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	Public hearings have been scheduled to discuss Extension's reorganization planning.
	Read our February e-letter, and sign up for future issues here.
	Apply now to participate in training to become a volunteer Illinois Master Naturalist. Participate in science-based educational opportunities that connect people with nature and help them become engaged environmental stewards.
	Do you work for an agency that provides programs and services to others? Sign up today for "Engaging Families for the 21st Century: A Professional Development Series for Community Based Organizations" The series of one-day professional development workshops take place 3/3 & 3/17, and 6/9 & 6/16, 2010.

Tips for Money Management

Common credit mistakes can earn you "damage points" that can dramatically drop your credit score. For example, declaring bankruptcy can drop your score by up to 240 points! A 30-day late payment on a credit card, 60-80 points and Foreclosure, up to 160 points down.

Questions? Contact Dedra Thomas, Extension Unit Educator, Consumer and Family Economics at drthoms2@illinois.edu

Consumer Tips for Better Living

Are you a Chicago homeowner? The city has implemented a property tax relief program. To see if you qualify, visit the city of Chicago website at http://webapps.cityofchicago.org/PropertyTaxReliefWeb/.

Questions? Contact Kimberly Nute-Jones, Extension Unit Educator, Consumer and Family Economics at nutejone@illinois.edu

Cook County Extension Program Areas

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Reports

Cook County Programs 2010
A Sample of Programs Offered by U of I Extension
A Plan for the 21st Century
Cook County's Expanded Initiative
Annual Report 2006
Cook County Extension 2006 Annual Report

Quick Links

Cook County Extension Meetings

Cook County Executive Council Meeting - March 13, 2009
3/13/09

Cook County Extension Council - June 12, 2009
6/12/09

September 11, 2009 Extension Council Meeting Minutes
9/11/09

December 11,. 2009 Extension Council Meeting Minutes
12/11/09

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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 Cook County Extension Council.

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Program Registrations

Private Pesticide Applicator Training - Matteson
Register by February 19, 2010

Inventors - "Writing Your Business Plan" 2nd Series
Register by February 19, 2010

4 Seasons Telenet - Ferns in the Landscape (Matteson)
Register by February 22, 2010

4 Seasons Telenets - The Elusive Morel- ID, Bio & the Hunt (Matteson)
Register by March 8, 2010

Pets and Society
Register by March 8, 2010

Upcoming Events

Asian Language & Culture program
February 9, 2010

Healthy Habits for Every Child
February 9, 2010

Mobile Science Lab Visits Shoop Academy
February 9, 2010

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News & Updates
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Office Ecology Blog How green is your office? Follow one office's story of sustainability and learn from their experience.
Extension Career Express A career education and workforce preparedness newsletter from Cook County Extension.

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Matteson, IL 60443
Phone: 708-481-0111
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