Youth Development

Events

Intro to Acting Workshop

August 6, 2026

County

Kane

String Art Workshop

August 6, 2026

County

Kane

Kendall

Public Speaking Workshop

August 7, 2026

County

DuPage

Pollinator Pallooza

August 8, 2026

County

McLean

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Blog Posts

4-H Club Spotlight: Tazewell Country 4-H Club offers unique learning experiences

July 21, 2026

4-H meetings are more than just a regular monthly meeting. Just ask the members of the Tazewell Country 4-H club. Located primarily in Hopedale...

Celebrating independence through 4-H youth development

July 21, 2026

The greatest gifts we can give youth in 4-H go beyond a champion banner, plaque, or even letterman jacket. Confidence in their own abilities is the...

Peoria Afterschool Networking Group brings together community agencies to support local youth and families

June 16, 2026

A strong network of youth-serving organizations can make a lasting difference for young people and families. In Peoria, the collaborative Peoria...

2025 Illinois 4-H Shooting Sports State Competitions - Making the best better

October 1, 2025

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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News Releases

Daphne Heeley being judged for their creative 3-D project.

August 3, 2026

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...

Master Showmanship contestants (from left to right) Toby Behrends, Owen Cady, Lydia Hardy and Karlie Schultz.

August 3, 2026

2026 Bureau County 4-H Livestock Special Awards
Market BeefGrand Champion Zac Wiggim of Manlius Boys & Girls 4-H ClubReserve Grand Champion Grant Hardy of Bureau County Open Door 4-H ClubChampion Angus Braden Fischer of Clarion Comets 4-H ClubChampion...

Federation members Karlie Schultz and Lydia Hardy explain their Service Learning project to the judge.

August 3, 2026

2026 Bureau County State Delegates and Alternates
The 2026 Bureau County 4-H Fair was held July 9th – 11th at the Bureau County Fairgrounds in Princeton. This culminating event allows 4-H members to showcase their skills in over 200 different project areas. The 4-H Fair is made possible through the hard work of dedicated leaders,...

Lombard 4-H youth learn about retail career operations, customer service, and teamwork skills through a Casey's and Ready4Work partnership.

July 30, 2026

Illinois 4-H Ready4Work program prepares next generation for workforce
URBANA, Ill. — Workforce readiness remains a growing concern nationwide. Many young people lack access to opportunities that help them build essential job skills, according to the...

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Videos

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...