IDNR accepting applications for Habitat Fund Project and Pheasant Fund grant opportunities SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is accepting applications for two grant opportunities through Aug. 2: the Illinois Habitat Fund and the …
SPRINGFIELD – Waterfowl hunting blind drawings will take place at several public hunting areas in Illinois the last weekend of July, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) announced today. IDNR intends to host traditional blind drawings at all …
IDNR, state fire marshal urge public to leave fireworks displays to licensed, trained professionals SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) and the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) are reminding organizations and …
ZION – Reservations are now being accepted at the Illinois Beach Hotel at Illinois Beach State Park in Lake County. The property, which features 92 hotel rooms and a restaurant, will be open to the public this summer after an almost year-long hiatus. …
SPRINGFIELD – Following more than two years of consumer research and planning, the State of Illinois today unveiled "Copi," the new name for Asian carp. (Link to download videos, graphics, logos and photos available upon request) The new name and …
SPRINGFIELD – Luego de más de dos años de planificación, investigación al consumidor y análisis de mercado, el Estado de Illinois presentó hoy "Copi," el nuevo nombre de la carpa asiática. El nuevo nombre y la marca están diseñados para abordar y …
SPRINGFIELD – Farmers, ranchers and agricultural landowners with property prone to flooding and nutrient runoff will have the opportunity to enroll in Illinois’ reopened land conservation program, now available in 68 counties. The Illinois Conservation …
VANDALIA – A Grand Levee celebration featuring food, activities and musical entertainment will take place June 17-18 at the Vandalia Statehouse State Historic Site, Illinois’ oldest state capitol building. The Grand Levee is a celebration of the grand …
SPRINGFIELD – Bird lovers may resume using backyard feeders and baths effective Wednesday, June 1, 2022, wildlife biologists at the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) advised today. IDNR originally recommended the use of bird feeders and bird …
PETERSBURG – Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site will host a grand opening of its new children’s play exhibit and demonstration center at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, June 3. The exhibit can be found in the former Stone Museum shop located at the back of the …
GRAFTON – Children and adults are invited to try their hand at fishing during the annual Two Rivers Family Fishing Fair at Pere Marquette State Park near Grafton. This is the 33rd year for the free event, which will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on …
BISHOP HILL – Three paintings by Bishop Hill painter Olof Krans were recently donated to the Bishop Hill State Historic Site and placed on display. Claudie Huey presented the paintings "Salja By, Sweden," "Olsson Farm in Sweden II," and …
SPRINGFIELD – Turkey hunters harvested a preliminary statewide total of 13,701 wild turkeys during the 2022 Illinois Spring Turkey Season. This year’s preliminary harvest total compares with the 2021 statewide turkey harvest of 13,613. A total of 81,903 …
Illinois Conservation Foundation accepting nominations for 2022 Illinois Outdoor Hall of Fame SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Conservation Foundation is accepting nominations for the 2022 of the Illinois Outdoor Hall of Fame. Since 2002, the foundation has …
SENECA – Illinois Conservation Police are continuing to investigate a boat explosion at a marina along the Illinois River in LaSalle County that injured 14 people late Saturday afternoon. The river was open as of Sunday, but boaters were urged to drive …
BLOOMINGTON – The Illinois Flatland British Car Club will bring its 31st annual Champagne British Car Festival to the David Davis Mansion State Historic Site in Bloomington on Sunday, June 5 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Champagne British Car Festival is an …
SPRINGFIELD – As the summer boating season approaches, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources conservation police are reminding people to wear life jackets anytime they’re on the water and to only operate boats while sober. The message to "Wear …
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), the Illinois Conservation Foundation and several co-sponsors will host an introductory wingshooting clinic June 11 and 12 at the Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area. The …
SPRINGFIELD – Spots are still available for an introductory wingshooting clinic Saturday, May 14 at the Des Plaines State Fish and Wildlife Area in Will County. The clinic is designed for boys and girls 10 years and older and adults who are interested in …
IDNR announces Certified Local Government Grants for historic preservation projects SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources State Historic Preservation Office today announced the approval of $117,250 in federal funding to Certified Local …
