Illinois Department of Natural Resources
Coverage of Illinois Department of Natural Resources in the Nexus archive.
- Lawyers claim larger boat hit smaller vessel in fatal crash at Monroe Harbor
A fatal boat collision occurred at Monroe Harbor when a larger cabin cruiser struck a smaller vessel, killing 26-year-old Johanna Gregory and injuring 13 others. Lawyers for the smaller boat claim the larger vessel caused the crash, but investigations by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, U.S. Coast Guard, and Chicago Police are ongoing.
- Rabid bat found inside suburban home marks first of the year in McHenry County
A rabid bat found inside a McHenry County home marked the first such case of the 2026 season. The resident was treated with rabies post-exposure prophylaxis, and authorities provided guidelines for handling bat encounters and preventing future incidents.
- 2 kids airlifted from Matthiessen State Park during school trip, authorities say
Two boys, aged 12 and 11, were airlifted from Matthiessen State Park after inhaling water during roughhousing in the water. An adult administered CPR while emergency responders, including Conservation Police and fire departments, provided aid before airlifting the boys to a hospital. The boys were conscious and breathing but showed signs of shock and distress.