Community Development

Events

U.S. Election Analysis: State and Local Considerations

December 5, 2024

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

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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

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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August 7, 2024

Green infrastructure flood prevention training is a natural solution for natural disasters
URBANA, Ill. — When floods happen, communities are forever changed. University of Illinois Extension is rising to meet the challenge by developing a program that trains municipalities how to maintain nature-based solutions that supplement their stormwater infrastructure. Floods are...

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June 17, 2024

Illinois Extension announces 2025 cohort in program promoting public service careers
URBANA, Ill. — The Illini Science Policy Program, administered by University of Illinois Extension, is excited to name seven University of Illinois graduates to its fifth class of ISPP Scholars. By...

May 24, 2024

New webinar series launched for small business owners
Small businesses form the backbone of Illinois’ economy, especially in smaller cities and rural areas.  With this in mind, a team from University of Illinois Extension, together with the Illinois...

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