How ponds can save a home: Dry hydrants and rural fire protection
URBANA, Ill, – Duane Friend grew up on a farm and knows the devastation rural fires can have on structures. Lack of nearby water supplies increased the danger of total structure losses. House or barn fires often require 10,000 to 25,000 gallons...
Bureau County 4-H open for enrollment
Bureau County 4-H invites area youth to enroll in the new 4-H year. 4-H, a program of the University of Illinois Extension, is open to all youth ages 5-18 as of September 1st.
Illinois 4-H is the largest out-of-school youth organization...
4-H Seeks Leadership for Established Ohio Club
Do you have a passion, skill, or talent that you would like to share with young people? As a 4-H volunteer, you can share your skills and experience to help transform a new generation of confident, young leaders. This is your chance to make a change, to be the spark that inspires a...
Small lawn tasks now may mean beautiful lawns next spring
KANKAKEE, Ill. – Fall is the perfect time to repair any lawn damage. As lawns go dormant, a few simple techniques may make the difference for beautiful spring lawns, says James Theuri, University of Illinois Extension educator.
"Fall weather means there is less watering...
Surviving disaster includes using home generators safely
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Hurricane Laura left many residents without power. Though the immediate danger has passed, deaths linked to improper use or installation of generators are still being reported. Portable or permanent standby generators are used in millions of homes and...
Fall Planting: Garlic program coming to Yost House in Pontiac
PONTIAC, IL – Join University of Illinois Extension Livingston County Master Gardeners and the Catherine V. Yost House Museum for a program on planting garlic in the fall garden. This program requires attendees to wear a mask, practice social distancing, and use of hand sanitizer before...
Yes, it’s safe to charge your electric vehicle in the rain
URBANA, Ill. – While it’s normally a bad idea to stand on a wet surface and plug something in, electric vehicles are built to do just that.
With electric vehicles growing in popularity, people are curious about charging in inclement weather, says Thomas Bruhl, a member of the...
