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Bloomington man detained, accused of stabbing a man in the back and setting small fire
2+ hour, 9+ min ago (155+ words) BLOOMINGTON" A Bloomington man has been detained in the McLean County Jail after police said he stabbed a man in the back and started a fire outside his home. Police chief Jamal Simington talks about improved police relations A Bloomington…...
New evidence presented in case against Mahomet man, accused sexually abusing Bloomington girl
2+ hour, 39+ min ago (153+ words) BLOOMINGTON" A Mahomet man has been detained in McLean County, accused of traveling to Bloomington to have sex with an underage girl and lying about his age. Police chief Jamal Simington talks about improved police relations A Bloomington woman has…...
Mahomet man charged in McLean County, accused of traveling to meet minor for sex
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (150+ words) BLOOMINGTON" A Mahomet man faces felony charges in McLean County after police said he traveled to Bloomington to have sex with an underage girl. Police chief Jamal Simington talks about improved police relations A Bloomington woman has been released from…...
McLean County League of Women Voters to host panel on criminal justice reform
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (139+ words) NORMAL" The League of Women Voters of McLean County is hosting a free informational program next week on recent criminal justice reform. A Bloomington woman has been released from custody with three pending cocaine cases, after police said she swallowed…...
Video: One year on the job, Pawfficer Korg fills paw prints of former ISU police playmate, Sage
5+ day, 3+ hour ago (18+ words) Video: One year on the job, Pawfficer Korg fills paw prints of former ISU police playmate, Sage'The Pantagraph...
Man from Normal gets 3 years for weapons offense
1+ week, 5+ hour ago (144+ words) BLOOMINGTON" A man from Normal has been sentenced to three years in prison after he pleaded guilty to unlawful use of a weapon. Police chief Jamal Simington talks about improved police relations A Heyworth man has been identified in the…...
Bloomington man sentenced to probation for cocaine offense
1+ week, 1+ day ago (141+ words) BLOOMINGTON" A Bloomington man has been sentenced to probation after he pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of cocaine with intent to deliver. Police chief Jamal Simington talks about improved police relations A man from China accused of traveling to meet…...
Peoria man gets 8 years for vehicular hijacking a Camaro in Bloomington
1+ week, 1+ day ago (143+ words) BLOOMINGTON" A Peoria man has been sentenced in McLean County to eight years in prison for vehicular hijacking. Police chief Jamal Simington talks about improved police relations A man from China accused of traveling to meet a minor, among other…...
Man facing multiple felonies after eight dogs stolen outside Chicago pet salon
1+ week, 2+ day ago (353+ words) Dogs are often much smarter than we give them credit for. Here are some of the smartest dog breeds in the world." Poodles are highly intelligent, which also makes them one of the easiest dogs to train." German shephards are…...
Black officers in Bloomington-Normal aim to build trust, change perceptions
1+ week, 4+ day ago (96+ words) BLOOMINGTON" In recent years, police brutality and excessive use of force against people of color have been in the spotlight across the country. But in Bloomington-Normal, Black officers say they intend to change those perceptions locally. Police chief Jamal Simington…...