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Unearthing the lede Surprises abound deep in Quinn’s blueprint SPRINGFIELD (AP) – Much of the focus of Gov. Pat Quinn’s election-year budget address was on his proposal to make Illinois’ temporary income tax permanent in order to avert cuts to education and other areas.

But buried in the 514-page blueprint released by the governor’s office Wednesday are several lesspublicized proposals revealing his priorities in the year ahead. Quinn proposes to wipe out funding for an anti-violence program, reopen

two shuttered corrections facilities, and boost funding to his own office, among other plans.

“The devil is in the details,” state Rep. Bob Gov. Pat Quinn Pritchard, the House minority spokesman on education, said following the speech. The Republican

from Hinckley said he “liked the governor’s priorities” but objected to keeping the state’s temporary income tax increase in place to pay for the $36.8 billion spending plan, which makes few new cuts.

While lawmakers are not required to listen to Quinn’s suggestion, the governor’s budget address sets the tone for the budget negotiations that will continue during the spring session.

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This Feb. 24, 2012, file photo shows the exterior of the Illinois Youth Center in Joliet. Among the less-publicized proposals deep in the 514-page blueprint released by the Gov. Quinn’s office Wednesday is to re-open the shuttered Illinois Youth Center and another youth correction facility in Murphysboro.

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DEALING WITH ALS

Cruelty comes back to bite man Death of pit bull results in latest felony charge

BY KATHLEEN A. SCHULTZ kschultz@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5535

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Megan Shannon of Sterling and her 1-year-old son, Jonathan, remember happier times as they browse through a photo book. The toddler pointed to images of his late father, Josh, and said “Daddy.” The 32-year-old died in June, after a 6-month battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, known as ALS or Lou Gehrig’s Disease.

‘Nobody deserves this disease’ Devastated families want cure

BY JENNY YOUNG jyoung@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5565

STERLING – “Till death do us part.”

Megan Wilcox and Joshua ‘Josh’ Shannon made that promise on a chilly October day in 2010. They never knew death would come so soon.

The 33-year-old Sterling woman lost her husband in June to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, known as ALS, or Lou Gehrig’s Disease.

The Paynes of Amboy understand her heartache.

The disease has killed 19 family members. Three others are battling ALS today.

Both families want to raise awareness and money for research. They share the same dream – a cure.

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‘He was a wonderful dad’ Megan started dating Josh in March 2009, after moving next door to him in Rock Falls. She adored his smile, personality, and love for family, she said.

After a year of marriage, they had a son, Jonathan. “[Josh] was beaming,” Megan said. “He was so excited. He always wanted to be a dad – definitely wanted a boy.”

Daddy, a huge sports fan, and baby loved to play with a ball together.

“We were very happy,” Megan said. “… He was a wonderful dad.”

Their perfect world soon fell apart.

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Doug Payne of Amboy spends time with two of his biggest supporters (from left) Connie Becker, his cousin and an ALS advocate, and his wife, Cindi, in September at the annual ALS Walk for Life in Chicago. Doug Payne was diagnosed with the terminal muscle disease 2 years ago.

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OBITUARIES ........ A4 OPINION .............. A6 SPORTS ...............B1

ROCK FALLS – A 37-year-old Rock Falls man was in Whiteside County Jail Sunday afternoon, charged with a felony for apparently leaving a caged pit bull to starve to death in the basement of a home he once rented, Whiteside County Sheriff Kelly Wilhelmi said.

Joseph R. Nelson is being held on $50,000 bond, charged with aggravated cruelty to an animal, which carries 1 to 3 years in prison. He has an April 3 court hearing.

Deputies arrested Joseph R. Nelson Nelson at 1:45 p.m.

Friday, after an investigation into the dog’s death that began Tuesday, the sheriff’s office said in a news release sent Saturday morning.

“We’ve got a good, solid case,” Wilhelmi said Saturday.

A necropsy is scheduled today; it is hoped to reveal, among other things, time and exact cause of death, Wilhelmi said.

The dog appears to be an adult, but the carcass weighed only 25 pounds, he said. It was found in the basement by a person hired to clean out the rental property, which is in the 1000 block of Lincoln Street.

The person carried the cage out to the yard, the sheriff said.

Nelson has several felony convictions on his record in Whiteside County, for two counts of burglary and for writing bad checks in two 1997 cases, and for driving on a revoked license and obstructing justice by destroying evidence in a 2009 case. He also has a felony bad check conviction in Lee County stemming from a 1998 case.

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‘Winged’ wonder ready for regional Local labrador mix heading to dock dog competition in Atlanta

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STERLING – A Sterling man and his youngest doglete are heading to Georgia next week to compete in a doggie Olympics of sorts.

Jeff Kuchel, 50, and Phoenix, his Belgian Malinois/black lab mix, will compete Saturday in Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta in the Purina Pro Plan Incredible Dog Challenge Eastern Regional.

Although this is only her first year as a dock dog, Phoenix was invited

by Purina to compete.

They are among only five other pairs in the U.S. and Canada that got the invite, Kuchel said.

At 18 months, Phoenix, whom Kuchel adopted from an “oops� litter in southern Alabama, will be the youngest dog in the competition, he said. “She’s a baby still; there are a lot of dogs that are seasoned veterans� at this event.

Her talisman is a white mark resembling a phoenix emblazoned on her furry chest. “How can she not be great at dock sports, when she has wings?� he said.

She’s also a hard worker, Kuchel said Saturday while at Sinnissippi Park, where he was working on her obedience skills.

She’s “very focused ... very intense.�

Although she performs all types of dock sports, this time, Phoenix will be competing only in the Fetch It! event, which features dogs galloping down a dock and diving into a pool while attempting to catch a bumper dangling 4 foot above the water’s surface.

The bumper starts out at 16 feet beyond the dock’s end and advances a foot at at time; the dog that jumps the farthest and catches the bumper wins.

Phoenix’s personal best so far is 19 feet.

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OBITUARIES Karen L. Owens Karen L. Owens, 67, of Sterling, died Saturday, March 29, 2014, at her home.

Karen was born Aug. 7, 1946, in Sterling, the daughter of Wilbur and Mary (Cisketti) Kober.

She was a homemaker.

Survivors include one daughter, Kimberly Kay Silver of Sterling; five sisters, Janice (Gene) Little of Rockford, Linda (Joe) Bright of Sterling, Marsha (Russ) Johnson of Forreston, Evelyn (Dennis) Driessen of Tampico and Debbie (Larry) Richmond of Manchester, Iowa; and two grandchildren, Heather Karlee Silver and John Kevin Silver II of Elmira, N.Y. Like the willow ...

She bends and she flows with the winds of adversity. A “real� woman does not just

happen. She grows and matures through the years with each relationship and every situation.

And the things that have caused her pain have not destroyed her, but have given her strength and character. If there are lines left in the geography of her face, you can be sure they are lines left from smiles, not frowns.

For a “real� woman is not only someone you will want to know ... she is someone you could never, never forget!

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Cremation rites will be accorded. There are no services. Arrangements were completed by McDonald Funeral Homes. Visit www.mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com to send condolences.

Gary J. Hronek COLETA – Gary J. Hronek, 66, of Coleta, died Friday, March 28, 2014, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling.

He was born Oct. 30, 1947, in Manitowoc, Wis., the son of Leonard Joseph and Clara (Firkus) Hronek.

He married Cecilia A. “Sally� (Villa) Gonzalez on Nov. 10, 1988. Gary was employed as a food products representative for Performance Foods (formerly Fox River) for more than 20 years.

Surviving are his wife, two daughters, Amy and Lisa; one son, Jon Hronek; one stepdaughter, Theresa (Dale) Esters of Gilroy, Calif.; one stepson, John R. (Roberta) Gonzalez of San Antonio, Texas; four sisters, Carol (Sid) Singer of Stanford, Conn.,

Sharon (Dave) Clitheroe of Leathersot, England, Margaret (Paul) Matarano of Schaumburg and Sandy (Paul) Buckner of Fond du Lac, Wis; four grandchildren, five step-grandchildren and two step-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Audrey, and a stepdaughter, Sally Trobaugh.

A gathering of friends and family will take place from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Mary Catholic Church in Sterling, followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m., with the Rev. James Keenan officiating. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery.

McDonald Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

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Jeanette Rose Ray MOUNT MORRIS – Jeanette Rose Ray, 87, died Saturday, March 29, 2014, at Pinecrest Manor in Mount Morris.

She was born Jan. 16, 1927, in Columbia City, Ind., the daughter of Alvin and Lucile (Boschet) Ray. She attended Evangelical Free Church in Mount Morris and was a member of the Salvation Army in Warsaw, Ind. In her spare time, Jeanette was a member of the Red Hat Ladies at Pinecrest Manor and enjoyed activities at the Senior Center in Mount Morris, where she also volunteered.

She is survived by her sister, Thelma (Bill) Messer of Mount Morris; nephew, William Terry (Janice) Messer of Mount Morris; niece,

Sharon Lynn Maree of North Carolina; six grand-nephews, 11 great-grand nieces and nephews; and a very special friend, Pal Hart Gleason of Placerville, Colo.

She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers, James, Alvin, and Jack.

Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery in Warsaw, Ind. at a later date.

No local services are scheduled.

A memorial fund is established for the Senior Citizens Center in Mount Morris. Farrell Holland Gale Funeral Home in Oregon assisted the family with arrangements. Visit www.farrellhollandgale.com to send condolences.

STERLING – Mary J. Wetzell, 85, of Sterling, died Saturday, March 29, 2014b at CGH Medical Center in Sterling.

She was born Feb. 27, 1929, in Columbia County, Wis., the daughter of John and Violet (Tennyson) Christoffersen. She married Kenneth “Pete� Wetzell on March 14, 1948, in Tampico. He died Feb. 27, 1987.

Mary had been the cook at Christ Lutheran School in Sterling for 15 years before retiring. She was an excellent cook and enjoyed her flowers, visiting casinos, and spending quality time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Surviving are three daughters, Sherry (Ronald) Haynes of Rock Falls, Vicki Fountain of Pekin, and Deb-

bie (Arlyn) Sikkema of Lyndon; one son, Greg (Pam) Wetzell of Prophetstown; one sister, Donna Krueger of Algonquin; one brother, John (Marlene) Christoffersen of Carmel, Ind.; five grandchildren, Nicole Burkett, Rob Fountain, Kim Feary, Tim Wetzell and Laura Wetzell; and five greatgrandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Harlan Christoffersen.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at McDonald Funeral Home, 1002 12th Ave. in Rock Falls. The funeral will follow at 10 a.m.

Thursday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Daniel Behmlander officiating. Burial will conclude at Riverside Cemetery in Sterling.

Ella A. Kramer FULTON – Ella A. Kramer, 90, formerly of Fulton, died Thursday, March 27, 2014, at Resthave Home in Morrison.

Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home of Fulton is handling arrangements.

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Test accurately rules out heart attacks in ER Chest pain often caused by less-serious issues, like anxiety WASHINGTON (AP) – A simple test appears very good at ruling out heart attacks in people who go to emergency rooms with chest pain, a big public health issue and a huge worry for patients.

A large study in Sweden found that the blood test plus the usual electrocardiogram of the heartbeat were 99 percent accu-

rate at showing which patients could safely be sent home rather than be admitted for observation and more diagnostics.

Of nearly 9,000 patients judged low risk by the blood test and with normal electrocardiograms, only 15 went on to suffer a heart attack in the next month, and not a single one died. “We believe that with

this strategy, 20 to 25 percent of admissions to hospitals for chest pain may be avoided,� said Dr. Nadia Bandstein of the Karolinska University Hospital in Stockholm.

She helped lead the study, published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology and presented Sunday at the cardiology college’s conference.

Chest pain sends more than 15 million people to emergency rooms in the United States and Europe each year, and it usually turns out to be because of anxiety, indigestion or other less-serious things than a heart attack. Yet doctors don’t want to miss one – about 2 percent of patients having heart attacks are mistakenly sent home.

People may feel reas-

sured by being admitted to a hospital so doctors can keep an eye on them, but that raises the risk of picking up an infection and having expensive care they’ll have to pay a share of, plus unnecessary tests.

The study included nearly 15,000 people who went to the Karolinska University hospital with chest pains over two years. About 8,900 had low scores on a faster,

more sensitive blood test for troponin, a substance that’s a sign of heart damage. The test has been available in Europe, Asia and Canada for about three years, but it is not yet available in the United States.

The patients were 47 years old on average and 4 percent had a previous heart attack. About 21 percent of them wound up being admitted.

HEALTH CARE

Rural residents confront higher insurance costs in U.S. Adopting single statewide rating zone would help to reduce premium divide DENVER (AP) – Bill Fales wanted a new baler and a better irrigation system for the 700-acre ranch where he raises grass-fed beef cattle, but he scrapped those plans when he saw his new health insurance premiums.

His Cold Mountain Ranch is in western Colorado’s Rocky Mountains, a rural area where outpatient services are twice as expensive as the state average. Fales recently saw his monthly premiums jump 50 percent, to about $1,800 a month.

Health care has always been more expensive in far-flung communities, where actuarial insurance data show fewer doctors, specialists and hospitals, as well as older residents in need of more health care services.

But the rural-urban cost divide has been exacer-

bated by the Affordable Care Act. “We’ve gone from letting the insurance companies use a pre-existing medical condition to jack up rates to having a pre-existing zip code being the reason health insurance is unaffordable,� Fales said. “It’s just wrong.�

Geography is one of only three determinants insurance companies are allowed to use to set premiums under the federal health care law, along with age and tobacco use.

Insurance officials say they need such controls to remain viable. “If premiums are not allowed to keep up with underlying medical costs, no company is going to survive,� said Robert Zirkelbach, a spokesman with America’s Health Insurance Plans, a Washington, D.C.based industry group.

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Bill Fales stands on his ranch near Carbondale, Colo.

Fales could use a new baler and a better irrigation system on the 700-acre ranch where he raises grassfed beef cattle, but he scrapped those plans when he saw his new health insurance premiums.

The nonpartisan Kaiser Family Foundation recently rated the Colorado region where Fales lives as the nation’s priciest, based on rates for the lowest-priced “silver� plan, a mid-level policy.

In this part of the state, a region that includes Aspen, the cheapest mid-

level plan is $483 a month.

In Denver, the same plan is about $280 a month.

Other insurance price zones on the most-expensive list include rural areas in Georgia, Nevada, Wisconsin and Wyoming. But the cost differences between densely and sparsely populated

areas shouldn’t come as a shock, Zirkelbach said, because it’s simply more expensive to deliver care in such communities. “That’s not new at all.

Health insurance premiums track the underlying cost of medical care. This was true before the ACA, and it’s true now,� he said. “Hopefully, the exchanges will shine a spotlight on the variances that exist in the cost of medical care.�

States have only one option to reduce the premium divide between their urban and rural areas. They can set a single statewide rating zone, an option that would reduce premiums for those in rural areas by shifting costs onto morepopulated regions.

It’s something officials in all but the smallest states are reluctant to do. Only five states – Delaware, Hawaii, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Rhode Island and Vermont – chose a single

rating zone, in addition to Washington, D.C., according to the Kaiser Family Foundation. “There’s always been geographic variance in insurance,� said Craig Garthwaite, an economist at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management who has studied the economic consequences of the new health care law.

The difference now, he said, is insurers have fewer levers to adjust premium pricing. Garthwaite also said the health care law makes it easier for rural health insurance shoppers to see what city residents are paying. “That’s forcing them to confront the market, which is a new thing,� he said.

It’s a bumpy confrontation for many in rural areas who earn too much to qualify for premium subsidies but not enough to easily afford premiums that can approach or exceed $1,000 a month.

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Bureau County residents’ input sought County looking for feedback on future

BY DONNA BARKER Shaw News Service

Bureau County residents have two more opportunities to take advantage of public meetings to discuss the county’s comprehensive plan and the future of Bureau County.

On Thursday, Bureau

County Zoning Enforcement Office Kris Donarski said the first two public meetings, held earlier last week in Manlius and LaMoille, went very well, with a lot of good comments from citizens. The final two meetings are set for 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Buda Community Hall and at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Bureau County Courthouse in Prince-

ton. Citizens may attend either meeting, regardless of where they live, Donarski said.

The Bureau County Regional Planning Commission set up the four public meetings to get input from residents on issues and ideas concerning the development and future of Bureau County.

The public meetings will help identify the values of the county,

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look at the county’s strengths and weaknesses, identify issues and opportunities, and create a vision for the future, all from the public’s point of view, Donarski said. The meetings will be about 60-90 minutes in length.

Comments gathered from the public hearings will be used by the planning commission as it updates the county’s

existing comprehensive plan, which was completed in the 1960s.

Donarski said citizen participation is very important to the comprehensive planning process and will help the planning commission in defining goals and objectives to help shape the county’s future.

Once completed, the comprehensive plan will be presented to the

Bureau County Board for review and final approval.

Serving on the Bureau County Regional Planning Commission are chairman Karen Schlenz of Spring Valley, Pat Wiggim of rural Wyanet, Joe Kunkel of rural Tiskilwa, Jon Pickering of Neponset, Jack Ackerman of Walnut, Sue Pratt of Arlington and Deb Madsen of Princeton.

COAL CITY

Burning tornado debris irks northern Ill. village Contractor said he had special permit

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Artist Marina Lee (left) of Milwaukee, applies more material to the sculpture that Governor French Academy students were assisting her with for the Art on the Square’s fourth annual High School Sculpture in the City Program in Belleville.

Students with wet, sticky modeling compound in their hands went to work forming trees on two different sculptures under Lee’s direction.

Sculptor works with students Artist has collaborated with more than 100 schools

BY JAMIE FORSYTHE Belleville News-Democrat

BELLEVILLE (AP) – Governor French Academy students with wet, sticky modeling compound in their hands went to work forming trees on two different sculptures under the direction of sculptor Marina Lee of Milwaukee.

Lee traveled more than 7 hours to work with Governor French last wek for Art on the Square’s fourth annual High School Sculpture in the City Program.

Lee helped students design two sculptures last week, and the hard work of creating the sculptures began Tuesday and will continue through Wednesday.

The sculpture includes a large functional bench and a wall mount. Lee described it as a “narrative piece” with a message.

She asked the students what they wanted to communicate with the community.

“They didn’t want any separation and wanted positive things to happen,” Lee said.

The core design team at Governor French includes students in grades six through 12. However, Lee also

involved the younger students in the project.

The sculpture bench incorporates a large tree with its roots spelling out the word “Family.” The wall-mounted sculpture includes a smaller tree, flames and two moons.

The sculptures are created with a plywood base and then spray foam is sculpted to build the forms and then its covered in a modeling compound.

“It’s a very hands-on project,” said Lee, who was covered in white residue from the modeling compound. “They [the students] have done a really great job with it. I think they are learning a lot.”

Lee enjoys working with students. She said she’s collaborated with more than 100 schools. “It’s really exciting,” she said.

Once the forms are completed, Lee will take both sculptures back to her studio in Wisconsin.

Lee and her associates will then cover the sculptures in fiberglass to protect them from the elements as both will be housed outdoors at Governor French following this year’s Art on the Square, which will be held May 16-18.

In April, Lee will bring

the sculptures back to Governor French for the students to paint. “They will all have a say in the colors,” Lee said.

Dede Farquhar with Art on the Square, who was at Governor French Tuesday, looks forward to seeing the finished product.

“This will really be a showcase piece,” Farquhar said.

The annual High School Sculpture in the City program, created in 2010

by Art on the Square, is sponsored by the Belleville law firm Mathis, Marifian and Richter, Ltd. “We believe in the value of art in the community especially at the student level,” said Pat Mathis, a shareholder at the law firm.

To date, the High School Sculpture in the City program has worked with students at Belleville West, Belleville East and Althoff Catholic high schools. Each school has on exhibit the unique piece that was created.

“We are extremely pleased to have been selected to participate in this year’s High Sculpture in the City Program,” said Phillip Paeltz, headmaster at Governor French Academy.

And they don’t expect the bills to gain much traction in the capitol.

The first concealed carry permits were mailed out to Illinois residents about a month ago.

Officials expect about 300,000 concealed carry applications to be filed this year.

Highest permit percentage in S. Illinois counties PEORIA (AP) – A newspaper analysis shows two farsouthern Illinois counties have the highest per-capita number of concealed carry applications.

The (Peoria) Journal Star reports Hardin and White counties topped the state for the most concealed carry permit requests based on their

population. Each county had a rate of 12.5 applications per 1,000 residents.

So far, 54 Hardin County residents have applied and 184 applications have come from White County residents.

Cook County, which is home to Chicago, had the least number of applications per-capita – 2.3 per

century ago by Frank E. Macke, a trumpet player who led “Frank Macke’s Old-time Orchestra.”

The sheet music resurfaced while community officials were planning Belleville’s bicentennial.

Kathy Liddy is Macke’s granddaughter. She says she kept the piece framed her home, but

never heard it performed until this week when Swansea pianist Christina Witkowski performed it.

Liddy calls it “sophisticated” and says it had “a lot of lively movements.”

She says she hopes the march is played by a full band during the bicentennial celebrations.

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Illinois became the final state in the country to allow concealed carry and its law is the strictest in the nation.

But legislators who were the main architects of the law say they’d like to delay making changes – for now.

find a burn site closer to Diamond’s village limits.

Kernc said debris removal has been a “major issue” and could become a bigger problem this spring when more demolition is carried out. About 120 homes and businesses sustained moderate to major damage from the tornado, and it’s unclear how many buildings will have to be torn down.

“It’s up to those homeowners and their contractors to decide how they will get rid of their debris,” Kernc said.

“Some of them may want to burn it as well. I just don’t know.”

The village will hold a special meeting April 9 for homeowners and contractors, and will have experts available to answer questions.

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SPRINGFIELD (AP) – Illinois lawmakers have already introduced more than a dozen bills to tweak the state’s new concealed carry law, which is less than 9 months old.

That’s according to a report by the (Springfield) State Journal-Register.

The bills alternately

COAL CITY (AP) – A northern Illinois village has temporarily stopped burning debris from a November tornado after receiving complaints from a neighboring town about thick, black smoke drifting over homes.

The Grundy County village of Diamond hired a contractor to burn tree limbs, shingles, furniture and other debris because it was less expensive than having it hauled to a landfill.

But the burn site was in an unincorporated part of the county just north of the nearby village of Coal City.

Coal City Administrator Matt Fritz told The (Joliet) Herald-News

that some residents complained to village officials and the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency.

“Whatever was being burnt was causing some good, significant black smoke,” Fritz said, adding that some residents worried about polluted runoff getting into underground water supplies.

The contractor, John Trotter, said he received a special permit from the IEPA to burn the debris, which it allows to be done in designated disaster areas. He said the agency also inspected the site and made sure he removed any hazardous materials.

Diamond Mayor Terry Kernc said she postponed the burning after about a week, and is working with the IEPA to

1,000 residents. But the state’s most populated county led the state in simple numbers, with 12,027 applicants so far.

Illinois State Police began accepting permit applications in January. By early March, nearly 49,000 people had applied. The first permits were mailed this month.

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EDITORIALS FROM YESTERYEAR | 1864

From our archives: Rebels should be forced to submit Note to readers â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sauk Valley Media reprints editorials and articles from the past as a regular Monday feature. The following items appeared in the Gazette on April 2, 1864.

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he Grand Traverse Herald desires to see Mr. Lincoln renominated for the following, among other reasons: â&#x20AC;&#x153;The rebels have, in many cases, declared they would never submit to him as president. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But he was the regularly elected president of the United States, chosen according to the forms of that Constitution by which they as well as we were bound. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Now we insist that they ought to be made to do just that.â&#x20AC;?

The new store of Wm. Stine & Co., in Commercial Block, was opened last week, as announced by their advertisements, and has been thronged with persons examinPhotos courtesy of the Library of Congress ing the new goods, and The federal gunboat Peosta being fitted out with (above), aided by the Paw Paw, suits of new and elegant helped to repel a Civil War rebel fitting clothing ever attack on Union-held Paducah, since.

Ky., on March 25, 1864. The attack The largest and best was led by Gen. Nathan Bedford assortment of clothing, Forrest (right), who commanded fancy wool shirts and 5,000 Confederate cavalry troops. furnishing goods is to The city was occupied temporarbe seen at this place.

From this, it would ily and heavily damaged, with 300 Confederates and 14 Union troops killed, according seem that there is business enough for the fine to the April 2, 1864, issue of the Gazette. addition made to this 4HE "ATTLE many injured by shot of the United States, do market by this enterand shell; the rebels also hereby proclaim and AT 0ADUCAH prising firm. sacked several stores of declare that the said On the 25th [last], the ,IFE OF 'EN -EADE large amounts. proclamation does not rebel General [Nathan apply to the cases of T.B. Peterson & BrothBedford] Forrest with ! PROCLAMATION persons who at the time ers, Philadelphia, have 5,000 cavalry attacked

BY THE PRESIDENT when they seek to obtain just published the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Life our forces at Paducah, the benefits thereof, by and Public Defining the meaning Ky., and for a short time taking the oath thereby Services of the Amnesty occupied the city â&#x20AC;&#x201C; our prescribed, are in miliof Gen. Proclamation troops, under Col. Hicks, George G. Whereas it has become tary, naval or civil conretiring to the fort, from finement or custody, Meade, the which the rebels failed to necessary to define the Hero of drive them, after several cases in which insurgent or under bonds, or on parole on the civil, miliGettysburg, enemies are entitled to desperate assaults, they tary or naval authorities, and Comthe benefits of the procbeing severely repulsed Gen. George mander of lamation of the president or agents of the United at every attempt.

Gordon States as prisoners of the Army of the United States, After the third repulse, Meade war, or persons detained of the the rebels swarmed into which was made on the 1815-1872 for offense of any kind, Potomac,â&#x20AC;?

8th day of December, the houses of the city, Meade, whose with a full firing from windows 1863, and the manner in either before or after Union soldiers history of and behind houses. Col. which they shall proceed conviction[.] defeated his services [A]nd that on the conHicks then turned his to avail themselves of Confederate from the trary, it does apply only cannon upon the houses, these benefits; and Gen. Robert E. Lee at time he to those persons who and aided by the gunWhereas the objects of the Battle of entered being yet at large and boats Peosta and Paw that proclamation were Gettysburg, free from any arrest, con- the Army Paw, drove the rebels to suppress the insurcommanded finement or duress, shall in 1835 to from the city at eleven rection, and restore the the Army of oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;clock in the evening. voluntarily come forward the present the Potomac authority of the United from 1863 day, with The rebel General and take said oath with States; and until 1865, Thompson and 300 men the purpose of restoring his official Whereas the amnesty when the Civil reports, War ended. were killed and 1,200 therein proposed by the peace and establishing speeches, wounded. Our loss was the national authority. president, was offered 14 killed and 46 woundPersons excluded from etc. with reference to these Complete in one voled. the amnesty offered in objects alone. ume, with portrait. Price About fifty buildings Now, therefore I, Abra- said proclamation may were burnt, and very apply to the president for 25 cents. ham Lincoln, president

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

WASHINGTON â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a conundrum for our times.

The Internet has opened up free expression to millions of people around the world, including those who live in dictatorships.

But the United States just announced it intends to give up oversight of the functioning of the Internet to an as-yet-unformed international organization.

The idea is to give more government and private entities a bigger stake in controlling the Web. But it could also mean stifling the free flow of ideas.

You probably arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t surprised to know that this has created a huge international controversy, with pro-democracy advocates in a tizzy and academics engaged in full-throated debate. Most of us are scratching our perplexed heads.

You also might not be surprised to know that the widespread spying by the U.S. National Security Agency for the past 6 years has contributed to the brouhaha.

Is the Obama administration about to make a huge mistake with potentially disastrous ramifications for millions of people around the globe?

Possibly.

The U.S. Department of Commerce says that it was always intended that the U.S. oversight of the Internet over a group that doles out domain names and Internet address numbers would be temporary.

The contract between the Commerce Department and the non-profit Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers, ICANN, which has been doing the daily, onerous task of technical management of the Internet in California, expires Sept. 30, 2015.

IT IS NOT AN EASY TASK to oversee the Internet, with millions of Internet Protocol addresses and names to keep track of and manage. Commerceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s contract with ICANN has worked well (Commerce always has had authority to veto ICANNâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s decisions), but Commerce says the â&#x20AC;&#x153;timing is rightâ&#x20AC;? for the rest of the world to take over.

ICANN has matured as a competent, independent operation. But because of NSAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s enthusiasm about tapping cell phones of world leaders and reading emails, many regard ICANN with suspicion because of its partnership with Commerce. Thus, Commerce proposes to terminate it.

(Former President Jimmy Carter just revealed that when he has important messages

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Unauthorized disclosures are the lifeblood of a republic.â&#x20AC;?

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to convey, he sends them by snail mail because he is convinced he is being spied upon.)

But with governments increasingly being called â&#x20AC;&#x153;stakeholdersâ&#x20AC;? in the use of the Internet, many are worried that if repressive regimes get more control over the Internet, they will do what China has done â&#x20AC;&#x201C; restrict access to citizens.

Commerce stresses that one of the goals of the transition from U.S. control of administration of the Internet (by Commerceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s White-House-advising National Telecommunications and Information Administration) to international control is maintaining the â&#x20AC;&#x153;openness of the Internet.â&#x20AC;?

LETâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SEE HOW THAT is working right now. A few days ago, Turkeyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s government banned Twitter because Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan was angry about leaks on social media that fueled a corruption scandal involving his government. He is worried about keeping his 11-year-old hold on power.

Commerce says the first step in the transition is creation of an oversight body that would â&#x20AC;&#x153;win the trust of crucial stakeholders around the world.â&#x20AC;?

Sure. Governments such as Russia and China will simply step aside and let well-meaning, humanitarian, benign non-profits take over the most powerful communications tool ever invented.

There is an â&#x20AC;&#x153;out.â&#x20AC;? If Commerce is convinced an international oversight body developed by ICANN would not be fair, uncorrupt, open and functional, ICANNâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s supervision could be extended as is.

But the fallout would be extreme â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the U.S. promises international control but then backs away from it?

We ponder the efficacy of international bodies such as the United Nations and the International Atomic Energy Agency and the International Telecommunications Union and are left doubtful that an â&#x20AC;&#x153;independent,â&#x20AC;? non-profit body, even one conceived by the global tech community, could oversee the complicated entity that is the Internet. Let alone maintain the innovation and fairness such a hungry beast demands.

How ironic and tragic if Edward Snowdenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s thoughtless unleashing of NSA secrets ends up endangering cyberspace in unfathomable ways.

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Depression wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be cured by acting out Dear Abby: I have been married for 7 years and have two children. My husband has what I can only describe as an Internet addiction. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s literally online from the time I go to bed until I wake up to take our kids to school.

I checked and discovered many profiles he has made up on different dating sites.

When I confronted him, he told me he has no interest in having an affair. He said he has been depressed for some time, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s his way of escaping reality. I recommended he talk to a therapist, but he keeps trying to justify his behavior by

to him, and I no longer feel attractive. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know what I can do to be a supportive partner if he wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t admit he has a problem. Please help me.

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telling me I have no reason to feel hurt because itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all â&#x20AC;&#x153;make-believe.â&#x20AC;?

Our relationship has taken a serious dive since I found out. I no longer trust him alone on the computer. I am also no longer attracted

Dear Second: May I be frank? First on your agenda should be to take care of yourself and your own emerging depression. If that means talking to a professional, then go for it.

You have every right to be angry about what your husband has been doing.

It isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t harmless, and it isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t effective therapy for his depression. Much as

you might wish to, you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t fix his problem â&#x20AC;&#x201C; which is trying to escape from reality. Only he can do that.

Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hope heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll find the courage to face what heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s trying to escape from while your marriage is still salvageable.

Dear Abby: I am not suicidal, but I do think about death, in the sense of what happens when one dies. I believe in the heaven-and-hell theory.

Although Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not sure I want to go to heaven, I AM sure I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to go to hell.

My reason for not wanting to go to heaven is

because of the relatives who have gone before me. I come from a very abusive family but, like so many, most of them have been able to do what I call the â&#x20AC;&#x153;last-minute redemption.â&#x20AC;? With that in mind, I do not want to spend all of eternity with the same people I could not wait to have exit this Earth.

I am also not a big believer in this forgiveness thing â&#x20AC;&#x201C; forgiving adults who do these things to children and expect them to forget about it. I sure havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t, and I never will!

Do you, or the clergy, think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s possible for God to just let some of us sleep

through eternity without meeting up with family on â&#x20AC;&#x153;the other sideâ&#x20AC;?? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Owensboro, Ky., Reader

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

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

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

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

Monthly birthday party, 11:45 a.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

Lifescape lunch, 11:30 a.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 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.

Monthly birthday party, noon, Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815288-9236.

Organized Wii Bowling games, noon, Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon.

Pinochle, 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.

500 card game, noon, Polo Senior Center, 101 E. Mason St., 815-946-3818.

Bingo with the Beukemas, 12:15 p.m., Robert Fulton Community Center and Transit Facility, 912 Fourth St., Fulton, 815-589-3925.

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

Bingo and bridge, 12:30 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815622-9230.

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, 815-732-3253.

Bingo, 1 p.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-288-9236.

Community cards, 2 p.m., The Meadows of Franklin Grove, 510 N. State St., Franklin Grove, 815456-3000.

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

Knit Wits Knitting Circle, 6:308 p.m., Dixon Public Library, 221 S. Hennepin Ave., 815-284-7261.

Sauk Valley Chess Club, 7-9 p.m., Northland Mall, 2900 E. Lincolnway, Sterling, 815-622-8838.

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COMMUNITY EVENTS Monday, March 31 Open pool, open cards, open Wii games and computer lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

Open pool, open cards, open Wii games and computer lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-288-9236.

Pool players, 8:30 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3253.

Mexican Train Dominoes, 9 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-5625050.

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

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

Zumba class, 10:30-11 a.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-288-9236.

Lifescape lunch, 11:30 a.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon. Reservations: 815-288-9236.

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

Organized Wii Bowling games, noon, Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon.

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

Hand and Foot cards, 12:15 p.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252.

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

Duplicate bridge, 12:30 p.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon.

Friendly Mexican Train Dominoes, 12:30 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-625-0046.

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

Tacos, 4-8 p.m., Latin American Social Club, 2708 W. Fourth St., Sterling, 815-625-8290.

Exercise group, 4 p.m., Robert Fulton Community Center and Transit Facility, 912 Fourth St., Fulton, 815-589-3925.

Loaves and Fishes, 5-6 p.m., Holloway Center, St. Patrick Catholic Church, 612 Highland Ave., Dixon, 815-284-7719. A free, hot meal for the needy.

Tuesday, April 1 Open pool, open cards, open Wii games, and computer lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Whiteside County

Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

Open pool, open cards, open Wii games, and computer lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-288-9236.

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

Bingo, 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.

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

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

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

Line dancing, 10-11 a.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-288-9236.

Lifescape lunch, 11:30 a.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 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, Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon.

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

Pinochle, 1 p.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon.

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

Wii and yoga class, 1:30 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815622-9230.

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

Wednesday, April 2 Open pool, open cards, open Wii games, and computer lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

Open pool, open cards, open Wii games, and computer lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-288-9236.

Popcorn and quilting, 8:30 a.m., Polo Senior Center, 101 E. Mason St., 815-946-3818.

SUPPORT GROUPS, CLUBS, AND SERVICES Tuesday, April 1 Childhood immunization clinic; women, infants and children clinic; and family planning services, all by appointment only, Suite 100, Lee County Health Department, 309 S. Galena Ave., Dixon, 815-284-3371.

Kiwanis Club of Sterling, 6:457:45 a.m., CGH Medical Center Ryberg Auditorium, 100 E. LeFevre Road, Sterling, 815-499-4866.

Lee County Health Department blood pressure clinic, 8-9:30 a.m., 110 N. Galena Ave., Dixon, 815-284-3371.

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

Golden K Kiwanis, 9 a.m., Dixon Senior Center, 100 W. Second St. Gaffey Home Nursing and Hospice blood pressure clinic, 9 a.m.- noon, Kroger, 2301 Locust St., Sterling, 815-626-3467.

Caring & Sharing, a widow support group, 9 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3253.

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

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

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

Senior Information Services, 10 a.m.-noon, Heritage Center, 106 S. Broad St., Lanark, 800-541-5479. â&#x20AC;&#x153;How the New Health Care Law Affects Medicare Beneficiaries,â&#x20AC;? 10:30 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon.

Reservations: 815-732-3252.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, open; 6 p.m., open, womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s; 7:30 p.m., open, 90-92 Hennepin Ave., Dixon.

Alcoholics Anonymous, noon,

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

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

Sterling Rotary Club, noon-1 p.m., YWCA of the Sauk Valley, 412 First Ave., Sterling.

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

Reality Check Narcotics Anonymous, noon, 6 p.m., First Christian Church, 506 Fifth Ave., Rock Falls, 779-245-8214. Downstairs, west door.

Caring & Sharing, a widow support group, 1 p.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252.

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

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

Dixon TOPS IL617 meeting, 5 p.m., Eells meeting room, St. Luke Episcopal Church, 221 W. Third St., Dixon, 815-284-8321.

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

Twin City Educational Scholarship Board meeting, 6 p.m., YWCA of the Sauk Valley, 412 First Ave., Sterling, 815-625-7237.

TOPS 253, 6-7:30 p.m., Good Neighbor Care, 2705 Avenue E, Sterling, 815-622-2820.

School Of Love In Deliverance Substance Abuse Group, 6:30 p.m., closed, The Worship Center, 403 N. Ottawa Ave., Dixon, 815-284-1340.

Ogle County Genealogical Society, 7 p.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon.

Buddy Bags meeting, 7 p.m., St. Paul Lutheran Church, 421 S. Peoria Ave., Dixon, 815-541-2122.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Volunteer Care Center of Lee County, 403 E. First St., Dixon.

Appointment: 815-284-9555.

Wednesday, April 2 Childhood immunization clinic; women, infants and children clinic; and family planning services, all by appointment only, and WIC nutritional, education, and coupon pickups, Suite 100, Lee County Health Department, 309 S. Galena Ave., Dixon, 815-284-3371.

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

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

Lee County Health Department blood pressure clinic, 8-9:30 a.m., YMCA, 110 N. Galena Ave., Dixon, 815-284-3371.

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

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

Nurturing Program, 9:15 a.m., Sinnissippi Centers Inc., 2611

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Lee County Health Department blood pressure clinic, 10-11:30 a.m., Dixon Senior Center, 100 W. Second St., 815-284-3371.

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

Blood pressure checks, 10 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252.

Whiteside County Health Department free blood pressure clinic, 10-11 a.m., Peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s National Bank, 112 Main St., Tampico.

Free blood pressure checks, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

Mercy Nursing Services free blood pressure clinic, 11 a.m.noon, Dixon Food Center â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Red Fox, 500 Chicago Ave., Dixon.

Whiteside County Health Department free blood pressure clinic, 11 a.m.-noon, Robert Fulton Community Center, 912 Fourth St., Fulton.

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

Reality Check Narcotics Anonymous, noon, 6 p.m., First Christian Church, 506 Fifth Ave., Rock Falls, 779-245-8214. Downstairs, west door.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, closed, Big Book; 6 p.m., closed, Big Book, tradition, 90-92 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon.

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

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

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, 1:30

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p.m., closed, Rochelle Community Hospital, 900 N. Second St. Low Vision Group, 1:30 p.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252.

American Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., 112 W. Second St., Rock Falls. Appointments: 815-625-0382 or 800-733-2767.

Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Support Group, 5-6:30 p.m., Choices Domestic Violence Program office, 203 W. Market St., Mount Carroll.

Buddy Bags packing, 5-6 p.m., St. Paul Lutheran Church, 421 S. Peoria Ave., Dixon, 815-541-2122.

Overeaters Anonymous, 5:30 p.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon.

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

YWCA sexual abuse survivors womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s group, 5:30-7 p.m., second floor, 115 W. First St., Dixon, bbraid@ywsauk.or or 815625-0333.

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

Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cancer Group, 6 p.m., Home of Hope Cancer Wellness Center, 1637 Plock Road, Dixon, 815-288-4673.

Buddy Bags donations accepted, 6-7 p.m., St. Paul Lutheran Church, 421 S. Peoria Ave., Dixon, 815-541-2122.

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

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

Carroll County Fair Board, 7 p.m., Milledgeville Bank basement, 451 N. Main Ave., 815-244-9444.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Mario Andretti said, “If everything seems under control, you’re not going fast enough.”

That might be true on the racetrack, but at the bridge table, if you see how to defeat declarer, take control and make the necessary defense clear to partner. In this deal, East has a chance to take the wheel and steer his partner down the right road.

South is in three spades.

West leads the heart king.

What ought to happen?

That South hand is definitely worth a one-spade bid, not a pre-emptive opening.

If in doubt, apply the Rule of Twenty. Add your high-card points to the number of cards in your two longest suits. If the total is 20 or more, open

one; if it is fewer than 20, pre-empt.

North should settle for three spades; One of those minor-suit queens rates to be worthless. Losing Trick Count

fans would be tempted to bid four spades, but let’s assume South passes.

Afterward, East will wish he had made a takeout double, since four hearts is laydown.

South has nine winners via six spades and three diamonds, so the defenders must take the first five tricks to defeat the contract.

East should hope for two hearts and three clubs. But it is no good discouraging a heart continuation at trick one, because West is as likely to shift to a diamond as to a club. Instead, East should overtake the heart king with his ace, cash the club king, and return a heart to West’s queen. Then West will lead a club to defeat the contract.

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arah Trobaugh, 18, of Sterling, is one of Sterling High Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s December Students of the Month.

She is the daughter of Kenny and the late Sally Trobaugh, and has two brothers, Michael Trobaugh, 24, who lives in West Chicago with his wife, Ashley, and Andrew Trobaugh, 21, a student at Illinois State University in Normal.

Favorite class: Early childhood education at the Whiteside Area Career Center, because Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m learning about the career I want to major in.

Top teachers: A couple of my favorite teachers are Mary Sue Neubauer, who teaches early childhood education. She has taught me how to be a better person and to be thankful for what I have.

My other favorite teacher is Mike Lemay.

I had him my junior year for U.S. History. He made the class fun for me, because Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not too great at history, and I just loved how he taught everything â&#x20AC;&#x201C; it made it easier for me to understand.

Extracurriculars: I have played tennis all 4 years, basketball for 2 years and

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Do you think Sterling High Student of the Month Sarah Trobaugh looks like an administrator? She would love to hear that, as she is considering majoring in that field. Her favorite class is early childhood education at the Whiteside Area Career Center, and she plans to study elementary education. track for 2 years. I also have been in Key Club, SHS Mentor Program, National Honor Society, and Service Learning.

After graduation: I will go to Sauk Valley Community College for 2 years, then I hope to transfer to Illinois State.

I would like to major in elementary education and maybe minor in administration.

Paycheck: I take stats for the girls basketball team. I like it because Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m there with my friends.

Best friends: Jessica Kaye and Raquel Romano.

They have been by my side through thick and thin, and I couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t ask for anything better than that.

Favorite singer and musical group: I love Rascal Flatts and Luke Bryan.

Favorite actor: Jennifer Lawrence Favorite TV shows: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pretty Little Liars,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nashvilleâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Gleeâ&#x20AC;?

Hobbies: I love to be outside and playing tennis, but I also love being with my family and friends.

Favorite outdoor activity: Tennis, of course! I would be out there all

day if I could. I also like going on bike rides.

Favorite food: Spaghetti pizza. I love that stuff.

Oh, and Snickers is my all-time-favorite candy.

Biggest fear: Getting cancer Least favorite class: I would have to say algebra 3/trigonometry. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kind of hard ...

What makes your blood boil? When people donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t put on their blinkers.

What kind of music makes your skin crawl?

Screamo. Definitely screamo.

Haunts: I like being at home; it makes me feel safe and relaxed.

Key to surviving high school: Always be yourself. Never change for anyone, because being unique is a lot better than being normal.

Useless knowledge: Everything that was on my last algebra 3/trig test.

Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m never going to use that stuff. Sorry, Mr. Jackson!

Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m in the dictionary next to: Caring, because I care more about other peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s feelings than I do mine. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like seeing anyone sad, or crying.

Personal trivia: OK, get this: I hate cheese, but I

love cheese pizza. Try to figure that one out.

Dream job: I think it would be cool if I could be a National Geographic photographer, because you get to travel the world.

Trading places: Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d love to trade places with Carrie Underwood. She does a lot for charities, and she has an amazing voice.

Trading spaces: Anywhere thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s warmer than here. But Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d love to go to Paris and London some day, because I feel like theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re just one of those cities that you have to see.

Read this: â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Husbandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Secretâ&#x20AC;? by Liane Moriarty. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about a woman who finds a letter from her husband.

She isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t supposed to read it until he is dead, but she opens it anyway and what he said in the letter basically ruins their marriage and all the people they know. Its really good, you have to get it!

Shout out: To my intern class at Lincoln, and to my dad for always being there for me, even when things got rough.

I wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know what to do without you! I love you!

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Democrats, who have supermajority control in both chambers, have an added incentive to maintain a unified front on the budget plan as they look ahead to key November matchups, including the governorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s race.

Republicans are vowing to fight Quinnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plan to permanently enact a 67 percent tax increase that originally was promised to be temporary.

Here are some of the key components of the plan: sss Quinnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s budget suggests repurposing two recently closed youth correctional centers as adult lockups to address â&#x20AC;&#x153;current corrections needs,â&#x20AC;? assistant budget director Abdon Pallasch said.

The Murphysboro youth center, which closed 2 years ago, could serve as a facility minimum security facility for more than 400 drunken driving offenders, according to the governorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office. Pallasch described the facility as a â&#x20AC;&#x153;first of its kind dedicated state alcohol addiction treatment facilityâ&#x20AC;? that would â&#x20AC;&#x153;operate on a system of restorative justice, allowing offenders to go back to the community and promote community service.â&#x20AC;?

The Murphysboro facility would operate as a satellite within either the Pinckneyville or Menard correctional centers.

The Joliet Youth home, which closed last February, also would be repurposed, according to governorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s budget office documents.

Pallasch said the facility would be used for some of the Department of Correctionsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 4,600 inmates classified as â&#x20AC;&#x153;seriously mentally ill.â&#x20AC;?

The Youth Center, he said, already meets the security level needs for the types of offenders that would be housed there, Pallasch said.

This Sept. 8, 2011, file photo shows the Illinois Youth Center in Murphysboro. The southern Illinois juvenile prison, which was closed for cost-cutting reasons, may be reopened as an adult lockup for drunk driving offenders.

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In this March 21, 2014, photo, Palatine Rural Fire Department Chief Hank Clemmensen walks away from a truck after it returned from a call. Among the lesspublicized proposals deep in the 514-page blueprint released by the Gov. Quinnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office Wednesday is an increase for the loan program to help local fire departments buy trucks. sss sss sss The Office of the State Quinn also has sugThe governorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office of gested zeroing out fund- management and budget Fire Marshal is getting a ing for the Community would see a 30 percent 28 percent boost, to $40.7 Based Organizations for budget increase under million, largely because of Violence Prevention pro- Quinnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plan, as it adds an $8 million increase to gram, which succeeded seven positions. Pallasch the Neighborhood Recov- said the increase â&#x20AC;&#x153;comes ery Initiative, which has from the addition of a received $15 million over new requirement that the past 2 years. would audit state grants A late-February audit and is housed in the govsaid the NRI program was ernorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office.â&#x20AC;? so hastily organized and But that â&#x20AC;&#x153;requirementâ&#x20AC;? sloppily executed that is a bill sponsored by auditors questioned 40 state Rep. Fred Crespo percent of expenditures of Hoffman Estates that claimed by service pro- hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t yet been passed by viders. the Legislature.

State Sen. Dan KotowsThe legislation, which ki, a Senate appropria- was approved by a House tions committee chair committee last week, who has been critical of would require state grants the handling of the pro- to be monitored and gram, said he person- audited by the same fedally got a call from the eral guidelines that fedgovernorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office to be eral grants are. informed that the proCrespo cited recent gram was getting cut. abuses of state grants, â&#x20AC;&#x153;They responded to the including the Neighborconcerns we had about hood Recovery Initiative, the program,â&#x20AC;? Kotows- to the Associated Press, as ki said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s obvious it reason to push the legislawasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t working.â&#x20AC;? tion.

In an emailed statement, â&#x20AC;&#x153;You look at millions and Pallasch said that â&#x20AC;&#x153;not millions of dollars that go every program gets fund- down the drain because ed every year. This year, no one is keeping an eye weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re focusing invest- on these things,â&#x20AC;? he said. ments in afterschool pro- â&#x20AC;&#x153;Abuses that weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re seeing grams and early child- in the paper are the tip of hood education. the iceberg.â&#x20AC;?

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The 10-year-old Fire Truck Revolving Loan Fund provides no-interest loans of up to $250,000 to

fire departments to buy fire trucks. The departments must repay the principal at a rate of at least 5 percent a year for 20 years. Since 2007, the program has been supplemented with $7.50 from each fine on a serious traffic violation. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The increase for the loan program is because there is more cash in the fund,â&#x20AC;? Pallasch said.

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March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month In 1987, President Ronald Reagan declared the month of March as a time to raise awareness about the needs and challenges that individuals with developmental disabilities face each day.

Ttake some time to learn about individuals with developmental disabilities and their right to live, learn, and work as they choose.

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Josh could not clip his fingernails with his left hand. Must be a pinched nerve, the couple thought, but medical tests suggested something much worse.

Experts at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago diagnosed his ALS on Dec. 12, 2012.

ALS affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, according to the ALS Association. Patients lose the ability to initiate and control muscle movement, and can become totally paralyzed.

ALS is terminal. There is no cure.

After the appointment, tears raced down the coupleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cheeks. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We were both scared,â&#x20AC;?

Megan said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He was never scared of dying â&#x20AC;&#x201C; never. He was scared for his family because they would be the ones left behind.â&#x20AC;?

Making the most of their time, the Shannons vacationed in Florida and later went to a Chicago Cubs game. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That was the last family trip,â&#x20AC;? Megan said.

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ABOVE: Team â&#x20AC;&#x153;Payne in the ALS,â&#x20AC;? comprised of Payne family members in Amboy and the surrounding area, gathers to walk at the annual ALS Walk for Life in September at Soldier Field in Chicago. The family has lost 19 loved ones to the disease. Three others are battling ALS today.

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;I had to be strongâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; As the disease progressed, Josh grew weaker and weaker.

Before long, he was confined to his chair and wheelchair. Unable to lift boxes, he took medical leave from his workplace, Walmart Distribution Center.

Megan worked full time at Sterling Federal bank to support her family. She spent remaining hours chasing a 1-year-old and trying to make Josh comfortable â&#x20AC;&#x201C; an impossible task. â&#x20AC;&#x153;People with ALS, they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get comfortable,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You have to constantly move their hands [and] their legs.â&#x20AC;?

Josh, 32, developed pneumonia in June â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a sickness an ALS patient could not fight. He went to the emergency room via ambulance. Unable to talk, or breathe without a machine, doctors respected his wishes to die at home, surrounded by family and friends. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We knew, leaving the hospital, that it wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be long,â&#x20AC;?

Megan said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I had to be strong; I had to be strong for Josh. He was always the person that you could lean on, and he needed someone that he could lean on then.â&#x20AC;?

Most people live 3 to 5 years after a diagnosis, but Josh lived only 6 months. Saying goodbye to her husband of 2-1/2

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years broke Meganâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s heart. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I wanted to be with Josh,â&#x20AC;? she said, tears flowing uncontrollably. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want him to leave me because he was always the strong one, and I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know how to exist without him.â&#x20AC;?

At Joshâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s visitation, family wore jerseys of his favorite teams, Notre Dame and the Chicago Bears. Jonathan was too young to understand the events, Megan said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I just said, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Daddyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in heaven.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;?

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;He never complainsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Doug Payne, 51, of Amboy, can relate to Jonathan.

At 2 years old, he lost his father, Bill Payne, to ALS. The disease also took his grandfather, Melvin Payne; brother, Dave Payne; and uncle, Mike Payne, who all lived in Amboy; as well as other relatives.

Now, he fights the same battle.

Twitches and cramps started 7 years ago; doctors diagnosed him 2 years ago. Like Josh, he was not worried about himself. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The first thing I thought was, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;My wife and my family,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? he said.

Doug is married to Cindi Payne, and they have four grown children. Now in a wheelchair, he struggles with everyday tasks. Doug especially misses playing with his four grandchildren, he said.

But Doug never gives up. He still runs his business, Sauk Valley Motors, a car dealership in Dixon and Rock Falls. Dougâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s positivity inspires his cousin, Connie Becker, 41, of Chicago. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the most amazing guy I know,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He never complains.

Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just so strong.â&#x20AC;?

Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a reason for that, Doug said: Family. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s my life.â&#x20AC;?

Doug is not alone.

Two of his cousins, who did not want to be named, also have ALS. One was recently diagnosed.

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;They have so much to live forâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; ALS rarely runs in families. With 22 diagnoses, the Payned have been studied by researchers from around the world, according to Becker.

They have identified the specific gene responsible. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is always on our minds,â&#x20AC;? Becker said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;and we always wonder who will be next.â&#x20AC;?

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LEFT: Megan and Josh Shannon enjoy a Chicago Cubs game with their little boy, Jonathan. It was their last family trip.

Josh passed away from ALS in June.

Formerly of Amboy, Becker is related to the Paynes on her motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s side. Melvin also was her grandfather; Bill and Mike were her uncles; and Dave was her first cousin.

She also mentioned three great-uncles and several other cousins who died from ALS. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re losing so many people that we love,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just so senseless. â&#x20AC;Ś They have so much to live for.â&#x20AC;?

Becker has watched loved ones lose the ability to scratch itches, wipe tears, give hugs, tie shoes, walk, drive, eat, move, and breathe â&#x20AC;&#x201C; things people take for granted, she said.

The minds of ALS sufferers remain alert as their bodies degenerate, she added. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nobody deserves this disease.â&#x20AC;?

With Becker in the bunch, ALS waged war against the wrong family.

She retaliates with her favorite weapon â&#x20AC;&#x201C; advocacy.

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Becker and her cousin, Ashlee Gonigam of Chicago, accepted an advocacy award on behalf of the Payne family at last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event.

Becker also rallies for ALS walks, including the Walnut 5K Run/Walk for ALS every Fourth of July weekend and the annual Les Turner ALS Walk For Life every September in Chicago.

At both walks, team â&#x20AC;&#x153;Payne in the ALSâ&#x20AC;? raises research money for ALS Therapy Development Institute.

Megan also attended the walks last year, and plans to walk again.

Someday, she may organize a new fundraiser for a cure, she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s my wish. No family should have to be put through this.â&#x20AC;?

Becker hopes a cure will be discovered in her lifetime. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It would just mean everything,â&#x20AC;? she said tearfully. â&#x20AC;&#x153;... We just need it so badly. I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t say that enough.â&#x20AC;?

versary, the first holidays were really tough without him.â&#x20AC;?

The young widow left the home she shared with Josh for a new house in Sterling. Moving was difficult, Megan said, but she needed a change. She hauled her belongings on Valentineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a good distraction. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even think about what day it was,â&#x20AC;? she said with a laugh.

Jonathan will turn 2 in April. He has visited the cemetery with mommy.

He often looks at Joshâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s picture and says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Daddy.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;I know heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to start asking questions,â&#x20AC;?

Megan said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not ready for that. But Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m also going to have him never forget who his dad was. I have pictures all around. I never put them away.â&#x20AC;?

Although their time together was short, Megan said she had no regrets about marrying Josh. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get the kind of love that we had,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When it comes, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got to take ahold of it.â&#x20AC;?

Becker said her familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hardships have brought them closer.

When asked how they cope, she replied, â&#x20AC;&#x153;We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have a choice. â&#x20AC;Ś We just have to stay strong and keep moving forward.â&#x20AC;?

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;I have pictures all aroundâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Megan said friends and family help her cope. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have more good days than I did, but I wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t say Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had great days,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The first anni-

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One day closer to tomorrow

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HICAGO – Let’s talk about tomorrow.

Yeah, yeah, I know that it’s today. And I know that today is not just any old today, but a special today. Because it’s Opening Day, which always – I mean, always – knocks yesterday out of the park.

And, hey, that’s great. I’m all for today. After all, it’s the gateway to tomorrow.

Today, the Cubs and White Sox will open their seasons. The Cubs will visit the Pittsburgh Pirates, while the Sox will host the Minnesota Twins. Big crowds will pack the seats, cheerful organ music will dance across the stadium, and an umpire will yank a mask across his face and bark, “Play Ball!”

Today will be fun.

Tomorrow will be amazing.

Because tomorrow means summer vacations and hot, sunny days and open windows at night. Tomorrow means backyard barbecues and fireworks and sprinting through the sprinklers.

For the Cubs and the Sox, tomorrow means a chance to contend.

Maybe not tomorrow tomorrow, but one of these tomorrows. Because trying to build a World Series contender is kind of like playing a game of Jenga, and, well, let’s just say that the last go-round resulted in a heaping pile of failure on both sides of town.

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The Dixon Dukes sent a host of athletes to the Illinois Prep Top Times meet on Saturday. Competing well there is one of the lofty goals the Dukes have set for this season.

Strength in numbers

Dukes boasting quantity, quality in boys track

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to practice, and it’s easier to get going.”

The boost in numbers is due in part to a deal made by one of the top members of JD Gieson (Long jump, 300 hurdles) the team, junior sprinter/hurdler/jumper Simon Thorpe (3,200) JD Giesen, a returning state qualifier. GieReid Deets (200) sen went out for the basketball team this in the lineup with the Dukes. It’s a situation past winter, on the condition that some of the hoopsters would try their hand at track. track coaches hope for, but don’t always That resulted in the addition of first-year get. track team members Matt Coffey, Laron “It’s a healthy competitiveness,” Luther Carr, Kyle LeBlanc, Ryan Webb, Javier said. “The boys push each each other, but Gomez and Nate Gascoigne. Another winthere’s a lot of great camaraderie on this team. There’s no animosity. We’re just try- ter sports standout, wrestler Kylian Lally, also went out for track. ing to get better as a team.”

“It’s a lot more fun,” senior sprinter Alex LaMendola added. “You’ve got more guys NUMBERS CONTINUED ON B3

Returning state qualifiers

Bruce Luther looks out at a sea of purpleclad athletes he has to work with this spring, and a broad smile comes across his face.

The fourth-year Dixon boys track coach has both quantity (43 athletes, up from 28 last season) and quality (eight individual qualifiers for the Illinois Top Prep Times meet, held Saturday in Bloomington), and he declares himself “ecstatic” with his squad.

Boys who would be fixtures at other schools find themselves fighting for spots

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New Fab Five get it done Harrison, group of freshmen knock off Wolverines

BY EDDIE PELLS AP Sports Writer

INDIANAPOLIS – Aaron Harrison made a 3-pointer from NBA range with 2.3 seconds left Sunday to lift Kentucky, and its freshmen to a 75-72 win over Michigan and a trip to the Final Four.

After Harrison’s teammate, Julius Randle, inadvertently tipped in the tying shot on Michigan’s previous possession, the eighth-seeded Wildcats got the ball to the 6-foot-6 guard, whose twin brother, Andrew, is another of the five freshmen in Kentucky’s starting lineup.

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Then there was 4 s ! WILD WEEKEND OF HOOPS have reduced the field down to the Final Four. See how it happened on B4. behind the arc, Harrison elevated over Caris LeVert and took a bit of contact on the arm from the Michigan guard as he shot.

No matter. The shot rattled in, and for the second straight game in the Midwest Regional, Harrison had the go-ahead points in a tense game for the Wildcats (28-10).

In this one, he scored all 12 of his points off four 3-pointers

over the last 8:05.

“I hit a couple before that, so coach said to get the shot we were looking for,” Harrison said. “They put it in my hands, and I wanted to deliver for them out there.”

Nik Stauskas missed a halfcourt heave at the buzzer for second-seeded Michigan (289), and moments later, Harrison was under a dog pile – or make that a puppy pile. This is the first all-freshman starting lineup to make the Final Four since another well-known group, the AP Fab Five of Michigan, did it in Kentucky’s Aaron Harrison celebrates with his teammates Sun1992. day after beating Michigan 75-72 to win the Midwest Region in DONE CONTINUED ON B4 the NCAA tournament in Indianapolis.

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Balance of power Cubs trying to not be one-dimensional on offense outfielder Ryan Kalish earned a spot on the PITTSBURGH â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The 25-man roster as a nonquestion initially caught roster invitee. Although Mike Olt off guard last Kalish is unlikely to start week, like a changeup, Monday against Liriano, but the Cubs third basehe could create a spark man caught up quickly. because of his pesky â&#x20AC;&#x153;What kind of hitter do approach at the plate you think youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be?â&#x20AC;? Olt (.385 on-base percentwas asked after winning age this spring) and a spot on the openingspeed (six stolen bases). day roster. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Are you all â&#x20AC;&#x153;He does work counts, power or nothing?â&#x20AC;? and he gets on base,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;No, no,â&#x20AC;? Olt Hoyer said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We need responded. more guys like that.

Starting Monday Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s something weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re against formidable leftAP working on. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s obvihander Francisco Liriano Mike Olt (right) believes he is more than a power ously not something in the season opener at hitter. The Cubs hope so too, because theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve conquered yet.â&#x20AC;?

PNC Park, the Cubs must been too reliant on the long ball the last 2 years.

There have been some prove theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re more than small signs of improvea solo home run-hitting the NL in runs scored, base percentage,â&#x20AC;? Hoyer ment, but theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have machine to make inroads primarily because their said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That equals to to continue working in the National League .300 on-base percentage not enough runs. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s deep counts with reguCentral. ranked 14th. something we have to larity to build the pitch If Olt, acquired in July The inability to maxikeep getting better at, counts of starters like from the Rangers in mize the home runs and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s something we Liriano, who recently the Matt Garza trade, wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t lost on general talked about as we built coped with a sore left stays healthy, he can manager Jed Hoyer, the roster.â&#x20AC;? groin. strengthen an offense who witnessed similar The need for more Newcomers like Emilio that was second in the results this spring. batters who can reach Bonifacio and Olt hope league last season with â&#x20AC;&#x153;You really shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t base with more freto contribute to the Cubs 172 home runs. But the have a high slugging quency was one reason with more than just their Cubs ranked 14th in percentage and low on- left-handed-hitting speed and power.

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Patience should payoff White Sox want to win, but know it might take time

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After a White Sox season that turned out to be as tough a pill to swallow as any in recent memory, the 2014 dose of revamped baseball on the South Side comes with a disclaimer.

Promising new players will inspire the hope that was lost last season! (May also cause temporary headaches, mood swings, nausea and/or urges to swear and throw objects at your TV. These should clear up by 2015 or 2016.)

About 9 months into his reconstruction project, Sox general manager Rick Hahn admits that he also at times might suffer through sour moods while trying to maintain the patience required from the youthful mix of newcomers he has assembled this offseason, starting with the quartet of first baseman Jose Abreu, outfielders Avisail Garcia and Adam Eaton and third base prospect Matt Davidson.

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The White Sox signed 27-yearold slugger Jose Abreu to a 6-year contract last fall. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one of the reasons to be optimistic for the future of the club. in their demands for patience as their North Side counterparts.

They are careful not to craft a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Wait till next yearâ&#x20AC;? feeling, and maintain they can be successful this season, as they continue their development. Manager

Robin Ventura provided only one measure of success on the final day of spring training in Arizona: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Win games.â&#x20AC;?

Baseball America recently rated the Sox ninth among all major league teams for 25-and-younger talent, a good sign for a club that has been criticized for its farm system and player development.

Near the top of that list is 25-year-old left-hander Chris Sale, whom the Sox can keep until 2019. He represents a cornerstone of the future that the club envisions, along with 25-year-old left-hander Jose Quintana, who just inked his own club-friendly deal.

Abreu, the Cuban who will play his first major league season after signing for 6 years and $68 million in the fall, misses the cutoff at 27, but Garcia (22), Eaton (25), Davidson (23), left fielder Dayan Viciedo (25), pitcher Erik Johnson (24) and second-base fill-in Marcus Semien (23) all play big parts in that ranking.

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Still, Hahn has proved that he is capable of tossing sentimentality out of the game, So both teams brought shipping off familiar in deep thinkers to try veterans for young prosto create a Jenga pile pects. Last year, Jake that will endure.

Peavy headed for the On the North Side, departure gates while Cubs president Theo a promising outfielder Epstein sits comfortnamed Avisail Garcia ably on his throne as showed up at arrivals. the king of tomorrow.

Instead of overpaying Epstein and his loyal to re-sign Paul Konerko, underlings are in their Hahn offered Paulie third season of the walnuts (or maybe it Cubsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; tomorrow projwas peanuts) while ect, which appears to stacking $68 million at be taking shape, except the feet of Jose Abreu, we canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know for sure a Cuban power-hitting because weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re stuck on sensation. today.

Sox fans also can ponOn the South Side, der tomorrow while White Sox general man- watching centerfielder ager Rick Hahn enters Adam Eaton, a selfhis second season in his described â&#x20AC;&#x153;dirtbagâ&#x20AC;? who increased role of build- might swipe bases and ing toward tomorrow. chase down fly balls Granted, Hahnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s like a younger, more tomorrow is closer than skilled Aaron Rowand.

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Erik Johnson. Eventually, slugging third baseman Matt Davidson will join the mix.

As for Cubs fans, they know all about waiting for tomorrow.

This time, however, Cubs fansâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; long-tested patience might actually pay off with big rewards. Because the North Siders have a stockpile of young prospects that every other team in baseball should envy.

At the top of the list is Javier Baez, a 21-year-old shortstop who slugged 37 (37!) home runs in the minor leagues last season. Barring injury, Baez should be in the big leagues at some point this season, and his at-bats will be must-see TV for anyone who enjoys watching baseballs sail through the night.

The list goes on for the Cubs. Kris Bryant, the second overall pick in last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s draft, carries

a big bat and has the potential to slug 40-plus home runs a season.

Jorge Soler is a hardhitting outfielder with a wild streak, and Albert Almora will roam Wrigleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s outfield sooner rather than later.

On the mound, righthander C.J. Edwards weighs nothing and throws everything. And third baseman Mike Olt, a young pup abandoned by the Texas Rangers, has found a happy home with the Cubs.

So, by all means, go ahead and study todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lineups. Opening Day is fun.

But if you want the good stuff? As in, the really good stuff? As in, the ceremonial playoff bunting and the delightful chill of October baseball and the mother of all World Series parades?

Hang in there. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s coming.

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Thorpe, Duncan win titles Locals fare well at Illinois Prep Top Times Meet in 1A, 2A Softball Bureau Valleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lindsey HofWarriors win two: The Golden Dixon senior Simon Thorpe won the Class 2A 1,600-meter run at the fert placed sixth in the long jump Warriors, coming off a fourth-place finish in 3A in 2013, beat Marengo Illinois Prep Top Times meet at the (16-8 1/2).

Warriors win three events: Ster3-0 and Beecher 4-2 in Marengo.

Shirk Center on the campus of IlliMorrison 7, Rockridge 1: Brooke nois Wesleyan University in Bloom- ling scored 92 points and finished three points behind Harlem in the Stralow earned the victory in the ington on Saturday.

Thorpe ran the distance in 4 min- team standings at the Sterling Invite circle, and she had a three-hit day utes, 20.76 seconds. Teammate at Westwood. Rock Falls was fourth against the Rockets.

Lauren Pannier drove in three Cody Sondgeroth came in second with 37 points, and Dixon was 11th with 17 points. runs. in the 3,200 run in 9:46.93.

Sterlingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ashleigh Tira won the Pearl City 6, Fulton 4: The SteamKylian Lally was fifth in the 400 in 52.27. The 800 relay of Alex LaMen- 60 hurdles in 10.14 seconds, while ers lost a non-conference game at dola, Reid Deets, JD Gieson and Sabrina Chamberlain won the 200 home to the Wolves.

Quinton Douglas was fifth in 1:35.56. in 27.91. The Warriors also won the The Steamers led 3-1 going into the fifth inning before the Wolves In Class 1A, the area had two run- 3,200 relay in 10:33.56.

Rock Fallsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Dallas Clevenger won scored four in the top of the frame. ner-up finishes. The Erie-ProphBoys tennis etstown 800 relay team of Grant the triple jump with a distance of 34 Comets fifth at Rocky: The NewAmes, Chris Bauer, Kyle Pannier feet.

Baseball man boys tennis team went 2-1 at and Dvaree Thompson placed secDukes split in Galesburg: The the Rock Island Invitational, which ond in 1:36.23.

Bureau Valleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 1,600 relay of Dukes lost their first game on Sat- placed them fifth in the eight-team Tucker Schoff, Ryan Taylor, Kane urday 13-1 to Metamora before field. Moline won the event.

Eastwood and Daniel Trone placed rebounding for an 8-3 win over the Newman beat Rochelle 5-0 and host Streaks. second in 3:37.06. and the host Rocks 3-2. It lost 5-0 The Redbirds jumped out with to Geneseo. Connor Knack won Warriors second at invite: Sterling won four events to place sec- nine runs in the first two innings, two matches at No. 2 singles, as did ond at its own invite at Westwood. chasing starter Ryan Dixon after 1 the No. 2 doubles team of Andrew The Golden Warriors had 91 points, 1/3 innings pitched in the opener. Schmitt and Brady Reuter, and the second only to United Township at Angelo Valdes had the Dukesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; lone No. 3 doubles team of Tucker Shoe120.83. Rock Falls was sixth with 40 hit with a double. maker and Elliott Frankfother.

Connor Sperling earned the win in points, and Dixon was ninth with College baseball Game 2, allowing five hits and two Skyhawks fall on road: The Sauk seven points.

Cade Coursey won the pole vault runs in relief.

Valley baseball team lost two fiveby clearing 11 feet, 6 inches. Josh Sterling struggles in Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Fallon: The inning games to Kankakee 14-0 and Knie took the shot with a put of Golden Warriors opened the season 10-0.

47-11, while Jonathan Landis won with a 13-1 loss to Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Fallon and a Jeremiah Johnston had two sinthe 1,600 in 4:37.17. Sterling also 8-1 loss to Chicago Chaminade at gles in the first game. the Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Fallon tournament. won the 3,200 relay in 8:29.78.

Jace Anderson took the loss in Game Fulton 5, Newman 3: The Steam- 2 for Sauk (1-6, 0-2 Arrowhead).

Girls track Duncan wins long jump: Dixonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ers scored three runs in the bottom College softball Lexy Duncan won the Class 2A long of the sixth to win a Three Rivers Sauk drops two: The Skyhawks jump title at the Illinois Prep Top North game in Fulton. lost a pair of 3-0 decisions at Black Devon Ballard picked up the win.

Times meet at the Shirk Center on Hawk in the Arrowhead opener for He also had a double and drove in the campus Illinois Wesleyan. both teams.

Duncan won with a distance of 18 a run. Ethan Jones and Jake Van- Black Hawk jumped ahead 2-0 in Zuiden both had RBIs for Fulton. feet, 3 1/4 inches. the first game on a home run by JorErie-Prophetstown was well-rep- Alex Buhler had a triple and two dan Marshall. Kiara Kaleel took the resented in the Class 1A meet. The RBIs for Newman.

Cardinals swept by Crusaders: loss for Sauk Valley (10-6, 0-2). PrisPanthers placed well in all three Forreston-Polo dropped a double- cilla Aponte and Alysha Guy both relay events.

The team of Courtney Cobert, Cor- header to Rockford Lutheran in had two hits. Sauk committed four rie Reiley, Heather Strike and Rachel Forreston. The Crusaders won the errors in the first game.

Cobert finished second in the 1,600 first game 14-0 in five innings, and Bri Schulz took the loss in Game 2, allowing three runs, two of which relay (4:12.32) and fifth in the 800 followed that with a 9-0 win. relay (1:50.62). Reiley combined with Andrew Beasley, who was the were earned in 4 1/3 innings.

College tennis Kassi Henrekin, Brooke Remley and losing pitcher, had two of the CarBreanna Jensen to place seventh in dinalsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; three hits in the first game. Skyhawks blanked: Sauk Valley dropped a 9-0 decision against the 3,200 relay (10:19.69).

Austin Groshans drove in a run.

Rachel Cobert also placed third in Groshans had two hits in Game 2, Moraine Valley in Palos Hills. both the 200 (59.62) and the triple while Beasley and Richie Bartnick Jonathon Downing won the first set of his match at No. 5 singles. jump (34-9/12). both had doubles.

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Reid Deets is one of the Dukes that gained experience at the state meet last spring.

Dukes have eyes set on NIB-12 meet sport, with the ultimate goal to be able to showcase your talents at the state meet in â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re natural athCharleston, but there is letes, so itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nice to have also a team aspect. For them,â&#x20AC;? Luther said.

Luther, the two most â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve really helped important of those us out, and theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re pick- meets are the indoor ing things up quickly.â&#x20AC;? and outdoor Northern Lally was among the Illinois Big 12 ConferDixon contingent to ence meets. compete at the Illinois The indoor was held Prep Top Times meet, March 22 at the Westwhich athletes need wood Sports Complex to qualify for based on in Sterling, and the indoor performances Dukes placed second earlier this season. He with 68 points. Kanewas joined by Reid land won with 103 Deets, Quinton Dougpoints, and the Knights las, Gieson, Evan Grady, are the gold standard LaMendola, Cody right now in track, Sondgeroth and Simon according to Luther.

Thorpe. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kaneland sets the Six more Dukes (Cofstandard,â&#x20AC;? Luther said. fey, Carr, LeBlanc, Dane â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re an awesome Schielein, Skylar Mitch- team, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re wellell and Austin Trevino) coached, and if we can were alternates. beat them, then we Luther was happy to know weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re doing the have a large group of right thing.â&#x20AC;?

Dukes make the trip A 23-man Dukes to Bloomington, but squad led by Scott Goad stressed its main purand Jon Shippert did pose was to use it as that outdoors 2 years a gauge for what lies ago, winning by one ahead. point. Dixon hopes to â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a morale booster,â&#x20AC;? do it again, when the Luther said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s like, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;If outdoor conference we can do this indoors, meet is held Friday, can you imagine what May 16 in Maple Park. we can do outdoors?â&#x20AC;&#x2122; In â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got a lot of tala lot of cases, you can ented athletes,â&#x20AC;? Deets cut 2 or 3 seconds just said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;so this should be by going outside.â&#x20AC;? our year. Definitely, we Track is an individual should get them.â&#x20AC;?

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A mad, mad victory Busch starts day angry, finishes it with tears

BY HANK KURZ JR. AP Sports Writer

MARTINSVILLE, Va. – Kurt Busch’s Sunday at Martinsville Speedway, in some ways, was like his career wrapped into one afternoon.

It started with a pit road confrontation with Brad Keselowski, one that had Busch threatening over his radio to rearrange Keselowski’s face when the race was finished, and ended with Busch ending an 83-race victory drought.

The victory was his first for Stewart-Haas Racing, in just their sixth race together, suggesting that it could prove a very productive partnership, and one that a reflective Busch said he has learned to approach with a more mature attitude.

“I ran a lot of my early part of my career as an individual, and I didn’t respect my team, my

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Driver Kurt Busch celebrates in victory lane after winning a NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Martinsville Speedway on Sunday. Busch passed Jimmie Johnson with seven laps left to earn the victory.

and not knowing what he needed to do, and I was directing him where he needed to stand, and where he could see it all better and put him up on stage,’” Busch said. “And to have him break down in tears, it got me crossed up because I’ve been trying to deliver for him ... It kind of took it to a new level.”

By the Associated Press

Singles 1. Kevin Karczynski (M) def. Gavin Jensen 6-1, 6-0 2. Brad Smith (M) def. Tanner Dir 6-0, 6-0 3. Mike Broderich (M) def. Julius Alvarado 6-2, 6-0 4. Ryan Adamski (M) def. Troy Miller 6-1, 6-2 5. Alec Mikes (M) def. Jonathon Downing 2-6, 6-2, 10-2 6. Brian Jimenez (M) def. Victor Renteria 6-0, 6-1 Doubles 7. Karczynski, Broderich (M) def. Jensen, Dir 6-2, 6-1 8. Smith, Adamski (M) def. Downing, Alvarado 6-1, 6-0 9. Mikes, Jimenez (M) def. Miller, Renteria 6-2, 6-1 Record: SVCC 0-2

Baseball at Fulton

FULTON 5, NEWMAN 3 Newman 300 000 0 — 3 4 1 Fulton 101 003 X — 5 3 1 W – Devon Ballard. L – Rank (0-1) NEWMAN (0-1) 2B – Matt Wagenecht. 3B – Alex Buhler.

RBI – Buhler 2, Wagenecht.

FULTON 2B – Ballard. RBI – Ethan Jones, Ballard, Jake VanZuiden. at Forreston Game 1

ROCKFORD LUTHERAN 14, FORRESTON-POLO 0, 5 inn.

Lutheran 101 93 — 14 11 2 Forreston 201 00 — 3 3 2 L – Andrew Beasley.

FORRESTON-POLO Beasley (3 IP, 6 R, 5 H, 2 SO, 3 BB), Wyatt Patterson (1 IP, 6 R, 4 H, 0 SO, 3 BB), Nathan Schneiderman (1 IP, 2 R, 2 H, 2 SO, 1 BB). Multiple hits – Beasley 2. RBI – Austin Groshans.

Game 2

Lutheran 302 111 1 — 9 9 1 Forreston 000 000 0 — 0 6 2 L – Ethan Groom.

FORRESTON-POLO Groom (2 IP, 3 R, 4 H, 2 SO, 0 BB), Jacob Cunningham (2 IP, 3 R, 3 H, 4 SO, 4 BB), Dylan Bushman 2 IP, 2 R, 2 H, 2 SO, 2 BB), Karl Prerost (1 IP, 1 R, 0 H, 1 SO, 4 BB).

Multiple hits – Groshous 2. 2B – Beasley, Richie Bartnick.

Boys tennis at Rock Island Invite

NEWMAN 5, ROCHELLE 0 Singles

1. Jacob Ardis (N) def. Kalvin Parker 3-6 6-3, 10-7 2. Connor Knack (N) def. Josh Duval 6-2, 6-2

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Michigan State’s Keith Appling reacts after losing to Connecticut 60-54 in a regional final on Sunday in New York. since 2000, and first for 69-year-old coach Bo Ryan, who earned his 704th career victory.

Nick Johnson had the ball with a chance to win, but he missed a shot that came just after the buzzer for Arizona (33-5), the topseeded team that has yet to win a West Region final in Anaheim in four tries.

Johnson led the Wildcats with 16 points, and Aaron Gordon had 18 rebounds in the relentlessly physical game.

their fifth Final Four after losing at this point in each of the past three NCAA tournaments.

This time, they came in as the country’s topranked team and the overall No. 1 seed.

Florida won its 30th straight game and improved to 36-2, topping the 35 wins by the 2007 national championship squad.

Patric Young scored 12 points, and Michael Frazier II added 10 for Florida.

Dyshawn Pierre led the Flyers (26-11) with 18 points.

Stauskas strong, but Michigan falls “I’m gonna see everyone in Dallas this year,” coach John Calipari said, with his version of a Texas twang, as he addressed the crowd before the nets came down.

The Wildcats will play Wisconsin next Saturday outside of Big D. Stauskas finished with 24 points for the Wolverines, who finished a win shy of their second straight Final Four.

Randle had 16 points and 11 rebounds for his 24th double-double and was named the region’s most outstanding player.

But he was just one of the freshmen stars for the Wildcats Sunday.

While Harrison was being completely shut down early, it was unheralded Marcus Lee keeping the Wildcats in

MORAINE VALLEY 9, SAUK VALLEY 0

LUTHERAN 9, FORRESTON-POLO 0

sky had 28 points and 11 rebounds for Wisconsin, rallying the Badgers to victory in the West Florida 62, Dayton 52: Region final in Anaheim.

The Badgers (30-7) Scottie Wilbekin scored 14 advanced to their first of his 23 points in the first Final Four appearance half, and Florida reached

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Sauk Valley 000 000 0 — 0 5 4 Black Hawk 200 001 X — 3 2 0 L – Kiara Kaleel SAUK VALLEY (10-6, 0-2 Arrowhead) Kaleel (6 IP, 2 H, 3 R, 1 ER, 4 SO, 0 BB).

Multiple hits – Priscilla Aponte 2, Alysha Guy 2. 2B – Kaleel.

Black Hawk HR – Marshall. RBI – Marshall 2.

Saturday’s result at Palos Hills

Huskies make history; Wisconsin beats Arizona

DONE

BLACK HAWK 3, SAUK VALLEY 0

Men’s tennis

Spartans fall to UConn

Wisconsin 64, Arizona 63, OT: Frank Kamin-

at Black Hawk

BLACK HAWK 3, SAUK VALLEY 0

MEN’S BASKETBALL ROUNDUP

NEW YORK – Shabazz Napier scored 17 of his 25 points in the second half, and UConn beat Michigan State 60-54 to return to the Final Four a year after the Huskies were barred from the NCAA tournament.

Napier hit three huge free throws with 37.6 seconds left in the East Regional final at Madison Square Garden to carry UConn to the Final Four, just as Kemba Walker did in Napier’s freshman year.

The Huskies (30-8) rallied from a nine-point second-half deficit to become the first No. 7 seed to reach the Final Four since the tournament expanded to 64 teams in 1985.

Fourth-seeded Michigan State’s seniors become the first fouryear players recruited by Tom Izzo to fail to reach the Final Four. Gary Harris led the Spartans (299) with 22 points.

Saturday’s games

College softball

Sauk Valley 000 000 0 — 0 3 1 Black Hawk 100 020 X — 3 7 1 L – Bri Shultz.

SAUK VALLEY Shultz (4 1/3 IP, 5 H, 3 R, 2 ER, 3 SO, 1 BB), Stephanie Kester (1 2/3 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 2 SO, 0 BB). SAC – Guy, Beth Fuller.

BLACK HAWK Multiple hits – Anderson 2. RBI – Marshall 2, Luicero. SAC – Herman, Ambrozi.

SB – Anderson.

team owners,” Busch said, adding that having Tony Stewart as a team owner has helped him.

Celebrating in Victory Lane also was emotional, too, because he got to do it for the first time with girlfriend Patricia’s son, Houston.

“It was pretty emotional.

To see him starry eyed

the game.

Lee, one of the six McDonald’s All-American freshmen on Calipari’s roster, had scored a total of nine points since the beginning of January. But he got minutes that would have normally gone to the injured Willie Cauley-Stein, and finished with 10 points and eight rebounds. Eight of those points came on put-back dunks that were part of Kentucky’s 18 offensive rebounds.

Harrison’s first 3 gave Kentucky a 58-55 lead and was part of an 11-0 run that put the Wolverines in catch-up mode, behind 62-55 with 6:30 left.

They fought back, and during a nine-possession stretch of sublime basketball that covered more than 4 minutes, each team scored every time they got the ball.

The first stop in the sequence gave the Wol-

Monday, March 31, 2014

verines the ball with about a minute left, trailing 72-70.

Stauskas missed a layup and a 3-pointer, and Derrick Walton then missed an open 3. But the fourth attempt went in with 31 seconds left and got credited to Jordan Morgan on a scramble under the basket, though it was Randle’s hand that tipped the ball in.

Calipari called a timeout. Michigan burned a foul. And the endgame started with 10 seconds left. The ball went to Harrison, and it was clear he was going to take the shot. He spotted up from about 25 feet, and after he hit, he walked backward calmly before being hugged by Randle and Dakari Johnson.

Moments later, Kentucky was celebrating, preparing for the program’s 16th trip to college basketball’s biggest stage.

Doubles (scores NA) 1. Drew Burger, Noah Leffelman (N) def.

Jason Pierce, Alex Escobar 2. Andrew Schmitt, Brady Reuter (N) def.

Miguel Astudillo, Chance Bolin 3. Tucker Shoemaker, Elliott Frankfother (N) def. Joe Gosko, Mario Belmonte

NEWMAN 3, ROCK ISLAND 2 Singles

1. Darrin Ramsdale (RI) def. Ardis 6-4, 6-4 2. Knack (N) def. Keenan Wilhelm 6-2, 4-6, 10-1 Doubles 1. Jinesh Shah, Josh Teggatz (RI) def.

Burger, Leffelman 6-4, 7-5 2. Schmitt, Reuter (N) def. Allen Rashal, Alton Rashal 6-1, 6-2 3. Frankfother, Shoemaker (N) def. Brian Lopez, Jason Rangel 6-2, 6-2

GENESEO 5, NEWMAN 0 Singles

1. Connor Vandersnick (G) def. Ardis 6-2, 6-2 2. Bryce Gamling (G) def. Knack 6-0, 6-3 Doubles 1. Brice Piotrowski, Tyler Williams (G) def.

Burger, Leffleman 6-0, 6-0 2. Brock Piotrowski, Logan Lamphere (G) def. Reuter, Schmitt 6-3, 4-6, 10-5 3. Henry Detlefs, Eric Dellit (G) def. Frankfother, Shoemaker 7-6 (9-7), 6-2

Boys track Saturday’s results at Shirk Center, Illinois Wesleyan Illinois Prep Top Times Class 2A 60 – 1. Josh Eiker (Galesburg) 7.01, 20 Reid Deets (Dixon) 7.36); 200 – 1. Eker (Galesburg) 22.36; 400 – 1. Tyran Lyons (Cahokia) 51.36, 5. Kylian Lally (Dixon) 52.27, Draque Penaflor-Heier (Sterling) DQ; 800 – J.D. Lafaytte (U-High) 1:56.45; 1,600 – 1. Simon Thorpe (Dixon) 4:20.76; 3,200 – 1. Kyle Whitney (Vernon Hills) 9:40.80, 2. Cody Sondgeroth (Dixon) 9:46.93; 60 hurdles – 1. Gary Hickman (Cahokia) 8.21, 10. JD Gieson (Dixon) 8.79; 800 relay – 1. Dunlap 1:33.26, 5. Dixon (Alex LaMendola, Deets, Gieson, Quinton Douglas) 1:35.56; 1,600 relay – 1.

Cahokia 3:26.00, 9. Dixon (Lamendola, Deets, Gieson, Lally) 3:35.20; 3,200 relay – 1. Kaneland 8:07.62, 11. Dixon (LaMendola, Lally, Thorpe, Evan Grady) 8:41.51; High jump – 1. Logan Zeman (LaSallePeru) 6-8; Pole vault – 1. Chase Black (Charleston) 14-6; Long jump – 1. Davion McManis (Dunlap) 22-8 3/4, 8. Gieson (Dixon) 20-1 1/2; Triple jump – 1. Dalvell Triplett (Kaneland) 45-2; Shot – 1. Nate Dyer (Kaneland) 56-8 3/4 Class 1A 60 – 1. Brett Charlton (Eureka) 7.00; 200 – 1. Andre McGill (Madison) 22.79, 5. Brady Rude (Newman) 23.19, 10. Bryce Holesinger (Fulton) 23.84; 400 – 1. Jacob Scholl (Illini West) 51.32; 800 – 1. Tye Sutherland (Cumberland) 1:58.15; 1,600 – 1. Jon Davis (Oakwood) 4:28.93; 3,200 – 1. Eric Ponder (Tuscola) 9:33.54; 60 hurdles – 1.

Josh Kirby (Peoria Christian) 8.50, 5. Regan Todhunter (Newman) 8.75, 8. Dylan Binion (Erie-Prophetstown) 8.81, 16. Tucker Schoff (BV) 8.90, 17. Bryce Holesinger (Fulton) 8.94; 800 relay – 1. Leo 1:33.95, 2. Erie-Prophetstown (Grant Ames, Chris Bauer, Kyle Pannier, Dvaree Thompson) 1:36.23, 6. Bureau Valley (Schoff, Kane Eastwood, Michael Eastwood, Will Konneck) 1:37.42, 8. Fulton (Rodney Gossard, Jason Osborne, Devin Kuehl, Holesinger) 1:38.31; 1,600 relay – 1. ROWVA 3:36.65, 2. Bureau Valley (Schoff, Taylor, Eastwood, Trone) 3:37.06; 3,200 relay – 1.

St. Joseph-Ogden 8:29.67; High jump – 1.

Tyler Owen (Georgetown) 6-6, Pole vault – 1. Jack Denby (Carlinville) 16-0; Long jump – 1. Corey Kersey (Neoga) 20-11.75, 8. Holesinger (Fulton) 19-8; Triple jump – 1.

Kersey (Neoga) 44-0 3/4, 6. Nolan McGinn (Newman) 40-6 3/4, 7. Binion (Erie-Prophetstown) 39-11 1/2; Shot – 1. Jason Fry (Stewardson) 53-1 1/2, 10. Justin Buckman (Bureau Valley) 47-00.

at Westwood Sterling Invite Team results 1. United Township 120.83, 2. Sterling 91, 3. St. Patrick 68, 4. Moline 52.33, 5. Alleman 41.50, 6. Rock Falls 40, 7. Harlem 24, 8. Christian Life 20.33, 9. Dixon 7.

High jump – 1. Ryan Marquez (Moline) 6-4; Pole vault – 1. Cade Coursey (Sterling) 11-6; Long jump – 1. Ryan Merideth (United Township) 20-7; Triple jump – 1.

Mike Warner (St. Patrick) 43-0; Shot – 1.

Josh Knie (Sterling) 47-11; 3,200 relay – 1. Sterling 8:29.78; 60 – 1. Tom Hoffman (St. Patrick) 7.22; 60 hurdles – 1. Dalton Oakes (United Township) 8.72; 800 relay – 1. St. Patrick 1:39.19; 800 – 1. Zach Gray (Moline) 2:03.87; 400 – 1. Nicholar Mends (United Township) 54.60; 1,600 – 1. Jonathan Landis (Sterling) 4:37.17; 200 – 1. Oakes (United Township) 24.30; 1,600 relay – 1. United Township 3:39.25

Girls track Saturday’s results at Shirk Center, Illinois Wesleyan Illinois Prep Top Times Class 2A 60 – 1. Ebony McClendon (Brooks) 7.45; 200 – 1. McClendon (Brooks) 24.58; 400 – 1. Karina Liz (Aurora Central) 58.87; 800 – 1. Liz (Aurora Central) 2:17.48; 1,600 – 1. Sydney Billingsley (U-High) 5:06.59; 3,200 – 1. Maura Beattie (Woodstock) 10:49.44; 60 hurdles – 1. Chante Stonewall (U-High) 9.21; 800 relay – 1. Champaign Centennial 1:45.78; 1,600 relay – 1. Springfield 4:07.51; 3,200 relay – 1.

Mattoon 9:45.61; High jump – 1. Jamari Drake (Springfield) 5-5; Pole vault – 1.

Lindsey Murray (Harrisburg) 13-0; Long jump – 1 Lexy Duncan (Dixon) 18-3 1/4; Triple jump – 1. Jaimie Robinson (DeLaSalle) 37-6 1/2; Shot – 1. Lena Giger (Highland) 47-4.

Class 1A 60 – 1. Danielle Crawley (Sherrard) 7.95, 6. Courtney Cobert (Erie-Prophetstown) 8.29; 200 – 1. Miranda Marry (Fisher); 400 – 1. Marry (Fisher) 57.83, 3 Rachel Cobert (Erie-Prophetstown) 59.62; 800 – 1. Cassie Mundekis (Midwest Central) 2:17.67; 1,600 – 1. Annemarie Michael (U-High) 5:13.33; 3,200 – 1. Kelsey Hildreth (Byron) 10:49.20; 60 hurdles – 1.

Jenny Kimbro (Jamaica) 9.18; 800 relay – 1. Illini West 1:48.56, 5. Erie-Prophetstown (Courtney Cobert, Corrie Reiley, Heather Strike, Rachel Cobert) 1:50.62; 1,600 relay – 1. Illni West 4:10.62, 2. ErieProphetstown (C.Cobert, Reiley, Strike, R. Cobert) 4:12.32; 3,200 relay – 1. Tolono Unity 9:55.82, 7. Erie-Prophetstown (Reiley, Kassi Henrekin, Brooke Remley, Breanna Jensen) 10:19.69; High jump – 1. Karissa Roman (Annawan) 5-6; Pole vault – 1. Morgan Zacharias (Reed-Custer) 12-3 1/4; Long jump – 1. Amelia Glueck (Tremont) 18-2, 6. Lindsey Hoffert (Bureau Valley) 16-8 1/2; Triple jump – 1. Megan Reed (Cambridge) 36-1, 3. R. Cobert (ErieProphetstown) 34-9 1/2; Shot – 1. Kelly goodman 39-2 3/4, 9. Alyssa Howell (ErieProphetstown) 34-6 1/2 at Westwood Sterling Invite Team results 1. Harlem 95, 2. Sterling 92, 3. Moline 75, 4. Rock Falls 37, 5. Christian Life 34, 6. Alleman 32, 7. Clinton 19, 7. United Township 19, 7. Rockford Auburn 19, 10.

Burlington Central 18, 11. Dixon 17, 12.

Princeton 8.

High jump – 1. Rose Gamamou (Moline) 5-5; Pole vault – 1. Aaliyah Forsell (Harlem) 8-0; Long jump – 1. Erin Farley (Christian Life) 16-8 3/4; Triple jump – 1. Dallas Clevenger (Rock Falls) 34-0; Shot – 1. Erika Hammond (Clinton) 36-7 1/2; 3,200 relay – 1. Sterling 10:33.56; 60 – 1. Sockwell (Christian Life) 8.19; 60 hurdles – 1. Ashleigh Tira (Sterling) 10.14; 800 relay – 1. Harlem 1:53.57; 800 – 1.

Allison Hartman (Harlem) 2:26.26; 400 – 1.

Emma Platzbecker (Harlem) 1:03.48; 1,600 – 1. Kevan O’Hanlon (Alleman) 5:39.92; 200 – 1. Sabrina Chamberlain (Sterling) 27.91; 1,600 relay – 1. Harlem 4:23.83

Auto racing NASCAR Sprint Cup At Martinsville Speedway Martinsville, Va. Lap length: .526 miles (Start position in parentheses) 1. (22) Kurt Busch, Chevrolet, 500 laps, 115.8 rating, 47 points, $147,210.

2. (4) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, 500, 140.9, 44, $180,546.

3. (26) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 500, 116.8, 42, $114,210.

4. (3) Joey Logano, Ford, 500, 121.2, 41, $142,476.

5. (17) Marcos Ambrose, Ford, 500, 110.2, 40, $128,265.

6. (6) Matt Kenseth, Toyota, 500, 95.8, 39, $137,456.

7. (18) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, 500, 98.9, 38, $127,053.

8. (20) Aric Almirola, Ford, 500, 93.8, 36, $126,106.

9. (12) Clint Bowyer, Toyota, 500, 108.5, 36, $123,461.

10. (21) Paul Menard, Chevrolet, 500, 83.3, 34, $116,384.

11. (15) A J Allmendinger, Chevrolet, 500, 90, 34, $105,458.

12. (5) Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet, 500, 82, 32, $129,811.

13. (8) Carl Edwards, Ford, 500, 98.1, 31, $101,975.

14. (1) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 500, 79.2, 31, $136,491.

15. (34) Austin Dillon, Chevrolet, 500, 72, 29, $133,461.

16. (13) Brian Vickers, Toyota, 500, 90.9, 28, $117,900.

17. (7) Tony Stewart, Chevrolet, 500, 72.4, 27, $120,158.

18. (11) Greg Biffle, Ford, 500, 82.7, 27, $125,450.

19. (2) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, 500, 81, 25, $94,475.

20. (16) Ryan Newman, Chevrolet, 500, 78.5, 24, $93,325.

21. (31) Martin Truex Jr., Chevrolet, 500, 60.6, 23, $111,708.

22. (27) Kasey Kahne, Chevrolet, 500, 70.4, 22, $99,375.

23. (25) Justin Allgaier, Chevrolet, 500, 57.1, 21, $107,433.

24. (23) Casey Mears, Chevrolet, 500, 63.4, 20, $105,133.

25. (36) Landon Cassill, Chevrolet, 500, 56.2, 0, $79,950.

26. (39) David Gilliland, Ford, 499, 49.5, 18, $102,058.

27. (28) Kyle Larson, Chevrolet, 498, 62.7, 17, $108,420.

28. (24) David Ragan, Ford, 497, 50.7, 16, $99,322.

29. (35) Cole Whitt, Toyota, 497, 38.4, 15, $78,500.

30. (38) Ryan Truex, Toyota, 496, 43.9, 14, $82,875.

31. (40) Michael Annett, Chevrolet, 495, 38.5, 13, $81,225.

32. (10) Danica Patrick, Chevrolet, 494, 52.4, 12, $88,575.

33. (29) Travis Kvapil, Ford, 493, 35.8, 12, $77,850.

34. (42) Reed Sorenson, Chevrolet, 492, 36.1, 10, $77,725.

35. (33) Josh Wise, Chevrolet, 492, 34.7, 9, $77,675.

36. (19) Alex Bowman, Toyota, 488, 46.3, 8, $77,625.

37. (32) Michael McDowell, Ford, brakes, 474, 35.9, 7, $77,527.

38. (14) Brad Keselowski, Ford, 469, 46.6, 6, $118,508.

39. (37) David Stremme, Chevrolet, 440, 29.1, 5, $69,100.

40. (30) Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Ford, 409, 49.8, 4, $100,925.

41. (41) Parker Kligerman, Toyota, 408, 25.1, 3, $66,500.

42. (9) Jamie McMurray, Chevrolet, 396, 80.9, 2, $94,314.

43. (43) Joe Nemechek, Toyota, accident, 310, 26.4, 0, $61,600.

Race Statistics Average Speed of Race Winner: 72.176 mph.

Time of Race: 3 hours, 38 minutes, 38 seconds.

Margin of Victory: 0.263 seconds.

Caution Flags: 14 for 92 laps.

Lead Changes: 33 among 12 drivers.

Wins: Ku.Busch, 1; Ky.Busch, 1; D.Earnhardt Jr., 1; C.Edwards, 1; K.Harvick, 1; Bra.Keselowski, 1.

Men’s basketball FINAL FOUR At AT&T Stadium Arlington, Texas National Semifinals Saturday, April 5

UConn (30-8) vs. Florida (36-2), 5:09 p.m.

Kentucky (28-10) vs. Wisconsin (30-7), 7:49 p.m.

National Championship Monday, April 7 Semifinal winners, 9:10 p.m.

National Invitation Tournament

At Madison Square Garden New York Semifinals Tuesday’s games Minnesota (23-13) vs. Florida State (22-13), 6 p.m.

Clemson (23-13) vs. SMU (26-9), 8:30 p.m.

Championship Thursday, April 3 Semifinal winners, 6 p.m.

College Basketball Invitational Championship Series (Best-of-3) (x-if necessary) Monday’s game Siena (18-17) at Fresno State (20-16), 9 p.m.

Wednesday, April 2 Fresno State at Siena, 6 p.m.

Saturday, April 5 x-Fresno State at Siena, TBA Sunday’s box scores

KENTUCKY 75, MICHIGAN 72 KENTUCKY (28-10) Young 5-7 0-0 13, Randle 7-16 2-2 16, Johnson 4-5 0-2 8, Aa. Harrison 4-8 0-0 12, An. Harrison 3-12 2-3 8, Lee 5-7 0-0 10, Poythress 3-3 2-4 8, Hawkins 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 31-58 6-11 75.

MICHIGAN (28-9) Robinson III 6-14 0-0 14, Morgan 5-6 1-1 11, Walton Jr. 1-7 0-0 3, Stauskas 6-14 10-11 24, LeVert 4-7 0-2 9, Albrecht 0-1 0-0 0, Horford 3-5 0-0 6, Irvin 2-2 0-0 5, Bielfeldt 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 27-57 11-14 72.

Halftime–Tied 37-37. 3-Point Goals_ Kentucky 7-11 (Aa. Harrison 4-6, Young 3-4, An. Harrison 0-1), Michigan 7-18 (Robinson III 2-2, Stauskas 2-7, Irvin 1-1, LeVert 1-3, Walton Jr. 1-5). Fouled Out–None. Rebounds–Kentucky 35 (Randle 11), Michigan 24 (Morgan, Robinson III 4). Assists–Kentucky 8 (An. Harrison 6), Michigan 11 (LeVert 5).

Total Fouls–Kentucky 14, Michigan 14.

A–35,551.

UCONN 60, MICHIGAN ST. 54 UCONN (30-8) Nolan 2-4 0-0 4, Daniels 4-10 4-5 12, Giffey 2-10 2-2 6, Boatright 3-9 4-4 11, Napier 6-14 9-9 25, Samuel 0-0 0-0 0, Olander 0-0 0-0 0, Kromah 0-2 2-2 2, Brimah 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 17-49 21-22 60.

MICHIGAN ST. (29-9) Payne 4-14 2-2 13, Appling 1-3 0-0 2, Harris 8-14 2-2 22, Dawson 1-3 3-4 5, Valentine 3-6 0-0 9, Costello 0-0 0-0 0, Trice 0-4 0-0 0, Kaminski 0-1 0-0 0, Chapman 1-1 0-0 3. Totals 18-46 7-8 54.

Halftime–Michigan St. 25-21. 3-Point Goals–UConn 5-22 (Napier 4-9, Boatright 1-5, Kromah 0-1, Daniels 0-2, Giffey 0-5), Michigan St. 11-29 (Harris 4-9, Valentine 3-4, Payne 3-10, Chapman 1-1, Appling 0-1, Kaminski 0-1, Trice 0-3). Fouled Out–Appling. Rebounds–UConn 30 (Daniels 8), Michigan St. 32 (Payne 9).

Assists–UConn 8 (Napier 4), Michigan St. 13 (Payne 3). Total Fouls–UConn 12, Michigan St. 16. A–19,499.

NBA Saturday’s results Philadelphia 123, Detroit 98 L.A. Clippers 118, Houston 107 Washington 101, Atlanta 97 Dallas 103, Sacramento 100 Miami 88, Milwaukee 67 San Antonio 96, New Orleans 80 Sunday’s results Oklahoma City 116, Utah 96 Cleveland 90, Indiana 76 Toronto 98, Orlando 93 Brooklyn 114, Minnesota 99 Chicago 107, Boston 102 New York 89, Golden State 84 Portland 105, Memphis 98 L.A. Lakers 115, Phoenix 99 Today’s games San Antonio at Indiana, 6 p.m.

Washington at Charlotte, 6 p.m.

Toronto at Miami, 6:30 p.m.

Milwaukee at Detroit, 6:30 p.m.

Philadelphia at Atlanta, 6:30 p.m.

Boston at Chicago, 7 p.m.

L.A. Clippers at Minnesota, 7 p.m.

Sacramento at New Orleans, 7 p.m.

Memphis at Denver, 8 p.m.

New York at Utah, 8 p.m.

NHL Saturday’s results N.Y. Islanders 2, New Jersey 1, SO Boston 4, Washington 2 Colorado 3, San Jose 2 Tampa Bay 4, Buffalo 3, OT Detroit 4, Toronto 2 Montreal 4, Florida 1 Columbus 3, Carolina 2, OT Dallas 4, St. Louis 2 Minnesota 3, Phoenix 1 Anaheim 5, Vancouver 1 Los Angeles 4, Winnipeg 2 Sunday’s results Boston 4, Philadelphia 3, SO Nashville 4, Washington 3, SO Ottawa 6, Calgary 3 Detroit 3, Tampa Bay 2 Pittsburgh 4, Chicago 1 N.Y. Rangers 5, Edmonton 0 Today’s games Carolina at Ottawa, 6:30 p.m.

Florida at New Jersey, 6:30 p.m.

Winnipeg at Anaheim, 9 p.m.

Minnesota at Los Angeles, 9 p.m.

MLB AMERICAN LEAGUE Sunday’s results

No games scheduled Today’s games Kansas City (Shields 0-0) at Detroit (Verlander 0-0), 12:08 p.m.

Philadelphia (Lee 0-0) at Texas (Scheppers 0-0), 1:05 p.m.

Boston (Lester 0-0) at Baltimore (Tillman 0-0), 2:05 p.m.

Minnesota (Nolasco 0-0) at Chicago White Sox (Sale 0-0), 3:10 p.m.

Toronto (Dickey 0-0) at Tampa Bay (Price 0-0), 3:10 p.m.

Cleveland (Masterson 0-0) at Oakland (Gray 0-0), 9:05 p.m.

Seattle (Hernandez 0-0) at L.A. Angels (Weaver 0-0), 9:05 p.m.

Tuesday’s games N.Y. Yankees at Houston, 6:10 p.m.

Toronto at Tampa Bay, 6:10 p.m.

Philadelphia at Texas, 7:05 p.m.

Cleveland at Oakland, 9:05 p.m.

Seattle at L.A. Angels, 9:05 p.m.

NATIONAL LEAGUE Sunday’s results

San Diego 3, L.A. Dodgers 1 Today’s games Chicago Cubs (Samardzija 0-0) at Pittsburgh (Liriano 0-0), 12:05 p.m.

Washington (Strasburg 0-0) at N.Y. Mets (Gee 0-0), 12:10 p.m.

Philadelphia (Lee 0-0) at Texas (Scheppers 0-0), 1:05 p.m.

Atlanta (Teheran 0-0) at Milwaukee (Gallardo 0-0), 1:10 p.m.

St. Louis (Wainwright 0-0) at Cincinnati (Cueto 0-0), 3:10 p.m.

Colorado (De La Rosa 0-0) at Miami (Fernandez 0-0), 6:10 p.m.

San Francisco (Bumgarner 0-0) at Arizona (McCarthy 0-0), 8:40 p.m.

Tuesday’s games L.A. Dodgers at San Diego, 5:40 p.m.

Colorado at Miami, 6:10 p.m.

Philadelphia at Texas, 7:05 p.m.

Atlanta at Milwaukee, 7:10 p.m.

San Francisco at Arizona, 8:40 p.m.

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DEFENDANTS 13 CH 00034 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 2/3/2014, the Sheriff of Lee County, Illinois will on 5/8/14 at the hour of 10:00AM at Lee County Courthouse 112 East Second Street Dixon, IL 61021, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Lee and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 07-08-05-176-026 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 813 W. 2nd Street Dixon, IL 61021 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.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT WHITESIDE COUNTY - MORRISON, ILLINOIS CITIMORTGAGE, INC. Plaintiff,

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PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 30, 2013, the Sheriff of Whiteside County will at 10:00 AM on May 1, 2014, at the Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 E. Knox Street, 3rd floor lobby of the Whiteside County Courthouse, Morrison, IL, 61270, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1606 ALBANY STREET, Erie, IL 61250 Property Index No. 20-06-178-002 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $151,271.11.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY - DIXON, ILLINOIS JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association PLAINTIFF Vs. May B. Cade; et. al.

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13 CH 00065 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 2/3/2014, the Sheriff of Lee County, Illinois will on 5/8/14 at the hour of 10:00AM at Lee County Courthouse 112 East Second Street Dixon, IL 61021, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Lee and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 02-15-15-406-012 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 230 N. Mason Avenue Amboy, IL 61310 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 151701(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 1413-08564.

March 24, 31, April 7, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WHITESIDE-MORRISON, ILLINOIS JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, vs.

For information, contact Plaintiff's attorney: HAUSELMAN, RAPPIN & OLSWANG, LTD. , 39 South LaSalle Street - Suite 1105, CHICAGO, IL 60603, (312) 372-2020. Please refer to file number 13-2222-21193.

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ELIZABETH N. WILSEY AKA ELIZABETH WILSEY and JAMES E. WILSEY AKA JAMES WILSEY, Defendants 13-CH-143 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 207 EAST 7TH ST. ROCK FALLS, IL 61071 NOTICE OF SALE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY - DIXON, ILLINOIS

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that, pursuant to a Judgment of the above Court entered on January 8, 2014 in the above-entitled cause, the following described real estate, to wit:

PNC Bank, National Association PLAINTIFF, Vs.

Permanent Index Number: 11-27-311-014 Commonly known as: 207 East 7th St., Rock Falls, IL 61071

Sylvester Walton; et. al.

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will be offered for sale and sold at public venue on May 1, 2014, at 10:00 a.m., in the main entrance lobby at the Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 E. Knox St., Morrison, Illinois.

13 CH 00076 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 12/3/2013, the Sheriff of Lee County, Illinois will on 5/15/14 at the hour of 10:00AM at Lee County Courthouse 112 East Second Street Dixon, IL 61021, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Lee and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 02-15-06-101-010 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1186 Corregidor Road, Amboy, IL 61310 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 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 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.

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.

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 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

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 151701(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 1412-30747.

March 24, 31, April 7, 2014

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 1413-18367.

March 31, April 7, 14, 2014

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount is $90,463.45.

Sale terms: The bid amount, 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, shall be paid in certified funds immediately by the highest and best bidder at the conclusion of 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 plaintiff. 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 Plaintiff's Attorney: Heavner, Scott, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC 111 E. Main St., Decatur, Illinois 62523 (217) 422-1719.

The purchaser of a condominium unit at a judicial foreclosure sale, other than a mortgage, who takes possession of a condominium unit pursuant to a court order or a purchase who acquires title from a mortgage 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 ay 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 (g-l) 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.

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 151701 (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, Scott, Beyers & Mihlar is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

James A. Coale Attorney for Heavner, Scott, Beyers, & Mihlar, LLC March 17, 24, 31, 2014

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WHITESIDE-MORRISON, ILLINOIS JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, vs.

ELIZABETH N. WILSEY AKA ELIZABETH WILSEY and JAMES E. WILSEY AKA JAMES WILSEY, Defendants 13-CH-143 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 207 EAST 7TH ST. ROCK FALLS, IL 61071 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that, pursuant to a Judgment of the above Court entered on January 8, 2014 in the above-entitled cause, the following described real estate, to wit: Lot 15 in Block 12 in Arey's Addition to the City of Rock Falls, in Whiteside County, Illinois.

Permanent Index Number: 11-27-311-014 Commonly known as: 207 East 7th St., Rock Falls, IL 61071 will be offered for sale and sold at public venue on May 1, 2014, at 10:00 a.m., in the main entrance lobby at the Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 E. Knox St., Morrison, Illinois.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount is $90,463.45.

Sale terms: The bid amount, 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, shall be paid in certified funds immediately by the highest and best bidder at the conclusion of 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 plaintiff. 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 Plaintiff's Attorney: Heavner, Scott, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC 111 E. Main St., Decatur, Illinois 62523 (217) 422-1719.

The purchaser of a condominium unit at a judicial foreclosure sale, other than a mortgage, who takes possession of a condominium unit pursuant to a court order or a purchase who acquires title from a mortgage 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 ay 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 (g-l) 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.

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, Scott, Beyers & Mihlar is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

James A. Coale Attorney for Heavner, Scott, Beyers, & Mihlar, LLC

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY - DIXON, ILLINOIS

JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association PLAINTIFF Vs. May B. Cade; et. al.

DEFENDANTS

13 CH 00065 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 2/3/2014, the Sheriff of Lee County, Illinois will on 5/8/14 at the hour of 10:00AM at Lee County Courthouse 112 East Second Street Dixon, IL 61021, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Lee and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT NUMBER EIGHT (8) IN BLOCK NUMBER NINE (9) IN WYMAN'S ADDITION TO THE TOWN (NOW CITY) OF AMBOY, ALL IN LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 02-15-15-406-012 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 230 N. Mason Avenue Amboy, IL 61310 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 14-13-08564.

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March 17, 24, 31, 2014

Sylvester Walton; et. al.

DEFENDANTS

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 12/3/2013, the Sheriff of Lee County, Illinois will on 5/15/14 at the hour of 10:00AM at Lee County Courthouse 112 East Second Street Dixon, IL 61021, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Lee and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

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.

Ameren Illinois (or "Company") hereby gives notice to the public that on March 24, 2014, it filed with the Illinois Commerce Commission ("ICC" or "Commission") evidence (direct testimony) regarding the reconciliation of revenues collected from its gas customers under the Company's Rider TAR and Gas Environmental Adjustment ("GEA") Rider, with costs incurred in connection with certain environmental remediation activities associated with its manufactured gas plant sites in Illinois from January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2013. Rider TAR is applicable to Rate Zone II (formerly the AmerenCILCO service territory) and Rider GEA is applicable to Rate Zones I and III (formerly the AmerenCIPS and AmerenIP services territories, respectively). This reconciliation may result in changes to the Company's rates and charges with respect to gas delivery service charges throughout the Company's territories in Illinois. The changes in rates and charges will take effect after hearings and after the Commission issues its final Order.

A copy of the evidence may be inspected at the Ameren Illinois offices located at 300 Liberty Street, Peoria, Illinois or online at www.icc.illinois.gov/e-docket/.

All parties interested in this matter may obtain information with respect thereto either directly from Ameren Illinois or by addressing the Chief Clerk of the Illinois Commerce Commission, 527 East Capitol Avenue, Springfield, Illinois 62706.

AMEREN ILLINOIS COMPANY d/b/a Ameren Illinois By: Richard J. Mark, President March 31, & April 7, 2014

NOTICE Lucille C. Bohn Estate is offering sealed bids for 80 (76 tillable) acres of property located in Section 23 of Harmon Township of Lee County, Illinois. Bids must be submitted by April 15, 2014 by mail to Bohn Estate Attn: R. Bauer 109 Hickory Lane, Kirkland, Illinois, 60146. Bids will be opened privately and considered by Estate as to whether they wish to accept or reject bid offers. Property has been leased for the year of 2014.

March 28, 29, 31, April 1, 2014

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

CITIMORTGAGE, INC. Plaintiff,

-v.-

DARREN P. DEWITT, et al Defendants

13 CH 92 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 30, 2013, the Sheriff of Whiteside County will at 10:00 AM on May 1, 2014, at the Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 E. Knox Street, 3rd floor lobby of the Whiteside County Courthouse, Morrison, IL, 61270, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; the balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale

13 CH 00076 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

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.

To the Gas Patrons of Ameren Illinois Company d/b/a Ameren Illinois:

Commonly known as 1606 ALBANY STREET, Erie, IL 61250 Property Index No. 20-06-178-002 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $151,271.11.

PNC Bank, National Association PLAINTIFF, Vs.

COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1186 Corregidor Road, Amboy, IL 61310

Notice of Proposed Tariff Changes Gas Service Schedule Ill. C. C. No. 2

Ordinance No. 2014-03-05 Adopting Certain International Codes was passed at the March 17, 2014 City Council meeting. This document is published in pamphlet form and available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk, 212 Third Avenue, Sterling, IL 61081, Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.

Marie Rombouts City Clerk March 26, 2014 March 31st 2014

LOT 4 IN HEYVAERT'S SUBDIVISION IN THE SOUTH HALF OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 19 NORTH, RANGE 4 EAST OF THE 4TH P.M., ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JULY 30, 1969 AS DOCUMENT NO. 339139 IN WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY - DIXON, ILLINOIS

A TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN THE WEST HALF (W 1/2) OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (NW 1/4) OF SECTION SIX (6), TOWNSHIP TWENTY (20) NORTH, RANGE TEN (10) EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION SIX (6), 622.1 FEET SOUTH OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION SIX (6); THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 37 MINUTES EAST 219.85 FEET FOR A POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING EASTERLY ON SAID COURSE 260 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 53 MINUTES EAST 100 FEET; THENCE WESTERLY PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF THIS TRACT 260 FEET; THENCE SOUTHERLY 100 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, ALSO, PART OF WEST HALF (W 1/2) OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (NW 1/4) OF SECTION SIX (6), TOWNSHIP 20 NORTH, RANGE 10 EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION SIX (6); THENCE SOUTH ON THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION SIX (6), 622.1 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 37 MINUTES EAST, 479.85 FEET; THENCE NORTH 0 DEGREES 53 MINUTES EAST, 100 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE TRACT OF LAND BEING DESCRIBED; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 37 MINUTES WEST, 260.0 FEET; THENCE NORTH 0 DEGREES 53 MINUTES EAST, 33 FEET; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY, 262.09 FEET, MORE OR LESS TO THE SAID POINT OF BEGINNING, ALL IN LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 02-15-06-101-010 Improved with Residential

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY - DIXON, ILLINOIS U.S. Bank National Association PLAINTIFF Vs. Timothy L. Gouldsberry a/k/a Timothy Gouldsberry; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 13 CH 00034 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 2/3/2014, the Sheriff of Lee County, Illinois will on 5/8/14 at the hour of 10:00AM at Lee County Courthouse 112 East Second Street Dixon, IL 61021, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Lee and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact Plaintiff's attorney: HAUSELMAN, RAPPIN & OLSWANG, LTD. , 39 South LaSalle Street - Suite 1105, CHICAGO, IL 60603, (312) 372-2020. Please refer to file number 13-2222-21193.

March 17, 24, 31, 2014

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THE EASTERLY FIFTY-THREE (53) FEET OF LOT ONE (1) IN BLOCK FIVE (5) DEMENT'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF DIXON, REFERENCE BEING MADE TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE OF LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, SAID PREMISES BEING SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF LEE, STATE OF ILLINOIS. PIN 07-08-05-176-026 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 813 W. 2nd Street Dixon, IL 61021 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).

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 14-13-18367.

March 31, April 7, 14, 2014

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.

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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.

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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.

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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 14-1230747.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY - DIXON, ILLINOIS US Bank N.A. PLAINTIFF

Vs.

Michael E. Ullrich a/k/a Michael Ullrich; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 10 CH 00152 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 2/3/2014, the Sheriff of Lee County, Illinois will on 5/8/14 at the hour of 10:00AM at Lee County Courthouse, 112 East Second Street Dixon, IL 61021, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Lee and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOTS 1, 4 AND 5 IN BLOCK "K", IN THE VILLAGE OF HARMON, IN LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 10-13-15-432-003 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 101 S. Third Street Harmon, IL 61042 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 14-1035811.

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BENEFICIAL FINANCIAL I INC SUCCESSOR

BY MERGER TO BENEFICIAL ILLINOIS INC D/B/A BENEFICIAL MORTGAGE COMPANY OF ILLINOIS, Plaintiff(s), vs.

CHARLES R. HAZELWOOD , GRACE M. HAZELWOOD, BENEFICIAL ILLINOIS INC D/B/A BENEFICIAL MORTGAGE COMPANY OF ILLINOIS, Defendant(s).

13CH 68 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment heretofore entered by the said Court in the above entitled cause, the Sheriff of Lee County, Illinois, will on May 6, 2014, at the hour of 9:00 AM, at the Lee County Courthouse, 122 W THIRD ST, DIXON , IL 61021, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described premises and real estate in the said Judgment mentioned, situated in the County of Lee, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment, to wit: LOT NUMBER FOUR (4) IN BLOCK NUMBER TWENTY (20) IN THE TOWN OF WEST DIXON (NOW A PART OF THE CITY OF DIXON) IN THE COUNTY OF LEE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS, EXCEPTING THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED TRACT, TO-WIT: THE NORTHERLY 30 FEET OF LOT NUMBER FOUR (4) IN BLOCK NUMBER 20 IN THE TOWN OF WEST DIXON (NOW A PART OF THE CITY OF DIXON) IN THE COUNTY OF LEE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF LEE IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. Common Address: 82 GRANT AVE, DIXON, IL 61021 P.I.N. 07-08-06-255-002 Contact the Law Office of IRA T. NEVEL, LLC, 175 North Franklin, Suite 201, Chicago, Illinois 60606, (312) 357-1125, for further information.

The terms of the sale are: Ten percent (10%) due by cash or certified funds at the time of the sale and balance is due within 24 hours of the sale. The subject property is subject to 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.

The property is improved by a single family residence, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and the tenements, hereditaments and appurtenants thereunto belonging and will not be available for inspection prior to sale.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g) (4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

LAW OFFICES OF IRA T. NEVEL, LLC Ira T. Nevel - ARDC #06185808 175 North Franklin St. Suite 201 Chicago, Illinois 60606 (312) 357-1125 Pleadings@nevellaw.com NM # 13-02917 March 24, 31, April 7, 2014 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY MORRISON, ILLINOIS

PROJECT: Sterling High School Tennis Courts Replacement Project for Sterling CUSD #5 Sterling, Illinois LOCATION: Sterling High School 1608 4th Ave. Sterling, Illinois 61081 OWNER: Sterling Community Unit School District #5 410 East LeFevre Road Sterling, Illinois 61081 ARCHITECT: Richard L. Johnson Associates, Inc. 4703 Charles Street Rockford, Illinois 61108 Tel: 815/ 398-1231 Fax: 815/ 398-1280

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SCOPE: A single contract for all Work.

PRE-BID MEETING

All prospective Contractors are urged to attend a Pre-Bid Meeting at 10:00 a.m. On Tuesday, April 8, 2014, at the Central Service Building, 1707 4th Avenue, Sterling, Illinois 61081.

DATE DUE: Sealed bids will be received until 2:00 pm on Monday, April 21, 2014, at the office of the Owner, Sterling Community Unit School District #5, 410 East LeFevre Road Sterling, Illinois 61081 and will be publicly opened and read aloud at that time.

SITE VISIT: Contractors are required to survey the existing conditions prior to submitting bid.

ACCESS TO BIDDING DOCUMENTS: Bidding are on file for reference at the following locations: Office of the Architect................Rockford, Illinois

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF LEE, STATE OF ILLINOIS

Documents

Bidding Documents may be secured from the office of the Architect.

Plans and Specifications are available for download at www.rljarch.com under “Bidders”.

DEPOSIT REQUIRED: Bidders may secure up to two (2) sets of bidding documents by submitting $50.00 non-refundable deposit per set, plus a non-refundable check for $10.00 per set if documents are mailed.

BID FORM: Bids shall be submitted in duplicate on forms issued by Architect.

WAGE RULES: Each craft, type of worker and mechanic needed to execute the Contract shall be paid the prevailing wage rate for the locality in which the work is performed, in accordance with all federal laws and laws of the State as well as local ordinances and regulations applicable to the work hereunder and having force of law.

PERFORMANCE BOND: A performance and payment bond for the full amount of the Contract will be required of the successful bidder. All costs associated with the bond shall be included in the bid amount, BID SECURITY: Bids shall be accompanied by a Bid Security of at least 5% of the total amount of the base bid and all additive alternate bids. This may be in the form of a certified check, cashier's check, bank draft or bid bond, payable to the Owner as a guarantee that should the bidder be awarded the Work, the bidder will enter into a contract with the Owner and will furnish the proper performance and payment bond within the time limit set by the Owner. Bid securities will be returned to all other bidders when the successful bidder files a proper performance and payment bond and the contract is executed by the Owner. If the successful bidder fails to file such contract and performance and payment bond, the amount of his bid security shall be forfeited to the Owner as liquidated damages.

RIGHTS RESERVED The Owner reserves the right to waive any irregularities and/or reject any or all bids when, in the opinion of the Owner, such action will serve the best interests of the Owner.

WITHDRAWAL OF BIDS: No bid may be withdrawn for a period of 60 days after the opening of bids without written consent of the Owner.

By order of the Board of Education for Sterling Community Unit School District #5 March 31, 2014

DEBBIE SWANSON; KEITH SWANSON; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS ; DEFENDANTS 13 CH 59 212 AVENUE D ROCK FALLS, IL 61071 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, 2014, WHITESIDE COUNTY SHERIFF in WHITESIDE County, Illinois, will on May 1, 2014, in Whiteside County Courthouse, Third Floor Lobby 200 E. Knox Street, Morrison, IL 61270, at 10:00AM, 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: THE SOUTH 100 FEET OF LOT 3 IN BLOCK "D" IN THE NORTHWEST FRACTIONAL QUARTER OF SECTION 27, TOWNSHIP 21 NORTH, RANGE 7 EAST OF THE 4TH P.M., WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. TAX NO. 11-27-126-015 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 212 AVENUE D ROCK FALLS, IL 61071 Description of Improvements: SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH DETACHED 1.5 CAR GARAGE. The Judgment amount was $96,948.15.

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 #PA1304192 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, LEE COUNTY, DIXON, ILLINOIS

H.F. GEHANT BANKING COMPANY, PLAINTIFF, VS. LAURA YSCO A/K/A LAURA NAVA, EUGENE YSCO, CITIFINANCIAL SERVICES, INC., UNITED CREIT SERVICE, INC., ALLIED BUSINESS ACCOUNTS, INC., UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

NO. 12 CH 98 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE Public notice is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered by the Lee County Circuit Court in Cause #12-CH-98, entitled H.F. GEHANT BANKING COMPANY, Plaintiff v. LAURA YSCO, et al, Defendants on August 22, 2013: Sheriff of Lee County, Illinois, will be on May 8, 2014, at 10:00 a.m. At the old Lee County Courthouse, by the Lee County Sheriff's Department located at 112 E. 2nd Street, Dixon, Illinois 61021 sell to the highest bidder for cash (ten per cent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours, the following described property situated in Lee County, Illinois: Commonly known as 122 W. Cherry Street,Compton, Illinois 61318 and legally described as: Lots Thirteen and Fourteen in Block Eight in the Village of Compton, situated in Lee County, Illinois

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Said sale shall be subject to all general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and any prior liens, easements or restrictions of record. The subject property is offered for sale without any representations as to quality or quantity of title or recourse to Plaintiff.

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.

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Route Woodburn Avenue County Whiteside Local Agency Sterling Section N/A

Time and Place of Opening Bids Sealed proposals for the improvement described below will be received at the office of City of Sterling City Clerk 212 Third Avenue, Sterling IL,61081 until 11:00 o'clock AM., April 16th, 2014 Proposals will be opened and read publicly at 11:00 o'clock A.M., April 16th, 2014 at the office of The City Clerk 212 Third Avenue, Sterling. IL 61081 Description of Work Name Woodburn Avenue Reconstruction Length 760.0 feet (0.144 miles) Location W. 9th Street to W. 11th Street Proposed Improvement Reconstruction of Woodburn Avenue between W. 9th Street to W. 11st Street.

Bidders Instructions 1. Plans and proposal forms will be available in the office of Willett Hofmann & Associates 809 E. Second Street Dixon, IL 61021 $25.00 non-refundable fee for plans and proposal 2. If prequalification is required, the 2 low bidders must file within 24 hours after the letting an “Affidavit of Availability” (Form BC 57), in triplicate, showing all uncompleted contracts awarded to them and all low bids pending award for Federal.

State County, Municipal and private work. One copy shall be filed with the Awarding Authority and 2 copies with the IDOT District Office.

3. All proposals must be accompanied by a proposal guaranty as provided in BLRS Special Provision for Bidding Requirements and Conditions for Contract Proposals.

4. The Awarding Authority reserves the right to waive technicalities and to reject any or all proposals as provided in BLRS Special Provision for Bidding Requirements and Conditions for Contract Proposals.

5. Bidders need not return the entire contract proposal when bids are submitted unless otherwise required, Portions of the proposal that must be returned include the following: a. BLR 12210-Contract Cover b. BLR 12220-Notice to Bidders c. BLR 12221-Contract Proposal d. BLR 12222- Contract Schedule of Prices e. BLR 12223- Signatures f. BLR 12230- Proposal Bid Bond (if applicable) 6. The quantities appearing in the bid schedule are approximate and are prepared for the comparison of bids. Payment to the Coordinator will be made only for the actual quantities of work performed and accepted or materials furnished according to the contract. The scheduled quantities of work to be done and materials to be furnished may be increased or omitted as hereinafter provided.

7. Submission of a bid shall be conclusive assurance and warranty the bidder has examined the plans and understands all requirements for the performance of work. The bidder will be responsible for all errors in the proposal resulting from failure or neglect to conducts an in depth examination. The Awarding Authority will, in no case be responsible for any costs, expenses, losses or changes in anticipated profits resulting from such failure or neglect of the bidder.

8. The bidder shall take no advantage of any error or omission in the proposal and advertised contract.

9. If a special envelope is supplied by the Awarding Authority, each proposal should be submitted in that envelope furnished by the Awarding Agency and the blank spaces on the envelope shall be filled in correctly to clearly indicate its contents.

When an envelope other than the special one furnished by the Awarding Authority is used, it shall be marked to clearly indicate its contents. When send by mail, the sealed proposal shall be addressed to the Awarding Authority at the address and in care of the official in whore office the bids are to be received. All proposals shall be filed prior to the time and tat the place specified in the Notice to Bidders.

Proposals received after the time specified will be returned to the bidder unopened.

10. Permission will be given to a bidder to withdraw a proposal if the bidder makes the request in writing or in person before the time for opening proposals.

By Order of Sterling City Council Marie Rombouts

March 31st and April 7th 2014

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PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 2/3/2014, the Sheriff of Lee County, Illinois will on 5/8/14 at the hour of 10:00AM at Lee County Courthouse, 112 East Second Street Dixon, IL 61021, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Lee and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 101 S. Third Street Harmon, IL 61042 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 151701(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 1410-35811.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF LEE, STATE OF ILLINOIS BENEFICIAL FINANCIAL I INC SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BENEFICIAL ILLINOIS INC D/B/A BENEFICIAL MORTGAGE COMPANY OF ILLINOIS, Plaintiff(s), vs.

CHARLES R. HAZELWOOD , GRACE M. HAZELWOOD, BENEFICIAL ILLINOIS INC D/B/A BENEFICIAL MORTGAGE COMPANY OF ILLINOIS, Defendant(s).

13CH 68 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment heretofore entered by the said Court in the above entitled cause, the Sheriff of Lee County, Illinois, will on May 6, 2014, at the hour of 9:00 AM, at the Lee County Courthouse, 122 W THIRD ST, DIXON , IL 61021, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described premises and real estate in the said Judgment mentioned, situated in the County of Lee, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment, to wit: Common Address: 82 GRANT AVE, DIXON, IL 61021 P.I.N. 07-08-06-255-002 Contact the Law Office of IRA T. NEVEL, LLC, 175 North Franklin, Suite 201, Chicago, Illinois 60606, (312) 357-1125, for further information.

The terms of the sale are: Ten percent (10%) due by cash or certified funds at the time of the sale and balance is due within 24 hours of the sale. The subject property is subject to 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.

The property is improved by a single family residence, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and the tenements, hereditaments and appurtenants thereunto belonging and will not be available for inspection prior to sale.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9 (g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

LAW OFFICES OF IRA T. NEVEL, LLC Ira T. Nevel - ARDC #06185808 175 North Franklin St. Suite 201 Chicago, Illinois 60606 (312) 357-1125 Pleadings@nevellaw.com NM # 13-02917 March 24, 31, April 7, 2014 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY MORRISON, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. PLAINTIFF VS DEBBIE SWANSON; KEITH SWANSON; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS ; DEFENDANTS 13 CH 59 212 AVENUE D ROCK FALLS, IL 61071 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, 2014, WHITESIDE COUNTY SHERIFF in WHITESIDE County, Illinois, will on May 1, 2014, in Whiteside County Courthouse, Third Floor Lobby 200 E. Knox Street, Morrison, IL 61270, at 10:00AM, 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. 11-27-126-015 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 212 AVENUE D ROCK FALLS, IL 61071 Description of Improvements: SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH DETACHED 1.5 CAR GARAGE. The Judgment amount was $96,948.15.

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 #PA1304192 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

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Auction City Sales 2505 W. 4th St. Dixon, IL 61021 Tuesday, April 1, 2014 3:00 p.m

LOW MILES!

PANORAMIC ROOF, LEATHER

$28,999*

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LOADED, LIKE NEW!

$27,999*

)25' ('*( 6(/

LEATHER , HEATED SEATS

$27,999*

1,66$1 3$7+),1'(5 69

4X4, ONLY 13,000 MILES!

$26,999*

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APPROX LOTS ALL NEW s !RCTIC #AT ## SNOWMOBILE AND 9AMAHA ## SNOWMOBILE s v LARGE SCREEN 46 :ENITH WORKS s #OLLECTION OF CAMERAS

For this weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sale we will again be selling 100â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s of new items- store & TV purchases never opened or used. Example: slow cookers, fans, ktichen items, paper & office supplies, batteries, Ziploc bags & trash liners, Sterilite & Rubber Maid items, ladies shoes, stock pots & cookware, Canyon candles, Christmas & holiday lights, modern cookbooks, paper cups/plates & plastic silverware, movies, tapes, lotions, many types of new games- board games, womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s socks, plus many other items- 100â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s of new items. Wooden maple rocker, blue recliner, platform rocker, childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s oak rocker, neat white graniteware, coffee/tea/sugar sets w/ the old graniteware pot, old ice & roller skates, doft goods, wooden decoy, old ball gloves, loveseat, lots of bedding, Alpine windup 31 day wall clock, Philco bee-hive styled radio, VHS player w/remote, old pitcher & bowl set, night stands, step stool, early silver plated tea set. Should be a fun sale!

Food Stand

Auction City Sales Auctioneer: Lee Hollingsworth Phone 815-288-5814 IL. License #40000730

Heated Building

EMPLOYMENT

505

Spring Help Needed Drivers with CDL are encouraged to apply at: Crop Production Services, Rt. 40, Manlius, 8a.m.-5p.m.

815-445-6951 TO OUR

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We strongly encourage our readers to exercise caution and common sense, particularly when dealing with companies with which you are not familiar.

CHILD CARE

512

Lic. Home Daycare/ FT openings.

Loving home environ., healthy meals, outdoor play. 0-3 pre-school weekly.

8 yrs. exp. 815440-6499 #442961 Little Blessings Childcare has immediate daycare openings for infant-school age. 815-285-3811 Lic# 48927502

Need to place an ad?

Call us 625-3600 284-2222

CHILD CARE

512

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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))

AUCTIONS

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ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES 705 Antique dark wood commode, excellent condition $100 815-288-6310 Antique Mission style oak rocker, exc. cond. $100 815-288-6310 Antique Vanity & stool, dark wood, exc. cond. $100 815-288-6310 I Buy: Antique furniture, fishing tackle, toys, post cards junk. 815-445-6151

APPLIANCES

710

CLOVER HILLS LEASE TO OWN APPLIANCES TVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S MATTRESSES

815.625.8529

4 new wrought iron wood counter stools. $175 815499-5623 Burlington honey pine trestle dining table 2 leaves, 6 chairs, buffet and hutch. $900 815625-7618 Kitchen wrought iron/ wood oval table (48x64 w/ leaf) 4 chairs. 2 stools, bakers rack. $450 815-499-5623 Marshfield Love Seat, light color Beige good condition. $150. 815288-3956 Mattress sets: Twin $99, Full $129, Queen $159, King $199. Will deliver! Kern Mattress Outlet, call 309452-7477.

MEDICAL SUPPLIES

762

Like new hospital chair! $650 obo 815-973-6922

SugarDoodles: $600. Call 563212-7307 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.

Your pet will thank you!

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS 765 Zum Stage One pedal steel, 3 pedal, 4 lever, E 9th, Emmons set up. $800. Call 815622-8913

LAWN MOWERS

779

Toro personal self propelled 6.5 HP22in. Mulcher or side discharged.

Like New! $85 815626-6203

55 years and Over 710 West Lefevre, Sterling 2 or 3 Bedrooms Available E ly plete $540 & $620 levator Comecure S ding Buil

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Lounge & Exercise on Ground Floor Attached Garage with Storage Laundry & Garbage Pickup on Each Floor Outdoor Patios Water, Garbage & Cable Included

815-499-3350

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755

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24.7 +/- ACRES IN 3 TRACTS PLUS BACKHOE, TRACTOR, HARLEY, POWERSTROKE, ETC.

by Luis Campos

$26,999*

ROCK FALLS GARAGE SALES 624 Tues. 8-4 & Wed. 8-11:30 1st Congreg.

Church 905 Dixon Ave. Two couches, office desk chair, TV's, and other small furniture items.

Many misc. items and clothing for all ages.

PETS & PET SUPPLIES 775

746

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POOLS & SUPPLIES

784

Jacuzzi pool sand filter & Dyno pool pump and vacuum hose, 2yrs old.

815-562-2458

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MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE

No person or business, unless properly licensed by the Illinois Secretary of State, may sell ticket(s) for any sporting event or otherwise, for more than the price printed upon the face of the said ticket(s).

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.

(17) Cedar Boards, 1x5½, 7' to17'. $60 total.

815-9463572

5,000 mulch, fertilizer, lawn care, Scott's Crad Grass Preventer. $25 Builders Discount

Rely adult protective underwear. XL. New/50 count. $15 815-677-0896

(2) Raynor Garage doors, complete.

7x18 & 7x9. Insulated. $600 total 815-946-3572

50 Steel Studs 2.5 in. wide x 11 ft. long. $100 815677-0896

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55 Gal. Aquarium with hood. $50 815-440-3316

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(2) Steel File cabinets, 4 drawer. $50 total.

815-4403316 2000 oak kitchen cabinets Carpet 69¢sq/ft Builder Discount 626-4561

Corn fed beef.

Buy ¼ or ½. Dave Stuart, 815-7724759.

FREE -Old freezer and stove to haul away for recycle.

815-677-9256 Invacare Storm Series Powerchair, many extras, only driven 20-30 mi., 815-499-1513

Spring gardener green house.

(Jewel Cameron Brand) 5'W-6'D6.5H Complete w/ instruction book.

Perfect con. set up one time Blain's #686582. Call 815652-5188

Matchbook collection. Approximately 500! $95 630-7725051 New 13' Band Saw Blade. $10 815677-0896 Patient Lift: 425 lb. Capacity overhead lift on track.

Includes 2 patient slings, 2 lengths of track, and two new battery packs. $1,800. 815-6251666

YOUR ONE PRICED DEALERSHIP

of Hassle Free Buyin e m g Ho

FARM SERVICES

Twin, full, queen, king beds. Dryer, sofa, 8” Futon mattress, elec. stove, elec. lift chair, dresser, refrig., rec. loveseat. 718-4385

ONE GOAL

865

Will recycle concrete or asphalt at your location. 815631-7070.

AUTOMOBILES

905

1999 Dodge Caravan, great work car, new battery, $800.

815-7163605

NEW REAL DEAL

FOR ITEMS OVER $300

A 5 Line REAL DEAL

ad runs for 30 days in Sauk Valley Classifieds, 4 Ogle County Papers, The Review and saukvalley.com all for only $38!

Special must be mentioned at time of ad placement.

SOFA SLEEPER, floral pattern, good cond. $50 815440-3316

Leather recliner, burgundy.

Good cond. $50. 815652-4515 after 5pm.

Call 815-625-3600 or 815-284-2222

Published Every Other Tuesday!

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TICKETS / TRAVEL 787 & EVENTS

Offer expires 12/31/14 No Commercial Advertising, Pets, Garage Sales, Wood/ Fuel, Tickets/ Travel or Real Estate

creditautosales dixon.com Always over 100+ vehicles to choose from.

HAVING TROUBLE wording your ad? Call our classified department today. We'll be glad to help you. 626SOLD or 284SOLD.

ONE TEAM

CONVENIENTLY LOCATED ON

www.DIXONFLM.com 815-288-3366 ONE PRICE - OUR BEST PRICE UPFRONT AND DISPLAYED ON EVERY VEHICLE EVERY DAY.

13 Chevy Silverado Ext. Cab LT 4x4

WOW ONLY 10,000 MILES!

NADA Retail .........................$31,025 Our Discount..........................$1,034

12 Ford Fiesta SE

Stk# GP4933

13 Ford Explorer LTD AWD

YOUR PRICE

29,991* 29,991

$

Stk# BD8088B

REMAINING FACTORY WARRANTY

NADA Retail .........................$13,725 Our Discount..........................$1,144

NADA Retail .........................$38,375 Our Discount..........................$2,222

YOUR PRICE

36,153*

$

12 Ford Flex Limited 4x4

YOUR PRICE

12 Chevy Cruze LTZ WOW ONLY 14,000 MILES!

Our Discount..........................$2,059

YOUR PRICE

18,941*

$

911

1998 Plymouth Grand Voyager, power everything, low mileage, runs exc. $1600 815988-2550

4X4S

912

1996 GMC Sierra, 123K mi., runs great, $3500 815590-9511 1997 Chevy Silverado ½ ton 4x4, 190K mi., regular cab, good cond., lt brown, $4,000 815-499-7443 1998 Toyota T100 ext. cab. 192K mi.

Everything works! $4,000. Call 815303-5971. ★4 wheel drive★ 4 door, 2002 Chevy Blazer 815-631-6678

PARTS & ACC.

925

CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED!

NADA Retail .........................$31,850 Our Discount..........................$1,739

YOUR PRICE

30,111*

$

12 Ford Focus SE

Stk# FD7713A

WOW ONLY 19,000 MILES!

NADA Retail .........................$15,775 Our Discount..........................$1,782

2000 Harley Super Glide, 20K mi.

Newer battery & tires.

Detached windshield.

Burgundy.

Saddlebags. Runs great! $6500/obo.

815499-2907.

940

Cajun Bass boat, 18' 6”. Yamaha V Max 150 hp.

Minnkota trolling motor, on board charger. $8,000.

815-562-7377

YOUR PRICE

13,993*

$

935

2001 Black Harley Davidson Road King Classic, low mi., great cond., many Harley extras, MP3 player. $8000/obo 815285-2042

Stk# EE8192A

NADA Retail .........................$21,000

VANS

BOATS/MOTORS Stk# GP4938

12,581*

$

CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED!

1990 Ford Econo 350 Diesel XL 7.3.

Was an ambulance. 54K mi. ex con.

No rust. $5,000 815-3792528 or cell 815508-0092

MOTORCYCLES

RT. 2 BETWEEN DIXON & STERLING BUSINESS HOURS: MONDAY-FRIDAY 8AM-8PM SATURDAY 8AM-5PM

Stk# GP4949

910

For Sale: Tires, set of four, 215-5517 $100. 815-6266604

489 ILLINOIS ROUTE 2, DIXON, IL 61021

DIXON

TRUCKS

THE BOAT DOCK We Buy & Consign Used Boats!

217-793-7300

ONE PLAN - TO SELL ALL VEHICLES WITHOUT HAVING THE PRESSURE OF NEGOTIATING A PRICE.

theboatdock.com

12 Ford Focus SE

Stk# GP4088A

REMAINING FACTORY WARRANTY NADA Retail .........................$15,175 Our Discount..........................$1,692

Stk# GP4947

12 Volkswagen Jetta SE

YOUR PRICE

13,483*

$

Stk# BE8196A

11 Ford Escape XLT ONLY 35,000 MILES!

NADA Retail .........................$20,175 Our Discount..........................$1,204

YOUR PRICE

18,971*

$

CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED

NADA Retail .........................$17,225 Our Discount..........................$1,244

11 Ford F-250 SD Crew Cab Lariat 4x4

15,981*

$

Stk# BE8143A

SUPER NICE ONLY 26,000 MILES

NADA Retail .........................$41,275 Our Discount..........................$2,024

YOUR PRICE

YOUR PRICE

39,251*

$

TRAILERS/RVS

Stk# BE8128A

11 Dodge Journey Mainstreet REMAINING FACTORY WARRANTY

NADA Retail .........................$18,300 Our Discount..........................$1,439

1994 26' Sunnybrook, very nice, lightweight, sleeps 6, $3900 815-6268916

YOUR PRICE

16,861*

$

1997 Mac Lander 16' flat bed w. ramps. $1,800 OBO 815-9735233

Stk# FE8118A

11 Mazda CX-9 Touring CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED

NADA Retail .........................$27,575 Our Discount..........................$1,194

Colman's RV We Buy and Consign Used RV's and Campers 217-787-8653

YOUR PRICE

www.colmansrv.com

26,381*

$

945

AUTOS WANTED

ONE GOAL - TO PROVIDE A HASSLE FREE VEHICLE BUYING EXPERIENCE.

960

$$$

Stk# EE8163A

11 Volkswagen Tiguan FWD CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED

NADA Retail .........................$20,475 Our Discount..........................$1,344

YOUR PRICE

19,131*

$

Stk# GP4945

10 Ford Taurus SHO YOU NEED TO SEE IT!

NADA Retail .........................$25,500 Our Discount..........................$909

WOW ONLY 14,000 MILES

NADA Retail .........................$15,550 Our Discount..........................$1,607

YOUR PRICE

13,943*

$

Stk# GP4932

YOUR PRICE

24,591*

$

10 Chevy Malibu LT

Stk# GP4937

10 Mercury Mariner Premier 4x4 YOUR CERTIFIED PRE OWNED PRICE NADA Retail .........................$21,025 Our Discount..........................$1,894

19,131*

$

815-441-0246 ABSOLUTELY

Stk# GP4951

10 Ford F-150 Supercrew Lariat 4x4 CLEAN TRUCK, ONLY 34,000 MILES NADA Retail .........................$34,275 Our Discount..........................$1,954

YOUR PRICE

32,321*

$

Unwanted

Stk# EE8030A

(running or not)

09 Volkswagen Passat Komfort GREAT GAS MILEAGE

NADA Retail .........................$14,300 Our Discount..........................$1,739

THE BEST CASH PAID FOR JUNK or

YOUR PRICE

12,561*

$

ONE TEAM - FRIENDLY LOCAL EMPLOYEES TO SERVICE ALL YOUR VEHICLE NEEDS

VEHICLES $150-$2000

We Pay the BEST! Guaranteed!

Fastest Pickup All calls answered 7 days a week.

Licensed Dealer

815-441-0246 (Don't be lied to, this

number is not affiliated with any other number in paper)

Stk# AE7993A

Stk# BE7922A

08 Ford Taurus Limited

08 Dodge Caliber SXT CHEAP CHEAP CHEAP

NADA Retail .........................$9,850 Our Discount..........................$1,427

YOUR PRICE

8,423*

$

LOADED

NADA Retail .........................$14,800 Our Discount..........................$2,119

Stk# AE8193A

07 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited X NICE UNIT

NADA Retail .........................$19,050 Our Discount..........................$2,129

12,681*

$

NICE UNIT

NADA Retail .........................$12,825 Our Discount..........................$1,434

Stk# ED7661A

YOUR PRICE

16,921

$

YOUR PRICE

07 Buick Rendezvous

*

07 Mercury Grand Marquis LS WHAT A GREAT DEAL

NADA Retail .........................$10,000 Our Discount..........................$3,004

YOUR PRICE

6,996*

$

Stk# BE8197A

YOUR PRICE

11,391*

$

Stk# AE8205A

06 Pontiac G6

JUST IN AND PRICED TO SELL

NADA Retail .........................$8,400 Our Discount..........................$2,079

YOUR PRICE

6,321*

$

Certified pre owned Ford warranty CPO- 7yr. 100,000 powertrain - Lincoln CPO- 6 yr. 100,000 Bumper to bumper - VW CPO- 2 yr. 24,000 Bumper to bumper - Mazda CPO- 7 yr. 100,000 powertrain. * Plus tax, title, license or doc fees, dealer not responsible for pricing errors. Photos for illustration only.

$$$$$$$$$$$$$ 815-499-3543

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We are licensed & insured to buy vehicles. Running or non running, scrap, Ect. 7 days a week.

All Calls Answered!

(815)499-3543 $$$$$$$$$$$$$ We Buy Used cars & trucks.

Call Dixon ATV 815-288-2146