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Blog Posts (52)

In her own words: 2022 ISP Scholar - Yasamin Khoshpour

ISP Scholar Yasamin Khoshpour

In her own words: 2022 ISP Scholar - Skye Lewis

Skye Lewis ISP Scholar and Tiffany HighTower Executive Director ILBC

In her own words: 2022 ISP Scholar - Shubhika Agarwal

2022 ISP Scholar Shubhika Agarwal outside

In her own words: 2022 ISP Scholar - Adrienne Pickett

2022 ISP Scholar Adrienne Pickett at her desk

Opportunity Zones projects in Canton and Havana, Illinois

Remote work offers potential benefits for Illinois’ rural communities

USDA Rural Economic Development Innovation (REDI) Initiative garnered big results in Fulton County and beyond

hands writing on paper at table

Fulton County collaboration yields $8 million in grants

People filling out paperwork on a desk

Central Illinois communities convening on coal plant transition planning

coal plant located in Fulton County, Illinois

Moving Toward Transportation Equity: A Case Study

drawing of lots of types of transporation and city skyline

Housing Strategies for Economic Development in Central Illinois

downtown Morton IL

Building an Equitable and Just Green Infrastructure Strategy in the North Central Region

Embracing best possible outcomes

Season's Greeting from the EPECC team

Housing strategies for economic development in Central Illinois

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ISP Fellow Allison Wheeler: In her own words

Allison Wheeler in the field

ISP Fellow Ana Paula Sanchez Bustamante Bailon: In her own words

Ana Paula with the Senator Omar Aquino, Ivan Gonzales his staff and Dr. Layla Suleiman. Also, the founder of the Puerto Rican Cultural Center in Humboldt Park and his staff.

ISP Fellow Diamond Ruffin: In her own words

Diamond Ruffin

Streator Incubator Feasibility Study

UIUC Grad Student Research Catalyzes Peoria Food Hub

Market Analysis Project Assists Delavan with Big Ideas to Improve their Small Town

University of Illinois College of Medicine - Peoria Partnership

Extension Staff Involved in Filling the Grocery Gap in Peoria

{re}Imagine West Main Sets Stage for Progress

Strategic Program Planning to Strengthen STEAM Education

Winning Opportunities of Service Learning

Downtown Success Indicators

Small Business Toolkit - Canton, IL

Extension part of team working to address lack of food options in South Side of Peoria

People approaching food tent

Business reopening tips help customers feel safe

Business owner wearing a mask with an open store sign

Extension staff and partners provide critical support to assist restaurants to reopen

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Archive of Scaling Up Restaurant Operations Part 2 Now Available

4-H provides hope, food to Southern Illinois

photo of 4H members

Scaling UP: Restaurant Operations: Opening Safely

Restaurant staff in front of window.

Archive of Scaling Up Restaurant Operations Part 1 Now Available

Small Retailers Facing Big Decisions

retail photo

Be ready when your doors reopen

Illinois Hospitality Emergency Grants

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Understanding low-interest loans: SBA Disaster Assistance

Using calculator at desk

East Peoria Junior High staff experience poverty simulation

School staff learn about challenges of living in poverty

Banding Together for your Local Economy

Bouncing back from business closures

Next Generation Science Standards training held for educational leaders

teaching a group of school teachers and administrators

Growing a Sustainable Food System in Peoria County - Public Engagement Symposium Poster Presentation

Washington Historic Commercial Square

Local Food Resource Guide, 2015

Local Foods Landmarks | Report for the Greater Peoria, Illinois Region

Assessing Downtown Canton

Discover Manufacturing Career Expo 2015

Downtown Success Indicators, A Review of the Literature

Peoria Named Finalist in Play Everywhere Challenge

American Planning Association Illinois Chapter Student Award

Farm Credit Illinois awards grant money to local clubs

Let Them Eat Cake

News Releases (61)

I-Rural: Helping communities meet increased demand for rural tourism

County wide survey to identify adequacy of internet service

New Extension educator drives economic momentum to expand food access in Southern Illinois

REVERSING THE EXODUS: Strategies for Attracting & Retaining Young Adults in Rural Communities

Make broadband access a reality for your community

Your thoughts needed in Bushnell meetings

Streator Salvation Army rises to gold level status

Geothermal systems bring smaller footprint to scalable, renewable energy

Bridge the digital divide: Strategies to adopt, deploy broadband in your community

When coal mines close: Help for transitioning communities

Smart Growth strategies take an intentional approach to community vitality

Social connection brings hope, increases success in addressing rural poverty

Community initiatives combat outmigration of young talent in rural areas

4-H Federation members develop leadership skills by offering encouragement

As boomer populations retire, communities can foster age-friendly opportunities

4G STEM Camp introduces girls to STEM careers

Community Service Hours Opportunity in Marshall County

Entrepreneurial funding options promote local growth, community support

Reversing outmigration: Strategies communities can implement to reverse this trend

Local officials gain federal impact perspective in free session

Illinois Extension hosts annual update on new legislation impacts

Illinois public agencies, legislative offices invited to apply for Illini Science Policy Scholar

Rockford native with business development focus joins Extension in Northwestern Illinois

Webinar examines dollar store impact on rural Illinois communities

Extension part of team working to address lack of food options in south side of Peoria

New report shows UI Extension generates value 10 times its budget

Building capacity for broadband expansion

Pilot program grant to strengthen Illinois 'Southern Five' rural economies

Census deadline looms; response impacts funding, relief assistance

Extension staff and partners provide critical support to assist restaurants to reopen

Summer STEM professional development for educators

Charleston native named new Extension county director

Buerster joins leadership as county director

Illinois 4-H members step up to serve communities

Extension adds county leadership staff

Leadership during financial cutbacks

Creating affordable, inclusive broadband strategies for communities

Helping communities: the answer may include green space

Connecting Illinois through statewide broadband access; webinar outlines community solutions

Resiliency resource for struggling Illinois economies

Mentor Matching Engine Is Focus of Next Teacher Tuesdays Virtual Event

Illinois Extension presses forward with planning for summer 4-H shows

LGE webinar this Friday Apr 3: COVID-19 update for local officials

Millions at stake in census; be counted

Six County Fast Pitch Competition postponed. Applications to compete still being accepted.

Gov Pritzker Launches Coronavirus.illinois.gov with Resources for Illinois Residents and Small Businesses

East Peoria Junior High Staff Experience Poverty Simulation

Legislative Education Webinar Thursday, March 26 (12PM CST) – Preparing for Extreme Weather

Illinois Extension Legislative Education Webinar March 20 will cover Illinois Broadband Infastructure Funding

University of Illinois Extension offices temporarily closed starting March 16 as per COVID-19 recommendations

Program cancellations and postponements

Community meeting postponed, residents still encouraged to take the survey

Application deadline is coming up soon for the Six County Fast Pitch Competition

Extension Offers Additional Webinars about Connect Illinois Broadband Grant Program

Shutting Down the Energy ‘Thieves’ in your Home

Bushnell residents encouraged to take a survey

llinois Extension to provide important webinar on fiscal sustainability for local government officials

Entries Sought for Fast Pitch Contest on May 12 to Help Turn Business Ideas into Reality

Illinois Extension offers Pop-Up Shop Workshop

LEARN HOW TO MAKE 2020 YOUR BEST YEAR YET

Students Learn the Value of Shopping Local

Staff (9)

Marilu Andon

Marilu Andon

4-H Youth Development and Metro Educator

Veronica Aranda

Veronica Aranda

Community Health Educator

Amanda Cole

Amanda Cole

County Director; Interim Associate Director for Field Operations

Tiffany Macke

Tiffany Macke

Community and Economic Development Educator

Carrie McKillip

Carrie McKillip

Community and Economic Development Educator

Russell Medley

Russell Medley

Community and Economic Development Educator

Nancy Ouedraogo

Nancy Ouedraogo

Extension State Specialist, Community Economic Development

Laura Payne

Laura Payne

Professor, Extension Specialist, Director of the Office of Recreation & Park Resources (ORPR)

Pam Schallhorn

Pam Schallhorn

Extension Specialist - Region 2 Community & Economic Development