McLean County Sheriff

A 57-year-old Boston man has died after being struck by a car while riding a bike near Danvers over the weekend.

McLean County Sheriff's Lt. Jon Albee is looking to replace retiring sheriff Matt Lane next year. Albee says his role as lieutenant in multiple divisions has prepared him to lead the department.

McLean County Sheriff Matt Lane said the department will assign one detective, as needed, to investigate trafficking cases. That officer will have statewide jurisdiction.

Authorities say Dylan Burroughs, 18, was a pedestrian when he was hit near County Road 825 East and 2100 North in rural Carlock on the night of July 7.

McLean County Sheriff's Lt. Jon Albee is running for sheriff.

Matt Lane, 50, was elected sheriff in 2022 after running uncontested on the Republican ticket. He has worked at the McLean County Sheriff's Office for 28 years. His term expires in December 2026.

A motorcycle and sedan collided Thursday morning in eastern McLean County, killing one driver and injuring another.

Sheriff Matt Lane characterized the incident as isolated and rare, and said ICE agents making arrests at McLean County's courthouse used to be more frequent.

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.