De-stress with decluttering event at Stevick Center
CHAMPAIGN, Ill - Keeping a home and finances organized on top of the stressors of daily life is hard enough. Avoid feeling overwhelmed with tips from Where to Start: Decluttering Your Home and Finances. Join Illinois Extension for an informative hour of diving into reasons for clutter, how it...
Repot that plant while tuning in to Extension’s Gardening in the Air virtual gardening sessions
URBANA, Ill. — Repotting that houseplant has been on your to-do list, so add in some background gardening talk to set the tone for a fall Saturday. Join Extension on Oct. 24 for the Gardening in the Air virtual symposium. Tune in to the presentations from indoors, outdoors, or while...
Interactive art in nature celebration glows with spirit of sustainability
URBANA, Ill. — The costume Eliana Brown wore to last year’s Illuminating Art in Nature event created one of many memorable moments.“I was a swallowtail butterfly, which is a pollinator our garden supports, complete with...
Learn what research says about everyday health challenges
URBANA, Ill. — With health information available at the click of a button, finding trustworthy, evidence-based resources can be challenging. As misinformation continues to spread across digital platforms, access to accurate health guidance is increasingly important. In response, educators,...
Brain health series expands to Ogden community
ODGEN, Ill – Illinois Extension invites the Ogden community to Brain Health - It's a No-Brainer! Join Health and Family Educator Emily Harmon for this research-informed series at the Ogden Rose Public Library (103 W Main St, Ogden, IL 61859). This free four-part series educates adults on aging,...
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...
Local youth win big at Illinois State Fair
SPRINGFIELD, Ill – Last weekend, youth from across Illinois gathered at the Orr Building at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield to showcase their hard work in the General Projects show. Young representatives from Champaign, Ford, Iroquois, and Vermilion counties showcased their amazing...
Illinois 4-H Foundation welcomes Mark Ridlen to Board of Directors
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – The Illinois 4-H Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Ridlen, an Illinois 4-H alumnus and retired banking and financial regulatory executive, to its Board of Directors.The Illinois 4-H Foundation Board is committed to advancing...
Learn the latest research during Orr Beef Research Center Field Day
BAYLIS, Ill. — Experts from the University of Illinois will lead discussions addressing research, current topics, and situations producers are facing on-farm during the annual Orr Beef Research Center Field Day. This year’s event will take place at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 2, at the new Ag...
2026 4-H Superior Young Livestock Producer Contest winners announced
The 2026 Illinois 4-H Superior Young Livestock Producer Contest was held on Aug. 12 in conjunction with the Illinois State Fair. A record number of 35 4-H members from across Illinois competed in this year’s contest. Members tackle a three-phase competition including livestock...
Illinois 4-H announces winners of 2026 Hooks Us Together Fishing Tournament
URBANA, Ill. – Illinois 4-H is pleased to announce the winners of the 2026 4-H Hooks Us Together Fishing Tournament, a statewide virtual fishing competition that encouraged youth to explore the outdoors, develop fishing skills, and connect with nature.This virtual tournament attracted an...
Outstanding projects earn recognition at Champaign County 4-H General Show
The Champaign County 4-H General Projects show, held at Parkland College on July 17 and 18, highlighted the creativity, dedication, and talents of local 4-H members as they presented projects spanning a wide variety of subject areas. From visual arts and photography to food, STEM, woodworking,...
Champaign County 4-H animal shows celebrate youth achievement
CHAMPAIGN, Ill - The Champaign County 4-H dog, horse, and livestock shows highlight the dedication, knowledge, and hard work of local 4-H members. Throughout the shows, exhibitors demonstrated the results of months of care, training, and preparation while showcasing their animal husbandry skills...
Vermilion County 4-H animal shows celebrate youth achievement
Georgetown, Ill - Vermilion County 4-H livestock exhibitors showcased months of dedication, responsibility, and hard work during the 2026 Livestock Show at the Georgetown Fair. Youth competed across a wide variety of species, including beef, swine, sheep, goats, horses, poultry, rabbits, dogs,...
