Community Development

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Discovering Dragonflies

June 3, 2025

County

Massac

Johnson

Pulaski

Alexander

Union

Land Banks as a Tool for Rural Redevelopment

June 10, 2025

Discovering Dragonflies

June 12, 2025

County

Johnson

Union

Massac

Pulaski

Alexander

Discovering Dragonflies

June 18, 2025

County

Williamson

Johnson

Union

Massac

Pulaski

Alexander

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Blog Posts

The groundwater guide: Where our water comes from and the challenges communities face

May 8, 2025

Do you know where your drinking water comes from? If you are like most people, the answer is no. While the City of Chicago and many of its...

Local communities gain awareness of state funding sources at Extension program

May 2, 2025

No matter the size of the community, there are always projects that need addressed. And many times, those projects are also in need of funding...

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Shaping Responsible Digital Citizens: Digital Navigator leads online safety presentation to students

May 2, 2025

“Is it safer to play single-player games online than multi-player games?” “What is the purpose of parental controls on devices? Are they keeping...

Digital Navigator provided professional development for Master Gardeners and Master Naturalists

March 24, 2025

Video conferencing may have seen a burst of use during recent years, but its popularity hasn’t waned much. Today, educational, social, and...

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News Releases

May 15, 2025

Local communities gain awareness of state funding sources at Extension program
LEWISTOWN, Ill. - No matter the size of the community, there are always projects that need addressed. And many times, those projects are also in need of funding sources. A recent meeting facilitated by University of Illinois Extension helped community leaders connect with three state funding...

April 16, 2025

University of Illinois invites the community to Extension Day at the Douglass Community Center and Annex
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – University of Illinois Extension and the Champaign Park District are teaming up once again for Extension Day, a free, family-friendly event designed to connect residents with valuable local resources and celebrate community. This year’s event will be held at the Douglass...

March 28, 2025

Digital Navigator provided professional development for Master Gardeners and Master Naturalists
PEORIA, Ill. - Video conferencing may have seen a burst of use during recent years, but its popularity hasn’t waned much. Today, educational, social, and professional opportunities frequently rely on video conferencing software like Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Google Meets. Local University of...

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...

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