McLean County Sheriff DESIRES SWAT Capabilities
McLean County Sheriff Matt Lane wants to add Special Weapons & Tactics (SWAT) capabilities to the County’s arsenal.
The Sheriff currently has no SWAT...
Normal Police STONEWALL Taylor Brown’s Lawyer
"My client was released without any charges being filed against her. What happened to her was an absolute tragedy. She was forced to endure...
A Tale of Two Justice Systems: Fitzgerald Samedy
Last year, Fitzgerald Samedy, a serial drunk driver, District 87 school board member, and Republican precinct committeeperson was arrested for a fourth DUI in...
Woman Accuses Normal Police of False Arrest & Excessive Force | ARREST FOOTAGE RELEASED!
Taylor Brown has filed a federal lawsuit against the Normal Police Department alleging she was falsely arrested, illegally had her phone seized from her,...
McLean County Sheriff on Assault Weapons Ban
Newly-elected McLean County Sheriff Matt Lane says he will not enforce the Protect Illinois Communities Act, HB 5471, which bans the purchase of so-called...
Bloomington Police Grant: Where’s The Money Going?
(This information is from a presentation given by the Bloomington Police Department to the Public Safety & Community Relations Board on January 5th, 2023.)
The...
DIVISION in McLean County: Krystle Able vs. the Police
In an unprecedented move, McLean County Republican board members voted against the appointment of Krystle Able to the board representing District 4. A vacancy...
The Cash Bail System is Cruel and Bad for Society
Even though its abolition is impending, the cash bail system is still wrecking havoc on our communities thanks to mass incarcerationists like State's Attorney...
The Case Against At-Large Elections
There's a campaign in the Town of Normal to change the way residents elect their Town Trustees. The BetterNormal campaign seeks to change the...
Did You Know? Possible Normal Election Change
Did you know there's a petition to change the electoral process of the Town of Normal? The BetterNormal campaign is getting signatures. The petition...
