News Releases

Enjoy soccer for fitness, fun on your own schedule
URBANA, Ill. – A new youth soccer program got kids up and moving this summer. This "at-your-own-pace" program centered on at-home activities that could be completed inside or outside, on any schedule.  “This program is a great COVID era-friendly option for kids,” says...
Extraordinary Volunteers inducted into Illinois 4-H Hall of Fame
  MEDIA RELEASE For immediate release 8/18/21 Extraordinary volunteers inducted into Illinois 4-H Hall of Fame Illinois 4-H volunteers empower and prepare youth for success as the program relies on its more than 15,000 volunteers to fill key leadership...
Logan County 4-H Foundation Awards Scholarships
  August 9, 2021                                            ...
Menard County 4-H Fair Results
MEDIA RELEASE For release 7/27/2021 Menard County 4-H Fair Results Menard County 4-H members earned awards during the 2021 4-H Shows by demonstrating knowledge and skills they gained this year.  After adapting to virtual shows in 2020, this year Menard County 4-H...
4-H members earn awards at county shows
News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   4-H members earn awards at county shows SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Sangamon County 4-H members earned awards during the 2021 4-H Shows by demonstrating knowledge and skills they gained this year.  After adapting to virtual...
Kiwanis Presents Awards to Outstanding Logan County 4-H Members
MEDIA RELEASE For release 7/13/2021 KIWANIS PRESENTS AWARDS TO OUTSTANDING LOGAN COUNTY 4-H MEMBERS The Lincoln Kiwanis Club recently presented awards to outstanding Logan County 4-H Club members.  The following individuals were chosen as outstanding 4-H members...
Can Foods Safely this Season with Free Test from Illinois Extension
SPRINGFIELD, Ill.— A variety of foods can be canned at home through boiling water bath canning and pressure canning. Pressure canning is important when canning low-acid foods, particularly meats and vegetables. Along with providing virtual and in-person classes on...
Volunteers at the heart of Illinois 4-H
Urbana, Ill. – Volunteers play a vital role in supporting 4-H youth clubs and programming.  University of Illinois Extension’s 4-H youth development program honors its 6,000 volunteers during National Volunteer Week, April 18-24. “Our...
4-H members honored at 4-H Celebration of Excellence Awards Program
4-H members from across the state were recently selected as winners through the Illinois 4-H Awards program.  The Illinois State 4-H Award recognizes exemplary work in nine major areas, including Animal Science, Civic Engagement and Global Living, Creative and Performing Arts and...
Get rid of weeds and insects at home without pesticides
URBANA, Ill. – It finally happened; your garden’s first tomato is ready to harvest. Bright red and plump, you can practically taste it, but on closer inspection someone already has. Do you dig out the trusty bottle of insecticide? Not so fast, says...
Environmental webinars explore owls, native shade gardens
URBANA, Ill. – Peer into the natural world during two University of Illinois Extension webinars. The free, online webinars explore ways humans can have positive impacts on the environment. The first webinar begins at 1 p.m. CDT on April 8. Extension Educator ...
Healthy forests start with single tree, hands-on landowners
URBANA, Ill. – The forests of Illinois are diverse, whether it’s a backyard with a few tall trees kids play under, an acre for firewood that is also home to deer and other wildlife, or a timber stand that will eventually be harvested and sold. Just in time for spring, the Illinois...