Illinois residents are on high alert as mosquitoes pose an early threat after a mild winter. Learn about the West Nile Virus warning issued by the Illinois Department of Health, as cases surface in Hoffman Estates and Jacksonville.
Illinois residents are on high alert as mosquitoes pose an early threat after a mild winter. Learn about the West Nile Virus warning issued by the Illinois Department of Health, as cases surface in Hoffman Estates and Jacksonville.
UpdatedThu, May 6, 2021 at 7:54 pm CT
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American black bears will become more common in Illinois, wildlife experts believe. (Shutterstock)
ILLINOIS Catching a glimpse of an American black bear in Illinois is exciting, especially after stay-at-home orders kept most people inside and out of nature the past year. But the Illinois Department of Natural Resources is asking residents to admire the animals shiny coats and massive size from a distance.
Once the weather starts to warm, black bears wander from state to state searching for food and other bears to mate with. While Illinois has no permanent black bear population, it s not uncommon to spot one during a camping trip or hike.