Category Archives: Police and Fire
Bloomington Police announce the addition of a new police K-9
Bloomington Police are already using K-9 JD to their advantage. (Photo courtesy: Bloomington Police/Facebook) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – Authorities in Bloomington are adding a second police K-...
Nov 11, 2023
One person dead after two-vehicle crash early Friday morning
The crash remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas MCLEAN COUNTY – One person died after a two-vehicle crash Friday morning on Rivian Motorway at Electric Drive in ...
Nov 10, 2023
One injured in semitrailer rollover crash near Bloomington Wednesday
The cause of the accident remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By WMBD TV MCLEAN COUNTY – A semitrailer driver was injured in a single-vehicle crash Wednesday night, accordin...
Nov 09, 2023
Bloomington community has positive view of BPD according to survey results
The department implemented a survey for Bloomington community members to provide feedback after calling the police for assistance. (Facebook/Bloomington Police)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – The Bloomi...
Nov 06, 2023
State Police Director provides an update on the shooting of a State Trooper last week
Brendan Kelly, the Director of State Police. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/File) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The state trooper injured during a traffic stop a week ago along Toronto Road suffered mor...
Oct 31, 2023
ISU Police Chief honored with award after saving a man’s life
Illinois State University Chief of Police, Aaron Woodruff (left), received the award earlier this month. (Photo courtesy: ISU PD/Facebook) By Blake Haas NORMAL – The top cop at Illinois State Un...
Oct 28, 2023
State trooper wounded Tuesday night honored on House floor
The trooper remains in the hospital. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – A state trooper wounded during a Springfield traffic stop Tuesday was honored on the House floor the n...
Oct 25, 2023
ISU PD asking for the public’s help in solving a fraud case
The case remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas NORMAL – Illinois State University Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying suspects in a frau...
Oct 25, 2023
Man facing first-degree murder charges in Lincoln after alleged fight
The case remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: Lincoln Police) By Blake Haas LINCOLN – A 31-year-old man is facing first-degree murder charges in Lincoln.According to WAND TV, Police fou...
Oct 24, 2023
Woodford County Sheriff releases scam alert
The Woodford County Sheriff's office is asking anyone who receives a questionable phone call from someone claiming to be a deputy or detective to call (309) 467-7930 to check validity. (WJBC file phot...
Oct 19, 2023
