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Peoria Agronomy Summit

January 12, 2026

What’s Up With Data Centers? Part 1

January 13, 2026

Trees for Pollinators and Evergreen ID

January 13, 2026

Organic waste to Renewable Energy: Wilderness Wednesday

January 14, 2026

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Winner poses with Lego build featuring an under the sea creation.

January 7, 2026

Small builds, big stories: Illinois 4-H youth showcase creativity in December Building Bricks Challenge
URBANA, Ill. — Tiny spaces sparked big creativity for Illinois 4-H youth during the December Creating with Building Bricks Challenge, where participants were tasked with designing detailed mini scenes for the theme “Habitats.” Youth created small diorama-style builds for a minifigure, roughly 2....

The Naff family poses with a winter village scene made of Lego.

January 7, 2026

Families build winter wonderlands together in Illinois 4-H Building Bricks Challenge
URBANA, Ill. — Illinois 4-H families came together over winter break to create imaginative, story-filled scenes for the Illinois 4-H Family Winter Break Building Bricks Challenge, the final event in this year’s Building Brick Challenge Series. The special challenge invited families to work...

Winning members pose with their coaches.

January 7, 2026

Illinois 4-H team earns strong finish at national poultry and egg conference
URBANA, Ill. — An Illinois 4-H team earned top honors while competing in the Poultry Judging Contest at the 2025 National 4-H Poultry and Egg Conference, held Nov. 20 in Louisville, Kentucky. The four-member team placed 11th overall among 24 states competing in the contest....

Looking at the front of a blue barn with dairy cows inside at a livestock facility

January 6, 2026

Strengthen livestock facility management through 2026 Certified Livestock Manager Training
URBANA, Ill. — Livestock operations are strengthened by having certified individuals on staff. Certification helps minimize environmental impacts through increased awareness of regulations and proper manure nutrient management. Anyone responsible for managing a facility can benefit from...

January 5, 2026

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...

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