October flu shots and senior center notices summary
October programs at the Lee County Center include flu shots on October 16 and 19 for seniors, a reminder to complete Circuit Breakers for 1988 by December 31, 1989, and annual dues of 5.00 due January 1, 1990. The Sauk Valley Civil War History classes begin November 7, with weekly sessions and an 8.00 fee. Bazaar planned November 10 with coffee and rolls. Volunteers needed for Road Rules class and Bazaar support. Food pickup November 18. Appreciation comments to volunteers and donors for apples to be used for pies.
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Lee County Health Department
Illinois Legislative Updates Signed Into Law by Governor Thompson
Gov Thomp son signs multiple acts restoring senior tax relief and expanding elder protections. Measures include restoring a $1,000 senior tax exemption, creating a financial exploitation felony, enabling senior housing funding, adjusting driver license rules for elderly, and requiring hospital discharge notices for Medicare Part B patients. Several bills vetoed in 1989 await further action.
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Thompson
Department On Aging
Veto Override S B 437 Wins Senate Support
Janet B. Ellis reports aging services funding was reinstated by a 57 to 0 Senate vote, restoring 1,828,000 for home delivered meals and 3,500,000 for community services. If the Illinois House overrides, Area 01 would gain about 90,000 for meals and 170,000 for services. urges direct outreach to senators and representatives ahead of a House vote around October 30 or 31.
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Friends of the Aging Network
Janet B. Ellis
S.B
Senate
Illinois
House
Gatekeeper program expands statewide in Illinois
Illinois expands the Gatekeeper Program to all counties with over 6 500 trained utility workers from Central Illinois Public Service Illinois Power Union Electric Northern Illinois Gas Commonwealth Edison and several electric coops Peoples Gas to join this year The program connects older residents with aging services after referrals exceed 800 and hundreds of vulnerable seniors are identified The Illinois Department on Aging provides information at 800 252 8966
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Central Illinois Public Service Company
Illinois Power
Union Electric
Northern Illinois Gas
Commonwealth Edison
Illinois Electric Cooperatives
Peoples Gas
Naperville
Illinois
Illinois Department On Aging
Lee County Council on Aging Non-Discrimination Notice
Lee County Council on Aging states it does not discriminate in admission, treatment, or employment in accordance with federal and state civil rights laws. If discrimination is believed, complainants may contact the Illinois Department on Aging. Information line and contact details for Zita Powers are provided.
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Lee County Council On Aging
Illinois Department On Aging
Voice
Zita Powers
Second St
Dixon
Ill
TAX NOTES by Rolland Metzger Enrolled Agent
IRS information explains free publications and services to simplify tax filing. It details Publication 17 and 910, filing guidance, how to order forms, and resources like Tele Tax and VITA. It notes toll free numbers, assistance for elderly and disabled taxpayers, and a circuit breaker reminder for seniors.
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IRS
P.O
Bloomington
Ular
Internal Revenue Service
Library of Congress
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