Category Archives: Police and Fire
One injured in semitrailer rollover crash near Bloomington Wednesday
The cause of the accident remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By WMBD TV MCLEAN COUNTY – A semitrailer driver was injured in a single-vehicle crash Wednesday night, accordin...
Nov 09, 2023
Bloomington Police Department seeking re-accreditation
According to a Bloomington police Facebook post, an assessment team will be at the Bloomington Police Department from Nov. 20 to Nov. 22 to examine the police department's management, operations, poli...
Nov 08, 2023
Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation awards Normal police department with new AED’s
Firehouse subs awarded the money to Normal Police early Tuesday morning. (Photo courtesy: Normal Police/Facebook) By WMBD TV NORMAL – Firehouse Subs in Normal awarded the Normal Police Departmen...
Nov 07, 2023
Bloomington community has positive view of BPD according to survey results
The department implemented a survey for Bloomington community members to provide feedback after calling the police for assistance. (Facebook/Bloomington Police)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – The Bloomi...
Nov 06, 2023
Illinois State Police asking for help in solving Macon County murder
The murder remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas MACON COUNTY – Illinois State Police are asking for the public’s help in solving a murder in Macon County....
Nov 02, 2023
ISU PD is asking for help in solving a recent fraud case
The case remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: ISU PD/Facebook) By Blake Haas NORMAL – Police at Illinois State University are asking for the public’s help in solving a recent frau...
Nov 01, 2023
State Police Director provides an update on the shooting of a State Trooper last week
Brendan Kelly, the Director of State Police. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/File) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The state trooper injured during a traffic stop a week ago along Toronto Road suffered mor...
Oct 31, 2023
ISU Police Chief honored with award after saving a man’s life
Illinois State University Chief of Police, Aaron Woodruff (left), received the award earlier this month. (Photo courtesy: ISU PD/Facebook) By Blake Haas NORMAL – The top cop at Illinois State Un...
Oct 28, 2023
Bloomington police hosting first gun buyback event Sunday
The event will be hosted at 2602 Six Points Road in Bloomington from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Police Department will host their first...
Oct 27, 2023
State trooper wounded Tuesday night honored on House floor
The trooper remains in the hospital. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – A state trooper wounded during a Springfield traffic stop Tuesday was honored on the House floor the n...
Oct 25, 2023
