Illinois Awarded $6.8 Million Grant from the U.S. Department of Labor
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security announced the state has been awarded a $6.8 million equity grant from the U.S. Department of Labor. The grant will allow IDES to better understand and address equity
City of Ottawa adds Nells Woodland to park system
OTTAWA – The City of Ottawa will be adding a nature preserve to their portfolio of public spaces. The city has unanimously approved a lease agreement with Nells Woodland, a 56-acre nature preserve located at 2301
Illinois Audubon Society planning a tree planting event on Plum Island
UTICA – The Illinois Audubon Society is planning a tree planting event at the Plum Island Eagle Sanctuary. On October 15th volunteers will be planting 85 trees on the 52-acre island adjacent to Starved Rock State