Public art project raises awareness for at-risk birds through vibrant murals in northern Illinois

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SOUTH BELOIT — A public art initiative that uses vibrant murals to draw attention to birds threatened by climate change is adding three new locations in northern Illinois this summer.

The Sinnissippi Audubon Society is adding to its collection of bird and nature-themed murals with two additional paintings in South Beloit and one in Rockton. The work is being done by local muralist Brett Whitacre and Rochester, New York-based artist Justin Suarez…

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