Posts Tagged ‘Illinois Department of Natural Resources’
Illinois Caverns opening June 16
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources announced that Illinois Caverns near Burksville will reopen to the public Wednesday, June 16 after being closed for more than 10 years. Gov. JB…
Read MoreIllinois Caverns to reopen this year
After being closed for more than a decade, one of Monroe County’s two most famous cave systems is set to reopen to the public later this year. The Illinois Department…
Read MoreA farm for everyone
What began as a vision six years ago has come into focus with sights on the future at the Baebler Educational Farm. The 103-acre property at 4022 JJ Road south…
Read MoreCostello to lead Illinois Department of Agriculture
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker on Friday appointed Jerry Costello II to serve as Director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture. “With farming playing an important role in his family’s history…
Read MoreSchimpf talks goals
State Sen. Paul Schimpf (R-Waterloo) has announced his goals for the 2020 legislative session. This will be his final session representing the 58th senate district because Schimpf is not running…
Read MoreMiles Cemetery prairie protected
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources will soon recognize the natural prairie area adjacent to the Miles Mausoleum at Eagle Cliff-Miles Cemetery West of Waterloo. A dedication ceremony will take…
Read MoreIDNR weighs in on wind farm project
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources earlier this month released a report on the impact a proposed wind farm in rural Monroe County would have on natural resources. The report…
Read MoreWhat’s happening to area trees?
Bob Jones enjoys taking the occasional scenic route through the bluffs on the way back to his home in Waterloo from St. Louis. There, the 86-year-old can admire the beauty…
Read MoreCommunity support comes full circle at Waterloo’s newest park
The dedication of Waterloo’s newest park on Saturday not only highlighted a community effort to bring new recreation to Waterloo; it also signified one family’s giving back to those who…
Read MoreDisease fatal to bats detected in Monroe County
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources confirmed Thursday the presence of White-Nose Syndrome, a disease fatal to several bat species, in four Illinois counties — including Monroe County. White-Nose Syndrome…
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