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McLean County Public Defender: Tough Job, But Caseloads Within Range

By & • Mar 4, 2019
Carla Barnes
McLean County

A New York Times report shed new light on overworked and underfunded public defenders. It found public defenders in Louisiana assigned 200, 300, or even 400 felony cases—far more than the recommended workload for someone to mount an effective defense.

$5 Million In Cocaine Seized In McLean County

By • Feb 22, 2019
Staff / WGLT

State Police have made what is considered the third largest cocaine bust in McLean County history. Assistant State's Attorney Jeff Horve said troopers pulled over a semi on I-55 Thursday north of Bloomington Normal for inspection.

Whalen Granted New Trial In Father's Killing

By • Feb 13, 2019
Donald Whalen
IDOC

A McLean County judge has granted a new trial for a man serving 60 years in prison for the stabbing death of his father in 1991.

McLean County State’s Attorney Concerned About Legal Pot Risks

By • Jan 7, 2019
marijuana
Richard Vogel / AP

McLean County's top prosecutor said he plans to study up on the potential impacts of legalized marijuana, since it appears Gov.-elect J.B. Pritzker has enough support to get it passed through the legislature.

Don Knapp Picked Next McLean County State's Attorney

By & • Aug 21, 2018
Eric Stock / WGLT

UPDATED 1 p.m. | The McLean County Board picked Don Knapp on Tuesday become the next state's attorney.

State's Attorney Hopefuls Meet With McLean County Committee

By • Aug 14, 2018
McLean County State's Attorney candidates
Eric Stock / Eric Stock

Four candidates seeking to become McLean County's top prosecutor made their closing arguments Tuesday before the County Board Executive Committee.