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The Tourism/Recreation News section provides access to all State of Illinois press releases that have been published about state tourism and issues relating to vacation and recreation opportunities within the state.
04/26/10 - IDNR Closing State Owned and Managed Caves
Move intended to help slow spread of white-nose syndrome killing bats in northeastern states and recently confirmed in the Midwest
SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is closing state-owned and managed caves that support bat populations as part of a national effort to slow the spread of the mysterious white-nose syndrome affecting bats in the northeastern United States.

04/22/10 - Illinois State Fair Posts Premium Books On Its Website
Books explain the rules and entry deadlines for thousands of state fair contests
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Premium books for the 2010 Illinois State Fair are now available online. The books, which explain the rules, entry deadlines and prizes for the fair’s more than 8,700 competitive events, are posted in .pdf format at www.illinoisstatefair.info. Just click on the “Competitions” tab. The premium books are listed in the menu on the left side of the page.

04/09/10 - Illinois Public Museum Capital Grants Program Accepting Applications
$15 Million in Grant Funding Available Through Illinois Jobs Now! Capital Program
SPRINGFIELD, IL – Public museums in Illinois can receive funding assistance to improve museum facilities and develop new exhibits through the Illinois Public Museum Capital Grants Program.


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