Norris Woods Nature Preserve in St Charles named one of four Old-Growth Forest Network members in the state dailyherald.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from dailyherald.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
St. Francis Woods, an 80-acre forest on the north end of the Independence Grove Forest Preserve near Libertyville, has been inducted into the Old-Growth Forest Network, the first in northern Illinois.
The Beall Woods State Park and Nature Preserve in Wabash County. will be holding a Woodpecker 101 event this Saturday. The event will begin at 10 am During the event, you will learn how many species of woodpeckers are at the park, learn how they feed, and learn how to identify the species common to our area. Officials also say that you should not forget your binoculars, A guided hike will take place after the presentation (weather permitting). If you have any additional questions on the event, you can contact the Beall Woods State Park and Nature Preserve at 618-298-2441.
The Illinois Department of Public Health is reporting a total of 3,069,650 cases of the coronavirus in the state as of today, and a total of 33,394 deaths since the pandemic began. The latest 7-day state positivity rate is at 1.7 percent. The recent decline in cases is allowing Fairfield Memorial Hospital to change its visitor policy as of Monday, no longer requiring visitors to be screened upon entry, with the exception of Skilled Care. Those exhibiting flu-like symptoms are still being asked to wear a mask. A fire Saturday morning in Centralia, IL resulted in heavy damage to a former warehouse that had been converted into a home. Reports from Marion County say firemen were called shortly after 7 Saturday morning to the warehouse being used for the Centralia Home Center. The fire had broken through the roof when firemen arrived. No injuries were reported. Firemen from five area fire departments fought the blaze for over four hours. Kindergarten Pre-Registration will be held at North S
What: Old Tyme Arts and Kraft Festival (War of 1812/Early Settler theme) Location: Beall Woods State Park near Keensburg, IL — one of the few old growth forest reserves in the country. We encourage everyone to hike the trails and fish in the pond. Dates: […]