Friday, April 24, 2026

From Blono With Love

Polemical thoughts & letters on Bloomington-Normal, IL.

CORRECTION: Regarding EAGLE SWAT Team

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Agitation Rising previously reported that the Bloomington City Council would have to approve the EAGLE intergovernmental agreement between the McLean County Deputies Office and...

McSheriff Makes Tactical Retreat on SWAT Team

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McLean County Sheriff Matt Lane made a tactical retreat at the McLean County Justice Committee meeting regarding adding SWAT capabilities to the Sheriff's Deputies...

McLean County Sheriff Wants Blank Check For New SWAT Team

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McLean County Sheriff Matt Lane is requesting approval of an intergovernmental agreement with the Bloomington Police Department for new Special Weapons & Tactics (SWAT)...

Nightshop or Frightshop

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What's the deal with Nightshop in downtown Bloomington? Nightshop is a bar, restaurant, and music venue located in downtown Bloomington. It is a popular spot...

Bloomington Police Shooting Suspect Charged | EXCLUSIVE Video of Events

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On March 30th, 2023, Bloomington police officers were dispatched at 9:23 p.m. to a report of an armed subject in the 900 block of...

CORRECTION: No Evidence Taylor Brown Is Student

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Based on the Federal lawsuit filed by Taylor Brown against the Town of Normal, Agitation Rising reported that Brown is a college student. Upon...
Jail Waiting Room

Notes On McLean County Jail Part 13

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Stats from the McLean County Jail, accurate as of March 21st, 2023: Jail population: 216 Proportions by gender:are female: 35 (16%)are male: 181 (84%) Proportions by race:Black:...

Who Started the Fire? Taylor Brown’s Roommate Makes BOMBSHELL Allegations

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Who started the fire at Taylor Brown's apartment? Brown's former roommate, Ashontis Davis, makes BOMBSHELL allegations claiming Brown started the fire. Davis chose to...

Was Taylor Brown’s Arrest Legal?

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Did the Normal Police Department have a right to seize Taylor Brown's phone without a warrant and arrest her? It’s been a little over a...

McLean County Sheriff DESIRES SWAT Capabilities

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McLean County Sheriff Matt Lane wants to add Special Weapons & Tactics (SWAT) capabilities to the County’s arsenal. The Sheriff currently has no SWAT...