Illinois Department Natural Resources
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Recent News About Illinois Department Natural Resources
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Oak Ridge Campground reopens after $8.45 million improvement project
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) has announced that Oak Ridge Campground at Stephen A. Forbes State Recreation Area will reopen on June 20.
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Kids' fishing derby set for June at Weldon Springs State Park
Weldon Springs State Park in DeWitt County will host a kids' fishing derby on Saturday, June 14, as part of Illinois free fishing days.
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Illinois Conservation Foundation announces 2025 scholarship recipients
The Illinois Conservation Foundation (ICF) has announced the recipients of the 2025 Conservation Achievement Scholarship.
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Illinois announces schedule for waterfowl blind drawings
Waterfowl hunters in Illinois should prepare for the upcoming waterfowl blind drawings scheduled at various public hunting areas across the state.
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Nominations open for Illinois Outdoor Hall of Fame 2025
The Illinois Conservation Foundation has announced that nominations are open for the 2025 class of the Illinois Outdoor Hall of Fame.
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Lincoln's New Salem expands annual candlelight walk to three weekends
The annual candlelight walk at Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site in Menard County, Illinois, is expanding to three weekends in October 2025.
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Walnut Point State Park closes Twin Points area for improvements
The Twin Points area at Walnut Point State Park in Coles County is set to remain closed until at least July 1.
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Illinois Department of Natural Resources opens grant applications for wildlife habitat projects
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) has announced that it will be accepting applications for the State Pheasant Fund Special Funds and the Illinois Habitat Fund Special Funds Grant programs from July 1 through August 1.
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Illinois Department of Natural Resources announces events across state parks this June
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) has announced a series of events and updates for June.
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Black bear sighted in southwestern Illinois monitored by state officials
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is currently monitoring the presence of a black bear in southwestern Illinois.
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Illinois advances with land acquisition for Brandon Road Interbasin Project
The State of Illinois has completed the acquisition of a nearly 50-acre parcel in Will County, crucial for advancing the Brandon Road Interbasin Project.
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Briar Knoll Club opens registration for June wingshooting clinic
Youth aged 12 and older, along with adults, can now register for the upcoming hunter level wingshooting clinic hosted by the Briar Knoll Hunting and Fishing Club.
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Illinois officials stress life jacket use and sober boating as summer season starts
As the summer boating season begins, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) and Illinois Conservation Police are emphasizing the importance of wearing life jackets and operating boats sober.
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Invasive carp brand Copi featured at National Restaurant Association Show
Copi, the consumer brand for invasive carp introduced by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) in 2022, will be highlighted at the National Restaurant Association Show in Chicago this weekend.
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New horse arena opens at Giant City Stables
Governor JB Pritzker, alongside the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), Senator Dale Fowler, and local leaders, inaugurated a new enclosed horse arena at Giant City...
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Annual Grand Levee returns to Vandalia Statehouse on June 14
The Vandalia Statehouse State Historic Site will host the annual Grand Levee on Saturday, June 14.
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Fort de Chartres prepares for annual Rendezvous event with historical reenactments
The Fort de Chartres Rendezvous, an annual event in Randolph County, is set for June 7 and 8 at the Fort de Chartres State Historic Site.
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Family fishing fair returns to Pere Marquette State Park on June 7
Pere Marquette State Park is set to host the Two Rivers Family Fishing Fair on Saturday, June 7.
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IDNR opens applications for natural areas stewardship grants
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is currently inviting applications for the Illinois Natural Areas Stewardship grants, with submissions accepted until June 13, 2025.
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Illinois State Museum invites public for volunteer recruitment night on May 22
The Illinois State Museum is set to host a volunteer recruitment night on Thursday, May 22.