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While armadillos are not native to Illinois, they’ve slowly established themselves in southern parts of the state over the ...
Residents in a Florida neighborhood were startled when they found a large creature wandering through their yards last week.
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 ...
Residents in Illinois are being asked to report armadillo and black bear sightings, as well as sightings of non-native ...
Some Illinois residents are experiencing black bear sightings this summer, this time in the northernmost region, apparently the result of a bruin straying from even farther north.
The City also confirmed that Freeport has received a clean, unmodified audit opinion, which is the highest opinion that can ...
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Residents in Jo Daviess and Carroll counties are reminded to take precautions to avoid a possible bear encounter.
A black bear has been spotted multiple times in Jo Daviess and Carroll counties, and the Illinois Department of Natural ...
Black bears are making their way into northwest Illinois, especially near Galena and Mississippi Palisades State Park, ...