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Former School Bus Driver Sentenced to 76 Years in Murder for Hire Plot

Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow announced that Christian Shepherd, 44, of Ottawa, was sentenced recently to 76 years in prison by Circuit Judge David Carlson. Shepherd was sentenced to 39 years in prison for solicitation of murder for hire and 37 years for solicitation of murder, both Class X felonies, to be served consecutively. […]

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ISP Make Reckless Homicide/Aggravated DUI Arrest

Illinois State Police (ISP) announced the arrest and charges against 18-year-old Shane R. Wieck Jr. of Crete. Wieck Jr. was charged with four counts of reckless homicide (Class 3 Felony) and two counts of aggravated driving under the influence resulting in death (Class 2 Felony). On October 6, 2021, at approximately 5:30 a.m., ISP responded […]

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Firearm Injuries No. 1 Cause of Death in American Children

Since 2020, firearm injuries have become the No. 1 cause of death in American children, according to the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Compared to similar countries, the U.S. is the only country in which firearm injury is the leading cause of death among children and teens. This sobering fact prompted Southern […]

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