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AARP Illinois applauds the Illinois Commerce Commission’s decision in the Aqua Illinois and Illinois American Water Company rate cases, both major wins for water customers.
A blog by AARP Illinois volunteer Gail, sharing thoughts on volunteerism, caregiving, grandparenting, and other timely topics relevant to the 50+.
Peoples Gas is at it again, prioritizing company profits over customers. Tell them enough is enough.
District Advocacy and Outreach
Chicago’s new Additional Dwelling Unit ordinances
allow people to convert attics, basements, and
backyards into livable spaces for their loved ones.
AARP Illinois recently ran a contest calling on artists across Illinois to create art around the theme of “disrupting disparities.” The theme comes from AARP Illinois’ multiyear “Disrupt Disparities” initiative, which aims to identify challenges and policy solutions for older adults of color across the state. “Clean Justice” by Springfield- based painter and potter, Wilma Wofford, was selected as the winner of the contest.
A church in Chicago, a Peoria nonprofit, and the city of Urbana were among the AARP Community Challenge grant winners in Illinois.
Medicare changes every year, which means it can get a little complicated when trying to understand what’s new for you. Join us for a free webinar where we’ll discuss the key takeaways from this year’s Medicare changes and what they may mean for your benefits.
AARP Illinois State Director Bob Gallo issued the following statement today in response to the announcement of the 2022 cost-of-living-adjustment (COLA) in Social Security benefits.
AARP, en colaboración con la organización sin fines de lucro StoryCorps, lanza “Vivan Las Voces,” un proyecto dedicado a capturar diversas historias y experiencias de la comunidad latina a nivel nacional, preservar su historia e inspirar a las generaciones futuras.
Acompaña a AARP Illinois en Caminando juntos: Conferencia para cuidadores
On behalf of our 1.7 million members and all older adults across the state, AARP Illinois is dismayed at the signing of the omnibus energy bill. This legislation will harm older adults on fixed incomes across Illinois while utilities and certain power generators continue to reap historic profits. This is the bottom line.
IL House of Reps to Vote on Legislation Thursday
A new ordinance that allows additional dwelling units, which are secondary structures built on existing lots, can help to alleviate social isolation by allowing older Chicagoans to live affordably near their families.
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