NORMAL, Ill. — At approximately 3:30 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 29 officers responded to reports of a large crowd of students and others gathered at the gas station. Gunfire resulted in the death of 18-year-old Randall E. Glass of Oak Lawn, IL. Neither victim was affiliated with Illinois State University. Normal Police Officer Brad Park addressed the incident and how they are responding to it. “It's definitely a case that […]
NORMAL, Ill. - Illinois State University President Aondover Tarhule responded to the recent incident on the 300 block of North Main St. Sunday morning. Following a “pop-up party” of over 1,000 attendees, gunshots were fired leaving one victim dead, and the other in critical condition. President Tarhule acknowledged the existing presence of these gatherings promoted via social media, with one occurring in Normal earlier this year. He stated […]
Photo courtesy from Illinois State University NORMAL, Ill.—At 11:55 a.m. Illinois State University put out an emergency alert stating that there was an armed robbery taking place at 112 North Street, Normal. At 12:05 p.m. there was an alert explaining that armed robbery is not an active shooter situation. The person committed an armed robbery or home invasion with a gun/weapon and is believed to be on or near campus. […]
Photo Courtesy from Normal Police Department NORMAL, Ill.--Police blocked off Veteran's Parkway and College Avenue earlier this evening. Around 4:20 pm Normal PD and other LE Agencies dealt with an Armed Subject in the area of Veteran's Parkway and College Avenue. The public was asked to stay away from the area as this was a critical situation. Normal Police Department responded to the intersection of Veterans Parkway and Parkway Plaza […]
NORMAL, Ill.—ISU Police and Normal Police responded to a report of a strong armed robbery and stolen vehicle. On the 200 block of W. Mulberry St. near Manchester Hall an ISU student reported she was walking from her car when an unknown male suspect approached her demanding her wallet and car keys. After which the suspect fled in her vehicle driving north on Fell Street. There were no weapons involved […]
Photo courtesy Mick Humer, Fire Chief NORMAL, Ill.- Firefighters battled freezing temperatures at a multi-alarm blaze at Sugar Creek Apartments at 606 S. Linden Street this afternoon. Fire Chief Mick Humer said the fire destroyed or heavily damaged 12 apartments, but fortunately all tenants have been accounted for and there are no reports of any injuries to tenants or firefighters. ISU nursing student and Sugar Creek resident Liz Williams managed […]
Photo courtesy to ISU NORMAL, Ill.- The Illinois State University president sent out a mass email to encourage students to vote and addressed violations that may come with breaking the Student Code of Conduct. "While I know that many of you have already voted or will soon be voting, the final ballots aren’t tallied until after the polls officially close today," said ISU president Larry Dietz in an email on […]
Photo courtesy to Town of Normal Youtube NORMAL, Ill.- A special town council meeting took place last night, Sept. 2, 2020, with an emphasis on how to approach COVID-19 moving forward. In an effort to stop the rapid spread of the pandemic, Mayor Chris Koos placed two emergency ordinances as a response last week. With a 6-1 vote, these ordinances have been extended. Council Member Stan Nord was the only […]
NORMAL, Ill.- On Sunday, Aug. 30, Bloomington-Normal residents gathered in GE Union Park to show their support for police officers both local and national. Among the crowd was a sea of 'Back the Blue' shirts, thin blue line flags and 'Trump 2020' gear. Opening the rally was Mike Jenkins of 107.7 The Bull, introducing speakers and often encouraging the crowd's chanting of "Back the Blue." Focusing on the importance of […]
