Officials at Willowbrook Wildlife Center in Glen Ellyn said they
are seeing problems with blue jays, house sparrows and starlings
where their eyes are swollen and crusty. They believe the source
of the disease is vitamin A deficiency because cicadas are void
of vitamin A.
ATM skimmer warning
Police in Marion are urging customers who used an ATM at
Banterra Bank on May 26 to cancel their card immediately.
The Marion Police Department said someone attached a skimmer to
the ATM. Police are advising customers to check their bank
records and report any suspicious or fraudulent activity.
Route 66 stories
The Illinois State Museum is seeking individuals to share their
personal experiences with the original Route 66 in Illinois,
including travelers, businesses that operated along the route,
workers who built the highway and others.
Route 66 will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026.
Historians from the Illinois State Museum will record and share
oral histories of people who can recall their connections to the
historic roadway, which operated from 1926 until decommissioning
in 1985.
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