Bobcat spotted in Will County nature preserve
By FOX 32 Digital Staff
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A big cat is causing some excitement in suburban Will County.
CHICAGO - A big cat is causing some excitement in suburban Will County.
A male bobcat was caught on a game camera at the Sand Ridge Savanna Nature Preserve earlier this month.
The Will County Forest Preserves say the bobcat might be the father of a group of kittens seen with their mother in September. The bobcat was caught on my game camera walking alone along a game trail, said Becky Blankenship, the Forest Preserve’s wildlife biologist. My camera caught three pictures. I can’t tell if this individual is one from the Kankakee Sands photos.
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CREST HILL, IL A 19-year-old Plainfield man was found dead from a gunshot wound shortly before noon Friday at the Theodore Marsh preserve in Crest Hill, officials told Joliet Patch.
Will County Forest Preserve spokeswoman Cindy Cain said that two people walking on the path west of Gaylord Road and north of Theodore Street found the young man s body about 20 yards off the trail and called 911.
Crest Hill and Forest Preserve District of Will County police responded to the 911 call at 11:47 a.m. The Will County Coroner s Office pronounced the Plainfield resident dead and an autopsy is scheduled for Saturday.
Rock Island County Forest Preserve District open campgrounds for 2021 season
Loud Thunder Forest Preserve and Illiniwek Forest Preserve campgrounds open for 2021 season following record traffic last year.
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A German Shepherd dog is camping at a campground with his owner, a man who is playing guitar in the background. Author: WQAD Digital Team Updated: 3:48 PM CDT April 9, 2021
ROCK ISLAND, Ill. Rock Island County Forest Preserve District opens campgrounds at Loud Thunder Forest Preserve and Illiniwek Forest Preserve starting Friday, April 9. This includes the new Deer Haven campground.
“With a variety of trails, campsites, playgrounds and activities, we have something for everyone to get outside and enjoy the beautiful weather without traveling far,” said Jeff Craver, Forest Preserve District Director.