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Two bodies were found burned from a residential fire in Sheridan, but prosecutors disclosed Friday both were shot. Two eyewitnesses told police it was Ronald Martin Jr. who pulled the trigger.

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La Salle County authorities confirmed two people were found dead after first responders rushed to an early-morning fire Thursday in the 4200 block of 2251 Road in rural Sheridan. First responders were dispatched at 12:52 a.m. to a residential fire. After the fire was under control, two bodies were discovered inside. After a day-long investigation, Ronald W Martin, of Sheridan, was charged Thursday afternoon with multiple counts of first-degree murder, according to La Salle County court records.

Kent P. Koehler, of La Salle, was charged with Possession with Intent to Deliver Heroin (more than 400g but less than 900g), a Class X Felony.

Lily Bosnich abd Greyson Marincic were named as the St. Bede track & field MVPs for the 2025 season.