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The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) stopped the biggest gas rate hike in Illinois history, cutting a proposed $314 million increase from Nicor Gas by almost 50 percent, on the heels of months of public outcry and advocacy by AARP Illinois, including 35,000 petitions signed by AARP members.
New Data Show 23% Of Adults in Illinois Provide Care, Spotlighting Urgent Need for Action to Support Family Caregivers
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You may have heard in the news that yet another Alzheimer’s drug has failed to show efficacy in a large clinical trial. Pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly announced last month that their drug Solanezumab had failed its second trial.
AARP’s Ryan Gruenenfelder joined Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs at a press conference to compel Life Insurers to Pay Death Benefits.
Moving forward with our Enough is Enough campaign mobilizing citizens across Illinois and encouraging them to hold elected officials – the Governor and the members of the General Assembly – accountable for the gridlock and demand they find long-term solutions and pass a budget that restores the fiscal health of our state.
By Jackie Spinner
AARP State Director Bob Gallo was a guest on WCIU's YOU AND ME IN THE MORNING discussing our Fraud Watch Network and providing tips to combat scams and fraud this holiday season.
AARP Provides Quick Steps to Stay Warm, Encourages Residents to Check In on Elderly Friends and Neighbors
By Ryan Gruenenfelder
What are common challenges that caregivers face?
The results are in! As a result of your help, BNC collected 1025 pounds of food for 854 quality meals! Way to go Chicago! The Bronzeville Neighborhood Collaborative, the Chicago Food Depository, AARP Chicago and the Bronzeville Community Thanks You!
State lawmakers recently passed the Employee Sick Leave Act, which allows family caregivers to use up to half of their sick leave benefits at work to take time off for a family member’s illness, injury or medical appointments. AARP Illinois was the leading advocate for the new law, which will take effect Jan. 1.
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