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Extension Media Release: Lockhart's Barber College and 4-H to offer youth career exploration program
Barbering schools were established in the 1890's, but the art of Barbering can be traced back to ancient Egypt. The word barber comes from the Latin word "barba," which means beard.
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Extension Media Release: Area youth receive scholarships from Macon County 4-H and Extension Foundation
The Macon County 4-H and Extension Foundation offers scholarships to outstanding students who have developed their talents through the 4-H program in Macon County. This year, three 4-H members have been selected for various scholarships based on their years of 4-H membership, academic achievements, school and community activities, character, and citizenship.
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Members demonstrate excellent horsemanship for 4-H Horse Show judges
The DeWitt, Macon, and Piatt 4-H Horse Show is an opportunity for 4-H members to demonstrate their skills and abilities with their horses in various classes. The 2021 show was held on August 7 and 8 at the DeWitt County 4-H Fairgrounds.
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Extension Media Release: 4-H members earn awards for livestock and general projects
The laughter, rooster crows, and other barnyard sounds heard at the DeWitt County 4-H Fairground could mean only one thing. The 2021 4-H show was in progress. DeWitt, Macon, and Piatt 4-H members converged upon the fairgrounds July 9 through July 12 to show their livestock and general projects.
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Be inspired by beautiful gardens at the Piatt County Master Gardener Garden Walk
Container gardening, unique yard decorations, and places for quiet reflection await the visitors to the 2021 Piatt County Master Gardener Over the Garden Gate Garden Walk. If you have been looking for gardening inspiration, there is still time to buy a ticket to see these five outstanding gardens.
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UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHAMPAIGN: Extension Media Release: Free event to tour Crossing Garden and learn about composting
Have you been struggling with soil quality, plant diseases, or pests? Composting may be the answer you are looking for. Explore the expansive Crossing Healthcare Garden that is bursting with produce.
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Extension Media Release: Is your teen looking for an outlet to discuss social justice issues?
Does your teen have a passion for social justice issues around the world?
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From Prairie State Wire
Illini-less NCAA Tournament still features Illinois-bred stars
Jevon Carter earned second-team All-America honors this week, yet another accolade for a point guard called "one of the best to ever hit the hardwood" for West Virginia University.
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From Prairie State Wire
Analysis: On campuses of all sizes, Illinoisans pay higher in-state tuition than Midwest peers
An Illinoisan attending the University of Illinois will spend nearly $8,000 more per year than a Missourian at Missouri State University-Springfield, according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of 116 four-year public universities in 10 Midwestern states based on enrollment.
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From Prairie State Wire
Analysis: U of I in-state tuition tops list of 115 Midwest schools spanning 10 states
With an annual price tag of $15,058, the University of Illinois charged the highest in-state tuition for 2016-17, according to Higher Education Tribune.
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Rauner taps Munger as deputy governor to leverage her versatile skillset
Chosen for her extensive business, government and human services experience, former Illinois Comptroller Leslie Munger was named deputy governor today by Gov. Bruce Rauner in order to support conquering the state’s financial ordeals.
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Anti-Madigan rally planned in Springfield
The Illinois Policy Institute has announced an upcoming rally opposing Rep. Mike Madigan's (D-Chicago) re-election as speaker of the House.