A bit of positive news as the Illinois Senate voted unanimously to put Wolves, Pumas and Black Bears on the state's PROTECTED LIST..............On to the House of Reps for their vote...................

Illinois Senate OKs proposal adding black bears, grey wolves, mountain lions to protected list - Daily Journal

Illinois Senate OKs proposal adding black bears, grey wolves, mountain lions to protected list

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS   First Posted: April 07, 2014 - 4:15 pm Last Updated: April 07, 2014 - 4:17 pm

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SPRINGFIELD, Illinois —
 State lawmakers 

have approved a proposal that would add
 three animals to the list of protected
 species in Illinois. The Senate on Monday
 passed a measure to include black bears, 
gray wolves and mountain lions on a 47-0 vote.

State Sen. Linda Holmes is sponsoring 
the legislation. The Democrat from Aurora 
says it would protect these species and the
 farmers who could be affected as these 
animals return to their natural habitat in Illinois.

The bill warns that the animals could be 
killed if they threatened a landowners' 
property or livestock.

Researchers at Southern Illinois University
 say about seven gray wolves, four mountain
 lions and two black bears have been spotted
 in the state since 2000.

The measure moves to the House for 
further consideration.