April 9, 2021
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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources announced the launch of the new CICADA (Conservation Inclusive Construction and Development Archive) website, an online resource which aims to engage the public and private sectors in habitat protection, restoration, and biodiversity conservation through voluntary actions.
The site, which can be viewed at https://cicada-idnr.org, serves as a one-stop-shop for residential and private landowners, as well as commercial and industrial sectors, to find guidance and ideas to make their properties or development projects more wildlife friendly.
“With approximately 97 percent of land in Illinois in private ownership, it will take everyone working together to help address these challenges,” said IDNR Director Colleen Callahan. “From adding small pollinator gardens and nest boxes in backyards, to improving habitat on larger private properties, to implementing environmentally-responsib
Illinois is about to embark down a very dark path, with the.
Illinois is about to embark down a very dark path, with the help of our esteemed Governor. The state is currently working with a privately owned company in a “public-private” partnership in order to bring about the country’s first vaccine passport. Many states have already come out against such measures. They are not needed. Very soon, all people who are at risk of serious complications related to COVID, those over the age of 65, and those with pre-existing conditions, will have had access to the vaccines. Who will we be left? Only those individuals who do not wish to be vaccinated. Ask yourself, should healthy individuals be forced to take a vaccine for something as innocuous as COVID because some who are at risk refuse to get vaccinated? Helping save those who do not wish to be saved. Is this fair? Keep in mind the average age of death for victims is 80, and the vast majority of people that have died from this dise
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Glenview residents are planning to host a rally Sunday against the possible killing of local beavers to remove the animals from a neighborhood retention pond.
The Rally Against Killing Beavers in Underwater Traps will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at the gazebo in the Glen in suburban Glenview, according to a Facebook post. The same group is also hosting a Rally to Save the Beavers at 2 p.m. at the corner of Lehigh and Thistle on the Glen. Get the answer to your most-asked COVID vaccine questions on our mobile NBC 5 Chicago app. Download it here for iOS or Android.
IDNR Announces Award of Snowmobile Trail Grant Funding
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) today announced $118,500 in grant funding that will allow for the operation and maintenance of snowmobile trails in the state through the Illinois Snowmobile Trail Establishment Fund (STEF).
STEF grant funds are being awarded to the Illinois Association of Snowmobile Clubs (IASC) in the amount of $118,500 for snowmobile trail insurance, purchase of a new snowmobile trail groomer, and snowmobile trail maintenance.
The STEF program provides financial aid to eligible private snowmobile clubs/organizations in Illinois (as noted in Section 3020.10 of the Illinois Administrative Code) for the purpose of assisting them in the construction, maintenance, and rehabilitation of snowmobile trails and facilities on public lands, designated roadways, or private land opened to such use. Funds for the grant program come from a portion of snowmobile registration fees col
Ezard elected to fourth term
Samantha McDaniel-Ogletree, smcdaniel@myjournalcourier.com
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Mayor Andy Ezard (center) awaits the election results with his wife Jenissa (left) and daughter, Kaylee Tuesday.Samantha McDaniel-Ogletree | Journal-CourierShow MoreShow Less
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Incumbent Andy Ezard will remain Jacksonville’s mayor for at least four more years after being re-elected Tuesday.
Ezard retained his seat with 1,601 votes against Nicole Riley, who received 366 votes roughly 81% to 19%.
“This will be my fourth term as mayor, and I think it is a bold statement by the citizens of Jacksonville to re-elect me,” Ezard said.
Now that he has been re-elected, Ezard said he wants to continue to build on many of the good things he and the other council members, as well as community organizations have started.