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A former Illinois elementary school closed in 2014; its site has now become a $1.35 million fully accessible park with an inclusive playground, walking paths and a new splash pad

On August 26, Galesburg proudly unveiled Cooke Park, a fully accessible neighborhood space built on the site of the former Cooke Elementary School. This ambitious $1.352 million project features an inclusive playground and splash pad, showcasing the community's dedication to inclusivity. The ribbon-cutting ceremony was attended by local officials and…

The Times of India · Aug 29

Illinois Urban Fishing Program is looking for fishing instructors

If you’re looking for an interesting summer job, openings are posted for fishing instructers for the Illinois Urban Fishing Program.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 11, 2024

John Rogner: A life of public service to the natural world

John Rogner led a full life in public service to the natural world from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 6, 2024

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IDNR extends the controlled pheasant hunting program for ‘23-24

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is extending the controlled pheasant hunting program for 2023-24.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 19, 2023

Steps in the making the list of endangered and threatened fish in Illinois

A day spent observing the first steps in revising the list of endangered and threatened fish in Illinois. Who knew what wonders swam in our waters?

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 1, 2023

Why is hunting upland birds and small game in Illinois crashing?

It’s more than the loss of habitat that has led to drastic reduction in hunting of upland birds and small game in Illinois.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 3, 2023

Chicago fishing: Heat may disrupt start of C&R trout season in Illinois

Fishing through the fall heat, including a possible delay in the early C&R trout season in Illinois, leads this sprawling raw-file Midwest Fishing Report.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 3, 2023

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Can you spot the rarely seen Iowa critter in striking image?

Can you spot the rarely seen barn owl in a striking image shared recently by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources?

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 21, 2023

IDNR announces dates for draws of waterfowl blinds, those great social events

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources announced the dates for the drawings for waterfowl blinds, the great social event of the summer around Illinois outdoors.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 16, 2023

IDNR seeks fishing instructors for the Urban Fishing Program in Chicago

Illinois Department of Natural Resources is seeking to fill multiple positions in its Urban Fishing Program around Chicago.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 23, 2023

Looking at the 40-pound benchmark for Illinois muskies

After nearly 50 years of stocking muskies, Illinis appears to have a benchmark of 40 pounds for big muskies.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 12, 2023

Early coho reports are coming in as well as ongoing perch on southern Lake Michigan

Early coho around Chicago and ongoing perch on southern Lake Michigan lead this sprawling raw-file Midwest Fishing Report; ice is retreating inland.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 14, 2023

IDNR is looking for fishing instructors and Midewin seeks high schoolers for its Youth Conservation Corps

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is looking for instructors for its Urban Fishing Program and Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie seeks high schoolers for its Youth Conservation Corps.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 10, 2023

If you ever dreamed of being a conservation police officer

Here’s your opportunity if you would like a chance to become a CPO for Illinois.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 8, 2023

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Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 3, 2023

Visiting with the new IDNR director in Springfield

A sit-down interview with Natalie Phelps Finnie, the new director of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, in Springfield.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 25, 2023

Boatload of firsts for Louis Monetti going into the Chicagoland Fishing, Travel & Outdoor Show

Louis Monetti adds another first, doing a seminar at the Chicagoland Fishing, Travel and Outdoor Show Thursday through Sunday, to a year filled with firsts in college fishing.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 24, 2023

Gov. J.B. Pritzker appoints former Downstate legislator as IDNR director

Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Natalie Phelps Finnie, a former Downstate legislator, as the new director of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 13, 2023

Looking back at Colleen Callahan’s nearly four years as the first woman director of the IDNR

Colleen Callahan was asked to resign her position as Gov. J.B. Pritzker begins his second term; here’s a look at Callahan’s nearly four years as the first woman to be director of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.

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Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 7, 2023

Colleen Callahan, the first woman to be director of the IDNR, is stepping down

Colleen Callahan, the first woman to be director of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, is stepping down on Jan. 16.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 20, 2022

Young hunters and Protect Illinois Communities Act

Hunters between 18 and 21 could be looking at a tricky legal limbo under HB5855, known as the Protect Illinois Communities Act.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 30, 2022

IDNR extends the deadlines for spring turkey applications

Because of an issue with the permitting system, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources has extended the deadlines.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 12, 2022

Randy roving bucks, record smallmouth bass, certified scales, bait-stealing channel catfish

A randy roving bucks in the suburbs, a record Great Lakes smallmouth bass, a question on certified scales and an observation on bait-stealing channel catfish on the Rock River are among the notes from around Chicago outdoors and beyond.

Chicago Tribune · Oct 24, 2022

Fall colors in Chicago area are the best in years. But don't wait too long to peep at the leaves

CHICAGO — Family portrait takers, tour guides and social media influencers are running out of time to photograph the final days of the best season of fall colors in northern Illinois in years, experts say.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 28, 2022

Fishers are ‘crushing it’ on the Chicago Riverwalk

Updates from the return of the Chicago fishing advisory committee included the international appeal of fishing the Chicago River, an unexpected catfish stocking in the Chicago lagoons and talk of the return of meetings on the Lake Michigan fishery.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 22, 2022

Heads up for waterfowl hunters: Be aware of avian flu and proper precautions during hunting seasons

Avian flu is expected to spike again and Illinois is the latest Lake Michigan state to advice waterfowl hunters on what to notice and precautions for the upcoming seasons.

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