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Illinois youth excels at national poultry conference
Grady Shaffer, a member of Illinois 4-H from Adams County, demonstrated his poultry expertise at the 2024 National 4-H Poultry and Egg Conference.
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University of Illinois Extension outlines new strategic plan amid funding challenges
The University of Illinois Extension has unveiled a strategic plan for the next decade, emphasizing its commitment to food and agriculture, as well as economic, community, environmental, and health sectors.
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Illinois 4-H team wins hippology championship at Eastern National Horse Roundup
The Illinois 4-H State Hippology team demonstrated their equine knowledge at the Eastern National 4-H Horse Roundup, achieving the title of 2024 Hippology champions.
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State 4-H Livestock Skillathon helps youth prepare for future contests
Sixty young participants took part in the State 4-H Livestock Skillathon at the University of Illinois campus.
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Illinois youth enhance leadership skills at construction-themed conference
One weekend, over 100 seventh and eighth-grade students gathered to enhance their leadership skills at the 2024 construction-themed 4-H Junior Leadership Conference.
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Illinois youth filmmakers shine at Route 66 Film Festival
Four members of Illinois 4-H participated in the 23rd Annual International Route 66 Film Festival, held in Springfield on November 1-2.
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Youth display skills at Illinois state shooting competitions
Illinois 4-H recently hosted its statewide competitions in archery and shotgun, providing teenage members the opportunity to showcase their skills. Alex Paul, a 4-H Shooting Sports Teen Ambassador from Wayne County, participated in both events and secured first place in the shotgun trap shooting competition. "The 2024 Illinois 4-H State Shooting competitions were amazing experiences for everyone involved," said Alex. "Not only did youth get to exhibit their skills, but as an Ambassador I got the privilege of seeing the connections made between youth, parents, coaches, and...
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Average cost of college went up for students in Champaign County in 2022-23 school year
College tuition fees rose 1.7% in Champaign County in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.
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45% of college applicants to Champaign County's 3 universities were admitted for fall 2022
Champaign County's three universities admitted an estimated 45% of applicants for fall 2022, a decrease from the previous year.
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Youth-led initiative combats hunger at Illinois State Fair with food drive
Counties throughout Illinois participated in the annual 4-H Can Make a Difference Food Drive during the Illinois State Fair from August 9 to 11. The event focused on collecting non-perishable food and care items to combat hunger in the state.
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Teens join Illinois' 4-H Healthy Living Ambassador team
Three Illinois teenagers have been selected to join the 4-H Healthy Living Ambassador (HLA) team, taking on roles that involve leadership, mentorship, and education in their communities. The HLA team is composed of teen 4-H members who assist with healthy living programs and workshops while developing their leadership and collaborative skills.
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Bond County youth excels at state fair's young dairy producer contest
The 2024 Superior Young Dairy Producer Award (SYDPA) took place on August 18 during the Illinois State Fair. Eighteen 4-H dairy project members from across Illinois participated, aiming for one of three $1,000 scholarships.
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Illinois Extension reveals new strategic plan focusing on eight key priorities
The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Extension has unveiled its new 10-year strategic plan titled "Lifelong Learning. Lifelong Impact." This plan includes eight strategic priorities and signature initiatives aimed at enhancing locally responsive programming.
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Winners announced for 2024 4-H Superior Young Livestock Producer Skillathon
The 2024 4-H Illinois Superior Young Livestock Producers Contest took place on August 7, in conjunction with the Illinois State Fair. Forty-three members from across Illinois participated in this annual event. The competition tests participants' knowledge of livestock production, including beef, swine, and sheep. Each year, $1,000 scholarships are awarded to the nine individuals with the highest scores overall. The contest is sponsored by CME Group Inc., Chicago IL, and the Illinois 4-H Foundation.
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Illinois: White students most represented ethnicity at Champaign County universities in 2022-23 school year
Enrollment data for the three universities in Champaign County revealed white was the most common ethnicity among students in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.
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College students in Champaign County received $13,868,086 in athletically-related financial aid in 2023
Champaign County's two universities paid $13,868,086 in athletically related financial aid in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
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Champaign County's basketball teams receive $20,480,406 in 2023
Champaign County's two colleges spent $20,480,406 on their basketball teams in 2023, an 11.4% increase over the previous year.
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From Prairie State Wire
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign listed among least affordable Illinois institutions for in-state students in 2023
College costs for in-state students at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, in Champaign, were $16,004 in 2023, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.
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Youth compete in virtual fishing challenge across Illinois
Youth from across Illinois participated in the 4-H Hooks Us Together Virtual Fishing Channel Catfish Challenge in June. This event marked the conclusion of the spring contest, where young anglers showcased their fishing skills.
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Champaign County's universities spent no money on women's football teams in 2023
Women's football teams from Champaign County received no funding during the 2023 season, unchanged from the previous year.