Fostering grassroots involvement and building partnerships

Discover tools to help caregivers manage aging-related demands
URBANA, Ill. — Caregivers in long-term care settings face growing challenges as they support aging populations with complex physical, emotional, and cognitive needs. From managing dementia-related behaviors to addressing social isolation and limited resources, the challenges can be...

Illinois plant ecologists fight to restore Midwest biodiversity
URBANA, Ill. — Imagine a prairie. How many plant species do you see? Maybe you’re picturing yellow coneflowers, some little bluestem, perhaps a few asters. But plant ecologists at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign say these ecosystems are much more...

Cook County Extension celebrates local volunteers at Camp Bullfrog Lake appreciation event
WESTCHESTER, Ill. — On June 29, University of Illinois Extension serving Cook County hosted a volunteer appreciation event at picturesque Camp Bullfrog Lake in Willow Springs,...

Community forums bring together local leaders to help shape the future of Cook County programming
COOK COUNTY, Ill. — In a powerful show of collaboration and civic engagement, the University of Illinois Extension serving Cook County is hosting a series of Community Forums designed to bring together community organizations, key stakeholders, and...

Don’t be stumped by tree problems
URBANA, Ill. — In urban settings like parks and yards, numerous challenges threaten tree health and longevity. Environmental or abiotic stressors are often the culprit, and as a tree’s health declines, it will become more susceptible to living or biotic organisms like pests or disease....