Category Archives: Police and Fire
Three men behind bars after BPD surrounded a home in Bloomington
Bloomington Police say anyone with information is asked to call the department. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – Three men are in custody in Bloomington, but po...
Feb 08, 2022
One cat dead after apartment fire in Bloomington
The cause of the fire is still under investigation. (Facebook/City of Bloomington – Fire)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – One cat is dead after an apartment fire Monday morning in Bloomington.Fi...
Feb 08, 2022
12 horses dead after barn fire outside Bloomington
The cause of the fire has not been determined. (Photo courtesy HOI ABC)By HOI ABCMCLEAN COUNTY – 12 horses are dead and another one is in veterinary care after a fire ripped through a barnyard S...
Feb 07, 2022
ISP: ‘Dangerous criminal’ behind bars in Peoria
Carlos Jones, 43, of Peoria. (Photo courtesy: Peoria Police) By Blake HaasPEORIA – A 43-year old Peoria man, who was considered ‘armed and dangerous’ after allegedly shooting at a po...
Feb 05, 2022
Lincoln home a total loss after early morning fire
Fire departments from Atlanta, Beason, Chestnut, Mount Pulaski, Middletown, Chester Township snowplows, Sherman, and Lincoln all responded to the scene. (Photo courtesy: Lincoln Fire Department/Facebo...
Feb 04, 2022
Peoria man wanted for officer-involved shooting; considered armed and dangerous
Carlos Jones, 43 of Peoria. (Photo courtesy: Illinois State Police/Facebook) By Blake Haas PEORIA - Illinois State Police are asking for the public's help on the whereabouts of a Peoria man...
Feb 03, 2022
McLean County man charged with cocaine, meth trafficking considered one of the area’s biggest dealers
Authorities said the vice unit arrested Holmes when he returned to the Twin Cities after an out-of-state drug run. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – A Bloomingto...
Feb 03, 2022
Man in McLean County facing felony charges after allegedly crashing into an ISP squad car while intoxicated
A McLean County judge set Biddle’s bond at $3,000. (Photo courtesy: Illinois State Police/Facebook) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A 36-year old man is facing multiple felony charges in McLean...
Jan 31, 2022
ISP launches statewide expressway shooting dashboard
The dashboard is available on ISP’s website by clicking on "violence reduction." (Facebook/Illinois State Police)By IIS RadioSPRINGFIELD – Illinois State Police are launching a new express...
Jan 28, 2022
McLean County Coroner identifies Monday night homicide victim
The incident remains under investigation by the Bloomington Police Department and coroner’s office. (Facebook/City of Bloomington – Police)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The victim from ...
Jan 26, 2022
