Bison Return to Illinois Prairie to the Sounds of Drumming After 200 Years of Absence
A herd of six American bison, consisting of three males and three females, has made a grand return to the Illinois prairie, marking a significant moment after their absence for 200 years. As the bison stepped into their new home, they were greeted with the uplifting sounds of drumming, joyous songs, and enthusiastic cheers from a large crowd. Members of the Santee Sioux tribe, wrapped in their woven blankets and warm jackets, gathered at the Burlington Prairie Forest Preserve in Kane County, located 60 miles northwest of Chicago, to witness this remarkable homecoming. “Welcoming them back home feels different; this












