Category Archives: Police and Fire
Coroner identifies victim in semi truck and tractor collision near Heyworth
The crash remains under investigation by the McLean County Coroner’s office and Illinois State Police. (WJBC file photo)By Neil DoyleHEYWORTH – A McLean County man has been identified afte...
Jun 01, 2022
Damage estimated at $4M from massive fire at Grand Bear Lodge cabins
Aerial view of the fire near Starved Rock State Park. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Richard Baldridge)By HOI ABCUTICA – Damage to cabins at Grand Bear Resort near Starved Rock in Utica is estimated a...
Jun 01, 2022
Bloomington man facing drug charges for allegedly selling meth
Police report the investigation is ongoing. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington man faces multiple drug charges after allegedly setting up a drug deal with an un...
May 31, 2022 (Photo courtesy: Flickr)
Fire destroys several cabins at Utica resort
Aerial view of the fire near Starved Rock State Park. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Richard Baldridge)By HOI ABCUTICA – Several cabins are a loss after fire tore through buildings at Grand Bear Resor...
May 31, 2022
Bloomington pawn shop owner robbed at gunpoint shares his story
Michael Moss, owner of McLean County Exchange. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington pawn shop owner robbed and beaten at gunpoint last Wednesday is shar...
May 26, 2022
BPD: New suspect vehicle from armed robbery last week
BPD is asking for the public’s help to locate a dark gray 2013 to 2018 Cadillac ATS with heavily tinted side/rear windows and sunroof. Authorities say this is a not a common vehicle. (Photo cour...
May 24, 2022
Over $23K worth of electronics, luggage stolen from Normal Walmart
Police say the group appears to have knowledge of Walmart practices. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC NORMAL – Normal Police say numerous electronics and luggage were stolen fr...
May 20, 2022
Gibson City teen dies in McLean County crash
The semi driver was cited for failure to obey a stop sign. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC MCLEAN COUNTY – A 17-year-old Gibson City teenager has died after a crash Wednesday ...
May 19, 2022
Normal Police thanks other agencies and community for ‘safe, fun, and enjoyable’ Leah Marlene homecoming
Normal native and American Idol contestant Leah Marlene with officers from the Normal Police Department. (Facebook/Normal Police Department)By Neil DoyleNORMAL – After more than 10,000 people ga...
May 19, 2022
Crash kills one person in eastern McLean County
Illinois State Police said the investigation is continuing. (Facebook/Illinois State Police)By HOI ABCMCLEAN COUNTY – Illinois State Police said one person died in a crash that happened early We...
May 19, 2022
