Category Archives: Police and Fire

Minnesota man dead after Bloomington man allegedly punches him in the head
Anthony Gillespie, 39, of Bloomington. (Photo courtesy: Bloomington Police Department)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington man remains behind bars on a half-a-million bond on felony charges ...
Syndicated Author Jul 02, 2021

Bloomington man sentenced to 80 years in prison for predatory criminal sexual assault
Juan Lorenzo, 43, of Bloomington was sentenced on Tuesday. (Photo courtesy: Flickr)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington man has been sentenced to 80 years in prison on eight count...
Syndicated Author Jun 30, 2021

Bloomington man facing drug and weapon charges after crashing into a squad car during a traffic stop
Jose Arizmendi, 32, of Bloomington. (Photo courtesy: Bloomington Police/Facebook)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington man remains behind bars on gun, drugs, and traffic charges after authori...
Syndicated Author Jun 28, 2021

Bloomington business badly damaged in weekend fire
Authorities say the building was unoccupied and no injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington bus...
Syndicated Author Jun 28, 2021

McLean County Sheriff’s deputies help woman in need
The Deputies fixed the roof on Thursday. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – McLean County Sheriff’s deputies showed how they are more than just a ...
Syndicated Author Jun 25, 2021

ISU Police Chief calls former Minneapolis cop sentencing “appropriate”
Illinois State University Police Chief Aaron Woodruff. (Photo courtesy: ISU/File)By Blake HaasNORMAL – Illinois State University top cop is calling the 22.5-year prison sentence for a former Min...
Syndicated Author Jun 25, 2021

Clinton Police Chief explains frustration filled Facebook post
Clinton Police Chief Ben Lowers spoke with WJBC’s Scott Miller. (Photo courtesy: Clinton Police/Facebook)By Blake HaasCLINTON – As the summer months warm up, Clinton Police is noticing a s...
Syndicated Author Jun 23, 2021

UPDATE: Missing girl from Bloomington located
Destiny Day, 11, of Bloomington was reported missing on Sunday. (Photo Bloomington Police Department)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Police say a missing girl from Bloomington has been located.BPD sa...
Syndicated Author Jun 21, 2021

ISU Director of Canine Behavior and Cognition Laboratory warning not to leave dogs in hot cars
Dr. Valeri Farmer-Dougan, director of the Canine Behavior and Cognition Laboratory (CBCL) at Illinois State University spoke with WJBC’s Scott Miller. (Photo courtesy Pixabay/File)By Blake HaasB...
Syndicated Author Jun 18, 2021

McLean County Sheriff: still waiting to transfer prisoners
Sherriff Sandage spoke with our news partner, Heart of Illinois ABC. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Sheriff has a message for the Illinois Dep...
Syndicated Author Jun 18, 2021