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Don't Go It Alone: Improving Your Social Connections | Ogle County

October 11, 2023

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October Cook County Nature Wellness Walk

October 14, 2023

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Looking for the Funny Side: The Value of Humor | Ogle County

November 6, 2023

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Blog Posts

Making family mealtimes happen

August 25, 2023

With many families in back-to-school busy mode, it can sometimes be difficult to enjoy having meals together. However, research shows that having...

Please don't go: Separation anxiety and children

July 30, 2023

School will be starting before we know it, and with the start of school, we see preschoolers and even older elementary school-age children having...

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Connecting with others is beneficial to our health

June 29, 2023

It is commonly known that food and water are vital for human survival. While someone can go a day or two, or even a few without either, the body will...

Tips for a fun family night in July

June 25, 2023

It’s hard to think about the 4th of July without visions of flags and fireworks appearing. The holiday event is rich with traditions that help us...

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News Releases

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August 23, 2023

Illinois Extension to offer free programming in Ogle County
OREGON, Ill. – University of Illinois Extension serving Ogle County will be offering upcoming programs in Rochelle and Oregon. Join Extension educator, Kara Schweitzer, as she leads these free sessions which are open to the public. Register by calling 815-632-3611. Penning the...

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August 1, 2023

Youth Wellness Workshop provides direct education to address growing concern for youth mental health
PEORIA, Ill. - The need for education and support around youth mental health is an unfortunate reality. Statistics show mental health disorders and suicidal behaviors are rising among young people. This topic was a repeated area of concern addressed by both youth and adults during focus group...

July 25, 2023

Focus groups help identify and address needs related to health equity
PEORIA, Ill. - Staff from University of Illinois Extension and University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria (UICOMP) have been collaborating on a multi-year project with community organizations to expand public access to health and wellness...

December 12, 2022

What is driving the high suicide rate among farmers?
URBANA, Ill. — Josie Rudolphi is a professor of agricultural and biological engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign whose research examined suicide among farmers and ranchers, as...

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