Community Development

Events

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An Update to the Community Reinvestment Act

May 28, 2024

Individuals in the Community Showing Solidarity

Mounds Community Block Party

June 15, 2024

County

Alexander

Pulaski

Reversing the Exodus 2.0

June 25, 2024

County

Woodford

Blog Posts

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New webinar series launched for small business owners

May 13, 2024

Small businesses form the backbone of Illinois’ economy, especially in smaller cities and rural areas. With this in mind, a team from...

Extension helps train community development professionals through national organization

February 14, 2024

The hallmark of any Extension program is the information shared be research-based and communicated in a manner that helps to drive change in a...

In her own words: Theodora Kourkoulou

November 14, 2023

As an ISPP Scholar, Theodora (Dora) Kourkoulou is appointed with the...

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A Servant's Heart: The task is arduous, the road is long

November 10, 2023

It’s hard to believe that this summer the Illini Science Policy Program ushered in its fourth cohort of Scholars. In many ways this program, which at...

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News Releases

March 20, 2024

University of Illinois Extension Launches Housing Study to Address Critical Issues in Henry, Mercer, and Stark Counties
[Galva, Ill.] – The housing landscape in rural areas is continuously evolving, presenting unique challenges for communities in Henry, Mercer, and Stark Counties. Recognizing the importance of understanding and addressing these challenges, University of Illinois Extension is conducting a...

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February 21, 2024

Extension helps train community development professionals through national organization
HAVANA, Ill. - The hallmark of any Extension program is the information shared be research-based and communicated in a manner that helps to drive change in a community. Richard Proffer, University of Illinois Extension community & economic development educator in the Fulton-Mason-Peoria-...

January 18, 2024

Thriving Communities webinars offered for grant navigation, strategic planning
URBANA, Ill. — Sustainable development in Illinois encounters challenges in balancing resource demand with responsible management. Transitioning to sustainable infrastructure involves substantial investment and planning, including upgrading existing structures for energy efficiency and...

November 13, 2023

Illinois Extension offers stakeholder town hall on December 5 to share strategic planning process updates
URBANA, Ill. — University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s Extension began a bold, strategic planning process in the spring of 2023 in collaboration with...

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