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Blog Posts

Richard Proffer attains two national certifications

July 21, 2026

Richard Proffer, Community & Economic Development educator serving Fulton, Mason, Peoria, and Tazewell counties, has recently received a new...

Peoria Afterschool Networking Group brings together community agencies to support local youth and families

June 16, 2026

A strong network of youth-serving organizations can make a lasting difference for young people and families. In Peoria, the collaborative Peoria...

Placemaking: Building community around the places we share

April 21, 2026

What makes a town feel like home? One key indicator of a strong, resilient community is placemaking. The...

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Manito Revive & Thrive community meetings makes for village revitalization

March 12, 2026

What began as a simple phone call from Jerald Schier, Manito village trustee, in Spring 2024 grew...

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News Releases

July 13, 2026

Through local partnerships and programs, Extension Academy builds expertise
URBANA, Ill. — Collaboration and shared expertise strengthen every project, especially when advancing current research and best practices from the University of Illinois Urbana...

July 8, 2026

Community Questions, Clear Answers: Understanding Property Taxes
Understanding who does what within state and local government can sometimes be confusing. With information coming from many different sources, it can be difficult to determine what is accurate. To provide clarity, Extension will take a closer look each month at topics based on common questions...

Give a Sip Lake County Extension Foundation

July 2, 2026

Give a Sip Fundraiser to Support University of Illinois Extension Programs in Lake and McHenry Counties
Mundelein, IL — The Lake County Extension Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with a mission to generate resources that enhance the programming of Extension, will host its first “Give a Sip” Garden Social Fundraiser on Friday, August 28, 2026, at The Country Bumpkin...

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June 17, 2026

Illinois Extension brings community together through container gardening workshops in Cairo and Metropolis
CAIRO and METROPOLIS, Ill. — Community members across Alexander, Johnson, Massac, Pulaski, and Union counties recently came together to learn, create, and grow at the Container Gardening Workshops hosted by the University of Illinois Extension at local food donation gardens in...

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Videos

From Farm to Community: The Impact of IL-EATS.

Through IL-EATS, Illinois farmers and food access partners came together to strengthen local food systems while feeding their communities. This video shares their experiences and highlights how the program expanded markets, increased access to fresh, local food, and built a more resilient supply...

Community Benefits Program

Your community is not at the whim of renewable energy developers. Companies who want to build in your area are often obligated to partner with you to provide economic and community development benefits. Join this webinar to learn more about these Community Benefits programs and how you can make...