On Wednesday, July 8, Governor JB Pritzker signed HB 4438 into law, designating the black and gold bumblebee as the official Illinois State Bee. The black and gold bumblebee serves as a critical prairieland pollinator – boosting Illinois’ natural ecosystem, supporting agriculture and even helping to sustain life on earth. This action follows a year of advocacy by students from Naperville's Li...
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