This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
September Outdoor Activities and Wildlife Notes
September marks Archaeology Awareness Month with fall color appearing in northern Illinois and statewide fish surveys starting. Migratory movements include green winged teal and gadwall, Canada geese in Southern Illinois, and buckeye seed release plus dogwood fruit. Deer shed summer coats. opossum litters wean. pheasant brood counts and mourning dove censuses proceed. fall dispersal of ruffed grouse and fall insect migrations noted. Firearm and muzzleloader permit drawings begin Sept 17, autumn equinox on Sept 23, plus events at John A. Logan College and Giant City State Park. woodchuck trapping ends Sept 30 and snowmobile registrations expire.
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