Birds

Birds?????

Don't you envy the freedom of birds, that they can fly without mechanical assistance? And no ticket needed!


Yeah - isn't that just the nuts? And think of the gas money we would save if we could do the same!

County Plans Mosquito Monitoring

Summer is on its way — and with the warm weather comes the unavoidable: mosquitoes.

The Will County Health Department is asking residents to help prevent the spread of West Nile Virus (WNV) by reporting dead birds that may have been infected by the disease, which can cause meningitis and encephalitis in humans. Both diseases are potentially fatal inflammations of the brain and spinal cord.

In 2010, WNV activity was reported in 40 states, according to the health department, with 981 cases of human infection and 45 deaths nationwide. Since 2002, there have been 1,642 cases reported in Illinois and 102 fatalities. The state totals include 54 Will County cases and two local fatalities in the last nine years.

Since May marks the beginning of WNV season in Illinois, the health department last week activated its WNV information line, available 24 hours per day for residents who want to report dead birds to help identify areas where potential for human infection is higher. To make a report, call the hotline at 815-740-7631.

PIXAR - For the birds

PIXAR presents For the birds

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T-Birds escape with home win
In the end, the T-Birds were more than happy to walk away - barely - with another victory. SUU overcame 36 percent shooting from the floor and held on in the closing seconds for a 58-56 win over the Mastodons before an announced crowd of 3298 at the

AFC preview: It's Tom Brady or the birds
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Today's mystery bird for you to identify
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