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Read article: New Year's resolutions for mental health
New Year's resolutions for mental health
According to Google’s English Dictionary, the word “resolution” means a firm decision to do or not do something. So many of us feel that the...
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Read article: Siblings working together as caregivers
Siblings working together as caregivers
Many things affect sibling relationships when caring for a parent:Do all the siblings want the same thing for the parent?What do past relationships...
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Read article: Healthy couple relationships
Healthy couple relationships
Within the United States, one-third of married couples are distressed, and almost half of the first marriages and more than half of unmarried...
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Read article: Keeping calm during a political conversation
Keeping calm during a political conversation
It is July of 2024, and we are in the trenches of political debate for President of the United States. People are passionate about their...

News Releases

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Investment in communications furthers the Illinois Extension mission
URBANA, Ill. — Effective communication is a cornerstone of University of Illinois Extension’s ability to transfer the latest research and best practices to the residents of the state. In this critical pursuit of improving lives and livelihoods throughout Illinois, Extension relies on myriad...
Heather Willis receives Extension award from Director Shelly Nickols-Richardson
Innovation drives performance for awardees
URBANA, Ill. – Having access to trusted, validated sources of reliable information and know-how is the driver of economic and societal progress. Such unbiased knowledge is the commodity of University of Illinois Extension. Extension programs help people and communities solve problems,...

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Melissa Schumacher

Family and Consumer Sciences Digital Nutrition Education Outreach Associate