University of Illinois Extension is planning to reorganize in the near future. This plan is being developed to address the state's current budget crisis. See the News Release at the right.

Attend the first "Public Meeting" on Feb. 24 at 5:30pm.(Listed in our Upcoming Events, to the right.)

Click below for the reorganization plan outline.

February 19, 6:30-9:00pm -Please attend a fun 4-H event called INTERNATIONAL NIGHT where 4-H clubs give presentations on various countries they have choosen to study. It includes food samples, customs, entertainment, and more. Located at the NEW Lake County Fairgrounds at 1060 E. Peterson Rd in Grayslake. Lake County 4-H members and leaders may bring a canned goods item to enter; others 4 yrs and up have a $5 fee, or $12 for family of 3 or more. Click below for a brochure and $1 off coupon!

Let's think spring! Gardening classes are being offered starting in February and you can sign up now to reserve your place in those classes. Classes are listed here on the homepage and on the event calendar.

4-H Agricultural "TRIVIA NIGHT"! on March 3rd. All 4-H members welcome. Click below for more information.

We have joined the B.E.S.T. organization (Bringing Everyone's Strengths Together) to partner with them and allow us to provide information on the radio once a month. Please check out 'our' hour on the Second Thursday of every month from 4-5:00 PM at this website http://www.justin.tv/wrlr or listen to WRLR 98.3 FM radio. James Reaves, Dale Kehr and other Extension staff will feature different Extension programs each month.

The broadcast on January 14 is all about Youth programs, 4-H International Night and the 4 –H Expansion and Review process. CLICK below to learn more about B.E.S.T.

Treacherous roads, or power outages... these are more prevalent in the winter months. Visit our website, Winter Storm Resourse Center, for better understanding of storms, tips on getting around, health and safety issues, facts and pictures of snow storms or snowflakes! And ideas for fun in the SNOW! Click below to view this website.