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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...

The Illinois State Fair runs through Aug. 21. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Illinois State Fair) By RFD Radio/WFMB SPRINGFIELD – A tradition unlike any other. It's a far cry from the stateliness of t...

With the state in financial turmoil, Illinois nonprofits and charitable organizations are in the midst of a funding crisis of their own. (WJBC file photo) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD –...

State Rep. David Harris said Illinois’ spending will have to adjust. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov) By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Illinois general fund is expected...

The town has been working towards building some sort of pedestrian crossing for the tracks for about three years. (Photo by Adam Studzinski/WJBC) Adam Studzinski NORMAL – The Town of Normal is b...

Gov. Bruce Rauner (center) toured BOPI in 2015. (Photo courtesy Facebook/BOPI)By Illinois Radio NetworkBLOOMINGTON – Whatever happened to shop class in Illinois? One business owner is asking tha...