Category Archives: Police and Fire
Police arrest trio from Normal suspected of selling synthetic pot near school
Bloomington Police display synthetic marijuana known as Spice and suspected drug money after a raid on E. Sycamore in Normal. (Photo courtesy Bloomington Police.) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON &...
Jun 26, 2017
Truman Drive house fire damage to top $200,000, Normal firefighters search for cause
Normal Fire Department spokesman said Thursday night’s fire at 1821 Truman Dr. caused more than $200,000 damage.(Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard PackowitzNORMAL – The ...
Jun 23, 2017
Sandage announces re-election bid for McLean County sheriff
McLean County Sheriff Jon Sandage was first elected to the position in 2014. (Photo courtesy Jon Sandage)By Marc StraussBLOOMINGTON – McLean County Sheriff Jon Sandage cites increased drug enfor...
Jun 22, 2017
Man from Normal to face arson charges for vehicle fire
Larry Olson of Normal awaits arson charges in McLean County. (Photo courtesy Bloomington Police Department)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – A man from Normal is being extradited back to McLean County ...
Jun 19, 2017
West Peoria man killed in I-55 crash in Bloomington
A 37-year-old man was killed in a crash on I-55 in Bloomington on Friday. (Photo by Maria Henneberry/WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – McLean County Coroner Kathy Davis said a passenger was killed...
Jun 16, 2017
State Police: Don’t break car windows to rescue hot dogs
State Police have some advice if you see a dog left in a hot car: Don’t take matters into your hands. (Photo courtesy Pixabay)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – You hear the warning ev...
Jun 16, 2017
Child porn case nets lengthy federal prison term for Pekin man
Federal investigators say they seized computer equipment from David Turner’s Pekin home in January. Authorities said Turner’s computer contained hundreds of pictures and videos showing min...
Jun 16, 2017
Arrest made in PNC Bank Robbery
PNC bank robbery suspect Zachary Finchum. (Photo courtesy of Bloomington Police.) By Nick McClintockBLOOMINGTON- A man is in custody after allegedly robbing a bank in Bloomington. Zachary Finchum...
Jun 14, 2017
Congressmen offer prayers after colleague, officers injured in shooting
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis was unhurt in a shooting at a ballfield in Alexandria, Virginia on Wednesday morning. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockALEXANDRIA, Va. – U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis of Taylorville...
Jun 14, 2017
Woman, 22, dies in Livingston County crash
Police in Livingston County are investigating a fatal crash south of Streator on Thursday afternoon. (Photo by DavidsonScott/flickr)By Eric StockSTREATOR – Police in Livingston County say a 22-y...
Jun 09, 2017
