University of Illinois Extension

Events (18)

Food Rescue at Home: Reducing Food Waste and Reusing Leftovers WEBINAR

1 - 2 PM

Wed, 04/08/2020 - 12:00

Online

Promotion for Health at Home Webinar

Emotional Eating: Understanding How Stress Impacts Hunger and Appetite WEBINAR

1 - 2 PM

Wed, 04/15/2020 - 12:00

Online

Promotion for Health at Home Webinar

Nutrition, Wellness, and the Brain Series - Physical Activity in Childhood

12:15-1:00 p.m.

Wed, 04/15/2020 - 12:00

Lodgic Everyday Community Event Hall, 1807 S. Neil St.

Diabetes Clinic: IGA Grocery Store Tour

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Thu, 04/16/2020 - 12:00

IGA Eureka, 514 W Center Street, Eureka, IL 61530

The Science Behind Popular Eating Trends WEBINAR

1-2 PM

Wed, 04/22/2020 - 12:00

Online

Promotion for Health at Home Webinar

Nutrition, Wellness, and the Brain Series- Nutrition and Wellness into Adulthood (Via Webinar)

12:15-1:00 p.m.

Wed, 04/29/2020 - 12:00

Via Webinar

Every Step Counts: Getting the Most Out of Activity Trackers WEBINAR

1-2 PM

Wed, 04/29/2020 - 12:00

Online

Promotion for Health at Home Webinar

Nutrition and Wellness into Adulthood

12:15 p.m. - 1 p.m.

Wed, 04/29/2020 - 12:00

Webinar

Take Your Kitchen Appliances For a Spin WEBINAR

1-2 PM

Wed, 05/06/2020 - 12:00

Online

Promotion for Health at Home Webinar

Nutrition, Wellness, and the Brain Series- Nutrition, Wellness, and Aging (Via Webinar)

12:15-1:00 p.m.

Wed, 05/13/2020 - 12:00

Via Webinar

Nutrition, Wellness, and Aging

12:15 p.m. - 1 p.m.

Wed, 05/13/2020 - 12:00

Webinar

Diabetes: Practicing Self-Care During Difficult Times WEBINAR

1-2 PM

Wed, 05/13/2020 - 12:00

Online

Promotion for Health at Home Webinar

Cooking For One WEBINAR

1-2 PM

Wed, 05/20/2020 - 12:00

Online

photo of plate of vegetables

Fun with Food Cloverbud Workshop

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Wed, 06/17/2020 - 12:00

McLean County Extension Office, Bloomington, IL

Brain Activity - Keys for Embracing Aging Series (Postponed)

10:30-12:00 pm

Thu, 06/18/2020 - 12:00

Vermilion County Extension Office, 3164 N. Vermilion Danville, IL 61832

Safety - Keys for Embracing Aging Series (Postponed)

10:30-12:00 pm

Thu, 08/20/2020 - 12:00

Vermilion County Extension Office, 3164 N. Vermilion Danville, IL 61832

Social Activity - Keys for Embracing Aging Series (Postponed)

10:30-12:00 pm

Thu, 09/17/2020 - 12:00

Vermilion County Extension Office, 3164 N. Vermilion Danville, IL 61832

Discover Wellness Summit

Fri, 04/23/2021 - 12:00

Galesburg

Blog Posts (41)

Fighting to Reduce Food Waste

Garbage can with overflowing food

Don’t Leave Behind the Leftovers!

Casserole

Burgers Meet Meatless Alternatives

black bean burger

Dye Spring Colorful

Wicker basket filled with live grass, flowers, and dyed eggs

Matcha Madness: Health Benefits & Recipes

Green tea late with foam flower in a white mug

Fishing for Omega 3's During Lent

Salmon fillet

Sweet, Hot, or Smoked Paprika?

spices

University of Illinois Extension Helps Area Residents "Live Well"

parents and baby

Fill Up on Phyllo Cups

puff pastry

3 Easy Ways to Boost Fiber in your Meals & Snacks

Time to prioritize family mealtimes

Cooking Together

spoon with heart

Show Your Heart Some Love with these 3 Lifestyle Tips

What Makes Brown Sugar Brown?

orange and brown sugar

Persistent Persimmons

persimmons

Soy sauce varieties: What's the best option?

soy sauce and chopsticks

The Wisdom of Elderberries

elderberry

Dare to Cook with Dill

Dill coated white fish and asparagus on white plate and blue background

Getting Outdoors for Campfire Cooking

Cast iron pot hanging over campfire

Healthy Holiday Hacks

wreath

The Secrets of Sour Cream

potatoes

Roasting Your Favorite Root Vegetables

vegetables

Jerky Guide: Shopping, Storing and Preparing

Three strips of jerky on white plate with blue background

The Temptation of Tempeh

tempeh

Extension staff help address food insecurity in Tazewell County

Man receiving food sample

Benefits of Pumpkin

pumpkin

Should I Eat Like a Caveman?

porridge

Winter Squash, Autumn Favorite

squash

Wild Eats - Part 1 (Introduction to Deer)

Deer eating near tree

Wild Eats: Easy Venison Recipes

Wild Eats: Venison Nutrition and Cooking Tips

Chimichurri sauce over sliced venison

The Mysterious Pumpkin Seed

pumpkin seeds

Radish Ideas: Kitchen Tips from Raw to Roasted

Sauteed radishes with dill

5 Healthy Aging Tips for All Ages

The Many Benefits of Ginger

ginger

A Squeeze of Lime

lime

Keeping Citrus Simple with Lime, Lemon, and Orange

Picture of a lemon, lime, and orange on white background

Game for Garlic Scapes?

Garlic scape on gray background

Healthy Aging with the Mediterranean Eating Pattern

Paprika: The Story Behind the Spice

Cooked chicken wing, leg, and thigh

Make the Most of Your Oats

Sweet and Savory Oats

News Releases (21)

Improve your health at home: Online Webinar

New website offers advice for feeding babies

Tips for Keeping Frozen Food Fresh

Illinois Extension Offers Tips for National Nutrition Month

What's the Best Diet/ Plant-Based Eating Trend Grows

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Real Heart this Year

Extension Offers Free Program about Arthritis and Inflammation

Preparing Soup For the Heart - Jersey County

Preparing Soup For the Heart - Montgomery County

Preparing Soup For the Heart - Christian County

Southern Illinois Food Pantry Network Awards Six Mini-Grants

Registration open for University of Illinois Extension “Prevent T2” – a Proven Diabetes Prevention Program

University of Illinois Extension offering Certified Food Protection Managers Class & Exam in January - Montgomery County

Hack your January with Easy Slow Cooking Meal Preparation

Game Plan for a Healthier Holiday Season

University of Illinois Extension offering Certified Food Protection Managers Class & Exam in January - Macoupin County

Starting a School Garden Workshop Series Open to All Types of School Staff and Volunteers

Nourish Your Neighbor by Donating Healthy Food

Illinois Extension joins nationwide celebration of impact of school lunch programs

Extension Offers Free Program about Saving Money on Food Costs

Health Fair and Health Screenings Available at Mobile Food Market

Staff (7)

Margaret Cover

Margaret Cover

Extension Educator, EFNEP

Shasta Hladovcak

Community Worker

Caitlin Mellendorf

Caitlin Mellendorf

Extension Educator, Nutrition and Wellness

ACES Associate Dean and Director of Extension Dr. Shelly Nickols-Richardson

Shelly Nickols-Richardson

Associate Dean and Director of Extension

Rebecca Schafer

Community Worker, SNAP-Ed

staff photo of Kaitlyn Streitmatter

Kaitlyn Streitmatter

Extension Educator, SNAP-Ed

Melinda Vortman

Melinda Vortman

Program Coordinator, SNAP-Ed