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University of Illinois Extension serving Cook County

Main Office (Cook County)
8751 Greenwood Avenue, Suites 112-122
Chicago, IL 60619
Phone: 773-768-7779
FAX: 773-768-4818
Email:uie-cook@illinois.edu
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Branch Office
1140 N. Lamon
Floor 2
Chicago, IL 60651
Phone: 773-287-8333
FAX: 773-287-8335
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Branch Office
1111 East 87th Street
Suite 600
Chicago, IL 60619
Phone: 773-933-6774
FAX: 773-933-6768
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Branch Office
One Prairie Office Center, Suite 208
4749 Lincoln Mall Drive
Matteson, IL 60443
Phone: 708-679-6889
FAX: 708-679-6855
Hours: Monday - Friday 8 am to 4 pm

Branch Office
3rd District Court House
2121 West Euclid, Room 251
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
Phone: 847-818-2901
FAX: 847-818-2904
Hours: Monday - Friday 8 am to 4:30 pm

Branch Office
10244 South Vincennes Avenue
Chicago, IL 60643
Phone: 773-233-2900
FAX: 773-233-9183
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Branch Office
Enterprise Center
2205 Enterprise Drive, Suite 501
Westchester, IL 60154
Phone: 708-449-4320
FAX: 708-492-1805
Hours: Monday - Friday 8 am to 4 pm

Branch Office
11855 Archer Avenue
Lemont, IL 60439
Phone: 630-685-2355
FAX: 630-257-2088
Hours: Monday - Friday 8 am to 4:30 pm

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Thank you for visiting our website. University of Illinois Extension's Cook County Unit offers practical, research-based education to improve people's lives and communities through learning partnerships that put knowledge to work. Please contact us at 773-768-7779 with questions or to learn more about educational or volunteer opportunities.

Today's Features

Food Safety, Preservation and Nutrition Tips from the University of Illinois Extension

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Parents and teachers - here are some fun math resources for your children or your classroom. Check out these sources.

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Thinking of starting a community garden? Check out our helpful community gardening resources.

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Tips for Money Management

Did you make a resolution this year to get out of debt? The first step is to get your credit report. If you have not seen your credit report within 12 months, you can get it for FREE! annualcreditreport.com

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

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