Fall 2023/Winter 2024 Edition

Clay, Effingham, Fayette, Jasper and Marion Counties

If you have ever ridden a transit bus in Southern Illinois, you realize quickly that our drivers are THE BEST! That’s because they go through hours and hours of rigorous training. Training often includes passenger assistance, First Aid, defensive driving, emergency procedures, vehicle inspections and much more.

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The Rural Business Development Grant (RBDG) through USDA provides local governments, Indian tribes, and nonprofits the opportunity to fund projects that “promote economic development and job creation (Rural Business Development Grants)”. There are two categories for this program which are identified as business opportunity and business enterprise grants. These can serve to fund either business or community projects in rural regions (Rural Business Development Grants).

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Non-Emergency Medical Transportation

Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) is a term used to describe transportation to and from important doctor’s appointments. NEMT is not a service for persons experiencing an emergency health situation that would require an ambulance. It is an important service for people who do not have any other way to get to their medical appointments. This service gives people much needed access to vital medical appointments. Medicaid covers rides for eligible individuals to medical appointments for Medicaid-approved care. NEMT is covered by Medicaid only when deemed medically necessary. Coverage for these rides may be different depending on your individual situation and needs. You will need to get your State Medicaid agency’s approval to qualify for a ride. 

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Brownstown: A Village Built on Roads

Founded in 1870, the Village of Brownstown started out along the Vandalia Rail Line. With a population of 683, the community sits off of highway 40 east of Vandalia in Fayette County. Now a small community, its history is steeped in transportation and agriculture.

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