In addition to native birds, fall is the perfect time to sandhill cranes, a species of larges cranes that stop in Illinois on their way south for winter.

Half a billion birds will be on the move across the U.S. tonight as migration begins to hit its peak, with some 25 million expected to pass over Illinois, putting the entire state on high alert to ...

After seeing a surge of waterfowl infected with Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza — or bird flu — in the past week, the University of Illinois’ Wildlife Medical Clinic is urging community members to ...

Illinois residents are encouraged to turn off outdoor lights on Wednesday and Thursday to protect millions of migrating birds, with over 23 million expected to fly over the state on Wednesday night.

Davion Godley rushed for nearly 100 yards in the first quarter, finished with a career-high 193 yards on 19 carries, and ...

A suburban Cook County person who was in their 60s passed away, with the virus being a contributing factor, state health ...

(WAND) — Illinois is introducing a new licensure process that will make it easier for internationally trained physicians to provide services in the state. The Illinois Department of Financial and ...

AI now scans for bird flu and measles news, but public health officials say outbreaks can go undetected as the U.S. guts national and global tracking ...

Tommy Rittenhouse threw for two touchdowns and rushed for another as Illinois State coasted past Morehead State, 41-13 on Saturday. Victor Dawson (10 carries, 88 yards) and Wenkers Wright (15 ...

An Illinois father was charged after allegedly fatally shooting his daughter while trying to kill a bird inside a building The bullet passed through the bird, exited a window, and hit 14-year-old Emma ...