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Decatur man accused of sex crime and battery back in court
By Maria Chen
Bear killings skyrocket as garbage, bird feeders draw them into conflict
Maria Chen
Maria Chen
Reporter · Decatur, IL
With a degree in Community Development from the University of Illinois, Maria has dedicated her 4 years of reporting to local grassroots movements and community engagement. Previously at the Champaign-Urbana News-Gazette, she brings a deep knowledge of local cultures and neighborhoods.
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Bears are having a very bad year. Across much of the U.S., a warm winter and persistent drought have decimated the natural foods that black and brown bears rely on.
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