Frank Beck

The move is part of an overhaul of the records systems for McLean County courts, law enforcement and county operations. An update on the county's progress to migrate court records was part of the quarterly Criminal Justice Coordinating Council meeting, along with briefings on public defense and recidivism rates.

The 11,800 immigrants who call Bloomington-Normal home pay $73 million in taxes and contribute $1.2 billion towards the county’s domestic product, according to data provided Friday to an audience attending The Immigration Project’s fundraising event at Illinois State University.

Less than 48 hours after the latest fatal shooting in Bloomington, leaders of the county’s Criminal Justice Coordinating Council signaled Thursday that…