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Call for VOLUNTEERS -- University of Illinois Extension 4-H Youth Development takes great pride in the quality of its adult leadership. Being a registered volunteer in the 4-H youth development program is a privilege, not a right. The quality of the 4-H program and safety of our youth members requires that the selection of volunteers be taken seriously and that our organization work to recruit the best possible volunteers. To LEARN MORE call 847-223-8627, or email lake_co@extension.uiuc.edu, or click below.

Chicagoland Equestrian Lifestyle Expo & Holiday Market moves to new Lake County Fairgrounds on November 21-22 - The all breed equestrian trade show will present products and services for horse owners. This expo has a large educational component, featuring leading clinicians, nutritionists, and veterinary specialists. Also available are holiday gifts, including jewelry, art, books, stationery and home/barn/lounge accessories.

Studies have indicated that children do better in school when parents and/or other significant adults share in their formal education. View this website, Helping Kids Succeed in School, to get excellent tips and to better understand the way to help a child make the grade!

Treacherous roads, or power outages... these are more prevalent in the winter months. Visit our website, Winter Storm Resourse Center, for better understanding of storms, tips on getting around, health and safety issues, facts and pictures of snow storms or snowflakes! And ideas for fun in the SNOW! Click below to view this website.

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Upcoming Events

Blues, Blahs, and Bouncing Back
Lincolnshire, Illinois (Lake County)
December 15, 2009

Your Retirement Dollars: Rules for Taking Distributions from Tax-Deferred Retirement Savings
Lake Zurich, Illinois (Lake County)
January 21, 2010

Personal Safety
Woodstock, Illinois (McHenry County)
February 8, 2010

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News & Updates
Gardening in Lake County Blog
Useful information for gardeners and ways that University of Illinois Extension can help you.
Ag Update
Education and support to the agriculture industry.
Diabetes Life Lines
Current diabetes research.
Good Gardening
A bimonthly newsletter on yard and garden topics intended for citizens in northern Illinois.
Illinois Leader
Leader news from the State 4-H Office.
Less Is More
Fact sheets, tips and recipes that can help lead to healthier lifestyles.
Pet Columns
General information for animal owners from the College of Veterinary Medicine.
Thrifty Living
Provides information on money management, consumer skills, nutrition, and well-being.
Working Families
News and ideas for families with working parents.
Lake County 4-H Newsletter
The latest information about 4-H in Lake County.
Extension Newsletters
View a complete listing of statewide Extension newsletters.
Podcasts
Challenges at the Supermarket

Challenges at the Supermarket

JoAn Todd covers topics in basic nutrition and food buying.
Contact Us

Lake County Unit
100 South US Highway 45
Grayslake, IL 60030
Phone: 847-223-8627
FAX: 847-223-9288
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