Heads Up, Illinois Drivers: Deer Mating Season Is Here Once AgainHeads Up, Illinois Drivers: Deer Mating Season Is Here Once AgainAs the leaves change color, the deer are on the move. Drivers, take heed—this autumn brings more than just sweater weather.Riley O'NeilRiley O'Neil
Do Wild Turkeys Stay in Illinois Through Thanksgiving?Do Wild Turkeys Stay in Illinois Through Thanksgiving?Forget what you think you know about turkeys: they’re more than just a holiday centerpiece; they’ve made Illinois their home.Riley O'NeilRiley O'Neil
Where Do Illinois' Bats Go When Winter Crashes the Party?Where Do Illinois' Bats Go When Winter Crashes the Party?The evening skies are changing as bats either settle into cozy caves or take off to warmer places — a fascinating seasonal shift is underway.Riley O'NeilRiley O'Neil
Illinois Drivers: Which Cars Get Bird Pooped On the Most?Illinois Drivers: Which Cars Get Bird Pooped On the Most?Sorry if you drive one, but these particular cars are the ones that Illinois birds target the most with poop-bombs.Riley O'NeilRiley O'Neil
Illinois Hummingbirds: Why You Shouldn't Take Feeders Down YetIllinois Hummingbirds: Why You Shouldn't Take Feeders Down YetWith their vibrant red throats, these little wonders are wrapping up their summer stay in our backyards. Soon, they'll be off to warmer places.Riley O'NeilRiley O'Neil
Illinois' Turkey Vultures: 5 Things You May Not Know About ThemIllinois' Turkey Vultures: 5 Things You May Not Know About ThemThese large birds, often confused for buzzards, bring a unique charm to our skies. Let’s dive into the fascinating life of the turkey vulture.Riley O'NeilRiley O'Neil
IL's $1000 Black Carp Bounty Program Just Got a Major UpgradeIL's $1000 Black Carp Bounty Program Just Got a Major UpgradeWith $100 up for grabs for every invasive black carp you catch, anglers have a new reason to hit the water this season.Steve ShannonSteve Shannon
Illinois Officials Issue Bear Warning After Sighting Near GalenaIllinois Officials Issue Bear Warning After Sighting Near GalenaBears in the backyard? That’s not something you see every day. Let’s talk about what’s causing these unusual sightings near Galena.Steve ShannonSteve Shannon
While Dire Wolves Make a Comeback, These IL Animals Are Long GoneWhile Dire Wolves Make a Comeback, These IL Animals Are Long GoneWhat if ancient predators roamed Illinois again? Discover the potential revival of Dire Wolves and reflect on our lost wildlife.Steve ShannonSteve Shannon
That Leafy Clump in Your Tree? Removing It Could Be Illegal in ILThat Leafy Clump in Your Tree? Removing It Could Be Illegal in ILBefore you remove that big, unsightly clump of leaves from your tree this spring, there is something very important you need to know if you live in Illinois.Lil ZimLil Zim