There is no better way to check in on a crop field than to take a walk down a row. Youth looking to strengthen their agronomy ...

University of Illinois Extension develops educational programs, extends knowledge, and builds partnerships to support people, communities, and their environments as part of the state's land grant ...

Come join University of Illinois Extension Master Naturalists to discover the magical world of mammals. Explore local McHenry ...

Spring is on the horizon—even if the weather can’t quite make up its mind. In this episode of the Good Growing Podcast, Chris and Ken do a little spring dreaming, sharing the flowers, plants, and ...

The 2026 Public Speaking Contest will be on Thursday, March 19 starting at 4:30 pm at the Extension office in Pekin. FairEntry will open for contest registration on February 20 and will close on March ...

Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality for individuals with diabetes and the largest contributor of direct and indirect cost of diabetes. ASCVD ...

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

Fulton County 4-H will offer one in-person YQCA training at the Extension office on Saturday, March 21, 2026, from 10 – 11:15 ...

Great blue heron (Ardea herodias). The big heron with an awkward squawk. Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to... An agile hawk of ...

Spring planting is right around the corner here in central Illinois. As the weather warms up, more producers are beginning to prepare their equipment to get into the field at the right time. While ...

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 ...