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shawlocal.com | Maribeth Wilson
Chester Weger‘s attorney’s “mini-trial,” a term coined by his attorneys to describe his post-conviction evidentiary hearing came to a close on Wednesday, with closing arguments set for May 28. Weger, who moved to Missouri earlier this year, did not appear in court. His attorney, Andy Hale, said Weger was feeling ill.
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newstrib.com | Maribeth Wilson
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shawlocal.com | Maribeth Wilson
Chester Weger‘s attorneys continued to mount his defense on Tuesday during the second day of his “mini-trial”, a term coined by his attorneys to describe his post-conviction evidentiary hearing. Weger, 86, is trying to overturn his conviction for killing Lillian Oetting, one of three women fatally bludgeoned in 1960 at Starved Rock State Park. Weger confessed to the killings and later recanted. He has maintained his innocence and spent the past six decades fighting for new proceedings.
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2 days ago |
shawlocal.com | Maribeth Wilson
Should the city of La Salle allow food trucks in its downtown? The question was up for debate during Monday’s city council meeting as two requests for mobile food vendor permits were on the agenda. Lee Pakula, owner of Haze Smokehouse, spoke during public comment to express his discontent at having some food trucks a block away from his establishment. “I oppose it,” he said.
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2 days ago |
newstrib.com | Maribeth Wilson
4387 Venture DrPeru, IL 61354(815) 220-1638jalapenosperu.comOn March 3rd, 2003, Jalapenos was opened by Enrique Delgado to bring authentic Mexican food to the Illinois Valley. Family owned and operated, Jalapenos has remained successful over the years with the hard work of its owner, Enrique, and the employees at the restaurant. Showing up every morning 2 hours before open, the employees chop all vegetables daily, and use the freshest ingredients available.
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