SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WMBD) — You may know that the northern cardinal is the state bird of Illinois, and the common blue violet is the state flower, but do you know what the state bean is?

Poultry flock owners should call IDOA at 217-782-4944 or the United States Department of Agriculture at 866-536-7593 to report any unusual findings.

It's no secret that egg prices have gotten steeper, but what does that mean for Illinois producers and consumers?

Medical experts here in Illinois sat down with the I-Team to explain what they're doing to keep bird flu from becoming the next human pandemic.

As highly pathogenic avian influenza, or bird flu ... reported in Illinois, residents are still being urged to take precautions, and impacts are certainly being felt in the state.

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

In the Midwest, cases have been confirmed in Illinois, Iowa ... is urging federal and state officials to keep a wary eye on bird flu, and the implications of its spread. “There seems to be ...