Category Archives: Police and Fire

Suspect wanted for man found dead outside Victory Church in February
Anyone with information is asked to contact the sheriff’s office at 309-888-5019, ext. 8. (Facebook/McLean County Sheriff’s Office)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Sheriff's...
Syndicated Author Jun 01, 2023

Bloomington Police searching for man related to 2020 homicide
Any information can be sent to Detective Ty Klein at (309)434-2366 or tklein@cityblm.org. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington police are asking for any information on the wherea...
Syndicated Author May 23, 2023

Mobile home fire Sunday night in Bloomington
The Bloomington Fire Department said the damage to the home is extensive and the cause of the blaze is still under investigation. (Photo courtesy Bloomington Fire Department)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON &...
Syndicated Author May 22, 2023
Bakana guilty of all charges connected to 2021 fatal shooting
Authorities are still looking for Bakana. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Jail/WMBD-TV) By WMBD-TVMCLEAN COUNTY – Michael Bakana has been found guilty of all charges connected to the Jan. 30, 202...
Syndicated Author May 12, 2023

Juvenile injured after early morning shooting in Bloomington
Authorities said the incident is still under investigation. (WJBC file photo)By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – A girl is recovering from a gunshot wound after an early Thursday morning shooting on Bloo...
Syndicated Author May 12, 2023

Annual Illinois police memorial
On the west lawn of the state Capitol stands a monument to Illinois’ law enforcers. Officers and survivors gathered Thursday for the annual Illinois police memorial. (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave Dahl...
Syndicated Author May 05, 2023

Coroner identifies victim in deadly I-55 vehicle and pedestrian crash
The crash is still under investigation by the McLean County Coroner’s office and Illinois State Police. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – McLean County Coroner Dr. Kathy Yoder relea...
Syndicated Author May 01, 2023

Danvers man indicted for 1st-degree murder in strangulation case
Melissa Ostrom was reported missing on April 17 and her body was found a few days later.(Facebook/Bloomington Police)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – A Danvers man has been charged with first-degree murd...
Syndicated Author Apr 27, 2023

Coroner identifies victim of motorcycle crash in Normal
This incident remains under investigation by the Normal Police Department, McLean County Accident Reconstruction Team and the McLean County Coroner's Office. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – ...
Syndicated Author Apr 24, 2023

Kitchen fire Thursday afternoon in Normal
Firefighter Jason Grieder and Lieutenant Bob Collins cool down some remaining hot spots in the kitchen area. (Photo courtesy Normal Fire Department)By WJBC StaffNORMAL – The Normal Fire Departme...
Syndicated Author Apr 21, 2023