University of Illinois Extension

Events (4)

Turn Your Thoughts into Your Superpower: Surfing the Emotion Ocean

Sat, 02/11/2023 - 12:00

DuPage County Extension Office

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Bridge Bust 2023

Sat, 02/11/2023 - 12:00

Parkview Christian Academy - Lower Campus

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Developing Life Skills: Spotlight on Public Speaking

Mon, 02/20/2023 - 12:00

DuPage County Extension Office

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Creating Impactful Images: Photography with (Just your) Phone

Mon, 02/20/2023 - 12:00

DuPage County Extension Office

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Blog Posts (14)

Celebrate love and prevent heart disease

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Online vs in-person classes - is one method better than the other?

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How to make difficult decisions

Decision Making Sign

Step into spring and enjoy the outdoors

Kidney health awareness month

Take steps now to protect your kidneys

Stay healthy this fall and prevent the flu

Stay healthy this fall and prevent the flu. Women sick with cold, tired, staying hydrated.

Focus on fiber this September with National Whole-Grain Month

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4-H Spark Camp provided interactive, skill-building activities virtually

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Practice self-care to manage stress

Puppy chewing on a rope. Chew on this... Practice self-care to manage stress

How to reduce food waste at home

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Handwashing, there’s an app for that!

Success is found in your daily routine

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How will you spend September?

News Releases (5)

Could 4-H shooting sports be the right fit for your child?

Think modern cooking techniques are the only way to a great meal?

Strive to Thrive series will teach youth fundamentals to help them flourish

Local youth can concentrate on building art or outdoor skills this fall

Life Story Writing Series offers chance to record life memories

Staff (4)

Shelby Carlson

Shelby Carlson

4-H Youth Development Educator

Beth Chatterton

Beth Chatterton

McDonough County 4-H Program Coordinator

Tessa Hobbs-Curley

Tessa Hobbs-Curley

Family Life Educator

Sandra Prez

Sandra Prez

Metro 4-H Youth Development Extension Educator