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Report Warns Illinois’ Water System is Broken, Calls for Urgent Reform

Silence DoGood - October 2, 2025

The study, Divided Waters, examines the Lake Michigan Service Area, which spans 284 municipalities across seven counties and serves more than 5.5 million residents. #watersystem

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Joyce Help New Law Gives Farmers More Tools to Manage Deer Populations

Silence DoGood - August 15, 2025

Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed Senate Bill 710 on Friday, a measure aimed at improving the state’s nuisance deer program and adjusting hunting tag rules. #deers

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IDNR Seeking Public’s Help With Wild Turkey Brood Survey

Silence DoGood - June 13, 2025

Summertime is when young turkeys are hatching, and by counting them and adult females, biologists can assess trends in reproductive success and survival of young turkeys. #turkeys

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Chronic wasting disease detected in four additional Illinois counties

Silence DoGood - April 13, 2025

CWD is an always-fatal neurological disease that affects the long-term health of white-tailed deer in Illinois. #disease

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IDNR and ICF award 26 youth habitat enhancement projects through the Illinois Schoolyard Habitat Grant Program

Silence DoGood - February 13, 2025

The Illinois Schoolyard Habitat Action Grant program supports the development or enhancement of wildlife habitat on school grounds or other public places. Funding is provided through donations to the ICF. #icf

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Capital Development Board Announces Over $60 Million in Funding for Illinois Department of Natural Resources Projects

Silence DoGood - January 31, 2025

“Through Rebuild Illinois, we are making meaningful investments in communities across the state, so that Illinoisans – no matter their zip code – benefit from our state’s progress,” said Governor JB Pritzker. #funding

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Illinois America 250 Commission invites all Illinoisans to celebrate nation’s 250th anniversary leading up to July 4, 2026

Silence DoGood - January 17, 2025

“Illinois is integral to telling our nation’s story, from our rich agricultural and manufacturing roots to our role in the fight for freedom and justice,” said Governor JB Pritzker. #independence

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Illinois State Museum announces new director

Silence DoGood - December 20, 2024

Edginton has been the interim director of the Illinois State Museum since February 2023. She joined the museum in January 2021 as director of interpretation. #director

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