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AARP Illinois hosted Chicago Leaders: A Discussion about Building Wealth and the Future of Social Security. The event was a panel discussion focused on the conversations and discussions around addressing Social Security’s future and its importance to Americans' retirement security.
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.
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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Applications for Election Judges with The Chicago Public School’s Office of Local School Council Relations is gearing up for the 2024 Local School Council Election.
Rick Planos has been selected to receive the 2023 AARP Illinois Andrus Award for Community Service, the association’s most prestigious volunteer tribute recognizing outstanding individuals for sharing their experience, talent and skills to enrich the lives of others.
Illinoisans 50+ helped stop unfair rate hike proposals by Ameren Electric and Peoples Gas, saving Illinois utility customers from paying millions of dollars more on their bills.
Come learn about the benefits of music therapy on the older brain through the experience of Oaknotes, a choir of older adults in Iowa City.
Applications for the 2024 Community Challenge Grant are being accepted through January 10th until March 6th. Learn about the 2024 AARP Community Challenge
With the 2024 legislative session beginning in early January, AARP Illinois is urging state lawmakers to enact a tax credit for family caregivers who incur out-of-pocket expenses. The pressure on Illinois’ family caregivers is likely to grow as the state’s population ages.
Feeling unclear about Medicare? This is where AARP can help. Join us for a free virtual seminar in your area for real-time information, tools, and resources to help you find the right plan.
Join us for a free webinar for resources that can help protect yourself and others from scams. We’ll explore the latest information on the various types of scams out there, and arm you with important tips and information so that you can help stop scammers in their tracks.
AARP Illinois Applauds Illinois Commerce Commission’s Landmark Decision in Ameren Electric Rate Case
Chicago, December 14 - AARP Illinois State Director Philippe Largent issued the following statement in response to the Illinois Commerce Commission’s (ICC’s) decisions in the Ameren Electric and Peoples Gas rate cases.
Witness the magical 1893 Chicago World’s Fair with young Marie and her Nutcracker Prince in two-time Tony Award winning choreographer Wheeldon’s holiday masterpiece.
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