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Illinois Conservation Foundation introduces new Illinois Outdoor Excellence Awards
The Illinois Conservation Foundation (ICF) is proud to announce the launch of the Illinois Outdoor Excellence Awards, a new initiative that celebrates outstanding contributions to Illinois’ natural resources and outdoor heritage. These awards will be presented alongside the prestigious Illinois Outdoor Hall of Fame inductees at the annual ICF Gala, recognizing individuals and organizations that…
Read MoreIDNR announces state and federal sites to be open for 2024 youth waterfowl hunting seasons
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 rule that…
Read MoreWelcome to school and Fire Safety Week
Illinois commercial pumpkin crop adequate despite wet season
By RHIANNON BRANCH FarmWeek Pumpkin harvest is underway in Illinois, the top pumpkin-producing state. While many families across the state make plans to visit local ornamental pumpkin farms to pick their own treasure for decoration, mass quantities of commercially produced pumpkins are being harvested for grocery store favorites like canned pumpkin.
Read MoreHarvest weather dry, starting to feel more like fall
By RHIANNON BRANCH FarmWeek Fall crops are being harvested, but recent weather felt more like summer. State Climatologist Trent Ford said many Illinois residents got a taste of fall temperatures in early September, but the month ended much warmer.
Read MoreGary Beiermann set to retire and sell Do Drop Inn
By Steven Spencer After decades as owner and operator of the Do Drop Inn in Dow, Gary Beiermann has decided it’s time to sell, retire and start on his next adventure. Beiermann’s last day will be Thursday, Oct. 31, and to celebrate his retirement as well as his 74th birthday friends and family are throwing…
Read MorePetitions beginning to circulate to halt idea for National Park
By Steven Spencer While the boards of Jersey County and Calhoun County have both passed resolutions in opposition to the AltonWorks vision of creating a National Park, residents have been circulating and signing petitions in hopes of stopping the idea from moving any further. Recently a petition was created on Change.org to “Halt Alton Works’…
Read MoreJersey County Pickleball raises funds for TreeHouse Wildlife Center at Halloween Tournament
By Steven Spencer Jersey County Pickleball hosted their Halloween Tournament on Tuesday, Oct. 8, with all the proceeds going to the TreeHouse Wildlife Center. Arielle Niemeyer said the event was sold out with 16 teams of two and players coming from Carrollton, Bethalto, Edwardsville, Jacksonville and Granite City to participate in the tournament and help…
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