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This year’s State of Change special explores invasive species

This year’s State of Change — Illinois Public Media’s annual environmental special hosted by Tinisha Spain — will focus on aquatic creatures, birds, insects, and plants that are invasive. Illinois scientists explain how they monitor and, in some cases, mitigate non-native species.

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217 Today: Movie filmed in Champaign released nationwide

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State of Change

State of Change Examines Invasive Species

This year’s State of Change — Illinois Public Media’s annual environmental special hosted by Tinisha Spain — will focus on aquatic creatures,…