<?xml version="1.0" encoding="windows-1252"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Illinois IGNN: Tourism/Recreation News</title><link>http://www.illinois.gov/news/</link><description>The Illinois Government News Network (IGNN) section is your online source for news from the State of Illinois. Choose from the IGNN Links on the right to locate press releases in the categories that are of interest to you, or use the search the news feature to locate specific press releases or a different topic of releases. For other media, access the Illinois Information Service (IIS) Radio page for digital radio feeds and news soundbites.</description><language>en-us</language><copyright>Copyright &#169; 2009 State of Illinois</copyright><pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><ttl>2</ttl><webMaster>cms.rss@illinois.gov</webMaster><lastBuildDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:32:02 CST</lastBuildDate><image>  <title>IGNN</title>  <link>http://www.illinois.gov/news/</link>  <url>http://www.illinois.gov/PressReleases/images/IGNN133x45.jpg</url>  <width>133</width>  <height>45</height>   </image><!-- Note: You can get the HTML version by replacing .xml to .htm --><item><title><![CDATA[First Weekend Preliminary Firearm Deer Season Harvest In Illinois Totals 66,126 - Hunters will resume firearm deer season Dec. 3-6]]></title><link>http://www.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=22&#x26;RecNum=8059</link><description><![CDATA[SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) reports that hunters in Illinois harvested a preliminary total of 66,126 deer during the opening weekend of the 2009 Illinois Firearm Deer season, Nov. 20-22.  The second portion of the firearm season will be Dec. 3-6.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">E382F91E2C82C3853AEB0D3948275232</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Illinois Department of Transportation Gives Motorists a Break from Construction for Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend]]></title><link>http://www.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=22&#x26;RecNum=8052</link><description><![CDATA[SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) Secretary Gary Hannig announced today it is giving motorists a break by suspending lane closures where possible over the Thanksgiving Holiday weekend.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">93C83A131FA0FD208E161910A17519C4</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Illinois Firearm Deer Season Begins This Week - Hunters reminded of deer check-in requirements, staying safe during firearm hunt Nov. 20-22 and Dec. 3-6]]></title><link>http://www.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=22&#x26;RecNum=8031</link><description><![CDATA[SPRINGFIELD, IL – Hunters in Illinois head to the field this week for the state’s most popular hunting season as the 2009 Illinois Firearm Deer Season opens this Friday through Sunday, Nov. 20-22.  The seven-day firearm season will conclude on Dec. 3-6.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">67038AAA05FFAC51830CFFB04441F8C3</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deer Hunters Can Help the Hungry Through Illinois Sportsmen Against Hunger Program - Program provides venison to food banks and charities]]></title><link>http://www.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=22&#x26;RecNum=7911</link><description><![CDATA[SPRINGFIELD, IL – Deer hunters in Illinois are helping hungry families in Illinois by providing venison to food banks, food pantries, and charitable organizations again this deer season through the Illinois Sportsmen Against Hunger program.  The program allows hunters to donate whole deer for processing into venison that is provided to food banks for distribution in local communities throughout Illinois.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">11833D4B4EC685C371AE6D1A65CC341E</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State Officials Encourage Hunters to Pay Child Support Before Applying for a License - License denial program results in over a half million dollars collected]]></title><link>http://www.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=22&#x26;RecNum=7905</link><description><![CDATA[SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) today reminded people to pay their child support if they plan to enjoy the upcoming hunting season.  This fall marks the second year of HFS’ successful partnership with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) to deny hunting and fishing licenses from parents who do not pay child support.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">5A794DA4F056DCD732EB706E9EF991D7</guid></item></channel></rss>