LAST WORD

‘‘ Sportsmen and anglers have flocked to the resort for many years, and it is imperative that the resort get up and going again. Outdoor sports tourism is one of the largest draws to southern Illinois, and we need to ensure that our park infrastructure is modernized.’’ — State Sen. Paul Schimpf ( R- Murphysboro), on the Illinois Department of Natural Resources issuing a request for proposals for a new operator for the Rend Lake Resort and Conference Center