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Carmi Police Urging Public to Be on Lookout for Older Male Suspected of Solicitation

Wednesday, June 9 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police are urging the public to be vigilant after a Carmi teenager says an older man in a silverish/gray SUV approached her and potentially solicited a sex act. The intended victim says she was invited into his vehicle and told she would be... Read More.

OSFM Encourages Older Illinoisans to Practice Fire Safety

Tuesday, February 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

In 2019, 47.6 percent of the 110 fire deaths in Illinois were people over 60 Springfield, Ill- The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) and the Illinois Department of Aging (IDoA) are encouraging older Illinoisans to keep fire safety a top priority. Some... Read More.

FMH’s Horizon Healthcare to Host an Influenza Vaccination Clinic for People Ages 11 and Older

Friday, September 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Flu season is just around the corner and in preparation for it, FMH Horizon Healthcare will be hosting an Influenza Vaccination Clinic for people ages 11 and older at all four locations on Friday, September 25th from 9am-4pm. This is being offered at no... Read More.

Jesse White Announces One-Year Extension of Driver’s License Expiration Dates for Seniors Age 75 and Older

Wednesday, August 26 by WROY/WRUL Staff

New expiration date will be one year from current 2020 expiration date Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that the expiration date for valid driver’s licenses held by Illinois drivers who are 75 years of age or older has been extended for a period... Read More.

FMH’s Horizon Healthcare to Host a Special Flu Shot Clinic for People Ages 65 and Older

Monday, August 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Flu season is just around the corner and in preparation for it, FMH Horizon Healthcare will be hosting a flu shot clinic for people ages 65 years and older at all four locations on August 28th from 9am – 4pm. The cost for the... Read More.

State of Illinois Receives $1.7 Million in Connectivity Assistance to Keep Older Illinoisans Connected During COVID-19

Friday, May 29 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Grant provides technology devices for socially isolated seniors and persons with disabilities Springfield, IL - The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) and Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) received $1.7 million from the federal Administration for Community Living to provide services to older adults and persons... Read More.

IL Department on Aging Provides $7 Million in Meal Assistance for Older Illinoisans

Monday, April 13 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Springfield – The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) is distributing $7 million across the state to meet the growing demand for meal assistance by older Illinoisans impacted by the coronavirus (COVID-19) public health emergency.IDoA distributed the funds, provided through Emergency Assistance Services grants, to the... Read More.

OSFM Stresses Importance of Fire Safety for Older Illinoisans

Friday, February 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

People over the age of 65 face the greatest risk of dying in a fire.Springfield, Ill- The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) encourages older Illinoisans to think about fire safety, while keeping their limitations in mind when creating a fire escape... Read More.

Older Adult Training Tops Kiwanis Meeting

Monday, January 21 by Jc Tinsley

Older Adult Training Tops Kiwanis MeetingThe Carmi Kiwanis Club met January 17. President Katelyne Wolff welcomed all guests and encouraged club members to bring so many guests next week that they will have to set up more tables. Toby Brown was the winner of... Read More.

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