AARP Illinois

Since the launch of our Graduated Income Tax Amendment campaign, I have heard from Illinoisans all across the state. While we’ve heard from many who wholeheartedly support the graduated income tax ballot initiative because they know it will protect their retirement income from being taxed, I’m deeply concerned about the folks that have been fed misinformation and are afraid of what the ballot initiative will do. That ends now.

On September 18th, join AARP Chicago, Gallery Guichard and 95.1 FM Chicago for a very special evening with Nick Colionne and Terisa Griffin.

Grammy-nominated composer Victor Pichardo has dedicated his life to preserving traditional Mexican music, including passing it down to the next generation of Mexican-American performers.

Janice Arnold, founder of Angel Ministries, assembled a team of volunteers to make 12,000 masks for healthcare workers and school kids in Jerseyville, Illinois.

With Labor Day upon us, I can't stop focusing on the simple truth. The flat tax we have is hurting Illinois workers and their families.

From Bob Gallo, AARP Illinois State Director, 8/28/2020:

Deloris Lucas raises awareness about transportation issues in the Riverdale neighborhood on Chicago’s far South Side.

Chicago, Ill.—Today, AARP announced that four Illinois organizations will receive 2020 Community Challenge grants – part of the largest number of grantees to date with more than $2.4 million awarded among 184 organizations nationwide. Grantees will implement “quick-action” projects to create more livable communities across all 50 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

The plan includes increased scrutiny of utility spending, in light of ComEd scandal

The following is part of a series of stories which will run in conjunction with an exciting new weekly radio program by AARP Illinois. The weekly program, called "Creating the Good," showcases the stories of inspiring older adults in Illinois, and can be heard statewide on affiliates of the Illinois Radio Network.