Category Archives: Police and Fire
Bloomington Fire Dept. prepared for the worst as hundreds of EVs sit at State Farm
Bloomington Fire Public Information Officer Frank Friend visited WJBC’s Afternoon Show. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A thousand Rivian automotive vehicles are sit...
Feb 07, 2024
Normal Police need help identifying suspects accused of 2022 shooting
The case remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas NORMAL – A 21-year-old Normal man stands accused of firing a weapon during a shooting in 2022.In July of 2022, Nor...
Feb 06, 2024
Bloomington police reminding drivers to stay sober for big game
Bloomington police plan to beef up enforcement this weekend. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By WMBD BLOOMINGTON – The Super Bowl is fast approaching, and Bloomington police are warning football fan...
Feb 05, 2024
Illinois State Rep. removes traffic stop bill from consideration
The bill is no longer being considered. (Photo courtesy: Illinois Sheriff’s Association) By Blake Haas SPRINGFIELD – A State Representative is no longer moving a bill forward that would ha...
Feb 05, 2024
Gov. Pritzker shares thoughts on violent crime during rally in Chicago
Gov. Pritzker spoke during a press conference Thursday afternoon. (Photo courtesy: Gov. Pritzker/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Violent crime in Chicago is on the way down – double-digit...
Feb 01, 2024
LeRoy man faces multiple charges after arrest
Chad Bruning, 34, of LeRoy. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Jail) By Blake Haas LEROY – A McLean County man remains behind bars after being arrested in LeRoy. McLean County prosecutors charged Ch...
Feb 01, 2024
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...
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...
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...
Jan 20, 2024 The man remains behind bars in the McLean County jail. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Law and Justice Center)
Former Bloomington man found guilty of first-degree murder
Kentrell Brown, now 21, is due back in court in April for a sentencing hearing. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Jail) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – A McLean County jury handed down a guilty verdict...
Jan 18, 2024
