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certified food protection managers class exam Illinois Extension

Macon County

Multilingual food safety training supports local workforce

DECATUR -- The University of Illinois Extension is offering a free, multilingual Certified Food Protection Manager training. The training offering is to further its commitment to supporting workforce development and expanding access to food safety education. The multi-session course will start with the first session on July 28 and 30. A second session will take place with dates set for August 4, 6, and 11. All sessions will be at Richland Community College in room SC01. The times will be […]

todayJuly 1, 2026 37

Carlinville

Macoupin County

Carlinville library receives Community Partner Award

CARLINVILLE -- Carlinville Public Library is the 2026 Community Partner Award winner for the University of Illinois Extension in Macoupin County. For the past five years, the library has been a valued Extension partner. It has supported youth programming and serves as a host site for Extension programs. Together, the library and Extension have provided meaningful learning opportunities for all ages. These include STEAM nights, summer reading programs, terrarium workshops, themed events, and other hands-on educational activities. "What sets the […]

todayJune 29, 2026 32

certified food protection managers class exam Illinois Extension

Illinois

Illinois Extension to offer certified food protection manager class, exam

HILLSBORO -- The University of Illinois Extension office in Montgomery County will be offering the state-mandated Certified Food Protection Managers class and exam. The Illinois Department of Public Health Food Sanitation Code requires food service establishments to be under the operational supervision of a certified food protection manager. Certificates need renewal every five years, and class attendance is mandatory to sit for the exam. The two-day course will take place on April 9 and 10 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The […]

todayMarch 10, 2026 47

Illinois Extension diabetes

Macon County

Illinois Extension offers diabetes nutrition series

DECATUR -- Understanding how food affects blood sugar is a powerful tool for anyone managing diabetes. The University of Illinois Extension will offer a free educational series designed to help individuals strengthen their nutrition knowledge, build practical skills, and feel more confident in day-to-day diabetes care. Each session will include recipe demonstrations and food samples. Motivation Monday sessions will be from 11 a.m. to noon at the Decatur Family YMCA, 220 W. McKinley Ave.  Sessions are open to YMCA members and […]

todayFebruary 27, 2026 40

certified food protection managers class exam Illinois Extension

Illinois

Illinois Extension to offer certified food protection manager class, exam

HILLSBORO -- The University of Illinois Extension office in Montgomery County will be offering the state-mandated Certified Food Protection Managers class and exam. The Illinois Department of Public Health Food Sanitation Code requires food service establishments to be under the operational supervision of a certified food protection manager. Certificates need renewal every five years, and class attendance is mandatory to sit for the exam. The two-day course will take place on Feb. 12 and 13 from 9 a.m. to 3 […]

todayJanuary 15, 2026 99 11 9

Nokomis Summer Reading Program

Illinois

Summer reading program underway at Nokomis Public Library

NOKOMIS -- The Summer Reading Program is well underway at Nokomis Public Library, which recently kicked off its summer 2025 program. The 2025 theme for the program is called "Level Up at the Library". "Our Summer Reading Program is geared toward kids ages two through high school seniors," said Library Director Lisa Casterline. "We like to offer events that the entire family can enjoy." From science and learning-themes events to events featuring live animals, the program always strives to keep […]

todayJune 9, 2025 143

Illinois dust storms farming

On The Farm

Dust storms in Illinois: Examining roles of weather and farming practices

This is article one from a two-part series. URBANA — Recent dust storms in Illinois have raised the question of the cause of these events. In the last few years, these dust events have caused fatal accidents among traveling motorists. Another public concern is the drop in air quality during these storms. Some of the emerging questions concerning dust storms include: Has spring weather become windier, leading to storms that coincide with the period when crop fields are most vulnerable […]

todayApril 23, 2025 159

Nokomis Illinois Extension

Illinois

Nokomis library hosts Illinois Extension

NOKOMIS -- The Nokomis Public Library hosted the University of Illinois Extension on Tuesday as part of the library's Summer Reading Program. According to a news release from library director Lisa Casterline, the program had 15 children and five adults in attendance for the Extension's presentation on small mammals in Illinois. Representatives from the Extension also presented fun facts about them as well. Attendees were also able to touch the pelts and see the skulls of a variety of small […]

todayJune 11, 2024 197

Macon County Illinois broadband Internet

East Central Illinois Region

Macon County fast-tracking broadband expansion

DECATUR -- Macon County is taking a major step towards bridging the digital divide with a 14-week, fast-track program dedicated to expanding broadband access across the county. In collaboration with Benton Institute, Illinois Soybean Association, and University of Illinois Extension, local leaders will assess the current state of broadband availability and options, learn from successful models in other communities, and engage in an in-depth opportunity analysis to identify the best strategy to move forward. The team leading this work for […]

todayFebruary 7, 2024 147

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