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By Susan Stephens

The Mystery Dinosaur

Rockford, IL – The dinosaur that Rockford adopted is about to get more international attention. The juvenile T-Rex known as Jane stars in a new documentary that will be shown this summer on the cable television channels Discovery and Science. The movie debuts at the Coronado Theatre in Rockford. WNIJ's Susan Stephens spoke with the family behind the ambitious project.

By Susan Stephens

FOUND Magazine

By Chris Lehman

Wisconsin bans out-of-state firewood

Chris Lehman

Madison, WI – The summer camping season is in high gear. Wisconsin officials say if you're headed their way, leave the firewood at home. WNIJ's Chris Lehman explains.

Link: Emerald Ash Borer

By Chris Lehman

Drought concerns ease

DeKalb, IL – A return to normal rainfall levels has prompted the state of Illinois to de-activate its Drought Response Taskforce. WNIJ's Chris Lehman reports...

By Chris Lehman

Efforts to preserve some rare varieties of livestock.

Chris Lehman

LaFox, IL – When you think of endangered species, farm animals might not top the list. But there's an effort to preserve some rare varieties of livestock. WNIJ's Chris Lehman reports...

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