The ubiquitous plastic beverage bottle makes up about half of plastic waste collected for recycling in the U.S. Most recycled ...

Across the state, University of Illinois Extension staff link their communities with resources they need to thrive by turning ...

Food insecurity continues to be a major issue in the United States, and the recent lapse in SNAP benefits has worsened ...

COLLINSVILLE, Ill. — Natural resource professionals play a key role in protecting our communities’ environmental assets. With ongoing research and changing conditions, it’s increasingly important to ...

Tree care isn't always led just by certified arborists, so University of Illinois Extension is ensuring that everyone has ...

Farmers plant or preserve riparian buffers for various reasons, such as improving water quality, controlling erosion, or ...

Growing fruit on trees is a rewarding experience, but it comes with challenges. From pests and disease to climate stress or ...

The advent of smartphones, social media platforms, streaming video sites, and numerous other technological advancements has ...

As people age, they face various challenges affecting their cognitive abilities, social participation, and overall health.

Join Food Pantry Network -Heart of Illinois (HOI) in giving back this holiday season through the 12 Days of Giving!

This blog is the second part of a two-part series analyzing the 2025 Farmland Values Report published by the Illinois Society of Professional Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers (ISPFMRA). The report ...

We’re nearing that time of year when we’ll start to get warnings about the potential for a frost or freeze taking place. Is there really a difference between the two? Frosts can occur even when a ...