McLean County Times

State Representative Dennis Tipsword Jr. and Senator Balkema will host a Senior Expo in Pontiac on August 6, 2025. The event is scheduled to take place at the Pontiac Parks and Recreation Center from 9 a.m. to noon. Admission is free, and refreshments will be provided at no cost. Free health screenings will also be available for attendees.

Organizers are also collecting donations for the Salvation Army to support community members in need. Items being accepted include personal hygiene products such as shampoo, conditioner, body wash, toothpaste, deodorant for both men and women, men's razors, hair brushes or combs, tampons, maxi pads, as well as bottled water, cereals, pasta (spaghetti or other noodles), jelly, and hydration packets like Liquid IV. Donations can be dropped off at the Pontiac District Office located at 305 W. Madison St., Pontiac.

Tipsword was elected to the Illinois State House in 2023 as a Republican representing the state's 105th House District after replacing former state representative Dan Brady.

"REMINDER! – Please join us tomorrow at our Senior Expo in Pontiac. The event will be held at the Pontiac Parks and Recreation Center from 9 a.m. to noon. Admission and refreshments are free, and free screenings will be available. Please see the graphic above for more details."

"In addition, we are currently collecting items for the Salvation Army to help those in need. If you would like to donate, please see the list of needed items below. They can be dropped off at our Pontiac District Office, 305 W. Madison St., Pontiac."

"Items being collected for the Salvation Army: Shampoo, Conditioner, Body Wash, Toothpaste, Deodorant (men’s and women’s), Men’s Razors, Hair Brushes/Combs, Tampons, Maxi Pads, Bottled Water, Cereals, Pasta (spaghetti or other noodles), Jelly, and Liquid IV or similar hydration packets."