University of Illinois Extension

Events (20)

4-H Can Make a Difference Food Drive

Fri, 08/12/2022 - 12:00 - Sun, 08/14/2022 - 12:00

cans gathered on a blue background

Illinois State Fair General Project Show

Fri, 08/12/2022 - 12:00 - Sun, 08/14/2022 - 12:00

Orr Building, State Fairgrounds, Springfield, IL

Illinois 4-H Hall of Fame Recognition August 12

Fri, 08/12/2022 - 12:00

Orr Building, Illinois State Fair

il 4h hall of fame medallion

Illinois 4-H Hall of Fame Recognition August 13

Sat, 08/13/2022 - 12:00

Orr Building, Illinois State Fair

Illinois 4-H Hall of Fame Medallion

Illinois 4-H Hall of Fame Recognition August 14

Sun, 08/14/2022 - 12:00

Orr Building, Illinois State Fair

Illinois 4-H Hall of Fame Medallion

2022 eSports Land of Lincoln Championship

Sat, 08/20/2022 - 12:00

two youth facing a video game screen and playing

Illinois 4-H State Dog Show

Sat, 08/27/2022 - 12:00

4-H State Rifle Shoot

Thu, 09/08/2022 - 12:00

4-H Family Camp

Fri, 09/09/2022 - 12:00 - Sun, 09/11/2022 - 12:00

family kayaking on a lake

4-H State Archery Shoot

Sat, 09/17/2022 - 12:00

State 4-H Poultry Judging Contest

Sat, 09/17/2022 - 12:00

red poultry

4-H State Shotgun Shoot

Sat, 09/24/2022 - 12:00

4-H By the Decades 1940s

Tue, 09/27/2022 - 12:00

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timeline view of 4-H by the decades

4-H State Pistol Shoot

Sun, 10/09/2022 - 12:00

4-H By the Decades 1950s

Tue, 10/25/2022 - 12:00

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timeline view of 4-H by the decades

4-H By the Decades 1960s

Tue, 11/29/2022 - 12:00

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timeline view of 4-H by the decades

4-H By the Decades 1970s

Tue, 01/24/2023 - 12:00

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timeline view of 4-H by the decades

4-H By the Decades 1980s

Tue, 02/28/2023 - 12:00

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timeline view of 4-H by the decades

4-H by the Decades 1990s

Tue, 03/28/2023 - 12:00

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4-H By the Decades 2000s

Tue, 04/25/2023 - 12:00

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timeline view of 4-H by the decades

Blog Posts (7)

What's a Black-Nosed Crappie?

Celebrating Juneteenth

Livestock projects teach skills for a lifetime

Summer meals matter

Ways youth can celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month

map of asia with the text "asian american pacific islander heritage month"

Looking back as a horse bowl and hippology alumna

Purposeful donations: What they are and how to make them

News Releases (21)

The Vern & Leona Shaffer Family 4-H legacy is honored by 4-H Foundation

Illinois teens aim for fun, sportsmanship on national stage

Youth have 'reel' fun in June contest

Livestock judging helps youth improve local herds

Illinois State Fair cancels live poultry shows to protect from Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza

Illinois youth tackle a new challenge

Illinois 4-H Hall of Fame volunteers honored for selfless dedication

IDOA continues emergency rule to protect poultry from highly pathogenic avian influenza

Competition takes youth into the great outdoors

Illinois teen leaders ready to tackle healthy living issues

Mental health in the mainstream; teens can help themselves and others

Youth in public speaking contest learn skills that last a lifetime

Youth test their equine knowledge and skills in state contest

Youth gain confidence, courage in horse speaking contest

Youth demonstrate equine knowledge in hippology contest

Youth compete in robotics competition that’s out of this world

Youth quick recall tested at state dairy contest

4‑H members learn how to turn projects into professions

4-H youth honored for career achievements at awards ceremony

Foundation awards $45,000 in 4-H scholarships at awards celebration ceremony

Teens put leadership skills to the test as they meet with state legislators

Staff (1)

photo of Jenna Girman

Jenna Girman

State 4H Program Coordinator