<?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>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><ttl>2</ttl><webMaster>cms.rss@illinois.gov</webMaster><lastBuildDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:32:02 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[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><item><title><![CDATA[IDNR Reminds Boaters/Outdoor Enthusiasts of Carbon Monoxide Dangers this Fall and Winter - Carbon Monoxide poisoning killed five people in Illinois in 2008]]></title><link>http://www.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=22&#x26;RecNum=7886</link><description><![CDATA[SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) and its law enforcement arm, the Illinois Conservation Police, are reminding hunters, boaters, and campers to be aware of the dangers of carbon monoxide (CO) while enjoying these outdoor activities.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8B78AF9B5B1AC2745410EF836E697A1C</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fall Trout Fishing Season Begins in Illinois on Oct. 17 - Trout to be stocked at 37 locations throughout state]]></title><link>http://www.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=22&#x26;RecNum=7882</link><description><![CDATA[SPRINGFIELD, IL – The 2009 Illinois fall trout fishing season opens on Saturday, Oct. 17 at 37 ponds and lakes throughout the state, Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Director Marc Miller announced today.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">3DDE11A7673E90AD96FAFD0B3B27A477</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Illinois Observes National Hunting and Fishing Days September 26-27 - Outdoor Recreation Festivals at Silver Springs State Fish and Wildlife Area and John A. Logan College]]></title><link>http://www.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=22&#x26;RecNum=7868</link><description><![CDATA[SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois will observe the annual National Hunting and Fishing Days celebration with two popular festivals – at Silver Springs State Fish and Wildlife Area near Yorkville and at John A. Logan College in Carterville – this weekend, September 26-27.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">2B8501AF7B64D1AAAE7DD832805F0709</guid></item></channel></rss>