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Sourdough Bread: From Starter to Loaf
Discover the mysteries behind turning essential ingredients, flour, water, and salt, into flavorful loaves of sourdough bread with the help of wild yeasts and bacteria in the Sourdough Bread: From Starter to Loaf series, a two-part webinar.
Thinking, Learning, Caring Webinar Series 2025
Gain research-based insights with these three dynamic sessions presented by University of Illinois Extension educators that will provide useful information to help caregivers offer quality service to their clients.
Decorate now, recycle later with the McLean County Pumpkin Smash
What happens when it’s time to say goodbye as they melt on the porch? Green up Halloween by recycling pumpkins into composting with the McLean County Pumpkin Smash on November 8th. Come on out, you won't want to miss it!

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Discover news, resources, policy, and insight for managing and operating your farm.
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Simmer up to soup at our upcoming diabetes clinic
EUREKA, Ill. — A bowl of homemade soup on a cold winter day can be a comforting meal. Join Nutrition and Wellness Educator and Registered Dietitian Jenna Smith to learn the many types of soup and ways to make them healthy and flavorful. You'll receive a packet of recipes and taste a hearty bowl...
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McLean County Master Gardener recognized at state conference
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – The University of Illinois Extension proudly congratulates McLean County Master Gardener Cheryl West of Arrowsmith on receiving a prestigious state award from the Illinois Master Gardener program. Cheryl was honored for her outstanding contributions during the Illinois Master...
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Hunters Feeding Illinois returns
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Hunters Feeding Illinois returns for its fourth season, in partnership with Feeding Illinois, Access Illinois Outdoors, ...
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Livingston, McLean and Woodford Counties

McLean County
1615 Commerce Pkwy.
Bloomington, IL 61704
Phone: 309-663-8306
Email: uie-lmw@illinois.edu

Livingston County
1412 S. Locust St.
Pontiac, IL 61764
Phone: 815-842-1776

McLean County
UNITY Community Center
632 Orlando Ave.
Normal, IL 61761
Phone: 309-862-4041

Woodford County
1201 S. Main St., Suite 2
Eureka, IL 61530
Phone: 309-467-3789