In 1830, a young Abraham Lincoln traveled from Indiana with his family to settle in Illinois. Almost two centuries later, new young leaders are following in his footsteps by preserving…
This Thanksgiving edition of RFD News and views focuses on positive news in the agriculture community. Though we are all fighting our way through a resurgence of the COVID-19 pandemic,…
An Illinois 4-H volunteer is in the running for the national 4-H Salute to Excellence volunteer of the year. Christina (Tina) Heidrich advances to national consideration after winning…
This year, the virtual and hybrid learning models adopted by many schools may cause some students to stay home alone while their parents go back to work. “Staying Safe at Home”…
Nine teens representing 4-H in DuPage, Kane and Kendall counties earned top awards from Illinois 4-H, the state’s largest youth development program. “4-H youth from around…
Teens are experiencing anxiety, stress, and depression throughout the pandemic, according to a Harris Poll conducted by 4-H, the national youth development organization. University…
In May, Jenna Wheeler and her family had a big decision to make. With a barn full of show pigs and goats bound for the summer showing, and a cascade of cancellations due to coronavirus…
The Illinois 4-H State Office has recently announced their selection of twenty youth leaders from around the State of Illinois to serve on a newly created statewide leadership team…
Madigan’s handpicked successor resigns ...
SPRINGFIELD — Edward Guerra Kodatt, who was appointed Sunday, Feb. 21 to ...
Madigan out as state ...
SPRINGFIELD – Former Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan announced Monday, Feb ...
Madigan chooses Latino to ...
SPRINGFIELD – Former state Rep. Michael Madigan, 78, handpicked his successor on ...
Restaurants, hotels want reopening ...
SPRINGFIELD – Officials from the hotel, restaurant and convention industries told a ...
