Environmental Hero Awards             

   Better Fishing Association

   Friends of the Hennepin Canal

 

   IDNR's Mike Conlin retires

   Read Peoria Journal Star Article

 

  Note: The info below was posted to keep people informed about the 2008 Illinois Park closing events and the actions taken by organizations.

          Some links may no longer  be valid.

  Gov. Quinn Reopens Seven State Parks                                                                      Parks & Historic Sites Closing Info                                              

        Read IDNR Article                                                       BFA Reacts to Canal Parkway Closing               Saves the Parks Petition Link (Rachel Pfaff)

                                                                                                Contact Your Legislators                                      BFA Save the Parks Resolution Form

                                                                                                Lt. Governor's Save Our Parks Site                      BFA Save the Parks Petition Form      

  Funding Restored for Four State Parks                       Friends of the Hennepin Canal Petition Link

         Bloomington-Normal Pantagraph

         Peoria Journal Star

 

 

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11th Annual Kid's Fishing Expo

The 2009 Kid's Fishing Expo at Baker Lake in Peru

was cancelled May 16th  because of the rain soaked grounds.

The decision to cancel the event was announced following

talks by the Expo committee and a City of Peru representative,

Alderman Tony Ferrari.


2008 Pictures

 

Sponsors : Better Fishing Association of  Northern Illinois,

Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Illinois Valley Sunrise Rotary Club, and the LaSalle Rotary Club
In association with :
Cities of  Peru,  LaSalle &  Oglesby
& Peru Rescue Squad
 

24th Lock #14 Kid's Fishing Tournament

 

Thanks to all the Volunteers, Sponsors, and Contributors for making the June 6, 2009  Kid's Fishing Tournament a success.
439 kids registered for the event.

 

2009 News Tribune Tourney Article (Includes Trophy Winners)
2009 Pictures

 

Sponsors: Better Fishing Association  of  Northern Illinois,

Illinois Department of  Natural Resources, Illinois Valley Sunrise Rotary Club, and  LaSalle Rotary Club 
In association with:
Cities of  LaSalle, Peru & Oglesby
& Peru Rescue Squad 

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