The Extension Council is authorized by the University of Illinois Board of Trustees, in accordance with state law, to be actively involved in the operation of University of Illinois Extension. Extension Councils cooperate with Extension staff in planning, promoting, developing, implementing, evaluating, and financing an Extension program designed to meet the needs, interests, and resources of the local communities served.
Meetings
first Monday of February, April, and October, held from 12-1 pm at the Tazewell office, 1505 Valle Vista, Pekin, IL 61554
- October 13, 2025, noon - 1pm
- February 2, 2026, noon - 1pm
- April 6, 2026, noon - 1pm
- October 5, 2026, noon - 1pm
Current Extension Council Officers:
- Kim Dunnigan, Chair
- Dinah VanDelinder, Vice-Chair
- Janine Donahue, Secretary
- Melissa Gilson, Financial Reporter
Extension Council Members:
- Sue Beeney, Pekin
- Shundell Broomfield, Peoria
- Hector Corona, Lewistown
- Janine Donahue, Morton
- Kim Dunnigan, Fiatt
- Melissa Gilson, Havana
- Emily Rogier, Pekin
- Dinah VanDelinder, Topeka
- Patty Wiegers, Lewistown
Extension Council Agendas & Minutes
October 13, 2025 | Agenda Minutes
April 7, 2025 | Agenda Minutes
February 3, 2025 | Agenda Minutes
October 7, 2024 Extension Council Agenda
October 7, 2024 Extension Council Minutes
April 1, 2024 Extension Council Agenda
April 1, 2024 Extension Council Minutes
February 5, 2024 Extension Council Agenda
February 5, 2024 Extension Council Minutes
Extension Board Meeting Agendas & Minutes
August 25, 2025 Peoria County Extension Board Agenda
August 26, 2024 Peoria County Extension Board Minutes
August 26, 2024 Peoria County Extension Board Agenda
August 15, 2024 Tazewell County Extension Board Agenda
August 15, 2024 Tazewell County Extension Board Minutes