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Oak Ridge Campground at Stephen A. Forbes State Recreation Area to reopen June 20 following $8.45 million road improvement project

Press Release - Friday, June 13, 2025

SPRINGFIELD – Today, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) announced Oak Ridge Campground at Stephen A. Forbes State Recreation Area will reopen to the public on June 20 following the completion of a significant $8.45 million infrastructure improvement project in cooperation with the Illinois Department of Transportation.
IDNR seeking public's help with wild turkey brood survey

Press Release - Friday, June 13, 2025

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is looking for volunteer citizen scientists to assist with wild turkey brood surveys to aid biologists in monitoring turkey population trends and reproductive success.
Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Returns WW II Purple Heart to Suburban Geneva Family

Press Release - Thursday, June 12, 2025

Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs today returned a lost Purple Heart medal to the grandson of a World War II veteran who earned it while fighting to liberate Germany.