Extension launches Health and Community Wellness Center to strengthen Illinois communities
URBANA, Ill. — University of Illinois Extension is launching its new Health and Community Wellness (HCW) program area to better meet the needs of Illinois residents as communities and families face challenges related to health, food and nutrition, family relationships, and financial well-being....
Envisioning the next 150 years of crop research with the Alma Mater Plots
URBANA, Ill. — A couple of miles south of the main quad at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, a remarkable agricultural experiment is taking shape. The so-called Alma Mater Plots are unique in their setup — with 64 one-acre plots, each...
Master Gardener Hybrid Training: Registration Now Open for Fall 2026 Program
MACOMB, Ill. — University of Illinois Extension invites community members with a passion for plants, gardening, and lifelong learning to enroll in the Fall 2026 Master Gardener Hybrid Training, running from September 8 through November 24. This program provides...
Illinois 4-H shotgun team competes at record-setting National 4-H Shooting Sports Championships
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — The 2026 National 4‑H Shooting Sports Championships, held June 21–26 in Grand Island, Nebraska, marked the largest event in its 26‑year history, bringing together 767 4‑H members from 42 states for one of the program’s premier national competitions.Illinois was...
Defining the modern ‘land-grant mission’ at ACES
The College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign often cites its land-grant legacy, but the land-grant university system is not a well-known...
Celebrating Curiosity and Growth: McDonough County 4 H Cloverbuds Shine at Annual Showcase
MACOMB, IL - 4-H Fair season started off with a bang on Friday, June 26, 2026, as the youngest members, the Cloverbuds, ages 5 to 7, presented their projects during the annual Cloverbud Showcase. This hands-on activity is the culmination of their year-long learning and team-building activities...
Comment Period for the DRAFT Henderson County All Hazards Mitigation Plan is Now Open
Gladstone, IL-Henderson County is collaborating with the University of Illinois Extension and the Illinois State Water Survey to update the Henderson County All Hazards Mitigation Plan. The Hazard Mitigation Planning Team is asking anyone residing in Henderson County to...
4 H Youth Showcase Skills and Sportsmanship at 2026 Multi County Dog Show
ROSEVILLE, Ill. — The 4‑H Dog Show held on Sunday, June 14, 2026, brought together talented youth from Henderson, Warren, and Knox counties for a day of impressive showmanship, obedience, rally work, and dog care demonstrations. Exhibitors highlighted the dedication, patience, and strong...
When natural curiosity takes root, Illinois communities thrive
The word “community” is often used to describe both people and nature, and for good reason. Each are groups of individuals sharing a space as they live and grow. It’s in this same spirit of collective...
Get to know Illinois grasses in summer plant identification series
URBANA, Ill. — Grasses play a big role in natural ecosystems — from controlling soil erosion to supporting pollinators to providing food for livestock — but telling one from another isn’t always easy. This summer,...
Glass recycling turns one in McDonough County; Residents asked to weigh in on what comes next.
MACOMB, IL-McDonough County is celebrating the first anniversary of its glass recycling program while encouraging residents to help shape its future by participating in a brief community survey. Residents can participate by visiting go.illinois.edu/Glass.One year and 41 tons of recycled...
New webinar series empowers Illinois communities with trusted health expertise
URBANA, Ill. — Current technology puts health information at our fingertips, but not all of it is reliable. As misleading content spreads quickly online, communities need clear, science‑based guidance more than ever. That’s why educators, researchers, and community partners are collaborating to...
