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Oglesby-area drug bust fetches 20-year sentence

A motorist got 20 years Thursday for hauling cocaine on Interstate 39 near Oglesby, which isn't usually a hot spot for drug trafficking.

By Tom Collins●

Dalton Mesarchik murder remains unsolved after 23 years

For more than two decades, his family has advocated for justice, holding out hope that his killer will be brought to account.

By Maribeth M. Wilson●

June trial set in Marseilles attempted murder case

A Marseilles man charged with attempted murder will argue for pre-trial release on April 10. Depending on the outcome, Brian G. Reinhart could stand trial in early June.

By Tom Collins●

Streator woman pleads to recklessly firing gun

A Streator woman will serve 30 months’ felony probation with conditions after pleading guilty to firing gunshots in her neighborhood. There were no injuries.

By Tom Collins●

Marseilles killer ordered back to court June 5

A convicted Marseilles killer awaits new felony trials in La Salle County. If convicted, Logan Petre could get years added to his murder sentence.

By Tom Collins●