July 17th, 2026Members of the Knights Motorcycle Riding Club with WIRC Victim Services An Effort To Bring Awareness To Child Abuse Silvie’s Ride Against Child Abuse takes place every year in honor of Silvie Yokum. At the age of 5 years, Silven (known to those who knew and loved her as “Silvie”) became a fatal […]
Silvie’s Ride Against Child Abuse Raises $8,400 for WIRC Victim Services Read More »
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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In 13 days, WIRC had requests to assist over 700 children across Hancock, Henderson, and McDonough counties.
Over 700 Children Apply for Project Santa in 13 Days Read More »
WIRC’s 2025 Project Santa program begins taking applications on October 1.
WIRC’s Project Santa Opens for the Season Read More »
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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