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Now some local groups are calling on Congressman Mike Bost for help. Twenty nine Southern Illinois community stakeholders ...

Why did the snake cross the road? To slither to its summer home.  After a short period of cold weather, the snakes were out, ...

Local organizations, businesses and community leaders signed a letter to Congressman Mike Bost, urging him to oppose cuts to ...

ALTO PASS, Ill. (KFVS) - Bald Knob Cross will host its 6th annual Blessing of the Jeeps in June. The event, in partnership ...

In the early 1970s the Forest Service began closing Snake Road for three weeks in spring and fall to protect the migrating creatures, Sue Hirsch, a public affairs specialist at Shawnee National ...

It’s that time of year for the bi-annual closing of a southern Illinois road, which becomes very busy for several species of ...

HARRISBURG — Bi-annually the Shawnee National Forest closes Forest Service Road No. 345, also known as Snake Road, to help ensure safe crossing for several species of snakes and amphibians ...

One unique property in Illinois has caught the attention of travelers looking to spend time in Shawnee National Forest while enjoying the luxuries of a vacation home. Its interesting layout ...