The northern cardinal is the state bird of Illinois. (Source: Wikipedia) Community, Environmental Beginning Birding for All at Thorn Creek Nature Center on February 17 by eNews Park Forest on February 9, 2018 eNews Park Forest Author More in Community: Celebrate America’s 250th and More at the Park Forest Public Library in July June 28, 2026 Community Picnic & Underground Railroad Program at Schubert Woods Pavilion June 28, 2026 Save the date for The Prairie Party at theNate June 17, 2026 The northern cardinal is the state bird of Illinois. (Source: Wikipedia)