Towanda, IL Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2017: 466 (99% urban, 1% rural). >Population change since 2000: -5.5%

Median Age: 54.1 years

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Towanda: 85.1 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Illinois and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Towanda, Illinois as of January 15, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Towanda is 439 to 1.>

Elevation: 776 feet

Land Area: 0.70 square miles.

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $56,170 (it was $41,705 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $30,267 (it was $18,702 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $128,922 (it was $85,000 in 2000) Towanda:$128,922IL:$195,300

Races:
      White alone - 471 - 98.1%
      Two or more races - 5 - 1.0%
      Hispanic - 3 - 0.6%
      Asian alone - 1 - 0.2%

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Recognitions and Certifications

Accredited Drug Testing has been recognized as one of the "Top 10 drug testing companies" for excellent customer service and we have received TPA Accreditation from the National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association. We are active in all drug testing industry associations and our staff are trained and certified as drug and alcohol testing specialists.

Important Links

National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association (https://ndasa.com/)

National Drug Free Workplace Alliance (https://www.ndwa.org/)

Substance Abuse Program Administrators Association (https://www.sapaa.com/)

Substance Abuse Mental Health Safety Administration (https://www.samhsa.gov/)

US Drug Enforcement Administration (https://www.dea.gov/)

Office of Drug alcohol Policy Control (https://www.transportation.gov/odapc)

Drug, Alcohol and DNA Testing Centers, Towanda, IL

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Accredited Drug Testing, Inc. provides Drug, Alcohol and DNA Testing at testing centers in Towanda, IL and the surrounding areas. To schedule a test call (800) 221-4291 or online 24/7. Testing is available for employers and individuals and most Towanda, IL drug testing centers are within minutes of your home or office. Same day service is available and no appointment is needed in most cases.

Drug, Alcohol, DNA Testing Methods And Services

Drug and Alcohol Testing

Testing purposes can include pre-employment, random, post-accident, court ordered probation, school programs and personal reasons. DOT and non-DOT drug and alcohol testing is available. Testing centers offer 5, 7, 9, 12 and 14 panel drug screenings and all drug tests are analyzed by a SAMHSA Certified laboratory and all test results are verified by a licensed Medical Review Officer. Instant result testing is also available at most testing centers. Drug and Alcohol testing methods can include urine, hair, ETG, breath alcohol (BAC), blood and oral saliva. The detection period for drug and alcohol use is determined by the testing methods and the laboratory analysis utilized. Testing services are administered by trained and certified drug and alcohol testing technicians at all of our Towanda, IL Drug Testing Centers.

Mobile/On-site Drug and Alcohol Testing

We come to you! In addition to our testing centers in Towanda, IL and the surrounding areas, we also provide on-site drug and alcohol testing services utilizing our mobile/on-site unit for construction sites, hospitals, schools, roadside locations. When sending your employees to a drug testing center is not cost effective or a person cannot go to a testing center, our on-site mobile testing service may be a valuable option to consider. Please call us for additional information 800-221-4291.

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Comprehensive Online Resources for Drug Testing

National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)

Provides comprehensive information on drug testing and its role in substance use disorder treatment.
FDA: Drug Testing

Explains the FDA's role and regulations concerning drug testing for consumers.
PDR.net

Provides detailed drug information and safety updates through a mobile-friendly platform.
BeSafeRx - FDA

Resource by the FDA to help consumers identify and choose safe online pharmacies.
SAMHSA: Drug Testing Resources for the Workplace

Resources and guidelines for drug testing in the workplace.
Drugs.com

Provides drug information, side effects, and interactions for consumers and professionals.
Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST)

Online version of the DAST to help individuals assess whether they have a drug problem.
Merck Manuals

Consumer-friendly medical resource providing comprehensive information on a wide array of health topics, including drug testing.
SAMHSA Store

Provides access to resources and publications on substance use prevention and treatment.
National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP)

Information on state boards of pharmacy and regulations, including those related to drug testing.
CDC: Workplace Health Promotion

CDC's resources on substance use and drug testing in the workplace.
Mayo Clinic: Drug Testing

General information about the procedures and types of drug tests.
MedlinePlus: Drug Testing

Offers information about various drug tests and their uses in medical diagnosis and treatment.
University of Rochester Medical Center Health Encyclopedia

Provides a detailed entry on drug testing, including how tests are conducted and what they detect.
World Health Organization (WHO)

International guidelines and information on public health, including substance abuse and drug testing.
Healthline: Drug Testing

Consumer health site offering information on how drug tests work and what they look for.
WebMD: Drug Testing

Provides a patient-oriented overview of drug testing and its purposes.
National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI)

Provides a vast database of scientific studies, including research on drug testing and its effectiveness.

AI Overview

Overview of Drug, Alcohol, and DNA Testing

Drug, alcohol, and DNA testing are three distinct types of biomedical tests that serve important roles in healthcare, legal, employment, and personal settings. Each type of testing helps in making informed decisions, ensuring safety, and understanding genetic information. Here, we explore the purposes and applications of these tests in a consumer context.

Drug and Alcohol Testing

Drug and alcohol testing are commonly used to detect the presence of illicit substances or alcohol in an individual's system. These tests are crucial in various professional and legal scenarios to ensure safety and compliance with regulations.

Drug Testing: Typically involves analyzing urine, blood, hair, or saliva to detect illegal drugs or misuse of prescription medications. Common in employment settings, particularly for positions involving public safety, and in compliance with legal requirements such as those enforced by the Department of Transportation (DOT).
Alcohol Testing: Measures blood alcohol content (BAC) through breath, blood, or urine tests. This is essential for enforcing drinking and driving laws, workplace policies, and in treatment programs for alcohol misuse.

DNA Testing

DNA testing involves analyzing a person's genetic material to gather information about ancestry, identify genetic disorders, establish family relationships, or aid in forensic investigations.

Ancestry and Genealogy: Helps individuals trace family roots and understand ethnic backgrounds.
Medical Testing: Identifies genetic predispositions to certain health conditions, aiding in early diagnosis and management of diseases.
Paternity and Relationship Testing: Determines biological relationships, commonly used in paternity disputes and adoption cases.
Forensic Testing: Assists in criminal investigations by identifying suspects or victims through genetic fingerprints.

Applications and Importance

These tests play pivotal roles in various sectors:

Healthcare: Drug and DNA testing contribute to diagnosing diseases, managing treatment plans, and preventive health care.
Legal and Forensic: Crucial in legal proceedings, including criminal justice, custody cases, and legal determinations of impairment.
Employment: Employers utilize drug and alcohol testing to ensure a safe and productive workplace, especially in industries where safety is paramount.

In summary, drug, alcohol, and DNA testing provide essential data that helps protect public safety, enforce laws, and uncover important personal and health information. Each type of testing is governed by specific standards to ensure accuracy, privacy, and ethical handling of results.

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Local Area Info: Towanda, Illinois

Towanda, Illinois, was named for Towanda in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. The land on which Towanda stands was first entered by Charles Badeau who had graduated from Wesleyan University, Middletown, Connecticut, in 1840, and was employed as the assistant to the chief engineer of what was then the Alton and Springfield Railroad. Because in Illinois at that time it was illegal for railroads or their officials to establish new towns, much of the land was then transferred to two McLean County real estate developers Jesse W. Fell (November 10, 1808 – February 22, 1887) and Charles W. Holder (September 29, 1819 - April 30, 1900). These two men laid out the town of Towanda and filed the plat on December 7, 1854. Jesse W. Fell, a native of Chester County in southeastern Pennsylvania, was a widely known land dealer in Central Illinois who played major role in founding many Illinois towns including Clinton, Dwight, Normal, Pontiac, and who was the driving force behind the establishment of the school that would become Illinois State University Holder was linked with Fell in many of his town founding schemes including Normal and Larchwood in Lyon County, Iowa; the McLean County town of Holder is named in his honor. Fell association with the railroad goes back to the time when it was surveyed. On at least two occasions he was able to alter the path of the railroad to suit his own interests: organizing a bend in the road so it would pass through his town of Normal and making a slight change in the survey so it would pass through the Livingston County town of Pontiac, where he had interests rather than the rival town of Richmond. Shortly after Towanda was laid out most of the land was back in the hands of the railroad's land agent English-born Charles Roadnight (1814-?). Roadnight built the first warehouse in Towanda; he settled in Bloomington, had a farm in Dwight, and in 1858 later became treasurer of what was then the Chicago and Alton Railroad.

Central Illinois towns of the 1830s, such as Bloomington, Lexington, Leroy and Pontiac, were usually built around a central square. In contrast, most towns of the 1850s, like Towanda, were oriented toward the railroad tracks. In the case of Towanda a diagonal main street was established parallel to the railroad, with the main building lots on only one side; the effect was to have the commercial establishments look across the street toward the tracks. This was a common design in newly established towns along the Chicago and Alton Railroad and may be found, with slight variations, in places like Dwight, Gardner, Odell and Mclean; Fell's town of Normal, established at the same time as Towanda, was to have had exactly the same arrangement; except that in Normal, the original street paralleling the railroad, quickly lost its importance to the reverse side of the block. This standard town plan often left town designers with odd triangular pieces of land, where the diagonal street met with other streets which were aligned north-south or east-west. These triangles are often still in public hands. In the case of Towanda, Fell gave each of two triangular areas, one on either side of the tracks, to the town. On the Original deed they were given the name "plaza" and both have always served the city as parks.

Alex Warren built the first residence in the new town and James Alexander the first warehouse. These were soon followed by Wesley Bishop's grocery and Frank Henderson's dry goods store. The largest building was a two-story structure built by Charles Roadnight, which was fifty by one hundred feet; the first floor was used for stores and the second as a meeting toom. It burned about 1900. In 1873-1874, wooden sidewalks were being built, followed by brick sidewalks in 1891, and concrete walkways in 1916. The town was officially incorporated in 1870. The first jail was built in the North Park and replaced at least once; the structure can not have been very substantial because in 1901 the town fathers were forced to appoint a committee to inquire into what had happened to the jail. Perhaps the most exciting event in the town's history was the attack on the Buena Vista Tavern. A group of local women took exception to the amount of money their menfolk were spending on whiskey. The assmebled at the hardware store where they were issued hatchets. They then marched into the Buena Vista smashing bottles, threatening the barman, and hurling whatever they could find through the tavern windows. Each of the women was fined one dollar.