Outstanding projects earn recognition at Vermilion County 4-H General Show
Georgetown, Ill - Vermilion County 4-H members proudly showcased their talents, creativity, and knowledge during the 2026 General Projects Show held in conjunction with the Georgetown Fair. Exhibitors presented outstanding projects spanning a wide variety of project areas, including...
Outstanding projects earn recognition at Iroquois County 4-H General Show
GILMAN, Ill - Iroquois County 4-H members showcased their talents, creativity, and problem-solving skills during the General Projects Show, exhibiting a diverse range of projects that reflected months of learning and dedication. Showcasing 702 entries across project areas including aerospace,...
County 4-H Livestock Show celebrates youth achievement
Gilman, Ill - Iroquois County 4-H livestock exhibitors demonstrated outstanding dedication, knowledge, and sportsmanship throughout this year's fair, showcasing months of hard work and commitment to caring for their animals. Youth competed in a wide variety of livestock species, including beef,...
4-H'ers and families show culinary creativity through Summer Healthy Living Challenge
URBANA, Ill.—4-H youth and their families were challenged to beat the heat this summer by creating their own healthy snacks. They could adapt an existing recipe or invent something completely new, using their creativity to prepare a cool and healthy summer treat that requires little or no baking...
Extension launches Health and Community Wellness, Center to strengthen Illinois communities
URBANA, Ill. — University of Illinois Extension is launching its new Health and Community Wellness (HCW) program area to better meet the needs of Illinois residents as communities and families face challenges related to health, food and nutrition, family relationships, and financial well-being....
Field day offers in-depth look at commercial pumpkin production
BELLEVILLE, Ill. — Pumpkins are big business in Illinois. In 2024, the state harvested more than twice the pumpkin acreage of the next five states combined, topping 485 million pounds. As Illinois...
Outstanding projects earn recognition at Ford County 4-H General Show
MELVIN, Ill. - The Ford County 4-H General Projects Show, held on June 15, showcased the creativity, dedication, and talents of local 4-H members as they presented projects spanning a wide variety of subject areas. From visual arts and photography to food, STEM, woodworking, and environmental...
Ford County 4-H Livestock Show celebrates youth achievement
MELVIN, Ill. - The Ford County 4-H Livestock Show highlighted the dedication, knowledge, and hard work of local 4-H members as they exhibited swine, beef, poultry, and rabbits. Throughout the show, exhibitors demonstrated the results of months of care, training, and preparation...
Envisioning the next 150 years of crop research with the Alma Mater Plots
URBANA, Ill. — A couple of miles south of the main quad at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, a remarkable agricultural experiment is taking shape. The so-called Alma Mater Plots are unique in their setup — with 64 one-acre plots, each...
New study reinforces the need for year-round tick awareness in Illinois
URBANA, Ill — A new study has reported a “dramatic growth” in the number of human cases of tick-borne disease between 2004 and 2022. The University of Illinois study also found that tick-borne diseases were reported in every month of the year and in every Illinois county, underscoring the...
Illinois 4-H shotgun team competes at record-setting National 4-H Shooting Sports Championships
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — The 2026 National 4‑H Shooting Sports Championships, held June 21–26 in Grand Island, Nebraska, marked the largest event in its 26‑year history, bringing together 767 4‑H members from 42 states for one of the program’s premier national competitions.Illinois was...
Defining the modern ‘land-grant mission’ at ACES
The College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign often cites its land-grant legacy, but the land-grant university system is not a well-known...
Tick concerns are growing: What Illinois residents need to know
URBANA, Ill. — For some residents, a walk through a park or an afternoon in the backyard brings a new level of anxiety thanks to growing concerns about ticks and the diseases they carry. This fear can lead people to limit outdoor activity out of concern that they may be bitten. As reports of...
Illinois 4-H youth showcase creativity, confidence at State Fashion Revue
NORMAL, Ill. — Illinois 4-H members from across the state showcased their creativity, craftsmanship, and personal style during the Illinois 4-H State Fashion Revue on June 6 at Heartland Community College.The event featured youth ages 8 to 18 competing in junior and senior divisions...
