Leadership changes are underway in the Calumet Township office following former Trustee Kim Robinson’s guilty plea to wire fraud charges and resignation, with various individuals considering running for the position, including Gary Councilman Darren Washington and Council President Tai Adkins. The caucus to elect the new trustee is scheduled for Jan. 16, with Lake County Democratic Party Chairman Jim Wieser emphasizing the importance of selecting a candidate committed to public service and with a financial background. Robinson’s guilty plea marks the third consecutive Calumet Township Trustee facing federal charges, with previous trustees Mary Elgin and Dozier Allen also being indicted in separate cases.
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23-year-old Ukrainian refugee killed on North Carolina transit system
North Carolina police are investigating the stabbing death of 23-year-old Iryna Zarutska, a Ukrainian woman who had recently fled the war. Decarlos Brown Jr., the suspect identified in the incident on a Charlotte Area Transit System train, will be charged with first-degree murder after recovering from his injuries, as the case has drawn national outrage, including remarks from President Trump and others. Want More Context? 🔎
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