Black Bear Sighting in Illinois, IDNR Warns

Black bear sighting in Illinois, IDNR warns

CHICAGO (WGN) — The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is warning locals after a confirmed sighting of a black bear in southwestern Illinois.  According to IDNR officials, someone first observed the bear on Monday in St. Clair County. An IDNR district wildlife biologist confirmed the sighting on Tuesday, and again on Wednesday and Thursday, still in St. Clair County. "The bear has had no interaction with humans, though it has damage…

Rare black bear sighting in Illinois: IDNR

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) has reported black bear sightings across southwest Illinois. A wildlife biologist from the department confirmed a rare sighting on Tuesday in St. Clair County. IDNR also reported that it saw the animal a couple days later in the same area. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News …

IDNR: Black bear spotted in southern Illinois

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is currently tracking a black bear that was reported in St. Clair County, Illinois.

Black bear sighted in southwestern Illinois monitored by state officials

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is currently monitoring the presence of a black bear in southwestern Illinois. The bear was initially spotted on Monday in St. Clair County, and an IDNR district wildlife biologist confirmed the sighting on Tuesday. The animal continued to be observed on Wednesday and Thursday within the same county. Although there have been no interactions with humans, the bear has caused damage to some bee hi…

IDNR reports black bear sightings in southwestern Illinois, reminds residents to avoid contact with bears if spotted

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is monitoring sightings of a black bear in southwestern Illinois, after the bear was first spotted in St. Clair County on Monday. The IDNR confirmed the sighting on Tuesday, and the bear was…