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Illinois Extension launches Health and Community Wellness team

July 21, 2026

University of Illinois Extension’s new Health and Community Wellness team is continuing efforts to improve health and quality of life across Fulton,...

a cluster of ripened and ripening blackberries on the bush - the photo is called "Blackberries" by jared_smith and is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.

Plant a Small Fruits Garden and Increase Perennial Household Food Security

March 17, 2026

Plant a Small Fruits Garden and Increase Perennial Household Food SecurityThe spring thaw is happening albeit in fits and starts....

Support your local grocer

January 29, 2026

Want to know a secret? Your local, independent grocer loves you. Truly. They love your hometown, your traditions, your Friday-night ballgames, and...

Feeding the family without overspending

October 31, 2025

The Thanksgiving season is a time of year many people associate with eating food and spending time with others. Balancing your spending with...

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News Releases

October 1, 2026

University of Illinois launches Center for Food Systems, Nutrition Security, and Health Integration
URBANA, Ill. – University of Illinois Extension celebrated the launch of a new Center focused on food, nutrition, and health at an event that brought partners together from across campus and Illinois. The...

Carly Whorton presenting at 2025 grocer summit

September 10, 2026

Illinois Extension hosts second annual Independent Grocer Summit
CARTERVILLE, Ill. — The Southern Illinois Food Access Initiative, a program of Illinois Extension, is hosting the second annual Independent Grocer Summit at John A. Logan College on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026. This annual event pulls together independent grocery store owners...

Donated food items sit inside a micro pantry shelf and on a cart

August 19, 2026

Food drive teams up with Joliet Slammers to stock Will County micro pantries
JOLIET, Ill. — Community members can help support neighbors facing food insecurity and enjoy some time at the ballpark this summer thanks to a food drive hosted by University of Illinois Extension in partnership with the...

Morgan stands in front of a food pantry shelf

July 31, 2026

Illinois Extension strengthens healthy living, announces local health and community wellness team
BOURBONNAIS, Ill. – For over 100 years, University of Illinois Extension has been embedded in local communities, providing nutrition education and wellness resources for children and families. After...

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