Category Archives: Police and Fire

Residency rule may cost Minonk police chief his job
Minonk Police could have a new chief soon as the city’s mayor is enforcing a residency requirement. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Dave Arnold)By Eric StockMINONK – Minonk’s police chief c...
Syndicated Author Jun 09, 2017

UPDATED: Girl, 6, dies after Bloomington crash
The Bloomington Police Department responded to a crash Saturday in which a girl was seriously injured. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock and Greg HalbleibBLOOMINGTON – A six-year-old Logan Co...
Syndicated Author Jun 05, 2017

Illinois State Police warns of phone scam
Illinois State Police is warning the public of a phone scam that is currently circulating throughout the state. (Photo courtesy Arvell Dorsey Jr./Flickr)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Be...
Syndicated Author Jun 02, 2017

Local man booked for murder, Coroner identifies victim of North Normal shooting
(Getty photos) By Howard Packowitz and Greg HalbleibNORMAL – Normal police said a local man was in custody and the coroner identified the victim of Wednesday afternoon’s f...
Syndicated Author Jun 01, 2017

Memorial Day weekend means Click it or Ticket
Illinois State Police will be boosting patrols during the Memorial Day weekend. (Photo courtesy Facebook/IllinoisStatePolice)By RFD Radio/WFMBSPRINGFIELD – The Memorial Day weekend gets underway...
Syndicated Author May 26, 2017

Bloomington Police make arrest in Hastings’ homicide
Bloomington Police arrested Kyle Brestan, 32, Thursday on murder charges in the death of Shannon Hastings of Peoria. (Photos courtesy Bloomington Police) By Eric Stock and Howard PackowitzBLOOMIN...
Syndicated Author May 25, 2017

Bloomington Police make 4 arrests after prostitution investigation
Dvaunte Dawson, Kelsey Voeghtly and Sara Ridgeway were booked at the McLean County Jail last week. (Photos courtesy Bloomington Police Department)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Police have made four...
Syndicated Author May 22, 2017

Prosecutor Chambers: Criminal case hard to prove for BHS nude photo website
McLean County State’s Attorney Jason Chambers says he has noticed more revenge porn cases in recent years, and he hopes increased publicity will encourage victims to seek help. (WJBC file photo)...
Syndicated Author May 22, 2017

Normal PD rooftop event raises money for Special Olympics
Normal Police will be collecting donations for Special Olympics until 2 p.m. at Dunkin’ Donuts at 1603 N. Main St. (Photo courtesy WBNQ)By Eric StockNORMAL – Police in Normal are trying to...
Syndicated Author May 19, 2017

No physical evidence tied to Bloomington murder suspect
Kirk Zimmerman is accused of killing his wife in 2014. (Photos courtesy Bloomington Police)By Howard PackowitzA Bloomington Police detective testified Thursday he’s aware of no physical ev...
Syndicated Author May 18, 2017