Category Archives: Police and Fire
ISU PD asking for the public’s help in solving a fraud case
The case remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas NORMAL – Illinois State University Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying suspects in a frau...
Oct 25, 2023
Man facing first-degree murder charges in Lincoln after alleged fight
The case remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: Lincoln Police) By Blake Haas LINCOLN – A 31-year-old man is facing first-degree murder charges in Lincoln.According to WAND TV, Police fou...
Oct 24, 2023
Danvers man facing first-degree murder charges dies from apparent suicide in McLean County jail
The death is under investigation. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas MCLEAN COUNTY – An accused killer died in custody at the McLean County Jail from an apparent suicide.During a security...
Oct 20, 2023
Woodford County Sheriff releases scam alert
The Woodford County Sheriff's office is asking anyone who receives a questionable phone call from someone claiming to be a deputy or detective to call (309) 467-7930 to check validity. (WJBC file phot...
Oct 19, 2023 (Photo courtesy: file)
One person shot in Normal early Saturday morning
Police say no arrests have been made. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – Normal police officers were called to the 1200 block of West Hovey Ave. at 12:39 a.m. Saturday on a report of a victim w...
Oct 16, 2023
Bloomington police probe shots fired on city’s south side
The circumstances behind the shooting are still under investigation, according to Bloomington police. (WJBC file photo)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington police are probing a shots fired inc...
Oct 13, 2023
Normal police to use drones during ISU Homecoming Parade
ISU's Homecoming Parade will be held at 10 a.m. on Oct. 14. The parade will start near University Street and College Avenue. (Twitter/Illinois State University Homecoming)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – The ...
Oct 11, 2023
Bloomington Police noticing recent spike in overdoses
Anyone who is currently battling addiction is encouraged to call 1-800-662-HELP(4357), a treatment referral information service that is free, confidential, and open all day, every day. (Photo courtesy...
Oct 09, 2023
No charges to be filed against U-High substitute teacher, prosecutor says
The McLean County State’s Attorney’s Office is not pressing charges. (Photo courtesy: Google images) By WMBD TV NORMAL – Charges will not be filed against a former University High Sc...
Oct 07, 2023
ISP arrest Fairbury police officer for alleged criminal sexual assault
Illinois State Police say the investigation is ongoing. (Facebook/Illinois State Police)By WJBC StaffFAIRBURY – An officer with the Fairbury Police Department has been arrested for alleged crimi...
Oct 06, 2023
