a sign outside says "Public Health Alert, DO not attempt to capture or handle waterfowl or other wild birds displaying signs of illness"
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Champaign County has been affected by bird flu, even without any farm outbreaks

The disease has infected several wild animals in the county, some of which have been brought to the University of Illinois Wildlife Medical Clinic. Public health officials advise against handling wild birds showing signs of illness.

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A Midwest farmer was promised money for a new delivery truck. Then Trump froze the funds

Farmers, nonprofits and state agencies received almost $3 billion in grants from the Inflation Reduction Act in Missouri, Iowa, Kansas and Nebraska. But recent federal funding freezes have recipients concerned they won’t end up receiving money.