We have FREE tickets available for the Second Wind Tour coming to Chicago on Tuesday, May 6th. The tour, inspired by Dr. Bill Thomas’ new book, will offer a unique theater experience blending the spoken word, innovative set design, film, and music to start a conversation about “life after adulthood.”
Hello blog readers, we've got an important announcement! We've officially endorsed an independent, non-partisan redistricting effort in order give voters back their say....
With pedestrians being killed every two hours in the U.S., and pedestrian deaths on the rise again in Illinois, it’s critical that new laws are enacted to protect individuals of all ages on sidewalks, intersections, and bicycle lanes. AARP has strongly advocated for safe streets legislation. That is why we're greatly appreciative of Cong. Rodney Davis’ support for the Safe Streets Act of 2013, as he became the first member of the Illinois Congressional Delegation to sign onto the legislation as a co-sponsor.
Here's your weekly rundown of what's going down in Springfield this week. It's a busy time in "The Patch" as bill sponsors step up, bill language is drafted, and everything gets submitted to the Legislative Reference Bureau (LRB) post-haste. Here's what AARP Illinois Staffers are tracking on this session....