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June 24, 2025
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Chester Weger, convicted in Starved Rock murders, dead at 86

Chester Weger, convicted in Starved Rock murders, dead 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

La Salle County sheriff begins 4th of July safety campaign

La Salle County sheriff begins 4th of July safety campaign

La Salle County Sheriff’s Office announced Monday plans for Fourth of July traffic enforcement with a focus on impaired and unbuckled drivers, running through July 7.

By Tom Collins●
June 23, 2025 at 4:54 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

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