Former Illinois legislator Helen Satterthwaite, a resident of ClarkLindsey, chose to serve as an election judge during the 2020 primary despite new COVID‑19 precautions requiring her to quarantine afterward. When the polling site moved off‑campus, she continued volunteering to support election staffing needs, earning appreciation from community members.

A longtime election judge and ClarkLindsey resident chose to work the Illinois primary despite new COVID‑19 precautions requiring returning residents to quarantine. When her original polling site moved and staffing needs rose, she continued serving to support the voting process, knowing she would isolate afterward.

COVID‑19 concerns led to major election‑day changes in east‑central Illinois, including a large number of election judges withdrawing and several polling places relocating. Counties trained new volunteers to keep voting sites open. The polling location previously at ClarkLindsey was moved to St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Urbana.

Champaign County announced its first COVID‑19 case as local institutions shifted operations. The University of Illinois moved to remote classes, public services limited in‑person access, events were postponed, state parks closed, and polling places—including the one formerly at ClarkLindsey—relocated for the upcoming election.

As COVID‑19 emerged, senior living organizations in Champaign County adopted early safety measures to protect older adults. ClarkLindsey paused community events, screened visitors and staff, and strengthened hygiene protocols based on public health guidance. While no local cases had been reported yet, facilities prepared for stricter precautions as the situation evolved.

Illinois retirement communities, including ClarkLindsey, implemented early COVID‑19 precautions to protect residents. Health experts emphasized that older adults faced higher risks, prompting measures such as limiting visitors and canceling group activities. Leaders across the state urged staff and communities to take proactive steps to reduce potential exposure.

Champaign County senior living communities, including ClarkLindsey, introduced stricter COVID‑19 precautions by limiting non‑essential visitors, canceling group activities, and screening employees before shifts. These steps follow guidance from public health agencies to help protect older adults, who face higher risks from the virus.

Champaign County officials temporarily moved several polling places, including the one at ClarkLindsey, to reduce COVID‑19 risks for long‑term‑care residents. Voters assigned to these sites were redirected to nearby alternative locations, and the county encouraged early voting or vote‑by‑mail to help limit crowds on Election Day.

Champaign County officials moved polling places out of long‑term‑care communities, including ClarkLindsey, as a COVID‑19 precaution. Voters were reassigned to nearby public locations, and residents were encouraged to use early voting or vote‑by‑mail to reduce crowds before the March 17, 2020 primary.

Champaign County officials, following public health guidance, temporarily closed polling places inside long‑term‑care communities, including ClarkLindsey, as a COVID‑19 precaution. Voters were redirected to nearby alternative sites, and residents were encouraged to use early voting or vote‑by‑mail to reduce crowds ahead of the March 17, 2020 primary.

Champaign County officials temporarily closed polling places inside long‑term‑care communities, including ClarkLindsey, as a COVID‑19 precaution. Voters were redirected to nearby public sites, and residents were encouraged to use early voting or vote‑by‑mail to reduce crowds ahead of the primary election.

ClarkLindsey has launched atHome With ClarkLindsey, a new program offering task‑based home care and household support to help older adults remain independent. Current services include nursing and light housekeeping, with concierge options like lawn care and meal delivery coming later this year. The model aims to make in‑home assistance more flexible and affordable.

Champaign County organizations are offering winter programs for older adults, including activities at Stevick Senior Center, caregiver support groups, tech workshops, volunteer opportunities, transportation services, and the upcoming Ethel & Maud’s Table luncheon hosted by ClarkLindsey. These programs support social connection, learning, and community engagement.

Urbana Park District is offering free virtual reality workshops at ClarkLindsey to help participants better understand the experience of dementia. The sessions use immersive technology to simulate symptoms like memory loss and confusion. Workshops run on Wednesday afternoons through March at ClarkLindsey in Urbana, Illinois.

Illinois’ legalization of recreational cannabis is prompting employers to review workplace policies. Many organizations will continue drug‑free or zero‑tolerance rules, especially for safety‑sensitive roles, while others will focus on impairment rather than off‑duty use. Local employers—including cities, healthcare systems, schools, and ClarkLindsey—are updating or finalizing their policies.

Melinda Jenkins, a longtime chef at ClarkLindsey, was honored for 40 years of service. Known for her cooking and her deep care for residents, she has built strong relationships across generations. Colleagues and family celebrated her dedication, compassion, and the impact she’s had on the community throughout her decades at ClarkLindsey.

ClarkLindsey honored chef Melinda Jenkins for more than 40 years of service, making her the longest‑tenured employee in the organization’s history. Colleagues and residents celebrated her dedication, reliability, and impact on daily life in the community, recognizing the strong relationships she has built over decades of caring work.

Local organizations are offering a wide range of activities and support for older adults, including social events at Stevick Senior Center, tech help at area libraries, caregiver support groups, and ClarkLindsey’s Ethel & Maud’s Table luncheon. Meal programs, transportation services, and numerous volunteer opportunities are also available throughout the community.

Local organizations across Champaign‑Urbana are offering fall programs for older adults, including tech help, wellness talks, potlucks, caregiver support, and social events. ClarkLindsey will host its Ethel & Maud’s Table luncheon on Nov. 20. Meal services, transportation assistance, and volunteer opportunities are also available throughout the community.

Nick Holonyak Jr., the University of Illinois engineer who created the first visible LED, will be honored at a reception on November 26 at ClarkLindsey. The celebration comes ahead of the Parade of Lights on November 30, an event fittingly illuminated by the technology he helped pioneer.