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From Rocks to Rings: How a Love of Art Became a Jewelry Design Career
What if something you loved as a kid could eventually become your career?For jewelry designer and metalsmith Mindy Diaz, it started...
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Livestock showmanship clinic offered youth skill development for in the show ring and future careers
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...
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4-H Club Spotlight: Tazewell Country 4-H Club offers unique learning experiences
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...
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Celebrating independence through 4-H youth development
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...
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Kendall County Fair: 4-H'ers learn for life
YORKVILLE, Ill. – The Kendall County Fair marked the culmination of the 2025-2026 4-H year with exhibits, animal shows, and activities. 4-H members shared their knowledge and skills thanks to the support of many dedicated volunteers.“4-H shows provide youth with a valuable opportunity to...
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DuPage County Fair: Youth create, care, and connect
WHEATON, Ill. – Each year, the DuPage County Fair marks the culmination of the latest 4-H year with exhibits, animal shows, and activities where 4-H members demonstrate knowledge and skills, and of course, have fun.In 4-H, kids and teens can explore a wide variety of projects,...
Celebrating Excellence: Area 4-H Youth Shine at Show of Champions
4-H members from across Bond, Clinton, Jefferson, Marion, and Washington counties recently showcased their outstanding project work at the annual 4-H Show of Champions. This end-of-season event brings together youth exhibitors who earned top honors at their local county 4-H shows, including...
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Beyond Ready: Lilliana Bernabei’s Summer with Illinois Extension
OTTAWA, Ill. - 4-H alumni Lilliana Bernabei spent her summer as an intern with Illinois Extension serving Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall, and Putnam counties, gaining experience in the same program that helped shape her own youth development journey.Through her internship,...
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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...
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Roxana Cejeda

Roxana Cejeda

4-H Youth Readiness and New Audiences Outreach Associate
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Danielle Gapinski

Extension Specialist, 4-H Youth Development – Creative and Cultural Arts
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