Family Community Resource Center

Mason State Tree Nursery, operated by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, is dedicated to managing, conserving, and protecting Illinois' natural and cultural resources. The nursery supports the public's understanding and appreciation of these resources while promoting education, science, and public safety for current and future generations. In addition to tree cultivation, the nursery offers a variety of programs and services, including outdoor education, environmental conservation efforts, and recreational opportunities within state parks and historic sites. Events and special initiatives, such as the upcoming 100th anniversary of IDNR at the Illinois State Fair, highlight their commitment to fostering a connection between the community and the natural environment. Generated from the website

Founded in 1957, the Illinois Division of Financial Institutions is a regulatory agency that serves the residents of Illinois under the express control and administrative jurisdiction of the governor. Its charter provides the authority to regulate, license, examine and investigate currency exchanges, credit unions, money transmitters, and consumer finance and title insurance companies. The division is divided into four operating sections that include consumer credit, credit union, currency exchange and title insurance. Its consumer credit division provides licenses to nonbanking financial institutions that provide consumer loans, finance retail purchases and rent safe deposit boxes. The division also exchanges foreign currency, issues negotiable instruments, and provides financial planning and management services. The Illinois Division of Financial Institutions is located in Springfield, Ill.