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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.

AARP Illinois brings its members a variety of resources and information on issues that impact your life.

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.

By Lisa Bertagnoli

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.

The Illinois General Assembly and Governor Rauner will now have to now work through June on a budget solution -- with no certainty that they will pass by the end of the fiscal year, June 30.

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.

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.

It’s that time of year…have YOU signed up to Bike the Drive for 2017?!