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The 72-year-old mostly retired Walker has been playing bridge seriously since she was in her early 20s. It was a rainy vacation trip to Wisconsin that got her started at

MONTICELLO — Piatt County 4-H is looking for volunteers to help plant 25 oak trees at the Sangamon River Corridor Preserve in Monticello as part of the 4-H Green Communities

Two fishermen who fell through the ice Tuesday on Antioch Lake knew what to do after pulling themselves out of the water. Would you?

MONTICELLO, Ill. (WCIA) -- The tree planting project began some weeks back when 800 trees were delivered to the Illinois State Fairgrounds, and were d...

(The Center Square) – The dangers of hunting are not what many may think, said Curt Sinclair, hunting safety instructor for Illinois 4-H. “It’s not the discharge of a firearm in a dangerous way,” Sinclair said. “The No....

March 04, 2021 URBANA, Ill. ­– Illinois 4-H Shooting Sports relies heavily on adult volunteers taking the lead in the various disciplines, ultimately making the county program successful. Registration is open for two statewide Shooting Sports Leader Certification sessions on June 5 and July 24. The Illinois 4-H Shooting Sports program is part of the National 4-H Shooting Sports program that started in the mid 1970s. Shooting sports operate under strict regulations. Volunteers working with th...

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December 16, 2020 Clark County 4-H members Colin Perron and Rachel Morris, both 13, installed boot cleaning stations at Lincoln Trail State Park on October 31. MARSHALL, Ill. – In 1830, a young Abraham Lincoln traveled from Indiana with his family to settle in Illinois. Almost two centuries later, new young leaders are following in his footsteps by preserving the state’s natural legacy at his namesake park. Clark County 4-H members Colin Perron and Rachel Morris put their hands to higher se...

Wednesday, December 16, 2020 - 12:00 In 1830, a young Abraham Lincoln traveled from Indiana with his family to settle in Illinois. Almost two centuries later, new young leaders are following in his footsteps by preserving the state’s natural legacy at his namesake park. Clark County 4-H members Colin Perron and Rachel Morris put their hands to higher service this fall by installing boot brushing stations at Lincoln Trail State Park to help keep out invasive species. “Colin and Rachel share ...