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.
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.
2019 is turning out to be a year of two 50th anniversaries…the 50th Anniversary of the Stonewall riots…and the 50th Anniversary of the Chicago Pride Parade! AARP Chicago is extremely excited to be celebrating these milestones all throughout the month of June…and the rest of 2019!
IL is broken. The fiscal crisis forces people all across this state, like the ones shown in these videos, to endure heartbreaking struggles and choices. Enough is Enough! Tell your legislators to put people over politics by passing the long-term fiscal plan and Fair Tax now.
Caregivers of family members with dementia face many challenges and often neglect their own needs while taking care of others. We asked Toni Pliskin, Licensed Clinical Social Worker with the NorthShore Center for Brain Health, to describe common challenges caregivers face, as well as strategies for self-care and brain health.
AARP Illinois is a major sponsor of this year’s Fifth Third Bike the Drive and we want members, friends, and family of all ages to join us in downtown Chicago Sunday, May 26, 2019! Riders can start as early as 5:30 a.m. – race organizers encourage everyone to start by 7:00 a.m. if you want to complete the whole 30 miles!! But you can do as little or as much as you want!
After hearing testimony about residents struggling to pay their rapidly rising utility bills, a City Council committee on Wednesday passed a resolution calling for more transparency from and oversight of Peoples Gas.