Erika Reynolds

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.