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4-H participant explaining their horticulture project to two judges.
2026 LaSalle County State Fair Delegates and Alternates
The LaSalle County 4-H Show and Junior Fair was held July 9-12. The county 4-H exhibition show is an exciting time for 4-H members. It is an opportunity to display to the public the hard work, time and skills they have put into their exhibits. It is also an opportunity for young people to show...
Blue Ribbon Winning Gold Comet Hen Chicken Shown at County Fair.
2026 LaSalle County Special Awards Livestock Results
Swine - 2026 Roland Beck, Brookfield Aces, Breed Champion Purebred Gilt – Spot Lilliana Bernabei, North Stars, Grand Champion Senior Swine Showman Mario Bernabei, North Stars, Reserve Breed Champion Barrow - Crossbred Emma Billups, Bailey Creek...
4-H Showmanship rosette ribbons on a table.
2026 LaSalle Country Special Awards
Aerospace Garrett Billups, Bailey Creek Kids Best of ShowCat Tenley Justice, Brookfield Aces, Best of Show Clothing Eliza Marincic, Pouncing Panthers, Shopping in Style Gretchen Kaschke, Corn Belt Kids, Style Revue ...
Federation members Karlie Schultz and Lydia Hardy explain their Service Learning project to the judge.
2026 Bureau County State Delegates and Alternates
The 2026 Bureau County 4-H Fair was held July 9th – 11th at the Bureau County Fairgrounds in Princeton. This culminating event allows 4-H members to showcase their skills in over 200 different project areas. The 4-H Fair is made possible through the hard work of dedicated leaders,...
Master Showmanship contestants (from left to right) Toby Behrends, Owen Cady, Lydia Hardy and Karlie Schultz.
2026 Bureau County 4-H Livestock Special Awards
Market BeefGrand Champion Zac Wiggim of Manlius Boys & Girls 4-H ClubReserve Grand Champion Grant Hardy of Bureau County Open Door 4-H ClubChampion Angus Braden Fischer of Clarion Comets 4-H ClubChampion...
Daphne Heeley being judged for their creative 3-D project.
2026 Marshall-Putnam County State Fair Delegates and Alternates Announced
The 2026 Marshall-Putnam County 4-H Show concluded with another successful year, providing 4-H members the opportunity to showcase their knowledge, skills, and accomplishments across more than 200 project areas. Youth from throughout Marshall and Putnam counties gathered at the Marshall-Putnam...
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...
Close up target for archery with arrows.
4-H Members Demonstrate Focus and Skill at Summer Sizzle Shoot
CHILLICOTHE, Ill. –Illinois 4-H members from six counties demonstrated focus, precision, and sportsmanship during the annual Summer Sizzle Shoot held June 6 at the Chillicothe Sportsman’s Club. Eighty-nine youth participated in the multi-discipline Illinois 4-H Shooting Sports Contest...
Winners gather in hand sewn costumes.
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...
Winning scholarship youth pose with a certificate.
4-H Foundation awards scholarships to prepare youth for college and careers
Urbana, Ill. – The career achievements of Illinois 4-H members are being celebrated with $67,500 in scholarships awarded by the Illinois 4-H Foundation.The scholarships are awarded to five Illinois 4-H members in nine focus categories and are based on merit and a demonstrated standard of...
4-H participants pose together for a group photo at IVCC.
Bureau, LaSalle, and Marshall-Putnam 4-H Public Speaking Contest Results
OGLESBY, Ill. - Youth from Bureau, LaSalle, and Marshall-Putnam Counties displayed their public speaking skills during the 4-H Public Speaking Contest at Illinois Valley Community College. This contest was an inaugural multi-county event where participants brought energy to the stage....
4-H participants pose together for a group photo at IVCC
Local organizations support youth learning at Spring into 4-H Workshop
OGLESBY, Ill. - 4-H youth explored new interests and built skills during the Spring into 4-H Workshop, with support from local organizations, volunteers, and 4-H leaders.Participants rotated through three workshops of their choice, taking part in activities across a...