IDNR to host public meetings on Chronic Wasting Disease

Sasha Moore,

SPRINGFIELD, Ill., (KBSI) — The Illinois Department of Natural Resources will host public meetings across northern and west-central Illinois to discuss chronic wasting disease, its impact on deer populations, and ongoing management efforts.

IDNR staff will provide information and answer questions about the fatal neurological disease, which threatens the long-term health of white-tailed deer in Illinois.

Meetings are scheduled in several counties, including:

  • Marshall County
    Thursday, Sept. 18
    Lacon Area Community Center, 405 N. Washington Street, Lacon
  • Putnam County
    Friday, Sept. 19
    Putnam County Public Library, 214 N. 4th Street, Hennepin
  • Peoria County
    Monday, Sept. 22
    Peoria Public Library, 3001 W. Grand Parkway, Peoria
  • Bureau County
    Tuesday, Sept. 23
    Princeton Chamber of Commerce, Prouty-Zearing Community Building, 435 S. Main Street, Princeton
  • Winnebago County
    Wednesday, Sept. 24
    Winnebago County Forest Preserve; 5500 Northrock Drive, Rockford
  • Carroll County
    Thursday, Sept. 25,
    Ingersoll Learning Center, 7071 Riverview Road, Thomson
  • Jo Daviess County
    Friday, Sept. 26
    Stockton Public Library, 140 W. Benton St., Stockton
  • Lee County
    Monday, Sept. 29, 5:30-7 p.m.
    Winifred Knox Memorial Library, 112 S. Elm St., Franklin Grove
  • Ogle County
    Tuesday, Sept. 30
    Oregon VFW Post 8739, 1310 W. Washington St., Oregon
  • Adams County
    Thursday, Oct. 2
    John Wood Community College, 401 1301 S. 48th St., Quincy
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