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McLean County Clerk Kathy Michael (left) performed the swearing-in for new County Board member Josh Barnett. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – The newest member of the McLea...

Joshua Deterding pleaded guilty to theft charges in McLean County court in April. (Photo courtesy McLean County Jail) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Former Allin Township Joshua Deterding has been ...

The Front ‘N’ Center building in Bloomington would have been the location of a $52.7 million hotel and conference center. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)   By Sam Thomas BLOOMINGTON –...

The agreement was unanimously approved. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – The Normal Town Council on Monday gave approval to a 10-year cable and internet franchise agreement with Met...

The YWCA of McLean County has lost their appeal in a discrimination case. (Photo courtesy Facebook/YWCAMcLeanCounty)By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – The YWCA of McLean County has lost an appeal of a ...

Joch will likely serve until he is 10. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – There’s a new dog on duty at the McLean County Children’s Advocacy Center.Joch is a two-y...

The 2016 Illinois State Fair is dealing with wer weather. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Illinois State Fair)By Terry JamesSPRINGFIELD – The 2016 Illinois State Fair is facing continued problems due t...

More than 30 local officials including U.S. Rep. Dain LaHood (second from left) took part in Connect Transit’s inaugural ride on the new Green A route from Uptown Normal to Downtown Bloomington ...

Normal Police are reviewing surveillance video to find burglars who stole clothing from Von Maur early Saturday. (WJBC file photo)By Terry JamesNORMAL – Nearly $22,000 in merchandise has been st...

The McLean County Health Department has joined with the United Way and Bloomington-Normal’s hospitals in developing a local health needs assessment. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Greg Halbleib BLOOM...