Illinois 4-H youth development educators receive national awards
URBANA, Ill. – Two University of Illinois Extension 4-H youth development educators were recognized by the National Association of Extension…
Keep pets safe from holiday hazards
URBANA, Ill. — No one knows better than a veterinarian who staffs the emergency room that the holidays can be fraught with hazards for pets.…
Tips for burning firewood for home heating
There are many ways that firewood can be used for home heating. These can range from stoves to fireplaces to outdoor boilers. New designs, a…
Artificial light boosts hen egg production
By Ken KoelkebeckThis time of year I get phone calls from small flock and backyard egg producers reg…
Hair-raising kids project
By Brittnay HaagGet your kids or grandkids digging, growing, and exploring outside this fall! While …
Radon program offered by Extension
FREEPORT, Ill. — University of Illinois Extension will host the online program “Radon: Why it is still an issue?” at 6 p.m. Nov. 30.
Signs of white pine decline: When to worry about needle drop
URBANA, Ill. — Like their deciduous maple, oak and dogwood neighbors, evergreens trees drop some of their foliage in the fall. But needle dr…
Exfoliating bark trees add great appeal
URBANA, Ill. — There are plenty of ornamental features to get excited about when it comes to trees, but one interesting feature often gets o…
Springfield Plastics launches seventh annual Drain for the Cure fundraiser
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Springfield Plastics Inc. is raising money for cancer research in its annual Drain for the Cure fundraiser. Money raised…
Safe medication disposal
With most of us spending more time at home over the last several months, some of us may have finally tackled cleaning out the household medi…