The Illinois Commerce Commission is currently considering a proposal from Nicor that would raise customers’ gas 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 Illinois and Illinois State University are collaborating on a new initiative for the spring semester that will bring student leaders together to discuss how Social Security works and why it matters to Americans of all ages.
Women's History Month is underway, and we're excited to celebrate the ground-breaking contributions of amazing women to communities nationwide. Originating as Women's History Week in 1981, March was officially dedicated to honoring women's achievements in 1987. And AARP joins in the nation in celebrating women for their leadership, mentoring, and dedication to their communities in ways that have changed the course of history.
AARP is helping to spread the word on an upcoming Medicaid change. IL's public health emergency (PHE) will end on May 11, "aligning the state with the federal government’s decision to end the national public health emergency." Learn more, re-up Medicaid due to end of public health emergency.
AARP Chicago is a nonprofit non-partisan organization that advocates for 250,000 members in the city and all Chicagoans 50+. We're committed to making sure that all Chicago voters to feel informed and safe voting in the upcoming election. We've built this page to provide you with everything you need to know about the election, including how, where and when to vote.
Many seniors who have lost loved ones and friends may find Valentine's Day difficult. Sending them loving cards this Valentine's Day was how we helped them feel more connected!
Las elecciones municipales del 2023 en Chicago decidirán las contiendas para alcalde, los concejales de los 50 distritos, secretario municipal, tesorero municipal y los consejos de los distritos policiales.
Ahead of a televised January 31st mayoral forum on WGN, AARP Chicago calls on the nine mayoral candidates running for office to address the concerns of the largest voting bloc in this election – older adults.