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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.
Join staff from the Cook County Assessor's office on May 10 at 1 p.m. CT to learn about programs available to lower property taxes for older homeown
Join AARP IL Volunteer Pam Jackson in a conversation with WNBA Chicago Sky Head Coach Teresa Weatherspoon on May.14, 2024 bringing a wealth of knowledge to her role.
We are thrilled to be sponsoring two documentary film screenings at this year's Doc10 Festival: Opening night presentation DEVO - the story of the legendary new wave band, and COPA '71 - the story of the first ever Women's World Cup held in Mexico.
The following statement is from AARP Illinois State Director Philippe Largent:
The right to drive should be based on ability and not age, state lawmakers, AARP Illinois and older adults said at a press conference Tuesday.
Did you know Illinois is the ONLY state that requires older adults to take an extra test for their license? This law in Illinois applies to all drivers over 75, even though research shows that this age group has the fewest crashes and are among the safest drivers on our roadways.
The state’s 1.3 million family caregivers are in crisis, spending time and money they don’t have to take care of their loved ones, while feeling lost and overwhelmed trying to find reliable resources and information, state lawmakers and AARP Illinois said at a press conference Wednesday.
AARP Illinois is hosting a four-part, hour- long virtual series “ABCs of ADUs in Chicago”. This series, emphasizing AARP’s commitment to Livable Communities, will educate viewers about Additional Dwelling Units (ADUs) and how you can take advantage of this flexible, multi-generation housing option as a property owner in the City of Chicago.
In 2023, Federal Trade Commission data shows that Illinois consumers reported total losses from fraud of $244.7 million. To help bring those numbers down, AARP Illinois is working with law enforcement agencies, the Better Business Bureau, Area Agencies on Aging, the Illinois attorney general’s office and other organizations. And AARP is ramping up its education efforts with a five-part online fraud prevention series.
A new report from AARP shows that Illinois family caregivers are in crisis. The Family Caregiver Tax Credit and IL Caregiver Assistance and Resource Portal Act will save caregivers time and money.
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