Category Archives: Police and Fire
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 Stock BLOOMINGTON – McLean County Coroner Kathy Davis said a passenger was kill...
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 Network SPRINGFIELD – You hear the warning ...
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
Man from Normal admits to drunk driving in fatal crash
Lance Pitsch, 28, of Normal will be sentenced in August. (Photo courtesy Matty Ring/flickr) By Eric Stock TAYLORVILLE – A drunk driver from Normal has admitted to being behind the wheel in a cra...
Jun 15, 2017
Arrest made in PNC Bank Robbery
PNC bank robbery suspect Zachary Finchum. (Photo courtesy of Bloomington Police.) By Nick McClintock BLOOMINGTON- A man is in custody after allegedly robbing a bank in Bloomington. Zachary Finc...
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 Stock ALEXANDRIA, Va. – U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis of Taylorvil...
Jun 14, 2017
Juvenile arrested for pair of Bloomington hold-ups, police seek second suspect
(WJBC file photo) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – A 14-year old boy is under arrest and Bloomington Police are looking for a second suspect in a couple of armed robberies early Sunday o...
Jun 12, 2017
Athletes, police are keepers of the flame at Illinois Special Olympics
Torch run participants gather in Pontiac ahead of the start of the Illinois Special Olympics Summer Games in Normal. By Cynthia Grau and Howard Packowitz NORMAL – The Illinois Spec...
Jun 09, 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
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...
Jun 09, 2017
