KKK Flyers circulating in South Central Bloomington

Posted on July 13, 2020
Anyone with information is encouraged to call 309 434-2360. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC)

By Heart of Illinois ABC

BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police are canvassing a neighborhood that received racist pamphlets early Sunday morning.

A Sergeant from the BPD tells Heart of Illinois ABC a resident found a baggie of KKK flyers seemingly dropped on the property, in their front yard.

It appears as if the materials were tossed from a vehicle, but there aren’t many clues beyond that.

The department confirmed the flyers were distributed along Vale Street, though specific locations aren’t available.

This seems to be an isolated incident according to the Sergeant, but the Department is still investigating in hopes of putting a stop to it.

Anyone with information is encouraged to call 309 434-2360.

Heart of Illinois ABC can be reached at [email protected]. 

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