AARP Illinois

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Became a Voice For Change

“Taking Care,” a documentary about actor/writer/producers Seth Rogan and Lauren Miller Rogan and their caregiving experience after Miller Rogan’s mother was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease, will have free showings statewide through April 17.

Make your voice heard, and your vote count: Vote in New York City’s 2025 Municipal Election!

On March 11, Governor Jim Pillen signed Nebraska Legislative Bill 609, the Controllable Electronic Record Fraud Prevention Act, into law. Introduced by State Senator Eliot Bostar and endorsed by AARP Nebraska, the bill successfully passed its final reading on March 6.

PLUS: Read our column about REAL ID from Guest Contributor Chris Ireland of the Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles

Learn how to use new technology that can enhance your life.

AARP Illinois is proud to offer year-round cooking events, both virtual and in person, to help you nourish your body and mind.

Get ready for a night of nonstop laughter with My First Ex-Husband, a bold and hilarious new comedy from Joy Behar! With razor-sharp wit and fearless storytelling, Joy dives into the outrageous, messy, and oh-so-relatable truths of love, marriage, and reinvention. If you’ve ever been in a relationship, you’ll see yourself in these stories—only funnier!