McLean County Sheriff

McLean County Sheriff Matt Lane said sheriff’s deputies were called shortly atter 3:30 p.m. to the area of 18351 Kickapoo Lane in rural Hudson where a man had fallen into the lake and could not get out.

An investigation is underway into claims that McLean County school administrators used public money to promote a website advocating for a countywide sales tax.

Bloomington Police dealt with two public violent incidents in February, and area law enforcement officials say those types of cases are part of what leads to recurring first responder trauma.

A false report from a local conservative talk radio station prompted the McLean County sheriff to issue a statement Saturday about immigration enforcement as President Trump’s second term begins.

Policing in a small town comes with its own set of challenges but plenty of benefits too — an important factor as police departments nationwide face recruiting challenges. Here's how it looks in McLean County.

Eddie Perkins was previously a roving minister at McLean County Jail and ministers to the congregation of Bridge of Hope Church in Normal.

Scott Mcilrath was to start as vice president of operations for the Bloomington Bison as they head into their upcoming inaugural season.

Scammers have targeted recent McLean County jurors, attempting to intimidate or scam them out of personal and credit card information over the phone.

McLean County authorities said Thursday that they're investigating this week's discovery of a body in a ditch as a homicide. They also identified the victim was Ronald W. Thrasher Jr., 48, of Bloomington.

McLean County authorities are investigating the discovery of a body in a ditch just west of Bloomington-Normal.