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Tree-killing beetle found in 14 more Ill. counties

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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The state Agriculture Department says a beetle that’s killed hundreds of millions of U.S. ash trees has spread to more Illinois counties.

The agency said Monday that the emerald ash borer is confirmed in 14 new counties, bringing to 50 the number with confirmed infestations.

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