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  • Why a Leland resident was just indicted by a La Salle grand jury

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📰 News we're reading

• La Salle County grand jury: Dec. 16, 2025 (shawlocal.com) — A La Salle County grand jury has indicted a Leland resident on a methamphetamine possession charge, alongside several others from nearby communities facing drug, driving, and solicitation counts. The indictments stem from a Tuesday session at the La Salle County courthouse and reflect a broad sweep of alleged drug and related offenses across the region.
   

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