Community Spotlight: Disability Resource Expo
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — Allison and Dylan Boot of the Disability Resource Expo in Urbana joined WCIA’s Mitchell Rife to talk about the 15th annual Disability Resource Expo. The event will take place on Oct. 26 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Market Place Mall in Champaign. The Expo is free, and it brings […]
Upcoming senior expo a chance to highlight offerings for older patients
Meritus Health will be hosting an event for seniors next month. The Fall Into Better Health Senior Expo is planned from 9 a.m. to noon Nov. 9 in the Atrium and Room 142 in the Robinwood Professional Center, 11110 Medical Campus Road. And while the free expo will offer folks health tips and information,...
American Airlines fined $50M for mistreating disabled passengers
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Poor treatment of passengers with wheelchairs has one major airline in hot water. The U.S. Department of Transportation fined American Airlines $50M on Wednesday. It’s because of the airline’s mistreatment of passengers with disabilities. “Just because you have a disability, doesn’t mean you don’t necessarily want to travel and do things […]