Illinois residents are encouraged to turn off outdoor lights on Wednesday and Thursday to protect millions of migrating birds ...

A webinar will explore how avian researchers at the University of Illinois are working to uncover the full annual cycle of ...

Columbus Zoo closes lorikeet aviary after West Nile virus outbreak kills 10 birds; 12 remain in intensive care as staff work ...

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 ...

The 2025 State of the Birds report by Cornell University warned that, despite strong past efforts and conservation successes, ...

Avani Yaltho, this year's high school winner in NPR's Student Podcast Challenge, brought three generations of her family ...

Illinois coffee culture extends far beyond the bustling chains and tourist traps that dominate the headlines. Hidden ...

Birds that are active during the day sing later into the night in places with significant light pollution, according to new research.

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 ...

In the world of electric distribution, safety, precision and reliability are paramount. But for Joey Anthony, East Region ...

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