University of Illinois Extension

Silhouette electricians team with crane are working to install electrical transmission equipment on power pole (Photo: Adobe Stock │ #253451746 - Prapat)
Health & Wellness, Home and Family

Reduce energy consumption and stay safe during summer heat waves

With air conditioning units putting nonstop pressure on the electrical grid, here are steps to stay safe and save money. Read More

Farmer in tractor preparing land for sowing. (Adobe Stock │ #68259903 - oticki)
Farmland, Land, Ranchland, Soil Health

Dust storms in Illinois: Identifying farm solutions

Pruning branches with pruning shears. (Adobe Stock │ #423213171 - Anna)
Home and Family, Horticulture, Horticulture, Outdoors

Root awakening: spring tree tips



PHOTO: Learn what to look for and how to maintain backyard gardens, porch plants, and landscapes during the summer months. (Photo by Ken Johnson, Illinois Extension) 

Tips for getting landscape plants through summer