Category Archives: Police and Fire
2nd suspect in Chatsworth home invasion arrested
Michael Measaw (left) and Ethan Stone have been arrested in connection with a home invasion in Chatsworth. (Photo courtesy Livingston County Sheriff’s Office)By Greg HalbleibPONTIAC – The ...
Apr 20, 2018
7 Bloomington residents displaced by fire
Seven residents were displaced from their Bloomington apartment following an early-morning fire that officials say could have had a different ending were it not for a working smoke alarm. (Photo court...
Apr 20, 2018
Police searching for suspect of Chatsworth home invasion
Police responded to a call of a home invasion in Chatsworth last night. One suspect was arrested, the other remains at-large. (WJBC File Photo) By Patrick Baron CHATSWORTH – The Livingston Count...
Apr 19, 2018
Car crashes into Washington Elementary fence, no one injured
Police haven’t determined the cause of the accident that caused a vehicle to crash into the fence of Washington Elementary. (Photo courtesy DavidsonScott/flickr) By Patrick Baron BLOOMINGTON ...
Apr 19, 2018
Felonies filed here for using Facebook to expose ‘snitches’
Felonies have been filed in McLean County Court against four people who allegedly harassed witnesses with their posts on a Facebook page called “People Against Snitches” (File Photo)By How...
Apr 14, 2018
Dispute between youths leads to shooting in Farmer City
Farmer City Police Chief Terry Scott stressed there is no threat to public safety since the suspect has been arrested. (Photo courtesy Flickr/DavidsonScott15) By Greg Halbleib FARMER CITY – A te...
Apr 11, 2018
Bloomington PD: Crime down, but homicides, sexual assaults increase
Bloomington Police Chief Brendan Heffner says the increase in reported sexual assaults is likely due to the Mo-Too movement that’s prompted more victims to come forward. (WJBC file photo) By Eri...
Apr 11, 2018
Former LeRoy Replex director sentenced to jail for thefts to feed video gaming addiction
Joe Rodts was sentenced to six months in jail and 2 1/2 years probation for stealing money from the LeRoy Replex, where Rodts was executive director. (Photo courtesy McLean County Jail) By Howa...
Apr 06, 2018
UPDATED: Man injured in Bloomington shooting
The Bloomington Police Department is seeking to identify a suspect in a shooting on Rainbow Avenue on Wednesday night. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Bloomington Department) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON –...
Apr 05, 2018
ISU Fitness Center closes due to water leak
Emergency crews responded to a water leak at Illinois State University’s Student Fitness Center on Wednesday.(Photo courtesy WZND) By WJBC Staff NORMAL – Illinois State University’s ...
Apr 05, 2018
