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Student Charged With Arson in Campus Fires

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A Western Illinois University freshman was charged Wednesday with allegedly starting eight fires in campus dormitories over the last year, prosecutors said.

C. William DeGryse, 22, of Northbrook, was charged with eight counts of aggravated arson, eight counts of arson and eight counts of reckless conduct in fires dating to April 24, 1985, McDonough County prosecutors said.

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