Category Archives: Police and Fire
Bloomington man facing gun charges after weapon found in downtown Bloomington
James Mathis, 35, of Bloomington. (Photo courtesy: Bloomington Police/Facebook) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington man with a felony record remains in the McLean County jail on gun charges...
Mar 31, 2022
BPD: Arrest made in Tuesday night shooting
Authorities say the shooting happened Tuesday around 7:18 p.m. in the 300 block of East Locust Street. (WJBC file photo)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington man was arrested for a shooting t...
Mar 30, 2022
Man shot in the arm from gunfire in Bloomington
Police have not made an arrest, and information about any suspects was not immediately available. (WJBC/File) By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police are investigating a shooting that injured...
Mar 30, 2022
Bloomington Telecommunicator honored for helping a caller deliver a baby
Bloomington Police Chief Jamal Simington (left) awarded Bloomington Telecommunicator Sarah (middle) with a certificate and a Stork pin. (Photo courtesy: City of Bloomington) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON &...
Mar 24, 2022
Gov. JB Pritzker reacts to the Senate turning down one of his appointees to the Prisoner Review Board
Gov. Pritzker. (Photo courtesy: Gov. Pritzker) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – While Republicans try to make hay from Gov Pritzker's record on crime ... there's also the record of the Prisoner Review...
Mar 23, 2022
Police conducting traffic enforcement details on Gridley Blacktop
In a Facebook post, the sheriff’s office says the traffic enforcement will be on the Gridley Blacktop, 1925 East Road and County Hwy. 29, between Gridley and Towanda. (WJBC file photo)By Neil Do...
Mar 23, 2022
Lawsuit: Reditus CEO “looted” company for personal, family gain
Aaron Rossi, CEO of Reditus Laboratories. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC) TAZEWELL COUNTY – Indicted on six-year-old federal tax fraud charges last week, we are now learning the CEO of Reditus Laborat...
Mar 21, 2022
ISP charge Spring Bay man with Aggravated DUI after fatal crash in Woodford County
The accident remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasWOODFORD COUNTY – Illinois State Police are releasing the identification of a 24-year old East Peoria man who d...
Mar 21, 2022
Tazewell County Coroner identifies Minnesota sisters who died in a UTV accident
The accident remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasTAZEWELL COUNTY – A woman and a teenage girl from Minnesota died in a utility terrain vehicle (UTV) crash over ...
Mar 21, 2022
Normal Police Chief announces retirement
Rick Bleichner has served as the chief of police since 2011 and joined the Town of Normal in 1991. (Photo courtesy NPD)By Neil DoyleNORMAL – Normal Police Chief Rick Bleichner on Monday announce...
Mar 21, 2022
