Lifelong Learning. Lifelong Impact.

Your Gift Matters... Give Today

Answers you can trust, for life's everyday problems. That's Illinois Extension.

Body

When life gives you lemons, make lemonade....but what if you can't even grow the lemons because you don't know anything about plants!  Life has a tendency to throw you a curveball when you least expect it.  Illinois Extension is here to help as your friendly neighbors.  With experts that work in the communities they serve and research-based knowledge to set you up for success, Extension is here to extend knowledge and change lives.

Join our team

Find your future...

View open positions in your community

Produce in a grocery store aisle

Find food

View resources from Illinois Extension to help you find food near you

People sitting at a table looking at the camera

See Illinois Extension's Impact

Illinois Extension impacts communities!  See our impact

Do you live in Grundy, Kankakee, or Will County?

Receive information about local programs, advice from University experts in topics that matter to you, and more! These resources and more, absolutely free from Illinois Extension.
News Releases
Three people smile for the camera
Illinois Extension staff spotlight: Nicole Alvarado
MORRIS, 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 follows...
Illinois Extension unwrapped
Extension Unwrapped: Top local stories in 2025
BOURBONNAIS, Ill — As 2025 winds down, University of Illinois Extension in Grundy, Kankakee, and Will counties is taking a look back at the stories that shaped the year. From community programs that made a difference to heartwarming stories of impact, these highlights reflect the Extension...
4-H Beyond Ready
Grundy County 4-H recognizes 2025 youth award recipients
MORRIS, Ill – University of Illinois Extension in Grundy County recently announced the 2025 youth award recipients for the 2024-25 program year. “Today, we want to take the time to recognize the achievements of 4-H members who, quite literally, are making the best better every day,”...
Kankakee County 4-H recognizes 2025 youth award recipients
BOURBONNAIS, Ill — University of Illinois Extension in Kankakee County recently announced the 2025 youth award recipients for the 2024-25 program year. “This year we want to take the time to recognize 4-H members who have accomplished so much during this past program year,” said...

Check out Illinois Extension’s complete offerings