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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.

IL Department on Aging Launches Campaign to Protect Seniors and Adults with Disabilities from Abuse

Friday, July 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Receives $2.1 million for a 3-year campaign; Engage2Change Springfield – The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) has launched a new public and professional awareness campaign to remind everyone about the importance of reporting suspected abuse, neglect and exploitation of persons ages 60 and older and persons... Read More.

Peoples National Bank Awards $38,500 in Local Community Scholarships to Graduating High School Seniors

Tuesday, May 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

77 students throughout Southern Illinois receive scholarship Peoples National Bank announced that 77 high school graduating seniors were awarded $38,500 to continue their secondary education. “Our commitment to the communities we serve is part of who we are, what we do and why we have... Read More.

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

Monday, April 27 by WROY/WRUL Staff

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.

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Benton Seniors Sign for Rend Lake College

Tuesday, April 30 by Jc Tinsley

Benton Seniors Sign for Rend Lake BENTON, 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 Adults Many 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.

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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.

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Stories tagged with: seniors

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

IL Department on Aging Launches Campaign to Protect Seniors and Adults with Disabilities from Abuse

Peoples National Bank Awards $38,500 in Local Community Scholarships to Graduating High School Seniors

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

Carmi Chamber Offers Scholarship to Local Seniors

IL Department on Aging Assists Seniors During Medicare Open Enrollment

Benton Seniors Sign for Rend Lake College

Woodlawn Seniors Enroll at RLC

Matter of Balance Program for Seniors

Nine WCHS seniors become Warriors

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