A black bear was spotted roaming near Galena in northwestern Illinois in recent weeks, the state’s Department of Natural ...

The City also confirmed that Freeport has received a clean, unmodified audit opinion, which is the highest opinion that can ...

Black bears are making their way into northwest Illinois, especially near Galena and Mississippi Palisades State Park, ...

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources has confirmed recent sightings in Saline, Pope, Williamson and Jackson counties, but couldn't say whether it was one bear or multiple.

Amid this heated political season, residents in southern Illinois have found a unifying pastime: spotting black bears.

Joe Crawford takes a look at black bears in Illinois. Remember, when there is a black bear on the loose in Illinois, hide your snacks!

MARION, Ill. — A week after a black bear was seen in Carrier Mills, in southeast Illinois, two other sightings were reported Thursday in nearby Williamson County.

A week after a black bear was seen in July 2024 in Carrier Mills, in southeast Illinois, two other sightings were reported in nearby Williamson County, east of Marion.

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources has confirmed recent sightings in Saline, Pope, Williamson and Jackson counties, but couldn't say whether it was one bear or multiple.