Gun Violence

A McLean County jury determined Desiree Robertson did not premeditate her husband's death in a 2024 domestic dispute. She was found guilty of second-degree murder Wednesday.

One man was hospitalized in the shooting. It happened in the 400 block of West Graham Street. His condition is not known.

According to Bloomington Police, officers were called to the 400 block of West Graham Street at 10:46 p.m. after a caller reported hearing gunshots fired in the area.

Normal Police said the shooting was reported at 12:58 a.m. at The Flats at ISU, 709 S. Main St. One person was shot and was taken to a hospital for treatment of injuries not considered life threatening.

Police say they've arrested an 18-year-old on attempted murder charges after a shooting early Wednesday in Normal.

A third person has entered a guilty plea in connection with a foiled 2024 robbery in South Peoria that resulted in the fatal shooting of one of the robbers.

"If they’re not making any guns, what are they doing with the license?” said Josh Sugarmann, executive director at the Violence Policy Center.

Members of the city's two-year special commission compiling gun violence solutions say ongoing work is needed.

A little more than two years after its creation, a Bloomington city commission has presented a final report of recommendations for improving community safety and reducing gun violence.

Van Wilson, 57, was pronounced dead at Carle Hospital in Urbana on Tuesday night. The alleged shooter faces preliminary charges of murder and aggravated battery.