Urbana, Ill. – Young individuals with a keen interest in horses showcased their expertise at the recent State 4-H Hippology Contest held on April 22 at the University of Illinois campus. The event is part of 4-H's educational programs that aim to enhance participants' understanding of horse health, breed characteristics, management, and feeding.
The Illinois 4-H Horse Speaking contest took place on April 22 at the University of Illinois campus, offering youth an opportunity to enhance their public speaking skills and share knowledge on horse-related topics. The event featured several competitive divisions focused on different aspects of public speaking without involving live animals.
Illinois 4-H members participated in the 2023 State Livestock Judging Contest at the University of Illinois campus in Urbana. The event involved young participants evaluating cattle, hogs, and sheep based on breed characteristics, physical conformation, structure, and gain efficiency.
Congresswoman Mary Miller (R-15) issued the following statement in response to the announcement of a sweetheart deal granted to Hunter Biden, which reveals a broken, two-tiered system of justice in America.
There were 108 deaths with cerebrovascular disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Illinois during the week ending June 17, a 12.9% decrease from the previous week.
There were 87 deaths with chronic lower respiratory disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Illinois during the week ending June 17, a 3.3% decrease from the previous week.
Congresswoman Mary Miller (R-IL) introduced the Parental Notification and Intervention Act to the House to ensure that parents have an opportunity to intervene if their daughter is seeking to obtain an abortion.
There were 68 deaths with Alzheimer's disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Illinois during the week ending June 17, a 6.3% increase over the previous week.
There were 39 deaths with diabetes mellitus listed as the underlying cause reported in Illinois during the week ending June 17, a 35% decrease from the previous week.
Seven Illinois teenagers have been selected to join the inaugural Illinois 4-H Influencer Team. The initiative aims to promote 4-H programs across the state and provide experiential marketing support by covering events.
There were 24 deaths with influenza and pneumonia listed as the underlying cause reported in Illinois during the week ending June 17, a 14.3% decrease from the previous week.
There were 47 deaths with nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis listed as the underlying cause reported in Illinois during the week ending June 17, a 19% decrease from the previous week.