The Illinois Commerce Commission is currently considering a proposal from Nicor that would raise customers’ gas rates by $316 million. If approved, this would be the largest gas hike in history and customer rates are expected to rise by more than $90 a year.
Governor JB Pritzker signed HB 1226, the Road Safety & Fairness Act into law, a bipartisan measure championed by Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias and AARP Illinois.
Health is such a critical foundation of a good and productive life, and access to health care is essential for all. As we continue celebrating the great achievements of Illinois' Hispanic/Latino community, please join us to watch the story of Esther Corpuz, CEO of Alivio Medical Center.
For the Hispanic/Latino community, education is critical to ensure social, political, and economic success, empowerment, impact and influence. It all starts in grade school. As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, we honor the work of Martha Alba, principal at Pilsen's Cooper Dual Language Academy. Watch her story!
AARP Illinois pays tribute to Latino culture's rich legacy, history and contributions in our country and our communities. The histories of Latino and Latinas in America and especially Chicago are diverse. The places explored barely begin to hint at the varied ways their lives intersected with one another. Discover these remarkable stories.