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Read article: 4-H friendships live on
4-H friendships live on
A group of alumni enjoy 4-H so much, they’re still meeting, 90 years after the oldest began her 4-H journey. At 98 years young, Cathryn Frisby and...
Photo of Cathryn Frisby
Read article: 4-H friendships live on
4-H friendships live on
A group of alumni enjoy 4-H so much, they’re still meeting, 90 years after the oldest began her 4-H journey. At 98 years young, Cathryn Frisby and...
Read article: McFarland Fund celebrates accomplishments of top Illinois 4-H teens
McFarland Fund celebrates accomplishments of top Illinois 4-H teens
Ten Illinois 4-H teens were honored as Illinois 4-H Key Award winners for their leadership, community service and mentoring activities throughout...
Read article: Camp receives grant money
Camp receives grant money
Illinois 4-H Memorial Camp will benefit from a $5,000 grant from The Grainger Foundation. The grant will allow for an expansion of activities geared...
Read article: ADM adds $25,000 to scholarship fund
ADM adds $25,000 to scholarship fund
Illinois 4-H members pursuing advanced education will benefit from a donation to the Illinois 4-H Foundation. Archer Daniels Midland Company recently...
Read article: Celebrating Extension staff's dedication to excellence
Celebrating Extension staff's dedication to excellence
It speaks well of a state program when one of it's former longtime employees is honored for the magic they did for generations of 4-H members....
Read article: Let generosity guide your walk
Let generosity guide your walk
Nearly 70 years ago, a young woman walked the same paths you now walk on this beautiful campus. No doubt, even she didn't know then what an influence...
Read article: Eichelberger to receive National 4-H Hall of Fame Award
Eichelberger to receive National 4-H Hall of Fame Award
"4-H has made me everything I am." That's tall praise from a woman whose family name adorns the University of Illinois woman's softball field, but...

News Releases

Livingston County 4-H leader inducted into Illinois 4-H Hall of Fame
PONTIAC, Ill. – Illinois 4-H volunteers empower and prepare youth for success as the program relies on its more than 15,000 volunteers to fill key leadership and mentoring roles.  Longtime volunteers and former staff members were recently honored by the Illinois 4-H Foundation for their selfless...
McLean County 4-H leader inducted into Illinois 4-H Hall of Fame
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – Illinois 4-H volunteers empower and prepare youth for success as the program relies on its more than 15,000 volunteers to fill key leadership and mentoring roles.  Longtime volunteers and former staff members were recently honored by the Illinois 4-H Foundation for their...
Woodford County 4-H volunteer inducted into Illinois 4-H Hall of Fame
EUREKA, Ill. – Illinois 4-H volunteers empower and prepare youth for success as the program relies on its more than 15,000 volunteers to fill key leadership and mentoring roles. Longtime volunteers and former staff members were recently honored by the Illinois 4-H Foundation for their selfless...

Staff

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Susan Sloop

Extension Specialist Youth Development Health & Wellness
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Tina Veal

4-H Alumni & Constituent Engagement Manager