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‘I am autistic and rabbit shows helped me'

MORRIS, Ill. – The 4-H program, Illinois’ largest youth development organization administered by University of Illinois Extension, prepares youth to be Beyond Ready for life by allowing...

Illinois Extension staff spotlight: Janet Moody

BOURBONNAIS, Ill. – Each month University of Illinois Extension serving Grundy, Kankakee, and Will counties sits down with an Extension staff member to discuss their work and...

'A gift to Illinois Extension is a gift to the community:' Illinois Extension empowers communities

BOURBONNAIS, Ill. — This Giving Tuesday, University of Illinois Extension in Grundy, Kankakee, and Will counties invites you to consider a gift that will help strengthen communities and provide direct impact locally...

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November 8, 2019

Illinois Extension expands executive leadership to meet commercial ag, environment needs
University of Illinois Extension is pleased to announce the creation of a new senior leadership position that will expand coverage of commercial agriculture and environmental topics. The transition represents strategic...

October 11, 2019

Counting for Dollars: Census 2020 Free Local Government Education Webinar
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 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...

May 7, 2018

Dudley Smith Farm Field Day to be held June 20th
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