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Bear on the loose near Antioch

— June 10, 2023

Nature and law enforcement officials are urging residents to not panic in regard to a black bear being spotted Saturday night in Lake County near Antioch. Officials with the Illinois…

Experts say mountain lions on the move through Illinois, but not here to stay
— November 3, 2022

Mountain lions are on the move through fall with two confirmed sightings of animals in northern and central Illinois. Large predators occasionally pass through Illinois but are not…
Learn about the native Illinois milkweed
— July 9, 2021

In recent years, milkweeds have gained attention from the public due to their exclusive relationship with the monarch butterfly. “Many people are familiar with common milkweed,”…
New laser helps center treat injured native wildlife
— January 7, 2021

DuPage Forest Preserve District’s Willowbrook Wildlife Center in Glen Ellyn is providing its native wildlife patients with innovative pain relief thanks to a new therapeutic laser…
Eagle dad at Mooseheart steps up to feed, care for eaglets
— June 10, 2019

A special local dad has stepped up — just in time for Father’s Day. When a bald eagle mother nesting on the Mooseheart campus was struck and killed by a car on May 29, her partner…

Experts provide guidelines on Injured or orphaned wildlife
— April 18, 2022

If you’ve found sick or injured wildlife, either leave the animal or bird where you found it and let nature take its course or call a wildlife rehabilitator. The Illinois Department…
Experts say baby wildlife on their own rarely need rescuing
— May 5, 2021

Spring is the season of new beginnings, and with that comes close encounters with baby wildlife. A nest of bunnies in your backyard or a baby bird outside its nest can be surprising,…
Census count determines wildlife, environment funding
— August 31, 2020

Federal funding is based on census population, including funding for wildlife, ecosystems, and air and water quality. “Many federally funded programs that keep our drinking…