University of Illinois Lee County Extension is about learning. We provide education programs and research- based information enabling citizens to make practical decisions that improve the quality of their lives.

The nationwide network of Extension programs began in 1914 as a means of presenting land-grant university research in understandable and useful ways to farmers and rural families.

Today, Extension serves both urban and rural areas by offering programs in four broad areas: 4-H Youth Development, Agriculture & Natural Resources, Community & Economic Development and Nutrition, Family & Consumer Sciences. Local citizens on an advisotry council provide direction for our programming within these areas.

Hundreds of Lee County residents take advantage of research-based educational programming every year to enable them to make practical decisions to improve their quality of life. Regardless of your age, occupation, place of residence or interest, University of Illinois Extension-Lee County has something for you.

Programming in youth leadership, agriculture, horticulture,food and nutrition, and more is offered on an annual basis. For more information on upcoming programs visit this website often or give us a call. We are more than happy to speak with you! Call (815) 857-3525.