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Sycamore No Olive Garden for DeKalb boy dies in crash Loved ones remember Matthew Ranken, 11 By JILLIAN DUCHNOWSKI jduchnowski@shawmedia.com

and STEPHANIE HICKMAN shickman@shawmedia.com SYCAMORE – Matthew Ranken always let his 5-year-old cousin, Gavin, play football in the yard when the other kids told him he was too little. That memory was among the stories Ranken’s friends and family shared Thursday, the day after the 11-year-old fifth-grader at North Elementary School in Sycamore died from injuries he suffered in a four-vehicle crash in Kane County. They also remembered him coming home from school to watch “SpongeBob SquarePants” on one TV while playing the “Call of Duty: Black Ops” video game on another. “He was very sweet,” said his aunt, Tammy Dean. His classmates made cards mentioning his good heart and his sense of humor, North Principal Kathy Spiewak said. An avid John Deere and Bears fan, Ranken loved to play football, ride his dirt bike and fish. According to a news release from the Kane County Sheriff’s Office, Ranken was riding in the back seat of a 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier driven by his brother, Nicholas Weber, 21, of Sycamore. They were westbound on Route 64 near Peplow Road about 7:30 p.m. Wednesday when they stopped for traffic backed up because of a crash about a mile away. A 1999 Ford Expedition driven by 28-yearold Benjamin Black of Sycamore crashed into the back of the stopped Cavalier, pushing it into a Buick Lucerne, police said. The Lucerne went onto the shoulder and the Cavalier struck a Hyundai, police said. Ranken, Weber and another passenger in the Cavalier were taken to Kishwaukee Community Hospital, where Ranken died, police said. Weber and Teale Noble, 18, of Sycamore, were treated for injuries that were not lifethreatening, police said. Black was cited for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident and driving without insurance, police said. Sycamore School District 427 administrators notified parents of Ranken’s death and had substitute teachers on hand Thursday to relieve any teachers who needed a break. Substitute teachers also allowed North’s two fifth-grade teachers time to focus on helping grieving students, Superintendent Kathy Countryman said.

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The Small’s Furniture City building at 2211 Sycamore Road sits empty Thursday in DeKalb. Plans to bring an Olive Garden restaurant to the space fell through when the chain’s parent company Darden Restaurants pulled out of the project.

Developer abandons plans, incentives for Sycamore Road By DAVID THOMAS dthomas@shawmedia.com DeKALB – Olive Garden representatives canceled plans to build a restaurant on Sycamore Road without using any of the $900,000 in approved city incentives, city officials said. City officials received notice Thursday morning from Darden Restaurants that the company is abandoning its plans for the shuttered Small’s Furniture City location at 2211 Sycamore Road, DeKalb City Manager Mark Biernacki said. “It’s a reflection of how the economy is not strong on the retail part of the economy,” Biernacki said. “These Mark chains are pulling back not just in DeKalb, but all over Biernacki the country.” DeKalb city The DeKalb location is manager one of 21 planned restaurant sites being abandoned this year. Darden has no interest in bringing Red Lobster or LongHorn Steakhouse to DeKalb either, Biernacki added. The announcement comes on the heels of Caribou Coffee, 2385 Sycamore Road, and Hallmark, 2445 Sycamore Road, closing this week. Deals, 2359 Sycamore Road, is expected to close March 17. “This is one of the things we’re running into with how the economy is,” said Roger Hopkins, the city’s economic development consultant.

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It’s a reflection of how the economy is not strong on the retail part of the economy. These chains are pulling back not just in DeKalb, but all over the country. Mark Biernacki DeKalb city manager

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Despite Old Navy closing a year ago at 2347 Sycamore Road, Hopkins said the city has been fortunate in that no other big-box stores have closed because of the rough economy. City officials had planned to use $900,000 in tax increment financing district money to reimburse Darden Restaurants for reno-

vating the building. The money was to have come from property tax payments associated with increasing property values within the defined special taxing district. Under the plan approved in October, Darden Restaurants had seven years to generate enough sales tax revenue to repay the $900,000. City officials estimated the restaurant would generate $180,000 to $195,000 a year in sales tax and finish the repayment in four or five years. If it failed to do so, Darden would have to repay the balance of the loan within seven years. First Ward Alderman David Jacobson, who joined 5th Ward Alderman Ron Naylor in voting against the incentives, said the city should follow the free market, not try Ron Naylor to dictate it. 5th Ward “As much as the city tries Alderman to use funds irresponsibly to change that, the more obvious it becomes it doesn’t work,” said Jacobson, who also is running to be DeKalb’s mayor. Mayoral candidate Mike Verbic, who also is a DeKalb school board member, said he would not use incentives to attract new businesses at the expense of existing ones. “While I’m supportive of offering our community choices for restaurant retail, I am hesitant to offer incentives to businesses that don’t offer living wages and meaningful benefits,” Verbic said.

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Tentative contract will pay state workers promised wage hike By JOHN O’CONNOR and SOPHIA TAREEN The Associated Press CHICAGO – Illinois’ largest union and Gov. Pat Quinn’s administration reached a tentative contract agreement Thursday, averting the threat of the first strike by state workers in decades of collective bargaining. The deal means that members of the American Federation of State, County and Mu-

nicipal Employees Council 31 will get promised 2011 pay increases on which the Democratic governor reneged last year, according to a member of AFSCME’s bargaining committee. The member spoke on the condition of anonymity because of not being authorized to speak publicly about the deal. Neither the governor’s office nor union officials would publicly disclose details of the three-year agreement.

But the bargaining committee member said more than 35,000 union members would get 2 percent salary increases in each of the past two years of the three-year pact after taking a wage freeze in the first year. In return, workers will pay more of their health insurance costs, said the committee member. “AFSCME is very pleased that we were able to reach an agreement that protects our

members’ standard of living, and is fair to them and all Illinois citizens, even in these very challenging economic times,” Council 31 Executive Director Henry Bayer said in a statement. Spokesman Anders Lindall said AFSCME members, who have been at the table for 15 months, will begin reviewing and discussing the tentative agreement next week.

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8 DAILY PLANNER Today ACBL Duplicate Bridge: 12:30 p.m. at Wildwood North Recreation Center, 1 Birch St., Sandwich. 815-498-4405. DeKalb Women’s Club: 12:30 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, Seventh and Franklin streets, DeKalb. Jen Conley, certified music therapist of DeKalb County Hospice, will present the program, “Music Therapy.” De De Roure is social chairwoman of the day. For information, call Margaret at 815-895-4329. Elburn Lions Club Bingo: Doors open at 5 p.m. at 500 Filmore St. Early bird bingo starts at 6:30 p.m., followed by the first of four progressive raffles. Regular bingo games start at 7 p.m. and include two split-the-pot games. Food and drink are available for purchase. 630-365-6315. Bingo license B-04001. NIU Knights of Columbus 5572 fish dinners: 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Newman Center, 512 Normal Road, DeKalb. The entrees are fish, Louisiana shrimp, fish and shrimp, grilled cheese and fries and macaroni and cheese. Salad, bread, vegetable medley, mashed potatoes, twice baked potato, baked potato, homemade desserts and coffee also are served with each entree. Beer, wine and pop also available. Entrees cost $8 for fish, $8 for shrimp, $10 for fish and shrimp, $5 for grilled cheese and fries and $5 for macaroni and cheese. Peace vigil: 5 to 6 p.m. at Memorial Park at First Street and Lincoln Highway, DeKalb. DeKalb Interfaith Network for Peace and Justice Peace Circle follows at 6 p.m. 815-758-0796. Sons of the American Legion Fish fry: 5 to 8 p.m. at Genoa Veterans Home, 311 S. Washington St. Cost is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors, $7 for children ages 6 to 12 and free for children younger than age 5. Knights of Columbus Lenten Friday Night Fish Fry Buffets: 5:30 to 8 p.m. at 1336 E. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb. Open to the public. 815-758-4141. Cost: $10 for adults, $6 for children age 10 and younger. No carry outs. Buffet includes cod, walleye, shrimp, macaroni and cheese, soup, baked potatoes, French fries, coleslaw, salad bar and rolls. Troop support rally: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at First Street and Lincoln Highway in DeKalb, across the street from Memorial Park. B.Y.O.B. Big Book – 12 & 12 Discussion AA(C): 6 p.m. at DeKalb Area Alano Club, 312 E. Taylor St., DeKalb. 800-452-7990; www. dekalbalanoclub.com. Nooks and Crannies – The Library Tour: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in adult services department at DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St. Come to a special after-hours library tour. No sign-up required. 815-756-9568, ext. 220, or email dkplref@dkpl.org. Big Book Discussion AA(C): 7 p.m. at Newman Catholic Student Center, 512 Normal Road, DeKalb. 800-452-7990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com. Friday night activities and gallery hours: 7 to 9 p.m. at DeKalb Area Women’s Center, 1021 State St. All are welcome; programs vary each week. 815-758-1351. Fox Valley AA(C): 7:30 p.m. at Salem Lutheran Church, 1022 N. Main St., Sandwich. 800-4527990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com. County Line Group Big Book AA(C): 8 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church, 121 N. Sycamore St., Maple Park. 800-452-7990; www. dekalbalanoclub.com. One Day At A Time AA(C): 8 p.m. at DeKalb Area Alano Club, 312 E. Taylor St., DeKalb. 800-4527990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com. There is a Solution AA(C): 8 p.m. at Kingston Friendship Center, 120 Main St. 800-452-7990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com. Day PAA(C): 9 p.m. at DeKalb Area Alano Club, 312 E. Taylor St., DeKalb. 800-452-7990; www. dekalbalanoclub.com. Saturday Weight Watchers: 7:15 a.m. weigh-in, 7:45 a.m. and 9 a.m. meetings Weight Watchers Store, 2583 Sycamore Road (near Aldi), DeKalb. Hinckley Area Food Pantry: 8 to 9 a.m. at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, 324 W. McKinley Ave. Food distribution is available. Overeaters Anonymous Walkand-Talk meeting: 8 to 9 a.m. at The Federated Church, 612 W. State St., Sycamore. www.oa.org; Marilyn at 815-751-4822.

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Let’s avoid self-fulfilling prophecies I haven’t met Carl Leoni, but 33 years in law enforcement should endow him with something that above all else might foster success at his new job: A thick skin. Leoni retired from the DeKalb Police Department in February to become the city’s first crime-free housing and inspections coordinator. The DeKalb City Council created this position in October as part of a plan to implement new housing rules intended to make rental housing safer and better. So as he begins his new job, the Daily Chronicle on Feb. 13 appropriately published a relatively upbeat news/ feature story about this transition. The story met with a slew of negativity from commenters online. Allegations of Marxism, socialism, cronyism, class warfare, social engineering, pension padding, general corruption and hopeless incompetence were hurled. So, Leoni had a very short honeymoon, considering the city is still searching for a clerk and three parttime inspectors for the new program. As you know, the incidence and visibility of crime tangential to DeKalb rental housing has increased. DeKalb is a college town, so the rental housing market is a critical sector of the local economy. Having a situation, or even a perception of one, where the city is unsafe and

THE FINE LINE Jason Akst the quality of rental housing is poor is an enormous problem. A couple of years ago, the Safe/Quality Housing Task Force was formed to study the problem and recommend strategies. The city (a key constituency of the task force) began considering ordinances that, as Daily Chronicle reporter David Thomas wrote last year, seemed to “fall under four broad categories: criminal activity, chronic nuisances, registration/licensing and rental property inspections.” Eventually a compromise emerged that resulted in the position Leoni now holds. The surest path to failure is to try to please everybody, so it’s fine that there’s doubt that the city, the DeKalb Area Rental Association and the task force are approaching the problems in the best ways possible. I teach at Northern Illinois University (NIU personnel are also on the task force) and routinely hear renters’ horror stories. I take such stories with a grain of salt, but I’m concerned about the situation, for obvious reasons and because of something personal.

Most of my working life has gone well. I’m not a wunderkind, but I have a strong work ethic, some skills, I hardly ever call in sick, and I have a good sense of humor. Despite my famous mouth, favorable reviews and upward mobility have been the norm. But two previous jobs haunt me. In those cases, I experienced failure after failure, crisis after crisis, bad review after bad review. I still sometimes obsess about them, which is ridiculous. The honest thing is just to man up and say I didn’t have the skills or psyche at the time to do the jobs well. That’s probably at least half of what went wrong … which leaves a giant percentage I can’t account for, but my suspicion is that the dysfunctionality and politics of both organizations set me up to fail. That’s my problem, but neither of those jobs was nearly as important to me as the crime-free housing and inspections coordinator is to the community. As a community, even if we disagree about the tactics and the rationale, it’s in everyone’s best interest to avoid setting anyone up to fail.

• Jason Akst teaches journalism and public relations at Northern Illinois University. You can reach him at jasondakst@gmail.com.

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Obama to court: Overturn gay marriage ban By JULIE PACE and MARK SHERMAN

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The Associated Press WASHINGTON – In a historic argument for gay rights, President Barack Obama on Thursday urged the Supreme Court to overturn California’s same-sex marriage ban and turn a skeptical eye on similar prohibitions across the country. The Obama administration’s friendof-the-court brief marked the first time a U.S. president has urged the high court to expand the right of gays and lesbians to wed. The filing unequivocally calls on the justices to strike down California’s Proposition 8 ballot measure, although it stops short of the soaring rhetoric on marriage equality Obama expressed in his inaugural address in January. California is one of eight states that give gay couples all the benefits of marriage through civil unions or domestic partnership, but don’t allow them to wed. The brief argues that in granting same-sex couples those rights, California has already acknowledged that gay relationships bear the same hallmarks as straight ones. “They establish homes and lives together, support each other financially, share the joys and burdens of raising children, and provide care through illness and comfort at the moment of death,” the administration wrote.

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President Barack Obama speaks Wednesday in Newport News, Va. The Obama administration asked the Supreme Court on Thursday to overturn California’s ban on gay marriage and take a skeptical view of similar bans elsewhere. The brief marks the president’s most expansive view of gay marriage and signals that he is moving away from his previous assertion that states should determine their own marriage laws. Obama, a former constitutional law professor, signed off on the administration’s legal argument last week follow-

ing lengthy discussions with Attorney General Eric Holder and Solicitor General Donald Verrilli. In a statement following the filing, Holder said “the government seeks to vindicate the defining constitutional ideal of equal treatment under the law.”

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8BRIEFS Congress passes bill renewing anti-violence law

Judge sentences high-ranking street-gang leader to 20 years

WASHINGTON – House Republicans raised the white flag Thursday on extending domestic violence protections to gays, lesbians and transsexuals after months of resisting an expansion of the Violence Against Women Act. GOP leaders, who had tried to limit the bill before November’s election, gave the go-ahead for the House to accept a more ambitious Senate version written mainly by Democrats. Democrats, with a minority of Republicans, were key to the 286-138 House vote that sent to President Barack Obama a renewal of the 1994 law that has set the standard for how to protect women, and some men, from domestic abuse and prosecute abusers. The law has been renewed twice before without controversy.

CHICAGO – A judge has sentenced a high-ranking member of a Chicago street gang to 20 years in prison for convictions on drug trafficking and weapons charges. The U.S. Attorney’s Office said Gilbert Spiller operated from a South Side Chicago neighborhood that he and fellow gang members of the Black P Stone Nation called “Terror Town.” Within the gang, he held the rank of “general.” The 37-year-old pleaded guilty last year to two counts of selling crack cocaine and one of illegally selling a firearm. U.S. District Judge Charles Kocoras sentenced Spiller in Chicago on Wednesday

Vegas shooting suspect arrested in Los Angeles LAS VEGAS – A self-described pimp was arrested Thursday in Los Angeles, ending a manhunt that began after a vehicle-to-

vehicle shooting and spectacular, fiery crash that killed three people on the Las Vegas Strip a week ago, police said. Ammar Harris, 26, surrendered to a team of police and federal agents who found him inside a North Hollywood apartment after a woman answered the door, authorities said. Harris, whose Internet posts show him with fists full of money boasting of a high-rolling lifestyle with prostitutes, was the subject of the multistate search after the Feb. 21 attack at a neon-lit intersection that’s home to posh casino resorts such as Bellagio, Bally’s, Flamingo and Caesars Palace.

GI pleads guilty in WikiLeaks case, faces 20 years FORT MEADE, Md. – Bradley Manning, the Army private arrested in the biggest leak of classified material in U.S. history, pleaded guilty Thursday to 10 charges that

could send him to prison for 20 years, saying he was trying to expose the American military’s “bloodlust” and disregard for human life in Iraq and Afghanistan. Military prosecutors said they plan to move forward with a court-martial on the 12 remaining charges against him, including aiding the enemy, which carries a potential life sentence. It was the first time Manning directly admitted leaking the material to the antisecrecy website WikiLeaks and detailed the frustrations that led him to do it. The slightly built soldier from Oklahoma read from a 35-page statement through his wire-rimmed glasses for more than an hour. He spoke quickly and evenly, showing little emotion even when he described how troubled he was by what he had seen. The judge, Col. Denise Lind, accepted his plea to violating military regulations.

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Genoa candidates differ on mayoral priorities By STEPHANIE HICKMAN shickman@shawmedia.com GENOA – For the first time in 12 years, the city of Genoa will elect a new mayor April 9, and both 4th Ward Aldermen Mark Vicary and Jay Hansen believe they fit the bill. Many of Genoa’s election candidates, including mayoral hopefuls Vicary and Hansen, gathered for an informal meet and greet with the public hosted by the Genoa Area Chamber of Commerce on Thursday where they discussed the main issues they

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believe Genoa faces. Vicary and Hansen have often supported the same issues as members of the City Council. But looking at their potential duties as mayor, some of their priorities differ. Vicary said Genoa’s two top priorities are police protection and revitalizing the

business community. “It’s going to be a rustic town if we don’t start attracting businesses,” he said. Vicary cited Genoa’s lack of a grocery store as an example of a business the community needs. He said the closest option for groceries is in DeKalb or Belvidere. He said the closing of Brown’s County Market was a huge blow. Hansen said Genoa needs to take advantage of the resources it already has before pushing for new projects. He said he is prospecting for responsible development to

He said he wants police officers to play a bigger role in school safety, and he wants students to be familiar with the officers in their school. “I’m a big proponent of making schools part of the police department’s beat,” he said. Both candidates said they would like to work more with Genoa-Kingston School District 424, especially after the city filed suit against the district over a stormwater detention project in 2012. The issue, which has since been resolved, caused some

shore up the tax base. “Our top priority is getting ourselves prepared for the next economic upturn,” he said. He noted that community growth was a hot-button issue 12 years ago, and since then, there’s some unfinished business to which the city still needs to attend. He cited subdivision projects as an example. “I’d like to finish up what we have now,” he said. Vicary also said police protection is an issue at the top of his list, especially in schools.

friction between the city and the district, but Hansen said he would like to restore a successful working relationship between the two parties. “I’m committed to reconnecting with the school district and building a strong partnership with them,” he said. Genoa Mayor Todd Walker said he has faith in both candidates, no matter who is elected as his successor. “It’ll be quite an interesting race,” he said. “Regardless, the city will be in good hands.”

Ill. officials clash on assault weapons ban By JOHN O’CONNOR The Associated Press SPRINGFIELD – Chicago officials sparred Thursday with the National Rifle Association and more-conservative, downstate legislators over proposals being considered in the Illinois Legislature that would ban military-style assault weapons. A two-hour House Judiciary Committee hearing on guns – its third in a week – produced virtually no common ground between the two sides in the decades-old debate over whether there is any reason for civilians to own semi-automatic guns capable of hosting high-capacity magazines. “These weapons are designed for war, and these weapons are making their way underground to gangbangers and urban terrorists,” said Rep. Edward Acevedo, a Chicago Democrat sponsoring anti-assault-gun legislation. “Every one of us knows this isn’t going to happen any time soon. Don’t let the dysfunction in D.C. stop us from doing everything we can.” The hearing produced familiar images, including Chicago Police Department photos of targeted guns. An NRA lobbyist argued “assault weapon” was a fear-mongering buzzword, created in the 1980s. And an FBI agent raised concerns the government would confiscate the assault weapon he uses to hunt deer should a statewide or national ban be approved, although key proposals both nationally and in Illinois would not round up existing weapons.

Republicans from suburban Chicago and suburban St. Louis blamed violence not on the guns, but on cuts in policing and laws too weak to scare law-breakers into compliance. “Until we start locking up gangbangers for a long period of time, this is not going to make much difference,” said Rep. Dennis Reboletti, RElmhurst. “Law-abiding citizens are not out dealing drugs, shooting up the neighbors.” Gov. Pat Quinn has pushed for a state-level assault-weapons ban since before the December Sandy Hook school shooting in Connecticut, a disaster which revived Capitol Hill talk of reinstating a lapsed national prohibition. Quinn has persisted, despite supporters’ belief that a consistent federal guideline is the best alternative. A measure Acevedo introduced would prohibit the manufacture or sale of semi-automatic rifles or ones that accept magazines holding more than 10 rounds – including semi-automatic pistols – or .50-caliber guns and cartridges. “They are powerful, accurate at a distance and have a large capacity for ammunition. This combination is what makes them so lethal,” Alfonza Wysinger, first deputy superintendent of the Chicago Police Department, told the committee. Countered NRA lobbyist Todd Vandermyde: “They’re used for self-defense, hunting – some are specifically designed for hunting, such as the AR-15 – and they’re used for shooting competitions.”

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Artist Emily Mayberry puts price tags near the art on display while helping out Thursday with the sixth annual Skateboard Inspired Art Show at Smalltown Skate Shop in DeKalb.

Show fuses skateboards and art By CURTIS CLEGG cclegg@shawmedia.com DeKALB – For Ariel Ries, the connection between skateboards and art is natural. “Since the beginning of skateboard time, the art has been such a big influence. People will always remember the first graphic on their board,” said Ries, owner of Smalltown Skate Shop. “Skateboarding itself is an artistic expression. A lot of artists are skateboarders, and vice versa.” What started as a skateboard-themed art show six years ago has grown into the annual Skateboard Inspired Art Show, which brings dozens of artists and hundreds of visitors on the last Thursday of February to the shop at 229 E. Lincoln Highway in downtown DeKalb. Ries, an artist herself, was one of about 40 artists who displayed their artwork at Thursday’s show. “Before I even started the shop, I studied jewelry making for two years,” said Ries, who specializes in making jewelry from broken skateboards. “When someone comes in and they get a new board because they broke their old

Sgt. Mark Marianovich (left), a SWAT coordinator for the Chicago Police Department, and Deputy Superintendent of the Chicago police Alfonza Wysinger (right) testify during a House Committee hearing Thursday on assault weapons at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield.

Keire Johnson, 17, of Rockford gets excited when he spots a piece of art with professional skateboarder Mark Gonzales on the wall, pointing it out to friend Steven Bailey-Murray, 15, also of Rockford. one, I collect those,” Ries said. “I just knew I was going to use them for something.” Most skateboards are manufactured from a seven-layer laminate of Canadian maple, and some manufacturers dye the layers of ply to give the edges of their skateboards visual appeal. Ries shapes and carves the pieces of laminate to reveal swirls of color in the layers. “It’s hard to find the right ones with the right-colored

shickman@shawmedia.com DeKALB – Some DeKalb residents will need to find another venue for their morning coffee runs and meals while McDonald’s at 245 E. Lincoln Highway is being renovated. The restaurant closed for the project last week and isn’t expected to reopen until midsummer. DeKalb Principal Planner Derek Hiland said the plan involves razing the building within the next few weeks and repositioning it on the property to allow for dual drive-thru lanes. “We looked at it from the position to mitigate the stacking of vehicles at lunchtime

and dinnertime,” he said. “The repositioning of the drive-thru of the restaurant will hopefully mitigate that.” DeKalb City Manager Mark Biernacki said the City Council approved the zoning process for the demolition and rebuilding of the restaurant last summer, and now McDonald’s is ready to put the plan in motion. Biernacki said restaurants such as McDonald’s claim a greater percentage of their revenues comes from drivethru traffic. He said he hopes the new McDonald’s drive-thru no exception. “Perhaps we’ll see a net increase in revenues as a result,” he said.

Sharpie markers. Kid Cudi will appear March 29 at NIU’s Convocation Center, and McAllister sees events such as the art show as an opportunity to promote the skate shop, his own artwork and the concert. “If I can put my stamp on something like that and we can create cool events like this, it can lead to larger things in DeKalb outside your own circle of friends,” McAllister said.

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plies,” she said. “I love making earrings – it’s something about the opposite symmetrical sculptures.” Other art included steampunk-inspired jewelry by Chelsey Dever of DeKalb, handcrafted longboards constructed of both laminate and solid wood by Terry Brown of Hinckley, and a longboard decorated with a depiction of hip-hop artist Kid Cudi by Justin McAllister of DeKalb, who works exclusively in

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Missouri man receives 3-year sentence for scam By JEFF ENGELHARDT jengelhardt@shawmedia.com SYCAMORE – A Missouri man was sentenced to 3 years in prison for scamming a Sycamore woman out of more than $18,000. Jeremy Skaggs, 33, of the 1000 block of Baltimore Av-

enue in Kansas City, Mo., pleaded guilty to felony theft – a Class 2 felony. Skaggs was sentenced to 3 Jeremy years in prison Skaggs with credit for time served, which included

90 days served in county jail and 440 days he served in a Kansas prison. Skaggs was in a Kansas prison on a separate offense when theft charges were filed in DeKalb County. He will also be on two years of mandatory supervision upon release and must pay $18,273 to the victim within

two years of his release. Skaggs was charged after the victim, a resident of rural Sycamore, reported to sheriff’s deputies in October 2011 that Skaggs had befriended her sometime in 2009 over the Internet. Skaggs persuaded her to send him more than $18,000, part of which would

Sturdier economy can withstand cuts Experts still say sequester ‘bone-headed’ By PAUL WISEMAN The Associated Press WASHINGTON – As economic policy goes, experts say, the automatic spending cuts that kick in Friday are – to use a technical term – bone-headed. Fortunately, the selfinflicted wound isn’t going to leave a deep scar on an economy that is otherwise looking pretty good. It’s a fiscal speed-bump on the road to economic recovery, which is why the stock market is nearing an all-time high despite Washington’s latest display of legislative paralysis. That’s a marked change from the past two years, when budget battles rattled consumer and business confidence and triggered big selloffs. “Businesses and consumers have begun to look away from the histrionics and the battles going on in Washington,” says Bernard Baumohl, chief global economist at the Economic Outlook Group. “They’re beginning to realize that organic growth in the private economy is beginning to pick up speed.” From Wall Street to Main Street, Americans are too busy spending, hiring and investing to panic over Washington’s latest budgetary melodrama. They’ve seen this movie before. And this time, the ending doesn’t scare them. Even with the trigger

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President Barack Obama speaks Feb. 19 at the White House in Washington about potential automatic budget cuts, accompanied by emergency responders, a group of workers he says could be affected if state and local governments lose federal money as a result of the cuts. As economic policy goes, experts say, the automatic spending cuts that kick in Friday are a bad idea. date for the cuts being today, Americans have been pouring money into the stock market. The Dow Jones industrial average has jumped nearly 8 percent this year and is approaching a record high. Consumers are also growing more confident. And last month, orders for U.S. factory goods that reflect companies’ investment plans surged by the most in more than a year. It showed that more businesses have become more upbeat about their prospects. Only 27 percent of Americans surveyed for a Pew Research Center/USA Today poll last week said they had heard a lot about the looming spending cuts. And according to a Washington Post poll conducted late last month, less than a third of Ameri-

cans said they thought the cuts would have a big impact on their own finances. Why less concern this time? The stakes aren’t nearly as high as they were two months ago, when lawmakers engaged in a budget standoff over the so-called fiscal cliff. Economists had warned that the cliff’s tax increases and spending cuts would send the economy back into recession if they remained in place for much of 2013. By contrast, no one is talking about a recession this time, no matter what Congress does or doesn’t do. The financial squeeze will be milder. And it will be delayed. For one thing, the cuts are smaller than they seem: Actual spending will likely

drop $44 billion in the budget year that ends Sept. 30, according to the Congressional Budget. That’s only slightly more than 1 percent of federal spending. Of that, about 80 percent will come from discretionary programs, which includes everything from environmental protection to defense spending. The rest will come from Medicare and other entitlement programs. What’s more, federal agencies must give workers a month’s notice before imposing furloughs, which will likely force many to take one day a week of unpaid leave indefinitely. So the pay and spending power of government workers and many contractors won’t be affected until April at the earliest.

Agreement reached Thursday after midnight • CONTRACT Continued from page A1 The union has been working without a contract since November, when Quinn took the symbolic but demoralizing step of canceling the pact instead of continuing to extend the deal that expired June 30. Lindall said an agreement was reached after midnight Thursday. “At a time when the state is facing unprecedented financialchallenges,thisagreement is fair to both hard-working state employees and all taxpayers of Illinois,” Quinn said in a statement. His office also would not discuss details. But the AFSCME member said that in the provisional contract, Quinn agrees to pay a 5.25 percent raise due workers in early 2012. The union agreed to forgo the raises to help the state in a budget crisis, but when they came due last summer, Quinn argued the Legislature had not appropriated the $75 million necessary to pay them.

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Union members, supporters and labor leaders protest against Gov. Pat Quinn on Aug. 15 at the state fair in Springfield. On Thursday, Quinn’s office confirmed that the largest state employee union in Illinois and his administration have reached a tentative contract agreement. A judge ruled in the union’s favor in December and Quinn appealed. According to the AFSCME member, Quinn has agreed to drop his appeal and approach lawmakers with AFSCME support in seeking authority to spend money the Cook County judge ordered Quinn to put aside last summer.

There hasn’t been a state worker strike since unionization began in 1973. State law prohibits security workers – in AFSCME’s case, prison guards – from walking out, but a strike could have hobbled critical functions such as child-abuse investigations and caring for elderly residents of military veterans’ homes.

AFSCME issued a memo in February to members telling them how to prepare in case of a possible strike, and worker protests in recent months had called on Quinn for fair employment and collective bargaining practices. Quinn had wanted workers to accept a multiyear wage freeze along with changes in health care coverage. Bayer said those changes would cost each employee an additional $10,000 over the length of the contract. The union and Quinn’s office had been negotiating for more than a year at a time when the relationship was already strained over issues such as money-saving facility closures. Illinois has the worst-inthe-nation pension problem with $96 billion in unfunded liability. The union opposes reductions to their retirement benefits, which have been central themes on pension overhaul talks. The state can’t keep up with bills, either, carrying a backlog of roughly $9 billion.

lated scam. The victim was present during the sentencing and tearfully told Skaggs he ruined her life and destroyed the future of her two daughters. Skaggs prepared a written apology, which he gave to prosecutors to deliver to the victim.

be used for a down payment on a vehicle. The victim also was supposed to receive Longaberger baskets in return for the money. She said she never received the baskets or the vehicle, and later learned that Skaggs was arrested and in custody in Kansas on an unre-

8OBITUARIES ROSALIE (JONES) BAUERNFEIND

MARILYN YVONNE (MILLER) MORLOCK

Born: Nov. 1, 1924, in West Chicago, Ill. Died: Feb. 28, 2013, in DeKalb, Ill.

Born: March 25, 1928, in Sycamore, Ill. Died: Feb. 24, 2013, in Winfield, Ill.

DeKALB – Rosalie (Jones) Bauernfeind, 88, of DeKalb, Ill., died Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013, at Oak Crest DeKalb Area Retirement Center, DeKalb. Born Nov. 1, 1924, in West Chicago, the daughter of Burton T. and Grace (Allen) Jones, she married the late Robert H. Bauernfeind on July 5, 1945, in West Chicago; he preceded her in death Feb. 22, 1992. Rosalie was proud of teaching art and English at DeKalb Senior High School for 21 years, where she made a great impact on the kids. Rosalie served for many organizations, including DAR and Infant Welfare League of Chicago. Rosalie graduated from the Art Institute of Chicago, and received bachelor’s and master’s degrees in education from Northern Illinois University. She loved her church, First Congregational United Church of Christ, gardening, sewing, making her own clothes, and adored her beloved cat, Tommy. Survivors include children, Robert A. (Kathleen) Bauernfeind of Raleigh, N.C., Debaney Shepard of Palo Alto, Calif., and Richard Bauernfeind of DeKalb; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by parents; husband, Robert; and three sisters. The family would like to give a special thank-you to the caring staff of Oak Crest. Cremation has taken place at Finch Crematory, and a visitation and service will be at a later date. Memorials can be made to the DeKalb County Animal Welfare Shelter. Arrangements were entrusted to Ronan-Moore-Finch Funeral Home, 310 Oak St., DeKalb, IL, 60115. To send an online condolence, visit www.RonanmooreFinch.com; 815-758-3841. To sign the online guest book, visit www.legacy.com/dailychronicle.

GLEN ELLYN – Marilyn Yvonne (Miller) Morlock, 84, of Glen Ellyn, Ill., passed away peacefully Sunday, Feb. 24, 2013, at Central DuPage Hospital, Winfield, after a brief illness. Marilyn was born March 25, 1928, in Sycamore. She attended Sycamore High School, graduating in 1946, and then attended Coe College and Bradley University, graduating from Bradley University in 1950. That same year, she married her beloved husband, Richard. Before starting her family, Marilyn served as Tucson, Ariz.’s first female police officer, then worked in the Illinois state social system and the Peoria Library system. After her children were older, she worked as a teacher’s aide at Glenbard East High School in Glen Ellyn until her retirement. Marilyn was active in her church, First United Methodist of Glen Ellyn. She was a friend to many and her friends brought her joy and happiness. She is survived by her children: daughter, Susan L. Morlock (spouse Sally Fishburn) of Danville, Vt., daughter, Nancy J. Walters of Glendale Heights and son, Jeffrey R. Morlock (spouse Stephanie) of Clarksville, Tenn.; eight granchildren; one greatgrandchild; and sisters, Patricia Johnson (Don P.) of Lee and Bettie Olsen of Kenosha, Wis. She was preceded in death by her parents, Margaret Lake Miller and Dr. Ernest G. Miller of Sycamore; husband, Richard W. Morlock of Glen Ellyn; and their infant son, David. Her memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 2, at First United Methodist Church of Glen Ellyn, 424 Forest St. Gifts can be made in her name to the Glen Ellyn Public Library, 400 Duane St., Glen Ellyn, IL 60137, or First United Methodist Church, 424 Forest St., Glen Ellyn, IL 60137. To sign the online guest book, visit www.legacy.com/dailychronicle.

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 Carvain L. Humphrey, 34, of the 8700 block of West Herbert Avenue in Milwaukee, was charged Tuesday, Feb. 26, with forgery and unlawful possession of a controlled substance. Darren Howard, 21, of the 900 block of Ridge Drive in DeKalb, was charged Wednesday, Feb. 27, with domestic battery.

Jarrah D. Price, 28, of the 900 block of Fulton Street in Aurora, was charged Wednesday, Feb. 27, with domestic battery, interfering with the reporting of domestic violence and possession of marijuana. Pamela M. Williams, 40, of the 400 block of East Hillcrest Drive in DeKalb, was charged Wednesday, Feb. 27, with two counts of domestic battery.

Sycamore Phillip M. Enoch, 27, of the 13000 block of Route 30 in Hinckley, was charged Thursday, Feb. 21, with possession of a controlled substance, possession of hypodermic needles and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Candidates: City needs to rethink how it approaches economic incentives • DeKALB Continued from page A1 Mayoral candidate Jennifer Groce, the former executive director of Re:New DeKalb, expressed similar sentiments, stating that the city needs to re-think how it approaches economic incenView a complete list of Daily Chronicle obituaries by clicking on the calendar dates

tives. “Our core focus has to be bringing new companies or expanding jobs in these communities so we can attract people here,” Groce said, adding that they would lead to better financial resources for the city. “I am not saying we should not focus on retail – Sycamore Road is a big part of

the equation – but that should not be our primary focus.” The loan was offered to Olive Garden because their desired location would have required extensive renovation and reconstruction. Mayoral candidate John Rey, the secretary of Re:New DeKalb, said it was necessary in order for DeKalb to be a

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8LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Is this a scam or what?

my daughter forgot to give me the permit to hang in the window. Now call me silly, but are times so bad that we are punished for making a mistake. I mean, I was taught that everyone is entitled to make a mistake. That’s how we learn and if we don’t learn, we pay a consequence. Usually not by paying $110 to $135 for the tow and $25 for a storage fee. Apparently two other people that day forgot their permits as well. But to tow a poor Grandma’s vehicle to leave her stranded with a 2-month-old and no car seat, which was in the truck – I don’t buy it. There has to be another way to make money. I did see a sign posted in the complex saying “Resident and guest parking only.” My eyesight is still pretty good and I didn’t see anything saying visitors/guests had to have visible permits. I understand a big complex such as Cortland Estates has many rules. I could understand if I parked overnight or for days on end and was taking a resident’s spot. But from 7 a.m. until 4 p.m. with most vehicles gone for the day?

To the Editor: Last week my daughter and her family moved to Cortland Estates Apartments. Her family includes a 2-month-old baby girl. I am a proud Grammie who has the pleasure of watching her several times a week. Friday was the second time I went to the apartment to watch my granddaughter. Not many vehicles around, so I parked in front of her building around 7 a.m. that morning. I happened to look out the window around 11 a.m. and noticed my truck was missing. I went into panic mode, not knowing anyone here with an infant stranded in the middle of nowhere. I found the office number for Cortland Estates Apartments and asked where my truck was. After a very lengthy conversation she informed me my only option was to call the towing company, Accurate Towing in Sycamore. Apparently my truck had been towed because I did not have a visitor/guest parking permit. Come to find out someone in the complex walks around to find vehicles that don’t have guest permits and calls the towing company. This in the middle of nowhere, during the day with ample parking Doreen Brangenberg available in the lot. Unfortunately, Sycamore

divide cuts across age groups from preschool to our senior citizens. Public libraries can work in To the Editor: partnership with local schools, and I had the opportunity of viewing in doing so increase student sign-up candidates night over my laptop for library cards and increase a and have been following the discussion about funding for a new variety of database usage. It can help reinforce the importance of city library in DeKalb. As a former academic library director at several digital library literacy in the classinstitutions, this topic is close to my room. Perhaps most importantly, a new public library would help our heart. I fully understand the difficult population develop stronger critical economy and how it is impacting reasoning and digital literary skills. many of our friends and neighbors. We all know how important good However, I hope both the DeKalb schools, including good libraries, are City Council and the community for attracting economic developtake a hard look at taking advanment and housing demands. New tage of perhaps a once in a lifetime roles for libraries are being created assistance from the state to finally almost daily as they fit into the 21st help DeKalb build a new public century. library after forty years. Planning for a possible new library With our changing technological has been going on for almost two environment, a new public library years. I understand there has been can become a hub for creativity by much time put into what the library connecting people, resources and would look like. Unfortunately, the the means to turn their ideas into DeKalb Library Board, the Friends of meaningful ventures. A new public the Library, the library staff, the city library can help establish economic and other interested parties should and workforce development by have been educating the public working with public/private enter- to the necessity of this venture if prises and assisting those in need residents want a dynamic, wellof workforce information since the educated and economically viable DeKalb unit has closed. community. Public libraries are not becoming It is not too late. obsolete. They are becoming virtual information centers and are neces- Eileen Dubin sary to prevent a digital divide. This DeKalb

Libraries crucial in today’s society

Judge Marissa Mayer by deeds, not gender Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer is abolishing the company’s work-at-home policy and ordering everyone to show up at the office. Her decision has sparked intense and often nasty debate, with Mayer usually landing on the losing end. Many women, in particular, sound betrayed after daring to expect more from such a high-profile female boss. How could she? I understand the special brand of heartbreak brought on by women who end up acting like the male jerks they replaced. However, I don’t feel this way about Mayer. This is no surprise coming from Mayer. It is an issue of arrogance, not gender, forged through the myopia of privilege. Last July, I wrote a column about Mayer after she was hired at Yahoo. Initially, I was so excited to see this young, talented – and pregnant! – woman become the new face of a Fortune 500 company. Then I found this online clip of an interview with her for “Makers,” a series sponsored by PBS and AOL: “I don’t think that I would consider myself a feminist. ... I certainly believe in equal rights. I believe that women are just as capable, if not more so, in a lot of different dimensions. But I don’t ... have sort of the militant drive and ... the chip on the shoulder that sometimes comes with that. And I think it’s too bad, but I do think ‘feminism’ has become, in many ways, a more negative word. ... There are amazing opportunities all over the world for women, and I think that there’s more good that comes out of positive energy around that than negative energy.” Coincidentally, this same interview showed up again just this week in the outstanding PBS show titled “Makers: Women

VIEWS Connie Schultz Who Make America.” The show was a feast of interviews with the grand dames of the feminist movement, and it aired just days after the Yahoo announcement. In this context, Mayer’s comments, toward the end of the show, felt like the ultimate smackdown: My success has nothing to do with

you broads, OK? So I’m not surprised that Mayer feels no obligation to look out for the working mothers at her company. I say this as a driven but nonmilitant feminist with no chip on her shoulder. Yes, Mayer is a woman, but her decision to change Yahoo’s policy of flexible work schedules affects men and women almost equally. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that nearly as many men as women work at home. The Families and Work Institute, a nonprofit group that tracks the changing workforce, fleshes out more of the story behind the flextime statistics. More men – 45 percent – report work-life conflict than women, at 35 percent. The institute also reports that when employees have “a high degree of work-life fit,” almost two times as many want to stay in their current jobs; four times as many are “highly engaged at work,” and two times as many are “in excellent health.” There are often good reasons to require some employees to be in the office all the time and most employees to be there a couple of days a week. Even in this miraculous high-tech age, there’s no substitute for the

spontaneous creativity of in-person, humanto-human contact. Not to mention the value of an occasional brawl. (That doesn’t just happen in newsrooms, right?) “If you want innovation, then you need interaction,” John Sullivan, a professor of management at San Francisco State University, told The New York Times. “If you want productivity, then you want people working from home.” As with most things in life, balance is everything. It also helps to show you still have a heart. Even in the workplace. Especially in the workplace. Soon after the news broke about Yahoo’s upcoming new policy, news organizations also started reporting that Mayer, who is a millionaire many times over, brings her baby to her office. He stays in the nursery, which she paid to have built for him. That Mayer can’t see the message this telegraphs to her employees – that her family is more important than theirs – says nothing about her gender and everything about her willful disconnect from the reallife challenges facing not only those who work for her but also most of the rest of America. Is Marissa Mayer acting like a woman? Well, she’s a woman, so the answer has to be yes. How many times do I have to say this: Women are not a monolithic group. Usually, that’s a good thing. Occasionally, not so much.

• Connie Schultz is a Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist and an essayist for Parade magazine. She is the author of two books, including “...and His Lovely Wife,” which chronicled the successful race of her husband, Sherrod Brown, for the U.S. Senate.

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After they rammed it down our throats in January 2011, Gov. Pat Quinn and others promised most of the state’s 67 percent income tax increase would only last for a little while. The increase in Illinois’ flat personal income tax rate from 3 percent to 5 percent was supposed to roll back, falling to 3.75 percent in 2015 and 3.25 percent in 2025. The corporate income tax rate, which increased from 4.8 percent to 7 percent, was to fall to 5.25 percent in 2015. This increase, which takes about $1,000 more a year out of the pockets of working families, was supposed to be a stopgap, something to buy time while our leaders came up with more permanent solutions to our state’s pension crisis. More than two years later, all under Quinn’s watch, almost nothing has been accomplished. The problem has only grown worse. Now comes a proposal from a Democrat state representative to make the full amount of the tax increase permanent. It’s appalling, if not shocking. State Rep. Lou Lang of Skokie is the assistant majority leader in the state House. Last week, he presented a plan to keep the full income tax increase in effect to help pay the state’s mounting pension debt at least through 2019. But really, once in place that long, there’s no way it will ever be rolled back. Of course, the state’s pension debt already is consuming all of the extra $7 billion a year the increase brings in income tax receipts. Meanwhile, our state can not pay its bills in a timely manner, falling more than $6 billion behind on payments to vendors, with time to receive payment stretching six months to a year. This income-tax increase ought to be rescinded immediately. Those Illinoisans fortunate enough to have jobs need their money; state government needs to set its financial house in order. It’s no mystery what needs to be done: A pension deal must be worked out and spending must be cut. Our state’s leaders must keep their word and not seek to make this “temporary” increase a permanent albatross around the necks of workers and companies who are still doing business in Illinois.

8 OUR VIEW

Here we go again with the faux crisis Weren’t we just here? Looming financial crisis, politicians screaming about how it’s the other party’s fault, doomsday predictions about the catastrophes that await if the nation’s money woes aren’t solved. This time, instead of falling off the fiscal cliff, we’re headed for the sequester. Different name, but both a manufactured crisis imposed upon taxpayers by our federal politicians. Our lawmakers have yet again demonstrated that the only way they know how to operate is through a continuous cycle that consists of spending money they don’t have, kicking financial decisions down the road with the false promise they’ll spend the ensuing months working on a smart solution, a frantic call for action when faced with draconian cuts and blustering indignation that it’s all the other party’s fault. The sequester was agreed upon in the Budget Control Act of 2011 as political parties battled over the debt limit. The act required $1.2 trillion in future budget cuts, with a requirement that Congress find another $1.2 trillion in future cuts. If the designated congressional super-committee didn’t sacrifice enough on the fiscal chopping block, cuts would automatically go into effect today. President Barack Obama wants to make cuts and raise taxes to reach that amount. Republicans want the cuts, but no tax increases. Safe from the budget ax are entitlement programs – those that actually drive the level of debt but would be political suicide to even consider touching – such as Social Security, veterans’ programs, Medicaid and food stamps. If no deal is reached today, the sequester eventually could mean smaller checks for the unemployed, furloughs for government workers, flight delays at the airport, less money for heating aid for the poor, and weakened border patrols. The list of possible ramifications is long. In Illinois, the White House estimates the sequester would result in, among other cuts, the loss of $33.4 million for primary and secondary education, the elimination of Head Start and Early Head Start services for about 2,700 children, and the furlough of about 14,000 civilian Department of Defense employees, reducing gross pay by about $83.5 million. There’s no doubt spending restraints and cuts are needed. But we are tired of these decisions being made at the last minute, when what’s smart is overshadowed by hasty decisions to beat an arbitrary deadline. We implore lawmakers to put partisanship aside, make cuts, and actually follow through on promises to do what’s best for the country.

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7-DAY FORECAST

High pressure from Canada will build south ushering in much colder air, along with a few lurries that come in of of Lake Michigan. High temperatures will fall into the teens by tomorrow night. A very cold early March weekend is on tap as Canadian high pressure continues to bring northerly winds. Much warmer weather returns by next week.

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Winds: E/SE 10-15 mph

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High ............................................................. 33° Low .............................................................. 30° Normal high ............................................. 38° Normal low ............................................... 21° Record high .............................. 63° in 1976 Record low ................................. -5° in 1994

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0-50 Good, 51-100 Moderate, 101-150, Unhealthy for sensitive groups, 151-200 Unhealthy 201-300 Very Unhealthy, 301-500 Hazardous

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Sunrise today ................................ 6:30 a.m. Sunset tonight ............................. 5:45 p.m. Moonrise today ......................... 10:25 p.m. Moonset today ............................. 8:12 a.m. Sunrise tomorrow ........................ 6:28 a.m. Sunset tomorrow ........................ 5:46 p.m. Moonrise tomorrow ................ 11:33 p.m. Moonset tomorrow .................... 8:51 a.m.

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Joliet 32/21

La Salle 32/19

Evanston 32/22 Chicago 33/20

Aurora 32/17

Streator 34/21

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Dixon 30/16

Waukegan 32/18

Arlington Heights 33/20

DeKalb 31/17

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24 hours through 4 p.m. yest. ......... 0.05” Month to date ....................................... 2.39” Normal month to date ....................... 1.54” Year to date ............................................ 5.12” Normal year to date ............................ 3.02”

Temperatures are today’s highs and tonight’s lows.

Lake Geneva 30/14

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Kenosha 31/17

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Hammond 33/23 Gary 34/21 Kankakee 34/22

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Joakim Noah (right) inishes with a triple-double in the Bulls’ 93-82 victory against Philadelphia on Thursday night. PAGE B2

SECTION B Friday, March 1, 2013 Daily Chronicle

Sports editor Ross Jacobson • rjacobson@shawmedia.com

8MORNING KICKOFF

EASTERN MICHIGAN 54, NORTHERN ILLINOIS 45

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Rodman tells Kim Jong Un he has ‘friend for life’ SEOUL, South Korea – ExNBA star Dennis Rodman hung out Thursday with North Korea’s Kim Jong Un on the third day of his improbable journey with VICE to Pyongyang, watching the Harlem Globetrotters with the leader and later dining on sushi and drinking with him at his palace. “You have a friend for life,” Rodman told Kim before a crowd of thousands at a gymnasium where they sat side by side, chatting as they watched players from North Korea and the U.S. play, Alex Detrick, a spokesman for the New York-based VICE media company, told The Associated Press. Rodman arrived in Pyongyang on Monday with three members of the professional Harlem Globetrotters basketball team, VICE correspondent Ryan Duffy and a production crew to shoot an episode on North Korea for a new weekly HBO series. The unlikely encounter makes Rodman the most high-profile American to meet Kim since the young North Korean leader took power in December 2011, and takes place against a backdrop of tension between Washington and Pyongyang. North Korea conducted an underground nuclear test just two weeks ago, making clear the provocative act was a warning to the United States to drop what it considers a “hostile” policy toward the North.

Bennett proud of team’s effort, despite loss By STEVE NITZ snitz@shawmedia.com DeKALB – Northern Illinois women’s basketball coach Kathi Bennett didn’t think her team could have played any harder in the second half of Thursday’s 54-45 loss to Eastern Michigan. The Huskies (7-20, 2-12 Mid-American Conference) had a sluggish first half,

shooting just 24 percent, but stayed within striking distance of the Eagles (8-19, 6-8 MAC), tying Eastern Michigan, 30-30, on an Amanda Corral 3-pointer as the shot clock expired with 11:52 left in the game. However, NIU just couldn’t take control. The Huskies tied the Eagles once again, this time at 38, on an Alexis Lindstrom jump shot with 5:57 left,

but Eastern Michigan ended the game on a 16-7 run. Despite her team’s fourth consecutive loss, Bennett still thought her team’s effort was there after halftime, when NIU was able to grab rebounds – the Huskies outrebounded the Eagles, 43-35, Rob Winner – rwinner@shawmedia.com on the evening – and grab Northern Illinois forward Amanda Corral (22) makes a pass in the first loose balls.

See CONTROL, page B2

half Thursday at the Convocation Center in DeKalb.Corral finished with 14 points and eight rebounds in NIU’s 54-45 loss.

SYCAMORE STUDENT SECTION SPOTLIGHT

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– Wire report

8WHAT TO WATCH Auto racing NASCAR, Nationwide Series, final practice for Dollar General 200, at Avondale, Ariz., 2:30 p.m., SPEED NASCAR, Sprint Cup, pole qualifying for Subway Fresh Fit 500, at Avondale, Ariz., 5 p.m., SPEED Baseball World Baseball Classic, first round, Australia vs. Chinese Taipei, at Taichung, Taiwan. 10:30 p.m., MLB Golf PGA Tour, The Honda Classic, second round, at Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., 2 p.m., TGC Men’s college basketball Loyola (Md.) at Iona, 6 p.m., ESPN2 Harvard at Princeton, 6 p.m., ESPNU Fairfield at Manhattan, 8 p.m., ESPNU Men’s college hockey Wisconsin at NebraskaOmaha, 6:30 p.m., NBCSN Denver at Minnesota, 7 p.m., BTN Pro basketball Memphis at Miami, 7 p.m., ESPN Oklahoma City at Denver, 9:30 p.m., ESPN Pro hockey Columbus at Blackhawks, 7:30 p.m., CSN

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Sycamore student Colin Eggleson (bottom) looks to the DeKalb student section after leading the Sycamore student section in a cheer at halftime where he pretends to be a boxer and the section reacts in unison to his punches at Sycamore High School on Friday.

Senior leadership spurs creation of boisterous student section By ROSS JACOBSON rjacobson@shawmedia.com Five minutes before tip-off of the final Sycamore boys basketball home game of the season against DeKalb, Curtis Swartzendruber stands on the gym floor leading the “Syco Ward,” Sycamore’s student section, in warm-ups. Like athletes, they count to 10 for each stretch, clap twice in unison, then switching to the next stretch. For the next 90 minutes, the group of almost 200 students – so large it spills over into an adjacent section of seats – claps, chants, yells at opponents, dances wildly to Lady Gaga music and celebrates each Spartans basket. “There are moments where we turn around and look at all the people dancing

More online Go to Daily-Chronicle.com to check out video of the Sycamore student section, the Syco Ward.

Harlem Shake video Go to Daily-Chronicle.com/blogs/prep_ buzz/ to watch a video of the Sycamore student section do the “Harlem Shake” at the RochelleSycamore basketball game on Friday night. or dressed up in their gorilla suits and we just think we’ve created a monster,” Sycamore senior Henry Johnson said. “It’s something we’re really proud of.”

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BLACKHAWKS 3, BLUES 0

Hawks’ goalies combine for shutout The ASSOCIATED PRESS

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Sycamore students Henry Johnson (from left), Jon Cordes and Mookie Stinnett shop for clothes Feb. 21 at The Salvation Army in DeKalb for their student section’s thrift shop theme night the next day during the basketball game against DeKalb.

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Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford (50) and Hawks’ Niklas Hjalmarsson (4) try to smother a loose puck as the St. Louis Blues’ David Perron (74) and T.J. Oshie get in on the play during the first period Thursday in St. Louis. The Blackhawks won, 3-0.

ST. LOUIS – Jonathan Toews scored twice, and Ray Emery and Corey Crawford combined on a shutout as the Blackhawks extended their NHL-record season-opening points streak to 20 games with a 3-0 win over the St. Louis Blues on Thursday night. Andrew Shaw also scored for the Hawks, which were coming off a 6-0-1 homestand and improved to 9-0-2 on the road. The Hawks, who have won seven in a row overall, have earned 37 out of a possible 40 points this

Next for the Hawks Next: vs. Montreal, 6:30 p.m. today, CSN, AM-720 season with a 17-0-3 start. The Hawks have a point in its past 26 regular-season games since a loss March 25, 2012, to Nashville. The Hawks, playing their first road game in 18 days, have won four in a row against

St. Louis, which has lost three of four. Crawford was pulled with an upper-body injury after making six saves in the first period. He missed four games earlier this month also with an upper-body injury and returned to the lineup Sunday, making 28 stops in a 1-0 win over Columbus. Coach Joel Quenneville said after the game that Crawford is day to day, and it wasn’t the same injury that previously sidelined the goalie.

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8UPCOMING PREPS SPORTS SCHEDULE TODAY

Daily Chronicle / Daily-Chronicle.com NBA EASTERN CONFERENCE Central Division W L Pct Indiana 36 22 .621 Bulls 33 25 .569 Milwaukee 28 28 .500 Detroit 23 37 .383 Cleveland 20 38 .345 Atlantic Division W L Pct New York 34 20 .630 Brooklyn 34 24 .586 Boston 30 27 .526 Toronto 23 35 .397 Philadelphia 22 34 .393 Southeast Division W L Pct Miami 41 14 .745 Atlanta 33 23 .589 Washington 18 38 .321 Orlando 16 42 .276 Charlotte 13 44 .228

Boys Basketball Sycamore vs. Hampshire in Burlington Central Regional final, 7:30 p.m. Boys Track and Field Kaneland at Batavia Indoor Invite, 4:30 p.m.

SATURDAY Boys Track and Field DeKalb at Glenbard North Invite, 9 a.m. Girls Track and Field Sycamore at Plainfield North Invite, 9 a.m. DeKalb, Kaneland at Hononegah Invite, 10 a.m.

8SPORTS SHORTS G-K graduate earns 2nd Team All-NAC honors Rockford College men’s basketball player, junior guard Scott Suchy was named to the Second Team All-Northern Athletics Conference earlier this week. The Genoa-Kingston graduate led the team in scoring with 457 points, which was nearly 150 points more than the team’s second leading scorer. The Genoa native also led the Regents in free throw percentage (77.6), assists (53) and minutes played a game (34.5). He was second on the team in 3-point percentage (35.3), third in steals (37), third in offensive rebounding (29) and fifth in total rebounding (113). His totals also rank him in the top ten in the Northern Athletics Conference in three different categories. Suchy was the conference’s second leading scorer averaging 17.6 points a game.

Cubs single-game tickets to go on sale March 8 CHICAGO – Single-game tickets for the Cubs will go on sale at the Wrigley Field Ticket Office on March 8, at 8 a.m., two hours before online and phone sales begin. This is the final year the Cubs will be offering the two-hour onsale event at Wrigley Field. Fans interested in purchasing tickets in person at the Wrigley Field Ticket Office on March 8 before 10 a.m. must participate in a mandatory wristband procedure. Wristbands will be available on a first-come, first-served basis Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Monday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., at the Captain Morgan Club near Wrigley Field. Winning numbers will be chosen two days in advance of the on-sale date and announced on cubs. com at 8 a.m. Visitors to cubs.com can purchase tickets beginning at 10 a.m. March 8. Tickets can also be purchased by telephone beginning at 10 a.m. by dialing 800-843-2827.

Chicago Marathon to have registration lottery CHICAGO – More than a week after registration was suspended because of technical issues the Chicago Marathon announced registration will reopen with a lottery next week. Lottery information was posted Thursday on the marathon’s website. Marathon officials said a lottery would be the fairest way to offer the remaining 15,000 entries for the Oct. 13 race. About 30,000 runners were able to sign up before registration was suspended on Feb. 19. Those entries will be honored. The race has a total 45,000 entries available. Runners can sign up for the lottery from Tuesday through Thursday next week. Lottery officials will randomly select 15,000 names from those entries. Those individuals will be notified March 12 and have until March 14 to complete their registrations. –Staff, wire reports

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TUESDAY Girls Track and Field DeKalb at St. Charles East Quad, 4:30 p.m. Sycamore at Sycamore Indoor Invitational, 4 p.m.

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Bulls head coach Tom Thibodeau reacts to a bad defensive sequence during the first half against the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday in Chicago.

BULLS 93, 76ERS 82

Noah’s triple-double leads Bulls The ASSOCIATED PRESS CHICAGO – Joakim Noah had 23 points, 21 rebounds and a career-high 11 blocks for his third career triple-double and the Bulls ended a two-game losing streak with a 93-82 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday. Carlos Boozer added 21 points and 12 rebounds while Kirk Hinrich and Luol Deng had 15 and 12 points, respectively, as the Bulls completed a three-game regular season series sweep. Noah tied the Bulls record for blocks in a regulation game, previously set by Artis Gilmore in 1977. Jrue Holiday paced the Sixers with 22 points, Spencer Hawes added 20 points and 15 rebounds while Evan Turner had 12 points.

The loss was Philadelphia’s season-high seventh in a row. The Sixers rallied from a 16-point third-quarter deficit to get within four points at 7571 on Hawes’ dunk. But Nate Robinson hit a jumper and added a 3-pointer after a Noah block – his ninth of the game – to push the Bull’ lead to 80-71. Noah added a 3-point play with 4:32 to play to restore a double-digit lead at 83-71. Philadelphia never got closer than seven points the rest of the way. Boozer opened with eight points and Deng added six as the Bulls had a 19-16 firstquarter lead less than nine minutes into the game. Boozer and Turner each had 10 as the Bulls led 23-22 by the close of the quarter. Early in the second quarter, Noah had backto-back inside scores, hit a free

Next vs. Brooklyn, 7 p.m. Saturday, WGN, AM-1000 throw and forced a turnover in a 55-second span as the Bulls went ahead 30-26.Hinrich fired a perfect pass to Deng late in the quarter and the Bulls forward converted a 3-point play with 3.4 seconds left as the Bulls opened a 45-39 halftime lead. Holiday had seven points in the quarter and closed the half with a game-high 13 points. Hinrich scored his first points of the game early in the third quarter with a pair of jumpers as the Bulls maintained an eight-point lead. The Bulls opened an 11-point lead as Noah’s 3-point play that gave the Bulls a 53-42 lead.

The Bulls missed eight straight 3-point tries before Hinrich’s long-distance shot gave them a 64-48 lead. The Sixers found their shooting touch and trimmed the deficit to 68-62 on two Hawes’ free throws with 50 seconds left. NOTES: BullsstarDerrickRose still hasn’t said when he’ll come back and Philadelphia coach Doug Collins said the Bulls were proceeding correctly with Rose’s slow return. “The Chicago Bulls have a tremendous investment in Derrick Rose, you want to make sure this young guy is going to be ready to go. ... With both teams struggling recently, Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau said it was important to maintain continuity even if there’s a temptation to shake things up. “I think the preparation part is very, very important,” he said.

NIU has 2 more regular season games NI Big 12 East girls basketball selections picked

• CONTROL Continued from page B1 “I’m not saying we played the smartest. Had some untimely turnovers and some missed shots,” Bennett said. “[The effort] was good, and I saw some players get better today.” Corral led the Huskies with 14 points. Natecia Augusta finished with 12, and Bennett mentioned her improved play throughout the season. The sophomore forward came into the contest averaging 6.1 points a game. “She kept a lot of basketballs alive,” Bennett said. “A lot of tips, and just the energy.” Augusta said Bennett talked to the team at halftime about working harder in the second half. As a group, the Huskies rose to the challenge. “We feed off her energy. She brings good energy, no matter if we’re down or out,” Augusta said. “We feed off her energy and we collectively decide what we need to do after that.” With the loss, NIU is guaranteed to finish alone at the bottom of the MAC West.

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Northern Illinois center Shaakira Haywood (right) is fouled by Eastern Michigan’s Natachia Watkins in the first half Thursday at the Convocation Center in DeKalb.

More online For all your Northern Illinois University sports coverage – including stories, features, scores, photos, videos, blogs and much more – log on to HuskieWire. com. The Huskies close out the season with their home finale Sunday against Central Michigan at 3 p.m. NIU ends the regular season at Western Michigan March 6, with the MAC Tournament start-

ing March 9. In the loss to the Eagles, the Huskies had just 12 points in the paint, compared to 26 for Eastern Michigan. “That was one thing we wanted to do, was pound the ball inside, attack them,” Eastern Michigan coach Tory Verdi said. “We weren’t sure whether they would play man or zone, but regardless of what they played defensively we wanted to attack the basket and drive on them and try to get to the free throw line as well. We’re really, really happy with our effort there.”

After leading the DeKalb girls basketball team to another Northern Illinois Big 12 East championship, seniors Rachel Torres and Courtney Patrick and sophomore Maddy Johnson were honored as NI Big 12 All-Conference first team selections. Johnson and Torres were unanimous selections. Torres was also the conference’s co-MVP in 2012 as a junior, sharing the honor with Rochelle’s Michelle Dobbs. Dobbs was named the conference MVP this year. Patrick was also named to the conference’s first team as a junior and was an honorable mention selection as a sophomore. Joining the three Barbs on the first team are Sycamore sophomore Bailey Gilbert and Kaneland senior Emma Bradford as both were also unanimous selections. Gilbert was an honorable mention selection as a freshman. DeKalb freshman Brittney Patrick, Sycamore freshman Lauren Goff and Kaneland seniors Allyson O’Herron and Ashley Prost were named honorable mention all-conference selections.

Emery steps in for Crawford, finishes with 15 saves • SHUTOUT Continued from page B1 Emery made 15 saves over the final two periods, as he and Crawford finished with 21. He stopped Chris Stewart from close range midway through the second period. Kevin Shattenkirk hit the post on a second-period power play. Toews scored his eighth goal of the season just 12 seconds into the game off a crossice pass from Brandon Saad. Marian Hossa started the play after Toews won the game’s opening faceoff. The goal was the fastest at the beginning of a game by a Hawks player since Dave Bolland scored 10 seconds into a 4-1 win against Dallas on

March 16, 2012. Toews also scored on a scramble in the front of the net at 6:53 of the third period. Shaw made it 2-0 early in the third period when he converted from the slot off a pass from behind the net by Bryan Bickell. Jaroslav Halak made 20 saves for the Blues, who fell to 4-5-1 at home. St. Louis was 306-5 at home last season. Halak lost for the first time in regulation this season. St. Louis is 0 for 13 on the power play over the past five games. The Blues’ last home shutout was a 6-0 loss to Calgary on March 1, 2011. NOTES: Bolland is out with an upper-body injury. ... St. Louis linemates Andy McDonald and Alex Steen both

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The Blackhawks’ Jonathan Toews (19) scores past St. Louis Blues goalie Jaroslav Halak during the first period Thursday in St. Louis. missed Thursday’s game with injuries suffered in practice Tuesday. McDonald is weekto-week with a left knee injury, while Steen is day-to-day with

an upper-body ailment. ... The Hawks played their first road game since beating Nashville 3-0 on Feb. 10. ... Halak is 16-2-1 in his past 19 starts at home.

Southwest Division W L Pct San Antonio 45 14 .763 Memphis 38 18 .679 Houston 31 28 .525 Dallas 25 32 .439 New Orleans 20 39 .339 Northwest Division W L Pct Oklahoma City 42 15 .737 Denver 37 22 .627 Utah 31 27 .534 Portland 26 31 .456 Minnesota 20 34 .370 Pacific Division W L Pct L.A. Clippers 42 18 .700 Golden State 33 25 .569 L.A. Lakers 28 30 .483 Phoenix 20 39 .339 Sacramento 20 39 .339

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Thursday’s Results L.A. Clippers 99, Indiana 91 Bulls 93, Philadelphia 82 Minnesota at L.A. Lakers, (n) Wednesday's Results Cleveland 103, Toronto 92 Sacramento 125, Orlando 101 Detroit 96, Washington 95 Milwaukee 110, Houston 107 Memphis 90, Dallas 84 Oklahoma City 119, New Orleans 74 New York 109, Golden State 105 Phoenix 105, San Antonio 101, OT Atlanta 102, Utah 91 Denver 111, Portland 109 Today’s Games Indiana at Toronto, 6 p.m. Houston at Orlando, 6 p.m. New York at Washington, 6 p.m. Golden State at Boston, 6:30 p.m. L.A. Clippers at Cleveland, 6:30 p.m. Detroit at New Orleans, 7 p.m. Dallas at Brooklyn, 7 p.m. Memphis at Miami, 7 p.m. Sacramento at San Antonio, 7:30 p.m. Charlotte at Utah, 8 p.m. Atlanta at Phoenix, 8 p.m. Oklahoma City at Denver, 9:30 p.m.

NHL WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts Blackhawks 20 17 0 3 37 Nashville 21 9 7 5 23 St. Louis 19 10 7 2 22 Detroit 20 9 8 3 21 Columbus 20 5 12 3 13 Northwest Division GP W L OT Pts Vancouver 19 10 5 4 24 Minnesota 19 10 7 2 22 Edmonton 19 8 7 4 20 Calgary 18 7 7 4 18 Colorado 18 7 8 3 17 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts Anaheim 18 14 3 1 29 Dallas 21 10 9 2 22 Los Angeles 18 10 6 2 22 Phoenix 20 9 8 3 21 San Jose 18 9 6 3 21

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EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Pittsburgh 21 13 8 0 26 70 58 New Jersey 20 10 6 4 24 49 52 Philadelphia 22 10 11 1 21 64 67 N.Y. Rangers 19 9 8 2 20 48 49 N.Y. Islanders 21 8 11 2 18 61 73 Northeast Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Montreal 20 13 4 3 29 58 43 Boston 17 13 2 2 28 51 36 Ottawa 21 12 6 3 27 49 39 Toronto 22 13 9 0 26 64 55 Buffalo 21 8 12 1 17 54 67 Southeast Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Carolina 19 10 8 1 21 54 55 Winnipeg 20 10 9 1 21 55 61 Tampa Bay 20 9 10 1 19 71 64 Florida 20 6 9 5 17 51 73 Washington 19 7 11 1 15 52 59 Two points for a win, one point for OT loss. Wednesday's Results Philadelphia 4, Washington 1 Montreal 5, Toronto 2 Los Angeles 2, Detroit 1 Anaheim 5, Nashville 1 Thursday’s Results Blackhawks 3, St. Louis 0 Buffalo 4, Florida 3, SO Carolina 4, Pittsburgh 1 N.Y. Rangers 4, Tampa Bay 1 Toronto 5, N.Y. Islanders 4, OT Boston 2, Ottawa 1, OT Winnipeg 3, New Jersey 1 Edmonton 5, Dallas 1 Minnesota 4, Phoenix 3 Calgary at Colorado, (n) Detroit at San Jose, (n) Today’s Games Edmonton at St. Louis, 7 p.m. Columbus at Blackhawks, 7:30 p.m. Minnesota at Anaheim, 9 p.m.

MLB SPRING TRAINING Thursday’s Results Cubs 5, Oakland 3 Milwaukee 4, White Sox 3 St. Louis 8, Miami 2 Minnesota 7, Baltimore 1 Toronto 1, N.Y. Yankees (ss) 0 Detroit 10, Tampa Bay 2 Houston 7, N.Y. Yankees (ss) 6 Philadelphia 10, Atlanta 5 Boston 16, Pittsburgh 6 Texas 10, Cleveland 0 Arizona 6, Cincinnati (ss) 5 Kansas City 5, San Diego 4 L.A. Dodgers 10, L.A. Angels 8 Seattle 4, San Francisco 3 Colorado 4, Cincinnati (ss) 3 Washington 4, N.Y. Mets 4, tie, 10 innings Today’s Games Minnesota vs. Miami, 12:05 p.m. Pittsburgh (ss) vs. Baltimore, 12:05 p.m. Tampa Bay vs. Toronto, 12:05 p.m. Philadelphia vs. N.Y. Yankees, 12:05 p.m. St. Louis vs. Houston, 12:05 p.m. Detroit vs. N.Y. Mets, 12:10 p.m. San Diego vs. L.A. Dodgers (ss), 2:05 p.m. Texas vs. Seattle, 2:05 p.m. Cincinnati vs. Kansas City, 2:05 p.m. San Francisco vs. Oakland, 2:05 p.m. Arizona vs. Cubs, 2:05 p.m. White Sox vs. Cleveland, 2:05 p.m. L.A. Dodgers (ss) vs. L.A. Angels, 2:05 p.m. Milwaukee vs. Colorado, 2:10 p.m. Washington vs. Atlanta, 5:05 p.m. Pittsburgh (ss) vs. Boston, 6:05 p.m.

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Snodgress makes most of his outing The ASSOCIATED PRESS PHOENIX – Chicago White Sox prospect Scott Snodgress’ first trip to major league camp may be brief but it’s also been fruitful. Snodgress made his first and likely only start of the spring Thursday, throwing three solid innings in a 4-3 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers. “It’s been an awesome experience. It’s really a dream come true,” said Snodgress, who was drafted in the fifth round by the Sox in 2011 and has become one of the franchise’s top 10 prospects. “I’ve learned a lot and talked to a lot of guys who have played a long time. It’s been a great experience.” Snodgress allowed two hits, including Khris Davis’ two-run homer in the second inning, walked a batter and struck out one in his second appearance. The lanky lefthander had thrown a scoreless inning of relief against the Los Angeles Dodgers. “It felt a lot more comfortable for me,” said Snodgress, who was 7-3 across 141 innings for two Single-A teams last year. “That’s pretty much what I’ve done my whole career in pro ball. I got to get

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back into my routine.” Snodgress’ opportunity came in large part because of the extended spring caused by the World Baseball Classic. Sox manager Robin Ventura is expected to begin using his projected starting rotation today. “We’re getting an extended look at guys we probably wouldn’t get to see,” said Ventura. “[Snodgress] had the one pitch he got up that got hit pretty hard. But other than that it was a good outing.” Snodgress wasn’t the only prospect making an impression. Sox right fielder Keenyn Walker, another of the Sox’ top minor leaguers, was 1 for 3 with two runs scored, stole a base and threw out Jonathan Lucroy at the plate with a near-perfect throw. Davis hit his first home run for the Brewers and righthander Wily Peralta allowed two hits in two scoreless in-

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The White Sox’s Scott Snodgress warms up before the first inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday in Phoenix. nings in his first spring appearance. “I was out of rhythm a little bit, but it was pretty good,” said Peralta, who complained of stiffness in his right arm after his first bullpen session, leading to a slowdown of his routine. “Early in camp you’re throwing a lot and you feel a little tired. Today, it feels great. It’s a long spring training and my arm

feels good.” Josh Prince also homered for the Brewers, who snapped a five-game losing streak. Josh Bell went deep in the ninth for the Sox, who lost for the first time in six games. NOTES: Peralta went 7-11 with a 4.66 ERA in 28 starts for Triple-A Nashville last season but was 6-3 with a 3.32 over his final 15 starts. Brewers 3B

Aramis Ramirez went 0 for 2 to extend his hitless streak to nine at-bats. Alejandro De Aza went 2 for 3 for the White Sox and is 4 for 10 this spring. De Aza, who will represent the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic, also was caught stealing second after reaching on a bunt single in the fifth. LHP Tom Gorzelanny makes his spring debut for Milwaukee today

against Colorado, the first of several relievers slated to cover the nine innings. Gorzelanny signed a twoyear, $5.7-million contract in December after posting a 2.88 ERA in 45 appearances for Washington last season. LHP Chris Sale, who was a team leading 17-8 last year, will get his first official action of the spring today against Cleveland.

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This undated image provided by Adidas shows models wearing new college basketball uniforms for, from left, Cincinnati, Kansas, Notre Dame, Baylor, UCLA and Louisville.

Strange sight on college basketball court: sleeves By JOE KAY The Associated Press CINCINNATI – College basketball’s tournament time is taking on a new look this year, with lots of doubletakes expected. Six teams will wear special uniforms for their conference and anticipated NCAA tournament appearances next month, setting a fashion trend in college basketball: camouflage-patterned shorts, bright-colored jerseys and sleeves. Sleeves? Yep. Sleeves on jerseys, including those worn by tradition-rich UCLA, giving March’s rich history a decidedly unconventional look. Six teams will wear special tournament uniforms unveiled on Thursday by Adidas – UCLA, Louisville, Baylor, Kansas, Notre Dame and Cincinnati. “I’m sure the traditionalists out there are really, really struggling looking at those uniforms,” Cincinnati coach Mick Cronin said on Thursday. Especially those worn by UCLA, Louisville and Baylor, which agreed to

have short sleeves on their jerseys. Adidas debuted a short-sleeve basketball shirt with the NBA’s Golden State Warriors in mid-February. The new look will be especially head-turning for teams that usually wear tradition on their chests. “Everyone here knows Kansas’ tradition and history should be what is promoted in our look, and we have done that for years,” coach Bill Self said. “But this is the one game or whatever that we will make that exception for Adidas. “I probably don’t think as much of them as I do the normal ones we wear, but for a game or two I don’t think it’s that big of a deal in the Big 12 tournament.” Alternate uniforms have become big business in college sports, from Oregon’s fluorescent tones with Nike to Maryland’s loud designs with Under Armour. Adidas introduced special light-weight basketball uniforms for Cincinnati, Louisville and Baylor at tournament time last season. Baylor and Louisville got the most attention with their

bright colors. Cincinnati’s were more subdued, with neon trim. Bearcats players quickly took a liking to them – Cincinnati reached the Big East tournament title game before losing to Louisville, then made the round of 16 in the NCAA tournament while wearing them. “It’s like it refreshes you as a team,” point guard Cashmere Wright said before practice on Thursday. “You go out there and it’s a whole other uniform. You can take any identity you want to take. Last year, we got an identity and we just played it out.” No. 6 Kansas, No. 10 Louisville and No. 21 Notre Dame are currently ranked in the AP Top 25. UCLA, Cincinnati and Baylor are expecting to join them in the NCAA tournament wearing their new gear. The second-ranked Notre Dame women and No. 16 Louisville will also wear the gear. Players like the lightweight uniforms and love the flashy look. They also like the way they stand out from the rest of the tournament crowd.

“It’s an interesting phenomenon, the whole uniform-shoe thing with young people, having something that nobody else has,” Cronin said. Adidas checked with the schools to see if they were interested in the tournament designs. Not everyone liked the sleeves – Cronin turned down the idea for his Bearcats. “I’m happy they don’t have sleeves,” Wright said. The sleeves seem to be the biggest attention-getter, a reminder of the sport’s fledgling days. Xavier coach Chris Mack wore sleeved jerseys when he played at Evansville in the late 1980s, getting over his disdain for the look. “Aesthetically, I thought they were really ugly,” Mack said on Thursday. “But it’s just ironic because so many guys wore T-shirts – I think it started with Patrick Ewing and Chris Mullin wearing T-shirts under their uniforms, which is comfortable for some guys. But I thought the one-uniform-T-shirt look was a little outdated and strange.” Outdated? Not anymore.

MESA, Ariz. – Jeff Samardzija led the Cubs in innings pitched his first year as a starter. Matt Garza has been solid when healthy. Edwin Jackson pitched for eight other teams the last 10 seasons. While none of those top three pitchers in the Cubs rotation can yet be considered an ace, the Cubs should be able to make up for the lack of a true No. 1 with their potential depth. “One way or another, we’re going to have five pretty good starters to start the season,” manager Dale Sveum said. “You have three guys that can go out there with no-hitter type stuff.” There are several options to fill in the gaps after that, including three more newcomers like Jackson. Scott Feldman won 17 games for Texas four years ago, Carlos Villanueva has been a starter and reliever, and Scott Baker has a 63-48 career record, though he will miss the start of the season after elbow surgery that forced him to miss all of 2012 for Minnesota. “I’m excited to watch those guys throw,” Samardzija said. “I think we’ve got pretty good chemistry here. We’re all going to help each out, really bringing them into the mix with us. But if we can stay together as a group, all five, then it’s going to work better for everybody.” And don’t forget 26-year-old left-hander Travis Wood, who joined the rotation last May and stayed there the rest of the season – though he’s got to win a spot this spring. Wood’s 156 innings and 26 starts were surpassed only by Samardzija for the Cubs. “All great pitchers, and whenever we do get our final five, I think it’s going to be a tough rotation,” Wood said. “I think the potential is as high as it can be.” Garza (15-17, 3.52 ERA in 49 starts for the Cubs the past two years) missed the final two months last season because of a stress reaction in his right elbow. He then sustained a pulled muscle in his left side only a few days into spring training. While Garza was set Thursday to resume a throwing program, he indicated that he would proceed cautiously. He’s not planning to rush things this spring, hoping that will help prevent any more is-

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sues into the season. “If I try to rush and be ready April 1, I might be re-injured in June, and be out,” he said. “If I take my time, maybe I’m pitching April 15 through October, maybe November.” After Ryan Dempster and Paul Maholm were traded in late July, Samardzija became the workhorse starter in a rotation suddenly filled mostly with Triple-A hurlers. The former Notre Dame receiver’s season was ended after 174⅔ innings following his Sept. 8 start. That was five more innings than Samardzija pitched combined the previous four seasons as a reliever. “It’s tough to be a competitor and sit and watch,” Samardzija said. “It’s tough but you understand for the big picture and why they’re doing it and the reasons they’re doing it. ... It made sense on why they were doing it, and it’s paying off now, the way I feel this year and the way I’m going to feel throughout the season.” Samardzija might even get a chance to start the opener for the Cubs. But he hopes Sveum is able to pick the first starter based on what happens on the field rather than in the training room. After playing with different teams each of the past six seasons, and starting at least 31 games each year, Jackson signed a $52 million, four-year deal with the Cubs. “I think the moves that were made this offseason just show that the team is trying to win, that the organization is trying to turn around. It’s a little bit more than just the rebuilding stage,’ Jackson said. “It’s a young group of guys, and all it takes is just for everyone to get on the same cylinders at the same time, and start clicking together and special things can happen.” Feldman got a three-year deal from Texas after his 17win season, but needed microfracture surgery on his right knee in 2010 and was hampered through the next year recovering. During an inconsistent 2012, he lost six decisions in a row, then won six before losing another five – all in an 18-game stretch.

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Sycamore student section ready for home, away games “The ringleaders ... I can always hear them. They’re calling my name or they’re doing some hilarious chant. Those guys support us just as much as our parents do.”

• STUDENT SECTION Continued from page B1 The “Syco Ward” has become a large, boisterous, organized student section that combines a party-like atmosphere with school pride at games home and away. But it hasn’t always been that way. Johnson and Swartzendruber said even two years ago, student attendance was low at football and basketball games. “We’d go and we could get second row as freshmen,” Swartzendruber said. “There wasn’t any participation, really.” Their group of friends, including Colin Eggleson, Cole Hefler and Jon Cordes, wanted to help create a real student section. “It’s really fun to have a rambunctious student section,” Johnson said. “We knew that the potential was there to have that every weekend, so we figured, ‘why not?’ We have nothing better to do.”

David Compher Sycamore basketball player

PEP CLUB About 7:45 a.m. each Tuesday, 30 minutes before school, 40-plus Sycamore students file into the school auditorium for Pep Club. Swartzendruber, Johnson and Eggleson conceived the club as sophomores. They wrote a club constitution, found a faculty sponsor in Mike Rice and earned club status at the beginning of the 2011-12 school year. “Even years where the student section was lacking, you had leadership that was there, but they just weren’t getting enough people involved,” Johnson said. “We decided that if we could formalize the effort through a club, then it would really help.” At their meeting Feb. 19, the first orders of business were last-minute ideas and changes for the home basketball game against DeKalb that Friday. They discuss the logistics of the “Remote cheer”, a chant that failed last year in its first attempt, and decide to give it another try, this time with a larger poster. It’s a mostly laid-back gathering. Some outrageous suggestions are shot down by an adviser, others will be discussed in depth. The serious matters are saved for the end. “We really need some big attendance this Friday,” Johnson tells the group. “We need everyone to participate. We had pretty big attendance [against Rochelle], but I’d say the participation rate was lackluster. It needs to be higher this time around.” It’s a surprising assessment considering Sycamore pulled off a decent rendition of the “Harlem Shake” on their first try at the Rochelle game. But everyone’s instructed to ask five friends how they’re getting to the game. The phrasing is key for maximizing peer pressure. A student shares his concern about underclassmen getting prime seating in front of seniors, but Johnson reminds them the student section is a meritocracy: The loudest and most involved fans, regardless of age, are welcome up front. “I think one of the best things we’re seeing now is underclassmen are really involved,” Johnson said. “That’s something that’s helped the student section.” To end the meeting, they break out, putting their hands in the middle. The slogan reinforces Friday’s “Thrift Shop” theme. “One, two, three, Goodwill hunting!”

THRIFT SHOP VETERANS Four days before Sycamore’s last regular-season game of the year, Swartzendruber paces the aisles of The

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TOP:Curtis Swartzendruber(leaning with glasses) reacts to the referee’s call during Sycamore’s game against DeKalb on Feb. 22 at Sycamore High School. LEFT: Sycamore student Henry Johnson shows his ‘goodwill Hunting’ sign to fellow classmates Jon Cordes (right) and Curtis Swartzendruber (not pictured) in Johnson’s home Feb. 21 as the three work on signs for the basketball game against DeKalb the next night. team win,” Swartzendruber said. “I just think it’s fun to see that you can actually make a difference in a game you’re not even playing in.”

HOW IT’S ‘SUPPOSED TO BE’ Salvation Army thrift store in DeKalb. By now he’s a veteran of local resale shops and party stores. He knows The Salvation Army offers a 10 percent discount for students, a big deal when shopping on a highschooler’s budget. “I have, like, a whole drawer that is filled with stuff that’s from thrift shops,” Swartzendruber said. “It’s kind of weird, but there’s a lot of crazy stuff in my closet too. It’s pretty packed.” Regular Sycamore sports apparel is not the preferred attire of the student section. Instead, the pep club organized 18 different theme nights, ranging from 1960s’ hippie gear to superhero costumes and jersey night. “If you’re in costumes you’re going to be cheering a lot better, you’re going to be having a lot more fun,” Eggleson said. “There’s a lot more push to want to go to the game.” At first, nothing jumps out at Swartzendruber as he browses racks of clothes. Swartzendruber asks Eggleson where he found the pink pants he mentioned earlier in the day, but soon he stumbles upon a pair of baggy white athletic shorts with pink vertical stripes. He tries them on and they instantly meet his approval. Ten minutes later, a blackand-gold Hawaiian shirt completes the outfit. Eggleson finds a baby sailor hat. It’s about two sizes too small for his head, but undoubtedly a keeper. Before heading to the register, someone spots a pink-andwhite plush horse with polkadot hooves atop a cabinet. It’s an instant hit. What will they use it for? They’re not sure. But it’s five bucks. A steal. “Best find of the day is the

horse!” Eggleson shouts as they leave. Later, they name the horse “Peggy.” She’s bound to be the life of the party.

SIGNS OF CREATIVITY After driving home from The Salvation Army, Swartzendruber pulls an old sign mounted on a wooden frame from his garage as he, Eggleson, Hefler and Kevin Strohm walk inside the house. The green poster board reads “Dave For MVP” with the head of Sycamore senior guard David Compher in place of the “o”. The sign is torn and water damaged after three months of service. It will be replaced by a new version within the hour. A list of eight sign ideas is on the table, along with sheets of gold and white posterboard, a large bag of markers and sharpies, black paint and brushes. Arts and crafts time consumes the next hour. The list immediately reveals their creativity. “427 24/7” plays off Sycamore’s school district number. “Pumpkin Fest > Corn Fest” is their take on the major events hosted by the respective towns. “Honestly, because we care about the student section so much, we’re thinking about it all the time,” Eggleson said. Eggleson draws up three different prototypes before settling on a design for a checklist sign, a dig at DeKalb listing Sycamore’s victories in various sports this year. The check marks are in red marker to “make it pop.” Before the last home basketball game they’ll attend as students, they reminisce about memorable experiences over the past two years. There was the time Sycamore’s volleyball team had a point taken away after the student section received a yellow card. Crowd

surfing and pointing at specific players, they’ve learned, are off-limits. For the “Syco Ward,” it’s all about toeing the line between getting in trouble and getting in opposing players’ heads. “If I’m going to be there, I might as well try to help the

On Friday morning in the school hallway, the pep club founders go through their weekly routine, yelling for anyone and everyone to go to that night’s game. Johnson likens the tactic to persistent commercial advertising. Maybe it’s annoying, but it gets results.

Those results are on display at that night’s game. The Thrift Shop theme has been adopted by many. Two of the more notable items: a multicolor umbrella hat and a set of Viking horns. “Peggy” is tossed and passed around the student section like an unofficial mascot. The students go through multiple choreographed chants with the cheerleaders and even pull off a well-executed version of the Remote cheer. The gym gets so loud early on that Compher walks past his coach during a substitution, shrugs and says, “I can’t hear you.” Players are taught to ignore all outside distractions, but even they can’t help but notice the antics coming from across the court. “The ringleaders ... I can always hear them,” Compher said. “They’re calling my name or they’re doing some hilarious chant. Those guys support us just as much as our parents do.” Johnson credits the administration for helping foster added participation and says it’s been a school-wide effort in making the “Syco Ward” a staple at football, volleyball and basketball games. As of now, there is no succession plan for the pep club, but the organizers hope a handful of juniors will step up and continue to build upon what they’ve created. “I want to come back in a few years ... and see if the student section is still going and strong,” Swartzendruber said. “I hope people come now, freshmen and sophomores, they will see what we did and they’ll say ‘Oh, this is how a student section is supposed to be.’ ”

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Pope Benedict XVI leaves after greeting the faithful from the balcony window of the papal summer residence of Castel Gandolfo, the scenic town where he will spend his first post-Vatican days and made his last public blessing as pope on Thursday.

Pope’s Farewell Benedict becomes first pope in 600 years to resign By FRANCES D’EMILIO and NICOLE WINFIELD The Associated Press

ASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy – Pope Benedict XVI left the Catholic Church in unprecedented limbo Thursday as he became the first pope in 600 years to resign, capping a tearful day of farewells that included an extraordinary pledge of obedience to his successor. As bells tolled, two Swiss Guards standing at attention at the papal palace in Castel Gandolfo shut the thick wooden doors shortly after 8 p.m., symbolically closing out a papacy whose legacy will be most marked by the way it ended – a resignation instead of a death. Benedict, who will spend his first two months of retirement inside the palace walls, leaves behind an eight-year term shaped by struggles to move the church beyond clerical sex abuse scandals and to reawaken Christianity in an indifferent world – efforts his successor will now have to take up. For the time being, the governance of the Catholic Church shifts to Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, the camerlengo, or chamberlain, who along with the College of Cardinals will guide the church and make plans for the conclave to elect the 266th leader of the world’s 1.2 billion Catholics. One of Bertone’s first acts was to lock the papal apartment inside the Vatican. In another task steeped in symbolism, he will ensure that Benedict’s fisherman’s ring and seal are destroyed. On Benedict’s last day, the mood was vastly different inside the Vatican than at Castel Gandolfo. At the seat of the popes, Benedict’s staff tearfully bade the pontiff good-bye in scenes of dignified solemnity. A more lively atmosphere reigned in the countryside, with well-wishers jamming the hilltop town’s main square shouting “Viva il Papa!” (Long live the pope!) and wildly waving the yellow and white flags of the Holy See. “I am simply a pilgrim beginning the last leg of his pilgrimage on this Earth,” Benedict told the cheering crowd in his

final public words as pope. It was a remarkable bookend to a papacy that began on April 19, 2005 with a similarly meek speech delivered from the loggia overlooking St. Peter’s Square, where the newly elected Benedict said he was but a “simple humble worker in the vineyard of the Lord.” Over eight years, Benedict tried to set the church on a more traditional course, convinced that all the ills afflicting it – sexual abuse, dwindling numbers of priests and empty pews – were a result of a misreading of the reforms of the Second Vatican Council. His successor is likely to follow in his footsteps given that the vast majority of the 115 cardinals who will elect the next pope were appointed by Benedict himself and share his conservative bent. For the most part, his cardinals have said they understood Benedict’s decision. But Sydney Cardinal George Pell caused a stir on Thursday by saying it was “slightly destabilizing” – a rare critique of a pope by one of his cardinals. Benedict’s journey into retirement began with a final audience with his cardinals Thursday morning, where he sought to defuse concerns about his future role and the possible conflicts arising from the peculiar situation of having both a reigning pope and a retired one living side-by-side inside the Vatican. “Among you is also the future pope, whom I today promise my unconditional reverence and obedience,” Benedict told the cardinals. Benedict’s decision to live at the Vatican in retirement, be called “emeritus pope” and “Your Holiness” rather than revert back to “Joseph Ratzinger” and wear the white cassock associated with the papacy has deepened concerns about the shadow he might cast over the next papacy. Benedict has tried to address those worries over the past two weeks, saying that once retired he would be “hidden from the world” and living a life of prayer. On Thursday he took a step further with his own public pledge to place himself entirely under the authority of the new pope.

Benedict also gave a final set of instructions to the “princes” of the church who will elect his successor, urging them to be united as they huddle to choose the next pope. “May the College of Cardinals work like an orchestra, where diversity – an expression of the universal church – always works toward a higher and harmonious agreement,” he said. It was seen as a clear reference to the deep internal divisions that have come to the fore in recent months following the leaks of sensitive Vatican documents that exposed power struggles and allegations of corruption inside the Vatican. The audience inside the Apostolic Palace was as unique as Benedict’s decision to quit, with the pope, wearing his crimson velvet cape and using a cane, bidding farewell to his closest advisers and the cardinals themselves bowing to kiss his fisherman’s ring for the last time. A few hours later, Benedict’s closest aide, Monsignor Georg Gaenswein, wept by his side as they took their final walk down the marbled halls of the Apostolic Palace to their motorcade that took them to the helipad at the top of a hill in the Vatican gardens. As bells tolled in St. Peter’s and in church towers across Rome, Benedict took off in a helicopter that circled St. Peter’s Square, where banners reading “Thank You” were held up skyward so he could see. He flew to Castel Gandolfo, where he has spent his summers enjoying the quiet gardens overlooking Lake Albano. Around the time he took off, the Vatican sent a final tweet from Benedict’s Twitter account, (at)Pontifex. “Thank you for your love and support. May you always experience the joy that comes from putting Christ at the centre of your lives.” Soon afterward, that tweet and all Benedict’s previous ones were deleted and the profile was changed to read “Sede Vacante.” And a few seconds past 8 p.m., the soft click of the 20-foot-high wooden door at Castel Gandolfo closed, signaling the end of the papacy. A Vatican official was then seen taking down the Holy See’s white and yellow flag from the Castel Gandolfo

residence. “We have the pope right here at home,” said Anna Maria Togni, who walked two kilometers (one mile) from the outskirts of Castel Gandolfo to witness history. “We feel a tenderness toward him.” Benedict set his resignation in motion Feb. 11, when he announced that he no longer had the “strength of mind and body” do to the job. It was the first time that a pope had resigned since Pope Gregory XII stepped down in 1415 to help end a church schism. In the weeks since Benedict’s announcement, speculation has mounted whether other factors were to blame. By the time his final day came around though, Benedict seemed perfectly serene with his decision. The Vatican spokesman, the Rev. Federico Lombardi, said the pope’s pledge to obey his successor was in keeping with his effort to “explain how he intends to live this unprecedented situation of an emeritus pope.” “He has no intention of interfering in the position or the decisions or the activity of his successor,” Lombardi said. “But as every member of the church, he says fully that he recognizes the authority of the supreme pastor of the church who will be elected to succeed him.” The issue of papal obedience is important for Benedict. In his last legal document, he made new provisions for cardinals to make a formal, public pledge of obedience to the new pope at his installation Mass, in addition to the private one they traditionally make inside the Sistine Chapel immediately after he is elected. The Rev. Thomas Reese, author of “Inside the Vatican,” a guide to the Vatican bureaucracy, welcomed Benedict’s similarly public pledge, saying: “There is room in the church for only one pope and his pledge of obedience shows that Benedict does not want to be used by anyone to undermine the authority of the new pope.” He said he would have preferred Benedict to go back to his given name and eschew the white of the papacy. “Symbols are important in the church,” he said.

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Baptist Campus Ministry 449 Normal Road www.niu.edu/student_orgs/judson 815-756-2131 judson@niu.edu Pastors: Dwight and Rene Gorbold Bethlehem Lutheran (ELCA) 1915 N. First St. BethlehemDeKalb.org 815-758-3203 belcdekalb@comcast.net Pastors: Dan Wynard Worship schedule: 8:45 and 11 a.m. Sunday; 9:45 a.m. coffee and fellowship; 10 a.m. Sunday school; 10:10 a.m. adult Sunday forum; 6:30 p.m. Wednesday soup supper; 7 p.m. Wednesday worship Highlight of the week: Pastor Jeffrey Clements of the Northern Illinois Synod will deliver the message on Sunday during both services. All midweek services will be held at First Lutheran. Cathedral of Praise 1126 S. First St. www.dekalbcop.org 815-758-6557 ericwyzard@dekalbcop.org Pastor: Eric Wyzard Worship schedule: 10 a.m. Sunday; 7 p.m. Bible study Wednesday. Christ Community Church (DeKalb Campus) 1600 E. Lincoln Highway www.ccclife.org 815-787-6161 Worship schedule: 5 p.m. Saturday; 9 and 11 a.m. Sunday Church of Christ, Scientist 220 N. Third St. 815-787-3792 jocelyn.green2@frontier.com Pastors: King James Bible, “Science and Health With Key to the Scriptures” by Mary Baker Eddy The message: “Man” Worship schedule: 10 a.m. church and Sunday school services; 7:30 p.m. Wednesday testimony meetings Highlight of the week: The Christian Science Reading Room is open noon to 2 p.m. Tuesdays, 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. Wednesdays and 10 a.m. to noon Saturdays. The public is welcome to come in and browse. Community of Christ 1200 S. Malta Road www.chicagomissioncenter.org 815-756-1963 roger@hintzsche.com Pastor: Roger Hintzsche Worship schedule: 10:30 a.m. Sunday; 9:30 a.m. Sunday school Congregation Beth Shalom 820 Russell Road www.bethshalomdekalb.org 815-756-1010 info@bethshalomdekalb.org Rabbi: Maralee Gordon DeKalb Christian 1107 S. First St. www.forministry.com/USILCCACCDCC1 815-758-1833 tomndcc@aol.com Pastor: Tom J. Hughes Worship schedule: 10:30 a.m. Sunday; 9:15 a.m. Sunday school DeKalb Wesleyan 1115 S. Malta Road www.dekalbwesleyan.com 815-758-0673 Pastor: Dean Pierce Worship schedule: 10:30 a.m. Sunday Evangelical Free 150 Bethany Road 815-756-8729 efreesd@comcast.net www.efreesd.com Pastor: Martin Jones, lead pastor; Paul Rogers, worship pastor; Gary Lisle, youth pastor; Terry Gin, children’s ministry director Worship schedule: 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sunday, 9:45 a.m. Sunday school Fellowship Baptist 129 E. Locust St. www.fbcofdekalb.com 815-517-8111 Pastor: Kevin D. Spears Worship schedule: 11 a.m. Sunday; 10 a.m. Sunday school First Baptist 349 S. Third St. www.fbcdekalb.org 815-758-3973 churchinfo@fbcdekalb.org Pastor: Bob Edwards The message: “Moving Toward the Cross,” with reading from Luke 18:31-34 Worship schedule: 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sunday; 9:45 a.m. Sunday school Highlight of the week: Family Night begins with dinner at 5:45 p.m. Wednesday; children’s ministry at 6:45 p.m.; and adult and youth Bible study at 6:45 p.m. First Church of the Nazarene 1051 S. Fourth St. 815-758-1588 secretary@dekalbnaz.com Pastor: Todd Holden Worship schedule: 10:40 a.m. Sunday; 9:30 a.m. Sunday school Highlight of the week: Blessing Well

First Congregational 615 N. First St. www.uccdekalb.org 815-758-0691 congdek1@gmail.com Pastors: Joe Gastiger, Judy Harris The message: “Amistad” Worship schedule: 10 a.m. Sunday First Lutheran (ELCA) 324 N. Third St. www.firstlutherandekalb.org 815-758-0643 office@firstlutherandekalb.org Pastor: Janet Hunt Worship schedule: 9 a.m. Sunday; Cross Walk activities 10:20 a.m. Sunday and 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday; soup supper at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday; confirmation from 6 to 7:30 Wednesday; 7 p.m. Wednesday Lenten worship First United Methodist 321 Oak St. www.firstumc.net 815-756-6301 office@firstumc.net Pastors: Senior Pastor Jonathan Hutchison, Associate Pastor Brian Gilbert The message: “Last Minute Call,” with reading from Luke 22:25-43 Worship schedule: 9 a.m. Sunday traditional service; 11 a.m. Sunday contemporary SHINE service; 9 a.m. youth Sunday school and 9:15 a.m. Sunday school Sept. to May; 10:30 a.m. adult Sunday school; 8:45 a.m. Thursday Communion service Highlight of the week: UMW Circle 5 will host a Lenten luncheon at 11:55 a.m. Wednesday. Pastor Brian Gilbert leads the program/ discussion, “Mosaic: When God Uses All the Pieces – Rejection.” Foursquare Church 210 Grove St. 815-756-9521 Worship schedule: 10 a.m. Sunday Glad Tidings Assembly of God 2325 N. First St. 815-758-4919 Pastor: W. Michael Massey Worship schedule: 10 a.m. Sunday Highlight of the week: All ages family night is 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays Grace Free Lutheran 1121 S. First St. www.gracefreelutherandekalb.org 815-758-2531 Pastor: Michael Hodge Worship schedule: 10:30 a.m. Sunday; 9:30 a.m. Sunday school Harvest Bible Chapel 2215 Bethany Road www.harvestdekalb.org 815-756-9020 Pastor: Jason Draper Worship schedule: 10 a.m. Sunday Hillcrest Covenant 1515 N. First St. www.hillcovch.org 815-756-5508 hillcrestcov@comcast.net Pastor: Steve Larson, Associate Pastor Jennifer Zerby Worship schedule: 10:45 a.m. worship; 9:30 a.m. Sunday school Immanuel Lutheran 511 Russell Road www.immanueldekalb.org 815-756-6669, 815-756-6675 office@godwithusilc.org Pastors: Marty Marks, Ray Krueger Worship schedule: 8 a.m. Sunday traditional worship; 9:15 a.m. Sunday school and adult Bible study; 10:30 a.m. contemporary worship Kishwaukee Bible Church 355 N. Cross St. (Cornerstone Christian Academy) www.kishwaukeebiblechurch.org 815-754-4566 Worship schedule: 9:30 a.m. Sunday New Hope Missionary Baptist 1201 Twombly Road www.newhopeofdekalb.org 815-756-7906 newhope@tbc.net Pastors: Leroy A. Mitchell, G. Joseph Mitchell Worship schedule: 7:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Sunday Highlight of the week: Wednesday, Bible study is at 6:30 p.m. and Youth Ministry is at 6 p.m. Newman Catholic Student Center 512 Normal Road www.niunewman.org 815-787-7770 Pastor: Matthew McMorrow Worship schedule: 4:30 p.m. Saturday; 8 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. Sunday; 12:05 p.m. daily St. George Greek Orthodox 320 S. Second St. 815-758-5731 Pastor: John A. Artemas Worship schedule: 9 a.m. Sunday Orthos; 10 a.m. Sunday Divine Liturgy; 10:30 a.m. Sunday school St. Mary Parish 321 Pine St. www.stmarydekalb.org 815-758-5432 frkenneth@stmarydekalb.org

Pastor: Kenneth Anderson The message: “The parable of the fig tree speaks, on the one hand, of God’s patience, but of the urgency of the call to conversion, on the other.” Worship schedule: 8 a.m., 4:30 p.m. Saturday; 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m. Sunday; 7 a.m. Monday to Friday Highlight of the week: Monthly food drive this weekend. Items needed are cereal, canned soup, pasta, jelly, baby food, disposable diapers and paper products. Checks written to St. Vincent’s Food Pantry can be placed in the collection basket. St. Paul’s Episcopal 900 Normal Road www.stpaulsdekalb.org 815-756-4888 parishoffice@stpaulsdekalb.org Rector: Stacy Walker-Frontjes Worship schedule: 8 a.m., 10:30 a.m. Sunday Seventh-day Adventist 300 E. Taylor St. 815-758-1388 Pastor: Carlos Peña Worship schedule: 11 a.m. Saturday; Sabbath school 9:30 a.m. The Rock Christian Church 300 E. Taylor St. http://therockchristianchurch.com 815-758-3700 Pastor: Jerry Wright Worship schedule: 10 a.m. Sundays. Highlight of the week: For a ride to this growing, Bible-believing, nondenominational church, call 815-758-3700 or 815-748-5611. Trinity Lutheran (LCMC) 303 S. Seventh St. 815-756-7374 www.trinitydekalb.com Pastor: Todd Peterson Worship schedule: 9:30 a.m. Sunday; contemporary worship on second and fourth Sunday each month Unitarian Universalist Fellowship 158 N. Fourth St. www.uufdekalb.org 815-756-7089 uufdchurchoffice@aol.com Pastor: Linda Slabon The message: “Women’s Words: Chronicles of our Journeys in Poems, Songs and Art” Worship schedule: 10 a.m. Sunday Highlight of the week: Chili/soup cook-off and game night will be March 23. Drop off and table set-up at 4 p.m. Kick-off at 5 p.m., judging at 7 p.m. Chili needs to be brought in its own heating element. List ingredients in case of allergies. Free-will donations accepted to offset cost of provided paper products. Pick up contest form at the Fellowship Hall and pass on to Terri Mann-Lamb or David Diaz. United Pentecostal Church 1120 S. Seventh St. www.dekalbupc.com 815-901-0699 Pastor: Greg W. Davis and Maurice McDavid, assistant pastor Worship schedule: 10 a.m., 2 p.m. (Spanish) and 6 p.m. Sundays; 6 p.m. Saturday (Spanish) Victory Baptist 1930 Sycamore Road VBC-DeKalb.org 815-756-6212 Victorlane5@frontier.com Pastor: Ngum Eric Mangek Worship schedule: 10:45 a.m. Sunday; 9:30 a.m. Sunday school Vida Nueva/New Life 316 N. Sixth St. vndekalb@frontier.com 815-787-7711 Pastor: Rodrigo Azofeifa Worship schedule: 12:30 p.m. Domingo (Sunday) Vineyard Christian Fellowship Haish Gymnasium, 303 S. Ninth St. www.vineyarddekalb.org 815-748-8463 Pastor: Joe Holda Worship schedule: 10 a.m. Sunday Westminster Presbyterian 830 N. Annie Glidden Road www.westminsterpres.net 815-756-2905 westminsterpres@gmail.com Pastors: Blake Richter, Karen Kim The message: “A Casual Stroll” Worship schedule: 10 a.m. Sunday; 9 a.m. Sunday school Highlight of the week: Joy Ringers will provide special music this Sunday.

SYCAMORE Bethel Assembly of God 131 W. Elm St. www.bethelofsycamore.org 815-895-4740 Pastor: William Mills Worship schedule: 8 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday; 9:30 a.m. Sunday school Christian Senior Ministries P.O. Box 479 815-895-6784 Deacon: Charles Ridulph Worship schedule: This nondenominational outreach program serves seniors through Bible studies, personal visits and worship services: 3:30 p.m. Friday at Pine Acres, DeKalb; 2 p.m. Sunday at Sycamore

High Rise; 3:30 p.m. Mondays at Lincolnshire Place, Sycamore; 5 p.m. Tuesdays at Lincoln Manor, Rochelle; 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays at Pine Acres, DeKalb; 3 p.m. Wednesdays at Heritage Woods, DeKalb; 9:30 a.m. Thursdays at Grand Victorian, Sycamore; 10:30 a.m. Thursdays at Bethany Health Care, DeKalb; 2 p.m. Thursdays at Oak Crest DeKalb Area Retirement Center, DeKalb; 3 p.m. Thursdays at DeKalb County Rehab & Nursing Center, DeKalb. Church of Christ 109 Swanson Road www.sycamorechurchofchrist.com 815-895-9148 sycamorecoc@comcast.net Evangelist: Phillip Vermillion Worship schedule: 10 a.m. Sunday Church of Christ (Edgebrook Lane) 2315 Edgebook Lane www.sycamorechurch.com 815-895-3320 info@sycamorechurch.com Preacher: Al Diestelkamp Worship schedule: 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Sunday Federated Church 612 W. State St. www.sycamorefederatedchurch.org 815-895-2706 info@sycamorefederatedchurch.org Pastor: Dennis Johnson The message: “Do You Do Windows” Worship schedule: 10 a.m. Sunday with nursery child care; 10:15 a.m. Kids Club; 11 a.m. fellowship Highlight of the week: Love Offering is One Great Hour of Sharing. Feed My Sheep - food pantry donations. Communion Sunday. Gardeners meet in library. Fellowship hosts are Amy Douglass and Malorie Nelson. FBC of Sycamore 530 W. State St. www.fbcnewsong.com 815-895-3116 fbcnewsong@gmail.com Worship schedule: 9 a.m. Sunday traditional service; 10:30 a.m. with signer for hearing impaired and 5 p.m. contemporary services Grace Life Church 420 W. State St. www.gracelifeinchrist.org 815-757-3570 Pastor: Stephen J. Moll Worship schedule: 10 a.m. Sunday Harvest Time Fellowship 203 S. Sacramento St. 815-899-2529 Pastor: Michael Schumaker Worship schedule: 9 a.m. Sunday; 7 p.m. Thursday prayer Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 675 Fox Ave. www.mormon.org 815-895-2277 jrbentley1208@gmail.com Bishop: John Bentley Worship schedule: Noon Sunday Sacrament meeting; 1:20 p.m. Sunday school; 2:10 p.m. Priesthood, Relief Society Mayfield Congregational 28405 Church Road www.mayfieldchurchucc.org 815-895-5548 mayfieldchurch@atcyber.net Interim Pastor: Rev. William L. Nagy The message: “In Search of Truth,” with reading from Luke 23:1-24 Worship schedule: 10 a.m. Sunday North Avenue Missionary Baptist 301 North Ave. 815-895-4871 Worship schedule: 11 a.m. Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Sunday school St. John’s Lutheran (Missouri Synod) 26555 Brickville Road www.stjohnsycamore.org 815-895-4477 office@stjohnsycamore.org Pastors: Robert W. Weinhold, Marvin Metzger Worship schedule: 6 p.m. blended service Saturday; 8 and 10:30 a.m. service Sunday St. Mary’s Sycamore 322 Waterman St. www.stmarysycamore.com 815-895-3275 Churchofstmary@stmarysycamore.com Pastor: Paul M. Lipinski Worship schedule: 7:30 a.m. daily; 5 p.m. Saturday; 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sunday St. Peter’s Episcopal 218 Somonauk St. www.sycamorestpeters.org 815-895-2227 office@sycamorestpeters.org Clergy: David Hedges Worship schedule: 7:30 and 10 a.m. Sunday Holy Eucharist; 8:45 a.m. Sunday school Salem Lutheran (ELCA) 1145 DeKalb Ave. www.SalemSycamore.org 815-895-9171 salem@salemlutheransycamore.org Interim Pastor: Robert C. Kinnear Ministry staff: Carla Vanatta

Daily Chronicle / daily-chronicle.com The message: “Lent is a season of repentence.” Worship schedule: 5 p.m. Saturday; 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Sunday; 9:15 a.m. Sunday School; 7 p.m. Wednesday Lenten worship Highlight of the week: Help stock the Salem Food Pantry with gifts of food and personal care products. Wednesday’s Lenten Worship theme is “Prayer Around the Cross” with Soup Supper at 5:30 p.m. Sycamore Baptist Church 302 Somonauk Road www.sbcsycamore.org 815-895-2577 Pastor: Dan Stovall Worship schedule: 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Sunday Highlight of the week: Joel Jupp will be ordained as a pastor on Sunday. Joel has served as worship leader for the past four years at Sycamore Baptist Church. Sycamore United Methodist 160 Johnson Ave. www.sycamoreumc.org 815-895-9113 sumc@sycamoreumc.org Pastor: Bill Landis, Harlene Harden Worship schedule: 5 p.m. Saturday; 8:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. Sunday; 10 a.m. Sunday school

NEARBY Calvary Lutheran (LCMC) (Lee) 19 Perry Road, at County Line Road www.calluth.org 815-824-2825 calluthch1@aol.com Pastor: Craig Nelson Worship schedule: 10:30 a.m. Sunday; 9:15 a.m. Sunday school; 6 p.m. Wednesday soup supper; 7 p.m. Wednesday Lenten worship Cortland United Methodist 45 W. Chestnut Ave. www.cortlandumc.com 815-756-9088 Pastor: Christina Vosteen Worship schedule: 9 a.m. Sunday Faith UMC (Genoa) 325 S. Stott St. www.genoafaithuc.com 815-784-5143 faithchurch@rocketmail.com Pastor: Daniel F. Diss Worship schedule: 9 a.m. Sunday; 9:30 a.m. Sunday school First Congregational UCC (Malta) 210 S. Sprague St. 815-825-2451 Pastor: Robert L. Vaughn The message: “Current Events” Worship schedule: 9:30 a.m. Sunday First Lutheran (NALC) (Kirkland) 510 W. South St. www.kirklandflc.org 815-522-3886 jo@kirklandflc.org Pastor: Carl L. M. Rasmussen Worship schedule: 5:30 p.m. Saturday; 9 a.m. Sunday; 9:15 a.m. children’s sermon First Lutheran (Lee) 240 W. Hardanger Gate www.flcinlee.com 815-824-2356 Interim Pastor: Chris Heller Worship schedule: 10:30 a.m. Sunday; 10 a.m. fellowship time First United Methodist (Hinckley) 801 N. Sycamore St. 815-286-7102 hinckleyumc@frontier.com Pastor: Laura Crites Worship schedule: 9:30 a.m. Sunday; 10:30 a.m. Sunday school First United Methodist (Kirkland) 300 W. South St. www.kirklandumc.org 815-522-3546 office@kirklandumc.org Pastor: Kyeong-Ah Woo Worship schedule: 10 a.m. Sunday; 9 a.m. Sunday school Hope Anglican Church (Elburn) Meeting at Community Congregational, 100 E. Shannon St. www.hopeanglican.org 630-802-4424 Pastor: David Kletzing Worship schedule: 5 p.m. Sunday Holy Communion, nursery Immanuel Lutheran (Hinckley) 12760 Lee Road www.immanuel-hinckley.org 815-286-3885 office@immanuel-hinckley.org Pastor: Christopher Navurskis Worship schedule: 10:15 a.m. Sunday; 8 a.m. small group Bible study; 9 a.m. adult Bible study; 9 a.m. Sunday school; 5 p.m. Saturday; 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Lenten service Kingston United Methodist 121 E. First St. 815-784-2010 Pastor: Jackie Wills Worship schedule: 11 a.m. Sunday; 9:30 a.m. youth group and Upper Room Bible study; 10:15 a.m. children’s Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. prayer circle; 6:30 p.m. Gospel of John Bible study Highlight of the week: Communion is

served on the first and third Sundays. All are welcome to the table. Malta United Methodist 210 E. Sprague St. www.gbgm-umc.org/maltaumc 815-825-2118 maltaumc@aol.com Pastor: Judy Giese Worship schedule: 9 a.m. Sunday at Malta UMC; 11 a.m. Sunday at Northwest Malta UMC Peace United Church of Christ (Genoa) 301 E. First St. 815-757-5917 PastorLauriAllen@gmail.com Pastor: Lauri Allen Worship schedule: 10 a.m. Sunday St. Catherine (Genoa) 340 S. Stott St. www.st-catherine-genoa.org 815-784-2355 stcatpast@frontier.com Pastor: Donald M. Ahles The message: “Third Sunday of Lent” Worship schedule: 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. (Spanish) Saturday; 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Sunday; 8:30 a.m. Monday to Thursday Highlight of the week: Stations of the Cross in English at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 12 and 19. Lenten Reconciliation schedule: 4 to 4;30 p.m. Saturdays and 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. Sundays. Communal Penance at 7:30 p.m. March 26. St. James (Lee) 221 W. Kirke Gate 815-824-2053 stjames@heartlandcable.com Pastor: Bonaventure Okoro Worship schedule: 5 p.m. Saturday; 9 a.m. Sunday; 9 a.m. TuesdayFriday; with confession from 4:15 to 4:45 p.m. Saturday and 8:15 to 8:45 a.m. Sunday. St. John’s Lutheran (Creston) 126 E. South St. stjohns.worthyofpraise.org 815-384-3720 Pastor: Ronald Larson Worship schedule: 9:30 a.m. Sunday with fellowship following, 10:30 a.m. Sunday school St. Paul’s UCC (Hinckley) 324 W. McKinley Ave. 815-286-3391 stpaulshinckley@gmail.com Pastor: Kris Delmore Worship schedule: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Salem Evangelical Lutheran (Sandwich) 1022 N. Main St. 815-786-9308 Pastor: Wayne Derber Worship schedule: 8 a.m. Sunday traditional service; 10:30 a.m. contemporary service; 9:15 a.m. Sunday education hour for all ages Trinity Lutheran (Genoa) 33930 N. State Road www.tlcgenoa.org 815-784-2522 trinity@tlcgenoa.com Pastor: Senior Pastor Jeremy Heilman Worship schedule: 5:30 p.m. Saturday blended worship; 8 a.m. Sunday traditional worship; 10:30 a.m. Sunday contemporary worship. United Church of Christ (Shabbona) 104 E. Navaho Ave., Box 241 815-824-2359 office.shabbonachurch@gmail.com www.shabbonachurch.org Pastor: Jim Allen Worship schedule: 8 a.m. Sunday assisted living service; 9:30 a.m. Sunday; 10:30 a.m. Sunday school United Methodist (Waterman) 210 W. Garfield www.watermanumc.com 815-264-3991 watermanumc@gmail.com Pastor: Christina Vosteen Worship schedule: 10:30 a.m. Sunday; 9:30 a.m. Sunday school United Presbyterian (Somonauk) 14030 Chicago Road www.somonaukupchurch.com 815-786-2703 Worship schedule: 9:30 a.m. Sunday; 10:45 a.m. Christian education. Village Bible Church (Shabbona) Indian Creek Campus 209 N. Nokomis St. 815-824-2425 Pastor: Dave Haidle Worship schedule: 10 a.m. Sunday Waterman Bible Church 500 S. Birch St. 815-264-3908 www.watermanbible.org wbcheart@frontier.com Pastors: Pastor Craig Miller, Associate Pastor of Youth Mike Burkett Worship schedule: 10:30 a.m. Sunday; 9:30 a.m. Sunday school Waterman Presbyterian 250 N. Cedar St. www.watermanpres.com 815-264-3491 wpc_office@frontier.com Pastor: Roger Boekenhauer Worship schedule: 10:30 a.m. Sunday; 9:30 a.m. Sunday school

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Church to host 20th anniversary celebration The United Pentecostal Church of DeKalb will host a weekend celebration in observance of its 20th anniversary at 7:30 p.m. March 8, 6 p.m. March 9, and 10 a.m. March 10. Guest speakers include the Rev. Daniel McDonald of Vandalia, the Rev. Jason Cox of Steger, and the Rev. David Reid of Louisville, Ky. There also will be special music included at each service, and a slide show presentation of events throughout the years on Saturday evening and Sunday morning. The Rev. Greg and Julie Davis held their first service on Jan. 17, 1993, at the River Heights Golf Course Clubhouse, with four

people in attendance. As the congregation began to grow, they moved into the basement of the Planwealth Royal Alliance building in the spring of 1993. Services were held in the Planwealth building until 1998, when the congregation was able to move into a new facility at 1120 S. Seventh St., DeKalb, where weekly services are held. God has blessed the congregation in many areas, and an expectation of many more years of growth and ministering to the DeKalb community are on the horizon. Those in need of transportation to any of the services can call 815-762-8552.

8BRIEFS Fundraiser for ministry that helps babies Moses’ Basket, a ministry of DeKalb Wesleyan Church in collaboration with Love INC – Love In the Name of Christ, will host a fundraiser at Culver’s. The public is invited to share an evening of food and fellowship from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Culver’s, 1200 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore. Moses’ Basket will receive 10 percent of all sales during those hours. Moses’ Basket is an outreach to dads and moms who cannot afford the basic needs for their newborn to age 2. The ministry is a partnership of community churches and organizations. The program is now accepting new referrals. Contact Love INC or the church directly at 815-758-0673 or Dwc1115@ gmail.com.

Oak Crest to hold prayer service today Women, men and children in more than 170 countries and regions will celebrate World Day of Prayer today. The women of France, this year’s writer-country, have chosen the theme “I was a stranger and you welcomed me.” This year’s service at Oak Crest DeKalb Area Retirement Center will be held at 2 p.m. today in Bradt Chapel at Oak Crest. The service will be given by resident and community volunteers. Plan to join in this worldwide ecumenical movement of Christian women of many traditions who come together to observe a common day of prayer each year.

Lutheran Church, 1915 N. First St., DeKalb. The group will read the works of Trappist monk and author Thomas Merton, starting with The Sign of Jonas. For information, contact the Rev. Dr. Joyce Beaulieu at joyce. beaulieu@gmail.com.

Christian Passover Seder celebration planned Hillcrest Covenant Church will celebrate an authentic Christian Passover Seder on March 17. As one of the most ancient and continuously observed festivals in the Old Testament, the Seder is a structured time of worship through song, scripture and food. It remembers and reflects on the Exodus from Egypt, but also on Jesus’ celebration of the Seder with his disciples on the night before he died. The community is invited to join members for this educational event from 4 to 7 p.m. March 17 at church at 1515 N. First St., DeKalb. Reserve a spot by calling 815756-5508.

Kingston church plans monthly meal The Kingston United Methodist Church monthly supper will be March 2. Seating times are 5 p.m. and 6:15 p.m. Held usually on the first Saturday of the month at the church, 121 W. First St., the suppers include dessert. Donations are $9 for adults and $4 for children. Carry-out meals and gift certificates are available. This month, the meat will be swiss steak.

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Big Rock church to begin Bible study A new Women’s Bible Study will begin Tuesday at First Baptist Church of Big Rock, 201 S. Lincoln Ave., Big Rock. The program is a Beth Moore Bible study titled “A Woman’s Heart God’s Dwelling Place” on the Old Testament Tabernacle. The act of worship promises to take on new meaning. The day will begin at 9:30 a.m. for coffee, followed by the Bible study from 10 a.m. to noon. The study will continue on Tuesdays. For more information, call Pat Burlingame at 815-748-8507.

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DeKalb Wesleyan Church, 1115 S. Malta Road, DeKalb, will host Lenten suppers on Wednesdays through March 20. The public is invited. Lent is not a Biblical tradition, nor is it something that we must feel bound to observe, but over and over in scripture God tells his people to commemorate what he has done, and Lent is a great way to observe what Jesus has done for our Salvation. The suppers will take place from 6 to 7 p.m.

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International Catholic Awareness Award DeKalb residents Anna Westhoff and Emma Westhoff received awards from Bishop David J. Malloy at the Cathedral of St. Peter in Rockford on Feb. 3. Anna and Emma are both members of American Heritage Girls Troop 0224 in Batavia. They received the International Catholic Awareness Award for learning how Scouting and the Catholic Church work to develop their character, so they may become “Women of Integrity.” Pictured (from left) are the Rev. Matt McMorrow of Christ the Teacher in DeKalb, Emma Westhoff, Malloy and Anna Westhoff. Provided photo

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Son suspect’s dad’s death was assisted suicide Dear Abby: I’m convinced my father’s wife killed him and I don’t know where to turn. He had fought complications from quadruple bypass surgery for a few years, and had been in hospice for months prior to his death. My siblings and I didn’t put all the pieces together until afterward. Although I’m sure Dad was killed, based on facts and discussions with social workers, I’m pretty sure it was assisted suicide, which is illegal in most states, including the state where he lived. I feel cheated and angry at my father’s wife for not having the guts to talk to us about his plans, and Dad for relying on her to tell us when she never had a good relationship with any of us. I’m also angry with myself for not stopping what I wit-

DEAR ABBY Jeanne Phillips nessed as it happened before my eyes. How could I have been so blind? It has been several years now, and I still feel guilty for letting it happen, although I’m not sure how I could have stopped it. Your thoughts would be appreciated. – Angry Son in Georgia Dear Angry Son: I’m sorry for your pain and anger, emotions that are not uncommon when a loved one dies. But for your own sake, accept that if your father had an advance health care directive, and trusted his wife to carry it out, then she was following his wishes. While today’s medical interventions can

prolong someone’s life, they can also prolong death. Hospice offers grief counseling for family members for a period of time after a death occurs, and you and your siblings should have received some. It would have helped you to stop blaming the wife, and let go of any negative feelings so you could go on with your life. And that, I assure you, is what your father would have wanted. Dear Abby: My sister “Mary” was in a car accident when she was in her 20s that left her with some brain damage. She appears normal, but has trouble with interpersonal relations, boundaries and impulse control. Overall, her behavior varies from acceptable to belligerent. When she was evaluated by professionals years ago, our family was advised to set standards

for her behavior as near to normal as possible. When we go to restaurants, Mary has a hard time deciding what to order, often engaging the server in an uncomfortable, long conversation about the alternatives. When her meal arrives, she is rarely satisfied with her choice and makes a scene over her dissatisfaction to the server. If we try to intervene, she becomes even more belligerent. She looks forward to going out and we love her dearly. We would hate to exclude her from these family outings, but we don’t know what to do. Can you help? – Impossible To Digest in Washington State

Dear Impossible To Digest: Because you were told to “set standards” for your sister as near to normal as possible, that’s what you should be

doing. Before you take her out for a meal, explain to her what the ground rules are. If she acts out, do as you would with an unruly child and leave the restaurant until she regains control of herself. Because of her impairment, she may need extra help with her menu choices. Luckily, many restaurants now post their menus online. If you print one out and go over it with Mary, you might be able to make the process of ordering easier for her. I can’t promise it will work, but it’s certainly worth a try.

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

Muscle relaxant helps treat tension headache Dear Dr. K: I get tension headaches. Over-the-counter pain relievers help, but not completely. What else can I try? Dear Reader: Tension headaches are the most common type of headache. They cause a dull tightness or pressure in a band-like pattern across the forehead or in the back of the head. Sometimes the entire head hurts. (I’ve put an illustration of the typical tension headache pattern on my website.) Tension headaches tend to cause mild or moderate pain. They’re generally not intense enough to keep you from functioning or to awaken you at night. How do you distinguish tension headaches from another common cause of headache, migraines? Migraines

ASK DR. K Anthony L. Komaroff have several features not seen with tension headaches; they tend to begin on just one side of the head, often around the eye, even though they may later spread to the whole head. Migraines often are accompanied by nausea and sometimes vomiting. They typically cause a throbbing or pounding pain. Migraines often are preceded or accompanied by changes in vision. You may see black spots or flashing lights, or just have blurry vision for a while. Finally, people with migraines are often very sensitive to lights or noises, and

want to rest in a quiet and dark place. Migraines don’t necessarily have all of these features, but they typically have at least one. Tension headaches are caused by tightness in the muscles of the scalp and the back of the neck. For many people, an over-the-counter (OTC) painkiller such as ibuprofen is enough to banish the headache. But for others, OTC painkillers and even stronger prescription pain relievers don’t provide complete relief. Painkillers can actually turn an occasional problem into a chronic one. That’s because both OTC and prescription pain relievers target only the symptom of tension headaches (pain); they don’t address the underlying cause (muscle tightness). Rely

too much on pain relievers, and you may find that your tension headaches gradually increase in frequency. To make matters worse, frequent use of pain relievers may make other medications less effective at relieving your headaches. That’s why targeting the root cause of tension headaches – muscle tightness – is a better strategy. A fast-acting but short-lived muscle relaxant such as carisoprodol (Soma, Vanadom) or metaxalone (Skelaxin) can loosen head and neck muscles. These drugs slow the functioning of your central nervous system, creating an overall calming effect. Muscle relaxants don’t relieve pain any more effectively than OTC pain relievers, but they address the mecha-

nism of the tension headache. So combining a muscle relaxant with a pain reliever can give good relief. Muscle relaxants work quickly, within 15 to 30 minutes. Their effects last only three to four hours, but that’s enough, since tension headaches rarely continue for more than a few hours. If you decide to try a muscle relaxant, be aware that it may cause drowsiness and fatigue. But if your headaches are migraine headaches, they are much less likely to respond to muscle relaxant treatments.

• Dr. Komaroff is a physician and professor at Harvard Medical School. Visit www. AskDoctorK.com to send questions and get additional information.

Running away from home is never the answer Dr. Wallace: My best friend and I are unhappy at home and hate school, and we are thinking about running away. We are both 17 but will be 18 in a couple of months. She has an older cousin who lives in California, and she said that we could stay with her till we get settled. She also is pretty sure she can get us jobs when we turn 18. My friend’s mom won’t care if her daughter takes off, but my overly strict parents will blow their minds. How

’TWEEN 12 & 20 Robert Wallace long do we have to be gone from home before we are classified as runaways? Will we still be runaways after we are 18? – Nameless, Detroit, Mich. Nameless: Running away from home is never the right answer when you are unhappy. Running away

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TODAY – Be alert in the year ahead for several unusual business propositions. Even if some things seem excessively strange, you should examine each offer seriously. PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) – It’s best not to discard traditional methods in order to experiment with something new. Actually, working with known qualities enhances your chances for success. ARIES (March 21-April 19) – As long as you stay away from speculative ventures, this should be a profitable day for you. Go out of your way to make your bundle the old-fashioned way – earn it. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) – Don’t allow a few minor setbacks to diminish your hopes and expectations. Any obstacle you encounter is likely to be merely temporary, and easily overcome. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) – Even if you can’t totally resolve some unwanted developments, you should be able to lessen their impact. Besides, challenges only stimulate your ingenuity. CANCER (June 21-July 22) – Don’t deny yourself or those you love an unexpected pleasurable encounter, even if it costs you a few bucks. The happiness it engenders is worth the sacrifice. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) – It’s imperative that you study important situations very carefully. What at first appears to be unpleasant might contain benefits that you’ll discover only after a close inspection. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) – If you’re too materialistic, you might not be satisfied by the results of your efforts. Look out for your interests, but not by gouging another. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) – Funds could suddenly become available to you for obtaining something you’ve wanted but never thought you could afford. How this unfolds could be rather mysterious. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) – There’s a chance that you could be subjected to some frustrating resistance from an individual who is usually easygoing. It proves that everybody is human. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) – What works for you might not work for someone else. Thus, ignore any pessimistic opinions this person might express about something or someone that you hold dear. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) – It behooves you to try to do something different with a casual acquaintance. Fresh personalities and encounters will have a very favorable effect on you. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) – You don’t need to be fearful if you find yourself in a tight spot. Adversity only strengthens your resolve, and you’ll discover you’re more than a match for spontaneous complications.

only compounds the problem facing you. If problems can’t be solved within the family, outside assistance from the school, religious organizations and community agencies is readily available. The best place to start is with people who know you at your school or church. They will know best how to work things out with your parents. A young person under the age of 18 is considered to be a runaway if he or she is away

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from home without permission. You are labeled a runaway after you spend your first night away from home without parental permission. If you and your friend should run away and make it to California, your friend’s cousin would be committing a crime if she sheltered your friend and you, knowing that you are away from home without your parents’ blessing. One of the major problems facing the runaway is the lack of money, which causes

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the teen to do things he or she wouldn’t normally do to earn funds. Many of these things are illegal or morally unacceptable!

• Dr. Robert Wallace welcomes questions from readers. Email him at rwallace@galesburg.net. To find out more about Dr. Robert Wallace and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web site at www.creators.com.

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Don’t overlook second chance Mignon McLaughlin, a journalist and author who wrote two volumes titled “Neurotic’s Notebook,” said, “For the happiest life, days should be rigorously planned, nights left open to chance.” The happiest bridge player rigorously plans his campaigns, although sometimes his success is open to chance, depending on where the missing high cards are located. In this deal, South is in three no-trump. After West leads the diamond queen, how should South plan the play? Remember that when you open one or two no-trump, do not be neurotic about a weak suit. It is your partner’s job to cover that suit; you cannot be expected to do everything. South starts with eight top tricks: one spade, two hearts, one diamond and four clubs. In isolation, by far the best chance of a ninth winner is to take two spade finesses. One will work 76 percent of the time. However, those finesses are into the West hand, the defender who presumably holds the diamond length. Declarer should duck the first two diamond tricks, then take the third with dummy’s ace, being relieved to see that the suit is 4-3, not 5-2. Then South plays a spade to his jack. West wins, cashes his last diamond, and shifts to a club. How should declarer continue? It looks obvious to win with dummy’s jack and to take the second spade finesse. However, South has a second chance to get home, unlikely though it may be. He should take the club trick in his hand and cash his top hearts. Yes, only just under 10 percent of the time will the queen drop, but it is better than nothing before – probably – falling back on the second spade finesse.

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PUBLIC NOTICE "THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE" W10-0896 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 23RD JUDICIAL DISTRICT DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY DIVISION The Bank of New York Mellon FKA The Bank of New York as Trustee for the Certificateholders of CWABS 2004-09; Plaintiff, VS. Heather L. Latimer a/k/a Heather L. Jones; Michael T. Jones a/k/a Michael Todd Jones; Household Finance Corporation III; Cavalry Portfolio Services, LLC as assignee of Cavalry SPV I, LLC as assignee of Chrysler; Margaret L. Witaske; Raymond A. Witaske; Defendants. 10 CH 228 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 28, 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,

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWENTY-THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF DEKALB, STATE OF ILLINOIS THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK,AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWALT, INC., ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 200639CB, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-39CB, Plaintiff(s), vs. HOLLY J. RODGERS, SUMMIT ENCLAVE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, Defendant(s). 11 CH 157 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 28, 2013, at the hour of 1:00 PM, at the PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING , 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: 1495 WATERSIDE DR., DEKALB, IL 60115 P.I.N. 08-13-323-027 Contact the Law Office of IRA T. NEVEL, LLC, 175 North Franklin, Suite 201, Chicago, Illinois 60606, (312) 357-1125, for further information. The terms of the sale are: Ten percent (10%) due by cash or certified funds at the time of the sale and balance is due within 24 hours of the sale. The subject property is subject to real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "as is" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court. The property is improved by a single family residence, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and the tenements, hereditaments and appurtenants thereunto belonging and will not be available for inspection prior to sale. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). LAW OFFICES OF IRA T. NEVEL, LLC Ira T. Nevel - ARDC #06185808 175 North Franklin St. Suite 201 Chicago, Illinois 60606 (312) 357-1125 Pleadings@nevellaw.com NM # 11-01582 I509341 (Published in the Daily Chronicle, February 15, 22 & March 1, 2013.)

CASE NO. 12 CH 152 NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment for Foreclosure entered by the Court in the above entitled cause the property hereinafter described or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said judgment, shall be sold to the highest bidder. The name, address and telephone number of the person to contact for information regarding the real estate is: Jeffrey L. Lewis Klein, Stoddard, Buck & Lewis LLC 2045 Aberdeen Court Sycamore, IL 60178 (815) 748-0380 The common address and other common description, if any of the real estate is: 229 PAR FIVE DRIVE, DEKALB, IL 60115 The legal description of the real estate: PIN: 11-03-126-007 A description of the improvements on the real estate: Residential real estate The time and place of the sale is: March 14, 2013 at 1:00 pm DeKalb County Sheriff's Office 150 North Main Street Sycamore, IL 60178 The terms of the sale are: The sale shall be by public auction. The sale shall be by open verbal bid. The sale shall be conducted by the Sheriff of DeKalb County. The sale shall be cash. The sale shall be "as is" condition without any representation or warranty as to the condition of the property. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Title will be conveyed without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff subject to all general real estate taxes which are a lien upon the real estate, in addition to those which have not yet become due and payable, and special assessments and special taxes, if any, and easements, covenants, conditions, zoning laws and drainage ditches, feeders, laterals and restrictions of record. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the Purchaser shall receive a certificate of sale which will entitle Purchaser to a deed to the real estate subject to court confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. THE NATIONAL BANK & TRUST COMPANY OF SYCAMORE BY: /s/ Jeffrey L. Lewis One of its Attorneys Prepared by: JEFFREY L. LEWIS Klein, Stoddard, Buck & Lewis, LLC 2045 Aberdeen Court Sycamore, IL 60178 (815) 748-0380 (Published in the Daily Chronicle, February 15, 22 & March 1, 2013.)

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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 #PA1110584 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. I512228 (Published in the Daily Chronicle, March 1, 8 & 15, 2013.)

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PUBLIC NOTICE "THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE" W12-4129 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 23RD JUDICIAL DISTRICT DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY DIVISION Bank of America, N.A., Successor By Merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP FKA Countrywide Home Loans Servicing LP; Plaintiff, VS. Jennifer K. Gaston a/k/a Jennifer Gaston; Nicholas M. Gaston a/k/a Nicholas Gaston; Community Contacts, Inc.; Defendants. 12 CH 415 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 28, 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: 6659 Shabbona Road, Shabbona, IL 60550 PIN: 13-34-200-008 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 W124129. 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 W12-4129 pleadings.il@wirbickilaw.com I509294 (Published in the Daily Chronicle, February 15, 22 & March 1, 2013.)

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

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DEKALB 1BR & 2BR

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DeKalb 2BR 2nd Floor of House Laundry hook-up, storage. Off-St prkg, pets OK. $700+util, 1 st & sec. AVAIL NOW! 630-878-4192 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 Remodeled Upper 2BR Near NIU, no pets/smoking. $650/mo + security + references. 815-501-8671

DEKALB UPPER 2BR

Newly decorated, lots of storage, great yard, NO PETS. $575/mo, utilities not incl. 815-751-2937

DeKalb ~ Pardridge Place Modern 2BR, LR, A/C, D/W, lndry. Near I-88, $670 + 1st, last sec. Available April. 815-751-3806

GENOA ~ 1 BEDROOM No pets, $425/mo + security dep. Agent Owned 815-766-1513

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

HINCKLEY 2BR, 1.5BA

Stove, fridge, D/W, W/D hook-up. NO PETS, $755/mo + sec. Water sewer, garb incl. 815-739-1250

Kingston Upper 1 Bedroom Close to town, appliances, no pets. $385/mo + security + 1 yr lease. 815-975-4601

One Month Free Rent in Waterman Upper 2BR. $625/mo. Available now. 815-970-2533

ROCHELLE LRG 2BR DUPLEX Clean and quiet. Basement, laundry, 1 car garage, no pets. $550/mo + sec. 847-809-6828

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Full house privileges, non-smoker. Animal friendly. $300/mo. 815-761-2242

DeKalb - Furnished Room Student or employed male $370. includes utilities . Need References. 815-758-7994

SYCAMORE ROOM Available immediately. Utilities included. $75/Wk. 630-426-9806

DeKalb PRIME LOCATIONS! 5 4 Storefronts Size & Price vary! Adolph Miller RE. 815-756-7845

Stone Prairie 2BR, 2BA APT.

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

Sycamore Near courthouse. Furnished, attractive, large office space. Great for professionals. $575/mo incl utilities, shared kitchenette & reception area. 815-739-6186 Sycamore. 22X29' Shop/Storage 9' overhead door. $400/mo. Heat & Electric incl. J&A RE 815-970-0679

Laing Mgmt. 815-758-1100 or 815-895-8600 Sycamore - Larger Upper 2BR

2 bath, W/D. Next to Park. No pets. $900/mo incl util + 1 st last & sec. 815-895-8526

Sycamore. Prime. Brick. Very light. Newer. Handicap accessible. Kitchenette. Great storage. $750+utils. 815-895-2488.

Sycamore 2 Bedroom Home

650 sf, updated kitchen, incl W/D. Utilities paid by tenant, $725/mo. 630-443-9072

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Sycamore Upstairs 2BR, 1BA 2900 DeKalb Ave. Laundry, non-smoking, all utilities except electrical, $675. 815-758-2911

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

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ESTATE OF CAROL J. LAWLER, DECEASED. NO. 13 P 15 CLAIMS NOTICE Notice is hereby given of the death of Carol J. Lawler, of the City of DeKalb, DeKalb County, Illinois, on December 3, 2012 at DeKalb, Illinois. The decedent died leaving a Will dated September 28, 2010, which will had been filed with the Court, and admitted to probate in the Estate proceeding in the Circuit Court of DeKalb County, Illinois, Probate Division on date of January 30, 2013. Letters of Office were issued to DORIS M. GREENFIELD, 820 Leonard Ave., DeKalb, Illinois, Executor for the Estate, on February 15, 2013. The Attorney for the estate is THOMAS M. STROW of the Law Offices of Peter F. Ferracuti,110 East Main Street, Ottawa, Illinois 61350. The Estate will be administrated without Court supervision unless under Section 28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4) any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a Petition to terminate Independent Administration to the Clerk of Court in conformity with the statute. Notice is further given to Unknown Heirs, and persons whose names and addresses are unknown in said proceeding, with their names not stated in the Petition to Issue Letters Testamentary that said Will of Decedent Carol J. Lawler was admitted to probate in said estate on date of January 30, 2013. Claims may be filed February 22, 2013 through August 22, 2013. Any claim not filed by August 22, 2013 is barred. Claims may be filed in the Office of Maureen A. Josh, Circuit Clerk, 133 W. State St., Sycamore, Illinois 60178, or claims may be filed with the Executor. If filed with the Clerk, the claimant must, within ten days of filing, mail or deliver a copy of the claim to the Executor, Doris M. Greenfield, and file with the Clerk proof of such mailing or delivery. Doris M. Greenfield, Executor Thomas M. Strow, Attorney (Published in the Daily Chronicle, February 22, march 1 & 8, 2013.)

PUBLIC NOTICE Dekalb/South 3BR, 1.5BA

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DeKalb 3BR, Available March

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DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS. C/K/A: 316 West Ashton Drive, Maple Park, IL 60151 PIN: 09-36-277-014 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 W100896. 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 W10-0896 pleadings.il@wirbickilaw.com W10-0896 pleadings.il@wirbickilaw.com I509279

"THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE" W10-0896 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 23RD JUDICIAL DISTRICT DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY DIVISION The Bank of New York Mellon FKA The Bank of New York as Trustee for the Certificateholders of CWABS 2004-09; Plaintiff, VS. Heather L. Latimer a/k/a Heather L. Jones; Michael T. Jones a/k/a Michael Todd Jones; Household Finance Corporation III; Cavalry Portfolio Services, LLC as assignee of Cavalry SPV I, LLC as assignee of Chrysler; Margaret L. Witaske; Raymond A. Witaske; Defendants. 10 CH 228 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 28, 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: LOT 131 OF HERITAGE HILL ESTATES PHASE II, A PART OF THE EAST HALF OF SECTION 36, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 5, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JANUARY 31, 2001, IN BOOK "Z" OF PLATS, PAGE 603 AS DOCUMENT NO. 2001001417, SITUATED IN THE VILLAGE OF MAPLE PARK,

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWENTY-THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF DEKALB, STATE OF ILLINOIS THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK,AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWALT, INC., ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 200639CB, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-39CB, Plaintiff(s), vs. HOLLY J. RODGERS, SUMMIT ENCLAVE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, Defendant(s). 11 CH 157 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 28, 2013, at the hour of 1:00 PM, at the PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING , 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: THAT PART OF LOT 6 IN SUMMIT ENCLAVE, UNIT ONE A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 4 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED MARCH 23, 2004 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 2004005209 IN DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHERLY CORNER OF SAID LOT; THENCE NORTH 54 DEGREES 36 MINUTES 01 SECONDS WEST 112.25 FEET; THENCE NORTH 36 DEGREES 58 MINUTES 48 SECONDS EAST 45.74 FEET TO THE NORTHWESTERLY EXTENSION OF THE CENTERLINE OF A COMMON WALL; THENCE SOUTH 54 DEGREES 36 MINUTES 09 SECONDS EAST 110.99 FEET ALONG SAID NORTHWESTERLY EXTENSION, THE CENTERLINE, AND THE SOUTHEASTERLY EXTENSION OF SAID COMMON WALL; THENCE CENTERLINE, AND THE SOUTHEASTERLY EXTENSION OF SAID COMMON WALL; THENCE SOUTH 35 DEGREES 23 MINUTES 51 SECONDS WEST 45.72 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. Common Address: 1495 WATERSIDE DR., DEKALB, IL 60115 P.I.N. 08-13-323-027 Contact the Law Office of IRA T. NEVEL, LLC, 175 North Franklin, Suite 201, Chicago, Illinois 60606, (312) 357-1125, for further information. The terms of the sale are: Ten percent (10%) due by cash or certified funds at the time of the sale and balance is due within 24 hours of the sale. The subject property is subject to real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "as is" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court. The property is improved by a single family residence, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and the tenements, hereditaments and appurtenants thereunto belonging and will not be available for inspection prior to sale. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). LAW OFFICES OF IRA T. NEVEL, LLC Ira T. Nevel - ARDC #06185808 175 North Franklin St. Suite 201 Chicago, Illinois 60606 (312) 357-1125 Pleadings@nevellaw.com NM # 11-01582 I509341

fy judgm the highest bidder. The name, address and telephone number of the person to contact for information regarding the real estate is: Jeffrey L. Lewis Klein, Stoddard, Buck & Lewis LLC 2045 Aberdeen Court Sycamore, IL 60178 (815) 748-0380 The common address and other common description, if any of the real estate is: 229 PAR FIVE DRIVE, DEKALB, IL 60115 The legal description of the real estate: LOT 7 IN SOUTH POINTE GREENS P.U.D. UNIT ONE, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE EAST HALF OF THE NORTHWEST FRACTIONAL QUARTER OF SECTION 3, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 4 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED SEPTEMBER 11, 2003, IN PLAT CABINET 9 AT SLIDE NO. 75-A AS DOCUMENT NO. 2003026998 AND CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION RECORDED OCTOBER 16, 2003 AS DOCUMENT NO. 2003030653, ALL SITUATED IN THE CITY OF DEKALB, DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN: 11-03-126-007 A description of the improvements on the real estate: Residential real estate The time and place of the sale is: March 14, 2013 at 1:00 pm DeKalb County Sheriff's Office 150 North Main Street Sycamore, IL 60178 The terms of the sale are: The sale shall be by public auction. The sale shall be by open verbal bid. The sale shall be conducted by the Sheriff of DeKalb County. The sale shall be cash. The sale shall be "as is" condition without any representation or warranty as to the condition of the property. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Title will be conveyed without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff subject to all general real estate taxes which are a lien upon the real estate, in addition to those which have not yet become due and payable, and special assessments and special taxes, if any, and easements, covenants, conditions, zoning laws and drainage ditches, feeders, laterals and restrictions of record. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the Purchaser shall receive a certificate of sale which will entitle Purchaser to a deed to the real estate subject to court confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. THE NATIONAL BANK & TRUST COMPANY OF SYCAMORE BY: /s/ Jeffrey L. Lewis One of its Attorneys Prepared by: JEFFREY L. LEWIS Klein, Stoddard, Buck & Lewis, LLC 2045 Aberdeen Court Sycamore, IL 60178 (815) 748-0380 (Published in the Daily Chronicle, February 15, 22 & March 1, 2013.)

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DeKALB COUNTY-SYCAMORE, ILLINOIS SUNTRUST MORTGAGE INC PLAINTIFF VS SHAWN SKAU A/K/A SHAWN E. SKAU; MICHELLE SKAU A/K/A MICHELLE S. SKAU; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS ; DEFENDANTS 12 CH 219 308 SOUTH ORPUT STREET MALTA, IL 60150 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 November 15, 2012, DEKALB COUNTY SHERIFF in DEKALB County, Illinois, will on April 11, 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 4 IN BLOCK 14 IN SPRAGUE'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF MALTA, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK "A" OF PLATS, PAGE 22, ON JUNE 14, 1857, IN DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS. TAX NO. 07-23-302-005 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 308 SOUTH ORPUT STREET MALTA, IL 60150 Description of Improvements: TWO STORY SINGLE FAMILY HOME; NO GARAGE The Judgment amount was $201,479.09. 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, Plain-

y tiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 372-2060. Please refer to file #PA1110584 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. I512228 (Published in the Daily Chronicle, March 1, 8 & 15, 2013.)

PUBLIC NOTICE "THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE" W12-4129 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 23RD JUDICIAL DISTRICT DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY DIVISION Bank of America, N.A., Successor By Merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP FKA Countrywide Home Loans Servicing LP; Plaintiff, VS. Jennifer K. Gaston a/k/a Jennifer Gaston; Nicholas M. Gaston a/k/a Nicholas Gaston; Community Contacts, Inc.; Defendants. 12 CH 415 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 28, 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: PART OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 34, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 3, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 34; THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID WEST 1/2, A DISTANCE OF 1319.50 FEET FROM THE POINT OF BEGINNING, THENCE CONTINUING SOUTHERLY ALONG THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, A DISTANCE OF 510.00 FEET; THENCE WESTERLY AT AN ANGLE OF 90 DEGREES, 02 MINUTES, 10 SECONDS MEASURED COUNTERCLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, A DISTANCE OF 256.3 FEET; THENCE NORTHERLY PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 34, A DISTANCE OF 510.00 FEET; THENCE EASTERLY AT AN ANGLE OF 90 DEGREES, 02 MINUTES, 10 SECONDS MEASURED COUNTERCLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, A DISTANCE OF 256.3 FET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, IN DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS. C/K/A: 6659 Shabbona Road, Shabbona, IL 60550 PIN: 13-34-200-008 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 W124129. 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.

Friday, March 1, 2013 • Page C7 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 W12-4129 pleadings.il@wirbickilaw.com I509294 (Published in the Daily Chronicle, February 15, 22 & March 1, 2013.)

Now, unless you file your answer in the above entitled case within 30 days of this publication, a default judgment may be entered against you for a Dissolution of Marriage and other relief. Attorney for the Plaintiff James Davidson 134 W State St Sycamore, IL 60178 815-899-9171 (Published in the Daily Chronicle, March 1, 8 & 15, 2013.)

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DEKALB COUNTY - SYCAMORE, ILLINOIS Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. PLAINTIFF Vs. Ross A. Patience; Tina M. Patience; Old Second National Bank; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants DEFENDANTS 13 CH 00041 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Tina M. Patience, 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: THE SOUTH 150 FEET OF LOT 11 OF LARSON'S SUBDIVISION OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF ASSESSOR'S LOT 24 OF THE SOUTH EAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 23, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 4, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK "B" OF PLATS, PAGE 109, ON APRIL 23, 1892, IN DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS. COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1143 Market Street, Dekalb, IL 60115 and which said Mortgage was made by: Ross A. Patience, Tina M. Patience, the Mortgagor(s), to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of DeKalb County, Illinois, as Document No. 2005010831; 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 April 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. 14-13-00096 NOTE: This law firm is deemed to be a debt collector. I512190

MALECKI, TASCH & BURNS, LLC 903 Commerce Dr. Suite 160 Oak Brook, IL 60523 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 16th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, DeKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS, FIRST AMERICAN BANK, Plaintiff, v. MASS CONSUMPTION, LLC, SEIRIES FWTR, JOSHUA BLANK, UNKNOWN TENANTS, UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants, Case No. 2012 CH 635. The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, Unknown Tenants, Unknown Owners and NonRecord Claimants, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of the 16th Judicial Circuit, Kane County, Illinois by the said plaintiff against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: UNIT 201-3 IN SUMMIT ENCLAVE COURT HOME CONDOMINIUM, AS DELINEATED ON A SURVEY OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL PROPERTY: CERTAIN LOTS OR PARTS THEREOF, IN SUMMIT ENCLAVE UNIT 1, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 4 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIAPL MERIDIAN, WHICH SURVEY IS ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT ¡ÈC¡É TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM RECORDED MAY 13, 2003 AS DOCUMENT 2003-013151, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME, TOGETHER WITH ITS UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGE INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS, IN DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS, P.I.N.: 08-13178-040, Commonly Known As: 1534 Grand Avenue, DeKalb, IL 60115. Now, therefore, unless you, Unknown Tenants, Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants, and the said above named defendants, file your answer to the complaint in said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the office of the Clerk of the 16th Judicial Circuit, Kane County, Illinois, on or before April 1, 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. This is an attempt to collect a debt pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Dated, Oak Brook, Illinois: February 13, 2013.

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PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING KINGSTON ELECTRIC AGGRAGATION PLAN Notice is hereby given pursuant to Chapter 20, Act 3855k, Illinois Compiled Statutes, that the Village of Kingston, Illinois will hold two separate public hearings for public comment on the Kingston Electric Power Aggregation Plan of Operation and Governance for the Municipal Electrical Aggregation Program to be held on March 18, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. at the Kingston Friendship Center, 120 S Main St., Kingston, Illinois. The Kingston Electric Power Aggregation Plan of Operation and Governance describes the policies and procedures by which the Village of Kingston will carry out its Municipal Electric Aggregation Program, including those policies and procedures which relate to rates and customer service. The Plan includes information on member education, opt-out procedures, billing, obligations of an electric supplier solicitation of bids, changes and termination of service and selection of an electric supplier. A copy of the proposed plan is available for inspection at the Village Hall during normal business hours. VILLAGE OF KINGSTON ILLINOIS BOARD OF TRUSTEES (Published in the Daily Chronicle, March 1 & 8, 2013.)

PUBLIC NOTICE ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on February 13, 2013 a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of DeKalb County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post office addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as ANTONIO GARIBAY I SECURITY SYSTEMS located at 1422 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb, IL 60115. Dated February 13, 2013 /s/ John Acardo DeKalb County Clerk & Recorder (Published in the Daily Chronicle, February 15, 22 & March 1, 2013.)

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PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE TWENTY-THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS THE NATIONAL BANK & TRUST COMPANY OF SYCAMORE Plaintiff, vs. JON R. WALKER, ALLISON R. WALKER, f/k/a ALLISON OSTERBERG, SOUTH POINTE GREENS HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATION, INC., THE NATIONAL BANK & TRUST COMPANY, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants. CASE NO. 12 CH 152 NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment for Foreclosure entered by the Court in the above entitled cause the property hereinafter described or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said judgment, shall be sold to

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Sheriff of DeKalb County Jorge H Botero & Martha R Prieto Earthmover Credit Union Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp Bonnie J Kersten Diane A Ballard Thomas M Fillipp & Eleanora M Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp By Atty Les Mcclimans Marie Reuter Huff Glen Reuter Glen Reuter Gene Reuter Loretta J Martin Fka Schairer David Michael Slavens & Sandra Jeffrey N Wagley Richard S Knutson Sheriff of DeKalb County

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39,900 Family owned for years Zoned R-3 Walk to downtown Upper and lower units currently leased Call Nedra Ericson now: 8 5-739-9997

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09,000 “Attention to Detail” remodeling Large, st ﬂoor family room Oversized 2-car garage Quiet neighborhood – across from park Call Jerry Wahlstrom: 8 5-757-7867

3+2=5 bedrooms; 3 baths; Custom ranch home located on a half acre lot in Sycamore. Quality-filled home, finished basement, oversized garage. Trees, fruit trees, grape vines, and perennials are just part of this property. Call Nedra Ericson for all the details: 8 5-739-9997

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30,000 – Very Well Maintained 3 Bedrooms Brick Fireplace in Living Room Easy access to NIU Call Harlan Scott: 8 5-739-5420

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62,500 On golf course 3 bedrooms, 2½ baths Many built-ins and upgrades English basement Convenient location - Close to NIU, I-88, and shopping Call Jerry Wahlstrom: 8 5 757-7867

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• Includes 3 Lots – 2.9 Acres • Large Warehouse – Easy Access to I-88 • Showroom - Workshop Area & Office • Route 38 Exposure • Zoned Heating & AC, Blacktop Parking Lot

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Cortla d $163,000 95 W Meadow Dr. Backs to ope area i Richla d Trails, re t w/optio possible, 2,100+ sq ft, 4br i cl 14x17 master w/3 closets, loft, 2 d ﬂr lau dry, vaulted 16x10 fam rm. MLS ID 08263703 Peggy Ramirez 815-756-2557

Cortla d $100,000 82 W George Ave. Great 3br 2ba starter o 75x120 lot! Features 23x18 fam rm additio w/sto e gas or woodbur i g fpl! Mai ﬂr lau dry, bsmt, slidi g dr to 20x20 deck. MLS ID 08035648 Na cy Watso 815-756-2557

120 Wi dsor Dr, DeKalb $279,000 Route 23 to First St to Wi dsor -- O early half acre corer lot! 3br o mai level plus 2 more bedrooms & office/ sitti g rm up. Hardwood flrs, fpl i kit & di i g area, fi bsmt w/rec rm & work rm, 2 car gar. MLS ID 08245305 Joli e Suchy 815-784-4582

DeKalb $248,750 505 Fox Hollow. Approx 2,700 sq ft, 4br, 2 d flr lau dry, hardwood flrs thru mai leve, remodeled 26x13 kit w/ isla d & fpl, fam rm additio w/brick fpl, bsmt framed for rec rm & office, patio w/pergola. MLS ID 08108783 Dia e Hammo 815-756-2557

DeKalb $210,000 1022 Fox Hollow. Approx 2,400 sq ft, 4br i cl vaulted master w/Jacuzzi & walk-i closet, kit has oak cabi ets & ope s to fam rm w/fpl, full bsmt w/roughed-i bath. MLS ID 07940330 The Bru ett Team 815-756-2557

DeKalb $145,900 1515 Legacy Dr 4. Summit E clave tow house ear NIU, 1,600+ sq ft, 3br, 2.5ba, 2 d ﬂr lau dry, 9 ft ceili gs o mai level, oak kit w/applia ces, 19x13 liv rm. MLS ID 08022190 Mario Gumi o 815-756-2557

DeKalb $139,000 1209 Scott Ct. O cul-de-sac i Overlook Poi t, eeds TLC, 3br, 2.5ba, 17x13 fam rm w/fpl & Fre ch drs to back yard, liv/di combo, 18x14 kit, bsmt has roughed-i bath. MLS ID 08169525 Dia e Hammo 815-756-2557

DeKalb $99,500 1484 Cambria Dr 6. E d u it co do i Summit E clave, quick close, 1,440 sq ft, 9 ft ceili gs o 1st flr, 2br, 2.5ba, 2 d flr lau dry, liv/di arra geme t, oak cabi ets, fi lower level, 2 car gar. MLS ID 08182243 Kelly Miller 815-756-2557

DeKalb $90,900 848 S Eleve th St. Double wide modular home i Southmoore Estates, approx 1,600 sq ft, walk-i closets i all 3br, 2ba, vaulted ceili gs, skylites, 12x21 liv rm w/fpl, 10x22 deck. MLS ID 08163408 The Bru ett Team 815-756-2557

DeKalb $55,000 1204 State St. Ba k ow ed 2 u it zo ed RC-1, 2br i each apartme t (upstairs eeds work), 2 car detache gar. MLS ID 08275885

Hampshire $420,000 1365 Pheasa t Trl. Backs to prairie i Hampshire Hills, approx 3,200 sq ft plus additio al 1,800 sq ft i partly ﬁ lookout lower level. 18x15 master suite, 17x22 kit, 2 story fam rm w/fpl, side load 3 car gar. MLS ID 08015542 815-756-2557 David Bla ke ship 630-232-6900

Hi ckley $144,900 204 S Sycamore St. O 100x204 lot backi g to woods & stream just a block from dow tow , quick close OK, hardwood ﬂrs & origi al woodwork thruout, 3br, 1.5ba, 25x15 liv rm, huge bsmt. Fur ishi gs also avail. MLS ID 07984730 Mega Marti 815-784-4582

Hu tley $159,900 10903 N Woodstock St. O brick paver street i historic area, 4br (master has sitti g area & walk-i closet), 3-seaso fro t porch, see-thru gas fpl warms the 14x27 liv rm & kit. New fur ace, air & 2 car gar. MLS ID 08025939 Joli e Suchy 815-784-4582

Ki gsto $324,500 29855 Oak Meadow Dr. 1+ acres, Sycamore Schools, upstairs has 4br plus 24x23 bo us rm/5thbr, 3.5ba, 9 ft ceili gs & hardwood ﬂrs o mai level, ofﬁce, Pella wi dows, 42 i ch maple cabi ets, lookout bsmt. MLS ID 08169376 Kelly Miller 815-756-2557

Ge oa $139,900 201 Prairie St. Ra ch duplex o cor er lot is great i vestme t opportu ity, 2br i each side, te a ts pay all utilities, 2 car detached garage. MLS ID 08107611 Mario Gumi o

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DeKalb $191,580 239 Sai t A drews Dr. O golf course & ear Rte 23 & I-88 i South Poi te Gree s, approx 2,600 sq ft, 9 ft ceili gs, 4br plus de up, 2.5ba, hardwood ﬂrs thru mai level, kit ope s to fam rm w/fpl, bsmt. MLS ID 08278395 Melissa Mobile 815-756-2557

Ge oa $185,900 612 Stear Dr. Backs to po d & ope area, ope ﬂr pla w/approx 1,700 sq ft, hardwood ﬂrs i kit, 21x16 fam rm & su rm. Possible 4th & 5th bedrooms i bsmt. MLS ID 08264342 815-756-2557 Joli e Suchy 815-784-4582

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Lee $424,900 1343 Woodlaw Rd. 8.2 acres, 4,300 sq ft, 4br, 44x19 3rd ﬂr bo us rm, hardwood i most rms, 12 ft isla d i kit, 2 story fam rm w/sto e wood stove, walkout bsmt. MLS ID 08044999 Kelly Miller 815-756-2557

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Maple Park $550,000 50W275 Route 64 Hwy. I dustrial bldg i wester Ka e Co, 4,400 sq ft, i sulated shop w/co crete ﬂr, 220 3-phase electric, two-12 ft overhead drs, loft storage, equipped ofﬁce. Will also co sider lease. MLS ID 08253392 Julie Fabrizius 815-756-2557

Mo roe Ce ter $137,000 106 W Mai St. 2 u it is great i vestme t, each apt has 2br (lower has 1.5ba), lau dry facilities & storage i bsmt, divided 2 car gar for extra i come. Rece tly updated i sulatio , sidi g & roof! MLS ID 08090256 Julie Fabrizius 815-756-2557

Sycamore $315,000 1880 Spears Rd. 1.13 acres overlooki g woods! Master br has whirlpool, cor er fpl & tray ceil! Mai flr 4thbr, hardwood flrs thru 1st flr, 2.5 car gar w/bsmt access, 20x18 deck, 18x44 So co i grou d pool! MLS ID 08043541 Kelly Miller 815-756-2557

1339 Yorkshire Dr, Sycamore $289,000 Peace Rd, to Foxbe d to Yorkshire -- I Foxpoi te, approx 3,400 sq ft, cathedral ceili g & fpl i fam rm, hardwood flr i kit, 1st flr office, fi bsmt w/rec & exercise rms, 2 d kit, 4th full bath & possible 5thbr. MLS ID 08047021 Na cy Watso 815-756-2557

Sycamore $250,000 11651 Deerpath Rd. Updated home o 1 acre! 4br, 2.5ba, hardwood throughout 1st & 2 d ﬂrs except for liv rm w/ brick fpl. Partly ﬁ bsmt, 2.5 car attached plus extra heated 4.5 car detached gar. MLS ID 08246969 Na cy Watso 815-756-2557

Sycamore $189,000 1626 Brickville Rd. Side-by-side ra ch duplex o 60x178 lot is great i vestme t, both u its avail (curre tly leased), each has 2br & partly ﬁ bsmt. Built-i storage attached to 2 car gar. MLS ID 08103300 Joli e Suchy 815-784-4582

Sycamore $170,000 849 Croatia Ct. E d-u it ra ch tow house backs to row of pi e trees i Gra dview Tow houses! 2br, 2ba, 29x14 liv/di combo w/fpl & vaulted ceili g w/skylites. Fi lower level. MLS ID 08264048 Na cy Watso 815-756-2557

Sycamore $117,000 182 McLare Dr 182. E d u it ra ch pe thouse co do - 1 level livi g! 3br, 2 full baths, bay wi dows i eati g area. Gas fpl i 26x14 liv rm which ope s to balco y. Applia ces stay. MLS ID 08081444 Bre da He ke 815-756-2557

Sycamore $115,000 604 Clayto Cir 3. Ow er desig ed 2br 2.5ba co do i Sto egate of Hero Creek. Upgraded kit w/cherry cabs & gra ite, liv rm gas fpl, 1st ﬂr lau dry, bsmt, 2 car gar. MLS ID 08269325 Na cy Watso 815-756-2557

Sycamore $114,000 454 Excha ge St 454. E d-u it co do ear tow , bedrooms are 12x16 & 12x12, 12x23 liv rm, 1 car gar. MLS ID 08183443 Max Heide

517 Natha Latti L , Sycamore $249,500 Rt. 23 to Hero Creek Dr to Luther Lowell to Natha Latti -- Overlooki g po d i Hero Creek, 2,650 sq ft, 17x15 master suite w/ whirlpool, Fre ch drs to 4thbr or ofﬁce, fpl i fam rm, hardwood ﬂri g i kit & di rm, lookout bsmt. MLS ID 08230721 Kelly Miller 815-756-2557

Sycamore $79,900 1816 Kerrybrook Ct 43-1. Ra ch 2 bedroom e d-u it co do i Woodgate, a pool & clubhouse commu ity. Freshly pai ted, ew carpeti g, ew thermal wi dows. Di i g area ope s to su deck. Full bsmt, attached ga815-756-2557 Na cy Watso 815-756-2557

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