Illinois Summary - 10/12/11

Teenager Lied About Mountain Lion Attack

(Pittsfield, IL)  --  A Pike County teenager says he lied about being attacked by a mountain lion.  Fourteen-year-old Jeremiah Dice originally told authorities the lion attacked him twice while he was bowhunting.  Dice issued a letter of apology yesterday, saying his injuries actually came from falling from the deer stand.  He says he made the story up because he didn't want his parents to ban him from hunting by himself.

New Illinois Travel App Launch

(Springfield, IL)  --  A new travel app is available to smart phone users across the state.  The "Enjoy Illinois" app gives users access to more than ten-thousand statewide listings including attractions, dining, accommodations, events, deals and more.  The app features a list of