Kane County 4-H members are ‘productive youth’ with ‘bright futures’
Kane County 4-H members gained first-hand knowledge of the important roles local government officials play during the 22nd annual 4-H Government Day...
4-H Legislative Connection: A shared voice which leads to greater understanding
Since its beginning, Illinois 4-H has believed in the importance of young people being engaged, well-informed citizens. By connecting to their...
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Illinois teen crowned national 4-H civic engagement winner
EFFINGHAM COUNTY, Ill. – An Effingham County teen has won a national 4-H award for her efforts to improve her community and help families impacted by pediatric cancer.
Elizabeth Weidner, 16, of Dieterich is the winner of the 2021 ...
4-H alum uses civic engagement skills, elected as youngest county board member
MORRIS, Ill. – Empowering youth to find their voice is an integral part of the 4-H program, and for 19-year-old Nathanael Greene, a recent 4-H alum from Morris and recently elected as Grundy county’s youngest county board member, that voice led him right to a seat at the table – in county...
Master Naturalists get out in the field to protect Illinois’ natural resources
URBANA, Ill. – On a chilly fall morning, amid a background of trees boasting autumnal colors and birds flying south overhead, Master Naturalists gathered for a day of hands-on learning about Illinois’ natural resources. By wading into cold creeks to survey for mussels, fish, and...
Local youth shadow civic leaders for Grundy County Government Day
MORRIS, Ill. – The University of Illinois Extension 4-H held their annual Government Day on Wednesday. Over 60 middle school students and over 30 government officials converged in Morris at the administration building, courthouse, and off-site to job shadow county officials and learn more about...
