Champaign Sheriff's Chief Deputy Caps Long Climb Through Ranks With Primary Win

Allen Jones of Rantoul, who started with sheriff's office as a correctional officer 28 years ago, easily defeated his opponent, Greg Worrell, in the Republican contest, getting three-quarters of the votes. URBANA — Decades after working his way up through the ranks of Champaign County law enforcement, Allen Jones is likely on his way to becoming the next sheriff. The county's chief deputy, Jones easily defeated his opponent for sheriff, Greg Worrell, in the Republican primary, getting three-quarters of the votes. read more