Illinois bobcat season concluded Feb. 15 with 649 bobcats harvested by hunters and trappers.A total of 415 (61.6%) of bobcats

Hunters in Illinois harvested 649 mountain lions during the 2024-2025 season, with 674 bobcats also harvested, as the state's population continues to increase.

Some look to start school later Legislation is being discussed in Springfield that would delay the high school start time to 8:45 a.m. Supporters told the House Education Policy Committee that students that get eight hours of sleep succeed in classes and experience better mental health.

According to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), 2,000 bobcat permits were issued in the 2024-2025 bobcat lottery out of 9,200 applicants.

Illinois bobcat season concluded on February 15, marking a record harvest of 649 bobcats by hunters and trappers.According to the Illinois Depar

Much of the increase was due to hunters, who were responsible for 415 (61.6%) of the harvest, compared to the 234 (34.7%) taken by trappers.

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) announced the harvest results from the 2024-25 bocat season, which concluded last month. A total of 649 bobcats were harvested by hunters and

Some critics argue pushing the bell back later would create a logistical nightmare for buses and for parents' work schedules

High school students in Illinois may be allowed to sleep in a bit more if a new bill becomes law, prohibiting schools from starting earlier than 8:45 a.m.