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May 24, 2025
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Former Spring Valley cop, drug agent announces bid for Bureau County sheriff

Former Spring Valley cop, drug agent announces bid for Bureau County sheriff

Edward Jauch has announced his candidacy for Bureau County sheriff, citing 34 years’ law enforcement experience.

By Tom Collins●
May 20, 2025 at 3:17 pm CDT

Bureau County grand jury: April 17, 2025

Bureau County grand jury: April 17, 2025

The following cases were considered on April 17 by the Bureau County Grand Jury.

By Derek Barichello●
May 02, 2025 at 2:08 am CDT

State police still seek suspect(s) in Interstate 80 roofing nails incident

State police still seek suspect(s) in Interstate 80 roofing nails incident

Illinois State Police still is seeking information on suspects who laid roofing nails on emergency turnarounds on Interstate 80; but the agency said in a Thursday update there have been no new occurrences.

By Tom Collins●
April 11, 2025 at 3:01 am CDT

Bureau County Grand Jury: March 21, 2025

Bureau County Grand Jury: March 21, 2025

The following cases were considered by the Bureau County Grand Jury on March 21.

By Maribeth M. Wilson●
March 31, 2025 at 2:27 am CDT

Spring Valley man gets probation for trying to defraud bank

Spring Valley man gets probation for trying to defraud bank

A Spring Valley man was put on probation Thursday after pleading guilty to trying to bilk a La Salle bank out of more than $17,000.

By Tom Collins●
March 21, 2025 at 5:23 am CDT

Wyanet man’s jury trial on charges of possessing child sexual abuse materials set in July

Wyanet man’s jury trial on charges of possessing child sexual abuse materials set in July

The jury trial for a Wyanet man charged with six counts of possessing child sexual abuse has been scheduled for July.

By Maribeth M. Wilson●
March 12, 2025 at 2:48 am CDT

Indiana man arrested in Bureau County with large capacity ammunition feeding device

Indiana man arrested in Bureau County with large capacity ammunition feeding device

An Indiana man was arrested on Friday for aggravated unlawful possession of a weapon, Bureau County Sheriff James Reed said in a Monday news release.

By Maribeth M. Wilson●
March 11, 2025 at 5:23 am CDT

Tiskilwa men arrested for possession of weapons by felon, sheriff says

Tiskilwa men arrested for possession of weapons by felon, sheriff says

Two men were arrested Sunday morning on complaints of unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon, Bureau County Sheriff James Reed said in a Monday news release.

By Maribeth M. Wilson●
March 11, 2025 at 5:00 am CDT

Chester Weger, released on parole in Starved Rock murder case, moving out of La Salle to Missouri

Chester Weger, released on parole in Starved Rock murder case, moving out of La Salle to Missouri

Chester Weger is moving to Missouri.

By Tom Collins●
March 09, 2025 at 6:07 am CDT

Child abduction attempt in Bureau County found to be false report, police say

Child abduction attempt in Bureau County found to be false report, police say

A reported child abduction attempt in Bureau County on Friday was determined to be unfounded, Bureau County Sheriff James Reed said in a Monday news release.

By Maribeth M. Wilson●
March 04, 2025 at 5:21 am CST
Peru man arrested in traffic stop, charged with dealing cocaine

Peru man arrested in traffic stop, charged with dealing cocaine

A 23-year-old Peru man was arrested on a warrant charging him with dealing cocaine and he’s accused of having more drugs in his vehicle during a traffic stop.

By Derek Barichello●
February 26, 2025 at 5:52 am CST
Bureau County grand jury: Feb. 18, 2025

Bureau County grand jury: Feb. 18, 2025

The following cases were considered by the Bureau County Grand Jury on Feb. 18, 2025.

By Derek Barichello●
February 21, 2025 at 4:57 am CST

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