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All the news that matters for Illinoisans over 50
A blog by AARP Illinois volunteer Gail, sharing thoughts on volunteerism, caregiving, grandparenting, and other timely topics relevant to the 50+.
The Illinois Commerce Commission is currently considering a proposal from Nicor that would raise customers’ water 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.
9 communities across Illinois are getting a boost in their work to become more livable for residents of all ages.
Turn a lifetime of experience into the experience of a lifetime! Become and AARP IL volunteer and make a difference in your community.
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide is looking to expand its team of volunteers for the upcoming tax season.
More and more patients are hearing the words “regenerative medicine” but don’t know what it means in terms of their care. And billboards and advertisements are popping up for stem cell therapy, but there are still misconceptions about it and how it works.
There are thousands of scammers praying on the most vulnerable of us. Some of these swindlers' pitches seem too good to be true. In these cases, they are. AARP scoured the internet looking for the latest scams. We’ve put together some from the FTC and fraud-focused websites to help you be a fraud fighter!
On June 12, 2017, Mayor Rahm Emanuel vowed to work alongside the Chicago Department of Transportation and other leading organizations to prevent and eliminate traffic-related deaths and serious injuries citywide by 2026. This initiative is Vision Zero Chicago.
We know you’re out there, and this is the final chance to let us know! AARP Illinois and Crain’s Chicago Business teamed up to present our first 50@50+ Illinois.
Illinois finally has a budget after far too long without one. There were many consequences for the delay in pushing a balanced budget through.
by Dr. Smita Patel
Through a recently launched campaign called Enough is Enough, AARP Illinois is encouraging state residents to demand that their elected officials come up with a plan to balance the state budget.
On Tuesday, July 20 th, AARP Illinois along with WCBU: Peoria Public Radio and NPR Illinois will host an Illinois Issues Forum entitled State Budget: Past Due on the state budget impasse in Peoria, Illinois.
Thousands of older Illinoisans prefer to stay in their own homes and communities, surrounded by their loved ones, friends, and neighbors, and receive the services they need in order to remain independent and age with dignity .
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