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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
National
Dale Bowman

Elk coming and going makes history in Illinois

Bull elk with ear tag 357 in Dane County, Wisconsin on Nov. 23, just days before it was reported in Illinois near Pecatonica. IIt was struck and killed near Joliet on Wednesday. (Provided by the Wisconsin DNR)

Wild elk graced the Chicago area until about 190 years ago.

At least one was back.

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