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Illinois Rare Bird Alert

The report below shows observations of rare birds in Illinois. Includes both unreviewed and reviewed/approved observations.

Observations for last 7 days

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Trumpeter Swan Cygnus buccinator

Number observed: 2
CONFIRMED
Date: Jul 20, 2024 14:59
Location: Dixon Waterfowl Refuge at Hennepin & Hopper Lakes, Putnam, Illinois, United States
Observer: Jeremy Alcorn

Trumpeter Swan Cygnus buccinator

Number observed: 6
UNCONFIRMED
Date: Jul 26, 2024 12:03
Location: Lock and Dam 13 (Illinois), Whiteside, Illinois, United States
Observer: Ethan Brown

Trumpeter Swan Cygnus buccinator

Number observed: 6
UNCONFIRMED
Date: Jul 26, 2024 12:03
Location: Lock and Dam 13 (Illinois), Whiteside, Illinois, United States
Observer: Cindy Brown

Trumpeter Swan Cygnus buccinator

Number observed: 6
CONFIRMED
Date: Jul 22, 2024 16:00
Location: Lock and Dam 13 (Illinois), Whiteside, Illinois, United States
Observer: Brad Grover

Trumpeter Swan Cygnus buccinator

Number observed: 6
CONFIRMED
Date: Jul 21, 2024 11:05
Location: Lock and Dam 13 (Illinois), Whiteside, Illinois, United States
Observer: Dan Williams

Trumpeter Swan Cygnus buccinator

Number observed: 4
UNCONFIRMED
Date: Jul 26, 2024 14:12
Location: Moraine Hills SP--McHenry Dam, McHenry, Illinois, United States
Observer: Richard Hugel

Trumpeter Swan Cygnus buccinator

Number observed: 2
UNCONFIRMED
Date: Jul 26, 2024 07:50
Location: Moraine Hills SP--McHenry Dam, McHenry, Illinois, United States
Observer: Paula Mitchell

Trumpeter Swan Cygnus buccinator

Number observed: 4
CONFIRMED
Date: Jul 23, 2024 08:10
Location: Moraine Hills SP--McHenry Dam, McHenry, Illinois, United States
Observer: Jeff Aufmann

Ring-necked Duck Aythya collaris

Number observed: 1
CONFIRMED
Date: Jul 22, 2024 11:40
Location: Chautauqua NWR--Eagle Bluff, Mason, Illinois, United States
Observer: Vicky Sroczynski

Ring-necked Duck Aythya collaris

Number observed: 1
CONFIRMED
Date: Jul 25, 2024 09:18
Location: Chautauqua NWR--Goofy Ridge, Mason, Illinois, United States
Observer: Pete Fenner

Northern Bobwhite Colinus virginianus

Number observed: 1
CONFIRMED
Date: Jul 26, 2024 06:32
Location: Orland Grassland, Cook, Illinois, United States
Observer: Philip Rudolph

Northern Bobwhite Colinus virginianus

Number observed: 1
CONFIRMED
Date: Jul 22, 2024 13:21
Location: Orland Grassland, Cook, Illinois, United States
Observer: Bill Howe

Northern Bobwhite Colinus virginianus

Number observed: 2
CONFIRMED
Date: Jul 21, 2024 05:52
Location: Orland Grassland, Cook, Illinois, United States
Observer: Kara Morales

Northern Bobwhite Colinus virginianus

Number observed: 1
CONFIRMED
Date: Jul 21, 2024 05:41
Location: Orland Grassland, Cook, Illinois, United States
Observer: Tim D

Northern Bobwhite Colinus virginianus

Number observed: 1
CONFIRMED
Date: Jul 20, 2024 15:34
Location: Orland Grassland, Cook, Illinois, United States
Observer: Amanda Gorman

Northern Bobwhite Colinus virginianus

Number observed: 1
CONFIRMED
Date: Jul 20, 2024 15:34
Location: Orland Grassland, Cook, Illinois, United States
Observer: Joe F

Northern Bobwhite Colinus virginianus

Number observed: 1
CONFIRMED
Date: Jul 20, 2024 11:00
Location: Orland Grassland, Cook, Illinois, United States
Observer: Hazem Alkhan

Northern Bobwhite Colinus virginianus

Number observed: 2
CONFIRMED
Date: Jul 20, 2024 10:02
Location: Orland Grassland, Cook, Illinois, United States
Observer: Ian Sarmiento

Northern Bobwhite Colinus virginianus

Number observed: 1
CONFIRMED
Date: Jul 20, 2024 09:35
Location: Orland Grassland, Cook, Illinois, United States
Observer: Alex Haza

Wild Turkey Meleagris gallopavo

Number observed: 16
CONFIRMED
Date: Jul 23, 2024 17:00
Location: Glenwood Woods Forest Preserve, Cook, Illinois, United States
Observer: Alex Haza

Wild Turkey Meleagris gallopavo

Number observed: 1
CONFIRMED
Date: Jul 25, 2024 07:09
Location: Plum Creek Forest Preserve, Cook, Illinois, United States
Observer: Andrea Tolzmann

Wild Turkey Meleagris gallopavo

Number observed: 1
CONFIRMED
Date: Jul 25, 2024 07:09
Location: Plum Creek Forest Preserve, Cook, Illinois, United States
Observer: Peter Tolzmann

Black-necked Stilt (Black-necked) Himantopus mexicanus mexicanus

Number observed: 2
CONFIRMED
Date: Jul 24, 2024 11:00
Location: Muirhead, Kane, Illinois, United States
Observer: Teri Nowak

Black-necked Stilt Himantopus mexicanus

Number observed: 2
UNCONFIRMED
Date: Jul 26, 2024 08:24
Location: Muirhead Springs Forest Preserve, Kane, Illinois, United States
Observer: Michael Warner

Black-necked Stilt Himantopus mexicanus

Number observed: 2
UNCONFIRMED
Date: Jul 26, 2024 08:24
Location: Muirhead Springs Forest Preserve, Kane, Illinois, United States
Observer: Karen Warner

Black-necked Stilt Himantopus mexicanus

Number observed: 2
CONFIRMED
Date: Jul 26, 2024 07:08
Location: Muirhead Springs Forest Preserve, Kane, Illinois, United States
Observer: Deanna Young

Black-necked Stilt Himantopus mexicanus

Number observed: 2
CONFIRMED
Date: Jul 25, 2024 07:15
Location: Muirhead Springs Forest Preserve, Kane, Illinois, United States
Observer: Laura Bianchi

Black-necked Stilt Himantopus mexicanus

Number observed: 4
CONFIRMED
Date: Jul 25, 2024 05:40
Location: Muirhead Springs Forest Preserve, Kane, Illinois, United States
Observer: Walt Lutz

Black-necked Stilt Himantopus mexicanus

Number observed: 2
CONFIRMED
Date: Jul 23, 2024 16:26
Location: Muirhead Springs Forest Preserve, Kane, Illinois, United States
Observer: Tim Mortlock

Black-necked Stilt Himantopus mexicanus

Number observed: 4
CONFIRMED
Date: Jul 23, 2024 06:20
Location: Muirhead Springs Forest Preserve, Kane, Illinois, United States
Observer: Walt Lutz

Black-necked Stilt Himantopus mexicanus

Number observed: 2
CONFIRMED
Date: Jul 22, 2024 07:25
Location: Muirhead Springs Forest Preserve, Kane, Illinois, United States
Observer: Laura Bianchi

Black-necked Stilt Himantopus mexicanus

Number observed: 1
CONFIRMED
Date: Jul 21, 2024 09:31
Location: Muirhead Springs Forest Preserve, Kane, Illinois, United States
Observer: Nick Kontonicolas

Black-necked Stilt Himantopus mexicanus

Number observed: 2
CONFIRMED
Date: Jul 21, 2024 06:19
Location: Muirhead Springs Forest Preserve, Kane, Illinois, United States
Observer: Aaron Gregory

Black-necked Stilt Himantopus mexicanus

Number observed: 1
CONFIRMED
Date: Jul 21, 2024 05:45
Location: Muirhead Springs Forest Preserve, Kane, Illinois, United States
Observer: Patrick Ricketson

Black-necked Stilt Himantopus mexicanus

Number observed: 1
CONFIRMED
Date: Jul 20, 2024 08:53
Location: Muirhead Springs Forest Preserve, Kane, Illinois, United States
Observer: Regina McNulty

Black-necked Stilt Himantopus mexicanus

Number observed: 1
CONFIRMED
Date: Jul 20, 2024 07:21
Location: Muirhead Springs Forest Preserve, Kane, Illinois, United States
Observer: Jim Hudson

Black-necked Stilt Himantopus mexicanus

Number observed: 1
CONFIRMED
Date: Jul 20, 2024 07:00
Location: Muirhead Springs Forest Preserve, Kane, Illinois, United States
Observer: tim klimowski

Black-necked Stilt Himantopus mexicanus

Number observed: 2
CONFIRMED
Date: Jul 20, 2024 06:59
Location: Muirhead Springs Forest Preserve, Kane, Illinois, United States
Observer: Aaron Gregory

Black-necked Stilt Himantopus mexicanus

Number observed: 3
CONFIRMED
Date: Jul 20, 2024 06:57
Location: Muirhead Springs Forest Preserve, Kane, Illinois, United States
Observer: Valerie Cid

Black-necked Stilt Himantopus mexicanus

Number observed: 2
CONFIRMED
Date: Jul 20, 2024 06:52
Location: Muirhead Springs Forest Preserve, Kane, Illinois, United States
Observer: Bob Andrini

Black-necked Stilt Himantopus mexicanus

Number observed: 3
CONFIRMED
Date: Jul 20, 2024 06:48
Location: Muirhead Springs Forest Preserve, Kane, Illinois, United States
Observer: Regina McNulty

Black-necked Stilt Himantopus mexicanus

Number observed: 2
CONFIRMED
Date: Jul 20, 2024 06:47
Location: Muirhead Springs Forest Preserve, Kane, Illinois, United States
Observer: Diane Hansen

Black-necked Stilt Himantopus mexicanus

Number observed: 2
UNCONFIRMED
Date: Jul 26, 2024 08:36
Location: Vanderkarr Rd. Fluddle, McHenry, Illinois, United States
Observer: Michal Furmanek

Black-necked Stilt Himantopus mexicanus

Number observed: 2
CONFIRMED
Date: Jul 25, 2024 09:10
Location: Vanderkarr Rd. Fluddle, McHenry, Illinois, United States
Observer: Michal Furmanek

Black-necked Stilt Himantopus mexicanus

Number observed: 2
CONFIRMED
Date: Jul 24, 2024 08:08
Location: Vanderkarr Rd. Fluddle, McHenry, Illinois, United States
Observer: Michal Furmanek

Black-necked Stilt Himantopus mexicanus

Number observed: 2
CONFIRMED
Date: Jul 22, 2024 15:08
Location: Vanderkarr Rd. Fluddle, McHenry, Illinois, United States
Observer: Michal Furmanek

Black-necked Stilt Himantopus mexicanus

Number observed: 2
CONFIRMED
Date: Jul 20, 2024 13:15
Location: Vanderkarr Rd. Fluddle, McHenry, Illinois, United States
Observer: Geoffrey A. Williamson

Black-necked Stilt Himantopus mexicanus

Number observed: 2
CONFIRMED
Date: Jul 20, 2024 13:15
Location: Vanderkarr Rd. Fluddle, McHenry, Illinois, United States
Observer: Christine Williamson

American Avocet Recurvirostra americana

Number observed: 6
CONFIRMED
Date: Jul 23, 2024 19:00
Location: Eastport Marina, Tazewell, Illinois, United States
Observer: Theresa Buley

American Avocet Recurvirostra americana

Number observed: 6
CONFIRMED
Date: Jul 23, 2024 17:09
Location: Eastport Marina, Tazewell, Illinois, United States
Observer: Jen Fenner

American Avocet Recurvirostra americana

Number observed: 6
CONFIRMED
Date: Jul 23, 2024 14:06
Location: Eastport Marina, Tazewell, Illinois, United States
Observer: Pete Fenner

Upland Sandpiper Bartramia longicauda

Number observed: 1
CONFIRMED
Date: Jul 21, 2024 08:50
Location: Bentonville Road, Macon, Illinois, United States
Observer: Travis Mahan

Whimbrel Numenius phaeopus

Number observed: 1
CONFIRMED
Date: Jul 25, 2024 09:47
Location: Park No. 566, Cook, Illinois, United States
Observer: Edward Jay Rehm

Lesser Black-backed Gull Larus fuscus

Number observed: 1
CONFIRMED
Date: Jul 24, 2024 11:25
Location: Rainbow Beach, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States
Observer: Edward Jay Rehm

Least Tern Sternula antillarum

Number observed: 5
CONFIRMED
Date: Jul 20, 2024 15:15
Location: Little Wabash River and vicinity, Clay, Illinois, United States
Observer: Nathan Goldberg

Least Tern Sternula antillarum

Number observed: 5
CONFIRMED
Date: Jul 20, 2024 15:15
Location: Little Wabash River and vicinity, Clay, Illinois, United States
Observer: Andy Sigler

Least Tern Sternula antillarum

Number observed: 5
CONFIRMED
Date: Jul 20, 2024 15:15
Location: Little Wabash River and vicinity, Clay, Illinois, United States
Observer: Steve Huggins

Common Loon Gavia immer

Number observed: 1
CONFIRMED
Date: Jul 21, 2024 14:23
Location: Shabbona Lake State Park, DeKalb, Illinois, United States
Observer: Karen Lund

American White Pelican Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

Number observed: 1
CONFIRMED
Date: Jul 24, 2024 08:18
Location: Lake Charleston, Coles, Illinois, United States
Observer: Ron Bradley

American White Pelican Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

Number observed: 1
CONFIRMED
Date: Jul 23, 2024 07:32
Location: Lake Charleston, Coles, Illinois, United States
Observer: Amy Lynch

American White Pelican Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

Number observed: 1
CONFIRMED
Date: Jul 22, 2024 08:31
Location: Lake Charleston, Coles, Illinois, United States
Observer: Ron Bradley

Least Bittern Ixobrychus exilis

Number observed: 1
CONFIRMED
Date: Jul 25, 2024 10:40
Location: Horseshoe Lake State Park, Madison, Illinois, United States
Observer: Benjamin Koenig

Yellow-crowned Night Heron Nyctanassa violacea

Number observed: 1
CONFIRMED
Date: Jul 25, 2024 20:35
Location: Chicago River--Diversey Turning Basin, Cook, Illinois, United States
Observer: Lindsay Smith

Yellow-crowned Night Heron Nyctanassa violacea

Number observed: 1
CONFIRMED
Date: Jul 24, 2024 14:08
Location: White Oak Park, Bloomington, McLean, Illinois, United States
Observer: Kevin Todd

Glossy Ibis Plegadis falcinellus

Number observed: 1
CONFIRMED
Date: Jul 22, 2024 07:15
Location: Chautauqua NWR--Eagle Bluff, Mason, Illinois, United States
Observer: Jamie Moon

Glossy Ibis Plegadis falcinellus

Number observed: 1
CONFIRMED
Date: Jul 20, 2024 09:43
Location: Chautauqua NWR--Eagle Bluff, Mason, Illinois, United States
Observer: Maury Brucker

Glossy Ibis Plegadis falcinellus

Number observed: 1
CONFIRMED
Date: Jul 20, 2024 05:46
Location: Chautauqua NWR--Eagle Bluff, Mason, Illinois, United States
Observer: Jana Smith

Mississippi Kite Ictinia mississippiensis

Number observed: 2
CONFIRMED
Date: Jul 25, 2024 16:30
Location: Dartmouth Dr-Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, United States
Observer: Dennis Oehmke

Mississippi Kite Ictinia mississippiensis

Number observed: 2
CONFIRMED
Date: Jul 21, 2024 08:40
Location: Dartmouth Dr-Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, United States
Observer: Dennis Oehmke

Red-shouldered Hawk Buteo lineatus

Number observed: 1
UNCONFIRMED
Date: Jul 26, 2024 13:38
Location: Darien Club ponds, DuPage, Illinois, United States
Observer: Vicky Sroczynski

Red-shouldered Hawk Buteo lineatus

Number observed: 1
CONFIRMED
Date: Jul 25, 2024 10:42
Location: Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve--Poverty Prairie, DuPage, Illinois, United States
Observer: Vicky Sroczynski

Merlin Falco columbarius

Number observed: 1
CONFIRMED
Date: Jul 23, 2024 07:05
Location: Illinois Beach SP--South Unit, Lake, Illinois, United States
Observer: Andrew Stewart

Merlin Falco columbarius

Number observed: 1
CONFIRMED
Date: Jul 22, 2024 07:30
Location: Illinois Beach SP--South Unit, Lake, Illinois, United States
Observer: Andrew Stewart

Peregrine Falcon Falco peregrinus

Number observed: 1
CONFIRMED
Date: Jul 24, 2024 11:50
Location: Army Depot Rd. Marsh, Carroll, Illinois, United States
Observer: Cindy Brown

Peregrine Falcon Falco peregrinus

Number observed: 1
CONFIRMED
Date: Jul 24, 2024 11:50
Location: Army Depot Rd. Marsh, Carroll, Illinois, United States
Observer: Ethan Brown

Acadian Flycatcher Empidonax virescens

Number observed: 1
UNCONFIRMED
Date: Jul 26, 2024 14:05
Location: Busse Woods - Grove 16 vicinity, Cook, Illinois, United States
Observer: Alan Anderson

Acadian Flycatcher Empidonax virescens

Number observed: 2
UNCONFIRMED
Date: Jul 26, 2024 17:33
Location: Maple Lake, Palos area, Cook, Illinois, United States
Observer: Nancy Buis

Least Flycatcher Empidonax minimus

Number observed: 1
CONFIRMED
Date: Jul 25, 2024 08:05
Location: Illinois Beach SP--South Unit, Lake, Illinois, United States
Observer: Andrew Stewart

Fish Crow Corvus ossifragus

Number observed: 1
CONFIRMED
Date: Jul 25, 2024 09:25
Location: Boulder Creek Pond, Sangamon, Illinois, United States
Observer: Jarod Hitchings

Fish Crow Corvus ossifragus

Number observed: 1
CONFIRMED
Date: Jul 20, 2024 07:20
Location: Mendenhall Park, Peoria, Illinois, United States
Observer: Birch D

Carolina Chickadee Poecile carolinensis

Number observed: 1
CONFIRMED
Date: Jul 24, 2024 07:49
Location: Home, Madison, Illinois, United States
Observer: David Webb

Carolina Chickadee Poecile carolinensis

Number observed: 1
CONFIRMED
Date: Jul 23, 2024 06:49
Location: Home, Madison, Illinois, United States
Observer: David Webb

Carolina Chickadee Poecile carolinensis

Number observed: 1
CONFIRMED
Date: Jul 22, 2024 06:52
Location: Home, Madison, Illinois, United States
Observer: David Webb

Carolina Chickadee Poecile carolinensis

Number observed: 2
CONFIRMED
Date: Jul 21, 2024 07:10
Location: Home, Madison, Illinois, United States
Observer: David Webb

Carolina Chickadee Poecile carolinensis

Number observed: 1
CONFIRMED
Date: Jul 20, 2024 06:33
Location: Home, Madison, Illinois, United States
Observer: David Webb

Carolina Chickadee Poecile carolinensis

Number observed: 1
CONFIRMED
Date: Jul 20, 2024 09:50
Location: Horseshoe Lake State Park, Madison, Illinois, United States
Observer: Joshua Hedlund

Carolina Chickadee Poecile carolinensis

Number observed: 2
CONFIRMED
Date: Jul 21, 2024 13:08
Location: Watershed Nature Center, Madison, Illinois, United States
Observer: Julie Horsley

Black-capped Chickadee Poecile atricapillus

Number observed: 2
CONFIRMED
Date: Jul 24, 2024 10:40
Location: LaVista Park, Madison, Illinois, United States
Observer: David Nadolsky

Black-capped Chickadee Poecile atricapillus

Number observed: 4
CONFIRMED
Date: Jul 26, 2024 06:00
Location: No Name Park, Madison, Illinois, United States
Observer: Brent Schindewolf

Black-capped Chickadee Poecile atricapillus

Number observed: 3
CONFIRMED
Date: Jul 25, 2024 05:45
Location: No Name Park, Madison, Illinois, United States
Observer: Brent Schindewolf

Black-capped Chickadee Poecile atricapillus

Number observed: 4
CONFIRMED
Date: Jul 24, 2024 05:40
Location: No Name Park, Madison, Illinois, United States
Observer: Brent Schindewolf

Black-capped Chickadee Poecile atricapillus

Number observed: 5
CONFIRMED
Date: Jul 23, 2024 06:00
Location: No Name Park, Madison, Illinois, United States
Observer: Brent Schindewolf

Black-capped Chickadee Poecile atricapillus

Number observed: 3
CONFIRMED
Date: Jul 22, 2024 06:00
Location: No Name Park, Madison, Illinois, United States
Observer: Brent Schindewolf

Black-capped Chickadee Poecile atricapillus

Number observed: 3
CONFIRMED
Date: Jul 21, 2024 06:00
Location: No Name Park, Madison, Illinois, United States
Observer: Brent Schindewolf

Black-capped Chickadee Poecile atricapillus

Number observed: 3
CONFIRMED
Date: Jul 20, 2024 05:30
Location: No Name Park, Madison, Illinois, United States
Observer: Brent Schindewolf

Red-breasted Nuthatch Sitta canadensis

Number observed: 2
UNCONFIRMED
Date: Jul 26, 2024 09:29
Location: Lyons Woods Forest Preserve (Lake Co.), Lake, Illinois, United States
Observer: Lisa Draper

Northern Mockingbird Mimus polyglottos

Number observed: 1
CONFIRMED
Date: Jul 20, 2024 05:01
Location: Park No. 566, Cook, Illinois, United States
Observer: Kelly Ballantyne

Northern Mockingbird Mimus polyglottos

Number observed: 1
CONFIRMED
Date: Jul 20, 2024 04:52
Location: Park No. 566, Cook, Illinois, United States
Observer: Dan Lory

Swainson's Thrush Catharus ustulatus

Number observed: 1
CONFIRMED
Date: Jul 25, 2024 15:34
Location: Lark Nest, Lake, Illinois, United States
Observer: Adam Sell

Swainson's Thrush Catharus ustulatus

Number observed: 1
CONFIRMED
Date: Jul 25, 2024 15:34
Location: Lark Nest, Lake, Illinois, United States
Observer: Josh Engel

Swainson's Thrush Catharus ustulatus

Number observed: 1
CONFIRMED
Date: Jul 25, 2024 15:34
Location: Lark Nest, Lake, Illinois, United States
Observer: Steve Huggins

Swainson's Thrush Catharus ustulatus

Number observed: 1
CONFIRMED
Date: Jul 20, 2024 06:20
Location: Moraine Hills SP--McHenry Dam, McHenry, Illinois, United States
Observer: Michal Furmanek

Eurasian Tree Sparrow Passer montanus

Number observed: 6
CONFIRMED
Date: Jul 20, 2024 08:22
Location: Acom Road Railroad Prairie (Macon Co), Macon, Illinois, United States
Observer: Travis Mahan

Pine Siskin Spinus pinus

Number observed: 7
CONFIRMED
Date: Jul 24, 2024 13:00
Location: Fish Lake Beach Camping Resort, Volo US-IL 42.33303, -88.15987, Lake, Illinois, United States
Observer: Barbara MacDougall

Pine Siskin Spinus pinus

Number observed: 1
UNCONFIRMED
Date: Jul 26, 2024 07:00
Location: Morton Arboretum--West Side, DuPage, Illinois, United States
Observer: steve sampson

Black-and-white Warbler Mniotilta varia

Number observed: 1
CONFIRMED
Date: Jul 26, 2024 07:29
Location: Alleghany Park, Lake, Illinois, United States
Observer: beau schaefer

Tennessee Warbler Leiothlypis peregrina

Number observed: 1
CONFIRMED
Date: Jul 26, 2024 07:29
Location: Alleghany Park, Lake, Illinois, United States
Observer: beau schaefer

Cerulean Warbler Setophaga cerulea

Number observed: 1
UNCONFIRMED
Date: Jul 26, 2024 08:26
Location: S Legion St, Watseka US-IL 40.76392, -87.73369, Iroquois, Illinois, United States
Observer: Tom Klubertanz

Painted Bunting Passerina ciris

Number observed: 1
CONFIRMED
Date: Jul 23, 2024 09:15
Location: Front St., East St Louis, St. Clair, Illinois, United States
Observer: Bonnie Cutler
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