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Your Partner Through Every Season.

Announcements and Highlights

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Building a Balanced Board

Join Food and Nutrition Educator Kristin Bogdonas for Building A Balanced Board - a Chatcuterie board program on Tuesday, November 3 from 5:30 to 7 p.m.  

Charcuterie boards are fun to eat and make the perfect appetizer for entertaining. Treat your family and friends to a healthy charcuterie board this season by making simple modifications. 

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Embracing Differences: Mindfulness that Supports Families of Neurodivergent Children

Raising a neurodivergent child can bring joys, challenges, and stress to families. This session explores differences in social-emotional development between neurodivergent and neurotypical children, family experiences of raising neurodivergent children, and the potential role of mindfulness in supporting family well-being. Learn how family-centered mindfulness practices can foster awareness, connection, and compassion for both children and caregivers.

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Let turkey be the centerpiece of your celebration.

We know how stressful the holiday season can be. Whether it is your first time cooking a turkey or you're a pro, Illinois Extension has a variety of resources to make the holidays go more smoothly. We want to make sure you know how to prepare a delicious turkey in the safest way possible so your holidays are full of fun, not stress. 


 

News Releases

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Hunters Feeding Illinois returns for the 2026-27 hunting season
URBANA, Ill. – A popular program returns for its fifth season to help feed neighbors in need. Hunters Feeding Illinois connects hunters, meat processors, and food pantries to bring lean protein to local residents and families, providing a unique pathway to address and improve food insecurity....
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Health Literacy Month: Knowledge is power
October is Health Literacy Month, a time to recognize the importance of finding, understanding, and using health information to make informed decisions. Health literacy isn’t about how smart someone is, it’s about having the knowledge and confidence to navigate everyday health situations, from...

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