Community Man gets 15 years for spying Samantha Lee Samantha Lee
Reporter · Bloomington, IL
Samantha is a dedicated community journalist with a Master’s degree in Journalism from Columbia College Chicago. Having previously reported for the Chicago Tribune's local news section, she brings a wealth of experience in covering community events and issues that matter to Bloomington residents.
More from Samantha → Reporter · Sunday, November 8, 2026 at 8:40 AM · 3 min read
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BLOOMINGTON — A Normal man was sentenced to 15 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections on Thursday after pleading guilty to stalking and recording his neighbor with surveillance equipment.
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