In 2022, Bradley Goodbred was charged with the theft of more than $1.2 million from an elderly client over an eight-year period. The 97-year-old victim had dementia.

A La Salle County jury deliberated about two hours Thursday and convicted Malcolm Whitfield, 31, of Streator (also listed in DeKalb) of eight felonies led by first-degree murder for the 2023 shooting that injured two others.

Teamsters Local 179 President Chris Richter said some ground was gained during the most recent bargaining session with Republic Services on Wednesday, but major sticking points remain - especially health care, pensions and wages.