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All the news that matters for Illinoisans over 50
On behalf of our 1.7 million members, AARP Illinois commends the Illinois Commerce Commission’s decision to reject Peoples Gas’ System Modernization Program (SMP) proposal.
The following statement was issued by AARP Illinois State Director Philippe Largent following the introduction of the FY25 Budget:
AARP Illinois and Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias are working hard to pass legislation that would raise the driving mandatory age to 87 (from the current 79) at which older drivers would be required to take a driving test before renewing their license.
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As Illinois legislators meet with environmental groups and labor unions this week to discuss an omnibus energy bill, consumer advocates continue to be left out of these important discussions that could leave ratepayers facing the largest utility rate hikes in history.
As the Chicago City Council Committee on Environmental Protection and Energy meets with ComEd leadership today to negotiate a new franchise agreement, AARP Illinois urges the City Council to demand ratepayer affordability, transparency and ethics reform in any agreements made with the utility.
All throughout the 2021 Spring regular legislative session, AARP Illinois fought hard on issues important for its 1.7 millions members and older adults in Illinois.
On behalf of our 1.7 million members and all older adults across the state, AARP Illinois commends legislators for passing a sweeping array of bills and reforms that will improve the lives of those 50+.
Residents in nursing homes across the state who have not been able to connect with their loved ones or join religious events during the COVID-19 pandemic must now be given a virtual visitation option after new legislation passed Saturday.
After the Illinois General Assembly failed to pass a utility reform bill during the regular Spring legislative session, and as negotiations continue, AARP Illinois issued the following statement from State Director Bob Gallo.
Insufficient retirement income is one of many economic and health challenges detailed in “Disrupt Disparities,” a report from AARP Illinois that recommends specific legislative, policy and other changes to reduce these inequities.
On behalf of AARP Illinois’ 1.7 million members and the state’s 50-plus population, we stand in strong opposition to any additional public funding for the for-profit nursing home industry unless there are substantial accountability reforms from the industry and expansive improvements to the status quo of care for nursing home residents tied to such funds.
State lawmakers pass Secure Choice program expansion in bipartisan vote
With just days left of legislative session for Illinois lawmakers, AARP Illinois is fighting hard on behalf of its 1.7 million members on issues important for older adults.
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