Category Archives: Police and Fire
Victim in fatal I-74 fatal crash on Tuesday identified as 57-year-old Morton man
The victim was pronounced dead at the scene by the McLean County coroner. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Heart of Illinois ABC MCLEAN COUNTY – The Illinois State Police say the driver of a vehic...
Jun 24, 2020
Washington police investigate man’s death as a homicide
Washington Police Chief Mike McCoy says the city hasn’t seen a homicide in the last two years. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCWASHINGTON, Ill. – The Washington Police Dep...
Jun 23, 2020
Attempted murder alleged in the shooting of a man in Normal
According to Normal Police Chief Rick Bleichner, the victim was hospitalized for non-life threatening injuries. (WJBC file photo) By HOI ABC NORMAL – A man has been charged with attempted...
Jun 20, 2020
United against police brutality: Police in Normal lead local rally
Officers from Normal, ISU, and State Police walked side by side with members of their community. (Photo courtesy HOI ABC) By HOI ABC NORMAL – United against police brutality. That was the...
Jun 19, 2020
Local police see an increase in DUI’s
Officer Brad Park’s advice – plan ahead and use a designated driver or rideshare service. (WJBC file photo) By Neil Doyle NORMAL – This is the time of year many police departm...
Jun 19, 2020
Man identified in fatal car crash near Colfax
This incident remains under investigation by the coroner’s office and McLean County Sheriff’s Office. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleCOLFAX – McLean County Coroner Kathy Yoder h...
Jun 18, 2020
Police, coroner investigate male body found in Tazewell County
Authorities are still investigating this incident. (WJBC file photo) By HOI ABCWASHINGTON – The Tazewell County Coroner and Illinois State Police Crime Lab are investigating the discovery o...
Jun 17, 2020
Man dies in fatal car crash near Colfax
The crash remains under investigation by the McLean County Coroner’s Office and McLean County Sheriff’s Office. (WJBC file photo) By Neil Doyle COLFAX – A 28-year-old man died...
Jun 17, 2020
Large fire at Clinton Assembly of God
Fire crews battling the blaze Tuesday at Clinton Assembly of God. (Blake Haas/WJBC) By Blake Haas and Neil DoyleCLINTON – Several fire departments around the area were called Tuesday mornin...
Jun 16, 2020
BPD probing shots fired incident
Anyone with information is asked to contact BPD Detective Brad Melton at 309-434-2537 or BMelton@cityblm.org. If you wish to remain anonymous, call McLean County Crime Stoppers at 309-828-1111. (Faceb...
Jun 15, 2020
