Category Archives: Police and Fire
‘They were being paid as a favor to Mike Madigan’: Feds’ star witness takes stand
The Dirksen Federal Building is pictured in Chicago. (Capitol News Illinois file photo)By HANNAH MEISELCapitol News Illinoishmeisel@capitolnewsillinois.comCHICAGO - As chief lobbyist for electric util...
Nov 06, 2024
Bloomington Police release details of October traffic campaign
Bloomington Police conducted the program during October. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police released the details from a traffic enforcement campaign in Oc...
Nov 05, 2024
McLean County crash leaves one dead
The crash remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: Pixabay/File) By WMBD TV MCLEAN COUNTY – A Bloomington man allegedly fled the scene of a wreck that left one person dead.According to the ...
Nov 04, 2024
Mother upset about lack of movement in the case of her son’s alleged killer in Bloomington
Anderson is accused of killing Stowers at a Bloomington house party in April 2022. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By WMBD TV BLOOMINGTON – A mother grieves her son's death as she watched on in court...
Nov 01, 2024
Local man faces 14 felony counts for vehicle burglaries
Tutwiler is due back in court at a later date. (Photo courtesy: Pixabay/File)By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – A 27-year-old Bloomington man faces 14 charges related to several local vehicle burglarie...
Nov 01, 2024
Community members encouraged to complete online survey for Normal police
The survey will include questions about the agency's overall performance and professionalism, community concerns and recommendations to improve services. (Facebook/Normal Police Department)By WJBC Sta...
Nov 01, 2024
Mt. Hope-Funks Grove will have three tax proposals for the upcoming election
The proposals will allow the district to levy additional dollars for service to the community, according to fire chief Eric Fulk. (Facebook/Mt. Hope-Funks Grove Fire Protection District)By WMBD-TVMCLE...
Oct 28, 2024
Bloomington man sentenced to over a decade behind bars for 2023 shooting
Simpson pleaded guilty earlier this year. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Law and Justice Center) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – A McLean County Judge handed down a 15-year prison sentence to an 18-...
Oct 25, 2024
Illinois State Police trooper killed in Champaign County crash
Trooper Corey S. Thompsen was killed in the line of duty on Friday, Oct. 18. (Capitol News Illinois illustration; Thompson photo provided by Illinois State Police)By BETH HUNDSDORFERCapitol News Illin...
Oct 21, 2024
Questions remain over whether Sangamon County followed policy in deadly pursuit
The pursuit policy of the Sangamon County Sheriff's Office outlines the circumstances in which deputies are directed not to pursue fleeing vehicles. Highlights added. (Capitol News Illinois illustrati...
Oct 17, 2024
