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 Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – A standing-room-only crowd gathered at Bloomi...
Jul 11, 2017
Alleged accomplice said he watched woman stab her mother to death in Funks Grove
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’...
Jul 08, 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’...
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 courtes...
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 Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – ...
Jul 03, 2017
State Police remember Trooper with booming laugh
Illinois State trooper Ryan Albin joined ISP in 2006. (Photo courtesy Illinois State Police) By Howard Packowitz FARMER CITY – Illinois State Police are paying tribute to one of th...
Jul 01, 2017
FBI thinks U of I scholar is dead, Champaign man accused of her kidnapping
The FBI arrested a Champaign man for abducting U of I visiting scholar Yingying Zhang. Investigators believe the Chinese student is dead.(Photo courtesy of University of Illinois) By Howard Packowitz ...
Jul 01, 2017
Funeral services set for state trooper Albin
Illinois State trooper Ryan Albin joined ISP in 2006. (Photo courtesy Illinois State Police) By Eric Stock FARMER CITY – Funeral services have been scheduled for the state trooper who was killed...
Jun 30, 2017
