University of Illinois Extension's mission is to enable people to improve their lives through learning partnerships that put knowledge to work. Partnering with the people we serve–that's what Extension is all about. Key partners include local citizens who serve on advisory councils. Advisory councils exist at all three levels of the organization–local, regional and state. While there are council issues specific
to each level of the organization, there also are issues that "feed up" from the local to state level or "filter down" from the state to local level. Regular communication between the various levels provides all council members with a better understanding of their critical role in the large Extension organization–that is, to ensure that Extension's programs remain relevant and continue to meet the needs of the people of Illinois.

Members include:

Melvin Webb, Carrollton

Patricia Midkiff, Carrollton

Sandra Schmidt, Greenfield

Sylvia Kallal, Kane

Ann Williamson, Carrollton

Blaine Hartwick, Carrollton

Maxine Longmeyer, Greenfield

Tom Schnelt, Carrollton

Natalie Edwards, White Hall

Susan Postlewait, Carrollton

Todd Price, Carrollton

Kevin Brannan, Eldred

Kaitlyn Feorge, Greenfield

Earl Harness, Carrollton