IDNR Announces River Closure Due to Flooding
by TBC Press on 05/06/19
The Illinois DNR has announced the closure of much of the Illinois River due to flooding. IDNR Conservation Police report flooding, dangerous currents and floating debris have created hazardous conditions on the Illinois River. River closures prohibit recreational river traffic. Public awareness of the area, and what is ahead, is imperative to personal safety. With river levels rising and additional rain in the forecast, conditions are... READ MORE
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