Category Archives: Police and Fire
‘Unattended cooking’ the cause of an apartment fire in Bloomington
The Red Cross is assisting the six people that were displaced due to the blaze. (WJBC file photo)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Six people were displaced after a fire Tuesday afternoon at the Washin...
Oct 12, 2022
Coroner identifies victim of fatal weekend crash in Normal
Police said the crash happened around 4:45 p.m. Saturday near Main Street and Kerrick Road in Normal. (WJBC file photo)By Neil DoyleNORMAL – The McLean County Coroner’s Office has identifi...
Oct 10, 2022
Heyworth man already in prison facing new charges in McLean County
Robert Eldridge, 47, of Heyworth. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Jail) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A Heyworth man already in prison for multiple felony convictions is facing new charges for an al...
Oct 04, 2022
Suspect arrested, charged in connection with Pub II crash
Aidan McCain, 20, was arrested earlier Monday and charged with aggravated reckless driving. (WJBC file photo)By 25 NewsNORMAL – Normal Police say a man has been arrested and charged in connectio...
Oct 04, 2022
Fairbury Police release more information about Saturday night incident
Fairbury Police say due to the multi-agency investigation, the suspect's identity will not be released, but add that the suspect is not local. (WJBC File Photo)By 25 NewsFAIRBURY – The Fairbury ...
Sep 28, 2022
‘Active’ investigation into crash that critically injured 2 ISU students
ISU students Carson Bates (left) and Mike Burns (right). (Photos courtesy Gladys Molina-Burns and Jennifer Bates) By 25 NewsNORMAL – No criminal charges have been filed so far against a driver w...
Sep 20, 2022
UPDATE: Normal Police release more details on weekend shooting
The victim's name will not be released due to the nature of the incident, according to a news release. (WJBC file photo)By WJBC StaffNORMAL – Normal Police are releasing more details regarding a...
Sep 20, 2022 Photo courtesy: Normal Police
Man dead after fatal hotel shooting in Normal
The victim's name is being withheld until family is notified. (WJBC file photo)By 25 NewsNORMAL – Police are investigating a deadly shooting that happened at a Twin Cities hotel.According to a r...
Sep 19, 2022
BPD probing Wednesday night shots fired incident
No injuries were reported and no arrests have been made, according to Bloomington Police. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Police are investigating a shots fired incident that happen...
Sep 15, 2022
Police: 2 pedestrians in critical condition after being hit outside Pub II
If you have any information which may assist NPD in this investigation, please contact NPD criminal investigations Division at 309-454-9535. (WJBC/File) By Neil DoyleUPDATE (NORMAL) – Illinois S...
Sep 15, 2022
