Category Archives: Police and Fire
LeRoy Police honoring Bloomington for helping save the life of a toddler
On Monday night, LeRoy police presented the award to Alissa Cole (middle). (Photo courtesy: LeRoy Police/Facebook) By Blake Haas LEROY – Police in LeRoy are calling a Bloomington woman a hero af...
Jan 17, 2023
Prison sentence given to Bloomington shooting victim who tried to hide gun part in his mouth
U.S. District Judge James E. Shadid sentenced Javares Hudson, 22, of Bloomington to two-years and nine-months in a federal lock-up for possession of a Glock "Switch" attachment that's designed to conv...
Jan 13, 2023
Bloomington Police sergeants and lieutenants get higher pay under new union contract
The sergeants and lieutenants will also get $1,000 signing bonuses. (WJBC file photo)By 25 NewsBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police sergeants and lieutenants will receive pay raises, and they'll hav...
Jan 10, 2023
Bloomington man jailed on $1 million bond for 15 sexual assault charges
Bloomington Police said they arrested Oliver on Thursday. (WJBC file photo) By 25 NewsBLOOMINGTON – McLean County prosecutors on Friday charged a Bloomington man with 15 counts of predatory crim...
Jan 09, 2023
Bloomington man arrested for predatory criminal sexual assault
Police say the arrest happened early Thursday and that the investigation remains ongoing.(Facebook/Bloomington Police)By 25 NewsBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police say a man has been arrested for p...
Jan 06, 2023
Lexington Police investigating several business burglaries
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Lexington Police or the McLean County Sheriff’s Office. (WJBC file photo)By Neil DoyleLEXINGTON – Authorities in Lexington are working with...
Jan 05, 2023
Text to 9-1-1 comes to Tazewell County
Anyone needing to contact the dispatch center is asked to talk if possible. (Photo courtesy: Flickr/File) By 25 News TAZEWELL COUNTY – People in Tazewell County now have the option of sending a ...
Jan 04, 2023
Two men behind bars in Bloomington on weapon charges
Ronald Thornton (left) and Tamaris Clay (right) remain behind bars. (Photo courtesy: Bloomington Police/Facebook) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Two Bloomington men are behind bars in McLean county ...
Jan 02, 2023
Man wanted for multiple fraudulent transactions in Central Illinois and Indiana
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Bloomington Police. (Photo courtesy: Bloomington Police/Facebook) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A man is wanted for multiple fraudulent transactions...
Dec 13, 2022
Convicted McLean County drug dealer sentenced to 18 years in prison
Holmes will have to serve 75% of his 18-year sentence. (WJBC file photo)By 25 NewsBLOOMINGTON – A man who said he resorted to sell drugs in the Twin Cities to get his family's food truck up and ...
Dec 12, 2022
