May Largemouth Bass Illinois 4-H Hooks Us Together Fishing Tournament

Go fish! The 2024 Illinois 4-H Hooks Us Together Fishing Tournament is on with a May Largemouth Bass Challenge

Eligibility and Rules: Open to all 4-H members from Illinois, but to win…

Pressure Canner Dial Testing Clinic

Before using your pressure canner, have your dial gauge tested for accuracy. Testing will ensure your pressure canner reaches the appropriate pressure needed to process low-acid foods, such as…

Water Bath and Pressure Canning Basics

It seems as though home food preservation continues to be a growing trend. Home food preservation continues to be extremely popular, whether it is due to the increase in food costs, the desire to…

The Importance of Water: Quenching Toddlers’ Thirst Healthily

Over half of toddlers consume at least one sugar-sweetened beverage daily. Drinking juice, sports drinks, soda, or other sweetened beverages…

4-H Reel Adventure Family Fishing Camp

Ready for a "reel" adventure? Registration is open for our 4-H Reel Adventure Family Fish Camp happening May 3-5!

Whether you have been fishing for years or you are just learning, this…

State 4-H Robotics Competition

It’s one thing to program and build a robot; it’s another thing to do it as a team. This statewide event is an opportunity for youth enrolled in 4-H robotics to…

Empowered to Make a Change

You may find it challenging to maintain a healthy body weight if you are like many. Roughly 69% of American adults are considered either overweight or obese. So, why do so many struggle with…

Strategies for Debt Repayment

Debt can be distressing. If you have debt or are planning on taking on debt, do you have a plan on how to pay the money back? Explore different strategies…

Cicadas 2024 — A Once in a Lifetime Experience

Join Illinois Extension Natural Resources, Environment, and Energy Educator Jay Solomon on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. for a program: Cicadas 2024 — A Once in a Lifetime Experience being…

Serve it Safely: Non-Restaurant Food Handlers Course

Selling and serving food remains a popular fundraising activity for many community groups. If you belong to a service club, church group, youth group, special interest club, or any non-profit…