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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.
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Champaign County's men's football teams receive $35,167,388 in 2023
Men's football teams from Champaign County received $35,167,388 during the 2023 season, up 21.1% from the previous year.
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Illinois teams excel at National Shooting Sports Championships
The National 4-H Shooting Sports Championships took place in Grand Island, Nebraska, from June 23 to June 28, 2024. Over 700 teenage participants from more than 40 states gathered for the event, which included disciplines such as shotgun, archery, rifle, and pistol in an Olympic-style competition. Illinois fielded two teams this year.