The University of Illinois Extension is introducing a couple of new programs at its locations in DeWitt, Macon, and Piatt Counties.

On the WHOW Mornings Show Monday, 4-H Coordinator Kendra Wallace told Regional Radio a dog care program has started up. The hope is this will turn into a dog obedience club as dog obedience is still a part of 4-H.

The other program is a chess club that meets at a couple of locations in DeWitt County. Wallace says there's already a good deal of interest in this club.

While getting a new program up and going can be a lot, Wallace feels it is worth it because the response has been so positive.

Extension.illinois.edu/dmp has more information on these programs and many more for not only youth but adults.