Youth and families are currently impacted by a variety of stressful events outside of their control. Changes in normal routines, limited social interaction with friends and families,…
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…
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…
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”…
Food pantry opens its ...
A new food pantry launched in Zion and its soft opening was ...
Master Gardeners educate community ...
Education and beauty go hand-in-hand with the new native plant landscape project ...
Horseracing returns to Arlington ...
Online only ticket holders entered the gates in three tiers or waves ...
Pritzker says state ‘in ...
SPRINGFIELD – Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Monday, May 3 the state could ...
