Will County Forest Preserve applications signal potential harm to state endangered animals

Source Chicago Tribune
Original Load Date Feb. 13, 2026, 2:01 p.m.
Last Updated Feb. 13, 2026, 2:01 p.m.
Original URL https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/13/will-county-forest-preserve-endangered-animals/

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The Will County Forest Preserve District has applied three times in two years for a type of permit required before undertaking work that might harm endangered species or their habitats. The most recent application, known as an incidental take authorization, is pending with the Illinois Department o...