Category Archives: Police and Fire
Normal Police 15% pay raise to be spread over four years
The four-year agreement retroactively went into effect April 1. (Photo courtesy WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – Normal police officers and sergeants will see a pay increase over the next four years. ...
Apr 24, 2024
Former Clinton Chief of Police passes away
Former Clinton Police Chief Mike Reidy was 69. (Photo courtesy: Clinton Police/Facebook) By WJBC Staff CLINTON – A former longtime Chief of Police in DeWitt County passed away this week. Former ...
Apr 23, 2024
Murder investigation underway in McLean County after a man was found dead in a ditch
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the McLean County Sheriff’s office. (Photo courtesy: Flickr) By Blake Haas MCLEAN COUNTY – An investigation into a man found dead in a ditc...
Apr 18, 2024
Police probing pair of shots fired incidents in Normal
Anyone with information on these cases is asked to contact NPD at 309-454-9535. If you wish to provide information and remain anonymous, use the Tip411 service by texting NORMALPD to 847411, leave a s...
Apr 17, 2024
Man found dead in a ditch in McLean County; investigation underway
The case remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas MCLEAN COUNTY – An investigation is ongoing after a man was found dead in a ditch in McLean County Tuesday morning...
Apr 16, 2024
Pair arrested in Normal for Bloomington shooting Monday evening
Sean Walker-Harris (left) and Ajea Porter-Toney (right) face charges in a McLean County courtroom for allegedly playing a role in a Monday evening shooting. (Photo courtesy: Bloomington Police/Faceboo...
Apr 16, 2024
Person rescued from grain bin in rural Livingston County
Authorities said the person was taken to an area hospital in stable condition. (Photo Flickr/DeeWayneNealy)By WMBD-TV and Neil DoyleLIVINGSTON COUNTY – One person was rescued from grain bin in r...
Apr 12, 2024
McLean County Coroner identifies victim of Monday night crash
The crash remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: Getty Images) By Blake Haas NORMAL – A 48-year-old man from Normal died in a motorcycle crash Monday night in Normal.Authorities responded...
Apr 09, 2024
Motorcycle crash leaves one person dead in Normal
The victim's name is being withheld pending notification of their family. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – A motorcyclist lost control and crashed into a guard rail in Normal on Monday, endin...
Apr 09, 2024
Normal Fire Department to have paramedic-level care in all front line engines
Normal Fire Department has a front-line paramedic engine and a paramedic ambulance at each of its three fire stations. (Facebook/Normal Fire Department)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – Paramedic-level emergen...
Apr 03, 2024
