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 State Director Bob Gallo issued the following statement today in response to the announcement of the 2022 cost-of-living-adjustment (COLA) in Social Security benefits.
AARP, en colaboración con la organización sin fines de lucro StoryCorps, lanza “Vivan Las Voces,” un proyecto dedicado a capturar diversas historias y experiencias de la comunidad latina a nivel nacional, preservar su historia e inspirar a las generaciones futuras.
On behalf of our 1.7 million members and all older adults across the state, AARP Illinois is dismayed at the signing of the omnibus energy bill. This legislation will harm older adults on fixed incomes across Illinois while utilities and certain power generators continue to reap historic profits. This is the bottom line.
A new ordinance that allows additional dwelling units, which are secondary structures built on existing lots, can help to alleviate social isolation by allowing older Chicagoans to live affordably near their families.
On Tuesday, August 31st, state legislators will meet again in Springfield to continue their discussions on the omnibus energy bill, which is projected to include the BIGGEST rate hike in Illinois history.
AARP Illinois State Director Bob Gallo issued the following statement today in response to the Biden Administration directing all nursing homes that receive Medicare or Medicaid funds to require vaccinations for all staff.