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Sign the petition against the Nicor Gas hike!

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.

AARP Community Challenge Winners Announced!

9 communities across Illinois are getting a boost in their work to become more livable for residents of all ages.

Don't Get Scammed! AARP Illinois Presents "Fraud Watch 101"

This crucial series will equip you with a solid understanding of how fraudsters operate, helping you identify and avoid suspicious communications before they can do any harm.

In Conversation...Book Clubs for Introverts

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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Illinois Issues Forum- State Budget Past Due

By Dina Anderson, MAY 19, 2017

Wednesday, May 17 th, AARP Illinois along with Illinois Public Media and NPR Illinois hosted an Illinois Issues Forum entitled State Budget: Past Due on the state budget impasse in Champaign, Illinois. The 2 nd of an 11 part series allows Illinois residents who have been directly impacted to discuss the burden the lack of a balanced budget has placed on their community.

Genetic testing for Alzheimer’s disease

By Dina Anderson, MAY 15, 2017

One question we often hear from patients is related to genetic testing for “the Alzheimer’s gene.” I’d like to take this opportunity to talk a little about genes, genetic testing and Alzheimer’s.

Life Reimagined Comes to Rochester

By George Bridges, MAY 1, 2017

AARP Illinois is offering a Life Reimagined workshop at the Rochester Public Library on Tuesday, May 30, from 6 to 8 p.m. The program helps people explore possibilities and pursue changes in their work, relationships and well-being.

State Budget: Past Due (Enough is Enough)

By Dina Anderson, APR 28, 2017

Thursday, April 27 th, Approximately 150 Illinois attended the first AARP Illinois-NPR Illinois town hall on the state budget forum entitled: State Budget: Past Due. This event held at the Wyndham: Springfield Center is a key component of our Enough is Enough campaign.

NPR Illinois On Enough is Enough

By Dina Anderson, APR 26, 2017

AARP Illinois Enough is Enough advocacy campaign is in full swing, and on Thursday, April 27th, we will host along with NPR Illinois our first Town Hall Forum – in Springfield. Our mission is to put pressure on elected officials to come up with plans that once and for all fix Illinois’ prolonged fiscal crisis.

Knowing When to Ice or Heat an Injury

By Dina Anderson, APR 24, 2017

As an orthopaedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist, one of the questions I get asked the most is, “Should I use heat or ice to treat an injury?”