Share the Love Around the Table not Bacteria this Thanksgiving
DECATUR – An estimated 1 in 6 Americans gets at least one foodborne illness annually, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This Thanksgiving, avoid foodborne illness by preventing these common kitchen food safety mistakes.
The best way to reduce your risk...
Macon County 4-H Member Receives State Award
Benjamin Suckow, 15-year old 4-H S.C.R.E.A.M club member, was recognized at the Illinois 4-H foundation awards ceremony in October. Benjamin received the Illinois 4-H Experience Emerald Project Learning award.
4-H Experience awards recognize those 4-H members who have excelled in trying...
Dewitt County 4-H Members Receive 4-H Awards
Dewitt, Macon and Piatt County 4-H held its awards celebration October 26 at the 4-H Memorial Camp in Allerton Park. 4-H awards recognize members who excel in their 4-H year based on their involvement with projects, programs, other community activities and events, and participation in 4-H....
Macon County 4-H Members Receive 4-H Awards
Dewitt, Macon and Piatt County 4-H held its awards celebration October 26 at the 4-H Memorial Camp in Allerton Park. 4-H awards recognize members who excel in their 4-H year based on their involvement with projects, programs, other community activities and events, and participation in 4-H....
Raising the Minimum Wage in Illinois Webinar
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...
Ready to Diversify: Lessons Learned from Coal Communities Across the Country webinar
URBANA, Ill. – As communities and regions across the country address the impacts caused by the downturn in the coal industry, places that are actively pursuing economic diversification opportunities have become better positioned to take on the challenges that lie ahead. Coal-reliant communities...
Economic Impact of Plant/Mine Closures & Making the Case for Solar/Wind webinar
URBANA, Ill. – As the energy picture in Illinois changes, how can Illinois communities embrace renewables, set up ordinances, generate revenue and move towards energy independence? Communities across Illinois are invited to learn about the impact of plant and mine closures and the renewable...
Stay aware, safely share rural roads during fall harvest
DECATUR, Ill. – Harvest season is here and with it comes safety issues on rural roads. Whether you are operating farm machinery or a motor vehicle, please adopt a “safety first” attitude this time of the year.
During the fall harvest, there are more slow-moving farm equipment on the...
University of Illinois Extension to host Census Webinar October 17, 2019
URBANA, Ill. - 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 U.S. Census...
4-H and Pipe Dreams Theatre Offer Drama Program
DECATUR — Is your child a budding playwright or costume designer? Or, maybe your child just loves to be the center of attention and enjoys acting. Macon County 4-H and Pipe Dreams Theatre will offer a 6 - week performing arts program, Little Dreamers, for children in 2nd to 6th grades at Pipe...