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Read article: Find some relaxing family time this summer
Find some relaxing family time this summer
Summer is here and many families are packing up for a memorable family vacation.   Sometimes families arrive home from their trip...
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Read article: Men's Health Month: A Time to Prioritize Your Health and Well-Being
Men's Health Month: A Time to Prioritize Your Health and Well-Being
June is Men’s Health Month—a month dedicated to raising awareness about the health challenges men face and encouraging early detection and treatment...
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Read article: Helping youth find purpose in their lives
Helping youth find purpose in their lives
Purpose is defined as a strong stable sense of commitment to something that is meaningful to you and makes a difference in the world around you. It...
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Read article: Celebrating 5 years of Local OPAL website
Celebrating 5 years of Local OPAL website
By Julie Robinson, Extension Master Naturalist serving Fulton, Mason, Peoria and Tazewell countiesIt is hard to believe that 2025 finds...

News Releases

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High impact University of Illinois Extension SNAP-Ed programs face elimination
URBANA, Ill. — There are many barriers Illinois residents face in making healthy choices. For over 30 years, University of Illinois Extension’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed) programs have helped people stretch their food dollars while increasing their nutrition...
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Boost your brainpower with Wits Workout at the Eureka Public Library
EUREKA, Ill. — In 2025, University of Illinois Extension is launching a monthly program at the Eureka Public Library aimed at supporting brain health and social connection among older adults. The Wits Workout series, developed by University of Illinois Extension specialists,...