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Black bear spotted in Illinois
ST. CLAIR COUNTY, Ill. (KBSI) – Black bears are on the move! More black bear sightings have been reported in Illinois. People reported seeing bears from Columbia to Belleville. In one case, a baby black bear was spotted in Caseyville and it is said to be moving northeast. The...
More black bear sightings in Metro East
Reports of a black bear in the Metro East continue to be called in to police and posted on social media. The most recent sightings this week have reportedly been in Belleville near the Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows and in Caseyville near the Tanglewood Estates. There were...
'A fed bear is a dead bear': St. Louis area bear sightings pose dangers to both residents and bears
BELLEVILLE, Ill. — A black bear's recent light-hearted welcome into the Metro East could result in its future death, conservationists warned. The bear, named "Dewey" by local Facebook accounts, was spotted in a tree in Columbia, roamed around Our Lady of the Snows in Belleville, and even prompted a post from the Fairview Heights Police Department. It likely came from Missouri, since there are no recorded black bear populations established in Illinois.
Video: A Big Black Bear Just Visited an Illinois Senior Center
I know that many senior centers do great work in providing entertainment for their residents. Many at an Illinois senior center definitely got a thrill this week as a big black bear got up-close-and-personal in Belleville, Illinois. The Benedictine Living Community-At The Shrine in Belleville, Illinois shared this wild video...
Groundbreaking Happening This Friday for New Gaucho's Steakhouse in Downtown Pana
Regional Radio News has learned that a Highland, Illinois restaurant is opening a second location in Pana. Groundbreaking will take place this Friday afternoon in downtown Pana for what will be the new Gaucho’s Steakhouse. According to the Gaucho’s web site, the Highland restaurant was opened by an Argentine...
Boulder Campground Closure At Carlyle Lake
The Boulder Campground at Carlyle Lake will be closed beginning Sunday, September 29th through the remainder of the camping season. This closure is necessary for the demolition and construction of a new shower building facility available for use next camping season, in 2025. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Carlyle Lake is committed to providing a high-quality camping experience while minimizing maintenance challenges associated with aging infrastructure.
Triad Graduate Participating in Art Fair
Sarah Skiold-Hanlin of Collinsville, a 2005 graduate of Triad High School in Troy, is an accomplished artist participating in her first year of public events and will be featured in a juried competition being held in Fairview Heights in less than two weeks. Entering her work in the category of...
This Small-Town Bakery In Illinois Has Mouth-Watering Donuts Known Throughout America
Driving through Illinois, one might not expect to find a culinary gem in the quiet town of New Baden. Yet, there it stands, a beacon of delectable delight known as Berkemann’s Baker’s Dozen. The moment you step inside, the aroma of freshly baked goods envelops you like a...
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