Adults with disabilities face significantly higher rates of diabetes, with prevalence climbing from 5.8% among those without disabilities...

Matthew Vann  has been named the new associate dean and director of  University of Illinois Extension , the flagship public engagement...

URBANA, Ill. — The first heat wave of the summer hit the Midwest earlier than usual this week, with a heat index forecast of up to 105...

With dementia rates rising among older agricultural workers, a new initiative aims to bridge a critical gap in rural caregiving and...

Weather Friday: Sunny. High 59. Low 43.  Saturday: Sunny. High 69. Low 39. Sunday: 55 percent chance of rain. High 74. Low 56.  Mark Your...

Keeping houseplants is a hobby that has recently seen a huge resurgence. Now, nurseries that were all but shuttered for the winter are...

They are friends, neighbors, family members, or someone we run into at local community events. More than 5,000 of these individuals are ...

URBANA, Ill. — Illinois residents, businesses, and communities are gaining transformational knowledge and experiencing quantifiable...

By Brittany Haag Sitting by the crackling fireplace, wrapped in a cozy blanket inside our homes this winter, the appreciation for the...

Leaves and temperatures are falling. As we prepare landscapes and gardens for winter, look towards indoor plant care to warm the mood....

“Nice weather we’re having.” “Looks like rain.” “Can you believe how cold it is?” Whether the skies are clear, or a storm is incoming,...

Perennial plants being overwintered in pots are subjected to much harsher conditions compared to those in the soil. Because of this, they...

Weather Friday: Partly cloudy. High 45. Low 30. Saturday: Sunny. High 47. Low 30. Sunday: Partly cloudy. High 52. Low 31.  Mark Your...

By Andrew Holsinger Fall can be a surprise when it arrives, but planning for the seasonal transition can keep the garden looking great...

By Chris Enroth As the sun sets on another summer season, lawn care does not stop. When it comes to routine turf maintenance, the late...

Fall is the pumpkin’s time to shine, but what happens when it is time to say goodbye to the short-lived Jack-o-lanterns?  With Illinois...

By Emily Steele When it comes to farming, there is no substitute for experience. This August, producers and landowners can connect with...

By Emily Steele When floods happen, communities are forever changed. University of Illinois Extension is rising to meet the challenge by...

One in five Americans has a mental illness, and depression and anxiety increased following the pandemic. Still, many are reluctant to...

The Knox County Housing Authority (KCHA) will be hosting Back-to-School events on Thursday, August 11, 2022, at Cedar Creek Place located...