Richland, Children's Museum of Illinois cooking up a teaching kitchen

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - Richland Community College is partnering with the Children's Museum of Illinois to form a teaching kitchen.

According to Richland, the partnership was approved by its Board of Trustees in April.

The teaching kitchen will provide children and families with interactive experiences that will center on culinary skills, science, career exploration and nutrition.

"Food is one of the most powerful ways we connect: with our families, our community and the people who grow what we eat. This teaching kitchen will give children and families hands-on opportunities to learn, create and explore, while also opening doors to future careers," said CMIL Executive Director Rikki Parker.

Construction of the kitchen will continue through the summer and is expected to open in late September.