| Source | NBC Local |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | July 12, 2026, 1:01 p.m. |
| Last Updated | July 12, 2026, 1:01 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/illinois-designates-bumblebee-species-as-official-state-bee/3960508/ |
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The state of Illinois has chosen its official state bird, fish and a host of
other creatures, and now the state has an official bee.
[ Under provisions of House Bill 4438 ][3] , which was passed at the end of the
General Assembly spring session, the state’s official bee has been chosen, and
the bla...