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Illinois Economy

Saving The Seal WUIS/SJR Business Report

NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS | By Tim Landis
Published July 21, 2015 at 11:11 AM CDT
Justin L. Fowler/The Journal Register

Tim chats with Bill about saving the iconic seal from the remnants of the Bel Air Motel & an Emerald Ash Borer infestation at the State Fairgrounds.
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Economy & Business Emerald Ash BorerIllinois State FairgroundsBel Aire MotelEconomy BlogNational High School Rodeo
Bill Wheelhouse
Bill is a former general manager, economy reporter, Harvest correspondent and Statehouse Bureau Chief for NPR Illinois. He has won several awards including the Associated Press Best Investigative Reporter.
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