4-H

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Give a Sip

August 28, 2026

County

Lake

Little Sprouts with 4-H and Master Gardeners

August 29, 2026

Nature FunFest

August 29, 2026

County

Lake

4-H Resource Roundup

September 1, 2026

County

Fulton

Mason

Peoria

Tazewell

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Blog Posts

Livestock showmanship clinic offered youth skill development for in the show ring and future careers

August 13, 2026

Raising and showing livestock may seem like a niche skill set, but in reality it offers a long list of life skills, character development, and...

4-H Club Spotlight: Tazewell Country 4-H Club offers unique learning experiences

July 21, 2026

4-H meetings are more than just a regular monthly meeting. Just ask the members of the Tazewell Country 4-H club. Located primarily in Hopedale...

Celebrating independence through 4-H youth development

July 21, 2026

The greatest gifts we can give youth in 4-H go beyond a champion banner, plaque, or even letterman jacket. Confidence in their own abilities is the...

Big crowds, big skills, and a whole lot of safety

July 17, 2026

4-H Shooting Sports: Big Crowds, Big Skills, and a Whole Lot of SafetyIf you were anywhere near Grand Island, Nebraska in June 2026, you felt the...

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News Releases

August 17, 2026

Livestock showmanship clinic offered youth skill development for in the show ring and future careers
LEWISTOWN, Ill. - Raising and showing livestock may seem like a niche skill set, but in reality it offers a long list of life skills, character development, and networking opportunities for local 4-H youth. This past March, University of Illinois Extension staff worked with local partners, 4-H...

August 28, 2026

Illinois 4-H youth compete in 2026 Superior Young Dairy Producer Award contest
The 2026 Superior Young Dairy Producer Award program and state 4-H dairy judging contest were held Aug. 22 at the Illinois State Fair. Fourteen 4-H dairy project members from across Illinois participated in the SYDPA program, and 41 youth competed in the dairy judging contest.The purpose...

August 28, 2026

Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall-Putnam 4-H members exhibit at state fair
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. –Following their county 4-H shows, youth from Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall, and Putnam counties had the opportunity to showcase their projects at the Illinois State Fair. 4-H members exhibited their general projects during the three-day General Project Show in the Orr...

A head and shoulder shot of Dr. John Shar, a white man with gray hair and bread wearing a gray t-shirt.

August 28, 2026

Dr. John Schar named as the Henderson County Inductee to the Illinois 4-H Hall of Fame
University of Illinois Extension and Henderson County 4-H are proud to recognize the induction of Dr. John Schar into the Illinois 4‑H Hall of Fame for his decades of service, leadership, and commitment to youth and agriculture in Henderson County.An important member of the local...

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Videos

We are 'Beyond Ready' this 4-H week

4-H members are 'Beyond Ready' for life today

Illinois 4-H empowers youth to be 'Beyond Ready' for life today. Through hands-on learning, leadership opportunities, and real-world experiences, 4-H members sit in the driver's seat to find their spark and explore their interests. Whether it...

Winter Ice Safety

How can you know that ice is safe to walk on? Is old ice safer than new ice? Curt Sinclair, 4-H youth development Extension specialist, walks you through how to stay safe on the ice this winter, covering everything you need to know for winter ice safety including how to make homemade ice picks...