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MyPI students at IEMA
A Closer Look at Disaster Preparedness: MyPI Students’ Visit to IEMA-OHS
Empowering the next generation to take charge during emergencies is at the heart of the My Preparedness Initiative (MyPI), an award-winning youth...
ISPP Scholar Shreya Joshi
In her own words: ISPP Scholar Shreya Joshi
As an ISPP Scholar, Shreya Joshi is appointed to the Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology. Her work focuses on business analytics for...
ISPP Scholar Alex Sprinkle
In his own words: Alex Sprinkle
As an ISPP Scholar, Alex Sprinkle is appointed to with the Office of the Lieutenant Governor, Juliana Stratton. His work is focused on bolstering the...
ISPP Scholar Mary Ojoma
In her own words: ISPP Scholar Mary Ojoma
As an ISPP Scholar, Mary Ojoma is appointed to the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus / Black Caucus Foundation. Her work is focused on enhancing the...
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youth tour the firehouse
Government Day brings together students and community leaders
Morris, Ill – Students from across Grundy County came together last week to participate in Government Day, a program put on annually by University of Illinois Extension which teaches civic engagement and community leadership.“Civic engagement...
"I voted" stickers arranged on a table
Elections are stressful, Illinois Extension provides resources for parents
Bourbonnais, Ill. – With the imminent election, many parents are asking how they can talk to their kids about the current political climate in America, the election, and how they can answer questions from their kids about if their voice really matters. “Youth understand and hear more...
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