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Monthly newsletter highlighting upcoming programs and information of interest to Christian County citizens.

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University of Illinois Extension serving Christian, Jersey, Macoupin and Montgomery Counties

Main Office (Montgomery County)
#1 Industrial Park Dr.
Hillsboro, IL 62049
Phone: 217-532-3941
FAX: 217-532-3944
Email:uie-cjmm@illinois.edu
Hours: Monday - Friday 8 am to 12 pm, 1 pm to 4:30 pm

Branch Office (Christian County)
1120 N Webster St.
Taylorville, IL 62568
Phone: 217-287-7246
FAX: 217-287-7248
Hours: Monday - Friday 8am to 11:30am, 12:30pm to 4.30pm

Branch Office (Jersey County)
200 North Lafayette, Suite 6
2nd Floor
Jerseyville, IL 62052
Phone: 618-498-2913
FAX: 618-498-5913
Hours: Monday & Wednesday 8 am to 12 pm and 1pm to 4:30 pm

Branch Office (Macoupin County)
#60 Carlinville Plaza
Carlinville, IL 62626
Phone: 217-854-9604
FAX: 217-854-7804
Hours: Monday - Thursday 8 am to 12 pm; 1 pm to 4:30 pm

Extension Tips

Tip for Spending Less on Food: Purchase fruits and vegetables that are in season or are on sale that week. Also, plan your meals around sales at the grocery store.

Questions? Contact Amanda Cole, County Extension Director at acole1@illinois.edu

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