The program is a part of “Keep, Cool, Call.” The program is funded by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Originally for fish captured in Illinois and ...

While armadillos are not native to Illinois, they’ve slowly established themselves in southern parts of the state over the ...

After seeing so many animals in the parks around their houses, two Los Gatos teenagers are trying to build their expertise of ...

From now through August, if you see any wild turkeys, you're asked to record them through this online portal. Here's why it's ...

Illinois is home to just four venomous snakes, including the striking Eastern Copperhead and the elusive Eastern Massasauga, reminding us that outdoor adventures come with a few natural surprises.

Armadillos do not hibernate and are only able to live in regions where the annual temperature remains above 28 degrees ...

From now through August, if you see any wild turkeys, you're asked to record them through this online portal. Here's why it's ...

Beatriz Swanson can remember the first time she saw the blinking glow. She was 10 years old, growing up in Mexico, when two ...

Residents in Jo Daviess and Carroll counties are reminded to take precautions to avoid a possible bear encounter.

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) reminds residents of Jo Daviess and Carroll counties that a black bear ...

SPRINGFIELD The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is reminding residents of Jo Daviess and Carroll counties ...

In the rolling hills of northwestern Illinois, where the Mississippi River carves its ancient path, lies a cascading wonder that feels like it was plucked straight from a fairy tale. Thunder Bay Falls ...