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June 18, 2025
Shaw Local

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Denied: Weger conviction in 1960 Starved Rock murder case stands

Denied: Weger conviction in 1960 Starved Rock murder case stands

Chester Weger’s murder conviction stands. Wednesday, a judge denied the 86-year-old’s bid for exoneration in 1960 Starved Rock murders.

By Tom Collins●
June 18, 2025 at 5:07 pm CDT

Man pleads guilty after 35 catalytic converters stolen across northern Illinois

Man pleads guilty after 35 catalytic converters stolen across northern Illinois

A Cook County man pleaded guilty and was sentenced to prison Tuesday in connection to dozens of catalytic converters reported stolen between 2021 and 2022 in DeKalb, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry and Will counties, authorities said

By Kelsey Rettke●
June 18, 2025 at 2:34 pm CDT

Ottawa approves annexation of seven more Fields Hill properties

Ottawa approves annexation of seven more Fields Hill properties

The Ottawa City Council moved ahead with annexing seven more properties in the Fields Hill subdivision on the north side of town and bringing in seven surrounded parcels on the south side during its meeting on Tuesday night.

By Bill Freskos●
June 18, 2025 at 1:00 pm CDT

Shaw Local Radio Podcast: Derek Barichello, Streator Chamber of Commerce

Shaw Local Radio Podcast: Derek Barichello, Streator Chamber of Commerce

“Day” Jones interviews Derrick Barichello about his transition from working with The Times and NewsTribune to the Streator Chamber of Commerce and the chamber’s upcoming events

By John Sahly●
June 18, 2025 at 12:06 pm CDT

Streator shooting suspect indicted on attempted murder

Streator shooting suspect indicted on attempted murder

Luis Urena already is accused of shooting a Streator woman in the neck. Now, prosecutors allege he tried to kill her.

By Tom Collins●
June 18, 2025 at 11:36 am CDT

Underwood seeks federal funding for NIU’s Child Development and Family Center

Underwood seeks federal funding for NIU’s Child Development and Family Center

The Northern Illinois University Child Development and Family Center in DeKalb could get a boost thanks to U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Naperville.

By Camden Lazenby●
June 18, 2025 at 10:00 am CDT

Illinois Valley Community College announces spring 2025 academic honors list

Illinois Valley Community College announces spring 2025 academic honors list

For the spring 2025 semester, the following students were named to the Academic Honors list at Illinois Valley Community College.

By Maribeth M. Wilson●
June 18, 2025 at 7:00 am CDT

Impaired, unbuckled drivers to be target of statewide public safety campaign

Impaired, unbuckled drivers to be target of statewide public safety campaign

Authorities around the state will participate in for a traffic enforcement around the Fourth of July holiday, with a focus on impaired and unbuckled drivers.

By Brenda Schory●
June 18, 2025 at 7:00 am CDT

La Salle County CASA to host Hope on the Harbor fundraiser July 26

La Salle County CASA to host Hope on the Harbor fundraiser July 26

La Salle County Court Appointed Special Advocates will host a summer fundraising luau, Hope on the Harbor, on Saturday, July 26, at Heritage Harbor in Ottawa.

By Bill Freskos●
June 18, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT

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