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Bigger, better downtown envisioned our future is about,” Roberts said. “This is a really important next step for us. There are a lot of opportunities.” Ryan Garcia, project coordinator with the SAA Design Group, headed the meeting. He said the city is moving in the right direction. “There has been a substantial public investment in the core [of downtown],” he said. “The theme of today’s meeting is ‘downtown is everybody’s business.’ Everybody has to stay invested.”

Community leaders discuss DeKalb goals, how NIU fits

By JEFF ENGELHARDT jengelhardt@shawmedia.com DeKALB – In the next 10 years, residents want downtown DeKalb to be bigger and better. About 50 community leaders gathered at Eduardo’s Mexican Restaurant on Tuesday to discuss potential improvements to downtown DeKalb, one of which was expanding the core to the east and especially west toward the Northern Illinois Uni-

versity campus. The event was sponsored by Re:New DeKalb, the city of DeKalb, and the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce. Integration of NIU into the downtown was a major focus, with participants suggesting building the physical downtown outward, establishing easier access from the campus to downtown or even having NIU hold classes, such

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as art, in some of the vacant space downtown to introduce students to the area. Nathan Dettman, a DeKalb resident who has worked at downtown businesses such as The House Cafe and has friends who own businesses downtown, said targeting young people is key to the future. “We already have a heavy shopping area on Sycamore

Road,” Dettman said. “We need things that will draw students and young families to the area or the expansion would be a waste.” Bill Nicklas, an NIU administrator, said NIU is the economic engine of the area and has more potential to contribute to the downtown, even if that means expanding the boundaries past the existing small section between

Fourth and First streets. Frank Roberts, president of Re:New DeKalb, said when he talks with outside firms about DeKalb, the first word that comes to mind is NIU. Roberts said that although there are still economic challenges, community members are in control of the future of the downtown in the next five to 10 years. “We can drive a lot of what

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President calls for more federal spending to fix nation’s infrastructure At a glance President Barack Obama also announced new steps to reduce the U.S. military footprint abroad, with 34,000 American troops withdrawing from Afghanistan within a year. And he had a sharp rebuke for North Korea, which launched a nuclear test just hours before his remarks, saying, “Provocations of the sort we saw last night will only isolate them further.”

By JULIE PACE The Associated Press WASHINGTON – Uncompromising and politically emboldened, President Barack Obama urged a deeply divided Congress on Tuesday night to embrace his plans to use government money to create jobs and strengthen the nation’s middle class. He declared Republican ideas for reducing the deficit “even worse” than the unpalatable deals Washington had to stomach during his first term. In his first State of the Union address since winning re-election, Obama conceded economic revival is an “unfinished task,” but he claimed clear progress and said he was seeking to build on it as he embarks on four more years in office. “We have cleared away the rubble of crisis, and we can say with renewed confidence that the state of our union is strong,” said Obama, speaking before a joint session of Congress and a television audience of millions. In specific proposals for his second term, an assertive Obama called for increased federal spending to fix the nation’s

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Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra director Linc Smelser leans toward the group while conducting a quieter portion of a song Feb. 4 in the NIU music building in DeKalb.

Local music groups thrive despite down economy By JEFF ENGELHARDT jengelhardt@shawmedia.com

eKALB – Art programs are often among the first casualties in a struggling economy, but DeKalb County’s premier music organizations have continued to thrive. Despite many local orchestras struggling throughout the state and country, leaders of the Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra and DeKalb Municipal Band say their groups are financially strong and still attracting musicians and audiences thanks to local resources most communities do not enjoy. Tamara Farrell, publicist and music librarian for the Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra, said Northern Illinois University has been a blessing

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Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra trumpet player Kevin Davis performs with the group at practice Feb. 4 in the NIU music building. for the group, particularly during recent economic struggles. NIU provides rehearsal space, performance space at the Boutell Concert Hall, percussion instruments and world-class musicians in the music depart-

ment who often perform with or assist the group. Every discount the group receives helps make the most of its roughly $60,000 annual budget generated through ticket sales, grants, donations and

fundraising from Kishwaukee Symphony Associates, Farrell said. “We are so lucky to have the orchestra in our town because people from other areas have to leave and go into a more populated city to find the kind of talent we have right here in our town,” Farrell said. “We’re lucky to benefit from all we have here.” The university is not the orchestra’s only major supporter. Farrell said DeKalb and Sycamore high schools produce some of the best young musicians in the state, with both schools receiving top honors the past few years. Even the youngest musicians have ample opportunities to excel early, Farrell said, through the NIU Community School of the Arts.

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We are so lucky to have the orchestra in our town because people from other areas have to leave and go into a more populated city to find the kind of talent we have right here in our town.

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Business Networking International: 8 a.m. at 920 W. Prairie Dr., #M, Sycamore (Ecosteam). Home-schoolers activities: 8:45 to 11:45 a.m. in Sycamore. All ages are welcome to participate in handson classes and field trips. Contact: Lisa at 815-748-0896 or gakers@ tbc.net. Free Blood Pressure Clinic: 9 to 11 a.m. at Valley West Community Hospital, 11 E. Pleasant Ave., Sandwich. No appointment necessary. 815-786-3962 or www.valleywest. org. Fresh Beginnings AA(C): 9:30 a.m. at DeKalb Area Alano Club, 312 E. Taylor St., DeKalb, 800-452-7990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com. Blessing Well food and clothing pantry: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at First Church of the Nazarene, 1051 S. Fourth St. in DeKalb. Meat and food offered, with clothing available in sizes for infants (diapers, too) up to 3X adults. Spanish interpreter also is available. www.dekalbnaz.com. 815758-1588. Donations of nonperishable foods and clothing can be left at any time on the front porch. Kishwaukee Kiwanis: 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Hopkins Park Community Room in DeKalb. www. KishKiwanis.org; contact Amy Polzin at APolzin87@yahoo.com. Exchange Club of DeKalb/Sycamore: Noon to 1 p.m. at Lincoln Inn, DeKalb. Guests are welcome. Call John Hughes at 815-991-5387. Sycamore Rotary Club: Noon at Mitchel Lounge, 355 W. State St. 24 Hour A Day Brown Bag AA(C): 12:05 p.m. at Newman Center, 512 Normal Road, DeKalb, 800-4527990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com. Kishwaukee Valley Heritage Museum: 1 to 5 p.m. at 622 Park Ave. in Genoa. Call 815-784-5559 for appointments other days. DeKalb County Housing Action Coalition: 1:30 p.m. at Canterbury Place Apartments in DeKalb. For concerned advocates for affordable housing in the county. Contact Theresa Komitas at troff@cci-hci.org. Memories of DeKalb Ag: 2 to 4 p.m. at Nehring Gallery, Suite 204, 111 S. Second St., DeKalb. Free admission and open to all. www. dekalbalumni.org. Weight Watchers: 5 p.m. weighin, 5:30 p.m. meeting at Weight Watchers Store, 2583 Sycamore Road, (near Aldi) DeKalb. Safe Passage Domestic Violence support group; 815-756-5228; www.safepassagedv.org. Came to Believe AA(C): 6 p.m. at DeKalb Area Alano Club, 312 E. Taylor St., DeKalb, 800-452-7990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com. Northern Illinois Reiki Share: 6 to 7 p.m. at Center for Integrative BodyWork, 130 N. Fair St. in Sycamore. RSVP appreciated, not required; www.yourcfib.com, 815899-6000 or info@yourcfib.com. North Avenue Pass It On AA(C): 6:30 p.m. at North Ave. Baptist Church, 301 North Ave., Sycamore, 800-452-7990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com. Bayard Brown SAL Squadron 337: 7 p.m. at Genoa Veterans Home, 311 S. Washington St. Narcotics Anonymous: 7 to 8 p.m. at United Church of Christ, 615 N. First St. in DeKalb. 815-964-5959. www.rragsna.org. Sycamore Lions Club: 7 p.m. at MVP’s Regale Center, 124½ S. California St., Sycamore. For serviceminded men and women. www. sycamorelions.org; contact Jerome Perez at Sycamorejerry@comcast. net or 815-501-0101. Bingo Night: 7:15 p.m. at Sycamore Veterans Home, 121 S. California St. 815-895-2679. American Legion Post 66: 7:30 p.m. at American Legion Hall, 1204 S. Fourth St. in DeKalb. Greater Kishwaukee Band rehearsals: 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Huntley Middle School, South Seventh and Taylor streets in DeKalb. No auditions necessary; the band is open to wind or percussion instrumentalists age 18 and older. 815-899-4867 or 815-825-2350. Order of the White Shrine of Jerusalem, DeKalb Shrine 47: 7:30 p.m. at DeKalb Masonic Temple, Fairview Drive and South Fourth Street. Any Lengths Beginners AA(C): 8 p.m. at Federated Church, 612 W. State St., Sycamore, 800-452-7990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com. Celebration Chorale practices: 8 p.m. Wednesdays at First United Methodist Church, 321 Oak St., DeKalb. Singers are invited. For more information, call Sally at 815-7396087. Hopefuls AA(C): 8 p.m. at DeKalb Area Alano Club, 312 E. Taylor St., DeKalb, 800-452-7990; www. dekalbalanoclub.com.

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1. DeKalb’s ex-city clerk explains resignation, candidacy 2. Our View: State’s waste robs us of real benefits 3. As term begins, Obama begins to wield executive power

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Job creation: 42 percent Improving education: 5 percent Clean energy production: 4 percent Deficit reduction: 45 percent Drone warfare: 4 percent Total votes: 198

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Sharing love, laughs for Valentine’s I’m looking for that special man who will take me to White Castle for Valentine’s Day. I’m not kidding: White Castle decorates its dining room with flowers, candles and tableclothes, plus a nice backdrop for photographs. The staff dresses in red, black and pink, and dinner menus offer specials designed for two and four. White Castle server Christian Metoyer has worked the past two Valentine’s dinners and has been an employee there since the DeKalb location opened at 1602 S. Sycamore Road five years ago. She’s working a morning shift this year, but she assured me Tuesday that the romantic meals are plenty of fun. “It’s different because people don’t expect us to do it,” she said. Metoyer remembers grouping tables together for about six college-aged couples last year, but she assured me that patrons of all ages take advantage of the special atmosphere. Theresa Kaszubski, area supervisor and local marketing representative for Chicago, agreed. “There’s couples, there’s families, we’re booked,” Kaszubski said. “We’ve had to add extra time slots at some of our stores.” On Tuesday, there were reserva-

VIEWS Jillian Duchnowski tions left for groups of four at 5 p.m., 6 p.m. and 7 p.m., plus a table for two at 5 p.m., Kaszubski said. There is a dispute within White Castle company lore about which region started the tradition 22 years ago, but the Chicago-area restaurants have been on board for about a decade, she said. About 80 restaurants with dining rooms across Chicago are participating this year. You also can send your sweetie a personalized SliderGram online at www.whitecastle.com/promotions/SliderGram. To place a reservation, call 708-4584450, ext. 0. If you’re not quite organized enough for reservations, Metoyer said they can probably squeeze you in at the DeKalb location. “White Castle don’t turn nobody away,” she said, laughing. ••• White Castle isn’t the only business spreading love. Comfort Keepers of North Central Illinois, an in-home health care provider, is making sure student-made Valentine’s Day cards are delivered to area nursing homes.

Local schools participating are: St. Mary’s Catholic School in DeKalb, Cornerstone Christian School in DeKalb, and Lincoln Elementary School in DeKalb. Participating facilities are: Pine Acres Rehab & Living Center in DeKalb, Bethany Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center (DeKalb), and DeKalb County Rehab & Nursing Center in DeKalb. ••• If you’d like to celebrate Valentine’s Day a second time, check out Feed’em Soup Community Projects second annual pancake dinner Friday. They’ll have mixed berry pancakes, bacon pancakes, cinnamon roll pancakes and Elvis pancakes with peanut butter, chocolate chips and bananas, according to the organization’s website, www. feedemsoup.org. They can serve about 150 people for lunch between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. and about 350 people for dinner from 4:30 to 8 p.m. The cost is $10 a person, with children ages 5 and younger eating for free. Reservations can be made online or by calling 815-310-0903.

• Jillian Duchnowski is the news editor at the Daily Chronicle. Reach her at 815-756-4841, ext. 2221, email jduchnowski@shawmedia.com or follow her on Twitter @JillianDuch.

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Manhunt for ex-officer goes to fiery cabin The ASSOCIATED PRESS BIG BEAR, Calif. – The extraordinary manhunt for the former Los Angeles police officer suspected of three murders converged Tuesday on a mountain cabin where he was believed to have barricaded himself inside, engaged in a shootout that killed a deputy and then never emerged as the home went up in flames. Late Tuesday night, the Los Angeles Police Department said a body was not found in the cabin, contrary to earlier reports. A single gunshot was Christopher heard from within, a law Dorner enforcement official told The Associated Press. The official requested anonymity because of the ongoing investigation. Thousands of officers had been on the hunt for the former Navy reservist since police said he launched a campaign to exact revenge against the Los Angeles Police Department for his firing. They say he threatened to bring “warfare” to officers and their families, spreading fear and setting off a search across the Southwest and Mex-

ico. “Enough is enough. It’s time for you to turn yourself in. It’s time to stop the bloodshed,” LAPD Cmdr. Andrew Smith said at a news conference held outside police headquarters in Los Angeles, a starkly different atmosphere than last week when officials briefed the news media under tight security with Dorner on the loose. A short time after Smith spoke Tuesday, smoke began to rise from the cabin in the snow-covered woods near Big Bear Lake, a resort town about 80 miles east of Los Angeles. Flames then engulfed the building – images that were broadcast on live TV around the world. TV helicopters showed the fire burning freely with no apparent effort to extinguish it. “We have reason to believe that it is him,” said San Bernardino County sheriff’s spokeswoman Cynthia Bachman, adding that she didn’t know how the fire started. She noted there was gunfire between the person in the cabin and officers around the home before the blaze began. Until Tuesday, authorities didn’t know whether Dorner was still near Big Bear Lake, where they found his burned-out pickup last week. Around 12:20 p.m. Tuesday, depu-

ties got a report of a stolen pickup truck, authorities said. The location was across the street from where law enforcement set up their command post Thursday and not far from where Dorner’s pickup was abandoned. The owner of the vehicle taken Tuesday described the suspect as looking similar to Dorner. A warden for the California Department of Fish and Wildlife traveling down Highway 38 recognized a man who fit Dorner’s description traveling in the opposite direction. The officer pursued the vehicle and there was a shooting at 12:42 p.m. in which the wildlife vehicle was hit numerous times and the suspect escaped on foot after crashing his truck. After the person holed up in the cabin, there was a second gunbattle with San Bernardino County deputies, two of whom were shot. One died and the other was expected to live after undergoing surgery. “We’re heartbroken,” Big Bear Lake Mayor Jay Obernolte said of the deputy’s death and the wounding of his colleague. “Words can’t express how grateful we are for the sacrifice those men have made in defense of the community and our thoughts and prayers are with them and their families.”

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8 BRIEFS Bank robber allegedly hoped to get caught CHICAGO – Authorities said a 73-year-old ex-convict told investigators he became accustomed to life in prison and wanted to get caught when he robbed another bank so he could live his final years behind bars. A federal complaint said Walter Unbehaun walked into a suburban Chicago bank with a pistol and used the novel stickup line that he had just months to live. He wore no disguise during Saturday’s heist that netted him $4,178. When authorities tracked him to a motel Sunday, he immediately threw down his cane and surrendered, saying he knew they were there because he’d robbed a bank. The Rock Hill, S.C., man made

an initial court appearance Monday. Unbehaun recently finished serving 10 years for bank robbery. He faces up to 20 more on the new charge.

Union memo warns of possible worker strike SPRINGFIELD – A union that represents Illinois state workers has issued a memo to members telling them how to prepare in case of a possible strike. The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees is the largest state employee union in Illinois. The union told members in the memo that they should put aside money now and not make major purchases until the possibility of a strike has ended.

Lee Enterprises newspapers in Illinois first obtained the two-page letter. The union and Gov. Pat Quinn have been at odds over contract negotiations. AFSCME spokesman Anders Lindall says the union wants to make sure workers are prepared. Quinn spokesman Abdon Pallasch says the administration is committed to getting a fair deal for the state, employees and taxpayers.

No bail for Chicago gang members in girl’s death CHICAGO – Two men charged in the death of a 15-year-old Chicago honor student were ordered held without bail Tuesday at a hearing where prosecutors contended the shooting happened while they were hunting for members of a rival gang.

Hadiya Pendleton died after being shot in a park about a mile from the Chicago home of President Barack Obama on Jan. 29, just days after she performed during Obama’s inauguration festivities in Washington. Her death was among dozens of homicides in Chicago last month, though her background and ties to Obama thrust her death into the national headlines. Cook County Judge Israel Desierto ordered Michael Ward, 18, and Kenneth Williams, 20, held without bail after prosecutors told the judge in chilling detail what happened the day Pendleton died. Prosecutors said Ward and Williams were in a vehicle circling the park when they spotted Pendleton’s group and thought they were rival gang

members. Williams handed Ward a gun, and Ward snuck up on the group and opened fire, shooting at least six times, prosecutors said. “She was able to make it outside of the park and then collapsed on the street,” Assistant Cook County State’s Attorney Jennifer Sexton said. Pendleton died later that day. Police have not recovered the firearm. Sexton said prosecutors have cellphone records placing Williams near the park on the day of the shooting. “Ward admitted he snuck up on the group and they didn’t see him coming,” Sexton said. Police say Ward and Williams belong to the SUWU gang, and the shooting stemmed from a long war between it and the 4-6 Terror gang.

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Car dealer facing charges in DeKalb County charged in Mo. Official believes there are more victims investigators haven’t found By BILL DRAPER The Associated Press

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A vehicle moves between lanes Tuesday on Airport Road near the entrance to Sycamore Park to evade potholes, most of which have been filled previously but show signs of deterioration in Sycamore.

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Road crews from DeKalb, Sycamore and DeKalb County were out this week trying to patch the numerous potholes that have appeared in local roads. “We’re out every day,” said T.J. Moore, director of DeKalb Public Works. “This time of year, if we’re not plowing snow, we’re fixing potholes.” Both Moore and Fred Busse, director of Sycamore Public Works, said they have schedules in place to deal with the potholes in a systematic fashion. Potholes appear when water that has seeped into the cracks of the pavement freezes and expands, cracking the pavement further. Moore said it’s a constant process. “Sometimes, it feels like you’ve never made progress,” Moore said. Moore said DeKalb road crews are tackling high-traffic areas first, while Busse said they’ve started on the east

8STATE BRIEF Man suspected of being armed at ISU wasn’t NORMAL – An erroneous report of a man with a gun led to a lockdown at Illinois State University and the arrest of a man attempting to board a train to Chicago. The Tuesday incident began when the man allegedly accosted a female student.

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side of Sycamore, where the roads tend to be older. “If it’s warranted, we will jump to a different area,” Busse said. Moore said DeKalb crews poured 10 tons of asphalt mix to patch potholes in city roads Monday alone. Busse said they do not keep track of how much they use in a given day, but they have been using a roller. “We’re taking that extra effort to make some of these patches last for the rest of the season,” Busse said. County road crews were not filling potholes Tuesday because of the Abraham Lincoln birthday state holiday, said County Engineer Nathan Schwartz. He said road crews had filled potholes on Plank Road,

past Route 23 and on Peace Road south of Barber Greene Road. Winter is a bad time to fill potholes because the water and ice in the pavement can cause a patch to blow out. Moore said it is also possible for a pothole patch to be destroyed by snow plow trucks. “It’s enough to go from water to ice to water to ice multiple times in a day,” Moore said. “That’s the constant pressure to make cracks into small potholes into big potholes.” And because Illinois experiences all four seasons, potholes are going to be a fact of life. “There are road repairs we can do, but this is a fight that will be ongoing forever, particularly as winter turns into spring,” Moore said. “Every year it’s going to be bad.” Busse advised drivers to be aware of puddles on the road because there is a chance the water could conceal a deep pothole.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A suburban Kansas City automobile dealer used personal information from customers and others who filled out credit applications to receive more than $1 million in fraudulent car loans, Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster said Tuesday. Terry Lee Morrow Jr. stole the identities of at least 44 people through a car Terry Lee dealership in Morrow Jr. Missouri before moving to Illinois and creating another dealership, Koster said at a news conference. In Missouri, Morrow used personal information he gleaned from customers and people who filled out online credit applications on Edge Auto’s websites to obtain $1,036,522 in fraudulent car loans that he then sold to auto finance companies for more than $470,000 in cash, Koster said.

The Missouri attorney general’s office began investigating last year after a woman found a fake car loan on her credit report. Koster said that by the time his office got involved, Morrow had moved to Illinois and created Silver Star Motors in Cortland. An Illinois customer also found a fraudulent car loan on his credit report and contacted authorities, who caught Morrow as he was attempting to leave that state, Koster said. Morrow was charged in DeKalb County with identity theft and is awaiting extradition to Missouri. Koster said he believes there are more victims investigators haven’t found. Since Missouri filed charges against Morrow last week, investigators have found evidence that he created a sham car dealership in Kansas City using forged documents to make it appear the business was owned and operated by one of his Edge Auto victims, Koster said. The address he used for the dealership would have

placed it in the Missouri River, Koster said. Morrow, 25, of Streamwood, Ill., was charged last week in Jackson County with 17 felony counts stemming from loans he received at Edge Auto Sales, a car dealership in Independence and Blue Springs. Additional felony charges are likely, Koster said. The Jackson County prosecutor’s office said it didn’t know if Morrow had obtained an attorney in Illinois. Offices in DeKalb County, Ill., were closed Tuesday for Abraham Lincoln’s birthday, which is a state holiday in Illinois. Koster said his office has worked with the financing companies that bought the fraudulent loans to have them removed from victims’ credit reports. He said Morrow used fake addresses on the loan applications. “Identity theft is one of the fastest-growing scams in the United States, but perpetrators can be elusive and are notoriously difficult to track down,” Koster said. “The scope of this alleged identity theft scam was enormous, and it is gratifying to hold the perpetrator accountable.”

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8POLICE REPORTS Editor’s note: Information in Police Reports is obtained from the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office and city police departments. Individuals listed in Police Reports who have been charged with a crime have not been proven guilty in court.

DeKalb city Quanesia S. Brown, 18, of the 1000 block of Regent Drive in DeKalb, was charged Monday, Feb. 11, with fighting in the city. Royalle S. Brown, 20, of the 600 block of West Park Avenue in Aurora, was charged Monday, Feb. 11, with fighting in the city. Ryan D. Carpenter, 31, of the 600 block of Davy Street in DeKalb, was arrested Monday, Feb. 11, on a failure-to-appear warrant for obstruction of justice and contempt of court.

Sycamore Timothy Johnson, 51, of the 1700 block of DeKalb Avenue in Sycamore, was charged Saturday, Feb. 9, with driving under the influence of alcohol. Henry T. Mallin, 21, of the 1700 block of Briggs Street in Sycamore, was charged Monday, Feb. 11, with three counts of theft and one count of possession of stolen property.

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Guns dominate race to replace Jackson By SARA BURNETT The Associated Press CHICAGO – After months of drama surrounding Jesse Jackson Jr.’s seat in Congress, the race to replace the congressman with the prominent name has pivoted to a different highprofile topic: guns. Only a short time ago, most of the attention in Illinois’ 2nd District was fixed on Jackson himself, specifically his mysterious leave of absence and a federal investigation, reportedly into misuse of campaign funds. But December’s school shooting in Connecticut brought Jesse renewed attention to Jackson Jr. Chicago’s own gun violence and refocused one of the nation’s first major elections since the Newtown, Conn., massacre. With less than two weeks before the special primary, “A’’ grades from the National Rifle Association are being hurled about like the ugliest of insults. A super PAC backed by New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg has spent $1.27 million on ads warning

“The Newtown tragedy touched so many hearts, it raised the prominence of the issue, even in a city that’s seen rampant gun violence. ... And I think Hadiya helped people to see our pain.” The Rev. Scott Onque St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church in Chicago voters to “watch out” for a leading candidate who opposes an assault weapons ban. And a state senator once considered a front-runner dropped out after being arrested for having a handgun in his bag at O’Hare International Airport. In a contest involving more than a dozen candidates – all with similar backgrounds and none more than marginally known – guns could be the deciding issue. The intense focus on gun policy also raises the question of whether this election will offer a sign of what’s to come in post-Newtown politics. The campaign is unfolding in a

district that includes a mix of urban, suburban and rural areas. Nearly half of district voters live on the South Side of Chicago, where some of the nation’s worst gun violence has been heavily concentrated. Among the victims in that area was 15-year-old honor student Hadiya Pendleton, who police say was shot and killed as she talked with friends in a park not far from President Barack Obama’s Chicago home. First lady Michelle Obama attended her funeral Saturday. “The Newtown tragedy touched so many hearts, it raised the prominence of the issue, even in a city that’s seen rampant gun violence. ... And I think Hadiya helped people to see our pain,” said the Rev. Scott Onque of St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church in Chicago. “Those are tragedies that let you know that something has to happen. It makes you think we have to start talking about it a little more.” Jackson resigned his seat in November, shortly after winning his ninth term despite a monthslong leave of absence. In his resignation letter, he cited his ongoing treatment for bipolar disorder and acknowledged he is under federal investigation.

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8OBITUARIES LAVERNE JARVIS Born: Nov. 29, 1935, in Chicago Died: Feb. 11, 2013, in Genoa, Ill. GENOA – LaVerne Jarvis, 77, of Genoa, Ill., died at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 11, 2013, at her home. Born Nov. 29, 1935, in Chicago, to William J. and Alice R. (Langhonr) Ryan, LaVerne was a clerk for 25 years for CN&W Proviso Credit Union in North Lake. She is survived by her children, Sherry Chavez, Cathy Hernandez and Melvin C. Jarvis Jr.; grandchildren, Christy, Adena, Jessica, Shelly, Axton, Lacy and Cole; greatgrandchildren, Devin, Jasmine, Karah, Madelyn, Jenna and Morgan; and brother, William J. Ryan Jr. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband. Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, at CooperQuiram Chapel, 202 E. Main St., Genoa, with the Rev. Carl L.M. Rasmussen officiating. A visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 15, at the funeral home. Burial will be at Elm Lawn Memorial Park in Elmhurst. To share a memory or condolence, visit www.OlsonFH.com. To sign the online guest book, visit www.legacy.com/dailychronicle.

AGNES SEEGERS Born: Jan. 7, 1927, in Sycamore, Ill. Died: Feb. 10, 2013, in DeKalb, Ill. SYCAMORE – Agnes Seegers, 86, of Sycamore, Ill., died Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013, at Kishwaukee Community Hospital in DeKalb. Born Jan. 7, 1927, in Sycamore, the daughter of Emil and Agnes (Rombough) Hensel, she married Gilbert E. Seegers Sr. on Nov. 17, 1945, in Burlington. Agnes graduated from Maple Park High School in 1945 and was the valedictorian of her class. She worked for 10 years at Kmart.

Agnes was a member of The Evangelical Lutheran Church of St. John in Sycamore. She enjoyed making wedding and birthday cakes, and loved to sew, knit and crochet. She made baby sweaters and afghans for her grandchildren and many others. She also enjoyed solving crossword puzzles, reading and watching “Wheel of Fortune.” Agnes loved visiting with her friends and relatives. She is survived by her children, Mary Seegers of Geneva, Gary (Joanne) Seegers of Kingston, Sharon (Dale) Evans of Bellingham, Wash., Pat (Dave) Wittrock of Spring, Texas, and Lori (Gary) Bross of Clare; grandchildren, Annette, Bruce, Stephanie, Brent, Megan, Eric, Drew, Amber, Annie, Evan and Mason; great-grandchildren, Ethan, Emma, Elliot, Chloe, Caitlyn, Nora, Tess, Zoe, Justin, Chloe, Sophia, Autumn, Grace and William; and siblings, Alice (John) Adamson of Poplar Grove, Lorraine Luth of Harvard, Helen (Floyd) Kaiser of Crystal Lake, John (Shirley) Kriegel of Hampshire and George Kriegel of Harvard. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son, Gilbert Seegers Jr.; infant brother, Theodore Hensel; brothers, Ed Kriegel and Carl Kriegel; and sister, Mayme Kriegel. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 15, at The Evangelical Lutheran Church of St. John, 26555 Brickville Road, Sycamore, with the Rev. Robert Weinhold officiating. Burial will be at Elmwood Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 14, at Olson Funeral & Cremation Services Ltd., Quiram Sycamore Chapel, 1245 Somonauk St., Sycamore, and one hour before the service from 9 to 10 a.m. Friday at the church. A memorial fund has been established for the Stained Glass Fund at St. John’s and the Gib Seegers Scholarship Fund through the DeKalb County Community Foundation. For information or to leave a message of condolence, visit www.

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DONALD C. TYRRELL SR. Born: Dec. 20, 1930, in Sycamore, Ill. Died: Feb. 9, 2013, in DeKalb, Ill. SYCAMORE – Donald C. Tyrrell Sr., 82, of Sycamore, Ill., died Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013, at Kishwaukee Community Hospital, DeKalb, surrounded by his loving family. Born Dec. 20, 1930, in Sycamore, the son of Charles “Chick” and Ethel (Tucker) Tyrrell, he married Helen M. Petersen on Aug. 6, 1950. Don served in the National Guard for several years. Don and his family were the owners and operators of Tyrrell Sand and Gravel, along with Tyrrell Lake in Sycamore for many years. He was a former Sycamore road commissioner and did road work at Candlewick Lake in Caledonia. Don enjoyed deer hunting and fishing with his sons and grandsons. He loved his family and would spend time with them whenever he could. Don was an avid Chicago sports fan, especially enjoying watching the Cubs. Don is survived by five of his children, Donald Jr. (Debbie), Kathy (Michael) Viollt, Debbie (Steve) Champeny, James (Tammy), and Suzie (Glen) Underwood; daughter-in-law, Jodi Tyrrell; 13 grandchildren, Jessica, Steven, Jason, Sarah, Anne, Melanie, Aaron, Jimmy, Samantha, Timothy “TJ”, Kevin, Rick and Angie; seven great-grandchildren, Emmerson, Caitlyn, Hailey, Amanda, Branden, Kaylin and Dylan; one sister, Della Cardinali of Sycamore; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Helen; one son,

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Joseph; grandson, Adam; and one brother, Bob Tyrrell. The family would like to thank all the doctors and ICU nurses at Kishwaukee Hospital for the loving care and compassion that was given to Donald. A visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, at Butala Funeral Home and Crematory in Sycamore, with a memorial service starting at 11 a.m. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made for Donald Tyrrell Sr. in care of Butala Funeral Home, 1405 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore, IL 60178. For information, visit www. ButalaFuneralHomes.com or call 815-895-2833. To sign the online guest book, visit www.legacy.com/dailychronicle.

DOROTHY M. YOUNGREN Born: May 22, 1927, in Durand, Ill. Died: Feb. 8, 2013, in Rockford, Ill. ROCKFORD – Dorothy Marilyn Youngren, 85, of Rockford, Ill., formerly of DeKalb, died Friday, Feb. 8, 2013, at P.A. Peterson Center for Health, Rockford. Born May 22, 1927, in Durand, the daughter of C. Lawrence and H. Mildred (Christenson) Larson, she married Emmett A. Youngren on Nov. 1, 1947, in Rockford. She was a 1945 graduate of Rockford East High School. Dorothy worked for Culligan Water in DeKalb for 20 years, after working at JC Penney and Montgomery Ward stores. She was a member of First Lutheran Church in DeKalb, DeKalb County Farm Bureau and Prime Timers. Dorothy’s family thanks the staff of P.A. Peterson Center for Health and Hospice Care of America for their loving care. She is survived by her children, Beverly (James) Ross of Rockford and David (Becki) Youngren of

Sheridan, Wyo.; grandchildren, Jason Ross, Dan Ross, Brian (Jennie) Youngren, Amy (Cody) Wilson and Jennifer (Anthony) Tarver; great-grandchildren, Austin, Braden, Courtney, Brogan and Alexa Youngren, Bailee, Jesse and Jenna Wilson, and Vivian and Anna Tarver; brothers, John (Phyllis) Larson of Las Vegas and Ronald Larson of Tinley Park; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Emmett in 2012; and a brother, Paul Larson. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, at First Lutheran Church, 324 N. Third St., DeKalb, with the Rev. Dr. Janet Hunt officiating. A reception will follow. Burial of cremated remains will follow on a later date at Fairview Park Cemetery, DeKalb. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Dorothy M. Youngren Memorial Fund, sent in care of Anderson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 605, 2011 S. Fourth St., DeKalb, IL 60115. For information, visit www. AndersonFuneralHomeLtd.com or call 815-756-1022. To sign the online guest book, visit www.legacy.com/dailychronicle.

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Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra violinist Hong Hong Hui performs with the group at practice Feb. 4 in the NIU music building. past two years, and the upcoming KSO Goes to the Movies concert. That concert, scheduled for March 8 at the NIU concert hall, features popular music from “Star Wars,” “Harry Potter,” “Lord of the Rings” and “Batman” as well movie clips, raffles and a silent auction. “We have to make sure we keep introducing ourselves to

new people,” Tucker said. The DeKalb Municipal Band has experienced similar success through the slumping economy. Conductor Kirk Lundbeck, who replaced longtime leader Dee Palmer after his death last year, said the band is grateful to receive consistent financial support from the city and sponsors. The city dedicated $59,200 to the band this fiscal

year, up from $58,050 in fiscal 2012. That support has helped make all of the band’s summer performances free to the public, which has helped boost attendance, Lundbeck said. Lundbeck said the group was looking to partner with another radio station or a TV station to reach those who cannot make the performances. The band’s previous broadcast deal with a radio station was scrapped in favor of more profitable programming, Lundbeck said. “We have to watch our dollars just like a homeowner does, but it’s nice to know the city supports us and sees the value in the band, especially for what it brings people during the summer time,” Lundbeck said. “Where else can you get a free concert of an hour and a half with the wide variety of music we play?” The DeKalb Municipal Band begins its season June 18.

Rubio: Obama believes free enterprise is cause of our problems • AddreSS Continued from page A1 roads and bridges, the first increase in the minimum wage in six years and expansion of early education to every American 4-year-old. Seeking to appeal for support from Republicans, he promised that none of his proposals would increase the deficit “by a single dime.” In the Republican response to Obama’s address, rising GOP star Marco Rubio of Florida came right back at the president, saying his solution “to virtually every problem we face is for Washington to tax more, borrow more and spend more.” Sen. Rubio, in prepared remarks, said presidents of both parties have recognized that the free enterprise system

brings middle-class prosperity. “But President Obama?” Rubio said. “He believes it’s the cause of our problems.” Obama also announced new steps to reduce the U.S. military footprint abroad, with 34,000 American troops withdrawing from Afghanistan within a year. And he had a sharp rebuke for North Korea, which launched a nuclear test just hours before his remarks, saying, “Provocations of the sort we saw last night will only isolate them further.” Despite the pressing foreign policy concerns, jobs and growth dominated Obama’s prime-time address, underscoring the degree to which the economy remains a vulnerability for the president and could disrupt his plans for pursuing a broader agenda,

including immigration overhaul, stricter gun laws and climate change legislation. Standing in Obama’s way is a Congress that remains nearly as divided as it was during the final years of his first term, when Washington lurched from one crisis to another. The president implored lawmakers to break through partisan logjams, asserting that “the greatest nation on Earth cannot keep conducting its business by drifting from one manufactured crisis to the next.” “Americans don’t expect government to solve every problem,” he said. “They do expect us to forge reasonable compromise where we can.” Yet Obama offered few signs of being willing to compromise himself, instead doubling down on his calls to

create jobs by spending more government money and insisting that lawmakers pay down the deficit through a combination of targeted spending cuts and tax increases. But he offered few specifics on what he wanted to see cut, focusing instead on the need to protect programs that help the middle class, elderly and poor. He did reiterate his willingness to tackle entitlement changes, particularly on Medicare, though he has ruled out increasing the eligibility age for the popular benefit program for seniors. Republicans are ardently opposed to Obama’s calls for legislating more tax revenue to reduce the deficit and offset broad the automatic spending cuts – known as the sequester – that are to take effect March 1.

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8LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Route 23 is no picnic in southern DeKalb

University of Texas traffic study rates one pass of a loaded semi as equal to the same wear use as To the Editor: 5,000 cars.) Route 23 is the main artery Unfortunately, the semi tires of vehicle traffic from north of are some 22 inches in diameter Sycamore to a block south of Taylor Street in DeKalb. Smooth, as contrasted with a puny 13 inches of small cars. Result: Bent widened pavement from one end to the other. However, from tire rims or a cracked windshield Taylor Street to the south border for small cars from the impact of of DeKalb, there is a continuous driving over the potholes. Will the last remaining segment strip of potholed, broken, uneven pavement with fissures running of Route 23 be addressed since it has been 13 years since last down each direction of travel. skimmed over with 1½ inches of A recent call to the Illinois asphalt? The Illinois Department highway department indicated of Transportation says it is not there is no plan to meaningon its three- or five-year plan. fully repair or address the sorry Long closed and abandoned condition of this segment of road. This portion of city street is fast-food and recycling rated as legal for a 73,280-pound businesses dot this segment of south DeKalb. Taylor to semitrailer to operate on. (The

the tollway doesn’t even rate a flower pot, even though collected tax increment financing money was directed elsewhere. Wanna see street flower boxes or new sign posts? Go downtown. Mike Maher DeKalb

Penalty for past sins is more taxes for Illinois To the Editor: Tuesday’s editorial, “State’s waste robs public of real benefits,” put much of the current cash problem into a new perspective that I hope will help voters understand the problem. Having watched the problem grow since 1957, I see an

additional perspective. We voters have elected a majority of irresponsible legislators who didn’t believe in paying bills, and we “enjoyed” paying slightly less in taxes. Now we are faced with a problem that requires more taxes to pay for that irresponsibility. Compared with the irresponsibility at the federal level, Illinois legislators have just been small mimics, but that doesn’t relieve us as voters from our responsibility. We will have to get used to the idea of paying more taxes for all of the services we have demanded to make Illinois a great place to live. Jack Bennett DeKalb

A new GOP, or just a cosmetic touchup? Maybe the party is finally over. Meaning not simply the Grand Old Party, but more specifically the bacchanal of the bizarre and carnival of crazy to which it has lately devolved. So obvious has this devolution become that even Republican stalwarts have been heard to decry the parody of a party the GOP has become. Except now we see signs suggesting maybe a corner has been turned. There was, for example, that surprising bipartisan consensus on immigration reform, which one would have thought about as likely as a Ted Nugent concert on the White House lawn. And Politico reports Karl Rove has started a super PAC whose mission is to keep the more ... ahem, colorful candidates from winning Republican primaries. Politico also quotes what it calls a high-profile strategist who said party leaders are now trying to “marginalize the cranks, haters and bigots” they until recently portrayed as courageous truth-tellers. There’s more. Fox “News,” for many years the communications arm of the GOP, just ditched two of its fieriest firebrands: Dick Morris and Sarah Palin, who, like Linus in the pumpkin patch, kept assuring true believers of the Great Pumpkin of a Mitt Romney victory. This comes as Fox, though it still has numbers CNN would kill for, sees its ratings fall to a 12-year low among a key demographic. A new Public Policy Polling survey finds trust in Fox at the lowest level in the short (four years) history of

VIEWS Leonard Pitts the survey. Then there is Bobby Jindal. The Louisiana governor, widely considered a rising star of the GOP, has, since the election, been preaching with evangelistic zeal that Republicans must “stop being the stupid party,” which could be a reference to Herman Cain, presumably still poring over a map looking for “U-beki-beki-beki-becki-stan-stan;” or to Michele Bachmann, perhaps still searching out terrorists in the office of the secretary of state. Or to any of a series of GOP candidates who made statements on rape so spectacularly ignorant they would stun even the men in those dusty places where wives are bought like cattle. So yes, signs are plentiful that something is afoot among the Republicans. But what does it mean? One might hope it signifies the party’s decision to abandon its alternate universe, offer reasonable alternatives to those voters not convinced that any one party or ideology has all the answers. One might hope it means an orderly retreat from the hard edge of coded racism, gay bashing, Mexican electrocuting, antiintellectualism and fact avoidance that has been passed off as wisdom in recent years. One might hope it means a return

of grown-ups, pragmatism, reason – and reasonableness. One might hope. But one might be well-advised to gird that hope with wariness, given that this is the same party whose leaders, as reported on PBS’ “Frontline,” held a meeting in 2009 and chose obstructionism as a political strategy. Note that, even while repeating his “stupid party” admonition at a GOP meeting in Charlotte, N.C., last month, Jindal assured his audience this did not mean rethinking or even moderating the party’s hardcore – and frankly, out of touch – stands on issues such as abortion and marriage equality. No, he explained, he’s talking about changing the packaging – not what’s in it. Putting lipstick on the proverbial pig, in other words. That will inevitably disappoint those longing for a new GOP. One hopes the party’s soul-searching eventually leads it to understand the need for evolution. It should not – and does not need to – become simply a pale imitation of the other party. But it also should not – and better not – settle for being simply a prettiedup version of the extremist outlier it has become. Because you know what you call a pig with lipstick on? A pig with lipstick on.

• Leonard Pitts is a columnist for the Miami Herald, 1 Herald Plaza, Miami, Fla., 33132. Readers may contact him via email at lpitts@miamiherald.com.

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Recently, Vice President Joe Biden said the United States was ready for one-on-one negotiations with Iran about its nuclear program “when the Iranian leadership, supreme leader, is serious.” On Feb. 7, that supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, sounded seriously belligerent when he said that Iran isn’t interested in a direct dialogue For the record with the U.S. That rejection was a bit Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s of a surprise. rejection was a bit of a Recently, both Irasurprise. Recently, both nian President Mahmoud Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and Foreign Ahmadinejad and Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi Minister Ali Akbar Salehi had expressed interest in had expressed interest in Biden’s offer. Biden’s offer. But as Khamenei’s “suHowever, Khamenei did preme leader” title shows, indicate that Iran would he’s the one in charge. move forward to another And after the U.S. furround of negotiations with ther tightened economic the P5+1 group (the U.S., sanctions against Iran on Britain, China, France and schedule, the ayatollah Russia – plus Germany), was supremely peeved. As he put it during a starting Feb. 26 in Kazakhspeech to Iranian air force stan. commanders: “Does imposing, in your own words, ‘crippling sanctions’ show good will or hostility? Iran will not accept to negotiate with he who threatens us with pressure.” However, Khamenei did indicate that Iran would move forward to another round of negotiations with the P5+1 group (the U.S., Britain, China, France and Russia – plus Germany), starting Feb. 26 in Kazakhstan. Unfortunately, considering the futility of previous talks in that series, it would be naive to imagine Iran suddenly backing off from its nuclear-weaponry ambitions. Indeed, Ahmadinejad, during a visit to Egypt, boasted that Iran is “now a nuclear power” – though he added that it doesn’t plan to attack Israel. It would be foolish to trust either assertion, especially in light of Ahmadinejad’s many past proclamations that the destruction of Israel looms. ... President Barack Obama has repeatedly said the U.S. will never allow Iran to obtain nuclear weapons. But the crucial question of how to prevent that chilling outcome remains unanswered. Charleston (S.C.) Post and Courier

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No deal, no break Congress likes to impose draconian consequences – the fiscal cliff, sequestration, national default – on itself, and unfortunately on the rest of us as well, for failing to do what it’s supposed to do. The latest such gimmick is the “no budget, no pay” proviso. The idea is that none of the lawmakers will get a paycheck until both the House and Senate pass a budget this year. For the senators, it’s not an idle threat because they haven’t passed a budget in four years. But the threat is somewhat mitigated because so many members of Congress are wealthy enough that they can get along without their government paycheck and, besides, they get all the money back at the end of the congressional session. No member will starve. However, David Walker, a former U.S. comptroller general who leads the nonprofit Comeback America Initiative, has come up with a promising proposal to get the legislators to do their work: “No deal, no break.” The public is generally unaware how much time off Congress takes. Walker notes it plans to adjourn for the equivalent of a full month this spring while we confront at least two critical deadlines: March 27, when the government faces a shutdown if temporary funding resolutions aren’t renewed, and May 19, when the debt ceiling will rise. And the fiscal 2014 budget must be taken up whenever President Barack Obama sends his budget along. Plus, the lawmakers take a week off for every federal holiday and virtually all of August. A normal working stiff, Walker says, is on the job over 90 percent of weekdays. A member of Congress works just 49 percent of weekdays. He wants to see Congress reach that elusive grand bargain on taxes, spending and fiscal reform. But even if the lawmakers fall a little short of “grand,” it’s still better than what we have. Thus, no deal, no break. “The premise is simple,” Walker says. “Stay in Washington and do your job and strike a meaningful fiscal deal that can restore fiscal sanity. And until that happens, don’t recess.” Working at a job until it’s finished – what a novel concept. Memphis (Tenn.) Commercial Appeal

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WEATHER

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Look for a warmer afternoon with wind from the southwest, along with periods of sun today. Clouds will be on the increase again overnight, as a cold front begins to move in from the northwest. A clipper system will arrive Thursday afternoon with a chance of light snow or lurries. It will turn much colder Friday and Saturday, with a few lurries.

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Sports

The Bears release receiver Johnny Knox (right) almost 14 months after he broke a vertebra and required back surgery. PAGE B2

SECTION B Wednesday, February 13, 2013 Daily Chronicle

Sports editor Ross Jacobson • rjacobson@shawmedia.com

8MORNING KICKOFF

IHSA CLASS 3A BURLINGTON CENTRAL GIRLS BASKETBALL REGIONAL

Sycamore’s fast start doesn’t hold up Whip-Purs overcome 10-point deficit to rally past Spartans AP photo

IOC drops wrestling from 2020 Olympics LAUSANNE, Switzerland – IOC leaders dropped wrestling from the Olympic program on Tuesday, a surprise decision that removes one of the oldest Olympic sports from the 2020 Games. The IOC executive board decided to retain modern pentathlon – the event considered most at risk – and remove wrestling instead from its list of 25 “core sports.” The IOC board acted after reviewing the 26 sports on the current Olympic program. Eliminating one sport allows the International Olympic Committee to add a new sport to the program later this year. Wrestling, which combines freestyle and Greco-Roman events, goes back to the inaugural modern Olympics in Athens in 1896. “This is a process of renewing and renovating the program for the Olympics,” IOC spokesman Mark Adams said. “In the view of the executive board, this was the best program for the Olympic Games in 2020. It’s not a case of what’s wrong with wrestling, it is what’s right with the 25 core sports.” – Wire report • To read more about the U.S. wrestlers’ reaction to the IOC drop, turn to page B4.

By ROSS JACOBSON rjacobson@shawmedia.com BURLINGTON – The Sycamore girls basketball team had trouble against Hampshire’s pressure defense during a 41-39 nonconference loss earlier in the season and those same offensive issues came into play Tuesday. Sycamore led by 10 points after the first quarter, but couldn’t hang on as Hampshire rallied for a 51-43 win in the Class 3A Burlington Central Regional quarterfinals. “We don’t see that [de-

fense] most of the year too much,” Sycamore coach Brett Goff said. “We didn’t get back in transition a couple times. That hasn’t happened to us much all year. Just little things that did us.” No. 4 seed Sycamore (13-13) couldn’t have scripted a better start as the Spartans hit 6 of their first 8 shots from the field, including 3 for 4 from beyond the arc. A 3-pointer by Lauren Goff off a feed from Julia Moll gave the Spartans a 14-4 lead after the first quarter. “We didn’t take a lot of shots, but the shots we took

Scoreboard Tuesday’s Quarterfinals Sycamore ......................................... 43 Hampshire.........................................51 Kaneland...........................................50 Sandwich...........................................14 Wednesday’s semifinals Burlington Central vs. Hampshire, 6 p.m.; Plano vs. Kaneland, 7:30 p.m.

• Winners advance to the Friday’s regional title game seemed to go in,” Sycamore coach Brett Goff said. “Defensively, we held them to four

points, you can’t ask for more as a coach.” But No. 5 Hampshire’s offense got better looks in the paint starting in the second quarter. The Whip-Purs closed out the quarter with eight points in the final two minutes and only trailed, 26-19, at the half. That spurt continued after halftime. The Whip-Purs ran off a string of 16 consecutive points, capped by a 3-pointer from Sara Finn to give Hampshire a 40-29 lead. “They shared the ball well,” Hampshire coach Ed

Haugens said. “I was impressed with our rebounding and how we battled back. If this was earlier in the season I don’t know if we would’ve come back.” The Spartans battled back as Paige Wogen and Bailey Gilbert made back-to-back 3-pointers to cut the lead to five points with just more than two minutes to go, but Sycamore wouldn’t get any closer. Hampshire advances to play No. 1 seed Burlington Central in the regional semifinals at 6 p.m.

See REGIONAL, page B2

CLASS 4A BELVIDERE NORTH REGIONAL: HUNTLEY 50, DEKALB 46

Barbs ‘in shock’

8WHAT TO WATCH Pro basketball Bulls at Boston, 6:30 p.m., CSN The Bulls look to rebound from their 103-89 loss to San Antonio on Monday when they face the Celtics in the first of two consecutive road games. Also on TV... Men’s basketball Syracuse at UConn, 6 p.m., ESPN Miami at Florida State, 6 p.m., ESPN Nebraska at Indiana, 6 p.m., BTN Purdue at Illinois, 8 p.m., BTN North Carolina at Duke, 8 p.m., ESPN West Virginia at Baylor, 8 p.m., ESPN2 Oregon at Washington, 10 p.m., ESPN2 Pro hockey St. Louis at Detroit, 6:30 p.m., NBCSN Soccer UEFA Champions League, Dortmund at Shakhtar Donetsk, 1:30 p.m., FSN UEFA Champions League, Manchester United at Real Madrid, 7 p.m., FSN (same-day tape)

8KEEP UP ONLINE Follow us on Facebook and Twitter Want the latest from the area’s prep sports scene? Follow our coverage of tonight’s Class 3A Burlington Central Regional girls basketball semifinal between Kaneland and Plano on Facebook by searching for DC Preps or on Twitter at twitter.com/dc_preps. Follow our NIU athletics coverage on Facebook by searching for Huskie Wire or on Twitter at

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Members of the DeKalb girls basketball team, including Brittney Patrick (10) and Courtney Patrick (left), react after falling to Huntley, 50-46, during the IHSA Class 4A Belvidere North Regional semifinal Tuesday in Belvidere.

Huntley brings sudden end to DeKalb’s season Scoreboard Tuesday’s Semifinals DeKalb............................................... 46 Huntley..............................................50 Belvidere North................................ 72 Rockford East................................... 38 Thursday’s Championship Huntley vs. Belvidere North, 7:30 p.m.

• Winner advances to the Rockford East Sectional

By STEVE NITZ

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snitz@shawmedia.com BELVIDERE – DeKalb’s season wasn’t supposed to end like this. After last season’s run to a super-sectional, the Barbs had dreams of a berth in the IHSA Class 4A state tournament. Tuesday evening, DeKalb saw its 2012 season end with a 50-46 loss to Huntley in the Class 4A Belvidere North Regional semifinals. “I don’t think anyone was expecting this,” Barbs senior guard Rachel Torres

For all your prep sports coverage – stories, features, scores, photos, videos, blogs and more – log on to Daily-Chronicle.com/dcpreps. said. “I’m still kind of in shock.” First-year DeKalb coach Chris Davenport said the fact his team won’t be practicing this afternoon is tough to swallow. He said the loss Tuesday didn’t take away from

what his group accomplished this season, and the whole year was a good experience for him in his first season as coach. “They’re a great group of kids. We’ve had a phenomenal season even though this was not what we expected and this was not the goals we had in mind,” Davenport said. “Coming to work every day with those kids was fun. I enjoyed it. It’s only my second year with girls basketball and I told them in there, this was truly enjoyable to me.”

See BARBS, page B2

BULLS

Rose ‘far away’ from return By ANDREW SELIGMAN The Associated Press DEERFIELD – The Bulls star Derrick Rose still has no target date for his return from a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee, and he even indicated he might sit out the season. In an interview with USA Today posted Tuesday, the three-timeAll-Starpointguard said he’s “far away” from being ready to play. Rose has AP photo been practicing and traveling The Bulls’ Derrick Rose works out before Friday’s game against the with the team, but he has no Utah Jazz in Salt Lake City. specific timetable for a return

Next for the Bulls Bulls at Boston, 6:30 p.m. today, CSN, AM-1000 from an injury he suffered in the playoffs last season. “I don’t have a set date,” Rose told the newspaper. “I’m not coming back until I’m 110 percent. Who knows when that can be? It can be within a couple of weeks. It could be

next year. It could be any day. It could be any time. It’s just that I’m not coming back until I’m ready.” He was asked how close he is to 110 percent. “Right now, probably in the high 80s,” he said. “Far away. Far away.” Rose tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee during a playoff-opening win over Philadelphia, and the topseeded Bulls wound up losing to the 76ers in the first round. The Bulls’ point guard has

See ROSE, page B3

SPORTS

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8UPCOMING PREPS SPORTS SCHEDULE TODAY Girls Basketball Class 3A Burlington Central Regional: Kaneland vs. Plano, semifinal, 7:30 p.m.

THURSDAY Class 1A Oglesby (at Illinois Valley College) Sectional: HinckleyBig Rock vs. Annawan, championship, 7:30 p.m. Wrestling State finals

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PREP ROUNDUP

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Knights fall to North Stars Hinckley-Big Rock boys hoops still perfect in 2013 with win over Plano By DAILY CHRONICLE STAFF sports@daily-chronicle.com ST. CHARLES – Kaneland senior Matt Limbrunner scored 19 points and had seven rebounds but the Knights boys basketball team fell Tuesday for the fourth straight time, 61-50, against St. Charles North. Kaneland was tied, 28-all, with North at halftime but saw North surge ahead, 40-33, after North guard Alec Goetz made four straight free throws during the third quarter when Knights coach Brian John-

son was called for a technical foul in response to Limbrunner being whistled for a foul on Goetz. One of Johnson’s shoes flew onto the floor as attempted to demonstrate his point to the officials. North sophomore Jack Callaghan scored 11 of Matt his 13 points in the fourth Limbrunner quarter to help the North Stars (15-8) pull away. Ty Carlson scored nine of his 11 points

in the first half for the Knights (13-10). “I actually thought tonight we turned the corner as far as what we were doing the previous three games,” Johnson said. “After tonight, I’m really encouraged moving forward with the final three games of the year.” H-BR winning streak continues: HinckleyBig Rock improved to 22-3 on the season with a 61-46 win over Plano. The Royals have not lost in 2013. • Shaw Media’s Jay Schwab contributed to this report.

Daily Chronicle sports honored by APSE

The Daily Chronicle won five more awards from the Associated Press Sports Editors annual contest Tuesday. The newspaper was honored as one of the top five daily sections for national newspapers with a circulation under 15,000. The Chronicle’s special section on the Orange Bowl also was voted one of the top 10 special sections for newspapers under 30,000. Northern Illinois beat writer Steve Nitz was honored for his breaking news story when former NIU linebacker Devon Butler was dismissed from the team. Former Chronicle reporter Ryan Wood also won an award for his feature on former NIU linebacker Jordan Delegal. Daily Chronicle contributor Anthony Zilis won for a series of articles he wrote on modern recruiting.

NIU’s Barrett earns MAC Player of Week honor

O’Herron leads Knights to win tially good.”

• REGIONAL Continued from page B1

Kaneland advances to semis: Most teams would

Gilbert led the Spartans with 17 points, including three 3-pointers. Wogen had eight points in the loss. Sycamore loses only one senior, Jessica Mollman, and will return all five of its starters next season. “We had a nice fourgame win streak at the end of the year, played extremely well,” Goff said. “The rest of it is going to be up to them, how much they want to put in in the offseason. We could be very good or we could be one of those teams that’s labeled poten-

rather take the bye into the regional semifinals rather than have to play three games en route to a regional title. But after Kaneland’s game against Rochelle on Thursday was canceled and having not played a game in a week, the Knights didn’t seem to mind getting back on the court. Buoyed by six 3-pointers from Allyson O’Herron, Kaneland jumped out to an early lead and dominated Sandwich, 50-14, in the night’s other regional quarterfinal.

“We knew coming into this with how loaded this regional was and with the quality of teams that were there, DeKalb and Belvidere North, and they very well could have been a one-seed in this regional with the record they had and the season they had.

Northern Illinois senior outfielder Jennifer Barrett was named Mid-American Conference West Division Player of the Week on Tuesday, while sophomore pitcher Jessica Sturm was named Pitcher of the Week in softball. Barnett hit .385 with a home run and two RBIs over the weekend, helping the Huskies to a 3-2 finish at the Grutterman Classic down in Waco, Tex. Sturm went 1-1 in the circle and had a 0.00 ERA in four appearances, with one save. – Staff reports

Steve Raethz, Huntley girls basketball coach

WHEN 7 p.m., NIU Convocation Center RADIO 1360 WLBK, 98.9 FM LAST MEETING Ball State defeated NIU, 62-51, on March 3, 2012 SCOUTING THE CARDINALS Ball State sits tied with NIU at the bottom of the MAC West standings and has won only two of its past nine The Cardinals did get a 65-62 victory over Western Michigan on Saturday. Sudanese forward Majok Majok averages a MAC-high 10 rebounds a game, and Ball State is fourth in the conference in rebounding margin at +3.2. OUTLOOK From here on out, it’s all West Division games on the conference schedule for NIU, including two against against Ball State, tonight and the regular-season finale in Muncie. Sophomore wing Abdel Nader led the Huskies in scoring once again in Saturday’s 59-54 loss at Buffalo, notching 13 points in just 19 minutes. One Huskie who has come on lately is freshman guard J.J. Cravatta, who is averaging 5.1 points in 15.8 minutes over the team’s past eight games. – Steve Nitz, snitz@shawmedia.com

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The Bears released receiver Johnny Knox almost 14 months after he broke a vertebra and required back surgery because of a violent collision with Seattle Seahawks defensive end Anthony Hargrove on Dec. 18, 2011, at Soldier Field.

BEARS

Knox cut by Bears By TOM MUSICK tmusick@shawmedia.com

8UP NEXT FOR NIU MEN’S BASKETBALL WHO Ball State (9-13, 3-7 MAC) at Northern Illinois (5-17, 3-7 MAC)

“It was nice to have a game to kind of get back in the swing of things because we hadn’t played in a while,” O’Herron said. “Any time a team’s in the zone, I know I’m going to get some open looks and when I feel it I feel it. Any shooter is going to say that.” O’Herron finished with 20 points to lead the Knights, who led, 22-4, at halftime. The Knights advance to play No. 2 seed Plano in the regional semifinals today at 7:30 p.m. “We know they’re talented, they have some good athletes,” Kaneland coach Ernie Colombe said. “We’ll have to play well [today].”

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DeKalb’s Courtney Patrick (11) and Huntley’s Sam Andrews (right) try to control a rebound under the Barbs’ basket in the fourth quarter during the IHSA Class 4A Belvidere North Regional semifinal Tuesday in Belvidere.

Patrick, Torres score 12 in loss • BARBS Continued from page B1 The Barbs (23-5) led, 8-4, at the end of the first quarter after a Torres basket, but the Red Raiders (22-6) started the second quarter on a 9-2 run after post player Ali Andrews’ bucket, giving them a 15-10 lead. Huntley led by four at halftime and had a twopoint lead at the end of the third quarter. DeKalb tied the game on four separate occasions in the fourth quarter, and Brittney Patrick’s bucket with 1:30 left got the Barbs to within a point at 47-46. Unfortunately for DeKalb, it was the Barbs’ last basket of the night. All season, defense has been a strength for DeKalb. Tuesday, the Barbs saw Andrews explode for 19 points. Davenport gave credit to the Red Raiders’ play, and said that 46 points should be good enough to win with his group. “It’s what we do. We grind it out and we play D,” he said. “We didn’t play D tonight.” It was Huntley which survived a tough first round game, and the Red Raiders will move on to Thursday’s regional final against topseeded Belvidere North, which beat Rockford East in the first semifinal. “We knew coming into this with how loaded this regional was and with the

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After a steal, DeKalb’s Rachel Torres goes up for a layup in the first quarter of Thursday’s IHSA Class 4A Belvidere North Regional semifinal in Belvidere. quality of teams that were there, DeKalb and Belvidere North, and they very well could have been a one-seed in this regional with the record they had and the season they had,” Huntley coach Steve Raethz said. “I’m so proud of our girls with the

way they fought tonight and came out, and they really executed our game plan well on both ends of the floor.” Patrick and Torres each led the Barbs with 12 points. Courtney Patrick and Maddy Johnson each finished with eight.

Not long after Johnny Knox was strapped to a backboard and carted off the field in 2011, then-coach Lovie Smith watched a replay of the hit that injured his young receiver. “If you look at it,” Smith said, “it was a brutal hit that he took.” On Tuesday, Knox’s tenure with the Bears came to a tough ending. The Bears released Knox, 26, almost 14 months after he broke a vertebra and required back surgery because of a violent collision with Seattle Seahawks defensive end Anthony Hargrove on Dec. 18, 2011, at Soldier Field. Knox never returned to the field after the play, although he has said he is determined to make a comeback. By releasing Knox, the Bears allowed him to pursue an opportunity with another team while creating an opening for to general manager Phil Emery to draft or sign a receiver. Brandon Marshall and Alshon Jeffery provide the Bears with big targets on the outside, while Earl Bennett has proved to be an effective third-down target when he is healthy. Devin Hester and Eric Weems also remain under contract, although Hester’s future is murky after a subpar season and his endof-year comments that football had stopped being fun. The Bears’ top priority at receiver will be to add a fast, downfield threat. Until he was injured, Knox provided the Bears with track-speed ability that could stretch defenses. But Knox spent all of last season on the physically unable to perform list, and his extra-skinny frame after surgery cast doubt on his ability to return to the field. In 45 games with the Bears, Knox caught 133 passes for 2,214 yards and 12 touchdowns. He also averaged 27.4 yards a kickoff return with one touchdown on special teams, and he earned a Pro Bowl selection as a rookie kick returner in 2009.

Knox’s career stats Year 2009 2010 2011 2012 Totals

Rec Yds Avg TD 45 527 11.7 5 51 960 18.8 5 37 727 19.6 2 Did not play – injured 133 2,214 16.6 12

EASTERN CONFERENCE Central Division W L Pct Indiana 31 21 .596 Bulls 30 21 .588 Milwaukee 25 25 .500 Detroit 20 33 .377 Cleveland 16 36 .308 Atlantic Division W L Pct New York 32 17 .653 Brooklyn 30 22 .577 Boston 27 24 .529 Philadelphia 22 28 .440 Toronto 20 32 .385 Southeast Division W L Pct Miami 35 14 .714 Atlanta 28 22 .560 Washington 15 35 .300 Orlando 15 36 .294 Charlotte 12 39 .235

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Tuesday’s Results Toronto 109, Denver 108 Miami 117, Portland 104 Memphis 108, Sacramento 101 Oklahoma City at Utah (n) Houston at Golden State (n) Phoenix at L.A. Lakers (n) Today’s Games San Antonio at Cleveland, 6 p.m. Charlotte at Indiana, 6 p.m. Atlanta at Orlando, 6 p.m. Bulls at Boston, 6:30 p.m. Toronto at New York, 6:30 p.m. Denver at Brooklyn, 6:30 p.m. Washington at Detroit, 6:30 p.m. Utah at Minnesota, 7 p.m. Portland at New Orleans, 7 p.m. Philadelphia at Milwaukee, 7 p.m. Sacramento at Dallas, 7:30 p.m. Houston at L.A. Clippers, 9:30 p.m. Thursday’s Games Miami at Oklahoma City, 7 p.m. L.A. Clippers at L.A. Lakers, 9:30 p.m. Monday’s Results San Antonio 103, Bulls 89 Minnesota 100, Cleveland 92 Charlotte 94, Boston 91 L.A. Clippers 107, Philadelphia 90 Brooklyn 89, Indiana 84 (OT) New Orleans 105, Detroit 86 Washington 102, Milwaukee 90 Atlanta 105, Dallas 101

West a no-show for D-League team DALLAS – Delonte West hasn’t joined the Texas Legends more than two weeks after the NBA Development League team acquired his rights. West was picked up by the affiliate of the Dallas Mavericks on Jan. 25, though Mavericks owner Mark Cuban flatly ruled out a return to the team that suspended the veteran guard twice in two weeks before waiving him in October. West was waived after two suspensions for conduct detrimental to the team. – The Associated Press

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EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA New Jersey 13 8 2 3 19 35 28 Pittsburgh 13 8 5 0 16 41 32 N.Y. Rangers 12 7 5 0 14 33 30 Philadelphia 14 6 7 1 13 34 40 N.Y. Islanders 12 4 7 1 9 36 43 Northeast Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Boston 11 8 1 2 18 32 25 Ottawa 13 7 4 2 16 33 23 Toronto 13 8 5 0 16 39 33 Montreal 12 7 4 1 15 35 33 Buffalo 14 5 8 1 11 39 48 Southeast Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Carolina 12 7 4 1 15 38 36 Tampa Bay 12 6 5 1 13 46 36 Winnipeg 12 5 6 1 11 32 40 Florida 12 4 6 2 10 30 46 Washington 13 4 8 1 9 36 46 Two points for a win, one point for OT loss. Tuesday’s Results N.Y. Rangers 4, Boston 3, SO Montreal 4, Tampa Bay 3, SO Carolina 4, New Jersey 2 Ottawa 2, Buffalo 0 Washington 6, Florida 5, OT Nashville 1, San Jose 0, OT Philadelphia 3, Winnipeg 2) Anaheim at Blackhawks (n) Dallas at Edmonton (n) Minnesota at Vancouver (n) Today’s Games Ottawa at Pittsburgh, 6 p.m. St. Louis at Detroit, 6:30 p.m. Dallas at Calgary, 8:30 p.m. Thursday’s Games N.Y. Islanders at N.Y. Rangers, 6 p.m. Toronto at Carolina, 6 p.m. Washington at Tampa Bay, 6:30 p.m. Montreal at Florida, 6:30 p.m. Phoenix at Nashville, 7 p.m. Colorado at Minnesota, 7 p.m. Monday’s Results Minnesota 2, Calgary 1, SO Toronto 5, Philadelphia 2 Carolina 6, N.Y. Islanders 4 Columbus 6, San Jose 2 Los Angeles 4, St. Louis 1

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Bulls to face Celtics without Hinrich The ASSOCIATED PRESS DEERFIELD – The Bulls left injured guard Kirk Hinrich at home when they traveled to Boston to face the Celtics in their Kirk Hinrich final game before the All-Star break. Hinrich hasn’t appeared in a game since Jan. 30 at Milwaukee. He had a procedure Feb. 2 to have an infec-

tion cleaned out of his right elbow. Coach Tom Thibodeau said before the Bulls’ 103-89 loss to San Antonio on Monday night that he believed Hinrich was going to make the trip to Boston for today’s game. But Thibodeau said Tuesday that Hinrich was not going to travel with the team. Hinrich has been hampered by a variety of injuries all season long. He is averaging 7.0 points in 40 games.

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Bulls guard Derrick Rose drives to the basket past Philadelphia 76ers center Lavoy Allen and forward Elton Brand (42) during the first half of Game 1 in the first round of the NBA playoffs April 28, 2012 at the United Center.

Rose should protect his future Shaw Media’s Jon Styf and APSE award-winning (that’s new as of Tuesday afternoon) columnist Tom Musick talk about Derrick Rose and his return.

Styf: It’s your editor calling, Tom. I want to know where you’ve been. Twitter says Derrick Rose has spoken his peace on his injury. He’s in a land far, far away with no return in sight. He’s no Adrian Peterson, you see. He needs to protect his future. And you need to protect yours. So why didn’t he talk to you? Musick: Because I wear New Balance shoes. Duh. Seriously, Rose is one of the most polite superstars I have encountered, but his accessibility has changed 180 degrees in the past couple of years. He used to sit at his locker before games and answer questions from idiots like me. Now, he

TAKE 2 Jon Styf and Tom Musick face off has a team of advisers/handlers/managers/whatever who keep an extra-tight lid on his availability. Sure, the Bulls pay him $95 million, but adidas pays him twice that. Now, when he talks, it’s part of an adidas ad campaign, or it’s an interview with a national newspaper that mentions his adidas connection. As athletes always say: This is a business. Styf: So, more importantly, it sounds like he’s hinting at not coming back this year. We’re talking about a 30-21 team here in a wide-open conference outside of the Heat. Is he really going to put himself ahead of the Bulls here? I

can’t imagine the team is happy that the shoe company appears to be running things here. Jerry Reinsdorf has to be mad. Musick: What kind of shoes do you suppose Jerry Reinsdorf wears? He probably could get Air Jordans for free. Or maybe he keeps it old school and wears Converse All-Stars. It’s something to investigate. Anyway, I read Rose’s comments to USA Today, and I wouldn’t rush to judgment on anything. He left all of his options open in regard to his return: “It can be within a couple of weeks. It could be next year. It could be any day. It could be any time.

It’s just that I’m not coming back until I’m ready.” Styf: So there’s really no story here and nothing new? Because the far away comments make me feel like there is, but the rest makes me feel like there isn’t. Maybe it’s my recent lack of sleep (three kids younger than the age of 4 will do that) but I’m just confused now. I’m going back to sleep until Rose comes back. Musick: I think it’s a story, but it’s in the category of “To Be Continued” rather than “The End.” When he says he needs to be 110 percent healthy (is that mathematically possible?), and right now he’s in the “high 80s,” that tells me he probably is a few weeks away instead of a few days away. The Bulls have waited this long for Rose to recover. It’s OK to wait awhile longer. Don’t you agree? Uh, Jon? Wait a second. Are you snoring?

• ROSE Continued from page B1 The Bulls’ point guard has granted few interviews since then, mostly limiting his comments to a shoe company campaign focusing on his recovery. He did not make himself available for comment Tuesday. The Bulls, meanwhile, have repeatedly said they are taking a patient approach with their superstar, that they won’t rush him back. As for Rose saying he could return any day – or next year? “That’s what we’ve been saying all along,” coach Tom Thibodeau said. “It’s all the same. When he’s ready, he’ll play.” He said Rose is “right where he should be” in his recovery. “He’s right on schedule,” Thibodeau said. “When he’s ready, we’ll know. We’ll go from there. That’s why we’ve approached it the way we have. The team has to concentrate on their improvement and their next opponent. He has to do his rehab, and then at some

“I see what he’s doing every day. He’s coming along ine. He’ll be ine.” Tom Thibodeau Bulls coach

point, he’ll rejoin us and we’ll go from there. Nothing has changed.” Does he expect Rose to play this season? “If he’s ready,” Thibodeau said. “To me, it’s why we’ve taken the approach that we have. There’s no timetable. It’s when he’s ready. We’re not measuring it against someone else’s timetable. It’s just this is Derrick. When he’s ready, he will go.” It remains to be seen what type of player Rose will be once he returns. Even he’s not sure. He said he’s added about 10 or 11 pounds of muscle along with some new wrinkles to his game, and he’s confident he’ll still be a top-tier player. Thibodeau is, too. “I see what he’s doing every day,” he said. “He’s coming along fine. He’ll be fine.”

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Baker trusts process after Tommy John surgery By MEGHAN MONTEMURRO mmontemurro@shawmedia.com MESA, Ariz. – Cubs starting pitcher Scott Baker is optimistic that come Opening Day, he will be completely healthy and part of the rotation. Manager Dale Sveum cautioned against expecting Baker, who is rehabbing from Tommy John surgery, to be ready to go April 1. The Cubs plan to be careful with Baker’s workload early at spring training. “He’s going to be a little more babied,” Sveum said. “His effort level is going to pick up as spring goes along.” Baker threw 40 pitches at about 70 percent during Tuesday’s bullpen session at Fitch Park. The Cubs will give Baker a day off here and there based on how he feels. For the most

part, however, he will stay on the same track as other Cubs pitchers. “We’re not going to put a timetable on it,” Sveum said of Baker’s return. “We’re going to ease him on into things and see how things work.” Baker has a strict protocol to follow as he rehabs from Tommy John surgery but so far, the right hander has not experienced any setbacks. Sometimes that protocol is difficult to follow, particularly on days when Baker believes he can do more than allowed. But given the success of pitchers after undergoing the Tommy John surgery, Baker trusts the process. Ideally, Baker said he will be ready for Opening Day. “This whole offseason, the entire rehab process, was to get ready to open the season,”

to do what they think is best for me and I’m OK with that.”

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Baker said. “As of right now, that’s the plan. Obviously, I’m Cubs property and their best

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By LUKE MEREDITH The Associated Press Rulon Gardner’s epic upset of Russian wrestling great Alexander Karelin in 2000 remains one of the most compelling moments of the modern Olympics. Starting in 2020, youngsters looking to Gardner and Karelin for inspiration won’t have a chance to excel on the sport’s biggest stage. Gardner and nearly everyone else associated with the sport in the U.S. were jolted Tuesday when International Olympic Committee leaders dropped wrestling from the Summer Games. The move is set to take effect for the 2020 Olympics and eliminates a sport that’s been a staple of both the ancient and modern games. “It’s the IOC trying to change the Olympics to make it more mainstream and more viewer-friendly instead of sticking to what they founded the Olympics on, and that was basically amateur sports,” Gardner told The Associated Press by phone from Logan, Utah. “To get the death penalty out of nowhere.” The decision by the IOC to phase out wrestling will leave the U.S. without one of its most successful Olympic sports. The only sports in which the Americans have won more medals than wrestling is swimming and track and field – and those two have far more medal opportunities. Americans have won a record 113 freestyle Olympic medals, by far the most of any nation. Though the U.S. had slipped in recent Olympic cycles, it bounced back with a pair of London Games gold medalists in Jordan Burroughs – possibly the best wrestler in the world – and Jake Varner. “I do think wrestling people are the strongest in the world, and they’re resilient. And we’ll come out of whatever happens. But short term, yeah, it’s sad,” 2004 Olympic gold medalist and Penn State

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Rulon Gardner, who won the Greco-Roman 130 kg gold medal at the 2000 Olympics, and nearly everyone else associated with the sport in the U.S. were jolted Tuesday when International Olympic Committee leaders dropped wrestling from the Summer Games. coach Cael Sanderson said. “I just think of the kids in our program that dream of being Olympic champions. And to think that now that’s no longer an opportunity just so the IOC can stay fresh and continue to rotate sports and whatever their plan is – it’s tough to think about.” Wrestling is also one of the most popular youth sports in the U.S. The National Federation of State High School Associations reports that the sport was sixth among prep boys with nearly 275,000 competing in 2010-11. “Wrestling is the Olympics. It’s the toughest, most grueling, most demanding and most humbling sport there is. It teaches you so many life lessons,” said Jake Herbert, who wrestled for the U.S. in the London Games. Wrestling will now join

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seven other sports in applying for inclusion in 2020. The others are a combined bid from baseball and softball, karate, squash, roller sports, sport climbing, wakeboarding and wushu. They will be vying for a single opening in 2020. USA Wrestling executive director Richard Bender calls his sport “one of the most diverse,” with nearly 200 nations from all continents participating. “It is an inclusive sport which provides opportunities worldwide, regardless of geography, race, gender or physical characteristics,” he said. “We look forward to telling the story about wrestling to the International Committee leadership and the entire world about our great sport and why it should be part of the Olympic movement forever.”

• Baseball: Became an Olympic sport in 1992 but was dropped after the 2008 Beijing Games. Baseball, together with softball, will be trying to get back on the program for the 2020 Games. • Cricket: Played once, at the 1900 Paris Games. • Croquet: Played once, also at the 1900 Paris Games. • Golf: Was played at the 1900 and 1904 Games, and will return to the Olympic program for the 2016 Rio Games. • Jeu de Paume: A forerunner of modern tennis, the sport was played at the 1908 London Games. • Lacrosse: Played in 1904 and 1908. • Motor Boating: Competed once, at the 1908 London Games. • Pelota Basque: Although the game appeared as a demonstration sport at the 1968 and 1992 Olympics, it was officially on the program only for the 1900 Paris Games. • Polo: The sport of polo has come and gone, first appearing in 1900, and later in 1908 and 1920 and ’24. It was dropped for two Olympics but returned for the 1936 Berlin Games. • Rackets: A precursor to squash, rackets was played at the 1908 London Games. Squash is one of the sports vying for inclusion for the 2020 Games. • Rugby: Held four times between 1900 and 1924, rugby will return to the program in 2016, but with a smaller, seven-perside version. The United States is the defending champion. • Softball: Came into the games in 1996 and was dropped after the 2008 Games. Japan won the 2008 gold medal after the United States won the first three. • Tug of War: On the program from 1900 to 1920. – The Associated Press

ALABAMA FOOTBALL

Four Ala. football players arrested after robberies By JOHN ZENOR The Associated Press MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Three University of Alabama football players have been charged with knocking students unconscious and stealing their wallets, while a fourth player has been charged with using a stolen debit card, officials said Tuesday. Linebacker Tyler Hayes, 18, and safety Eddie Williams, 20, confessed to robbing a student who was punched in the head and face and kicked in the ribs and back early Monday, accord- Eddie Williams ing to court documents. Williams said D.J. Pettway, 20, a defensive lineman, and Hayes waited in a nearby vehicle about an hour later while he knocked out and robbed another student. Williams and Hayes both admitted to their involvement, according to the documents. Williams and running back Brent Calloway, 20, both admitted to using a stolen credit card to buy snacks from vending machines inside a dormitory, the documents said. All four students were indefinitely suspended by coach Nick Saban. Pettway and Hayes were charged with second-degree robbery.Williamswascharged with fraudulent use of a credit card and second-degree robbery. Calloway was charged

with fraudulent use of a credit card. Williams was released on $65,000 bond, while Hayes and Pettway were released on $60,000 bond each. Calloway was released on $5,000 bond. “This behavior is unacceptable for any student-athlete at the University of Alabama and not representative of our football program,” Saban said in a news release. All four players were backups last season for Alabama, which has won two straight national titles and three of the past four. Williams didn’t play in 2012. But he was one of the nation’s top prospects the previous year and moved from receiver to safety. The first student reported having his Apple Macbook Pro stolen from his backpack. Both sustained mild concussions, cuts on the face and heavy swelling, and had their wallets taken, according to documents. University police posted an advisory Monday saying two students reported being approached by two men who asked for a light for a cigarette. Police also said Williams had been arrested on a charge of carrying a pistol without a permit a day before his arrest on the robbery charges. Tuscaloosa police Sgt. Brent Blankley said in a news release that a clerk at a gas station called police early Sunday, telling officers that Williams threatened that he had something in his trunk after a fight about paying for gas.

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ove is always sweeter when expressed with chocolate. Especially on Valentine’s Day. Yes, chocolate. And the more ooey-gooey deeply chocolaty, the better. Still, there’s no sense overdoing it. I’ve always believed when it comes to dessert, a little bit can go a long way. That’s why this chocolate dream of a recipe takes the form of smallish individual cakes rather than a single, familysized gut-buster. It’s also why I’ve replaced the butter usually found in chocolate cakes with non-fat Greek yogurt. And trust me, not only won’t you miss the butter, but you won’t taste the yogurt. It’s in the mix

strictly as a lower-fat way of adding body to the finished product. What you will taste is chocolate, chocolate and more chocolate, specifically dark chocolate. It’s built into the cake batter, EVERYDAY of course, but it also reapDINNERS pears as a melted surprise Sara in the center of each cake. Moulton Once you’re gazing with admiration at the finished product, don’t be surprised if you end up giving this little Valentine’s Day gift to yourself.

Small dessert is a healthier way to satisfy your Valentine’s sweet tooth

• Sara Moulton was executive chef at Gourmet magazine for nearly 25 years, and spent a decade hosting several Food Network shows. She has written three cookbooks, including “Everyday Family Dinners.”

Warm Double Chocolate Cakes With Raspberry Sauce Start to finish: 3 hours 20 minutes (30 minutes active) Servings: 8 For the chocolate cakes: 1/4 cup sugar, plus 8 teaspoons for coating the ramekins 4 1/2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, divided 2 large eggs, whites and yolks separated and brought to room temperature 1/3 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt For the sauce: 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen raspberries (if frozen, thaw, drain and retain the liquid) 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar Coat eight 1/3- or 1/4-cup ramekins with cooking spray. Sprinkle about 1 teaspoon of sugar into each, swirling it around to coat the bottom and sides, then dumping out any excess. Finely chop 2 1/2 ounces of the chocolate. Cut the remaining 2 ounces into 16 pieces, roughly the same size, then set those aside. Bring a small saucepan of water to a bare simmer. Set a medium stainless steel bowl over it and add the 2 1/2 ounces of finely chopped chocolate to that. Heat, stirring occasionally, until the chocolate is melted. While the chocolate is melting, in another medium bowl use an electric mixer to beat the egg yolks with 1 tablespoon of the sugar until they are thick and lemon colored, about 4 minutes. Set the bowl aside and clean the beaters well. In a third medium bowl, use the electric mixer to beat the egg whites until they form soft peaks. Add the remaining 3 tablespoons of granulated sugar, a little at a time, and continue beating until the whites hold stiff peaks. Set aside. Remove the melted chocolate from the heat. Add the yogurt and stir well. Add the egg yolk mixture and stir well. Add one third of the egg whites to the chocolate mixture, stirring well, then gently fold in the remaining egg whites until they are just combined with the chocolate mixture. Divide the batter among the prepared ramekins. Cover and chill for 1 hour. While the cakes are chilling, heat the oven to 325 degrees F and prepare the sauce. In a blender, puree the raspberries with the sugar. Pour the mixture through a mesh strainer, using a silicone spatula to press the pulp. Discard the pulp and seeds. Thin the sauce with water or with the reserved raspberry liquid (if using frozen berries) until the sauce has a nice pouring consistency. Remove the ramekins from the fridge, tuck 2 pieces of the cut chocolate into the center of each and bake in the middle of the oven for 15 to 18 minutes, or until just springy when touched. Let cool for 5 minutes, then unmold or serve in the ramekins. Serve drizzled with the raspberry sauce.

Nutrition information per serving: 140 calories; 70 calories from fat (50 percent of total calories); 8 g fat (3.5 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 45 mg cholesterol; 20 g carbohydrate; 3 g fiber; 16 g sugar; 4 g protein; 20 mg sodium.

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Whip up a romantic breakfast in bed Cheesy egg strata with sausage can be altered to include your Valentine’s favorite foods By ELIZABETH KARMEL The Associated Press Casseroles are a funny thing. You aren’t likely to see them lauded as the hot new food trend any time soon. Yet make a great one, and suddenly folks clamor for the recipe. My favorite casserole is one typically served for breakfast or brunch. It’s called an egg strata, and I love it because it’s easy to prep ahead of time, and bakes up light and fluffy, and yet is substantial and satisfying – a perfect choice for a romantic breakfast in bed come Valentine’s Day. The other thing that I love about a strata is that you can tailor it to include your favorite flavors, as well as make it sweet or savory. Strata is the plural of stratum, which literally means layers, and you can layer all your favorite ingredients in with the bread and egg custard. I grew up with the classic cheddar cheese, breakfast sausage egg strata. When I moved to Chicago, I began to experiment with different fillings. I fell in love with this city’s Greek omelet, which is a signature of its ubiquitous diners. I adapted those flavors to create a spinach, feta, onion and tomato strata. Another favorite is wild mushrooms, leeks and brie cheese. When I am cooking brunch for a lot of people, I like to make two strata – one sweet, another savory. An apple-cream cheese stuffed “French toast” strata is my favorite sweet version, but you could add any kind of fruit. If you make a sweet strata for Valentine’s Day, try stuffing it with strawberries and chocolate for a new twist on everyone’s beloved chocolate-covered strawberries. Just leave out the savory spices and add a touch of sugar and lemon zest to make the stuffed French toast of your dreams. There are simpler strata recipes available, but I still love the original I grew up with. It uses more eggs and a mixture of milk and halfand-half for a richer, more quiche-like custard. I don’t use as much bread as many recipes because I like it to literally melt into the other ingredients. This produces a lighter, puffier strata. I do add a bit more bread to my

sweet French toast version because I want a breadier result for that version. Letting the strata rest before baking allows the bread to become saturated by the egg mixture, as well as the other flavors. I like to let it rest overnight. Not only does this produce the creamiest result, it also saves me any trouble in the morning. I just uncover it and pop it in the oven. But if you prefer to make it the day of, plan to let it rest for at least an hour in the refrigerator.

Valentine’s Day Breakfast-In-Bed Egg Strata Start to finish: 1 hour 15 minutes (15 minutes active), plus resting time Servings: 4 6 eggs 3/4 cup milk 3/4 cup half-and-half 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon dry mustard Dash nutmeg 1/8 teaspoon white pepper 3 slices white sandwich bread, cubed 1 pound sage breakfast sausage, cooked, drained and crumbled 1 cup grated cheddar cheese 1/4 cup finely chopped scallions Coat a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, half-andhalf, salt, mustard, nutmeg and white pepper. In the prepared baking dish, layer half each of the bread, sausage, cheese and scallions, then repeat using the remaining ingredients to create a second layer of each. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the layers, gently pressing with a fork to make sure all of the ingredients are submerged. Cover the baking dish with foil, crimping the edges tight. Refrigerate for at least an hour, or up to overnight (longer is better). When ready to cook, heat the oven to 350 degrees F. Uncover and bake the strata for 1 hour, or until puffy and a knife inserted at the center comes out clean.

Nutrition information per serving: 510 calories; 310 calories from fat (61 percent of total calories); 35 g fat (12 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 375 mg cholesterol; 15g carbohydrate; 1 g fiber; 5 g sugar; 31 g protein; 1,060 mg sodium.

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Make a special Valentine’s at home By ALISON LADMAN The Associated Press Not planning to go out for Valentine’s Day? Time to start planning a special menu for a romantic night in. This dish is warm and comforting, and rich with flavors that say “you’re special.” It cooks up in a gratin dish, so you can assemble it ahead of time, then when you’re ready to eat, just pop it in the oven. While the gratin bakes, assemble the salad and serve everything together with a crusty baguette. Simple, special and perfect for an evening in.

Crab And Hearts Of Palm Gratin With Arugula And Cherry Salad Start to finish: 45 minutes Servings: 2 For the gratin: 14-ounce can artichoke hearts, drained 14-ounce can hearts of palm, drained 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme Zest of 1 lemon 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup grated fontina cheese 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper 12 ounces lump crab meat 1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs 1/4 teaspoon sweet paprika

Simple, versatile chocolate bark for Valentine’s Day By ALISON LADMAN The Associated Press

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Pinch of salt 1 tablespoon butter, melted For the salad: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon maple syrup 2 cups baby arugula 1/4 cup fresh or dried cherries 2 tablespoons toasted almonds (optional) Sea salt and ground black pepper Heat the oven to 375 degrees F. Place 2 shallow individual-sized casserole or gratin dishes on a baking sheet. Chop the artichoke hearts and hearts of palm into 1/2-inch pieces. In a medium bowl, gently stir together the artichokes and hearts of palm with the thyme, lemon zest,

cream, fontina, white pepper and crab. Spoon the mixture into the gratin dishes. In a small bowl, stir together the breadcrumbs, paprika, salt and melted butter. Sprinkle over the gratins. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until bubbling and golden. While the gratins bake, make the salad. In a medium bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, mustard and maple syrup. Add the arugula, cherries and almonds and gently toss to coat. Serve topped with sea salt and black pepper.

Nutrition information per serving: 1,020 calories; 410 calories from fat (40 percent of total calories); 46 g fat (24 g saturated; 1 g trans fats); 280 mg cholesterol; 101 g carbohydrate; 13 g fiber; 13 g sugar; 58 g protein; 2,190 mg sodium.

Looking for an easy way to impress this Valentine’s Day? Consider a simple – but still sensational – chocolate bark. As treats go, it doesn’t get much easier than this. And the best part is there are infinite ways to personalize the bark. You know, so you can show you really do listen to your significant other and care enough to cater to his or her tastes. You start with a pound of chocolate. It can be white, milk or dark. Doesn’t matter. Then you add your toppings, things like nuts, coconut, dried fruit, or more creative options such as pumpkin seeds and caramel popcorn. Whatever your topping choices, look for contrasts – something crunchy, something tangy, something salty. We’ve created several combinations that are rich in contrast and beautiful in appearance, but feel free to play with the toppings or to switch out the chocolate for milk or white. Of course, because it is the star of the

Valentine’s Day Bark

to carefully chop it up into small bits. Transfer the chocolate to a large glass measuring cup or bowl, then heat in the microwave on medium, stopping to stir every 20 to 30 seconds, until completely melted. Pour the chocolate onto the prepared pan, then tap the pan on the counter to level the melted chocolate. Immediately sprinkle your choice of toppings over the surface of the chocolate. Allow to cool completely and set up, then break into pieces.

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Valentine’s Day Bark Start to finish: 20 minutes Servings: 12 1 pound dark, milk or white chocolate Start by lining a rimmed baking sheet with waxed paper. Have all your bark toppings ready before melting the chocolate. If your chocolate is in bars or large, thick pieces, use a knife

• Large-flake coconut, toasted sliced almonds, cocoa nibs • Chopped dried cherries, shelled pistachios, chopped chocolate wafer cookies, large flake sea salt • Honey roasted peanuts, chopped extra-crispy cooked bacon, ground black pepper • Crushed toffee pieces, toasted pumpkin seeds, chopped dried apricots • Chopped candied ginger, chopped macadamia nuts, toasted coconut • Broken salted pretzel sticks, cut up mini marshmallows, caramel popcorn

LEARNING

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Young musicians to perform at Honors Recital Six talented young musicians will perform at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the annual Honors Recital at Northern Illinois University. They are the recipients of a talent scholarship awarded by the NIU Community School of the Arts after a rigorous audition held in early January. The students each receive a prize of $250. A total of 102 students have been awarded talent scholarships by the community school since they were established in 1996. Ranging in age from 12 to 16, this year’s winners are from DeKalb, Glen Ellyn and Rockford and will

perform works by Gretry, Joplin, Corelli, Bruch, Debussy and Kreisler. The recipients all are students in the NIU Community School of the Arts, where they receive private lessons from Ann Montzka-Smelser, Jaina Krueger and Jui-Ching Wang. William Jiang, 14, is an eighthgrade student at Marshall Academy in Rockford. He is the son of Yiwei Jiang and Sumei Zhoi. He is a violin student and will perform Praeludium and Allegro by Fritz Kreisler. Christine Ryzhov, 12, is a sixthgrade student at Clinton Rosette

Middle School in DeKalb. She is the daughter of Victor Ryzhov and Natalia Vinokur. She studies violin and will play Tambourine by A. Gretry. Alyssa Leston is the daughter of Stephen and Heather Leston. She is a seventh-grade homeschool student and lives in DeKalb. She is a violinist and will perform La Folia by A. Corelli. Chance Hostetler, 16, is a homeschool student in the 10th grade. He is the son of Chris and Anna Hostetler and lives in DeKalb. He studies piano and will play Bethena

by Scott Joplin. Allison Kozinski, 16, is the daughter of Ted and Melanie Kozinski of DeKalb. She is a homeschool student and is in her junior year. She studies piano and will perform Prelude for Piano by Debussy. Leo Thomas O’Malley, 15, will perform on violin the first movement of the Concerto in g minor by Max Bruch. He is the son of Christopher and LeMarie O’Malley. He is a homeschool student and is in the ninth grade. The recital is free and open to the public. It is in the Recital Hall of the

8BRIEFS Sycamore student places in W.Y.S.E. Casey Bunge, 15, a junior at Sycamore High School, won first place in the Math and the Physics sections of the Regional W.Y.S.E. competition (Division 1500) at Kishwaukee College on Feb. 5. Bunge is a repeat winner of the Math section and came in second place last year in the Physics section. Next stop is the Sectional Competition at Northern Illinois University and then the State Finals at the University of Illinois at UrbanaChampaign. The Academic Challenge is a competitive series of tests created and administered by Worldwide Youth in Science and Engineering and offered to high school students in Illinois and Missouri. Test material is drawn from senior high school and freshman level college curricula.

Community services scholarships available The DeKalb County Community Services Department and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity offer Community Services Block Grant college scholarships. To be eligible the applicant must be a permanent DeKalb County resident, and be a member of a family whose gross income from the past 90 days does not exceed 125 percent of the poverty level. Deadline for applicants is 4:30 p.m. June 17, 2013. For complete information and to obtain an application, contact the DeKalb County Community Services Department, 2550 N. Annie Glidden Road, DeKalb, Illinois 60115, or phone 815-758-3910. Applications also are available online at www.dekalbcounty.org/communityservices.

8BIRTHDAY CLUB must attend any institution of higher learning beginning fall 2013. The award can only be used to defray the costs of tuition, room and board, textbooks, and extra class fees. All monies will be sent directly to the school of the students’ choice. Presentation of the scholarships will be during the commencement ceremony in May. In the past six years, a total of $22,000 has been awarded to 19 students. The club sponsors the Wonderful World of Christmas Craft Show each November to benefit the scholarship fund. The club has awarded college scholarships for 65 years. For more information about the Genoa Community Women’s Club, call 815-761-0515.

DeKalb student awarded at AIB Robin Franklin of DeKalb has been recognized as an Outstanding Business Administration Student by the faculty at AIB College of Business in Des Moines. To be recognized, students must attain a grade point average of 3.75 or higher in the previous term. The accomplishments of Franklin and other students were celebrated at a reception on campus attended by AIB faculty, staff and students. Franklin is earning a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration at AIB.

KC accepting Simon Essay submissions Kishwaukee College is now accepting submissions for the Illinois Community College Trustees Association 2013 Paul Simon Student Essay Contest. The competition is open to all Kishwaukee College students with the award being reimbursement of the winning student’s Spring 2013 tuition and fees. Applications are available at the Kishwaukee College

Women’s club offers scholarships The Genoa Community Women’s Club will award several college scholarships to graduating seniors from Genoa-Kingston High School class of 2013. Application forms are available now at the high school guidance office. Forms must be returned to the guidance office by April 1. Winners will be selected based on financial need, involvement in the community through volunteer work and service projects, and academic records. Applicants

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Music Building on the campus of Northern Illinois University. The money for the awards comes from the community school’s scholarship fund. In addition to the talent scholarships, the program also awards need scholarships. Since 1993, more than 700 scholarships have been awarded to area students to pursue the arts. The NIU Community School of the Arts offers lessons, classes and ensembles in music, art and theater. More information is available at www.csa.niu.edu or by calling 815753-1450.

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Financial Aid Office; deadline for completed application and essay is March 18. Students entering the competition submit an essay on the following topic: How My Community College Changed My Life. The essay must be 500 words or less and be typed. Each essay submitted will be evaluated by members of the Kishwaukee College English faculty and will be judged on the basis of writing style, clarity of expression, and relevancy to topic with special emphasis placed on correct grammar and punctuation. Any essay not following the stated rules will be disqualified. The Kishwaukee College winner also will have his/her essay entered into the state competition for an additional $500 stipend toward Fall 2013 educational expenses. The state winner also will be invited to attend the Illinois Community College Trustees Association Banquet in Chicago on June 7. For more information, contact the Kishwaukee College Financial Aid Office at 815-8252086, ext. 2240.

Goodbred, a senior majoring in broadcast communication and interactive media studies, earned the four nominations in four different categories. Two were for solo work and two were entries for work with other students. In the Best Campus News Coverage category she earned a nomination for her report, “NCC’s New President.” She also was nominated in the Best Spot News category for “NCC’s New President.” In the Best Community News category, Goodbred was nominated for “Emerald Ash Beetle Report” with students Noah Savage and Karl Jessen. In the Best Station category, Goodbred produced the entry, “College/University Station Under 10,000 in Enrollment” with students Kevin Jackman and Kim Ippolito.

Earlville student nominated for awards Whitney Goodbred, a North Central College student broadcaster from Earlville, has earned four nominations in a national competition. She is one of 13 broadcasters representing WONC-FM 89.1, North Central College’s student-run radio station, who earned 26 nominations in the annual Intercollegiate Broadcasting System competition. The 26 nominations are the most by any college or university radio station in the nation. Winners of the Golden Microphone Trophy Awards will be announced March 2 at the 73rd annual IBS International Radio/ Webcast Conference in New York City.

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Sister in open marriage takes sharing too far Dear Abby: My daughters are attractive young women, both doing well in their professional careers. “Melanie,” who is 27, is married to “Sam,” an extremely attractive and successful man. My 30-year-old daughter, “Alicia,” has been divorced for a year. Her marriage failed two years ago because she and her husband had an appetite for sex outside their marriage. While I was disturbed about that, I was horrified to learn that Melanie allows her sister to occasionally have sex with Sam. Melanie’s argument is that Sam is less likely to cheat given this situation. When I asked her and Sam about it, he said it wasn’t his idea. My

DEAR ABBY Jeanne Phillips current husband says any man who would refuse this “set-up” would be nuts. Alicia claims she “doesn’t have time” to date right now, and after she finishes her MBA, she’ll seek out a more normal relationship. I am distraught about this mess. Melanie says she wants to start a family soon. She says she loves Sam, who can “handle everything,” and she enjoys seeing “everyone happy.” She says Alicia won’t sleep around now and, maybe, one day she’ll marry a

handsome man like Sam who will “return the favor”! I can’t believe these girls are my daughters. Should I continue to protest or let it go? Is this relaxed attitude about sex prevalent in young people today? I cannot understand Melanie’s lack of desire to defend her turf. – Heartbroken Mom in Florida Dear Mom: Your daughters appear to be into the concept of open marriage. Clearly, they do not view marriage and relationships the same way you do. Melanie is naive to think that encouraging Sam to have a sexual relationship with her sister will discourage him from seeking other partners. Far from it. And as for her

wanting to start a family, has she considered what will happen if her husband impregnates Alicia at the same time – or first? But back to your question: Are you right to protest? You certainly are. That’s what mothers are for – to inject a dose of sanity when everyone around her is losing theirs. Dear Abby: The other day at work, my girlfriend overheard a group of people in the break room talking about what they’d do first if they won the lottery. Without exception, everyone in that room said the first thing they would do is get a divorce. My girlfriend was stunned. Have you ever done an informal reader survey on

this subject? Is the state of marriage in America really that bad? I’m also curious if answers would differ along gender lines. Let me know what you think, and thanks. – Happily Single But Still A Believer in Marriage Dear Happily Single: No, I have not done a reader survey on this subject. But I’m glad you asked, because I think what your girlfriend heard is a sad commentary on the state of the marriages of her co-workers. Readers, if you’d care to chime in on this, I’m sure it would be enlightening.

• Write Dear Abby at www. DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

‘Sundowning’ is real, but not understood Dear Dr. K: My wife is in her late 70s. Lately she appears very tired and agitated in the evenings. I talked to a doctor friend who said she might be “sundowning.” What is sundowning, and what can we do about it? Dear Reader: Some older people have trouble concentrating, grow agitated or even confused, and become especially fatigued at the end of the day. This phenomenon is known as “sundowning” because its effects tend to coincide with sunset – usually occurring in the late afternoon into the evening, then settling down late at night. Sundowning behavior commonly occurs in people with Alzheimer’s disease, but it can also occur in older people without Alzheimer’s

ASK DR. K Anthony L. Komaroff disease or other types of dementia. Sundowning is more likely to occur in an unfamiliar environment in a dark place. I had a patient who never experienced sundowning at home, but sometimes when she and her husband traveled, it would happen in a hotel room at night. Sundowning occurs quite often in hospitalized patients. It can lead to problems such as falls and fractured bones as people get out of bed in their confusion and trip over something. Sundowning isn’t an illness; it’s a temporary condi-

tion, and we don’t entirely understand what causes it. One explanation is that by late afternoon, some older people have difficulty coping with the accumulation of stresses that build over the course of the day. Here are some ways you and your wife can alleviate the effects of sundowning: • Keep a daily log and jot down events that seem to trigger symptoms. For instance, too much noise or the act of preparing dinner could be a trigger. Once you and your wife recognize these triggers, you can work on ways to avoid them. • Stick to a regular schedule. Take walks or exercise at the same time each day, preferably early in the day. Eat an early dinner and go to sleep at

the same time each night. • Schedule appointments, trips and activities in the morning. Limit obligations in the late afternoon hours. • Take a late afternoon rest. Just putting her feet up and closing her eyes for a short respite can help preserve your wife’s energy and prevent end-of-day fatigue. • Prevent overstimulation by reducing noise from televisions or stereos. • Reduce food and beverages that contain caffeine, or restrict them to early morning hours. Caffeine can stay in your system for as long as 16 hours and interrupt your sleep. Poor quality sleep may also contribute to sundowning. • When she begins to feel symptoms, she should either

rest or do something familiar that relaxes her, such as knitting or reading the newspaper. If the problem is ongoing, have your doctor review the medications she is taking to be sure that they’re not causing the problem. Sundowning is more common in older people than you might think. Fortunately, it’s not usually a sign of a serious underlying problem. But it can lead to problems, like falls and fractures, so try some of the things that you and she can do yourselves. If they don’t help, ask her doctor if testing of her intellectual function might be required. But I’ll bet that won’t prove necessary.

• Visit www.AskDoctorK. com to read more.

It’s most important to have communication Dr. Wallace: Last week my son became a teenager by reaching the magical age of 13. My ex-husband and I have been divorced for over eight years, so my son and I have spent much time together. Basically, Kyle is a good kid and I want him to remain that way through the very difficult teen years. I can vouch for that! My teen years were very rocky. If you could give me one tip to keep my son from going wrong, what would that be? – Mother, Centralia, Wash. Mother: I can boil it down to a single word: LISTENING. It’s most important to

’TWEEN 12 & 20 Robert Wallace have open and honest communication between parent and child. Wise parents always find time to listen when a child needs to talk. Regardless of what the parents are doing, they should take a break and devote their full attention to what the child is saying. When listening, make good eye contact, and never give the child any negative body language, especially a noticeable frown. After listening,

8ASTROGRAPH By BERNICE BEDE OSOL Newspaper Enterprise Association

TODAY – Although the route you choose to follow in the year ahead might not be an easy one, you know that it could lead somewhere quite valuable. Success is likely if you have the courage of your convictions. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) – Even though you’re inclined to even the score with someone who did something that you deeply resent, try to find out the motives behind this person’s actions. You’ll have a smarter reaction. PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) – Every once in a while, you’re far too generous to an undeserving person. This is one of those days when you might again exercise such poor judgment. ARIES (March 21-April 19) – Be extremely selective about the goals you pursue. Make sure they will bring you satisfaction once you’ve achieved them. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) – Because of a reluctance on your part to express what is really disturbing you, friends and/or associates could find you perplexing, as well as difficult to deal with. Speak out. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) – It behooves you to be more selective about those with whom you choose to associate. Steer clear of companions who have a faculty for making waves and causing trouble. CANCER (June 21-July 22) – For the sake of harmony, try to view things from your mate or other house member’s perspective. What’s important to you might not be to him or her. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) – Having a bad attitude about the day’s duties is likely to produce bad results. Putting a smile on your face will make your job quite a bit easier. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) – Although you may be having difficulty getting someone who is indebted to you to settle his or her account, applying pressure won’t help. Find another way. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) – Be extremely diplomatic when dealing with your mate or an important person in your life if you hope to maintain domestic harmony. Nothing will be gained by bringing up old, divisive issues. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) – Overstepping the fine line between constructive criticism and nitpicking could produce a situation that will surprise even you. Be more sensitive about what you say and how you say it. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) – Should you want to make a purchase from a firm that you’ve never dealt with, make sure the merchandise can be returned in case you have second thoughts. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) – If a person with whom you’re involved isn’t living up to his or her claims, you’ll handle it much better if you’re congenial. Don’t be authoritarian or harsh.

and when you need to know certain information, you should ask open-ended questions such as, “Tell me more about the party,” rather than, “I hope there won’t be alcohol and drugs available.” When a teen feels comfortable, trusts a parent and is not threatened with intimidating questions, the parent is more likely to receive quality information. Everyone wants to be heard. The wise choice for the parent is to listen carefully. Dr. Wallace: Sara and I had been best friends since kindergarten, but we stopped doing things together after she got a boyfriend and

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started hanging around with him and his friends. I never had anything in common with them, and I really didn’t approve of some of the things they were doing. Last week she called and asked me to attend her 16th birthday party at her house. I was surprised because I honestly thought she’d forgotten all about me. I told her I would try to make it. Now I’m not so sure I want to go because a lot of her new friends will be there, and I really don’t want to be associated with them Would it be rude of me if I didn’t show up? I still like this girl as a friend, but since

we now have so little in common, I know we will never be close again. – Nameless, Ft. Walton Beach, Fla. Nameless: Go to her party and help her celebrate No. 16. If you wind up feeling uncomfortable, you can always leave early. You might be surprised, though, because some friendships manage to survive many ups and downs and last a lifetime. This could be the start of a new connection with your old friend.

• Email Dr. Robert Wallace at rwallace@galesburg. net. He will answer as many letters as possible in this column.

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BRIDGE Phillip Alder

Divide the defenders Edwin Schlossberg, the founder of ESI Design and the constructor of the first handson learning environment in the United States at the Brooklyn Children’s Museum, said, “True interactivity is not about clicking on icons or downloading files; it’s about encouraging communication.” True bridge is not about making meaningless bids and playing uninformative cards; it is about communicating with your partner – and sometimes about breaking the opponents’ communication. In this deal, South is in three no-trump after East overcalled in hearts. West leads the heart 10. How should declarer plan the play? Some Souths would have made a negative double over one heart to show the fourcard spade suit. But with a limited hand worth only one bid, two solid heart stoppers and four weak spades, I like one no-trump. (If South had doubled, North would have rebid two hearts, a game-forcing cue-bid, South would have rebid two or three no-trump, and the final contract would have been the same.) South started with seven top tricks: two spades, two hearts and three diamonds. He had to establish two club winners. Thinking no further, the original declarer took the first trick and played a club from his hand. West was not napping. He rose with his king and led his remaining heart. Whether South won or lost this trick, when he played a second club, East took the trick and cashed his hearts for down one. South should have cut the communications between East and West by ducking the first trick. Then he would have made his contract.

COMICS

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Stephan Pastis

Lynn Johnston Crankshaft

Tom Batiuk & Chuck Hayes

Wiley The Duplex

Glenn McCoy

Beetle Bailey

Mort Walker Blondie

Dean Young & Denis LeBrun

Frank & Ernest

Bob Thaves Dilbert

Scott Adams

Monty

Jim Meddick Zits Hi and Lois

Rose is Rose

Pat Brady & Don Wimmer Arlo & Janis

Soup to Nutz

The Family Circus

Rick Stromoski Big Nate

Bill Keane

The Argyle Sweater

Scott Hilburn

Stone Soup

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Brianand & Greg Jim Borgman JerryWalker Scott

Jimmy Johnson

Lincoln Pierce

Jan Eliot

Bill Schorr

LEARNING

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DHS Forensics headed to state

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Cornerstone students compete at WYSE

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The DeKalb High School Forensics team placed first out of a field of 26 qualifying teams at the IHSA Sectional Speech tournament on Saturday at Sterling High School. DHS advanced nine of 15 events to the IHSA State Finals, which will be held this weekend at the Peoria Civic Center. State qualifiers included: Andrew Stratton and Lauren Zelaya, second place, Dramatic Duet Acting; Jacob Maas, second place, Extemporaneous Speaking; Chris Clark and Sarah Jilek, first place, Humorous Duet Acting; Kelsey Faivre, second place, Impromptu Speaking and Original Oratory; Jaylene Jennings, third place, Informative Speaking; Andrew Stratton, second place, Prose Reading; Sam Ihm, first place, Radio Speaking; and Dennes Spyratos, first place, Special Occasion Speaking. Saturday’s win marks the ninth consecutive Sectional Championship for DHS. Earlier this season the team won its ninth straight Conference title and its 12th straight Regional title.

Cornerstone Christian Academy students placed first in their division at the annual Worldwide Youth in Science and Engineering competition recently held at Kishwaukee College. Pictured (from left) in the front row are Xilan Kong, Monica Bestler, Joe Hillyer, Chris Wang, Roy Rodriguez and Tyler Mathes. In the middle row are Sarah Pauling, Kaxi Zhu, Sylvia Zhu, Michael Liu, Jasper Wu and Abby Hill. In the back row are Korrina Torres, Ben Hayes, Robert Mitchell, Matt Merical, Nick Ladas, Joe Kuschman, Thomas Johnson and Caleb Hudson. Students that placed individually are: Kaxi Zhu, third place in physics; Chris Wang, first place in chemistry and third place in math; Michael Liu, second place in chemistry; Jasper Wu, second in math and first in computer science; Robert Mitchell, first in math; and Abby Hill, third in English.

Scholarship winner

January Students of the Month

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The Sycamore-DeKalb Panhellenic presented the Eva Reed Hall Scholarship to Kaylee White of Alpha Sigma Alpha. The $1,000 scholarship was awarded at a brunch in November. Pictured (from left) are Pam Corneille, chairwoman of the Scholarship Selection Committee; Mark White, father of Kaylee White; Kaylee White; Betty Drake and Karen Finn, Scholarship Selection Committee members.

Sycamore Middle School has named its Students of the Month for January. The sixth-grade students are Morgyn Nelson, Pedro Villa, Charles Gasso, Allison Vidales and Drew Tronc. The seventh-grade students are Madisyn Grever, Luke Ryan, Yahan Chang, Tyler Hull and Tamjid Azad. The eighth-grade students are Sarah Geoghegan, Tyler Sahin, Griffin Schroeder, Kim Sims and Hunter Thomas.

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Just in time for Valentine’s Day, here’s a game that you can play in class or at home!

Can you make your way through this maze moving only in an odd number, even number, odd number pattern?

• Cut out the cards below. • Give the cards to the person who is “It.” When “It” tags someone, that person selects a card and performs the activity for the amount of time stated. • After the person completes the activity, they become “It.”

Standards Link: Mathematical Reasoning: Extend simple patterns.

Cut out the three bingo cards and give one to each player.

VALENTINE MATH HEALTHY TURNS HEARTS BINGO MIX NEWSPAPER HAPPY HOME CARD YOU ANY GIVE

Cut out the numbered hearts. Each player places 25 numbered hearts in any order they want on their card. Cut out the math problem cards, place them in a small bowl and mix them up. Taking turns, each player pulls one math problem from the bowl and reads it aloud. If a player has the answer to that math problem on their card, they remove that numbered heart. (Example: If the math problem is 1 + 1, the player with “2” on their card removes it.) The first player to remove five numbered hearts in a horizontal, diagonal, or vertical line wins.

Find the words in the puzzle. Then look for each word in this week’s Kid Scoop stories and activities. X N E W S P A P E R S E M O H B R L E C H N B T E M I X V A A M R V A X N N I R P Q X U R W E T G D P S Y H T L A E H O Y O U O S F Y R T M G E N I T N E L A V B L M W A N W S M T Standards Link: Letter sequencing. Recognized identical words. Skim and scan reading. Recall spelling patterns.

Mix up the numbers and play again!

Play a “Four Corners” round. The first player to remove a numbered heart on all four corners of their card wins. Can you think of other game variations to try?

Headline Valentine News Hunt Look for the following in your newspaper or news site: A headline with two adjectives A number larger than 1,000 A picture with an animal Something that makes you happy Something healthy Standards Link: Math: Solve addition and subtraction problems.

Standards Link: Research: Use the newspaper to locate information.

Cut out five or more words from the headlines in today’s newspaper. Use these to write a nice Valentine message to a friend, teacher or parent. Standards Link: Writing Applications: Write brief expository text.

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Nook. Like new, with case. USB cable, instructions. $80 OBO. 815-508-0211 Stereo – Sony - Radio /CD & Tape Player $30 815-756-4010

Cardioglide Exercise Machine (new $150) Asking $50 815-756-4010 Treadmill- Heartrate, pulse incline. The works! $150 OBO 708-650-4132

DeKalb

MOVING: TWO ARTISTS' STUDIO SALE Friday, February 15th Sunday, February 17th 9am-4pm

134 1/2 East Lincoln Highway Original jewelry, paintings, drawings, and glass beads. Bookcase, drawing table, chairs, tables, books, and miscellaneous.

Cortland~Lil Stinkers Childcare Full-time openings avail. 14 yrs exp. Ages 2-4 yrs. Meals & snacks incl. 815-756-1269

WEIGHT SET - Includes one long bar and two short bars with butterfly clips and collars. Weights range in size from 2.5 pounds to 25 pounds. Approx total poundage is 130 pounds. Great starter set. $25 or best offer. klmisic@yahoo.com or 815-895-7486

ALL SIZE MATTRESS SETS, Brand New. w/warr. Twin $99, Full $129, Queen $159, King $259 Can deliver. 815-703-3688

Lawn Tools – Post Hole Digger – Steel Rake – Edger – Transfer Shovel – New $75 815-991-5149 WOOD BAR CLAMPS Old carpenters wood bar clamps. Approx 4 to 5' long, notched wood beams, cast iron stops – 5 pcs. $25 each. 815-991-5149

ANTELOPE HEAD - MOUNTED Excellent condition. $185. 847-515-8012 Huntley area

Beer Sign - Neon Bud Light Chicago Cubs, Must See. $200 815-761-5843

Beer Sign - Neon Coor's Light

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2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee $8300. 847-479-0016

TUB - FIBERGLASS

for a CJ7, $1100. Drive train for a '80 CJ7, $900. And a 6.5' snowplow, $600. 815-784-3388

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I BUY CARS, TRUCKS, VANS & SUVs 1990 & Newer Will beat anyone's price by $300. Will pay extra for Honda, Toyota & Nissan

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CAR KIT MODELS - 1/24-1/25 scale plastic car kits. Complete and unbuilt. $5 ea. 630-229-9323 Plano

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Pool Table Light – Bud Light Hanging 44”x24” $175obo New Bulbs 815-761-5843

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Beautiful New and Pre-Owned Homes Available Starting at $1000 2 or 3 bedrooms Immediate Occupancy Edgebrook Community 1801 DeKalb Ave. Sycamore, IL 815-895-9177 Start 2013 In Your Brand New Home Up to $1500 in Savings! 3 Bedrooms 2 Baths Beautiful Park Setting Edgebrook Community 815-895-9177

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DEKALB COUNTY - SYCAMORE, ILLINOIS Citibank, N.A. as Trustee for Bear Stearns ALT-A Trust, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Series 2006-6 PLAINTIFF Vs. Gildardo Rubio; et. al. DEFENDANTS 10 CH 00180 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 2/23/2012, the Sheriff of DeKalb County, Illinois will on 3/14/13 at the hour of 1:00PM at Public Safety Building, 150 North Main Sycamore, IL 60178, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DeKalb and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 08-23-428-016 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 115 Elm Street, DeKalb, IL 60115 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

LOOKING FOR A PRIME DOWNTOWN SYCAMORE BUSINESS BUILDING?

The ideal candidate must be proficient in metrology equipment including calibers and micrometers with the ability to read and understand engineering drawings and tolerances. Good communication, problem solving and team work skills required. Full time positions Monday-Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm. We offer a full benefit package. Apply in person 8:00am - 3:00pm only at:

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(Published in the Daily Chronicle, January 30, February 6 & 13, 2013.)

PUBLIC NOTICE

AIR CONDITIONER - Kenmore Room Air Conditioner. Model 78122. With manual. Excellent clean cond. $75. 630-229-9323. Plano

PORCH & BASEMENT SALE

202 Lucas St., Sycamore, IL, 815-895-5108 EOE

1988 Polaris Indy Snowmobile $500 708-651-4132

(HOMEO ), 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 14-10-06738. I503931

2 State St. Entrances, 2 Bathrooms, Parital Kitchen, Updated Mechanicals, Over 2000 sq. ft. CALL NEDRA ERICSON, REALTOR

815-739-9997

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DeKALB COUNTY-SYCAMORE, ILLINOIS FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION PLAINTIFF VS JENNIFER DARING A/K/A JENNIFER M. DARING; CHAD M. DARING A/K/A CHAD DARING; THE NATIONAL BANK & TRUST COMPANY; MASCAL ELECTRIC, INC.; ARROWHEAD LANDSCAPE SUPPLY, INC.; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; DEFENDANTS 10 CH 235 20608 AIRPORT ROAD MAPLE PARK, IL 60151 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 December 20, 2012, DEKALB COUNTY SHERIFF in DEKALB County, Illinois, will on March 28, 2013, in 150 N. Main Street, Sycamore, IL 60178, at 1:00 PM, 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 DEKALB, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: TAX NO. 09-22-100-008 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 20608 AIRPORT ROAD MAPLE PARK, IL 60151 Description of Improvements: TWO LEVEL SINGLE FAMILY HOUSE WITH WHITE ALUMINIUM SIDING AND A THREE CAR DETACHED GARAGE The Judgment amount was $376,223.67. 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 #PA0913128 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. I507211 (Published in the Daily Chronicle, February 13, 20 & 27, 2013.)

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DeKALB COUNTY-SYCAMORE, ILLINOIS BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING LP PLAINTIFF VS JESSE COURTEMANCHE; KRISTINE STOVER; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS ; DEFENDANTS 10 CH 393 19651 AIRPORT ROAD MAPLE PARK, IL 60151 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 December 13, 2012, DEKALB COUNTY SHERIFF in DEKALB County, Illinois, will on March 28, 2013, in 150 N. Main Street, Sycamore, IL 60178, at 1:00 PM, 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 DEKALB, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: TAX NO. 09-27-251-002 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 19651 AIRPORT ROAD MAPLE PARK, IL 60151 Description of Improvements: TWO STORY TRI LEVEL

BUILDING WITH AN ATTACHED TWO CAR GARAGE The Judgment amount was $299,627.81. 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 #PA1014954 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. I507224 (Published in the Daily Chronicle, February 13, 20 & 27, 2013.)

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DEKALB COUNTY - SYCAMORE, ILLINOIS Wells Fargo Bank, NA PLAINTIFF Vs. Kathleen M. Alberts; et. al. DEFENDANTS 11 CH 00588 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 4/26/2012, the Sheriff of DeKalb County, Illinois will on 3/14/13 at the hour of 1:00PM at Public Safety Building, 150 North Main Sycamore, IL 60178, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DeKalb and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 08-03-476-031 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 3207 Sonoma Court, Dekalb, IL 60115 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 14-11-34524. I503932

PUBLIC NOTICE "THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE" W12-0372 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 23RD JUDICIAL DISTRICT DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY DIVISION Bank of America, N.A.; Plaintiff, VS. James R. Herman; Chrysti L. Herman; Defendants. 12 CH 200 NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to a judgment heretofore entered by the said court occurred in the above entitled cause, Sheriff Roger Scott, Sheriff of DeKalb, Illinois, will on March 14, 2013, at the hour of 01:00 PM at DeKalb County Sheriff`s Office, 150 North Main Street, Sycamore, IL 60178 , sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate in the said judgment mentioned, situated in the County of DeKalb, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy such judgment to wit: C/K/A: 215 East Market Street, Somonauk, IL 60552 PIN: 18-32-482-004 The person to contact regarding information regarding this property is: Sales Dept., The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1140, Chicago, IL 60603. Any questions regarding this sale should refer to file number W120372. The terms of the sale are Cash. 10% at time of sale, with the balance due within 24 hours. The property is improved by: SFH. The Property is not open for inspection prior to sale. The real estate, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and tenements, hereditament and appurtenances thereunto belonging shall be sold under such terms. Russell C. Wirbicki (6186310) The Wirbicki Law Group LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1140 Chicago, IL 60603 Phone: 312-360-9455 Fax: 312-572-7823 W12-0372 pleadings.il@wirbickilaw.com I505611 (Published in the Daily Chronicle, February 6, 13 & 20, 2013.)

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWENTY-THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF DEKALB, STATE OF ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR GSAA HOME EQUITY TRUST 2006-3, Plaintiff(s), vs. HERIBERTO SERNA, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., Defendant(s). 12 CH 298 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 DeKalb County, Illinois, will on March 14, 2013, at the hour of 1:00 PM, at the DeKalb County Courthouse, 150 N. MAIN STREET, SYCAMORE, IL 60178, 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 DeKalb, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment, to wit: Common Address: 214 WINDING TRAIL, GENOA, IL 60135 P.I.N. 02-24-452-019 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 NM # 12-01843 I505478 (Published in the Daily Chronicle, February 6, 13 & 20, 2013.)

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DeKalb. Prime Rt 38 Location! 3 bay bldg w/office. $262,500. Adolph Miller RE. 815-756-7845

DEKALB 1 BEDROOM Available Immediatley! Close to NIU, Free heat & water, quiet lifestyle. Varsity Square Apts. 815-756-9554 www.glencoproperties.com BIG APARTMENTS, LESS MONEY! Rochelle: 15 minutes from DeKalb! Studios, 1 BR & 2BR Starting at $395 Recently updated! Affordable heat. Walk to shops! (815) 562-6425 www.whiteoakapartments.net Now accepting Visa, M/C, Discover

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Cortland Estates $99 1st Month's Rent 3 BR Apartments Dishwasher On-Site Laundry Facility Playground Washer & Dryer Connection Sparkling Pool 230 McMillan Court Cortland, IL 60112

815-758-2910 income restriction apply

CORTLAND, Spacious 2 BR, W/D hookups, $750 or $775 w/garage. Plus utilities and security. No pets. Call Sue: 815-762-0781 Cortland: 3BR Townhouse D/W, A/C, W/D, 2 car gar. $1050. Cat allowed, add'l fee. Townsend Management 815-787-7368

DeKalb: Available Now!

Studio, $485 ~ 2BR, $640.

Hillcrest Place Apts.

220 E Hillcrest 815-758-0600 hillcrestplaceaptsdekalb.com DEKALB - 2BR, 1BA to 2BA APTS. Multiple Locations $650-$725 Pittsley Realty (815)756-7768 WWW.PITTSLEYREALTY.COM DEKALB - 3BR 1BA Apartment W/D Hook-up, Convenient location 1029 S. 4th St. $675/mo Call Pittsley Realty (815)756-7768

DeKalb - Large Quiet 2BR

Newly remodeled, near NIU. Parking/heat/water incl, W/D, C/A. 815-238-0118

DEKALB 1BR & 2BR

Available now, variety of locations. Appliances, clean and quiet. 815-758-6580 DeKalb 3BR Upper. 1BA. 730 Grove. Walk in pantry. Nice yard. Great location. $625/mo+utils & sec dep. Mark 815-739-3740 DEKALB ADULT, QUIET, REFINED Building. 2 Bedroom Apt with homey environment. Car port. For mature living. Excellent Location! No pets/smoking. Agent Owned. 815-758-6712

DeKalb Quiet Studio,1 & 2BR Lease, deposit, ref. No pets. 815-739-5589 ~ 815-758-6439 DeKalb. 1BR + Office/BR, LR, DR, eat in kitchen, appls, C/A, hrdwd flrs, built-in bookshelves, 1 car gar, W/D, bsmnt, patio. NO PETS. $750/mo+utils. 331-575-2822 DeKalb. 3BR 1BA. Clean. Freshly painted. $850/mo+sec dep & utils. 630-248-1939 DEKALB: 1Bdrm Apartment Across from Huntley Park, 505 S. 2nd St., $540/mo. Call Pittsley Realty 815-756-7768 Geneva Upstairs 1BR Country Apt. ¼ mile from town, available now. $599/mo + security deposit. 630-232-6429

GENOA Well maintained 2BR with central air, no pets + laundry facilities. $675/mo + dep. 815-600-4955

WE'VE GOT IT! SYCAMORE - Reduced! A Bargain at $62,500! 2 BR Penthouse! Adolph Miller RE. 815-756-7845

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Dekalb/South 3BR, 1.5BA Avail starting Feb. Lease, refs req. No pets. $900/mo + utils. More info & appt call. 815-751-2546

Genoa~Country View Apts. Now leasing 1 & 2 Bedroom All remodeled, new appl, carpet. Large Apts, Country Lifestyle. 815-784-4606 ~ 815-758-6580

Rochelle Large 2 Bedroom

ROCHELLE 1 BEDROOM

Available now. Remodeled, clean and quiet, $425/mo. 815-758-6580 ~ 815-901-3346

CORTLAND- 2 Bed / 2 Bath Condominium for rent. $900/month plus utilities. For information contact Donna 708-277-3417.

Rochelle ~ Spacious 2BR TH New carpet, fresh paint, W/D hook-up. $595/mo,1 year lease. 815-751-4440

DeKalb - 2BR 2BA Townhomes W/D, Central A/C, Dishwasher AVAIL. NOW $800/mo Call Pittsley Realty 815-756-7768

Clean & Quiet. Basement, laundry. 1 car garage, no pets. $550/mo + security deposit. 847-809-6828

Sycamore ~ Electric Park

3BR, appls, finished bsmnt, garage. Water incl. $975/mo. 815-953-7646 Sycamore. Updated 2BR, hrdwood flrs. 1 car garage, bsmnt, laundry. No pets. Avail now. $795/mo+sec. Agent Owned. 815-766-1513

DeKalb Golf Course Community

Sycamore E. State St. AVAILABLE NOW! Newly remodeled 2 Bedroom CALL FOR DETAILS 815-245-6098 ~ 815-923-2521

Sycamore Quiet 1 Bedroom CLEAN! $550/mo, stove, refrig, water. No pets, no smoking. 815-895-4756 or 815-562-3459

Sycamore Quiet Area on 4 Acres Newly Renovated 2BR. $675/mo, pay elec only, W/D, no pets/smkg. 815-501-1378 Sycamore Spacious 407 W. State St., 2 Br. downtown. Very secure bldg. w/prkng. Some utilities, W/D & Sec. system incl. 815-761-3961

Sycamore UPPER 2BR, 1BA Shabbona 2 Bedroom Duplex 2 bath, full basement, 1 car gar. No pets/smoking. $825/mo + sec. Avail early March. 815-766-0762

2BR, 2BA APT.

815-758-1100 or 815-895-8600 Sycamore - Larger Upper 2BR 2 bath, W/D. Next to Park. No pets. $900/mo + 1st last and security. 815-895-8526

SYCAMORE - 3 bed, 1.5 BA, garage, lg. deck, w/d, recent upgrades! $950 n/s, 815-739-0652 rentinsycamore@gmail

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Starting at $645

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MAPLE PARK Town Home Modern 2/3BR, 2.5BA Stove, Refrigerator, Microwave, D/W, W/D, 2 car Garage. $1150/mo+sec. 815-252-3481

2 & 3 Bedrooms. Garage, C/A, Basement. Pets?

Sycamore, Large Townhome 3BR, 2.5BA. Garage, All Appls Incl. Townsend Management 815-787-7368

Washer & dryer, central air, fireplace, exercise center. Cat friendly. Private fishing. $760/mo.

3BR TH, 2.5BA, gar, front porch. All appliances, very nice, no pets. $1050/mo. 815-761-8639 www.dekalb-rental.com

Close to town. Electric, gas, water incl. $800/mo. + dep. Avail now. Brad 815-739-7665 2900 DeKalb Ave. Laundry, non-smoking, all utilities except electrical, $675. 815-758-2911

Stone Prairie

Sycamore. 3BR, 2.5BA, 2200 sq ft, 4 season room, 2.5 car garage. Near Syc Golf Course. No smoking. 815-970-0110

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PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS CAUSE 13-TX-2: TO THE FOLLOWING NAMED PERSONS (AND IF DECEASED, TO THEIR UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES), AND TO THE DE KALB COUNTY CLERK , DE KALB COUNTY STATES ATTORNEY , ILLINOIS SECRETARY OF STATE VEHICLE SERVICES, ILLINOIS ATTORNEY GENERAL, ILLINOIS SECRETARY OF STATE, DE KALB COUNTY TREASURER , GREEN TREE FINANCIAL, LLC , AND TO OCCUPANTS AND UNKNOWN OWNERS AND PARTIES INTERESTED IN THE MOBILE HOMES HEREINAFTER NAMED:

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TAKE NOTICE THAT THE ABOVESAID MOBILE HOMES WERE SOLD ON OCTOBER 25, 2010, FOR DELINQUENT MOBILE HOME LOCAL SERVICES TAXES FOR THE YEAR 2010 AND PRIOR YEARS, AND THAT THE PERIOD OF REDEMPTION FROM SUCH SALE EXPIRES JUNE 19, 2013. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT A PETITION FOR ORDER DIRECTING ISSUANCE OF TAX CERTIFICATES OF TITLE HAS BEEN FILED IN THE ABOVESAID CAUSE AS TO THE ABOVE-NAMED MOBILE HOMES BY DE KALB COUNTY, AS TRUSTEE, AND THAT ON JULY 11, 2013 AT 9:00 AM, SAID PETITIONER WILL APPLY FOR AN ORDER THAT A TAX CERTIFICATE OF TITLE ISSUE AS TO EACH ABOVESAID MOBILE HOME NOT REDEEMED ON OR BEFORE JUNE 19, 2013. /S/ DE KALB COUNTY AS TRUSTEE, PETITIONER. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK ADDRESS: 110 E SYCAMORE STREET, SYCAMORE, IL 60178 TELEPHONE: (815) 895-7149 (Published in the Daily Chronicle, February 13, 20 & 27 2013.)

Daily Chronicle / daily-chronicle.com 1:00PM at Public Safety Building, 150 North Main Sycamore, IL 60178, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DeKalb and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 7 IN BLOCK 2 IN MARTIN DODGE ADDITION TO DEKALB, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK "D" OF PLATS, PAGE 35, SITUATED IN THE CITY OF DEKALB IN THE COUNTY OF DEKALB AND STATE OF ILLINOIS PIN 08-23-428-016 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 115 Elm Street, DeKalb, IL 60115 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 be 14-10-06738.

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PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DeKALB COUNTY-SYCAMORE, ILLINOIS FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION PLAINTIFF VS JENNIFER DARING A/K/A JENNIFER M. DARING; CHAD M. DARING A/K/A CHAD DARING; THE NATIONAL BANK & TRUST COMPANY; MASCAL ELECTRIC, INC.; ARROWHEAD LANDSCAPE SUPPLY, INC.; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; DEFENDANTS 10 CH 235 20608 AIRPORT ROAD MAPLE PARK, IL 60151 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 December 20, 2012, DEKALB COUNTY SHERIFF in DEKALB County, Illinois, will on March 28, 2013, in 150 N. Main Street, Sycamore, IL 60178, at 1:00 PM, 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 DEKALB, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: PART OF SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 5, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTH HALF OF THE SOUTH HALF OF SECTION 22 AND THE CENTERLINE OF AIRPORT ROAD; THENCE NORTH 17 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 47 SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID CENTERLINE, 1098.89 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING NORTH 17 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 47 SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID CENTERLINE, 285.79 FEET; THENCE NORTH 15 DEGREES 54 MINUTES 08 SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID CENTERLINE, 249.37 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 50 MINUTES 39 SECONDS EAST, 545.45 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 33 MINUTES 55 SECONDS WEST, 513.56 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 50 MINUTES 39 SECONDS WEST, 388.44 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; ALL SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF CORTLAND, DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS. TAX NO. 09-22-100-008 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 20608 AIRPORT ROAD MAPLE PARK, IL 60151 Description of Improvements: TWO LEVEL SINGLE FAMILY HOUSE WITH WHITE ALUMINIUM SIDING AND A THREE CAR DETACHED GARAGE The Judgment amount was $376,223.67. 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 assess-

sp ments 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 #PA0913128 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. I507211 (Published in the Daily Chronicle, February 13, 20 & 27, 2013.)

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DeKALB COUNTY-SYCAMORE, ILLINOIS BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING LP PLAINTIFF VS JESSE COURTEMANCHE; KRISTINE STOVER; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS ; DEFENDANTS 10 CH 393 19651 AIRPORT ROAD MAPLE PARK, IL 60151 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 December 13, 2012, DEKALB COUNTY SHERIFF in DEKALB County, Illinois, will on March 28, 2013, in 150 N. Main Street, Sycamore, IL 60178, at 1:00 PM, 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 DEKALB, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: LOT 9 IN SECOND ADDITION TO BOLINGER'S SUBDIVISION, A SUBDIVISION OF A PART OF SECTION 27, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 5 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED AU-

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Daily Chronicle / daily-chronicle.com GUST 20, 1969, AS DOCUMENT NO. 349881, IN BOOK "O" OF PLATS, PAGE 86, IN DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS. TAX NO. 09-27-251-002 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 19651 AIRPORT ROAD MAPLE PARK, IL 60151 Description of Improvements: TWO STORY TRI LEVEL BUILDING WITH AN ATTACHED TWO CAR GARAGE The Judgment amount was $299,627.81. 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 #PA1014954 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. I507224 (Published in the Daily Chronicle, February 13, 20 & 27, 2013.)

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DEKALB COUNTY - SYCAMORE, ILLINOIS Wells Fargo Bank, NA PLAINTIFF Vs. Kathleen M. Alberts; et. al. DEFENDANTS 11 CH 00588 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 4/26/2012, the Sheriff of DeKalb County, Illinois will on 3/14/13 at the hour of 1:00PM at Public Safety Building, 150 North Main Sycamore, IL 60178, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DeKalb and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 35-3 IN WINEBERRY P.U.D. PHASE 3-B RESUBDIVISION NO.2, A RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 34, 35, 36, 37, 40 AND 41 OF WINEBERRY P.U.D. PHASE 3-B, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF SECTION 3, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 4 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JUNE 28, 2005 IN PLAT CABINET 9, AT SLIDE NO. 153-C, AS DOCUMENT NO.2005012189, SITUATED IN THE CITY OF DEKALB, DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS PIN 08-03-476-031 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 3207 Sonoma Court, Dekalb, IL 60115 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 th Pu ha at th le

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y 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 14-11-34524. I503932 (Published in the Daily Chronicle, January 30, February 6 & 13, 2013.)

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DEKALB COUNTY SYCAMORE, ILLINOIS GMAC Mortgage, LLC PLAINTIFF Vs. Jennifer M. Ward f/ka/ Jennifer M. Franck; Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants DEFENDANTS 12 CH 00651 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Jennifer M. Ward f/ka/ Jennifer M. Franck, Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants; That this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, towit: LOT 11 (EXCEPT THE WEST 13 FEET THEREOF) IN BLOCK 9 IN THE ORIGINAL VILLAGE OF MALTA, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK "A" OF PLATS, PAGE 23 ON SEPTEMBER 6, 1856, IN DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS. COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 220 Adams Street, Malta, IL 60150 and which said Mortgage was made by: Jennifer M. Ward f/ka/ Jennifer M. Franck, the Mortgagor (s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as Nominee for GMAC Mortgage Corporation, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of DeKalb County, Illinois, as Document No. 2006005521; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending. NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court, Maureen A. Josh Clerk of the Circuit Court 133 W. State Street Sycamore, IL 60178 on or before March 15, 2013, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 DuPage # 15170 Winnebago # 531 Our File No. 14-12-32231 NOTE: This law firm is deemed to be a debt collector. I508180 (Published in the Daily Chronicle, February 13, 20 & 27, 2013.)

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DEKALB COUNTY - SYCAMORE, ILLINOIS Nationwide Advantage Mortgage Company PLAINTIFF Vs. Michael Vivirito a/k/a Michael A. Vivirito a/k/a Michael Allen Vivirito; Jessica Anne Vivirito a/k/a Jessica Vivirito a/k/a Jessica A. Vivirito; Bank of America, NA; Wineberry Homeowner's Association; Hidden Grove Homeowners Association; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants DEFENDANTS 12 CH 00657 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Michael Vivirito a/k/a Michael A. Vivirito a/k/a Michael Allen Vivirito Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants; That this case has been commenced in this Court against and othe defendant in

again you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: LOT 36 OF HIDDEN GROVE, A RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 106 IN WINEBERRY P.U.D., A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF LOTS E AND F OF THE GEORGE FLINN FARM PLAT IN SECTIONS 2 AND 3, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 4 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN THE CITY OF DEKALB, DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS. COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 3402 Basswood Lane, Dekalb, IL 60115 and which said Mortgage was made by: Michael Vivirito a/k/a Michael A. Vivirito a/k/a Michael Allen Vivirito, the Mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as Nominee for New Millennium Mortgage Corporation, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of DeKalb County, Illinois, as Document No. 2006009006 modified with 2010008249; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending. NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court, Maureen A. Josh Clerk of the Circuit Court 133 W. State Street Sycamore, IL 60178 on or before March 1, 2013, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 DuPage # 15170 Winnebago # 531 Our File No. 14-12-30831 NOTE: This law firm is deemed to be a debt collector. I504102 (Published in the Daily Chronicle, January 30, February 6 & 13, 2013.)

PUBLIC NOTICE "THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE" W12-0372 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 23RD JUDICIAL DISTRICT DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY DIVISION Bank of America, N.A.; Plaintiff, VS. James R. Herman; Chrysti L. Herman; Defendants. 12 CH 200 NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to a judgment heretofore entered by the said court occurred in the above entitled cause, Sheriff Roger Scott, Sheriff of DeKalb, Illinois, will on March 14, 2013, at the hour of 01:00 PM at DeKalb County Sheriff`s Office, 150 North Main Street, Sycamore, IL 60178 , sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate in the said judgment mentioned, situated in the County of DeKalb, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy such judgment to wit: THE EAST 41 FEET OF THE NORTH 72 FEET OF THE WEST HALF OF LOTS 1 AND 2 IN BLOCK 2 IN THE VILLAGE OF SOMONAUK, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK "A" OF PLATS, PAGE 13, SITUATED IN DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS. C/K/A: 215 East Market Street, Somonauk, IL 60552 PIN: 18-32-482-004 The person to contact regarding information regarding this property is: Sales Dept., The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1140, Chicago, IL 60603. Any questions regarding this sale should refer to file number W120372. The terms of the sale are Cash. 10% at time of sale, with the balance due within 24 hours. The property is improved by: SFH. The Property is not open for inspection prior to sale. The real estate, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and tenements, hereditament and appurtenances thereunto belonging shall be sold under such terms. Russell C. Wirbicki (6186310) The Wirbicki Law Group LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1140 Chicago, IL 60603 Phone: 312-360-9455 Fax: 312-572-7823 W12-0372 pleadings.il@wirbickilaw.com I505611 (Published in the Daily Chronicle, February 6, 13 & 20, 2013.)

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U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR GSAA HOME EQUITY TRUST 2006-3, Plaintiff(s), vs. HERIBERTO SERNA, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., Defendant(s). 12 CH 298 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 DeKalb County, Illinois, will on March 14, 2013, at the hour of 1:00 PM, at the DeKalb County Courthouse, 150 N. MAIN STREET, SYCAMORE, IL 60178, 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 DeKalb, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment, to wit: LOT 32 OF RIVERBEND ADDITION TO GENOA UNIT 1, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF SECTION 24 & 25, TOWNSHIP 42 NORTH, RANGE 4 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JUNE 3, 2003 IN PLAT CABINET NO. 9 AT SIDE NO. 61-B AS DOCUMENT NO. 2003015380, SITUATED IN THE TOWN OF GENOA, DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Common Address: 214 WINDING TRAIL, GENOA, IL 60135 P.I.N. 02-24-452-019 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 NM # 12-01843 I505478 (Published in the Daily Chronicle, February 6, 13 & 20, 2013.)

PUBLIC NOTICE F12070478 WELLS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DEKALB COUNTY- SYCAMORE, ILLINOIS Wells Fargo Bank, NA Plaintiff, vs. Edward R. Johnson; Jonie M. Johnson; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants. 12 CH 443 Property Address: 1122 Prospect Street, DeKalb, Illinois 60115 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, Jonie M. Johnson and UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, defendants in the above entitled cause, that suit has been commenced against you and other defendants in the Circuit Court for the Judicial Circuit by said plaintiff praying for the foreclosure of a certain mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: LOT 13 IN BLOCK 13 IN H.D. HUNT'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF DEKALB, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK "G" OF PLATS, PAGE 91, ON JUNE 21, 1943, SITUATED IN DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS. P.I.N.: 08-23-458-013-000 Said property is commonly known as: 1122 Prospect Street, DeKalb, Illinois 60115, and which said mortgage(s) was/were made by Edward R. Johnson and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds as Document Number 95004609 and for other relief; that Summons was duly issued out of the above Court against you as provided by law and that said suit is now pending. NOW THEREFORE, unless you, the said above named defendants, file to th laint in FREE HD/DVR upgrade for new callers, SO CALL NOW. 1-800-6997159 ————————————— Promotional prices start at $19.99 a month for DISH for 12 months. Call Today 800-354-0871 and ask about Next Day Installation. ————————————— YOU or a loved one have an accident? Over 500 alcohol and drug rehab facilities nationwide. Very private/Very Confidential. Inpatient care. Insurance needed. Call for immediate help! 1-800-297-6815 ————————————— Education & Training ————————————— ATTEND COLLEGE ONLINE from Home. *Medical, *Business, *Criminal Justice. Job placement assistance. Computer available. Financial Aid if qualified. SCHEV authorized. Call 800-488-0386 www.CenturaOnline.com —————————————— AIRLINES ARE HIRING- Train for hands on Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified- Housing available. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance (877)818-0783 —————————————— Financial —————————————— Ever Consider a Reverse Mortgage? At least 62 years old? Stay in your home & increase cash flow! Safe & Effective! Call Now for your FREE DVD! Call Now 866-967-9407 —————————————— CREDIT CARD DEBT? LEGALLY HAVE IT REMOVED! Need a Minimum $7,000 in debt to qualify. Utilize Consumer Protection Attorneys. Call now 1-866-652-7630 for help.

, file your answer to the complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Court at DEKALB County on or before March 1, 2013, a default may be taken against you at any time after that date and a Judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said complaint. This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Steven C. Lindberg Attorney for Plaintiff FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC 1807 W. Diehl Rd., Ste 333 Naperville, IL 60563 EMAIL: foreclosurenotice@fal-illinois.com 630-983-0770 866-402-8661 630-428-4620 (fax) I503594 (Published in the Daily Chronicle, January 30, February 6 & 13, 2013.)

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS FIFTH THIRD BANK (CHICAGO), Plaintiff, Vs. THE OLD SECOND NATIONAL BANK OF AURORA AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF A TRUST AGREEMENT DATED THE 18TH DAY OF MAY, 2004 KNOWN AS TRUST NUMBER 9257; LUZ I. TYRA A/K/A LUZ TYRA; TERRY A. TYRA A/K/A TERRY TYRA; CAPTIAL ONE BANK (USA); UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants. 12 CH 668 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: LUZ I. TYRA A/K/A LUZ TYRA, TERRY A. TYRA A/K/A TERRY TYRA, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; That this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, towit: LOT 10 IN FIRST ADDITION TO BUCK LAKE ESTATES, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 27 AND PART OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 28, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 5, EAST OF .. THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, SOMONAUK TOWNSHIP ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED ON JULY 24, 1972 IN BOOK "P" OF PLATS, PAGE 95 AS DOCUMENT NO. 366845, SITUATED IN DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS. COMMONLY KNOWN AS 14841 Hiawatha Ln, Somonauk, IL 60552 PIN # 18-28-476-010-0000 and which said Mortgage was made by: THE OLD SECOND NATIONAL BANK OF AURORA AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF A TRUST AGREEMENT DATED THE 18TH DAY OF MAY, 2004 KNOWN AS TRUST NUMBER 9257, the Mortgagor(s), to Fifth Third Bank (Chicago) as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of DeKalb County, Illinois, as Document No. 2005007371; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending. NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court, Maureen Josh Clerk of the Circuit Court 133 West State St., Sycamore, IL 60178-1416 on or before March 8, 2013, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED

Wednesday, February 13, 2013 • Page D3 AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT. Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 223 W. Jackson Boulevard, Ste. 610 Chicago, IL 60606 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that this law firm is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Our File No.: C12-71635 I505525 (Published in the Daily Chronicle, February 6, 13 & 20, 2013.)

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PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DEKALB COUNTY - SYCAMORE, ILLINOIS GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC, PLAINTIFF vs. DAVID T. FREDERICKSON; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANT 13 CH 18 PUBLICATION NOTICE The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you, DAVID T. FREDERICKSON; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendant in the above entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of the 23rd Judicial Circuit, DeKalb County, Illinois by the plaintiff against you and other defendant, praying for the foreclosure of a certain mortgage conveying the premises described as follows to wit: LOT 104 OF ROBINSON FARM P.U.D. UNIT II, A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT BEING A RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 AND 34 IN ROBINSON FARM P.U.D. PHASE 1 AND PART OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 29, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 5, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JULY 7, 2006, IN PLAT CABINET 9, SLIDE NO. 191-A, AS DOCUMENT NO. 2006012375, IN TOWN OF CORTLAND, DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS. COMMON ADDRESS: 196 S. Oak St., Cortland, Illinois 60112 P.I.N.: 09-29-256-011 and which said mortgage was signed by DAVID T. FREDERICKSON, mortgagor, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for American National Bank of DeKalb County, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of DeKalb County as Document No. 2007017969; and for such other relief prayed; that summons was duly issued out of the Circuit Court of DeKalb County against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending. NOW THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU, the said above defendant, file your answer to the Complaint in said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of this Court in DeKalb County at 133 W. State St., Sycamore, IL 60178 on or before the March 15, 2013, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said complaint. Circuit Clerk Johnson, Blumberg, & Associates, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite 1125 Chicago, Illinois 60606 Ph. 312-541-9710

Fax 312-541-9711 JB&A # IL 12 4383 I508778 (Published in the Daily Chronicle, February 13, 20 & 27, 2013.)

PUBLIC NOTICE STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE TWENTY-THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, DEKALB COUNTY OLD SECOND NATIONAL BANK, Plaintiff, vs. THE ROSENWINKEL FAMILY PARTNERSHIP, L.P., R. AND K. ROSENWINKEL GRAIN FARMS PARTNERSHIP, HOWARD ROSENWINKEL, ESTATE OF RALPH L. ROSENWINKEL, JANET E. ROSENWINKEL, KENNETH R. ROSENWINKEL, individually and as partner in The Rosenwinkel Family Partnership, L.P., JO ANN ROSENWINKEL, individually and as partner in The Rosenwinkel Family Partnership, L.P., CHERYL L. HEALEY, as partner in The Rosenwinkel Family Partnership, L.P., UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants. IN CHANCERY CASE NO. 13 CH 66 NOTICE OF PENDENCY OF ACTION NOTICE is hereby given to The Rosenwinkel Family Partnership, L.P., R. and K. Rosenwinkel Grain Farms Partnership, Howard Rosenwinkel, Estate of Ralph L. Rosenwinkel, Janet E. Rosenwinkel, Kenneth R. Rosenwinkel, individually and as partner in The Rosenwinkel Family Partnership, L.P., Jo Ann Rosenwinkel, individually and as partner in The Rosenwinkel Family Partnership, L.P., Cheryl L. Healey, as partner in The Rosenwinkel Family Partnership, L.P., Unknown Owners, and Non-Record Claimants, of the Complaint for Foreclosure filed in the above entitled case on the 7th day of February, 2013, and that they are named Defendants in the above entitled case, pursuant to the provisions of 735 ILCS 5/2-206, 735 ILCS 5/15-1218 and 735 ILCS 5/15-1502, and that the above entitled mortgage foreclosure which is now pending in said court and the day on or after which a default may be entered against said Defendants is the 18th day of March, 2013, and that the following information applies to said foreclosure proceeding: (i) The names of all Plaintiffs and the case number are identified above. (ii) The Court in which said action was brought is identified above. (iii) The name of the title holder of record is: The Rosenwinkel Family Partnership, L.P.

Name of mortgagee: Old Second National Bank Date of mortgage: September 17, 2007 Date of recording: September 19, 2007 County where recorded: DeKalb County Recording document identification: 2007016485 /s/ Timothy J. Conklin Timothy J. Conklin, Attorney for the Plaintiff THE FOSTER & BUICK LAW GROUP, LLC 2040 ABERDEEN COURT SYCAMORE, ILLINOIS 60178 PHONE: (815) 758-6616 (Published in the Daily Chronicle, February 13, 20 & 27, 2013.)

PUBLIC NOTICE REGULAR MEETING DATES Notice is hereby given that the regular Shabbona Township Board of Trustees meetings will be held at 7:00 PM. on the second Thursday of each month all in the Township Garage at 204 South Pontiac Street in Shabbona, Illinois. (Published in the Daily Chronicle, February 13, 2013.)

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(iv) A legal description of the real estate sufficient to identify it with reasonable certainty is as follows: THE EASTERLY 667.77 FEET (MEASURED AT RIGHT ANGLES TO THE EAST LINE) OF THE NORTHEAST . OF SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 3 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF DEKALB AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. (v) A common address or description of the location of the real estate is as follows: Suydam Road, Leland, Illinois (vi) An identification of the mortgage sought to be foreclosed is as follows: Name of mortgagor: The Rosenwinkel Family Partnership, L.P.

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