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Crime Brief | Illinois Valley

Ottawa murder convict gets new hearing on April 10

The Dayton man convicted in the Ottawa murder-cremation insists he was wrongly convicted. William Horman will get a chance to call live witnesses on April 10.

By Tom Collins●

La Salle County prosecutors accuse judge of bullying, verbal harassment

La Salle County prosecutors have lodged a complaint alleging bullying and verbal harassment against the chief judge. The complaint was tendered to a state agency that polices the bench

By Tom Collins●

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●