Category Archives: Police and Fire

Two men face weapon charges after Saturday morning traffic stop
The pair remain behind bars. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – A traffic stop on a car in Normal early Saturday morning resulted in the arrest of two McLean County men.Arou...
Syndicated Author Jan 29, 2024

Appellate court orders new trial for woman accused of sexual abuse
Nelson was sentenced to 10 years for criminal sexual assault. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By WMBD TV SPRINGFIELD – A Bloomington woman's sexual orientation was irrelevant to allegations she sexu...
Syndicated Author Jan 26, 2024

Pontiac man found guilty of home invasion and sexual abuse
Burton remains behind bars at the McLean County jail until he’s sentenced in March. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas PONTIAC – A Pontiac man awaits a sentencing hearing after bein...
Syndicated Author Jan 20, 2024

Georgia man appears in Mclean County court to face murder charges
Anderson will next appear in court for a pre-trial hearing on Feb. 26. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By WMBD TV MCLEAN COUNTY – A Georgia man pleaded not guilty Friday morning to allegations he sh...
Syndicated Author Jan 12, 2024 Photo courtesy: File

McLean County Coroner identifies man in Ellsworth murder
The murder remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas ELLSWORTH – A 41-year old Ellsworth man died from multiple gunshot wounds after a shooting Wednesday morning. Ar...
Syndicated Author Jan 11, 2024

Woman facing first-degree murder charges after man found dead in Ellsworth
The case remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas ELLSWORTH – A 39 year old woman stands accused of first-degree murder after a shooting in Ellsworth Wednesday morn...
Syndicated Author Jan 10, 2024

Bloomington teen cited for New Year’s Eve DUI
(WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington teen has been arrested and cited with a DUI for a crash on New Year's Eve. Police said the 17-year-old crashed into 6 Points Food and Liquo...
Syndicated Author Jan 03, 2024

Bloomington fire crews respond to Thursday morning house fire
The cause of the fire and a dollar estimate of damage are still under investigation. (Photo courtesy Bloomington Fire Department)By WJBC NewsBLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Fire Department respond...
Syndicated Author Dec 15, 2023

McLean County man facing Class X felonies for predatory criminal sexual assault
The victim in the case is younger than 13-years old. (Photo courtesy: Bloomington Police) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – A 34-year-old Bloomington man faces several Class X felonies after being ind...
Syndicated Author Dec 11, 2023

Local police raise more than $1K during No Shave November
Four of the 32 members who participated showed off their beards. (Photo courtesy: Bloomington Police/Facebook) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – It’s back to a clean shave for members of the Blo...
Syndicated Author Dec 07, 2023