After crossed wires, Murphysboro mayor announces Murpysboro and Kinkaid lakes will not open Friday – The Southern

I think that she wishes things would have been different, he said.

Pleasant as the talk was, Stephens said it doesnt change anything Murphysboro and Kinkaid lakes will not be opening Friday.

When asked what caused the confusion, Stephens said it was his understanding there were two internal IDNR lists the list with the parks to open Friday and a list of parks to open at a later date. The IDNR officials who initially said Kinkaid Lake and Lake Murphysboro would be open had referenced the wrong list.

Stephens said he encouraged Callahan to open more parks.

People will seek out these outdoor recreational activities and they will seek them out where they can and they will seek them out as locally as they can, Stephens said. His theory was that with more parks open, it might spread crowds out more. As it stands, though, Murphysboro residents will have to go to Giant City in Carbondale to visit a state park. At least for a while.

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After crossed wires, Murphysboro mayor announces Murpysboro and Kinkaid lakes will not open Friday - The Southern