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Enter to Win Two Seats in the AARP Chicago Suite for Chicago Bulls vs. Miami Heat Feb. 4

AARP Chicago is giving two lucky winners (2) seats to the suite at the Feb. 4 Chicago Bulls vs. Miami Heat game. (Four winners total!)

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+.

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AARP Illinois Thanks Lawmakers Who Supported Anti-Drug Price Gouging Bill

By Dina Anderson, APR 20, 2018

Springfield, Ill. – AARP Illinois issued the following statement Friday thanking the state House of Representatives for voting 65-38 for HB 4900, a proposal to require generic drug companies to justify drastic increases in price to the state Attorney General.

Are you re-thinking your diet this Spring?

By Dina Anderson, APR 10, 2018

Guest author Emmaline Rasmussen, MS, RD, E-RYT, is a nutrition specialist and clinical research dietitian at NorthShore University HealthSystem.

Global Look: Challenges Facing Black Chicago

By Dina Anderson, APR 5, 2018

Join AARP Chicago on Wednesday, April 25th for A Global Look at Challenges Facing Black Chicago. This event will take place at the University of Chicago’s Ida Noyes Hall located at 1212 East 59th with doors opening at 5:45 pm; the show time is 6:30pm - 8pm.

AARP SEEKS TECH VOLUNTEERS IN THE ALTON AREA

By Dina Anderson, APR 4, 2018

AARP IL is looking for Volunteer Tech Trainers to assist staff and other volunteers to provide training support.

Fraud and scams are hurting thousands of older Americans.

By Craig Davis, APR 3, 2018

Join our series of online Q&A sessions to learn how to avoid them.

Attention, Voters: Here's Help

By George Bridges, APR 1, 2018

By Kelly Ganski

When you’re a caregiver, home safety is a must.

By Craig Davis, MAR 29, 2018

Our online Q&A sessions can help you keep your loved one secure.

AARP CHICAGO AND CHICAGOLAND CHURCHES CELEBRATE 2018 BLACK HISTORY MONTH HEROES

By Dina Anderson, MAR 28, 2018

Chicago- In February and March, AARP Chicago, AARP Experience Corps and AARP’s Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) in collaboration with 13 local churches celebrated 25 Black History Month Heroes. The Heroes were chosen by their churches and were current and retired Chicago Public School educators.