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Public Safety Agencies Remind Seniors that Wellness Checks are Safe During COVID-19

SPRINGFIELD -- Older Illinoisans are among those most at risk for health complications related to COVID-19. The state’s posture to increase safety, both of our residents and our first responders, has visually changed the landscape of our state. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH),... Read More.

Carmi Chamber Offers Scholarship to Local Seniors

Thursday, January 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Carmi Chamber of Commerce would like to announce that the 2020 Carmi Chamber of Commerce scholarship application is now available. The Carmi Chamber of Commerce Scholarship application is available to all qualifying seniors in the Class of 2020 at Carmi White County High School... Read More.

IL Department on Aging Assists Seniors During Medicare Open Enrollment

Tuesday, October 22 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Springfield, IL – The Illinois Department on Aging’s (IDoA) Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) is reminding seniors of the free counseling assistance available to Medicare-eligible individuals and their caregivers during the annual Medicare Open Enrollment occurring October 15th through December 7th.During open enrollment, eligible... Read More.

Benton Seniors Sign for Rend Lake College

Tuesday, April 30 by Jc Tinsley

Benton Seniors Sign for Rend LakeBENTON, Ill. (April 29, 2019) — Twenty-two Benton Consolidated High School seniors enrolled at Rend Lake College last week during one of RLC's College Signing events. Many of these students have already taken advantage of The Lake's free Dual... Read More.

Woodlawn Seniors Enroll at RLC

Friday, April 26 by Jc Tinsley

Woodlawn Seniors Enroll at Rend Lake College— Woodlawn High School seniors enrolled at Rend Lake College Wednesday during one of RLC's College Signing events. Many of these students have already taken advantage of The Lake's free Dual Credit program, saving themselves and their families... Read More.

Matter of Balance Program for Seniors

Monday, January 7 by Jc Tinsley

“A Matter of Balance” Program for Senior AdultsMany older adults experience a fear of falling. People who develop this fear often limit their activities, which can result in physical weakness, making the risk of falling even greater. To address this concern, Fairfield Memorial Hospital... Read More.

Nine WCHS seniors become Warriors

Tuesday, April 17 by Jc Tinsley

Nine Wayne City seniors became Rend Lake College Warriors on Monday during College Signing Days. RLC advisors met with the students to pass along important information, answer questions, and enroll students into summer and fall classes.Registration for Summer and Fall 2018 classes at RLC is... Read More.

Hamilton County sends 31 seniors to College Signing Day

Tuesday, March 13 by Jc Tinsley

Thirty-one Hamilton County seniors are preparing for their first steps after high school this week during Rend Lake College's third College Signing Day on the McLeansboro campus. RLC Advisors met with the students this week to give information, answer questions, and enroll students into... Read More.

10 CWCHS Seniors named Illinois State Scholars

Thursday, January 4 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi-White County High School Principal, Jarrod Newell, is pleased to announce that 10 students from the graduating class of 2018 have been recognized as Illinois State Scholars.The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC), the state agency committed to helping to make college accessible and affordable... Read More.

IL Department on Aging Assists Seniors for Medicare Open Enrollment

Tuesday, October 24 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department on Aging’s (IDoA) Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) is reminding seniors of the free counseling assistance available to Medicare-eligible individuals and their caregivers during Medicare Open Enrollment occurring October 15th through December 7th.With over 300 SHIP offices across Illinois, the agency... Read More.