IDNR monitoring mountain lion detected on Springfield’s western edge Page Content SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is notifying residents living west of Veterans Parkway in Springfield that a mountain lion, or cougar, that…
SPRINGFIELD – Fall is here and while it's a beautiful time of year as the leaves change color, the Illinois Department of Transportation and Illinois Department of Natural Resources are reminding motorists that deer mating season has also arrived. That …
SPRINGFIELD – A mountain lion (Puma concolor – cougar) was struck and killed by a vehicle on Interstate 88 in DeKalb County on Sunday, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources officials announced today. The animal was transferred by the Illinois State …
SPRINGFIELD – Numerous Illinois state parks, state fish and wildlife areas, state conservation areas, and state recreation areas will be open to youth waterfowl hunting across the state in 2022, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources announced today …
Drawings for trapping permits at Grafton-area sites to take place Nov. 2 Page Content GRAFTON – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) will host a public lottery drawing on Wednesday, Nov. 2, for the allocation of trapping permits for …
Apply now for Edward R. Madigan and Clinton Lake youth wingshooting clinics and pheasant hunts Page Content SPRINGFIELD – Young hunters between the ages of 10 and 17 can apply now for youth wingshooting clinics and youth pheasant hunts scheduled for …
Apply now for Eldon Hazlet, Johnson-Sauk Trail, and Mackinaw River youth wingshooting clinics and pheasant hunts Page Content SPRINGFIELD – Young hunters between the ages of 10 and 17 can apply now for youth wingshooting clinics and youth pheasant hunts …
IDNR to allocate Jim Edgar Panther Creek Page Content CHANDLERVILLE – A public drawing for the allocation of Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area trapping permits will take place at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15. Registration will begin at 1 …
Page Content METROPOLIS – The popular Fort Massac Encampment, which draws thousands of visitors to southern Illinois every year, will return to Fort Massac State Park in Metropolis Oct. 15 and 16. Since 1974, the encampment festival has provided visitors …
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) and numerous community partners today announced the return of a concert series at the Dana-Thomas House State Historic Site in Springfield. The concerts, which will pilot this year and …
Author and Vandalia native Paul Stroble to speak at Vandalia Statehouse State Historic Site on Oct. 8 Page Content VANDALIA – A Vandalia native who has published 24 books, including some about his hometown, will appear at the Vandalia Statehouse on …
Carl Sandburg Songbag Concert Series presents Dance Hall Doves on Sunday, Oct. 9 Page Content GALESBURG – The Carl Sandburg Songbag Concert Series continues with the Dance Hall Doves on Sunday, Oct. 9 at Carl Sandburg State Historic Site in Galesburg. A …
Lewis and Clark State Historic Site to host craft fair and program about First Lady Dolley Madison in October Page Content HARTFORD – The Lewis and Clark State Historic Site will host two fun and informative events in October, including a historic craft …
SPRINGFIELD – Illinois' Old State Capitol in Springfield has been accepted to the National Park Service's National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom, officials announced today. The site, which is operated by the Illinois Department of …
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is reminding waterfowl hunters of key dates and other information regarding the 2022-2023 waterfowl seasons. 2022-2023 waterfowl seasons This is the second year of a five-year waterfowl …
SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois State Museum (ISM) has hired Heather Miller as its director of tribal relations, a new leadership position at the ISM, an Illinois Department of Natural Resources division. As the director of tribal relations, Miller is …
SPRINGFIELD – The 2022 Illinois fall trout fishing season will open Saturday, Oct. 15, at 59 ponds, lakes and streams throughout the state. An early opportunity at select trout sites, the fall catch-and-release fishing season, will open Oct. 1. No trout …
Page Content BRIMFIELD – Jubilee College State Historic Site, one of Illinois’ earliest educational institutions, is reopening for tours from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, with the last tour time daily at 4:30 p.m. The site has not offered …
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Conservation Foundation (ICF) Board of Directors is announcing the selections of Doug Aller, Nan Buckardt and Eileen Rice for induction into the Illinois Outdoor Hall of Fame. Since 2002, the ICF has recognized Illinoisans for …
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) has joined the Operation Disrupt initiative aimed at preventing suicide by posting mental health crisis support information at Illinois state parks. Signs displaying the National Suicide …
