Geothermal systems bring smaller footprint to scalable, renewable energy
URBANA, Ill. – As Illinois advances towards its goal of converting all energy systems to 100% renewable energy by 2050, it recognizes that other energy sources besides solar and wind are necessary to reach the state’s future demands.
Geothermal energy could be the key to replacing...
Return to work may cause separation anxiety in furry friends
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - As people look forward to returning to full-time work schedules or vacations away from home, four-legged friends may not have the same feeling. The return to “normalcy” will be hard for many household pets who may have gotten used to more time with their owners and experience...
Summer blooms simplify warm-season grass identification
URBANA, Ill. – Most people can identify a few different trees by their leaves or flowers in bloom, but grasses are a different story. Grasses provided food and shelter for wildlife and are key to a healthy ecosystem.
Learn to identify the wide variety of Illinois warm-season grasses in a...
Livestock judging teaches decision-making, adaptability
URBANA, Ill. – Illinois 4-H members were back in the showring for the 2021 State Livestock Judging Contest. Instead of leading animals, these young members were acting as judge, evaluating...
McDonough County 4-H Fair week comes to an end
Excitement filled the air at the McDonough County Fairgrounds this past week as McDonough County 4-H’ers from across the county were able to demonstrate their knowledge through projects.
Participants who explored...
Knox County 4-H members showcase project knowledge at 2021 4-H show
Knox County 4-H members will showcase their projects at the Knox County 4-H Show. The 4-H show is an opportunity for youth ages 8-18 to showcase their mastery in the project areas they have studied over the course of the 2020-2021 4-H year. The Knox County 4-H General Show is...
Local members excel at State 4-H Livestock Judging Contest
4-H members from Henderson, Knox, and Warren Counties competed in the State 4-H Livestock Judging Contest at the Peoria County Fairgrounds on Monday, June 21. Members evaluated and placed 8 classes of livestock, answered questions about the animals they saw, and the senior...
McDonough County 4-H members showcase project knowledge at 2021 4-H show
McDonough County 4-H members will showcase their projects at the McDonough County 4-H Show. The 4-H show is an opportunity for youth ages 8-18 to showcase their mastery in the project areas they have studied over the course of the 2020-2021 4-H year. The McDonough County 4-H...
Bridge the digital divide: Strategies to adopt, deploy broadband in your community
URBANA, Ill. – Broadband technology enables residents to conduct business, work from home, attend school, drive innovation, and access remote healthcare services, but some rural and underserved urban Illinois communities with insufficient infrastructure or limited provider choices still find it...