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Reporter for Shaw Media. Married to Carol, dual U.S.-Irish citizen, Rutgers graduate and 4th Degree knight.
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Streator meth suspect with 300 violations wins appeal

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By Tom Collins 
| Shaw Local
La Salle County judges were fed up. They had granted suspects pre-trial release only to see defendants skip court dates and tamper with their GPS ankle bracelets. So the judges came up with a solution. The SAFE-T Act gives judges the right to hand down 30-day sanctions – that is, jail sentences for violations of release– so why not hand down 30 days for each violation? A drug suspect who was slapped with 90 days for multiple violations -- nearly 300 of them -- appealed and won.
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St. Bede Auction raises $215,000 for kitchen

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By Tom Collins 
| Shaw Local
The 43rd Annual St. Bede Auction, The Lane to Tomorrow, held on Saturday, June 6, was one of the most successful auctions in school history, ranking among the top four auctions held during the event’s 43-year history. Because of the kindness and support of donors, sponsors, volunteers and guests, St. Bede raised more than $215,000 for its Fund-A-Need Kitchen Modernization project – an important investment in the heath, safety and daily experience of students and staff.
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Utica Fire Department Car Show will be Saturday, June 27

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By Tom Collins 
| Shaw Local
The Utica Fire Department Car Show will be 4-7 p.m. Saturday, June 27. There will be food, music, vendors, and a $1,000 early bird drawing for the Burgoo 50/50. Registration is $10. Register at Church and Division streets. The first 100 cars get a dash plaque. All proceeds benefit the Utica Fire Department.
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