Illinois Department Natural Resources
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Recent News About Illinois Department Natural Resources
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Residents advised on black bear sightings in Jo Daviess and Carroll counties
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) has issued a reminder to residents in Jo Daviess and Carroll counties following sightings of a black bear in the area.
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Illinois' historic Jarrot Mansion opens for Bastille Day celebration
The Jarrot Mansion State Historic Site in St. Clair County, Illinois, will open its doors to the public on July 12 to celebrate Bastille Day and the state's French heritage.
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Illinois Department of Natural Resources announces events and initiatives for July
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) has announced a series of events and initiatives for July.
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Illinois Department of Public Health issues July 4th safety guidance
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is advising residents to celebrate the Fourth of July and the beginning of summer safely.
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Dixon Springs State Park swimming pool reopens under new management
The Dixon Springs State Park swimming pool in Pope County is set to reopen on July 1, just in time for the Fourth of July weekend.
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Kaskaskia Bell State Memorial hosts annual Independence Day celebration
The Kaskaskia Bell State Memorial will host its 55th annual Independence Day ceremony on July 4 at 1 p.m. The event takes place in the historic village of Kaskaskia, Illinois, which is home to the Liberty Bell of the West.
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Springfield hosts free summer history walks and talks
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is set to offer a series of free history walks and porch talks at Springfield historic sites this summer.
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Chester Municipal Band returns for concert at renovated Fort Kaskaskia
The Chester Municipal Band is set to perform its Independence Day concert at the newly renovated band shelter at Fort Kaskaskia State Historic Site on July 1.
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Illinois Liquor Control Commission warns against boating under influence this summer
As summer begins, the Illinois Liquor Control Commission (ILCC) has issued a reminder to boaters in Illinois about the dangers of Boating Under the Influence (BUI).
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Du Quoin State Fairgrounds hosts free kids' fishing day in July
The Du Quoin State Fairgrounds, in partnership with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), will host a free fishing day for children on Tuesday, July 8 at 9 a.m. Jerry Costello II, Director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture,...
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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.