Category Archives: Police and Fire

State Fire Marshal stresses ​heating equipment and carbon monoxide safety
Illinois fire departments responded to nearly 11,000 carbon monoxide leaks in 2020. (WJBC file photo)By IIS RadioSPRINGFIELD – As you’re trying to stay warm this winter, the Illinois State...
Syndicated Author Jan 26, 2022

BPD probing Monday night homicide
Anyone with information should contact Detective Paul Jones at 309-434-2548 or at pjones@cityblm.org or contact Detective Pedro Diaz at 309-434-2532 or at pdiaz@cityblm.org. (WJBC file photo)By Neil D...
Syndicated Author Jan 25, 2022
Bloomington man facing weapon charges after weekend shooting
Javares L. Hudson, 21, of Bloomington. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington man remains behind bars on multiple weapon charges as Police say he played a role in a s...
Syndicated Author Jan 24, 2022

Normal Police asking for help in solving Von Maur theft investigation
Anyone with information are encouraged to contact Normal Police. (Photo courtesy: NPD/Facebook) By Blake HaasNORMAL – The Normal Police Department is continuing their ‘Manhunt Monday’...
Syndicated Author Jan 24, 2022

Bond set at $1M for Bloomington man facing charges of torturing Bloomington woman
Court records indicate the victim said Wheeler’s violence has become extreme over the past several months, likely fueled by his methamphetamine addiction. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Ha...
Syndicated Author Jan 24, 2022

BFD: Pets dead after house fire in Bloomington
Bloomington fire crews were called Sunday around 1:50 p.m. to the 1300 block of South Oak Street. (Facebook/City of Bloomington – Fire)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Multiple pets are dead aft...
Syndicated Author Jan 24, 2022

Pontiac Police: Suspect detained following armed robbery
Police say the investigation is ongoing. Information regarding criminal charges have not been released. (WJBC file photo)By Neil DoylePONTIAC – An Aurora man has been arrested after an armed rob...
Syndicated Author Jan 20, 2022

Normal Police launch new social media campaign
Brad Park, Public Information Officer with the Normal Police Department, said the social media campaign is something new the department is trying in 2022. (WJBC file photo)By Blake HaasNORMAL – ...
Syndicated Author Jan 18, 2022

BPD probing Monday afternoon shots fired incident
There were no reported injuries and no suspect information is available. (WJBC file photo) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington police are asking for the public’s help in solving a shoot...
Syndicated Author Jan 18, 2022

Former Bloomington piano teacher sentenced for child porn and sexual assault
Aaron Parlier, center, a former Bloomington piano teacher charged with 38 sex crimes, arrives for his bench trial in McLean County Court, Monday, Oct. 18, 2021. (Photo courtesy: Pool) By Blake HaasBLO...
Syndicated Author Jan 14, 2022