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After the storm: Illinois Extension shares resources for storm recovery, rebuilding, disaster preparedness

March 13, 2026

URBANA, Ill. — After strong storms swept across much of Illinois, many communities are facing damaged property and stressful situations. The hours and days following a major storm are often filled with urgent questions. Residents can navigate those decisions using research-based resources from…

An ACES alum with a hunger to serve

March 4, 2026

URBANA, Ill. — When Steve Ericson walked into the Illinois State Fair as a young exhibitor in 1974, he couldn’t have imagined that one day he’d return, not to show livestock, but to help connect Illinois-grown food to families in need. Now, as Executive Director of Feeding Illinois, Ericson…

Microwave frying can help lower oil content for healthier French fries

March 4, 2026

URBANA, Ill. — Fried foods are popular with consumers, but their high fat content can contribute to health challenges like obesity and hypertension. If the food industry can offer lower-fat options of similar quality, people can more easily make health-conscious food choices.

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November 7, 2021

Grub attack could be just under the surface
URBANA, Ill. – Hundreds of dead and dying grubs littered the dirt Chicago sports field once covered in grass. Nancy Kreith, University of Illinois Extension horticulture educator...

November 7, 2021

Incentives added for cover crop planting
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November 4, 2021

4-H Livestock Judging Team takes 9th in the nation
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November 3, 2021

Youth committee members build strong agricultural foundations
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November 3, 2021

4-H youth take the commander’s seat on space missions
Urbana, Ill. -- An interdisciplinary collaboration between Illinois 4-H and the Laboratory for Advanced Space Systems at Illinois (LASSI) makes it possible for middle and high school...

November 2, 2021

Bring homegrown foods to the table this Thanksgiving
Bring homegrown foods to the table this Thankgiving URBANA, Ill. – Celebrating the year’s harvest with a Thanksgiving feast has been an American tradition for more than 400 years. Whether homegrown or from a farmers market, the demand for locally sourced foods is on the rise. ...

November 1, 2021

Winter brings new opportunities for plant care
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November 1, 2021

4-H teens earn new state leadership roles
URBANA, Ill. – Six Illinois teens take on new statewide leadership roles as they join the Illinois 4-H Youth Leadership Team Board through the University of Illinois Extension 4-H Program. The...

November 1, 2021

Illinois 4-H Team takes 8th in national dairy contest
MADISON, Wis. – An Illinois 4-H team placed eighth in the National 4-H Dairy Judging Contest held Sept. 27 in Madison, Wis. as part of the World Dairy Expo. Members...

November 1, 2021

Illinois 4-H youth put their dairy knowledge to the test
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Illinois 4-H youth put their dairy knowledge to the test at the 2021 Illinois State 4-H...

October 31, 2021

Make broadband access a reality for your community
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October 26, 2021

Restore wildlife, prepare for spring with winter Gardening in the Air series
URBANA, Ill. — As the cold weather sets in, it's time to move indoors. Learn how to take care of houseplants, protect wildlife, and prepare for spring gardening trends in Gardening in the Air, a webinar series offered by...

October 24, 2021

Shared space: $10 million grant examines how crops, solar can occupy same space
URBANA, Ill. — Some view crops and solar panels as competitors for prime real estate. A 4-year, $10 million dollar grant awarded to University of Illinois' Institute for Sustainability, Energy, and Environment will design "agrivoltaic...

October 23, 2021

Orr Beef Research Center Field Day features latest beef cattle research
URBANA, Ill. – Research from University of Illinois can help producers lower costs and improve the health, breeding, and nutritional needs of their cattle herds. The latest research in feed, disease, and health management will highlight this year’s...

October 20, 2021

New 4-H educator ready to build positive experiences for youth in south-central Illinois
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Illinois 4-H strives to unlock the potential in every young person, helping them to dream, plan, design, build, and achieve. Around the state, University of Illinois Extension 4-H youth development staff are guiding the...

October 20, 2021

Keep pharmaceuticals out of local waterways with drug take back day
URBANA, Ill. – That expired bottle of pills sitting at the back of the medicine cabinet was once useful, but now it’s just taking up space. The question is – what do you do with it? Flush it? Throw it away? Either choice puts drugs into nearby rivers or lakes putting the environment,...

October 15, 2021

4-H shooting sports contest brings fun, camaraderie, teamwork to the range
URBANA, Ill. – Over 90 Illinois youth gathered at statewide competitions this fall to exhibit their skill mastery in shooting sports. In addition to skill levels, the competitions focus on building teamwork abilities, camaraderie, and of course fun. “I know at first it appears odd to...

October 15, 2021

Geothermal provides sustainable, efficient energy
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October 14, 2021

Coexisting with snakes: What type of mesh is safe for snakes?
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October 13, 2021

Purdue Rainscaping program brings rain garden training to Illinois Extension
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