He’s had the job less than a year, but Bloomington’s police chief is announcing his retirement. Chief Clay Wheeler says serious family health issues have led him to this decision. Wheeler’s wife was diagnosed with cancer a month after he took over as Chief, and while she is well on her way to recovery, her struggle with cancer has led him to this decision. Wheeler added, ” It is time to put family first and go enjoy life.” Wheeler was given the rank of chief when Brendan Heffner was appointed U.S. Marshal for the Central District of Illinois. Wheeler’s last day is June 21.
