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Older Illinoisans Win Fight Against Higher Water Rates

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.

In Conversation...Long-Distance Grandparents at the Holidays

A blog by AARP Illinois volunteer Gail, sharing thoughts on volunteerism, caregiving, grandparenting, and other timely topics relevant to the 50+.

Sign the Petition: Oppose Peoples Gas Increase

Peoples Gas is at it again, prioritizing company profits over customers. Tell them enough is enough.

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AARP Chicago/ Chicago Sun Times Community Forums

By Dina Anderson, FEB 4, 2019

Join AARP Chicago and the Chicago Sun-Times as we tell candidates what Chicagoans want in our next mayor. Meet us in your community and make your voice heard. We will take your responses directly to the candidates.

What’s so special about the Mediterranean diet? by Dr. Smita Patel

By Dina Anderson, FEB 4, 2019

You’ve probably heard that eating a Mediterranean-pattern diet is good for you. It’s good for cardiovascular health, good for avoiding diabetes, good for the health of your gut, good for longevity, and that it’s protective against dementia. Let’s take a look at why.

AARP Releases Groundbreaking Survey about Chicago Voters

By Dina Anderson, JAN 29, 2019

AARP Chicago on Tuesday released the results of a groundbreaking survey that shows what older voters are most concerned about as they prepare to elect a new mayor.

Don’t Be Fooled by the Impostors

By Craig Davis, JAN 25, 2019

Learn How to Avoid Their Scams at AARP’s Free, Two-Part Webinar

Do vitamin D levels affect memory?

By Dina Anderson, JAN 3, 2019

During the winter months, the shorter days and colder weather limit our exposure to vitamin D. Unfortunately, this often leads to vitamin D deficiency which can affect our brain health.