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Events

Diabetes Support Group

May 12, 2026

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Vermilion

Fur Real Companionship

May 14, 2026

4-H Shooting Sports Leader Training Central Illinois

May 16, 2026

Heart Healthy at Ogden Rose Public Library

May 16, 2026

County

Vermilion

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May 12, 2026

Illinois Extension Expands Certified Food Protection Manager Training
CHAMPAIGN, Ill – Level up your kitchen safety skills with a certified food safety training course from University of Illinois Extension. The University of Illinois Extension is offering three opportunities to take the one-day Certified Food Protection Manager Course. This training will be...

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May 12, 2026

Blooming Success for Local Hygiene Drive
CHAMPAIGN, Ill – Spring has bloomed with community support at the Illinois Extension office in Champaign for the local Hygiene Drive. For the month of April, the Champaign County Extension office held a hygiene product donation drive in support of the CLU-W Hygiene Pantry of Champaign County....

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May 11, 2026

Explore key benefits, challenges of using agricultural drones at Illinois Extension field day
URBANA, Ill. — Technology continues to advance and modernize today’s farming practices. Drone use in farming has gained steady traction and interest, particularly in the application of agricultural inputs such as pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers.Attendees can learn more at a field-...

May 5, 2026

Illinois Extension to Host Diabetes Support Series
DANVILLE, Ill – Make healthy connections and feel supported with this upcoming series, Diabetes Support Group. In partnership with OSF Healthcare, join Illinois Extension for a monthly diabetes support group designed for individuals living with diabetes and their caregivers at the Danville...

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May 5, 2026

Find solutions for managing plant pests with hands-on training in Introduction to Invasive Species Management course
URBANA, Ill. — When it comes to managing invasive plants, having hands-on experience can be the difference between stopping an invasion before it takes hold and watching a single species overrun a forest. This...

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