East Central Reporter

State Representatives Brad Halbrook, Adam Niemerg, and Blaine Wilhour are organizing a free senior fair in Effingham. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, June 17th from 9 am to 11 am at the National Guard Armory located at 1206 W. Temple Ave.

"Representatives Niemerg, Wilhour, and I are pleased to reintroduce this event that provides so many connections to our seniors," said Rep. Halbrook. "We understand the difficulty seniors may have with accessing these resources independently, so we wanted to provide an opportunity for them to learn about the resources out there and speak with professionals all at one place."

The fair will offer area seniors access to guides, literature, and other resources from various state, county, and local senior service agencies.

"I have been working to bring this popular event back since the Covid restrictions were imposed five years ago," stated Rep. Wilhour. "We have a nice variety of vendors this year that provide services and programs available to the seniors in our area. I encourage you to come out and bring a friend."

Members of the General Assembly will be present to assist constituents with their state government concerns. Attendees are encouraged to sign in for a chance to win a door prize, with complimentary refreshments available.

"Not only will we have information from state agencies like Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs, there will also be information on activities and services available through the Effingham Library, and some screenings by health care organizations," added Rep. Niemerg.

No RSVP or entrance fee is required for attendance. For further inquiries, individuals can contact Rep. Halbrook at (217) 342-0220, Rep. Niemerg at (217) 813-6036 or Rep. Wilhour at (618) 665-4109.