Bloomington Police

Since March 2025, Bloomington Police collected about five cases a week related to gun owners with expired or revoked FOID and concealed carry licenses.

With the release of Bloomington's 2025 crime statistics, gun-related and property crimes decreased, but drug offenses increased. Police Chief Jamal Simington said the department's proactive approach has led to greater intervention throughout the community.

Paramedics found a juvenile female in a Bloomington home and tried unsuccessfully to revive her.

Congressman Darin LaHood is not breaking entirely with the Trump administration on the vaccine question — even while acknowledging he now has more than just concerns.

The technology is a feature of Flock Safety cameras the department uses in select investigations. Flock came under scrutiny last year, when it was revealed federal agents were accessing data for immigration enforcement.

The board selected a subcommittee charged with examining recommendations from a victims' rights group that wants to see greater investigatory power to hold police accountable. The PSCRB reviewed one complaint last year.

A former youth program worker at a Bloomington nonprofit faces felony charges for allegedly grooming a teenage girl.

Shaquan Hosea, 30, is accused of causing the death of two women who purchased drugs from him, not knowing it was fentanyl.

Brendan Heffner said he's concerned that many in law enforcement have lost what he calls the “warrior mindset" and it's putting officers and the public at risk.

Contractors will replace the existing concrete beams with steel ones with a crane in order to improve the safety and functionality of the parking structure. The work will leave the deck and affected areas inaccessible to vehicles.