A look at reported offenses in Bloomington, Normal and on the Illinois State University campus.… MORE
Category Archives: Police and Fire
3-year-old injured in large fight at Bloomington restaurant
By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Police said they continue to investigate a large fight in which a 3-year-old was injured. Bloomington police were called to Chuck E. Cheese’s on Saturday night for a large fight involving up to 40 people. BPD spokeswoman Sara Mayer said when officers arrived shortly after 6 p.m. most of the…… MORE
Driver hospitalized in crash at Miller Park
Police say a driver was hospitalized after a chain-reaction crash at Miller Park just after the fireworks show on Monday night. … MORE
Local police issue rules for fireworks show
Local police are offering tips to make the 4th of July safe, especially for those of you who will be hearing to park to enjoy the fireworks show.… MORE
Clinton police issue description of bank robbery suspect
Police in Clinton have released a description of a suspect who reportedly robbed a bank yesterday.… MORE
B-N Police Blotter: Thu. June 30, 2016
A look at reported offenses in Bloomington, Normal and on the Illinois State University campus.… MORE
B-N Police Blotter: Wed. June 29, 2016
A look at reported offenses in Bloomington, Normal and on the Illinois State University campus.… MORE
BPD investigating more reports of shots fired
Police in Bloomington are investigating two reports of multiple shots fired on Monday night on East Empire Street.… MORE
B-N Police Blotter: Tue. June 28, 2016
A look at reported offenses in Bloomington, Normal and on the Illinois State University campus.… MORE
B-N Police Blotter: Mon. June 27, 2016
A look at reported offenses in Bloomington, Normal and on the Illinois State University campus.… 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…