The Illinois waterfowl blind drawings sites and schedule for the 2026 season have been released.
One person was injured after an accident on Lake Decatur Sunday afternoon.
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources awarded $495,000 in federal grants to 73 volunteer fire departments across the state.
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources has awarded more than $669,000 in grants to improve public boat and canoe access across the state. The four grants, totaling $669,400, were awarded through the Illinois Boat Access Area Development Program. The program helps local governments acquire, build, expand and renovate public boat and canoe access areas on Illinois lakes and rivers.
Illinoisans will have the chance to participate in a 5K to support Illinois state parks.
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is accepting public comment about the abandoned mine lands reclamation projects that have been selected for work through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
Turkey hunters in the state of Illinois harvested 255 wild turkeys during the fall season from Oct. 18 to 26.
More than 740 students across Illinois will have the chance to explore the state’s rich history this school year, thanks to over $6,740 in grants awarded by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR).