Volunteer Services of Iroquois County

10/30/2025

SNAP customers should visit snapfederalimpact.illinois.gov for the most up-to-date information and to find food locally.

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10/02/2025

Medicare open enrollment commences on October 15. Appointments are filling up quickly. Notably, Medicare plans have been reduced to 12 Part D prescription plans for 2026 in this area. Our team successfully assisted over 200 clients last year, resulting in substantial savings of hundreds or even thousands of dollars by reviewing and adjusting their current coverage. Additionally, many individuals are losing their Health Alliance plans, and we are equipped to provide assistance in this matter as well. To schedule an appointment with one of our three SHIP counselors, please contact the Volunteer Service office at 815 432-5785.

09/25/2025

Iroquois County is happy to announce that CRIS Rural Mass Transit District will be taking over for the ShowBus. Please be patient during this transition as all routes and times are not guaranteed. Riders who need transportation for medical appointments or are elderly or disabled are encouraged to contact their insurance carriers before calling as it will most likely cover the cost of their ride. For general public, fares are approximately $4 per trip. Please contact CRIS at 217-443-2287 or visit their website at www.ruraltransits.org at least 24 hours in advance to schedule a ride or for general questions.

General Public Transportation CRIS RMTD provides transportation to the citizens of Vermilion County that are outside of Danville Mass Transit Fixed

09/19/2025

Public Notice -

Livingston County Termination of ShowBus Service Contract



Effective immediately, Livingston County has terminated its service contract with ShowBus for public transportation services in Livingston and Iroquois counties.



The service for public transportation is funded in large part by State and Federal grant funds. This difficult decision was necessary due to ShowBus failing to comply with the terms and conditions of their agreement with the County, and failing to adhere to provisions of the grant requirements of the State of Illinois and Illinois Department of Transportation. Livingston County remains fiscally obligated to ensure that all contracted services meet these critical standards.



We recognize public transportation is a vital need for our citizens, and we want to assure the community that Livingston County continues to work diligently to identify a suitable service provider and minimize any reduction in service. Our priority remains ensuring that residents continue to have safe and reliable transportation options.



Thank you for your patience and understanding as we move quickly to address this transition.



James Carley,

Chair, Livingston County Board

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04/18/2025

04/12/2025

We are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented full-time staff member to join our team. A sincere interest in assisting senior citizens and disabled individuals is essential. Primary responsibilities will include processing and filing various state and federal applications, as well as performing routine office duties such as filing and answering phone calls. Applications can be picked up at 1001 E Grant St. in Watseka or emailed to [email protected]

02/11/2025

PEARLS
Program to Encourage Active, Rewarding Lives
The PEARLS programs offers coaching on symptom management and goal-setting for persons experiencing mild to moderate depression. This program is offered through telephone or video-call in 16 counties in Illinois including Iroquois County. Persons who have dementia or a more serious mental illness may not qualify for the program. PEARLS consists of 8 sessions where the participant meets with a coach one-on-one. There is no fee to participate. PEARLS is evidence-based, meaning that its effectiveness has been demonstrated through rigorous research. We currently have two PEARLS providers in East Central Illinois service area: CCSI (Case Coordination, LLC) serves McLean, Livingston, DeWitt, Macon, Shelby, Clark, Cumberland, and Moultrie counties. They can be reached at 309-661-6400. Family Service serves Champaign, Coles, Douglas, Edgar, Ford, Iroquois, Piatt, and Vermilion counties. They can be reached at 217-352-5100

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01/24/2025

We are a not for profit agency located in Iroquois County. We serve elderly clients age 60 and older. We accept donations of gently used assistive equipment such as commodes, shower benches , wheel chairs to name a few. If you have anything you have sitting around taking up space consider gifting it to a good cause. You may drop off at 1001 E Grant St ,Watseka. Room 111. Thank you in advance for helping our seniors.

01/24/2025

Medicare Card Scams!

Report potential Medicare card scams if:

Someone calls you claiming:

• You are getting a new, plastic Medicare card.
• Medicare is switching to a card with chip in it.
• It’s a new year so you need a new card.
• You need a black and white card.
• They need your Medicare number to see if you have received your new one yet.
• They need you to verify your Medicare number so they can confirm you have the correct Medicare card.

Call the Illinois SMP at AgeOptions hotline at 800/699-9043.

01/24/2025

The River Story applies a Native American cultural analogy to the topic of dementia. This updated version of The River Story has been created for use in the ...

01/09/2025

It’s especially important for older adults to get their vaccines for wintertime. During last year’s respiratory virus season, 3 out of 4 deaths from flu and COVID-19 were of people 65 or older.

Remember, Medicare covers vaccines for flu, COVID-19, and RSV. https://go.medicare.gov/4a0YwOw

10/09/2024

Ageism Awareness Day is Oct. 9, 2024.