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Goats line up to be judged by a crowd of youth participants.
Ten reasons to compete in the State 4-H Livestock Judging Contest
Attending the State 4-H Livestock Judging...
Whitetail buck in flight
Sparking youth to embrace the outdoor lifestyle: Connecting the dots
Illinois 4-H, built on the powerful philosophy of “Learn by Doing,” is on a mission to rekindle young people’s connection to nature through hands-on...
Youth sitting and drawing on the sidewalk with chalk
Immersive ways to experience art this summer
This summer, don’t just look at art, experience it! Whether it’s walking through bustling art fairs, repurposing summer treasures, of creating art...
fawn in a weed patch.
Tough love in the wild: Lessons from the white-tail doe
Tough love is hard to give and even harder to receive. But for the white-tailed doe that gives birth to twin fawns each May in Illinois, discipline...
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4-H Showmanship rosette ribbons on a table.
2026 LaSalle Country Special Awards
Aerospace Garrett Billups, Bailey Creek Kids Best of ShowCat Tenley Justice, Brookfield Aces, Best of Show Clothing Eliza Marincic Pouncing Panthers Shopping in Style Gretchen Kaschke Corn Belt Kids Style Revue Emma Billups Bailey...
Blue Ribbon Winning Gold Comet Hen Chicken Shown at County Fair.
2026 LaSalle County Special Awards Livestock Results
Swine - 2026 Roland Beck, Brookfield Aces, Breed Champion Purebred Gilt – Spot Lilliana Bernabei, North Stars, Grand Champion Senior Swine Showman Mario Bernabei, North Stars, Reserve Breed Champion Barrow - Crossbred Emma Billups, Bailey Creek...
4-H participant explaining their horticulture project to two judges.
2026 LaSalle County State Fair Delegates and Alternates
The LaSalle County 4-H Show and Junior Fair was held July 9-12. The county 4-H exhibition show is an exciting time for 4-H members. It is an opportunity to display to the public the hard work, time and skills they have put into their exhibits. It is also an opportunity for young people to show...
Daphne Heeley being judged for their creative 3-D project.
2026 Marshall-Putnam County State Fair Delegates and Alternates Announced
The 2026 Marshall-Putnam County 4-H Show concluded with another successful year, providing 4-H members the opportunity to showcase their knowledge, skills, and accomplishments across more than 200 project areas. Youth from throughout Marshall and Putnam counties gathered at the Marshall-Putnam...
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