Some schools in Southern Illinois will be able to visit state parks and natural areas thanks to a grant program ...

More than 7,000 students will visit Illinois state parks, natural areas, museums and other natural resources sites – ...

One example provided claims DNR underused $8.7 million in available Federal funding for four of its WSFR grants in FYs 2021 ...

Trump is moving to cut the staff by half and dismantle the department. He’s also going after DEI in higher education and ...

IDOA Director Costello discusses the impact of federal funding cuts and tariffs on Illinois farmers and food-insecure ...

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) Director Jerry Costello II, along with key stakeholders representing ...

Though municipal and school board races in Illinois are nonpartisan, voters may see many of the same political themes that ...

When you think about states with high taxes, Illinois may not immediately come to mind. However, the Prairie State has one of the highest sales tax rates in the U.S., some of the highest property ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — When anglers purchase an Illinois fishing license, they are investing in more than just fishing privileges for the year. The purchase supports conservation, education, and ...

They’re investing in conservation, education and economic activity all over the state. Illinois fishing licenses — among the most affordable in the nation — go on sale March 1 for the 2025 ...