Category Archives: Police and Fire
Former Illinois House Speaker pleads not guilty in the first court hearing
The former Illinois House Speaker did not speak during the hearing. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Heart of Illinois ABC CHICAGO – Michael Madigan and longtime colleague Michael McClain pled not...
Mar 09, 2022
Livingston County man charged with sexually assaulting woman in Normal
Geno Borrego, 23, of Livingston County. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Jail) By Heart of Illinois ABC NORMAL – A high bond was set Monday night for a Pontiac man charged with sexually assaulting...
Mar 07, 2022
Apartment in Normal heavily damaged by fire
No injuries were reported and the cause of the blaze is still under investigation. (Facebook/Normal Fire Department)By Neil DoyleNORMAL – An apartment at the Lincoln Square apartment complex was...
Mar 07, 2022
McLean County law enforcement agencies thank the community for their help after a violent 2018
The violence experienced in 2018 included 12 homicides and two mass shooting incidents. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Law enforcement agencies in McLean County thank the...
Mar 03, 2022
Bloomington piano teacher to see bench trial in next child pornography case
Aaron Parlier remains behind bars in McLean County. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Jail/HOI-ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington piano teacher convicted and sentenced for as...
Mar 02, 2022
ISP: Protecting peaceful protest and public safety as convoys head into Illinois
ISP urges the public to use travel apps that show up to the minute traffic updates to help avoid congestion around the convoys. (Facebook/Illinois State Police)By IIS RadioSPRINGFIELD – State Po...
Mar 02, 2022
Multiple agencies respond to Farmer City fire; no injuries reported
LeRoy Fire, Farmer City Police, DeWitt County EMS, DeWitt County EMA, and DeWitt County Centcom helped assist the Farmer City Fire Department. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasFARMER CITY R...
Feb 28, 2022
NPD asking for help in identifying a suspect in a battery investigation
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Normal Police. (Photo courtesy: Normal Police/Facebook) By Blake HaasNORMAL – Normal Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying...
Feb 28, 2022
McLean County mother may see new charge in case of still-missing infant
7-month-old Zaraz Walker has been missing since at least Sunday, February 13. (WJBC file photo)By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington woman may soon face a new charge of concealing a death as an ...
Feb 24, 2022
K-9 bite during arrest sparks excessive force suit against Bloomington Police and 3 officers
In a statement, Bloomington's city government "believes that officers acted appropriately during the course of his arrest," and has assigned counsel to defend the city and its officers. (Facebook/City...
Feb 24, 2022
