Extension Council is authorized by the University of Illinois Board of Trustees, in accordance with state law, to be actively involved in the operation of University of Illinois Extension. Councils advise unit Extension personnel on a variety of matters, but Extension personnel remain responsible for the final decisions necessary to the development and administration of the local program. Members assist Extension staff with planning, implementing and marketing educational programs designed to meet the needs, interest and resources of the local communities. Additionally, members help secure financial resources and recruit volunteers. Members serve as liaisons between the public and Extension. Some responsibilities of Council Members include:
- Assess community needs
- Serve as a communication channel between the community and the Extension offices
- Identify and utilize community leaders
- Provide a forum where dissenting viewpoints can be discussed
- Turn negative criticism into positive programs
- Help insure broad-based programs are available
*Please see information about Public Comments during Extension Council.
Meeting Schedule
2025
- March 11, 2025 – El Paso - Monicals
- May 13, 2025 - Unity Community Center
- September 9, 2025 – Livingston County Extension Office
- November 11, 2025 – McLean County Extension Office
2024
- March 12, 2024 - McLean County Extension Office
- May 14, 2024 - Unity Community Center
- September 10, 2024 - Livingston County Extension Office
- November 12, 2024 - McLean County Extension Office
2024-2025 Members
Livingston
- Ms. Tera Graves
- Ms. Grace Kaisner (Youth)
- Ms. Mara Knobloch
- Ms. Debbie Ruff
- Ms. Amy Schlipf
- Ms. Madalyn Lane
McLean
- Mr. Dylan Cook
- Mr. Glenn Harbin
- Ms. Ella Sommer (Youth)
- Mr. Jeff Woodard
Woodford
- Mr. Mark Baran
- Ms. Avery Glacinski (W-YOUTH)
- Ms. Jodi Upchurch
Member Information
Open Meetings Act - Training and How to Register and Complete Training
- September 2025 Agenda | Minutes
- May 2025 Agenda | Minutes
- March 2025 Agenda | Minutes
- November 2024 Agenda | Minutes
- September 2024 Agenda | Minutes
- May 2024 Agenda | Minutes
- March 2024 McLean County Extension Board Agenda | Minutes
- March 2024 Agenda | Minutes
- November 2023 Agenda | Minutes
- September 2023 Agenda | Minutes