Senior Citizens

New research led by the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign found that the depth of social networks that older adults have is linked to their health outcomes.

Bipartisan legislation introduced in Springfield would also create a system for relatives to ask the state to step in if they think their aging loved ones are no longer capable of driving.

A hoped for affordable housing project for senior citizens in Normal will not go forward. The Laborers Home Development Corporation, an offshoot of the Laborers' International Union, had proposed a 46-unit complex that depended in part on tax credits to finance construction.

Residents of a south Bloomington assisted living community gathered with family and friends last week to celebrate eight centenarians. Luther Oaks threw a grand birthday bash for the residents aged 100 and older, celebrating with desserts and a champagne toast.

Illinois State University researcher Elizabeth Kosuth said a survey of 800 McLean County seniors showed older people have a wide range of expertise and comfort with computers.

A former health care facility in Normal is now on the National Register of Historic Places.

The first tenants of the former Bloomington High School building in downtown Bloomington began moving in a couple of weeks ago, following a $17 million…

A union-backed development group is moving forward with a $9 million affordable senior housing project that would use the old TB Sanatorium in Normal.The…

Westminster Village is planning for the completion of its $62 million renovation campaign.CEO Barb Nathan said the retirement community is on track for…

Medical and social service providers for McLean County’s older residents say many people over 55 will struggle far more than their parents because they’ll…