Here are the top stories we covered this week (Sept. 4-8, 2017) on WGLT and WGLT.org.
Man Found Near Constitution Trail
Trees obstructed the view of the body 33-year-old Marcus D. Bivens for perhaps several days. McLean County Coroner Kathy Davis reports Bivens died from drowning.
Read the story: Coroner: Man Found In Creek Near Trail Drowned
Day Care Dilemma, Lies Online
A woman is charged with filing a false report with the Department of Child and Family Services (DCFS) that accused a local day care center of child abuse. The day care is now working to keep its reputation in good standing.
Read the story: False Allegations on Facebook Trap local Day Care in Silence
Sorensen Sentenced
Former McLean County Board chair Matt Sorensen was sentenced Tuesday for his role in defrauding State Farm. His sentence begins Nov. 27.
Read the story: Sorensen Gets Year In Prison For Defrauding State Farm
Ending The Epidemic
The drug-related death total in McLean County now sits at 28. Kathy Davis discusses the local opioid crisis.
Read the story: McLean County Coroner: 7 Overdose Deaths In 1 Week
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