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I'll Go with You: Supporting Youth Through Trauma and Into Trauma-Focused Treatments

April 1, 2026

Root Crops: Carrots, Radishes, Beets, Potatoes, and Onions

April 6, 2026

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Kankakee

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Growing a Butterfly Garden: Illinois Butterflies and Their Host Plants

April 7, 2026

Succession Through Shared Ownership: Exploring ESOPs and Employee-Led Transitions

April 7, 2026

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April 1, 2026

Illinois Extension staff spotlight: Olivia Koerner
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 impact in the community.This month's spotlight features...

March 31, 2026

Illinois Extension welcomes three new local 4-H staff members
BOURBONNAIS, Ill. — University of Illinois Extension’s 4-H program is strengthening the mission of preparing youth to be Beyond Ready for life with the addition of three new staff members serving...

March 30, 2026

Find solutions to manage non-native plants and animals at Invasive Species Symposium
URBANA, Ill. — From new invasive species threats to updates on how to manage them, the world of invasive species is always changing. Learn about emerging invasives, explore management options, share ideas,...

March 30, 2026

New webinar series supports adults in strengthening long-term health
URBANA, Ill. — Millions of adults in the United States live with chronic conditions such as arthritis, diabetes, and hypertension, often facing daily challenges that affect their health, mobility, and overall quality of life. Managing these conditions requires reliable information, practical...

March 30, 2026

Illinois Extensions brings lifelong impact to Grundy, Kankakee, and Will communities in 2025
BOURBONNAIS, Ill. — For more than a century, Illinois Extension has worked side by side with communities to turn knowledge into action. Housed within the College of Agriculture, Consumer and Environmental Sciences...

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