Black bear spotted in Illinois

ST. CLAIR COUNTY, Ill. (KBSI) – Black bears are on the move! More black bear sightings have been reported in Illinois.

People reported seeing bears from Columbia to Belleville.

In one case, a baby black bear was spotted in Caseyville and it is said to be moving northeast.

The Director of the St. Clair County District Board says it is important not to approach the bear.

Add this to multiple bears sightings over the past few weeks in Williamson County and the Marion, Illinois area as well as southeast Missouri and western Kentucky.

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