As of November 1, 2025, millions of Americans—including many older adults—may not receive their monthly food benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) due to the ongoing federal government shutdown. This disruption affects individuals living on fixed incomes, many of whom rely on SNAP to afford groceries and maintain their health.
This October, three powerful events invite our community to reflect, connect, and heal. Este octubre, dos eventos poderosos invitan a nuestra comunidad a reflexionar, conectarse y sanar.
Join AARP Chicago at our “Epoca de Oro” stage at the XIV Festival Mole de Mayo in Chicago’s historic Pilsen neighborhood on Saturday, May 27th from 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm on 18th Street & Ashland Ave.
Join us at a community design and beer tasting event! Learn about AARP’s Livable Communities work and how you can have a voice on community design and planning wherever you live. Join us at Goose Island Brewpub in Clybourn for a free tasting event. Registration is required.
In the early 1900s, the Greenwood neighborhood of Tulsa, Oklahoma, now called "Black Wall Street," was a vibrant and prosperous community. Despite the challenges and racial injustices they faced, residents of this community built a thriving neighborhood filled with successful Black-owned businesses, attorneys, doctors, and real estate agents. Their achievements were nothing short of remarkable and served as a beacon of hope for Black Americans nationwide.
Illinois ranked 16th per capita in the number of fraud and other incidents in 2022, with nearly $200 million in fraud losses, according to the Federal Trade Commission.