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All the news that matters for Illinoisans over 50
MenLiving & AARP IL Unite for Meaningful Dialogue Among Men Over 50
The Illinois Commerce Commission is currently considering a proposal from Nicor that would raise customers’ gas rates by $316 million. If approved, this would be the largest gas hike in history and customer rates are expected to rise by more than $90 a year.
Governor JB Pritzker signed HB 1226, the Road Safety & Fairness Act into law, a bipartisan measure championed by Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias and AARP Illinois.
Turn a lifetime of experience into the experience of a lifetime! Become and AARP IL volunteer and make a difference in your community.
WILMINGTON, NC – Attorney General Jeff Jackson and Secretary of State Elaine Marshall joined AARP, the Wilmington Police Department, and United Way NC/NC 211 to launch a statewide effort to help prevent bitcoin and cryptocurrency ATM scams. Victims of these scams can lose well over $100,000, and the money lost is extremely difficult to recover.
AARP Alabama is delighted to announce that Jaylan Nelson has joined our team as the new Creative Digital Intern. In this role, Jay will be creating visual content and design social media graphics to support the many activities and events happening with AARP in Alabama.
AARP Foundation helps those 65 and older understand property tax exemptions. Get to know better what's available in Texas.
Join AARP Illinois and Access Living, a nationally recognized disability rights organization based in Chicago, as we discuss the impact of 35 years of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the more accessible world that it has created, benefiting people with disabilities and older adults who acquire disability as they age. We will look at the past, present, and future of the movement to create a world accessible for everyone, regardless of how they move through or experience the world.
The Summer Nutrition & Cooking Series is for everyone who wants to learn about how to make delicious solo meals this summer.
You get a call from a panicked grandchild or other family member. They say they're in a time-sensitive crisis—hospitalized after a car accident or jailed for example—and beg for immediate financial help.
The summer heat is here, and so are scammers posing as the utility company.
RALEIGH –Attorney General Jeff Jackson, Secretary of State Elaine Marshall, and AARP fraud prevention volunteers from across North Carolina, released a new video that is available to watch anytime that will help people of all ages avoid scams that are frequent during the summer season.
This summer, AARP Pennsylvania is hitting the road in a decked-out van to celebrate the 90th anniversary of Social Security. Our Social Security Road Trip is all about meeting Pennsylvanians where they are. At each stop, we’re attending local events, collecting stories, and hearing directly from people about what Social Security means to them.
In Florida’s southwest region, the town of Port Charlotte, known for its beaches, outdoor events, and a community of warm people, is now also home to one of the 2025 AARP Community Challenge Grant winners! Peace River Community Housing Partners (PORCH), a local nonprofit, was awarded $16,000 to address the need for affordable housing among older adults in the city.
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