Ottawa settles case with Cusick for $30,000

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An attorney for the city of Ottawa disclosed Kenneth Cusick, accused and later acquitted of murder, settled a lawsuit with city police for $30,000. Cusick had sued his numerous accusers of “fabricating” evidence against him. The named

Oglesby Summer Fun Fest returns June 15-18

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Farmers might not be thrilled with the clear forecast – a little more rain would alleviate our moderate drought – but Oglesby residents will have plenty of sunshine for the annual Summer Fun Fest. Oglesby Summer Fun

Write Team: 3 memorable early Midwestern books

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American literature has been enriched by three Midwestern books, which I would like to share with you. I think of Juliette Kinzie’s fine book, “Wau-bun” (1855), telling of her days at Fort Winnebago, Wisconsin. The account of