Category Archives: Police and Fire
State lawmakers weigh TikTok’s value
A phone sitting on an "Illinois Blue Book" shows the official profile of TikTok on its app. (Capitol News Illinois by Bridgette Fox)By BRIDGETTE FOXCapitol News Illinoisbfox@capitolnewsillinois.comSPR...
Jan 29, 2025
McClain lawyer calls star witnesses liars as trial nears conclusion
Longtime Statehouse lobbyist Mike McClain and former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan are pictured in file photos outside the Dirksen Federal Courthouse in Chicago. The pair’s fate will so...
Jan 29, 2025
Madigan attorney urges acquittal, accusing feds of ‘shoving misshapen puzzle pieces together’
Former House Speaker Michael Madigan and former state Rep. Eddie Acevedo are pictured outside the Dirksen Federal Courthouse during Madigan's ongoing trial. (Capitol News Illinois photos by Andrew Ada...
Jan 27, 2025
Victor Farris pleads to kidnapping, hijacking car with child inside
The man pleaded guilty on Thursday. (Photo courtesy: Flicker/File) By WMBD TV PEORIA – An Ohio man, who sparked a large manhunt last fall after stealing a car with 3-year-old child inside from a...
Jan 23, 2025
In closing arguments, prosecutor alleges Madigan was driven by ‘power and profit’
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan leaves the Dirksen Federal Courthouse on Jan. 7, 2025, after his first day of surprise testimony in his corruption trial. (Capitol News Illinois photo by ...
Jan 23, 2025
Bloomington fire starts in house being remodeled
The home was being remodeled. (Photo courtesy: BFD/Facebook)By WMBD TV BLOOMINGTON – A two-story house in Bloomington caught fire while being under construction.The Bloomington Fire Department w...
Jan 21, 2025
Bloomington family faces organized crime charges related to their pawn shops
Several people are charged in the case. (Photo courtesy: Monster Pawn/Facebook)By WMBD TV BLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington family is being accused by the state's top prosecutor of running an organize...
Jan 17, 2025
Bloomington man in custody after Monday afternoon shooting
Cheonte Hinkle, 29, was booked into the McLean County Jail. (Photo courtesy: Bloomington Police/Facebook) By WMBD BLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington man was arrested Monday in connection with a shootin...
Jan 14, 2025
Woodford County Sheriff looking for tire suspects
Piles of tires were left at six different locations. (Photo courtesy: Woodford County Sheriff Office/Facebook) By WMBD TV WOODFORD COUNTY – The Woodford County Sheriff's Office is asking for hel...
Jan 13, 2025
House fire burns for over four hours in Lexington
The fire remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: Pixabay) LEXINGTON – A house fire in Lexington took over four hours to extinguish due to icy conditions and the roof collapsing.The Lexingt...
Jan 13, 2025
