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Dust storms in Illinois: Examining roles of weather and farming practices
URBANA, Ill. — Recent dust storms in Illinois have raised the question of the cause of these events. In the last few years, these dust events have caused fatal accidents among traveling motorists. Another public concern is the drop in air quality during these storms.Some of the emerging...

University of Illinois invites the community to Extension Day at the Douglass Community Center and Annex
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – University of Illinois Extension and the Champaign Park District are teaming up once again for Extension Day, a free, family-friendly event designed to connect residents with valuable local resources and celebrate community. This year’s event will be held at the Douglass...

A layered landscape provides space for wildlife all year
URBANA, Ill. — There are many ways to support pollinators and other wildlife in home landscapes, such as providing floral resources throughout the season, planting host plants, and planting native plants. In addition, consider creating a space for them to live out their life cycles by creating...

Spring Into Wellness with a Series of Community Walks in Champaign-Urbana
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - Community members are invited to step into spring with a fresh perspective on health during an exciting new event series: Springtime Walks & Talks, hosted by University of Illinois Extension. This free series combines movement, education, and community connection...

Illinois Extension 2024 metrics demonstrate the value of land-grant universities
URBANA, Ill. — Illinois residents, businesses, and communities are gaining transformational knowledge and experiencing quantifiable impact through the efforts of University of Illinois Extension, a unit of the ...