Category Archives: Police and Fire

1 dead after single-car crash in southeast Bloomington
The incident remains under investigation by the coroner’s office and Bloomington Police Department. (WJBC file photo)By 25 NewsBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Coroner has released the name...
Syndicated Author Dec 12, 2022

Two families displaced after duplex fire in Bloomington
No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is still under investigation. (Photo courtesy Bloomington Fire Department)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – A duplex fire Tuesday afternoon in Bloomi...
Syndicated Author Dec 07, 2022

Teenager arrested for SUV theft in Stanford
Police Chief Dustin Carter said in a Facebook post that the SUV was stolen October 31. (WJBC file photo) By 25 NewsSTANFORD – Stanford Police have arrested a 17-year-old juvenile suspected of st...
Syndicated Author Dec 07, 2022

Fatal car crash Monday afternoon near LeRoy
The crash remains under investigation by the coroner’s office and the McLean County Sheriff’s Office. (WJBC file photo)By Neil DoyleLEROY – Authorities are investigating a deadly car...
Syndicated Author Dec 06, 2022

Nationwide arrest warrants issued after Livingston Co. GPS thefts
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact their local police department. (Photo courtesy: Flickr/File) By 25 News LIVINGSTON COUNTY – Nationwide arrest warrants have been issued for a pai...
Syndicated Author Nov 21, 2022

Early morning fire at ISU farm in Lexington
No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is still under investigation. (Facebook/Lexington IL Fire Department)By Neil DoyleLEXINGTON – A fire broke out early Friday morning at the Ill...
Syndicated Author Nov 18, 2022

Teenager recovering after being shot in Bloomington
Police report the investigation is ongoing. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A teenager is recovering in a local hospital after being shot in Bloomington late Wednesday nig...
Syndicated Author Nov 17, 2022

1 person wounded in Bloomington mobile home park, building hit in separate gunfire report
There have been no arrests, and police did not have suspect information. (WJBC file photo)By 25 NewsBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police say one person was wounded in a shooting late Wednesday night...
Syndicated Author Nov 17, 2022

McLean County correctional officer charged with worker’s comp fraud
With the filing of charges, Hitch is now on administrative leave without pay. (WJBC file photo)By 25 NewsBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County State's Attorney's Office has filed a felony charge alleg...
Syndicated Author Nov 16, 2022

Two McLean County residents facing weapon charges
The case remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: BPD/Facebook) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – McLean County prosecutors are charging two Bloomington residents with multiple weapon charges.Earl...
Syndicated Author Nov 15, 2022