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Opinion

John Rung Publisher

Dan McCaleb Group Editor

Jason Schaumburg Editor

Thursday, April 4, 2013 • Page A6 • Northwest Herald • NWHerald.com 8OUR VIEW

8SKETCH VIEW

Imperfect justice More than 123 months after the disappearance of Brian Carrick, a McHenry County jury this week held someone accountable for his presumed death.

After about seven hours of deliberations Tuesday, the 12-person jury voted unanimously to convict Mario Casciaro of Carrick’s firstdegree murder.

While we’d like to say that this conviction wraps up this case nicely, that For the record justice has been served, and that While we’d like to say that the Carrick family this conviction wraps up this now can move on case nicely ... it’s not as simple knowing that the as that. individual responsible for their loved one’s death will be justly punished for his crime, it’s not as simple as that.

Prosecutors are fond of saying they can’t pick their witnesses. In this case, they did pick their witness, and it’s a decision that will be questioned for a lifetime.

To bring to justice the person they say is most responsible for Carrick’s death, prosecutors made a deal with the man who has admitted to being the one who actually hit, and possibly killed, Carrick.

Shane Lamb testified in two trials – the first ended in a hung jury – that he punched Carrick inside the produce cooler of Val’s Foods in Johnsburg on Dec. 20, 2002. The punch came after Casciaro sent Lamb to talk to Carrick about a drug debt.

Casciaro was in Val’s that night, according to Lamb’s testimony. Lamb said he left after Carrick fell down, and he does not know what Casciaro did or did not do with Carrick’s body, which has not been found.

Despite his admission, Lamb will not be punished in Carrick’s death. Prosecutors granted him full immunity for his testimony against Casciaro.

Did the state’s attorney’s office make the right decision?

We struggle to answer that question. By his own admission, Lamb certainly has some culpability.

But we also acknowledge prosecutors’ dilemma.

Without Lamb’s testimony, they had no chance of a conviction against Casciaro. And Lamb never would have put the pieces together for prosecutors without that immunity deal.

In the end, a jury found that there was enough evidence to convict Casciaro of first-degree murder. While an appeal of the conviction is a certainty, unless a higher court overturns the verdict, it’s the resolution we have.

Sometimes, justice isn’t perfect.

8ANOTHER VIEW

8IT’S YOUR WRITE No better candidate than Fender in Grafton Township To the Editor: I support Pam Fender for Grafton Township supervisor, not only because she is experienced and knowledgeable in how the township needs to run and function but because she is compassionate and cares about the people of our community.

As a village trustee, a Huntley Jaycee and a Huntley resident, Pam has done countless good for our community, families and seniors alike. From starting Fall Fest to the project at Green Trees, she has produced incredible results with little funds and much determination.

Pam is a person who sees a need or an area for improvement and sets about to find a solution. She knows how to accomplish much with little funding and a lot of organizing. She inspires others around her to become involved and give back to the community as well.

There is no other candidate better qualified to serve the people of Grafton than Pam Fender.

Kelly Bartter

Same song, new verse It’s a new week, but we’re singing the same old tune – because the state of Illinois continues to sit on billions of dollars owed to vendors.

Pharmacies are owed $377 million for filling public aid prescriptions. Mom-and-pop drugstores, some of which have a substantial volume of business tied to public health care plans, have been especially hard-hit.

The druggists join a long list of privatesector and not-for-profit vendors waiting on Illinois. The damage done by the state’s slow-pay policies isn’t an abstraction. The livelihoods and sometimes the very lives of real people are at risk. Consider some of the examples reported so far in Deadbeat Illinois: Lutheran Social Services of Illinois, based in Des Plaines, has been forced to borrow money, lay off employees, curtail some services and delay building repairs as the amount owed by the state has soared to more than $10 million.

Among the casualties: 1,200 people cut from an addiction-treatment program in Chicago.

The state is running months behind – sometimes up to a year – paying funeral directors and cemeteries for expenses they incurred when they agreed to provide burial or cremation services for penniless, indigent and imprisoned residents. It’s a dilemma for funeral directors around the state, torn as they are between their ethical sensibilities and the fiscal reality that it will take months to be reimbursed by the state for their expenses. The state provides funeral assistance to between 9,000 and 12,000 people each year.

It’s sad to say, but in hindsight, that concern seems unfounded. The state’s fiscal health is so dire – and the opportunities for reporting so vast – it now seems we’ll have material to continue the series indefinitely unless we turn our attention elsewhere.

As of Monday morning, the state owed a bit more than $6.5 billion, according to the Illinois Comptroller’s Office – and a couple of billion more when you add in the bills still sitting on desks in state agencies.

The (Freeport) Journal Standard

Editorial Board: John Rung, Dan McCaleb, Jason Schaumburg, Kevin Lyons, Jon Styf, Kate Schott, Stacia Hahn

Huntley

Renner deserves your vote To the Editor: Mike Renner deserves your vote for Cary Park District commissioner.

I have had the privilege of working with Mike on the Cary Park District Board for the past two years and have known him for over 15 years.

Mike is very passionate about the Cary Park District and the community. Mike is willing to listen to all points of view to make informed decisions on behalf of the residents. Mike’s only agenda is to do what is right for the people of Cary.

When the board was researching the Chalet Hills property, Mike was proactively meeting with residents to get input and making sure the residents’ voices were heard. With Mike’s leadership, the board decided against pursuing the Chalet Hills property. It is this kind of leadership that we need on the Cary Park District Board.

I encourage you to vote for Mike Renner on April 9.

Tom Emma Cary Park District Commissioner

Terrific choices in MCC race To the Editor: Nearly all McHenry County College board candidates have made themselves available for candidate forums and have responded to questionnaires by this newspaper and other involved community groups.

If you have not made yourself available to these information venues, you can view the responses to the Northwest Herald interviews on its website. I highly suggest you do so. A tremendous amount of our tax money and your children’s education is well worth the little time that would take.

As electors, it is now up to us. We have terrific choices for the MCC Board of Trustees.

Rising to the top, in my opinion, are Tom Wilbeck, Chris Jenner and Molly Walsh.

Get out and vote. You and I – we – can make a difference.

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government, especially in these difficult economic times, to stretch the park district’s dollars.

Mike is the type of person, neighbor and leader that I want to see making important decisions for Cary Park District.

truly is a voice of reason.

Your vote for Ralph Dawson would be a wise choice for councilman for the city of Crystal Lake.

Trust Smith as MCC trustee

Phil Menzel

Schultz for Rutland clerk

To the Editor: The trustees of McHenry County College represent the entire community, both in terms of decisions made about investing our tax dollars and the way they represent the college with students and potential employers.

It is important to choose the right representative, and I believe Mike Smith is the most qualified candidate for the job.

Mike is an experienced business executive with the financial acumen, leadership experience and sound judgment to make well-informed decisions regarding policy and provide prudent oversight of the college budget.

Mike is a candidate who would bring a fresh perspective to the MCC board. He feels strongly that any expansion requiring taxpayer funding should be brought to the voters through referendum. But, choosing the next trustee isn’t about just one issue. This is a sixyear term and experience matters.

The person I trust to represent us as MCC trustee is Mike Smith.

Cary

To the Editor: I am the Rutland Township supervisor, and I have worked with Debra Schultz during her four years as Rutland Township clerk.

Debra Schultz knows her job and knows the township. Debra has been a resident of Rutland Township for 19 years. As clerk, she is the official custodian of all records, books and papers of the township and the clerk of all township meetings.

She has researched each of her duties, has completed training seminars, and has been diligent in recording documents with the clerk of Kane County.

Debra has handled all situations and inquiries promptly and with the utmost professionalism.

I support Debra Schultz and urge you to vote for her April 9 for a second term as Rutland Township clerk.

Ersel Schuster Woodstock

Ann Marie Garoufalis Lakewood

Spidle the public servant To the Editor: President Kennedy’s quote: “My fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.”

I view the position of Marengo Township highway commissioner as a servant of the public. Some see it as a job. I view it as an availability to serve.

This position requires the responsibility and accountability to every resident of the township.

People are the important aspect of the task. Highway commissioners will come and go. There was one before the person in office now and there will be one when he is gone.

We need to elect one who will do the job, respecting the community they serve.

For more information, see me on Facebook or www.votefordonspidle.com.

I am looking forward to serving as highway commissioner for the next term.

If it is not good for the people of Marengo Township, then it is not good.

Renner right kind of leader

Don Spidle

To the Editor: I want to take this opportunity to provide my endorsement for Mike Renner, who is running to hold onto his position with the Cary Park District.

Mike has been a resident of Cary for over 20 years and currently serves as a Cary Park District commissioner. I have lived in Cary for 13 years and met Mike through Indian Princesses 10 years ago. I have seen Mike work tirelessly to ensure that the park district makes fiscally sound decisions. I also feel confident that he will continue to provide recreational opportunities for all of the residents.

Mike understands the importance of working with other units of local

Marengo

8THE FIRST AMENDMENT

Good for Crystal Lake To the Editor: We are very fortunate to have a man such as Ralph Dawson as a Crystal Lake city councilman.

He has overseen many of the great accomplishments in the city, such as the new City Hall building and the Three Oaks Recreation Area. He is truly a hands-on type of person. He works hard for the residents of Crystal Lake. His knowledge of the city and the surrounding area is a wonderful asset.

He is attuned and very articulate when making decisions. He listens well. And he gives great thought before he makes decisions. He

Greg and Sue Danielson Crystal Lake

Margaret Sanders Huntley

Crystal Lake needs Hubbard To the Editor: I would like to highly recommend electing Cameron Hubbard for Crystal Lake City Council.

I have served on numerous committees and many other projects with Cameron in the Crystal Lake Chamber. He is a bright, energetic and decisive leader. I have seen him be the first one to volunteer for the tough assignments. He does his homework and gets the job done.

But most importantly, I have seen his love of this city, and the respect he has for the people that have come before him and led this great community. We need young, passionate leaders like Cameron on the council.

Please vote for Cameron Hubbard on April 9.

Randy Leggee Crystal Lake

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8IT’S YOUR WRITE Vote ‘yes’ for aggregation To the Editor: Electrical aggregation is a process that allows the village to pool, or aggregate, the electrical needs of residents and small businesses together, and then seek competitive bids from electrical energy suppliers for the cost of such electricity (purchased by kilowatt hour) used by village residents and small businesses.

By pooling, or aggregating, the entire electrical load for village residents and small businesses, the village can seek competitive bids from power suppliers approved by the Illinois Commerce Commission.

Communities that have completed the aggregation process have received lower supply costs for their electricity provided to their residents and small businesses than the rate offered by ComEd. Here we have an example of the power of local government taking advantage of the free enterprise system to benefit its residents.

Vote “yes.”

Dennis Palys Wonder Lake

Walsh for MCC trustee To the Editor: I encourage you to vote for Molly Walsh for the McHenry County College Board of Trustees.

Molly is a longtime resident of McHenry County, has been very involved in the community over the years, and is keenly aware of the issues and concerns of area residents.

She will work to ensure that MCC continues to serve the educational needs of all residents of the college district while not exceeding or duplicating those needs. Doing so in a fiscally and environmentally responsible manner will always be a top priority for Molly, and she won’t be afraid to ask the tough questions, require accountability and maintain transparency on behalf of the constituents of the MCC district.

Vote for Molly on April 9.

McHenry County Board of Trustees.

Both candidates are taxpayer watchdogs and oppose the current MCC plan for a $640 million expansion of the college with taxpayer-backed bonds.

They are strong supporters of the college. They will ask the tough questions needed to protect the taxpayers of McHenry County, and they will oppose any tax increases.

In a time when property taxes are rising and home values are falling, the voters of McHenry County should elect these two candidates to fight for their interests. Jenner and Wilbeck will hold the County Board accountable and demand a public referendum before any bonds are issued, keeping the interests of the taxpayer first and foremost.

Vote for Chris Jenner and Tom Wilbeck for McHenry County College trustee.

Mike Clarke Harvard

Zielinski well-qualified To the Editor: I find a need to comment on the election that is coming up.

I want you to consider Al Zielinski as our new township assessor in Grafton.

He is well-qualified for the job as he is a certified assessment officer, Illinois and Wisconsin certified residential real estate appraiser, a chemical engineer and has a MBA. Take a look at his Web page – www. al-for-assessor.com. Al is a personal friend, and I have known him for 10 years. He is a member of NISA – a rescue for Samoyeds – and Al and I met when he brought us Otis, our fluffy white dog.

He is a good man, and I’m going to vote for him.

This is my opinion, but I’d like you to do your homework before you vote, and please take the time to vote.

Dick Maiman Huntley

Hubbard a consensus builder

To the Editor: My name is Jay Dimopoulos. I am a First Class Scout from Troop 168, and I am writing to discuss why Cameron Hubbard is a great choice for Crystal Lake City Council.

Cam would be great because he is an Eagle Scout and uses the 12 points of the Scout law in his everyday life. I have only a few of many examples.

Cam is trustworthy. You can always expect him to do as he promises. He is helpful. He will listen to the citizens of our wonderful city of Crystal Lake. He is loyal – a lifelong resident of Crystal Lake. Cam is always cheerful. He will do his job without complaining and with a smile on his face.

Now that you have heard about Cameron Hubbard, ask yourself, “Now wouldn’t I want a great guy like Cam on our City Council?”

To the Editor: Voters have an opportunity to retain council member Cameron Hubbard – a young, energetic, fiscally responsible Crystal Lake resident.

I have known Cameron for 20 years.

He is an involved community member, Eagle Scout and a member of Crystal Lake Young Professionals.

When it comes to elected representation, we need an individual who can make sound decisions in the best interest of our city. I can think of no other person who would be better than Cameron at making informed, conscientious, rational decisions about our government policies.

Those of us who know him know Cameron is a listener and a consensus builder. In these tough economic times, we need representation that will guide our city with sound fiscal policies. His professional experience as a financial consultant qualifies Cameron on these matters.

Let’s keep Crystal Lake a great place to live. Please vote for Cameron on April 9.

Jay Dimopoulos

Lindsay Tryon

Cindy Kearns Cary

Eagle Scout the choice in CL

Crystal Lake

Common sense needed at MCC To the Editor: If you believe the role of our community college is to provide affordable education for the local area, offer fully transferable associate degrees and certificate programs that provide students with marketable job skills, all at a reasonable cost, and if you’re against new construction in the Crystal Lake watershed, nonreferendum bonding, tuition increases and infrastructure fees of $8 per credit hour, join the people who want the McHenry County College Board of Trustees to face reality and use our significant tax dollars wisely for better education opportunities.

Vote for Chris Jenner, Tom Wilbeck and Molly Walsh, who will serve us, the taxpayers, in a much more responsible and competent manner than many on the current board. Let’s stand for common sense leadership and against unnecessary spending and additional taxes.

Please vote for Jenner, Wilbeck and Walsh.

Lenora Nolan Hebron

Jenner, Wilbeck for MCC To the Editor: I would like to endorse Chris Jenner and Tom Wilbeck as candidates for the

I believe the Cary Park District needs a “fresh” perspective on the board, and Patrick Smith is the community’s ideal candidate to fill that role.

Walter Huellen Cary

Jensen for Grafton assessor To the Editor: Grafton residents should elect Terra Jensen as their next assessor.

Why Jensen? She knows how to do the job, being deputy assessor in Elgin.

She has made it clear that she would do assessments objectively. Her opponent promised to lower assessments so well that after four years almost no one would feel the need to appeal, which is impossible. He also made the ridiculous proposal to do assessments several times per year, which would be expensive and useless according to the rules for establishing taxes.

Her opponent has an ethical cloud hanging over him for the circumstances surrounding his homestead exemption in Lake in the Hills and how he maneuvered to get the foreclosure price he paid be the one given as the fair market value by the Board of Review.

Vote for the candidate with integrity.

Herm Faubl Huntley

Mazeski in Barrington Hills To the Editor: It is my pleasure to support Kelly Mazeski for Barrington Hills village trustee.

Kelly is a longtime Barrington area resident who has a sound track record of volunteer work and public service. As a member of the Planning Commission in Barrington Hills, Kelly understands the value of our 5-acre minimum zoning and will protect it and any threats to our unique community.

Finally, Kelly will be a fiscally conservative leader with a watchful eye on the budget for the taxpayers.

Please join me in voting for Kelly Mazeski for village trustee April 9.

Emily McHugh Barrington Hills

Ebann valuable in Crystal Lake To the Editor: Chuck and Ellen Ebann have been tireless and committed volunteers on numerous boards, committees and in philanthropic organizations throughout McHenry County for years.

Now Chuck has decided to run for Crystal Lake City Council. He would be a valued and responsible council member. He is retired from Morton International so he has time to devote to serving. He previously was the president of the Crystal Lake Country Club and the president of the Wedgewood Homeowners Association. He serves on the Crystal Lake Library Board of Trustees and has been a dependable and innovative member.

We have known Chuck for over 20 years and believe him to be conscientious and accountable. He would contribute greatly as a member of the Crystal Lake City Council.

Crystal Lake

Candy and Bob Reedy

Smith offers fresh perspective

Hubbard an excellent choice

To the Editor: I am writing in support of Patrick Smith for election to the Cary Park Board.

I have found him to be a man of good judgment who cares about and is deeply involved with the Cary community. A fiscally responsible candidate, he has feasible plans for the future of the Cary Park District.

Patrick Smith will offer a fresh perspective for the people of Cary. Join me in voting for him April 9.

Patric Murphy Cary

Smith ideal candidate in Cary To the Editor: My name is Walter Huellen, and I am the president of Cary Computer Solutions Inc. in Cary.

I would like to personally recommend Patrick Smith for a position on the Cary Park District Board.

Over the past seven years, I have had the pleasure of knowing Patrick and feel he would be the perfect candidate for this position. He is extremely intelligent and sincerely cares for his community. He has expressed fantastic ideas about how to utilize park land while remaining financially responsible within the existing budget guidelines.

Crystal Lake

To the Editor: Cameron Hubbard, currently running for Crystal Lake City Council, is an excellent choice for the city. He is a fantastic role model and an asset to the community.

Cameron has experience within the business world and will use this to make fiscally responsible decisions.

He is a member of many Crystal Lake committees and is a great leader who continues to motivate others to do their best.

Cameron and his family have roots in the community, which motivate him to continue to ensure that Crystal Lake remains such a great place to live.

I grew up in Crystal Lake and lived there most of my life. Although I do not currently reside in Crystal Lake, I understand what an amazing addition he would be to the Crystal Lake City Council.

Ashley Tessmer Cary

Kownick has a clear vision To the Editor: We think Mark Kownick would be an excellent president for the village of Cary.

He has been a dear friend for many years, and we have come to know the

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great man that he is. Mark is an honest, sincere and hardworking father, husband and businessman. He has a clear vision for Cary and its residents, and he truly has high hopes that Cary will continue to grow into a destination that families and businesses will flock to.

Mark is a straight shooter. He is a faithful man who makes sure that all of his decisions are ones that are true to him and the personal expectations he has set. Mark understands that rolling up his sleeves and dealing with all aspects of politics is expected of him.

Mark would be an asset as village president. Please cast your vote April 9 for Mark Kownick.

Prairie Grove has improved significantly in academics. Through our high quality educational programs, we have earned many awards from the state of Illinois, and our outstanding test scores are among the best in the area.

A cohesive board has been instrumental to our success. The current board has significantly improved our schools while closely watching the interest of taxpayers. I humbly ask for your vote, as well as for incumbents Laura Domoto, Vickie Marconi and Mischelle Yantis.

Laura and Matt Nick

To the Editor: I have to take exception with the Northwest Herald’s endorsement of Mike Smith, president of Friends of the MCC Foundation, for the McHenry County College Board of Trustees.

Smith is the spouse of Lakewood President Erin Smith – the same Erin Smith that was quoted as saying alternative bonds to pay for the RedTail golf course purchase wasn’t a mistake. Ask the Lakewood residents about that. For 11 of the 18 years of the bonds, they paid for it and did not get free golf.

I hope that this absurd thinking has not rubbed off on Mike Smith.

Tom Wilbeck and Chris Jenner are two candidates who believe in asking taxpayers what they want rather than telling them what they want. If you want a say in your future tax bills, vote for these two candidates.

Fox River Grove

Forward, not backward, in Cary To the Editor: The Northwest Herald endorsed Mark Kownick for Cary village president.

Some years ago, he was part of the village government that I encountered when I tried to start a business there. I was greeted with a nonwelcoming and difficult environment. While not dealing with Mr. Kownick directly, I opted for the easier path of going to Fox River Grove and obtained a location there for the business with help from Bruce Kaplan.

Mr. Kaplan was subsequently elected to the Village Board, along with three others who represented the change we need going forward. Do we really want to go backward or do we want to continue the positive change forward that Mr. Kaplan and the other new blood represents?

Bruce Kaplan for president of the village of Cary.

Jim Schad Cary

Voting for Spidle To the Editor: I believe that Don Spidle, being of upstanding character and having the background with the ability to do the job, would make a great highway commissioner for Marengo Township.

I have known Don for many years and have seen him take on many a task with tenacity and zeal well beyond any expectations. Getting the job done would be an expectation. Don would take that as getting the job done to the greatest satisfaction to all involved with the least outlay of expense in dollars and hours.

I believe he sees the greater picture in many different aspects. My family and I will vote for Don Spidle on April 9.

Verne Swanson Marengo

Conflicts in District 47 race To the Editor: Two former School District 47 administrators are running for the District 47 school board.

Betsy Les and Eileen Palsgrove are fine people and certainly qualified.

However, the election of either could cause a significant conflict of interest, and I caution District 47 voters to consider this April 9.

As a former member of the District 47 Board, I recall the difficult, often painful, decisions I made regarding many issues. I am concerned that neither candidate could maintain the objectivity required to properly fulfill her role because both have had professional and personal relationships with many district employees and both currently receive pensions accruing from their district employment.

A school board member must be the parents’, citizens’ and taxpayers’ watchdog, and it may be difficult or impossible for former employees to properly perform this all-important duty.

Therefore, I reluctantly recommend that District 47 voters consider other candidates in this election.

Thomas Meyers Crystal Lake

Keep District 46 incumbents To the Editor: My name is Charlotte Kremer, and I am running for re-election to Prairie Grove District 46 school board.

Serving our district with diligence and integrity over the past eight years has been rewarding as we have great achievements to celebrate.

Our efforts have saved the taxpayers millions of dollars by reducing expenditures, retiring/refinancing long-term debt, abating debt service levies and by reducing the property tax levy.

Charlotte Kremer Prairie Grove

Disagree with endorsement

Robert Frerichs Crystal Lake

Status quo in District 46 To the Editor: I understand why voters replace incumbents who are not doing their jobs well.

However, I don’t understand why there are nine people running for four open positions on the Prairie Grove District 46 school board. The four incumbents have accomplished great things: Test scores are going up, and expenses are going down.

They lowered tax levies but still received the highest level of financial recognition in Illinois nine years in a row. For three years, Crain’s Chicago Business Magazine rated their district “Best Schools in McHenry County.”

Seven times they received the Bright Star award for high test scores with low per-pupil expenses.

Fiscally responsible, open decision making and proven results. Sometimes it is good to put someone new in office. But for District 46, keep the incumbents: Laura Domoto and Charlotte Kremer on the ballot, and write-in candidates Mischelle Yantis and Vickie Marconi.

Ann Cuda McHenry

Rep. Tryon endorses Hubbard To the Editor: I’m writing to give a resounding endorsement to Cameron Hubbard for Crystal Lake City Council.

Since being appointed to the council to fill an unexpired term, Cameron has shown himself to be an outstanding and level-headed voice for the people of Crystal Lake.

Cameron Hubbard is a prime example of how our Crystal Lake and the other municipalities in McHenry County need to embrace new young leaders who will carry on our local governments’ traditions of excellence.

Cameron brings a balanced vote to the City Council and will continue to be a prudent custodian of tax dollars. It is without hesitation that I recommend the election of Cameron Hubbard to the Crystal Lake City Council.

Mike Tryon State representative, Crystal Lake

Spidle the man for the job To the Editor: McHenry County townships deserve men and women in leadership who are above mediocrity.

Don Spidle of Marengo is a man who possesses loyalty, ambition, commitment and integrity. Don’s actions speak louder than words. He is the man for the job. Don will work hard for his township and produce results you can trust.

Vote on April 9 for Don Spidle as highway commissioner for Marengo Township.

Dale Hertel Marengo

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ELGIN – Advocate Health Care plans to invest $200 million in Sherman Hospital over the next five years as part of a pending merger.

The proposed investment includes $60 million for routine capital replacement and $140 million for buying physician practices, recruiting doctors, expanding services and other developments, according to a letter of intent signed by both health systems last October.

Recently released documents provide further details about the transaction and show that Sherman’s doctors wanted the hospital to remain independent.

Terms also call for refinancing or restructuring Sherman’s long-term debt to take advantage of Advocate’s lower borrowing costs. Sherman doubled its long-term debt to $300 million to build the state-of-the-art medical campus on Randall Road in 2009, according to media reports.

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Advocate Health Care plans to invest $200 million in Sherman Hospital (above) as part of a proposed merger.

Acquiring the 255-bed Sherman Hospital would expand Advocate’s reach in Kane and McHenry counties.

“As part of the proposed partnership, we are making a substantial commitment of resources

to enhance Sherman’s ability to meet the health needs of the communities it serves,” Advocate spokeswoman Stephanie Johnson said. “Once the partnership is finalized, we will be working closely with Sherman leadership to identify the specific areas in which to invest.”

Advocate is the largest health system in the state. The faith-based nonprofit has eight hospitals in the Chicago region, including Advocate Good Shepherd in Barrington and Advocate Condell in Libertyville.

The letter and other details of the planned merger were published in late March on the website of the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board. The state board, which aims to prevent the unnecessary duplication of medical services that drive up health-care costs for patients, must approve the deal. It could vote on the merger next month. Crain’s reported on the matter earlier this week.

See ADVOCATE, page D2

“We have all of these customers who love to grow plants.

I just thought, ‘Get ’em going.’ People want to do good things.”

Bob Kolze, owner of Kolze’s Corner Gardens

8BUSINESS ROUNDUP Workplace bullying prevention seminar set McHENRY – McHenry County College will offer the seminar “Preventing Workplace Bullying” from 8 a.m. to noon April 18 at the Shah Center, 4100 W. Shamrock Lane, McHenry.

The seminar will be facilitated by Sheri Bland, trainer, strategic planner, and president of Sheri Bland Solutions. She will offer practical instruction on how to recognize and prevent bullying in the workplace.

The course fee is $99. To register, call 815-455-8588.

For more information, call 815455-8593, or email shahcenter@mchenry.edu.

Local entrepreneurs at ‘Make it Grow!’ event

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Brian Moxley, grower and manager at Kolze’s Corner Gardens in Woodstock, works in the greenhouse. Moxley is helping to coordinate a local Plant a Row for the Hungry program.

Program takes root Kolze’s Corner organizes Plant a Row for the Hungry

By CYNTHIA WOLF editorial@nwherald.com WOODSTOCK – As area gardeners prepare for growing season, folks at Kolze’s Corner Gardens of Woodstock are planting a seed that they hope will really take off.

Actually, the idea’s been around since the Garden Writers Association launched it in 1995. But Kolze’s greenhouse manager Brian Moxley and owner Bob Kolze aim to help it take root in McHenry County. It’s called Plant a Row for the Hungry – a simple idea with boundless prospects.

Anyone who gardens is being asked to plant an extra row of vegetables for distribution to area food pantries, where fresh produce generally is scarce.

“This is our first year doing this,” Moxley said. “Obviously we want people to come check out our greenhouses and find out what we’re all about.

But what I’m really excited about is we’re going to be able to help the surrounding communities.”

Kolze’s is located at Dean Street and Route 176, just west of Route 47.

Surrounded by young plants and hanging baskets in one of the business’ vast greenhouses, Moxley recently talked about the initiative.

“What we’re encouraging, besides the usual tomatoes, cucumbers and zucchini, is to grow things that have more sustainability, like potatoes and squash,” said Moxley, of Woodstock.

“The first step is getting the word out.”

Not only will Kolze’s customers encounter signs, anyone buying vegetables to plant also will learn of Plant a Row from Kolze’s staff. During the summer and fall, Kolze’s also will be a gathering and distribution point, Moxley said.

“Most food pantries are open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday. If you’re a homeowner

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Bob Kolze works in the greenhouse at Kolze’s Corner Gardens in Woodstock.

Kolze’s Corner Gardens What: A business specializing in growing common and unusual plants. Also carries specialty line of bird feeders, bat and bird houses, birding accessories and gourmet bird seed.

Where: 12717 Route 176, Woodstock Information: Call 815-338-1475 or visit kolzescornergardens.com

and you work, how are you going to get the vegetables there?” Moxley said. “We’re going to ask people to bring their surplus to us and we’ll distribute it to food pantries.”

Beginning the second or third week of April, Kolze’s will be open seven days a week. Drop-offs will be welcomed during business hours, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily in April and, starting in May, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

weekends.

Moxley said he believes a goal of 10,000 pounds of fresh produce is not unreasonable.

Bob Kolze, son of Bob Kolze Sr. and owner of Kolze’s since 2003, said he heard about Plant a Row while attending a January symposium.

“We have all of these customers who love to grow plants,” Kolze said.

“I just thought, ‘Get ’em going.’ People want to do good things.”

Cate Williams, president of the Crystal Lake Food Pantry, said such an initiative is sure to be welcome by any benefiting pantries. The Crystal Lake pantry currently assists 780 families totaling about 4,300 people each month, she said.

“We’re always so honored that someone would take the time to do just a little bit more for someone in need,” she said. “Those fresh fruits and vegetables are such a huge complement to the canned and the packaged goods.”

CRYSTAL LAKE – Entrepreneur U – Make It Grow! will be from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 17 at the Holiday Inn Conference Center, Crystal Lake.

Local experts will share their knowledge to help entrepreneurs build successful businesses at the event presented by the Northwest Herald and Business Journal.

Local panelists will include Chris Leathers of Your World Fitness, Curtis Smith of Medcor, Sue Dobbe of Dobbe Marketing, Jill Dinsmore of JA Frate and Orrin Kinney of Starline Factory.

Keynote speaker will be Richard Killian, entrepreneur, philanthropist and author.

Killian has averaged an acquisition or formation of two companies every year and now owns more than 20 businesses throughout his holdings, which produce more than a half-billion dollars in annual sales.

Cost for Entrepreneur U is $60, which includes continental breakfast and lunch.

Tickets can be purchased at the Northwest Herald office, 7717 S. Route 31, Crystal Lake, or with a credit card over the phone at 815-459-4040. For more information, call 815526-4445.

Free vehicle inspections for Car Care Month McHENRY – In celebration of Spring Car Care Month, Jays Automotive, 1815 W. Route 120, McHenry, is having a free vehicle inspection event from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. April 28. There will be a raffle and prizes and all donations will benefit Helping Paws Animal Shelter in Woodstock.

The inspections include checking fluid levels, tires, lights and other system components. Jays Automotive is offering a 10 percent discount off any recommended repairs.

For more information, call 815-679-6473, or email jaysautomotive@gmail.com.

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Making the case against federal income tax refunds When people ask me what I’m going to do with the cash, if and when I receive an income tax refund, I tell them that it’s against my personal financial principles to lend money to the federal government at zero interest. It’s bad enough that the IRS takes a bite out of my earnings before the year is over.

President Eisenhower expressed the thought that there would be a major revolution if there were no withholding, and everyone got a bill from the IRS when tax returns were filed. That way every worker would know just how much he or she was actually paying in taxes, instead of never seeing the money that was earned pre-tax.

Millions of Americans celebrate receiving an income tax refund each year. Many of these same people live each month under the burden of financial hardship, struggling to make ends meet, often falling behind on living expenses and debt obligations.

• ADVOCATE Continued from page D1 “We look forward to finalizing the partnership with Sherman and are hopeful that we will receive approval from the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Planning Board in May,” Johnson said.

Under terms outlined in the letter of intent, all Sherman employees would remain employed by either Sherman or Advocate for six months after the deal is completed.

Sherman’s management team will remain in place and its president would report to Advocate’s executive vice president and chief operations officer. The Elgin hospital would

A February poll hosted on the National Foundation for Credit Counseling website revealed that a significant majority of respondents (58 percent) intentionally plan to always receive an income tax refund, unnecessarily allowing Uncle Sam the use of their hard-earned money, only to have it returned to them without benefit of interest.

Not only are some American taxpayers self-inflicting financial pain, they are doing so intentionally. It boils down to a simple choice of determining if it’s more important to have extra money in their pockets each month or once a year.

The average income tax refund in recent years has been in the $3,000 range, or approximately $250 per month. For many people, that amount can mean the difference between financial solvency and financial distress, yet many wage-earners continue to have too much money deducted from their paychecks month after month. Fur-

be called Advocate Sherman Hospital and adopt Advocate’s logos. Sherman’s board would add up to four Advocate nominees and cede authority over key spending and leadership decisions.

The deal is expected to close May 1.

In a separate letter to the state board, Sherman’s attorney acknowledged the health system expects the final cost of its Elgin hospital will exceed the amount the state board approved for the project.

Frank Urso, the attorney for the state board, said the cost overruns and all other issues related to Sherman Hospital permit have since been resolved and aren’t expected to prevent the board from con-

thermore, many workers, although well-intentioned, who receive the refund, don’t spend it wisely, and, even those who do, find that once the money is gone, the cycle of struggling to pay their monthly bills on time begins all over again.

Many consumers argue in favor of an income tax refund, saying that it is forced savings. That is correct, but there is a better way to save.

Here is a three-step program to follow when this year’s refund arrives.

• Put this year’s refund into an interest-bearing savings account.

Upon receipt of the refund, seize the opportunity to establish an emergency savings account. This will protect against the financial unknown and create a position of financial stability.

sidering the merger.

Letters in support of the acquisition show Sherman’s doctors initially wanted the hospital to remain independent.

“While many of our physicians wish that Sherman could remain independent, we understand that the changes in the healthcare industry are making it increasingly difficult for hospitals to do so,” Dr. Ashok Mehta, president of Sherman’s medical executive committee, wrote in a January 2013 letter to Sherman’s President and CEO Rick Floyd. “We feel that this is the right time for Sherman to join a larger system, and Advocate is the preferred choice among the medical staff.”

8CALENDAR Today, April 4 • 7:45 a.m.: Power Partners of Cary Grove, Century 21/Sketchbook 20 Northwest Hwy., Cary.

Information: Ryan Fain, 815-3538600.

• 8 to 9:30 a.m.: Member Orientation- Get The Most Out of Your Chamber Membership, Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce, 427 W. Virginia St., Crystal Lake, • 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.: McHenry chamber “Shop In” at Reeses Barkery & Pawtique, 1313 Riverside Drive, McHenry.

• 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.: McHenry chamber Young Professionals meeting, Firewood Grille, 2314 W. Route 120, McHenry.

8AREA CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE • Algonquin/Lake in the Hills Chamber of Commerce, 2114 W. Algonquin Road, Lake in the Hills. 847658-5300; www.algonquin-lith-chamber.com.

• Cary-Grove Area Chamber of Commerce, 445 Park Ave., Cary. 847639-2800; www.carygrovehamber.com.

• Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce, 427 W. Virginia St., Crystal Lake.: 815-459-1300; www.clchamber. com.

• Hampshire Area Chamber of Commerce, 153 South State St. Hampshire. 847-683-1122; www.hampshirechamber.org.

• Harvard Chamber of Commerce & Industry, 62 N. Ayer St., Suite B, Harvard. 815-943-4404; www.harvcc. net.

• Huntley Area Chamber of Commerce, 11704 Coral St., Huntley.

847- 669-0166; www.huntleychamber. org.

• Marengo-Union Chamber of Commerce, 116 S. State St., Marengo.

815-568-6680; www.marengo-union. com.

• McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce, 1257 N. Green St., McHenry.

815-385-4300; www.mchenrychamber. com.

• Richmond/Spring Grove Chamber of Commerce, 10906 Main St., Richmond. 815-678-7742; www. rsgchamber.com.

• Wonder Lake Chamber of Commerce, 7602 Hancock Drive, Wonder Lake. 815-728-0682; www.wonderlake. org.

• Woodstock Chamber of Commerce, 136 Cass St., Woodstock.

815-338-2436; www.woodstockilchamber.com.

LeTip, Brunch Café, 414 S. Rt. 31, McHenry. Information: matthew. wruck@countryfinancial.com.

• 7:30 a.m.: Crystal Lake Referral Network, Colonial Café, 5689 Northwest Hwy., Crystal Lake. Information: Holly Emrich, 815-382-1899.

• 8 a.m.: Cary Grove Referral Network, Cary Bank & Trust, 60 E. Main St., Cary. Information: Shirley Rochford, 847-341-4104.

• 8 a.m.: Lighthouse Business Networking, St. Barnabas Lutheran Church, 8901 Cary-Algonquin Road, Cary.

Information: Richard Sansone, 847-516-0433; Steve Randahl, 847-769-6285.

• 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Crystal Lake chamber Business Builders Business Workshop: How To Manage the Problem Employee, Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce, 427 W. Virginia St., Crystal Lake.

• Noon to 1 p.m.: “Google Apps for Business,” McHenry chamber Bring Your Lunch N’ Learn, chamber office, 1257 N. Green St., McHenry. Free.

• 5 to 6:15 p.m.: Discover the McHenry Area Chamber orientation, chamber office, 1257 N. Green St., McHenry.

Hall, 305 Illinois St., Fox River Grove; $5 for members, $15 for nonmembers, includes lunch.

Friday, April 5 • 7:30 to 8:45 a.m.: Discover the McHenry Area Chamber orientation, chamber office, 1257 N. Green St., McHenry.

• 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Crystal Lake chamber Governmental Affairs Luncheon, Home State Bank - Main Street, 611 S. Main St., Crystal Lake.

Tuesday, April 9 • 7:30 a.m.: Crystal Lake Business Network, Algonquin Bank & Trust, 4049 W. Algonquin Road, Algonquin. Information: Laura Sinnaeve, 847-204-4899.

• 7:30 a.m.: Crystal Lake chamber’s Referral Exchange Network, Exemplar Financial Network, 413 E. Terra Cotta Ave., Crystal Lake. Information: Kevin Bruning, 815-455-3000.

• 7:30 a.m.: Crystal Lake chamber’s Business 2 Business Network, Benedict’s La Strata, 40 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake.

Information: Mike Daniele, 815356-2126.

• 5 to 7 p.m.: Multi-Chamber Mixer at Sustainable Solutions LED, 345 Memorial Drive, Unit A, Crystal Lake.

• 5 to 7 p.m.: Huntley chamber April Mixer, Re/Max Unlimited Northwest, 12376 Princeton Drive, Huntley. Information: 847-802-4000.

Wednesday, April 10 • 7 to 8:30 a.m.: Woodstock LeTip, Vaughan’s Restaurant, 790 S. Eastwood Drive, Woodstock. Information: Richard Toepper, 815-338-9900.

• 7 a.m.: McHenry County

Thursday, April 11 • 7:45 a.m.: Power Partners of Cary Grove, Century 21/Sketchbook 20 Northwest Hwy., Cary.

Information: Ryan Fain, 815-3538600.

• Noon to 1 p.m.: Luncheon Seminar “Protect Your Business Data,” Fox River Grove Village

• Adjust W-4 withholding allowances. Although receiving a refund is not

MONEY MATTERS Virginia Peschke

Friday, April 12 • 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m.: McHenry chamber “Never Eat Alone” lunch, Marzano’s Wood Fired Italian, 1501 S. Route 31, McHenry.

Tuesday, April 16 • 7:30 a.m.: Crystal Lake Business Network, Algonquin Bank & Trust, 4049 W. Algonquin Road, Algonquin.

Information: Laura Sinnaeve, 847-204-4899.

• 7:30 a.m.: Crystal Lake chamber’s Referral Exchange Network, Exemplar Financial Network, 413 E. Terra Cotta Ave., Crystal Lake. Information: Kevin Bruning, 815-455-3000.

• 7:30 a.m.: Crystal Lake chamber’s Business 2 Business Network, Benedict’s La Strata, 40 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake.

Information: Mike Daniele, 815356-2126.

• 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Crystal Lake chamber Outback Steakhouse Lunch Time Mixer,4751 Northwest Hwy., Crystal Lake.

• 3:45 to 4:45 p.m.: Huntley chamber Orientation Meeting, chamber office, 11704 Coral St., Huntley.

Wednesday, April 17 • 7 to 8:30 a.m.: Woodstock LeTip, Vaughan’s Restaurant, 790 S. Eastwood Drive, Woodstock. Information: Richard Toepper, 815-338-9900.

a good idea, no one wants to end up owing the government, either. To determine the correct number of withholding allowances, use the worksheet at www.IRS.gov, then submit the revised form to your employer.

Know that changes such as the birth of a child, a death, or divorce may impact the number of deductions, thus requiring further revisions. An adjusted form may be submitted at any time during the year.

• Responsibly allocate additional monthly income as appropriate. Now that the money that was going to the government is coming back in the form of a larger paycheck, it is your responsibility to make smart decisions regarding how to spend it.

Priorities for the refund start with keeping essential living expenses, such as rent or mortgage, utilities, and insurance premiums, current.

The next most important payment is for any secured loan, such as a

vehicle payment, followed by unsecured debt, such as credit cards. The savings account, when exhausted, requires replenishment.

This system stops the dependency on an income tax refund, establishes savings, and provides additional money each month in order to remain financially stable.

Since workers’ paychecks are smaller this year, due to the Social Security deduction having been increased to its former level, it becomes even more critical that consumers find ways to increase their disposable income. For those receiving a refund, adjusting withholding allowances is an easy and effective way to put more money into their pockets each month.

• Virginia Peschke is executive director of Consumer Credit Counseling Service of McHenry County based in Woodstock. Questions on any aspect of credit, debt or mortgages are welcome at 815-338-5757.

Americans’ financial discipline entrenched five years after crisis

By MARK JEWELL AP Personal Finance Writer BOSTON – The frugality and investing discipline that the 2008 financial crisis imposed on Americans appear to have led to permanent changes in behavior on money matters, according to a survey by the nation’s second largest mutual fund company.

Spendthrift ways are unlikely to again become as pervasive as they were before the crisis, Fidelity Investments concluded Wednesday in releasing results of its “Five Years After” survey of nearly 1,200 investors.

Positive behaviors that appear to be now entrenched include saving more in 401(k) plans, paying down debt and taking greater care to invest wisely.

“These tend to be very sticky decisions, because you begin to budget and spend around a higher savings rate,” said John Sweeney, an executive vice president on retirement and investing with Boston-based Fidelity.

“People are taking control of their financial lives, and control breeds confidence.”

Survey participants were interviewed over two weeks in February, nearly five years after the government-brokered rescue sale of Wall Street firm Bear Stearns to JPMorgan Chase. That event, in March 2008, is regarded as a tipping point for more the tumultuous upheavals that followed, including the September 2008 collapse of Leh-

man Brothers, which the government allowed to fail.

Housing prices plunged, unemployment spiked and stocks tumbled more than 50 percent from the market’s October 2007 high to its March 2009 low. It wasn’t until last month that the Dow Jones industrial average returned to its pre-crisis high.

Key survey findings include: • Fifty-six percent reported their financial outlooks changed from feeling scared or confused at the beginning of the crisis to confident or prepared five years later.

• Survey participants estimated their household had lost 34 percent of the value of their total assets, on average, at the low point of the crisis.

Thirty-five percent experienced what they considered to be a large drop in income, and 17 percent said at least one head of their household lost a job.

• Forty-two percent increased the amounts of regular contributions to workplace savings plans such as 401(k)s, or to individual retirement accounts or health-savings accounts.

• Fifty-five percent said they feel better prepared for retirement than they were before the crisis. However, among the group of survey participants who reported they continue to feel scared, just 34 percent said they’re better prepared for retirement.

• Forty-nine percent have decreased their amount of

personal debt, with 72 percent having less debt now than they did pre-crisis. Just 31 percent of those who indicated they’re still scared reported that they have reduced debt.

• Forty-two percent have increased the size of the emergency fund they’ve established to meet large unexpected expenses. Among those self-reporting as scared, only 24 percent have a bigger emergency fund than they had pre-crisis.

• Seventy-eight percent of those saying they’re prepared and confident said the financial actions they’ve taken are permanent changes to their behavior. Fifty-nine percent of the scared group said they’ve made permanent changes.

Sweeney said the survey findings and Fidelity’s own data on customers’ actions during the financial crisis suggest investors have become more engaged about managing their portfolios.

People also have become smarter about managing the risks of potential investment losses and avoiding unsustainable debt levels.

“We can’t control the markets, but we can control how much we save and spend,” he said. “It will help them better weather the next period of market volatility.”

One of the most pronounced changes in investor behavior since the crisis has been growth of savings invested in bonds and bond mutual funds.

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U.S. service firms grow more slowly, hiring weakens

By CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON – U.S. service companies grew more slowly in March, while private employers pulled back on hiring, reports Wednesday showed. The declines suggest businesses may have grown more cautious last month after federal spending cuts took effect.

The Institute for Supply Management said that its index of non-manufacturing activity fell to 54.4 last month. That’s down from 56 in February and the lowest in seven months. Any reading above 50 signals expansion.

Slower hiring and a steep drop in new orders drove the index down. A gauge of hiring fell 3.9 points to 53.3, the lowest since November. That means companies kept hiring, just at

a slower pace.

The ISM report covers companies that employ roughly 90 percent of the work force.

A separate report from payroll processor ADP also pointed to slightly weaker hiring in March. ADP said private employers added 158,000 jobs in March, down from 237,000 the previous month. Construction firms didn’t add any jobs after three months of solid gains.

Economists were not overly concerned with the weaker reports. Several noted that ADP’s figures are less reliable than the government’s more comprehensive jobs report, which comes out on Friday.

Still, most say the pace of hiring has almost certainly dropped off from the previous four months, when employers added an average of 200,000 net jobs a month. And a few

reduced their forecasts for March job growth after seeing the two reports.

Jim O’Sullivan, chief U.S. economist at High Frequency Economics, now expects just 160,000 net jobs, instead of 215,000. Jennifer Lee, an economist at BMO Capital Markets, said her group has lowered its forecast to 155,000, down from 220,000.

Lee said businesses may have temporarily suspended hiring because they want to see the impact of $85 billion in government spending cuts, which began on March. 1.

“It appears that businesses aren’t seeing the impact (of the spending cuts) just yet but are obviously concerned about the economy going forward... and are thus holding back on orders or hiring,” Lee said in a note to clients.

Still, most economists say any

slowdown is likely temporary. Most say growth accelerated in the January-March quarter to a 3 percent at an annual rate, buoyed by a resilient consumer and a steady rebound in housing.

And even if growth slows in the April-June period to roughly 2 percent, as some predict, that that would still leave the economy expanding at a solid pace in the first half of the year.

“For now, there is still a lot of good news on the economy,” said Paul Edelstein, an economist at IHS Global Insight. “Home construction and demand are growing, and jobs are being added.”

The ISM report measures growth in industries that range from retail and construction to health care and financial services.

Even with March’s decline in

the service-sector growth, the index nearly matched its 12-month average of 54.5.

Fifteen of the 18 industries covered by the ISM survey reported expansion, including construction, transportation and warehousing, retail, finance and insurance, and utilities.

And other reports suggest consumers are still spending, despite an increase in Social Security taxes that has reduced take-home pay.

In February, consumer spending rose by the most in five months. And consumer confidence improved in March from the previous month, according to a survey released last week by the University of Michigan.

The housing recovery has also boosted home prices, which makes homeowners feel wealthier. That can also lead to more spending.

Home prices rise by most in seven years The Associated Press WASHINGTON – U.S. home prices jumped in February by the largest amount in seven years, evidence that the housing recovery strengthened ahead of the all-important spring-buying season.

Home prices rose 10.2 percent in February compared with a year earlier, CoreLogic, a real estate data provider, said Wednesday. The annual gain was the biggest since March 2006. Prices have now increased on an annual basis for 12 straight months, underscoring the recovery’s steady momentum.

The gains were broadbased. Prices rose in 47 of 50

states and in all but four of the nation’s 100 largest metro areas. Delaware, Alabama and Illinois were the only states to report price declines.

CoreLogic’s measure of national prices also rose 0.5 percent in February from January. That’s a solid increase during the winter months, when sales typically slow.

An increase in home sales has helped lift prices. In February, sales of previously owned homes reached the highest level in more than three years. Still, much of the demand has come from investors. Sales to first-time buyers remain below healthy levels.

Another reason prices are rising is the supply of avail-

percent and 13.5 percent, respectively.

The cities with the biggest gains were Phoenix, Los Angeles, Riverside, Calif., Atlanta and New York.

Nationwide, home values were still down more than 26 percent from their peak in April 2006 through February, CoreLogic said.

Steady increases in prices help fuel the housing recovery. They encourage some homeowners to sell homes and entice some would-be buyers to purchase homes before prices rise further.

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able homes for sale remains extremely low. In January, it reached a 13-year low.

The supply of homes for sale did rise in February for the first time in 10 months.

That suggests more people are gaining confidence in the housing recovery, which could help ease supply concerns and drive sales higher in the coming months.

The price gains were concentrated in the West, according to CoreLogic. The states with the biggest price gains were Nevada, where prices rose 19.3 percent, followed by Arizona, with 18.6 percent, and California, with 15.3 percent.

Hawaii and Idaho rose 14.6

Analyst: 60-inch Apple iTV to launch this year

By PETER SVENSSON AP Technology Writer NEW YORK – It’s no secret that Apple wants to get into the living room by making its own TV set, and there have been plenty of rumors and reports about how and when it’s going to happen.

Now, an analyst says he’s learned that the set will go on sale late this year, for $1,500 to $2,500.

In a research note Wednesday, Brian White of Topeka Capital Markets says the “iTV” will be 60 inches on the diagonal, but could also come in 50- and 55-inch versions.

Apple will also release a small “iRing” that fits on the viewer’s finger, allowing the user to control the screen by pointing, White says.

In addition, the set will come with tablet-like “mini iTVs” with 9.7-inch screens, the same as the full-size iPad, White said. The “iTV” will be

able to send video to the smaller screens wirelessly around the house. The concept is similar to the way in which cable and satellite TV companies are starting to let their set-top boxes send video to iPads and other tablets.

White says his report is based on gleanings from visits with unnamed Chinese and Taiwanese companies that supply Apple with components.

Apple doesn’t comment on future products before its launch events, but late company co-founder Steve Jobs told biographer Walter Isaacson that he wanted to remake the TV and had figured out a way to do it. Last year, there were numerous analyst reports that said Apple would launch a TV set in 2012.

Apple does sell an “Apple TV,” but it’s small box that connects to a TV to display movies and shows from iTunes.

Hyundai-Kia recalling nearly 1.9 million vehicles

By TOM KRISHER AP Auto Writer DETROIT– Korean automakers Hyundai and Kia are recalling almost 1.9 million vehicles to fix problems with air bags and brake light switches.

The switch recall covers almost 1.7 million vehicles — most of the automakers’ model lineups from the 2007 through 2011 model years.

In addition, Hyundai Motor Co. is recalling about 194,000 Elantra compacts from 2011 to 2013 to fix an air bag problem.

A faulty switch can stop the brake lights from illuminating when drivers press on the pedal, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in documents posted Wednesday on its website. Also, the cruise control may not turn off when a driver steps on the brake, push-to-start buttons may not work, and a feature that stops the driver from shifting out of park without a foot on the brake may fail.

“Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the

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Spokesmen for Hyundai and Kia Motors Corp. said Wednesday that there haven’t been any crashes or injuries due to the problem. Both pointed out that the malfunctions don’t occur all the time, and they don’t affect performance of the brakes.

Both said Like many automakers, Hyundai and Kia try to use the same parts in as many cars as possible to get a better price from parts suppliers and make manufacturing simpler. But when something goes wrong, it can cause a massive recall. Both automakers are owned by the same company and use the same underpinnings for their cars and SUVs. The appearance and driving characteristics are different, however.

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Immigration bill envisions new farm worker program

By ERICA WERNER Associated Press WASHINGTON – Sweeping immigration legislation taking shape in the Senate will aim to overhaul the nation’s agriculture worker program to create a steady supply of labor for farmers and growers, who rely more than any other industry on workers who have come to the country illegally.

Farm workers already here would get a speedier path to legal status than other immigrants in the country illegally, and a likely new visa program would make it easier for foreign workers to come to the U.S. Policymakers aim to install such workers in place of the half or more of the nation’s farm labor workforce estimated to be in the country illegally.

Negotiators have been working to finalize an agreement in time for the measure to be included in bipartisan legislation expected to be released next week, but disagreements on wages and numbers of visas are proving tough to solve.

Labor groups are accusing growers of pushing to lower farmworkers’ wages, while

growers dispute that and say they want to pay a fair wage.

Meanwhile, labor is resisting growers’ attempts to increase the potential numbers of new workers who would come in, as growers argue their industry’s viability depends on a strong new labor supply.

“It comes down to either we’re importing our labor or we’re importing our food, and if we don’t have access to a legal supply of labor we will start going offshore,” said Kristi Boswell, director of congressional relations for the American Farm Bureau Federation.

The issue has gotten little public attention in an immigration debate focused on securing the border, creating a path to citizenship for the 11 million immigrants living in the country illegally, and designing a new visa program for low-skilled workers outside of agriculture. But for states from California to Georgia to Florida with booming agriculture industries, it’s a critical part of the puzzle.

At least 50 percent and as much as 70 or 80 percent of the nation’s farm workers arrived illegally, according to labor and industry estimates.

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In this December 2010 file photo, a worker tears off the leaves of a Vidalia onion plant before planting its roots into the soil on an onion farm in Lyons, Ga. Sweeping immigration legislation taking shape in the Senate will aim to dramatically overhaul the nation’s agriculture worker program to create a steady supply of labor for the nation’s farmers and growers. ter way to hire labor legally, and advocates say workers can be exploited and need better protections and a way to earn permanent residence.

“One thing that we know is that there’s not an industry that will benefit more from a new immigration program than agriculture,” said Giev Kashkooli, United Farm Workers vice president. “The problem is industry needs people who are both willing and able to do the work. And

it’s difficult work.”

The reason agriculture uses so much illegal labor has to do with the need for workers, but also the inadequacy of current immigration programs. There is a 10-month visa program for farm workers, called the H2A visa, but growers argue it’s so hard to use that once they’ve completed the paperwork whatever crop they needed picked may well have withered.

There were about 55,000

H2A visas issued in 2011, representing a small percentage of the nation’s approximately 2 million farm workers.

Part of the solution, growers and unions say, is to create a more permanent agricultural workforce. Senators would likely accomplish this by giving a new “blue card” visa granting legal status to farm workers who’ve worked in the industry for at least two years and intend to remain in it for at least five years more.

At that point, potentially, these workers could become eligible for green cards, which allow permanent residency and eventual citizenship – faster than the 10-year path to a green card that other immigrants in the country illegally are expected to face under the Senate immigration bill.

Separately, growers are pushing to replace the H2A visa program with an entirely new program with visas offering multiyear stays. But there is disagreement over how many such visas would be offered and how much money workers would make – the same issues that hung up a deal between the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the AFL-CIO over nonagricultural low-skilled workers before

a resolution was reached over the weekend.

The UFW contends that growers are trying to push farm workers below their current average wage of $10.80 an hour, but growers say that wage is skewed by a small number of high earners and that most farm workers make less. In light of the dispute, the UFW has begun to argue that a new visa program may not be necessary at all.

The two-pronged structure of the emerging deal is similar to legislation called AgJobs negotiated in years past that never became law. Because of that history, the agriculture issue is being handled differently from other parts of the Senate immigration bill. It’s being negotiated by four senators – Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, Marco Rubio, R-Fla., and Michael Bennet, D-Colo. – only two of whom, Rubio and Bennet, are part of the so-called Gang of Eight senators writing the overall bill.

All involved hope for a resolution of an issue that has been in need of one for years, ever since the last major immigration overhaul, in 1986, failed to establish a workable visa program for farm workers and others.

Labor shortage doesn’t improve pay for many farm workers

By ROSA RAMIREZ Associated Press OXNARD, Calif. – Ana Rosa Perez emigrated from central Mexico to work in Oxnard’s strawberry fields more than 10 years ago. She remembers she was excited about earning a steady income to feed her young son.

Since then, she has endured long hours picking strawberries, often under an extreme California summer heat. On some occasions, she has taken home $30 a day, hardly enough to pay for the bedroom she rents for $500 in a private home.

Now, her son, a high school senior who is fluent in English and Spanish, aspires to secure employment outside agriculture – a trend among a younger generation of immigrants and U.S.-born children who have seen their parents toil in California’s billion-dollar agriculture industry while living in poverty.

“They want to prepare themselves for a better job,”

says Perez.

Leaning against a four-foot fence that divides the street from the vast strawberry farm, the 39-year-old looks at her co-workers as they move across the lush terrain. Their crouched bodies come upright only to fill their strawberry cases.

Covered from head-totoe with layers of sweaters, handkerchiefs and hats, agricultural laborers work with fumigants and pests. Perez encourages her son to study hard to get a job outside the fields.

Employers say there are just not enough farm workers to pick the fruits and vegetables. “There’s a grower who was bringing in 40 workers to pick lemons from Arizona,” said Daniela Ramirez, coordinator with House Farm Workers. Her group works primarily to assist workers obtain adequate housing.

“Right now, the labor supply is fairly tight,” says Nick Frey, president of the Sonoma County Winegrape Commis-

sion.

“The people who are documented and have their lives here – their children grow up and go to college. Some will come back and work for us as line packers but others move on to other careers,” said Frey, who is the son of a farmer. “That’s not too uncommon in American agriculture.”

As Congress inches toward reshaping immigration laws, few agree on what measures should be included in an overhaul. Citing a sharp labor shortage, farmers and ranchers in California – one of the largest farm states in the nation – say a short supply of field workers is hurting their businesses. They are aggressively lobbying Congress for agricultural work visas.

On the laborers’ side, immigrants like Perez and their advocates are pushing for a solution that will allow people like her to adjust their immigration status. They say that any temporary visa program leaves an already vulnerable population susceptible to ex-

ploitation.

Hundreds of farm workers, students, religious leaders and grassroots organizers rallied recently in cities across the Golden State, including Bakersfield, Fresno and Oxnard, to urge lawmakers to allow the estimated 11 million undocumented immigrants to live here lawfully.

Frey says that while agriculture employers have the H2A visa, a type of temporary program that allows farmers to hire foreign workers when they can’t fill the jobs with U.S. employees, these visas are expensive and “are not user-friendly to operate under.

“The H2A program is not very robust. It doesn’t meet the demands,” he said.

Employers are poised to face years of labor shortages as an older generation retires and fewer new immigrants decide to cross the border, Frey said. Research suggests that Mexican immigrants are no longer moving to the U.S. in waves as they did starting in the 1970s.

Tighter borders, mass deportations, and a sluggish U.S. economy have deterred some from migrating here. That, combined with long-term declines in birth rates in Mexico and improving economic conditions there, has resulted in a zero-net migration in 2011, a recent Pew Hispanic Report showed.

“There’s a real concern,” Frey said. “Where are you going to find the workforce?”

Some immigrant advocates have a message for these employers: raise wages.

“In any other industry, when employers confront labor shortages, they raise their salaries and take pains to make their jobs more attractive to potential and current workers,” Farmworker Justice President Bruce Goldstein wrote in a recent opinion piece. “If they can’t compete on that basis, something is wrong with their business model.”

But the labor shortage is the result of more than just strict immigration laws, said

Niam Rafferty, operations manager for the Western Farm Workers Association in Yuba City, a city about 40 miles north of Sacramento.

Increased mechanization, market downturns, the rise of agro-businesses and trade policies such as the North America Free Trade Agreement have transformed the landscape of agriculture.

To reduce the price of labor, for instance, some producers have moved jobs abroad, making it harder for U.S. farmers to compete when those products are trucked back into the country. American farmers unable to compete with Mexican-grown asparagus, which can sell more cheaply, simply stopped growing it.

Stockton’s Asparagus Festival attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors from all parts of the state each year.

Yet the labor camps that once employed a bounty of asparagus pickers have been dwindling as the state’s growers have drastically reduced production.

Monsanto profit rises 22 percent in 2Q The Associated Press WASHINGTON – Monsanto reported Wednesday that its income increased 22 percent in the agriculture products company’s second quarter on strong sales of biotech seeds, particularly in Brazil and other emerging markets.

The company boosted its full-year earnings guidance, citing its strong performance in the first half of the year.

The St. Louis company said

it earned $1.48 billion, or $2.74 per share in the three months ended Feb. 13, up from $1.21 billion, or 2.24 per share, in the same quarter a year ago.

Monsanto Co.’s sales increased 15 percent to $5.47 billion, led by genetically modified corn seeds, the company’s best-selling product.

The company’s results topped Wall Street predictions of $2.56 per share on sales of $5.27 billion, according to FactSet.

Monsanto executives raised their full-year earnings outlook to between $4.40 and $4.50 per share, up from $4.30 to $4.40. Analysts expect earnings of $4.56 per share.

Monsanto has dominated the bioengineered-seed business for more than a decade.

In recent years the company has focused on growing business in emerging markets like Argentina, Brazil and other Latin American countries.

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LOVELY RANCH HOME & PICTUESQUE HORSE PROPERTY 1414 Lincoln Road, McHenry IL. 4.5 acres of secluded equestrian land, also close to town. Well-maintained ranch , newer roof. 3 bedrooms. 1st-floor Master Bedroom. Den and office. 3 ½ bathrooms. 1st-floor Family Room w/ fireplace & vaulted ceiling. Clean & dry basement. Recreation room w/newer carpet & full bath. 2-car attached garage.

Inspiring horse property. 35 X 60 barn, 3 or 4 stalls, electricity & water, plus attached 4-car garage w/10-foot overhead door. Extra 2-car garage & loafing shed. Level & gently sloping pasture, fenced paddocks, pond view. $449,900.

See www.1414LincolnRoad.com

Tom Zarnek Managing Broker

815-759-6750 12685 Birdie Drive, Huntley – Del Webb OPEN HOUSE APRIL 7, 2013 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Newly Reduced! $241,900 Make an Offer!

Just reduced! Seller says bring an offer! Lets negotiate and get you into this beautiful home with amazing golf course views!

Location! Location! Fabulous Mackinac with full basement~No homes to be built in front of home~Cul de sac Hardwood floors~Bay windows~Formal Dining Room~Island kitchen~Eating area~Paver patio~Landscaped yard.

Dining room can be converted to a den.

Unlimited Northwest

Stephanie Burrows 224-639-7653 sburrows@remax.net

$760,000, 4 Burning Oak Trl, Barrington 60010-9046, 20-19-376006, Edward M Roney Iv To Mark W Wegwerth & Melanie K Wegwerth, February 8

CARY $75,000, 6513 Dublin Dr, Cary 60013-1224, 19-01-178-015, Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp To Rebecca A

$76,500, 440 Westwood Ct C, Crystal Lake 60014-2818, 19-07-283-003, Scott W Ellis To Craig E Arps & Sharon M Arps, February 12 $79,000, 380 Elmwood Ave, Crystal Lake 60014-5164, 18-01-308-025, Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp To Tirell Llc, February 11 $81,000, 3415 Tanager Trail, Crystal Lake 60012, 14-26-203-009, Home State Bank To Shah Trust, February 11

$86,500, 243 Dartmoor Dr, Crystal Lake 60014-8607, 19-08-378-011, Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp To Tirell Llc, February 11 $90,000, 399 Dartmoor Dr, Crystal Lake 60014-8613, 19-08-355-002, Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp To Steve Theofanous & Fano Theofanous, February 14 $100,000, 1350 Thornwood Ln, Crystal Lake 60014-5042, 18-01-102035, Richard E Fry To Thomas M Coffmas & Katrina S Coffman, February 8 $107,000, 570 Silver Aspen Cir, Crystal Lake 60014-8441, 19-07-455017, Bank Of New York Mellon Ttee To Jonathan Turner, February 8 $118,000, 2737 Cobblestone Dr B, Crystal Lake 60012-2605, 14-16-430002, Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp To Jessica L Hubner, February 14 $147,000, 233 Berkshire Dr, Crystal Lake 60014-7706, 19-08-180-007, Sgi Builders Inc To Daniel E Anderson, February 13 $165,000, 1339 Gardina Vis, Crystal Lake 60014-5113, 18-01-158-013, Dan Mangan To Micholas W Hayes, February 8 $216,223, 301 Millard Ave, Crystal Lake 60014-5155, 18-01-303-005, Intercounty Judicial Sales Co To Hud, February 14 $223,000, 1746 Nashville Ln, Crystal

Lake 60014-2918, 19-19-152-003, Federal National Mortgage Assn To Jeff Peterson & Kayla Macko, February 8 $247,206, 806 Sussex Ln, Crystal Lake 60014-7423, 19-07-427-003, Intercounty Judicial Sales Co To Hud, February 14 $305,000, 405 Spruce Ln, Crystal Lake 60014-5635, 19-06-453-022, Robert G Nottoli To William C Eaton, February 8 $347,000, 6170 Factory Rd, Crystal Lake 60014-7954, 19-08-228-009, Anna L Martell To Jeff Martell & Shawn Van Antwerp, February 8 $359,000, 4120 Wyndwood Dr, Crystal Lake 60014-6547, 19-03-278005, Aaron A Gretebeck To Jeffery J Greenwall & Kathleen Greenwell, February 14

FOX RIVER GROVE $219,000, 401 Essex Rd, Fox River Grove 60021-1842, 20-19-429-005, Larry Rockemann To Daniel Merow & Sara Merow, February 11

HARVARD $110,500, 113 Shawnee Ln, Harvard 60033-3254, 01-36-330-023, Federal National Mortgage Assn To Brent E Foster, February 8 Continued on page F2

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• BUILDER Continued from page F1 “We have multiple elevations as well as multiple options for both designs,” Drake said.

“Our standards are better than those for a normal two-story house.” he added. “Other builders at this price line do not have, as standard, nine-foot ceilings (eight-feet on second floor and in basement), six-foot-high windows, 42-inch upper wood kitchen cabinets (oak is standard but selections include painted, or “other), sprinklers inside (in case of fire), architectural shingles and an active radon system.”

Drake explained radon. “Radon is naturally occurring and there may be a lot or a little where people live.

Houses can have no radon system, a passive radon system and an active radon system. Ours is active as we have exhaust fans that draw and pull air up through a vent in the roof. We address radon mitigation so the entire house is healthier. We engage the services of an energy consultant to make sure our houses are energy-efficient.”

Drake has earned the Certified Green Professional designation from the National Association of Home Builders.

Kitchen standards in the semi-custom housing at Aspen Hills are refrigerator, dishwasher, stove and microwave. It has a vinyl floor and a center island is optional. House flooring basically is carpeting (Mohawk) with hardwoods, ceramic porcelain tile and natural stone optional. Roof shingles are architectural with a lifetime guarantee. Garage sizes can range from two to four. “In the larger 2,900-square-foot plan, a three-car is standard and one of our three buyers went with a four-car garage,” Drake said.

A deck is optional and price depends on size. “You can have a 16-foot by 10-foot deck at slightly less than $2,000,” Drake said.

Although the laundry room and mud room are standard, Drake has an expanded version he calls a drop zone.

“I call it the drop zone as when you come in from the garage, it is where you drop your stuff, charge your (smart or i) phone, take off your boots, especially at this time of the year when it gets muddy in the spring. If you have a dog, leave him or her in the drop zone to dry out a little bit.”

One of Drake’s options that caught the eye of the three buyers is a 400-square-foot third story room.

Since the stairway to the upstairs is along the wall, it could continue up to the third floor. “The stairway would be a seamless part of the house. That third floor option would roughly cost another $18,000,” Drake said. Two of the three buyers thought that with a living room on the first floor and another on the second floor, they were in no need for a third, Drake said.

“But the third buyer is thinking about it,” Drake added.

“This third floor bonus room is unique to the market. If you go with the smaller plan without the two living rooms, then this room would make more sense. We have one in the model and it is really cool to look

Continued from page F1 $212,500, 1500 S Division St, Harvard 60033-9051, 06-02-426-027, Triumph Savings Bank Ssb To Henson Trust, February 12

HUNTLEY $97,000, 9568 Rainsford Dr, Huntley 60142-2473, 18-21-252-047, Bank Of New York Mellon Ttee To Jerome B Lowden, February 12 $110,000, 11751 Messiner Dr, Huntley 60142-6300, 18-31-405-010, Landsberg Trust To Greco Trust, February 14 $128,500, 10520 Haverhill Ln, Huntley 60142-2407, 18-22-454-016, Matthew Adam To Dina M Frigo, February 11 $145,000, 10519 Lancaster St, Huntley 60142-6794, 18-34-405-006, Ghulam M Khan To Thr Property Illinois Lp, February 22 $155,000, 574 N Mclean Blvd, Huntley 60142, 18-31-457-029, Christopher M Tomlinson To John R Shipler, February 22 $256,500, 9743 Rainsford Dr, Huntley 60142-2425, 18-21-402-002, Drh Cambridge Homes Inc To Daniel Mangan & Elizabeth Mangan, February 13 $262,500, 12228 Garlieb Dr, Huntley 60142-6066, 18-20-477-029, Ryland Group Inc To John M Fisher & Karly M Fisher, February 12 $281,500, 9930 Grimley St, Huntley 60142-6047, 18-20-479-020, Ryland Group Inc To Ryan M Cottrell & Morgan B Cottrell, February 13 $294,500, 9991 Grimley St, Huntley 60142-6047, 18-20-478-011, Ryland Group Inc To Stephen B Smith, February 13

JOHNSBURG $105,000, 1501 Lakeview St, Johnsburg 60051-8915, 10-07-452-010, Federal National Mortgage Assn To Cynthia M Barycki, February 13 $207,000, 1909 Sunnyside Beach Dr, Johnsburg 60051-6937, 10-18-177-011,

Photo provided

The kitchen flows into a breakfast room and the family room at Tom Drake’s Hawthorn model at Aspen Hills subdivision in West Dundee. at. We have it decorated with a table, couch, popcorn accoutrements, etc.”

The first buyer’s house will be delivered in May and Drake broke ground for the second buyer’s house in March. “We just signed an agreement with our third buyer last week,” Drake said in a March 21 interview. Of the three buyers, the first one is a newly married couple from Kane County who are moving up from a townhome to a single-family house, the second couple is from Chicago and the third couple is from the area. They lived in West Dundee and sold their old house and want to move into this new one,” Drake said.

He emphasized how the new housing market has been transformed recently. “We pulled the first West Dundee building permits for the construction of a new house since 2007.

This had not happened since 2007 and we pulled permits for not one but for four new single-family houses,” he said.

Drake’s group has been building housing since 1999. “We have done custom homes, multi-family housing and semi-custom homes, such as the ones planned for our Aspen Hills subdivision,” Drake said. “We are there to satisfy the customer. We have customers who ask if they can modify a house design and we say absolutely.

We are there for them.

“We have developed land, built single-family homes, infill projects and have done ‘mid-rises’ in Chicago. For example, we built a 56-unit just east

Condon Trust To Ronald J Freund & Patricia S Freund, February 14

LAKE IN THE HILLS $125,000, 1113 Pine St, Lake In The Hills 60156-1141, 19-20-452-013, Steven Staes To Pamela S Schuett, February 14 $125,500, 5 Stanton Ct, Lake In The Hills 60156-6245, 18-23-153-018, Gaston Sanchez To Thr Property Illinois Lp, February 13 $144,000, 642 Joseph St, Lake In The Hills 60156-5202, 19-21-405-008, Jeffery Greenwell To Bryan Erickson & Beverly Erickson, February 7 $152,500, 5457 Whitmore Way, Lake In The Hills 60156-5852, 18-26-326-109, Paul Campbell To American Homes 4 Rent Properti, February 11 $157,000, 690 Juniper Ln, Lake In The Hills 60156-4678, 18-24-453-082, Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp To Brent A Bauerband & Nancy B Bauerband, February 11 $170,000, 4510 Rolling Hills Dr, Lake In The Hills 60156-5526, 18-23-276-017, Us Bank Na Trustee To Kimberly Streng & Matt Schneider, February 11

LAKEWOOD $330,000, 8955 Benoy Ct, Village Of Lakewood 60014-6810, 18-12-354-002, Knop Trust To Victor Carbajal & Dora Carbajal, February 12

MARENGO $70,500, 407 Stevenson St, Marengo 60152-3240, 11-36-107-002, Edward E Adamo To Jennifer J Bachleda, February 13 $76,000, 1071 E Grant Hwy, Marengo 60152-3482, 16-01-226-006, Road Ranger Llc To Burno Trust, February 11 $85,000, 629 E Prairie St, Marengo 60152-3357, 11-36-181-006, Chad M Olson To Mary K Wickersheim, February 8 $87,000, 344 Riley Dr, Marengo 601523539, 11-36-451-010, Larry Pfaffinger Sr To Beatrice S Molander & Robert C Hill,

Photo provided

A sales model at the Drake Group’s Aspen Hills subdivision in West Dundee includes a furnished bedroom. of Wrigley Field that was six floors in height. We use the top tier trades.

We were in the city but four years ago moved our office to Glenview (1967 Johns Drive),” Drake, 49, said.

For information, call 847-729-7700

(office), 773-406-5799 (cell), visit www. drakegrp.com or email tdrake@ drakegrp.com. From Interstate 90 take Randall Road north to Huntley Road, east to Sleepy Hollow Road.

“We are there on the southwest cor-

ner. There is good signage and model is on the corner so you should be able to navigate there easily.

Sales hours are noon to 3 p.m.

Saturdays and Sundays or by appointment.

February 14 $250,000, 17318 Fieldstone Dr, Marengo 60152-8266, 17-28-452-004, Carlos Aragon To Michael Oine & Elizabeth Oine, February 11 $330,000, 10911 Hill Crest Ln, Marengo 60152-8260, 17-28-351-004, Robert A Mazzeffi To Brent K Stanley, February 11

60051-7827, 10-30-252-005, Roger T Lance To David Morris, February 8 $1,400,000, 3209 Biscayne Rd, Mchenry 60050-8322, 14-11-226-006, Jeanine M Cepon To Josh M Schmitt & Amanda L Losch, February 13

$69,500, 716 Carlisle Dr, Woodstock 60098-4402, 08-31-480-029, Hud To Philip P Carlisle & Carol A Carlisle, February 8 $79,000, 1875 Wicker St, Woodstock 60098-2427, 08-32-157-004, Federal National Mortgage Assn To Ronald J Zieman & Melanie Zieman, February 14 $84,500, 1507 Golden Oak Dr, Woodstock 60098-7713, 13-09-176-049, Fannie Mae To Antonio Arellano Lopez, February 14 $92,000, 2370 Applewood Ln, Woodstock 60098-7489, 13-15-177-064, Us Bank Na Trustee To James C Smith & Laura C Strus, February 22 $151,500, 2002 Serenity Ln, Woodstock 60098-7018, 13-15-202-010, Hsbc Bank Usa Trustee To Thr Property Illinois Lp, February 11 $152,500, 2105 Greenview Dr, Woodstock 60098-7016, 13-15-202-023, Citibank Na Trustee To Donald Leise, February 22 $175,000, 819 S Sharon Dr, Woodstock 60098-7811, 13-04-376-004, Janet C Kawa To Johnathan Harris & Jamison Milburn, February 11 $176,500, 613 Schumann St, Woodstock 60098-8162, 08-29-429-030, Maples Atsonatas Llc To Eugene W Rychlewski & Mary Ann P Rychlewski, February 13 $195,500, 617 Schumann St, Woodstock 60098-8162, 08-29-429-030, Maples Atsonatas Llc To David P Retzlaff & Carol Wilson Retzlaff, February 13 $199,068, 621 Silver Creek Rd A, Woodstock 60098-4320, 08-32-406-017, Intercounty Judicial Sales Co To Hud, February 14 $200,000, 3326 Bluejay Ln, Woodstock 60098-8105, 13-24-151-009, Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp To Michael T Rushton & Joanna L Coate, February 8 $272,000, 2413 N Queen Anne Rd, Woodstock 60098-8419, 08-21-400-023, Gary Galler To Frank M Dudzik & Lisa M Dudzik, February 11

McCULLOM LAKE $86,000, 5109 Maplehill Dr, Mccullom Lake 60050-2324, 09-21-277-007, Va To Alex Tracy, February 8

RICHMOND $338,000, 10310 N Clark Rd, Richmond 60071-9626, 04-11-400-010, Timothy J Smirz To James M Kranz & Christina M Kranz, February 7

SPRING GROVE McHENRY $60,500, 5305 Memory Trl, Mchenry 60051-7781, 10-05-377-007, Fannie Mae To Alex Wekerle, February 11 $64,000, 4309 Ponca St, Mchenry 60050-5341, 09-34-278-004, Folsom Trust To James R Weingart, February 11 $64,500, 2411 S Vaupell Dr, Mchenry 60051-9111, 15-18-280-007, Intercounty Judicial Sales Co To Ginmeg Llc, February 7 $82,000, 910 Hampton Ct, Mchenry 60050-4131, 09-34-103-011, Schalk Trust To Arthur Work & Collen Work, February 8 $85,000, 1718 Highview Ave, Mchenry 60050-3520, 09-27-153-003, Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp To Joan T Buchholz, February 13 $85,500, 2208 Evergreen Cir, Mchenry 60050-8013, 09-23-357-012, Federal National Mortgage Assn To Amanda M Orlando, February 13 $100,000, 412 Kresswood Dr C, Mchenry 60050-6473, 14-03-181-011, Martin J Forrest To First Midwest Bank Trustee, February 8 $105,000, 812 East Blvd, Mchenry 60051-3269, 10-32-331-060, Us Bank Na Trustee To Emil R Szimeth & Eleanor A Szimeth, February 14 $123,500, 5109 Wildwood Dr, Mchenry 60051-9438, 15-32-100-006, Us Bank Na Trustee To Dick Marak, February 11 $155,000, 1610 Ranch Dr, Mchenry

$62,000, 7413 Barry Ave, Spring Grove 60081-8431, 05-29-406-005, Lender Sales Of Illinois Llc To Ginmeg Llc, February 7 $153,000, 703 Suzanne Ct, Spring Grove 60081-8264, 05-17-326-005, Deutsche Bank Natl Trt Co Ttee To Thr Property Illinois Lp, February 11 $240,000, 9308 Deborah Ln, Spring Grove 60081-8245, 05-18-478-001, Saleem Mohammed To Thomas A Baldy, February 14

WONDER LAKE $70,000, 7621 North Dr, Wonder Lake 60097-9536, 09-07-377-055, Anthony W Griffith To Ron Tesdahl & Betsy B Tesdahl, February 13 $86,000, 4717 Ottawa Rd, Wonder Lake 60097-9534, 09-07-255-019, Rutherford Trust To James A Odom & Diane M Odom, February 11 $92,000, 4709 W Wonder Lake Dr, Wonder Lake 60097-8911, 09-07-151032, Eric P Doersam To Mark C Smith, February 22 $169,252, 9016 Shady Ln, Wonder Lake 60097-8421, 08-13-305-008, Intercounty Judicial Sales Co To Hud, February 14

WOODSTOCK $66,000, 115 N Seminary Ave, Woodstock 60098-3425, 13-05-391-010, Wmsy Properties Llc 115 N Semi To Refugio Popoca, February 11

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Algonquin

Woodstock

Algonquin

$77,500 BUSINESS POTENTIAL! Single family home with business zoning. Two bedrooms, one and a half baths, two car garage. On an oversized lot with 90 feet of frontage on Main Street. Call Jean or Pat at (847)212-7140.

MLS#07935426 CENTURY 21 Roberts & Andrews

$179,000 LOADED WITH POSSIBILITIES! Nice 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with a partial basement, 1 car garage, fireplace, eat-in kitchen. It is in need of updating, so bring your ideas! On a large lot backing to open space. Call Jean or Debbie at (815)236-9733.

MLS#08256912 CENTURY 21 Roberts & Andrews

Algonquin

$248,000 A PRIVATE, WOODED RETREAT! This cozy home is tucked away and just the place for a nature lover. Four bedrooms, two and a half baths, walk-out basement, two fireplaces, first floor master, great room.

Call Jean or Pat at (847)212-7140.

MLS#08275399 CENTURY 21 Roberts & Andrews

$415,000 ON THE FOX RIVER, OVER AN ACRE Unique waterfront home. House has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, walk-out basement, fireplace, screened porch. Plus, there is an apartment above the 2 car garage! Concrete pier for your boat! Call Jean or Lena at (847)815-1706.

MLS#08277435 CENTURY 21 Roberts & Andrews

Jean Botts/Pat Maggio

Jean Botts/Debbie Lovatt

Jean Botts/Pat Maggio

Jean Botts/Lena Maratea

847-212-7140

Algonquin

815-236-9733

847-212-7140

Algonquin

847-815-1706

New Listing

Cary

$125,000 COME ENJOY THE AMENITIES that come with living in Bright Oaks. Great location with private wooded back yard and across from clubhouse, pool & playground. 3BRS, 1 1/2 baths, all appliances included. Make a move now to a carefree lifestyle.

MLS#08266352 CENTURY 21 Sketchbook

Cary

$149,700 GREAT OPPORTUNITY for homeownership or investment. Immaculate 4BR bungalow in a walk to town & Metra train location. 3BRS up, 4th BR/office in finished bsmt. Heated enclosed porch, stone fireplace in living rm, lots of hardwood floors & more.

MLS#08304160 CENTURY 21 Sketchbook

$163,500 OPEN SAT & SUN 12-4 1124 E. DANBURY Townhome living at its best! Impeccable ranch unit featuring cathedral clngs, skylites, updated kitchen, 2 frpls, finished bsmt w/3rd bedrm/bath, family rm, office area & sewing rm. New furnace & A/C in 2012. MLS#08285985 CENTURY 21 Sketchbook

Cary

Shirley M Rochford

Donna Mosier

Gary J Koopman

Gary J Koopman

847-639-8700

847-639-8700

Cary

847-639-8700

$299,900 COUNTRY ATMOSPHERE Convenient location! Set on 1.7 acres this expanded Cape Cod is loaded with special features & affords a multitude of uses with A-1 Agricultural zoning. 3BRS, 3 full baths, 2 fireplaces, hdwd flrs, deck, patio & 2 garages.

MLS#08291438 CENTURY 21 Sketchbook

New Listing

847-639-8700

NEW LISTING

Crystal Lake

$139,900 BIG BUY FOR A SMALL PRICE 4BR Cape Cod in a convenient Coventry location. 2BRS on 1st flr, 2BRS up. Hardwood flrs throughout 1st flr, family rm w/fireplace & french doors leading to fenced yard.

Updated oak cabinetry in kitchen, updated main flr bath.

MLS#08304782 CENTURY 21 Sketchbook

$88,500 JUST RIGHT for the beginner or commuter. 2BR vintage bungalow convenient to Metra train & priced to sell. High ceilings provide a spacious feel. Recently remodeled bath, hardwood floor under LR carpet. Basement & 2 car garage.

MLS#08253408 CENTURY 21 Sketchbook

Fox River Grove $218,000 ALL THIS HOME NEEDS IS YOU to make it complete. Ready for you with fresh paint & new carpet too. 3BRS plus bonus rm on 2nd floor, a floor to ceiling fireplace highlights the family rm, partially finished bsmt, super-sized deck. Close to town & Metra.

MLS#08295988 CENTURY 21 Sketchbook

Gilberts

Gary J Koopman

Donna Mosier

Joseph M Schmidt

Rick Bellairs

847-639-8700

Fox River Grove

847-639-8700

PRICE REDUCED

847-639-8700

$265,000 NEED ROOM FOR ALL THE HOBBIES? You’ll find it here with a 7 car garage! Well maintained home has 5 bedrooms & 3 full baths. Large family room in the lower level gives you plenty of space to spread out.

Big lot at end of a cul-de-sac offers deck & patio.

MLS#08304910 Harding Real Estate 815-338-3850

NEW LISTING

Harvard

$117,900 TERRIFIC VALUE 3 bedroom, 2 bath ranch in a well kept neighborhood. Highlights include fireplace, deck, 2 car garage & storage shed. Great location close to schools & parks,minutes to Lake Geneva.

MLS#08250265 Harding Real Estate

$129,900 LIVE THE DEL WEBB LIFESTYLE! Spacious townhome with 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2 car garage. Large rooms, over 1100 square feet of living space! End unit! Not a short sale! Del Webb is a 55 and older community. Call Jean or Pat at (847)212-7140.

MLS#08263572 CENTURY 21 Roberts & Andrews

$139,900 BANK OWNED Charming York model offering open floor plan, bright kitchen with oak cabinets, living/ dining rooms with silder to large patio, master bedroom with large bath, professionally landscaped and 2 car garage.

MLS#08300018 Harding Real Estate

Huntley

Paul Bockman

Jean Botts/Pat Maggio

Sandra Klotz

Rick Bellairs

815-338-3850

Johnsburg

Huntley

847-212-7140

$840,000 CHAIN O’LAKES LAKEFRONT Amazing Price for Prestigious Pistakee Bay 4BR 4-1/2BA Lakefront Ranch. Approx 2.6 Park Like Wooded Acres (can be subdivided). High on Hill w/Incredible Panoramic Views.

Indoor Pool & Spa, 40x37 Cedar Pole Barn & 3.5 Car Gar! MLS#08098669 All Waterfront Real Estate Plus

$42,000 FIRST FLOOR UNIT! Great condo with two bedroom, two baths. Laundry in-unit, outdoor storage available.

Call Jean or Lena at (847)815-1706.

MLS#08184011

“MR PETE” EICHLER

Jean Botts/Lena Maratea

847-395-2300

Lake in the Hills

Huntley

Lakemoor

$114,900 ROCKWELL PLACE TOWNHOME! “Nantucket” with two bedrooms, two and a half baths, full basement, two car garage.

Call Jean or Lena at (847)815-1706.

MLS#08184004

CENTURY 21 Roberts & Andrews

PRICE REDUCED

815-338-3850

CENTURY 21 Roberts & Andrews 847-815-1706

Jean Botts/Lena Maratea

847-815-1706

$498,000 STUNNING BRICK & CEDAR HOME Secluded down a long private drive sits this almost 4,000 SF home. 2-story great room has great views of the open countryside. First floor master, front & rear staircases, expansive deck and patio. Walkout basement.

MLS#08170575 Harding Real Estate 815-338-3850

Marengo

$199,900 BANK OWNED What a deal! This 3000 SF home on 1+ acres offers 5 bedrooms, 2.5 baths and living room with fireplace. Located minutes to I-90, there are two golf courses nearby MLS#08255797 & you’ll be near town for schools & shopping.

Harding Real Estate Peter Klocek

815-338-3850

NEW LISTING

Marengo

$169,000 5 WOODED ACRES Custom built ranch offering hardwood floors, kitchen with sub zero refrigerator, double oven and fireplace. Decks off the front and back to entertain guests or enjoy the peace & quiet.

MLS#08242200 Harding Real Estate

$194,900 BANK OWNED You will fall in love with this beautiful home in a wonderful neighborhood. Kitchen opens to 31x23 deck overlooking fenced yard with storage shed. New tile & carpet, stove & new paint. Large bedrooms and huge loft.

MLS#08303479 Harding Real Estate

Marengo

Paul Bockman

Sandra Klotz

Laura Heinberg

815-338-3850

Marengo

815-338-3850

$213,000 625 Courtney Lane Immaculate 2-Story with over 2400 Sq Ft. Oak trim, upgraded carpet, Large open Kit with eat-in area. Spacious BRs, walk in closets, Full basement RE/MAX Connections II 815-568-9000

Marengo

$234,900 23304 Hartman Road Sharp looking 3BR, 2BA home, Large Kit, Sun Rm, Finished Bsmnt, New Roof, Heat and water in shed, electric heat, propane for cooking and dryer, Woodburning stove and more! Must See!!

RE/MAX Connections II

Laura Heinberg

815-568-9000

Newer listing!

Marengo

$349,900 21108 Ratfield Road Quality custom built home on 1+ Acre! Full English basement w/bath,bed and kitchen. Vaulted ceilings w/skylights. Dream kitchen, fireplace w/brick hearth, 3+ car garage and more!

RE/MAX Connections II

Marengo

Laura Heinberg

Sandy Butenschoen

815-568-9000

$425,000 18414 Grismer Avenue Marengo’s finest! All brick 3400 sq. ft home! Gourmet kitchen w/ SS appliances,granite,elder cabinets.Turret sun room.Hardwood floors,central vac,speaker system.Stamped concrete patio,drive.Beautiful 2 ac.landscaped yard.A 10 Century 21 New Heritage 815-382-1815

McHenry

$114,900 GREAT OPPORTUNITY for home ownershp. Enjoy one level living in this newer ranch home. Convenient open floor plan with 3BRS & 2 full baths. 2 x 6 construction, lots of windows for natural MLS#08290598 light, lots of cabinets in the large kitchen. Short Sale CENTURY 21 Sketchbook

$299,900 1 ACRE Enjoy the country setting of this great one owner home. Kitchen is open to the family room with fireplace, large master suite, hardwood flrs & nice deck that overlooks the MLS#08251255 huge yard. Extended garage includes heated workshop.

Harding Real Estate

Donna Mosier

Rick Bellairs

847-639-8700

McHenry

815-338-3850

PRICE REDUCED

McHenry

$374,900 PRIME WATERFRONT Custom built rambling ranch on waterfront channel to Pistakee Lake. Home sits on a double lot & offers large country kitchen/great room, FP, MBR with Jacuzzi, brick drive, MLS#08217544 cedar siding/steel roof & 3-4 car garage.

Harding Real Estate

$385,000 PANORAMIC VIEWS in every direction! Split rail fence along the tree lined drive leading to an all brick & stone rambling ranch on 8+ acres. Slate entrance, built-ins, huge country kitchen, MLS#08300763 DR, library, living rm w/FP & huge master suite.

Harding Real Estate

Union

$249,900 9901 Forest Lane Solid and Spacious 4 BR in Knolltop Sub. w/open floor plan on gorgeous 2.5 ac wooded lot with spectacular views from deck/gazebo. Shared pond. Butterfly garden.

New roof in 2007. Additonal 1 acre lot also for sale.

RE/MAX Connections II

$399,900 5+ ACRES Beautifully maintained home with open floor plan, volume clgs & numerous windows to accent the panoramic views. Great room with brick FP, MBR w/skylights, luxury BA MLS#08281852 & balcony. Loft is a great office area. 1st floor BR suite.

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Sandra Klotz

815-338-3850

Sandra Klotz

Laura Heinberg

Beatrice Knaack

$199,900 ROOMY RANCH Pristine condition is what you’ll find in this beautiful ranch. Formal DR, living rm w/FP, master BR w/BA & 2 decks off the back of the home. Finished LL offers 4th BR, bath MLS#08042215 & family room w/FP that could be 5th BR. Harding Real Estate

Woodstock

$115,000 OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS 2 flat in a good location only a couple blocks to schools and the town square. First floor offers 2 bedrooms and second floor has 3 bedrooms. Separate furances & water MLS#08250378 heaters.

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$121,900 LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION Private cul-de-sac location with beautiful nature views. Two-story living room w/vltd clgs, skylights & FP. Separate dining room, eat-in area in kitchen, 1st flr laundry. New MLS#08255333 appliances, carpet & fixtures.

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$159,900 VILLAS AT BULL VALLEY Enjoy an easier lifestyle! This home offers an open floor plan, kitchen w/cherry cabinets & SS appliances, LR is warmed by gas FP, luxury master suite & secluded MLS#08177053 deck overlooking the woods. Full English bsmnt, 2 car garage.

Harding Real Estate

Beatrice Knaack

815-338-3850

Rick Bellairs

Kim McCallister

815-338-3850

Rick Bellairs

$179,900 NOT A DRIVE-BY! This home has been almost completely rebuilt & is in like-new condition! All the charm of an older 4 Square but modern & up-to-date! Kitchen with cherry cabinets, granite & SS appliances. Loft, 3 season room & so much more. MLS#08166338 Harding Real Estate

Woodstock

$199,900 PRAIRIE RIDGE RANCH Impeccable home offering vaulted ceilings, hardwood flrs, large eat-in kitchen & family room with fireplace. Finished lower level with rec room & custom built bar area. There MLS#08279937 are endless possibilities in the lower level.

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Woodstock

$239,900 ONE LEVEL LIVING This wonderful ranch home located in a prestigious area is close to town & park. Bay window in the eat-in area overlooks a mature yard & deck. Brick FP, skylights & wood MLS#08080251 beams accent the LR. Partially fin. LL. 3 car garage.

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Woodstock

$270,000 YOU CAN’T BEAT THIS 3BR, 3 bth duplex in The Villas of Bull Valley. This one has it all! Screened porch, 2 frpls, top of the line SS appls & Corian counters in kitchen, finished lower level with MLS#08292502 game rm, FR, 3rd BR/bath & large storage area.

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Beatrice Knaack

Andrew Harding

Kim McCallister

Shirley M Rochford

Wonder Lake

Woodstock

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McHenry

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815-568-9000

Woodstock

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Union

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Woodstock

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Woodstock

$279,000 WESTWOOD LAKES ESTATES Here is a great home on a double lot giving you over an acre in an ideal location close to elementary school. There is space for everyone here with home office, sunroom MLS#08159392 open to pool & patio & rec room in the English basement.

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$279,900 FULFILL YOUR DREAMS! Lovely home in a great neighborhood offering open floor plan, loft, family room with fireplace, dining room open to living room, MBR with luxury bath & kitchen with sliders MLS#08260777 to huge deck that overlooks a great backyard.

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$399,900 2 WOODED ACRES Beautifully designed brick & cedar upscale home in lovely subdivision. Highlights include gourmet kitchen, cherry hdwd flrs, MBR w/fireplace & incredible bath, first MLS#08262254 floor office, loft, guest suite, screen porch & much more!

Harding Real Estate

Woodstock

Rick Bellairs

Beatrice Knaack

Beatrice Knaack

Kim McCallister

815-338-3850

Woodstock

815-338-3850

Woodstock

815-338-3850

$660,000 A HOME FOR ALL SEASONS This custom home is positioned privately on a wooded cul-de-sac in an eleven lot subdivision in Bull Valley. Custom woodwork, windows galore to soak up the sun & the MLS#07943871 perfect screened porch. Fin. basement, pool & pool house.

Harding Real Estate 815-338-3850

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Woodstock

Woodstock

Commercial - Spring Grove

$1,975,000

BULL VALLEY ESTATE A private drive winds through the forest & leads to this all brick home on 10 acres adjacent to Conservation District & riding trails. First flr master, 2-story great rm, fin. walkout bsmnt, 6 fireplaces, heated 5 car garage.

MLS#07891207 Harding Real Estate Rick Bellairs

815-338-3850

Spring Grove $450,000 MULTI-USE PROPERTY, B2 ZONING! Main building with 30x60 heated area and passage to 30x120 unheated area.

Office with heat and 1/2 bath. Pole barn with two 16x14 overhead doors. Security cameras, 3-phase electric, city sewer. Call for more details.

MLS#08143964 CENTURY 21 Roberts & Andrews Connie Moffit

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PONDS OF BULL VALLEY Various lots available in this nicely established neighborhood. Area offers considerable open spaces as well as a tot park with easy access to everything the community has to offer. Choose your own builder.

MLS#07442727 Harding Real Estate

Randy Erwin

815-338-3850

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815-621-7386

MARENGO ~ 2BR, 1BA

Algonquin: 2BR, 2BA, ground floor, newer paint & carpet $930/month Broker Owned 815-347-1712

CRYSTAL LAKE 2BR No smoking/pets, $795 + sec.

815-893-0059 ~ Lv Msg

Carpentersville Raised Ranch 2400 sq ft, 9 rooms, 4BR, 3BA. New appliances, carpeting, large fenced yard, deck, $285,000. 847-381-4843 FOX RIVER GROVE, FSBO 9215 Gardner Rd. Big Inlaws 2 + Kitchens, 4.5 Bths, 4 + Car gar., Asking $369,900.

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CRYSTAL LAKE, 1BR $550/month. Heat and 1 parking space included. 1 month security deposit. No pets/smoking.

815-459-8317 CRYSTAL LAKE, 1BR $725/month. Heat and 1 parking space included. 1 month security deposit. No pets/smoking.

815-459-8317

FOX LAKE 1 BR, Laundry on-site, no pets, Sect 8 OK, $670/mo + sec.

847-812-9830

C/A, fresh paint, lndry, 1 car gar.

Walking distance to town. No pets. $750/mo+sec. 815-568-7347

Harvard Large, Upper 2BR Updated, stove, fridge, heat & water included. 1 block N of metra.

No pets, $640/mo + security.

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Rent starting at $480. Seniors 62+ or those of any age with a disability. Call WI Mgmt Co. 1-800-346-8581 for free applications *Future Rental Assistance may become available.

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MARENGO ~ LARGE 2BR

1BA, screen porch, deck, large back yard, washer, pets OK. $850/mo + sec. 815-354-0386

McHenry $199 Move-In Special Large 1BR, from $699. 2BR, 1.5BA from $799. Appl, carpet and laundry. 815-385-2181 McHenry - In town. 1BR. No dogs.

No smoking in apartment. $545/mo+utils. $895 dep.

Broker 815-344-1167 McHenry -Large studio/1BR some utilities included, balcony $650 and up Broker Owned 815-347-1712

McHenry 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Clean, bright, laundry, secure building. No pets/smoking. $825/mo + util. 815-302-6041

Fox Lake 1BR 2 Months Free!

Kitchenette, $155/wkly, utilities included. 847-962-4847 or 847-587-0605

FOX LAKE X-LRG 1 BEDROOM $725/mo, all util except electric.

Laundry in building. No dogs.

Agent 815-814-3348

McHenry - Route 31 IRISH PRAIRIE APTS

ISLAND LAKE 2 BEDROOM Quiet building, no pets. $825 + security. 847-526-4435

1 & 2 BEDROOM With W/D & Fitness Center.

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Island Lake Small 1 Bedroom Woodstock Studio $585/mo+sec.

Efficiency $550/mo + sec.1-BR $650/mo + sec, all 3 furn'd w/all utils incl. No Pets. 815-509-5876

ALGONQUIN - 2 BEDROOM Quiet and clean building with storage, laundry and parking. $800/mo. 847-401-3242

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HARVARD Autumn Glen Spacious 2 bdrm Apts avail Free extra storage Free heat!!

Pets welcome!

Rents from: $733* 1st month free ~or~ Free 55” flat screen TV CALL TODAY! 815-943-6700 www.gallinacos.com M-F: 10am-6pm Sat: By Appt (*includes special)

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Quiet area, utilities included.

NO PETS, $575/month.

847-526-8306

Lake In The Hills 1 Bedroom Incl walk-in closet, 1 bath, W/D, 1 car garage, no pets, $875/mo.

847-224-3567 Marengo Large 1 & 2 BR most utilities included Broker Owner $650 & UP 815-347-1712

MCHENRY QUIET BUILDING

MARENGO RURAL SETTING

1 bedroom, heat and water incl. $675/mo, security deposit req.

NO PETS. 815-382-6418

Small 1BR Cottage includes storage area in barn, $535/mo.

Pet with deposit. 815-291-9456

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McHenry. Large 1BR. Quiet bldg. 2nd floor. $650/mo+sec.

815-385-8180

Lake in the Hills: TH, 3BR, 2.5BA, 2 car gar., W/D, full bsmnt, $1595/mo., NO PETS, 847-736-9407 McHenry 2-3BR, 2-3BA Almost New! 2 car, appls. Rent To Own, $1150-$1250/mo. Pets OK. Available now. 815-385-5525

McHenry ~ 3BR 2.5BA TH

All appl incl W/D, 2 car garage.

No pets/smoking. $1300/mo+sec.

Agent Owned 847-722-8911 nd

Woodstock Large 2BR 2 Flr

WOODSTOCK

SILVERCREEK 1 & 2 Bedroom $ $

Affordable Apts.

Garage Included

815-334-9380 www.cunat.com WOODSTOCK 1BR $595

All appliances, wall to wall carpet.

A/C, balcony/patio, storage, on site lndry. No pets. 847-382-2313 Cell # 708-204-3823

Woodstock 2 Bedroom

Bath, W/D, close to 5etra and Sq. No pets/smoking. $800/mo + sec.

815-338-1880

WOODSTOCK

1 bath, all appliances, W/D. Carpeted, 1 car garage. No pets. $825/mo + security + ref.

815-347-0349

Crystal Lake ~ 3BR, 2BA 1 car garage, 1800 sq ft, perfect in-law with 2 kitchens. $1400/mo 2 year minimum. 815-790-2678

Johnsburg: 3BR, 1BA, 1 car gar, CA, Newly remodeled, Johnsburg Schools, section 8 considered. $1,200, 1st month security, credit check. Owner responsible for yard work. Available May 1st. clauser@earthlink.net McHenry: 2718 Old Oak, completely remod., 3BR, 1BA, 1 car gar., big bckyrd, NEW appl., $1200/mo. 815-790-1593 Wauconda. Newly decorated.

Adult community. No pets. Units from $645-$795/mo+sec.

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Wonder Lake. 3BR, 1BA, all appls.

New paint, carpet. Agent owned. $1050/mo.

815-334-0199 Wonder Lake: 3BR, 1BA, fenced yard, W/D & appliances included, $875/mo. 815-338-1935 Woodstock: 2BR, full basement, huge 2+ car garage, $990/month Broker Owned 815-347-1712

Crystal Lake: spacious 1 & 2BR, w/garage, $790-$890/month Broker Owned 815-347-1712

MARENGO 2BR DUPLEX

1.5BA, 1st floor laundry room.

Full basement, 2 car garage. $1050 + sec. 815-568-6311 Marengo Large Spacious 2 BR. Large living, dining, sun room. Full basement. 1 car gar. $900+sec.

847-812-2961

WOODSTOCK 2BR + Extra

HARVARD Large home, house privileges, close to train. $400/mo, includes utilities. Call 847-404-7930

Woodstock - Furnished Rooms All utilities incl. $445 - $475.

Call Bill 815-260-5259

1 bath, half finished basement. $1000/mo + sec, no pets/smkg.

815-455-0768

Autumnwood Apt. 1 Bedroom Starting at $695 Elevator Building 815-334-9380

WOODSTOCK 3 BEDROOM 1.5 Bath, A/C, Stove, Refrigerator, Garage, No Pets. Broker Owned.

847-683-7944 HURRY!!

Woodstock 722 Washington St. 3BR, 1.5BA, C/A, full basement. $1100/mo + security and utilities.

815-378-0975

www.cunat.com Woodstock Lrg 2BR in Victorian House. Large yard, storage space.

Close to downtown $755+sec+ ref Also Woodstock Studio, $475/mo + sec + ref. 815-338-8872

10 rooms, W/D, basement,garage. $1250/mo + sec, Credit check.

Plus A 6 Room House, $650/mo.

773-743-8672 ~ 847-835-9892

WOODSTOCK Modern Loft Apartment ~ 2BR Historic Rogers Hall, $825/mo.

NO DOGS! 815-482-4909

Cary. 3BR House. 1.5BA. Full bsmnt. 2.5 car garage. Appls, W/D. $1275/mo + sec dep. Lic. 815-354-4575

WOODSTOCK

Crystal Lake 4BR On Fox River

WILLOW BROOKE APTS Studio, 1 & 2 Bedrooms Rents Include: Water & Sewer Garbage Removal FREE: Pool & Fitness Center

815-338-2383 www.cunat.com

Woodstock. Intentionally quiet 2BR garden apt. Incl heat.

Non-smoking. $750/mo+dep.

815-206-4573

CAPRON ~ 4BR, 2.5BA

200 ft of Waterfront + boat, dock and deck on 1.5 acres. 2BA, C/A. $1395/mo. 708-296-4476

Crystal Lake On Shore

3 bedroom, 1.5 bath, beach, may have boat. Beautiful views, porches. Large wooded grounds. NO PETS! $1800/mo.

630-655-2888

Crystal Lake, 3 Br. Home, 1.5 Ba, Full bsmt., Appliances - W/D, 1 Car Garage, $1250/mo + security.

815-236-9940 Crystal Lake. Small 3BR. Garage. No pets. $1000/mo+sec.

815-459-1543

Fox Lake 1BR $725, 2BR $875 CRYSTAL LAKE (Randall Village) 2BR, 2BA, 1st floor, W/D, clubhouse, pool, exercise room, $1100/mo. Avail May 1.

815-953-5434 708-261-1483

Crystal Lake 2BR, 2BA Condo Cute & clean incl W/D, D/W, C/A. $950mo.

847-508-8286

HEBRON 2BR CONDO

All appl, patio, private entrance. $900 - $750, garage available.

815-455-8310

Both have appl, 2BR bsmt. View of lake, newly remod. No pets, close to metra. Mark @ 847-489-6606

Harvard. North side of town. Lovely large 3BR, 3BA. W/D, new C/A & gas furnace. Deck, partially fenced yard. Avail 5/1. $1150/mo. Sec dep req. Pets neg. 262-607-1108 Huntley. 3BR. Garage not incl.

2.5 acres. $1300/mo+utils.

847-417-6056

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Immaculate 4,280 sq ft Office / Warehouse.

Air conditioned office area and bathrooms Great location near airport & tollway in DeKalb.

815-754-5831

CRYSTAL LAKE OFFICES FOR RENT Offices Range from 206 -625 sq ft.

Aval. Immed. Near 176 & 31 One could be salon. Call for more info: 815-444-6724

INSIDE SNOWMOBILE STORAGE April 1st- Oct. 1st *2 place-$175. *3 place and up - $200.

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Crystal Lake @ Rt 14 & Rt 31

800 Sq Ft Unit. 14' OH door.

Ideal for shop, warehouse or small business. $580/mo.

815-459-9111 ~ 815-540-5388

Crystal Lake Hurry Last One Left Clean Office Suite. 400 SF. Incl. all utils + High Speed DSL. $525/mo. 815-790-0240

PUBLIC NOTICE Pierce & Associates File Number # 1126495 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 22ND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MC HENRY COUNTY, WOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS GREENTREE SERVICING LLC; Plaintiff, vs.

BRYAN M. STOKES; THE BREEZY LAWN ESTATES HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 11 CH 02892 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on January 31, 2013, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, May 9, 2013, at the hour of 10:30 a.m. in the offices of Botto, Gilbert, Schottland & Andrle, 2030 North Seminary Avenue, Woodstock, Illinois 60098, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: P.I.N. 10-05-429-003.

Commonly known as 5502 THELEN AVENUE, MCHENRY, IL 60050.

The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after confirmation of the sale.

For Information: Visit our website at http://service.atty-pierce.com.

ttp tty-pie Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only.

Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number 1126495.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I520452 (Published in the Northwest Herald, March 28, April 4 & 11, 2013.)

PUBLIC NOTICE Pierce & Associates File Number # 1106900 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 22ND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MC HENRY COUNTY, WOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE, LLC Plaintiff, vs.

MATTHEW R. HUNT; SAMANTHA A. HUNT; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR PROFESSIONAL MORTGAGE PARTNERS, INC.; BRIGHT OAKS ASSOCIATION, INC.; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 11 CH 1034 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on February 7, 2013, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, May 9, 2013, at the hour of 10:30 a.m. in the offices of Botto, Gilbert, Schottland & Andrle, 2030 North Seminary Avenue, Woodstock, Illinois 60098, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: P.I.N. 19-12-103-040.

Commonly known as 16 RED OAK TRAIL, CARY, IL 60013.

The improvement on the property consists of a multi-family residence.

The successful purchaser is entitled to possession of the property only.

The purchaser may only obtain possession of units within the multiunit property occupied by individuals named in the order of possession.

Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after confirmation of the sale.

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 Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number 1106900.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I520441 (Published in the Northwest Herald, March 28, April 4 & 11, 2013.)

PUBLIC NOTICE Pierce & Associates File Number # 1106389 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 22ND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MC HENRY COUNTY, WOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, vs.

ANTHONY J. SAHS; KRISTIN L. SAHS; ROSEMARIE SAHS; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF KRISTIN L. SAHS, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 11 CH 1144 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on February 7, 2013, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, May 9, 2013, at the hour of 10:30 a.m. in the offices of Botto, Gilbert, Schottland & Andrle, 2030 North Seminary Avenue, Woodstock, Illinois 60098, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: P.I.N. 13-06-426-008.

Commonly known as 426 NORTH HILL STREET, WOODSTOCK, IL 60098.

The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act.

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ope y Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after confirmation of the sale.

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 Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number 1106389.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I520442 (Published in the Northwest Herald, March 28, April 4 & 11, 2013.)

PUBLIC NOTICE Pierce & Associates File Number # 1109521 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 22ND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MC HENRY COUNTY, WOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Plaintiff, vs.

WILLIAM SPECHT AKA WILLIAM A SPECHT; KENSINGTON MANOR OF RICHMOND CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 11 CH 1198 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on February 7, 2013, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, May 9, 2013, at the hour of 10:30 a.m. in the offices of Botto, Gilbert, Schottland & Andrle, 2030 North Seminary Avenue, Woodstock, Illinois 60098, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: P.I.N. 04-22-301-100.

Commonly known as 330 CUNAT BOULEVARD 1D, RICHMOND, IL 60071.

The improvement on the property consists of a condominium residence. The purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 of the Condominium Property Act Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after confirmation of the sale.

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 Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number 1109521.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I520443 (Published in the Northwest Herald, March 28, April 4 & 11, 2013.)

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 22ND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MC HENRY COUNTY, WOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING LP; Plaintiff, vs.

RICHARD J. LEWIS; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF RICHARD J. LEWIS, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 11 CH 1298 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on March 1, 2012, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, May 9, 2013, at the hour of 10:30 a.m. in the offices of Botto, Gilbert, Schottland & Andrle, 2030 North Seminary Avenue, Woodstock, Illinois 60098, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: P.I.N. 10-07-277-002.

Commonly known as 1203 JASPER DRIVE, MCHENRY, IL 60050.

The improvement on the property

pr prope y consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after confirmation of the sale.

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 Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number 1107232.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I520445 (Published in the Northwest Herald, March 28, April 4 & 11, 2013.)

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 22ND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MC HENRY COUNTY, WOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS SPRINGLEAF FINANCIAL SERVICES OF ILLINOIS, INC., F/K/A AMERICAN GENERAL FINANCIAL SERVICES OF ILLINOIS, INC. Plaintiff, vs.

STEPHEN P. MOOTE, ALLENE R. MOOTE, WORLDWIDE ASSET PURCHASING, LLC, HSBC, BANK NEVADA, N.A MAXIMUS COLLECTIONS, INC., CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A., DISCOVER BANK, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants, 11 CH 1887 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on February 8, 2013 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, May 9, 2013 at the hour of 10:30 a.m. in the offices of Botto, Gilbert, Schottland & Andrle, 2030 North Seminary Avenue, Woodstock, Illinois 60098, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 4201 Crestwood Street, McHenry, IL 60050.

P.I.N. 09-34-231-001.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds.

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call Mr. Louis A. Weinstock at Springleaf Financial Services, 20 North Clark Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602-5002.

312-263-0794.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I520447 (Published in the Northwest Herald, March 28, April 4 & 11, 2013.)

PUBLIC NOTICE Pierce & Associates File Number # 1120285 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 22ND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MC HENRY COUNTY, WOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS ONEWEST BANK, FSB Plaintiff, vs.

CINDY AIKIN A/K/A CINDY A. AIKIN; FORTRESS MANAGEMENT INC., TRUSTEE, FOR BMK LAND HOLDINGS, TRUST; JAY KOMES; UNKNOWN BENEFICIARIES OF BMK LAND HOLDING, TRUST; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 11 CH 2191 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on February 7, 2013, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, May 9, 2013, at the hour of 10:30 a.m. in the offices of Botto, Gilbert, Schottland & Andrle, 2030 North Seminary Avenue, Woodstock, Illinois 60098, sell to the highest bid-

highe der for cash, the following described property: P.I.N. 14-27-402-002.

Commonly known as 4516 CARTHAGE COURT, CRYSTAL LAKE, IL 60012.

The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after confirmation of the sale.

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Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only.

Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number 1120285.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I520448 (Published in the Northwest Herald, March 28, April 4 & 11, 2013.)

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PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF TWENTY-SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS HARRIS N.A., a national banking association, Plaintiff, v.

5112 GREENWOOD, L.L.C., an Illinois limited liability company; GALT AIRPORT, L.L.C., an Illinois limited liability company; IVAN DJURIN, an individual; UNKNOWN OWNERS; UNKNOWN TENANTS; and NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

CASE NO.: 10 CH 267 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on February 29, 2012, Steven S. Spinell, the Court Appointed Receiver in the above captioned matter, will at 10:00 a.m. on May 10, 2013, at Galt Airport, 5112 Greenwood Road, Wonder Lake, Illinois 60097, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following parcels of property: Parcels Description: PARCEL 1: THE WEST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 1; ALSO THE EAST1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 2 (EXCEPTING THEREFROM THE NORTH 55 ACRES THEREOF); ALSO, THE SOUTH 24 ACRES AND 38-1/2 SQUARE RODS OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 2; ALSO THE SOUTH 24 ACRES AND 38-1/2 SQUARE RODS OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 2 (EXCEPTING THEREFROM ALL THAT PORTION THEREOF THAT LIES WEST OF THE CENTER OF THE HIGHWAY); ALL IN TOWNSHIP 45 NORTH, RANGE 7, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PARCEL 2: THE SOUTH 1318.32 FEET OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 1, TOWNSHIP 45 NORTH, RANGE 7, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Permanent Index Numbers: 08-01-300-001 08-01-300-002 08-02-400-004 08-02-300-005 08-01-300-005 Common address: 5112 Greenwood Road, Wonder Lake, Illinois 60097.

General Property Description and Improvements: The Property, commonly known as Galt Airport, is located on the East side of Greenwood Road, North of IL Route 120, West of Wonder Lake and South of Thayer Road with a street address of 5112 Greenwood Road, Wonder Lake, Illinois. The subject property, comprised of five parcels totaling 172.2 acres (hereinafter referred to as "Airport" or "Property"), is improved with two runways, taxiways, an aircraft ramp area, multiple hangars, a home/office/studio, and other structures as exist.

The Judgment amount is: $16,308,160.14, plus attorneys' fees, interest, and costs accruing from date of the Judgment through date of sale and other advances, Receiver's fees and expenses, and other costs.

Sale Terms: Cash or certified funds of not less than Ten Percent (10%) down of the highest bid at the close of the auction for each particular parcel or parcels, and the balance to be paid within twenty-four (24) hours, plus interest at the statutory rate from the date of sale to the date of payment. Such sale shall be closed through escrow with Chicago Title and Trust Co. no later than seven (7) days after confirmation. The initial bid at auction shall be $2,150,000.00. The next further bid above the initial bid shall be in an increment of at least $50,000.00.

Thereafter, any subsequent bids shall be in no less than $5,000.00 increments. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the real estate whose rights in and to the real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to the quality or quantity of title and without recourse to the Receiver or Plaintiff and is in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court.

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

If you are the mortgagor (homeowner), you have the right to remain in possession for 30 days after entry of an order of possession, in accordance with section 15-1701(C) of the Illinois Mortgage Foreclosure Law. The Property is available for inspection. For more information or an appointment to inspect the Property, contact: Steven S. Spinell, court appointed receiver, or Warren A. James Kinzie Real Estate Group 212 West Kinzie Street, 4th Floor, Chicago, Illinois 60654 (312) 464-8800 or Plaintiff's Attorney Mark A. Silverman, Esquire Chapman and Cutler LLP 111 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603 (312) 845-3000 Note: 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.

Andrew J. Annes, Esquire; Phillip N. Coover, Esquire Schenk Annes Tepper Campbell Ltd. Attorneys for Steven S. Spinell, Receiver 311 South Wacker Drive, Suite 2500 Chicago, Illinois 60606-6674 (312) 554-3100 Attorney No.: 6182512 Attorney No.: 6292602 (Published in the Northwest Herald March 28, April 4, 11, 2013 #A508)

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PUBLIC NOTICE Pierce & Associates File Number # 1126495 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 22ND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MC HENRY COUNTY, WOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS GREENTREE SERVICING LLC; Plaintiff, vs.

BRYAN M. STOKES; THE BREEZY LAWN ESTATES HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 11 CH 02892 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on January 31, 2013, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, May 9, 2013, at the hour of 10:30 a.m. in the offices of Botto, Gilbert, Schottland & Andrle, 2030 North Seminary Avenue, Woodstock, Illinois 60098, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: LOT 3 IN BLOCK 1 IN PISTAKEE HIGHLANDS, UNIT NO. 3, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 5 TOWNSHIP 45 NORTH, RANGE 9, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED OCTOBER 16, 1953, AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 270793, IN BOOK 11 OF PLATS, PAGE 94, IN MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS. P.I.N. 10-05-429-003.

Commonly known as 5502 THELEN AVENUE, MCHENRY, IL 60050.

The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after confirmation of the sale.

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 Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number 1126495.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I520452 (Published in the Northwest Herald, March 28, April 4 & 11, 2013.)

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Pierce & Associates File Number # 1106900 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 22ND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MC HENRY COUNTY, WOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE, LLC Plaintiff, vs.

MATTHEW R. HUNT; SAMANTHA A. HUNT; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR PROFESSIONAL MORTGAGE PARTNERS, INC.; BRIGHT OAKS ASSOCIATION, INC.; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 11 CH 1034 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on February 7, 2013, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, May 9, 2013, at the hour of 10:30 a.m. in the offices of Botto, Gilbert, Schottland & Andrle, 2030 North Seminary Avenue, Woodstock, Illinois 60098, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: PARCEL 1: LOT 4 IN BLOCK 44 IN BRIGHT OAKS UNIT NO . 1, BEING A PART OF THE WEST HALF OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 43 NORTH, RANGE 8 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED SEPTEMBER 25, 1972 AS DOCUMENT NO. 577079, IN MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PARCEL 2: EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS APPUR-

TENANT TO AND FOR THE BENEFIT OF PARCEL 1 AS SET FORTH IN BRIGHT OAKS DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS, AND RESTRICTIONS RECORDED JANUARY 13, 1973 AS DOCUMENT NO. 585949, IN MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS. P.I.N. 19-12-103-040.

Commonly known as 16 RED OAK TRAIL, CARY, IL 60013.

The improvement on the property consists of a multi-family residence.

The successful purchaser is entitled to possession of the property only.

The purchaser may only obtain possession of units within the multiunit property occupied by individuals named in the order of possession.

Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after confirmation of the sale.

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 Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number 1106900.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I520441

QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 22, AND PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 21, ALL IN TOWNSHIP 46 NORTH, RANGE 8, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS. P.I.N. 04-22-301-100.

Commonly known as 330 CUNAT BOULEVARD 1D, RICHMOND, IL 60071.

The improvement on the property consists of a condominium residence. The purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 of the Condominium Property Act Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after confirmation of the sale.

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 Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number 1109521.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I520443

(Published in the Northwest Herald, March 28, April 4 & 11, 2013.)

(Published in the Northwest Herald, March 28, April 4 & 11, 2013.)

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Pierce & Associates File Number # 1106389 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 22ND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MC HENRY COUNTY, WOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, vs.

ANTHONY J. SAHS; KRISTIN L. SAHS; ROSEMARIE SAHS; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF KRISTIN L. SAHS, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 11 CH 1144 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on February 7, 2013, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, May 9, 2013, at the hour of 10:30 a.m. in the offices of Botto, Gilbert, Schottland & Andrle, 2030 North Seminary Avenue, Woodstock, Illinois 60098, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: LOT 5 IN WORKMAN'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF WOODSTOCK, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF LOTS 248 AND 249, AND ALL OF LOTS 250 AND 251 AND 252 IN THE ASSESSOR'S PLAT OF PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 7 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED FEBRUARY 17, 1948 AS DOCUMENT NO. 208592, IN BOOK 10 OF PLATS, PAGE 79, IN MCHENRY COUNTY. P.I.N. 13-06-426-008.

Commonly known as 426 NORTH HILL STREET, WOODSTOCK, IL 60098.

The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after confirmation of the sale.

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 Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number 1106389.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I520442

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 22ND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MC HENRY COUNTY, WOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING LP; Plaintiff, vs.

RICHARD J. LEWIS; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF RICHARD J. LEWIS, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 11 CH 1298 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on March 1, 2012, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, May 9, 2013, at the hour of 10:30 a.m. in the offices of Botto, Gilbert, Schottland & Andrle, 2030 North Seminary Avenue, Woodstock, Illinois 60098, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: LOT 345 IN PISTAKEE HILLS UNIT NO. 3, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 7, AND PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 8, ALL IN TOWNSHIP 45 NORTH, RANGE 9 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED OCTOBER 29, 1959 AS DOCUMENT NO. 361805, IN BOOK 14 OF PLATS, PAGE 40, IN MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS. P.I.N. 10-07-277-002.

Commonly known as 1203 JASPER DRIVE, MCHENRY, IL 60050.

The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after confirmation of the sale.

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 Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number 1107232.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I520445

(Published in the Northwest Herald, March 28, April 4 & 11, 2013.)

PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 22ND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MC HENRY COUNTY, WOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS SPRINGLEAF FINANCIAL SERVICES OF ILLINOIS, INC., F/K/A AMERICAN GENERAL FINANCIAL SERVICES OF ILLINOIS, INC. Plaintiff, vs.

STEPHEN P. MOOTE, ALLENE R. MOOTE, WORLDWIDE ASSET PURCHASING, LLC, HSBC, BANK NEVADA, N.A MAXIMUS COLLECTIONS, INC., CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A., DISCOVER BANK, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants, 11 CH 1887 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on February 8, 2013 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, May 9, 2013 at the hour of 10:30 a.m. in the offices of Botto, Gilbert, Schottland & Andrle, 2030 North Seminary Avenue, Woodstock, Illinois 60098, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: LOT 19 IN FIRST ADDITION TO COONEY HEIGHTS, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF SECTION 34, TOWNSHIP 45 NORTH, RANGE 8, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF BLOCK 11 OF PLATS, PAGE 71 DOCUMENT NO. 262629, IN BOOK 11 OF PLATS, PAGE 71 IN MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS.

Pierce & Associates File Number # 1109521 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 22ND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MC HENRY COUNTY, WOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Plaintiff, vs.

WILLIAM SPECHT AKA WILLIAM A SPECHT; KENSINGTON MANOR OF RICHMOND CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 11 CH 1198 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on February 7, 2013, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, May 9, 2013, at the hour of 10:30 a.m. in the offices of Botto, Gilbert, Schottland & Andrle, 2030 North Seminary Avenue, Woodstock, Illinois 60098, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: UNIT 330-1D TOGETHER WITH ITS UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGE INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS IN KENSINGTON MANOR OF RICHMOND CONDOMINIUMS, AS DELINEATED AND DEFINED IN THE DECLARATION RECORDED AUGUST 28, 2002 AS DOCUMENT NO. 2002R0075423, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME, IN THE WEST HALF OF THE NORTHWEST

(Published in the Northwest Herald, March 28, April 4 & 11, 2013.)

LINE AD DEADLINE: Tues-Fri: 3pm day prior, Sat: 2pm Fri, Sun-Mon: 5pm Fri OFFICE HOURS: Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm PHONE: 815-455-4800

, Commonly known as 4201 Crestwood Street, McHenry, IL 60050.

P.I.N. 09-34-231-001.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds.

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call Mr. Louis A. Weinstock at Springleaf Financial Services, 20 North Clark Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602-5002.

312-263-0794.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I520447 (Published in the Northwest Herald, March 28, April 4 & 11, 2013.)

PUBLIC NOTICE Pierce & Associates File Number # 1120285 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 22ND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MC HENRY COUNTY, WOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS ONEWEST BANK, FSB Plaintiff, vs.

CINDY AIKIN A/K/A CINDY A. AIKIN; FORTRESS MANAGEMENT INC., TRUSTEE, FOR BMK LAND HOLDINGS, TRUST; JAY KOMES; UNKNOWN BENEFICIARIES OF BMK LAND HOLDING, TRUST; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS;

RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 11 CH 2191 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on February 7, 2013, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, May 9, 2013, at the hour of 10:30 a.m. in the offices of Botto, Gilbert, Schottland & Andrle, 2030 North Seminary Avenue, Woodstock, Illinois 60098, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: LOT 38 IN COLLEGE HILL, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER AND PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 27, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 8 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED MARCH 14, 1969 AS DOCUMENT NO. 505979, IN MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS. P.I.N. 14-27-402-002.

Commonly known as 4516 CARTHAGE COURT, CRYSTAL LAKE, IL 60012.

The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sal

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF TWENTY-SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS HARRIS N.A., a national banking association, Plaintiff, v.

5112 GREENWOOD, L.L.C., an Illinois limited liability company; GALT AIRPORT, L.L.C., an Illinois limited liability company; IVAN DJURIN, an individual; UNKNOWN OWNERS; UNKNOWN TENANTS; and NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

CASE NO.: 10 CH 267 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on February 29, 2012, Steven S. Spinell, the Court Appointed Receiver in the above captioned matter, will at 10:00 a.m. on May 10, 2013, at Galt Airport, 5112 Greenwood Road, Wonder Lake, Illinois 60097, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following parcels of property: Parcels Description: PARCEL 1: THE WEST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 1; ALSO THE EAST1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 2 (EXCEPTING THEREFROM THE NORTH 55 ACRES THEREOF); ALSO, THE SOUTH 24 ACRES AND 38-1/2 SQUARE RODS OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 2; ALSO THE SOUTH 24 ACRES AND 38-1/2 SQUARE RODS OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 2 (EXCEPTING THEREFROM ALL THAT PORTION THEREOF THAT LIES WEST OF THE CENTER OF THE HIGHWAY); ALL IN TOWNSHIP 45 NORTH, RANGE 7, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS.

Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after confirmation of the sale.

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 Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number 1120285.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I520448 (Published in the Northwest Herald, March 28, April 4 & 11, 2013.)

PUBLIC NOTICE STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 22ND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT McHENRY COUNTY Heather N. Boffo, Plaintiff vs. cole l. lovet, Defendant Case Number 2012 OP 855 PUBLICATION NOTICE NOTICE IS GIVEN YOU, Cole L. Love, defendants, that this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, asking for notice of publication for an Order of Protection to be entered and for other relief.

UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the office of the McHenry County Clerk of Court, McHenry County Government Center, 2200 N. Seminary Avenue, Room 356, Woodstock, Illinois 60098, on or before May 9, 2013, A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT.

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Witness: March 28, 2013 /s/ Katherine M. Keefe Clerk of the Circuit Court

Dan Wallis McHenry Co. Court Admin 2200 N. Seminary Ave. Woodstock, IL 60098

PUBLIC NOTICE STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTY OF McHENRY

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 22ND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, McHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION OF LETITIA VIRGINIA KOVALOVSKY FOR CHANGE OF NAME

Common address: 5112 Greenwood Road, Wonder Lake, Illinois 60097.

Dated at Woodstock, Illinois April 1, 2013

General Property Description and Improvements: The Property, commonly known as Galt Airport, is located on the East side of Greenwood Road, North of IL Route 120, West of Wonder Lake and South of Thayer Road with a street address of 5112 Greenwood Road, Wonder Lake, Illinois. The subject property, comprised of five parcels totaling 172.2 acres (hereinafter referred to as "Airport" or "Property"), is improved with two runways, taxiways, an aircraft ramp area, multiple hangars, a home/office/studio, and other structures as exist.

The Judgment amount is: $16,308,160.14, plus attorneys' fees, interest, and costs accruing from date of the Judgment through date of sale and other advances, Receiver's fees and expenses, and other costs.

Sale Terms: Cash or certified funds of not less than Ten Percent (10%) down of the highest bid at the close of the auction for each particular parcel or parcels, and the balance to be paid within twenty-four (24) hours, plus interest at the statutory rate from the date of sale to the date of payment. Such sale shall be closed through escrow with Chicago Title and Trust Co. no later than seven (7) days after confirmation. The initial bid at auction shall be $2,150,000.00. The next further bid above the initial bid shall be in an increment of at least $50,000.00.

Thereafter, any subsequent bids shall be in no less than $5,000.00 increments. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the real estate whose rights in and to the real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to the quality or quantity of title and without recourse to the Receiver or Plaintiff and is in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court.

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

If you are the mortgagor (homeowner), you have the right to remain in possession for 30 days after entry of an order of possession, in accordance with section 15-1701(C) of the Illinois Mortgage Foreclosure Law. The Property is available for inspection. For more information or an appointment to inspect the Property, contact: Steven S. Spinell, court appointed receiver, or Warren A. James Kinzie Real Estate Group 212 West Kinzie Street, 4th Floor, Chicago, Illinois 60654 (312) 464-8800 or Plaintiff's Attorney Mark A. Silverman, Esquire Chapman and Cutler LLP 111 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603 (312) 845-3000 Note: 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.

Andrew J. Annes, Esquire Phillip N. Coover, Esquire Schenk Annes Tepper Campbell Ltd. Attorneys for Steven S. Spinell, Receiver 311 South Wacker Drive, Suite 2500 Chicago, Illinois 60606-6674 (312) 554-3100 Attorney No.: 6182512 Attorney No.: 6292602 (Published in the Northwest Herald March 28, April 4, 11, 2013 #A508)

PUBLIC NOTICE JOHNSBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT 12 ANNOUNCES A SCHOOL PERSONNEL COMMITTEE MEETING The Johnsburg School District will hold a School Personnel Committee Meeting on Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at 6:00 PM in the Johnsburg School District 12 Transportation Office, 2002 W. Ringwood Road, Johnsburg, Illinois 60051.

JOHNSBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT 12 ANNOUNCES THE CHANGE IN LOCATION OF TWO SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS The Johnsburg School District will hold their regularly scheduled School Board meeting on Tuesday, April 23rd at 7:00 PM at the Johnsburg Junior High School North Learning Center, 2222 W. Church Street, Johnsburg, Illinois, 60051 instead of the previously announced Johnsburg High School location.

Also, the regularly scheduled School Board meeting on Tuesday, May 14th at 7:00 PM will be held in the Johnsburg High School Learning Center, 2002 W. Ringwood Road, Johnsburg, Illinois 60051 instead of the previously announced Johnsburg Junior High School location. ______________________ Signed Melissa Tinsley, Secretary

(Published in the Northwest Herald April 4, 11, 18, 2013 #A573)

Permanent Index Numbers: 08-01-300-001 08-01-300-002 08-02-400-004 08-02-300-005 08-01-300-005

THE SOUTH 1318.32 FEET OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 1, TOWNSHIP 45 NORTH, RANGE 7, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS.

(Published in the Northwest Herald April 4, 2013 #A593)

(Published in the Northwest Herald April 4, 2013 #A586)

Case Number 13 MR 128 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION (ADULT) Public notice is hereby given that on April 17, 2013, 9:00 a.m. I will file and request a hearing on my Petition in the Circuit Court of the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit, McHenry County, Illinois, praying for the change of my name from LETITIA VIRGINIA KOVALOVSKI to that of LETITIA VIRGINIA TAYLOR pursuant to the Illinois Compiled Statutes on Change of Names.

PARCEL 2:

, 14, a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. All bids must be submitted to the City of Crystal Lake in a sealed envelope marked "Cation Exchange Resin Bid (2013) - Attn: Bradley S. Mitchell, Assistant to the City Manager", by 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at which time they will be publicly opened and read.

THE LAW OFFICE OF LOIZZO & LOIZZO, BY: Dane J. Loizzo The Law Offices of Loizzo & Loizzo Attorneys for Petitioner Letitia Virginia Kovalovsky 666 Russel Court, Suite 100A Woodstock, Illinois 60098 (815) 338-8810 (Published in the Northwest Herald April 4, 11, 18, 2013) #A594

PUBLIC NOTICE STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 22ND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT McHENRY COUNTY In the Matter of the Petition of DANIEL BRIAN SCHERF for Change of Name Case Number 13 MR 182 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION (ADULT) Public notice is hereby given that I have filed a Petition for Change of Name and scheduled a hearing on my Petition on MARCH 28, 2013, at 9:00 a.m. in the Circuit Court of the Twenty-Second Judicial Circuit, McHenry County, Illinois, praying for the change of my name from Daniel Brian Scherf to that of Lauren Aurelia Orvischond pursuant to the Illinois Compiled Statutes on Change of Names.

Dated at Woodstock, Illinois March 28, 2013. /s/ Daniel Brian Scherf Petitioner's Signature Dan Scherf Petitioner 943 Golf Course Road Crystal Lake, IL 60014 312-919-8106 (Published in the Northwest Herald April 4, 11 & 18, 2013 #A591)

PUBLIC NOTICE INVITATION TO BID The City of Crystal Lake will be accepting sealed bids in accordance with specifications for a high-purity, premium grade, beadform conventional cation exchange resin designed for the treatment of potable water. Bid specifications and required bid forms are available at the Municipal Complex, 100 W. Woodstock Street, Crystal Lake, IL 60014, between 8:00

PUBLIC NOTICE ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on MARCH 26, 2013, a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of McHenry County, Illinois, setting forth the names and postoffice address of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as HILL TOP RESTORATION located at 7408 NORTH HILL RD., MARENGO, IL 60152 Dated MARCH 26, 2013. /s/ Katherine C. Schultz County Clerk (Published in the Northwest Herald April 4, 11, 18, 2013 #A592)

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TODAY - Sometimes, we’re inclined to believe that it’s impossible to profit from anything we truly like, which is totally wrong. The year ahead is likely to change your thinking in this area.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Offering unsolicited advice is risky at best, so if you do so anyway, make sure the recipient knows that it’s just a suggestion. You don’t want to be held accountable for unpleasantness.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You’re likely to have rigid ideas about how things should be done, so any input from a friend or associate could be disruptive. Try to keep an open mind.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- It isn’t always smart to try to do something the way another does, even if that person’s work is excellent. What’s viable for him or her might not be a good fit for you.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Try to avoid a risky financial arrangement that you know little about and have little control over. Now is not the time to take chances.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- An old, unresolved disagreement between you and your special someone could rear its ugly head if you allow it. Letting outsiders into your business could make matters worse.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Labors of love are likely to be handled with remarkable skill, but, by the same token, you might not want to be identified with something that you dislike but are required to do.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Even though your earning potential is excellent, the way you manage your affairs may not be up to snuff. Try to bring your “A-game” to everything you take on.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- In order to complete what you start, you need to put limitations on how much you attempt to do. Work on one assignment at a time, and proceed slowly and cautiously.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Instead of trying to rectify another’s erroneous perception of you, you’re likely to let it go unchallenged and brood about the injustice being done to you. Why? CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Be on guard, because there is reason to believe that you could be the target of an expert manipulator. Speak up and don’t be a victim.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Be careful not to do anything that could offend someone important to you. You may think your behavior is funny, but the person who pays your salary is likely to be ticked off.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- As always, you will have a choice of how you view developments: positively or negatively. Don’t envision failure when it’s just as easy to see success.

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Emile-Auguste Chartier, a French philosopher and journalist who was commonly known as Alain, said, “We prove what we want to prove. The real dificulty is to know what we want to prove.”

At the bridge table, we know how many tricks we need to win. The real dificulty can be knowing how to do that. In this deal, for example, South needs 10 tricks to make four spades.

But how should he play after West leads the club jack?

North’s three-spade rebid was game-forcing, announcing exactly three-card spade support. He got two shortage points for his doubletons, making his hand worth 13 support points. (It also had only seven losers, which was the number for a game-force.) South plowed on, hoping for the best. (South thought about suggesting three no-trump over three spades, but that contract would have failed after a club lead.)

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Baseball Cards. Topps 1993 set.

94, '08, '12. 3000+ cards.

Worth $300+ Asking $140.

815-338-4829 Basketball Wild Card Brand.

1991-92. 4800+ cards. Worth $500+ Incl Pippin. Asking $125.

815-338-4829 BUTTER CHURN - Antique Wooden Butter Churn 18" high, the barrel is constructed with oak wood slats & 4 brass bands & 10" diameter at the bottom tapered to 8-1/2" at the top.

The dasher stick is 42" long. It is in excellent used condition and is very clean. This is a fun piece for country decoration and can be used for storage. $175. 815-236-1747 CHAIR - Antique Child's Red Wooden Chair - 24-1/2" high at back. $28. McHenry. 815-236-1747 DESK, ANTIQUE - oak drop down desk with cubbie holes, drawer, brass accents, 28"W x 57"H. $125.

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Musical, matching long dress and hat, $10. 815-363-0124 Football Wild Card Brand.

1991-92. 8600+ Worth $800+ Incl Favre RK. Asking $250.

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Hand Mirrors

2 brass, 1 plastic very old and nice 3/$40. 815-459-7485 HUMMELS $40/ea. OBO 404-783-9092 (McHenry Area) JAR - Glass w/ metal Lid. Outside red w/ ridges in glass. Top opening 5" diameter, Jar is 7 1/2" diameter & 7" high. $25. McHenry 815-236-1747 MINIATURE BASEBALL BATS 16 bats - $50 for all.

847-515-8012 Huntley area MIXING BOWLS - 3 matching: "Hall's Superior Quality Kitchenware - Eureka Homewood Pattern". Lg 8 5/8", Med 7 3/8", Sm 6 1/8". $65. McHenry. 815-236-1747 Painting, antique, reverse on glass.

Japanese style landscape w/ mother of pearl house by river. 26” by 17.

Wood frame. Slight damage in 1 spot. $99. Island Lake. turquoisesilver@hotmail Poloroid Land Camera. Swinger Model 20. Mint w/case & papers. $35. 815-459-7485 Post Cards: 40 American Indian some over 100 years old, good condition $95/set 262-279-2968 SLED - antique wooden child's 32" x 18" with wooden pull handle. rounded back support. McHenry $125. 815-236-1747 SUPER BOWL SHUFFLE Album in sleeve. Great condition. $25 each. 2 available.

847-515-8012 Huntley area TOOL BOX - Antique Refinished Pine 28-1/2" x 13" x 8-3/4" w/ 7 sectioned drawer & brass latch dowel carrying handle. $145. McHenry.

815-236-1747 VANITY - Beautiful pine vanity with attached mirror & center drawer.

This beautiful antique piece was brought from England by the dealer.

37-1/4" wide, 20" deep & 29-1/2" to top of vanity. Mirror 22-3/8" wide by 35-3/8" high. Center drawer has metal pull & 14" wide. Legs & side mirror supports have charming decorative sculptured detail. $475.

815-236-1747 Wagon wheels (2) antique 40 inch diameter wooden hubs and spokes wheels and hubs wrapped in steel call Rick evenings 847-6391755 350.00/pair Wood Slatted Folding Chairs (4).

Pre-1950's. Used at social events.

Asking $99. 815-338-4829

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Go-Glider, blue, 16”, like new! $70.

847-476-6771 Bike: Girls 20" pink $30 OBO 847-515-8083

Bathroom Vanity Sink Cultured marble, 25”x18.5”, brand new, never used. $50.

815-370-4165 Ceiling tiles: 2x4x3/4 5 boxes of 8.

BRAND NEW $120 815-363-9636 DECK STAIN - Free Delivery. High Quality. 5 gallons $60 retail, Selling $25/gallon. penofin.com 815-479-1000 Dry wall: 5/8 4x12-42 pcs, new 4x8 14 pcs $250 $250 815-363-9636

Kitchen Sink: stainless steel, new, never installed, 2 basin v. good. cond. $50 815-363-9636 Light Fixture Beautiful, contemporary for kitchen or dining room, exc cond. $30. 847-829-4546

Mattress (Serta)

full Size, Boxspring & frame, good condition! $30.

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Roll of John Manville Insulation R11 3.5”x23”x70'. Kraft faced. $20 815-568-6285

11 CEMETERY PLOTS Cemetery plots located in McHenry County Memorial Park in Woodstock,IL. Sites valued at $1350 per plot. Will sell for $1000 per plot or OBO. Call Steve for info at 1-815-861-5148

Collector's Plate-John Wayne

1st edition by Endre Szabo, 1976.

Two John Wayne DVD sets, sealed.

Two large, John Wayne, unused postcards. $35. turquoisesilver@hotmail JOHN DEERE LIGHT SET Never used, still in box. $15.

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Playtex Drop In Bottles - Neutral Small & Large with Nipples. Very Gently Used. $20 all.

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60”, in excellent running condition! $300 773-392-5144 TV ~ TOSHIBA 20” DVD/VCR combo, excellent working condition! $125 847-829-4546

Wii With 8 Games

Exercise board, 2 controllers, charger and more, $275.

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Bowflex: Schwinn $75/OBO 815-276-2368 Perform Trainer Gym: EXM-500B $50 you disassemble 847-337-1686

ANTIQUE DRY SINK - Charming shabby chic painted wood antique dry sink with attached adjustable mirror and white enamel metal bowl. 25-3/4" wide, 21-1/2" deep & 29" high. 2 attached wood towel racks on each side for a total width of 33". White enamel bowl 15" diameter, 6" deep. Bottom shelf 6" from floor. Top section with mirror is 20-1/2" high & 25-3/4" wide & has 2 drawers, each 6" wide & 2-3/4" high. $400. 815-236-1747 ANTIQUE OAK CHAIR - 36" high at back & seat 16-1/2" wide. 2 curved accent braces as shown. Chair is in excellent condition and is very sturdy. $52. 815-236-1747

ARMOIRE ~ PINE

29x69, 3 drawers, 2 shelves.

Great for baby room, $95.

847-639-9176 Bedroom Set. Queen. Incl pier unit headboard, 6 drawer chest & mattress set. Pics avail. $400.

815-459-9333 CHINA CABINET, BUFFET & DINING ROOM TABLE w/ 2 chairs in good condition- $900.

32in Panasonic Tube TV- $75.

224-230-1895

Couch ~ Brown & Beige 8 ft, Like new condition! $325.00.

Pictures avail. 815-790-3083

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Oak Armoire with 3 drawers and lots of storage, $325.

815-356-0883 Palm Pilot w/charger & leather case, $29 847-658-4757 POWER SUPPLY - 13.8VDC 15 Amp power supply, compact and portable. New in box, never used.

Includes DC Power supply lighter socket adaptor. $75.

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Printer ~ Digital Photo Sony

DPP-EX50. Prints wonderful pictures, $55/obo.

847-829-4546 PRINTER: Laser, Konica Minolta, PagePro, 1350W, Mono FREE 847-293-2616

Stereo - Technic

350 Watt Amplifier & Yamaha Digital Tuner. $80/both.

224-523-1569

SURROUND SOUND RECEIVER Sony, model STR-D911 with remoted, $75. 815-578-0212

Cubicles/drawers/tower for storage group of 7 white, laminate, $35 Call 815-814-8138 Desk – Custom Made – Formica Top – (Plus 3 Shelf Book Case fits on top of desk) 36”Wx30”Dx30H $40 847-639-1909

Cob Size Meadowbrook Cart. $395.

Call: 410-688-9068

Jumping Saddle

Kieffer Munchen, med tree. Brown, 16” seat, $200. 815-693-0542

Targus Netbook Carrying case $10 708/602-8353 new TIRE - Single Goodyear Eagle RS-A Car Tire. Size: P215/50R17, Driven about 20000 mi. Asking $20, Call 847-658-2338, pick up Algonquin

Comforter Set. Queen. Plum, Gray, Ivory. Like new! Pics avail. $35 815-459-9333 ESPRESSO MAKER - Krups Il Primo.

Used once. $25/obo.

815-814-8138 GLASS TUMBERS (8) Libby Hostess Set, 1960's. Clear w/ gold leaf "sports" design. Heavier glass, 5 1/2" tall. New/old stock, still in box, $20. turquoisesilver@hotmail.com GLASSWARE - Seven pilsners, two tall champagne, and 4 wine glasses. $5. Call 815-814-8138.

ICE CRUSHER Portable Electric Use on counter for drinks or fancy food. Works good, $20.

815-455-3555

SHADES

2 levolor pleated / cellular shades.

42-1/4Wx54-1/2L. Color, Daylight.

Brand new, never used. $40/obo.

847-516-2003 Table Lamps: Two French Provincial Johnsburg area $20 for both 708/602-8353 Vase-Czech Republic. Clear crystal, "Regent" flair style, 14” high. Pair clear crystal candlestick holders.

Austria, 3 1/2" inches high. Both items new/old. $60. Island Lake. turquoisesilver@hotmail.com

Chain Saw. Homelite.

12” bar. Good shape. $40 224-523-1569 Deer fountain with buck statue (concrete approximately 5 feet tall) Johnsburg area $250 firm 708/602-8353 Tractor: Jacobson Tractor, old school, 8 HP Kohlor, no deck, must see $350 815-575-7153

Hay for sale. Organic, 40/60 alfalf/ grass, first cutting, cut mid June, baled on 105 degree day, stored in barn. $10/ bale. 815-568-6838

Piano. Wurlitzer, Upright.

Danish modern style. Very good cond. Recently tuned. $2200.

847-658-7071

BASSETT HOUND BEAGLE MIX

Male, 2 years old, neutered.

Good with kids. Up to date on shots. To loving family only.

815-355-5020

CATS (2)

Female, fixed and declawed, good with kids - to loving home only.

244-733-8201~224-622-8517 CATS (2) Male, 2 years old, very friendly, good with kids. Free to good home.

847-594-2373

CLARA 13 year old female Torti DLH I don't intend to grow old gracefully...I intend to fight it every step of the way. I think I look particularly good today and everyday. www.helpingpaws.net 815-338-4400 Ferrets for sale: 2 males, neutered, de-scented, $20/both, includes small cage, food, litter 815-344-6099

Fire Belly Toads,

Dining Room Set: Buffet: traditional, dark, oak, w/hutch, table w/6 chairs with extension also with table, slight water mark on table $350 224-587-5091

Band saw: craftsman 12'' with adjustable bed includes 5 new blades and pedalstal stand. used in very good cond. $125 815-690-0235.

5' L x 3' W Metal & Glass with 4 Chairs (+ cushions) All From Pier 1, seats Up To 8, $350.

815-370-4165

Dining Table: Oak (Oval) w/6 chairs & 2 leaves, excellent condition $150 815-344-6289 Ent center: WE Smithe in distressed cherry $275 OBO 847-515-8083

Entertainment Center

HIGH CHAIR - Antique Pine Child's.

39" high 17" wide with removable metal tray. Tray arm lifts. McHenry $125. 815-236-1747 HUTCH – Solid wood Hutch, possibly antique. 3 shelves with plate rails, storage on bottom. Moving, must sell, $100. 708-509-9419

Kitchen Table

Oak & chrome incl 4 chairs on wheels with leaf, $100.00.

815-322-3402 Mirror picture frame 3.5x2.5 $40 847-890-1381 Pictures/Tropical Palm Trees (2) $35/ea.

847-829-4546 SOFA - Like-new, 4 year old Brown Microfiber Leather sofa. Very Clean - from a smoke free home. Approx.

90" long x 41"deep x 33" tall. $200. You may text or call 815276 -7392 - Include email address to get a picture of couch.

18 volt, $60. 224-523-1569

Chain Saw ~ Electric

Wards, 14”, work good, $25.

815-459-7485 Miter Saw: Craftsman, 10” miter saw has 10” blade & blade guard.

Uses 120 AC. Reg price $120 $75 815-338-9013 Power Washer. Husky. Many attachments. Like new. Works great. $115 OBO. 847-516-8015 Tool & Die/Mold Makers 4”x4”x4” .

0002 Angle Plate w/ 3 additional angle plates offset, vee block, 14” tall squareness checker and .0001 dial indicator $400/all 847-6583269

Bowling Ball. Zoom Glow Alien.

13 lb. Incl bag. $60.

224-523-1569 Exercise Bike: Schwinn Air Dyne Work-Speed-Time, child safety lock & padded handle bars, excellent condition $95 815-385-0020

Golf Club Bag & Accessories Rack.

Metal rack holds 2 bags, shoes, much more. Nice! $25. Store them cleanly in your garage, etc. Call Beth 815-344-9894

Motocross helmets size large have 2 $30 each 708/602-7353 Johnsburg area Pocket knives; have three including 1 large & 1 Sharper Image $15 for all 708/602-8353 Johnsburg area

SKIS ~ (2) SETS

With bag, 1pair of poles & boats. $40. 224-523-1569 Tire: Pirelli Motocross mt 450 scorpion gross 100/90 19" Good Condition Johnsburg area $10.00 708/602-8353 Tires: Bridgestone motocross m604 1200-90 57m and 110/90 19 both in Good condition $15 for both 708/602-8353 Johnsburg area

WONDERFUL CARY SALE 7211 Owl Way Off 3 Oaks Rd by Library.

Th/Fr/Sa-April 4,5,6, (9-4) Entire House/Garage.

See estatesales.net for pictures.

MCHENRY ESTATE SALE 212 N Ridge (N of Bull Valley Rd, between 47 & 31). Fri & Sat 4/5 & 6. 10-3. Eclectic antique & vintage treasure hunt. House is stuffed! Furniture includes plantation desk, Eastlake, & projects. Several old clocks. Fine & costume jewelry. Glass, china, smalls, porcelains, primitives, crocks. Books & records. Victrola. Artwork & wall decor.

Kitchen, inc. cast iron. Clothing.

Garage stuff. Riding mower. Too much to list. Details, pix: www.recollectionsltd.com

McHenry

DOLL HOUSE

Fine western art & furniture, costume jewelry books, etc.

Not responsible for accidents

Newly built wrap around porch, 6 rooms, $100. 847-854-7980

Don't See What You're Looking For Today?

Check Back Tomorrow!

Never The Same Paper Twice!

Northwest Classified 800-589-8237 www.nwherald.com

Dora The Explorer talking kitchen.

Excellent condition. $35.00 847-302-4511 STRUCTO TRUCK - Really good shape with some use to it, has brown cab with white box. $25.

815-690-1073

6328 Ojibwa New in box, with 2 chairs, $25 815-356-0883

Scooter Outdoor ~ Rascal Works great, $400 firm.

815-653-4612

Wheel Chair. New in box. Never used. Seat 18” wide. Removable foot rests. $95. 815-578-0212

Army Boxes: 12x12x12x12x4 feet, handles each end, humidity indicator, 6 locking hatches, steel, storage books, food, bug out supplies $65 815-569-2277

Friday and Saturday 60 Pomeroy Crystal Lake 9am - 3pm Numbers at 8:30am

ECKEL'S MCHENRY FLEA MARKET

3705 W. ELM Starting Mar 28 NEW HOURS THURS & FRI 11-5 SAT & SUN 8-5 815-363-3532

GREETING CARDS

Box of 200, $50.

815-477-2772 Luggage Set Top Brand and cond.

American Tourister. Not canvas sides, 2 pieces 7x24”, 7x20”, $40.

815-455-3555

Mattress Set - Twin

Back support, exellent condition! $80 847-476-6771 Neckties 88 total, collection of wide & thin from 1960's to 2000 $20 for all 847-658-3269

McHenryCountySports.com is McHenry County Sports

APRIL 3 & 4 WED. & THURS. 8-4

Vintage & Antique Furnishings

Sale Booths Available 630-881-4176

Deacons bench, hoosier cabinet, pedestal table with chairs, plant stands, bedroom sets, accent

lamps, office, trunks, school desks, cribs, child's sets, bookshelves, and much more.

Vintage & Antique Miscellaneous Americana, pictures, paintings, frames, drum, kitchen, cameras, audio, ladies clothing, blankets, games and much, much more.

SALT LAMPS

1 pyramid, $60, 2 Globes $55/ea., NEW, lightbulb replacement FREE! 815-370-4165

Kane County Fairgrounds

Cash, Visa & Mastercard

Metal with glass top. Holds 21 wine bottles, 36”x16”, $95.

847-829-4546

With Aloe Organic, case of 1000. $55 815-578-0212

JUKE BOXES SLOT MACHINES ADVERTISING PRIMATIVES

Food Available Admission $5.00

Terms: Cash or checks w/proper I.D. Visa & Mastercard accepted. 9% Buyers Premium w/ 4% discount for cash or check. No property to be removed until settled for. All items sold “AS IS”. Number system will be used. Must have driver’s license for registration. Not responsible for accidents or items after purchase. Announcements day of sale prevail over written material.

Drake Wood Duck

Sat & Sun 4/6 & 4/7 9am to 4pm rain or shine info: ironhorseestatesales.com antiques, music, vintage, jewelry, fire pit,

HUNTLEY 6614 LIVINGSTON COURT ONE DAY ONLY Friday, Apr 5 from 9-3 EVERYTHING MUST GO!!

Household items, clothes, toys, furniture and so much more!

See Photos at http://www.ctnorthern.com This is a CARING TRANSITIONS Sale

HUNTLEY HUGE KIDS SPRING/SUMMER RESALE Sponsored by: Miraculous Multiples Moms of Twins Club Huntley Park District, Saturday, April 6 8 am-1 pm.

Admission $1 Thousands of gently used items featuring: Gap, Gymboree, Children's Place, Carter's, Graco, Little Tikes. Sizes 0-14 Clothing, shoes, spring jackets, toys, books, strollers, swings & more NOW ACCEPTING CREDIT CARDS!!!

SALE

Walker Rollator. Like new. $60.

With brakes and basket.

815-653-4612

HUNTLEY 10825 Timer Dr. West

CARY

Wood Creek Subdivision

Twin bed, like new, with rails and headboard $100.00 Phone 815-578-1938

GUN SHOW McHenry VFW on Rt 120 Sunday, April 7th 8am – 3pm Buy, sell, trade firearms and related items. Tables available.

815-385-4600

World Travelers and Film Makers. Loaded Sale - Full House - Native American, Primitive/Folk, European & Asian Antiques, Furniture, Collectibles, everything goes. CASH ONLY. No children under 6.

Disney Princess Table

GELLER 3 month old male Shepherd/ Lab mix. Like is a wishy-washy emotion. On the other hand, LOVE is at the root of everything good that has ever happened and will ever happen to me. www.helpingpaws.net 815-338-4400

OWNERS: K. KOWAL, D & B CAPUTO, J. JANSSEN, & J. SCHNEIDER

Crystal Lake, SAT, APR 20 9-1 Info/Register 608-577-1917

Thurs, Fri, Sat. April 4, 5, 6 9:00am -3:00pm

Sat 4/6 & Sun 4/7 9am-3pm

SEE WEBSITE FOR COMPLETE LISTING!!

Belvidere, IL 6 008 8 5 544-48 or 8 5-988-0249 cell AUCTIONEER: LYLE LEE State License #040.000200 & Roger Mackeben # 44 .000 360 CLERKS & CASHIERS: LEE AUCTION SERVICE Visit our web site at www.leeauctionservice.com

127 Turkey Run

Trout Valley (Cary) 60013

Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band April 6th at the United Center FREE 815-245-9885

TV STAND ~ PLANT STAND Oak wood, 37”Hx15”Wx12”D. Excellent condition, $85.

847-829-4546

CONCEALED CARRY CLASS

Final Estate Sale of Bob & Terry DAVIS

MEC 600 JR. 12ga reloader with some hulls and new bag of wads.

Good condition. $40 call 815-690-0235

organ, stools, hall tables, table lamps, floor

WINE RACK

CARY – TROUT VALLEY

Household, kids books, decor, baby items, clothing, crafts, jewerly, tools etc

TaylorMade stand golf bag.

Black/silver trim. Multiple pockets.

Great shape, $40 815-459-1099

GLOVES ~ LATEX

COINS, ANTIQUES, COLLECTIBLES, HOUSEHOLD, YARD, TOOL & MISC. MM “R” tractor, new rubber, clean & nice.

To be sold at 11:00 Sharp!

HARVARD

GOLF BAG

tables, accent chairs, library table, file cabinet,

LOCATION: BOONE CO. FAIRGROUNDS, 879 RT. 76 BELVIDERE, IL. 6 008 LOCATED IN THE GOAT BARN NEAR SOUTH END. PLENTY OF PARKING. DRESS ACCORDINGLY!

9215 Gardner Rd. 1950 Seeburg Jukebox, Rowe CD, Slot machine, Record collection, CD's, Coke machine, furniture, appliances, toys, tools, basketball hoop, lawn & garden, neon, Go Kart 2 seater, too much to list, even the house!

CASH ONLY

Community Garage Sale Saturday, April 6th 9am-5pm at Crosby Elementary School

YAMAHA MOTOCROSS STOCK MUFFLERS HAVE 2 $25 EACH 708/602-8353 JOHNSBURG AREA

Beltsander: craftsman 6" with 9" disc sander pedalstal stand, belt & disc included used, very good condition $75 call 815-690-0235 Box of misc. tool & die/mold maker tools, magnetic parallels, 2 drill chucks, mini wee-blocks & other misc. $100 847-658-3269

Hot Tub. 6 ft. 4 person western red cedar. 440 gal. Tub only. $400.

815-356-9916

Mounted on driftwood, beautiful colors, great for man cave or den. $160. 847-639-9176

Comfort Station Available

Saturday Only April 6, 9am-4pm

401 Herley Dr BEACHCOMBER JACUZZI 6-person hot tub, 6 years old, rarely used, runs great. 2 Motors, one pumps the water and one heats it.

New Cover. 220V. Cary-847-477-9163

CERAMIC TILE Cobalt blue and hunter green. $15/box, 20 boxes total.

815-653-4612 Dog Nail Trimmer/Grinder (battery operated) new in box and AS SEEN ON TV $15 708/602-8353 Johnsburg area

Lunch by: Relish the Dog

WANTED TO BUY: Vintage or New, working or not.

Bicycles, Outboard motors, fishing gear, motorcycles or mopeds, chainsaws, tools etc. Cash on the spot. Cell: 815-322-6383

WINDMILL

Sofa Side Tables (2) $40 each 847-890-1381 Sofa, Beige Floral, Good Condition. $50 or best offer. Four Colonies, Crystal Lake. 815-455-7643 or 815-382-5673 SOFA: RICHARD HONQUEST Multicolor sofa (7'X3.5') Good condition, only seat cushion needs refurbishing. Original price $6,000.

A great deal on a solid piece of furniture for $750.

Cary 847-477-9163

RUNNING TWO RINGS-BOTH STARTING AT 9:00 ONE WITH COINS

815-353-7668

Rustic wood look with 2 planter boxes below, 4'H, $45.

815-578-0212

Koho hockey pants size large (28-30) and shin elbow bads and 2 pucks for $20.00 708/602-8353 Johnsburg area

Fish tank & 2 cages, 1 parakeet cage w/stand 1 cockatiel cage w/stand 1 20 gal fish tank w/ stand all w/ accessories included $50 each 847-658-9866

Dining Room Table

PHOEBE 3 month old female Shepherd/ Lab mix. I want to be the peanut to your butter, the best to your friend and the milk to your cookies. I want to live happily ever now with you. www.helpingpaws.net 815-338-4400

Typewriter - Portable

Smith Corona SL460, works great. $50.

815-678-4353

Band Saw. Sears Craftsman. 12” 2 speed. 1-1/8 HP. $150.

McHenry 815-382-3577

Desk Set - 2 Piece

Lionel & American Flyer Trains

Fox River Grove

TRUNK

Older, 12”Hx24”Wx40”L, $20.

847-658-3269 TV guides: 53 collectible Beatles, Packers, Elvis, Jordan, Lady Di, Star Wars $20 for all 847-658-3269

Wood, 20x66x29H, 36x72x29H. $80.

847-476-6771

Solid oak, 56”Wx54”Hx20”D. Stereo/utility area with beveled glass, $275. 815-354-2462

SATURDAY, APRIL 6TH, 20 3

Wintec Wide, black, 16.5” seat with Cair panels. Adj gullet.

Like new! $350. 815-693-0542

STEREO SPEAKERS

Pioneer, 37”Tx9”W, $20.00.

847-658-3269 Tanning Bed: Foldable, moveable, great shape, less than 16hrs of use $150/OBO 815-403-3864

healthy, FREE TO GOOD HOME. 815-347-6974

ENTERTAINMENT CENTER

PUBLIC AUCTION

All Purpose Saddle

Antique and Modern Guns Old Lever Actions, Winchesters, Marlins, Savages, etc. Old Pistols and Revolvers. Cash for Collection.

FFL License 815-338-4731

21X36x27, 2 doors, lexan top.

Very nice, $60. 815-459-7485

4 Piece Tool Shop

Oak with 27 TV. Great for family or kids room, $250. 815-356-0883

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Remington 870 Express Synthetic (Black) $380 FOID necessary (815) 385-1732

TV - Panasonic 27”, $25

Insulating Blankets

Many, for covering concrete, 6'x25' $20/ea.

847-514-4989

Baby afghans, Beautiful, unique hand crocheted. Round & Lacy, durable. 53" average diameter.

Many colors to chose from. Pictures at NWHerald.com $40 815-356-9844 Baby stroller (girls) by Graco Great condition $30 Call or text 815- 575-0504 Graco Duo Glider - Tan & Black, Gently Used, $100 obo 815-307-4607 Graco Snug Ride 35. Green, Blue, Tan with extra base and newborn support. Used very gently for 1 year. $40 for all. 815-307-4607

Steel Cabinet

TURNTABLE -- 1970's Dual 1216 Turntable. $100. Exc. Condition.

815-382-3577 McHenry

Spring Fling Vendor & Craft Show McHenry VFW

3002 West Route 120 Sat 4/6 9am-3pm

Over 35 Vendors & Crafters Mobile Blood Drive 9am-11am Meat Raffle in the Bar area from 2pm-4pm Raffle & Bake Sale benefiting our Veterans Kitchen will be open for breakfast & lunch

Fox River Grove Moving On Sale!

Thurs 4/4-Sun 4/7 9:30am-4pm 422 Lincoln Ave-Condo B Furniture, Broy Hill BR set, armoire, 2 fireplaces-free stading, art work, golf clubs, clothing, toys, CDs, dorm refrigerator, kitchen & garage items Something Cool for Everyone!

Look for the door w/ the star on it.

Find !t here!

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Lake in the Hills

Thursday & Friday 9am – 3pm

172 Village Creek Dr. Toys, Books, Games, DVDs, Foosball Table, Picture Frames, Records, Lamps, Dishes, Glasses, Girls Clothes, Coats, Shoes, Pictures, Tools & Much More.

MCHENRY Zion Lutheran Church

Ladies Guild Rummage Sale

Route 120 THURS, APRIL 4th 8AM - 5PM FRI, APRIL 5th 8AM - 3PM SAT, APRIL 6th 8AM - NOON $2.00/BAG SAT ONLY CLOTHING, BOOKS, TOYS & MUCH MISC!!

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MEET YOUR

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MAKE IT POP REVIEWS NEW MUSIC FROM THE JOHN DENVER TRIBUTE ALBUM & TELEKINESIS

FAVES 5 THINGS WE ARE EXCITED ABOUT THIS WEEK

COME ON DOWN LOCAL WOMAN TO APPEAR ON ‘PRICE IS RIGHT’

10 THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND

AND HIS FAMILY BAND BRING FUNKY FOLK TO RAUE CENTER

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FOX RIVER FLEA MARKET Just E. of Fox River on 120 LOOK for the LIONS! 3017 W. IL Route 120 TEASURE HUNT & RAFFLES EVERY HOUR • MARKET BUCKS & VENDOR COUPONS

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FRIDAY

Movie reviews, interviews, DVDs gaming and more!

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FEATURES

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5 FAVES

The Planit Pl@y staff picks 5 things that excite them this week.

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ON THE COVER

Billy Jonas and the Billy Jonas Band brings its funky folk to Crystal Lake.

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MEET YOUR BARTENDER

In our new feature, get to know local bartender Lori McGinley from the Village Squire in Crystal Lake.

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GAMING

UP CLOSE

Mallory Love of West Dundee will be a contestant on “The Price is Right.”

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SOUNDS

Depeche Mode member Martin Gore talks about the band’s new album and upcoming tour.

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MAKE IT POP

Rob Carroll reviews new music from Telekinesis and the John Denver tribute album.

We review “BioShock Ininite.”

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DEPARTMENTS

15 A French martini is the specialty of bartender Lori McGinley at The Village Squire in Crystal Lake. A traditional French martini consists of vodka, raspberry liqueur and pineapple juice.

Sarah Nader - snader@shawmedia.com

5 Faves..............................................5 Bands & Performers......................23 Concert guide.................................21 Gaming............................................16 Go Guide...........................................8 Make It POP....................................22 Nightlife...........................................15 On the Cover...................................12 Planit 10.............................................6 Up Close............................................17 Sounds..............................................19 That’s The Ticket............................23

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WHAT’S GOING ON

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FAVES Five things the Planit Pl@y staff is excited about this week More at PlanitNorthwest.com

BOWIE, DM, THOM YORK, ETC.

The past few weeks have been an exciting time for music fans. Or this fan at least. Not only has there been a great new album, “The Next Day,” from old favorite David Bowie, but new releases have included one from Thom Yorke of Radiohead (with his side project Atoms for Peace, “Amok”), and the latest from newcomer Telekinesis, “Dormarion.” Add to that a new album, “Delta Machine,” from Depeche Mode, a favorite from my college days, and there’s almost too much to keep up with. So much music. So little time. – Joan Oliver

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VIDEO GAME

‘The Walking Dead: Survival Instinct’

Feeling lost since season three of “The Walking Dead” ended Sunday? Don’t want to wait until October to see the undead wreacking havoc on your TV screen? Give “The Walking Dead: Survival Instinct” video game a try. The game’s story begins before what we’ve seen in the television series as Daryl and Merle Dixon are just discovering those around them aren’t exactly dead after their last breath. The game requires you to make tough choices about who to add to your group when traveling and which routes to take to each destination. In other words, the story changes depending on your decisions.

The possibility for multiple stories and several creative weapon choices, including a hammer, a pipe and Daryl’s crossbow, make this game a fun play. If anything, at least it will help bridge the gap until the first episode of season 4. The game is available for Xbox 360, Playstation 3, Wii U and PC. – Rob Carroll

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APP

Endless Alphabet

I’ve got kids (three younger than 4), so I’m always looking for new apps to entertain them when they’re having a tough time. In general, I try to avoid putting things in front of them at all times. But sometimes you need a distraction.

The Endless Alphabet app is that. Essentially, it’s a puzzle, where you drag the letters to spell out the word. While you’re dragging it, the letter makes its sound. Then, when you’re done, the app acts out the word to explain it. It’s good, it’s short and it keeps your younger child preoccupied when you need it. – Jon Styf

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PODCAST

‘Tech News Today’

If you’re a tech geek or just enjoy hearing the latest in tech news, TWiT TV’s “Tech News Today” is for you. Recorded live every weekday at noon (available for download or streaming later in the day), Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Iyaz Akhtar and Jason Howell offer listeners a fun and friendly ride through the need-to-know tech news of the day. The show starts with the top 10 stories of the day in the News Fuse and finishes with the randomizer, featuring one or two of the more quirky bits of the day. Find it on iTunes or at http://twit.tv/tnt. – R. Scott Helmchen

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TELEVISION

‘Archer’

To function in polite society, one must usually stifle the inappropriate and immature comments that are frequently the first to come to mind. That’s why “Archer” is such an enjoyable half-hour break from reality as every hilarious line gives into that immature impulse. Mix that with the infallible spy theme filled with gadgets, guns and cocktails, and you’ve got yourself a show that will have you laughing in spite of yourself. The animated show follows the employees of a top secret spy agency, ISIS, who, despite their own stupidity, manage to make it through one actionpacked mission after another. Getting toward the end of its fourth season, the characters, voiced by Chris Parnell, H. Jon Benjamin, and Aisha Tyler to name a few, are fully developed but still bring surprises with their outrageous puns and one-liners. The finale is April 11 on FX, and with the show getting steadily funnier, I can’t wait to see it back. – Veronica Jones

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ALBUMS

EVENTS

Billy Denk

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WHEN: 5 to 8 p.m. April 5 WHERE: Lakeside Legacy Arts Park, 401 Country Club Road, Crystal Lake COST & INFO: Unique artistic event to showcase local and regional visual artists. The Dole Gallery will feature “Inside the Box” exhibit by Joe and Kathleen Isacson, and the Sage Gallery will feature “Motion” exhibit by six artists. Also offering free appetizers, cash bar and live music. Explore the galleries, interact with the artists, view exhibits and take self-guided tours of the Dole Mansion.

Information: 815-455-8000 or www.lakesidelegacy.org/ events/first-friday.

WHEN: 7 to 11 p.m. April 5 WHERE: Stage Left Café, 125 W. Van Buren St., Woodstock COST & INFO: Hosted by Billy Denk (guitar) and John Nelson (trumpet). All levels of musicians and listeners are welcome. Cost: $5. Information: 847-340-8323 or www.jazzonthesquare.com.

ELITE KIDS VARIETY SHOW

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Susan Sieber

WHEN: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. April 5 WHERE: Elite Kids, 825 Munshaw Lane, Suite B, Crystal Lake COST & INFO: Elite Kids welcomes the School of Rock from Cary. Join them for a variety show performed by these up and coming musicians. Following the show will be a guest disc jockey. For ages 10 and older. Cost: $8 members, $10 nonmembers.

Information: 815-451-9600 or www.elitekidsusa. com.

BILLY JONAS & THE BILLY JONAS BAND

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WHEN: 6:30 p.m. April 5 WHERE: Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake COST & INFO: Featuring original voice- and percussion-based songs and interactive fun for all ages. Tickets: $17, $20, $25 adults; $6 students ages 18 and younger. Tickets and information: 815-356-9212 or www. rauecenter.org.

“THE ART OF SILK”

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WHEN: 7 to 9 p.m. April 6 WHERE: Le Petit Marche, 19 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake COST & INFO: Meet artisan silk painter Susan Sieber and enjoy viewing her silk wall art, silk scarves and more.

Free. Information: www.facebook.com/ uzushio.silk.

VIDEO POKER HERE!

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815-385-0012

TOWN CLUB TAX REFUND TIME = HOME IMPROVEMENT TIME Put your money to work for you!

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WHEN: 6 p.m. April 6 WHERE: Historic Dole Mansion, 401 Country Club Road, Crystal Lake COST & INFO: Second annual benefit for Home of the Sparrow to help homeless women and children in McHenry County and Northern Illinois. Hors d’oeuvres, silent auction and drink ticket. Emceed by STAR 101.5 Morning Show’s Joe Cicero and Tina Bree. Sponsored by Crystal Lake Jaycees. Tickets: $20 online, $25 at the door. VIP packages available for $45 online, $50 at the door. Tickets and information: 815-575-1574 or www.bachelorauction.landapixel.com.

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WHEN: through April 27 WHERE: Old Court House Arts Center, 101 N. Johnson St., Woodstock COST & INFO: Featuring the 26th annual Women’s Works, celebrating women’s creativity with a national fine art exhibition. Paintings, drawings, sculpture, jewelry and multimedia by women artists from Northern Illinois and the area. Presented by the Northwest Area Arts Council. Gallery hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday.

Information: 815-338-4525, www.oldcourthouseartscenter. com or www.naac4art.org.

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WHEN: 8 p.m. April 5 WHERE: Johnsburg Community Club, 2315 W. Church St. in Johnsburg COST & INFO: Bev Sutter will be calling rounds at 8 p.m. and Dave Sutter will be calling squares at 8:30 p.m. Dancing in the rain. Cost: $5 members, $6 visitors. All dancers welcome.

Information: 815-353-5346.

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WHEN: 1 to 4 p.m. April 7 WHERE: Offsides Sports Bar and Grill, 680 S. EastEast wood Drive, Woodstock COST & INFO: Fundraiser for Free Guitars for Future Stars with live music, raffles, auction items, 50/50 raffle, open mic/jam hosted by Mark Baker. Guests can play “Bar Olympics” for prizes and trophies.

Admission: $10 includes appetizers, live music and a free drink; $10 a team for bar olympics. Tickets and information: 815-975-7989 or www.fg4fs.org.

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WHEN: 7 p.m. April 6 WHERE: Woodstock Opera House, 121 W. Van Buren St., Woodstock COST & INFO: Join Woodstock Mayor Brian Sager for a live auction to benefit the Woodstock Opera House.

Many unique and exotic items will be featured including memorabilia from the Opera house. Social hour starts at 6 p.m. followed by 7 p.m. live auction. Sponsored by Friends of the Opera House. Tickets: $20. Tickets and information: 815-338-5300 or www.woodstockoperahouse.com.

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McHENRY COUNTY ONGOING SECOND SUNDAY CONCERT SERIES, McHenry County College Luecht Conference Center, 8900 Route 14, Crystal Lake. Schedule: 3 p.m. April 14, Sessions Jazz Quartet; 7 p.m. April 24, MCC Jazz Concert; 3 p.m. April 28, MCC Concert Band and Chorus; 6 p.m. May 5, MCC Student Recital. Free.

Information: 815-479-7814.

WOMEN’S WORKS, through April 27, Old Court House Arts Center, 101 N. Johnson St., Woodstock. Featuring the 26th annual Women’s Works, celebrating women’s creativity in the national ine art exhibition. Paintings, drawings, sculpture, jewelry and multimedia by women artists from Northern Illinois and the Chicago area. Presented by the Northwest Area Arts Council. Gallery hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. Information: 815-338-4525, www. oldcourthouseartscenter.com or www. naac4art.org.

APRIL 5 BILLY JONAS & THE BILLY JONAS BAND, 6:30 p.m. April 5, Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake. Featuring original voice- and percussion-based songs and interactive fun for all ages. Tickets: $17, $20, $25 adults; $6 students ages 18 and younger. Tickets and information: 815-356-9212 or www.rauecenter.org.

ELITE KIDS VARIETY SHOW, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. April 5, Elite Kids, 825 Munshaw Lane, Suite B, Crystal Lake.

Elite Kids welcomes the School of Rock from Cary. Join them for a variety show performed by these up and coming musicians. Following the show will be a guest disc jockey. For ages 10 and older. Cost: $8 members, $10 nonmembers. Information: 815-451-9600 or www.elitekidsusa.com.

FIRST FRIDAY, 5 to 8 p.m. April 5, Lakeside Legacy Arts Park, 401 Country Club Road, Crystal Lake. Unique artistic event to showcase local and regional visual artists. The Dole Gallery will feature “Inside the Box” exhibit by Joe and Kathleen Isacson, and the Sage Gallery will feature “Motion” exhibit by six artists. Also offering free appetizers, cash bar and live music. Explore the galleries, interact with the artists, view exhibits and take self-guided tours of the Dole Mansion. Information: 815455-8000 or www.lakesidelegacy.org/ events/irst-friday.

JAZZ ON THE SQUARE JAM, 7 to 11 p.m. April 5, Stage Left Café, 125 W. Van Buren St., Woodstock. Hosted

by Billy Denk (guitar) and John Nelson (trumpet). All levels of musicians and listeners are welcome. Cost: $5.

Information: 847-340-8323 or www. jazzonthesquare.com.

FLUTISSIMO WHEN: 4 p.m. April 7 WHERE: Bethany Lutheran Church, 76 W. Crystal Lake Ave., Crystal Lake COST & INFO: Bethany Arts Series presents a lute quartet concert that will include a variety of repertoire from classical to contemporary. A free-will offering will be taken. Information: 815-459-2690.

McHENRY B&B SQUARE DANCE CLUB, 8 p.m. April 5, Johnsburg Community Club, 2315 W. Church St. Johnsburg. Bev Sutter will be calling rounds at 8 p.m. and Dave Sutter will be calling squares at 8:30 p.m. Dancing in the rain. Cost: $5 members, $6 visitors. All dancers welcome. Information: 815-353-5346.

SPRING ART CLASS, 6:30 to 8 p.m. April 5 through May 10, McHenry County College, 8900 Route 14, Crystal Lake. “One Stroke Painting - Festival of Flowers” six-week class. Learn to paint year-round lowers using the One Stroke technique. Cost: $99. Registration and information: 815-455-8588, Course ID:NFAS90004.

APRIL 6 2013 BUSINESS SHOWCASE & INDOOR GARAGE SALE, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 6, Crosby Elementary School, 401 Hereley Drive, Harvard. Sponsored by the Harvard Chamber of Commerce & Industry.

Meet represented area businesses, enjoy demonstrations, food, games, prizes and more. Admission: $1 or 50 cents with a donated canned good.

Information: 815-943-4404 or www. harvcc.net.

ADULT & CHILD THERAPY SERVICES BENEFIT, 23rd annual,

6:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. April 6, Woodstock Moose Family Center, 406 Clay St., Woodstock. Hosted by McHenry County Independent Riders. Featuring live music by Hans and the Hormones, rafles, silent auction, 50/50 drawings and more. Must be age 21 or older to attend. Admission: $10. Information: 815-648-4333.

ANTIQUE, FINE ART & COLLECTABLES AUCTION, 7 p.m.

April 6, Woodstock Opera House, 121 W. Van Buren St., Woodstock. Join Woodstock Mayor Brian Sager for a fast-paced live auction to beneit the Woodstock Opera House. Many unique and exotic items will be featured including memorabilia from the Opera house. Social hour starts at 6 p.m. followed by 7 p.m. live auction. Sponsored by Friends of the Opera House.

Tickets: $20. Tickets and information: 815-338-5300 or www.woodstockoperahouse.com.

“THE ART OF SILK,” 7 to 9 p.m.

April 6, Le Petit Marche, 19 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake. Meet artisan silk painter Susan Sieber and enjoy viewing her silk wall art, silk scarves and more.

Free. Information: www.facebook.com/ uzushio.silk.

GIRLS NIGHT OUT & BACHELOR AUCTION, second annual, 6 p.m. April 6, Historic Dole Mansion, 401 Country Club Road, Crystal Lake.

Beneit for Home of the Sparrow to help homeless women and children in McHenry County and Northern Illinois.

Hors d’oeuvres, silent auction and drink ticket. Emceed by STAR 101.5 Morning Show’s Joe Cicero and Tina Bree. Sponsored by Crystal Lake Jaycees. Tickets: $20 online, $25 at the door. VIP packages available for $45 online, $50 at the door. Tickets and information: 815-575-1574 or www.bachelorauction. landapixel.com.

GOSPEL/EASTER CONCERT, 4 p.m. April 6, Bethany Lutheran Church, 76 W. Crystal Lake Ave., Crystal Lake.

The Bethany Lutheran Choir from the South side of Chicago pairs up with Bethany Lutheran Choir from Crystal Lake. Free. Information: 815-459-2690.

HONEYCRAFT MARKET SPRING FLING, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 6, Mixin Mingle, 124 Cass St., Woodstock. Indie craft market featuring local artists, crafters and makers. Free admission.

Information: 815-308-5170 or www. honeycraftmarket.com.

LUNCHEON WITH THE FIRST LADIES, 10 a.m. April 6, Crystal Lake Country Club, 721 Country Club Road, Crystal Lake. Hosted by the Crystal Lake Area Branch of American Association of University Women. Featuring a rafle and silent auction, cash bar, program by book dramatist Jenny Riddle regarding Mary Todd Lincoln, Eleanor Roosevelt and Jackie Kennedy. Lunch will follow at 12:15 p.m. Tickets: $35 a person. Tickets and information: 815-479-0735.

MEMORIAL MEAT RAFFLE & FUNDRAISER, fourth annual, 4 p.m.

April 6, Offsides Sports Bar and Grill, 680 S. Eastwood Drive, Woodstock.

Meat rafle, silent auction, 50/50 cash rafles and entertainment by Rough Night Out. Proceeds beneit The Cure Starts Now and the Pediatric Brain Tumor Program at Lurie Children’s Hospital in the memory of the late Hope Fuller. Information: 815-790-5736.

OPEN HOUSE, 1 to 4 p.m. April 6, Randall Oaks Animal Hospital, 7014 Huntley Road, Carpentersville. Facility tours, hospital exhibits, rafles and grab bag giveaways. Information: 847-428-8430.

WOMEN’S CONFERENCE, second annual, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 6, Crosspoint Lutheran Church, 8505 Redtail Drive, Lakewood. “What’s that Smell?” Join guest speaker and author Julie Barnhill (as seen on Oprah) as she shares loving and encouraging messages about living life according to the “aromatic truth.” Banquet luncheon at Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria included.

Cost: $30 a person. Registration and information: 815-893-0888 or www. crosspointlakewood.org.

APRIL 7 DAN HOLMES CONCERT, 9:30 a.m. April 7, St. John’s Lutheran Church, 9812 St. Albans St., Hebron. Country and folk crooner from Belvidere to perform during church service. Information: 815-648-2671.

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APRIL 9 McHENRY COUNTY CIVIL WAR ROUND TABLE MEETING, 7:30 p.m. April 9, Woodstock Public Library, 414 W. Judd St., Woodstock. A presentation will be given by author and historian Robert Girardi of Chicago.

All are welcome to come and learn about our American history during the Civil War years. Information: www. mchenrycivilwar.com.

APRIL 12 “THE FOX ON THE FAIRWAY,” April 12-28, Woodstock Opera House, 121 W. Van Buren St., Woodstock.

This madcap tribute to the great English high comedies of the 1930s and 1940s takes audiences to a private country club where mistaken identities and romantic entanglements abound. Schedule: 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 3 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $23 adults, $20 seniors and students.

Tickets and information: 815-338-5300 or www.woodstockoperahouse.com.

“OFF TO THE RACES” GALA & DINNER AUCTION, 16th annual, 6 p.m. April 12, Holiday Inn, 800 S. Route 31, Crystal Lake. A Kentucky Derby-themed evening featuring southern-style food, entertainment, live and silent auctions to beneit Family Health Partnership Clinic to help those without health insurance or are underinsured. Derby attire is encouraged. Tickets: $90. Tickets and information: 815-334-8987, ext. 25, or lannetti@hpclinic.org.

APRIL 13 GREAT LAKES STEELPAN FESTIVAL, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. April 13, Hannah Beardsley Middle School, 515 E. Crystal Lake Ave., Crystal Lake. An educational festival presented by Potts & Pans, Inc. for musicians, aspiring artists and fans of steelpan music. Event will showcase various workshops and clinics. Cost: free to $25. For ticket and scheduling information, call 815-245-

FAREED HAQUE WHEN: 2 to 4 p.m. April 14 WHERE: The Listening Room at Lakeside Legacy Arts Park, 401 Country Club Road, Crystal Lake.

COST & INFO: With guest Zachary Weiss. Concert will showcase “Music from Brazil and Beyond.” Tickets: $20.

Tickets and information: 815-455-8000 or www.lakesidelegacy.org.

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OPENING WEEKEND OF RENTAL MARINA, 6:30 a.m. to sunset, April 13-14, Three Oaks Recreation Area, 5517 Northwest Highway, Crystal Lake. Offering row boats with trolling motors, canoes, kayaks and paddleboats. Information: 815-356-3663 or www.threeoaksrecreation.com.

RICHMOND-SPRING GROVE AREA ROTARY CLUB FUNDRAISER DINNER & AUCTION, 5:30 p.m. April 13, Nippersink Golf Club and Resort, N1055 Tombeau Road, Genoa City, Wis. Annual event includes a gourmet buffet dinner, live and silent auctions. Tickets and information: 815-678-4424 or larry. jones@charter.net.

“SHORT STORIES AND TALL TALES OF THE AMERICAN HERO,” 3 p.m. April 13, Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake. Enjoy classic American folklore with Williams Street Repertory in a high-energy, fast-paced, and vaudevillian-esque presentation that uses a mixture of song, dance and storytelling. Tickets: $20 adults, $10 students. Tickets and information: 815-356-9212; www.rauecenter.org or www.wsrep.org.

USED BOOK SALE, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

April 13 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 14, Crystal Lake Plaza #15, 6500 Northwest Highway, Crystal Lake. Offering thousands of books. Sunday will be $5 bag day. There also will be a Friendsonly preview 4:30 to 8 p.m. April 12 (may join at door for $10). Sponsored

by Friends of the Crystal Lake Library.

Information: www.focll.org.

WATERCOLOR SHOW & RECEPTION, 3 to 6 p.m. April 13,

Woodstock Opera House, 121 W. Van Buren St., Woodstock. Featuring the work of local artist James Mansield.

Many paintings available for purchase.

Free admission. Information: 815-3384212.

WOODSTOCK NOON ROTARY CLUB FUNDRAISER, 45th annual, 5 to 11 p.m. April 13, Donley’s Village Banquet Hall, 8512 S. Union Road, Union. Theme is “Grease Lightning” featuring a malt shoppe menu buffet, cash bar, music from the ‘50s, live auction and mystery and reverse rafle.

Proceeds beneit food distribution at Redeemer Lutheran Church, scholarships and more. Tickets: $30. Tickets and information: 815-338-2695.

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“OBJECTIVE/SUBJECTIVE: MAPPING AS VISUAL LANGUAGE,” through May 24, Northern Illinois University Art Museum, Altgeld Galleries, College & Castle Drives, DeKalb. Exhibition featuring contemporary artists utilizing the visual and conceptual language of mapping to respond to real or imagined spaces, with a 4:30 to 6 p.m. April 4 public reception. Gallery hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tuesday through Friday, noon to 4 p.m.

Saturday. Information: 815-753-1936 or www.niu.edu/artmuseum.

“ON GOLDEN POND,” through April 13, Riverfront Playhouse, 11 S. Water St., Aurora. By Ernest Thompson.

The story of Norman and Ethel Thayer, who are returning to their summer home on Golden Pond, Maine, for the 48th year. They are soon visited by their divorced, middle-aged daughter, Chelsea, and her dentist iancé, Bill, who then go off to Europe leaving Bill’s 13-year-old son behind for the summer.

Schedule: 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 3 p.m. April 7 & 14. Tickets: $17 adults,

FAREED HAQUE, 2 to 4 p.m. April 14, The Listening Room at Lakeside Legacy Arts Park, 401 Country Club Road, Crystal Lake. With guest Zachary Weiss. Concert will showcase “Music from Brazil and Beyond.”

Tickets: $20. Tickets and information: 815-455-8000 or www.lakesidelegacy.org.

LYRA, 2 p.m. April 14, First United Methodist Church, 236 W. Crystal Lake Ave., Crystal Lake. An a cappella chorus, from St. Petersburg, Russia, will present a concert of Russian choral music. A free-will offering will be taken. Information: 815-459-0785.

“VIVA LA OPERA IV,” 4 p.m. April 14, Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake. Presented

by Voices in Harmony. Tickets: $15, $20 available at the Raue Center box ofice or from choir members. Tickets and information: 815-356-9212, www. rauecenter.org or www.voices-inharmony.org.

“GUYS AND DOLLS,” April 18-21, Drendel Hall at Prairie Lodge of Sun City, 12880 Del Webb Blvd., Huntley.

The Theatre Company of Sun City is celebrating its 10 anniversary with this production. Schedule: 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 3 p.m. Saturday, 1:30 p.m.

Sunday. Tickets: $15 adults, $10 children 12 and younger. For information, call: 847-55-1583.

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APRIL 4 EARTH DAY LUNCHEON, sixth annual, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 4, Giovanni’s Restaurant and Convention Center, 610 N. Bell School Road, Rockford. Hosted by Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful. Actor and passionate environmentalist Daryl Hannah will be celebrity guest speaker. Tickets: $50 a person. Tickets and information: 815637-1343 or www.knib.org.

APRIL 5 HABITAT FOR HUMANITY NORTHERN FOX VALLEY BENEFIT CONCERT, 8 p.m. April 5, Hemmens Auditorium, 45 Symphony Way, Elgin. Featuring James Otto. With Matt Vrba. Tickets: $20-$40 at 847-9315900 or www.hemmens.org; 847-8361432 or www.habitatnfy.org.

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FLUTISSIMO, 4 p.m. April 7, Bethany Lutheran Church, 76 W. Crystal Lake Ave., Crystal Lake. Bethany Arts Series presents a lute quartet concert who will perform a variety of repertoire from classical to contemporary. A free-will offering will be taken. Information: 815-459-2690.

STRUMMERFEST, 1 to 4 p.m. April 7, Offsides Sports Bar and Grill, 680 S. Eastwood Drive, Woodstock. Fundraiser for Free Guitars for Future Stars with live music, rafles, auction items, 50/50 rafle, open mic/jam hosted

by Mark Baker. Guests can play “Bar Olympics” for prizes and trophies. Admission: $10 includes appetizers, live music and a free drink; $10 a team for bar olympics. Tickets and information: 815-975-7989 or www.fg4fs.org.

$15 seniors and students. Tickets and information: 630-897-9496 or www. riverfrontplayhouse.com.

“SOUTH PACIFIC,” through June 2, Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire. Pulitzer Prize-winning classic featuring music by Rodgers and Hamerstein. Musical centers on a group of American sailors and Navy nurses stationed in the South Paciic during World War II and the romantic story of two couples. Schedule: 1 & 8 p.m.

Wednesdays, 8 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, 4:30 & 8 p.m. Saturdays, 1 & 5 p.m. Sundays. TIckets: $40-$48. Other ticket and dinner options available.

Tickets and information: 847-634-0200 or www.marriotttheatre.com.

SPRING INTO SCIENCE, 1 to 4 p.m. through April 5, Discovery Center Museum, 711 N. Main St., Rockford.

Enjoy science demonstrations and spring planetarium shows. Get handson with eye-catching art and creative crafts. Museum hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Monday through Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $8 adults and children ages 2 to 17, free for children age 1 and younger and museum members. Information: 815-963-6769 or www.discoverycentermuseum.org.

STAND-UP COMEDY, Chicago Improv, 5 Woodield Road, Schaumburg.

Featuring a variety of stand-up comedy performances. Show times: 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, 8 & 10:15 p.m. Friday, 7 & 9:15 p.m. Saturday, 7 p.m. Sunday. Schedule: April 4-7, Ralphie May (tickets $28); April 11-14, Jeremy Holtz (tickets $17, $19); April 18-20, Jo Koy (tickets $30).

Information: 847-240-2001 or www. improv.com/comedyclub/chicago.

WATERCOLOR 2013, through April 13, Norris Gallery, Norris Cultural Arts Center, 1040 Dunham Road, St. Charles.

Annual exhibition of traditional and contemporary water-based media on different surfaces. Gallery hours: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

Information: 630-584-7200 or www. norrisculturalarts.com.

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Continued from page 9 HEARTLAND VOICES “CELEBRATE AMERICA” CONCERTS, 7:30 p.m. April 5, Hampshire High School, 500 S. State St., Hampshire (tickets: $5 a person); 3 p.m. April 7, First United Methodist Church, 216 E. Highland Ave., Elgin (tickets $18 adults, $15 seniors and students). Tickets and information: 847-429-9486 or www.heartlandvoices.com.

“THE SEAFARER,” April 5-28, Steel Beam Theatre, 111 W. Main St., St. Charles. Irish drama by Conor McPherson. It’s a dreary Christmas Eve in Dublin, Ireland. Sharky and his blind older brother, Richard, are preparing to celebrate the holiday with drinks and friends. A mysterious, unexpected guest arrives, and when a game of poker starts, Sharky begins to play as if his very life and soul were at stake. Schedule: 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 3 p.m.

Sundays. Tickets: $25 adults, $23 seniors at 630-587-8521 or www. steelbeamtheatre.com.

APRIL 6 HOLISTIC FAIR, noon to 5 p.m. April 5, Simple Balance Holistic Center, 221 E. Chicago St., Elgin. Tools, talks and techniques for authentic self-improvement. Fair will feature practitioners from several health care modalities, speakers on health topics,

raffle giveaways and more. Free admission. Information: 847-468-6012 or www.simple-balance.com/events.

HOME & GARDEN SHOWCASE, ninth annual, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 6 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 7, Forest Hills Lodge, Highway 173 and Forest Hills Road, Loves Park. Featuring a variety of vendors for garden and home products as well as clinics taught by the University of Illinois Extension master gardeners. Free admission.

Information: 815-877-8043 or www. showtimeproduction.net.

“I AM LOVED” CONFERENCE, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 6, 180 Hawthorne Road, North Barrington.

Conference hosted by Footprints of Hope Partners designed to encourage and uplift teenage girls by addressing the topics of self-image, self-worth and self-identity. Local and national speakers and musicians will reach the lives of the teenage girls. Tickets: $25 students, $15 leaders. Tickets and information: 847-847-9181 or www.iamlovedproject.com.

“JUST IMAGINE,” 7:30 p.m. April 6, Elgin Community College Arts Center, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin.

Just imagine John Lennon performs one last concert and you are there.

Starring Tim Piper. Tickets: $33, $35.

Tickets and information: 847-6220300 or www.elgin.edu/arts.

APRIL 7 NIU STEELBAND, 3 p.m. April 7,

Boutell Memorial Concert Hall in the Music Building at Northern Illinois Universit, 400 Lucinda Ave., DeKalb.

Featuring Robert “Robbie” Greenidge.

Free. Information: 815-753-1546 or www.niu.edu/music.

“THE PRINCESS AND THE MOON,” April 7-28, Steel Beam Theatre, 111 W. Main St., St. Charles.

Steel Beam Children’s Theatre presentation about Princess Lizzy who wants to be a knight and dreams of fighting in tournaments, slaying dragons, and doing all the things that good knights do. Schedule: 1 p.m.

Saturdays and Sundays and 10:30 a.m. April 27. Tickets: $15 adults, $10 children. Tickets and information: 630-587-8521 or www.steelbeamtheatre.com.

APRIL 11 2CELLOS, 7:30 p.m. April 11, Elgin Community College Arts Center, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. Cellists Luka Sulic and Stjepan Hauser to perform Michael Jackson’s “Smooth Criminal.”

Tickets: $33. Tickets and information: 847-622-0300 or www.elgin.edu/arts.

APRIL 13 RED HORSE, 7:30 p.m. April 13, Elgin Community College Arts Center, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. Concert featuring Eliza Gilkyson, John Gorka and Lucy Kaplansky. Tickets: $33. Tickets and information: 847-622-0300 or www.

elgin.edu/arts.

APRIL 14 “JAMES GAVIN’S DEEP IN A DREAM: THE LONG NIGHT OF CHET BAKER,” 3 p.m. April 14, Elgin Community College Arts Center, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin.

Featuring Spider Saloff (vocals), Art Davis (trumpet), and Dennis Luxion (piano). Tickets: $28. Tickets and information: 847-622-0300 or www. elgin.edu/arts.

CHICAGO ONGOING “ANIMAL INSIDE OUT,” through Sept. 2, Museum of Science and Industry, 57th Street and Lake Shore Drive, Chicago. “Animal Inside Out” exhibition from anatomist Dr. Gunther von Hagens, creator of the trailblazing “Body Worlds” exhibitions, showcases amazing animal specimens that have been preserved through the process of plastination, which replaces the body’s fluids with plastics to incredibly detailed effect.

Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Open until 5:30 p.m. on select dates (visit website for information). General admission: $15 Chicago resident adults/$18 nonresident adults, $14 Chicago resident seniors/$17 nonresi-

dent seniors, $10 Chicago children ages 3-11/$11 nonresident children, free for children younger than 3.

Other packages available. This exhibit requires an additional ticket with a specified entry time: $12 adults, $8 children ages 3-11, $6 MSI members.

Information: 773-684-1414 or www. msichicago.org.

“CATCH ME IF YOU CAN,” through April 14, Cadillac Palace Theatre, 151 W. Randolph St., Chicago.

The astonishing true story of Frank Abagnale Jr., a world-class con artist who passed himself off as a doctor, a lawyer, and a jet pilot – all before the age of 21. Schedule: 7:30 p.m.

Tuesdays, 2 & 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, 2 & 8 p.m. Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays.

Tickets: $18-$85. Tickets and information: 800-775-2000, all Ticketmaster locations or www.ticketmaster.com.

APRIL 6 NATIONAL ROBOTICS WEEK, April 6-14, Museum of Science and Industry, 5700 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago. Come view 20 amazing robots from all around the world with displays and demonstrations throughout the week. Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Open until 5:30 p.m. on select dates (visit website for information). $18 adults, $17 seniors, $11 children ages 3-11, free for children younger than 3. Information: 773-6841414 or www.msichicago.org.

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ctual words don’t quite describe Billy Jonas’ show, so he invented his own: “neo-tribal hootenanny.”

Say again?

“It’s kind of like an ancient style of folk music where everybody gets to know the song without having heard it,” said Jonas, an award-winning performer and singer/songwriter who’ll appear April 5 at the Raue Center for the Arts in Crystal Lake.

“It’s easy for people to be part of the music and to feel like the song has been part of their lives even if they’ve never heard it,” he said.

At a performance of Jonas and the Billy Jonas Band, the audience is invited to participate as Jonas combines conventional instruments of guitar, bass and marimba with homemade creations, such as buckets and barrels, keys and cans, bells and body percussion.

His three goals: to have fun, to make it easy and to sound good.

“Adults and kids are equally entertained,” Jonas said.

“We look for the balance between asking them to be part of it and asking them to go along for the ride.”

Jonas performs throughout the country and Canada.

His CD, “What Kind of Cat are You?!” has received multiple awards, including a First Place/Gold from the American Federation of Independent Musicians and Parent’s Choice Gold.

Growing up in Chicago, Jonas learned instruments, such as piano, guitar and trombone, at a young age.

But, he said, “The most joy I had was when I was with my friends playing rhythms in the kitchen on pots and pans.”

He and his friends would bang on the pans with chopsticks. In college, they turned the act into a band called “The Oberlin Big Bang Theory.” After college, Jonas began writing songs and playing them at coffeehouses.

He’d present them “raw,” using only a water bottle drum and his voice. He thought if they worked that way, he’d develop them into full-blown songs. But the response was so strong, he kept them that way.

Influenced by artists such as Joni Mitchell, Harry Partch, Jimi Hendrix, Igor Stravinsky and Pete Seeger, he developed his show over time.

He found joy in involving the audience as much as possible, giving audience members simple parts to perform.

Other performers, such as Dan Zanes, similarly cater to families, but none do so quite like Jonas.

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“We’re the only ones that have this particular way of crafting an audience of spontaneous community in song, having them become part of it,” he said.

His “What Kind of Cat are You?!” song, for instance, asks the audience a series of questions that get harder as they go. “What kind of cat hangs out in a house? A house cat.”

“What kind of cat lives in an alley? An alley cat.”

“What kind of cat throws stuff over the wall of a castle?

A catapult.”

Taking the stage with a trio of performers – Ashley Jo Farmer on vocals and re-percussion; Sherman Hoover on vocals, bass, marimba and re-percussion; and Juan Holladay on vocals and re-percussion – Jonas stresses harmony above all else.

The show is described as having a big-tent festival quality, accessible to people of all ages.

“We encourage people to come with their minds and hearts wide open,” he said.

“If they don’t come that way, then we hope they’ll leave that way and also a little more connected to themselves, to their neighbors and to the world at large and to the universe. At least that’s our plan. That’s our agenda.”

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The underwater city of Rapture was an expertly crafted world that hit the gaming industry like a wake up call, showing developers and players that a video game not only can be entertaining and fun, but can craft a story that proves insightful as well as insanely compelling.

While the sequel, “Bioshock 2,” was handed to a different development company and released in 2010 to lukewarm reviews, director Ken Levine and Irrational Games have returned with the fantastic “Bioshock Infinite.”

The game casts you as Booker DeWitt, a former Pinkerton agent in an alternate 1912 America. To wipe away his debts, Booker takes on the job of finding a girl named Elizabeth and bringing her back to New York City. To do this, you’ll have to travel to the floating city of Columbia, a technological marvel that seceded from the Union years earlier. As soon as you find Elizabeth, you’ll also discover the driving force of the game. The character demonstrates an attention to detail and likability on par with a classic Disney princess. If you don’t fall in love with this character at least a little bit, you

probably don’t have a heart.

The city of Columbia is an equally fascinating character in itself, showcasing a riveting snapshot of an America that could have been. The narrative slowly and masterfully unveils bits and pieces of city history, dealing with complex issues such as racism, labor rights and religious fanaticism, which then are reflected in the environment.

Searching for audio recordings that reveal more about the world (called “voxophones” in the game) became an addiction for me. While it’s probably clear to you by now, the story is my favorite part of the game I won’t reveal much more, as it’s something best discovered on your own. I liken the gaming experience to that of watching “Lost,” sans the disappointment we all felt at that show’s end.

Gameplay is pretty familiar if you’ve played a “Bioshock” game before. You’ll shoot enemies with a weapon on your right hand (pistol, shotgun, rocket launcher, etc.), while simultaneously wielding Vigors with your left hand. Vigors are psycho-kinetic abilities gained throughout the game, endowing you with abilities that range from fireballs and electricity to more unique attacks such

as sending crows to attack your enemies, or one that incapacitates foes by levitating them in the air for a short time.

While you’ll be exploring on foot most of the time, every now and then you’ll have the chance to ride the roller coaster-like skylines by latching on with your “skyhook.” Skylines not only offer a fun mode of transportation, but are indispensable when you need to escape a tough enemy for a breather.

You’ll be aided in combat by Elizabeth, who contrary to common tropes, is an extremely useful AI companion.

She’ll take care of herself on the battlefield, and even go one step further by tossing you extra ammo, health or vigors at just the right times. Elizabeth also has the ability to open “tears” in reality, something that factors heavily into the story, and can pull in useful things like new weapons or allies from other worlds. The overall formula the game uses may feel familiar, but “Infinite” tweaks and polishes that fun, frenetic gunplay to perfection while incorporating ingenious new mechanics.

Topping the original “Bioshock” was no small feat, but somehow the team at Irrational Games exceeded my alreadyhigh expectations.

The world they have crafted is an awe-inspiring wonder, and Booker and Elizabeth’s journey culminates in an ending that will be discussed and remembered for years to come.

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MALLORY LOVE, COME ON DOWN

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allory Love of West Dundee can’t say whether the price was right, even to her family.

All they know is she’ll appear as a contestant on “The Price is Right” during an episode airing at 10 a.m. April 5 on WBBM (Channel 2).

“They’re really excited. I told them I got called down, but I’m not supposed to tell anyone. I’m like, ‘You guys will just have to watch,’ ” said the 26-year-old.

“They’re about ready to kill me.”

It was her mother, Margaret, a big fan of the show, who actually got the tickets for Mallory and her friend, Sonya Clark, to attend the Tuesday taping of the show in Los Angeles. The two were on vacation at Disneyland in Anaheim, Calif.

Margaret had planned to surprise her daughter with the tickets, but accidently revealed the surprise when she sent a text about the tickets to Mallory instead of someone else in the family.

Love and Clark left their California hotel early on the morning of the taping, but because of traffic, barely made to the studio before 8:30 a.m., when the doors closed.

“THE PRICE IS RIGHT” Featuring West Dundee resident Mallory Love WHEN: 10 a.m. April 5 WHERE: WBBM (Channel 2) “We decided to go just for ridiculous, because that’s what you do on The Price is Right,” Love said.

So the two dressed in matching outfits, electric blue shirts and bright pink skirts. They used iron-on letters to write, “Drew thinks I’m cool,” on their T-shirts, a play off of a quote by the character Milhouse from “The Simpsons.”

“We went as far neon as we could go,” Love said. “It went well because I have flaming red hair.”

She said she kind of expected a lot of waiting around for the taping to begin, but not as much as actually happened.

It was at least four hours after their arrival before they became part of the show.

“When you get in there, the energy is really palpable,” she said. “They encourage you to get up and scream. It’s crazy.

You get swept up in it.”

Love and Clark had hoped they’d

West Dundee resident appears April 5 on ‘The Price is Right’ both get called down. But as the taping came to an end, they thought neither of them would. And then finally, Love’s name came up.

She couldn’t hear the announcer because it was too loud in the studio, but she saw her name on a poster being held up.

“As soon as I saw it, I jumped up,” she said. “I remember death hugging [Clark] and I just ran. All of these people are sticking their hands out and trying to hug you. It’s very much a shock.”

A fan of the show who watches it “from time to time,” Love can’t say how well she did with the bidding, but did say she was doing fairly well while sitting in the audience.

“Talking in the audience, we would hear it, and I was getting them right every time,” she said.

An employee of Half Price Books in Bloomingdale, Love has the day off work Friday, so she plans to gather with her family and friends to watch the show.

She wouldn’t mind making her way to another game show one day, perhaps Wheel of Fortune.

“It was really fun,” she said of the experience. “I wish I could do it again.”

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“It’s a bad thing to say this because everyone is going to say, ‘What are you talking about?’ But it reminds me of The Beatles or something,” chief songwriter and founding member Martin Gore said with a laugh, referring to the bluesy song “Goodbye.”

He added: “That’s a dangerous thing to say.”

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“We had a clear-cut vision in our heads on what the album should be,” Gore said.

Depeche Mode has released albums since 1981. Their hits include “People Are People,” “Enjoy the Silence” and “Policy of Truth.”

The band, which also includes singer David Gahan and multi-instrumentalist Andy Fletcher, will launch a world tour April 5 in Nice, France.

In a recent phone interview, Gore, 51, talked about his family, the new album, the state of electronic music and collaborating with Frank Ocean.

Does making music ever get old?

I love being in the studio. If I’m at home, I will go to the studio pretty much every day anyway. It’s just something that I like to do.

If you took music out of my life, I don’t know what I’d do. It’s the one thing that I have a real passion for.

Do you ever feel pressure to match the success of your previous releases?

I don’t think I ever worry too much about what our target audience is, what we should be releasing.

I just write naturally and organically and try to write from the heart. When you first sit down to write the first song, until you’ve maybe got three or four under your belt, it’s always, to me, like a mountain to climb. You look at that one blank piece of paper and you think, ‘God, how many songs do I have to write here?’ It always feels like pressure.

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• DM Continued from page 19 What are your thoughts on the dance and electronic sound blowing up in the U.S. in recent years?

(Laughs.) It’s definitely phenomenal. I find it a little bit strange that someone like Deadmau5 plays huge shows and huge audiences. I went to see him play a fairly small show compared to some of the others that he’s been doing. I find it odd seeing a DJ playing to huge audiences. I know that people have been doing it for a while, but the fact that it’s been embraced so much in America now and it’s become like this new, big thing, I find it slightly odd.

You collaborated with Frank Ocean recently. How did that come about?

The last day I think it was that we had in the studio in New York, we were just recording some live sessions, a bonus thing for our deluxe CD, and Frank asked our

engineer if he could come in and have a listen. So, he came in and started talking to us and said he had a track that he would like us to work on. He came up later and brought his track up, and the following day we stayed an extra day in the studio and just did a few bits and pieces, and I have no idea what’s happening to that track. It’s a great track.

What was he like?

He seems like a nice and funny guy. He came in, he was very at home coming into our environment, playing us his track. He went off and then we worked on it.

What advice would you give to young bands?

I don’t want to be pessimistic, but times have changed so much. I’m not saying it was easy when we first started out, but at least there was a healthy record industry and record companies were looking to sign bands and there was money

flying around. It’s really difficult now. I even have nephews who make music, my daughter makes music.

I don’t know what advice to give them these days. It’s really a tough industry to break into.

How old is your daughter?

My middle child, she’s 17 now.

What kind of music is she performing?

She plays guitar and she sings and it’s more kind of folky really than anything else. ... All of my kids are into music. My older daughter plays guitar, piano, sings. My young son, he sings.

Do you listen to music together?

We all have slightly different tastes, but sometimes we listen to music together.

That’s good. You can drive in the car together and there isn’t anyone complaining.

Oh, there will probably be someone complaining.

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FLUTISSIMO, 4 p.m. April 7, Bethany Lutheran Church, 76 W. Crystal Lake Ave., Crystal Lake. Bethany Arts Series presents a flute quartet who will perform a variety of repertoire from classical to contemporary. A free-will offering will be taken. Information: 815459-2690.

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PETER YARROW, 8 p.m. April 20, Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake. From the legendary folk group Peter, Paul and Mary. Tickets start at $32.

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The following are upcoming concerts scheduled in the area. Unless otherwise noted, tickets are available by calling Ticketmaster at 800-7453000, visiting a Ticketmaster outlet, or online at www.ticketmaster.com.

habitatnfy.org.

HEARTLAND VOICES “CELEBRATE AMERICA” CONCERTS, 7:30 p.m.

April 5, Hampshire High School, 500 S. State St., Hampshire (tickets: $5 a person); 3 p.m. April 7, First United Methodist Church, 216 E. Highland Ave., Elgin (tickets $18 adults, $15 seniors and students).

Tickets and information: 847-4299486 or www.heartlandvoices. com.

“JAMES GAVIN’S DEEP IN A DREAM: THE LONG NIGHT OF CHET BAKER,” 3 p.m. April 14, Elgin Community College Arts Center, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin.

Featuring Spider Saloff (vocals), Art Davis (trumpet), and Dennis Luxion (piano). Tickets: $28. Tickets and information: 847-622-0300 or www.elgin.edu/arts.

“JUST IMAGINE,” 7:30 p.m. April 6, Elgin Community College Arts Center, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin.

Just imagine John Lennon performs one last concert and you are there starring Tim Piper. Tickets: $33, $35. Tickets and information: 847622-0300 or www.elgin.edu/arts.

NIU STEELBAND, 3 p.m. April 7, Boutell Memorial Concert Hall in the Music Building at Northern Illinois University, 400 Lucinda Ave., DeKalb. Featuring Robert “Robbie” Greenidge. Free. Information: 815753-1546 or www.niu.edu/music.

RED HORSE, 7:30 p.m. April 13, Elgin Community College Arts Center, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. Concert featuring Eliza Gilkyson, John Gorka and Lucy Kaplansky. Tickets: $33.

Tickets and information: 847-6220300 or www.elgin.edu/arts.

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ROB CARROLL WITH MUSIC’S NEW RELEASES

FEATURED RELEASE Various artists

“The Music Is You: A Tribute To John Denver” HH 1/2 This tribute to late folk singer John Denver does as much right as it does wrong.

A portion of the proceeds from sales will be donated to charity, The Wilderness Society, in Denver’s name, so this album isn’t a complete waste. It also has a fine selection of voices singing Denver’s songs as well.

Here’s a track-by-track breakdown of the album: 1. “Leaving on a Jet Plane,” My Morning Jacket: Lead singer Jim James’ calm voice was made to sing Denver’s songs and makes a perfect choice for “Leaving on a Jet Plane.” This album starts with its best.

2. “Take Me to Tomorrow,” Dave Matthews: Matthews doesn’t really sound like himself on this one, and it’s kinda cool. He ditches his usual laidback approach for something with a little more feeling. It’s a wise move since the song is one of Denver’s more lively numbers.

3. “All of My Memories,” Kathleen Edwards: Edwards takes a measured approach to this one, much like Denver did on the original. But the song is still kind of a snoozer even with the Canadian-born singer’s fantastic voice.

4. “Prisoners,” J. Mascis and Sharon Van Etten: Dinosaur Jr. frontman J. Mascis and singer Sharon Van Etten team up for a pluggedin version of this Denver song from 1972’s “Rocky Mountain High.” This cover may not use one of Denver’s more well-known hits, but its searing electric guitar makes it one of the better tracks on this compilation.

5. “Sunshine On My Shoulders,” Train: Even if Train was put on this album to give it more commercial appeal, you can’t discount Pat Monahan’s near spot-on impersonation of Denver’s vocals.

6. “Back Home Again,” Old Crow Medicine Show: Old Crow Medicine Show, whose music is deeply-rooted in bluegrass, turn Denver’s “Back Home Again” into a full-fledged country song. Denver’s more folksy original is far superior.

7. “This Old Guitar,” Lucinda Williams: It’s not that she’s a bad singer, but Williams’ voice just may not have been cut out to sing Denver’s song. She stammers through this one, making it sound more like a drunken ode to a guitar. Not exactly Denver’s intention when he wrote this song about a guitar he received from his grandmother when he was 12.

8. “Some Days Are Diamonds,” Amos Lee: On an album on which most of the covers stick true to the originals, it’s nice to hear someone put their spin on one and have it pay off. Lee’s bluesy take on “Some Days Are Diamonds” does just that.

9. “Rocky Mountain High,” Allen Stone: Stone isn’t exactly a household name. Most of his original material hints toward late-1960s/ early-1970s R&B and soul. Probably best he didn’t bring any of those influences to his cover of “Rocky Mountain High,” even though the song

still falls flat.

10. “Annie’s Song,” Brett Dennen and Milow: This album enters a black hole of lesser-known artists near its middle. This duo’s version of “Annie’s Song” is more focused than Denver’s original as it scraps the string arrangement for a more basic guitar. The song keeps its charm, too.

11. “Looking For Space,” Evan Dando: Lemonheads frontman Dando makes “Looking For Space” sound like, well, a Lemonheads song.

Maybe it was unavoidable with Dando’s unique singing voice, but this cover just doesn’t work.

12. “Take Me Home, Country Roads,” Brandi Carlile, Emmylou Harris: Carlilie and Harris are far and away the best vocal duo on this album and give this Denver classic its due.

13. “The Eagle and the Hawk,” Blind Pilot: Not one of Denver’s best songs, and certainly not one of the better covers on this album.

14. “I Guess I’d Rather be in Colorado,” Mary Chapin Carpenter: Yet another cover of a Denver song that is close to a cookie-cutter version of the original, which was average, at best, when it was first released. The female vocals don’t really help that fact either.

15. “Darcy Farrow,” Josh Ritter and Barnstar!: “Darcy Farrow” is an interesting choice to include on this album since it wasn’t written

by Denver and was first recorded by Canadian folk act Ian & Sylvia in 1965. But it was still a staple for Denver performances. Ritter does well maintaining the song’s folk vibe.

16. “Wooden Indian,” Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros: Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros turn a 90-second Denver footstomper into a 5-minute bombastic journey. This album-closer has as much heart, if not more, than the original.

NEW&NOTEWORTHY

Telekinesis

“Dormarion” HHHH Telekinesis isn’t so much a band as a project of mastermind Seattle musician Michael Benjamin Lerner. “Dormarion” is Lerner’s third outing under the Telekinesis moniker, following up his excellent 2011 release, “12 Desperate Straight Lines.” Energetic songs such as “Wires” and “Empathetic People” give this album a little more punch. Lerner has a knack for writing catchy pop-rock songs while wearing his musical influences on his sleeve. “Ever True” once again has him showing his love for ’80s synth pop, something that could be heard often on his past releases. “Symphony” is anything but what its name implies as the song solely features Lerner and an acoustic guitar. The track, which arrives near the album’s halfway point, is a nice breather from all the amped-up fun.

After that, Lerner plugs back in with another spirited rock song. While the last Telekinesis album was good, this one feels just right in so many ways.

RATINGS HHHH - Excellent HHH - Recommended HH - Not recommended H - Awful

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BANDS & PERFORMERS Are you in a band and would like to be listed in the Planit Pl@y Bands & Performers listing? Fill out the form at PlanitNorthwest.com/forms or send an email with the band’s name, members’ names and instruments played, booking number and/or website, and gig or event schedule to planitnwhnews@shawmedia.com. Find the full band listing at PlanitNorthwest.com/bands.

The following bands have upcoming performances in the area.

B BITTERSWEET, a local cover band playing classic to current rock, dance, pop hits. Featuring Michelle DePinto, lead vocals; Paula Marr, bass player/vocals; Bill Losquadro, guitar/vocals; and Brian Olson, drums/percussion. Bookings and information: Chris DePinto, 630-564-7402; or michelledepinto.vocalist@yahoo. com or www.bittersweettheband. com. Schedule: April 13, Docks Bar & Grill, Wauconda.

BROKEN ARROW/POSITIVELY 4TH STREET, Neil Young/Bob Dylan tribute band. Featuring Doug Wolff, Ben Abney, Jared Olson, Kevin Weigh and Steve Anton. Bookings: 815-451-1702.

Website: www.brokenarrowandpositively4thstreet.com.

Schedule: 9 p.m. April 6, Liquid Blues, Woodstock; 9 p.m. April 20, Cuckoo’s Nest, Cary; 9:30 p.m.

May 18, Duke’s Alehouse, Crystal Lake.

C CENTERFOLD, a mainstay of Chicagoland rock and roll, cranking out the greatest hits of the ‘70s, ‘80s, ‘90s and today. Featuring Cindy Safran, vocals; Mark Wedow, guitar/vocals; Eric Wedow, drums/vocals; Chuck Federowicz, bass/vocals; Tom Kranz (formerly of Trilogy), guitar/keyboard/ vocals. Bookings and information: 708-284-2902; bookings@centerfoldband.com; www.facebook. com/centerfoldband or www. centerfoldband.com. Schedule: 9 p.m. April 27, JJ’s Prime Time Sports Pub, Aurora; 7:30 p.m. June 26, Bolingbrook Summer Concert Series; 7 p.m. July 2, Park Fest, Northbrook; 7 p.m. July 3, Summer

Concert Series, Lemont; 7 p.m.

July 4, Fourth of July celebration, Warrenville; 6 p.m. July 14, Bluffinia Summer Concert Series, Lake Bluff; 7 p.m. July 15, Concert in the Park, Wheaton; 7 p.m. July 17, Woodridge Summer Concert Series; 7 p.m. July 18, Summer Concert Series, Hoffman Estates; 7 p.m. July 19, Summer Concert Series, West Dundee; July 21, Rock and Roll Half Marathon, Chicago; 7 p.m. Aug. 9, Lakemoor Fest, Lakemoor.

D DON “DOC” BROWN, playing his “Music We Know” program of favorites from the ’30s, ’40s, ’50s and beyond in a variety of styles in jazz, rock, blues, country and pop. Bookings and information: 847-770-2640 or steeltune@sbcglobal.net or reverbnation.com/ donalddocbrown. Schedule: April 26-27, Vince’s Italian Restaurant, Palatine; May 2, Mac’s on Slade, Palatine; May 24-25, Vince’s Italian Restaurant, Palatine.

H HAIRDAZE, ’80s music. Curt Anderson, guitar/vocals; Tom McTague, vocals; Mike Bianco, drums; Dan Parilli, bass guitar/vocals; Jim Workman, guitar/vocals. Bookings: 847-515-7908; facebook. com/HairDazerocksthe80s or www.reverbnation.com/hairdaze.

Schedule: 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. April 20, Sponsor’s Bar & Grill, Huntley; 9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. April 27, The Cooler, Rock Falls; 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. May 18, HalfTime Bar & Grill, Johnsburg; 7 to 11 p.m. June 8, Parkside Pub, Huntley; 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. June 29, Trio Grille/Glo Bowl, Marengo.

HANS & THE HORMONES, pop, dance, rock from the ’60s to present. Hans Mast, vocals/guitar; Vic

M MAGANAFIGHT, metal. Featuring Dan Kvidera, guitars; Ron Riggs, guitars; JoHan, vocals; Mike Motto, bass; and Drew Kristoff, drums. For information, contact: stepmonsterhubby@yahoo.com.

Bookings: dethmetl1@sbcglobal. net. Schedule: May 10, Penny Road Pub, South Barrington.

P PATIO DADDY-O, ’60s to today.

Classic rock, blues. Featuring Tony Giglio, lead vocals/ drums; Tony Clavesilla, lead guitar/vocals; Danny Dally, bass guitar/vocals. We do private parties. Bookings: 224-622-0472.

Schedule: 9 p.m. April 6, J’s Sports Bar, Ingleside; 9 p.m. April 13, Raymond’s Bowl, Johnsburg; 8:30 p.m. April 20, Trio Grille at Glo Bowl, Marengo.

T TRIADD, danceable classic rock to current with emphasis on pro-vocal harmonies. Duo/trio acoustic and full band. Featuring Rick Jacobs, guitar/bass/lead vocals; Tim McGovern, guitar/lead vocals; Mac Rietz, bass guitar; Steve Moss, drums/vocals; Boomer, drummer. Bookings: 847-5164631; 847-639-0418; Facebook or www.triaddband.com. Playing first Fridays of each month at McGonigal’s in Barrington. Schedule: 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. April 13, Wool Street Grill & Sports Bar (full band), Barrington.

THAT’S THE TICKET

Tickets for the Rolling Stones concert May 28 at United Center go on sale at 10 a.m. April 8.

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The following tickets are going on sale this weekend. Dates, times and prices are subject to change.

ON SALE NOON APRIL 5 Bear Mountain, Friday, May 31 ($10, 18 and older) at Schubas.

Beat Club, Sunday, June 30 ($8-$10, 21 and older) at Schubas.

Fitz and the Tantrums, Tuesday, June 18 ($26-$28.50, all ages), Wednesday, June 19 ($26-$28.50, 18 and older) at Metro.

Hands, Saturday, June 8 ($8-$10, 21 and older) at Schubas.

Marky Ramone’s Blitzkrieg with Andrew W.K., Tuesday, Oct. 8 ($25, 18 and older) at Metro.

Naked Raygun, The Arrivals, White Mystery, Acidic Tree, Saturday, June 29 ($23, all ages) at Metro.

Angel Olsen, Friday, Aug. 16 ($13-$15, 21 and older) at Lincoln Hall.

Still Corners, Friday, June 7 ($12, 21 and older) at Schubas.

Rachael Yamagata, Sanders Bohlke, Friday, June 7 ($20, 21 and older) at Lincoln Hall.

ON SALE 5 P.M. APRIL 5 Dolly Varden, Saturday, June 22 ($15-$27, all ages) at Space.

Patterson Hood and the Downtown Rumblers, Tuesday, June 11 ($25-$40, all ages) at Space.

ON SALE 10 A.M. APRIL 6 Big Time Rush, Victoria Justice, Sunday, Aug. 4 ($20-$85, all ages) at First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre.

Depeche Mode, Bat for Lashes, Saturday, Aug. 24 ($29.50-$125, all ages) at First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre.

Xavier Rudd, Thursday, July 11 ($25, 21 and older) at Lincoln Hall.

ON SALE NOON APRIL 6 The Heavy, Sunday, June 16 ($20, 21 and older) at Double Door.

Maroon 5, Kelly Clarkson, Sunday, Aug. 25 ($29.50-$125.50, all ages) at First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre.

ON SALE 10 A.M. APRIL 8 The Rolling Stones, Tuesday, May 28 ($185-$600, all ages) at United Center.

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Champney, guitar; Glenn Crandall, bass; and Darren Marino, drums; Tony Wruke, keyboards. Bookings: H. Mast, 815-382-0197; hansmast@comcast.net or facebook. com/hans&thehormones. Schedule: 8 p.m. April 6, Woodstock Moose Lodge benefit; 9:30 p.m.

April 27, The Gambler, McHenry; 9 p.m. May 4, Trio Grille, Marengo; 9:30 p.m. May 11, Danny’s Pizza, Elgin; 7 p.m. May 18, Starline Factory, Harvard; 9:30 p.m. May 25, Raymond’s Bowl, Johnsburg; 9:30 p.m. June 1, Docks Bar, Wauconda; 9 p.m. July 13, Gavers Cancer Benefit, Woodstock; 9 p.m. July 20, Gavers Cancer Benefit at Woodstock Park; 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. July 21, Kief’s Reef at Burton’s Bridge/Crystal Lake; 7 p.m. July 27, Moose Benefit.

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