McLean County State’s Attorney Don Knapp says his legal experience as both a prosecutor and a civil attorney give him a unique blend of experience that qualifies him to be the next circuit judge for McLean and nearby counties.
Stories on this topic often center on the challenges of a lack of front-facing workers like those in retail or food service. But those industries aren't the only ones forced to reckon with a challenging hiring market: The legal profession, too, is facing its own labor challenges.
If a ring of smash-and-grab thefts stretches across different counties, the proposed Illinois legislation would let prosecutors consolidate charges in one county.