Category Archives: Police and Fire

Bloomington man arrested for gun possession and drug offenses
Brian Burnett, 29, of Bloomington. (Photo Bloomington Police Department) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington man faces several charges for drugs and possession of a gun.Brian Burnett, ...
Syndicated Author Apr 03, 2020

Woman severely injured in Bloomington apartment fire
No other injuries were reported. (Photo Pixabay) By HOI ABC BLOOMINGTON – A woman has life-threatening injuries after an apartment fire in Bloomington. It happened on the fifth floor of t...
Syndicated Author Apr 02, 2020

LeRoy police issue child safety alert
Anyone with information regarding this incident or any similar incident is asked to contact the LeRoy Police Department at 309-962-3310 or 309-888-5030. (Photo Pixabay) By Neil Doyle LEROY R...
Syndicated Author Apr 02, 2020

Lexington man arrested for meth possession
Jordan Reiss, 29, of Lexington. (Photo Bloomington Police Department) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – A McLean County man was arrested early Wednesday morning for the possession of drugs and a w...
Syndicated Author Apr 01, 2020

BPD chief encourages community to help other local agencies
Bloomington Police Chief Dan Donath is also encouraging people to practice social distancing. (WJBC file photo) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – The leader of the Bloomington Police Department...
Syndicated Author Apr 01, 2020

Bloomington Police investigating weekend stabbing on city’s east side
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Bloomington Police. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington police are asking for the public’s help in solving a ...
Syndicated Author Mar 30, 2020

ISP: Woman hit and killed by vehicle in Livingston County
ISP did not say if the driver, Kelli Folk, 37, of Forrest was ticketed or injured. (Facebook/Illinois State Police) By Neil Doyle PONTIAC – A woman walking on the road was struck by a car...
Syndicated Author Mar 26, 2020

Police arrest two teen boys for shooting in Bloomington
Authorities say the victim in the incident did not suffer any injuries and no other injuries were reported. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Two juvenile boys have been taken in...
Syndicated Author Mar 18, 2020

BPD probing shots fired incident on city’s east side
Anyone with information should call BPD Detective Curt Maas at 309-434-2534 or Cmaas@cityblm.org. (Facebook/Bloomington Police) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Police are investigating a shots f...
Syndicated Author Mar 18, 2020

McLean County Law and Justice Center announce new restrictions to prevent COVID-19
The McLean County Law and Justice Center has announced new restrictions due to COVID-19. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – To protect individuals from spreading COVID-19, C...
Syndicated Author Mar 13, 2020