Category Archives: Police and Fire

Bloomington man died in Tuesday morning crash in Springfield
The crash remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: Illinois State Police/Facebook) By Blake Haas SPRINGFIELD – A 73-year-old Bloomington man died in a car crash in Springfield early Tuesday...
Syndicated Author Jan 16, 2024

McLean County man faces multiple battery charges
Reed was previously convicted of domestic battery in 2017. (Photo courtesy: FWJBC/File) By Blake Haas MCLEAN COUNTY – A McLean County man stands accused of multiple domestic battery charges afte...
Syndicated Author Jan 15, 2024

Georgia man appears in Mclean County court to face murder charges
Anderson will next appear in court for a pre-trial hearing on Feb. 26. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By WMBD TV MCLEAN COUNTY – A Georgia man pleaded not guilty Friday morning to allegations he sh...
Syndicated Author Jan 12, 2024 Photo courtesy: File

McLean County Coroner identifies man in Ellsworth murder
The murder remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas ELLSWORTH – A 41-year old Ellsworth man died from multiple gunshot wounds after a shooting Wednesday morning. Ar...
Syndicated Author Jan 11, 2024

Woman facing first-degree murder charges after man found dead in Ellsworth
The case remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas ELLSWORTH – A 39 year old woman stands accused of first-degree murder after a shooting in Ellsworth Wednesday morn...
Syndicated Author Jan 10, 2024

ISP safety campaign deals with road rage
The latest Illinois State Police safety campaign is called "Road Rage – Don't Engage." (Facebook/Illinois State Police)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – "Road Rage, Don't Engage" is the name of th...
Syndicated Author Jan 10, 2024

Bloomington teen cited for New Year’s Eve DUI
(WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington teen has been arrested and cited with a DUI for a crash on New Year's Eve. Police said the 17-year-old crashed into 6 Points Food and Liquo...
Syndicated Author Jan 03, 2024

Bloomington fire crews respond to Thursday morning house fire
The cause of the fire and a dollar estimate of damage are still under investigation. (Photo courtesy Bloomington Fire Department)By WJBC NewsBLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Fire Department respond...
Syndicated Author Dec 15, 2023

McLean County Sheriff warns of phone scams
Any victim of financial loss is encouraged to call local law enforcement to file a report. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Sheriff's Office is warning residents of a t...
Syndicated Author Dec 13, 2023

McLean County man facing Class X felonies for predatory criminal sexual assault
The victim in the case is younger than 13-years old. (Photo courtesy: Bloomington Police) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – A 34-year-old Bloomington man faces several Class X felonies after being ind...
Syndicated Author Dec 11, 2023