We are the University of Illinois Extension Regional III Office. We are your local link to the University of Illinois.

Extension is part of the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences (ACES). We provide practical training and expertise in five broad areas: energy and environmental stewardship; food safety and security; economic development and workforce preparedness; family health, financial security & wellness; and youth development.

Extension offers unbiased, research-based information to help people, businesses, and communities solve problems, develop skills, and build a better future.