Illinois Historic Preservation Agency
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Recent News About Illinois Historic Preservation Agency
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Grand Levee returns June 14 at Vandalia Statehouse Historic Site
The Vandalia Statehouse State Historic Site is set to host the annual Grand Levee on June 14.
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Illinois hunters set new record in fall archery turkey harvest
Hunters in Illinois set a new record by harvesting 1,045 wild turkeys during the 2024-2025 fall archery season.
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Illinois Conservation Foundation opens applications for 2025 scholarships
Applications are now open for the 2025 Conservation Achievement Scholarship program, offered by the Illinois Conservation Foundation (ICF).
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Illinois awards over $55M in grants for local parks
Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources have announced the allocation of over $55.2 million in grants to 100 local park projects across Illinois.
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IDNR announces schedule for waterfowl blind site drawings in July
Waterfowl hunters in Illinois should prepare for the upcoming waterfowl blind drawings at several public hunting areas, as announced by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR). The traditional blind drawings will be held at various sites this year, and participants are advised to adhere to site-specific drawing procedures.
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Illinois announces grants for school field trips to natural sites
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) and the Illinois Conservation Foundation (ICF) have announced that over 6,600 students will benefit from field trips to state parks, natural areas, and museums this year. These educational excursions are made possible through the Illinois Biodiversity Field Trip Grant Program.
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Volunteers sought for Illinois History Day student competition on April 24
Illinois History Day is set to take place on April 24 at the Bank of Springfield Center in Springfield. The event invites students from across Illinois to create history projects, including exhibits, websites, documentaries, performances, and research papers on topics of their choice. This program encourages students in grades 6 through 12 to explore Illinois history and culture by researching primary and secondary source materials. Students who advance from regional competitions can compete at the state contest, with top winners moving on to National History Day from June...
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Solar eclipse viewing planned at Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site
Visitors have the opportunity to observe the solar eclipse on April 8 from Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site in Collinsville. Although not located in the path of totality, a notable partial solar eclipse will be visible starting at 12:43 p.m., lasting for just over two hours.