Category Archives: Police and Fire
Over 400 march in Peru for “Justice for Jelani”
Day was found in the Illinois River on Sept. 4. (Photo courtesy: Illinois State University/Facebook) By Blake HaasPERU – Over 400 people marched in the streets of Peru, Illinois, on Tuesday to s...
Oct 26, 2021
Documents say four teen suspects planned, executed Mackinaw homicide
A fourth person, a juvenile female, is also charged with first-degree murder, according to Tazewell County Sheriff Jeff Lower. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC MACKINAW...
Oct 26, 2021
LaSalle Coroner determines Jelani Day’s death; says no evidence of injuries
The case remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: Illinois State University) By Blake HaasLASALLE COUNTY – The scenario surrounding Illinois State University graduate student Jelani Day rem...
Oct 25, 2021
Fourth person arrested in Mackinaw homicide; cause of death withheld
All four suspects will be arraigned on Tuesday, October 26, according to the sheriff. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC TAZEWELL COUNTY – Sheriff Jeff Lower said a...
Oct 25, 2021
Former Pekin piano teacher found guilty of child porn and sexual assault
Aaron Parlier, center, a former Bloomington piano teacher charged with 38 sex crimes, arrives for his bench trial in McLean County Court, Monday, Oct. 18, 2021. (Photo courtesy: Pool)By Blake Haas and...
Oct 22, 2021
Former cop avoids jail time for guilty plea to DUI
Police said Street had a blood alcohol level of .148. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC NORMAL – A former Normal Police officer, who used to be a school resource o...
Oct 21, 2021
Day two of trial against Ex-Pekin Piano teacher ends
Aaron Parlier, center, a former Bloomington piano teacher charged with 38 sex crimes, arrives for his bench trial in McLean County Court, Monday, Oct. 18, 2021. (Photo courtesy: Pool) By Heart of Illi...
Oct 19, 2021
Jelani Day laid to rest: “We want closure for this family”
Day was reported missing on August 25th, and his body was recovered from the Illinois River on September 4th. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC)By Blake HaasDANVILLE – Illinois State University graduate ...
Oct 19, 2021
One man dead and five injured in early Tuesday fire
Both Normal and Bloomington Fire Departments battled the blazes. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – One person is dead after an apartment fire in Bloomington late Monday night....
Oct 19, 2021
Five hospitalized after apartment complex fire in Bloomington
The fire department confirms that the building is a total loss. (Photo courtesy HOI ABC)By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Fire Department confirms five people were hospitalized after a lat...
Oct 19, 2021
