AARP Illinois

With heating bills skyrocketing across Illinois, a coalition of consumer advocates joined with key legislators on Monday to urge the Illinois General Assembly to eliminate a natural gas surcharge that has helped major utilities rapidly increase bills, plunging many families into crisis this winter.

AARP Illinois knows that increases on monthly utility bills are an important pocketbook issue for Illinois residents, and especially for older adults on fixed incomes whose ability to pay for necessities or save for retirement may be impacted.

AARP Illinois is emphasizing nursing home priorities and addressing issues for Black and brown nursing home residents.

Join AARP IL, SEIU, Access Living, and the Alzheimer Association for a one-day virtual summit to examine solutions for long-term care in Illinois, so that older adults and people living with disabilities can thrive with home and community-based services.

AARP Illinois knows that many Illinoisans will struggle to afford higher heating bills this winter, and we’re advocating for a reduction of the high surcharges that utilities will charge. As Illinoisans brace for higher heat bills this winter, AARP Illinois also wants to help Illinoisans prepare with these tips for saving money on your heating bills.

Gretchen Moore is the winner of AARP Illinois’ 2021 Andrus Award for Community Service. The Andrus Award for Community Service is presented to individuals who display exemplary commitment to their communities and execute the vision and purpose of AARP. She is the director of Northside Latin Progress which helps Latin immigrant men with clothing, food and employment assistance. Northside Latin Progress has been featured on CBS Chicago.

Join AARP and the Joffrey Ballet for a special storybook presentation of Christopher Wheeldon’s The Nutcracker. Plus enjoy a very special LIVE conversation with Joffrey dancers from the comfort of your home!

Caregiving can be a challenging yet fulfilling and heartfelt part of our lives.

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.