SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) reminds waterfowl hunters of key dates and other information for the 2024-2025 waterfowl seasons. Season information This is the fourth year of a five-year waterfowl season plan that was developed in 2020. Rail season (sora and Virginia only) is open statewide in all zones […]
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SPRINGFIELD – Numerous Illinois state parks, state fish and wildlife areas, state conservation areas, and state recreation areas will be open to youth waterfowl hunting during the 2024 North Zone, Central Zone, South Central Zone, and South Zone youth waterfowl hunts. Federal sites that fall under the Illinois Department of Natural Resources’ (IDNR) waterfowl administrative
SPRINGFIELD – Illinois’ archery deer season is underway, and the Department of Natural Resources is reminding hunters of key dates, regulations, and safety practices for the season. Illinois’ statewide archery deer season opened Oct. 1. In counties with a firearm deer season and west of Illinois 47 in Kane County, archery hunting will be open
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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that seven airports have received Airport of the Year awards reflecting the outstanding achievements of the state’s aviation community. Presented this week at the Illinois Public Airports Association fall conference in Galena, the awards also celebrate the contribution of airports to the state’s overall economy and transportation
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Springfield, IL, The Illinois Chamber of Commerce Foundation proudly announces the launch of the 2025 National Civics Bee®, an initiative aimed at encouraging more young Americans to engage in civics and contribute to their communities. Hosted in partnership with The Civic Trust® of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, the competition in Illinois will inspire middle schoolers
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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Police (ISP) has welcomed 35 new troopers from Cadet Class 148 at a graduation ceremony at the Illinois State Police Academy in Springfield. The new troopers will report to seven different Troops throughout the state on Sunday, October 13, 2024. Cadet Class 148 marks the 20th cadet class graduation under Governor JB
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SPRINGFIELD –Your pets deserve the best in pet care, and it takes everyone on a veterinary health care team to make that happen. An integral member of this team is a Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) who is educated in the latest medical advances and skilled at working alongside veterinarians to give pets the best
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STE. GENEVIEVE – Congratulations to Kennedy Buatte, the Elks Student of the Month for October from Ste. Genevieve High School. Kennedy is the daughter of Jill and Kyle Buatte. Kennedy’s scholastic honors include: earning A Honor Roll for three years, being in the Top 10% three years, being ranked No. 2 in her class,
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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Reports of online hacking are frequent these days, so it seems only fitting that the Illinois APEX Accelerator at Southern Illinois University Carbondale is marking October as Cybersecurity Month by hosting the workshop Cybersecurity Is National Security. The no-cost event is set for 2-4 p.m. Oct. 17 in Rooms 150/151 at
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SPRNGFIELD – Last week Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie filed legislation to require proof of citizenship during voter registration. This bill is a proactive step toward enhancing voter integrity and election security, which are cornerstones of a functioning democracy. “Protecting the democratic process means ensuring that every vote is legitimate and counted. Requiring proof of
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