In a strange and stressful year, many people turned to gardening for respite. Gardening increased 43 percent in 2020, according to a survey conducted by the Minnesota firm Axiom…
The holiday season has always been a time for reflection, gratitude, and giving to others. This year, when so many Americans have been impacted financially by the COVID-19 pandemic,…
This holiday season is bound to be different, but University of Illinois Extension is helping families manage the ups and downs. In a three-part series, Extension educators will offer…
Don’t put that trowel and rake away yet. Fall may end this year’s gardening season, but it is the perfect time to begin preparations for next year. Taking care of a few…
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…
Our brains control important executive functions, such as speaking, thinking, learning, making sound decisions, and remembering. In addition to physical exercise, getting at least seven…
University of Illinois Extension staff from horticulture, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program—Education (SNAP-Ed), and 4-H teamed up to provide training to teachers, administrators,…
Changing weather patterns in Illinois are leading to increased precipitation which means more flooded streets, water in basements, and headaches for cities. But one increasingly popular…
Hinsdale couple file $500 million ...A Hinsdale couple have filed a $500 million claim against a car ...
Renovations close RiverEdge for seasonAurora’s RiverEdge Park is known around northern Illinois as a gem when ...
Suspect charged in fatal Streamwood ...A suspect has been charged in connection with the stabbing deaths of ...
Peoria County losing a legal ...Federal budget cuts directed by President Donald Trump’s Department of Governmental Efficiency ...
