Category Archives: Police and Fire
Former Ridgeview High School teacher admits sexually assaulting a student
David Rotchford, 33, of Normal. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC NORMAL – A former teacher at Ridgeview High School in Colfax has pleaded guilty to sexually assau...
Apr 06, 2021
Woman hospitalized after Thursday car vs. train crash near Bloomington
The sheriff says the railroad crossing did not have stop arms or lights. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – A 19-year-old woman had “serious injur...
Apr 02, 2021
BPD: 2 in custody for October 2020 homicide; 1 suspect at large
A third suspect, 22-year-old James Moon of Bloomington, is still at large. Authorities say Moon is wanted for several charges including murder, mob action and aggravated battery. (WJBC file photo)&nbs...
Apr 01, 2021
18-year old charged with wounding another teenager in Normal
Normal Police Chief Rick Bleichner said the victim suffered serious, but not life-threatening injuries. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Heart of Illinois ABCNORMAL – Normal Police have arrested an...
Mar 29, 2021
After over 2 years of fighting, McLean County man has 5 felony charges dropped
Lavonte Rayford is free of five felony charges. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCNORMAL – After more than two years, several hospital visits, countless documents an...
Mar 24, 2021
State Police wrote over 1,300 tickets in three-week Move Over crackdown this year
Illinois State Police director Brendan Kelly promotes "Scott's Law," which requires drivers to slow down and – if it's safe – move over if there's a vehicle – with flashing lights &#...
Mar 19, 2021
Police investigating shots fired on the city’s east side
Bloomington Police encourage anyone with information to contact the department. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington police ask for the public’s help after a...
Mar 18, 2021
Cannabis consumption bar to open in Sesser; first in Illinois
The lounge is the first in the state of Illinois. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – Illinois’ first on-site cannabis consumption bar will soon open in Southern Illino...
Mar 18, 2021
UPDATE: Local family sues school district over sexual abuse allegations
Attorney Jeff Green is still waiting for a statement from the district. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC FARMER CITY – A local family is suing the Blue Ridge School District, w...
Mar 18, 2021
Lawsuit alleges Heart of Illinois school district allowed sexual abuse of a Down Syndrome student
The Blue Ridge district runs three schools in Farmer City, Mansfield, and Bellflower. (Facebook/Blue Ridge CUSD #18)By Heart of Illinois ABCFARMER CITY – A federal lawsuit filed Tuesday alleges ...
Mar 17, 2021
