Imagine a prairie. How many plant species do you see? Maybe you're picturing yellow coneflowers, some little bluestem, ...

Residents in Jo Daviess and Carroll counties are reminded to take precautions to avoid a possible bear encounter.

Black bears are making their way into northwest Illinois, especially near Galena and Mississippi Palisades State Park, ...

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) reminds residents of Jo Daviess and Carroll counties that a black bear ...

SPRINGFIELD The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is reminding residents of Jo Daviess and Carroll counties ...

In the rolling hills of northwestern Illinois, where the Mississippi River carves its ancient path, lies a cascading wonder that feels like it was plucked straight from a fairy tale. Thunder Bay Falls ...

In a surprise discovery, a nine-banded armadillo was spotted in Morgan County, Illinois—something locals have rarely, if ever, seen. Bridget Mueller reported the sighting after noticing a deceased ...

A Pike County resident captured a mountain lion on a trail cam in Illinois. This rare sighting underscores wildlife migration patterns and habitat limits.

A Pike County resident captured a mountain lion on a trail cam in Illinois. This rare sighting underscores wildlife migration patterns and habitat limits.

What if Dire Wolves roamed Illinois again? Explore the exciting possibilities of animal resurrection and the story of our extinct wildlife.