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O’Hare Airport expansion led to funding for two decades of wetland and habitat work in Illinois

Officials from the Forest Preserve District of Will County and Openlands gathered Aug. 8 to celebrate two decades of wetland and habitat restoration funded by money set aside for the loss of wetlands caused by O’Hare Airport expansion.

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Teams from Pekin High School take top two at 12th annual Bob Kerans Scholastic Muskie Tournament in Illinois

Students from several schools across Illinois participated in the 12th annual Bob Kerans Scholastic Muskie Tournament, held May 31 on Johnson Lake at Banner Marsh in Fulton County.
Named after the late Bob Kerans, a lifelong Illinois educator and muskie angler, the tournament does not charge an entry fee and is designed to encourage youth interest in the outdoors and fishing – specifically muskie fishing.

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Illinois state parks celebrated with limited-edition poster series

In honor of 100 years of conservation in the state, the Illinois Conservation Foundation has released a series of vintage-style posters and sticker packs celebrating 12 of the state’s most iconic parks and historic sites.
Proceeds from poster and sticker sales will support Illinois state parks through the ICF.

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