that God would allow me the opportunity to experience pregnancy,” she said. “And here we are today, at the beginning of that journey.”

The woman must wait at least a year to ensure the new uterus is healthy enough to try getting pregnant through in vitro fertilization, using embryos frozen ahead of the operation. To monitor the transplant, she will undergo monthly examinations.

Other countries have tried womb transplants.

Sweden reported the first successful birth in 2014, with a total of five healthy babies from nine transplants so far. The transplant team at the Cleveland Clinic, which has been exploring the possibility of performing uterus transplants for 10 years, trained with the Swedish surgeons.

The hospital has screened more than 250 women to identify 10 who qualify for the clinical trial, those lacking a functional uterus but

with healthy ovaries that produce eggs. They must understand the risks – complications from abdominal surgery, plus the possibility that the transplant will fail – and that it’s experimental.

“We must remember a uterine transplant is not just about a surgery and about moving a uterus from here to there. It’s about having a healthy baby,” said Cleveland Clinic surgeon Dr. Rebecca Flyckt.

One concern, both medically and ethically, is the effect that necessary antirejection drugs have on a developing fetus, the doctors said Monday. Dr. Andreas Tzakis, a transplant surgeon who is leading the study, said many women who’ve had kidney transplants have delivered healthy babies while taking anti-rejection drugs.

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WASHINGTON

Supreme Court upholds gay adoptions across state lines Tribune News Service

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Supreme Court, in a victory for gay rights, ruled Monday that states must honor adoptions by same-sex parents who move across state lines.

Citing the Constitution’s “full faith and credit” clause, the justices in a unanimous opinion rebuked the Alabama Supreme Court for denying a lesbian’s right to visit the three

children she had adopted and raised with her former partner in Georgia.

Last year, a divided Supreme Court said same-sex couples had a constitutional right to marry in every state. But to the surprise of gayrights advocates, the Alabama Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice Roy Moore, said in September that the woman’s adoption decree from Georgia was “void” and

would not be honored.

Without bothering to hear arguments, the justices reversed the Alabama Supreme Court in an opinion that spoke for the full court.

The Alabama ruling “comports neither with Georgia law nor with common sense,” the justices said. “States may not disregard the judgment of a sister state because it disagrees with the reasoning … or deems it to be wrong.”

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Lindsey and her husband, Blake, stand with Cleveland Clinic medical staff as they announce she was the nation’s first uterus transplant patient Monday in Cleveland. Standing with the couple are Ruth M. Farrell (left), M.D., bio-ethicist, Rebecca Flyckt, M.D., OB/GYN surgeon, and Andreas Tzakis, M.D., program director of the Transplant Center.

CLEVELAND (AP) – The recipient of the nation’s first uterus transplant said Monday that she prayed for years to be able to bear a child, and is grateful to the deceased donor’s family and surgeons who’ve given her that chance.

Doctors at the Cleveland Clinic said Monday that the 26-year-old woman is recovering well after receiving the uterus late last month. The experimental surgery is part of a new frontier in transplantation that, if it works, might be an alternative for some of the thousands of women unable to have children because they were born without a uterus or lost it to disease.

The woman, identified only as Lindsey, appeared briefly at a news conference with her husband.

She said she already is a mother to three “beautiful little boys” adopted through foster care and that she was told when she was 16 that she wouldn’t be able to bear children.

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Tuesday, March 8, 2016 Numbers game Dodgers infielder Chase Utley says he is relieved MLB withdrew his two-game suspension for a slide in last year’s NL playoffs that left New York Mets shortstop Ruben Tejada with a broken leg.

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MORRISON | REMEMBERING PAYTON COOK

Morrison mourns death of local teen Cook remembered as good friend with fun sense of humor

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everybody with that sense of humor and easygoing nature that he had,” said the eighth-year coach, who also had Cook in a biology class The Morrison community is in mournas well as in homeroom. “He ing following the weekend death of junior definitely fit in well with the Payton Cook. football team and the stuCook, 17, died late Saturday night in a Payton dent body.” one-car crash in rural Morrison. Two pasCook On Monday, the Morrison Morrison sengers were also injured. Cook played junior High School students honfootball and ran track for the Mustangs. ored their classmate with a Football coach Cory Bielema and his staff were at a clinic on Sunday when they tribute in the school’s gymnasium. Most stood, four wide, about 20 deep, while received texts telling them the news.

“It was still a little disbelief at that point, others sat on the hardwood resembling a just seeing that on your phone,” Bielema pound sign. Together, they formed a blue No. 11. One side held up his white home said. football jersey, another held up a large Bielema remembers Cook as an energetic, charismatic young man with a good red heart that read “Fly High Payton” complete with signatures and written sense of humor, always keeping things memories. loose in the locker room.

“He got along well with just about Cook transferred to Morrison from Ken-

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He was a prankster, but he never took it too far. He was a good kid and a nice boy ... it’s devastating Gregg Dolan, Morrison athletic director, on junior Payton Cook, who died Saturday in a car crash

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nedy High School in Cedar Rapids, Iowa midway through his freshman year. He sat out his sophomore football season due to concerns over a concussion, but returned this fall for his junior year as a receiver and a defensive back once he was cleared by doctors.

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COLLEGE FOOTBALL | ILLINOIS

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Illinois athletic director Josh Whitman (left) introduces new Illinois football coach Lovie Smith on Monday at a press conference at the Bielfeldt Athletics Administration Building in Champaign. Smith signed a 6-year, $21 million deal.

Lovie bears down on Illinois Smith signs 6-year deal to become new Illini football coach

BY DAVID MERCER Associated Press

CHAMPAIGN – In a conference where Jim Harbaugh’s star power and Urban Meyer’s national-title pedigree dominate the news, Illinois has become an afterthought and the headlines lately have been about the coaches who’ve been fired or accused of misbehavior.

Illinois hopes to put an end to all that with a big name of its own: Lovie Smith.

The Illini made a splash of the positive variety Monday by announcing the hiring of Smith, the former coach of the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

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Smith contract info • Former Bears coach Lovie Smith signed a 6-year, $21 million contract with Illinois that will pay him $2 million annually in 2016 and 2017, $3 million in 2018, $4 million in 2019 and $5 million in 2020 and 2021. The deal also includes incentives tied to academic and athletic performance.

The move came 2 days after athletic director Josh Whitman, in his first official day on the job, fired Bill Cubit after a single season in Champaign.

He turned to Smith, who took the Bears to the 2007 Super Bowl and was dismissed as coach of the Buccaneers in January.

The low-key Smith said he intends to make the Illini a

power in the Big Ten, and not try to match the styles of his new rivals. He also said he hopes that, at 58, he finishes his football career at Illinois.

“It’s pretty simple,” Smith said during a news conference in a room overflowing with reporters, fans and his family.

“We just want to play winning football. I want to see the time come when our stadium is full,

when people are excited about what we’re doing and leaving the games with a big smile on their face.”

“I’m going to do it my way and feel comfortable with that,” he said, though adding that he’ll add a Twitter account and take other steps needed to compete in a social-media world. “In the end, people, they want to be able to look in you in the eye and believe what you’re saying and trust what you’re saying is exactly how it’s going to be.”

This is the first college headcoaching job for Smith and his first job in college football since leaving Ohio State in 1995.

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Time to switch gears I

t’s been a while since we’ve been in this situation here at Sauk Valley Media: basketball games are over, and baseball and softball games have yet to start.

While it’s always nice to get a breather between seasons, it leaves me feeling a bit empty, like I forgot something that I was supposed to do.

See, deadline has become a sprint the last month or so, what with so many important basketball games being played that we have to cover as many of them as our personnel allows. So that means a lot of excellent local copy, but it also means I have to wait for the games to finish and the stories to be written … which means midnight seems to get here before we know it.

That’s a good thing and a bad thing. It’s good because the shift seems to fly by, especially the last few hours; there’s no time to think about getting tired when you’re working as fast as your fingers can fly.

But it’s bad because every night, you feel the pressure a little more, and that stress starts to build up over time.

And that’s one of my favorite things about the spring sports season. The weather is getting nicer instead of worse, the sports are a lot more diverse, and everything takes place a few hours earlier in the day.

There are few things I like better than spending a couple of hours outside on a beautiful spring day covering baseball, softball, track, soccer or tennis.

The warmth of the sun complemented by the cooling breeze, which carries on it the sounds of sports and smells of concession stands.

Granted, it usually takes a while to get to that point in the spring. I swear I wear more layers to early season baseball and softball games than I do to playoff football games, which seems a bit strange to me.

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Did you know?

• Most practices for spring sports began Feb. 29.

• March 14 is the earliest date that the IHSA allows games to begin for baseball, softball, boys tennis and girls soccer.

• Boys and girls indoor track season began on Feb. 1, and the outdoor season begins the last week of March.

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On the calendar

Newman hosting 5k for track, XC teams

Local events

Newman Catholic Central will host a 5k on April 16 at the high school.

The race will begin at 9 a.m., with proceeds going to the Comets’ cross country and track programs.

Registration is $20. For more information, contact Pat Warkins at 815-7183608.

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WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

Hernandez caps career at NCC Sterling native Lauren Hernandez completed her senior season with the North Central College women’s basketball team.

She missed the 2014-15 season with an injury, but played all 26 games this year and averaged 6.9 points per hame. She had 69 assists, the secondhighest total on the team.

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Cubs pitcher Neil Ramirez works against the Milwaukee Brewers in a 2014 game at Wrigley Field. He is counting on the Cubs to carry eight relievers in order to earn a roster spot.

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Cubs reliever Neil Ramirez battling numbers game

Hilltop Meadows Hunt Club will be donating proceeds from five-stand sporting clays to the Whiteside County Soil and Water Conservation District throughout the month of March.

Five-stand sporting clays cost $6 per round.

For more information, call Mike at 815-535-1056.

BOYS BASKETBALL

Roby unanimous allBNC West pick Dixon senior forward Isaiah Roby was one of four unanimous all-BNC West picks.

Teammates Riley Mehrens and Kyle LeBlanc were also named all-conference.

Dixon’s Nate Gascoigne was honorable mention.

Rock Falls was one of three teams to take a sportsmanship award.

Dunlap coach Jeff Barker resigns Jeff Barker resigned Monday as coach of Dunlap High School’s boys varsity basketball, according to his attorney, Nile Williamson.

The resignation, effectively immediately, Williamson said, is an outgrowth of an earlier dispute between Barker and his superiors over an African-American player Barker said he was forced to add to the team.

Barker said he was also mandated to make sure the student played during a game. In his resignation letter, Barker said the player “was physically and mentally incapable of participating on the team.”

NFL

DeMarco Murray to Titans in trade A person familiar with the deal says the Tennessee Titans agreed to acquire DeMarco Murray in a trade with Philadelphia, trying to land the running back threat they’ve lacked since releasing Chris Johnson.

Murray also agreed to rework the 5-year, $40 million contract with $21 million guaranteed he signed with Philadelphia last year, the person told the Associated Press on Monday night. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal will not be announced until Wednesday.

Murray led the NFL in rushing for 1,845 yards with 13 touchdowns in Dallas in 2014, and was the NFL Offensive Player of the Year.

BY MARK GONZALES Chicago Tribune

Reliever Neil Ramirez hopes he can build enough strength and consistency to make the Cubs’ opening-day roster.

Ramirez, who has been brought along slowly after suffering a shoulder injury last season, was scheduled to make his second appearance of the spring Monday in a split-squad game against the Rockies.

“It’s still early,” said Ramirez, who pitched a scoreless inning Friday.

“We’re still building [strength] and not trying to do too much.”

Ramirez is out of minor-league options, and the Cubs must decide whether to carry

Rockies 4, Cubs 2 Jason Heyward hit a solo home run but the Rockies beat the Cubs in a spring training game Monday. Anthony Rizzo also homered. Aaron Brooks pitched two scoreless innings. seven or eight relievers.

“When you get a guy as good as [Ramirez] is, and he’s out of options, it’s always tough,” manager Joe Maddon said Sunday.

Seven relievers appear to be virtual locks to make it – closer Hector Rondon, Pedro Strop, Justin Grimm, Travis Wood, Clayton Richard, Trevor Cahill and Adam Warren. The

Cubs could trade one of their relievers, but they retained Wood, Richard and Cahill and traded for Warren as insurance in case one of their starters is injured.

Balancing act: Dexter Fowler was pleased to show that his hitting from the left side is improving by hitting a home run Sunday.

Fowler batted .228 from the left side last season, compared with a .326 average from the right.

“Usually the timing [from the right side] comes along quicker because it’s my natural side, but my left-handed swing feels good right now,” Fowler said.

Maddon’s madness:

Maddon, coaches and players sported T-shirts

that read “Try Not to Suck,” a phrase that was used frequently in the dugout during the 2015 season. The T-shirts can be purchased at korkedbaseball.com, with proceeds going to Maddon’s Respect 90 Foundation.

It was the latest in a number of spring surprises that has impressed newcomer Warren, who sent a text to former Yankees teammate John Ryan Murphy on what his new team is like.

“You come to the park, you laugh, but you have no idea what’s going to happen,” Warren texted his friend.

Maddon said the message is “the most positive negative you’ve ever heard in your life.”

MLB | WHITE SOX

Sox outfield playing musical chairs Jackson move means Sox have 4 outfielders, a DH

BY PAUL SULLIVAN Chicago Tribune

Austin Jackson’s arrival to the White Sox begins a game of musical chairs, with four outfielders and DH Adam LaRoche vying for playing time in four lineup spots.

Jackson arrived at camp Monday morning after signing a one-year, $5 million deal. He was unavailable for comment before the workout.

Center fielder Adam Eaton, who will move to a corner spot when Jackson is in the lineup, said he welcomes the move, though he prefers center.

“I think anybody who has played center in the big leagues would love to play center,” Eaton said. “That’s the most fun position. I’m a little Napoleon out there. I like to be in charge.

I like to catch everything that’s hit out there and take charge of the guys. Left field is a little different, because you definitely have to follow a side of the center fielder. The center fielder takes charge, and it’s a little bit different throwing angles. But as long as I have a big league uniform on for the Sox this year, I’ll be happy.”

Manager Robin Ventura said the right-handed hitting Jackson would start out playing mostly against left-handers, but figures to get in the lineup against selected right-handers as well.

“Eventually we’ll work into that,” Ventura said. “Playing time is earned and we’ll just go

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• ACC Tournament, first round, Florida State vs.

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• Conference USA Tournament, 1st round, SCN 6 p.m.

• Horizon League Tournament, championship, at Detroit, ESPN • NEC Tournament, championship, ESPN2 8 p.m.

• WCC championship, at Las Vegas, ESPN • Summit League Tournament, championship, at Sioux Falls, S.D., ESPN2

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• Summit League Tournament, championship, at Sioux Falls, S.D., ESPNU 3 p.m.

• WCC championship, at Las Vegas, ESPNU 7 p.m.

• Big East Tournament, championship, at Chicago, FS1

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Former Cubs outfielder Austin Jackson (second from right) signed with the White Sox on Sunday, boosting their outfield depth.

White Sox 9, Angels 4 Jose Abreu had 3 hits in the White Sox 9-4 win Monday over the Angels. Dioner Navarro drove in 2 runs and Steve Lombardozzi hit a two-run homer. Erik Johnson allowed 4 runs on 3 hits. from there. We just got him and will see how it goes.”

The Sox needed another righthanded bat, and the addition of Jackson is an immediate upgrade to the suspect outfield defense.

“We’ve struggled a little in the past against lefties, so this is one way to do that,” Ventura said.

“Anytime you can add somebody who can play like Austin you definitely look at it and Rick [Hahn] was able to pull it off.”

Ventura said the move won’t affect Garcia that much, though Garcia obviously will get less playing time with Eaton and Jackson in the same outfield.

Eaton said he’s “miserable” playing DH this spring.

But that’s the only place Eaton can be until the Sox let him return to playing the outfield.

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Cook showed school spirit COOK

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Bielema said Cook’s athleticism showed during summer camp 7-on-7 drills.

“By the end of the season,” Bielema said, “I think he was beginning to feel more and more comfortable and began to unleash his potential.”

Morrison athletic director Gregg Dolan said Cook and his son Reilly, a sophomore, would lift weights and spend time outside of school together.

Dolan, also the Mustangs’ DB coach, remembers a coachable kid who “always had his head up and was always looking for ways to better himself.” Dolan also recalls memories of Cook in the hallways and outside of sports, and was able to see Cook’s fun-loving personality shine through when interacting with others.

“He was a good boy and always ready for that next thing,” Dolan said.

“He was a prankster, but he never took it too far.

He was a good kid and a nice boy. As a teacher, you never want to lose a student. It’s just as hard on the teachers as it is the kids. You love them, because they’re like your kids. It’s devastating.”

Cook was a regular at sporting events, and endeared himself to the softball team. He went to as many games as he could and acted as his own cheering section. The Morrison Fillies twitter account on Sunday night tweeted a photo of Cook doing a silly pose in front of the team, with the message “Payton … Showing love last spring for Fillies softball! #RIP P-Cook.”

The high school opened on Sunday as a place for students to talk with and support one another.

Morrison Superintendent Scott Vance posted a message on Facebook thanking those who showed their support, and many others posted memories and stories on social media.

Dolan said the sports teams will likely do something to honor Cook, though nothing has been decided on yet. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m.

Thursday at the Morrison Chapel of the BosmaRenkes Funeral Home.

The funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at Emmanuel Reformed Church in Morrison.

“Everyone handles grief in their own way,” Dolan said. “There’s no right way or wrong way, and all you can do right now is be there for each other.”

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MEN’S BASKETBALL | NIU 56, WESTERN MICHIGAN 50

Huskies nip Broncos NIU beats W. Michigan in first round of MAC tournament

BY JESSE SEVERSON Shaw Media

DeKALB – Like it had done all season, the Northern Illinois men’s basketball team found a way to win at home – now it needs to find a way to win three games in Cleveland.

Playing without one of their best players, the No. 7 seed Huskies used a dominating defense to propel themselves to a 56-50 win over No. 10 Western Michigan in the first round of the Mid-American Conference tournament on Monday night at the NIU Convocation Center – improving to 18-1 at home on the season.

“They’ve been very supportive, we’ve had great crowds this year,” said Northern Illinois coach Mark Montgomery, who even grabbed a microphone immediately after the game to address the crowd of 1,594. “I would have liked to have been [19-0], we’d probably already be in Cleveland resting, but credit the guys. It’s no given when you’re at home. You still have to earn it.”

The Huskies (21-11) advance to play No. 2 Ohio at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland.

In the win over Western Michigan on Monday, senior Travon Baker scored a game-high 18 points on 5-for-15 shooting but had a critical stretch in the second half in which he scored seven straight points for the Huskies. After the Broncos (1319) tied the score at 42-42 after a 3-point play by Tucker Haymond (17 points) with 5:35 left, Baker answered with a 3-pointer on the top of the arc and the Huskies led the rest of the way.

Star of the game: Travon Baker, Huskies, 18 points, 4 3-pointers Key performers: Levi Bradley, Huskies, 13 points, 12 rebounds; Aaric Armstead, Huskies, 12 points; Tucker Haymond, Broncos, 17 points Up next: MAC tournament, second round, NIU vs. Ohio, 5:30 p.m. Thursday (ESPN3) “Travon Baker made probably the biggest three in a long time to put us up three,” Montgomery said of Baker, who followed that three up with a pair of free throws and a jumper.

The Huskies were without starting sophomore big man Marin Maric (12.3 points, 8.5 rebounds per game) for the second consecutive game, but have won both contests. Montgomery said the Huskies missed Maric’s physical play in the post against the Broncos, but said he will likely be in the lineup against the Bobcats on Thursday.

Northern Illinois freshman post Levi Bradley had a double-double off the bench with 13 points and 12 rebounds, and junior guard Aaric Armstead added 12 points and made a pair of critical free throws down the stretch.

The Huskies led 49-47 with 37 seconds left in the game, and with around 26 seconds left on the shot clock, Western Michigan coach Steve Hawkins elected to foul Armstead and extend the game by forcing Northern Illinois to shoot free throws the rest of the way. They finished 7-for-8 from the free-throw line in the final 33

seconds.

“There was about a 12 second differential in the clock, I think it was, and so do we foul right away or do we let it go down?” Hawkins said.

“If they score – that’s a really bad time to have. You’re in between what to do and what not to do.

That’s one of the worst time differences you can have when you’re down two.”

Western Michigan sophomore guard Thomas Wilder, who came into the game leading the conference with an average of 20.4 points per game in MAC play, finished 0-for-6 with no points in 12 minutes and didn’t play in the second half. Hawkins said that Wilder was suffering from turf toe and re-aggravated it during the game against the Huskies.

The 56 points by Northern Illinois was the fewest it scored in a conference game, and it’s also the second-fewest Western Michigan scored against a MAC team.

“No game is ugly when you win,” Montgomery said. “We pride ourselves in defense and rebounding, and we decided to rebound in the second, and I think we defended good enough to win the game.

With it being March Madness, it’s one of those, you can bend but don’t break.”

After losing 12 of 13 meetings against Western Michigan, the Huskies have now won two straight against the Broncos – both in DeKalb.

“You win enough games during conference play to get a home game during conference [tournament], that’s big,” Montgomery said.

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Sterling’s Nadia Trujillo makes contact last season against Newman. The first games for the spring sports season can begin on March 14.

All-area hoops coming soon REYNOLDS

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Still, even on those cold days, you get back to the newspaper office after covering an event about the same time you’d be leaving to cover a basketball or football game.

It makes the night feel longer somehow, and (usually) makes it a much more leisurely pace as you approach deadline.

It also kind of breaks that feeling of cabin fever that’s so easy to develop over the harsh winter months. I always feel a little pent up by the end of basketball season, after spending so much time either at my desk or in a gym somewhere, and always seeing the darkness of night whenever you look out a window.

But that all changes when March rolls around.

And while I’m a bit bummed out about not having a state tournament or supersectional

basketball game to cover this season, the promise of the unlimited potential a new season brings with it is always a breath of fresh air.

Over the next couple of weeks, we’ll wrap up our basketball season with our boys and girls all-area teams, including our picks for players and coaches of the year.

And while we’re looking backward to basketball season, we’ll also be looking forward to baseball, softball, track & field, girls soccer and boys tennis, with previews and preseason information capsules for each sport.

Even though there’s a week-long lull here between our sports seasons, that doesn’t mean we here at SVM won’t be hard at work to bring you that top-notch local coverage that you’ve come to expect from us.

So sit back, relax a bit, and enjoy the new season and the warmer weather.

I definitely will be.

He faces a daunting task: Illinois has had six losing seasons in the past 8 years, and the program also is recovering from allegations of player abuse that led the school to fire coach Tim Beckman a week before last season started.

Smith agreed to a 6-year contract worth $21 million, including $2 million per year for the first two seasons.

Whitman said hiring a coach of Smith’s stature was a statement, one he said former Illinois coach and Smith assistant Ron Turner helped set up by reaching out to Smith.

Turner, now the coach at Florida International, was fired by Smith when Smith led the Bears.

Whitman said Smith should not have a problem transitioning back to college football.

“Lovie’s going to be a great recruiter,” he said. “There’s not a living room in America that’s not going to open up their doors to Lovie Smith and his coaching staff.”

Smith is the first black head coach in football or men’s basketball at Illinois, which has been criticized by state lawmakers and others for never hiring a black coach for either program.

University trustee James Montgomery, an Illinois graduate who is black, called Smith’s contract a bargain.

“It’s an amazing turnaround in the history of the university in terms of hiring an African-American coach for a major sport at the university,” Montgomery said. “It’s a great incentive for kids in our Chicago area to look at the University of Illinois from a recruiting point of view.”

The Bears fired Smith after the 2012 season.

He compiled an over-

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Former Bears coach Lovie Smith (right) was hired as Illinois’ head football coach Monday. Smith signed a 6-year contract worth up to $21 million. all record of 84-66 in front of fans who grew weary of teams that often struggled on offense and missed the playoffs in five of his final six seasons. He ran the Buccaneers for just 2 years before he was fired with an 8-24 overall record.

He also was a college assistant at Tennessee, Kentucky, Arizona State, Wisconsin and Tulsa.

Smith he has not yet settled on schemes, but hopes to run a balanced offense that incorporates the read option. Defensively, he wants a fourman front, but beyond that has made no decisions.

The Illini return key players, including starting quarterback Wes Lunt, a group of receivers that could among the best in the Big Ten and what could also be a deep group of running

backs. But Illinois will be thin at a number of positions on defense.

Lunt said players gave Smith a standing ovation when they met with him Monday morning.

“I think a lot of people looked up to him” from his Bears’ tenure, Lunt said. “Just to have him as a head coach is kind of surreal.”

Whitman said Smith will have more money to use to hire assistants than his predecessors, but declined to specify how much.

Spring football was due to start Friday but has been postponed until as late as next month, Smith said, depending on when he can hire enough staff.

Smith said his assistants could include current Illinois coaches, and he hopes to keep defensive coordinator Mike Phair, who worked for him in

both Chicago and Tampa Bay. The players – and program – will be eager to forget much of last year, including Beckman’s firing in August. That put offensive coordinator Cubit in charge of the team.

A law firm hired by the university to investigate allegations by some players that they had been mistreated found evidence that Beckman interfered with medical decisions and pressured players to play through injuries. Beckman denied he did anything wrong.

Athletic director Mike Thomas was fired in November following those revelations and Cubit was given an unusually short 2-year contract. He said over the weekend that he was stunned by his firing.

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NBA | BULLS 100, BUCKS 90

The Butler didn’t do it Knee swelling sidelines Bulls’ star guard

BY JAY COHEN AP Sports Writer

CHICAGO – Pau Gasol had 12 points, 17 rebounds, 13 assists and five blocked shots, and the banged-up Chicago Bulls beat the Milwaukee Bucks 100-90 on Monday night with All-Star Jimmy Butler sidelined by swelling in his left knee.

The Bulls had six players score in double figures in their second straight win after a four-game slide.

Derrick Rose scored 22 points, Mike Dunleavy had 18, and E’Twaun Moore finished with 16 points and seven assists.

Jerryd Bayless scored 20 points for Milwaukee, AP which has dropped three Bulls center Pau Gasol (left) drives against Bucks of four. Jabari Parker and Khris Middleton had 18 center Greg Monroe during the second half of Monday’s game in Chicago. The Bulls won 100-90. points apiece.

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Keen eye for baseball Braves’ 90-year-old scout still going strong

BY PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer

KISSIMMEE, Fla. – Tommy Giordano sits in a folding chair behind home plate at Champion Stadium, a stopwatch in his right hand, a lineup card in his lap, his eyes darting this way and that, always searching for the next great player, be it another Joe DiMaggio.

Or Hank Aaron. Or Cal Ripken Jr. He’s seen ‘em all. Heck, he once out-homered the Hammer.

At age 90, Giordano’s mind is sharp, his passion for the game as strong as ever.

“I love what I’m doing,” said Giordano, who is with the Atlanta Braves in spring training as a special assistant to the general manager. “I’m going to do this until I die.”

His is a baseball life.

“I can’t wait to get up in the morning and go to the ballpark,” Giordano said. “I’m still in baseball, so I must have been doing a pretty good job.”

He’s entering his 69th year in the game, having been everything from a major leaguer to a minor-league manager to a front-office executive. But his long career has largely centered on the behind-the-scenes world of scouting.

It is a thankless, often frustrating task, where the failures far outweigh the successes. And in today’s game, dominated by computers and numbercrunching analytics, the boot-on-the-ground scout is increasingly viewed as an anachronism.

But John Hart, Atlanta’s president of baseball operation and the one responsible for bringing his longtime friend to the Braves, insists those such as Giordano will always play an important role in rooting out new talent.

“You’re absolutely crazy if you don’t use analytics,” Hart said.

“But we’re also an organization that is committed to the opinions and the evaluations of the scout. If a scout doesn’t sign off on it, I don’t care what the analytics say.

We’re not taking him.”

In Baltimore, Giordano was responsible for the Orioles drafting Ripken.

After moving to Cleveland, he signed off on the Indians picking Manny Ramirez.

A successful scout, Giordano said, must rely on four things. He points to his head, his heart, his gut and, finally, below the belt. But, he added, the ability to soothsay where a young man is going to be 5 years from

Tuesday, March 8, 2016

MONDAY’S SCOREBOARD Boys basketball

N. ILLINOIS 56, W. MICHIGAN 50

NIB-12 West Conf.

9-4 9-4 9-4 3-10 0-13 Today’s game 3A Peoria Sectional • LaSalle-Peru vs. Bloomington, 7 LaSalle-Peru Sterling Ottawa Geneseo Rochelle

All 23-4 19-8 18-10 9-18 5-23

Three Rivers Rockridge Newman Kewanee St. Bede Morrison Princeton Hall Erie Sherrard Orion Fulton Riverdale Prophetstown Amboy Bureau Valley

Conf.

12-2 12-2 11-3 10-4 10-4 9-5 8-6 7-7 7-7 6-8 6-8 3-11 2-12 1-13 1-13

All 26-4 26-5 19-10 19-9 14-12 18-11 16-13 15-14 11-14 15-13 13-18 11-18 9-20 4-24 4-24

Today’s game 2A DeKalb Supersectional • Rockridge vs. Aurora Christian, 7:30 Big Northern West all-conference team First team *Trevor Otten (Oregon, sr.), *Kenny Strawbridge (Lutheran, sr.), *Brandon Suggs (Winnebago, sr.), *Isaiah Roby (Dixon, sr.), Arne Wendler (Oregon, sr.), Dillon VanLankvelt (Byron, sr.), Kane VanBriesen (Stillman Valley, sr.), Joe LaShonse (Mendota, jr.), Riley Mehrens (Dixon, sr.), Kyle LeBlanc (Dixon, sr.)

Honorable mention Pauly Rico (Byron, so.), Michael Rhein (Lutheran, sr.), James Robinson (Lutheran, sr.), Ethan Roberts (Stillman Valley, sr.), Dan Rosenstiel (Winnebago, sr.), Nate Gascoigne (Dixon, sr.) *unanimous selection Today’s games Class 1A Supersectionals at Carbondale • Patoka vs. Woodlawn, 6 at DeKalb • Chicago Leo vs. Brimfield, 6 at Jacksonville • Liberty vs. Waterloo Gibault, 7 at Normal LeRoy vs. Newark, 7 Class 2A Supersectionals at Carbondale • Teutopolis vs. Breese Central, 7:30 at DeKalb • Aurora Christian vs. Rockridge, 7:30 at Joliet • Chicago Orr vs. Hales Franciscan, 7 at Springfield • Pleasant Plains vs. St. Joseph-Ogden, 7

Men’s basketball Big Ten

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Tommy Giordano, special assistant to the general manager of the Atlanta Braves, sits in the stands after the team’s spring training baseball workout Sunday in Kissimmee, Fla. At age 90, Giordano enters his 69th year in professional baseball.

Did you know?

• In 2007, 49-year-old Julio Franco retired as the oldest position player in modern baseball. now requires the scout to dig even deeper.

“Get in the house” is a scouting mantra that Giordano swore by, giving him a chance to check out a prospect’s family and any off-thefield red flags. “See what kind of furniture they have in the house. See how many cars they have. See what kind of dad he has. Does he drink? Does he smoke?

Are there any problems in the house? Get to know that family. I love doing that kind of work.”

His baseball career almost ended not long after it started. Growing up in Newark, New Jersey, he played on the high school team but fibbed to his parents about his reason for staying late after school.

His father, who owned a grocery store, believed young Tommy should focus on his schoolwork and devote any free time to working at the family business.

“I used to hide my spikes,” Giordano said, his language salty but engaging. “Well, my dad got hold of them and put them on the butcher block. He cut them up. He cut everything up. My bat, my glove, everything.”

Eventually, though, his father came around.

He even had a pregame ritual that gave his son a nickname, one that stuck with him to this day.

T-bone.

“I hit a couple of home runs one day,” Giordano said. “Someone made the statement, ‘Hey, where did you get all that power? What did you do?

I told ‘em, ‘Before every game, my dad fixes me a big T-bone steak.’ That’s

where it all started.”

Turns out, T-bone was just getting started.

One of the Giordano’s fondest memories was getting called up to the majors as a slick-fielding shortstop toward the end of the 1953 season.

Giordano played only 11 games for the woeful Philadelphia Athletics – the extent of his big league playing career – but it gave him a chance to meet one of the game’s most towering figures, Connie Mack.

In his very first game with the Athletics, he homered off the facade of old Shibe Park, going deep against Virgil Trucks, a 20-game winner for the Chicago White Sox. But Giordano hit only .175 during that brief stint and never returned to the Show.

It was also in 1953, while playing with Class A Savannah, that he encountered a 19-yearold second baseman on his way up, a teenager named Aaron.

Jacksonville’s manager, Ben Garrity, asked Giordano to work with young Hank on turning the double play. Aaron wasn’t very interested in the intricacies of infield defense.

“Here’s Henry, looking up at the sky. I could see he was not paying attention,” Giordano recalled, looking down at his own gnarled hands, withered by age and fielding countless ground balls. “I said to Ben, ‘Get him off the infield. He’s gonna get killed. He’s got a great arm. Put in the outfield.’”

That year, Aaron led the South Atlantic League in virtually every offensive category. Except one.

The player who would go on to break Babe Ruth’s record for most career homers – while playing the outfield – finished second in the Sally League with 22 homers.

The leader? Giordano with 24.

Monday’s box score at DeKalb

Conference Overall W-L Pct. W-L Pct. Indiana 15-3 .833 25-6 .806 Michigan St. 13-5 .722 26-5 .839 Maryland 12-6 .667 24-7 .774 Purdue 12-6 .667 24-7 .774 Iowa 12-6 .667 21-9 .700 Wisconsin 12-6 .667 20-11 .645 Ohio St. 11-7 .611 19-12 .613 Michigan 10-8 .556 20-11 .645 Northwestern 8-10 .444 20-11 .645 Penn St. 7-11 .389 16-15 .516 Nebraska 6-12 .333 14-17 .452 Illinois 5-13 .278 13-18 .419 Minnesota 2-16 .111 8-22 .267 Rutgers 1-17 .056 7-24 .226 Final regular season standings Conference Tournaments Big Ten Conference At Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Indianapolis First Round Wednesday’s games Illinois vs. Minnesota, 3:30 p.m. (ESPN2) Nebraska vs. Rutgers, 6 p.m. (BTN) Second Round Thursday’s games Michigan vs. Northwestern, 11 a.m. (BTN) Iowa vs. Illinois/Minnesota, 1:30 p.m. (BTN) Ohio State vs. Penn State, 5:30 p.m. (ESPN2) Wisconsin vs. Nebraska/Rutgers, 8 p.m.

(ESPN2) Quarterfinals Friday’s games Indiana vs. Michigan/Northwestern, 11 a.m.

(ESPN) Purdue vs. Iowa/Illinois/Minnesota, 1:30 p.m.

(ESPN) Michigan State vs. Ohio State/Penn State, 5:30 p.m. (BTN) Maryland vs. Wisconsin/Nebraska/Rutgers, 8 p.m. (BTN) Semifinals Saturday’s games Indiana/Michigan/Northwestern vs.

Purdue/Iowa/Illinois/Minnesota, noon (CBS) Michigan State/Ohio State/Penn State vs.

Maryland/Wisconsin/Nebraska/Rutgers, 2:30 p.m. (CBS) Championship Sunday’s game Semifinal winners, 2 p.m. (CBS) Big East Conference At Madison Square Garden, New York First Round Wednesday’s games Georgetown vs. DePaul, 6 p.m.

Marquette vs. St. John’s, 8:30 p.m.

Quarterfinals Thursday’s games Villanova vs. Georgetown-DePaul winner, 11 a.m.

Providence vs. Butler, 1:30 p.m.

Xavier vs. Marquette-St. John’s winner, 6 p.m.

Seton Hall vs. Creighton, 8:30 p.m.

Horizon League At Joe Louis Arena, Detroit First Round Saturday’s results Green Bay 65, Cleveland State 53 Milwaukee 86, Northern Kentucky 69 Wright State 74, Illinois-Chicago 43 Detroit 92, Youngstown State 79 Second Round Sunday’s results Green Bay 70, Milwaukee 61 Wright State 82, Detroit 72 Semifinals Monday’s results Green Bay 99, Valparaiso 92 OT Wright State 59, Oakland 55 Championship Today’s game Semifinal winners, 6 p.m.

Mid-American Conference First Round Monday’s results Bowling Green 70, Kent State 69 Miami (Ohio) 49, Ball State 47 Eastern Michigan 69, Toledo 60 Northern Illinois 56, Western Michigan 50 At Quicken Loans Arena Cleveland Quarterfinals Thursday’s games Akron vs. Eastern Michigan, 11 a.m.

Central Michigan vs. Bowling Green, 1:30 p.m.

Ohio vs. Northern Illinois, 5:30 p.m.

Buffalo vs. Miami (Ohio), 8 p.m.

Western Athletic Conference At Orleans Arena Las Vegas First Round Thursday’s games Utah Valley vs. UMKC, 4 p.m.

Cal State Bakersfield vs. Chicago State, 6:30 p.m.

Seattle vs. Texas Rio Grande Valley, 9 p.m.

Semifinals Friday’s games New Mexico State vs. Utah Valley-UMKC winner, 8 p.m.

Cal State Bakersfield-Chicago State winner vs. Seattle-Texas Rio Grande Valley winner, 10:30 p.m.

Championship Saturday, March 12 Semifinal winners, 10 p.m.

W. MICHIGAN (13-19) Haymond 6-13 5-7 17, Avery 1-1 3-4 5, Lamont 3-4 1-2 7, Wilder 0-6 0-0 0, Perry 3-6 0-0 6, Moore 2-12 0-1 5, Klein 1-3 0-0 3, McCormick 0-0 0-0 0, Dugan 3-9 1-2 7.

Totals 19-54 10-16 50.

N. ILLINOIS (21-11) Iroegbu 0-0 0-2 0, Key 1-2 0-0 2, Wilson 1-9 1-2 3, Baker 5-15 4-5 18, Armstead 3-9 4-6 12, Porter 1-5 0-0 2, Orris 1-3 0-0 2, Zelis 2-3 0-0 4, Bradley 3-7 6-7 13.

Totals 17-53 15-22 56.

Halftime–N. Illinois 31-30. 3-Point Goals–W. Michigan 2-12 (Klein 1-3, Moore 1-4, Haymond 0-1, Wilder 0-2, Perry 0-2), N. Illinois 7-24 (Baker 4-9, Armstead 2-6, Bradley 1-2, Orris 0-1, Wilson 0-3, Porter 0-3). Fouled Out–Key, Perry.

Rebounds–W. Michigan 43 (Dugan 11), N. Illinois 37 (Bradley 12). Assists–W. Michigan 12 (Haymond 5), N. Illinois 7 (Armstead, Orris 2). Total Fouls–W. Michigan 24, N. Illinois 20. A–1,594.

NBA EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct Toronto 41 20 .672 Boston 38 26 .594 New York 26 38 .406 Brooklyn 18 45 .286 Philadelphia 8 55 .127 Southeast Division W L Pct Miami 37 26 .587 Atlanta 35 28 .556 Charlotte 34 28 .548 Washington 30 32 .484 Orlando 27 34 .443 Central Division W L Pct Cleveland 44 18 .710 Indiana 34 30 .531 Chicago 32 30 .516 Detroit 32 31 .508 Milwaukee 26 38 .406

GB — 4½ 16½ 24 34 GB — 2 2½ 6½ 9 GB — 11 12 12½ 19

WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct GB x-San Antonio 53 10 .841 — Memphis 38 25 .603 15 Dallas 33 31 .516 20½ Houston 31 32 .492 22 New Orleans 24 38 .387 28½ Northwest Division W L Pct GB Oklahoma City 43 20 .683 — Portland 33 31 .516 10½ Utah 29 33 .468 13½ Denver 25 38 .397 18 Minnesota 20 44 .313 23½ Pacific Division W L Pct GB x-Golden State 55 6 .902 — L.A. Clippers 41 21 .661 14½ Sacramento 25 37 .403 30½ Phoenix 17 46 .270 39 L.A. Lakers 13 51 .203 43½ x-clinched playoff spot Monday’s results Memphis 106, Cleveland 103 Indiana 99, San Antonio 91 Charlotte 108, Minnesota 103 Chicago 100, Milwaukee 90 New Orleans 115, Sacramento 112 L.A. Clippers 109, Dallas 90 Orlando at Golden State, late Today’s games Brooklyn at Toronto, 6:30 p.m.

San Antonio at Minnesota, 7 p.m.

Atlanta at Utah, 8 p.m.

New York at Denver, 8 p.m.

Washington at Portland, 9 p.m.

Orlando at L.A. Lakers, 9:30 p.m.

Wednesday’s games Memphis at Boston, 6 p.m.

Houston at Philadelphia, 6 p.m.

New Orleans at Charlotte, 6 p.m.

Miami at Milwaukee, 7 p.m.

Detroit at Dallas, 7:30 p.m.

New York at Phoenix, 8 p.m.

L.A. Clippers at Oklahoma City, 8:30 p.m.

Cleveland at Sacramento, 9 p.m.

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

Monday’s box score MILWAUKEE (90) Antetokounmpo 5-13 2-2 12, Parker 7-17 4-5 18, Plumlee 3-5 0-2 6, Mayo 1-4 0-0 2, Middleton 7-21 3-4 18, Bayless 7-15 1-2 20, Monroe 5-14 1-2 11, Vaughn 1-2 0-0 3. Totals 36-91 11-17 90.

CHICAGO (100) Dunleavy 7-9 0-0 18, Gibson 6-8 0-1 12, Gasol 4-14 4-5 12, Rose 9-18 2-2 22, Moore 6-11 2-2 16, Mirotic 4-9 4-5 14, McDermott 2-6 0-0 4, Holiday 1-2 0-0 2, Brooks 0-1 0-0 0, Portis 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 39-78 12-15 100.

Milwaukee 16 24 29 21 — 90 Chicago 25 22 26 27 —100 3-Point Goals–Milwaukee 7-18 (Bayless 5-8, Vaughn 1-2, Middleton 1-5, Antetokounmpo 0-1, Mayo 0-2), Chicago 10-25 (Dunleavy 4-6, Moore 2-4, Mirotic 2-5, Rose 2-6, Brooks 0-1, Gasol 0-1, McDermott 0-2). Fouled Out–None.

Rebounds–Milwaukee 54 (Monroe 14), Chicago 49 (Gasol 17). Assists–Milwaukee 24 (Antetokounmpo 10), Chicago 35 (Gasol 13). Total Fouls–Milwaukee 19, Chicago 18. Technicals–Milwaukee defensive three second. A–21,672 (20,917).

NHL EASTERN CONFERENCE GF 185 181 207 164 193 179 160 155

GA 159 161 184 172 208 185 181 194

GF 212 188 184 179 167 161 148 173

GA 150 171 158 166 174 178 170 205

WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA 67 41 21 5 87 191 160 67 40 20 7 87 215 192 67 38 20 9 85 170 164 66 33 21 12 78 181 168 67 31 26 10 72 177 169 68 34 30 4 72 183 195 65 27 33 5 59 169 194 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Anaheim 64 37 19 8 82 164 149 Los Angeles 64 38 22 4 80 170 148 San Jose 65 36 23 6 78 195 174 Vancouver 64 25 27 12 62 156 183 Arizona 66 28 32 6 62 175 207 Calgary 66 27 34 5 59 178 207 Edmonton 68 26 35 7 59 167 201 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss.

Sunday’s results Dallas 2, Ottawa 1 Pittsburgh 6, New Jersey 1 N.Y. Islanders 6, N.Y. Rangers 4 Chicago 4, Detroit 1 Edmonton 2, Winnipeg 1 St. Louis 4, Minnesota 2 Chicago Dallas St. Louis Nashville Minnesota Colorado Winnipeg

Monday’s results Buffalo 4, Toronto 3, SO Philadelphia 4, Tampa Bay 2 Boston 5, Florida 4, OT Colorado 3, Arizona 1 San Jose 2, Calgary 1, OT Washington at Anaheim, late Vancouver at Los Angeles, late Today’s games N.Y. Rangers at Buffalo, 6 p.m.

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

Ottawa at Carolina, 6 p.m.

Detroit at Columbus, 6 p.m.

Dallas at Montreal, 6:30 p.m.

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

Nashville at Winnipeg, 7 p.m.

San Jose at Edmonton, 8 p.m.

Wednesday’s games N.Y. Islanders at Toronto, 6 p.m.

Chicago at St. Louis, 7 p.m.

Nashville at Calgary, 8:30 p.m.

Anaheim at Colorado, 9 p.m.

Arizona at Vancouver, 9 p.m.

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

AMERICAN LEAGUE Houston Toronto Minnesota Texas Chicago Oakland Boston Detroit Seattle Tampa Bay New York Kansas City Los Angeles Cleveland Baltimore

W 5 5 4 4 3 3 3 4 3 3 2 2 2 1 0

L 1 1 1 1 1 2 3 4 3 3 4 5 5 4 7

Pct .833 .833 .800 .800 .750 .600 .500 .500 .500 .500 .333 .286 .286 .200 .000

NATIONAL LEAGUE W L Pct Washington 5 1 .833 Milwaukee 4 1 .800 Los Angeles 3 1 .750 Arizona 4 2 .667 Cincinnati 4 2 .667 Colorado 4 2 .667 New York 3 2 .600 St. Louis 3 2 .600 Philadelphia 4 3 .571 San Francisco 3 4 .429 Pittsburgh 2 4 .333 San Diego 2 5 .286 Miami 1 4 .200 Atlanta 1 5 .167 Chicago 1 5 .167 NOTE: Split-squad games count in the standings; games against non-major league teams do not.

Monday’s results Minnesota 3, Baltimore 0 Tampa Bay 3, Boston 2, 10 innings Philadelphia 1, Pittsburgh 0 St. Louis 9, N.Y. Mets (ss) 4 Houston 1, N.Y. Yankees 0 Washington 7, Miami 4 Toronto 3, Atlanta 1 N.Y. Mets (ss) 7, Detroit 3 Kansas City (ss) 3, Chicago Cubs (ss) 2 Texas 6, San Francisco 5 San Diego 8, Milwaukee 2 Oakland 6, Kansas City (ss) 4 Cincinnati 8, L.A. Angels (ss) 5 Cleveland 8, L.A. Dodgers 5 Arizona 10, Seattle 8 Colorado 4, Chicago Cubs (ss) 2 Chicago White Sox 9, L.A. Angels (ss) 4 Today’s games Washington vs. Houston at Kissimmee, Fla., 12:05 p.m.

N.Y. Yankees vs. Miami at Jupiter, Fla., 12:05 p.m.

Tampa Bay vs. Detroit at Lakeland, Fla., 12:05 p.m.

Pittsburgh vs. Philadelphia at Clearwater, Fla., 12:05 p.m.

St. Louis vs. Minnesota (ss) at Fort Myers, Fla., 12:05 p.m.

N.Y. Mets vs. Atlanta at Kissimmee, Fla., 12:05 p.m.

Boston vs. Baltimore at Sarasota, Fla., 12:05 p.m.

Minnesota (ss) vs. Toronto at Dunedin, Fla., 12:07 p.m.

L.A. Angels vs. Arizona (ss) at Scottsdale, Ariz., 1:10 p.m.

Texas vs. Oakland at Mesa, Ariz., 2:05 p.m.

Milwaukee vs. Chicago White Sox at Glendale, Ariz., 2:05 p.m.

Colorado vs. Kansas City at Surprise, Ariz., 2:05 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers vs. Chicago Cubs at Mesa, Ariz., 2:05 p.m.

Seattle vs. Cleveland at Goodyear, Ariz., 2:05 p.m.

Arizona (ss) vs. San Diego at Peoria, Ariz., 2:10 p.m.

Cincinnati vs. San Francisco at Scottsdale, Ariz., 8:05 p.m.

Transactions

BULLS 100, BUCKS 90

Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts Tampa Bay 66 39 23 4 82 Florida 66 36 21 9 81 Boston 67 37 23 7 81 Detroit 65 32 22 11 75 Ottawa 67 31 29 7 69 Montreal 66 30 30 6 66 Buffalo 67 27 31 9 63 Toronto 65 21 33 11 53 Metropolitan Division GP W L OT Pts Washington 65 48 13 4 100 N.Y. Rangers 66 38 22 6 82 N.Y. Islanders 63 36 20 7 79 Pittsburgh 65 34 23 8 76 Philadelphia 65 31 23 11 73 Carolina 66 29 26 11 69 New Jersey 67 31 29 7 69 Columbus 66 27 31 8 62

Exhibition baseball

BASKETBALL National Basketball Association NBA — Fined Boston G Marcus Smart $15,000 for making an obscene gesture during a March 4 game against New York.

INDIANA PACERS — Signed G Ty Lawson.

NEW YORK KNICKS — Assigned F Cleanthony Early to Westchester (NBADL).

FOOTBALL National Football League ATLANTA FALCONS — Re-signed CB Ricardo Allen.

BALTIMORE RAVENS — Signed CB Shareece Wright to a three-year contract.

CINCINNATI BENGALS — Signed C T.J. Johnson.

DENVER BRONCOS — Announced the retirement of QB Peyton Manning.

HOUSTON TEXANS — Signed G-T Jeff Adams and CB Charles James to contract extensions.

INDIANAPOLIS COLTS — Released QB Josh Freeman.

JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS — Signed DE Ryan Davis.

MINNESOTA VIKINGS — Re-signed S Andrew Sendejo, WR Adam Thielen and OT Carter Bykowski.

PITTSBURGH STEELERS — Re-signed S Robert Golden to a three-year contract.

Agreed to terms with WR Darrius HeywardBey on a three-year contract.

TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS — Announced the retirement of OL Logan Mankins.

WASHINGTON REDSKINS — Released S Dashon Goldson, QB Robert Griffin III, DE Jason Hatcher and S Jeron Johnson.

COLLEGE ILLINOIS — Named Lovie Smith football coach.

Golf PGA Tour Statistics Through March 6 Scoring Average 1, Phil Mickelson, 69.01. 2, Adam Scott, 69.06. 3, Rickie Fowler, 69.52. 4, Rory McIlroy, 69.73. 5, William McGirt, 69.80.

6, Sergio Garcia, 69.82. 7, Ryan Palmer, 69.84. 8 (tie), Justin Rose and Kevin Kisner, 69.91. 10, Jimmy Walker, 69.97.

Driving Distance 1, Tony Finau, 317.8. 2, Gary Woodland, 315.6. 3, J.B. Holmes, 313.2. 4, Ryan Palmer, 312.0. 5, Bubba Watson, 311.1. 6, Dustin Johnson, 310.3. 7 (tie), Rory McIlroy and Jason Kokrak, 309.9. 9, Hudson Swafford, 308.5. 10, Jamie Lovemark, 307.8.

Driving Accuracy Percentage 1, Thomas Aiken, 75.93%. 2, Colt Knost, 73.45%. 3, Justin Leonard, 72.77%. 4, Graeme McDowell, 72.12%. 5, David Toms, 71.73%. 6, Jason Bohn, 71.60%.

7, Vaughn Taylor, 71.26%. 8, Jerry Kelly, 70.80%. 9, Kevin Kisner, 70.42%. 10, Darron Stiles, 70.25%.

Greens in Regulation Pct. 1, Russell Knox, 75.71%. 2, Kevin Streelman, 75.19%. 3, Bubba Watson, 75.12%.

4, Webb Simpson, 74.07%. 5, Jhonattan Vegas, 74.01%. 6, Lucas Glover, 73.96%.

7, Roberto Castro, 73.78%. 8, Thomas Aiken, 73.56%. 9, 4 tied with 73.15%.

Putting Average 1, Steve Stricker, 1.661. 2, Jordan Spieth, 1.667. 3, Kevin Kisner, 1.690. 4, Andrew Loupe, 1.701. 5, Branden Grace, 1.707.

6, Adam Hadwin, 1.708. 7, Phil Mickelson, 1.709. 8 (tie), Ben Crane and Jason Bohn, 1.711. 10, Marc Leishman, 1.713.

Birdie Average 1, Jordan Spieth, 4.94. 2 (tie), Dustin Johnson and Hideki Matsuyama, 4.92. 4, Adam Scott, 4.79. 5, Kevin Kisner, 4.65. 6, Rory McIlroy, 4.56. 7, Henrik Stenson, 4.50. 8, Justin Thomas, 4.44. 9, Phil Mickelson, 4.36. 10, 2 tied with 4.35.

Eagles (Holes per) 1, Cameron Percy, 58.5. 2, Adam Scott, 61.7. 3, Bubba Watson, 69.0. 4 (tie), John Merrick and Jarrod Lyle, 72.0. 6, Nick Watney, 76.5. 7, Sung Kang, 77.1. 8, Ian Poulter, 78.0. 9, Ben Martin, 79.7. 10, Chez Reavie, 81.0.

Sand Save Percentage 1, David Toms, 79.17%. 2, Jerry Kelly, 69.23%. 3, Sean O’Hair, 67.92%. 4, K.J. Choi, 67.80%. 5, Mark Wilson, 66.67%.

6, Jon Curran, 66.13%. 7, Hiroshi Iwata, 64.91%. 8, Kevin Kisner, 64.44%. 9, Padraig Harrington, 64.29%. 10, 3 tied with 63.64%.

PGA TOUR Official Money Leaders 1, Adam Scott, (6), $4,127,218. 2, Bubba Watson, (6), $2,583,300. 3, Kevin Kisner, (9), $2,453,171. 4, Brandt Snedeker, (9), $2,320,421. 5, Russell Knox, (10), $2,243,976. 6, Justin Thomas, (10), $2,176,677. 7, Kevin Na, (10), $1,918,957.

8, Graeme McDowell, (6), $1,888,529. 9, Smylie Kaufman, (12), $1,836,708. 10, Hideki Matsuyama, (8), $1,739,993.

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Visit Sauk Valley Classifieds at saukvalley.com IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY - MORRISON, ILLINOIS JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association PLAINTIFF Vs. Randy E. Brunk; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 13 CH 00185 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 4/7/16 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 11-33-405-013 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 401 W. 19th Street 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) 794-9876.

Please refer to file number 14-13-30492.

I685421 February 23, March 1 & 8th 2016

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY MORRISON, ILLINOIS Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Ameriquest Mortgage Securities Inc., Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2003-8 PLAINTIFF Vs. Lowell R. Manley; Amy Manley; Douglas Park Neighborhood Addition Association; The National Bank; Midland Funding, LLC DEFENDANTS 12 CH 00244 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 5/22/2013, the Sheriff of Whiteside County, Illinois will on 4/7/16 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 11-19-277-043 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 2106 Chestnut Drive, 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 14-1328021.

I686113 March 1, 8, 15, 2016

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

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

U.S. Bank National Association PLAINTIFF Vs.

Bank of America, N.A. PLAINTIFF Vs.

Joe L. Mckenna; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 15 CH 00041 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 12/23/2015, the Sheriff of Whiteside County, Illinois will on 4/7/16 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 11-28-327-025; 11-28-327-026 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 814 W. 2nd Street, Rock Falls, IL 61071

Troy Powell; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 15 CH 00014 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 4/22/2015, the Sheriff of Whiteside County, Illinois will on 4/7/16 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 11-21-207-006 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1402 2nd 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 14-1407889.

Feb. 23, March 1, 8, 2016

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 14-1501185.

I685457 Feb. 23, March 1, 8, 2016

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY MORRISON, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, NA PLAINTIFF VS GREGORY S. HUGHES A/K/A GREGORY SCOTT HUGHES; I.H. MISSISSIPPI VALLEY CREDIT UNION; DEFENDANTS 15 CH 35 1121 15TH AVENUE FULTON, IL 61252 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on July 8, 2015, WHITESIDE COUNTY SHERIFF in WHITESIDE County, Illinois, will on April 7, 2016, in Whiteside County Courthouse, Third Floor Lobby 200 E. Knox Street, Morrison, IL 61270, at 10:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of WHITESIDE, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: TAX NO. 01-28-409-012 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1121 15TH AVENUE FULTON, IL 61252 Description of Improvements: SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH DETACHED 2 CAR GARAGE. The Judgment amount was $88,700.65.

Sale Terms: This is an \"AS IS\" sale for \"CASH\". The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, 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 property will NOT be open for inspection.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. 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 YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\\\service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 3722060. Please refer to file #PA1408382 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

I684985 Feb. 23, March 1, 8, 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 4/7/16 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.

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M&T BANK

LEE COUNTY - DIXON, ILLINOIS

PLAINTIFF VS SHEILA R GOOD A/K/A SHEILA GOOD A/K/A SHEILA R ERWIN; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR AMERICAN NATIONAL BANK OF DEKALB COUNTY; DEFENDANTS 15 CH 56 721 CHICAGO AVENUE DIXON, IL 61021 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on January 8, 2016, LEE COUNTY SHERIFF in LEE County, Illinois, will on April 14, 2016, in Old Lee County Courthouse, 112 E. 2nd St., Dixon, IL 61021, at 10:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of LEE, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: THAT PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 21 NORTH, RANGE 9 EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE EAST HALF OF THE SAID SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 4, THENCE SOUTH ON THE WEST LINE OF SAID EAST HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER, 353 FEET TO THE CENTER OF CHICAGO ROAD THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY ALONG THE CENTERLINE OF SAID CHICAGO ROAD, 200 FEET, FOR A POINT OF BEGINNING THENCE NORTHEASTERLY AT RIGHT ANGLES, 323.4 FEET TO A STAKE THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY AT RIGHT ANGLES, 75 FEET TO A STAKE THENCE AT RIGHT ANGLES SOUTHWESTERLY, 323.4 FEET TO THE CENTER OF CHICAGO ROAD AND THENCE NORTHWESTERLY ALONG THE CENTERLINE OF SAID CHICAGO ROAD, 75 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, ALL IN LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS .

TAX NO. 07-08-04-326-068 07-08-04-326-067 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 721 CHICAGO AVENUE DIXON, IL 61021 Description of Improvements: WHITE VINYL SIDING, ONE UNIT HOME, TWO CAR GARAGE The Judgment amount was $92,545.17. Sale Terms: This is an \"AS IS\" sale for \"CASH\". The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, 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 property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. 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 YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\\\service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 372-2060. Please refer to file #PA1501957 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

I685777 March 1, 8 & 15 2016

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

JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association PLAINTIFF Vs. Randy E. Brunk; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 13 CH 00185 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 4/7/16 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 13 IN BLOCK 2 IN SUNNYSIDE SUBDIVISION, LOCATED IN THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP 21 NORTH, RANGE 7 EAST OF THE 4TH P.M., ADJACENT TO THE CITY OF ROCK FALLS, WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 11-33-405-013 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 401 W. 19th Street 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) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-13-30492.

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15-076239 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, MORRISON, ILLINOIS CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC PLAINTIFF, -vs-

LYNN M. CLARK A/K/A LYNN CLARK; DEFENDANTS 15 CH 82 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE Public Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment entered in the above entitled matter on December 9, 2015; Kelly C. Wilhelmi, Sheriff, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL 61270, will on April 7, 2016 at 10:00 AM, at Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 East Knox Street, 3rd Floor Lobby, Morrison, IL 61270, sell to the highest bidder for cash (ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours, the following described premises situated in Whiteside County, Illinois.

Said sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and any prior liens or 1st Mortgages. 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 held and the purchaser 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 confirmation of said sale by the Court.

Said property is legally described as follows: LOT 4 IN BLOCK 2 IN BRINK'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF STERLING, IN WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK 1 OF PLAT, AT PAGE 3; SITUATED IN WHITESIDE COUNTY ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 712 East 12th Street, Sterling, IL 61081 Permanent Index No.: 11-22-155-007 Improvements: Single Family Residential The property will NOT be open for inspection prior to the sale and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

The judgment amount was $56,711.45.

Prospective purchasers are admonished to check the court file and title records to verify this 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 Bid Amount contact: Sale Clerk Shapiro Kreisman & Associates, LLC 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 ILNOTICES@logs.com (847) 291-1717 THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT IF YOUR PERSONAL LIABILITY FOR THIS DEBT HAS BEEN EXTINGUISHED

BY A DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY OR BY AN ORDER GRANTING IN REM RELIEF FROM STAY, THIS NOTICE IS PROVIDED SOLELY TO FORECLOSE THE MORTGAGE REMAINING ON YOUR PROPERTY AND IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT THE DISCHARGED PERSONAL OBLIGATION. I687071 March 8, 15, 22, 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 4/7/16 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.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

IN THE ESTATE OF: BARBARA A. DAYTON Deceased NO. 2016 P 10 NOTICE OF CLAIM Notice is given of the death of Barbara A. Dayton who died on January 9, 2016.

Letters of Office were issued on February 29 2016 to Deborah Edwards, Independent Executor and whose address is 510 E. Provost Street, Amboy, Illinois 61310, and whose attorney is Kelly L. Flessner of Dixon & Giesen Law Offices, 121 East First Street, Dixon, Illinois 61021.

The estate will be administered without court supervision unless under Chapter 755 ILCS 5/28-4 of the probate act, any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the Circuit Clerk of the Lee County Court.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk, or with the representative, or both within six months from the date of the first publication, no later than September 8, 2016 and any claim not filed within that period is barred.

Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within ten days after it has been filed.

Kelly L. Flessner, Attorney for Independent Administrator Prepared by: Ms. Kelly L. Flessner Dixon & Giesen Law Offices 121 East First Street – P.O. Box 389 Dixon, Illinois 61021 Telephone: 815-284-2288 Fax: 815-284-1338 March 18, 15, 22, 2016 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF LEE-DIXON, ILLINOIS BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, vs.

RAYMOND CASSON AKA RAYMOND E. CASSON, MARY C. CASSON AKA MARY CASSON and FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF OMAHA, Defendants.

15 CH 46 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 211 MILLER ST. STEWARD, IL 60553 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of the above Court entered in the above entitled cause on December 1, 2015, the following described real estate, to-wit: LOT EIGHT (8) IN BLOCK SEVEN (7) IN THE ORIGINAL TOWN OF STEWARD, SAME BEING PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION TWENTY-ONE (21) TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, SITUATED IN LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Permanent Index Number: 01-06-16-354007 Commonly known as: 211 Miller St., Steward, IL 60553 will be offered for sale and sold at public vendue on April 21, 2016 at 10:00 AM, at the Old Lee County Courthouse, 112 E. 2nd Street, Dixon, IL 61021.

The Judgment amount is $65,675.28.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Sheriff of Lee County. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the mortgaged real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to the 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 shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

For information, contact the Plaintiff's Attorney: Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, 111 East Main Street, Decatur, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719.

The purchaser of a condominium unit at a judicial foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, who takes possession of a condominium unit pursuant to a court order or a purchaser who acquires title from a mortgagee shall have the duty to pay the proportionate share, if any, of the common expenses for the unit which would have become due in the absence of any assessment acceleration during the 6 months immediately preceding institution of an action to enforce the collection of assessments, and which remain unpaid by the owner during whose possession the assessments accrued. If the outstanding assessments are paid at any time during any action to enforce the collection of assessments, the purchaser shall have no obligation to pay any assessments which accrued before he or she acquired title. 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 (g1).

If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

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. Note: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that the Law Firm of Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

I684904 March 8, 15, 22, 2016

ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE

Public Notice is hereby given that on December 22 A.D. 2015 a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Lee County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post-office addresses of all the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as Dambman Construction, located at 655 Palmyra Rd., Dixon, IL 61021.

Dated this 22nd day of December A.D. 2015.

Cathy Myers County Clerk

by Gerianne Knack Deputy

ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby that on January 20 A.D. 2016 a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Lee County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post-office addresses of all the owning, persons conducting and transacting the business known as The Benchmark located at 819 W. 4th St. Dixon, IL 61021.

Dated this 20th day of January A.D. 2016.

Cathy Meyers COUNTY CLERK

by Gerianne Knack Deputy February 23, 2016, March 1st & 8th, 2016.

February 23, March 1, 8, 2016 ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on February 19 A.D. 2016 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 Arellano's Year Around Services located at 708 W 4th St. Sterling IL, 61081 Dated this 19th day of February A.D. 2016 February 23, March 1 & 8 2016

SUPPLEMENTAL PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on March 4th, 2016 a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Whiteside County, Illinois, concerning the business known as Always Armed located at 806 West 12th Street Sterling, IL 61081which certificate sets forth the following changes in the operation thereof: 1315 Bradley Court Sterling, IL 61081.

Dated this 4th day of March.

Dana Nelson County Clerk March 8, 15 & 22 2016 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

Estate of: E. ELISE MATTHEWS, Deceased.

No. 2016 P 27 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of E. ELISE MATTHEWS. Letters of Office were issued to SARA BLESSENT 1706 Keybridge Way, Bloomington, IL 61704,, as Independent Representative, whose attorneys are WARD, MURRAY, PACE & JOHNSON, P.C., 202 E. 5th Street, Sterling, Illinois 61081.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of Court, Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 E. Knox Street, Morrison, IL 61270, or with the Representative, or both, on or before September 12, 2016, and any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

Dated: March 2, 2016

Sara Blessent, Independent Representative Kyle G. Carlock WARD, MURRAY, PACE & JOHNSON, P.C. Attorneys for Estate 202 E. 5th Street | P.O. Box 400 Sterling, IL 61081 P: 815.625.8200 carlock@wmpj.com March 8, 15, 22, 2016

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Notice of Application for Amboy Bancorp, Inc., and its wholly owned subsidiary, The First National Bank in Amboy, to acquire Franklin Grove Bank, Franklin, Illinois

Notice is given that application has been made to the Comptroller of the Currency (“OCC”), Central District Office, One Financial Place, Suite 2700, 440 South LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois 60605, and to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”), 300 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 1700, Chicago, Illinois 60606, for consent to merge Franklin Grove Bank, Franklin Grove, Illinois, with and into The First National Bank in Amboy, Amboy, Illinois, with The First National Bank in Amboy surviving the merger. Following the merger, Franklin Grove Bank?s sole location at 108 North Elm Street, Franklin Grove, Illinois 61031, will continue to operate as a branch of The First National Bank in Amboy.

The merger will be accomplished through multiple steps, beginning with Amboy Bancorp, Inc., Amboy, Illinois, the sole shareholder of The First National Bank in Amboy, establishing an Illinois chartered interim bank subsidiary with a proposed name of Amboy Interim Bank, Amboy, Illinois. The interim bank subsidiary will then be merged with and into Franklin Grove Bank, with Franklin Grove Bank surviving as a wholly owned subsidiary of Amboy Bancorp, Inc. Immediately thereafter, Franklin Grove Bank will be merged with and into The First National Bank in Amboy with The First National Bank in Amboy surviving as a wholly owned subsidiary of Amboy Bancorp, Inc. This notice is published pursuant to 12 U.S.C. § 1828(c), 12 C.F.R. § 5, 12 C.F.R. § 303, 12 C.F.R. § 307 and 12 C.F.R. § 309. Anyone may submit written comments on this application by March 13, 2016 to the OCC or FDIC. Written comments to the OCC should be directed to Travis Wilbert, Director of District Licensing, One Financial Place, Suite 2700, 440 South LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois 60605. Written comments to the FDIC should be directed to M. Anthony Lowe, Regional Director, 300 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 1700, Chicago, Illinois 60606. The OCC and/or the FDIC may extend the period during which written comments on the application will be accepted.

The public file is available for inspection in the OCC's District Office and/or the FDIC's Chicago Regional Office during regular business hours. Written requests for a copy of the public file on the application should be sent to the OCC Director of District Licensing and/or to the FDIC Regional Director.

February 12, 2016 Franklin Grove Bank, Franklin Grove, Illinois The First National Bank in Amboy, Amboy, Illinois Feb. 12, 19, 25 & March 8, 2016 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY - MORRISON, ILLINOIS U.S. Bank National Association PLAINTIFF Vs. Joe L. Mckenna; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 15 CH 00041 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 12/23/2015, the Sheriff of Whiteside County, Illinois will on 4/7/16 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: PART OF LOT 2 IN BLOCK 1 IN MERRILL AND HAPGOOD'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF ROCK FALLS, IN WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO WIT: BEGINNING AT A POINT 5 FEET WEST FROM THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 2, AND RUNNING THENCE WEST ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT 2, 65 FEET; THENCE NORTH ON A LINE PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT, 120 FEET; THENCE EAST ON A LINE PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT, 65 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 120 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, AND THE SOUTH 30 FEET OF LOT 19 IN BLOCK 1 OF W.E. AND M.T. MOUCK'S RESUBDIVISION LOCATED IN THE CITY OF ROCK FALLS, WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 11-28-327-025; 11-28-327-026 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 814 W. 2nd Street, 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 14-14-07889.

Feb. 23, March 1, 8, 2016

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

Bank of America, N.A. PLAINTIFF Vs. Troy Powell; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 15 CH 00014 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 4/22/2015, the Sheriff of Whiteside County, Illinois will on 4/7/16 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 BLOCK3, SUMMIT PLACE, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF LOT 2 IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 21, TOWNSHIP 21 NORTH, RANGE 7 EAST OF THE 4TH P.M., IN WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 11-21-207-006 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1402 2nd 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 14-15-01185.

I685457 Feb. 23, March 1, 8, 2016

15-075776 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, MORRISON, ILLINOIS NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC PLAINTIFF, -vsVICTORIA M. REYES A/K/A VICTORIA REYES; DEFENDANTS 15 CH 78 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE Public Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment entered in the above entitled matter on November 4, 2015; Kelly C. Wilhelmi, Sheriff, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL 61270, will on April 7, 2016 at 10:00 AM, at Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 East Knox Street, 3rd Floor Lobby, Morrison, IL 61270, sell to the highest bidder for cash (ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours, the following described premises situated in Whiteside County, Illinois.

Said sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and any prior liens or 1st Mortgages. 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 held and the purchaser 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 confirmation of said sale by the Court.

Said property is legally described as follows: THE EAST 75 FEET OF THE WEST 135 FEET OF THE SOUTH HALF OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: PART OF THE EAST HALF OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 31, TOWNSHIP 21 NORTH, RANGE 7 EAST OF THE 4TH P.M. IN WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO WIT: BEGINNING AT A POINT 1011 FEET SOUTH OF THE SOUTH LINE OF U.S. ROUTE 30 AND 66 FEET WEST OF THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION 31; THENCE WEST PARALLEL WITH SOUTH LINE OF SAID U.S. ROUTE 30, 234 FEET; THENCE SOUTH PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION 235 FEET; THENCE EAST PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID U.S. ROUTE 30, 234 FEET; THENCE NORTH PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION, 235 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. Commonly known as 3205 C Street, Rock Falls, IL 61071 Permanent Index No.: 11-31-228-015 Improvements: Single Family Residential The property will NOT be open for inspection prior to the sale and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

The judgment amount was $61,209.57.

Prospective purchasers are admonished to check the court file and title records to verify this 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 Bid Amount contact: Sale Clerk Shapiro Kreisman & Associates, LLC 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 ILNOTICES@logs.com (847) 291-1717 THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT IF YOUR PERSONAL LIABILITY FOR THIS DEBT HAS BEEN EXTINGUISHED

BY A DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY OR BY AN ORDER GRANTING IN REM RELIEF FROM STAY, THIS NOTICE IS PROVIDED SOLELY TO FORECLOSE THE MORTGAGE REMAINING ON YOUR PROPERTY AND IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT THE DISCHARGED PERSONAL OBLIGATION. I687096 March 8, 15, 22, 2016

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

CITIMORTGAGE, INC., Plaintiff, v.

UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; UNKNOWN AND LEGATEES OF HEIRS JOSEPHINE H. HOWARD, DECEASED; SHIRLEY BENDER, AS INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF JOSEPHINE H. HOWARD, DECEASED, UNKNOWN OWNERS and NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants, Case No. 15 CH 35 The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants, Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Josephine H. Howard, deceased, Shirley Bender, as Independent Administrator of the Estate of Josephine H. Howard, deceased, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of the 15 Judicial Circuit, Lee County, Illinois by the said plaintiff against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: Lots 7 and 8 in Block 9 of Woodland Shores Subdivision No. 1, located in Section 10 and 15, Township 21 North, Range 8, East of the Fourth Principal Meridian, according to the Plat thereof recorded December 20, 1963 in Book "F" of Plats, Pages 82 and 83, situated in the County of Lee, in the State of Illinois.

1612 Joliet Way, Dixon, IL 61021 15-07-10-454-034 Now, therefore, unless you, Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants, Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Josephine H. Howard, deceased, Shirley Bender, as Independent Administrator of the Estate of Josephine H. Howard, deceased, and the said above named defendants, file your answer to the complaint in said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the office of the Clerk of the 15 Judicial Circuit, Lee County, Illinois, on or before March 27, 2016, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a Judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint.

Alan S. Kaufman (6289893) MANLEY DEAS KOCHALSKI LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff One East Wacker, Suite 1250, Chicago, IL 60601 Phone: 312-651-6700; Fax: 614-220-5613 Email: MDKIllinoisFilings@manleydeas.com One of Plaintiff's Attorneys Feb. 23, March 1, 8, 2016 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY MORRISON, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, NA PLAINTIFF VS GREGORY S. HUGHES A/K/A GREGORY SCOTT HUGHES; I.H. MISSISSIPPI VALLEY CREDIT UNION; DEFENDANTS 15 CH 35 1121 15TH AVENUE FULTON, IL 61252 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on July 8, 2015, WHITESIDE COUNTY SHERIFF in WHITESIDE County, Illinois, will on April 7, 2016, in Whiteside County Courthouse, Third Floor Lobby 200 E. Knox Street, Morrison, IL 61270, at 10:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of WHITESIDE, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: LOT ELEVEN IN BLOCK FIFTEEN IN RANGE THREE, IN THE CITY OF FULTON, IN WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. TAX NO. 01-28-409-012 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1121 15TH AVENUE FULTON, IL 61252 Description of Improvements: SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH DETACHED 2 CAR GARAGE. The Judgment amount was $88,700.65.

Sale Terms: This is an \"AS IS\" sale for \"CASH\". The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, 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 property will NOT be open for inspection.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. 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 YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\\\service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602.

Tel. No. (312) 372-2060. Please refer to file #PA1408382 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

I684985 Feb. 23, March 1, 8, 2016

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE UNDER POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT DATED AS OF DECEMBER 1, 2006 MASTR ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES TRUST 2006-NC3 MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006NC3, Plaintiff, Vs. JOHN PARSONS; VERONICA PARSONS; PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES, L.L.C.; THE B.F. SHAW PRINTING COMPANY; FULRATH CONSTRUCTION, INC; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

15 CH 150 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: JOHN PARSONS VERONICA PARSONS UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS That this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: LOT 5 IN THE SUBDIVISION OF BLOCK 44, WALLACE'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF STERLING, WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. COMMONLY KNOWN AS 801 B Avenue, Sterling, IL 61081 PIN # 11-21-329-010 and which said Mortgage was made by: JOHN PARSONS AND VERONICA PARSONS, HUSBAND AND WIFE, the Mortgagor(s), to MERS, Inc. as nominee for New Century Mortgage Corporation as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Whiteside County, Illinois, as Document No. 71432006; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending.

NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court, Dana Nelson Clerk of the Circuit Court 200 E Knox Street, Morrison, IL 60170 on or before April 7, 2016, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT. Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 223 W. Jackson Boulevard, Ste. 610 Chicago, IL 60606 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that this law firm is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Our File No.: C13-82920 I687079 March 8, 15, 22, 2016

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY MORRISON, ILLINOIS Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Ameriquest Mortgage Securities Inc., Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2003-8 PLAINTIFF Vs. Lowell R. Manley; Amy Manley; Douglas Park Neighborhood Addition Association; The National Bank; Midland Funding, LLC DEFENDANTS 12 CH 00244 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 5/22/2013, the Sheriff of Whiteside County, Illinois will on 4/7/16 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 59 IN DOUGLAS PARK SUBDIVISION IN THE EAST 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 19, TOWNSHIP 21 NORTH, RANGE 7 EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF FILED MAY 20, 1953 SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WHITESIDE, IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. PIN 11-19-277-043 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 2106 Chestnut Drive, Sterling, IL 61081

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W/D, micro., D/W, Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by No pets. 603 Apple certified funds at the close of the auction; The St. $700 mo. Call balance, including the Judicial sale fee for 630-902-1060 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 14-13-28021.

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Will beat any leading competitor price 815-590-2677

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BRAD'S TREE SERVICE A division of Timber Industries, LLC. Tree & Limb Removal Stump Removal Storm Clean-up Mulch & Firewood •Free Estimates •Fully Insured 815-857-3674 Cole's Complete Tree Service Tree Trimming Stump Removal

Snow Removal Snow Plowing Licensed and Insured *Free Estimates* 25HR Emergency Service Call 815-718-2997 Donnie Cole colestree service@outlook.com

TV Repair

TELEVISION Illinois License #104.016127 Bonded/Insured •Roofing •Siding • Windows •Doors •Additions• •Garages •Drywall •Decks and more Free Estimates 815-213-0556

IN HOME REPAIR 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE! Work on all Brands & Models Old or New Serving the Sauk Valley and More Call Ron for a free quote at 815-561-0011 Dixon, IL

815-323-1622

Repairr on all makes & models Servicce Call Special $19.95!

Over 30 years of experience

Windows

MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT

315

LOANS

402

THE CLASSIFIED Advertising Department of Sauk Valley Media does not have the opportunity to fully investigate the credibility of each advertiser appearing within these columns. If an offer sounds “too good to be true” it probably is.

Proceed with caution if you are asked to send money or to give a credit card number.

Proceed with caution in calling 900 phone numbers. All phone numbers prefixed by “900” are charged to the CALLER. Charges may be assessed on a “per minute” basis rather than a “per call” basis.

Sauk Valley Classified makes every effort to qualify these charges for the reader.

If you have a concern about an advertiser, please contact the Better Business Bureau 330 N. Wabash, Chicago, IL 60611.

312-832-0500

EMPLOYMENT

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Automotive Experienced Detailer Wanted for successful used car business. Full time with benefits.

Please apply in person at: Credit Auto Sales, 601 IL Route 2 Dixon.

Busy Area Bar & Restaurant Now Hiring bartenders, wait staff, kitchen staff, and event staff. Great clientele, excellent working conditions.

Flexible hours can be discussed.

815-440-2392.

EMPLOYMENT

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CDL CLASS A Drivers needed for part time work, April-Oct. Most all work would be on Mon., some work could be SunWeds. Also need Drivers with passports for 6 trips into Canada. Good pay plus hotels paid.

Call Phil 815-973-4054

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Call us today!

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EMPLOYMENT

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Farm Equipment Operator Full time position operating MFWD and tracked farm tractors and semis.

Class A CDL required.

Maintenance work in the off season.

M & R Farms 815-288-3136

Mr. Nifty Cleaners in Sterling needs Counter Person Please apply in person, 1102 E. 4th St., Sterling.

815-625-9386

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES 501 “Area's #1 Roofing Contractor IL Lic# 104-015191 Licensed, Bonded & Insured •Roofing •Siding •Windows •Decks •Additions •Garages & More Residential & Commercial Call now to schedule your FREE Estimate!

Will beat any leading competitor price 815-590-2677

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HEALTH / MEDICAL

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NEW TODAY CPR Certified Medical Assistant w/ 5 yrs. experience looking to do home health care, 815-590-0983 Wanted P.T. Night Nurse Please apply at: Heritage Square 620 N. Ottawa Ave. Dixon, IL EOE NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

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Read Sauk Valley Classifieds real estate section and Real Estate Weekly on Thursdays.

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EMPLOYMENT

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Grain Farm Help wanted. Class A CDL required. Experience preferred.

Dixon, IL. Call 815288-5000.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT M&T BANK

LEE COUNTY - DIXON, ILLINOIS

PLAINTIFF VS SHEILA R GOOD A/K/A SHEILA GOOD A/K/A SHEILA R ERWIN; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR AMERICAN NATIONAL BANK OF DEKALB COUNTY; DEFENDANTS 15 CH 56 721 CHICAGO AVENUE DIXON, IL 61021 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on January 8, 2016, LEE COUNTY SHERIFF in LEE County, Illinois, will on April 14, 2016, in Old Lee County Courthouse, 112 E. 2nd St., Dixon, IL 61021, at 10:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of LEE, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: TAX NO. 07-08-04-326-068 07-08-04-326-067 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 721 CHICAGO AVENUE DIXON, IL 61021 Description of Improvements: WHITE VINYL SIDING, ONE UNIT HOME, TWO CAR GARAGE The Judgment amount was $92,545.17. Sale Terms: This is an \"AS IS\" sale for \"CASH\". The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, 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 property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. 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 YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\\\service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 372-2060. Please refer to file #PA1501957 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

I685777 March 1, 8 & 15 2016

15-075776 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, MORRISON, ILLINOIS NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC PLAINTIFF, -vsVICTORIA M. REYES; DEFENDANTS

REYES

A/K/A

VICTORIA

15 CH 78 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE Public Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment entered in the above entitled matter on November 4, 2015; Kelly C. Wilhelmi, Sheriff, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL 61270, will on April 7, 2016 at 10:00 AM, at Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 East Knox Street, 3rd Floor Lobby, Morrison, IL 61270, sell to the highest bidder for cash (ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours, the following described premises situated in Whiteside County, Illinois.

Said sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and any prior liens or 1st Mortgages. 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 held and the purchaser 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 confirmation of said sale by the Court.

Said property is legally described as follows: Commonly known as 3205 C Street, Rock Falls, IL 61071 Permanent Index No.: 11-31-228-015 Improvements: Single Family Residential The property will NOT be open for inspection prior to the sale and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

The judgment amount was $61,209.57.

Prospective purchasers are admonished to check the court file and title records to verify this 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 Bid Amount contact: Sale Clerk Shapiro Kreisman & Associates, LLC 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 ILNOTICES@logs.com (847) 291-1717 THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT IF YOUR PERSONAL LIABILITY FOR THIS DEBT HAS BEEN EXTINGUISHED BY A DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY OR BY AN ORDER GRANTING IN REM RELIEF FROM STAY, THIS NOTICE IS PROVIDED SOLELY TO FORECLOSE THE MORTGAGE REMAINING ON YOUR PROPERTY AND IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT THE DISCHARGED PERSONAL OBLIGATION. I687096 March 8, 15, 22, 2016

15-076239 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, MORRISON, ILLINOIS CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC PLAINTIFF, -vsLYNN M. CLARK A/K/A LYNN CLARK; DEFENDANTS 15 CH 82 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE Public Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment entered in the above entitled matter on December 9, 2015; Kelly C. Wilhelmi, Sheriff, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL 61270, will on April 7, 2016 at 10:00 AM, at Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 East Knox Street, 3rd Floor Lobby, Morrison, IL 61270, sell to the highest bidder for cash (ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours, the following described premises situated in Whiteside County, Illinois.

Said sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and any prior liens or 1st Mortgages. 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 held and the purchaser 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 confirmation of said sale by the Court.

Said property is legally described as follows: Commonly known as 712 East 12th Street, Sterling, IL 61081 Permanent Index No.: 11-22-155-007 Improvements: Single Family Residential The property will NOT be open for inspection prior to the sale and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

The judgment amount was $56,711.45.

Prospective purchasers are admonished to check the court file and title records to verify this 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 Bid Amount contact: Sale Clerk Shapiro Kreisman & Associates, LLC 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 ILNOTICES@logs.com (847) 291-1717 THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT IF YOUR PERSONAL LIABILITY FOR THIS DEBT HAS BEEN EXTINGUISHED BY A DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY OR BY AN ORDER GRANTING IN REM RELIEF FROM STAY, THIS NOTICE IS PROVIDED SOLELY TO FORECLOSE THE MORTGAGE REMAINING ON YOUR PROPERTY AND IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT THE DISCHARGED PERSONAL OBLIGATION. I687071 March 8, 15, 22, 2016

B9 SAUK VALLEY MEDIA • Tuesday, March 8, 2016 • PAGE B9

EMPLOYMENT

505

Caseys General Store in Sterling, IL now hiring for two positions.

Store Manager and Assistant Store Manager.

Both positions are full time and offer benefits. Must be Flexible to work variety of hours including weekends, holidays, as well as day and night shifts.

Please apply online at www.caseys.com

or send application to Raylene Wright P.O. Box 836 Sterling, IL 61081

First Federal Savings Bank is seeking an energetic individual for a Fulltime Customer Service Representative position.

Duties include teller work, opening new accounts and customer contact marketing. This position is available at our Rock Falls Office.

First Federal Savings Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer Apply online at www.ffsbweb.com or email resume to mmulinazzi@ffs bweb.com Full Time Route Driver Based from Oregon, IL for a NW IL Route. CDL not required.

Deliver, service and pickup units.

Lifting requirement of 50lbs.

Seasonal overtime.

Pre-employment drug test, clean driving record verification. Competitive wage, vacation, sick leave, and retirement plan.

Please send replies to: Box #1321, c/o Sauk Valley Classifieds, P.O. Box 498, Sterling, IL 61081.

NEW TODAY Immediate Openings Manufacturing Positions All Shifts Must be able to lift 50lbs Rochelle/ Mendota Area Peoplelink Staffing 815-561-1500 Local chemical and fertilizer company has openings for seasonal truck drivers. Applicants must have a current medical card and a minimum of a Class B CDL. Interested candidates can call 815-537-2630 or inquire at Rock River Lumber & Grain 5502 Lyndon Road Prophetstown, IL 61277

EMPLOYMENT

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EMPLOYMENT

Markman Peat Corporation is currently taking applications for second Shift Supervisor/ Maintenance person.

Benefits offered, incentive bonuses also offered.

Please apply in person at 13161 Fenton Rd Morrison IL 61270 or 815-772-4041

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NOW HIRING FOR Welder Fabricator & Plasma Table Operator Must have experience. Full time.

Apply in person at Bellini's Custom Welding, 1577 Eldena Rd., Dixon or email resume to bellini@grics.net No phone calls.

NOW HIRING Spring is near!

Jimmy John's is hiring all shifts in Dixon and Rock Falls. Apply at either store.

Regional Drivers Wanted ✦ Get paid for every minute you work ✦ Hourly Pay ✦ Class A CDL ✦ Assigned Peterbilt and Kenworth Trucks ✦ Preloaded Trailers ✦Paid Vacations ✦ Home Weekends ✦Flexible Dispatch ✦Wellmark Health Insurance Apply online at www.avtrans inc.com or Call Missy 800-397-6387x10 ServiceMaster has openimmediate ings in Dixon, Sterling, Amboy, Ohio & Walnut area.

Multiple day and night part time positions. 15-20/hrs. per week. Apply in person at 205 6th Ave., Sterling.

Sterling Commercial Roofing, Inc. is looking to hire an Architectural Sheet Metal Apprentice and an experienced Sheet Metal Worker.

Sheet Metal Workers Local 219 will be accepting new applicants to their apprenticeship program until March 23rd, 2016.

Experienced workers may be eligible to start as a journeyman. Start your new career today.

Please contact Aletha Beard @ 815-626-7744.

Must have a valid Driver's License.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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READERS:

Sauk Valley Media does not knowingly accept advertising which is in violation of the law. Likewise, we do not knowingly accept advertising which is fraudulent or has intent. malicious While we attempt to screen advertising with potential fraud, it is impossible to screen all potential problems.

We strongly encourage our readers to exercise caution and common sense, particularly when dealing with companies with which you are not familiar.

Wanted P.T. Dietary AideNights Please apply at: Heritage Square 620 N. Ottawa Ave. Dixon, IL EOE NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

CHILD CARE

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LICENSED DAY CARE has openings. 4C's accepted. (815)284-0461,

Lic. #00062-03.

Licensed Daycare has openings for children, 4C's Ok, Sterling area. 815535-0588 or 815499-7216 L506966

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NO INDIVIDUAL, unless licensed or holding a permit as a childcare facility, may cause to be published any advertisement soliciting a child care service.* A childcare facility that is licensed or operating under a permit issued by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services may publish advertisements of the services for which it is specifically licensed or issued a permit. Sauk Valley Media strongly urges any parent or guardian to verify the validity of the license of any facility before placing a child in it's care. *Family homes that care for no more than three (3) children under the age of twelve or which receive only children from a single household, for less than 24 hours per day, are exempt from licensure as day care homes.

The three children to whom this exemption applies includes the family's natural or adopted children and any other persons under the age of 12 whether related or unrelated to the operator of the day care home. (DCFS Rule, Part 377.3 (c))

AREA GARAGE SALES 624

APPLIANCES

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Leather recliner, electric powered, dk. brown w/antique brass nails.

Exc. cond. $550.

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Leather reclining black. loveseat, Like new.

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“Martins” oak dining room set- 65” table w/2 leaves, 4 chairs and double bench. Exc. cond. $1500/obo.

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Mattress sets: $99, Full Twin $129, Queen $159, King $199. Will deliver! Bunk Bed $298. Call 309451-7477 New furniture & wholesale beds also used: Twin, full, queen, king beds. Elec. & gas stoves, dryer, washer, table & recliners, chairs, sofa, dresser, full & qu. BR set, refrig.

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Expanding Delivery Department Knie Appliance & TV Inc./ Ashley Furniture Store has an immediate opening for Delivery Personnel. Prior delivery experience preferred, but not mandatory, and a class ‘C’ driver’s license is required. Applicants must be neat, professional, be willing to work with people and able to lift furniture and appliances. Other delivery positions are available as well.

Appplyy in person to: Knie Appliance & TV Inc. 3614 E. Lincolnway, Sterling, IL. EOE

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Let your curiosity lead the way, and share your thoughts. Love is in the stars, and showing your emotions openly will entice someone special.

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Invest in one of your ideas and watch it blossom.

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Only licensed ticket brokers may legally advertise, negotiate and execute the sale of ticket(s) for any amount over what is printed upon the face of ticket.

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WARNING ADS FOR FREE PETS Your beloved pet deserves a loving, caring home. The ad for your free pet may draw response from individuals who will sell your animal for research or breeding purposes.

Please screen respondents carefully when giving an animal away.

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1995 Chevrolet S 10 Blazer 4x4 new motor trans. 6.4 $3000. Call 815441-2559

VANS

911

2000 Chevy Astro LS E&D AWD. V/G cond., mechanically well maintained Good tires.

138K mi. $4000.

815-537-5603. or 815-564-8787

4X4S

912

1999 Chevy Silverado, ext. cab, Z71 pkg. Brand new tires & rotors. 181K mi. Locally owned and bought. $5500 815-564-7380.

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940

16 ft. 1984 Champion Bass Boat, 150hp, runs good, red metallic,$3,500 /obo 815-716-6347

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945

2002 Layton Lite weight 22 ft. ideal for couples, but sleeps 4; Queen bed; awesome floor plan, Bonus!: cover, jacks, weight dist. hitch. Come see! $5,500 Lost Nation.

815-440-8022 2005 Jayco, Jay Feather Lgt. 25Z, full kitchen, bath, queen bed, 1 slide out sofa. Sleeps 6.

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