Category Archives: Police and Fire
McLean County’s top prosecutor says despite recent murder trials violent crime is down
McLean County State’s Attorney Don Knapp. (File photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By HOI-ABC BLOOMINGTON– The McLean County State’s Attorney says despite the recent uptick in mu...
Feb 24, 2021
UPDATE: LeRoy man identified in I-74 crash
According to LeRoy High School, Reinhart was a football coach at the school. The community has set up a GoFundMe page for his family. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleFARMER CITY – The victim...
Feb 19, 2021
Secretary of State’s office reminding drivers to follow Scott’s Law
Since the beginning of the year, 10 Illinois State Police squad cars have been hit by motorists not moving over. (Facebook/Illinois State Police) By Neil Doyle SPRINGFIELD – Motorists are...
Feb 19, 2021
LeRoy man dies in I-74 crash
The man’s identify is being withheld until family is notified. (Facebook/Illinois State Police) By Neil Doyle FARMER CITY – A 28-year-old man from LeRoy died in a crash early Thursd...
Feb 19, 2021
Heart of Illinois school district, Twin-Cities-based Special Olympics among victims in fraud scheme
Raymer faces up to 20 years in prison.(Photo courtesy Flickr/DavidsonScott15) By Heart of Illinois ABC SPRINGFIELD – Federal prosecutors revealed Thursday a Heart of Illinois school district was...
Feb 19, 2021
FBI Agent: Black History Month is a time to learn, educate and remember
Special Agent Kegan Walker spoke with WJBC’s Blake Haas. (Photo courtesy: FBI Springfield/Twitter)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – February is Black History Month, and for one Federal Bureau of ...
Feb 18, 2021
Swaney: Freight train derailment still under investigation
The train derailment happened early Saturday morning between Fell Street and Vernon Avenue in Normal. (Scott Miller/WJBC) By Neil DoyleNORMAL – Emergency crews in Normal have been busy the ...
Feb 17, 2021
Normal apartment fire caused by repair work, residents struggling to find new homes
Some students also say there is a lack of communication on the status of their belongings. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC NORMAL – Fire investigators say a thre...
Feb 17, 2021
Bloomington home destroyed by fire
Fire crews were on scene throughout the night and into the morning with the final unit leaving at 11:01 a.m. (Facebook/City of Bloomington – Fire) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – A home...
Feb 15, 2021
LeRoy man arrested for residential burglary
Jordan Gillespie, 26, of LeRoy. (Photo courtesy LeRoy Police Department) By Neil Doyle LEROY – A LeRoy man was arrested after a month long residential burglary investigation, according to...
Feb 03, 2021
