Purdue Extension and University of Illinois Extension to host Bi-State Crops Conference
Purdue University Extension and University of Illinois Extension are collaborating to offer the annual Bi-State Crops Conference, being held at The Beef House Restaurant at 16501 Indiana State Road 63, Covington, Indiana, on Thursday, December 9th. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. ET and...
Expand understanding of vital health topics with cutting-edge research
URBANA, Ill. – Evolving advancements in health sciences require a connection to focused research to help communities and professionals stay informed on emerging health topics, disease prevention practices, and diagnoses.
Dive deeper into specific health conditions, such as tinnitus...
Extraordinary volunteers inducted into Illinois 4-H Hall of Fame
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 honored by the Illinois 4-H Foundation for their selfless...
New health care research provides solutions for today's health challenges
URBANA, Ill. – Cutting-edge research in health sciences plays a vital role in preventing disease, driving new treatments, and improving the way health care professionals and systems work and approach diagnosis.
“The amount of time it takes for those research findings to make it from the...
Small bug, big risk: Protect yourself from ticks this summer
URBANA, Ill. — When venturing in the woods this summer, don’t forget to protect yourself from a small, but dangerous creature likely lurking in trees, grass, and bushes.
Ticks are easy to pick up when visiting grassy areas, woods, prairies, wetlands, deer trails, and brushy...
Teens find their voices in youth leadership role
Urbana, Ill. – Five Illinois teens have a new way to make their voices heard on a statewide platform through the Illinois 4-H Youth Leadership Team.
The team is comprised of 20 4-...
Money Mentors volunteers help people manage personal finances in this topsy-turvy world
For Release: May 7, 2021
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- This past year, everything has been topsy-turvy! “Staying on top of your personal finances and wellness has been incredibly difficult for many people. In fact, you may have missed one or two of these announcements about...
Illinois youth learn skills to become healthy living changemakers
Urbana, Ill. – The past year has presented many challenges to people's physical, emotional, and mental health. Risk factors such as poverty, neglect, and violence can make the challenges more intense, and social isolation and uncertainty from COVID-19 may continue to negatively impact community...
Vermilion County Master Gardeners present 2021 Garden Day Workshop
DANVILLE, Ill. – Seed catalogs have been arriving for weeks and for gardeners this means it’s time to start planning next summer’s garden. Get ready with the newly virtual annual Garden Day Workshop hosted by the Vermilion County Master Gardeners on Saturday, March 13....
