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.
AARP Chicago is a nonprofit non-partisan organization that advocates for 250,000 members in the city and all Chicagoans 50+. We're committed to making sure that all Chicago voters to feel informed and safe voting in the upcoming election. We've built this page to provide you with everything you need to know about the election, including how, where and when to vote.
Many seniors who have lost loved ones and friends may find Valentine's Day difficult. Sending them loving cards this Valentine's Day was how we helped them feel more connected!
Las elecciones municipales del 2023 en Chicago decidirán las contiendas para alcalde, los concejales de los 50 distritos, secretario municipal, tesorero municipal y los consejos de los distritos policiales.
Ahead of a televised January 31st mayoral forum on WGN, AARP Chicago calls on the nine mayoral candidates running for office to address the concerns of the largest voting bloc in this election – older adults.
The 2023 AARP Community Challenge is on! This challenge provides small grants to fund quick-action projects that can help communities become more livable for people of all ages.
Watch the AARP Chicago/ WGN TV mayoral debate on Tuesday, January 31st from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Learn the candidate’s positions on the issues important to older adults; community safety, affordability, and essential services.
Chicago’s 2023 Municipal Election will decide races for Mayor, Alderpeople in all 50 Wards, City Clerk, City Treasurer and Police District Councils. AARP Illinois' voter guide provides information on where, when and how to vote in this upcoming election.