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Managing Historic Restoration Projects

Communities are concerned about aging buildings in their downtowns. How can these historic resources be saved and safely restored? What opportunities exist, and how to overcome the challenges?…

Managing Historic Restoration Projects

Communities are concerned about aging buildings in their downtowns. How can these historic resources be saved and safely restored? What opportunities exist, and how to overcome the challenges?…

How Much is Too Much Debt?

Pros and cons of borrowing money. 

Deciding when and how much credit to use depends on the financial situation. Discover different scenarios when you might use credit and learn options for…

Canning with Confidence: Steam Canners

Create shelf-stable canned food with steam.

Steam canning is a safe alternative to boiling water bath canning for preserving many high-acid foods, including most fruits, preserves, and pickled…

Illinois 4-H State Livestock Judging Contest

The Illinois 4-H livestock judging program teaches youth to identify breeds of livestock and helps them make decisions which improve their local herds. The annual contest is held in June each year…

Fair Access to Credit

How does that affect you?

Not all individuals and families have the same access to credit. While consumer laws offer protection from discrimination, this problem still affects many consumers. In…

State 4-H Livestock Judging Contest

Target Audience: Youth 8 to 18  (enrolled in livestock projects) on teams or as individuals 
How to Participate:  Register to participate (limited to 4 teams per county) 
Event Contact:…

Illinois Main Street 101: Historic Conservation

With over 40 years of success across the country, the Main Street movement equals community development through the lens of historic preservation. Founded in 1993, Illinois Main Street has…

Canning with Confidence: Pressure Canners

Take the pressure out of pressure canning.

Pressure canners provide the only safe method for preserving low-acid foods, such as green beans, meats, squash and pumpkin, and stews, soups, and…

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Illini Summer Academies

Illinois 4-H is proud to offer this hi-fidelity college exploratory experience on the University of Illinois campus. Participants attend academy sessions led by university professors and enjoy a…