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Woman completing a plank exercise
Read article: Is isometric exercise beneficial?
Is isometric exercise beneficial?
Have you ever wondered why someone may take on the challenge of a plank hold? Or do a prolonged wall sit? Well, these are called isometric exercises...
A coyote walking through a neighborhood street
Read article: Coyotes as sentinels: What wildlife reveal about public health
Coyotes as sentinels: What wildlife reveal about public health
For 25 years, the Urban Coyote Research Project has been studying the ecology of urban coyotes in the Chicago area. Researchers monitor and...
Parent reading a bedtime story to child in bed.
Read article: The power of a good night’s sleep: helping kids thrive
The power of a good night’s sleep: helping kids thrive
After a restful summer, you may find there's one thing your children are not happy about: waking up early for school again! Did you know that...
Michael Howard and his wife Amelia Howard hold vegetables from their farm
Read article: Reclaiming the land: The story of Eden Place Farms
Reclaiming the land: The story of Eden Place Farms
How an urban farm is healing history and feeding ChicagoIn the heart of Chicago’s Fuller Park, a quiet revolution has taken root....

News Releases

Prepare for food preservation season with free pressure canner testing
URBANA, Ill. — As gardeners begin planting seedlings and planning for warmer weather, it’s also time to think about what needs to be preserved. Home preservation methods like canning, freezing, dehydration, and fermentation extend the shelf life of foods compared to storing fruits and vegetables...
A woman smiling and exercising outdoors
New webinar series supports adults in strengthening long-term health
URBANA, Ill. — Millions of adults in the United States live with chronic conditions such as arthritis, diabetes, and hypertension, often facing daily challenges that affect their health, mobility, and overall quality of life. Managing these conditions requires reliable information, practical...
Morgan is pictured in a blue jacket, standing in front of a food pantry display
Illinois Extension staff spotlight: Morgan Roberts
BOURBONNAIS, Ill. — Each month University of Illinois Extension serving Grundy, Kankakee, and Will counties sits down with an Extension staff member to discuss their work and impact in the community.This month's spotlight features...
Assorted bath and hygiene products
Illinois Extension Launches Hygiene Drive with Local Hygiene Pantry
CHAMPAIGN, Ill – University of Illinois Extension is proud to host a hygiene product donation drive in support of the CLU-W Hygiene Pantry of Champaign County. The Hygiene Drive runs from April 1 to April 30. Community members are invited to donate various acceptable hygiene products.  ...