Category Archives: Police and Fire
Lincoln man dies after accident at Sam’s Club in Normal
The accident remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasNORMAL – A Lincoln man was killed early Wednesday morning in an accident at the Sam’s Club loading dock.A...
Feb 09, 2022
Two Bloomington men behind bars after a domestic dispute
Jahni Lyons, of Bloomington remains behind bars at the McLean County Jail. (Photo courtesy: BPD/Facebook) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Two Bloomington men remain behind bars at the McLean County J...
Feb 09, 2022
12 horses dead after barn fire outside Bloomington
The cause of the fire has not been determined. (Photo courtesy HOI ABC)By HOI ABCMCLEAN COUNTY – 12 horses are dead and another one is in veterinary care after a fire ripped through a barnyard S...
Feb 07, 2022
ISP: ‘Dangerous criminal’ behind bars in Peoria
Carlos Jones, 43, of Peoria. (Photo courtesy: Peoria Police) By Blake HaasPEORIA – A 43-year old Peoria man, who was considered ‘armed and dangerous’ after allegedly shooting at a po...
Feb 05, 2022
Man in McLean County facing felony charges after allegedly crashing into an ISP squad car while intoxicated
A McLean County judge set Biddle’s bond at $3,000. (Photo courtesy: Illinois State Police/Facebook) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A 36-year old man is facing multiple felony charges in McLean...
Jan 31, 2022
McLean County Coroner identifies Monday night homicide victim
The incident remains under investigation by the Bloomington Police Department and coroner’s office. (Facebook/City of Bloomington – Police)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The victim from ...
Jan 26, 2022
State Fire Marshal stresses heating equipment and carbon monoxide safety
Illinois fire departments responded to nearly 11,000 carbon monoxide leaks in 2020. (WJBC file photo)By IIS RadioSPRINGFIELD – As you’re trying to stay warm this winter, the Illinois State...
Jan 26, 2022
BPD probing Monday night homicide
Anyone with information should contact Detective Paul Jones at 309-434-2548 or at pjones@cityblm.org or contact Detective Pedro Diaz at 309-434-2532 or at pdiaz@cityblm.org. (WJBC file photo)By Neil D...
Jan 25, 2022
Normal Police launch new social media campaign
Brad Park, Public Information Officer with the Normal Police Department, said the social media campaign is something new the department is trying in 2022. (WJBC file photo)By Blake HaasNORMAL – ...
Jan 18, 2022
‘Potentially large fire’ stopped by Bloomington Fire Department
The fire is currently under investigation. (Photo courtesy Bloomington Fire Department)By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – One person was injured and one adult and three children were temporarily displaced ...
Jan 07, 2022
