• Drawer by Drawer: Bill & Cindy Ruesink’s Commitment to the INHS Insect Collection

    Jul 6, 2026 9:00 am by Xander HazelNatural History Survey
    Bill and Cindy Ruesink stand between shelves of insect drawers.

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    • Bill and Cindy Ruesink stand between shelves of insect drawers.

    When Bill and Cindy Ruesink established an endowment for the Illinois Natural History Survey's Insect Collection, it marked the culmination of nearly two decades of volunteer work. "The collection has a need, and we can help," Bill said.