Category Archives: Police and Fire

UPDATED: Child critically wounded in shooting that killed three men on Riley Drive
Bloomington Police were called to a report of multiple shots fired on Riley Drive. Three people were pronounced dead at the scene. A four year old boy was in critical condition. (Photo by WMBD-TV)&nbs...
Syndicated Author Jun 18, 2018

Three people killed in latest Twin-Cities shooting
Bloomington Police were called to a report of multiple shots fired on Riley Drive. Three people were pronounced dead at the scene. (Photo by WMBD-TV) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – Three ...
Syndicated Author Jun 18, 2018

Man charged for opioid-induced homicide in Bloomington
Troy McBride of Rantoul is the second person to be charged in McLean County with a drug-induced homicide.(Bloomington Police photo) By Howard PackowitzOne of a dozen opioid-related deaths in McLe...
Syndicated Author Jun 14, 2018

Coroner identifies victims in Orchard Street shooting
McLean County Coroner Kathy Davis has identified the two victims of a shooting that happened early Sunday morning in the 1200 block of Orchard Street in Bloomington. (DavidsonScott/flickr)By Patrick B...
Syndicated Author Jun 11, 2018

Parts of I-55 to be named in memory of fallen officers
(File photo by Scot/Flickr) By Crystal DonaldsonBLOOMINGTON – Parts of Interstate 55 may be getting new names.Sen. Bill Brady sponsored a resolution to change the overpass at Towanda Exit 1...
Syndicated Author Jun 10, 2018

Overnight shooting leaves two dead, two injured in Bloomington
Bloomington Police are investigating a shooting in the 1200 block of Orchard Road that occurred early Sunday morning. (DavidsonScott/flickr)By Patrick BaronBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police are i...
Syndicated Author Jun 10, 2018

Suspect ordered to provide DNA sample in Lancaster Heights killings
Normal Police found two men dead in the Lancaster Heights complex on East College Avenue on April 25. The suspect has now been ordered to provide a DNA sample to authorities. (Google Maps photo)...
Syndicated Author Jun 07, 2018

Sheriff: Man jailed for operating Pontiac meth lab near young kids
Livingston County Sheriff Tony Childress announced the arrest Wednesday of a man suspected of running a meth lab in Pontiac where two small children lived upstairs.(WJEZ file photo) By Howard Pac...
Syndicated Author Jun 06, 2018

Saybrook man arrested for alleged weekend home invasion
Police have arrested a 22-year-old Derek Roesch of Saybrook for an alleged home invasion that occurred over the weekend, while another suspect reportedly has yet to be arrested. (McLean County Jail)By...
Syndicated Author Jun 05, 2018

2 injured after shots fired near downtown Bloomington
Bloomington police are seeking information on the early Monday report of shots fired at Monroe and McLean streets. (Facebook/Bloomington Police)By Greg HalbleibBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington police a...
Syndicated Author Jun 04, 2018