Category Archives: Police and Fire

Twin-Cities man charged in Joliet killing
Joliet Police released this photo after the fatal stabbing Sunday of an elderly man at Harrah’s Casino Hotel. Police arrested Robert Watson of Normal, who faces charges including murder and arme...
Syndicated Author Mar 27, 2019

Judge seeks to silence key players in Zimmerman murder trial
McLean County Judge Scott Drazewski has issued a gag order regulating what key players can say publicly in the high-profile Kirk Zimmerman murder case. (pool photo) By Howard PackowitzBLOOM...
Syndicated Author Mar 21, 2019

Bloomington man faces multiple drug charges
Bloomington Police arrested Jordyn Thornton, 19, Tuesday around 10:45 a.m. (Bloomington Police Department) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington man is facing multiple drug charges.Bloom...
Syndicated Author Mar 21, 2019

Illinois trooper seriously hurt after being struck by vehicle
This is the 14th Illinois State Trooper vehicle to be struck in 2019. (Photo Illinois State Police) By Neil DoyleCOLLINSVILLE – An Illinois State Police trooper is in stable condition after...
Syndicated Author Mar 21, 2019

NPD: Two arrested for beating and robbery
Normal Police have arrested two people for a Tuesday night beating and robbery on E. College Ave. (Photo Google Maps) By Howard PackowitzNORMAL – McLean County prosecutors Wednesday filed c...
Syndicated Author Mar 13, 2019

SUV crash into Vermilion River leaves two people hospitalized
Illinois State Police said two people were rescued from an SUV after driving off I-55 near Pontiac into the Vermilion River. (Katherine Murphy/WJBC) By Neil DoylePONTIAC – A child is in cri...
Syndicated Author Mar 11, 2019

Bloomington Police break down warrants against shooting suspect
Floyd Brown, now faces federal murder charges(Bloomington Police Department photos) By Katherine MurphyDetails have been released from the Bloomington Police Department on specific warrants in Mc...
Syndicated Author Mar 08, 2019

Bloomington man charged with stabbing roommate
Sean Robinson was arrested shortly after the Thursday night incident. (Bloomington Police Department)By Greg HalbleibBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington police say the man arrested in connection with a st...
Syndicated Author Mar 01, 2019

One person hurt in late night stabbing
One person was hurt and another was arrested after a late night stabbing in Bloomington.(Facebook/Bloomington Police) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police are investigating a...
Syndicated Author Mar 01, 2019

Troopers seize cocaine worth $500K during McLean County traffic stop
Illinois State Police released this photo of the ready-for-sale cocaine they seized from a Utah man’s car Wednesday on I-74 near Carlock. (Illinois State Police photo) By Howard Packo...
Syndicated Author Feb 28, 2019