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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.
AARP lllinois thanks Governor JB Pritzker for signing Senate Bill 2319 into law. This landmark legislation—the Digital Asset Kiosks Act —represents a major step forward in protecting Illinois consumers, especially older adults, from fraud and abuse in the rapidly evolving digital asset marketplace.
AARP Chicago was thrilled to see some of Chicago's most iconic skyscrapers light up blue (and some also pink and yellow — historic Social Security colors) for Social Security's 90th birthday.
Turn a lifetime of experience into the experience of a lifetime! Become and AARP IL volunteer and make a difference in your community.
Find free online and in-person local events designed with you in mind. Discover fun exercise classes, healthy cooking demos, helpful workshops, and more.
Meet the staff and volunteers passionate about improving the lives of older adults in Illinois
Nine Illinois entities received a total of more than $90,000 in AARP Community Challenge grants in 2025. Projects include home repairs for older residents in Chicago, new outdoor seating in the village of Erie, disaster preparedness training in Skokie and digital literacy workshops in Evanston.
Illinois deadline for nominations is October 30, 2025
Social Security turns 90 on August 14th but AARP is keeping the party going! Celebrate with us throughout August with various events across Illinois!
A new AARP survey, released in conjunction with Social Security’s 90th anniversary, confirms that Americans highly value Social Security, and even more so than five years ago. The vast majority of Americans – 95% of Republicans, 98% of Democrats, and 93% of Independents – consider Social Security vital to the financial security of all Americans, and 67% believe it is even more important for retirees than it was five years ago.
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.
MenLiving & AARP IL Unite for Meaningful Dialogue Among Men Over 50
The concept of a 'book club for introverts' sparked an animated discussion at my monthly book club gathering recently. As a group of older adult women accustomed to lively debates over shared reading experiences, we found the idea of a silent book club to be, frankly, paradoxical.
Racing fans, start your engines! AARP Chicago is revving up for an unforgettable weekend at the NASCAR Chicago Street Race on Saturday, July 5 and Sunday, July 6 in Grant Park — and you're invited!
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