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Understanding the Fear of Falling: Insights for Wheelchair and Scooter Users

Community Seminar Series: Autumn Health Picks 2026
Explore ways to better support wheelchair and scooter users.

Fear of falling is a common concern among wheelchair and scooter users, yet it is often overlooked in research and clinical care. This…

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Understanding Cholesterol and Dietary Fat

Heart Healthy Living
County: JoDaviess
Our hearts beat nearly 100,000 times each day, supplying oxygen and nutrients throughout the body to sustain life. Yet many people rarely think about their heart health until problems arise. Nor do…
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Freedom of Information Act

Local Government Education Webinar: OMA and FOIA

University of Illinois Extension will host two educational webinars on the Open Meetings Act and the Freedom of Information Act, presented by Christopher Boggs, deputy public access counselor with…

Become a Dementia Friend

Lessons for Living Webinar Series 2026
Learn simple, powerful ways to support those with dementia in your community.

More than 7 million Americans have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, and many more live with other forms of…

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4-H Junior Leadership Conference

Conference Date: November 14-15, 2026

The Illinois 4-H Junior Leadership Conference (JLC) is an engaging, hands-on event designed for junior high 4-H members in 7th and 8th grade. It…

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Illinois 4-H Winter Healthy Living Challenge: Your Food Traditions

This winter, we’re celebrating the food traditions that make the season special! Recreate a food tradition that is meaningful to you, your family, or your religious or cultural group,…

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Embracing Differences: Mindfulness that Supports Families of Neurodivergent Children

Community Seminar Series: Autumn Health Picks 2026
Discover how mindfulness can help families of neurodivergent children foster resilience and connection.

Raising a neurodivergent child can bring joys, challenges, and stress to families. This…

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Youth Mental Health First Aid

County: Whiteside, Carroll, Lee

Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders in youth. This 5-hour training gives adults who work with…

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Grand Holiday Gift Showcase

A watercolor painting of a rainbow-colored heart on white paper, with a watercolor paint set and brushes on a blue wooden table.

Holiday gifting is upon us! The 4-H Creative Collective Art Ambassadors challenge 4-H youth ages 5-18 to share their handmade holiday gifts in the Grand Holiday Gift Showcase. Entries…

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IL 4-H Building Brick Build Challenge - December

Our free monthly building brick challenge series is back for the 26-27 year! Each month, from October to December,  youth can create their own original builds following the month’s theme and…