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After the Storm

Clean Up and Recovery Resources

After strong storms swept across much of Illinois, many communities are facing damaged property and stressful situations. The hours and days following a major storm are often filled with urgent questions. Residents can navigate those decisions using research-based resources from University of Illinois Extension to guide safe cleanup and recovery.

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Grow, learn, and give back with Illinois Extension in Boone, DeKalb, and Ogle counties. Master Gardeners support community gardens and share research‑based gardening knowledge, while Master Naturalists help restore and protect local natural areas. This page will let you know the latest programming, workshops, and educational material in our communities.

News Releases

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Ogle County 4-H project exhibits to be showcased
OREGON, Ill. — Approximately 580 4-H project exhibits and 950 project animals will be showcased by Ogle County’s 302 4-H club members in 13 clubs during the 2026 Ogle County Fair, Oregon, July 29 – August 2.  4-H Fairs are held nationally to allow youth the opportunity to exhibit...
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Help youth learn about agriculture
OREGON, Ill. — We all eat, but where exactly does the food come from?  Youth throughout Ogle and Carroll counties discover the answer to that question through school, library, and park district programs provided by Ag in the Classroom.  You can help spread the knowledge by...
4-H clover being held
Annual 4-H Blue Ribbon Livestock Auction set for Aug. 1
OREGON, Ill.— The Annual 4-H Blue Ribbon Livestock Auction has been set for Saturday, August 1. It will be held at the Ogle County Fairgrounds, 1440 N Limekiln Road in Oregon, IL.  The 4-H Auction Committee invites the public to support 4-H project work by bidding on a quality 4-H animal....
A field of crops, the Morrow Plot, on the U of I campus
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...

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