News Releases

Improve your gardens: Four Seasons webinar offers tips
URBANA, Ill. - Extend the beauty and productivity of this year's garden. University of Illinois Extension horticulture experts have added five new offerings to the popular Four Seasons Gardening ...

Understanding the truths of autism
URBANA, Ill. - The myths surrounding autism often overshadow the truths. Leading University of Illinois experts will provide insight into what autism is as they debunk myths during an online webinar from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 7....

Improve your health at home: Online Webinar
URBANA, Ill. - Staying healthy can be a challenge, especially as more of our time is spent at home. Learn healthful strategies for enriching your wellness journey over the next two months that can change your life. Free online webinars offered by ...

Practical community management practices for ticks and mosquitoes
URBANA, Ill. - Communities face challenges in the best practices to battle ticks and mosquitoes. Holly Tuten, associate scientist in vector ecology from the Illinois Natural History Survey, will provide...

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...

Illinois Extension Legislative Education Webinar March 20 will cover Illinois Broadband Infastructure 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 Infrastructure Funding: Pt. 4 - Budget Template and more (including grant period...

Legislative Education Webinar Thursday, March 26 (12PM CST) – Preparing for Extreme Weather
(ILLINOIS) Please join Illinois Extension on Thursday, March 26, at 12PM (Central time) for an important webinar for local officials, community partners, and professionals across the Illinois. Our current State Climatologist, Trent Ford, will discuss the science and impacts of climate change as...

University of Illinois Extension offices temporarily closed starting March 16 as per COVID-19 recommendations
(MILAN, Ill.) University of Illinois Extension’s unit offices serving Henry, Mercer, Rock Island and Stark Counties are temporarily closing, effective Monday, March 16, 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic in order to adhere to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines on social...

University of Illinois Extension is cancelling or postponing many events amid COVID-19 Pandemic
(MILAN, Ill.) As per University of Illinois policy, University of Illinois Extension, serving Henry, Mercer, Rock Island and Stark Counties is postponing or cancelling programs and events with more than 50 attendees and whose primary audience is senior citizens, effective Friday, March 13, 2020...

Juntos/Together College and Career Readiness 5-Week Series for Latino Teens and Families Starts March 31 in Moline, IL
(MOLINE, Ill.) University of Illinois Extension invites Latino teens in middle and high school and their families to attend Juntos/Together - a 5 week series to help them prepare for college and future careers. The program aims to make education a family goal for Latino youth by encouraging and...

Juntos / Together 4-H – Preparación Universitaria y Profesional, Serie de 5 semanas para Adolescentes y Familias Latinas Comienza el 31 de marzo en Moline, IL
(MOLINE, Ill.) La Extensión de la Universidad de Illinois invita a los adolescentes latinos de la escuela secundaria y preparatoria y a sus familias a asistir a Juntos / Together 4-H –  una serie de 5 semanas para ayudarlos a prepararse para la universidad y las carreras futuras. El...

Illinois Extension CED and DCEO offer webinars to help communities access funding for broadband infrastructure
On Thursday, February 13, at Noon CST, Illinois Extension will host Matt Schmit, Deputy Director for Broadband, Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, Illinois Office of Broadband, for the first of three webinars, ...

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...

Leap into Learning at the 23rd Annual Nursery School: Lessons in Gardening Feb 29 in East Moline, IL
(MOLINE, IL) Get inspired and cultivate your knowledge at the 23rd annual Nursery School: Lessons in Gardening, the Quad Cities’ premiere horticulture symposium! This year it will take place on Leap Day, Saturday February 29 from 8 am - 3 pm at a new location—the...

Registration open for Illinois Extension’s Local Government Education Webinars: State Legislative Update (Jan 23) & Federal Legislative Update (Jan 30)
University of Illinois Extension’s Local Government Education program will be offering two webinars on legislative updates to brief government officials on any changes that may impact local and state governmental operations in 2020. There is no fee to attend. Register online at:...

Industrial hemp summit to take place in January
University of Illinois Extension in partnership with American Hemp Research will be hosting an Industrial Hemp Processing Summit in Roseville, Illinois.  Join Extension Educator, Phillip Alberti as he kicks off the summit with a 2019 review of industrial hemp in Illinois. Midwest...

Registration open for University of Illinois Extension “Prevent T2” – a Proven Diabetes Prevention Program
Information Meeting is January 27, 5-6 pm at Rock Island County Extension, Milan, IL Are you willing to invest just 22 weeks to prevent type 2 diabetes? University of Illinois Extension in Milan, Ill has an opportunity for individuals with prediabetes to enroll in a...

University of Illinois Extension announces Four Seasons of Gardening Winter Webinar Series Dates and Topics
The Four Seasons Gardening Webinar Series is one of the most popular horticulture programs offered by the Illinois Extension Horticulture Team. Each season, the team hosts three live webinars participants can take from their own computers delivered via Zoom. The programs are free, but...

Become a University of Illinois Extension Master Gardener in 2020 - Training Starts January 24 in Milan, IL
Share your passion for the environment as a University of Illinois Extension Master Gardener with in-person training starting in January. In-person Master Gardener Training will be held at Rock Island County Extension in Milan, IL.  Horticulture educators from University of Illinois...

MidWinter Horticulture Workshop is set for January 25
Local and regional specialists cover a variety of environmental topics at this year's Mid-Winter Horticulture Workshop presented by University of Illinois Extension & the Master Gardeners from Henry, Mercer, Rock Island and Stark Counties. The public is invited to join them on Saturday,...