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Safe Electricity is the award-winning, public awareness program of the Energy Education Council, which was established in 1952 on the campus of University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Located in Springfield, Ill., Safe Electricity operates under University of Illinois Extension and is led by the EEC Board of Directors. Since the Safe Electricity® program was created in 2001, it has provided thousands of safety-minded resources to its more than 500 electric utility members to help save lives and reduce injuries.

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From Backyards to Boardrooms: Building Community Led Climate Resilience at Every Scale

April 21, 2026

County

Lake

2026 Illinois 4-H Robotics Challenge: ArchaeoBot

April 25, 2026

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Lake

Green Connections: Mycelium

July 9, 2026

County

Fulton

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Green Connections: Cover Crops for the Home Garden

September 15, 2026

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Fulton

Mason

Peoria

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March 31, 2026

Illinois team tests the costs, benefits of agrivoltaics across the Midwest
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — In a world where increasing demands for food security and energy strain existing resources, scientists are looking for new ways to maximize both. One potential option, agrivoltaics, integrates solar photovoltaics with crops. A new study examines the agricultural and economic...

fallen, storm-damaged tree lies over a residential driveway

March 13, 2026

After the storm: Illinois Extension shares resources for storm recovery, rebuilding, disaster preparedness
URBANA, Ill. — After strong storms swept across much of Illinois, many communities are facing damaged property and stressful situations. The hours and days following a major storm are often filled with urgent questions. Residents can navigate those decisions using research-based resources from...

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February 25, 2026

Lake County Extension to Host One-Day Climate Resilience Workshops for Local Leaders and Residents
GRAYSLAKE, Ill. — Lake County communities are already feeling the effects of a changing climate, from heavier rains and more frequent flooding to hotter summers and shifting seasonal patterns. To help both local governments and residents better understand these...

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February 5, 2026

Dig into spring gardening with confidence at local gardening programs
URBANA, Ill. — Gardening is an ever-evolving journey, and each growing season brings fresh experiences and strategies for both new and veteran gardeners. This spring, learn more gardening techniques and grow...

A child puts batteries into a glass container with other batteries

February 5, 2026

Know before you throw, new law expands free battery recycling options
URBANA, Ill. — After years of powering remotes, children’s toys, and other household devices, the final destination for used batteries is usually the junk drawer. Or worse, it is tossed in the trash can. Now,...

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