Category Archives: Police and Fire

Alton man behind bars in McLean County on multiple weapon charges
Michael Stokich, 35, of Alton. (Photo courtesy: LeRoy Police/Facebook) By Blake HaasLEROY – An Alton man is behind bars in McLean County for allegedly keeping a woman hostage in LeRoy over the w...
Syndicated Author Jul 11, 2022

ISP director discusses the state’s red flag laws
Illinois State Police Director Brendan Kelly. (WJBC file photo)By IIS RadioSPRINGFIELD – The director of Illinois State Police is discussing current red flag laws.ISP director Brendan Kelly says...
Syndicated Author Jul 07, 2022

McLean County Coroner ID’s 22-year old in late June fatal crash
The accident remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Coroner’s Office is releasing the identification of a 22-year-old Normal ...
Syndicated Author Jul 06, 2022
Tazewell deputy receives national recognition for keeping teen drivers safe on the road
Tazewell County Sheriff’s Deputy John Shallenberger. (Photo courtesy Heart of Illinois ABC)By HOI ABCTAZEWELL COUNTY – Tazewell County Sheriff's Deputy John Shallenberger has received a na...
Syndicated Author Jul 06, 2022

Bloomington man facing “Ghost” gun charges
Moreau remains behind bars in McLean County. (Photo courtesy: BPD) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A 19-year-old Bloomington man is behind bars in McLean County on gun charges.Last Thursday, members ...
Syndicated Author Jul 05, 2022

Vehicles, apartment damaged after early morning fire Monday in Bloomington
Fire investigators are trying to determine what caused the blaze. (WJBC file photo)By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – An early morning fire Monday left three vehicles and an apartment building damaged in B...
Syndicated Author Jul 05, 2022
Normal Police officer recognized for helping families of fallen officers
Normal Police Chief Steve Petrilli (left) presents Chad Bock (right) with a Meritorious Police Service Award. (Normal Police Department photo) By HOI ABCNORMAL – A police officer in Normal is be...
Syndicated Author Jul 01, 2022

Illinois is trying to get a step ahead of people who commit crimes with guns
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul. (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Illinois is using technology to better trace guns used in crimes.Attorney General Kwame Raoul and State Police di...
Syndicated Author Jun 30, 2022

Bloomington Police investigating Sunday night shooting
Police report the investigation is ongoing. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police are asking for the public’s help in solving a late Sunday night shooti...
Syndicated Author Jun 27, 2022

One person dead in single vehicle accident in Bloomington
Bloomington Police are still investigating the accident. (WJBC file photo)By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – One person is dead after a single vehicle car accident on Bloomington’s west side.Police w...
Syndicated Author Jun 24, 2022