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Aerīz Donates $70,000 to Shawnee Community College to Establish Cannabis Industry Workforce Training Program

ANNA, IL - Cannabis cultivation company aerīz, which has a production facility in Anna, Illinois, has donated $70,000 to Shawnee Community College to establish a cannabis industry workforce training program that will provide employment opportunities for southern Illinois residents. “When I talk to community leaders the conversation always... Read More.

USDA Forest Service Announces New Shawnee National Forest Supervisor

Wednesday, April 7 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Harrisburg, IL, April 6, 2021— Eastern Regional Forester Gina Owens recently announced the selection of Mike Chaveas as the Shawnee National Forest’s new Forest Supervisor.“We look forward to having Mike lead the Shawnee National Forest. Mike’s experience and skillset will provide direction for strengthening... Read More.

Shawnee National Forest Prescribed Burns Continue

Monday, April 5 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Shawnee National Forest Plans to Conduct Prescribed Burns

Monday, March 29 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Prescribed burning will continue across southern Illinois during dry periods over the next week. Prescribed fire, or controlled burning, has many benefits including maintaining healthy environments and the native plants and animals they support. U.S. Forest Service Fire crews will be working in partnership with... Read More.

Shawnee National Forest Plans to Conduct Large Prescribed Burns

Wednesday, March 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Harrisburg, March 24, 2021— The U.S. Forest Service and Illinois Department of Natural Resources Fire crews will be cooperating to conducting a prescribed fire on Wednesday, March 24, weather permitting. The Drury Creek East Prescribed Fire Unit is about 430 acres on portions of Giant... Read More.

Shawnee National Forest Plans to Conduct Large Prescribed Burns

Monday, March 8 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Harrisburg, March 6, 2021— With the beginning of spring prescribed burning season southern Illinoisans may see fire across the landscape – from the national forest, to state and privately-owned lands. Prescribed fire has many benefits including helping maintain healthy forests and the native plants... Read More.

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Shawnee National Forest Announces 2021 Fee-Free Days

Friday, January 15 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG, IL—January 14, 2021— The U.S. Forest Service announces they will waive fees at many of their campgrounds on special days throughout 2021 as part of the federal land management fee-free program.“These fee-free days are our way of thanking our many visitors, but also... Read More.

Shawnee National Forest Provides Customer Service Five Days a Week

Friday, January 15 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG, IL January 14, 2021 –The Shawnee National Forest is providing contact-free customer services Monday through Friday at their offices located in Harrisburg, Jonesboro and Vienna Illinois.Although brochures and recreation information are available on the Forest's website, other services are only available at the... Read More.

Shawnee National Forest Annual Notice of Seasonal Closures

Monday, December 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG, IL December 11, 2020 – As we enter the winter season the Shawnee National Forest reminds the public of the following seasonal closures that are in effect across the Forest.Seasonal road closures start the week of December 14. For a list of seasonally... Read More.

Shawnee National Forest Provides Contact-free Customer Services

Tuesday, November 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG, IL November 9, 2020 –The Shawnee National Forest is providing contact-free customer services at their offices located in Harrisburg, Jonesboro and Vienna Illinois. Although brochures and recreation information are available on the Forest's website, visitors can now stop by the offices on Monday, Wednesday... Read More.