SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois State Museum (ISM) announces its new exhibition, Edgewise: Finding a Voice in a World Made for Men, opens Tuesday, March 1 in Springfield. The exhibition opens during Women's History Month. It amplifies the voices of …
Actor, Illinois native Nick Offerman to deliver keynote at Illinois Conservation Foundation gala April 6 SPRINGFIELD – Nick Offerman, the actor widely known for his character Ron Swanson on the television sitcom “Parks and Recreation,” will deliver the …
30 by 30 Conservation Task Force to host virtual listening sessions on protecting Illinois’ land and water SPRINGFIELD – Illinois’ newly established 30 by 30 Conservation Task Force will host a series of virtual listening sessions over the next eight weeks …
Deer hunting seasons conclude with hunters in Illinois taking preliminary total of 147,004 deer SPRINGFIELD – Hunters in Illinois harvested a preliminary total of 147,004 deer during all 2021-2022 archery and firearm seasons that concluded Jan. 16. The …
SPRINGFIELD – An expansion of Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site’s popular new augmented reality – or AR – app is now available to visitors. The Grand Plaza AR tour launched Feb. 22 and joins the Monks Mound AR tour to offer a state-of-the-art experience …
Invites the public to engage in an immersive experience about Black activists and civil rights. SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois State Museum (ISM) will host the Mobile Museum of Tolerance (MMOT) on Wednesday, February 23, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. …
Historical marker commemorating Obama’s presidential campaign announcements in Springfield to be placed on Old State Capitol lawn Feb. 10 marks 15 years since 44th president’s historic 2007 announcement SPRINGFIELD – A historical marker will be erected …
88th American Legion pilgrimage to Lincoln’s Tomb set for Feb. 11-12 in Springfield SPRINGFIELD – The 88th annual National American Legion Pilgrimage to the Tomb of Abraham Lincoln will take place Friday and Saturday, Feb. 11-12, in Springfield. …
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois State Museum (ISM) announces the opening of a new installation, "June's Room," in its permanent At Home in the Heartland exhibition at its headquarters in Springfield. "June's Room" presents a re …
Governor Pritzker announces $75 million in federal funding for abandoned mine cleanup SPRINGFIELD – Illinois will receive more than $75 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Interior this year to boost efforts to clean up abandoned coal mines …
Governor Pritzker announces $75 million in federal funding for abandoned mine cleanup SPRINGFIELD – Illinois will receive more than $75 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Interior this year to boost efforts to clean up abandoned coal mines …
SPRINGFIELD – Thanks to the efforts of historic preservation advocates in Illinois, 15 sites in the state were added to the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) during 2021, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources announced today. The NRHP- …
Vandalia Statehouse to celebrate Lincoln’s birthday on Feb. 12 VANDALIA – The Vandalia Statehouse State Historic Site will celebrate Abraham Lincoln’s birthday with a special event on Saturday, Feb. 12. Pam Brown, who will portray Mary Lincoln, will …
Hunters in Illinois harvested a statewide total of 683 wild turkeys during the 2021-2022 fall archery turkey season. The total compares with a statewide turkey harvest of 783 in 2020-2021 and a five-year average of 688 birds harvested. This season 24,768 …
Apply now for World Shooting and Recreational Complex YouthWingshooting Clinic and Illinois Youth Pheasant Hunt Young hunters between the ages of 10 and 17 can apply now for the Youth Wingshooting Clinic and Illinois Youth Pheasant Hunt scheduled for …
State historic sites & Springfield Ald. Shawn Gregory to provide Black History Month ‘Walk, Hike and Bike History’ tours SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) and Springfield Ald. Shawn Gregory will present a series of free …
Youth habitat enhancement projects receive runding through Illinois Schoolyard Habitat Grant Program SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) and the Illinois Conservation Foundation (ICF) today announced that 20 Illinois …
International Snowmobile Safety Week is Jan. 15-23 The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) reminds snowmobile operators and riders to focus on safety this winter when snowfall allows for snowmobile riding. International Snowmobile Safety Week …
Enjoy winter’s natural beauty with two upcoming programs at Giant City State Park Giant City State Park is hosting two upcoming events that encourage people to get outdoors and enjoy the natural beauty of the winter landscape. On Saturday, Jan. 29, …
GRAFTON – Young hunters between the ages of 10 and 17 can apply now for the Pere Marquette Youth Wingshooting Clinic and Pheasant Hunt scheduled for Saturday, March 5 at Pere Marquette State Park in Jersey County. The Pere Marquette youth clinic and hunt …
