Category Archives: Police and Fire
Bloomington council hears conflicting views ahead of civilian police board vote
Police Chief Brendan Heffner addresses the Bloomington City Council Monday night. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC)By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – A standing-room-only crowd gathered at Blooming...
Jul 11, 2017
Two suspects, including victim’s daughter, charged with Funks Grove killing
Matthew Isbell of Marquette Heights is one of two people charged with murdering Teresa Poehlman of East Peoria. Her body was discovered last Sunday in Funks Grove. (McLean County Sheriff’s...
Jul 07, 2017
Childress seeking re-election as Livingston County Sheriff
Tony Childress was appointed Livingston County Sheriff in 2013, then won election in 2014. (Photo by Cynthia Grau/WJEZ)By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsPONTIAC – Livingston County Sheriff Tony Childress...
Jul 07, 2017
U of I abduction suspect ordered held without bond before trial
Yingying Zhang allegedly fought her attacker, according to statements allegedly made by suspected kidnapper Brendt Christensen. A magistrate ordered Christensen held without bond.(Photo courtesy...
Jul 05, 2017
McLean County Coroner identifies body found in Funks Grove
By Patrick BaronBLOOMINGTON – McLean County Coroner Kathy Davis has identified the woman who was found dead in Funks Grove on Sunday.The woman, 47-year-old Teresa Poehlman of East Peoria, was fo...
Jul 05, 2017
Coroner, Sheriff seek public’s help to identify Funks Grove murder victim
The coroner and sheriff’s office released a photo of the victim’s gray necklace with white colored stones and blue connecting hearts. By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – Auth...
Jul 03, 2017
Funeral services set for state trooper Albin
Illinois State trooper Ryan Albin joined ISP in 2006. (Photo courtesy Illinois State Police)By Eric StockFARMER CITY – Funeral services have been scheduled for the state trooper who was killed i...
Jun 30, 2017
Police uncover ‘clandestine’ marijuana growing operation in Bloomington
Normal Police said they cracked down on a covert marijuana growing operation on Mt. Vernon Dr. in Bloomington. (WJBC File Photo) By Howard PackowitzNORMAL – Normal Police said they...
Jun 30, 2017
LaSalle County man charged with murder in baby’s death
Jeffrey Price is scheduled to face arraignment in LaSalle County on July 7. (Photo courtesy WMBD-TV)By Breanna Lea/WMBD-TVOTTAWA – A man in LaSalle County faces murder charges in the death of a ...
Jun 27, 2017
Felon who shouted ‘arrest me’ at McLean County traffic stop gets 5 years in prison
Illinois State Police arrested Terrail Draper Lavar Dixon during a traffic stop in McLean County in November 2016. (Photo courtesy Arvell Dorsey Jr./Flickr)By Eric StockPEORIA – An Iowa man has ...
Jun 27, 2017
