Illinois Department Natural Resources
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Recent News About Illinois Department Natural Resources
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Illinois State Museum showcases Native American culture with two new exhibits
Visitors can now explore two new exhibits at the Illinois State Museum's Lockport Gallery, focusing on Native American cultural traditions in Illinois and the Midwest.
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New Salem site hosts event honoring pioneer women during Women's History Month
Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site is set to host a Women's History Month event, focusing on the lives of pioneer women from the New Salem area.
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Springfield hosts history-themed activities during spring break
The Old State Capitol and Dana-Thomas House in downtown Springfield will offer a range of History Comes Alive activities for families during spring break from March 16 to March 28.
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Illinois concludes latest bobcat season with over twice last year’s harvest
The 2024-2025 bobcat hunting season in Illinois ended on February 15, with hunters and trappers harvesting a total of 649 bobcats.
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Dana-Thomas House partners with Wooden It Be Lovely for Women's History Month exhibit
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is collaborating with Wooden It Be Lovely for a special exhibit at the Dana-Thomas House State Historic Site in Springfield during March to celebrate Women's History Month.
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Illinois Department of Natural Resources launches monthly update with diverse events
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) has announced a new initiative to provide monthly updates on upcoming events and noteworthy items.
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Illinois Products Expo features Copi fish demonstrations
Copi, the consumer food brand for invasive carp, will be showcased at the Illinois Products Expo taking place at the Illinois State Fairgrounds on March 1-2.
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Illinois residents urged to invest in conservation with new fishing licenses
When individuals in Illinois purchase a fishing license, they contribute to more than just their own fishing activities.
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Illinois seeks instructors for urban fishing program's 2025 summer clinics
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is currently seeking instructors for its 2025 summer fishing clinics as part of the Urban Fishing Program.
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Illinois seeks campground hosts for 2025 season across multiple counties
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is on the lookout for campground hosts for the 2025 camping season.
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Springfield sites offer free events for Black History Month
Illinois state historic sites in Springfield are set to host a range of events in February to honor Black History Month.
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Volunteers sought for Illinois History Day student competition on May 1
The Illinois State Museum is calling for judges and volunteers to participate in the upcoming student Illinois History Day competition, scheduled for May 1 at the Bank of Springfield Center.
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Illinois State Museum unveils 'Here, There' exhibit featuring diverse artists
The Illinois State Museum (ISM) is set to open a new exhibition titled "Here, There: New Perspectives on the Collection" on March 15 at its Springfield location.
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Grants awarded to enhance youth habitat projects across Illinois
More than $40,000 in grants have been allocated for 26 schoolyard habitat projects across Illinois.
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Fireside chats scheduled at Lincoln's New Salem in February
Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site is set to host a series of fireside chats starting February 12, coinciding with Abraham Lincoln's birthday.
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Volunteer Fire Assistance grants available for rural Illinois fire departments
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is currently accepting applications for Volunteer Fire Assistance (VFA) grants.
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Valentine's Day moonlight walk and music at Black Hawk State Historic Site
Black Hawk State Historic Site in Rock Island is set to host a Valentine's Day event featuring a moonlit trail walk and live music.
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Illinois celebrates Lincoln's birthday with events across state historic sites
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is inviting the public to participate in events commemorating President Abraham Lincoln's birthday at various state historic sites throughout Illinois.
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Mason State Tree Nursery begins annual spring seedling sale on February 3
The Mason State Tree Nursery is set to commence its annual spring seedling sale on February 3, running until mid-May.
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Illinois allocates over $60M for natural resources projects under Rebuild Illinois
The Capital Development Board (CDB) has announced over $60 million in funding for deferred maintenance projects within the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR).