McLean County Detention Facility to resume on-site visitation

Posted on May 29, 2020
McLean County Sheriff Jon Sandage on Friday announced on-site visits will resume June 1. (Photo courtesy mcleancountyil.gov)

 

By Neil Doyle

BLOOMINGTON – On-site visitation at the McLean County jail will resume starting June 1, according to McLean County Sheriff Jon Sandage.

Sandage said in order to enter the visiting area, all visitors must wear a face mask and follow social distancing guidelines. Masks will not be provided and failure to follow the guidelines will result in the termination of the visit, according to a news release.

Regular visiting hours are listed here.

Neil Doyle can be reached at [email protected]

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