Osprey Return Marks Thirty-Year Illinois Recovery
After a 30 year gap an osprey nest appeared in Illinois in 1986 signaling a slow resurgence. The article details osprey distribution, nesting sites, breeding behavior, incubation, fledging timelines, and conservation concerns including pesticide-related eggshell thinning. It notes the 1952 Crab Orchard Lake nest as the last prior to 1986 and urges reporting sightings to the Illinois Endangered Species Protection Board.
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NIU Faces First Test with Stacy Robinson at QB
Northern Illinois opens under coach Pettibone with Stacey Robinson starting at quarterback after limited spring and camp. The Huskies bring back 15 starters and aim to build on a 7-4 independent season, with early tests including Cal State Fullerton and Nebraska. Adam Dach leads a strong backfield as NIU stresses consistency and depth. Delisi and Tucker anchor a defensive unit highlighted by tackles and interceptions.
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Jerry Pettibone
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Wisconsin
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Pettibone
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Nebraska
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UPI
Iowa
Adam Dach
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Brett Tucker
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Northern
Evert to Meet Seles in Fourth Round Open Clash
Chris Evert earned her 100th national championship win by defeating Patricia Tarabini 6-2 6-4, setting up a fourth round match with Monica Seles who beat Shaun Stafford 7-6 6-2. The match pits the Open era veteran against the 15-year-old phenom in a high profile ages clash.
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UPI
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Evert
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Shaun Stafford
Seles
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Miroslav Mecir
Martina Navratilova
Sabrina Goles
Mecir
Ivan Lendl
Australia
Becker
Flushing Meadow
Jay Berger
Ken Flach
Hana Mandlikova
Donna Faber
Paul Haarhuis
John McEnroe
Miguel Nido
Zina Garrison
Manuela Maleeva
Bulgaria
Natalia Zvereva
Soviet Union
Garrison
Patty Fendick
Maleeva
Nathalie Tauziat
France
Zvereva
Tami Whitlinger
Rookie kicker leads Packers to 16 0 preseason win over Patriots
Green Bay blanked New England 16-0 as rookie Chris Jacke kicked three field goals including a 57 yarder. Tiger Greene and Phil Epps provided scoring drives while Patriots suffered injuries to Garin Veris and Ronnie Lippett amid a tentative Irving Fryar contract news.
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Tony Eason
Jacke
Phil Epps
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Garin Veris
Ronnie Lippett
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Fla
Greg Paterra
Slippery Rock
Atlanta Falcons
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