Community Services

WIRC Offering Disaster Assistance After Warren County Tornado

Community Services, Social Services /

June 29th, 2026Courtesy of Prairie Communications Western Illinois Regional Council (WIRC) is offering emergency disaster assistance for Warren County residents impacted by the June 17th tornado. Community Services and Public Relations Director Jamie Roth says applications have already started coming in. “We’ve already received 35 applications and counting. We expect that, of course, to grow, […]

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A woman is smiling as she rides an electric tricycle that has a large basket on the back for her groceries.

WIRC DEBUTS A NEW BICYCLE PROGRAM

Community Services, Social Services /

In rural areas like western Illinois, where many households own a car and public transportation options are uncommon, people who cannot drive or afford a car often struggle with accessing everyday services. Lower-income and elderly individuals are particularly vulnerable to falling through the cracks. Western Illinois Regional Council (WIRC), a nonprofit, is pleased to announce

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