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Illinois home care workers push for pay raise as thousands of seniors face loss of care
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Illinois home care workers push for pay raise as thousands of seniors face loss of care

  • La'Miya Starnes
  • Updated May 13, 2026

Even with her 20 years of experience and three jobs, home care worker Kayla Watson still struggles to make ends meet with her wages.

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Senior pranks galore at Maroa-Forsyth High School
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Senior pranks galore at Maroa-Forsyth High School

  • Updated May 11, 2026
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New ‘Clubhouse at Scovill Acres’ breaks ground, expanding services for Decatur seniors

New ‘Clubhouse at Scovill Acres’ breaks ground, expanding services for Decatur seniors

  • Updated May 5, 2026

A long-awaited project aimed at keeping older adults active, connected and supported is officially moving forward in Decatur.

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Decatur Park District to break ground on new senior activity center

Decatur Park District to break ground on new senior activity center

  • Updated May 4, 2026
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Millikin softball building new culture early key to success

Millikin softball building new culture early key to success

  • Updated Apr 30, 2026

Millikin softball closes out the regular season this weekend with a three-game win streak on the line.

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Decatur approves $675,000 in funds for senior housing at former Garfield School

Decatur approves $675,000 in funds for senior housing at former Garfield School

  • Updated Dec 1, 2025
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Illinois law raises mandatory senior road test age from 79 to 87

Illinois law raises mandatory senior road test age from 79 to 87

  • Updated Aug 15, 2025

Drivers 79 and older will be required to renew their license, but they will not have to take a driver's test for the renewal process.

Family meal, Thanksgiving dinner, holidays

Family meal, Thanksgiving dinner, holidays

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  • Updated Dec 14, 2025
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Woman shopping online

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  • Updated Apr 10, 2026
Home Instead Senior Care asking people to help provide Christmas gifts for seniors
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Home Instead Senior Care asking people to help provide Christmas gifts for seniors

  • Updated Nov 24, 2020

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - Home Instead Senior Care wants to spread holiday cheer to seniors everywhere with its Be a Santa to a Senior initiative. 

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