Sandburg Songbag Concert Series presents musician, poet Ken Waldman Sept. 11 Page Content GALESBURG – The Carl Sandburg Songbag Concert Series continues with Ken Waldman on Sunday, Sept. 11 at Carl Sandburg State Historic Site in Galesburg. A musician, …
IDNR to conduct public informational meetings about Chronic Wasting Disease in northern Illinois Page Content SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) will host a series of public meetings throughout northern Illinois to provide …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 9/1/2022 Boaters urged to operate with caution, awareness of others this Labor Day weekend Page Content Contacts Jayette Bolinski, communications director, Illinois Department of Natural Resources, jayette.bolinski@illinois.gov Lt. …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 8/31/2022 CONTACTS: Jayette Bolinski Conservation police discover numerous wild animals inside DeKalb County home Page Content Illegal menagerie included 12 raccoons, 7 opossums, skunk and more SPRINGFIELD – A yearlong …
SPRINGFIELD – Funding from President Joe Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will allow Illinois to begin plugging, capping and reclaiming up to 20% of the orphaned oil and gas wells in rural communities around the state, Gov. JB Pritzker and the …
Introductory wingshooting clinic set for Sept. 10 at Johnson Sauk Trail State Recreation Area Page Content KEWANEE – Novice youth (10 yrs or older), women and men are invited to participate in an introductory wingshooting clinic on Saturday, Sept. 10 at …
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) today announced 10 grants totaling $500,000 for land trusts in Illinois to support stewardship on land protected by the Illinois Nature Preserves Commission (INPC). The goal of the Illinois …
Task force announces State Water Plan public meetings Page Content SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) will host three public meetings to discuss the state's ongoing efforts to update the State Water Plan. The hybrid (in- …
Distressed communities may qualify for 100% assistance with project costs Page Content SPRINGFIELD – A long-standing grant program that helps communities cover the cost of local park development will offer up to 100% funding assistance for distressed …
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Conservation Foundation (ICF) has announced the recipients of its 2022 Conservation Achievement Scholarships. Allison Klemstein of Vernon Hills, Tanner Spencer of Rushville, Will Jenkins of Raymond and William Weber of Flanagan …
Benda photo and herbarium display at Giant City State Park Sept. 10 Page Content During the month of August, the Giant City State Park Visitor Center will host a photo exhibit by local botanist Christopher David Benda. The beautiful photos highlight rare …
IDNR to accept bids for agriculture leases for 2023-2026 Page Content SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) will accept sealed bids this fall for approximately 40 agricultural lease contracts for crop years 2023-2026. The IDNR …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 8/4/2022 Invasive silver carp removed from Lake Calumet Page Content Contacts – Garrett Peterson, garrett_peterson@fws.gov, 612-716-9760 – Jayette Bolinski, jayette.bolinski@illinois.gov, 217-785-3953 CHICAGO – The Illinois …
IDNR accepting applications for youth hunting opportunities on private land through IRAP SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is accepting applications from youth shotgun and youth and adult archery hunters for fall 2022 deer …
Stratton Lock and Dam improvements ensure Fox River Chain O’ Lakes boaters experience shorter wait times in lock McHENRY – Boat and jet ski operators will experience shorter wait times and a safer experience overall when they pass through the lock at …
Gov. Pritzker announces $30.3 million in grants for 87 local park projects throughout Illinois SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker today announced $30.3 million in grants for 87 local park projects that will help communities acquire open space and develop and …
Gov. Pritzker announces $30.3 million in grants for 87 local park projects throughout Illinois SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker today announced $30.3 million in grants for 87 local park projects that will help communities acquire open space and develop and …
GALESBURG – The Carl Sandburg Songbag Concert Series continues with musical artist Angela Meyer on Sunday, July 10, at the Carl Sandburg State Historic Site in Galesburg. Growing up in rural Iowa, Meyer first encountered music as a child on her …
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is announcing late-summer hunting opportunities for 2022. The following information is provided as a helpful reminder of season timelines, which begin in August and September. Hunting licenses can …
Kaskaskia Bell State Memorial to host annual Liberty Bell of the West patriotic ceremony KASKASKIA – The Kaskaskia Bell State Memorial on historic Kaskaskia Island in southwest Illinois will host its 52nd annual patriotic ceremony at 1 p.m. July 4 to …
