Category Archives: Police and Fire

Bloomington Police Chief on local Christmas Parade
Bloomington Police Chief Jamal Simington. (Photo courtesy City of Bloomington)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Some communities are making changes to their Christmas Parade routes and adding safety me...
Syndicated Author Nov 23, 2021

One dead after crash on I-55 in McLean County
Illinois State Police said preliminary reports indicate the tow truck was recovering a disabled semi-trailer along the shoulder when the tow truck was struck by the passenger vehicle. (Facebook/Illino...
Syndicated Author Nov 23, 2021
Heyworth school bus accident in Shirley
All five students were evaluated on scene and released to their parents with no reported injuries. (Photo courtesy HOI ABC)By Neil DoyleSHIRLEY – No kids were injured but the bus driver suffered...
Syndicated Author Nov 19, 2021

BPD probing shots fired on city’s southeast side
BPD says no injuries were reported and no arrests have been made. (Facebook/Bloomington Police)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Police are investigating a shooting that happened Friday morning in Bloo...
Syndicated Author Nov 19, 2021
Man jailed in Illinois for allegedly kidnapping Stark County girl to be extradited to Ohio soon
Jonathan Stinnett is currently being held at the McLean County Detention Facility. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Jail) By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – The man arrested for allegedly kidna...
Syndicated Author Nov 18, 2021

Normal Police calling on people who are interested in applying for open positions
Applications for the positions can be found at www.normal.org. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/FIle) By Blake HaasNORMAL – Like many forces around the country, the Normal Police Department is calling on t...
Syndicated Author Nov 16, 2021

Bloomington Police probing weekend shooting
Anyone with information are encouraged to contact Bloomington Police. (Photo courtesy: Flickr/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police are probing a second shooting over the weekend.O...
Syndicated Author Nov 15, 2021

Bloomington Police probing gunfire that struck a business
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Bloomington Police. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police are asking for the public’s help investigatin...
Syndicated Author Nov 10, 2021

A motorcycle crash in Tazewell County claims the life of an East Peoria man
According to Tazewell County Coroner Charles Hanley, toxicology results are still pending. (Photo courtesy: Flickr/File) By Blake HaasTAZEWELL COUNTY – The Tazewell County Coroner’s Office...
Syndicated Author Nov 08, 2021

Peoria Heights man behind bars in McLean County on attempted robbery charges
No bond information is available. (Photo courtesy: Flickr/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A Peoria heights man is behind bars in McLean County after local police say he allegedly attempted to r...
Syndicated Author Nov 08, 2021