Older adults are more likely to fall which can cause serious injury. The causes of falls include muscle weakness, poor ...

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 ...

NOAA-supported scientists announced today that this year’s Gulf of America “dead zone” — an area of low to no oxygen that can ...

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, ...

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 ...

UNION COUNTY, Ill. – Teachers, homeschool groups, youth leaders, and curious learners across southern Illinois now have access to a unique, hands-on way to explore the natural world thanks to the ...

Every Tuesday, Tony Stirling of Valley Fresh Harvest hauls 150 pounds of lettuce from his hydroponic operation in Ladd to the Down at the Farms warehouse near Fairbury. Down at the Farms coordinates ...

The diversity of forms of wildlife in Illinois is astonishing. There are hundreds of species of fish and birds, and thousands of species of plants and insects. Illinois is home to over 400 species of ...

Summers at home can often feel like a full-time job of having to find constant entertainment for the kiddos. The good news? You don’t need an elaborate vacation or expensive outings to create a summer ...