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University of Illinois Extension: Cook County University of Illinois Extension's Cook County Unit offers practical, research-based education to improve people's lives and communities through learning

University of Illinois Extension is the flagship outreach effort of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, offering educational programs to residents of all of Illinois' 102 counties – and far beyond.

10/13/2026

Get ready for a SPOOKTACULAR SATURDAY!

Join Cook County 4-H for an afternoon of Halloween fun on Saturday, October 17, from 12–3 PM!

Youth ages 5–18 are invited to enjoy a frightfully fun day filled with:

🎨 Halloween arts & crafts
🧪 Hands-on STEM activities
🐛 Bug Zoo
🎃 Halloween games
🍎 A special food activity starting at 1:45 PM
📸 Photo opportunities & Halloween treats!

👻 Costumes are welcome, so come dressed for the occasion!

📅 Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
⏰ Time: 12–3 PM
📍 Location: 2205 Enterprise Dr., Westchester, IL
💚 Cost: FREE!

✅ Registration is required! Sign up today at Go.Illinois.edu/4-HSuperSaturday

Bring your creativity, curiosity, and Halloween spirit for a SPOOKtacular afternoon with 4-H!

The Stormwater Leadership Summit is back for another year!Following last year’s convening, University of Illinois Extens...
10/08/2026

The Stormwater Leadership Summit is back for another year!

Following last year’s convening, University of Illinois Extension is bringing together community leaders, stormwater professionals, planners, engineers, residents, and other partners from across Illinois to continue the conversation around stormwater challenges and solutions.

Stormwater challenges don’t stop at municipal boundaries. The summit offers an opportunity to learn from communities and experts in Northern Illinois working on stormwater management, share resources and ideas, and explore opportunities for collaboration.

Join us virtually on October 29 for this year’s Stormwater Leadership Summit.

Register today: https://forms.illinois.edu/sec/591371608

¡Concientización sobre el cáncer de mama – porque tú importas!Únete a esta charla presencial en la que hablaremos de la ...
09/30/2026

¡Concientización sobre el cáncer de mama – porque tú importas!
Únete a esta charla presencial en la que hablaremos de la detección temprana, del método de las 5 Ps para la autoexploración y de los recursos comunitarios. ¡Habrá refrigerios y regalos! ¡Inscríbete hoy! https://registration.extension.illinois.edu/start/concientizacin-sobre-el-cncer-de-mama-porque-t-importas

Join us this Saturday, October 3, for the free Because You Matter breast cancer awareness event. Learn about early detection, the 5 Ps of self-examination, and community resources. This event will be offered exclusively in Spanish. Refreshments and giveaways will be provided. Learn more and register here: https://registration.extension.illinois.edu/start/concientizacin-sobre-el-cncer-de-mama-porque-t-importas

RSVP today for the free Cook County Farm Bureau Nutrient Management Field Day at Smits Farms featuring struvite researc...
09/10/2026

RSVP today for the free Cook County Farm Bureau Nutrient Management Field Day at Smits Farms featuring struvite research from Dr. Andrew Margenot and Zack Grant on the expert panel. 708-354-3276

The Community Health Team invites local organizations to a virtual informational session in anticipation of Breast Cance...
09/07/2026

The Community Health Team invites local organizations to a virtual informational session in anticipation of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Join us on September 18 to learn more about Extension's breast cancer education and how you can schedule programming for your organization's staff or audience. Limited October program dates available.

Register here: https://illinois.zoom.us/meeting/register/4mFb2XapQHSQn-goDFE_cg #/registration

Want to know how Extension is making an impact in a community near you? Join our free monthly email list to stay updated...
09/02/2026

Want to know how Extension is making an impact in a community near you? Join our free monthly email list to stay updated on the latest programs and events in Cook County!

Join our mailing list here: https://go.illinois.edu/CCNews

Are you interested in making a real difference in your community? We are looking for passionate Cook County residents to...
08/20/2026

Are you interested in making a real difference in your community? We are looking for passionate Cook County residents to join our Extension Council.

Council members play an important role in planning, promoting, developing, implementing, and evaluating Extension programs designed to meet the needs, interests, and resources of the local communities served. It is a fantastic way to serve, lead, and help Cook County grow.

Submit an interest form here: go.illinois.edu/cookextcouncil
Learn more here: https://extension.illinois.edu/cook/extension-council

Making Impact Visible – Join the Cook County Extension Office as a Marketing Coordinator! All position & application inf...
08/05/2026

Making Impact Visible – Join the Cook County Extension Office as a Marketing Coordinator!

All position & application information can be found here: https://go.illinois.edu/1036743
Application close date: August 21, 2026.

The University of Illinois is an EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled institution that participates in the federal E-Verify program, and a background check program focused on prior criminal or sexual misconduct history. Rate of pay: $52,000.

You can help shape solutions to food waste! Take a 10-minute survey about meal planning, grocery shopping, cooking, and ...
07/29/2026

You can help shape solutions to food waste! Take a 10-minute survey about meal planning, grocery shopping, cooking, and what happens in the kitchen at https://go.illinois.edu/FoodWasteSurvey

Your thoughts on what works well for your household and what is challenging will help guide food waste prevention programs that support cost savings, stronger communities, and a healthier environment.

Questions? Contact Ashley Belle at [email protected].

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