Tag: US Marshall

Written by Diane Benjamin - editor

Congrats Chief Heffner, but . . .

By:  Diane Benjamin It is a huge deal for Chief Heffner to be confirmed by the Senate as the next US Marshal for the Central District of Illinois.  Bloomington is losing an exceptional leader.  He was also the main force blocking the “Welcoming Ordinance”.   When he stated it would tie the hands of the local […]

Written by Diane Benjamin - editor

Heffner-the rest of the story

By:  Diane Benjamin You have probably heard that Bloomington’s Police Chief has been nominated by President Trump for US Marshal.  He will be missed locally, but he won’t be leaving anytime soon. Background: The US Marshal job is a political appointment.  That means he would serve at the pleasure of the President.  The job is […]