Category Archives: Police and Fire
Proposed union contract gives Bloomington cops 2.5% annual pay hikes
The city council will vote Monday night on a tentative deal costing Bloomington taxpayers almost $1.4 million dollars during the three years. (WJBC file photo) By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – Unionized ...
Nov 08, 2021
Hundreds march in downtown Bloomington demanding answers into what happened to Jelani Day
Bloomington Mayor Mboka Mwilambwe (lef) joined Carmen Bolden-Day, Jelani’s mother (center) and Rev. Jesse Jackson (right) during a press conference at the Bloomington Police Department on Friday...
Nov 05, 2021
UPDATE: Man dead after shooting on Bloomington’s near east side
Bloomington police say no suspect information is available and no arrests have been made. (WJBC file photo)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – A 30-year-old man is dead after a shooting Thursday night in...
Nov 05, 2021
Man seriously wounded in shooting on Bloomington’s near east side
The lieutenant said no one was in custody, and no suspect information was available. (WJBC file photo) By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police say they are investigating a Thursday evening sh...
Nov 05, 2021
Knell sentenced to prison for April homicide
Larry Knell, 45, of Bloomington. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – A guilty plea will lead to a 50 year prison sentence for a McLean County man, conv...
Nov 02, 2021
Bloomington Police: Bucket with over 380 grams of cannabis left on city southwest side
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Bloomington Police. (Photo courtesy: Flickr/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police need the public’s help in locating a person...
Nov 01, 2021
Bloomington Dr. facing 40-years behind bars in federal prison
Jail records indicate Sabbun was released on bond, and his next court appearance is set for Dec. 15, 2021. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasPEORIA – A Bloomington doctor faces 40-years b...
Oct 29, 2021
Coroner identifies body found in Lake Bloomington
Authorities were called Tuesday around 3:30 p.m. after a fisherman located the body in the water. (WJBC file photo)By Neil DoyleHUDSON – McLean County Coroner Kathy Yoder has identified a body t...
Oct 27, 2021
Nathan Woodring guilty, but mentally ill, in 2019 murder of Fulton County Sheriff’s Deputy
Nathan Woodring (left) was found guilty of first degree murder on Wednesday. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC FULTON COUNTY – It took only three hours for a 12-pe...
Oct 27, 2021
Small fire at Rivian plant in Normal
Normal Fire Department said there was minimal smoke and employees were allowed to return to the building after a short time. (Scott Miller/WJBC)By Neil DoyleNORMAL – A small fire broke out Tuesd...
Oct 27, 2021
