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Annawan could lose their Braves mascot if bill passes
A bill advancing in Springfield aims to stop schools from using Native American mascots and logos. That includes Annawan High ...
Annawan superintendent says transition would be 'expensive' as mascot ban heads to Illinois Senate
Illinois K-12 schools may soon be required to pick new mascots to replace those that reference Native American names and ...
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Bye bye mockingbird? Florida might replace state bird after nearly 100 years
Two bills in the Florida Legislature seek to overturn the mockingbird's nearly 100-year reign as the state bird in favor of a more colorful representative.
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How risky is bird flu for pets? Illinois Extension has answers:
Cat owners are being warned to take precautions as H5N1 continues to spread. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has confirmed ...
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Native American mascot ban clears the Illinois House, heads to Senate
Illinois K-12 schools may soon be required to pick new mascots to replace those that reference Native American names and ...
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Bird flu markers in wastewater may come from wild birds, study led by Oregon State shows
New research shows that wild birds can account for much of the avian influenza virus evidence found in wastewater in Oregon, suggesting wastewater detections of the virus do not automatically signal ...
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Illinois State wins the CBI championship with a 79-68 victory over Cleveland State
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) Caden Boser scored a season-high 20 points, Chase Walker was named the College Basketball Invitational most valuable player, and Illinois State beat Cleveland State 79-68 ...
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America’s Favorite State Birds: A Coast-to-Coast Guide
The United States boasts a rich tapestry of bird species, each state selecting one that best encapsulates its natural beauty and heritage. This guide offers a fascinating journey through America’s ...
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Illinois State vs. Cleveland State odds, predictions, time: 2025 CBI Final picks from expert on 61-27 run
The field of 11 teams -- all from mid-majors -- has been whittled down to two, with the Cleveland State Vikings facing the Illinois State Redbirds. The Vikings (23-12) finished second in the ...
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Applied DNA Submits Validation Package to New York State Department of Health for H5 Bird Flu/Pan-Influenza A Laboratory-Developed Test
ADCL's Linea™ Avian Influenza H5 Dx assay ("AIH5 Dx") is a highly sensitive, multi-target diagnostic assay capable of detecting and discriminating between pan-influenza A and H5 bird flu.
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Senate Bill Forwards Designating American Flamingo as Official State Bird, Scrub-Jay as Songbird
The Senate Committee on Environment and Natural Resources advanced a bill 8-0 on Tuesday that would designate the American Flamingo as Florida's official state bird and the Florida scrub-jay as the ...
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Union for tenured faculty warn of looming strike at Illinois State University
NORMAL (25News Now) - Hundreds of tenured faculty members at Illinois State University could walk off the job as soon as Friday, April 4 after their union filed an intent to strike notice Monday with ...