A 36-year old man is facing multiple felony charges in McLean County after investigators say he allegedly hit an Illinois State Police squad car while intoxicated.… MORE
Category Archives: Police and Fire
ISP launches statewide expressway shooting dashboard
By IIS Radio SPRINGFIELD – Illinois State Police are launching a new expressway shooting dashboard. The dashboard shows current data as well as data from the past couple of years, regarding where expressway shootings occurred. ISP Major Matt Gainer says the new feature also includes the date and time of the incident and whether there…… MORE
McLean County Coroner identifies Monday night homicide victim
By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – The victim from Monday night’s homicide in Bloomington has been identified by McLean County Coroner Kathy Yoder. Preliminary autopsy results indicate Timothy Q. Manns, 29, of Bloomington died from a gunshot wound, according to a news release. Toxicology testing is pending. Bloomington Police say the shooting happened around 7:30 p.m.…… MORE
State Fire Marshal stresses heating equipment and carbon monoxide safety
By IIS Radio SPRINGFIELD – As you’re trying to stay warm this winter, the Illinois State Fire Marshal’s office has a few safety tips to keep in mind. There are plenty of hazards when it comes to heating your home so it’s important to stay on top of things like having your furnace serviced regularly…… MORE
BPD probing Monday night homicide
By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police are investigating a homicide that happened Monday night on the city’s near west side. Police were called around 7:30 p.m. to the 600 block of West Jefferson Street for a person who had been shot. When officers arrived, they located a 29-year-old man in an apartment with injuries…… MORE
Bloomington man facing weapon charges after weekend shooting
A Bloomington man remains behind bars on multiple weapon charges as Police say he played a role in a shooting over the weekend.… MORE
Normal Police asking for help in solving Von Maur theft investigation
The Normal Police Department is continuing their ‘Manhunt Monday’ social media campaign this time; they are asking for the publics help in a recent theft case.… MORE
Bond set at $1M for Bloomington man facing charges of torturing Bloomington woman
A 23-year old McLean County man remains behind bars on a million-dollar bond alleging he tortured a Bloomington woman for 48-hours.… MORE
BFD: Pets dead after house fire in Bloomington
By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – Multiple pets are dead after a fire Sunday afternoon on the city’s south side, according to the Bloomington Fire Department. Firefighters were called at 1:50 p.m. to the 1300 block of South Oak Street. Crews encountered thick smoke and flames coming from the front of the home. Authorities say one…… MORE
Third man sent to prison for 2019 Bloomington murder
A McLean County judge on Friday handed down a 28 year prison sentence for one of three men convicted of a fatal shooting in Bloomington almost three years ago.… 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…