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.
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.
Congratulations Chicago Cubs! The long wait is over! Hey Cubs Fans: Were you around the last time the Chicago Cubs made it to the World Series in 1945? Know anybody who did? Please send us your pictures, or share the stories! GO CUBS!!!! https://www.facebook.com/AARPIllinois
Saturday, October 22nd, AARP Illinois was proud to be a partner of an original play entitled: Never Too Late: A Glimpse Into The Life and Legacy of Ethel Percy Andrus at the Irish American Heritage Center in Chicago.
WASHINGTON, DC — Today AARP released the following statement from AARP CEO Jo Ann Jenkins in response to the announced cost of living adjustment (COLA) for Social Security beneficiaries in 2017:
WASHINGTON, DC — “Opinions on who won Sunday night’s Presidential debate will vary but who lost is clear: the millions of American voters who want to understand how the candidates would keep Social Security strong for future generations,” AARP Senior Vice President, Campaigns, John Hishta said.
AARP Chicago is hosting a free fraud awareness and shredding event open to the public where people from the community, particularly the Chicago South Side, can securely destroy confidential documents and records.