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July 24, 2025
Shaw Local

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Bureau County Grand Jury: July 18, 2025

Bureau County Grand Jury: July 18, 2025

The following cases were considered by the Bureau County Grand Jury on July 18.

By Maribeth M. Wilson●
July 20, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT

No identification yet on Princeton death

No identification yet on Princeton death

Authorities have not yet identified the male found dead Friday at a location on West Peru Street in Princeton

By Tom Collins●
July 16, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT

‘Presumptive ID’ established in Princeton death

‘Presumptive ID’ established in Princeton death

A body found Friday in Princeton has yet to be identified, but authorities say there is no foul play.

By Tom Collins●
July 15, 2025 at 10:20 am CDT

Guilty verdict in 2022 Ohio murder

Guilty verdict in 2022 Ohio murder

An Ohio, Illinois man was convicted Monday of a 2022 murder. Matthew J. Pairadee will be sentenced Sept. 12.

By Tom Collins●
June 30, 2025 at 3:34 pm CDT

Chester Weger, convicted in Starved Rock murders, dies at 86

Chester Weger, convicted in Starved Rock murders, dies at 86

Chester Weger, 86, who spent nearly six decades in prison for killing Lillian Oetting, one of three women fatally bludgeoned in 1960 at Starved Rock, died June 22.

By Tom Collins●
June 24, 2025 at 4:00 pm CDT

Bureau County Grand Jury: June 16, 2025

Bureau County Grand Jury: June 16, 2025

The following cases were considered by the Bureau County Grand Jury on June 16.

By Maribeth M. Wilson●
June 23, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT

Princeton police chief announces bid for Bureau Co. sheriff

Princeton police chief announces bid for Bureau Co. sheriff

Princeton Police Chief Tom Kammerer of Princeton announced his intention to run for Bureau County sheriff.

By Tom Collins●
June 21, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT

Former Spring Valley cop, drug agent announces bid for Bureau County sheriff

Former Spring Valley cop, drug agent announces bid for Bureau County sheriff

Edward Jauch has announced his candidacy for Bureau County sheriff, citing 34 years’ law enforcement experience.

By Tom Collins●
May 20, 2025 at 3:17 pm CDT

Bureau County grand jury: April 17, 2025

Bureau County grand jury: April 17, 2025

The following cases were considered on April 17 by the Bureau County Grand Jury.

By Derek Barichello●
May 02, 2025 at 2:08 am CDT

State police still seek suspect(s) in Interstate 80 roofing nails incident

State police still seek suspect(s) in Interstate 80 roofing nails incident

Illinois State Police still is seeking information on suspects who laid roofing nails on emergency turnarounds on Interstate 80; but the agency said in a Thursday update there have been no new occurrences.

By Tom Collins●
April 11, 2025 at 3:01 am CDT
Bureau County Grand Jury: March 21, 2025

Bureau County Grand Jury: March 21, 2025

The following cases were considered by the Bureau County Grand Jury on March 21.

By Maribeth M. Wilson●
March 31, 2025 at 2:27 am CDT
Spring Valley man gets probation for trying to defraud bank

Spring Valley man gets probation for trying to defraud bank

A Spring Valley man was put on probation Thursday after pleading guilty to trying to bilk a La Salle bank out of more than $17,000.

By Tom Collins●
March 21, 2025 at 5:23 am CDT

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