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DeWitt County Board Member Raises Concerns Regarding Ambulance Tax Rate Discrepancy
A DeWitt County Board member is calling for action regarding what he calls a major discrepancy in the tax rate for ambulance service in Farmer City as opposed to Clinton. At the Thursday night DeWitt County Board meeting, Board member Pat Ryan called out the much higher tax rate residents in his district pay for ambulance service as opposed to those in three other districts.
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‘One of the most contagious diseases’: Doctor warns of measles risks amid dropping vaccination rates
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Champaign senior center wins Governor’s Award for support of the elderly
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — One Central Illinois organization is getting a prestigious award for serving the elderly. Lindsey Life Adult Day Center, part of Lindsey Communities, was honored with the Governor’s Engaging Aging Award. It’s an annual recognition given to 13 organizations for going above and beyond to improve the lives of older adults. Officials […]
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CUPHD Urges Residents to Get Vaccinated Ahead of Respiratory Virus Season
CHAMPAIGN, IL – The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD) is reminding residents that COVID-19, influenza (flu), and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccines are now available for the 2026–2027 season. As the community prepares for the fall and winter months, CUPHD urges residents to vaccinate themselves and their loved ones against these potentially serious illnesses.
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Jolene Hancock recognized with Sunflower Award for compassionate care
OSF HealthCare Saint Elizabeth Medical Center is proud to recognize Jolene Hancock, a physical therapist and regional supervisor at the OSF Center for Health in Streator, as a recipient of the Sunflower Award. Jolene has been a Mission Partner for 28 years and serves as a regional supervisor while continuing...
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OSF Healthcare Joins Hoosier Cancer Research Network
PEORIA, Ill.- The OSF Healthcare Cancer Institute has joined the prestigious Hoosier Cancer Research Network and now has access to collaboration with different health centers across the globe. The network includes many academic health centers, community health systems, pharmacies and biotechnology partners. “[The HCRN] is yet another way for us...
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Champaign senior center wins Governor’s Award for support of the elderly
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — One Central Illinois organization is getting a prestigious award for serving the elderly. Lindsey Life Adult Day Center, part of Lindsey Communities, was honored with the Governor’s Engaging Aging Award. It’s an annual recognition given to 13 organizations for going above and beyond to improve the lives of older adults.