The Coalition of Neighborhood Organizations (CONO) hosted its third annual public safety panel discussion, giving the public a chance to ask officials questions directly.
After counting thousands of ballots, the Macon County Clerk announced Wednesday that incumbent Sheriff Jim Root has won the race.
A public safety panel discussion in Decatur will give the public a chance to ask officials questions directly.
Root is seeking a third term and has served since June 2021. Beck is currently a deputy at the Sheriff's Office.
Deputy Shane Beck is running against current Macon County Sheriff Jim Root as a write-in candidate in the Republican primary.
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - Macon County Sheriff Jim Root has announced he will run for reelection in 2022.
MACON COUNTY, Ill. (WAND) - Jim Root was sworn in as Macon County Sheriff Monday morning.
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - Jim Root will be sworn in as Macon County sheriff on June 21, the sheriff's office announced.
MACON COUNTY, Ill. (WAND) - The trial for the 2018 Macon County Sheriff’s race continued on Wednesday with testimony from witnesses.
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - The legal battle continues Wednesday for the recount in the Macon County Courthouse over the 2018 Macon County Sheriff's race.