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A blog by AARP Illinois volunteer Gail, sharing thoughts on volunteerism, caregiving, grandparenting, and other timely topics relevant to the 50+.
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.
9 communities across Illinois are getting a boost in their work to become more livable for residents of all ages.
Turn a lifetime of experience into the experience of a lifetime! Become and AARP IL volunteer and make a difference in your community.
The Chicago Architecture Center has a new exhibit focusing on downtown livability, "Loop as Lab". AARP Illinois has Co sponsored this exhibit, and a 10% discount on center admission is now available to members. Use the discount code LOOPLAB24 for in-person purchase at the Center or online at https://www.architecture.org/visit-the-center/buy-center-tickets. Exhibit open NOW thru Dec 31.
Join AARP on October 24th at 9AM for a discussion about respiratory vaccines! Here Doctors Ige and Vohra will share insights and offer resources and information. We look forward to seeing you all there at Tele Town Hall!
Illinois residents can schedule new COVID-19 vaccine appointments or walk into a nearby pharmacy to get a shot. Here’s how to find an updated vaccine near you.
Find upcoming election dates, registration deadlines and voting options in Illinois, such as voting by mail, early voting or voting with a disability.
No matter where you are in the caregiver journey, these local agencies and organizations can help make the process easier
Join AARP Illinois and the Chicago Architecture Center on Tuesday September 10th, from 12:00 noon to 1:00 PM (CAC) for this engaging panel discussion! Inspired by the “Loop as Lab” exhibit at the CAC, a lineup of national, regional, and local experts hold a great conversation. Discussing the exhibit and ways that communities can promote downtown living opportunities as commercial districts transition into more mixed-use communities. Register for the virtu
Join AARP and the Lockport Township Park District to celebrate and honor our military during Military History Weekend. Enjoy entertainment, battle enactments, and all veterans are invited to lunch both days from 11:30am-1:30pm.
Join us as Kathryn Harris, retired library services director of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and a Harriet Tubman reenactor, brings the leadership and heroism of the Underground Railroad conductor to life. The discussion will be moderated by AARP Illinois Associate State Director Teresa Jones.
Support is needed now as City Council has the chance to legalize Additional Dwelling Units (ADUs) citywide on September 17 and 18. They must do so, without any exceptions or extra red tape, so that all Chicagoans can have more options for intergenerational housing and aging in place.
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