Community Development

Events

Poverty Simulation Workshops | Rock River Center

February 28, 2025

County

Ogle

Poverty Simulation Workshops | Davis Community Center

April 25, 2025

County

Carroll

Unit Council Meeting

May 15, 2025

County

Alexander

Johnson

Massac

Pulaski

Union

Poverty Simulation Workshops | Sterling Township

September 5, 2025

County

Whiteside

Blog Posts

Extension facilitates talks to address unhoused issues in Pekin

November 19, 2024

Homelessness is an increasing societal issue in every community in America today. Pekin is no exception to it either. The ...

In her own words: ISPP Scholar Marissa Leal

October 28, 2024

As an ISPP Scholar, Marissa Leal is appointed with the Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus Foundation . Her work is significant as she...

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New webinar series launched for small business owners

May 13, 2024

Small businesses form the backbone of Illinois’ economy, especially in smaller cities and rural areas. With this in mind, a team from...

Extension helps train community development professionals through national organization

February 14, 2024

The hallmark of any Extension program is the information shared be research-based and communicated in a manner that helps to drive change in a...

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News Releases

December 17, 2024

Extension facilitates talks to address unhoused issues in Pekin
PEKIN, Ill - Homelessness is an increasing societal issue in every community in America today. Pekin is no exception to it either. The Pekin Downtown Main Street Merchants Association reached out to University of Illinois Extension for...

December 13, 2024

Connections across Extension programs lead to lasting impact
URBANA, Ill. — Establishing connections is essential for the expansion of Illinois Extension. Interdisciplinary work shows how collaboration across programs brings valuable knowledge to new audiences and builds lasting relationships. From teams that improve food access and eliminate food...

December 13, 2024

Extension Horticulture educator engages young minds with new gardening curriculum
URBANA, Ill. — Captivating the minds of middle school students is no easy feat, but University of Illinois Extension Horticulture Educator Bruce Black has charted a course that increases engagement and has measurable...

August 29, 2024

Extension interim assistant dean, program leader sustains and strengthens community and economic development programs
URBANA, Ill. — For more than 100 years, University of Illinois Extension experts have worked in communities around the state, providing research-based solutions for life’s everyday problems. In that time, Extension outreach efforts have evolved from...

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