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Illinois man changes name to 'In God We Trust'

School bus driver says name symbolizes help God gave him in tough times

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updated 4:11 a.m. ET June 15, 2008

ZION, Ill. - A school bus driver and amateur artist from the Chicago suburb of Zion has legally changed his name to "In God We Trust."

A Lake County circuit court judge approved Steve Kreuscher's (CROY'-shirz) name change petition on Friday.

The 57-year-old's first name was changed to "In God," while his last name was changed to "We Trust."

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He says the new name symbolizes the help God gave him during tough times and says he can't wait to begin signing his artwork with the new moniker.

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