While black bear sightings are rare in Illinois, IDNR officials warn that additional bear sightings could occur in Illinois ...

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources invites hikers to put their best foot forward in 2026 with a First Day Hike at ...

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) has revised the South Zone waterfowl season dates for the 2026-2030 ...

In a release issued on Friday, July 11, IDNR representatives stated that a black bear has been spotted multiple times over ...

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is gathering live Christmas trees to enhance fish habitats in local lakes ...

IDNR invites Illinois fire departments to apply for Volunteer Fire Assistance grants funding equipment and training through ...

SPRINGFIELD The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is accepting grant applications for habitat restoration and ...

ILLINOIS (WCIA) — Buying a fishing license in Illinois isn’t just cheap — the money used also goes to an important cause. When buyers purchase an Illinois fishing license, they’re paying for fishing ...

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CARBONDALE — Amid this heated political season, residents in Southern Illinois have found a unifying pastime: spotting black bears. “I love the dichotomy right now on my FB (Facebook) feeds. On one ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois Conservation Foundation (ICF) and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) are raising money and awareness for Illinois state parks by asking citizens to ...