(WMBD) — You may know that the northern cardinal is the state bird of Illinois ... bill passed by the Illinois General Assembly on Monday named the soybean the official state bean of Illinois.

Where has bird flu been reported in Illinois? Are my pets at risk? Should I still be eating eggs? Here’s what to know about the avian flu outbreak.

While it's tragic and alarming to see a massive die-off, it's not uncommon for birds that travel in such large populations.

A Chilean flamingo and harbor seal at the Lincoln Park Zoo in Illinois have died of bird flu, officials say. Getty Images/iStockphoto A pair of “amazing animals” — a harbor seal and a ...