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2025 Illinois 4-H Shooting Sports State Competitions - Making the best better
By any measure, the recent series of 4-H Shooting Sports events attended by the best 4-H shooting sports competitors in the State of Illinois brought...
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This September: Start a conversation. Be the difference.
Each September is national Suicide Prevention Month. In 2023, 12.8 people seriously thought about suicide and 1.5 million people attempted it. Over...
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Back to school tips for parents and students
The beginning of school means changes from the “free flowing” days of summer to regular daily routines. Here are some tips from West Virginia...
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Indoor and outdoor activities for kids and families
Summers at home can often feel like a full-time job of having to find constant entertainment for the kiddos. The good news? You don’t need an...
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4-H Fair Public Speaking Presentations winners
OREGON, Ill.— This year’s 4-H Public Presentations Contest was held Saturday, February 28, at the Oregon Church of God. Thank you to Julie Merdian for sponsoring the Public Presentations award.Top of Class Formal Speech –Beginner (aged 8-13) ........................................
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Illinois Extension Expands Certified Food Protection Manager Training
CHAMPAIGN, Ill – Level up your kitchen safety skills with a certified food safety training course from University of Illinois Extension. The University of Illinois Extension is offering three opportunities to take the one-day Certified Food Protection Manager Course. This training will be...
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Illinois Extension staff spotlight: Brooke Katcher
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...
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We are 'Beyond Ready' this 4-H week

4-H members are 'Beyond Ready' for life today

Illinois 4-H empowers youth to be 'Beyond Ready' for life today. Through hands-on learning, leadership opportunities, and real-world experiences, 4-H members sit in the driver's seat to find their spark and explore their interests. Whether it...

School and Community Gardens Learning Module

Bring the garden into the schoolyard with our online School and Community Gardens Self-Paced Learning Modules. A school garden can be many things, from a pollinator garden, to a sensory garden, or a bulb garden. Our online learning modules focus on vegetable gardening while we take you on a...

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