CRIME & SAFETY
Normal police make arrest in Sunday home invasion
NORMAL, Ill. (WMBD) — The Normal Police Department arrested a man in connection to an alleged home invasion and sexual assault that occurred near Illinois State University on Sunday. According to Normal police, officers identified Lamar A. James, 26, as a suspect and arrested him for aggravated criminal sexual...
Normal man faces up to 30 years in prison for Central Peoria shooting last fall
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — A Normal man faces up to 30 years in prison after being charged in connection with a shooting last fall in Central Peoria. Marquise J. Patterson, 20, faces charges of aggravated battery with a firearm and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon in connection with the Nov. 26, 2023, shooting in 1100 block of West Hanssler Place. That’s about two blocks west of Castle Patio Inn.
Semi-trailer destroyed in fire at Rivian plant loading dock
NORMAL (25News Now) - A semi-trailer is destroyed, an adjacent semi-trailer was damaged, and the exterior of the Rivian building above the loading dock area has moderate heat and smoke damage to the outside of it after a semi-trailer caught fire Monday. Normal Fire Public Information Officer Matt Swaney says...
Bloomington Fire Dept. wants community input
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) — The Bloomington Fire Department announced the launch of a new Community Engagement Survey on Wednesday. According to a City of Bloomington news release, the fire department wants to more proactive with community needs. Fire Chief Cory Matheny said, “At the Bloomington Fire Department, we believe...
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