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Illinois Extension launches Health and Community Wellness team

July 21, 2026

University of Illinois Extension’s new Health and Community Wellness team is continuing efforts to improve health and quality of life across Fulton,...

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Lulu & the Hunger Monster reading program helps youth understand food insecurity

December 23, 2025

An outreach initiative helped children across the Tri-County area better understand hunger and how they can contribute during Hunger Action Month....

Feeding the family without overspending

October 31, 2025

The Thanksgiving season is a time of year many people associate with eating food and spending time with others. Balancing your spending with...

IL-EATS provides ‘home-cooked’ goodness for Illinois veterans at The Joseph Center

July 4, 2025

The journey home for some military veterans isn’t without its own battles. The Joseph Center...

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News Releases

October 1, 2026

University of Illinois launches Center for Food Systems, Nutrition Security, and Health Integration
URBANA, Ill. – University of Illinois Extension celebrated the launch of a new Center focused on food, nutrition, and health at an event that brought partners together from across campus and Illinois. The...

May 14, 2026

Hunters Feeding Illinois provides 138,900 servings of lean protein to families across 48 counties
URBANA, Ill. — At a time when grocery costs are high, Hunters Feeding Illinois distributed 46,366 pounds of lean protein to food pantries across Illinois during the 2025-26 hunting season. This provided an estimated 138,900 meals in 48 counties....

February 20, 2026

Support food access for Illinoisians with ACES’ Orange & Blue Days
URBANA, Ill. — This spring, the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign will participate in a campuswide crowdfunding initiative known as...

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February 16, 2026

University of Illinois Extension – Lake County to Host “Find Food. Share Support.” Training for Community Service Providers
 Grayslake, IL — University of Illinois Extension in Lake County will host a hands-on professional development session, “Find Food. Share Support" on March 25 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the Extension Auditorium, located at 100 S US Hwy 45,...

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Videos

Hunters Feeding Illinois Impact

From Farm to Community: The Impact of IL-EATS.

Through IL-EATS, Illinois farmers and food access partners came together to strengthen local food systems while feeding their communities. This video shares their experiences and highlights how the program expanded markets, increased access to fresh, local food, and built a more resilient supply...