Potawatomi to reclaim tribal land in DeKalb County
Gov. JB Pritzker signs bill ceding to the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation tribe the 1,500-acre Shabbona Lake State Park, which ...
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Forgotten Black military heroes featured in Illinois State Museum exhibit
As Black History Month comes to an end, the Illinois State Museum this week honored forgotten Black heroes of the ...
Potawatomi land transfer clears General Assembly
Illinois lawmakers approved the first step in returning 1,500 acres of park land to the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation.
Capitol Briefs: State completes project preserving its only undeveloped Lake Michigan shoreline
Illinois has completed a $73 million shoreline protection project at Illinois Beach State Park to prevent erosion and restore endangered ...
As rare black bear sightings spark excitement in southern Illinois, IDNR says keep a safe distance
Amid this heated political season, residents in southern Illinois have found a unifying pastime: spotting black bears.
Prairie Band Potawatomi land deal clears Senate, will head back to House
The Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation is a step closer to acquiring a 1,500-acre state park in DeKalb County, much of ...
Potawatomi land transfer advances in Illinois House
Concerns remain over group’s plans for the area
Amended Native American repatriation measure heads to full Senate
For decades, Illinois has failed to return Native American remains and belongings to their communities despite a federal law mandating ...
Pritzker announces $60 million park grants, declines to endorse Chicago mayor candidate
Gov. JB Pritzker on Wednesday announced the release of nearly $60 million in grant funding to help local governments develop ...
Committee discusses state parks’ staffing issues, downstate tourism concerns
As Illinois begins its official reopening and residents flock to state parks this summer, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources ...
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