Authorities in Jasper County, Indiana have three illegal immigrants in custody, charged with the sexual assault of three female minors. Sheriff's Police report the three men, from Monon, are in the country illegally. The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement team is now involved in the case.

The three suspects reportedly took three minors to a motel to sexually assault them.

Two of the female victims reported the incident to a school guidance counselor. That started the investigation last week.

( 20-year-old Yonatan Ramirez-Diaz, 26-year-old Edwin Marquina-Valesquez, and 20-year-old Melvin Ramirez-Morales are in custody. Bonds range from $800,000 to $1-million dollars).

Police said the men are from El Salvador.

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An effort to reduce railroad congestion in Cook County could find a rail hub developed in Kankakee County. The hub would be located in the Manteno area and be linked to Wilmington in Will County, if it happens.

The freight traffic would also bring rail traffic from LaPorte, Indiana.

A public hearing was held last evening at the Manteno Sportsmen's Club.

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Carle Foundation Hospital has being recognized for ''providing outstanding performance in the delivery of a positive experience for patients during their hospital stay.''

Healthgrades has awarded Carle the 2016 Outstanding Patient Experience Award. It means Carle is in the top 10-percent of hospitals in the nation delivering outstanding patient service.

Healthgrades evaluated 3,858 hospitals that submitted at least 100 patient experience surveys to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Healthgrades then awarded 448 hospitals with the 2016 Outstanding Patient Experience Award.

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The American Red Cross is conducting blood drives this week in Crescent City and Cissna Park. 

The Community Center in Crescent City is the host-site for Tuesday's blood drive. It runs from 1 - 6 pm.  On Thursday, a blood drive is scheduled from 3 - 7 pm at the Cissna Park School Elementary Gym.  Walk-ins are welcome.  Donars can also call ahead to make an appointment.

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