OGLESBY, Ill. (AP) — The state of Illinois has acquired 51 acres of land adjacent to Starved Rock State Park in Oglesby to provide more space for wildlife.

In a news release, Gov. Pat Quinn’s office announced that wildlife habitat land had also been acquired in Edgar, Woodford and Jackson counties.

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