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University of Illinois Extension serving DuPage, Kane and Kendall Counties

Main Office (Kane County)
535 South Randall Road
St. Charles, IL 60174-1591
Phone: 630-584-6166
FAX: 630-584-4610
Email:uie-dkk@illinois.edu
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Branch Office (DuPage County)
1100 E. Warrenville Road
Suite 170
Naperville, IL 60563
Phone: 630-955-1123
FAX: 630-955-1180
Hours: Monday 11am to 7pm; Tuesday - Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm

Branch Office (Kendall County)
7775-B Illinois Route 47
Yorkville, IL 60560
Phone: 630-553-5823
FAX: 630-553-5871
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

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Thank you for visiting our website. University of Illinois Extension's DuPage, Kane and Kendall County Unit is the link between the U of I and all of our friends and neighbors in DuPage, Kane and Kendall counties. Extension staff offer practical, research-based education to improve area residents' lives and communities through learning partnerships that put knowledge to work. Please contact us at 630-584-6166 (Kane), 630-955-1123 (DuPage), or 630-553-5823 (Kendall) with questions or to learn more about these educational or leadership opportunities. We also encourage you to add our site to your favorites list.

Today's Features

Make plans now to join us for the Annual Pork Chop Dinner & Fundraiser! This fun event for 4-H and Extension supporters is scheduled for Saturday, April 14, 2012, in the new exhibit hall on the Kane County Fairgrounds in St. Charles. Tickets for the dinner are available from Kane County 4-H members or the Extension Office in St. Charles. Ticket prices are as follows: 2-chops, $12; 1-chop, $10; and pork burger $8. Tickets are available until Friday, March 30. A limited number of tickets will be available at the door -- these tickets will be an additional $1 per meal. In addition to the delicious meal, a silent and live auction will be held. If you have questions or are interested in donating to the auctions or monetarily, contact Jeff Bornemann at 630-466-1626 or Joe White at 630-557-2517. Please join us for this evening of fun and friendship in support of 4-H and Extension programming in Kane County!

The 16th Annual Stateline Fruit and Vegetable Growers Conference will be held on Monday, February 20, 2012 in Rockford, IL at the Midway Village Museum.

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If you are a teacher in DuPage, Kane, or Kendall Counties, click here to learn more about our Incubation & Embryology program for school classrooms ... it's a fascinating, hands-on, 21-day science experience for your students!

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Kendall County Extension is offering Childcare Providers 5 workshops that qualify for 2 contact hours per workshop. Cost is $10 each. Download the brochure and mail your registration or register online with a credit card.

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Private Pesticide Applicator Testing will be held at the Kendall County Extension Office on Feb. 29 from 9-11. Call 630-553-5823 to register. For dates and locations for other Private/Commercial Training & Testing click on Learn More.

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For information on upcoming University of Illinois Extension Regional & State Commercial Agriculture/Horticulture programs click on Learn More.

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