Tony and Joan Peressini, married 68 years, first met in college and built a life filled with family, tradition, and resilience. Now living at ClarkLindsey, they stay active, cheer on Illini sports, and continue hosting weekly family dinners—reflecting a long, supportive partnership that has endured joys, challenges, and decades of change.

ClarkLindsey resident Howard Ross, age 98, was honored by the Champaign County Radio Control Club with a surprise visit and plaque recognizing him as the last surviving founding member. Known for his love of RC aviation and his mentorship over decades, Ross was celebrated for his lasting impact on the club and the community.

ClarkLindsey Executive Chef DeAngelo Newson brings fine‑dining skill, creativity, and a collaborative approach to the community’s culinary program. Influenced by family traditions and professional training, he cooks fresh, globally inspired meals, adapts menus based on resident feedback, and continues to grow through private chef work and future culinary goals.

Urbana firefighters used a ClarkLindsey building slated for demolition to practice forced entry and rescue techniques, gaining rare hands‑on training in a real residential setting. The collaboration supports firefighter readiness as ClarkLindsey advances its campus expansion and may host additional training sessions in the future.

ClarkLindsey Executive Chef DeAngelo Newson brings a lifelong passion for cooking, shaped by family influence and professional training, to the community’s dining program. Since joining in 2021, he has emphasized fresh ingredients, resident feedback, and creative menus while leading a large culinary team and continuing work as a private chef.

ClarkLindsey residents celebrated fall with a festive parade featuring local businesses and the Rantoul High School Marching Band. A 104‑year‑old resident served as Grand Marshal, adding to the excitement. The event, organized by the Resident Engagement Team, brought energy and connection to the community.

A new community collaborative is assessing Champaign County’s shortage of nursing home beds following recent closures and service reductions, including changes at ClarkLindsey. Local agencies, nonprofits, and officials will gather data through surveys and interviews to plan future long‑term care resources and address gaps in Medicaid and overall bed availability.

In the battle against food insecurity, nonprofit organizations are playing a vital role in ensuring that individuals and families have access to nutritious food. ClarkLindsey’s Food Security Work Group is dedicated to combating hunger and making a positive impact on communities in need. In this article, we explore the initiatives of this inspiring group and how they are addressing food insecurity through education, contributions, volunteerism and partnerships. Educating: A m

See the WCIA news story featuring ClarkLindsey resident, Lowell Hill, Everyday Hero: Man, Horse help child with disability. The story aired on WCIA's 10 PM newscast on April 6, 2023. Everyday Hero: Man, horse help child with disability by: Brandon Merano Posted: Apr 6, 2023 / 09:00 PM CDT Updated: Apr 7, 2023 / 03:04 PM CDT SEYMOUR, Ill. (WCIA) — An unlikely bond between a horse, a young boy, and a 93-year-old man has led to a remarkable relationship. The results of this re

ClarkLindsey celebrated progress on its new assisted living and memory care building with a beam‑signing event involving residents, staff, and future residents. The three‑story building is expected to open by year’s end, with move‑ins in March. A new independent living building will follow, scheduled for completion in 2025.

ClarkLindsey residents enjoyed a playful Easter‑themed event where the leadership team collected plastic eggs while swimming, and residents guessed the total for a prize. The activity encouraged laughter, connection, and stronger relationships between staff and residents.

A retired horse named Blue and his 93‑year‑old caretaker, Lowell Howell, have formed a meaningful bond with John, a young boy with cerebral palsy. Through regular rides, John has gained confidence, balance, and flexibility. The pair has supported many children over the years, offering encouragement and unexpected progress through simple, compassionate connection.

ClarkLindsey's Assisted Living Apartment Building Beam Signing Event got lots of local news coverage... Get a look at this special event held for ClarkLindsey residents and special guests by clicking HERE . Watch the news report from WCIA News by clicking HERE . The coverage from The News-Gazette can be seen below. Top of the Morning, April 2, 2023 JIM ROSSOW jrossow@news-gazette.com Broeren Russo Builders’ Mike Hamer gives a final cleaning to a beam that will be signed by re

See the WCIA news story featuring ClarkLindsey resident, Tam Wei, Everyday Hero: Vietnam Refugee still helping other refugees in Champaign . The story aired on WCIA's 10 PM newscast on February 23, 2023. CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — She fled from a war-torn country more than 50 years ago, and since then she’s helped hundreds of refugees find a home and a job in Central Illinois. The story of Tam Wei’s life is one she literally wrote a book about. “I’m old enough that they listen

ClarkLindsey residents and staff made the front page of The News-Gazette on February 25, 2023 with its Sowing Circle and there was a full article in Ryan Pankau’s column, In the Garden. The coverage detailed ClarkLindsey’s prairie wildflower seeding project its grounds department led earlier that same month. You can read the article from the paper Different kind of 'gardening' or you can click here to read the same article on the Illinois Extension's blog post.

ClarkLindsey residents helped seed a new two‑acre prairie on campus, broadcasting native flower seeds as part of a frost‑seeding project led by the community’s horticulture team. The effort supports sustainability, enhances habitat, and offers residents a hands‑on way to contribute as the prairie develops over the coming years.

ClarkLindsey residents helped establish a new two‑acre prairie by broadcasting native seeds across the campus. Guided by the community’s horticulturist, the project supports sustainability, increases biodiversity, and offers residents a hands‑on way to engage with nature as the prairie develops over the coming years.

Tam Wei, a 97‑year‑old resident of ClarkLindsey in Champaign, has spent decades supporting refugees after fleeing Vietnam herself. Her lifelong advocacy continues today, as two Afghan refugees—newly resettled in Central Illinois—have joined the ClarkLindsey kitchen team. The organization is exploring ways to further expand its refugee support efforts.

ClarkLindsey's campus-wide indoor annual snowball fight got lots of media coverage in January of 2023. Above is the photo that was on the front page of The News-Gazette on Thursday, January 26, 2023. The headline read: "SHE CAN"T MISS". The caption was as follows: ClarkLindsey resident, Aiko Perry, left, prepares to throw a snowball at fellow resident Tam Wei during an indoor snowball fight Wednesday in the Urbana facility's Liang Dining Room. While the real stuff fell outs

The area's local CBS affiliate covered ClarkLindsey's first resident led Style Show featuring fashions from Talbot's and Jos. Kuhn & Co. Click here to see the news report.