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Illinois Department of Natural
Resources Closes All State Sites
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[August 17, 2020]
To further prevent the spread of
COVID-19, and in accordance with the Gubernatorial Disaster
Proclamation issued on March 9, 2020, the Illinois Department of
Natural Resources (IDNR) today announced the closure of all state
parks, fish and wildlife areas, recreational areas, and historic
sites as well as the cancellation of upcoming scheduled events.
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 IDNR will work tirelessly with the Governor’s
office and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) to
provide information as to the schedule for safely reopening our
facilities.
All Illinoisans impacted by a cancellation or closure are encouraged
to call the IDNR’s Parks Administrative Information Line Monday –
Friday at 217-782-6752. A complete listing of state sites can be
found on the IDNR website at
https://www2.illinois.gov/ dnr/Parks/ Pages/default.aspx
or
https://www2. illinois.gov/ dnrhistoric/Experience/ Sites/Pages/
Default.aspx.
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For more information on COVID-19, visit the IDPH
website at http://www.
dph.illinois.gov/. You may also contact the IDPH at
DPH.SICK@Illinois.gov or call the COVID-19 hotline at
1-800-889-3931.
[Rachel Torbert] |
