Senior Citizens

Senior Services CEO Brianne Hetman says she knows of nothing like it in the Midwest

Computer lab planned at Mt. Morris Senior Center.

Activities start Monday morning at new Ovation Center.

Kendall County TRIAD will host a plethora of events in this year geared toward seniors, both fun and informational.

The public is invited to visit the 127,000-square-foot center during the grand opening, which will include classes, activities and a luncheon dance.

The Senior Illinoisans Hall of Fame recognizes four seniors every year for outstanding service to their community.

State Sens. Craig Wilcox and Don DeWitte delivered over 9,000 homemade Valentines to seniors living in nursing homes and assisted living centers.

The deadline to apply for the property tax relief program is Friday, March 1. Visit the website of the Will County Treasurer’s Office.

Lillian Bennett of Spring Grove, who was born during World War I, celebrated 108 years of life with a drive-by parade of well-wishers. She said she never smoke or drank.

Home Instead hosting job fair 10 am. to 2 p.m. Tuesday. The home health care company aims to hire at least 30 caregivers.

McHenry Senior Services will host a seminar on the county's Senior Citizens Real Estate Tax Deferral Program.

The Catholic Charities’ Senior Companion Program pair volunteers in Will County and Grundy County with homebound seniors living in Will and Grundy counties to provide friendly visits.

New efforts are underway in McHenry County to stop fraud schemes against senior citizens. A Crystal Lake woman found out the hard way and lost almost $16,000.

A development team is proposing to build a 45-unit affordable senior housing community at the corner of Cary-Algonquin Road and Harper Avenue in Cary.

Anyone interested in donating new and gently-used winterwear can drop off the items at the Troy community center, 25448 W. Seil Road in Shorewood.