New McLean County Sheriff Matt Lane says his biggest priority right now is recruiting and retaining employees. And in one instance, that means literally taking a load off his deputies.
Lawyers on both sides of the criminal justice system say McLean County stakeholders are ready to meet the potential challenges in the courtroom when the first detention hearings are held Jan. 3.
Lawyers on both sides of the criminal justice system say McLean County stakeholders are ready to meet the potential challenges in the courtroom when the first detention hearings are held Jan. 3.
McLean County Sheriff Jon Sandage said Tuesday he's reviewing workers' compensation claims of current and former workers in his department, after the state's attorney's office filed a fraud charge against a jail guard.
McLean County Board chair Jon McIntyre says if he's reelected, it will likely be his final term in office. Democrat Elizabeth Johnston also is seeking reelection in District 5. Political newcomer Hannah Blumenshine is running for one of the two seats, too.