SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Conservation Police, working in cooperation with Wabash County State’s Attorney Kelli Storckman, today announced multiple felony and misdemeanor charges have been filed against three …
OGLESBY, Ill. — Nolan Capital today announced the company will now manage Starved Rock Lodge & Conference Center, located in the heart of Starved Rock State Park in Oglesby. The concession offers 90 private accommodations, a restaurant, gift shop, and …
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Safety on the water should be a priority for all boaters this summer – from motor boat operators and passengers to those boaters who prefer non-motorized watercraft. Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Conservation Police …
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) and the Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) are reminding Illinoisans to keep a few regulations and key safety tips top-of-mind heading into the Fourth of July holiday. For …
GRAFTON, Ill. – Learning how to fish is fun and free for youngsters and families during Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Urban Fishing Program summer fishing clinics at select locations throughout southern Illinois. The free clinics are open …
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) today announced Illinois Caverns, a staple attraction in southern Illinois, will reopen to the public Wednesday, June 16, 2021, after being closed for more than 10 years. “As the life- …
White Pines Forest State Park cabins, lodge and restaurant to reopen to the public in late spring 2021 MT. MORRIS, Ill. — Area residents will be thrilled to hear the much-loved lodge, cabins, gift shop, and restaurant at White Pines Forest State Park will …
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A new exhibition, Ancestral Threads: The Fiber Art of Sherise Wright, will open on Friday, May 28, at the Illinois State Museum’s Springfield campus. The exhibition celebrates the art and tradition of African American quilting through …
Glendale, Ill. May 27, 2021— Mountain bike enthusiasts will soon have access to the first bicycle trails designated in the Shawnee National Forest. Approximately 19 miles between Lake Glendale Recreation Area and Dixon Springs State Park will now be open …
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Turkey hunters harvested a preliminary statewide total of 13,383 wild turkeys during the 2021 Illinois Spring Turkey Season. This year’s preliminary harvest total compares with the 2020 statewide turkey harvest of 15,831. The statewide …
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – Are you looking for great gifts, beautiful jewelry or art for your home as well as a way to honor the work of Native artists? If so, be sure to visit the annual Indian Market Days at Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site June 4-6. The …
IDNR Conservation Police Step Up Enforcement Patrols as Busy Boating Season Begins SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Conservation Police have stepped up patrols and are reminding boaters to play it safe while enjoying …
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is accepting applications for grants through the Snowmobile Trail Establishment Fund (STEF) and Local Government Snowmobile (SNOW) grant programs now through June 1, 2021. The Illinois …
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) today announced a second round of three public meetings as the State Water Plan Task Force continues to revise the state’s outdated water plan. The live question and answer sessions, …
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois State Museum (ISM) is honored to present the exhibition NOIR opening Friday, May 28. The exhibition is a collaboration with Springfield’s Juneteenth, Inc., featuring works of art by artists of color from Illinois, Missouri, …
New Mobile Vaccination Site in Sparta to Offer 100 Free Target Rounds to Vaccine Recipients Amateur Trapshooting Association Grand American to Return to the World Shooting and Recreational Complex SPARTA—Expanding on existing efforts to administer the …
SPRINGFIELD, IL – Waterfowl hunters should take note of new procedures for the 2021 waterfowl hunting blind site random drawings to be held at Mississippi River Area SFWA (MRA) and Horseshoe Lake SP. New procedures will include a pre-registration period …
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is seeking applicants who are ready to combine a love of conservation, wildlife and natural resources with law enforcement and public safety. The Department is beginning the search for …
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Public museums in Illinois can receive funding assistance to improve museum facilities and develop new exhibits through the Illinois Public Museum Capital Grants Program. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), which …
Champaign and Danville Students Take Top Team Honors in Virtual Illinois State Archery Tournament SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) congratulates students from Champaign Centennial High School, Jefferson Middle School …
