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University of Illinois Extension, Will County Unit will be closed for the Independence Day holiday on Friday, July 3, 2009. We will reopen for business on Monday, July 6 at 8:00 a.m. The staff would like to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday weekend!

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Will County Extension Program Areas

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Online Forms & Surveys
Ask the Master Gardener Fill In Form

Podcasts

Illini Farm Report

News for and about Illinois farms from University of Illinois Extension

News & Updates
Diabetes Life Lines Current diabetes research.
Gardener's Corner Four seasons of gardening information.
Good Gardening A bimonthly newsletter on yard and garden topics intended for citizens in northern Illinois.
Weekly Outlook Published each Monday and addresses current and prospective developments in crop and livestock markets.
Will County Neighborhood News News for residents of Joliet, Illinois.

Upcoming Events

Dog Obedience & Showmanship
Morris, Illinois (Grundy County)
July 7, 2009

Landscaping on the Wild Side telenet
Bourbonnais, Illinois (Kankakee County)
July 14, 2009

Landscaping on the Wild Side
Matteson, Illinois (Cook County)
July 14, 2009

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Extension Council

Extension councils serve in an advisory role cooperating with Extension staff to provide educational programs to the public. Learn more about the Will County Extension Council.

Photo Galleries
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Will County Extension Programs
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Will County Unit
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Joliet, IL 60433
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