Category Archives: Police and Fire

Missing ISU grad student’s car found in LaSalle County
Bloomington and Peru Police are asking anyone who may have seen Day, or anyone else driving his car to contact authorities. (Photo courtesy: Bloomington Police)By Heart of Illinois ABCNORMAL – T...
Syndicated Author Aug 27, 2021

Bloomington names new Police Chief
Col. Jamal Simington (right) comes from the Illinois State Police force. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – After a lengthy nationwide search, Bloomington has named a new top co...
Syndicated Author Aug 25, 2021

NPD: Car theft on the rise
According to Normal Police, car thefts are on the rise. (Photo courtesy: Flickr/File)By Blake HaasNORMAL – Car theft is rising in the twin cities, and a spokesperson for Normal Police says it...
Syndicated Author Aug 24, 2021

BPD asking for help in solving a fraudulent case
Police are asking for the public’s help in solving the case. (Photo courtesy: Flickr)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a s...
Syndicated Author Aug 17, 2021

Governor signs new laws to help protect the physical and mental health of first responders
Gov. Pritzker signed the package of bills on Thursday in Springfield. (Twitter/Governor JB Pritzker)By IIS RadioSPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker signed a package of new laws Thursday to help prote...
Syndicated Author Aug 13, 2021

High bond set in local child molestation case
Johnson’s next court date is September 3. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – A man remains jailed on a high bond after a McLean County Grand Jury ...
Syndicated Author Aug 12, 2021

One dead after Monday night crash on I-74 near Goodfield
Ruestman said preliminary autopsy results showed Welch died from blunt force injuries. He said Welch was not wearing her seatbelt. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCWOODFORD COUNTY R...
Syndicated Author Aug 10, 2021

Bloomington man arrested for drugs and active warrant
Michael Oates, 49, of Bloomington. (Photo Bloomington Police Department) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington man was arrested Sunday for an active McLean County warrant and drug charge...
Syndicated Author Aug 10, 2021

Man pleads guilty to Bloomington murder, prosecutors indicate killer’s aim was to steal victim’s video gambling winnings
Larry Knell, 44, of Normal. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – A man from Normal has pleaded guilty to killing a Bloomington man who authorities say suf...
Syndicated Author Aug 09, 2021

Bloomington Police Chief search narrowed down to two candidates
Bloomington City Manager Tim Gleason. (YouTube/City of Bloomington)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – The search for a new Chief of Police in Bloomington is nearing an end as the selection committee has...
Syndicated Author Aug 09, 2021