Federal health officials recommend people avoid drinking raw milk, as it can be contaminated with bacteria that poses health ...

Illinois Beach State Park is a bit like someone took Big ... and mating piping plovers over the last few years. During major bird migration seasons, the combination of the Dead River and the ...

That would be (state) “Seal on a Bedsheet,” the derisive moniker with which some have burdened the Illinois state flag, a ...

A new report on the state of birds in the United States has an urgent warning: bird populations across nearly every habitat are declining, with about one-third of U.S. bird species in critical ...

Bill would align driving laws with other states, supporters say. Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias drafted the legislation. Crash rate for senior drivers is the lowest, legislators say ...

Since 2020, 33 counties in Illinois have held "advisory referenda" on the issue of secession from the state, including seven of these votes in the most recent November election. However ...

Michigan is a popular destination for birdwatching, with over 450 bird species found throughout the state. Michigan may be for the birds, but residents don't seem to mind. In fact, Michiganders ...

also known as bird flu. Rod Hall, the state veterinarian with the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry (ODAFF), answers common questions about the virus. Q: What is Oklahoma ...

The Illinois Basketball Coaches Association announced its all-state teams for the 2024-25 boys basketball season. The IBCA selected first, second and third teams along with special mention in ...

Avian influenza is not unusual in North America, but its recent staying power is. The current outbreak of avian influenza (H5N1), also known as bird flu, began in 2022 and is different from other ...

How many state employees are in Illinois? Illinois employs more than 76,000 people at state agencies and departments, according to a 2022 report from The State Journal-Register. These agencies and ...