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Flags to fly at half-staff for fallen Knox County sheriff's deputy
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has ordered that all flags fly at half-staff until sunset Saturday in honor and remembrance of Knox County Sheriff’s Deputy Nicholas Weist.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has ordered all flags to fly at half-staff until sunset Saturday.
The order is in honor and remembrance of Knox County Sheriff's Deputy Nicholas Weist.
The 34-year-old was struck and killed by a vehicle on April 29, as he deployed spike strips during a vehicle pursuit in Galesburg.
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Deputy Weist's funeral services will be held Saturday.