A Lincoln man was killed early Wednesday morning in an accident at the Sam’s Club loading dock.… MORE
Category Archives: Police and Fire
Two Bloomington men behind bars after a domestic dispute
Two Bloomington men remain behind bars at the McLean County Jail after a domestic dispute.… MORE
Three men behind bars after BPD surrounded a home in Bloomington
Three men are in custody in Bloomington, but police remain tight-lipped — calling it an “active investigation.”… MORE
One cat dead after apartment fire in Bloomington
By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – One cat is dead after an apartment fire Monday morning in Bloomington. Fire crews were called around 11:30 a.m. to the 700 block of Bell Street. When crews arrived, flames were seen in the front and side of the building. Firefighters were able to extinguish the blaze in about 20…… MORE
12 horses dead after barn fire outside Bloomington
By HOI ABC MCLEAN COUNTY – 12 horses are dead and another one is in veterinary care after a fire ripped through a barnyard Saturday night. The owner of the site, Kristy Doyle, confirms the fire happened east of Bloomington along Route 9, about three miles east of the Central Illinois Regional Airport. 10 horses…… MORE
ISP: ‘Dangerous criminal’ behind bars in Peoria
A 43-year old Peoria man, who was considered ‘armed and dangerous’ after allegedly shooting at a police officer in late January, is in custody.… MORE
Lincoln home a total loss after early morning fire
A home in Lincoln is a complete loss after an early morning fire erupted in the 100 block of 1100 St.… MORE
Peoria man wanted for officer-involved shooting; considered armed and dangerous
Illinois State Police are asking for the public’s help on the whereabouts of a Peoria man who was allegedly involved in an officer shooting in late January. … MORE
McLean County man charged with cocaine, meth trafficking considered one of the area’s biggest dealers
A Bloomington Police Vice Unit probe led to the arrest of a repeat drug offender from McLean County accused of cocaine and methamphetamine trafficking.… MORE
Three state police troopers hit while responding to crashes in central Illinois
Three separate Illinois State Police troopers were not hurt while responding to calls in central Illinois on Wednesday. … MORE
Blogs
Labor Day – Expanding voting rights for all
By Mike Matejka Because of COVID, there is no Labor Day Parade this year. It’s always a great event for our everyday workers to march proudly down the street and enjoys the festive crowd. If there had been a parade, this year’s Labor Day theme was to be “150 years of struggle: your right to vote.” …
Is federal mobilization the answer?
By Mike Matejka As President Donald Trump threatens to send federal marshals into Chicago, over the objections of Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, recall another Illinois Governor who protested the incursion of armed federal personnel into the city. Those federal troops, rather than calming, escalated the situation, leading to deaths and violence. Illinois poet Vachel Lindsay…
In these troubled times, to my fellow white Americans
By Mike Matejka Our nation is at a unique watershed in human relations. African-Americans have been killed too many times in the past before George Floyd, but the response to this man’s death is international and all-encompassing. I was a grade-schooler during the Civil Rights 1960s. I watched Birmingham demonstrators hosed and the Selma – Montgomery…
Workers’ Memorial Day – Remember those whose job took their life
Looking around our community, when we say employer, most will respond to State Farm, Country, or Illinois State University. We too often forget those who are building our roads, serving our food, or our public employees. COVID-19 has made us more aware of the risk. Going to work every day for some people means…