University of Illinois Extension

Several organizations are collaborating to determine whether residents in rural parts of McDonough County would like to have access to a recycling…

Bushnell will be the testing ground for a new program designed to look at economic and health issues in rural communities and how local residents perceive…

Project Rebound is a non-profit organization that looks for single family homes in Galesburg that can be bought, renovated, and then sold for $60,000 or…

The Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) has continued to spread through the tri states region. Most recently the destructive insect has been found in McDonough…

After a brief break, cold temperatures have returned to the region. While that might mean you have to turn up the thermostat at home and bundle up before…

Fitness centers are devoted to physical health. But your mind needs to be kept healthy too. That's the premise behind a series of training programs to be…

The Japanese beetle can be a dreaded insect for any gardener. They are easy to spot with their copper colored wings but they are not as easy to stop.…

Macomb area children ages 9-to-14 can learn about science and technology by building robots using Legos. They do so in the First Lego League Robotics Club…

People without much money and/or a poor credit history might find it difficult to buy a home. A new program in Galesburg gives them a chance to have a…

Farmers and home gardeners probably should not expect a respite from a voracious pest.The Japanese beetle is an oval-shaped, metallic green insect that…