University of Illinois Extension Woodford Master Gardener program welcomes nine new interns to the county. Those new to the program are Donna Beasley of Deer Creek, Shirley Blackburn…
The Illinois 4-H Foundation annually recognizes one 4-H volunteer per county for exemplary service to the Illinois 4-H program as a Hall of Fame winner. This year, 74 new members were…
As a prairie aficionado and self-proclaimed “rock and fossil hound,” Jen McDaniel of Peoria jumped at the chance to become a master of nature. The former veterinary technician is…
As a prairie aficionado and self-proclaimed “rock and fossil hound,” Jen McDaniel of Peoria jumped at the chance to become a master of nature. The former veterinary technician is…
Growing asparagus is best reserved for patient people, as the first crop cannot be harvested for at least a year after planting. This frustrates many home gardeners, and is one factor…
Ants abound in my kitchen. They usually enter homes after heavy rain like we had earlier this summer and seek out any sweet treat that may be on the kitchen counter. After cleaning…
Eleven 4-H teams from DuPage, Kane and Kendall counties took home awards from the annual Illinois 4-H Robotics Competition on April 21 at the University of Illinois. The local…
Herbs are popular in many gardens, but it can be expensive to buy and transplant mature plants. That’s why University of Illinois Extension horticulture educator Nancy Kreith recommends…
Chicago teen charged in fatal ...A 19-year-old Chicago man has been charged in connection with a fatal ...
Government, defense spar as child ...With the criminal trial of Elburn veterinarian Adam Stafford King fast approaching ...
Challenges persist for women, minorities ...PEORIA — For 60 years, SkillsUSA Illinois has held workforce development competitions ...
Chicago officials seek to allay ...Chicago officials tried to reassure Pilsen neighborhood residents that they are doing ...
