Category Archives: Police and Fire
House fire Wednesday night on Bloomington’s west side
Bloomington fire crews were called Wednesday night to 709 West Market Street. (Facebook/City of Bloomington – Fire)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Fire Department was called Wed...
Jan 19, 2023
LeRoy Police honoring Bloomington for helping save the life of a toddler
On Monday night, LeRoy police presented the award to Alissa Cole (middle). (Photo courtesy: LeRoy Police/Facebook) By Blake Haas LEROY – Police in LeRoy are calling a Bloomington woman a hero af...
Jan 17, 2023
Bloomington Police sergeants and lieutenants get higher pay under new union contract
The sergeants and lieutenants will also get $1,000 signing bonuses. (WJBC file photo)By 25 NewsBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police sergeants and lieutenants will receive pay raises, and they'll hav...
Jan 10, 2023
Text to 9-1-1 comes to Tazewell County
Anyone needing to contact the dispatch center is asked to talk if possible. (Photo courtesy: Flickr/File) By 25 News TAZEWELL COUNTY – People in Tazewell County now have the option of sending a ...
Jan 04, 2023
Two men behind bars in Bloomington on weapon charges
Ronald Thornton (left) and Tamaris Clay (right) remain behind bars. (Photo courtesy: Bloomington Police/Facebook) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Two Bloomington men are behind bars in McLean county ...
Jan 02, 2023
Convicted McLean County drug dealer sentenced to 18 years in prison
Holmes will have to serve 75% of his 18-year sentence. (WJBC file photo)By 25 NewsBLOOMINGTON – A man who said he resorted to sell drugs in the Twin Cities to get his family's food truck up and ...
Dec 12, 2022
1 dead after single-car crash in southeast Bloomington
The incident remains under investigation by the coroner’s office and Bloomington Police Department. (WJBC file photo)By 25 NewsBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Coroner has released the name...
Dec 12, 2022
Two families displaced after duplex fire in Bloomington
No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is still under investigation. (Photo courtesy Bloomington Fire Department)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – A duplex fire Tuesday afternoon in Bloomi...
Dec 07, 2022
Early morning fire at ISU farm in Lexington
No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is still under investigation. (Facebook/Lexington IL Fire Department)By Neil DoyleLEXINGTON – A fire broke out early Friday morning at the Ill...
Nov 18, 2022
Teenager recovering after being shot in Bloomington
Police report the investigation is ongoing. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A teenager is recovering in a local hospital after being shot in Bloomington late Wednesday nig...
Nov 17, 2022
