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Chronic wasting disease spreads to additional counties in Illinois

Chronic wasting disease (CWD) has been identified in Putnam, Marshall, Adams, and Peoria counties in Illinois, marking a geographic extension of the disease's presence in free-ranging deer populations in the state, as announced by the Illinois...

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 11, 2025

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IDNR to hold pond management seminar in Kampsville on April 17

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 10, 2025

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is set to host a pond management seminar.

Illinois youth turkey hunters set new harvest record in 2025 season

Illinois youth turkey hunters set a new record by harvesting 2,091 birds during the 2025 youth turkey season.

Fish salvage announced for Little Grassy Lake amid dam repairs

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) has declared a fish salvage for Little Grassy Lake as part of planned rehabilitation work on the lake's dam and spillway.

Summit of Hope in Peoria to aid former inmates' reentry with essential services

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) in collaboration with the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) will hold a “Summit of Hope” in Peoria on April 10.

IDPH launches measles simulator dashboard for schools to assess outbreak risks

With reports of measles in over 20 jurisdictions across the United States, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has launched a new data dashboard to help school officials and the public gauge the potential severity of measles outbreaks...

Women find platform for gun rights advocacy at IGOLD event

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 7, 2025

The Illinois Gun Owners Lobby Day (IGOLD) event has become a significant platform for women advocating for Second Amendment rights.

Illinois Department of Revenue reminds taxpayers of April 15 tax filing deadline

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 7, 2025

The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) has issued a reminder to taxpayers about the upcoming deadline for filing 2024 state individual income tax returns.

Trump administration cuts millions in public health funding

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 6, 2025

I am writing to you as we are learning about significant federal funding cuts recently announced by the Trump administration.

IDNR advises avoiding handling young wild animals during spring

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 4, 2025

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is urging residents to avoid handling baby birds and young animals they might encounter in the wild as the spring season progresses.

Introductory wingshooting clinic at Shabbona Lake welcomes beginners

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 4, 2025

Youth and adults, aged 10 and older, can now register for an introductory wingshooting clinic at Shabbona Lake State Recreation Area in DeKalb County.

Baldwin Lake opens fish cleaning station for expanded angler convenience

A new fish cleaning station has been introduced at the Kaskaskia River State Fish and Wildlife Area in southern Illinois.

Illinois metro areas see varied job growth and unemployment changes

Over the past year, the unemployment rate fell in eleven metro areas while rising in one, as reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (DES) for the year ending February 2025.

Bureau reports mixed job trends in Illinois metro areas

Data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Illinois Department of Employment Security shows mixed trends in employment across Illinois' metropolitan areas over the past year.

IDNR schedules open house meetings for waterfowl hunting discussion

Waterfowl hunters in Illinois have an opportunity to participate in discussions regarding the future of waterfowl hunting in the state.

IDNR adjusts trout stocking in Metro East amid flood threat