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Next 4-H Science Ambassador Trainings Set for Oct. 14 and Nov. 11 From aerospace to wellness, 4-H Teen Science and Health Ambassadors have the opportunity to learn and lead hands-on…

The following is a statement from Illinois Farm Bureau President Richard Guebert, Jr., regarding comments filed by the Illinois Farm Bureau in support of the proposed repeal of the Waters…

Several University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners of DuPage County received honors during the 2017 Illinois Master Gardener Conference on Friday, Sept. 8 in Bloomington. Local Master Gardener volunteers won…

Fall is a great time to plant trees, even with our drier than usual weather pattern. Proper and frequent watering will be even more critical to the process this year,…

Did you know flowing grain moves like quicksand? It can take less than 20 seconds for an adult to get completely engulfed, and suffocate. “Anyone who enters a storage structure…

The following is a statement from Illinois Farm Bureau President Richard Guebert, Jr., regarding the Surface Transportation Board’s rejection of the Great Lakes Basin Rail Line. “We’re extremely pleased to…

The Illinois Agriculture in the Classroom (IAITC) program will continue to provide free education resources and grants to teachers across Illinois thanks to $90,000 in financial support from the Illinois…

Medical students looking for help with recommendations or financial support are encouraged to apply to the Rural Illinois Medical Student Assistance Program (RIMSAP). Established by the Illinois State Medical Society…

The following is a statement from Illinois Farm Bureau President Richard Guebert, Jr., regarding the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) withdrawal of the Waters of the U.S. rule.   “We’re…