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Cook County Jail in Illinois has paired shelter dogs with jail detainees, who teach them basic commands to better their chances of finding a "furever" home.

In Horry County, South Carolina, a squabble over who is the official county party sheds light on struggles the GOP faces more broadly in 2024.

Connect Transit may change how much it charges for rides on the Bloomington-Normal bus system and modernize its fare boxes. A proposal will go board members at their February meeting. If approved, the draft package would be put out for the public to offer input before any formal adoption.

The approach the two candidates are taking in this final leg of the campaign mirrors the divergent narratives they're trying to convey about the pandemic and the choice voters face this fall.

After a private company entices Littlefield, Texas, officials with the promise of new revenue, the declining inmate population is forcing the city to pay thousands every month for an empty facility.

The Peoria Planning and Zoning Commission is recommending approval of recreational cannabis sales at two locations.

Eldon Cusey, 68, of Wapella resigned from his job last year. The Illinois Attorney General accuses Cusey of using a township credit card to buy personal items, including home goods, pet food, alcohol, and live chickens.

Rowan County Clerk Kim Davis, who cited her religious beliefs in refusing to issue licences to same-sex couples, reportedly has altered marriage license forms, raising questions about their validity.

Bloomington State Rep. Dan Brady is making technology and customer service key themes in his campaign for Illinois Secretary of State.

A former State Farm employee claims in a lawsuit the insurance company fired her for speaking out against what she calls State Farm's "culture of racism, discrimination and retaliation."