McLean County child abuse reports dropped during the pandemic, but abuse thrives in isolation and now with kids back to school, child advocates expect the numbers to rise. Illinois State University enrollment slid for the second year in a row. That's in spite of a slight increase in the size of the freshman class. University leaders say that's not too bad, considering everything else going on. Bloomington state Senator Jason Barickman criticizes Democratic Party redistricting moves. Plus, the Illinois High School Association adds an e-sports tournament.