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Feeding the family without overspending
The Thanksgiving season is a time of year many people associate with eating food and spending time with others. Balancing your spending with...
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Costs of homeownership
As homeownership costs rise, how are you planning for housing? Housing is typically a large, fixed expense for most people. Recently, homebuyers in...
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Spam calls and identity theft: What you need to know
Do you receive calls from unknown numbers? Sometimes calls are even identified as being a potential spam risk. When receiving calls like these, what...
How much money do you need to retire?
The dream of retiring may start early in your career, but are you taking active steps to support a comfortable retirement in the future? According to...
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Connections across Extension programs lead to lasting impact
URBANA, Ill. — Establishing connections is essential for the expansion of Illinois Extension. Interdisciplinary work shows how collaboration across programs brings valuable knowledge to new audiences and builds lasting relationships. From teams that improve food access and eliminate food deserts...
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Illinois Extension and local libraries partner for Lessons at the Library
RANTOUL AND CISSNA PARK, Ill – University of Illinois Extension is excited to bring its popular Lessons for Living series to local libraries. Lessons for Living is a free in-person series where people can learn valuable life lessons and get relevant, easy-to-understand tips for living an...
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Students learn career and financial skills with Illinois Extension and 4-H
GILMAN, Ill. — Nearly 200 students from Central, Donovan, Milford, Iroquois West, and Watseka high schools met at Iroquois West High School on September 20, 2023, for a Welcome to the Real World Simulation. The simulation is the culminating event of the Welcome to the Real World...
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