With the rise of big-box stores and rising operational costs, small-town businesses are becoming scarcer. Yet independent ...

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 ...

Life is full of questions. Around the kitchen table, questions turn into conversations, conversations turn into ideas, and ideas become solutions. Whatever question you're facing, you don't have to ...

Like the changing of the leaves, fall can seem fleeting. Enjoy seasonal vibes — until the porch pumpkins start to decay. When that happens, where ...

Little Sprouts with 4-H and Master Gardeners will introduce youth to nature and gardening through storybooks and activities.

As solar energy development continues to grow across Illinois, agrivoltaics is being explored as a way to balance renewable ...

Join University of Illinois Extension Master Gardener and 4-H volunteer, Jerry Gudauskas, for an informative program ...

October marks the beginning of the 2026-2027 pesticide training and testing season. General Standards and Private exams taken on or after October 1, 2026, will count toward licensure through the end ...

As we move forward in 2026, let our hands continue to sow the seeds of knowledge and our hearts beat in unison, fostering a sense of belonging and connectedness. Together, we'll continue to shape a ...