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Russian forces occupied Bucha, on the outskirts of Kyiv, for just under a month. Across those 29 days in early 2022, they committed acts of such barbarity that this Ukrainian town will forever be synonymous with war crimes; this conflict’s Srebrenica. Residents were killed and tortured in their hundreds; more than 100 were buried in a mass grave outside the Orthodox Christian church. Others were murdered as they fled. The basement of a children’s summer camp was converted into a torture chamber where women and children were systematically raped. Soldiers slashed throats, mutilated victims and killed parents in front of...

It is our sad duty to announce the death of Colonel (Ret) Bill J. Abel, age 69, who passed away on November 30. Viewing is on Wednesday December 3 from 3:00 to 9:00 p.m at Flanner and Buchanan Funeral Center, Washington Park East (10722 E Washington St). Services will be held at Washington Park East Community Life Center (10612 E Washington St) on Thursday, December 4 at 11:00 a.m. with calling at 10:00 a.m. Burial will be at Washington Park East Cemetery. Memorial contributions in Colonel Abel's memory are requested to donor's favorite charity. Cards of sympathy and condolences may...