Category Archives: Police and Fire

Normal police to use drones during ISU Homecoming Parade
ISU's Homecoming Parade will be held at 10 a.m. on Oct. 14. The parade will start near University Street and College Avenue. (Twitter/Illinois State University Homecoming)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – The ...
Syndicated Author Oct 11, 2023

Bloomington Police noticing recent spike in overdoses
Anyone who is currently battling addiction is encouraged to call 1-800-662-HELP(4357), a treatment referral information service that is free, confidential, and open all day, every day. (Photo courtesy...
Syndicated Author Oct 09, 2023

Alleged DUI driver collides with Woodford County Sheriff’s deputy squad car on I-74
Police say no injuries were reported. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVGOODFIELD – A person has been cited by the Illinois State Police for allegedly colliding with a Woodford County Sheriff's deputy ...
Syndicated Author Oct 04, 2023

Tennessee man facing armed robbery charges in McLean County
Fulks faces a variety of charges. (Photo courtesy: Bloomington Police) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – A Jackson, Tenn. man faces armed robbery charges in McLean County after a Bloomington business ...
Syndicated Author Oct 03, 2023

Two 19-year-olds arrested after Bloomington shooting
Bloomington police say the incident is still under investigation. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – Two teens were arrested after a shooting incident in Bloomington late Friday night.Acco...
Syndicated Author Oct 03, 2023

BPD conducting training at Bloomington High School Friday morning
Several roads are closed due to the training. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police are closing several roads before a planned training at Bloomington High S...
Syndicated Author Sep 27, 2023

One person dead after weekend crash in Bloomington
This incident remains under investigation by the Bloomington Police Department, the McLean County Coroner's Office and the McLean County Accident Reconstruction Team. (Photo Courtesy Flickr)By WMBD-TV...
Syndicated Author Sep 26, 2023

19-year-old dead after Saturday night stabbing in Bloomington
The incident is still under investigation by Bloomington Police and the McLean County Coroner’s office. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – A 19-year-old man died after being stabbed ...
Syndicated Author Sep 25, 2023

Illinois State Police conduct dig in Pontiac
Authorities say radar showed an anomaly under concrete. (Photo courtesy: Livingston County Sheriff Office/Facebook) By Blake Haas LIVINGSTON COUNTY – Authorities in Livingston County wrapped up ...
Syndicated Author Sep 16, 2023

Former OSF resident indicted on 56 counts of unauthorized videotaping in bathroom
Chang is no longer employed at the hospital. (Photo courtesy; WJBC/File) By WMBD News PEORIA – A former neurosurgery resident at OSF Healthcare Saint Francis Medical Center has been indicted on ...
Syndicated Author Sep 12, 2023