University of Illinois Extension Calhoun/Cass/Greene/Morgan/Scott counties

06/11/2026

Prioritizing mental health at EVERY age is important. Read how Senior Life Solutions is supporting older adults in the Jacksonville community.

Linda Schwartz, 83, has lived in Jacksonville her whole life. She raised three children here, worked at the grocery store and library, spent 64...

06/05/2026

06/02/2026

A small team of Extension Community and Economic Development professionals are trained to deliver this grant writing workshop to interested audiences. Contact your local Extension Office to inquire about how this program could be delivered in your area, or reach out to EPC Dustin Fritsche at [email protected] to learn more.

05/29/2026

If you missed the LIVE session, here is the Everyday Environment recording answering listener questions about Invasive Species. And don't forget the "Introduction to Invasive Species Management" hybrid course is June 9 & 10! See our Events for registration details.

05/26/2026

Great turnout for this class in both Jersey and Calhoun counties. Next class coming to Morgan County on June 24. Register at go.illinois.edu/cookingsuccessmorgan or call the Extension office at 217-243-7424

05/22/2026

Learn how to manage invasive species on your landscape in this two-day course offered statewide. June 9 will be an online learning day, and hands-on field days are offered June 10, 11 or 12 at one of seven statewide sites. Our Unit is hosting a field-day in Calhoun County at the McCully Heritage Project on June 10.

From your backyard to the local forest, invasive species have big environmental and economic impacts.

Learn how to manage invasive plants in a two-day program with a day of online learning on June 9 and a hands-on field day at one of seven statewide sites from June 10-12.

Regional field days are available in Kane County, Montgomery County, Calhoun County, Livingston County, Pope County, McDonough County, and Champaign County.

In-person spots are limited; sign up at https://go.illinois.edu/IntroInvasives.

05/19/2026

Small businesses fuel local prosperity, drive innovation, and strengthen the economic resilience of our communities. Register for a dynamic panel conversation celebrating both Economic Development Week and National Small Business Week. Expert panelists will share practical strategies, real-world examples, and lessons learned from their own work supporting entrepreneurs at every stage. Join the conversation at 10am on Thursday, May 21!