While they’ve been following Illinois Department of Natural Resources ... to not handle or attempt to capture waterfowl or other wild birds displaying signs of illness, and to keep animals ...

As H5N1, also known as avian influenza or bird flu, surges in birds across the world, public health experts in Illinois and ...

The person was exposed to sick and dead birds in a backyard flock and to wild birds, state health officials said. Another 66 people in the U.S. — none in Illinois — were infected with bird flu ...

Effective immediately, the Illinois Department of Agriculture ... and guinea fowl and wild birds (especially waterfowl. IDOA reminded poultry flock owners, managers, and veterinarians to ...

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — A new tower financed by the Decatur Audobon Society will help researchers track the movements of birds, bats, and even insects. The Illinois Raptor Center announced the ...