Master Naturalist volunteers help monitor bat populations in LaSalle County
As bat conservation efforts continue across Illinois, Master Naturalist volunteers in LaSalle County are helping researchers better understand local bat populations through acoustic monitoring surveys and public education programs.Since 2025, the University of Illinois Extension has...
Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall-Putnam 4-H members exhibit at state fair
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. –Following their county 4-H shows, youth from Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall, and Putnam counties had the opportunity to showcase their projects at the Illinois State Fair. 4-H members exhibited their general projects during the three-day General Project Show in the Orr...
4-H volunteers honored for exceptional service
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – 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 and mentoring roles. Longtime volunteers and former staff members were recently...
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...
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...
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 ...
Marshall-Putnam Master Gardener Amy Moore-McKee receives State Outstanding Master Gardener Award
HENRY, Ill. – University of Illinois Extension, serving Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall, and Putnam Counties, is pleased to announce that Marshall-Putnam Master Gardener Amy Moore-McKee has been selected as a recipient of the 2026 State Outstanding Master Gardener Award, recognizing her exceptional...
Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall, and Putnam Counties welcome new Master Naturalist volunteers
OTTAWA, Ill. – The University of Illinois Extension Master Naturalist program in Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall, and Putnam counties welcomed a new class of volunteers during a graduation ceremony held on July 31.Sara Egan, Ann Kafer, Debbie Glaser Quinn, Gene Anderson, Lynn Newman, Erin...
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,...
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...
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...
Illinois 4-H shotgun team competes at record-setting National 4-H Shooting Sports Championships
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — The 2026 National 4‑H Shooting Sports Championships, held June 21–26 in Grand Island, Nebraska, marked the largest event in its 26‑year history, bringing together 767 4‑H members from 42 states for one of the program’s premier national competitions.Illinois was...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
