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As of November 1, 2025, millions of Americans—including many older adults—may not receive their monthly food benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) due to the ongoing federal government shutdown. This disruption affects individuals living on fixed incomes, many of whom rely on SNAP to afford groceries and maintain their health.
New Data Show 23% Of Adults in Illinois Provide Care, Spotlighting Urgent Need for Action to Support Family Caregivers
This October, three powerful events invite our community to reflect, connect, and heal. Este octubre, dos eventos poderosos invitan a nuestra comunidad a reflexionar, conectarse y sanar.
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Springfield, Ill. - AARP Illinois State Director Bob Gallo issued the following statement today about the organization’s strong opposition to taxing retirement income.
Springfield, Ill. - AARP Illinois State Director Bob Gallo issued the following statement today in response to the release of outdoor visitation guidance by the Illinois Department of Public Health for long-term care (LTC) facilities.
Springfield, Ill. - AARP Illinois State Director Bob Gallo issued the following statement today in response to recent misinformation published in news accounts.
AARP Illinois is partnering with local media outlets to get crucial information and resources related to the coronavirus pandemic to neighborhoods disproportionately affected by the crisis.
Springfield, Ill. - AARP Illinois sincerely thanks the following legislators for moving swiftly to enact legislation and implement a budget that protects older adults.
Springfield -- As legislators meet for three days this week, AARP IL is urging lawmakers to do whatever it takes to expand the opportunity to allow Illinoisans to vote by mail.
AARP Illinois, on behalf of our 1.7 million members and all older Illinoisans sent Gov. JB Pritzker strong opposition to Illinois’ current Executive Orders granting immunity from civil liability for any injury or death alleged to have been caused by an act or omission related to COVID-19 for nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and other long-term care (LTC) facilities.
En AARP Illinois nos preocupa mucho la información reciente del Departamento de Salud Pública de Illinois que indica que la comunidad latina tiene el porcentaje más alto de pruebas positivas a pesar de tener índices de pruebas más bajos que otros grupos de la población.
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