Category Archives: Police and Fire
Sydney Mays Jr. extradition process is underway
The process to bring Sydney Mays Jr. back to McLean County has begun. (Bloomington Police Department)By Katherine MurphyBLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington man accused of murder may be back in McLean Co...
Jul 20, 2018
Man dead, woman in custody after Bloomington stabbing
Prosecutors are considering additional charges against Leila Jackson, 22, who is accused of fatally stabbing Quantez Brown, 25, early Tuesday morning. (Bloomington Police Department)By Greg Halbleib a...
Jul 17, 2018
U of I student shot by police said to be armed with air pellet pistol
Authorities provided more information Friday about an officer-involved shooting near campus that left a student with gunshot wounds to the leg. (Photo Facebook/University of Illinois) By Howard P...
Jul 14, 2018
U-of-I student suffers leg wound in officer-involved shooting
Two University of Illinois police officers and a Champaign County Sheriff’s deputy reportedly fired at an armed student near campus. The 23-year old man apparently did not suffer life-threatenin...
Jul 12, 2018
Bloomington man arrested for alleged stabbing
Bloomington Police arrested 41-year-old Willie Johnson (pictured) after he reportedly stabbed an acquaintance. (Bloomington Police Department) By Patrick BaronBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Poli...
Jul 12, 2018
Alleged gunman charged with injuring four BPD officers
Police arrested Jusstin Johnson for allegedly fighting with officers while armed with a handgun. (Bloomington Police Department photo) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – Four Bloomington Poli...
Jul 12, 2018
Immigration advocates frustrated by lack of council action as police chief tries to build trust
About 40 people braved the heat and humidity at a Keep Families Together Campaign rally outside Bloomington City Hall. A short time later, a group of about 10 American flag carrying advocates gathered...
Jul 10, 2018
Immigrant advocates see Bloomington ordinance as not so welcoming
The Keep Families Together Campaign announced Friday night it it’s opposed to the resolution on immigrants to be considered Monday night by Bloomington aldermen. (File photo by Howard Packowitz/...
Jul 07, 2018
Bloomington aldermen to vote on raises for union firefighters, police dispatchers
Bloomington aldermen will decide Monday night whether to ratify a three year union contract with firefighters that will cost the city an extra $2 million.(Facebook/Bloomington Fire Department photo)&n...
Jul 06, 2018
NPD: Local man exposed himself to females on Constitution Trail, other Normal locations
Normal Police arrested Bobby Williams, 26, of Normal on Friday for allegedly exposing himself to females on the Constitution Trail and other locations in Normal. (Normal Police Department photo)...
Jul 06, 2018
