Category Archives: Police and Fire
One person shot early Saturday morning in Normal
The case remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasNORMAL – Authorities in Normal are investigating how a person was shot early Saturday morning.Shots rang out in the...
Sep 23, 2023
Illinois State Police arrest two for drugs; considered largest drug bust in ISP history
Authorities report the pair allegedly had drugs worth an estimated $15M. (Photo courtesy: ISP) By Blake HaasGENNESEO, Ill. – Two men are behind bars in Geneseo, Illinois, for what Illinois State...
Sep 23, 2023
Former OSF doctor accused of unauthorized filming in bathrooms set for Nov. 27 trial
Chang is free on bond. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By WMBD News PEORIA – A former neurosurgery resident at OSF Healthcare Saint Francis Medical Center is scheduled for a Nov. 27 jury trial for a...
Sep 21, 2023
University High substitute teacher arrested for battery against student
The case remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By WMBD TV NORMAL – A University High School substitute teacher in Normal was arrested on Tuesday for an alleged battery against...
Sep 21, 2023
Illinois State Police conduct dig in Pontiac
Authorities say radar showed an anomaly under concrete. (Photo courtesy: Livingston County Sheriff Office/Facebook) By Blake Haas LIVINGSTON COUNTY – Authorities in Livingston County wrapped up ...
Sep 16, 2023
Pair of men facing weapon charges in McLean County
The case remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas MCLEAN COUNTY – A pair of men are facing weapon charges in McLean County.Early last week, Normal Police and Illino...
Sep 16, 2023
Bloomington police expands Community Crime Map
Community members may also sign up for daily, weekly, or monthly email alerts about crimes happening within a certain distance of an address such as a home, workplace, or school. (WJBC file photo)By W...
Sep 14, 2023
Former OSF resident indicted on 56 counts of unauthorized videotaping in bathroom
Chang is no longer employed at the hospital. (Photo courtesy; WJBC/File) By WMBD News PEORIA – A former neurosurgery resident at OSF Healthcare Saint Francis Medical Center has been indicted on ...
Sep 12, 2023
ISU professor appears for arraignment in sexual assault charges
Alan Bates remains out on bond. (Photo courtesy: Bloomington Police) By WMBD News MCLEAN COUNTY – Illinois State University Professor Alan Bates appeared in court on Friday for an arraignment.In...
Sep 09, 2023
Normal approves contract to build new fire station
Normal Fire Chief Mick Humer said they hope to break ground in spring 2024. (Facebook/Normal Fire Department)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – On Tuesday, Normal Town Council approved a contract with Core Cons...
Sep 08, 2023
