Kane County Master Gardeners on Track for 4,000 Service Hours in 2019
ST. CHARLES, Ill. – University of Illinois Extension celebrated its Kane County Master Gardeners with an awards and appreciation night in October. The dedicated volunteer group has already completed 3,931 hours of service for 2019.
“Annually, our Master Gardeners volunteer thousands of...
Local Government Education Webinar (Nov 14) Minimum Wage in Illinois
URBANA, Ill. – Under new legislation, Illinois' minimum wage is set to increase from $8.25 per hour up to $10 by July 1, 2020. Learn about the policy implications of this increase with the Illinois Extension Local Government Education fall webinar Raising the Minimum Wage in...
Nuger honored for 4-H STEM programming
The expansion of youth science programming in northern Illinois has earned an Illinois Extension 4-H youth educator national recognition. Donna Nuger receives the National Association of Extension 4-H Agents Distinguished Service Award and will be honored at a ceremony Nov. 7 at the group’s...
Extension Educator Offers Tips for National Eat Better, Eat Together Month
National Eat Better, Eat Together Month during October encourages families to gather for mealtimes.
“Eating meals together as a family can help you make more balanced food choices,” said University of Illinois Extension Educator Nayaab Sattar with SNAP-Education. “It’s also a great way...
Counting for Dollars: Census 2020 Free Local Government Education Webinar
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University of Illinois Extension will host a free webinar to educate the public on how to ensure an accurate count for the upcoming decennial census, an issue on which billions of dollars of federal funding for everyday government expenditures is hinged.
The...
Local 4-H Program Invites Youth to Check out 4-H
4-H members in DuPage, Kane and Kendall counties will join the 6 million youth across the country in celebrating National 4-H Week Oct. 6-12. 4-H youth development programs provide hands-on learning activities for youth in Illinois and throughout the country. 4-H youth programs...
Extension Offers Free Program about Saving Money on Food Costs
Registration open for Oct. 23 class in three area University of Illinois Extension offices
At the end of a long day, do you go home knowing you’re all set to prepare a tasty, healthy dinner, or do you pick up food at the most convenient spot? Are you happy with the amount of money you...
Feuerborn and Heidrich Named to Illinois 4-H Hall of Fame
The Illinois 4-H Foundation annually recognizes 4-H volunteers for exemplary service with the 4-H Hall of Fame. The 2019 class includes 80 new inductees, including Jim Feuerborn of Campton Hills and Tina Heidrich of Oswego. All were honored during a celebration Tuesday, Aug. 13 at the Illinois...
Get to Know 4-H this October with Free Family-Friendly Events
University of Illinois Extension will host several free events in October for local families to learn about 4-H in DuPage, Kane and Kendall Counties.
“4-H Youth Development programs provide ways for youth to belong to a community, give back, learn things they're interested in, and...
Tri-County 4-H members excel at Illinois State Fair
More than 100 4-H members – representing 4-H clubs from DuPage, Kane and Kendall counties – were among the more than 3,000 4-H general project exhibits from across Illinois judged and displayed during the 2019 Illinois State Fair.
The local youth earned the right to exhibit at Illinois...
Fall is Great Time to Start Composting
This fall, trade in your piles of yard bags for a process that pays you back in great soil for your yard and garden – composting.
“Fall is a great time to start composting,” said Richard Hentschel, Horticulture Educator for the University of Illinois Extension. “There will be plenty of...
DuPage County 4-H Youth Learn and Grow this Summer
In July, 4-H and community members celebrated the culmination of the whole 4-H year with the annual 4-H shows at the DuPage County Fair.
“Our 4-H members work for months in their project areas to learn new things and develop skills, which they then demonstrate through 4-H exhibits and...
Kane County 4-H Youth Learn and Grow this Summer
In July, 4-H and community members celebrated the culmination of the whole 4-H year with the annual 4-H shows at the Kane County Fair.
“Our 4-H members work for months in their project areas to learn new things and develop skills, which they then demonstrate through 4-H exhibits and...
Kendall County 4-H Youth Learn and Grow this Summer
This summer, 4-H and community members celebrated the culmination of the whole 4-H year with the annual 4-H shows at the Kendall County Fair.
“Our 4-H members work for months in their project areas to learn new things and develop skills, which they then demonstrate through 4-H exhibits...
How to Save Money on Food
One thing we all have in common, we need food. Likely, every week you spend money on food. How can you keep your costs down? Planning our food purchases and comparison shopping can help.
Planning your meals helps keep food costs down and decreases food wastage as well. Planning includes...
Put Peaches on the Grocery List this Summer
Whether you’re craving sweet or savory this summer, consider choosing peaches the next time you are at store or farmers market.
“Peaches are a flavorful, nutritious fruit that peaks in July and August,” said University of Illinois Extension Educator Nayaab Sattar with SNAP-Education. “...
Tri-County 4-H Members Demonstrate Care and Skills with Canine Companions
ST. CHARLES, Ill. – 4-H youth from DuPage, Kane and Kendall counties demonstrated care, obedience and showmanship skills with their pets at the local 2019 4-H Dog Show on June 19 at the Kane County Fairgrounds.
“Participants trained and practiced with their pets during the program year...
Winter and Spring Weather Extremes Will Impact Yards, Gardens
ST. CHARLES, Ill. – Weather has dampened the plans of many gardeners ad homeowners this growing season. In fact, this May was the wettest on record in the Chicago area since 1871, according to the National Weather Service...
