Importers are only banning poultry from some parts of the U.S. during this bird flu outbreak

Importers are only banning poultry from some parts of the U.S. during this bird flu outbreak

The U.S. Department of Agriculture says the top 10 importers of U.S. poultry have put some restrictions in place — largely banning chicken and turkey products from specific counties or regions in the U.S. Seven years ago, several countries banned poultry from the entire U.S. because of a bird flu outbreak. More than 80 countries…

First String Little League offers mentorship, technology lessons through baseball
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First String Little League offers mentorship, technology lessons through baseball

CHAMPAIGN – Instead of practicing their swings, the baseball players were designing a remote-control car. The First String Little League coaches had decided to give the players a break that rainy afternoon. A handful still showed up to the Don Moyer Boys and Girls Club in Champaign to build a small, Jackie Robinson-themed car. “They’re…

217 Today: Native American mascots remain in many high schools throughout Illinois

217 Today: Native American mascots remain in many high schools throughout Illinois

Monday, April 18, 2022 Today’s headlines: Testimony is expected to continue Monday in the trial of two Illinois guards charged with beating a prisoner. The ratification process has begun for a tentative agreement between The American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees Local 3700 and the University of Illinois regarding retroactive pay. Little League…