Granville Sentinel columnist Jeff Gill explains what we've learned over the years about wildfires and how that information ...

You can learn more about who can prevent forest fires at the new Smokey Bear exhibit at four Forest Preserve District of Will County visitor centers.

Smokey Bear ... ‘Only you can prevent wildfires,’” Smith said. But that wasn’t always Smokey’s catchphrase. His original spiel was: "Smokey Says – Care Will Prevent 9 out of 10 Forest ...

Smokey, who turned 80 this year, has long been a symbol of fire prevention, especially in forests. His famous line — "Only you can prevent ... suggesting the bear’s anti-forest fire message ...