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.
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.
At AARP Illinois we celebrate diversity! We join with members of our state's growing and thriving Hispanic/Latino community to celebrate their successes and share their vision.
AARP Illinois today announced that two Illinois communities have been chosen as part of the 89 winners of the AARP Community Challenge, aiming to create change and improve quality of life at the community-level.