Category Archives: Police and Fire

Bullet found at Normal Community West High School, parent shares fear
Cavanaugh said she received an email from the school about the incident. It said some students were questioned and searched, but nothing else was found. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Heart of Illinoi...
Syndicated Author Dec 08, 2021

NPD: Watch out for ‘porch pirates’ during the holiday season
According to CNBC, over $25 million worth of goods is stolen or lost across the United States each day. (Photo courtesy: Pixabay) By Blake HaasNORMAL – As the holidays quickly approach, the Norm...
Syndicated Author Dec 06, 2021

ISP further reduces FOID card backlog
ISP Trooper Jason Wilson says the FOID card backlog in November of last year reached nearly 139,000, but has now been whittled down to 7,800. (Facebook/Illinois State Police)By IIS RadioSPRINGFIELD ...
Syndicated Author Dec 06, 2021

Man facing charges in McLean County after allegedly caught with handgun and ammunition at CIRA airport screening
Police arrested Dean at CIRA airport on Friday. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A man remains behind bars in McLean County after TSA agents allege he attempted to bring a ...
Syndicated Author Dec 04, 2021

Bloomington Police investigating Thursday night shooting
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Bloomington Police. (Photo courtesy: Flickr) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington police are asking for the public’s help in solving a ...
Syndicated Author Dec 04, 2021

Co-workers hopeful for Bloomington woman’s recovery from SUV-pedestrian crash
The county clerk said Ayers is a long-time election judge, works part time in the clerk's office, and is retired from State Farm. (WJBC file photo) By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – A local woman hit by a...
Syndicated Author Dec 04, 2021

Police: Woman hit by vehicle, pinned against building in north Bloomington Thursday
A police report was not available to indicate whether the vehicle's driver was ticketed for the crash. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – A 30-year old woman was ...
Syndicated Author Dec 02, 2021

McLean County Coroner ID’s ISU student involved in Monday night car crash
The accident remains under investigation by the Normal Police Department, McLean County Coroner’s Office, and the McLean County Accident Reconstruction Team. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake...
Syndicated Author Dec 01, 2021

McLean County man charged with 50 child pornography counts
McKee must come up with $100,000 cash to be released from jail. The judge set December 10 for McKee's arraignment. (Photo courtesy IDOT/Facebook) By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – A 71-year old Chenoa man...
Syndicated Author Nov 30, 2021

Normal Police still investigating shooting death of Peoria man in September
Normal Police asks anyone with information to contact NPD Detective Kendra DeRosa at (309) 454-9624 Kderosa@normal.org, or Detective John Cleveland at 309-454-9614, Jcleveland@normal.org. (WJBC file p...
Syndicated Author Nov 29, 2021