Allison Heater, Family Finding & Recruitment Supervisor with Caritas Family Solutions joins the show to discuss the changes in Foster Care, the number of children locally in care or looking for a stable home environment, respite care, and so much more. caritasfamilysolutions.org or call 618-956-9207 to get more details.
Nat & Sandy Shook join the show to discuss a wide range of topics from their Food Truck Fest to the Back To School Stuff the Bus Program. Check out the full interview here or find United Way of South Central Illinois on Facebook for more details!
Giving the Gift of Flowers and Herbs series is ideal for those individuals who want to learn about incorporating growing cut flowers and herbs in their own backyard or garden bed. This four-part series costs $25 and is for flower enthusiasts, gardeners, or families wanting to extend their knowledge to learn tips and techniques for producing more blooms and the importance of giving back to their community.
Christina Lueking
Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Educator
Specialty in Horticulture
Illinois Extension
College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
3452 Broadway, Mt. Vernon, IL 62864
Phone: (618) 242.0780 |lueking@illinois.edu
extension.illinois.edu | aces.illinois.edu
https://extension.illinois.edu/bcjmw
https://extension.illinois.edu/events/2025-04-17-giving-gift-cut-flowers
On this episode of the Southern Illinois Insider, Jake Linder sits down with Jamie Storey (Executive Director of the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce) to discuss the upcoming Home & Outdoor Expo in Mt. Vernon, Annual Awards Banquet, and a mixture of other Chamber events coming up.
