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Seeds planted in DeKalb community garden Local, A3

Huskies have banner day at spring game Jordan Lynch

Lawmakers take aim at virtual schools

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Plan would put 1-year ban on their creation By JONATHAN BILYK jbilyk@shawmedia.com SPRINGFIELD – As area school boards rejected an online charter school that would draw students from its schools, state lawmakers appear poised to slap a hold on the creation of virtual schools until regulations and guidelines can be crafted. State Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia, D-Aurora, introduced legislation Thursday to place a one-year moratorium on Webbased virtual charter schools. Last week, Chapa LaVia had called for a three-year moratorium, but she said that time span was “arbitrary” and she was open to reducing the length of time the ban would remain in place. “This is the first time Illinois has ever seen anything like this,” Chapa LaVia said. “And I’m not willing to risk something that would be detrimental to our children and our schools.” Chapa LaVia’s legislation has passed a state House committee and is headed to the full chamber. The legislation arose in response to a proposal from Virtual Learning Solutions to open the Illinois Virtual Charter School at Fox River Valley. The online school was proposed to include students from 18 school districts in DeKalb, Kane, DuPage, Kendall, McHenry and Will counties, and would be funded by local district funds, estimated at $8,000 a student. Sycamore School District

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A dancer performs during the Balinese Gamelan performance Sunday during the World Music Festival concert titled “A Musical Encounter” at the Northern Illinois University Boutell Memorial Concert Hall.

Concert performers represent different cultures By STEPHANIE HICKMAN shickman@shawmedia.com DeKALB – David Boveri tried to keep his foot-tapping under control as he feverishly played his concertina throughout an Irish jig. The music eventually got the better of him. “It’s a really traditional part of the music,” he said. Boveri and the Northern Illinois University Irish Club performed Sunday as part of the NIU School of Music’s annual World Music Festival at Boutell Memorial Concert Hall on campus. The concert – comprised of about 20 undergradute, graduate and nonmusic majors – wrapped up the weeklong festival and showcased music

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Vikas Deo performs “Alaap in Ahir Bhairiv” with the sarod during the segment of “North Indian Classical Music” on Sunday in the World Music Festival concert titled “A Musical Encounter” at NIU. from Western Europe to Central and Southeast Asia and

the Middle East. Boveri, a graduate cogni-

tive psychology major, is the fourth generation of musicians in his Irish family, from whom he learned to play while growing up in old Irish Chicago. He said composing Irish music is an informal, interactive process, especially because it is taught by ear and “on the fly.” Most Irish musicians perform in small pubs and homes, he said. “It was a foreign experience to play on stage,” he said. Each of the concert’s performances represented different world cultures through several ensembles, including Balinese, North Indian, Chinese, Middle Eastern, Irish and African music.

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Jim Briscoe, DeKalb school superintendent, said his administration is compiling a report to recommend a rejection, and that the district received a 1,100-page response from Virtual Learning Solutions, but it was not tailored to DeKalb’s concerns.

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Study finds areas where likely tax cheats flock By STEPHEN OHLEMACHER The Associated Press WASHINGTON – Worried the Internal Revenue Service might target you for an audit? You probably should be if you own a small business in one of the wealthy suburbs of Los Angeles. You might also be wary if you’re a small-business owner in one of dozens of communities near San Francisco, Houston, Atlanta or the District of Columbia. A new study by the National

Taxpayer Advocate used confidential IRS data to show large clusters of potential tax cheats in these five metropolitan areas. The IRS uses the information to target taxpayers for audits. The taxpayer advocate, Nina Olsen, runs an independent office within the IRS. She got access to the data as part of an effort to learn more about why some taxpayers are more likely to cheat than others. The study also looked at tax compliance in different indus-

tries, and found that people who own construction companies or real estate rental firms may be more likely to fudge their taxes than business owners in other fields. Many of the communities identified by the study are very wealthy, including Beverly Hills and Newport Beach in California. Others are more middle class, such as New Carrollton, Md., a Washington suburb, and College Park, Ga., home to a section of Atlanta’s massive airport.

Steve Rosansky, president and CEO of the Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce, said business owners in his city are probably targeted because many have high incomes. The likelihood of an audit does increase with income, according to IRS data. “I imagine it’s just a matter of them going where they think the money’s at,” Rosansky said in an interview. “I guess if I was

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8 DAILY PLANNER Today

Big Book Study AA(C): 9:30 a.m. at 312 E. Taylor St., DeKalb. 800452-7990; www.dekalbalanoclub. com. Overeaters Anonymous: 10 a.m. at Senior Services Center, 330 Grove St. in DeKalb; 815-758-4718. Free blood pressure clinic: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Kishwaukee Community Hospital, 1 Kish Hospital Drive in DeKalb. www.kishhospital. org/programs; 815-748-8962. Sycamore Food Pantry: Noon to 4 at Sycamore United Methodist Church, 160 Johnson Ave. 815-8959113. Alzheimer’s/Dementia Support Group for Caregivers: 1 p.m. at DeKalb Adult Day Center, 126 S. Fourth St. Contact: Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Rockford, 815-484-1300. DeKalb Daytime HEA: 1:30 p.m. at a member’s home. Part of the Homemakers Education Association. For meeting location and other information, call Urla at 815-758-1509. Feed My Sheep Food Pantry: 3 to 5 p.m. at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 1915 N. First St. in DeKalb. All are welcome. New Hope Baptist Church Food Pantry: 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the church, 1201 Twombly Road in DeKalb. 815-756-7706. Take Off Pounds Sensibly: 5:45 p.m. weigh-in and 6:30 p.m. meetings, St. John’s Lutheran Church, 13N535 French Road in Burlington. 847-833-6908 12 & 12 AA(C): 6 p.m. at Salem Lutheran Church, 1145 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore. 800-452-7990; www. dekalbalanoclub.com. Safe Passage Domestic Violence support group: 815-756-5228; www.safepassagedv.org. DeKalb Chess Club: 6 to 8 p.m. at First Congregational Church, 615 N. First St., DeKalb. Free, open chess game play, all ages and skill levels are welcome. Equipment is provided but attendees are welcome to bring their own. info@dekalbchess.com or visit www.DeKalbChess.com. DeKalb Rotary Club: 6 p.m. at Ellwood House Museum. 815-7565677. Kishwaukee Valley Heritage Society directors: 6 p.m. at Kishwaukee Valley Heritage Museum, 622 Park Ave. in Genoa. Members and guests are welcome. Directors meeting followed by a general membership meeting at 6:30 p.m. 12 Step & 12 Traditions AA(C): 6:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 321 Oak St. in DeKalb; www. firstumc.net. DeKalb Evening Lions Club: 6:30 p.m. at Junction Eating Place, 816 W. Lincoln Highway. New members welcome. Contact: Rick Tonozzi, club president, at 815-756-6550. www.dekalbeveninglions.info/. Back to Basics AA(C): 7 p.m. at Union Congregational, 305 S. Gage St., Somonauk. 800-452-7990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com. DeKalb Festival Chorus: 7 to 9 p.m. rehearsals in Room 171, Northern Illinois University Music Building in DeKalb. dekalbfestivalchorus.org. Adults can schedule an audition; festivalchorus@gmail.com or 630453-8006. Expect A Miracle AA: 8 p.m. open meeting, United Methodist, Third and South streets, Kirkland, 800452-7990; www.dekalbalanoclub. com. We Are Not Saints AA(C): 8 p.m. at 312 E. Taylor St., DeKalb. 800452-7990; www.dekalbalanoclub. com. Tuesday Kishwaukee Sunrise Rotary: 7 a.m. at Kishwaukee Community Hospital, 1 Kish Hospital Drive in DeKalb. Contact: Becky Beck Ryan, president, 815-758-3800. Weekly Men’s Breakfast: 8 a.m. at Fox Valley Community Center, 1406 Suydam Road, Sandwich. Cost for these men-only events is $4 for food and conversation, along with bottomless cups of coffee or tea. Easy Does It AA(C): 9:30 a.m. at 312 E. Taylor St., DeKalb. 800-4527990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com. Weight Watchers: 9:30 a.m. weigh-in, 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 5:30 p.m. meetings at Weight Watchers Store, 2583 Sycamore Road (near Aldi), DeKalb. Women with Cancer Network: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at The Cancer Center at Kishwaukee Community Hospital. Women with Cancer Network is an opportunity for women with similar experiences to give and receive support, and share information. Participants can learn from each other, meet new people, have discussions, and listen to presentations. The group is free and no registration required. Visit www. kishhospital.org/programs or call 815-748-2958.

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Gun debate focuses on self-defense The Associated Press

TODAY DeKalb Citizens Community Enhancement Commission: 4 p.m. at the DeKalb Municipal Building, 200 S. Fourth St. DeKalb County Board Law and Justice Committee: 6:30 p.m. at Administration Building, conference room east, south entrance, 110 E. Sycamore St., Sycamore. DeKalb County Local Emergency Planning Committee: 6:30 p.m. at 1826 Barber Greene Road, DeKalb. All meetings are open to the public; the October meeting is designated for public comments. Organizations and people who make plans for or would respond to a chemical emergency in their local area should send a representative. Genoa Park Board: 6:30 p.m. at Genoa City Hall, 333 E. First St. DeKalb County Community Mental Health Board: 7 p.m. at the Community Outreach Building, 2500 N. Annie Glidden Road, DeKalb. Indian Creek School District 425 Board: 7 p.m. in the Indian Creek High School Media Center, 506 S. Shabbona Road. Kingston Village Board: 7 p.m. at the Kingston Village Building, 101 E. Railroad St. Kirkland Village Board: 7 p.m. at the Kirkland Municipal Building, 511 W. Main St. Any Village Board committee may meet

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Eric Martin sits with his fiancee, Rachel Cieslewicz, at their home in St. George, Utah. In late March, Martin chased down an intruder to their home and held him at gunpoint with the 9 mm handgun that he keeps in his bedside nightstand until the police arrived. laws, President Barack Obama, too, acknowledged the legitimacy of self-defense in an April 8 speech in Hartford, Conn., when he recounted a conversation with his wife, Michelle, after campaigning in rural Iowa. “Sometimes it would be miles between farms, let alone towns,” Obama said. “And she said, ‘You know, coming back, I can understand why somebody would want a gun for protection. If somebody drove up into the driveway and, Barack, you weren’t home, the sheriff lived miles away, I might want that security.’ ” With Americans split over whether guns more often save lives or jeopardize them, researchers have long parsed surveys of crime victims done in the 1990s, arguing over what the numbers mean. But since then, crime has plummeted in the U.S. The rate of violent crimes including murder and assault fell by nearly half from 1992 to 2011, while the rate of reported property crime dropped 41 percent, data compiled by the Federal Bureau of Investigation show.

That drop has researchers considering the possibility, even the likelihood, that many fewer Americans are drawing firearms to protect themselves. “I’m pretty confident that whatever the number is, it did go down ... because overall crime went down,” said Gary Kleck, a Florida State University criminologist whose 1990s research, widely cited by gun rights activists, concluded that Americans drew their firearms in self-defense up to 2.5 million times a year. That translates to about 3 percent of all gun owners during the course of a single year. But the drop in crime means there are far fewer occasions now for Americans to use guns for self-protection, Kleck said, making it likely that the number of annual self-defense usages of guns “should be about half as big now as they were back then, 20 years ago.” Even if such a drop were documented, it would still leave a scenario of relatively widespread use of guns for self-defense suggested by Kleck far at odds with research done by his critics.

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By ADAM GELLER The beam from the intruder’s flashlight pierced the blackness of the bedroom at 4:45 a.m., sweeping across the down comforter and into Eric Martin’s eyes. Outside, the streets of his Utah subdivision lay still and silent. But as Martin rolled to the floor, reached into the nightstand drawer and drew out his 9 mm pistol, the 46-yearold executive’s mind raced with calculation: Would this man harm Martin’s fiancee or her son? Was an accomplice outside waiting? What if he pulled the trigger and hit the sleeping 8-year-old across the hall? In the weeks since the Connecticut school massacre, some of the most intense debate has swirled around how to keep guns from criminals without infringing on the ability of lawful gun owners, like Martin, to protect themselves and their families. He ended up chasing down the intruder and apprehending him. Indeed, self-defense is now the top reason gun owners cite for having a firearm, a new survey shows, a figure that has nearly doubled since 1999. But even after years of study, there is little clarity on how, exactly, Americans use guns to protect themselves in moments of jeopardy – or how often. Researchers known for sharp disagreement on the self-defense riddle say the answers may be shifting dramatically because of a steep drop in crime, an increase in guns and state laws giving owners more leeway to wield them. Determining the absolute value of guns for self-defense is clouded by that complex dynamic of policy, judgment and circumstance. Still, both advocates of gun rights and of gun control understand the issue’s importance in shaping the debate. “When there’s a threat outside your door, the police aren’t going to be there ... the guys trained to save lives aren’t going to be there,” said Dom Raso, a commentator for the National Rifle Association’s online news channel, in a video posted recently by the gun rights group. And even while calling for new gun

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8NATION BRIEF Swallowed engagement ring recovered by police MANCHESTER, N.H. – Police said they’ve got the $3,200 engagement ring a New Hampshire man allegedly swallowed during an attempted jewelry store theft. Authorities charged Ronald Perley, 52, with theft and falsifying physical evidence after they said X-rays showed the 14-karat white-gold ring with princess-cut diamonds inside him. WMUR-TV reported that Manchester police had recovered the ring as of Saturday. Perley allegedly went into Bellman’s Jewelers on Thursday asking about engagement rings. Workers said he grabbed a ring then swallowed it after being confronted. Perley was being held on $50,000 bond. It’s not clear if he has an attorney.

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Seeds planted in DeKalb community garden By ANDREA AZZO editorial@daily-chronicle.com

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Trevor Lawson, a student at Northern Illinois University, plants radish and carrot seeds into the bed Saturday.

DeKALB – Some DeKalb residents are planting seeds they hope will feed the entire community. Members of the DeKalb County Community Gardens built garden beds made of wood, filled them with compost and planted vegetable and bean seeds Saturday near City Hall. The organic garden, called the Mayor’s Community Garden, will grow plants that will be donated to various food pantries. About 16 percent of DeKalb County lives below the poverty level, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. And things aren’t getting cheaper, said Misty Haji-Sheikh, point person for the Mayor’s Community Garden. “People like to see things [like this] at a local basis,” Haji-Sheikh said. The Mayor’s Community

Garden is a multiyear project that will have multiple beds for gardening, benches near the trees, teepees with spinach vines, a pizza garden that will grow basil and oregano, a caterpillar made from painted tires and arches for entryways. DCCG also has gotten approval to hold a fundraiser in which people can buy bricks with their names etched on them. The bricks will be used as a walkway to the garden, Haji-Sheikh said. DeKalb Mayor Kris Povlsen and Mayor-elect John Rey made appearances to express how much they appreciate the public’s help. “I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for what you’re doing for this community,” Povlsen said. DCCG members, who are volunteers, are planting at more than 35 sites across the county, growing vegetables such as cabbage, radishes, kale, peppers, onions and let-

tuce for the community. They are getting financial help from Elder Care Services and the DeKalb County Youth Services Bureau. DCCG member Heath Johnson of DeKalb gave a presentation about Japanese farmer Masanobu Fukuoka’s methods. Fukuoka was tired of the way people in Japan were planting, Johnson said, so he developed his own technique that didn’t use pesticides, herbicides or fertilizer. Johnson told people to mix different vegetable seeds together, spray water with a lawn and garden sprayer onto the seeds, put clay on top of them and mix everything together. Eventually, people wound up with clay seed balls they threw at a field in Cortland. The planting works best when the clay seed balls are thrown into clover, Johnson said. Laura Kasch of DeKalb ap-

preciated that the event taught people how to garden for themselves. She is interested in sustainable gardening and began buying organic foods. “It’s crazy that it’s so hard to find food that doesn’t have chemicals in it,” she said. Because the Mayor’s Community Garden is organic, it won’t use harsh chemicals, leaving the area susceptible to animals feeding on the food. Haji-Sheikh is aware of the problem. “That’s just part of gardening,” she said. “We have the capability of doing more than they are going to eat.” DCCG is holding a community meeting at 5 p.m. Wednesday at the Lions Club Shelter in Cortland to discuss whether residents are interested in renting plots of land for growing their own vegetables. The meeting is free and open to the public. For information about DCCG, visit www.dekalbgardens.org.

Hultgren, Kinzinger watch expenses, report finds By DAVID THOMAS dthomas@shawmedia.com Staff members of U.S. Rep. Randy Hultgren do not buy new office equipment. It’s a rule in Hultgren’s office to not purchase new equipment until it is necessary, said spokesman Josh Wessell. He said all equipment is acquired secondhand or from other congressional offices. “His feeling is that if we have functional equipment that can be used, we can use it as long as we can,” Wessell said. If something breaks, Wes-

8LOCAL BRIEFS Malta man picks up crash driver, arrested DeKALB – A Malta man was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol Sunday morning after transporting the driver of a single-vehicle rollover crash from the scene. Norman J. Bodda, 21, of the 300 block of North Second Street in Malta, was arrested after his Buick sedan was located at the Phillips 66 gas station at Sycamore and Bethany roads in DeKalb around 6 a.m. Sunday, according to a news release from the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office. Cassandra McGuire, 18, of the 500 block of East Jefferson Street in Malta, was driving a 2001 Mitsubishi two-door when it rolled over at Twombly Road west of Lucas Road in DeKalb. A witness told deputies that McGuire had left the scene in the Buick. Bodda was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, possession of cannabis and drug paraphernalia and obstructing justice. The crash involving McGuire still is under investigation. She was transported to Kishwaukee Hospital but was not a patient there Sunday night.

Two women injured in single-vehicle crash KINGSTON – Two DeKalb women were injured Saturday when their vehicle went off the road and into a field in Kingston. Christina M. Griffeth, 23, was driving northbound along Pleasant Hill Road in a blue 2011 Hyundai Sonata around 10:30 p.m. As she approached Genoa Road, she did not see the T-intersection and overshot it, landing in a field on the east side of Genoa Road with significant front-end damage, according to a news release from the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office. Both Griffeth and her passanger, 22-year-old Kristina L. Knighton, were transported to Kishwaukee Hospital with minor injuries but were not patients there as of Sunday night.

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sell said, the first contact is the U.S. House administration office to see whether there’s equipment in storage that can be used before buying equipment. Hultgren and many of his Republican colleagues have been critics of how the federal government spends its money. Part of that money is given to congressmen as an annual allowance that pays for a congressional office’s travel expenses, staff salaries and equipment purchases. The congressional offices of Hultgren, R-Winfield, and Adam Kinzinger, R-Manteno,

– DeKalb County’s two representatives in the U.S. House – spent a combined $579,000 between Oct. 1 and Dec. 31, according to the Statement of Disbursements of the House, a quarterly report compiled by the House’s chief administrative officer. Their expen- Randy ditures during Hultgren this time period were one-tenth of 1 percent of the total $315 million that all 435 House members spent on staff salaries,

travel expenses and equipment purchases. Daniel J. Strodel, the chief administrative officer for the House, wrote in his report that each member’s 2012 allowance was 88.92 percent of their 2010 allowance. How much individual congressional offices spend is Adam released each Kinzinger quarter of the calendar year. And they’ll spend less money this year. Wessell said their 2013 allowance was initially

reduced by 10 percent, but the sequestration chopped off another 8 percent. Using these numbers, Hultgren’s 2012 allowance of $1.3 million would be around $1.1 million. Kinzinger’s 2012 allowance of $1.4 million would also be around $1.1 million. Congressmen have free reign, for the most part, about how they spend their allowance. During this period, Hultgren spent almost $10,000 on mail sent to constituents. Most of that money went to an invitation to a health care and finances forum Hultgren hosted, Wessell said.

“They can spend as much or as little of their [allowance] with the permission of the Franking Commission,” Wessell said. Congressmen and their staff are also free to spend how much they need to travel. Wessell said they are required to make their travel plans in advance. Because they have such a large district, Kinzinger has required his staffers to submit the most efficient travel route, said spokesman Zach Hunter. “The congressman tries to run the office in the most fiscally responsible way possible,” Hunter said.

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DeKalb city Christopher T. Kerwin, 20, of the 600 block of East Becker Place in Sycamore, was charged Saturday, April 13, with consumption of alcohol by a minor. David M. Lord, 20, of the 100 block of McLaren Drive in Sycamore, was charged Saturday, April 13, with consumption of alcohol by a minor. Zackary B. Spiewak, 20, of the 100 block of Jackson Boulevard in Sycamore, was charged Saturday, April 13, with consumption of alcohol by a minor. Brandon L. Larsen, 20, of the 400 block of John Marshall Lane in Sycamore, was charged Saturday, April 13, with consumption of alcohol by a minor. Andrew J. Montgomery, 20, of the 700 block of East Washington Street in Iowa City, Iowa, was charged Saturday, April 13, with consumption of alcohol by a minor. Chelsea N. McDowell, 20, of the 800 block of Edgebrook Drive in DeKalb, was charged Saturday, April 13, with permitting minors to consume intoxicating drinks and permitting disturbances. Dezmond O. Hayes, 18, of the 900 block of South First Street in DeKalb, was charged, Saturday, April 13, for theft under $500. Janathan J. Turner, 19, of the 800 block of Russell Road in DeKalb, was charged Saturday, April 13, with retail theft, possession of alcohol by a minor and resisting a peace officer. Carissa M. Marsala, 19, of West Chicago, was charged Sunday, April 14, with consumption of alcohol by a minor. Jordan N. Molkentine, 20, of the 700 block of East North Street in Plano, was charged Sunday, April 14, with consumption of alcohol by a minor. Christina M. Bahr, 20, of the 100 block of Pineridge Drive in Oswego, was charged Sunday, April 14, with consumption of alcohol by a minor. Cory C. Boston, 20, of the 1400 block of West Lincoln Highway in DeKalb, was charged Saturday, April 13, with possession of drug paraphernalia. Joshua R. Moss, 26, of the 1000 block of Ridge Drive in DeKalb, was arrested Sunday, April 14, on a failure to appear warrant. Kala A. Wiebort, 19, of the 6200 block of West Addison Street in Chicago, was charged Sunday, April 14, with consumption of alcohol by a minor. Bryan R. Gorecki, 21, of the 1100 block of Blackhawk Road in DeKalb, was charged Sunday, April 14, with keeping a disorderly house. Brandy Braden, 26, of the 800 block of Edgebrook Drive in DeKalb, was arrested Saturday, April 13, on a failure to appear warrant for domestic battery.

DeKalb County Norman J. Bodda, 21, of the 300 block of North Second Street in Malta, was charged Sunday, April 14, with driving under the influence of alcohol, two counts of drug paraphernalia, possession of cannabis and obstructing justice. Melissa M. Prather, 31, of the 2500 block of Laurel Lane in Sycamore, was arrested Friday, April 12, on a contempt of court warrant.

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Board, lawmakers pledge cooperation Illinois gaming regulators and legislators want to address expansion bill By SARA BURNETT The Associated Press SPRINGFIELD – A verbal fracas between state regulators and pro-gambling lawmakers – including an exchange of insults and accusations as if they were kids in a schoolyard – has resulted in cautious pledges to work together to end a stalemate and address criticisms that have helped defeat two consecutive proposals to expand gaming in Illinois. Years of hostility between the Illinois Gaming Board and legislators boiled over at a hearing in Springfield. The hearing was called for precisely such a clearing of the air, and once the dust set-

tled, board officials said they will work with lawmakers to amend the bill and satisfy their concerns, although the main critic of the expansion plans remained wary. “If they’re sincere, I’ll be sincere with them,” said Aaron Jaffe, the board chairman. “If they’re really interested in regulation, we’ll all sit down and talk.” The board is tasked with ensuring integrity in gambling in Illinois and has been vocal about the need to keep out organized crime. Among its concerns is ensuring it has ultimate oversight over a proposed Chicago casino and ensuring it has the staff it needs to keep tabs on casinos and other gaming statewide.

A follow-up discussion is expected to occur this week, and a hearing on amendments could be held before the end of the month, said Rikeesha Phelon, spokeswoman for Senate President John Cullerton, D-Chicago. She called the hearing “productive in many ways.” The legislation, which includes adding five casinos and allowing slot machines at Chicago’s two major airports, still must get through the full Senate and the House. And there’s no guarantee that Gov. Pat Quinn – who vetoed the two previous measures, citing ethical concerns – will sign it. But the bill’s primary sponsor said late last week he was feeling “very, very good”

about its odds. “There’s a general feeling among a lot of (legislators) that they want to get this done,” said Sen. Terry Link, D-Waukegan. “Hopefully (the Illinois Gaming Board) will work with us.” Lawmakers have been trying for years to pass a gambling measure. Jaffe has widely criticized the efforts, calling one proposal “a pile of garbage” during a 2011 television interview, and saying it could open the door to organized crime and political corruption. Jaffe and the board’s four other members are appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Senate. Gaming board staff conducts back-

ground checks on everyone who works in the industry – from casino owners to janitors – and the board was credited for yanking a license for a casino in Rosemont because of concerns about organized crime. Jaffe’s comments have irked lawmakers who support the gambling expansion because they believe his criticisms are based on inaccurate information – a claim Jaffe denies. Supporters also think Jaffe’s statements have influenced Quinn, who has made cleaning up Illinois government a central theme of his administration and who’s said it’s important to keep “mobsters” out of gambling operations.

Quinn hire to market health care overhaul By CARLA K. JOHNSON The Associated Press CHICAGO – Most Illinoisans without health insurance coverage know very little about the federal health care overhaul and how it might help them. It’s Brian Gorman’s challenge to make sure they learn. Gorman, 38, a former campaign organizer for President Barack Obama, has been hired by Gov. Pat Quinn to increase the number of Illinois residents with insurance by telling them about features of Obama’s sweeping overhaul. W i t h i n months, Gorman plans to roll out a campaign fea- Brian turing TV ads, Gorman radio spots, tweets and billboards – possibly featuring sports teams – to promote a so-called “culture of coverage” and urge people without insurance to sign up. Gorman, as director of outreach and education for the Illinois Health Insurance Marketplace, will be paid $71,500 this year to spread the word. He’ll oversee professional marketers and grassroots groups and spend up to $115 million in federal money – awarded today – with the goal of covering more than 1 million uninsured residents. Below are edited excerpts of what Gorman told The Associated Press about the plan:

Q. Do Illinois residents know about the insurance marketplace, the online site where they’ll be able to shop for coverage starting Oct. 1? A. When we conduct Illinois-specific research, we suspect the data will reflect what we’re seeing nationwide. We’re anticipating 4 out of 5 of our likely custom-

ers, the people we need to engage, don’t know we’re doing the work we’re doing.

Q. That’s pretty daunting, correct? A. It’s a challenge. But we’re also really excited about the opportunity we have over the next five months to get the word out, to let people know what the marketplace is and how it will make their lives better by providing access to quality, affordable health care, which has been elusive to so many people in Illinois.

Q. Will this campaign have more in common with a political campaign, or with an ad campaign for a product like soap? A. I like to think that it’s a bit more important than a campaign for soap. It’s not unfair to analogize it to a political campaign. We need to raise awareness and inform likely customers of our product, what it means and what it can do, how it affects their loved ones, their family members, their pocketbooks. We have to aggressively raise awareness and you have to get those folks to take action. All that awareness is pointless unless we’re actually able to get people to enroll (in a health plan).

Q. What’s your background? A. I worked on the 2008 and 2012 Obama for America campaigns. Between the period from 2009 and 2011, I worked as an organizer for Organizing for America, advocating for the president’s legislative agenda. The major legislative accomplishment of his first term was the passage of the Affordable Care Act. But I also organized around other issues of importance to the president, like the repeal of “don’t ask, don’t tell” and support for Supreme Court Justice (Sonia) Sotomayor.

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A. California is known as “Covered California.” It’s the “Connector” in Massachusetts. We want something people will recognize that’s a little less wordy than “Illinois Health Insurance Marketplace.” (It will be up to the marketing firm that wins the Illinois bid to design a logo and come up with a name.) Q. Who else will be involved in reaching people without insurance? A. Nonprofits, community-based organizations, government agencies, volunteer groups, labor unions. We want to inform and empower everybody to play a part in this.

Q. What’s the budget for this campaign? A. W e w e r e a w a r d e d from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services $115 million. We have the resources we need to create something unique and strong and trusted in Illinois.

Q. Will there be any state money involved? A. No state funds at all. I want to be very clear about that. This grant is $115 million in federal dollars.

Q. How will community organizations get involved? A. It’s a competitive grant award process. The grantee needs to demonstrate their plan for educating and enrolling people in their community. We are allowing these community-based organizations to determine what resources they need to achieve specific, defined goals that we will hold them accountable for.

Q. When will the campaign launch? A. The grant application process will start early next month. Our goal is in July to have Illinois grantees awarded and start the training process for them at the same time. Hopefully, we’ll have a product and a brand and a message to start pitching.

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Deirdre Myers is seen near her home in New York. Police took Myers and her teen daughter into custody in 2010 in what’s known as a “bait car” operation.

NYPD anti-theft tactics criticized By TOM HAYS The Associated Press NEW YORK – Sometimes the bait is a small amount of cash in a stray wallet. Or a credit card. Even a pack of cigarettes can do the trick. Police in New York City leave the items unattended – on subway platforms, on park benches, in cars – and wait to see if someone grabs them. The New York Police Department says the practice has been a valuable tool for catching career criminals and deterring thefts in public places. But a recent court ruling throwing out a larceny case against a Bronx woman cast a harsh light on a tactic critics say too often sweeps up innocent people. Judge Linda Poust Lopez found that there was no proof Deirdre Myers tried to steal anything – and that she was framed by a sting that took the tactic way too far. Upholding the charges “would greatly damage the confidence and trust of the public in the fairness and effectiveness of the criminal justice system, and rightly so,” the judge wrote. Myers, a 40-year-old single mother with no criminal record, has since sued the city, claiming she and her daughter were traumatized by a wrongful arrest in 2010. “You know how embar-

rassing and humiliating this was?” Myers said. “I’d never been stopped by the police for anything in my life.” The city Law Department is still reviewing Myers’ lawsuit, City Attorney Raju Sundaran said in a statement. But, he added, “undercover sting operations are lawful and help reduce crime.” The judge suggested that Myers’ brush with the law had its roots in the so-called lucky bag operation that the NYPD began in 2006 to deter thefts of wallets, shopping bags, smartphones and other valuables in the subways. A typical scenario was for a plainclothes officer to place a handbag with cash on a train platform and briefly look or step away. Anyone who took the bag, then passed up chances to return it to the undercover cop or to report it to a uniformed officer posted nearby could be locked up. At the time, police credited the subway operation with driving down crime there. They say they still use the tactic when they see a spike in thefts of personal property in public places such as Grand Central Terminal or Central Park. But they now require more evidence of intent – a suspect trying to hide a wallet or taking cash out of it and throwing it away – before making an arrest.

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Beijing to U.S. on N. Korea: Talk to each other By CHRISTOPHER BODEEN

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry (left) gestures while shaking hands with China’s Premier Li Keqiang during a meeting Saturday at the Zhongnanhai compound in Beijing.

The Associated Press BEIJING – Embedded within Chinese leaders’ convoluted yet vague statements to Washington about North Korea is a simple message: Talk with Pyongyang. U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry’s weekend discussions with officials in Beijing offered up the usual encouraging but familiarly noncommittal language on North Korea, emphasizing Beijing’s desire to strike a balance between easing tensions on the Korean Peninsula while not appearing to side against its prickly communist ally Pyongyang. But while neither side offered details of their exchanges, Beijing is communicating its strong desire for some form of direct contact between the U.S. and North Korea as a means of defusing the ongoing crisis over North Korea’s nuclear threats that have prompted a massive show of force by the U.S. and South Korea. “North Korea wants to talk, so why not talk?” said Shen Dingli, a regional security expert and director of the Center for American Studies at Shanghai’s Fudan University. The question for China, Shen said, is how to make such discussions come about, adding that China

Tensions up after polls close Venezuelans wait for election results The ASSOCIATED PRESS CARACAS, Venezuela – Voters chose Sunday between the hand-picked successor who campaigned to carry on Hugo Chavez’s self-styled socialist revolution and an emboldened second-time challenger who warned that the late president’s regime has Venezuela on the road to ruin. Tensions rose soon after polls closed as both sides hinted at victory and suggested the other was plotting fraud. Jorge Rodriguez, the head of the campaign for acting President Nicolas Maduro, said he couldn’t reveal the results before electoral authorities did but strongly suggested Maduro had won by smiling and summoning supporters to the presidential palace, where Chavez’s supporters gathered to celebrate the late president’s past victories. And he warned that Maduro’s camp would not allow the will of the people to be subverted. Opposition challenger Henrique Capriles and his campaign aides immediately lashed out at Rodriguez’s comments. Ramon Guillermo Aveledo, a Capriles campaign coordinator, suggested the government was trying to steal the election. “They know perfectly well what happened and so do we,” he said at a hastily called news conference. Capriles also suggested fraud was in the works in a Twitter message: “We alert the country and the world of the intent to change the will of the people!” In an earlier tweet, Capriles urged his supporters not to be “desperate and defeated.” Bill Richardson, the former New Mexico governor and longtime U.S. ambassador-at-large who came to witness the election, told The Associated Press that both candidates had assured him they would respect the outcome of the vote. “I’m not here as an election observer, but I met with both candidates – Maduro, [Saturday], and Capriles [Sunday]. And I’m hopeful because both told me they would respect the rule of law and the will of the people,” Richardson said. Maduro, the 50-year-old longtime foreign minister to Chavez, pinned his hopes on the immense loyalty for his boss among millions of poor beneficiaries of government largesse and the powerful state apparatus that Chavez skillfully consolidated.

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is unlikely to make such calls too explicit for fear of putting either side in an embarrassing quandary. Highlighting the difficulties of getting North Korea to talk with the U.S., the North rebuffed last week’s proposal by Seoul to resolve the ten-

Saturday talks largely downplayed North Korea, and the Foreign Ministry’s official statements were predictably blurry. In its account of his meeting with Kerry, the ministry quoted Premier Li Keqiang as referring only to “those who stir up

sions through dialogue. North Korea dismissed the proposal as a “crafty trick” to disguise what Pyongyang calls the South’s hostility, and said it won’t talk unless Seoul abandons its confrontational posture. Chinese media reports on Kerry’s

trouble on the peninsula only harm their own interests, like moving a stone only to drop it on one’s own foot.” That was a near echo of President Xi Jinping’s own comment in a speech earlier this month that “no one should be allowed to throw the region, or even the whole world, into chaos for selfish gains” – seen as much as a rebuke to the U.S. and its allies as to North Korea’s young leader, Kim Jong Un. The ministry’s account of Kerry’s meeting with Xi didn’t mention the Korean Peninsula even obliquely. While China has grown more critical of North Korea since the latter’s third nuclear test in February, Beijing remains highly wary of pushing the hardline communist regime too far. China says it wants a Korean Peninsula free from nuclear weapons, but that all sides must play a role in that. The stakes are high for China, with a potential conflict threatening its economic development and stability in the northeast along its long, meandering border with North Korea. Beijing abhors the prospect of a pro-U.S. unified Korean state on its border as well as internal North Korean conflict that could spark an outflow of refugees.

8WORLD BRIEFS Many killed in attack on Somali main court MOGADISHU, Somalia – A barrage of bullets and two car bomb blasts rattled Mogadishu on Sunday when nine al-Shabab Islamic extremists stormed Somalia’s main court complex, officials said, in a two-hour attack that shows the country’s most dangerous militant group may be down but not defeated. A preliminary death toll

stood at 16, including all nine attackers. The government didn’t immediately publicize the number of security forces, government employees and civilians who died during the attack. The assault was the most serious in Mogadishu since alShabab was forced out of the capital in August 2011. Al-Shabab controls far less territory today than in recent years, and its influence

appears to be on the decline, but Sunday’s attack proved the extremists are still capable of pulling off well-planned, audacious assaults.

President Mohammed Morsi’s decrees, since rescinded, that granted him near absolute powers. The case in the Nile Delta city of Damanhour north of Cairo is the first of its kind against Morsi’s Brotherhood and is likely to embarrass the group at a time it is trying to fend off opposition charges of monopolizing power in the deeply polarized country. Mohammed Bahnasy, a

Brotherhood members face torture charge CAIRO – Two Muslim Brotherhood officials have been sent to trial on charges of kidnapping and torturing three men during protests in November after Islamist

lawyer for the three victims, told The Associated Press on Sunday that the case was referred to trial a day earlier. The two Brotherhood local officials – Mustafa el-Khouli and Mohammed Abdel-Radi – have not been detained. An arrest warrant has been issued for el-Khouli, who has failed to respond to a summons for questioning, according to Bahnasy.

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Officials cite concerns over the lack of provisions • VIRTUAL SCHOOLS Continued from page A1 427 board members unanimously voted to reject the proposal Tuesday, and DeKalb School District 428 board members are expected to vote on it Tuesday. DeKalb Superintendent Jim Briscoe said his administration is compiling a report that recommends rejection. “We have thoroughly reviewed it,” Briscoe said. “We’re putting our written document together.” Briscoe said the entire process is favorable to the virtual charter school. DeKalb officials presented numerous questions about the charter school in regards to its statistics, curriculum and relationship to K12 Inc., a Virginia-based for-profit company. Briscoe said the district received a 1,100-page response from the charter school, but it was not tailored to DeKalb’s concerns. “It was extremely frustrating because they didn’t highlight where they answered our questions,” Briscoe said. While the nonprofit Virtual Learning Solutions would govern the virtual school, it has said actual operations for the school would be handled by K12 Inc. The virtual school concept is in place in other states, including Tennessee and Florida. But officials in those two states have raised questions over the virtual charter school operations, noting participating students’ low test scores, among other issues. In Illinois, education officials have also cited concerns over a lack of provisions in the state’s charter schools law that could be applied to such virtual charter schools. At least 10 of the 18 school boards in the proposed charter school’s area – including District 427 – have rejected the virtual school proposal. The remaining districts are set to vote on it this week. Virtual Learning Solutions could appeal those decisions to a state board. Lawmakers have sought to slow the process down. State Reps. Bob Pritchard, R-Hinckley, and Kay Hatcher, R-Yorkville, have signed on as co-sponsors to Chapa LaVia’s legislation after she reduced the moratorium to one year and agreed to exempt online learning programs in place in Chicago and other Illinois public schools. The state lawmakers said they believed time was needed to commission a task force to draft guidelines and suggested legislation to specifically address online charter schools. “There really aren’t standards for an all-virtual school,” Pritchard said. Hatcher said allowing online education was intended to give public schools greater access to quality instruction, such as foreign language instruction for rural districts or better science teachers for inner city schools. “This moratorium is the right thing to do because the charter school statute was conceived in a different time, before there was any idea, really, of what virtual learning could become,” Hatcher said. “Nobody’s against online schooling. “This will just give us the time we need to gather data that could affirm it one way or the other.”

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Doubts surround school group On the surface, the proposal to create the Illinois Virtual Charter School at Fox River Valley appears as shiny as an apple on a teacher’s desk. The nonprofit that would govern it, Virtual Learning Solutions, and the company that would provide administrative and curriculum, K12 Inc., promise to provide engaging, technology-driven education tailored to each pupil. All teachers would be credentialed and live in Illinois. Students would spend at least six hours daily on coursework and have a learning coach, likely a parent, to keep track of attendance and progress. They have sought approval from 18 area school districts, including Sycamore District 427 and DeKalb District 428, to enroll students from their districts. Ten of them, including District 427, have rejected the proposal. District 428 board members are to vote on it Tuesday, and Superintendent

Jim Briscoe said his staff also will recommend rejection. It could be because beneath the shiny skin on the apple is what could turn out to be a rotten core. Providing a solid education for its children is the highest priority for any community and cannot be entrusted to just anyone. To say we have concerns about K12 – a for-profit, Virginia-based company with a troubling track record – is an understatement. K12 is under investigation by the Florida Department of Education for reportedly using uncertified teachers and falsifying records to show teachers had taught students when they had not. The NCAA no longer will accept certain credits offered by K12. And a 2012 study by the National Education Policy Center at the University of Colorado found that only 27.7 percent of K12’s schools met federal education benchmarks

in 2010-11, compared with 52 percent of public schools. Virtual Learning Solutions and K12 representatives unsatisfactorily answered questions when those 18 districts held public hearings in March on the proposal; instead, they gave a nearly 1,100-page packet to those districts’ superintendents that purported to provide answers. The financing of the proposed charter is of concern too: Up to $8,000 would be siphoned away from local districts for every student who attends the virtual school. School districts are struggling financially because of decreased and late funding from the state. Although an online school that holds some promise of student success could be a viable option for some students, we have no reason to expect that can be accomplished by K12. Why should taxpayer money go to a for-profit, out-of-state

company that can’t answer in a timely fashion the most basic questions about how it would provide a compelling education for its students? Parents should have options as to how their children are educated. Competition for students should lead to improved public schools that don’t want to lose state funding if their population declines. We believe technology must be integrated into all education options, and realize today’s students may learn better online than in a physical classroom. But the inability to ensure student success – combined with the disrespectful attitude and unacceptable lack of transparency Virtual Learning Solutions and K12 demonstrated toward local school districts and the questionable practices of K12 – ensures that we cannot support Illinois Virtual Charter School at Fox River as a valid option.

Time for immigration solution for real Not only is a Senate plan for reforming the immigration program smart, it may actually become law. Those two things don’t necessarily go together. That it is bipartisan would seem a near miracle. The “Group of Eight” reformers – led by Republican Lindsey Graham of South Carolina and Democrat Chuck Schumer of New York – would demand concessions from both open-border and closed-border hardliners. Most importantly, they are the right concessions. Concession No. 1 is that most of the estimated 11 million illegal immigrants would be able to continue working in this country without harassment by authorities. For Republicans, Graham said firmly on “Meet the Press,” “the politics of self-deportation are behind us.” Concession No. 2 is that ethnic politics would not take the driver’s seat in formulating the rules. The collapse of Latino support for Republican candidates no doubt unfroze the party’s widespread opposition to dealing with undocumented workers in a humane way. Gone, we pray, is the party’s tolerance for hostility toward Latinos tinged with racism. But identity politics remain tiresome, whatever group is playing them. Former New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson, a Democrat, did not rise to the occasion in this forum by saying, “I’m a Hispanic-American,” to preface his complaint that the plan’s path to citizenship was “too burden-

VIEWS Froma Harrop some.” “Make it achievable,” he said. “I’ve seen reports of this 13 years to get there.” Graham properly responded that “we’re going to control our border, and there will be border security tied to the pathway to citizenship.” And if security isn’t tied to the pathway, “there will be no deal.” He’s right. This can’t be 1986 all over again, when an immigration law legalized millions of illegal entrants while leaving the door open for millions more. In any case, most illegal immigrants come here for work, and those now here can still have that while they wait. Concession No. 3 is to the reality that the Mexican border is not the heart of the immigration problem. The workplace is. That’s why the plan requires all employers to eventually use the E-verify system to ensure that a prospective hire is entitled to work in the U.S. The 1986 failure allowed job applicants to present easily counterfeited Social Security cards. The reforms recognize that up to 40 percent of illegal immigrants in the U.S. entered the country with valid visas but didn’t leave after they expired. The plan would launch an electronic system to track those overstaying their

visas. The one nervous-making concession is labor’s to business in a new low-skilled foreign worker program. It goes beyond traditional farm work to include jobs in nursing homes, restaurants and hotels. The usual way to attract workers is to raise their pay. If employers complain that they can’t afford to do so without raising their prices, what of it? Where is there a right to below-market labor – and if there is one, why doesn’t it apply also to chemists and lawyers? The proposed new W visa program could start admitting up to 200,000 permanent low-skilled workers by 2020. That is not a small number. The deal apparently adds some protections for U.S. workers. Let us hope. One silly demand from some senators is that employers and immigrants pay higher fines and fees to help cover the costs of beefed-up border security. Arizona Republican John McCain says he doesn’t want the plan to impose “additional costs to the taxpayers.” Since when did national security have to pay for itself? All in all, the Gang of Eight’s blueprint takes a practical, effective and fair approach to immigration reform. President Obama is on board, so it’s time to get this done.

• Froma Harrop is a member of of the Providence (R.I.) Journal editorial board.

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It started as 30 words. One hundred years later, it’s almost 4 million. The 16th Amendment to the Constitution, creating the federal income tax, and the millions of words in the tax code today provide data points marking the evolution of a simple concept into a convoluted reality. The statistics on the burden imposed by the byzantine tax code get wide circulation every year at this time: • Americans spend more than 6.1 billion hours and $168 billion complying with the tax code; • Most Americans hire a professional (60 percent) or use tax- preparation software (30 percent); • The tax code has had 4,680 changes since 2001, more than one a day. Everyone complains about its complexity. The IRS’s taxpayer advocate cites it as the No. 1 problem. Politicians seem to agree that the road to tax simplification goes through lower rates. Yet all that has yielded little progress. Max Baucus and Dave Camp, chairmen of the Senate and House tax-writing committees, respectively, said in a Wall Street Journal op-ed April 8 that comprehensive tax reform is “alive and doable.” The two lawmakers have already agreed on “fundamental principles.” Tax reform should level the playing field for ordinary families by retaining the code’s progressivity and closing special-interest loopholes. It should help U.S. companies compete globally by lowering the corporate-tax rate and ensuring that they comply. And it should encourage small-business formation and hiring. Noble goals. Yet a day before the Baucus-Camp op-ed appeared, the New York Times ran a front-page expose on lobbying. It seems that as Congress prepares to rewrite the U.S. tax code, former Baucus staffers are in hot demand. The Times analysis found that “at least 28 aides who have worked for Mr. Baucus, Democrat of Montana, since he became the committee chairman in 2001 have lobbied on tax issues during the Obama administration – more than any other current member of Congress.” How exactly did we get from the introduction of the income tax Feb. 3, 1913, to $1.1 trillion of annual tax expenditures, which are government spending by another name minus the transparency? “The short answer is, there have always been preferences,” says Joseph Thorndike, director of the tax history project at Tax Analysts in Falls Church, Va. The charitable deduction was introduced in 1917 “to make the world safe for philanthropy,” he says. Then came the preferential treatment of dividends and capital gains; adjustments for coal and timber royalties, etc. All of these violate the principle of tax fairness: the idea that people with the same income should pay the same tax rate. The last attempt to streamline the tax code by lowering marginal rates and broadening the base was in 1986. Top marginal rates began to creep up and so did the number of tax loopholes, according to the report. Now here we are, talking about tax reform that creates incentives, simplifies lives, removes inefficiencies and boosts the economy. I don’t want to be disappointed.

8 LEGISLATIVE DIRECTORY State Sen. Tim Bivins R-45, Dixon 629 N. Galena Ave. Dixon, IL 61021 Phone: 815-284-0045 Fax: 815-284-0207 Email: senatorbivins@grics.net

State Sen. Dave Syverson R-35, Rockford 200 S. Wyman St. Suite 302 Rockford, IL 61101 Phone: 815-987-7555 Fax: 815-987-7563 Email: info@senatordavesyverson.com State Rep. Tom Demmer R-90, Dixon 1221 Currency Court Rochelle, IL 61068 Phone: 815-561-3690 Email: tom@tomdemmer.com Website: www.tomdemmer.com State Rep. Robert Pritchard R-70, Hinckley 2600 DeKalb Ave., Suite C Sycamore, IL 60178 815-748-3494 Fax: 815-748-4630 Email: Bob@PritchardStateRep.com Website: www.pritchardstaterep.com DeKalb County Board Chairman Jeffery L. Metzger, Sr. Legislative Center 200 N. Main St. Sycamore, IL 60178 Phone: 815-895-7189 Fax: 815-895-7284 Email: jmetzger@dekalbcounty.org Website: www.dekalbcounty.org Gov. Pat Quinn D-Chicago 207 Statehouse Springfield, IL 62706

Phone: 800-642-3112 Email: governor@state.il.us Website: www.illinois.gov U.S. Rep. Randy Hultgren R-14, Winfield 1797 State Street, Suite A Geneva, IL 60134 Phone: 630-232-7104 Fax: 630-232-7174 427 Cannon House Office Building Washington, D.C., 20515 Phone: 202-225-2976 Fax: 202-225-0697 Website: hultgren.house.gov U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger R-16, Manteno 628 Columbus Street, Ste. 507 Ottawa, IL 61350 Phone: 815-431-9271 Fax: 815-431-9383 Washington, D.C., office: 1218 Longworth HOB Washington, D.C. 20515 Phone: 202-225-3635 Fax: 202-225-3521 Website: www.kinzinger.house.gov U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin D-Illinois 309 Hart Senate Building Washington, D.C. 20510 Phone: 202-224-2152 Fax: 202-228-0400 Website: www.durbin.senate.gov U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk R-Illinois 387 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 Phone: 202-224-2854 Fax: 202-228-4611 Website: www.kirk.senate.gov President Barack Obama The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington, D.C. 20500 202-456-1111 Website: www.whitehouse.gov

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Runners benefit Neighbors’ House The ninth annual Neighbors’ House 5K Run will take place at 8 a.m. Saturday at Hopkins Park in DeKalb. The 3.1-mile nature trail course starts and ends in Hopkins Park. The top male and female race finishers will receive a medal and a gift certificate. There also will be medals for top male and female finishers in various age categories. All participants are eligible for the post-race raffle, which includes gift certificates from North Central Cyclery, Geneva Running Outfitters and more. Runners and walkers can register online at www.neighborshouse.org or call Paul Gin at 815-787-0600 to receive a brochure and register by mail. Race day registration costs $30. All early registrants receive a T-shirt. Race-day registrants will receive T-shirts while supplies last. Proceeds from the race will benefit Neighbors’ House literacy and academic enrichment programs throughout DeKalb County.

Free brass concert offered Thursday

In honor of Earth Day, the Sycamore Public Library will host its fourth annual Reuse-Recycle Book Day from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday in the library’s meeting room. The event is free and open to anyone who wants to repurpose or recycle items responsibly. Volunteers from NIU Cares Day will offer curbside pickup to help people bring boxes of materials into the library. Materials accepted include books, magazines, scrapbooks, VHS tapes, DVDs and CDs. Volunteers will check all materials for possible reuse or recycling. Books may be added to the library’s circulating collection; books that can’t be reused will be recycled. Last year’s event kept more than 11,400 pounds of paper out of landfills. For more information, call 815-895-2500, ext. 33, or email katied@sycamorelibrary.org.

Swing into spring at community dance The 20th annual Swing into Spring Jazz Extravaganza community dance will be presented by the Genoa-Kingston Fine Arts Boosters from 5 to 11 p.m. Saturday at Genoa-Kingston Middle School. The evening will include live music, dancing, desserts and raffle prizes. The evening will feature performances by the Genoa-Kingston Middle School and Genoa-Kingston High School jazz ensembles and special guests, the Lakes Area Swing Band. Tickets cost $7. Dance and raffle tickets available at the door or in advance through Genoa-Kingston band students. Dinner-dance packages are available for $15 by preorder only. Call 815-784-5111, ext. 1314, for more information.

The Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra Brass Quintet will present “Brass Birthday Bash,” a free public concert, at 7 p.m. Thursday in the Vista Room at Oak Crest, 2944 Greenwood Acres Drive in DeKalb. Just Make It Happen Productions presents the concert of light classics, swing, Dixieland and popular arrangements in the style of the Canadian Brass. The quintet is composed of Mike Duffy, trumpet, head music librarian at Northern Illinois University; Jerry Zar, trumpet, retired dean of Northern Illinois University’s graduate school; Tom Sims, french horn, head of graduate studies in biology at NIU; John D. Smith, trombone, retired band director at DeKalb public schools; and Ed Harvey, tuba, retired park district administrator from Northbrook Park District. The concert is suitable for all ages. Doors open at 6:45 p.m.

Help raise child abuse awareness

NIU to host Earth Day lecture Author and psychologist Dr. Melanie Joy will deliver an Earth Day lecture at 5 p.m. Sunday in Wirtz Hall Room 101 at Northern Illinois University. Joy’s presentation is based on her award-winning book “Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs, and Wear Cows: An Introduction to Carnism.” Joy will explain and examine carnism, the invisible belief system that shapes our perceptions of the meat we eat, so that we love some animals and eat others without knowing why. Joy is a longtime advocate of social and environmental justice and animal protection. At the University of Massachusetts, Boston, she teaches courses which examine racism, heterosexism, genderism, domestic violence and psychological trauma. Joy’s lecture is sponsored by NIU’s Vegetarian Education Group, a nonprofit student organization dedicated to educating the NIU community and surrounding area about the benefits of plant-based nutrition. This event is free and open to the public. Parental/guardian

Humane Society

Sycamore library hosts Reuse-Recycle Book Day

April is child abuse prevention and awareness month and Children’s Advocacy Center of DeKalb County will offer two events this week to mark the occasion. CAC and Safe Passage will host Hands Around the Courthouse at noon Thursday to honor the victims of child abuse and to bring awareness to this issue. It is a free event and is very brief. The Children’s Advocacy Center will host a fundraiser, “Walk to End Child Abuse,” on Saturday. The event starts at 9:30 a.m. and the route will go from the Sycamore High School Field House to the DeKalb County Courthouse and back. Registration costs $15, and walkers are encouraged (but not required) to raise $50 in pledges. All money raised in this event stays in DeKalb County and helps children involved in a child abuse investigation.

Harmonica player to speak, play at luncheon Larry “Smooth Lips” Powell and his harmonicas will be at the next Kishwaukee Valley Heritage Society and Museum Brown Bag Lunch, from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday at 622 Park Ave. in Genoa. Come and listen to the mellow tones as he plays a 110-yearold family harmonica and the various pitches of his treasured

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collection. Powell will share the stories surrounding his musical instruments and will play some merry tunes. Bring a lunch and a friend. Enjoy a free drink and a light dessert in the Waterworks Building at the Genoa Museum. There is no charge for this event, but donations are welcome. For more information, 815784-5559 or email kvhs@ atcyber.net.

Mobile Veterans’ Center coming to KC The Illinois Mobile Veteran’s Center will be at Kishwaukee College from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday in Parking Lot A. The Mobile Vet Center is the Department of Veterans Affairs latest effort to reach underserved veteran populations in rural areas of the U.S. by bringing services to a variety of locations that routinely serve veterans – service providers, educational institutions and military units. Veterans and their families who need information on available veterans’ services are encouraged to visit with the Mobile Vet staff at the college in their VA bus. All matters are discussed with strictest confidentiality. The Mobile Vet Center can access VA records on a secure computer system. Services offered by Mobile Vet include: referrals to adjustment counseling, post-traumatic stress disorder, alcohol/drug addiction, individual/couples/ group counseling, bereavement counseling, job counseling and referral and benefits counseling. For more information, contact Pam Wagener at 815-825-2086, ext. 3720. For more information on the Mobile Vet Program, visit www.va.gov/health/newsfeatures/20091116a.asp.

Festival celebrates Southeast Asian culture The Southeast Asia Club of Northern Illinois University will showcase cultural crafts, language lessons, games, performances and Southeast Asian food at its first-ever Southeast Asia Culture Festival from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday in the Anderson Hall gymnasium (Room 100) on the east side of campus. Admission is free. The family-friendly event will feature cultural offerings and activities from seven Southeast Asian countries: Burma/ Myanmar, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines and Thailand. Over the years, the club has regularly sponsored Southeast Asia performance nights at the university. “This event is different from years past because we have more interactive demonstrations on culture,” organizer and music-education major Glynnis White said in a news release. “Instead of the audience sitting down to watch performances, they will be participating in different stations to gain a greater understanding of that country’s culture.” Cultural craft tables, language lessons and demonstrations will be held from 4 to 5 p.m. Performing arts demonstrations, which will include martial arts and traditional music and dance, will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. Parking is available directly west and east of Anderson Hall. For more information, call the Center for Southeast Asian Studies at 815-753-1771.

Pet of the Week

Summer

Hi, I’m Summer, a gorgeous, smart and playful Maine Coon mix young girl. Like most Maine Coon kitties, I’m quite the social butterﬂy. I love to be in the middle of everything, follow my humans around, play with toys, investigate EVERYTHING and just be the highlight of everyone’s day! Besides being a PURRfect, well-mannered lady, I love to be held, brushed and I even like to hug my human BFFs! I used to live with a family, lots of other kitties and big dogs where I was everyone’s buddy. My humans decided that I needed a home with fewer pets where I can get the love and attention I deserve. I’m a great girl who is waiting for my FURever home. Is that yours?

Visit our adorable adoptables at the shelter or view photos online at www.tailshumanesociety.org

Saturday is ‘Star Wars’ day at DeKalb library The DeKalb Public Library is dedicating Saturday to a “Star Wars” day, an extravaganza so big it is being held in two locations. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., “Star Wars” fans of all ages are invited to visit the library at 309 Oak St. in DeKalb and the Egyptian Theatre at 135 N. Second St. in DeKalb for activities for all ages. The day was inspired by a similar event held by the Joliet Public Library, public relations coordinator Edith Craig said in a news release. “Our teen librarian, Steve Romans, and tween coordinator, Darcy Tatlock, went and had a blast, and they came back and said, ‘We should do this here, it will be great, we’ll have lots of fun,’” Craig said. As staff began planning activities for the extravaganza, it quickly outgrew the library’s space. “The Egyptian Theatre is always willing to help us out,” Craig said in the release. “(Theater director) Alex (Nerad) loved the idea.” Fans should begin their journey at the library, Craig said, where they will find maps of the different stations and activities. Children also can pick up a passport at the welcome table; if they visit every activity, they can turn in the passport for an entry

into a raffle. Adults can enter the raffle by donating canned food items. Raffle tickets also can be purchased for $1. Money and food raised by the raffle will be donated to the local Society of St. Vincent DePaul food pantry. Activities at the library include blaster practice and a photo booth where fans can have their picture taken against a “Star Wars” backdrop. The conference room will become a trash compactor, where fans can pick their way through garbage and try to avoid being squished, just like the heroes in the first film. “I’m still curious to see how that one turns out,” Craig said. There also will be crafts – Princess Leia buns, Yoda ears and wookie masks for younger children and light sabers for tweens and teens – at the library. Northern Illinois University STEM Outreach will give a dry ice demonstration to show how Han Solo might have been frozen in carbonite. Star Worlds Arcade and New Game in Town are planning to have stations at the Egyptian, Craig said. There also will be a costume contest at the theater; fans are encouraged to attend in costume all day. For more information, call 815-756-9568, ext. 260, or email edithc@dkpl.org.

Sycamore celebrates spring with wine, appetizer tour Discover Sycamore will present the third annual Taste of Spring in downtown Sycamore from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday. The event features a wine and appetizer pairing at a number of Sycamore businesses, including Stomp Shoes (featuring Premier Meals Catering Service), Sweet Earth (featuring Culver’s), Mitchel Lounge, CMJ Technologies (featuring Sycamore Country Store & Catering), Prairie on State Wine Cellars, S.I.S. Shop in Style (featuring Sweet Dream Desserts & Catering), PJ’s Courthouse Tavern, Taxco Restaurant, The Confectionary and D&D Jewelers (featuring Mudslingers).

Guests will have the opportunity to sample a variety of local cuisines selected to complement each wine. The event will begin at Stomp Shoes. From there, guests are encouraged to follow the progression of the taste according to the program. The event will conclude at D&D Jewelers. Guests must be 21 or older to participate. Tickets cost $5 and are available at the Sycamore Chamber of Commerce, 407 W. State Street, Suite 10, or by credit card over the phone, 815-895-3456. For more information, visit www.discoversycamore.com.

AROUND THE COMMUNITY

Daily Chronicle / Daily-Chronicle.com Monday Free blood pressure clinics: no registration required. • 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Mondays in the Kishwaukee Community Hospital Roberts Conference Center, DeKalb. 815-748-8962 or visit www. kishhospital.org/programs. • 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesdays at Valley West Community Hospital, 11 E. Pleasant Ave., Sandwich. 815-7863962 or www.valleywest.org. • 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesdays at KishHealth Family & Specialty Care in Genoa. • 9 to 11 a.m. Thursdays KishHealth Family & Specialty Care in Waterman. No Fines Week: Through Saturday at Somonauk Public Library. Patrons can return overdue items for fine free check-in during this time. Celebration also will include several drawings, prizes and activities for the week. Mom’s Time Out: 9 a.m. to noon Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at South Prairie School, Sycamore. The ages range from 10 months to 7 years old. Cost for residents is $9, non-residents cost $10 per day. Call the Sycamore Park District at 815895-3202. Kiwanis Club of DeKalb: 5:30 p.m. at the Elks DeKalb Ldoge BPOE 765 at 209 S. Annie Glidden Road in DeKalb. Club president is Tarryn Thaden. Contact: dekalbkiwanis@ gmail.com. 815-756-6912. www. dekalbkiwanis.org. DeKalb Chess Club: 6 to 8 p.m. at First Congregational Church, 615 N. First St., DeKalb. Free. info@ dekalbchess.com or visit www. DeKalbChess.com. DeKalb Rotary Club dinner and business meeting/program: 6 p.m. at Ellwood House Museum, 509 N. First St. in DeKalb. Contact Jim Allen at 815-787-0800. Kishwaukee Valley Heritage Society: 6 p.m. at Kishwaukee Valley Heritage Museum, 622 Park Ave. in Genoa, followed by the general membership meeting at 6:30 p.m. Call 815-784-5559. Bedtime Story Time: 6:30 p.m. in the Youth Services Department at DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St. Participants can wear pajamas. Call Youth Services at 815-756-9568, ext. 250, or email theresaw@dkpl.org. DeKalb Evening Lions Club: 6:30 p.m. at Junction Eating Place, 816 W. Lincoln Highway. Contact: dekalblionsclub@gmail.com or call Erica Kelley at 815-758-6706. Yoga Classes in DeKalb: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Monday and Wednesday; 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday at DeKalb Area Women’s Center (men welcome), 1021 State St., DeKalb. Price: $12 per class for drop-in or 10 classes for $100 if you buy a class pack. Bring a

yoga mat. bodyfirstmfr.com. Crime Fiction Book Club - “Stealing the Dragon” by Tim Maleeny: 7 p.m. today and 2 p.m. Tuesday in the meeting room at DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St. For more information, call 815-756-9568, ext. 390. kristineo@dkpl.org. Fair City Quilters: 7 p.m. at The Federated Church, 403 N. Main St., Sandwich. Guests are welcome; their $3 nonmember fee can be applied to membership. Quilters of all experience levels welcome. Contact: Louise at 815-498-9675. Star Wars Bean Portrait: 7 p.m. in the Youth Services Department at DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St. Call 815-756-9568, ext. 250, or email theresaw@dkpl.org. Tuesday Kishwaukee Sunrise Rotary: 7 a.m. at Kishwaukee Community Hospital, 1 Kish Hospital Drive in DeKalb. Contact: Becky Beck Ryan, president, 815-758-3800. Tales for Twos: 9:30 a.m. in the Youth Services Department at DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St. Program lasts 20 to 25 minutes. Call 815-756-9568, ext. 250, or email theresaw@dkpl.org. Recycled Earth Craft: 10 a.m. today, 11 a.m. Wednesday, and 11:30 a.m. Thursday (bilingual) in the Youth Services Department at DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St. 815-756-9568, ext. 250, or email theresaw@dkpl.org. Teacher in the Library: 4 to 5:15 p.m. today and Wednesday in the Youth Services Department at DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St. Those who register will receive homework assistance. Sign up in advance at dkpl.org, 815-756-9568, ext. 250, or the youth services desk. Free Homework Help Nights: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays and most Thursdays at Neighbors’ House, a nonprofit, faith-based, community-development organization, at the corner of Fifth and Pine streets in DeKalb. NeighborsHouse@frontier. com or 815-787-0600. Relating to the Person with Alzheimer’s: 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the meeting room at DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St. Free. Open to the public. Call 815-756-9568, ext. 260, or email edithc@dkpl.org. Barb City Swing Connection Tuesday dances: 7 to 11 p.m. at The House Cafe, 263 E. Lincoln Highway. Meals, beer and wine can be purchased. Admission costs $5 for a lesson followed by social dancing. No partner needed; casual wear and leather-soled shoes recommended. www.BarbCitySwing.com; connect on Facebook for notices and announcements. Kishwaukee Valley Bicycle & Recreational Club: 7 p.m. in the

Freight Room at DeKalb County Community Foundation, 475 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore. Spring and summer ride times and other fitness activities will be established. Call Toney at 815-758-3742. Kishwaukee Valley Barbershop Chorus rehearsals: 7:30 p.m. at First Congregational United Church of Christ, 615 N. First St. in DeKalb. Contact: 815-895-5955 or 815-7563004. Male singers of all ages are invited to learn to sing in harmony. Wednesday Master Networkers Chapter, Sycamore Business Network International: 8 to 9:30 a.m. at Midwest Museum of Natural History, 425 W. State St., Sycamore. Offers an opportunity to share ideas, contacts and business referrals. New members and visitors are welcome. Contact: Jon Bockman, president, at 815-793-1832. NIU Puppet Show: 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. in the Youth Services Department at DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St. Presented by NIU’s Children’s Literature Classes. Call 815-7569568, ext. 250, or email theresaw@ dkpl.org. Toddler Time: 10:30 a.m. in the Youth Services Department at DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St. No sign-up necessary and walk-ins are welcome. Contact Youth Services at 815-756-9568, ext. 250, or email theresaw@dkpl.org. Kishwaukee Kiwanis: 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Hopkins Park Community Room in DeKalb. www.KishKiwanis. org. Contact: Amy Polzin at APolzin87@yahoo.com. Sycamore Rotary Club: Noon at Mitchel Lounge, 355 W. State St. in Sycamore. www.sycamorerotary. org. Contact: Brian Adams at 815762-5946. Recycled Bumblebee – Bilingual: 4 p.m. in the Youth Services Department at DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St. Call 815-756-9568, ext. 250, or email theresaw@dkpl.org. Computer Help! Lab: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. today and Thursday in the meeting room at DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St. Practice your new computer skills. No sign-up required. 815-756-9568, ext. 220, or email dkplref@dkpl.org. Chess Game Play: 6 to 8 p.m. at Sycamore Public Library, 103 E. State St., Sycamore. Free, open chess game play, all ages and skill levels are welcome. info@dekalbchess.com or visit www.DeKalbChess.com. DeKalb County American Legion Council: 7 p.m. at the Genoa Veterans Home, 311 S. Washington St. The public is invited to attend the Post Everlasting Ceremony that recognizes any veteran from DeKalb County that has passed away over the preceding 12 months. To submit a

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veteran’s name, contact lmlm1970@ mchsi.com. Kirkland Historical Society General Meeting: 7 p.m. at the Kirkland Historical Society, Kirkland Olson Chapel, 309 S. Fifth St. Program on Northern Illinois Indian Artifacts with Bob Hough. Refreshments will be served. All are welcome. Sycamore Pumpkin Festival Committee: 7 p.m. at Sycamore Center, 308 W. State St. www. sycamorepumpkinfestival.com. Attendees should use the Somonauk Street entrance. Bingo nights: 7:15 p.m. at Sycamore Memorial Veterans Home, 121 S. California St. Contact: Robert Fleetwood at 815-895-2679. The public is invited. Greater Kishwaukee Area Band Rehearsals: 7:30 to 9 p.m. in the band room at Huntley Middle School, 1515 S. Fourth St., DeKalb. 815-8994867 or 815-825-2350. Thursday Bilingual Story Time: 11 a.m. in the Youth Services Department at DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St. For children of all ages. Contact Youth Services at 815-756-9568, ext. 250, or email theresaw@dkpl.org. Opportunity Fair: 4 to 7 p.m. at Somonauk Library. Free. Five-minute descriptions of business opportunities by several highly successful home-based businesses. 815-4982440 or 815-498-3981. No products will be sold. Annual Family Wellness Fair: 6 to 8 p.m. at the DeKalb High School Field House on Dresser Road, DeKalb. Free. Local health and wellness vendors will be on display. Scrap Guild of Northern Illinois: 6 to 8:45 p.m. in Sycamore Public Library’s large meeting room for open scrapping time. For more information, visit www.scrapguildillinois. com or send email to scrapguild@ yahoo.com. Sycamore Music Boosters: 6 to 7 p.m. in the Sycamore High School Library. The current newsletter, concert schedules and music information can be obtained by visiting www.sycamoremusicboosters.com. DeKalb County Democratic Party: 6:30 p.m. social time and meeting at 7 p.m. at Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 158 N. Fourth St., DeKalb. markpietrowski@gmail.com, call 815-762-2054 or visit www.dekalbcountydemocrats.org. Tween Craft – Calder Mobiles: 6:30 p.m. in the Youth Services Department at DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St. For ages 10 to 14. Limit 12. Register in person, online, call 815-756-9568, ext. 250, or email darcyt@dkpl.org. Mothers & More Program Night: 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the community room at American National Bank,

1985 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore. Skiers get-together: 7 p.m. at Twin Tavern in DeKalb. Several ski trips are planned by members. For information or an invitation to a DeKalb Ski Club meeting, call Nancy Higdon at 815-895-3247. DeKalb Music Boosters: 7 to 8 p.m. in the DeKalb High School Band Room. moss.dist428.org/schools/ dhs/InstructionalDepartments/Music/boosters/Pages/MusicBoosters. aspx. Friday American Red Cross Blood Drive: Noon to 5 p.m. at Nothern Illinois University Lincoln Hall, 1151 Lucinda Ave., in DeKalb. www.RedCrossBlood.org or 800-RED CROSS. Computer Help! Lab: 1 to 3 p.m. in the meeting room at DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St. Practice your new computer skills. No sign-up required. 815-756-9568, ext. 220, or email dkplref@dkpl.org. Computer Basics: 3 to 4:30 p.m. in the meeting room at DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St. Sign up by calling 815-756-9568, ext. 220, or email dkplref@dkpl.org. Young Writer’s and Illustrator’s Club: 4:30 to 6 p.m. at Somonauk Public Library, 700 E. LaSalle St. www.somonauklibrary.org or 815498-2440. Elburn Lions Club Bingo: Doors open at 5 p.m. at 500 Filmore St. Early Bird Bingo starts at 6:30 p.m., followed by the first of four progressive raffles. Regular Bingo games start at 7 p.m. and include two split the pot games. Food and drink are available for purchase. Proceeds go toward Elburn Lions Charities for the sight and hearing impaired. 630-3656315. Bingo license B-04001. Peace vigil: 5 to 6 p.m. at Memorial Park at First Street and Lincoln Highway in DeKalb. The DeKalb Interfaith Network for Peace and Justice Peace Circle follows at 6 p.m. 815-758-0796. Troop support rally: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at First Street and Lincoln Highway in DeKalb, across from Memorial Park. Nooks and Crannies – The Library Tour: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in adult services department at DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St. Come to a special after-hours library tour. No sign-up required. 815-756-9568, ext. 220, or email dkplref@dkpl.org. DAWC activities and gallery viewings: 7 to 9 p.m. at DeKalb Area Women’s Center, 1021 State St. in DeKalb. Contact: 815-758-1351 or dawc@niu.edu. All are invited to events; an entrance with an accessible lift is near the alley north of the building. Free parking is located at 415 N. 11th St., a half block south of the center.

Saturday Pay-It-Forward House Volunteer Orientation: 11 a.m. to noon at 719 Somonauk St., Sycamore. Call 815762-4882 to register. radKIDS Self-Defense Workshop: 2 to 3 p.m. for grade school age, 3:15 to 4:15 p.m. for middle school through high school at Kishwaukee Family YMCA, Sycamore. $5; pre-registration is required. Stop by the Y or sign up online at www.kishymca.org. 20th Annual Swing Into Spring Jazz Extravaganza: 5 to 11 p.m. at Genoa-Kingston Middle School. Tickets cost $7. Come for an evening of live music, dancing, desserts and raffle prizes. Dinner-dance packages are available for $15 by pre-order only. Call 815-784-5111, ext. 1314. Divas Dish: 5:30 to 8 p.m. at NIU’s Barsema Alumni & Visitors Center, DeKalb. Tickets cost $30 each or $50 for two. Call 815-756-7904 or visit www.gliddenhomestead.org. Maple Park Fun Fest Spring Fling Family Night: 6 to 9 p.m. at Maple Park Firehouse, 305 S. County Line Road. $5 per family includes hot dog meal. www.MapleParkFunFest.com. Sycamore Bluegrass Jam: 6 to 10 p.m. at Sycamore Baptist Church, 302 Somonauk St. Sycamore. Free donations excepted. 815-895-6837. Sunday Rockford Writers’ Guild: 1 to 3 p.m. at Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum, 411 Kent St., Rockford. DeKalb County writers are invited to meet with peers at monthly guild meetings. www.rockfordwritersguild.com. Sycamore Public Library Lego Sunday: 1:30 to 3 p.m. at 103 E. State St. Parents can come with their children and enjoy an afternoon of creating with Legos. The library will provide all the Legos, please do not bring Legos from home. Women’s Self-Defense Workshop: 2 to 4:30 p.m. at Kishwaukee Family YMCA, Sycamore. All females 12 and older are invited. $5; pre-registration is required. Stop by the Y or sign up online at www.kishymca.org. Westminster Presbyterian Church Chamber Concert: 3 p.m. at 830 N. Annie Glidden Road, DeKalb. Free; option of free-will offering. 815-756-2905. Society for Creative Anachronism events: Visit www.carraigban.org/ or call 815-739-5788 or 815-986-5403 for other information. Middle Ages-Renaissance history re-enactors and those interested in “stepping into the past” are welcome. • Armored fighting practice: 4:30 p.m. behind Stevenson North at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb.

8COMMUNITY SERVINGS DeKalb County Salvation Army food pantry: 9 a.m. to noon Monday to Thursday; 5 to 6:45 p.m. Thursday at Ninth and Grove streets in DeKalb. For DeKalb County residents only. Call 815-756-4308 or email gary_billings@usc.salvationarmy.org. Sycamore Food Pantry: Noon to 4 p.m. Monday at Sycamore United Methodist Church, 160 Johnson Ave. 815-895-9113. Feed my Sheep Pantry: 3 to 5 p.m. Monday and 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 1915 N. First St. in DeKalb. 815-758-3203. All are welcome. Feed’Em Soup Community Project Free Community Meals: 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at 122 S. First St., DeKalb. Free to anyone in

need. Volunteers can visit www.FeedEmSoup.org and fill out a short contact form to receive updates about volunteer needs. Groups wishing to volunteer or spearhead events, such as food drives, for Feed ’Em Soup Community Project, can send email to Info@FeedEmSoup.org. Free public community meal: 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Cortland Lions Den at Cortland Community Park, 70 S. Llanos St., hosted by Cortland United Methodist Church. Participants will close the evening with a short worship service beginning at 7 p.m. VAC Community Dinners: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Voluntary Action Center lunch site, 330 Grove St., DeKalb. Meal

will be teriyaki chicken, jasmine rice, stir fry vegetables, fruit, dinner roll and dessert. The free, public dinners are served by volunteers and new sponsors are always welcome – call Nancy Hicks at 815-758-1678 to volunteer; call the main VAC office at 815-758-3932 to sponsor a meal. Transportation available through TransVac-815-758-6641. Maple Park American Legion Fish and Chicken Fry: 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday at 203 Main St., Maple Park. All-you-can-eat cod, perch, shrimp, smelt, baked tilapia and chicken are available. Cost: $12 for adults, $10 for seniors and $8 for children younger than 12. Carry outs cost $12. Country Breakfast: 7 to 10:30 a.m. Satur-

8SUPPORT GROUPS Monday Big Book Study AA(C): 9:30 a.m. at 312 E. Taylor St., DeKalb. 800-4527990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com. Overeaters Anonymous: 10 a.m. at Senior Services Center, 330 Grove St. in DeKalb; 815-758-4718. Job & Career Support Group: 2 to 4 p.m. in the Sycamore Public Library board room, 103 E. State St. Take Off Pounds Sensibly: 5:45 p.m. weigh-in and 6:30 p.m. meetings, St. John’s Lutheran Church, 13N535 French Road in Burlington. 847-833-6908. Safe Passage Domestic Violence support group: 815-756-5228; www.safepassagedv.org. 12 & 12 AA(C): 6 p.m. at Sycamore Lutheran Church, 1145 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore. 800-452-7990; www. dekalbalanoclub.com. Group Hope: 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the private dining room at Rochelle Community Hospital. 815-398-9628. 12 Step & 12 Traditions AA(C): 6:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 321 Oak St. in DeKalb; www. firstumc.net. Back to Basics AA(C): 7 p.m. at Union Congregational, 305 S. Gage St., Somonauk. 800-452-7990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com. Expect A Miracle AA: 8 p.m. open meeting at United Methodist, Third and South streets, Kirkland. 800452-7990; www.dekalbalanoclub. com. We Are Not Saints AA(C): 8 p.m. at 312 E. Taylor St., DeKalb. 800-4527990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com. Tuesday Easy Does It AA(C): 9:30 a.m. at 312 E. Taylor St., DeKalb. 800-4527990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com. Weight Watchers: 9:30 a.m. weigh-in, 10 a.m. meeting at Weight Watchers Store, 2583 Sycamore Road, (near Aldi) DeKalb. Women with Cancer Network: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at The Cancer Center at Kishwaukee Community Hospital. www.kishhospital.org/ programs or call 815-748-2958.

day at Trinity Lutheran Church, 303 S. Seventh St. in DeKalb. All-you-can-eat full breakfast of pancakes, sausage, bacon, eggs, hash browns and biscuits and gravy. Donation is $7. Sycamore Kiwanis Annual Big Breakfast: 7 to 11 a.m. Saturday in the Sycamore High School Cafeteria. All you and your family can eat. Pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs, apple sauce, juice, coffee and milk. $7 adults, $6 seniors, $3 children 7 and younger, free for toddlers 3 and younger. Tickets at the door. 815-761-2871. NICE pantry: 8:30 to 11 a.m. Saturdays and by appointment other days at 346 S. County Line Road in Lee. Contact: 815-824-2228. Knights’ Saturday Burgers and More: 11

a.m. to 2 p.m. at DeKalb Knights of Columbus Hall, 1336 E. Lincoln Highway. Burger buffet: Noon to 2 p.m. Saturday at Genoa Veterans Home, 311 S. Washington St. Hamburger or cheeseburger with chips are available or sandwich and buffet. The buffet includes potato salad, macaroni salad and beans. Proceeds help fund community projects and scholarships. VFW breakfast: 7 to 11 a.m. Sunday at Genoa Veterans Home, 311 S. Washington St. This all-you-can-eat breakfast costs $8 and is free for children younger than 6. The menu includes scrambled eggs, french toast, hash browns, biscuits and gravy, chipped beef, fruit cocktail and coffee, milk and juice.

For information about Alcoholics Anonymous closed meetings, call 800-452-7990 or visit www.dekalbalanoclub.com. Alzheimer’s/Dementia Support Group for Caregivers: 1 p.m. at DeKalb Adult Day Center, 126 S. Fourth St. Contact: Keely at 815-7584286. Safe Passage Sexual Assault adults’ support group: 815-7565228; www.safepassagedv.org. Compassionate Healing Grief Support: 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the auxiliary room at Rochelle Community Hospital. 815-562-2181, ext. 2684. Genoa Taking Off Pounds Sensibly: 6 p.m. weigh-in and 6:30 p.m. meetings at CrossWind Community Church, 13100 Cherry Road. 815-7843612. Hinckley Big Book Study AA(C): 6 p.m. at United Methodist Church, 801 N. Sycamore St. 800-452-7990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com. Women’s “Rule #62 Group”: 6 p.m. at Federated Church, 612 W. State St., Sycamore. For information, call Kathy at 815-756-6655. 800452-7990; www.dekalbalanoclub. com. Better Off Sober AA(C): 6:30 p.m. at DeKalb Area Alano Club, 312 E. Taylor St., DeKalb. 800-452-7990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com. Alcoholics Anonymous Tuesday Night Fellowship Group(C): 7 p.m. at The Church of St. Mary, 244 Waterman St. in Sycamore. 815-7391950. Good Vibes Al-Anon group: 7 to 8 p.m. at First Lutheran Church, 324 N. Third St., DeKalb. Wheelchair accessible entrance is on N. Third St. Parking available in lot located on northwest corner of Third and Pine streets. 815-895-8119. Sexaholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. at 512 Normal Road, DeKalb (behind church in brick building). 815-5080280. Smoky Mirror AA(C): 7:30 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church. 33930 N. State Road, Genoa, 800-452-7990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com. Narcotics Anonymous: 8 p.m. at 1201 Twombly Road in DeKalb; www. rragsna.org; 815-964-5959. Program of Recovery AA(C): 8

p.m. at DeKalb Area Alano Club, 312 E. Taylor St., DeKalb. 800-452-7990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com. Wednesday Men and Caregivers Networking Breakfast: 9 to 10 a.m. at The Cancer Center at Kishwaukee Community Hospital. www.kishhospital.org/ programs or call 815-748-2958. Fresh Beginnings AA(C): 9:30 a.m. at DeKalb Area Alano Club, 312 E. Taylor St., DeKalb. 800-452-7990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com. New Beginnings AA(C): 10 a.m. at 120 Main St., Kingston. 800452-7990; www.dekalbalanoclub. com. 24-Hour-A-Day Brown Bag AA(C): 12:05 p.m. at Newman Center, 521 Normal Road, DeKalb. 800-4527990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com. Caregivers’ Network: Noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Family Service Agency’s Senior Services Center, 330 Grove St. in DeKalb; 815-758-4718. Weight Watchers: 5 p.m. weighin, 5:30 p.m. meeting at Weight Watchers Store, 2583 Sycamore Road, (near Aldi) DeKalb. Safe Passage Domestic Violence support group; 815-756-5228; www.safepassagedv.org. Came to Believe AA(C): 6 p.m. at DeKalb Area Alano Club, 312 E. Taylor St., DeKalb. 800-452-7990; www. dekalbalanoclub.com. North Avenue Pass It On AA(C): 6:30 p.m. at North Ave. Baptist Church, 301 North Ave., Sycamore. 800-452-7990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com. Narcotics Anonymous: 7 p.m. at United Church of Christ, 615 N. First St. in DeKalb; www.rragsna.org; 815-964-5959. Hopefuls AA(C): 8 p.m. at DeKalb Area Alano Club, 312 E. Taylor St., DeKalb. 800-452-7990; www. dekalbalanoclub.com. Thursday Safe Passage Domestic Violence support group: 815-756-5228; www.safepassagedv.org.

Back To Basics AA(C): 9:30 a.m. at DeKalb Area Alano Club, 312 E. Taylor St., DeKalb. 800-452-7990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com. Alzheimer’s Support Group: 1 to 2 p.m. at Fox Valley Older Adult Services, 1486 Suydam Road, Sandwich. 815-786-9404. Take Off Pounds Sensibly: 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. weigh-in and 5:30-6:30 p.m. meeting at Sycamore United Methodist Church, 160 Johnson Ave. 815-895-4618. Keep It Simple AA(C): 6 p.m. at DeKalb Area Alano Club, 312 E. Taylor St., DeKalb. 800-452-7990; www. dekalbalanoclub.com. Courage, Attitude, Resources, Encouragement support group: 6 to 7:30 p.m. at DeKalb County Hospice, 2727 Sycamore Road. 815756-1521, ext. 3566. Grandparents Raising Grandchildren support group: 6 to 7:30 p.m. at First Congregational United Church of Christ, 615 N. First St. in DeKalb. To register, call 815-7588194 or email blickhn@illinois.edu or johnhorn@illinois.edu. La Leche League of DeKalb County: 6 p.m. at the Goodwill Industries store Community Room, 1037 S. Annie Glidden Road, DeKalb. 815-517-1067; www.lllusa.org/IL/ WebDeKalbIL.html. One Day Café AA(C): 6 p.m. at Waterman United Methodist Church, 210 W. Garfield St. 800-452-7990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com. Weight Watchers: 6 p.m. weighin, 6:30 p.m. meeting at Weight Watchers Store, 2583 Sycamore Road, (near Aldi) DeKalb. Sandwich Steppers AA(C): 7 p.m. at Fox Valley Community Center, 1406 Suydam Road. 800-452-7990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com. A Friend Of Bill’s AA(C): 8 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 33930 N. State St., Genoa, 800-452-7990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com. Any Lengths AA(C): 8 p.m. at Federated Church, 612 W. State St., Sycamore. 800-452-7990; www. dekalbalanoclub.com.

Closed Discussion AA: 8 p.m. at DeKalb Area Alano Club, 312 E. Taylor St., DeKalb. 800-452-7990; www. dekalbalanoclub.com. Friday Sexaholics Anonymous-DeKalb: 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. at Christ Community Church, 1600 E. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb. This 12-step recovery program is for Internet addiction. Contact: 815-508-0280. SA.org. Pass It On AA(C): 9:30 a.m. at DeKalb Area Alano Club, 312 E. Taylor St., DeKalb. 800-452-7990; www. dekalbalanoclub.com. Beacon Counseling Support Group: 10 a.m. at 113 N. Genoa St., Suite A, Genoa. Walk-ins also will be available for everyone from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call 815-784-2362 for an appointment at other times. There is a Solution Too AA: 12:05 p.m. at DeKalb Area Alano Club, 312 E. Taylor St., DeKalb. 800-452-7990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com. B.Y.O.B. Big Book – 12 & 12 Discussion AA(C): 6 p.m. at DeKalb Area Alano Club, 312 E. Taylor St., DeKalb, 800-452-7990; www. dekalbalanoclub.com. Big Book Discussion AA(C): 7 p.m. at Newman Catholic Student Center, 521 Normal Road, DeKalb. 800-452-7990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com. Fox Valley AA(C): 7:30 p.m. at Salem Lutheran Church, 1022 N. Main St., Sandwich. 800-452-7990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com. County Line Group Big Book AA(C): 8 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church, 121 N. Sycamore St., Maple Park. 800-452-7990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com. One Day At A Time AA(C): 8 p.m. at DeKalb Area Alano Club, 312 E. Taylor St., DeKalb, 800-452-7990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com. There is a Solution AA(C): 8 p.m. at Kingston Friendship Center, 120 Main St. 800-452-7990; www. dekalbalanoclub.com. Day PAA(C): 9 p.m. at DeKalb Area Alano Club, 312 E. Taylor St., DeKalb,

800-452-7990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com. Saturday Overeaters Anonymous: 8 a.m. in the Youth Room at Federated Church, 612 W. State St., Sycamore. www.oa.org; Contact: Marilyn at 815-751-4822. It Is What It Is AA(C): 9 a.m. at St. Catherine’s Church, 340 S. Stott St., Genoa. 800-452-7990; www. dekalbalanoclub.com. As Bill Sees It AA(C): 9:30 a.m. at DeKalb Area Alano Club, 312 E. Taylor St., DeKalb. 800-452-7990; www. dekalbalanoclub.com. Learning to Live Al-Anon group: 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Newman Catholic Center annex, Normal Road in DeKalb; llc904@hotmail.com. Narcotics Anonymous: 10 to 11 a.m. at United Church of Christ, 615 N. First St. in DeKalb; www.rragsna. org; 815-964-5959. Back to Basics AA: 6:30 p.m. at Cortland United Methodist Church, 45 Chestnut Ave., Cortland. 800452-7990; www.dekalbalanoclub. com. AA Speaker Open Meeting: 8 p.m. at DeKalb Area Alano Club, 312 E. Taylor St., DeKalb. 800-452-7990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com. Saturday Night AA(C): 10 p.m. at 312 E. Taylor St., DeKalb. 800-4527990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com. Sunday 24 Hours a Day AA(C): 9:30 a.m. at DeKalb Area Alano Club, 312 E. Taylor St., DeKalb. 800-452-7990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com. Steps And Traditions AA(C): 6 p.m. at Masonic Hall, Route 23, Genoa. 800-452-7990; www. dekalbalanoclub.com. No Longer Hopeless AA(C): 7:30 p.m. at DeKalb Area Alano Club, 312 E. Taylor, DeKalb. 800-452-7990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com. Any Lengths AA(C): 8 p.m. at Federated Church, 612 W. State St., Sycamore. 800-452-7990; www. dekalbalanoclub.com.

WEATHER

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7-DAY FORECAST

A cold front crossing the region will bring with it a couple of showers today along with slightly cooler temperatures. It will remain mainly cloudy into tomorrow when a little more rain is possible. A large storm system will bring rain and a thunderstorm from Wednesday into Thursday followed by cool conditions late in the week.

TODAY

TOMORROW

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

Mostly cloudy with a passing shower

Cloudy with a touch of rain

Cloudy with some rain and a thunderstorm

Mostly cloudy, a little rain; warmer

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

Mostly cloudy Cooler and breezy; showers with a shower in spots possible

Winds: SW 10-20 mph

Winds: NNW 7-14 mph

Winds: ENE 8-16 mph

Winds: WSW 10-20 mph

Winds: W 12-25 mph

Winds: NW 6-12 mph

Winds: SE 6-12 mph

REGIONAL CITIES

REGIONAL WEATHER

DeKalb through 4 p.m. yesterday

Temperature High ............................................................. 67° Low .............................................................. 35° Normal high ............................................. 59° Normal low ............................................... 37° Record high .............................. 84° in 2006 Record low ................................ 22° in 1989

Precipitation 24 hours through 4 p.m. yest. ........ Trace Month to date ....................................... 1.79” Normal month to date ....................... 1.44” Year to date ............................................ 9.08” Normal year to date ............................ 6.73”

Sunrise today ................................ 6:14 a.m. Sunset tonight ............................. 7:36 p.m. Moonrise today ............................ 9:38 a.m. Moonset today .................................... none Sunrise tomorrow ........................ 6:13 a.m. Sunset tomorrow ........................ 7:37 p.m. Moonrise tomorrow ................ 10:29 a.m. Moonset tomorrow ................. 12:38 a.m.

First

Full

Last

Janesville 58/34

New

The higher the AccuWeather.com UV Index™ number, the greater the need for eye and skin protection. 0-2 Low; 3-5 Moderate; 6-7 High; 8-10 Very High; 11+ Extreme.

AIR QUALITY TODAY

Apr 25

May 2

Lake Geneva 58/32 Rockford 60/36

Source: Environmental Protection Agency

Dixon 61/36

Joliet 61/40

La Salle 61/41 Streator 63/42

Source: National Allergy Bureau

Evanston 61/41 Chicago 62/41

Aurora 61/37

POLLEN INDEX

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

Waukegan 60/36

Arlington Heights 63/40

DeKalb 61/41

Main ofender ................................................... N.A.

Hammond 62/42 Gary 62/42 Kankakee 61/41

Peoria 61/42

Pontiac 63/43

Watseka 63/43

May 9

NATIONAL WEATHER

City Aurora Belleville Beloit Belvidere Champaign Elgin Joliet Kankakee Mendota Michigan City Moline Morris Naperville Ottawa Princeton Quincy Racine Rochelle Rockford Springield Sterling Wheaton Waukegan Woodstock Yorkville

Hi 61 64 59 61 65 61 61 61 62 60 59 62 60 62 61 60 57 60 60 62 61 61 60 59 61

Today Lo W 37 c 51 t 34 c 37 c 45 t 38 c 40 c 41 c 39 c 41 sh 38 c 41 c 39 c 42 c 39 c 42 t 35 sh 35 c 36 c 45 t 35 c 40 c 36 c 37 sh 39 c

Tomorrow Hi Lo W 55 38 r 69 61 t 52 38 r 55 39 r 63 53 r 55 39 r 55 40 r 56 42 r 55 40 r 53 42 r 56 42 r 57 41 r 55 39 r 56 41 r 55 41 r 56 44 r 48 37 r 54 37 r 55 39 r 62 54 r 56 38 r 55 39 r 50 37 r 54 37 r 56 40 r

RIVER LEVELS

WEATHER HISTORY Silver Lake, Colo., had 75.80 inches of snow on April 15, 1921. This was the most intense 24-hour snowfall in United States history.

Apr 18

Kenosha 59/35

8 a.m. 10 a.m. Noon 2 p.m. 4 p.m. 6 p.m.

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

SUN and MOON

Rather cloudy

UV INDEX

ALMANAC

FRIDAY

Location

7 a.m. yest.

Kishwaukee Belvidere Perryville DeKalb

3.93 8.66 3.83

Flood stage

9.0 12.0 10.0

24-hr chg

-0.45 -0.57 -0.26

DRAW THE WEATHER Shown are noon positions of weather systems and precipitation. Temperature bands are highs for the day.

-10s -0s 0s 10s 20s 30s 40s 50s 60s 70s 80s 90s 100s 110s

Cold Front

Warm Front

Stationary Front

T-storms Rain Showers Snow Flurries

City Atlanta Atlantic City Baltimore Boston Bufalo Charleston, SC Charlotte Chicago

Hi 75 58 65 54 71 75 67 62

Today Lo W 63 c 48 c 52 c 42 pc 49 pc 58 t 55 c 41 c

Tomorrow Hi Lo W 82 65 t 62 54 pc 72 54 pc 60 50 c 60 40 t 79 57 pc 80 56 pc 54 38 r

Ice

City Cincinnati Dallas Denver Houston Indianapolis Kansas City Las Vegas Los Angeles

Hi 73 88 40 86 70 60 79 64

Today Lo W 57 pc 68 pc 26 sn 69 pc 53 t 43 t 54 pc 50 r

Tomorrow Hi Lo W 75 58 t 85 72 pc 36 25 sn 85 69 pc 67 57 t 54 45 r 67 53 pc 69 49 pc

City Louisville Miami Minneapolis New Orleans New York City Philadelphia Seattle Wash., DC

Hi 76 86 44 83 59 64 56 67

Today Lo W 58 pc 74 pc 32 pc 70 c 50 c 52 c 38 pc 56 c

Legend: W-weather, s-sunny, pc-partly cloudy, c-cloudy, sh-showers, t-thunderstorms, r-rain, sf-snow lurries, sn-snow, i-ice.

Tomorrow Hi Lo W 78 64 t 86 74 pc 46 35 c 83 69 pc 65 52 c 70 54 pc 58 40 pc 74 59 pc

Sunny Marisah, Davenport Elementary School Mail your weather drawings to: Geoff Wells, 1586 Barber Greene Road, DeKalb, IL 60115

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Sports

Miss a score from Saturday’s prep action? Check out the prep sports roundup. PAGE B3

SECTION B Monday, April 15, 2013 Daily Chronicle

Sports editor Ross Jacobson • rjacobson@shawmedia.com

8MORNING KICKOFF

GIRLS SOCCER: BARB FEST

Royals struggle, host DeKalb rolls By ANTHONY ZILIS sports@daily-chronicle.com

AP photo

Scott beats Cabrera in a playoff at Augusta AUGUSTA, Ga. – Adam Scott finished the job this time, and put an end to more than a half-century of Australian misery at the Masters. With the two biggest putts of his career, Scott holed a 20-footer for birdie on the 72nd hole of regulation that put him into a playoff with Angel Cabrera, and then won his first major championship Sunday with a 12-footer for birdie on the second extra hole. Scott leaned back and thrust his arms in the air after the putt dropped on the 10th hole, a celebration for all of Australia and personal redemption for himself. It was only last summer when Scott threw away the British Open by making bogey on his last four holes to lose by one shot to Ernie Els. The 32-year-old handled that crushing defeat with dignity and pledged to finish stronger given another chance. “Next time – I’m sure there will be a next time – I can do a better job of it,” he said that day. Scott was close to perfect, and he had to be with Cabrera delivering some brilliance of his own. Moments after Scott made his 20-foot birdie putt on the 18th hole for a 3-under-par 69 to take a one-shot lead – “C’mon, Aussie!” he screamed – Cabrera answered with an approach that plopped down 3 feet from the cup, one of the greatest shots under the circumstances. That gave him an easy birdie and a 2-under-par 70. They both chipped close for par on the 18th in the first playoff hole, and Cabrera’s 15-foot birdie putt on the 10th grazed the right side of the cup. With his long putter anchored against his chest, Scott’s putt was true all the way.

– Wire report

8WHAT TO WATCH College softball Virginia at Florida State, 6 p.m., ESPNU Pro baseball Philadelphia at Cincinnati, 6 p.m., ESPN White Sox at Toronto, 6 p.m., CSN+ Pro basketball Bulls at Orlando, 6 p.m., WCIU

DeKALB – For the Hinckley-Big Rock girls soccer team, the ultimate goal for the Barb Fest soccer tournament, which started Saturday, wasn’t necessarily to come away with a championship. The tournament includes several Class 2A and 3A schools, so the Royals wanted to learn as much as they possibly could from playing against tough competition.

And while they weren’t completely satisfied with a 4-2 loss to Yorkville and a 5-0 loss to Burlington Central, they gleaned plenty from the first of the tournament’s two days. “I think we’ll take a lot out of it. We’ll learn from it,” midfielder Anne Klein said. “[Burlington Central is] very good at possession, they pass a lot and they have good movement.” The Royals hung tough with Yorkville, whom they’ve beaten in the previous years,

More online For all your prep sports coverage – stories, features, scores, photos, videos, blogs and more – log on to Daily-Chronicle.com/dcpreps.

but it’s a chance for us all to step up and take responsibility for our positions and just keep fighting,” Andrea Bin-

kley said. “We have to learn to possess the ball more. You can’t fiddle around with it or it’s just going to be taken away.” The Royals will finish out the tournament next week when they close out pool play against Mendota before playing a final game for place. While they’re out of contention for the tournament title, that’s not what matters for the Royals.

See BARB FEST, page B3

NIU FOOTBALL

STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE

Erik Anderson for Shaw Media

Northern Illinois University running back Alex Morrow (left) sprints for the end zone as defensive end Matthew Baltimore chases him Saturday during the NIU spring game at Brigham Field in Huskie Stadium. Go to Daily-Chronicle.com to see video from Saturday’s spring game.

NIU raises Orange Bowl banner before spring game By STEVE NITZ snitz@shawmedia.com DeKALB – In Huskie Stadium’s south end zone, the 1983 and 2011 Mid-American Conference championship banners fly from a flag pole. The flag honoring the 1963 College Division champion team hangs south of the west stands. Those banners, and those teams, represent a lot of the history of Northern Illinois football. Quarterback George Bork led the 1963 team to an undefeated season. The 1983

squad was NIU’s first MAC champion and also earned a victory in the school’s first major bowl game. Who can forget the Huskies’ comeback win over Ohio to win the 2011 MAC title? In the future, it will probably be easier to draw fans’ eyes to the 2013 Orange Bowl banner, which was unveiled before Saturday’s spring game. The banner features the Orange Bowl logo and flies on a pole next to the Yordon Center. “It was great seeing that thing go

Pro hockey Dallas at Blackhawks, 7 p.m., NBCSN, CSN

More online For all your Northern Illinois University sports coverage – including stories, features, scores, photos, videos, blogs and much more – log on to HuskieWire.com. up [Saturday],” NIU offensive tackle Ryan Brown said. “It just shows our hard work from last season and shows us where we want to be again,

to get back there.” NIU’s 2012 season is in the past and the players are focused on preparing for next season. Quarterback Jordan Lynch said he used the 24hour rule after the Orange Bowl and moved on. For anyone entering Huskie Stadium, the banner is one reminder of a team that could be considered NIU’s greatest of all time. There’s no reason the school wouldn’t put up a 2012 MAC title banner as well.

See EXCELLENCE, page B2

BLACKHAWKS 2, ST. LOUIS 0

Blackhawks willing to push back

WNBA Draft, first round, at Bristol, Conn., 7 p.m., ESPN2

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but they fell behind early against Burlington Central and trailed 2-0 at the half. Lauren Paver had a chance to cut into the deficit early in the second half when she dribbled into the box, but her shot was high. The Royals, who had a short bench because of injuries, couldn’t muster many more chances, but Burlington Central was able to tack on three more goals. “We struggled because we were short on players,

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Blackhawks center Dave Bolland (left) crosschecks St. Louis Blues left wing Vladimir Sobotka in first period action between the Blues and the Hawks on Sunday at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis. The Hawks won, 2-0.

ST. LOUIS – The Blackhawks are fully aware of their reputation in many corners of the NHL. They’re a whole lot fast but a little bit small. They’re a whole lot skilled but a little bit soft. They’re a whole lot sizzle but a little bit steak. If Sunday’s 2-0 win against the St. Louis Blues was any indication, that simplified perception of the Hawks is a whole lot of garbage. The Hawks (32-5-4) won for the seventh time in the past eight games and remained atop the NHL standings with 68 points.

VIEWS Tom Musick The Hawks might not start too many fights, but they’re more than willing to finish them. You push them, and they’ll push back, and they’ll punch in a few goals for good measure. Take that. “I think the other team, against us, they see that we’ve got skill players,” Hawks forward Michael Frolik said after the game as

he caught his breath in the visitors’ locker room at the Scottrade Center. “So they try to play physical against us. “But I think we showed today that we can be physical, too. We’ve got some big guys, too.” Frolik stands 6-foot-1 and weighs 198 pounds, but he played like one of the big guys against the Blues. He had four hits to lead the Hawks, while rookie Brandon Saad added three, and veterans Brent Seabrook and Dave Bolland added two apiece.

See MUSICK, page B2

SPORTS

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8UPCOMING PREPS SPORTS SCHEDULE TODAY Baseball Paw Paw vs. Indian Creek at Fifth Third Bank Ball Park in Geneva, 4:30 p.m. Genoa-Kingston at Winnebago, 4:30 p.m. DeKalb at Kaneland, 4:30 p.m. Morris at Sycamore, 4:30 p.m. Newark at Hinckley-Big Rock, 4:30 p.m. Softball Paw Paw at Indian Creek, 4:30 p.m. Winnebago at Genoa-Kingston, 4:30 p.m. Girls Soccer Burlington Central at GenoaKingston, 4:30 p.m. Byron at Hinckley-Big Rock, 4:30 p.m. Kaneland at Geneva, 6:30 p.m. Boys Tennis IMSA at DeKalb, 4:30 p.m.

8SPORTS SHORTS AYSO soccer registration begins Thursday Registration for AYSO Region 1284 fall soccer in Genoa-Kingston and Kirkland will be 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday and April 24 at Faith United Methodist Church in Genoa. Eligible players are boys and girls from ages 4 to 13, as well as girls ages 14 to 18. Cost is $75 a player Thursday and $95 a player April 24. Players in U-5 age group are $30. Fees include uniform, insurance and magazine. Preregistration is available online at eayso.org. For more information, visitayso1284.com or call Holly at 815-299-3662.

Peavy, Konerko, help Sox end skid, beat Indians CLEVELAND – The Chicago White Sox finally found the formula to win on the road. Jake Peavy struck out 11 in seven innings, Paul Konerko homered and the Sox defeated the Cleveland Indians, 3-1, on Sunday. Not only did the Sox break their five-game losing streak, they won for the first time this season away from U.S. Cellular Field. The Sox began the day as the majors’ only winless team on the road. The Sox were swept three games in Washington before dropping the first two against the Indians. The Sox avoided its first 0-6 start on the road since 1968.

Jackson, Bowden tie WP mark, as Cubs lose in extras CHICAGO – Edwin Jackson and Michael Bowden tied a major league record by combining to throw five wild pitches in an inning, and the San Francisco Giants got another big assist from a Cubs pitcher in a threerun 10th in Sunday’s 10-7 victory over Chicago. The Cubs matched the record for wild pitches by a team in an inning during a four-run sixth that put San Francisco ahead 5-4, but the Giants had to rally again. The Cubs led 7-6 before Hunter Pence’s solo homer off Shawn Camp (0-1) with two outs in the ninth. One-out singles by Hector Sanchez and Brandon Crawford put runners at the corners in the 10th. With Buster Posey batting, Camp was called for a balk as he stepped off the rubber, giving San Francisco an 8-7 lead. Posey followed with an RBI single and, one out later, Marco Scutaro added a run-scoring double.

AP: Loyola headed to Missouri Valley CHICAGO – A person familiar with the situation says Loyola of Chicago has accepted an invitation to the Missouri Valley Conference and is leaving the Horizon League. The person, speaking Sunday on the condition of anonymity because the move has not been announced, says some details were still being finalized. A formal announcement is expected this week, with the move taking effect on July 1. Loyola replaces Creighton, which jumped to the new Big East.

– Staff, wire reports

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MIAMI 105, BULLS 93

NBA

Bulls fall in physical contest By TIM REYNOLDS The Associated Press MIAMI – Carlos Boozer turned his shoulder and knocked Dwyane Wade to the floor, while Nate Robinson shoved LeBron James as the NBA’s reigning MVP leaped near the basket. All in the same sequence, no less. It was physical, rugged and exactly what the Miami Heat needed as part of their preparations for the playoffs, which start this coming weekend. James scored 24 points, Wade finished with 22 and the Heat set a franchise record for home wins in a season by topping the Bulls, 105-93, on Sunday. “It was good, especially against this team,” said James, who had seven rebounds and six assists. “You’re definitely not just going to show up and win against these guys. You’re going to have to work for it. So for us, to continue to get better and for us to have a really physical game, good game, testy game, we liked it.” The Bulls had more fouls (30) than field goals (29), the

AP photo

The Bulls’ Luol Deng (right) drives to the basket as Miami’s LeBron James tries to stop him during the first half Sunday in Miami. first time the Bulls have managed that in a regular-season game since Nov. 19, 2008. The Bulls sent Miami to the line a season-high 41 times, and at times were so reliant on the 3-point shot that they went more than 16 minutes to open the second half without a single 2-point basket. “We’re trying to get ready,” Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said. “And you play a team that’s physical like this, it gets you ready.” The Bulls shot 35 percent,

and were far better outside the 3-point arc (11 for 26, 42 percent) than inside it (18 for 56, 32 percent). Robinson missed 11 shots himself. Miami’s “Big Three” of James, Wade and Chris Bosh missed 12 – combined. “That’s the best team in the NBA as of right now,” Robinson said. Boozer finished with 16 points and 20 rebounds for the Bulls, who snapped Miami’s 27-game winning streak last

month. Luol Deng led the Bulls in scoring with 19, Robinson and Kirk Hinrich scored 14 apiece and Jimmy Butler added 13 for the Bulls, who played without Joakim Noah (foot), Taj Gibson (knee), Richard Hamilton (one-game NBA suspension) and of course, Derrick Rose, who has been out all year while coming back from a knee injury. “We just have to keep moving forward and concentrate on improving,” Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau said. “Hopefully we will get a couple of guys back soon. I don’t want us thinking about the playoffs. I want us thinking about the game [today] against the Orlando Magic.” The loss keeps the bulls in the No. 6 spot in the Eastern Conference, just behind Atlanta. Miami has wrapped up home-court advantage throughout the playoffs, and opens the postseason at home next weekend against the Milwaukee Bucks. The Bulls (43-37) are a game behind Atlanta (44-36), though the Bulls would own the headto-head tiebreaker.

NIU FOOTBALL NOTES

Backup QB spot an open competition By STEVE NITZ snitz@shawmedia.com DeKALB – Jordan Lynch is Northern Illinois’ starting quarterback. Who will be his backup is something to keep an eye on in fall camp. That was Matt McIntosh’s role last year, and he saw limited action, completing 7 of 13 passes for 57 yards and a touchdown and running for 92 yards and two scores. McIntosh is listed behind Lynch on NIU’s spring depth chart, but will be competing for the spot with redshirt-freshmen Matt Williams and Drew Hare. Williams traveled with the team and was the emergency quarterback last season, while Hare worked with the scout team and traveled late in the year. Hare was efficient in Saturday’s spring game, basically a controlled scrimmage. He finished 14 of 17 for 150 yards and two touchdowns, and also had a six-yard rushing touchdown. McIntosh was 4-of-9 passing for 22 yards and had an

impressive 50-yard touchdown run. Athleticism isn’t a problem for him. Williams went 6 of 10 for 88 yards and two touchdowns. “Right now, I don’t know who I’d give the edge to,” NIU coach Rod Carey said after the scrimmage. “The ball seemed to move [Saturday] with Drew Hare a lot more than anybody else. That’s my gut coming off the field. I’m not ready to anoint anybody anything right now.” Lynch said all three quarterbacks have no problem putting in extra work. “It’s a tight race right now, I’m not sure who’s going to be No. 2. But I think all three of them are doing a great job,” he said. “I know they’re always asking me for help and always in the film [room] an extra half hour early before we even start meetings, just trying to get the edge on it. They’re doing a tremendous job so far.” Receivers stepping up: Wide receiver will be one of the Huskies’ main question marks heading into the season opener at Iowa.

Tommylee Lewis is the most experienced receiver coming back, and has had a solid spring. Sophomore Angelo Sebastiano and junior Da’Ron Brown had good days Saturday. Brown is listed as a starter on the depth chart, and Sebastiano could easily end up in the Huskies’ starting lineup as well. Sebastiano had seven catches for 95 yards and two touchdowns in Saturday’s scrimmage, and also had a circus-like catch down the sideline, while Brown caught four balls for 58 yards. “We’re making good strides there, with the receivers, we really are. We lose a lot in Martel [Moore] and Perez [Ashford], but our guys are stepping up right now, Juwan Brescacin, A.J. Sebastiano,” Carey said. “Da’Ron Brown and Tommylee played a lot of ball around here. They’ve had a real, pretty special spring. And then other guys in there too, like Jacob Brinlee having good springs. So I’m real pleased with that group to-

day.”

Huskie Bowl next week: Saturday’s spring game wasn’t a game at all. The Huskies worked in different situations, but in the end it was a scrimmage. Next week’s Huskie Bowl will have some bragging rights on the line. NIU drafted the Huskie Bowl rosters Wednesday. Linebackers coach Kevin Kane will coach the Cardinal team, while offensive line coach Joe Tripodi has the Black squad. Each team will have 10 possessions from its own 25-yard line, and two possessions from the opposing team’s 25. If the game is tied after that, it will head to overtime. There will be field goals and extra points but no other special teams plays. “The team got to draft itself. So you know there’s going to be some spirit and excitement to that,” Carey said. “So that draft was fun, they were hooting and hollering, getting after it a little bit. I think there’s going to be a lot of spirit to that thing.”

NIU football players wearing Orange Bowl rings • EXCELLENCE Continued from page B1 “I think [the banner] definitely brings back the season from last year and the experience we had,” Lynch said. “It’s definitely great to have up there.”

The players also received their Orange Bowl rings Wednesday, and some members of the 2012 senior class, including Sean Progar, Nabal Jefferson, Tyrone Clark, Demetrius Stone and Jason Schepler, were presented with their rings before the spring game.

Brown had no problem putting his ring on when he received it earlier this week. “I wore it around a little bit,” he said. “It’s pretty flashy.” To NIU head coach Rod Carey, there’s just one thing wrong with the rings. They don’t list the Huskies as the winner of the

BCS bowl game. That’s the next step for NIU. “Of course, they’re awesome. They’ve got the big orange right in the middle,” Carey said. “I’d like them a lot better if it said champion on them. But they don’t, so we’ll take them and we’ll work toward the next one.”

Hawks prepared for physical play down the stretch • MUSICK Continued from page B1 An electric atmosphere greeted the Hawks and Blues as they faced off before lunchtime. Thousands of red-clad Hawks fans mixed in with thousands of blue-clad Blues fans (duh), and both groups tested their vocal chords with competing chants as players warmed up. First came the Zambonis. Then came a time machine. A hard-hitting start called to mind Blackhawks-Blues games from a couple of decades past. Those were the games that I most cherished as a kid growing up in the Show-Me State. Both teams featured bare-knuckled brutes with ugly games and ugly names: Garth Butcher. Stu Grimson. Mike Peluso. Kelly Chase. Bob Probert. Tony Twist. The list went on and on. By the way, I apologize to

the old-time hockey players whom I failed to mention on that list. Please don’t punch me in the back of the head. Anyway, a first-period melee offered a flashback to those times. It started when Hawks forward Andrew Shaw was slammed from behind by Blues center Patrik Berglund. Shaw, a mighty mite listed at 5-foot-10 and 180 pounds, regained his footing only to absorb a right forearm from Blues defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk. Suddenly, a sellout crowd was treated to a show of Boxing on Ice. Players littered gloves and sticks. Bodies piled on top of bodies. Fans roared their approval. Appropriately, U2’s “Sunday, Bloody Sunday” blared from the speakers during the fracas. Amazingly, only two penalties were called, and everyone else returned to their benches. Although that was the phys-

ical highlight, it was far from the only altercation. Earlier in the game, Bolland hammered Blues center Vladimir Sobotka from behind with a dangerous hit in front of the boards that drew a two-minute penalty. That followed Bolland’s angry slash above Sobotka’s ankle, which followed Sobotka’s forceful hit that drilled Bolland into the boards several minutes earlier. Hawks enforcer Brandon Bollig punched the glass on the visitors’ penalty box when the door wasn’t ready for his arrival after his slashing penalty, but he didn’t punch any Blues. Meanwhile, Blues captain David Backes sidelined Hawks captain Jonathan Toews for a few minutes after a hard hit, but Toews returned for the start of the second period. “Of course, there’s going to be some frustration sometimes when you need to step up and defend yourself or defend your

teammate,” Toews said. “But for the most part, we did a good job of staying out of the stuff that happens after the whistles.” Toews is right. Hard-nosed hockey is great fun, but the Hawks are at their best when they’re able to find open ice and show off their skills. However, come the postseason, expect heavy doses of the ugly stuff. Referees will condone physical play by swallowing their whistles, figuratively speaking. Players will take advantage by trying to knock out opponents’ teeth, literally speaking. Consider Sunday’s blackand-Blues matchup as a primer for what lies ahead. The Hawks look like they will be prepared.

• Shaw Media sports columnist Tom Musick can be reached at tmusick@shawmedia.com and on Twitter @ tcmusick.

EASTERN CONFERENCE W L Pct GB z-Miami 64 16 .800 — y-New York 53 27 .663 11 y-Indiana 49 31 .613 15 x-Brooklyn 47 33 .588 17 x-Atlanta 44 36 .550 20 x-Bulls 43 37 .538 21 x-Boston 41 39 .513 23 x-Milwaukee 37 43 .463 27 ----------------------------------------------------Philadelphia 33 47 .413 31 Toronto 32 48 .400 32 Washington 29 51 .363 35 Detroit 28 52 .350 36 Cleveland 24 56 .300 40 Orlando 20 60 .250 44 Charlotte 19 61 .238 45

WESTERN CONFERENCE W L Pct GB y-Oklahoma City 59 21 .738 — y-San Antonio 58 21 .734 ½ x-Denver 55 25 .688 4 y-L.A. Clippers 54 26 .675 5 x-Memphis 54 26 .675 5 x-Houston 45 35 .563 14 x-Golden State 45 35 .563 14 L.A. Lakers 43 37 .538 16 ----------------------------------------------------Utah 42 38 .525 17 Dallas 40 40 .500 19 Portland 33 47 .413 26 Minnesota 30 50 .375 29 Sacramento 28 52 .350 31 New Orleans 27 54 .333 32½ Phoenix 24 56 .300 35 x-clinched playoff spot; y-clinched division; z-clinched conference Sunday’s Results Miami 105, Bulls 93 New York 90, Indiana 80 Philadelphia 91, Cleveland 77 Toronto 93, Brooklyn 87 Denver 118, Portland 109 Dallas 107, New Orleans 89 Houston 121, Sacramento 100 San Antonio at L.A. Lakers, (n) Today’s Games Bulls at Orlando, 6 p.m. Miami at Cleveland, 6 p.m. New York at Charlotte, 6 p.m. Washington at Brooklyn, 6:30 p.m. Philadelphia at Detroit, 6:30 p.m. Memphis at Dallas, 7 p.m. Utah at Minnesota, 7 p.m. Sacramento at Oklahoma City, 7 p.m. Denver at Milwaukee, 7 p.m. Houston at Phoenix, 9 p.m. San Antonio at Golden State, 9:30 p.m.

NHL WESTERN CONFERENCE GP W L OT Pts GF GA y-Blackhawks 41 32 5 4 68 134 85 x-Anaheim 42 27 10 5 59 125 105 d-Vancouver 41 23 12 6 52 112 100 Los Angeles 42 24 14 4 52 120 104 San Jose 41 21 13 7 49 102 102 St. Louis 41 23 16 2 48 110 104 Minnesota 41 22 16 3 47 105 103 Detroit 42 20 15 7 47 106 107 -----------------------------------------------------Dallas 41 21 17 3 45 116 121 Columbus 42 19 16 7 45 102 107 Phoenix 41 18 16 7 43 110 110 Edmonton 41 16 18 7 39 103 115 Nashville 43 15 20 8 38 98 118 Calgary 41 16 21 4 36 110 141 Colorado 42 14 22 6 34 100 131

EASTERN CONFERENCE GP W L OT Pts GF GA y-Pittsburgh 42 32 10 0 64 141 102 x-Montreal 41 26 10 5 57 128 100 d-Washington 42 23 17 2 48 129 118 Boston 41 26 11 4 56 116 91 Toronto 41 23 13 5 51 128 113 Ottawa 41 21 14 6 48 101 89 N.Y. Islanders 42 21 16 5 47 119 122 N.Y. Rangers 41 21 16 4 46 100 96 -----------------------------------------------------Winnipeg 42 21 19 2 44 109 123 Buffalo 43 18 19 6 42 111 128 New Jersey 41 15 16 10 40 96 113 Philadelphia 41 17 21 3 37 108 126 Tampa Bay 42 17 22 3 37 133 131 Carolina 41 17 22 2 36 107 131 Florida 41 13 22 6 32 99 142 d-division leader; x-clinched playoff spot

Two points for a win, one point for OT loss Sunday’s Results Blackhawks 2, St. Louis 0 Buffalo 3, Tampa Bay 1 Detroit 3, Nashville 0 Today’s Games Dallas at Blackhawks, 7 p.m. Ottawa at Boston, 6 p.m. New Jersey at Toronto, 6 p.m. Philadelphia at Montreal, 6:30 p.m. Vancouver at Nashville, 7 p.m. Columbus at Colorado, 8 p.m. Minnesota at Calgary, 8 p.m. San Jose at Phoenix, 9 p.m.

MLB AMERICAN LEAGUE Detroit Kansas City Cleveland White Sox Minnesota

Boston New York Baltimore Toronto Tampa Bay

Oakland Texas Seattle Houston Los Angeles

Central Division W L Pct 7 5 .583 7 5 .583 5 6 .455 5 7 .417 4 7 .364 East Division W L Pct 7 4 .636 6 5 .545 6 6 .500 5 7 .417 4 7 .364 West Division W L Pct 9 4 .692 8 5 .615 6 8 .429 4 8 .333 4 8 .333

GB — — 1½ 2 2½ GB — 1 1½ 2½ 3 GB — 1 3½ 4½ 4½

Sunday’s Results White Sox 3, Cleveland 1 Boston 5, Tampa Bay 0 Kansas City 3, Toronto 2 N.Y. Mets at Minnesota, ppd., rain L.A. Angels 4, Houston 1 Detroit 10, Oakland 1 Seattle 4, Texas 3 N.Y. Yankees 3, Baltimore 0 Today’s Games White Sox (Floyd 0-2) at Toronto (Buehrle 0-0), 6:07 p.m. Tampa Bay (Hellickson 0-1) at Boston (Dempster 0-1), 10:05 a.m. L.A. Angels (Blanton 0-2) at Minnesota (Correia 0-1), 7:10 p.m. Houston (Bedard 0-0) at Oakland (Milone 2-0), 9:05 p.m.

NATIONAL LEAGUE Central Division W L Pct GB 7 5 .583 — 6 6 .500 1 5 7 .417 2 4 8 .333 3 3 8 .273 3½ East Division W L Pct GB Atlanta 11 1 .917 — New York 7 4 .636 3½ Washington 7 5 .583 4 Philadelphia 6 6 .500 5 Miami 2 10 .167 9 West Division W L Pct GB San Francisco 9 4 .692 — Arizona 8 4 .667 ½ Colorado 8 4 .667 ½ Los Angeles 7 5 .583 1½ San Diego 2 10 .167 6½ Sunday’s Results San Francisco 10, Cubs 7, 10 inn. Philadelphia 2, Miami 1 Atlanta 9, Washington 0 Pittsburgh 10, Cincinnati 7 N.Y. Mets at Minnesota, ppd., rain Milwaukee 4, St. Louis 3, 10 inn. Colorado 2, San Diego 1 Arizona 1, L.A. Dodgers 0 Today’s Games St. Louis (Lynn 1-0) at Pittsburgh (Ja.McDonald 1-1), 6:05 p.m. Philadelphia (Lee 2-0) at Cincinnati (Arroyo 1-1), 6:10 p.m. Washington (Zimmermann 2-0) at Miami (LeBlanc 0-2), 6:10 p.m. N.Y. Mets (Gee 0-2) at Colorado (Nicasio 1-0), 7:40 p.m. San Diego (Stults 1-1) at L.A. Dodgers (Billingsley 1-0), 9:10 p.m. St. Louis Pittsburgh Cincinnati Cubs Milwaukee

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Sycamore baseball sweeps W. Chicago

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“For people who don’t normally get playing time, they get the chance to get into the game, so that’s good, and we can work on the little things that we might not be able to in a tougher game.” Rachel Torres, DeKalb soccer player

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By DAILY CHRONICLE STAFF sports@daily-chronicle.com Sycamore swept a doubleheader against West Chicago at home on Saturday. The Spartans won the first game, 6-5, on a walk-off double by Alec Kozak. Nathan Haacker had two hits and two RBIs, including a home run, while Brett Weaver also had two hits and two RBIs. Cole Nelson pitched a complete game for his second win of the season. Sycamore won the second game, 9-3, behind four strong innings from Weaver, who also hit a three-run home run. Cooper Vinz had three hits while Haacker and Davey Scholz each had two hits. Haacker also had three RBIs. The Spartans (6-4, 2-2 Northern Illinois Big 12) play Morris at 4:30 p.m. today at home. Cogs drop doubleheader: Genoa-Kingston lost to Aurora Central Catholic, 5-2 and 19-5.

SOFTBALL DeKalb loses first game of season: DeKalb lost its first game of the season, 5-2, to Oswego East. Hannah Walter was 2 for 3, but the Barbs committed five errors in the game. DeKalb (10-1) plays Yorkville on Tuesday at home. Sycamore swept: Sycamore was swept in a doubleheader by Stillman Valley. The Spartans lost the first game, 6-4, and fell in the second game, 6-2. Tristyn Criswell was 3 for 8 on the day. McKenna Marcinkowski was 1 for 3 with a double and three RBIs in the first game while Jasmyne Taylor was 2 for 3 with two RBIs in the second game. Sycamore is 4-8 overall.

GIRLS SOCCER Ginther earns praise in Knights’ loss: At Maple Park, Kaneland fell to St. Charles East, 2-0. “Sometimes it felt like there were 15 girls out there because it seemed like every time we were trying to make our pass, there they were,” Kaneland coach Scott Parillo said of his team’s inability to move the ball in the Saints’ territory. “We couldn’t string together enough passes today. They were quick enough to move over and cut off our passing lanes. They are an aggressive and fast team. ” While St. Charles East gave the Knights (3-3-1) few scoring opportunities in the nonconference match, Kaneland’s strong defense, led by Purdue-bound goalkeeper Jordan Ginther, kept the Saints from running away with the match. “We had the lion’s share of the possessions,” said Saints coach Paul Jennison. “We came up against a very good keeper today. She made four or five saves today that most

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keepers wouldn’t make. She was, hands down, the best goalkeeper we have seen all year.” Forward Shannon Rasmussen scored both goals for the 9-9-1 Saints. “Our defense was outstanding [Saturday],” Parillo said. “They were constantly under pressure and were able to clear out most of the balls. And you got to remember that one of them, Sage [Schlehofer], is a freshman.” East scored its first goal 69 seconds into the match, when the ball rebounded off Rasumussen into the net and she scored her team’s second goal on a free kick with 3:36 left in the contest before the Knights got in position. “It’s never fun to lose but St. Charles [East] is a quality team,” Parillo said. “It’s good for our girls to play schools like that because it only makes us better.” G-K splits: Genoa-Kingston split four games at the St. Edward Tournament. The Cogs beat Elgin Academy, 5-0, and defeated Harvest Christian, 1-0. G-K also lost to St. Edward and Streamwood. Shannon Schumacher had three goals on the day, including the game-winner against Harvest Christian. Viviana Beltran had two goals while Nicole Hebel scored the other. Alyssa Edwards posted two shutouts in goal. “We played very well together as a team,” G-K coach Randy Tate said of the Cogs’ game against Elgin Academy. “We were looking for each other and finding each other to connect some nice passes. Defense played solid in the back.” The Cogs are 2-5 overall and play Burlington Central today. Sycamore falls: Sycamore lost, 4-0, to Hersey in the Pepsi Showdown.

BOYS TRACK Kaneland second at Ottawa Invite: At Ottawa, individual top-flight titles from Dylan Kuipers (pole vault, 13-0) and Nathaniel Kucera (800 meters, 1:58.35) helped keep Kaneland competitive. The Knights (182 points) were a narrow runner-up to Metamora (189) in the 15-team event. Kaneland’s 4x400 relay of Brandon Bishop, Kucera, Kyle Carter and Dylan Nauert also was victorious, finishing in 3:30.12. DeKalb finished seventh with 107 points, Sycamore fin-

ished ninth with 79.5 points. Sycamore was led in the top-flight competition by sophomore Dion Hooker who won the 200 meters (23.50) and the 100 meters (10.52). DeKalb’s Marc Dubrick won the top-flight competition of the 1,600 in 4:27.52 and the 3,200 in 9:45.16.

GIRLS TRACK Kaneland second at home meet: At Maple Park, Host Kaneland (301 points) challenged Huntley (324) for the title at the eight-team Jenni’s ABC Meet. The Knights’ Lauren Zick won titles in the top flights of the 100 (12.30), 200 (25.65) and long jump (17-6). Victoria Clinton was among Kaneland’s other winners, running the 800 in 2:34.47.

BOYS TENNIS Kulma, Henrickson fourth at Geneva: DeKalb’s Matt Kulma and Phil Henrickson took fourth place in the first and second singles, respectively. The doubles team of Ben Hart and Nick Sablich finished in sixth place at No. 1 doubles.

Continued from page B1 “Do we have near the depth and level of talent that a Burlington does?” coach Paul Taeuber said. “No, but that doesn’t mean that we can’t give all we can and take something from every game.” DeKalb has the opposite intentions at their own tournament. Despite the strange start to the season, the Barbs have come together well early in the season. They came into the tournament not only expecting to contend, but they expected to blow teams out. “We’ve had more experience together so we’ve meshed a lot,” Kelli Cardine said. Cardine had her first of four assists in DeKalb’s 7-0 win over Rochelle nine minutes in when her corner kick found Rachel Butler, who knocked in the first goal of the match. Cardine doubled the DeKalb lead with a shot from outside the penalty area. Three minutes later, Cardine’s low cross found Leah

FRIDAY’S LATE RESULTS GIRLS TRACK Clark 5th in 800: Hinckley-Big Rock’s Kristen Clark took fifth in the 800 meters at the Seneca Irish Invitational on Friday. The 4x800 relay of Katie Hoffman, Lexi Seierstad, Emily Clark and Kristen Clark took fourth while the 4x400 relay team of Beth Klein, Hoffman, Kristen Clark and Emily Clark was sixth. Neisendorf repeats: Genoa-Kingston’s Danielle Neisendorf repeated as champion of the high jump at the Seneca Invite with a mark of 5-4. G-K’s 4x100 (Felicia Olson, Carly Fischer, Brianna Kramer, Neisendorf) and 4x200 relays (Olson, Fischer, Kramer, Neisendorf) both finished second while Vanessa Garza took fifth in the triple jump. VanWyhe fourth in hudles: Indian Creek’s Alexis VanWyhe was fourth in the 300 hurdles. Nicole Goodrich was fourth in the discus while Kate Thuestad was fourth in the shot put.

BOYS TRACK G-K takes second: G e noa-Kingston took second place at the 16-team Seneca Invitational.

Weissinger wins high jump: Billy Weissinger won the high jump and took seventh in the 400 at the Seneca Irish Invitational. Mack Carls was third in the discus and Michael was fourth in the triple jump. Christian Johnsen placed seventh in the high jump and long jump while Zach McNanna was eighth in the 300 hurdles.

• Jared Birchfield contributed to this report.

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Barb Fest results Yorkville 4, Hinckley-Big Rock 2 Burlington Central 11, Mendota 1 DeKalb 7, Rochelle 0 Indian Creek 2, Hall Township 0 Yorkville 5, Mendota 0 Burlington Central 5, Hinckley-Big Rock 0 DeKalb 7, Hall Township 0 Indian Creek 0, Rochelle 0

Upcoming matches April 20 Matches start at 9:45 am. DeKalb vs. Indian Creek; Burlington Central vs. Yorkville; Rochelle vs. Hall; Hinckley-Big Rock vs. Mendota 7th place, 11:45 am 5th place, 11:45 am 3rd place, 11:45 am Title, noon Fassig, who finished from inside the six yard box. Sophie Dumbacher scored two goals in the match and Fassig and Morgan Beaty each added another. DeKalb may not have been challenged on the first day as the Barbs also defeated Hall, 7-0, in their second game, but defender Rachel Torres said the Barbs were able to work on things they wouldn’t be

able to in a close match. “For people who don’t normally get playing time, they get the chance to get into the game, so that’s good, and we can work on the little things that we might not be able to in a tougher game,” Torres said. “Just connecting passes, working on keeping possession … Against tougher teams, it’s something that we need to be better at.”

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Little hellion makes visits to gram’s a chore Dear Abby: My daughter died in a car accident two years ago. She and her boyfriend, “Reed,” had a 4-monthold daughter, “Angela.” Since then, Reed has been very understanding and liberal with visitations. However, it didn’t take him long to find another girlfriend, who has a 4-year-old daughter I’ll call Madison. The first time I went to pick up Angela, the new girlfriend hinted strongly that I should also take Madison. I didn’t like it, but I took her. Abby, Madison is the meanest, rudest child I have ever met. She called my dad ugly, my daughter ugly and my house “stinky.” I saw her push Angela down and laugh. Then she tried to smother my granddaughter by sitting on her head on the couch. The last time I brought Angela

DEAR ABBY Jeanne Phillips home, Madison told me that everything I bought for Angela I had to buy for her, too. I don’t want to take Madison anymore. It has been difficult losing my daughter, seeing her replaced with a new girlfriend and now being expected to include an unpleasant “step-granddaughter” in everything. But if I don’t take her, I’m afraid they won’t let me visit Angela. Do you have any advice? – Angie’s Gram in Missouri Dear Gram: If you haven’t already spoken to Reed and the girl’s mother about her behavior, you should. Madison may act out because she’s jealous of Angela and, among

other things, she needs to learn better manners before she’s included in any more visits. If she had pulled the shenanigans with me that she has with you, I would have taken her home immediately. This is not to say that Madison should be permanently excluded, but you should have time with your granddaughter one-on-one. The same is true for Madison and her grandparents. You are not a built-in baby sitter, which appears to be how you have been made to feel, but nothing will change until you broach the subject. Dear Abby: I feel fortunate to find myself with the love of my life at 24. “Josh” is charming, intelligent, a hard worker and a wonderful partner. I know we can achieve all the things we hope for. We have discussed where we

stand on issues such as children, family, finances, living arrangements, etc. We are mostly compatible, and where there is tension, we work it through and compromise. We are clearly headed toward engagement. He has picked out a ring and I want it badly, but I am hesitant. I am afraid I won’t give him what he deserves. I dated a man in college for three years. We talked about our future, made plans, and then I changed my mind. The pain I caused was terrible. I still regret hurting him, although I don’t regret leaving. I’m afraid I will do it again. I’m so anxious I sometimes think I should bail now and cut his losses just in case. I don’t think I will, but who can see the future? My mother says I have always been obsessed with

making the right choice. Am I being foolish and letting my anxieties run away with me? – Susan in Connecticut Dear Susan: There are better ways to cope with your anxiety than “throwing the baby out with the bathwater.” You are not the same person you were in college. You have grown and are obviously more aware of the consequences of your actions. Because you are anxious about making a commitment to “the love or your life” – someone with whom you have many things in common – it’s time to schedule an appointment with a licensed counselor to discuss it. It will be time and money well spent.

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Stress management helps relieve bruxism Dear Dr. K: My wife tells me I grind my teeth at night. Could this explain why I often wake up with a headache? Dear Reader: Tooth grinding and clenching are symptomatic of a condition known as bruxism. It can lead to temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder that, in turn, can cause headaches. People who grind their teeth during sleep usually rub their lower teeth against their upper teeth in a back-andforth or side-to-side motion. It sounds like chewing on hard crackers or ice cubes. Clenching is more like a rocking motion of the lower teeth against the uppers. Some people don’t realize they have

just in front of the ear. They connect your lower jaw to the ASK DR. K temporal bone of the skull. Anthony L. (I’ve put an illustration of the Komaroff joints and muscles associated with TMJ disorder on my bruxism unless a bed partner website.) TMJ disorder can mentions it or a dentist points cause dull, deep morning out worn-down areas on the headaches that may or may teeth. not subside during the day. Some people with bruxism People who frequently also clench their jaw repeatgrind their teeth can develop edly during the day. It may stiff neck muscles – a possible be when they are angry or ag- trigger for headaches. The pain itated, but often they just do of these headaches usually it, for no good reason. They’re centers around the sides and not even aware they do it. But back of the head. Other sympit can add to the damage done toms of TMJ disorder include a to the teeth. clicking or popping of the jaw The temporomandibular joints, pain in or around the joints are flexible joints found jaws, and locking or limited on each side of your head opening of the mouth.

If you think your headaches might be due to bruxism or TMJ disorder, consult your dentist. He or she may refer you to a pain specialist. A dental night guard can help reduce the symptoms of bruxism. This is a small piece of hard plastic custom-fitted to your upper teeth. People who clench their jaw repeatedly during the day are advised to wear the “night” guard even during those times of the day when they are working alone and don’t have to talk to others. Many people with bruxism and TMJ benefit from stress management to relax stiff head and neck muscles. This may include regular exer-

cise and learning relaxation techniques. In rare cases, you may need surgery to correct a damaged joint. Treatment at bedtime with muscle relaxants is recommended by some experts, although that proposed treatment has not been subjected to large-scale studies. Why do people grind their teeth at night? I wish we knew. It’s one of the many common conditions that doctors understand poorly. While stress may provoke it in some people, there are plenty of other people who live with lots of stress and never grind their teeth.

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BRIDGE Phillip Alder

For good defense, points and plays The late Sen. Arlen Specter said, “If you are going to have to play defense all the time, you cannot have the kind of ingenuity, assertiveness, independence and intelligence that have made our country strong.” That is not the case at the bridge table. In a pair tournament (duplicate), if your defense is excellent because you are ingenious and intelligent, you should want to defend all of the time. Then you will get one top after another. This week we will look at one of the most important and taxing aspects of defense – tracking the high-card points to place the unseen key cards. In this deal, East has to find the winning defense. South is in three no-trump. West leads the heart nine. Declarer wins with his king and runs the spade queen. What should East do after taking this trick with his king? East should check the highcard points. South showed 15 to 17 points, North tabled 12, and East has eight. That leaves three to five for West. What high card might he hold? What did East learn from West’s opening lead? A nine is always top of nothing. So, West has no points in the majors. He must have a minor-suit ace. And since the diamond ace will not be good enough to defeat the contract, East should assume his partner has the club ace. East should shift to the club three, the low card saying that he has honors in the suit and is trying to win tricks in this suit. West should win with his ace and return the club six, giving the defenders five tricks.

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paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-09-27120. I523168 (Published in the Daily Chronicle, April 15, 22 & 29, 2013.)

PUBLIC NOTICE 10-033985 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DEKALB COUNTY, SYCAMORE, ILLINOIS BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. PLAINTIFF, -vsROGER M. SCOTT A/K/A ROGER MONROW SCOTT; GINNY L. KUBERSKI A/K/A GINNY SCOTT A/K/A GINNY LYNN SCOTT; CITY OF DEKALB, AN ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL CORPORATION; DEFENDANTS 10 CH 371 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE Public Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment entered in the above entitled matter on October 18, 2012; Roger Scott, Sheriff, 150 N. Main Street, Sycamore, IL 60178, will on April 25, 2013 at 1:00 PM, at DeKalb County Public Safety Building, 1st Floor, 150 North Main Street, Sycamore, IL, sell to the highest bidder for cash (ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours, the following described premises situated in Dekalb County, Illinois. Said sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and any prior liens or 1st Mortgages. The subject property is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title or recourse to Plaintiff. Upon the sale being held and the purchaser tendering said bid in cash or certified funds, a receipt of Sale will be issued and/or a Certificate of Sale as required, which will entitle the purchaser to a deed upon confirmation of said sale by the Court. Said property is legally described as follows: Commonly known as 311-311 1/2 South 8th Street, DeKalb, IL 60115 Permanent Index No.: 08-23377-008 Improvements: Residential Structure UNKNOWN Units UNKNOWN Bedrooms UNKNOWN Garage UNKNOWN Bathrooms UNKNOWN Other UNKNOWN The property will NOT be open for inspection prior to the sale. The judgment amount was $192,570.81. Prospective purchasers are admonished to check the court file and title records to verify this information. Randal Scott Berg Fisher and Shapiro, LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 Attorney No: 6277119 THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT IF YOUR PERSONAL LIABILITY FOR THIS DEBT HAS BEEN EXTINGUISHED BY A DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY OR BY AN ORDER GRANTING IN REM RELIEF FROM STAY, THIS NOTICE IS PROVIDED SOLELY TO FORECLOSE THE MORTGAGE REMAINING ON YOUR PROPERTY AND IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT THE DISCHARGED PERSONAL OBLIGATION. I520495 (Published in the Daily Chronicle, April 1, 8 & 15, 2013.)

Upon the sale being held and the purchaser tendering said bid in cash or certified funds, a receipt of Sale will be issued and/or a Certificate of Sale as required, which will entitle the purchaser to a deed upon confirmation of said sale by the Court. Said property is legally described as follows: Commonly known as 316 8th Street, Unit 3, Kirkland, IL 60146 Permanent Index No.: 01-26180-041 Improvements: Residential Structure UNKNOWN Units UNKNOWN Bedrooms UNKNOWN Garage UNKNOWN Bathrooms UNKNOWN Other UNKNOWN The property will NOT be open for inspection prior to the sale. The judgment amount was $194,366.02. Prospective purchasers are admonished to check the court file and title records to verify this information. Randal Scott Berg Fisher and Shapiro, LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 Attorney No: 6277119 THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT IF YOUR PERSONAL LIABILITY FOR THIS DEBT HAS BEEN EXTINGUISHED BY A DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY OR BY AN ORDER GRANTING IN REM RELIEF FROM STAY, THIS NOTICE IS PROVIDED SOLELY TO FORECLOSE THE MORTGAGE REMAINING ON YOUR PROPERTY AND IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT THE DISCHARGED PERSONAL OBLIGATION. I520515 (Published in the Daily Chronicle, April 1, 8 & 15, 2013.)

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DEKALB COUNTY SYCAMORE, ILLINOIS Nationstar Mortgage, LLC PLAINTIFF Vs. Matthew S. Sherrill; et. al. DEFENDANTS 12 CH 00448 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 2/14/2013, the Sheriff of DeKalb County, Illinois will on 5/23/13 at the hour of 1:00PM at Public Safety Building, 150 North Main Sycamore, IL 60178, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DeKalb and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 08-27-328-003 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 101 Barb Blvd., Dekalb, IL 60115 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-12-23952. I521395 (Published in the Daily Chronicle, April 8, 15 & 22, 2013.)

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DeKALB COUNTY-SYCAMORE, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. PLAINTIFF

VS STEVEN G. WOODBURY A/K/A STEVE WOODBURY ; DAWN I. WOODBURY A/K/A DAWN WOODBURY; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS ; DEFENDANTS 12 CH 123 924 SUSAN COURT DEKALB, IL 60115-4020 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on February 14, 2013, DEKALB COUNTY SHERIFF in DEKALB County, Illinois, will on May 23, 2013, in 150 N. Main Street, Sycamore, IL 60178, at 1:00 PM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of DEKALB, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: TAX NO. 08-27-107-002 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 924 SUSAN COURT DEKALB, IL 60115-4020 Description of Improvements: SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH ATTACHED 1 CAR GARAGE. The Judgment amount was $135,860.74. Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH". The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 372-2060. Please refer to file #PA1202527 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. I521831 (Published in the Daily Chronicle, April 8, 15 & 22, 2013.)

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DeKALB COUNTY-SYCAMORE, ILLINOIS JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION PLAINTIFF VS ERIK STROBERT A/K/A ERIK P. STROBERT; MICHELLE STROBERT A/K/A MICHELLE L. STROBERT; MB FINANCIAL BANK, N.A. S/I/I TO BENCHMARK BANK; THE PRAIRIE VIEW HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION ; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS ; DEFENDANTS 12 CH 239 950 TALL GRASS COURT SOMONAUK, IL 60552 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on February 14, 2013, DEKALB COUNTY SHERIFF in DEKALB County, Illinois, will on May 23, 2013, in 150 N. Main Street, Sycamore, IL 60178, at 1:00 PM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of DEKALB, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: TAX NO. 18-28-427-017 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 950 TALL GRASS COURT SOMONAUK, IL 60552 Description of Improvements: ONE STORY SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH ATTACHED GARAGE The Judgment amount was $223,936.57. Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH". The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file

to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 372-2060. Please refer to file #PA1208693 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. I521835

(Published in the Daily Chronicle, April 8, 15 & 22, 2013.)

PUBLIC NOTICE

"THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE" W12-1478 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 23RD JUDICIAL DISTRICT DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY DIVISION Bank of America, N.A.; Plaintiff, VS. Bradley A. Hammond a/k/a Brad A. Hammond; Jalee M. Poore; Defendants. 12 CH 240 NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to a judgment heretofore entered by the said court occurred in the above entitled cause, Sheriff Roger Scott, Sheriff of DeKalb, Illinois, will on May 9, 2013, at the hour of 01:00 PM at DeKalb County Sheriff`s Office, 150 North Main Street, Sycamore, IL 60178 , sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate in the said judgment mentioned, situated in the County of DeKalb, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy such judgment to wit: C/K/A: 974 West Main Street, Genoa, IL 60135 PIN: 02-24-427-006 The person to contact regarding information regarding this property is: Sales Dept., The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1140, Chicago, IL 60603. Any questions regarding this sale should refer to file number W121478. The terms of the sale are Cash. 10% at time of sale, with the balance due within 24 hours. The property is improved by: SFH. The Property is not open for inspection prior to sale. The real estate, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and tenements, hereditament and appurtenances thereunto belonging shall be sold under such terms. Russell C. Wirbicki (6186310) The Wirbicki Law Group LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1140 Chicago, IL 60603 Phone: 312-360-9455 Fax: 312-572-7823 W12-1478 pleadings.il@wirbickilaw.com I520309

(Published in the Daily Chronicle, April 1, 8 & 15, 2013.)

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DEKALB COUNTY SYCAMORE, ILLINOIS The Harvard State Bank PLAINTIFF Vs. Leon G. Capes a/k/a Leon Capes; et. al. DEFENDANTS 12 CH 00242 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 2/28/2013, the Sheriff of DeKalb County, Illinois will on 5/30/13 at the hour of 1:00PM at Public Safety Building, 150 North Main Sycamore, IL 60178, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DeKalb and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 03-19-330-009 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 309 W. 1st Street Genoa, IL 60135 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mort-

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PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DeKALB COUNTY-SYCAMORE, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. PLAINTIFF VS THOMAS LUKE AKA THOMAS J LUKE; HELEN LUKE AKA HELEN L LUKE; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; DEFENDANTS 12 CH 270 910 DAWN COURT DEKALB, IL 60115 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on February 14, 2013, DEKALB COUNTY SHERIFF in DEKALB County, Illinois, will on May 23, 2013, in 150 N. Main Street, Sycamore, IL 60178, at 1:00 PM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of DEKALB, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: Description of Improvements: SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH ATTACHED 1 CAR GARAGE. The Judgment amount was $225,562.37. Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH". The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 372-2060. Please refer to file #PA1210286 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. I521836

Homeowners/Condominium Association Structure UNKNOWN Units UNKNOWN Bedrooms UNKNOWN Garage UNKNOWN Bathrooms UNKNOWN Other UNKNOWN The property will NOT be open for inspection prior to the sale. The judgment amount was $169,608.54. Prospective purchasers are admonished to check the court file and title records to verify this information. Randal Scott Berg Fisher and Shapiro, LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 Attorney No: 6277119 THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT IF YOUR PERSONAL LIABILITY FOR THIS DEBT HAS BEEN EXTINGUISHED BY A DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY OR BY AN ORDER GRANTING IN REM RELIEF FROM STAY, THIS NOTICE IS PROVIDED SOLELY TO FORECLOSE THE MORTGAGE REMAINING ON YOUR PROPERTY AND IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT THE DISCHARGED PERSONAL OBLIGATION. I520494

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PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DEKALB COUNTY SYCAMORE, ILLINOIS JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association PLAINTIFF Vs. Deborah K. Cook; et. al. DEFENDANTS 09 CH 00538 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 2/28/2013, the Sheriff of DeKalb County, Illinois will on 5/30/13 at the hour of 1:00PM at Public Safety Building, 150 North Main Sycamore, IL 60178, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DeKalb and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: UNIT 25-4 OF WINEBERRY PUD PHASE 2 RESUBDIVISION NO. 1 A RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 25 AND 27 OF LOT 107 IN WINEBERRY PUD PHASE 2, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED MARCH 31, 2004 IN PLAT CABINET 9, AT SLIDE NO. 100-B AS DOCUMENT NO. 2004005788, IN THE CITY OF DEKALB, DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 08-03-450-016 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 691 Blackstone Court DeKalb, IL 60115 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-09-27120. I523168 (Published in the Daily Chronicle, April 15, 22 & 29, 2013.)

10-033985 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DEKALB COUNTY, SYCAMORE, ILLINOIS BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. PLAINTIFF, -vsROGER M. SCOTT A/K/A ROGER MONROW SCOTT; GINNY L. KUBERSKI A/K/A GINNY SCOTT A/K/A GINNY LYNN SCOTT; CITY OF DEKALB, AN ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL CORPORATION; DEFENDANTS 10 CH 371 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE Public Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment entered in the above entitled matter on October 18, 2012; Roger Scott, Sheriff, 150 N. Main Street, Sycamore, IL 60178, will on April 25, 2013 at 1:00 PM, at DeKalb County Public Safety Building, 1st Floor, 150 North Main Street, Sycamore, IL, sell to the highest bidder for cash (ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours, the following described premises situated in Dekalb County, Illinois. Said sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and any prior liens or 1st Mortgages. The subject property is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title or recourse to Plaintiff. Upon the sale being held and the purchaser tendering said bid in cash or certified funds, a receipt of Sale will be issued and/or a Certificate of Sale as required, which will entitle the purchaser to a deed upon confirmation of said sale by the Court. Said property is legally described as follows: LOT 9 IN BLOCK 47 IN JONES ADDITION TO THE ORIGINAL VILLAGE (NOW CITY) OF DEKALB, ALL SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF DEKALB AND STATE OF ILLINOIS Commonly known as 311-311 1/2 South 8th Street, DeKalb, IL 60115 Permanent Index No.: 08-23377-008 Improvements: Residential Structure UNKNOWN Units UNKNOWN Bedrooms UNKNOWN Garage UNKNOWN Bathrooms UNKNOWN Other UNKNOWN The property will NOT be open for inspection prior to the sale. The judgment amount was $192,570.81. Prospective purchasers are admonished to check the court file and title records to verify this information. Randal Scott Berg Fisher and Shapiro, LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 Attorney No: 6277119 THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT IF YOUR PERSONAL LIABILITY FOR THIS DEBT HAS BEEN EXTINGUISHED BY A DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY OR BY AN ORDER GRANTING IN REM RELIEF FROM STAY, THIS NOTICE IS PROVIDED SOLELY TO FORECLOSE THE MORTGAGE REMAINING ON YOUR PROPERTY AND IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT THE DISCHARGED PERSONAL OBLIGATION. I520495 (Published in the Daily Chronicle, April 1, 8 & 15, 2013.)

PUBLIC NOTICE 10-034299 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DEKALB COUNTY, SYCAMORE, ILLINOIS BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP F/K/A COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING LP PLAINTIFF, -vsDOROTHY J. EDWARDS; VERLE H. EDWARDS; LEANNE D. WENDORF; MATTHEW E. WENDORF; DEFENDANTS 10 CH 381 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE Public Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment entered in the above entitled matter on August 30, 2012; Roger Scott, Sheriff, 150 N. Main Street, Sycamore, IL 60178, will on April 25, 2013 at 1:00 PM, at DeKalb County Public Safety Building, 1st Floor, 150 North Main Street, Sycamore, IL, sell to the highest bidder for cash (ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours, the following described premises situated in Dekalb County, Illinois. Said sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and any prior liens or 1st Mortgages. The subject property is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title or recourse to Plaintiff. Upon the sale being held and the purchaser tendering said bid in cash or certified funds, a receipt of Sale will be issued and/or a Certificate of Sale as required, which will entitle the purchaser to a deed upon confirmation of said sale by the Court. Said property is legally described as follows: THE SOUTH 39.47 FEET OF THE NORTH 195.00 FEET (EXCEPT THE WEST 28.00 FEET THEREOF) OF LOT 25 IN COLONIAL ESTATES, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 26, TOWNSHIP 42 NORTH, RANGE 3, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, VILLAGE OF KIRKLAND, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JUNE 14, 1994 AS DOCUMENT NO. 94008442, IN BOOK "Y" OF PLATS, PAGE 65, IN

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DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 316 8th Street, Unit 3, Kirkland, IL 60146 Permanent Index No.: 01-26180-041 Improvements: Residential Structure UNKNOWN Units UNKNOWN Bedrooms UNKNOWN Garage UNKNOWN Bathrooms UNKNOWN Other UNKNOWN The property will NOT be open for inspection prior to the sale. The judgment amount was $194,366.02. Prospective purchasers are admonished to check the court file and title records to verify this information. Randal Scott Berg Fisher and Shapiro, LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 Attorney No: 6277119 THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT IF YOUR PERSONAL LIABILITY FOR THIS DEBT HAS BEEN EXTINGUISHED BY A DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY OR BY AN ORDER GRANTING IN REM RELIEF FROM STAY, THIS NOTICE IS PROVIDED SOLELY TO FORECLOSE THE MORTGAGE REMAINING ON YOUR PROPERTY AND IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT THE DISCHARGED PERSONAL OBLIGATION. I520515 (Published in the Daily Chronicle, April 1, 8 & 15, 2013.)

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DEKALB COUNTY SYCAMORE, ILLINOIS Nationstar Mortgage, LLC PLAINTIFF Vs. Matthew S. Sherrill; et. al. DEFENDANTS 12 CH 00448 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 2/14/2013, the Sheriff of DeKalb County, Illinois will on 5/23/13 at the hour of 1:00PM at Public Safety Building, 150 North Main Sycamore, IL 60178, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DeKalb and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 12 IN BLOCK 22 IN THIRTEENTH ADDITION TO BRADT PARK, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF SECTION 27, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 4, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JUNE 13, 1968 AS DOCUMENT NO 343697, IN PLAT BOOK "O", PAGE 40, IN DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 08-27-328-003 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 101 Barb Blvd., Dekalb, IL 60115 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-12-23952. I521395 (Published in the Daily Chronicle, April 8, 15 & 22, 2013.)

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DeKALB COUNTY-SYCAMORE, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. PLAINTIFF VS STEVEN G. WOODBURY A/K/A STEVE WOODBURY ; DAWN I. WOODBURY A/K/A DAWN WOODBURY; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS ; DEFENDANTS 12 CH 123 924 SUSAN COURT DEKALB, IL 60115-4020 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on February 14, 2013, DEKALB COUNTY SHERIFF in DEKALB County, Illinois, will on May 23, 2013, in 150 N. Main Street, Sycamore, IL 60178, at 1:00 PM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of DEKALB, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: LOT 5 IN SIXTH ADDITION TO PARK PLACE SUBDIVISION, A SUBDIVISION ON SECTION 27, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 4, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED AUGUST 8, 1963 AS DOCUMENT NO. 317483, IN PLAT BOOK "M", PAGE 61, IN DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS. TAX NO. 08-27-107-002 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 924 SUSAN COURT DEKALB, IL 60115-4020 Description of Improvements: SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH ATTACHED 1 CAR GARAGE. The Judgment amount was $135,860.74. Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH". The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 372-2060. Please refer to file #PA1202527 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. I521831

(Published in the Daily Chronicle, April 8, 15 & 22, 2013.)

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DeKALB COUNTY-SYCAMORE, ILLINOIS JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION PLAINTIFF VS ERIK STROBERT A/K/A ERIK P. STROBERT; MICHELLE STROBERT A/K/A MICHELLE L. STROBERT; MB FINANCIAL BANK, N.A. S/I/I TO BENCHMARK BANK; THE PRAIRIE VIEW HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION ; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS ; DEFENDANTS 12 CH 239 950 TALL GRASS COURT SOMONAUK, IL 60552 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on February 14, 2013, DEKALB COUNTY SHERIFF in DEKALB County, Illinois, will on May 23, 2013, in 150 N. Main Street, Sycamore, IL 60178, at 1:00 PM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of DEKALB, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: LOT 56 IN PRAIRIE VIEW OF SOMONAUK, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 27, AND PART OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 28, ALL IN TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 5 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT CABINET 5, SLIDE NO. 91-

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(Published in the Daily Chronicle, April 8, 15 & 22, 2013.)

12-060869 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DEKALB COUNTY, SYCAMORE, ILLINOIS BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. PLAINTIFF, -vsJAMES R. CAINE, JR.; MARY L. CAINE A/K/A MARY L. SPOERLCAINE A/K/A MARY L. SPOERL; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.; WINEBERRY HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATION; DEFENDANTS 12 CH 402 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE Public Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment entered in the above entitled matter on January 17, 2013; Roger Scott, Sheriff, 150 N. Main Street, Sycamore, IL 60178, will on April 25, 2013 at 1:00 PM, at DeKalb County Public Safety Building, 1st Floor, 150 North Main Street, Sycamore, IL, sell to the highest bidder for cash (ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours, the following described premises situated in Dekalb County, Illinois. Said sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and any prior liens or 1st Mortgages. The subject property is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title or recourse to Plaintiff. Upon the sale being held and the purchaser tendering said bid in cash or certified funds, a receipt of Sale will be issued and/or a Certificate of Sale as required, which will entitle the purchaser to a deed upon confirmation of said sale by the Court. Said property is legally described as follows: Commonly known as 3214 Napa Court, DeKalb, IL 60115 Permanent Index No.: 08-03475-019 Improvements:

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(Published in the Daily Chronicle, April 1, 8 & 15, 2013.)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DEKALB COUNTY SYCAMORE, ILLINOIS BENEFICIAL ILLINOIS I, INC. AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BENEFICIAL ILLINOIS INC. D/B/A BENEFICIAL MORTGAGE CO OF ILLINOIS, Plaintiff(s), vs. COLETTE L. PINTER A/K/A COLETTE PINTER A/K/A COLETTE L. KURTZ, Defendant(s). 12 CH 525 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment heretofore entered by the said Court in the above entitled cause, the Sheriff of DeKalb County, Illinois, will on May 9, 2013, at the hour of 1:00 PM, at the PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING , 150 N. MAIN STREET, SYCAMORE, IL, 60178, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described premises and real estate in the said Judgment mentioned, situated in the County of DeKalb, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment, to wit: Common Address: 215A MORROW ST, SOMONAUK, IL 60552 P.I.N. 18-32-403-081 Contact the Law Office of IRA T. NEVEL, LLC, 175 North Franklin, Suite 201, Chicago, Illinois 60606, (312) 357-1125, for further information. The terms of the sale are: Ten percent (10%) due by cash or certified funds at the time of the sale and balance is due within 24 hours of the sale. The subject property is subject to real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "as is" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court. The property is improved by a single family residence, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and the tenements, hereditaments and appurtenants thereunto belonging and will not be available for inspection prior to sale. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). LAW OFFICES OF IRA T. NEVEL, LLC 175 North Franklin St. Suite 201 Chicago, Illinois 60606 (312) 357-1125 Pleadings@nevellaw.com NM # 12-03184 I520718

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Page B8 • Monday, April 15, 2013 B, RECORDED JANUARY 21, 2004 AS DOCUMENT NO. 2004001297, AND CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION RECORDED JUNE 4, 2004 AS DOCUMENT NO. 2004011134, IN DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS. TAX NO. 18-28-427-017 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 950 TALL GRASS COURT SOMONAUK, IL 60552 Description of Improvements: ONE STORY SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH ATTACHED GARAGE The Judgment amount was $223,936.57. Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH". The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 372-2060. Please refer to file #PA1208693 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. I521835 (Published in the Daily Chronicle, April 8, 15 & 22, 2013.)

PUBLIC NOTICE "THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE" W12-1478 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 23RD JUDICIAL DISTRICT DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY DIVISION Bank of America, N.A.; Plaintiff, VS. Bradley A. Hammond a/k/a Brad A. Hammond; Jalee M. Poore; Defendants. 12 CH 240 NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to a judgment heretofore entered by the said court occurred in the above entitled cause, Sheriff Roger Scott, Sheriff of DeKalb, Illinois, will on May 9, 2013, at the hour of 01:00 PM at DeKalb County Sheriff`s Office, 150 North Main Street, Sycamore, IL 60178 , sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate in the said judgment mentioned, situated in the County of DeKalb, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy such judgment to wit: ALL THAT PART OF LOTS B AND C OF WILCOX`S ADDITION TO THE VILLAGE (NOW CITY) OF GENOA, BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT A POINT IN THE CENTER OF THE HIGHWAY (BEING THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOTS "B" AND "C" WHICH IS 26 FEET EASTERLY FROM THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT "C" THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY PARALLEL TO THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT "C" TO THE RIGHTOF-WAY OF THE ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD, THENCE EASTERLY ALONG THE RIGHT-OF-WAY OF THE ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD TO THE SOUTH LINE OF LOT "C"; THENCE CONTINUING EASTERLY ON THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT "C" TO A POINT OF INTERSECTION WITH A LINE DRAWN PARALLEL TO AND 83 FEET EASTERLY OF THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT "C"; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ON SAID PARALLEL LINE TO A POINT WHICH IS 174 FEET (MEASURED ON SAID PARALLEL LINE) FROM THE NORTHERLY LINE OF LOTS "C" AND "B"; THENCE WESTERLY PARALLEL TO SAID NORTHERLY LINE OF LOTS "C" AND "B" FOR A DISTANCE OF 50 FEET, THENCE NORTHEASTERLY PARALLEL TO THE WESTERLY LINE OF LOT "C" FOR A DISTANCE OF 174 FEET TO THE NORTHERLY LINE OF LOT "C"; THENCE WESTERLY ALONG SAID NORTHERLY LINE OF LOT "C" TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, MORE PARTICULARLY BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT C; THENCE SOUTH 58 DEGREES 44 MINUTES 50 SECONDS EAST ALONG THE NORTH LINES OF SAID LOT C AND LOT B, A DISTANCE OF 26.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED TRACT OF LAND; THENCE SOUTH 30 DEGREES 26 MINUTES 24 SECONDS WEST PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT C, A DISTANCE OF 320.05 FEET TO THE NORTHERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE

OF THE CHICAGO, CENTRAL AND PACIFIC RAILROAD (FORMERLY THE ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD); THENCE SOUTH 41 DEGREES 06 MINUTES 39 SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID NORTHERLY RIGHTOF-WAY LINE, A DISTANCE OF 33.25 FEET TO THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT C; THENCE SOUTH 58 DEGREES 47 MINUTES 51 SECONDS EAST, A DISTANCE OF 25.46 FEET TO A POINT 83 FEET EASTERLY OF, AS MEASURED PERPENDICULAR TO THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT C; THENCE NORTH 30 DEGREES 26 MINUTES 24 SECONDS EAST PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT C, A DISTANCE OF 156.10 FEET TO A POINT 174.00 FEET SOUTHERLY OF THE NORTH LINES OF SAID LOT B AND C, AS MEASURED PARALLEL THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT C; THENCE NORTH 58 DEGREES 44 MINUTES 50 SECONDS WEST PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT B, A DISTANCE OF 50.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 30 DEGREES 26 MINUTES 24 SECONDS EAST PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT C, A DISTANCE OF 174.00 FEET TO THE NORTH LINES OF SAID LOTS B AND C; THENCE NORTH 58 DGREES 44 MINUTES 50 SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID NORTH LINE, A DISTANCE OF 7.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 0.229 ACRES, MORE OR LESS , SUBJECT TO THAT LAND BEING USED FOR PUBLIC ROAD PURPOSES AND ALSO SUBJEC T TO ALL EASEMENTS, AGREEMENTS, CITY CODES AND/OR ORDINANCES OF RECORD, IF ANY, ALL SITUATED IN THE CITY OF GENOA, THE COUNTY OF DEKALB AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. C/K/A: 974 West Main Street, Genoa, IL 60135 PIN: 02-24-427-006 The person to contact regarding information regarding this property is: Sales Dept., The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1140, Chicago, IL 60603. Any questions regarding this sale should refer to file number W121478. The terms of the sale are Cash. 10% at time of sale, with the balance due within 24 hours. The property is improved by: SFH. The Property is not open for inspection prior to sale. The real estate, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and tenements, hereditament and appurtenances thereunto belonging shall be sold under such terms. Russell C. Wirbicki (6186310) The Wirbicki Law Group LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1140 Chicago, IL 60603 Phone: 312-360-9455 Fax: 312-572-7823 W12-1478 pleadings.il@wirbickilaw.com I520309 (Published in the Daily Chronicle, April 1, 8 & 15, 2013.)

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DEKALB COUNTY SYCAMORE, ILLINOIS The Harvard State Bank PLAINTIFF Vs. Leon G. Capes a/k/a Leon Capes; et. al. DEFENDANTS 12 CH 00242 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 2/28/2013, the Sheriff of DeKalb County, Illinois will on 5/30/13 at the hour of 1:00PM at Public Safety Building, 150 North Main Sycamore, IL 60178, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DeKalb and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 8 IN BLOCK 3 IN STEPHEN'S ADDITION TO THE VILLAGE (NOW CITY) OF GENOA, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK "A" OF PLATS, PAGE 77, ON MAY 19, 1875, SITUATED IN DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 03-19-330-009 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 309 W. 1st Street Genoa, IL 60135 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mort-

gagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-12-09404. I523169 (Published in the Daily Chronicle, April 15, 22 & 29, 2013.)

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DeKALB COUNTY-SYCAMORE, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. PLAINTIFF VS THOMAS LUKE AKA THOMAS J LUKE; HELEN LUKE AKA HELEN L LUKE; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; DEFENDANTS 12 CH 270 910 DAWN COURT DEKALB, IL 60115 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on February 14, 2013, DEKALB COUNTY SHERIFF in DEKALB County, Illinois, will on May 23, 2013, in 150 N. Main Street, Sycamore, IL 60178, at 1:00 PM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of DEKALB, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: LOT 7 IN SECOND ADDITION TO PARK PLACE SUBDIVISION, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK K OF PLATS, PAGE 42, AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 294537, ON MARCH 12, 1959, SITUATED IN DEKALB COUNTY, IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. TAX NO. 08-27-105004 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 910 DAWN COURT DEKALB, IL 60115 Description of Improvements: SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH ATTACHED 1 CAR GARAGE. The Judgment amount was $225,562.37. Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH". The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 372-2060. Please refer to file #PA1210286 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. I521836 (Published in the Daily Chronicle, April 8, 15 & 22, 2013.)

PUBLIC NOTICE 12-060869 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DEKALB COUNTY, SYCAMORE, ILLINOIS BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. PLAINTIFF, -vsJAMES R. CAINE, JR.; MARY L. CAINE A/K/A MARY L. SPOERLCAINE A/K/A MARY L. SPOERL; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.; WINEBERRY HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATION; DEFENDANTS 12 CH 402 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE

Public Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment entered in the above entitled matter on January 17, 2013; Roger Scott, Sheriff, 150 N. Main Street, Sycamore, IL 60178, will on April 25, 2013 at 1:00 PM, at DeKalb County Public Safety Building, 1st Floor, 150 North Main Street, Sycamore, IL, sell to the highest bidder for cash (ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours, the following described premises situated in Dekalb County, Illinois. Said sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and any prior liens or 1st Mortgages. The subject property is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title or recourse to Plaintiff. Upon the sale being held and the purchaser tendering said bid in cash or certified funds, a receipt of Sale will be issued and/or a Certificate of Sale as required, which will entitle the purchaser to a deed upon confirmation of said sale by the Court. Said property is legally described as follows: LOT 14-1 ON THE FINAL PLAT OF WINEBERRY P.U.D. PHASE THREE-A RESUBDIVISION NO. 1, A RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 14, 15, 16, AND 17 OF WINEBERRY P.U.D. PHASE THREE-A, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF SECTION 3, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 4 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED APRIL 18, 2006 IN PLAT CABINET 9 AT SLIDE NO. 181-C AS DOCUMENT NO. 2006006717, ALL SITUATED IN THE CITY OF DEKALB, DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 3214 Napa Court, DeKalb, IL 60115 Permanent Index No.: 08-03475-019 Improvements: Homeowners/Condominium Association Structure UNKNOWN Units UNKNOWN Bedrooms UNKNOWN Garage UNKNOWN Bathrooms UNKNOWN Other UNKNOWN The property will NOT be open for inspection prior to the sale. The judgment amount was $169,608.54. Prospective purchasers are admonished to check the court file and title records to verify this information. Randal Scott Berg Fisher and Shapiro, LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 Attorney No: 6277119 THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT IF YOUR PERSONAL LIABILITY FOR THIS DEBT HAS BEEN EXTINGUISHED BY A DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY OR BY AN ORDER GRANTING IN REM RELIEF FROM STAY, THIS NOTICE IS PROVIDED SOLELY TO FORECLOSE THE MORTGAGE REMAINING ON YOUR PROPERTY AND IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT THE DISCHARGED PERSONAL OBLIGATION. I520494

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fered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "as is" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court. The property is improved by a single family residence, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and the tenements, hereditaments and appurtenants thereunto belonging and will not be available for inspection prior to sale. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). LAW OFFICES OF IRA T. NEVEL, LLC 175 North Franklin St. Suite 201 Chicago, Illinois 60606 (312) 357-1125 Pleadings@nevellaw.com NM # 12-03184 I520718 (Published in the Daily Chronicle, April 1, 8 & 15, 2013.)

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DEKALB COUNTY SYCAMORE, ILLINOIS CitiMortgage, Inc. PLAINTIFF Vs. Jennifer Willock a/k/a Jennifer Willkins a/k/a Jennifer Nevills; Kevin Nevills; Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.; Willow Glen Homeowners Association; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants DEFENDANTS 13 CH 40 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Kevin

Our File No. 14-13-00982 NOTE: This law firm is deemed to be a debt collector. I520907 (Published in the Daily Chronicle, April 1, 8 & 15, 2013.)

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that Kishwaukee College will receive proposals for Property, General Liability, Crime, Inland Marine, Auto, Umbrella, Legal Liability, and Worker's Compensation coverage. Proposal specifications may be obtained upon request from Bushue Human Resources, Inc., 104 N. Second St. - Suite B, Effingham, IL 62401. Phone (217) 342-3046. Please reference code ICK246 when calling. All proposals are to be received by Kishwaukee College at 21193 Malta Road Malta, IL 60150 on or before 10:00a.m., May 28, 2013, and will be opened at time specified. (Published in the Daily Chronicle, April 13, 15, 2013.)

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PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DEKALB COUNTY SYCAMORE, ILLINOIS BENEFICIAL ILLINOIS I, INC. AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BENEFICIAL ILLINOIS INC. D/B/A BENEFICIAL MORTGAGE CO OF ILLINOIS, Plaintiff(s), vs. COLETTE L. PINTER A/K/A COLETTE PINTER A/K/A COLETTE L. KURTZ, Defendant(s). 12 CH 525 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment heretofore entered by the said Court in the above entitled cause, the Sheriff of DeKalb County, Illinois, will on May 9, 2013, at the hour of 1:00 PM, at the PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING , 150 N. MAIN STREET, SYCAMORE, IL, 60178, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described premises and real estate in the said Judgment mentioned, situated in the County of DeKalb, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment, to wit: THE EAST 36.00 FEET OF LOT 63 IN THE FINAL PLAT OF ILLOWA FARM FIRST RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 7 THROUGH 15 INCLUSIVE LOTS 20 THROUGH 21 INCLUSIVE LOT 59 PART OF VACATED WARREN STREET AND THE DETENTION AREA OF ILLOWA FARM SUBDIVISION, AND PART OF ASSESSORS LOT 11 BEING A PART OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 32, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 5 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF SAID RESUBDIVISION RECORDED OCTOBER 25, 2001, A DOCUMENT NUMBER 2001018568, ALL LOCATION IN THE VILLAGE OF SOMONAUK, DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Common Address: 215A MORROW ST, SOMONAUK, IL 60552 P.I.N. 18-32-403-081 Contact the Law Office of IRA T. NEVEL, LLC, 175 North Franklin, Suite 201, Chicago, Illinois 60606, (312) 357-1125, for further information. The terms of the sale are: Ten percent (10%) due by cash or certified funds at the time of the sale and balance is due within 24 hours of the sale. The subject property is subject to real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is of-

Nevills, Willow Glen Homeowners Association, Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants; That this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, towit: LOT 172 OF WILLOW GLEN PUD PHASE 3, A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT OF PART OF LOTS F, G, J AND L OF THE AWE FARM PLAT OF SECTION 30, TOWNSHIP 42 NORTH, RANGE 5 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED MAY 7, 1996, IN BOOK Z OF PLATS PAGE 150 AS DOCUMENT NO 96006621, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF DEKALB, STATE OF ILLINOIS. COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 707 Tyler Street, Genoa, IL 60135 and which said Mortgage was made by: Kevin Nevills, Jennifer Willock a/k/a Jennifer Willkins a/k/a Jennifer Nevills, the Mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as Nominee for Home Mortgage, Inc., as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of DeKalb County, Illinois, as Document No. 2006002909; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending. NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court, Maureen A. Josh Clerk of the Circuit Court 133 W. State Street Sycamore, IL 60178 on or before May 1, 2013, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 DuPage # 15170 Winnebago # 531

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