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 ...

In a release issued on Friday, July 11, IDNR representatives stated that a black bear has been spotted multiple times over ...

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

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

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.

Black bear sightings have been confirmed in four southern Illinois counties, the state Department of Natural Resources said Monday.

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!

It was after a series black bear sightings in western Kentucky ended on July 5 that residents across southern Illinois began reporting seeing bears. And that’s why a Kentucky wildlife official ...

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.