University of Illinois Extension - Jo Daviess/Stephenson/Winnebago County

University of Illinois Extension - Jo Daviess/Stephenson/Winnebago County University of Illinois Extension is the link between the University and all of our friends and neighbors in JO DAVIESS, STEPHENSON and WINNEBAGO counties.

Main Office (STEPHENSON County)
2998 W Pearl City Rd, Building R
Freeport IL 61032
815-235-4125 phone
815-232-9006 fax
Hours: Monday - Friday 8 am to 4:30 pm

Satellite Office (JO DAVIESS County)
204 Vine, PO Box 600
Elizabeth IL 61028
815-858-2273 phone
815-858-2274 fax

Satellite Office (WINNEBAGO County)
1040 North Second Street
Rockford IL 61107
815-986-4357 phone
815-986-4329 fax
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

09/02/2026

🏆 Decades of service, countless young lives impacted. Meet Karen Koester, the Jo Daviess County volunteer entering the Illinois 4-H Hall of Fame. See link below ⬇️

📸 Provided by University of Illinois Extension

The final session of Diabetes 101 explores ways to support your health beyond the dinner table, including:✅ Physical act...
09/01/2026

The final session of Diabetes 101 explores ways to support your health beyond the dinner table, including:
✅ Physical activity
✅ Weight management
✅ Stress management
✅ Working with your healthcare team
Living with diabetes can feel overwhelming, but you don't have to do it alone. Join us to gain practical strategies, helpful resources, and encouragement from others on a similar journey.
📅 September 23 | 1-3 PM
📍 Senior Resource Center, Freeport
Call (815) 235-4125 to register. https://registration.extension.illinois.edu/start/diabetes-101

Year 2 of the Golden Hearts Trips is officially in the books! For the second year, seniors from a local senior housing c...
08/27/2026

Year 2 of the Golden Hearts Trips is officially in the books!

For the second year, seniors from a local senior housing community have had the opportunity to take monthly, free trips to The Salvation Army of Winnebago County food pantry. This partnership between Illinois Extension and the Salvation Army helps make it easier for seniors to access nutritious food and provides a reliable way to get to the pantry each month.

Before filling their carts, seniors enjoy a free lunch, play games, and share plenty of laughs. These trips have been a great way to spend time together and help seniors feel connected to their community.

Food and Health Systems Educator Tashara Grandys always has a blast facilitating the trip with the seniors, and can't wait to start it back up next year!

🥗 Confused about what to eat when managing diabetes? You're not alone.Healthy eating doesn't have to be complicated. Our...
08/26/2026

🥗 Confused about what to eat when managing diabetes? You're not alone.
Healthy eating doesn't have to be complicated. Our Diabetes 101 series includes sessions on:
🍎 Meal Planning Made Easy
❤️ Heart Healthy Eating
Learn practical tips for planning balanced meals, making informed food choices, and supporting long-term health.
📅 September 9 & September 16
⏰ 1 PM
📍 Senior Resource Center, Freeport
Come for the information. Leave with tools you can use right away.
📞 Register at (815) 235-4125.
https://registration.extension.illinois.edu/start/diabetes-101

Check out episode 8 of the Talking Crop Podcast. Guests Jonathan Coppess and Andrew Hockenberry with the Department of A...
08/19/2026

Check out episode 8 of the Talking Crop Podcast. Guests Jonathan Coppess and Andrew Hockenberry with the Department of Agricultural and Consumer Economics at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, and host, Kathryn Seebruck, discuss the policy behind carbon markets, what its flaws are, and what could be done differently to promote better carbon market policy. Listen here https://extension.illinois.edu/podcasts/talking-crop/policy-carbon-markets

Customer Trust Begins Behind the Scenes✅ Safe food handling.✅ Clean and sanitary practices.✅ Well-trained staff.These ar...
08/17/2026

Customer Trust Begins Behind the Scenes
✅ Safe food handling.
✅ Clean and sanitary practices.
✅ Well-trained staff.
These are the foundations of a successful food service operation and the reason customers trust restaurants with their dining experience.
University of Illinois Extension's upcoming Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) Course will help food service professionals gain the knowledge and certification needed to meet Illinois food safety requirements and protect the health of their customers.
📍 Freeport, IL
📅 September 1 & 4
Topics include:
• Employee health and hygiene
• Safe food handling procedures
• Cleaning and sanitizing practices
• HACCP principles
Don't miss this opportunity to invest in your staff, your customers, and your business.
Reserve your spot today: https://extension.illinois.edu/jsw/food-safety-trainings

💙 Knowledge is power when it comes to diabetes.Did you know that understanding diabetes and prediabetes is one of the mo...
08/16/2026

💙 Knowledge is power when it comes to diabetes.
Did you know that understanding diabetes and prediabetes is one of the most important steps toward improving your health?
Join us on September 2 at 1 PM for the first session of our Diabetes 101 series, where you'll learn:
✔ What diabetes and prediabetes are
✔ Risk factors and warning signs
✔ Ways to prevent complications
✔ Steps you can take to improve your health
Small changes can lead to big results. Start your journey with practical, research-based information from University of Illinois Extension.
📞 Register today: (815) 235-4125
https://registration.extension.illinois.edu/start/diabetes-101

🩺 Take the first step toward managing diabetes with confidence.Whether you've recently been diagnosed, have been living ...
08/12/2026

🩺 Take the first step toward managing diabetes with confidence.
Whether you've recently been diagnosed, have been living with diabetes for years, or support a loved one with diabetes, learning more about the condition can make a meaningful difference.
Join University of Illinois Extension and the Senior Resource Center for Diabetes 101, a four-week educational series covering nutrition, meal planning, physical activity, stress management, and more.
📅 Wednesdays, September 2-23
⏰ 1-3 PM
📍 Senior Resource Center, 206 E. Stephenson St., Freeport
✅ Attend the full series or choose individual sessions.
To register, call (815) 235-4125. Pre-registration is requested.
https://registration.extension.illinois.edu/start/diabetes-101

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Taking the Next Steps in Cover Crop Management!Participants spent the morning ex...
08/12/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Taking the Next Steps in Cover Crop Management!

Participants spent the morning exploring advanced cover crop strategies, including selecting and mixing cover crop species, drone seeding applications, evaluating economic returns, and management practices for successful implementation.

Special thanks to presenters Nathan Johanning, Illinois Extension Commercial Agriculture Specialist, Zach Lieb, Agri Soar Solutions, LLC, and Kathryn Seebruck, Illinois Extension Commercial Agriculture Educator, for sharing their expertise, and to our farmer panelists for providing valuable real-world perspectives and experiences.

We appreciate everyone who attended and contributed to the discussion. Together, we're helping build healthier soils and stronger farming systems through informed cover crop management.

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