After strong storms swept across much of Illinois, many communities are facing damaged property and stressful situations. The hours and days following ...

An ACES alum with a hunger to serve URBANA, Ill. — When Steve Ericson walked into the Illinois State Fair as a young exhibitor in 1974, he couldn’t have imagined that one day he’d return, not to show ...

The Illinois 4-H Horse Bowl team of Hannah Wenzel of Saline County, Maya Woodard of Monroe County, Sydney Woodard of Monroe County, Annsley Healy of White County, and Eliza Engelhardt of Marion County ...

All 4-H leaders and superintendents serving in Tazewell County are invited to this meeting. It is a great time to hear important updates, share your insights, connect ...

Start your food business at home as a Cottage Food Operation. In Illinois, certain foods can be made in home kitchens and sold at farmers' markets and other locations ...

Get ready for an awesome adventure with the University of Illinois Extension Master Naturalists. Ever wondered what it would be like to meet a real, live snake up close? Now’s your chance! You’ll ...

2025 was a whirlwind year and I decided to take a step back from this blog. If you’re wondering why, I had a baby! I’m already teaching my little girl about plants and who knows, she might grow up to ...

Join us! Immediately after the St. Patrick's Day parade, come down to the Murphysboro Youth and Recreation Club. There we will have themed food, crafts, activities ...

The Fulton County 4-H program is open to youth ages 8 to 18 as of September 1. The current 4-H year runs from September 1 through August 31. Young persons may join ...

Learn more about how you can become a volunteer and facilitate conservation in your community.

Discover the mysteries behind turning essential ingredients, flour, water, and salt, into flavorful loaves of sourdough bread with the help of wild yeasts and bacteria in the Sourdough Bread: From ...