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PEORIA, Ill. A brand-new, world-class planetarium system will be unveiled at the Peoria Riverfront Museum on Saturday, May 22.
The system, Evans & Sutherland 6.5K Digistar 7, is considered the world’s most advanced system. It uses six laser phosphor projectors for 360-degree high-resolution views.
Peoria will be one of the first places in the world to have the new system, according to Peoria Riverfront Museum President and CEO John Morris.
“It can drive us through space and beyond,” said Morris. “It’s an amazing system for learning and entertainment for our community.”
“The first time I saw the Earth from space with our new projection system, when it was all tuned-up and turned on, it took my breath away.”
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Woman walking her dog fends off coyote attack in Bolingbrook
A rare coyote attack in a southwest suburb has left residents a bit rattled.
BOLINGBROOK - A rare coyote attack in a southwest suburb has left residents a bit rattled.
Bolingbrook police have closed off a path at the Lily Cache Nature Preserve after a woman walking her dog Sunday morning was attacked by a coyote.
Now, wildlife experts are trying to figure out what prompted the attack.
Police say the woman walking her dog was suddenly attacked by the coyote, which nipped at her heels and tried to jump on her back. Luckily, she wasn’t bit, but police have now closed the park’s trail system after locating the coyote’s den near a popular bridge.
Officers checked the area and located a coyote, along with what appeared to be its den. The coyote, who appeared healthy and active, according to officers, “gave auditory warnings, with short loud yips” when officers approached.
According to officials, coyotes become protective of dens and their pups, and will defend the area if encountered. Officials believe that is what the coyote was doing during the Sunday incident.
The trail has been closed and marked until further notice, according to authorities. Since coyotes are protected under the Illinois Wildlife Code, a permit must be obtained prior to any attempt to remove one of the animals from its den. It is unclear whether animal control will attempt to do so in this case, and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources is assisting in evaluating the incident.