The TALK-LINE interview for Aug. 12 featured Lee County Extension 4-H Youth Development Coordinator Katie Baker.

The Merry Martha Club donated a check to the group from money received at their recent quilt auction.

A 4-H workshop at the Rock Falls library Monday, July 28, 2025, taught kids about animal health.

The TALK-LINE interview for July 25 featured Lee County Fair and 4-H Show Board Member Josie Hussey.

Check out photos from the Marshall-Putnam County 4-H Fair on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at the Marshall-Putnam Fairgrounds in Henry. The show continues Thursday with judging, tractor driving contest, rocket launch and silent auction.

See local 4-H club members in action with their animals and experience the wide array of displays and presentations

The Foundation will offer soft-serve ice cream, flurries, sundaes and root beer floats from Aug. 5 to 9, 2025, during the Carroll County Fair.

The Youth In Ag Foundation presentation of scholarships and the Brownfield Ag awards will begin at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 4, 2025. The auction starts at 7 p.m. in the Carroll County Fairgrounds' Poultry Barn.

The TALK-LINE interview for July 21 featured Lee County Extension 4-H Youth Development Program Coordinator Katie Baker discussing youth summer workshops coming up at the end of this month.

Members of the Bureau Valley FFA chapter were honored at the 97th annual Illinois FFA State Convention held June 10-12 in Springfield.

4-H'ers from around the region flocked to the La Salle Fairgrounds for this year's La Salle County 4-H Fair.

The 2025 Bureau County 4-H Fair kicked off on Thursday, July 10, 2025 at the Bureau County Fairgrounds in Princeton. The fair runs through Saturday.

Contestants gulped down watermelon during the watermelon eating contest, a dog show and judging kicked off the the La Salle County 4-H Fair on Thursday, July 10, 2025 in Ottawa. Check out photos from Kyle Russell.

The Marshall-Putnam 4-H and Extension Foundation will host its annual silent auction during the 4-H Show from July 22-24 at the M-P Fairgrounds in Henry.

The Bureau County 4-H Fair will take place July 7-12, with kids from across the county showcasing their projects in a variety of categories.

Between Thursday, July 10, and Sunday, July 13, head out to the LaSalle County Fairgrounds at 1578 4-H Rd, Ottawa, to experience 4-H for daytime and nighttime events.

"Day" Jones interviews Myracle Johnson, the current National Christian Miss Jr. Teen. She also is involved heavily in 4-H in La Salle County. She made it all the way to the state 4-H public speaking competition this year, placing third

The TALK-LINE interview for June 16 featured the 4-H Youth Development Program Coordinator for Lee County Extension, Katie Baker.

Read the transcript from our Talk-Line interview featuring Lee County Extension 4-H Youth Development Coordinator, Katie Baker

The TALK-LINE interview for May 19 featured the Lee County Extension 4-H Youth Development Coordinator, Katie Baker

The TALK-LINE interview for March 17 featured Lee County Extension 4-H Youth Program Coordinator Katie Baker discussing upcoming activities taking place on the 4-H calendar.

Read the transcript from our podcast: Lee County Extension 4-H Youth Program Coordinator Katie Baker discussed upcoming activities taking place on the 4-H calendar including: “Project Pool” at the Lee County Fairgrounds April 5.

Listen to the Talk-Line interview with Lee County Extension 4-H Youth Development Program Coordinator Katie Baker.

A Dixon girl received top marks at a national 4-H event as part of the Illinois 4-H State Hippology team.

An open house will be from 6-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4, at The Next Picture Show, Dixon.

The results are in for those local 4-H members showed off their skills and knowledge at the Kendall County Fair.

The Legendary Llamas 4-H Club formed in January and premiered at the Ogle County 4-H Fair.

The Lantz, Eichelberger, Patterson and Stoner families will hold their 96th annual reunion and potluck dinner at Hudson Crossing Park in Oswego.

The fairgrounds are located at 1440 N. Limekiln Road, west of Oregon and north of state Route 64. Gates open at 7 a.m. each day.

Sunday’s activities include horse novelty classes in the arena and shooting sports with the Rock River chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation.

Saturday’s schedule includes project judging in a wide variety of categories, table activities, a bake sale, a silent auction and an ice cream social.

The annual pork chop dinner fundraiser by the Friends of Illinois Extension and Kendall County 4-H Foundation raised funds to support local programs.

Kendall County libraries remain fine-free through a variety of policies.

Vitalant and the Kendall County Community Food Pantry will partner to hold a food and blood drive to give back to the Kendall County community.

Friends of Extension and 4-H Foundation will hold a pork dinner fundraiser to raise money for several Kendall County organizations.

The DeKalb County 4-H Foundation will partner with the University of Illinois Extension to host its annual pork chop drive-thru dinner and Discover 4-H Day.

Extension staff, master gardeners, master naturalists and community members were invited to sample the cicada-themed recipes. Some of the samples were fried tempura, pizza, ice cream and plain roasted.

Several veteran-related events will be held throughout Kendall County.

United Church of Sandwich will host their Annual Rummage and Bake Sale supporting United Women in Faith.

Oswego's District 308 Board of Education recognized the April and May 2024 recipients of the PRIDE Recognition Program.

Thinking of flowers for mom this Mother's Day weekend? Adding some herbs gives it fresh twist

Village of Montgomery will hold a bulk brush collection.

Plano Community District Library will host several interesting clubs and events in May.

Registration for Indian Valley Theatre's summer workshops is now open in preparation for workshops beginning in June.

Kendall County Master Gardeners will host their annual plant sale Saturday, May 18.

Yorkville Public Library will host several interesting events for adults in May.

Kendall County will hold a shred and drug take-back day designated for residents to get rid of expired, unused or unneeded prescriptions and documents.

Kendall County 4-H International Night will be from 6:45 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 5 at the Kendall County Fairgrounds

DeKalb Public Library will host a solar eclipse party 10 a.m. March 23.

Plano student-athletes were recognized by the Plato School Board for their achievements at state tournaments.