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IDNR announces state and federal sites open for 2022 youth waterfowl hunting seasons
SPRINGFIELD – Numerous Illinois state parks, state fish and wildlife areas, state conservation areas, and state recreation areas will be open to youth waterfowl hunting across the state in 2022, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources announced today.
The sites are dispersed throughout the North, Central, South Central, and South waterfowl hunt zones. All sites are listed below. In addition, federal sites that fall under the IDNR waterfowl administrative rule that will be open for youth hunts also are listed below.
At most sites, regulations that apply during the regular waterfowl hunting season apply during the youth hunt. Hunters should check for changes to site-specific regulations and procedures. During the youth hunt, bag limits are the same as during regular seasons.
Per federal regulations, youth waterfowl hunters 17 or younger may hunt ducks, geese, coots and mergansers as long as they are accompanied by an adult at least 18 years of age. The accompanying adult cannot hunt these species but may participate in other open seasons if allowed at the site.
Youth hunters must have a valid hunting license, youth hunting license, or apprentice hunting license. Youth waterfowl hunters aged 16 and older must have a federal duck stamp. Youth waterfowl hunters are not required to have an Illinois duck stamp.
Additional information about hunting license requirements and regulations can be found in the 2022-2023 Digest of Illinois Hunting and Trapping Regulations online at https://bit.ly/ILhuntingguide.
Special youth hunts taking place through the youth waterfowl hunting permit or other youth-only hunts at IDNR sites are open only to youth hunters ages 10-17. These 2022 special hunts include:
- Banner Marsh State Fish and Wildlife Area – Oct. 22, 23
- Black Crown Marsh – Oct. 15, 16
- Clinton Lake State Recreation Area, Salt Creek and Disabled units – Oct. 22
- Larry D. Closson State Habitat Area – Oct. 22
- Marshall State Fish and Wildlife Area, Duck Ranch Unit – Oct. 22, 23
- Spring Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area, Spring Lake Bottoms Unit – Nov. 13
- Southern Illinois youth waterfowl hunt, Union County and Horseshoe Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area – Dec. 28
All other youth hunts are open to anyone 17 and younger.
All waterfowl hunters, including those participating in a youth hunt, are required to register with the Harvest Information Program (HIP). In order to register with HIP, hunters will need to have their hunting license number available. Hunters should register for HIP at the license vendor when they buy their hunting license or online at https://exploremoreil.com.
A list of state and federal sites to be open during 2022 youth waterfowl hunts in the North, Central, South Central and South zones are below.
North Zone Youth Waterfowl Hunt, Oct. 15-16
- Chain O’Lakes State Park
- Des Plaines State Fish and Wildlife Area
- Heidecke Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area
- Lake DePue State Fish and Wildlife Area
- Sinnissippi Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area
- Mississippi River Pools (All located in North Zone)
- William W. Powers State Recreation Area
Central Zone Youth Waterfowl Hunt, Oct. 22-23
- Anderson Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area
- Banner Marsh State Fish and Wildlife Area
- Braidwood Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area
- Clinton Lake State Recreation Area
- Coffeen Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area
- Freeman Mine
- Henderson Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area
- Horseshoe Lake State Park (Madison County)
- Horseshoe Lake State Park (Madison County) (Gabaret, Mosenthein, Chouteau Island Units)
- Kankakee River State Park
- Marshall State Fish and Wildlife Area
- Marshall State Fish and Wildlife Area – Sparland Unit
- Mazonia State Fish and Wildlife Area
- Meredosia Lake
- Mississippi River Area (MRA) – All sites managed by MRA
- Mississippi River pools (All located in Central Zone)
- Momence Wetlands State Natural Area
- Pekin Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area
- Quincy Bay
- Ray Norbut State Fish and Wildlife Area
- Rice Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area
- Sanganois State Fish and Wildlife Area
- Sangchris Lake State Park
- Shelbyville State Fish and Wildlife Area
- Spring Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area
- Starved Rock State Park
- Weinberg-King State Park, Spunky Bottoms Unit
- Woodford State Fish and Wildlife Area
South Central Zone Youth Waterfowl Hunt, Nov. 5-6
- Campbell Pond
- Carlyle Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area
- Kaskaskia State Fish and Wildlife Area
- Kinkaid Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area
- Mississippi River
- Oakwood Bottoms
- Pyramid State Recreation Area (Captain, Denmark, Galum, and East Conant Units)
- Rend Lake Project Land and Waters
- Shawnee National Forest
- Ten Mile Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area
South Zone Youth Waterfowl Hunt, Nov. 26-27
- Bluff Lakes
- Cache River State Natural Area
- Cape Bend State Fish and Wildlife Area
- Chauncey Marsh State Natural Area
- Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge
- Cypress Pond State Natural Area
- Deer Pond State Natural Area
- Devil’s Island
- Dog Island
- Fort Massac, Kerr Farm Unit
- Horseshoe Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area (Alexander County)
- LaRue Swamp
- Mermet Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area
- Mississippi River
- Newton Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area
- Saline County State Fish and Wildlife Area
- Sielbeck Forest State Natural Area
- Shawnee National Forest
- Union County State Fish and Wildlife Area
For more information about Illinois waterfowl seasons, check the IDNR 2022-2023 Illinois Digest of Hunting and Trapping Regulations, available at IDNR offices and online at https://bit.ly/ILhuntingguide.
For information about IDNR’s youth waterfowl hunting permit special hunts, visit https://bit.ly/ILwaterfowlpermit. For IDNR site-specific information, explore our hunter fact sheets at https://bit.ly/ILhunterfactsheets. Additional information can be found on the Hunt Illinois website at https://huntillinois.org.
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The Wilsonville Progressive Club will celebrate and host a 90 year Anniversary Party on Saturday, May 11. The party will include a catered dinner, a live band, and fireworks.
Doors will open at 2 pm with a catered dinner being served at 4 pm. The Shane Kessinger Experience (live band) will play at 5 pm, and a grand fireworks display will be held at dusk.
The Progressive Club was originally established in 1934 by the Progressive Miners and was located on the northwest side of Wilsonville’s main street. The Club moved to their new building in January of 1949 and today this is still the current location at 212 Wilson Street in Wilsonville.
Wilsonville was founded in 1917 when Superior Coal Co. Mine No. 4 was sunk and this was the most modern mine in the Superior field. At that time, the little settlement which grew up around the mine was called Wilson. One day a worker paused and asked, “What are we going to name this town?” President Wilson was in office, thus the town was then and there named Wilson until 1919 when it was incorporated and the name expanded to Wilsonville.
The Wilsonville Progressive Club is operated and maintained by an elected panel of trustees and loyal members. The Club is open to the public and membership is always welcome. The large outdoor covered pavilion and manicured grassy side lot offer an attractive and convenient venue for any event along with inside facilities.
If you are interested in renting for any kind of event, call 217-835-3122 during open hours which are Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 4 pm to close, and Sunday doors open at 2 pm. Every Sunday afternoon at 4 pm is the Queen of Hearts drawing and the Club is on Facebook as well.
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SUNDAY, APRIL 14, 2024
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of East Oak Street in reference to a dog bite.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Abba Street to pick up a found item.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of East Maple Street in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of West Chestnut Street in reference to a burglary.
An officer was out in the 200 block of North Macoupin Street in reference to a motorist assist.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Schmidt Street in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of South 1st Street in Benld in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Broadway Street in reference to a medical call.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of South Illinois Street in Benld in reference to illegal burning.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of South 5th Street in Benld in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Horizon Street in reference to a 911 call.
MONDAY, APRIL 15, 2024
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department to speak with a male in reference to a theft in the 100 block of South Main Street in Benld.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of West Osie Street in reference to a violation of an order of protection.
Nicholas O. Landolt, 36, of Gillespie was arrested on multiple warrants including one out of St. Clair County for possession for methamphetamine, a second one out of Montgomery County for failure to appear for driving while license was revoked, and a third out of Macoupin County for failure to appear for methamphetamine.
An officer was dispatched to East Walnut Street in reference to a suspicious noise.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Abba Street in reference to a juvenile issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Broadway Street in reference to a medical alarm.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a theft in the 200 block of West Oak Street.
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to criminal damage to her property.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to identity theft.
An officer spoke with a female in the 100 block of North 7th Street in Benld in reference to a neighbor dispute.
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a violation of an order of protection.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Southern Street in reference to a suspicious person.
TUESDAY, APRIL 16, 2024
An officer was dispatched to the 1100 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to criminal damage to property.
An officer was dispatched to the 900 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of East Walnut Street in reference to criminal trespass to property.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of North 7th Street in Benld in reference to criminal trespass to property. Melissa J. Hughes, 49, of Benld was arrested on a Montgomery County warrant for theft/larceny.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of East Maple Street in reference to criminal trespass to property.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Francis Street in reference to a traffic crash.
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue in the 700 block of Rose Street in Benld.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of South 5th Street in Benld in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Pine Street to assist the Department of Children and Family Services.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Broadway Street in reference to reckless driving.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Central Avenue in Benld in reference to a 911 call.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17, 2024
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to fraud in the 200 block of South Macoupin.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 500 block of East Elm Street in reference to criminal trespass to property.
An officer was dispatched to Route 4 and Staunton Road in reference to reckless driving.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Gillespie Street in reference to unwanted solicitors.
An officer was dispatched to High Street and Gillespie Street in reference to a suspicious noise.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of High Street in reference to unwanted solicitors.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil standby.
An officer was flagged down at Elm Street and Clinton Street and spoke with an individual in reference to a civil issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Mt. Olive Road in Eagarville in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a suspicious circumstance.
THURSDAY, APRIL 18, 2024
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 400 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to a panic alarm sounding.
An officer was dispatched to the 1300 block of South Second Street in reference to a civil standby.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of West Osie Street in reference to a dog bite. Heather L. Kimberlin, 47, of Gillespie was issued a citation for dog at large.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of West Baker Street in reference to a juvenile issue.
An officer was out with a suspicious vehicle in the alley in the 500 block of Park Avenue.
An officer was dispatched to East Walnut and South Main Street in Benld in reference to reckless driving.
An officer was dispatched to the Veterans Memorial Park in Benld in reference to a suspicious vehicle that had been parked there for a couple of days.
Gillespie Police Department was requested for traffic control by the Gillespie Fire Department for a fire on Eagarville Road.
FRIDAY, APRIL 19, 2024
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of East Walnut Street in reference to a traffic crash.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of South Street in Gillespie in reference to a juvenile issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Litchfield Road in East Gillespie in reference to a suspicious person at the storage units. Kathy J. Henderson, 49, of Sawyerville was arrested on a Macoupin County warrant for failure to appear for bad checks
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Maple Street and Macoupin Street. Kenny L. Fults, 18, of Belleville was issued a citation for possession of cannabis.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Mt. Olive Road in Eagarville in reference to civil standby.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of West Burton Street in reference to an animal complaint.
SATURDAY, APRIL 20, 2024
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Abba Street in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of North 7th Street in Benld in reference to criminal trespassing. Timothy J. Dalpozzo, 57, of Benld was arrested for criminal trespassing to residence and a Macoupin County warrant for criminal trespassing to a residence.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at South Street and Chestnut Street and charges are pending crime lab results.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of East Maple Street in reference to reckless driving.
An officer was dispatched to Macoupin Street and Elm Street in reference to reckless driving.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Osie Street in reference to a dog at large.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of North 8th Street in Benld in reference to medical assist.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Spruce Street in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of West Baker Street in reference to criminal trespass to property.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Park Street in Benld in reference to a medical call.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to an ordinance issue.
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LITCHFIELD, Ill. — HSHS St. Francis Hospital is offering service opportunities to area teens this summer through the 2024 Junior Volunteer Program. Applications are being accepted now through May 1.
Applicants must be high school students maintaining at least a “C” average, be a minimum of 14 years of age by June 1 and be willing to volunteer at least two hours per week during the summer program. Junior volunteers will perform a variety of duties in various hospital departments.
Registration materials are available on the hospital’s website volunteer page at https://www.hshs.org/st-francis/community/volunteer.
All participants in the program will be required to present proof of immunizations for MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella), and Varicella (chicken pox). An additional requirement includes attendance at a hospital orientation.
A limited number of positions will be available. For more information, contact HSHS St. Francis Hospital at 217-324-8200.
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