Mental health matters: Learn how to respond when someone needs aid
URBANA, Ill. – Mental health and substance use issues are common. Nearly 1 in 5 U.S. adults lives with a mental illness according to the National Institute of Mental Health. From 1999 to 2016, 630,000 people died from drug overdose according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention....
Demographic changes result in increasing diversity in Illinois, new data presents
URBANA, Ill. — How do we determine the best ways for community and economic development in Illinois? How do you know what to vote for in the upcoming elections? The best place to start is in understanding demographic composition.
The 2020 decennial census revealed that...
Reclamation programs help communities transition abandoned mines
URBANA, Ill. — For more than 140 years, coal mining communities in 72 Illinois counties have helped to power the state. As Illinois pursues energy transitions, coal power plants have downsized and closed, leaving mines abandoned and communities without avenues to replace lost tax revenue and...
Be cautious; watch for deer on roads in fall
URBANA, Ill. – Drivers should slow down and stay alert to avoid deer-vehicle collisions this fall when traveling after dark.
While accidents can happen at any time of year, most deer-vehicle incidents occur between dusk and dawn during the months of October, November, and December....
National 4-H Week Menard County
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For release 10/4/2021
4-H Invites Youth to Join 4-H Clubs
4-H members in Logan, Menard & Sangamon counties will join the 6 million youth across the country in celebrating National 4-H Week Oct. 3-9. 4-H youth development programs provide hands-on...
National 4-H Week Sangamon County
MEDIA RELEASE
For release 10/4/2021
4-H Invites Youth to Join 4-H Clubs
4-H members in Logan, Menard & Sangamon counties will join the 6 million youth across the country in celebrating National 4-H Week Oct. 3-9. 4-H youth development programs provide hands-on...
National 4-H Week Logan County
MEDIA RELEASE
For release 10/4/2021
4-H Invites Youth to Join 4-H Clubs
4-H members in Logan, Menard & Sangamon counties will join the 6 million youth across the country in celebrating National 4-H Week Oct. 3-9. 4-H youth development programs provide hands-on...
Make way for farmers on rural roads during fall harvest
DECATUR, Ill. – Harvest season is here, and with it comes safety issues on rural roads. Whether operating farm machinery or a motor vehicle, adopt a “safety first” attitude when sharing roads. During the fall harvest, there are more slow-moving farm equipment on the roadways, creating...
Healthy gardens start with sensible soil testing
URBANA, Ill. – As the growing season wraps up and gardeners put vegetable beds to rest and clean and store tools for the winter, there is one task they may be forgetting. Testing the soil’s nutrients can provide a better understanding of a garden’s health and save money in the long run.
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Enjoy soccer for fitness, fun on your own schedule
URBANA, Ill. – A new youth soccer program got kids up and moving this summer. This "at-your-own-pace" program centered on at-home activities that could be completed inside or outside, on any schedule.
“This program is a great COVID era-friendly option for kids,” says...
Extraordinary Volunteers inducted into Illinois 4-H Hall of Fame
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For immediate release 8/18/21
Extraordinary volunteers inducted into Illinois 4-H Hall of Fame
Illinois 4-H volunteers empower and prepare youth for success as the program relies on its more than 15,000 volunteers to fill key leadership...
Logan County 4-H Foundation Awards Scholarships
August 9, 2021 ...
