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Read article: Men's Health Month: A Time to Prioritize Your Health and Well-Being
Men's Health Month: A Time to Prioritize Your Health and Well-Being
June is Men’s Health Month—a month dedicated to raising awareness about the health challenges men face and encouraging early detection and treatment...
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Read article: Helping youth find purpose in their lives
Helping youth find purpose in their lives
Purpose is defined as a strong stable sense of commitment to something that is meaningful to you and makes a difference in the world around you. It...
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Read article: Celebrating 5 years of Local OPAL website
Celebrating 5 years of Local OPAL website
By Julie Robinson, Extension Master Naturalist serving Fulton, Mason, Peoria and Tazewell countiesIt is hard to believe that 2025 finds...
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Read article: Gardening with preschoolers using planters
Gardening with preschoolers using planters
Gardening season is almost here! It is a great family activity and beneficial to get children interested when they are young. Have you wondered if...

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Boost your brainpower with Wits Workout at the Eureka Public Library
Eureka, Ill. – In 2025, University of Illinois Extension is launching a monthly program at the Eureka Public Library aimed at supporting brain health and social connection among older adults. The Wits Workout series, developed by University of Illinois Extension specialists,...