How does ‘stay at home’ order impact farmers markets?
URBANA, Ill. - With winter farmers markets in full swing, the March 20 executive order by Gov. Pritzker requiring individuals to stay at home has market managers wondering if they can stay open. The order...
Six County Fast Pitch Competition postponed. Applications to compete still being accepted.
The Six County Entrepreneurial Support Network (ESN) has made the tough decision to postpone the May 12, 2020, Six County Fast Pitch Competition due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While we hope that our communities will be back to normal operations by that time, we want to ensure that all of...
Community meeting postponed, residents still encouraged to take the survey
The impact of the COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) continues to create uncertainty and concern both globally and here in our community. Illinois Extension is in the process of activating strategies with campus to protect everyone’s health and safety.
This week, the University of Illinois...
Program cancellations and postponements
The impact of COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) continues to create uncertainty and concern both globally and here in our community. In accordance with University of Illinois policy, Illinois Extension has deployed public health strategies designed to protect everyone’s health and safety. Effective...
Webinar reviews community access to broadband infrastructure funding
On Friday, March 20 (2PM CST), Illinois Extension will partner with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) to offer Local Government Education webinar Connect Illinois – Broadband...
Organize your community resources when extreme weather hits
URBANA, Ill. – Illinois River flooding in 2019 was so extreme that residents of Calhoun County found themselves isolated during the worst of the event. With roads closed and the ferries that typically provide transportation not operational, travel in and out of the peninsula was impossible. For...
Application deadline is coming up soon for the Six County Fast Pitch Competition
When it comes to creating jobs in our region, a team of local economic development leaders is hoping that once again, the Six County Fast Pitch Competition will do just that. Now in its 6th year, the contest gives entrepreneurs a chance to win cash and prizes that will help them turn their ideas...
High School juniors explore career interests
For thirty-two years, University of Illinois Extension has coordinated the Career Day Program for juniors in high school from Monmouth/Roseville, United and West Central school districts. Students who choose to participate in the program spend time “shadowing” a professional in their workplace....
Knox 4-H Binary Bullets compete at state
Being selected to participate in the state competition was no small task as the Knox County 4-H Binary Bullets robotics team is just one of 198 FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) teams across the state. The Binary Bullets traveled to Elgin, Illinois to participate in the two-day state competition on...
Molly Warner selected to represent Illinois at National 4-H Conference in Washington D.C.
Molly Warner, a Knox County 4-H member has been selected to represent Illinois 4-H at the National 4-H Conference in Washington D.C. The conference, held March 28 - April 2, 2020, serves as the pinnacle experience in 4-H Civic Engagement providing the opportunity for young people to connect,...
Shutting Down the Energy ‘Thieves’ in your Home
On the hunt for another $100.00 (per year) to stretch your budget? One study found a surprising number of “Always On” electrical devices in our homes:
Coffee makers and other small appliances with built-in clocks
Cable/satellite, game and other TV...
Extension Offers Additional Webinars about Connect Illinois Broadband Grant Program
URBANA, Ill. - The Illinois Office of Broadband recently opened the application window for the first $50 million in funding through the country’s largest competitive matching grant program, Connect Illinois, which will funnel a total of $420 million to extend critical high-speed internet access...
Bushnell residents encouraged to take a survey
The City of Bushnell in partnership with the University of Illinois Extension staff will be piloting a new program for rural communities. The program entitled “SIMply Report: A Measurement and Planning Initiate for Rural Communities,” will include a community-wide Survey...
Entries Sought for Fast Pitch Contest on May 12 to Help Turn Business Ideas into Reality
(GALESBURG, IL.) When it comes to creating jobs in our region, a team of local economic development leaders are hoping that once again, the Six County Fast Pitch Competition will do just that. Now in its 6th year, the contest gives entrepreneurs a chance to win cash and prizes that will...
