Erika Reynolds

A judge has approved transferring the Taylor Brown case to the State’s Attorney’s Appellate Prosecutor office in Springfield. The McLean County State’s Attorney’s office has recused itself from the case that involves allegations of aggravated arson, aggravated battery of a peace officer, and resisting or obstructing a peace officer.

Aundera Gardner of Decatur was found guilty of unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon, unlawful possession of ammunition by a felon, possession of a stolen vehicle and harassment through electronic communication.

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.

Illinois' drug laws don't go far enough to stop the fentanyl epidemic, say two Republican lawmakers who want tougher penalties against drug sellers.

McLean County’s top prosecutor says that her lawsuit aimed at stopping the criminal justice reform law known as the SAFE-T Act is not a negotiating tactic and that she’s not “opposed to responsible bail reform.”

McLean County State’s Attorney Erika Reynolds and Sheriff Jon Sandage say the SAFE-T Act will be nearly impossible to implement because it's "full of contradictions and ambiguities." They also argue it will be a threat to public safety.

McLean County's new state's attorney says she hopes the job will give her a better platform to address child welfare issues. Erika Reynolds has been critical of the how Illinois Department of Children and Family Services has handled abuse allegations.

Erika Reynolds said one of her first goals is to bring stability to an office that's seen a high turnover rate among prosecutors over the last decade.

Three candidates, who have filed to replace Don Knapp as McLean County state's attorney,interviewed Monday with the County Board’s Executive Committee. Knapp will be sworn in as a circuit judge on Friday.

The county is looking for a new state's attorney after Don Knapp resigned last month to become a circuit judge.