In late July, the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign ...

Imagine moving into a new house just to discover it has no insulation. That’s what life can be like for a bat box resident ...

This year’s Stephenson County 4-H Hay Bale Decorating Contest was a huge hit—voted on by fairgoers in a lively popularity contest!

OREGON, Ill.— The 4-H Fair is a celebration of youth achievement, where members showcase the results of a yearlong project in an area they’re passionate about. Through conference-style judging, ...

Each project is evaluated based on learning, quality, and how well it meets guidelines, with ribbons awarded to reflect this. Top exhibits may even be chosen to represent Ogle County at the Illinois ...

OREGON, Ill.— The 4-H Fair is a celebration of youth achievement, where members showcase the results of a yearlong project in an area they’re passionate about. Through conference-style judging, ...

Each project is evaluated based on learning, quality, and how well it meets guidelines, with ribbons awarded to reflect this. Top exhibits may even be chosen to represent Ogle County at the Illinois ...

OREGON, Ill.— The 4-H Fair is a celebration of youth achievement, where members showcase the results of a yearlong project in an area they’re passionate about. Through conference-style judging, ...

LINCOLN, Ill. – Local 4-H members showcased their knowledge and skills at the 2025 4-H Shows, earning awards across a variety of project areas. Each year, 4-H members choose projects in areas such as ...